Pokémon GO kicks off today, on May 15th, with the big Hoenn event from the Nostalgia Challenge. It brings new Shinies, quests, and the next special research.
When does the Hoenn event start? It begins on May 15th at 1:00 PM. The event will run for one week and ends on May 22nd at 1:00 PM.
This is the 3rd part of the Nostalgia Challenge, a series of events that will accompany us throughout May.
All info about the Hoenn event in Pokémon GO
These bonuses are available: Naturally, the Hoenn event revolves around Generation 3. There are also additional bonuses:
A new special research will reward you with Groudon at the end, featuring the exclusive move Fire Punch
Pokémon such as Eneco, Sengo, and Vipitis will appear in the wild
In 7km eggs and raids, Pokémon from Gen 3 will appear, such as Loturzel, Bummelz, Nincada, Eneco, Zobiris, Flunkifer, Knacklion, Barschwa, and Perlu
Pikachu with a Rayquaza hat appears in the wild
Shiny Eneco makes its first appearance in the game
Special quests related to Generation 3 are available
The hatching and buddy candy distance will be halved
What can be said about the special research: This research will likely be available around 10:00 PM on May 14th. This was already the case with the Johto event research.
You will encounter some Pokémon from Generation 3 until the end of the research and also receive useful items.
In the end, you will receive Groudon. It can also be Shiny and knows the move Fire Punch, making it especially interesting in PvP.
What spawns can you expect? There are several exciting Shinies that we can expect with the Hoenn event. Eneco will definitely be more frequently encountered, as it is the new Shiny.
It remains to be seen if we encounter Vipitis in Germany. The regional Pokémon usually does not appear here, but the event news only states that Sengo and Vipitis will appear. A spawn here in Germany is therefore quite conceivable.
In our Shiny list for Pokémon GO, you can see all the currently available Shinies from Generation 3. Some of them will surely spawn during the event.
Is the bonus worth it? The halved distance for buddy candies is quite interesting. You can choose some Pokémon from which you still need candies. We have compiled a list of the best buddy Pokémon.
The egg distance is likely to be quartered, as the distance is already halved anyway. So if you’re hoping for some good Pokémon from the eggs, you should especially be able to hatch many eggs during this event.
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In Fortnite, you can unlock a hidden item that fits the theme of Season 2 “Agents”. We will show you what this item is and how to unlock it.
What is this hidden item? This item is an emote that is supposed to represent an agent’s license for Schali. Thus, it joins all emotes and dances in Fortnite that you can use.
With the emote, you can communicate with your teammates through “images”. With this hidden emote, you can prove that you are real agents.
This is what the emote looks like:
This is what the agent’s license for Schali looks like
Solve 3 puzzles and unlock the item
To unlock the hidden item, you must first solve 3 puzzles that are not easy to find. You need to do these in the respective agent rooms.
What do you have to do? First, you need to go to Agent Brutus’ office. There, on the right side, at the back wall, you will find various valves that you can turn.
In order for Agent Schali to appear, you need to turn the valves in the correct order.
You need to turn the valves in this order
If you turn all 4 valves in the correct order, a bit of steam will come out of the vents and Agent Schali will briefly appear behind the desk.
2. Puzzle – Meowscles’ Room
What do you have to do? Next, head to Agent Muscle’s training room. On the left side, you can see a scratching post with a small cat figure on it.
You can poke it multiple times, and that is exactly what you need to do until the small cat falls off the scratching post.
You need to poke the figure until it falls down
Once you do that, Agent Schali will peek out from behind the scratching post. So keep your eyes peeled.
3. Puzzle – Midas’ Meeting Room
What do you have to do? In Midas’ meeting room, you will find a gramophone on the right side, in front of the glass wall.
If you click it multiple times, music will play, and that is exactly the goal to solve the puzzle. Agent Schali will then appear out of one of the paintings located on the left side.
Here you can see where the gramophone is located and where Agent Schali will appear
Once you have solved all 3 puzzles and seen Agent Schali in all of these rooms, you will receive the hidden emote and you can use it in the game as you wish.
Another secret task leads you to a war between bears and dwarves. If you solve both tasks, you can unlock 80,000 experience points. We will show you in a guide, how to find the honey pots and telescopes for the task.
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Full metal jacket bullets increase the damage of your weapon in Call of Duty: Warzone – or do they? Some tests have shown that the bullets do not quite do what many players expect.
What are full metal jacket bullets? Full metal jacket bullets (engl. “FMJ” for “Full Metal Jacket”) are one of the attachments you can add to a weapon through the gunsmith feature. They belong in the “Extra” slot (“Perk”) and have the following description:
Increases penetration and damage against equipment and killstreaks.
Advantages: Penetration
Disadvantages: none
Furthermore, according to the weapon stats display, they increase the damage of the respective weapon that you equip with full metal jacket bullets. However, this is misleading.
The bullets seemingly increase damage, as shown by the green line.
Full metal jacket bullets: Myths vs. Reality
This is what players suspected: Since full metal jacket bullets are supposed to increase a weapon’s damage, at least according to the display, many players suspected that they would get kills faster with them. After all, the TTK is shorter with higher damage.
Other players suspected that armored plates were considered “equipment.” Since the bullets do more damage to enemy equipment, they assumed that they would penetrate the plates better.
These two assumptions led many players to equip their best weapons and loadouts with the perk .
This is what the bullets actually do: In reality, neither of these assumptions is true. The damage you inflict on players in Warzone is identical with or without full metal jacket bullets. You need the same number of shots.
However, the extra does have one advantage that no other perk provides: You can penetrate certain surfaces. With full metal jacket bullets, you can hit opponents behind walls or trees – without a bug like in multiplayer.
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In general: No, full metal jacket bullets are not worth it. While you can kill or at least hit opponents behind certain cover, these situations are more the exception than the rule.
The main reason against them is that you have to sacrifice one of only five available slots for the bullets. This has already been a reason for many good players to prefer to go without scopes and applies to full metal jacket bullets as well.
If you want to play better in Battle Royale and hit opponents, full metal jacket bullets will not help you with that. Instead, you should warm up properly or do aim training to improve your aim in Warzone. This way, you train your muscle memory, making it easier for you to hit opponents’ heads and take them down faster. You will not need shots through walls anymore.
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With the Kone Aimo Remastered, Roccat offers the successor to the 2017 mouse. MeinMMO explains in a review how good the mouse is and for whom it is suitable.
Which mouse is it about? Behind the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered lies the successor model of the Roccat Kone Aimo from 2017. The 2019 Remastered version expands the old mouse with several features. In our review, we took a closer look at the mouse.
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Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered Review: How did we test?
The package of the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered: The mouse with a fixed cable and a thin manual.
How long was the mouse tested? We thoroughly tested the mouse for our review:
The mouse has been in constant use since March 31, 2020, with about 8 hours a day.
We worked, surfed, and played with the Roccat Kone Aimo for a total of about 300 hours.
The Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered was used for both office tasks (navigation, web browser, etc.) and gaming.
MeinMMO explains how well the mouse performs in the test, what we liked, what we found less successful, and for whom the mouse is suitable.
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered vs Kone Aimo
Roccat revised its Kone Aimo two years after its release. This resulted in the Remastered version.
What are the differences? Compared to the 2017 model, several improvements have been made:
The Remastered version of the Roccat Kone features what is known as performance coating: This is a coating that provides better grip and is dirt-resistant.
The main difference, however, is the sensor. The Remastered version now uses the in-house Owl-Eye optical sensor with up to 16,000 DPI. The 2017 mouse only offered 12,000 DPI.
Features and technical details
DPI: 16,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 8 (23 programmable buttons) | Weight: 130g | Special feature: Good and extensive configuration software; additional button on thumb; Easy-Shift | Price range (according to Geizhals): €59 – €90
Sensor
ROCCAT Owl-Eye optical sensor
Resolution:
up to 16,000 DPI
Polling rate:
125 – 1,000 Hz
Tracking speed:
250 ips (inches per second)
Switches:
Omron switches
Buttons:
12 buttons, of which 11 can be double-assigned with Easy-Shift
Design
white or black right-handed mouse with 5 freely programmable RGB areas (Aimo lighting system)
Glides:
5
Cable:
Braided cable with a length of 1.8m
Dimensions:
125 mm (length) x 85 mm (width) x 40 mm (height)
Weight:
130 g
Price:
€79.99 (RRP)
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered in Detail
The Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered from the side. The three thumb buttons are clearly visible.
The Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered is available in both black and white. For the mouse, it makes no difference, as it always contains the same hardware and the RGB lighting system remains the same.
The braided USB cable is permanently attached, and otherwise, no part of the mouse can be removed.
The braided USB cable is firmly connected to the mouse.
The Kone Aimo Remastered is bulky and, at 130 grams, is not exactly lightweight. When comparing the weight, this becomes quite evident.
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered: Weight comparison
Name
Weight
Logitech G Pro Wireless
81 grams
Razer Lancehead
111 grams
Logitech G 502 Hero
121 grams
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
130 grams
However, the five glides on the underside ensure that the mouse moves well over the mouse pad.
With Roccat’s Swarm software, you can control the RGB lighting of all AIMO products simultaneously to create a beautiful wave pattern on your desk.
The mouse is particularly suitable for fans of palm grip: Its size allows the whole hand to comfortably envelop the mouse. Claw grip and fingertip grip are less suitable due to its size and weight. In the test, we used the mouse exclusively in palm grip.
The Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered is best held in palm grip.
Inside, the Owl-Eye sensor from Roccat does its job. Behind it is basically the Pixart PMW 3361 sensor, which is considered one of the best sensors overall. More on the sensor later.
Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered Software: Roccat Swarm
What we like about the software: Through the Roccat Swarm software, all Roccat devices can be controlled. This includes the Kone Aimo Remastered. Here, the buttons can be freely assigned, RGB lighting can be adjusted, and the mouse and computer software can also be updated.
In the software, the lighting can also be adjusted as desired. If you own further Aimo devices, you can wonderfully combine them, which looks great.
The Roccat Kone Aimo has a 512Kb internal memory, which allows five profiles to be stored. In addition, there is a macro manager that also offers preconfigured profiles for games like PUBG, Fortnite, GTA 5, or Overwatch. You can also create macros yourself.
Furthermore, in additional menus, polling rate, angle snapping, and lift-off distance (LoD) can be adjusted. The software itself appears tidy and clear, and the scope does not leave anything to be desired.
In the clear software, all settings of the mouse can be adjusted as desired and saved as profiles directly in the mouse.
What bothers us about the software? Not everything is perfect, as the software has its quirks. Occasionally, the software crashes unpredictably. While the mouse still works, the lighting and special buttons only work again once the software is manually restarted via Windows.
If you switch the user in Windows, the Swarm software requests administrator rights after the user change – and then promptly crashes as well. Apparently, the software does not like it when it is started on multiple Windows instances.
Also strange: In the actually German software, sporadic English phrases such as “Auto Apply”, “Programs” or “needs swarm restart after change” keep appearing.
In practice
In this section, we will show you how the mouse performs in practical tests. We will cover weight and speed, as well as which sensor works in the mouse and what options the mouse offers in practice.
Weight, texture, and glide feet
The weight and texture of the mouse are initially something to get used to: The dirt-repellent plastic is very soft and smooth – and thus somewhat unusual. However, the material feels very pleasant after some acclimatization, and the mouse sits well in the hand thanks to this soft plastic coating. Greasy fingerprints or unsightly marks cannot be seen on the mouse.
The mouse is comparatively heavy at just over 130 grams: If you lift the mouse, you will noticeably feel the weight. However, you hardly need to lift the mouse – and that is due to its backside.
The rear of the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered. In the middle is the Owl-Eye sensor, surrounded by the five glide feet.
Because on the back, there are not only the Owl-Eye sensor, but also five glide feet that ensure that the mouse glides quickly over the mouse pad. The speed of the mouse is therefore not limited by the weight. So, the extra grams are not a deciding factor.
Glide feet comparison: On the left, the Zelotes Gaming with two glide feet (top and bottom); on the right the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered. The difference in movement is enormous.
How does this compare? The advantage becomes particularly clear in comparison: The Zelotes Gaming Wireless weighs in at 160 grams, which is a bit heavier, but at just two glide feet, it is considerably slower on the mouse pad. Here, the advantage of the five glide feet of the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered is clear.
The mouse buttons and scroll wheel
An absolute highlight is the scroll wheel, which is precise and pleasant to operate. In addition to scrolling up and down and a simple press, the scroll wheel can also be tilted right and left.
The two main buttons have a crisp and precise pressure point, just as a gamer would wish. Thanks to comfortable ergonomics, the three buttons in the thumb area are also easy to reach. A slight, noticeable resistance prevents accidental triggering of the thumb button.
Easy-Shift and macro functions
What is Easy-Shift: The Easy-Shift button (T3) is initially something to get used to, but its configuration quickly becomes second nature. Holding the Easy-Shift button while pressing another button executes the function that you assigned yourself.
What can Easy-Shift be used for? Easy-Shift[+]™ is the technology that allows a mouse button to be assigned two functions. With Easy-Shift, for example, you can control the game volume or activate push-to-talk via the scroll wheel. In MMOs, you can assign buffs or emotes. Or you switch to a shooter profile, where the T3 button is used as a sniper button. A total of 23 programmable buttons are possible with the Roccat Kone Aimo.
The Easy-Shift button is located on the thumb
How do macro buttons work? Through the macro manager, you can either select preconfigured macros for games like Counter Strike, Dota 2 or create your own macros with the macro manager.
To do this, you can record the pressing of keys in-game using the software and then assign them. These macros can then be saved in the mouse’s device memory or exported as a file. Overall, the macros offer players a tremendous variety of options.
Thanks to Roccat Swarm, every single button can be configured as desired. With Easy-Shift, (almost) every button can even be double-assigned.
These options make the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered particularly recommended for MMO and MOBA use: Because with the software, using “Easy-Shift” and the macros, (almost) all buttons can be easily double-assigned. The macros and Easy-Shift proved to be extremely helpful in practice.
Setting the macros usually works smoothly unless the software quits at the wrong moment.
The sensor of the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
The Owl-Eye sensor also performs well on glass and is precise.
The mouse’s great precision is thanks to its excellent sensor, the Owl-Eye sensor from Roccat. The sensor is the Pixart PMW 3361, which Roccat has modified with its own firmware.
The modification is also positively noticeable in practice: With normal surfaces like tables, glass plates, mouse pads, and so on, the sensor has no problems and is always precise. The modified sensor feels a bit more precise and accurate than the sensor of the Logitech G502 or G303, which contains the similarly good, unmodified Pixart PMW-3366 sensor.
Compared to the old Roccat Kone Aimo, the DPI value can be increased to 16,000 (old model: 12,000). Otherwise, the improvement from the normal Roccat Kone Aimo to the Remastered version of the gaming mouse has been beneficial.
The Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered in white. Here it lights up blue, and it is also available in black.
Conclusion
MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann says: Roccat delivers a great mouse with the Kone Aimo Remastered: It has excellent ergonomics and sits grippily in the hand. It also feels high-quality and does not get dirty thanks to the material.
Also, among our best gaming mice of 2020, the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered is rightly recommended by the editorial team. The Kone Aimo Remastered offers a successful overall picture of hardware, design, and haptics.
The only weakness of the mouse is the software. Most of the time, it performs its duty reliably, and the settings are easy to handle. Only setting the macros takes some time. More annoying are the non-reproducible crashes of the software, which can be particularly frustrating in the middle of a game when you have to manually restart the software afterwards.
It is also unfortunate that the braided cable of the mouse cannot be removed, but this is lamenting on a high level and does not affect the quality of the mouse.
Pros
latest optical sensor
precise scroll wheel
cool design thanks to 5-zone RGB lighting
stable construction
great ergonomics
Cons
high weight
software bugs
not ambidextrous
Who is the mouse suitable for? The mouse is especially suitable for users looking for a grippy and customizable mouse. Thanks to Easy-Shift, almost every button can be assigned two functions simultaneously, making it particularly interesting for MOBA and MMO players. This mouse is also suitable for FPS players, especially if you prefer a heavier mouse instead of a lightweight one.
For those who have a problem with a heavier mouse, which also feels more stable, they should look elsewhere: If you are looking for a lightweight mouse, you will not find it with the Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered.
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If you are looking for a great gaming mouse along with a keyboard, we also have a few good tips for you: In our overview, MeinMMO presents the best gaming keyboards of 2020.
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The huge Wastelanders update for Fallout 76 has been active for a month now and has apparently attracted many new and old players. But has it brought salvation for the survival MMO? MeinMMO takes a look at how Fallout 76 is doing now.
Along with Wastelanders, Fallout 76 also made its debut on Steam for PC, after being available only for the Bethesda.net client, PS4, and Xbox One since release. The ratings there have transformed from initially rather negative reviews to now a strong 79% positive reviews (as of May 14, via Steam).
We are looking at how Wastelanders has developed in the month since its release.
The mood in Wastelanders
This is how Wastelanders has developed on Steam: After initially poor ratings, the positive reviews on Steam have nearly doubled in a short time and are now at 79%, almost three times better than at the beginning. The player count, on the other hand, has dropped a bit: from an initial 15,807 players to currently an average of 14,545 players on Steam (via steamcharts).
The problem for many critics is that Fallout 76 is still in a technically imperfect state and is often compared to Fallout 4.
Some players still compare Fallout 76 with the predecessor. Shown here: The ghoul Hancock from Fallout 4.
However, many players now seem willing to really engage with Fallout 76 instead of mourning Fallout 4.
Steam user Crispy titties says: “When you walk through the wasteland with the radio on and loot, you really get a sense of the atmosphere. In my opinion, there’s also a lot to do for people who are just starting. […] Those who know what they’re getting into will also get their money’s worth.”
ATiX on Steam writes: “It’s simply fun! The fact is, you have to be willing to engage. If you prefer to complain about the shortcomings, you will find little joy in Fallout 76. If you can overlook that, you’ll experience an incredibly beautiful world.”
This is what players are saying: Criticism of the technical aspects still prevails. Over the years, performance seems to have improved, and it likely only affects fewer players now, but the points of criticism still exist, as even Crispy titties states in his positive review: “The performance is, although visibly better, still not top-notch.”
The content itself is quite well-received. Only the grind for reputation with the factions as one of the endgame contents is starting to bother players a bit, as it takes too long for them.
The changes from Wastelanders
What has changed with Wastelanders? The likely biggest change of Wastelanders is the introduction of NPCs, which took a lot of work. Since the release of Fallout 76, the absence of human NPCs and interactions has been a major point of criticism.
Since Wastelanders, all of Appalachia is populated with people who talk to players, give them quests, or belong to the two major factions you can also join.
Settlers and Raiders are the new factions from Wastelanders.
Additionally, the story of Fallout 76 has continued and there are new events, so you have more to do. There are new monsters, missions, and brand-new weapons, such as the bow and arrow with unique perks.
How well was Wastelanders received: After an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) on reddit, Bethesda created a small overview with data and numbers on Wastelanders. It recorded how enthusiastically players participated in certain activities:
58% of residents kept the treasure at the end of the campaign
Bungie recently launched an information offensive regarding Destiny 2 . They are now regularly discussing current urgent issues and the future of the shooter. However, what many players have long wished for is also met with criticism by many others. Why?
The current situation around Destiny 2 is as follows: With the ongoing Season 10, Destiny 2 has fallen into a significant slump. Many complain about too little content, a lack of innovations, or new reasons to stay engaged. Furthermore, the communication from the developers has been severely criticized.
They only seem to paint everything in a positive light. At the same time, they hardly address the main criticism points from the community and the most urgent problems of the game – such as cheaters or the increasingly larger imbalance between Eververse and in-game loot. Many Guardians no longer want to accept this.
The immediate future of Destiny 2 interests many. What will happen in the next Season 11 and beyond? Will everything remain as it is and Destiny 2 continue to run on low power? Or do the developers want to take the steering wheel? And if so – how? The players want answers.
This is what Bungie is doing about it: To counteract the poor mood and finally provide players with some concrete answers, Bungie launched a communication offensive at the end of April.
Every week, the future of Destiny 2 and the biggest problems of the game are to be discussed for the foreseeable future – in the weekly developer blog “This Week at Bungie”, which always appears for us on the night from Thursday to Friday.
This is what Bungie has already discussed: This information offensive has been ongoing for 3 weeks now, and the studio has already addressed important issues such as loot imbalance, cheaters, the season model, and the annoying bounties. Here we summarize the most important points:
The community is divided on the suddenly increased need for communication
The communication offensive is ongoing and will continue this week. But what do the players say about it? How is it being received by the community?
Many wished for exactly this: Many players find Bungie’s increased willingness to talk and the now more open words very good.
As it has been in recent weeks, many have long wished for this. Countless fans are therefore asking to maintain the current level of communication and transparency.
This would do wonders for the mood surrounding the game and also contribute to a better relationship between Bungie and the community.
Therefore, there is also a lot of criticism: However, not everyone is happy with the current communication offensive, there is indeed a lot of criticism – even if one is quite pleased with the topics and plans that have been addressed so far.
Many players emphasize that Bungie is doing this for only one reason – when it comes to their finances. This is by no means the first time that communication has been criticized. And it is also not the first time that they become more open regarding their willingness to talk and then ramp it up. This was already the case with the first two DLCs, with Forsaken, the Annual Pass, and also with Shadowkeep.
This phenomenon, according to the criticism, is regularly observed before new releases or when there are already catastrophic crises and players visibly lose interest in Destiny, such as shortly after the launch of Destiny 2. Bungie wouldn’t move without reason.
Only when they want to sell something to the players again or when financial losses are imminent does something happen. After that, communication quickly returns to the absolute minimum necessary. This pattern has its roots in Destiny 1 and has been a part of the entire history of Destiny 2.
Moreover, the statements are essentially always the same. We hear you, everything will get better, everything will be awesome. Bungie doesn’t care about the community or better communication, but only about one thing – money.
What do you think? What do you think about this matter? Are you happy about the now regular updates and glad that important topics are finally being addressed? Or do you see it just like the critics, or similarly? Would you wish for such a level of communication to be maintained permanently?
World of Warcraft is practically giving away items with item level 470. Now is the time to challenge yourself in a vision with 5 masks; it probably won’t get any easier than this.
However, many players are still hesitant to tackle the visions at the hardest difficulty. With 5 masks, it can be quite challenging. However, the visions have never been easier than they are this week. This should be taken advantage of.
What are masks? Masks are essentially additional affixes that make visiting the visions more difficult. They not only increase the damage and health points of all enemies but also bring additional disadvantages. For instance, you will suffer 2 insanity effects per area, have only half of your sanity available, or leave behind black puddles that damage you.
Get this week’s big loot in the vision!
Why is it so easy this week? This week, both insanity effects in all areas are comparatively easy. While you have to deal with burning feet and bugs on the screen in the “easy bonus areas”, particularly in the hard bonus areas (Mage Quarter and Old Town), there are light insanity effects active: Heavy Foot and Followed by Shadows.
Heavy Foot slows you down when you move during combat. If you stay still, the slow effect wears off.
Followed by Shadows creates an expanding target circle under you. Once the circle is completely filled, all players in the circle are feared.
The two effects are quite simple and significantly easier than “Split Personality”. This affix is not present this week and usually creates copies of you that cause disorientation upon contact and can quickly lead to death.
How do you get masks? If you don’t have masks yet, you must unlock them first. To do this, you need to meet different conditions. How this and other aspects of the visions work, we have explained here in a comprehensive guide to the Disturbing Visions.
The “Mad World” achievement. Perhaps it will be removed with Shadowlands.
What do you get from a vision with 5 masks? If you complete a Disturbing Vision with 5 masks fully, meaning all 4 bonus areas and the final boss, you can look forward to a nice corrupted item with item level 470. Additionally, there are a number of achievements to collect, including the World of Madness (Mad World) – for this, you need to solo both visions (Stormwind and Orgrimmar) with 5 masks. This will award you the title “the Faceless”.
Have you completed visions with 5 masks yet? Or do you dare to try it for the first time this week?
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Screenshots of an older “Diablo 3” version show that the game was much darker and the gothic theme was more in focus. The images come from a former Blizzard artist.
What's new? Screenshots of a developmental version of Diablo 3 are currently making the rounds. They are from former Blizzard artist Oscar Cuesta and were published months ago on his ArtStation page. These screenshots have been taken up by the Diablo site Purediablo, and now the images are on everyone's lips.
The special thing about it: Diablo 3 was probably planned to be much darker in the past. There are noticeable differences to the brighter, “colorful” Diablo 3 that has been on the market since 2012 and has caused a stir due to its “friendly” graphics.
How dark Diablo 3 once looked
These are the screenshots: We are sharing some of the screenshots from the development of Diablo 3 with you here.
In the pictures, it can be seen that Diablo 3 was visually much closer to its predecessors. The textures, dark shadows, and the present gothic style emanate a much darker atmosphere than what one currently sees in Diablo 3.
What does the artist say? The screenshots date back to around 2005. Oscar says that the characters at that time were still quite undetailed and only basic colors were used.
What's behind the images? On reddit, user “lutsock” speaks up. This is likely Nathan Lutsock, who has worked at Blizzard for several years. He writes.
Hey! Art producer of Diablo 3 here. I can shed a little light on the darkness.
You are seeing art from Oscar Cuesta's portfolio, an extremely talented artist who was a valuable member of the team up at Blizzard North and later, after the team rebooted and moved, worked in Irvine. After a while, Oscar missed the coastal region and moved back.
What you see here is a blend of Oscar's work on the game [from his time] in the north and the south. The interface reveals quite a bit [about the development difference between north and south]. You can also see the new direction of character art in this early version of the male Barbarian.
The stocky hero used in these BN builds was the Slayer. He is not to be confused with the Barbarian. […]
There are currently many PS4 games under 15 euros in the PlayStation Store. MeinMMO explains which games are particularly worth it in the sale. As a bonus, we also present a game that is controversial within the community, but you should keep an eye on in 2020.
What kind of sale is this? Sony regularly offers games for little money in the PlayStation Store. In our article, we present you with the most interesting offers that are currently available under the motto “Games under 15 Euros” in the PlayStation Store.
How long do the offers last? The offers of the new sale are valid from May 13, 2020, to May 28, 2020. During this period, the PS4 games are available at discounted prices as deals through the PlayStation Store.
A Way Out
Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Hazelight Studios | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: March 23, 2018 | Model: Buy-to-play
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What is A Way Out? A Way Out is an action-adventure game that is played from a third-person perspective. The special thing about the game is that it must always be played cooperatively. There is no single-player mode. Players take control of Leo and Vincent – two convicted criminals who must escape from prison.
Why is the game worth it? Even around 2 years after its release, the game still offers a unique coop experience. Our author Max Handwerk has played A Way Out and experienced a special coop experience.
The story of the game is told chronologically but asymmetrically: Each player always sees via split-screen what the other player is currently doing. The situation can change completely every time.
It’s also great that you only need to buy A Way Out once, even if two players are playing. This is due to the Friend Pass feature: This allows the buyer to invite a friend to play. This friend does not need to own the game – a pretty fair system.
How is the game rated? The game is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars by 10,944 votes in the PS Store.
You can buy the game in the PS Store here:A Way Out in the PS Store for 8.99 (29.99€), you save 70%.
Batman: Arkham Knight
Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Rocksteady Studios | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release–Date: June 23, 2015 | Model:Buy-to-play
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What is Batman: Arkham Knight? It is the fourth part of the Batman: Arkham series. As in the previous games, the player controls Batman from a third-person perspective. The world is freely explorable and offers additional side quests and puzzles alongside the main missions. The story begins after the events of Batman: Arkham City, and veterans will quickly feel at home.
Why is the game worth it? Even today, the strong story of the fourth Batman game is worth it. The presentation is very well done by the developers at Rocksteady Studios, as is the catchy combat system.
The game world is incredibly lively and offers plenty to discover beyond the main missions. The developers have hidden Riddler trophies and other secrets waiting for players. Also cool are the weapons and gadgets that Batman always carries with him and which can be used in combat and missions.
What is Tom Clancy’s The Division? This game is an MMO shooter from Massive Entertainment. You create your own character and fight your way through wintery New York as a sleeper agent from a third-person perspective, which has been infected by a deadly virus. Like in other loot shooters, you collect weapons and armor and complete missions either alone or cooperatively.
The developer creates a suffocating and tense atmosphere in The Division; you find messages and memories that you can see or listen to. Through this, you experience the last hours of the inhabitants once again. Many individual fates are illuminated, which gives the atmosphere a unique touch.
With Warlords of New York, The-Division-2 players return to New York. Those who have played The Division 1 will recognize a lot.
And also for The Division 2 players who have not played part 1, a look back at old New York could be interesting, because with the expansion Warlords of New York for The Division 2 you return to areas from Division 1.
With the DLCs, the game also offers long-term good entertainment. The procedurally generated underground levels provide some variety for a while, and the new survival mode is quite challenging at the start. With Last Stand and “Stolen Signal,” the game offers an interesting multiplayer mode with the DLCs as well.
How is the game rated? The game is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,976 votes in the PS Store.
What is Watch Dogs? Watch Dogs is a third-person action game from Ubisoft Montreal. You play as Aiden Pearce, who can hack into almost any electrical component. The goal of the game is to eliminate certain enemies in the American metropolis of Chicago. In doing so, you hack, fight, and shoot your way through the city and engage in chases with the police.
Why is the game still worth it? Even outside of the story, Watch Dogs offers a wealth of tasks and mini-games. Sometimes you complete a convoy or eliminate targets; at other times, you hack into enemies or run over demons in the absurd madness mode. The game world also offers plenty of opportunities to test Aiden’s roughly 50 abilities on the surroundings, which is very entertaining for a long time.
Cool is also the multiplayer mode: Instead of a separate multiplayer mode, other players can join ongoing games from their own single-player games and either participate as allies or opponents.
Watch Dogs offers a large number of multiplayer modes, ranging from hacking missions, where you have to retrieve data faster than your opponent, to shadowing missions, where the other player must not recognize you, to normal car races through Chicago.
How is the game rated? Watch Dogs receives 4.5 out of 5 stars in the PS Store based on 3,581 ratings.
What is Battlefield 1? Battlefield 1 is a first-person shooter from the popular shooter series by Electronic Arts. The setting of the game is World War I and offers not only the well-known trenches but also locations such as the Italian Alps or the deserts of North Africa. In addition to a single-player campaign, the game primarily focuses on the well-known multiplayer modes of the Battlefield series.
Why is the game still worth it? Aside from a roughly 6-hour single-player campaign, the game mainly relies on the popular multiplayer modes. And those of you who have played a Battlefield series game before will quickly find your way here as well.
Because the multiplayer mode relies on classic Battlefield gameplay: With Assault, Medic, Support, and Scout, there are four familiar classes. You play in four-member squads on servers with up to 64 players. In addition to vehicles like tanks and planes, you can also ride horses into battle or command battleships on the water.
And even today, the game is still worth it. Because Dice has provided the game with plenty of updates. Although there are currently no updates for Battlefield 1, the various modes and scenarios can still entertain players for hours. And we also explained in an article why Battlefield 1 is still worth it after release.
In the Revolution edition, the premium pass with all expansions is also included.
How is the game rated? 16,366 people have rated the game 4.5 out of 5 stars in the PS Store.
What is Anthem? Anthem is a third-person shooter from Bioware. In the Javelin battle suits, you fight monsters and other dangers in an open world and complete missions and events that can be found in the game world. Players are either alone or with up to three other freelancers.
Why is the game worth it? The gameplay is fun and keeps you entertained for quite a while – even if you don’t want to engage in the genre-typical grind-heavy endgame. The four Javelin exo-suits also offer fun, varied gameplay and provide completely different experiences.
Playing together with others is especially fun and entertaining. There is no PVP game mode; Anthem is entirely focused on PvE. So if you don’t feel like annoying player duels, you don’t have to worry.
Anthem is intended to be completely overhauled in 2020. When this huge update will be released is still unknown.
That’s why you should keep an eye on Anthem in 2020: Furthermore, the developers of Anthem are currently working on a major overhaul of Anthem, which will come out at some point.
At the beginning of 2020, Casey Hudson, the head of Bioware, reached out to the community and said something like: You are not satisfied, and therefore we want to completely overhaul the game. This includes above all better loot, long-term motivation, and satisfying endgame – all things that have been demanded by the community since release.
How is the game rated: Anthem is rated 3 out of 5 stars in the PS Store with 4,818 ratings.
You can buy the game in the PS Store here:Anthem in the PS Store for 13.99€ (69.99€), you save 80%.
In Apex Legends arrived with Season 5 the new heroine Loba into the game. She is designed as a “sexy thief”, but in the opinion of our MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn, the developers went too far here. However, our author Leya Jankowski sees it a bit differently.
Loba is a nimble support character who tracks down loot, steals it, and then provides it to her team. She plays very dynamically and fits well into the game. After all, there are now finally 2 support heroines.
Loba is meant to be an attractive, strong woman
This is Loba’s design: I love to play agile characters and enjoy supporting. Therefore, Loba was exactly the heroine I wanted to play, and I was looking forward to the release of Season 5 with great anticipation.
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But as soon as I unlocked Loba, one thing hit me right in the face: Loba’s voluptuous butt in super tight pants and the accompanying mega hip swing. Additionally, there were further sexualizing aspects of the new heroine:
She wears a tight corset with ample cleavage
Her first finishing move resembles pole dancing
Her voice lines, delivered with a seductive voice, are largely quite ambiguous, such as “A strong woman knows what she wants, and it’s down there”
She wears totally impractical boots with huge heels
Her name “Loba” means “she-wolf” in Spanish/Portuguese but can also be used as a somewhat derogatory slang term for a sexually promiscuous woman (via Wikipedia)
Even in Loba’s introduction video, great emphasis is placed on showcasing her butt and sexy hip swing.
This is the background of Loba’s design: According to the developers, they wanted to create an attractive, feminine heroine with Loba. The responsible developer Tom Casiello looked back to his previous career as a writer for female wrestlers in the WWE, according to an article on Gamerant. There, the female fighters wanted to come across as strong, but still feminine.
Does a sexy femme fatale fit into Apex Legends?
This is why Loba’s appearance bothers me: That in itself is not a bad thing; no one demands that female characters all look like men. However, in my opinion, the developers have gone a bit too far with Loba.
After all, Apex Legends has always placed great emphasis on the appropriate presentation of its heroes. There are diverse ethnicities and sexual orientations present. The characters all have a developed story, and the women in the game are tough fighters in their appearances and not sexualized supermodel girls, as is often encountered in other games.
This is how the other heroines appear: You immediately believe the veteran soldier Bangalore can disassemble and reassemble an assault rifle blindfolded in record time, Wattson is equipped as an engineer with tons of tools and techno stuff, and the grim Wraith does indeed look like a battle-worn mutant killer.
The previous female heroes in Apex Legends were all quite practically dressed and not sexualized in any way. A conscious design decision.
Here, Loba is meant to come across as an attractive, feminine heroine who walks confidently and beautifully on her path and knows exactly what she wants and gets it. A classic femme fatale. However, in my opinion, the developers have really gone too far with the “feminine aspects” and instead have rather resorted to cheap over-sexualization.
These aspects of Loba are, in my opinion, too much: It’s one thing when a heroine has a style that focuses more on attractiveness than pure utility. But that she can reasonably walk in those high heels, not to mention fight in rough terrain, is something no one believes. Ironically, she even has a voice line about it: “If you think that hurts, try fighting in 6-inch heels!”
And the extreme hip swing, combined with her full butt in tight pants, is simply too much. It seems as if Loba embodies all the sexiness that has been consciously avoided in the other women in the game. For me, this is a harsh break with the supposed design philosophy behind the game.
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Fans have also noticed the design break with Loba on Reddit.
Loba feels to me as if she doesn’t belong in the Apex Games at all. Rather, it seems like an elegantly dressed spectator has accidentally fallen into the arena and somehow still hasn’t realized that in a battle royale, one arguably shouldn’t be wandering around in high heels, perfectly manicured nails, and super tight clothes.
This is a shame because I really like Loba’s gameplay. However, I probably can’t come to terms with what I think is an over-sexualized design. The role intended for her as a femme fatale, the dangerous seductress, somehow doesn’t unfold against the background of a battle royale game.
Loba, the archetypical femme fatale?
Moreover, her skills are all focused on theft and mobility rather than deception and seduction. Thus, her appearance seems more like fan service and “eye candy” than a design decision fitting for the game.
That’s my opinion on Loba. When we discussed the article in the editorial team, however, the topic sparked a long, controversial, and heated debate within the team. Therefore, Leya Jankowski, who is part of the editorial staff at MeinMMO, wanted to weigh in as well. Leya has a slightly different opinion on the matter, as you can read here.
Leya’s Opinion – Loba is good just the way she is
I see Loba as an attractive young woman who likes to emphasize her feminine side and makes use of her charms. A typical femme fatale indeed.
Leya Jankowski, Brand Manager MeinMMO
Sexualization primarily occurs when individuals are reduced to mere sexual objects, disturbing the power dynamics. However, this impression does not arise from Loba’s characterization for me; this woman seems incredibly tough. She consciously uses her sexuality to distract and provoke.
Now, Loba is of course made of pixels, and her character and story have been crafted for her. One could say that it was a conscious decision by a design team to incorporate a personality like Loba into their game. However, there were many other ways to approach Loba, considering she leans on a Bayonetta, who fights almost naked.
In real life, there are precisely these types of women, like Loba. There are women out there who have an hourglass figure, with wide hips that sway naturally when they walk. There are women with large breasts that jiggle when they walk, provided they are not wearing a sports bra. There are women out there who like to walk in high heels and have learned to do so on any terrain and at any speed.
Loba is strong and sexy, but not a sex object. When you look at her male colleague to the left, he doesn’t look any less sexy here – with an emphasis on his toned muscles.
Hero shooters like Apex Legends, Overwatch, or the upcoming Crucible thrive on a diverse cast of characters. They live from the fact that there are various characters with whom the person behind the monitor can identify. So why shouldn’t the women out there who resemble Loba also have someone to relate to? Perhaps just out of fear that it might get too sexual?
Here, one may need to consider that the sexualization might only exist in the eye of the beholder.
But what do you think? Is Loba too sexy? Or does she actually fit well as a counterpoint to the previous fighters? Or do you only care about the skills and stats of the heroes, and their appearance is irrelevant to you?
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In WoW: Classic, Blizzard has once again wielded the ban hammer. However, it seems that a great number of innocent players have been caught in the crossfire.
If there is one thing that hasn’t improved in the last weeks and months in World of Warcraft Classic, it is the bot problem. Since the launch of WoW Classic, every day multiple threads and videos showcase bots at work – for instance, in Stratholme or Maraudon. A new wave of bans had been long anticipated, aimed at finally putting the automated farmers out of business. This wave has now arrived, but it appears to have caught many innocents.
What happened? Since yesterday (May 13, 2020), there have been increasing posts in the WoW Classic subreddit where players claim they have been banned unjustly. Anyone who has experienced a few ban waves knows that among these claims, there are often a few “black sheep” who were rightly banned and now want their accounts back under community pressure.
Particularly many complaints: However, this time many posts share similarities, and the affected players have documented their activities quite well. The user “wow-classic” provides a series of screenshots showing him while casually playing, often even containing chat logs. He takes these when trading with enchanters, for example, to protect against fraud.
The player Kaqi while manually farming in Zul’Gurub. It seems he was banned for excessive farming.
Other images show him farming in Zul’Farrak (which is very popular among mages) or how he transfers gold to his second account. Here it seems Blizzard’s automation has kicked in, reacting to suspicious activities such as transferring large amounts of gold to another account, even if it belongs to the same player.
Other players report being banned while “getting boosted.” So, for example, while being carried through dungeons by other players (friends or for gold) and fishing on another account.
Whether the statements of the affected players are all true cannot be determined, of course. However, the sheer number of players who believe they have been wrongfully banned at least suggests that some of them may not have deserved a ban.
Such lists of bots exist on almost every realm – unchanged for months.
Bot Problem Persists
What about the known bots? Rather unchanged. Despite the obvious ban wave, it seems the (supposedly obvious) bots, for instance in Stratholme, have not been caught. The same players are still farming gold and materials 24/7. Many players are puzzled as to why Blizzard is not taking action, even though these bots are reported day after day.
This has been causing unrest for months, especially now with the ban wave, comments like: “Sure, ban the honest players who even pay for 2 accounts, and leave the bots untouched.” keep coming up.
The mood is very tense again; Blizzard has not yet commented on the topic.
Many players are angry and feel that Blizzard is doing too little against the “real” bots.
Players Helping Themselves: In the past, some players have started to solve the bot problem on their own. On PvP realms, they waited in front of instance entrances to catch bots. When these players return to the dungeon just after selling their loot, the bots were killed – again and again. Similar tactics were employed against honor bots, which had larger impacts.
However, against the sheer number of farm bots, players cannot prevail. It is necessary for Blizzard to intervene directly. Many players are still puzzled as to why this has not happened yet.
Do you know anyone who was affected by the ban wave?
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The tech demo for Unreal Engine 5 has impressively shown what graphics on the new console generation can look like. MyMMO author Max Handwerk never expected such a leap—and wonders: What else is coming our way?
An impressive demonstration: “Wow!”, “This is really amazing”, “I can’t believe it”. When the tech demo for Unreal Engine 5 was released last night, it didn’t take long for my friends to send me these messages in WhatsApp groups about the PS5 gameplay demo.
Even online, one could read: What the tech demo showed truly looked like a “new generation”, a real evolution.
What was shown? Did you miss the demo? Then in brief:
Scenes from “Lumen in the Land of Nanite” were shown—a tech demo that is supposed to be playable in its form on the developer version of the PS5. Both Lumen and Nanite are names of new techniques: They are intended to elevate the graphics of the next console generation to photorealistic levels.
About the author: Max Handwerk (26) has been playing video games since childhood, joyfully switching between platforms. It started with the Game Boy, then continued with PS2, PC, and Xbox 360 up to PS4 and Switch. And the next generation is eagerly awaited.
A leap into a new generation?
The new Unreal Engine 5 is supposed to arrive in 2021 and be usable on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, iOS, Android, and Mac.
Personally, my excitement for the new generation wasn’t that big until yesterday. This is mainly because I just couldn’t imagine how the PS5 could top my beloved PS4.
I mean it like this: If you compare the graphics of the recently announced Tony Hawk remake for PS4 with the original Pro Skater games, it quickly becomes clear how little the graphics today still have to do with images from the early 2000s.
The graphics have changed drastically—but also more than 20 years of development.
I used to naively think there was some kind of “maximum” to perfect graphics. I thought: How much further can it really go?
I thought: After God of War, nothing else would come
I apparently lacked the imagination of how graphical masterpieces like “God of War” could be surpassed. I doubted that we would see another so great a leap in graphics as happened between the last console generations. But it seems I underestimated this quite a bit.
For the tech demo on Wednesday night looked simply like something that truly deserves the name “Next Gen”.
Just imagine how new installments of God of War, Uncharted, or even Horizon: Zero Dawn will look with this technology.
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Well, and suddenly the hype for the new console generation is here.
What is possible?
That’s why I’m excited for the new graphics: Yes, of course, it’s still to be seen to what extent the next gen delivers on what the demo promises. Great games consist of much more than just pretty graphics. This is demonstrated by brilliant Nintendo games or older games that are still fun today.
But, and this is interesting: The more realistic a game looks, the more immersive it becomes. Sweeney emphasized this in his statements about the new PS5 technology: “This will enable types of immersion that we could only dream of in the past.”
This raises the questions:
If such graphical leaps are still possible, what does that mean for the broader world of gaming as a whole?
What is still possible in gaming?
The tech demo impressively showcased what is possible.
First, I think of VR technology, which is often referred to as the future of gaming, yet has not quite arrived there yet. Personally, only a few games currently work on VR to an extent that I see a significant added value. “Beat Saber” is one such game—but in large adventures, I always felt a lack of realism. A little bit of technology distracts me 100% from having a clunky screen headset on my head.
If we assume that games will become even more real, even more immersive in the coming years, suddenly concepts like games that want to create a world to “just hang out” in a “Ready Player One” style don’t seem so far-fetched as they did yesterday.
In Fortnite, you can now just hang out and experience concerts – will this become even more interesting on next gen?
All of this seems “big” and felt unrealistic until yesterday. But the tech demo showed me that I might not have been able to see just how much is technically possible. And that’s why I wouldn’t be surprised if “next gen” really represents a “new generation of gaming”.
I’m certainly more curious than ever about how PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will change gaming.
A player in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare shares one of his darkest moments in the shooter with the community. He loses his first Juggernaut in a quite bitter way.
What it’s about: The Juggernaut is the best killstreak in Modern Warfare (after the nuclear bomb) and you need to get 15 kills to earn it. With the armored suit and a minigun, you can mow down everything that comes in your way.
The reddit user Bwil34 shared the moment he received his first Juggernaut. But he didn’t really get it, as he lost it in the literal last second.
Video shows bitter loss of the Juggernaut
This is the clip: With over 23,000 upvotes, the video is currently incredibly popular in the Modern Warfare subreddit:
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After the player completed the killstreak, he called in the Juggernaut via smoke. It comes in via supply drop from the sky and takes a while to land.
While the player waits for his Juggernaut, he looks expectantly into the sky. Just before the package lands, a rocket flies through the air and shoots the Juggernaut out of the map and out of the player’s hands.
How do viewers react to this? Other players laugh at this action but also express sympathy for the affected player.
StefanleeGoodwin says: “HAHAHA! This is unbelievable. I feel so bad for laughing about it.”
User BreadLoafBrad says: “I initially thought ‘Oh no, that’s going to land on the roof’ and I really gasped when that happened.”
Another video shows the sometimes weak spawn system of Modern Warfare. There, a player dies immediately after spawning because the entire enemy team spawns behind him – something that shouldn’t happen. Thousands of viewers sympathize with the eliminated player.
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In Pokémon GO a new system for collecting coins is currently being tested. All players in Australia have been chosen for this. However, the tests are being received very poorly.
What is this coin system? This system was announced by Niantic a few days ago and has caused a lot of trouble. While you can earn 5 more coins daily than before, you have to do significantly more for it.
To earn 50 coins, you have to sit in gyms for a total of 25 hours, and the 5 additional coins are only awarded if you complete several special tasks each day.
This is how the first tests of the new coin system are going
This is being reported: The tests regarding the 5 additional coins in Australia have been running for 3 days now. In the “Today” tab, you can always see 5 tasks that you need to complete to get the 5 coins.
The tasks are quite simple, such as “Land a great throw” or “Evolve a Pokémon.” However, there is also the task “Win a raid,” which is causing a lot of frustration.
Here you can see the tasks for the 5 additional coins
What is being criticized? The quest “Win a raid” is, for many trainers, the highlight of this often sharply criticized system. Currently, in many places, you are not allowed to go outside and should preferably do a remote raid. However, this costs 100 PokéCoins. Thus, you have to invest 100 coins to ultimately receive 5 free coins. This system is unfeasible for many.
However, it must be mentioned that this restriction does not apply in Australia. If the system is implemented in other countries, it could lead to problems.
Overall, the comments about the system are quite poor. The new defense time of 25 hours (formerly 8:20 hours) for the 50 coins is a thorn in the side of trainers.
We summarize some statements from players on reddit :
melts10: “This system must go away!”
va_wanderer: “Trash system. All these quests are literally ‘Do this for a single coin’ for a total of 5 coins, while they make it impossible to get 50 coins even if you’ve been in a gym all day. And what if it were 5 coins for each quest? Much better, although gyms would still be massively under-rewarded.”
SirSnorlax22: “We can only pray that our Australian friends fight against this change. Stop buying anything. Play less. Complain.”
Will the system also come to Germany? So far, it is only a test in Australia. Niantic wants to wait for feedback and then reassess.
If they actually heed the feedback and do not ignore the trainers, as they are accused of doing, this system likely will not come to Germany or the rest of the world. After all, the feedback from Australia is catastrophic.
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The battle royale shooter Darwin Project is coming to an end. Due to too few players, the developers are halting further work on the game. And this just about four months after its launch on PS4.
What did the developers announce? On the official website of the online shooter Darwin Project, the developers must announce that the development of the game is being discontinued. The update that was released in April was the last.
We have been silent for a while and apologize for that. We want to keep you updated about Darwin Project. With a heavy heart, we have decided to stop developing new features for the game.
Scavengers Studio
The gameplay of Darwin Project and the battles in icy landscapes were quite well received, yet the shooter could not reach many players.
An early end
Is this unusual? Darwin Project has long struggled with declining player numbers, as can be seen from Steam Charts for the PC version. Therefore, the switch to a free-to-play model happened relatively quickly after release.
Even the Xbox version flopped, yet it is unusual that the shooter is being discontinued just four months after the launch on PS4. After all, during that time – in April – even the viewership on Twitch increased, according to Sullygnome.
What happens now with the game? The servers are expected to remain open until the end of the year. However, no further updates will be released.
The developers are now focusing on new projects, which have not been announced yet.
A shooter that deserved better
What is Darwin Project anyway? The battle royale shooter essentially works like a game show. You are dropped in the icy northern Canada and must survive there. Other contestants are your enemies.
A gamemaster can intervene at any time to create unforeseen situations. The game master can detonate nuclear bombs, shrink the game area, or distribute buffs.
Unlike other battle royale games where 100 players or more compete against each other, the number of players in Darwin Project matches is limited to 10.
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Even the release of a PS4 version could not save Darwin Project.
How are players reacting? The community is mostly sad that Darwin Project is being discontinued, even though some saw this coming.
BlubberyButts says on reddit: “The problem is that it is such an entertaining game. It’s a shame to see that it doesn’t continue to receive the support it rightfully deserves.”
MaksimusVEVO agrees: “Damn, I can’t say that I’m surprised. But hearing it now hurts. Such a good game. It’s never received the love it deserves.”
Northdistortion explains: “They just couldn’t compete with free-to-play AAA games like Apex, Fortnite, or Warzone.”
Arstulex believes he has an explanation: “But guys… They tried everything… Except listening to the community.”
In 2018, Cloud 9 was looking for a new mid-laner for their team in League of Legends. They were particularly interested in Caps, who was under contract with Fnatic at that time. However, he did not want to move to America, no matter how much money was offered.
Where does this story come from? In the podcast “The Crack Down,” former pro player Christian “IWillDominate” Rivera and eSports journalist Duncan “Thorin” Shields discuss current events surrounding League of Legends.
In episode 16, Jack Etienne, the CEO of Cloud 9, was a guest. Together they discussed the situation of North American teams, which are struggling to recruit players from other regions.
Thorin noted that many European talents would rather stay with one of the top teams in Europe for half the salary than move to the best American team for significantly more money. This also led to the anecdote about pro player Caps.
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Why did Caps prefer to stay in Europe? Jack Etienne shared in the podcast that Caps saw better chances for international success in Europe:
Caps didn’t care how much money he was offered. He felt: “I will have international success with G2 [Esports], and you can’t offer me that. So I’m not interested.
Jack Etienne, CEO of Cloud 9
As it turned out, Caps’ decision was probably the right one. With G2 Esports, he achieved the first victory of a European team in the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
In 2019, the team even came close to the Grand Slam, for which they had to:
The streamer BadBunny has found a niche for herself on Twitch. In her Twitch clips, she is a kind of virtual dominatrix who demands money from her viewers and addresses them harshly. Her latest announcement is that while every life is valuable, her life is much more valuable than that of her viewers. She says this was meant to be sarcastic.
This is BadBunny: The streamer has 124,000 followers and occasionally plays games like Minecraft or Starcraft 2. However, she is known for her “Just Chatting” streams. On average, 260 people watch her during these streams.
The streamer caught attention in January 2020. A Twitch clip featuring her went viral. In this clip, she demanded in a rough tone that her viewers subscribe to her channel. It only costs $5 per month. How could someone have hours to watch Twitch but not $5 to subscribe to her, was her question back then.
“Give me damn money”
These are the new clips: In an almost 8-hour “Just Chatting” stream from May 11, the streamer made it clear once again what is important to her: money.
A viewer in the chat says, “He respects her for everything she offers.”
BadBunny:
Then give me the damn money. That’s how I know you respect me, by giving me money. Do you understand that?
BadBunny on Twitch
Later in the same stream, she told the viewers:
“My worth is so much higher than all the collected worth of all of you in the chat. I know that every life is valuable, but my life is much more valuable than yours.”
BadBunny on Twitch
These are the reactions: Tournament organizer Daniel “Keemstar” Keem shared the clip on Twitter, and indeed some users are upset with the streamer (via twitter).
Does Dr Disrespect serve as a model for a negative character?
According to tweets from BadBunny, she meant her statements to be “highly sarcastic”. She was just making jokes and now finds it amusing that they apparently are not understood.
Her entire appearance on Twitter seems to revolve around engaging aggressively with her male fans.
She stated that it particularly bothers her when people show her images of how they eat $5 bills.
Her approach seems to be to engage with her fans in a sort of “I’ll show them now” relationship. She provokes in various ways.
Many of her tweets revolve around left-wing political views, are critical of capitalism, while at the same time she demands money from viewers in clips.
In the almost 8-hour stream, from which the short clips are taken, she also watched the Michael Moore documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story”.
Streamers like InvaderVie are accused of acting “like a camgirl” on Twitch.
What makes it so good? The Transform races in GTA Online are a great opportunity for you to experience the various facets of online racing.
In the races, you start with a specific vehicle class like cars. Then your vehicle transforms into a boat, helicopter, airplane, jet ski, bicycle, or even a motorcycle during a lap.
Most of these races take place over several laps. This way, you can get to know the driving and flying characteristics of the different vehicles in a playful manner and do not have to steal it in the online world. Moreover, these races are usually really fun.
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In the trailer, you can see how the chaotic transform races play out in GTA Online.
Heists with Friends
Why is it good? Heists are the big coop activities in GTA Online that you play with 2 to 4 players. Teamwork is essential. Initially, you play missions to prepare the heist. In the grand finale, you pull off the robbery and earn a lot of money.
We recommend this because you will learn important tactical aspects of GTA Online. The use of cover and reloading armor plays a role. If you increase the difficulty, you must not die; otherwise, the mission fails for all participants. Here, you’ll get to know the serious part of GTA Online.
However, the team aspect also provides plenty of fun and joy when you complete the heist.
If you are completely new to GTA Online, it is advisable to play with experienced friends and let them show you everything. As in other multiplayer games, the co-op experience as a beginner, paired with random experienced players, can be rather difficult.
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This is what you can expect in the Casino Heist of GTA Online.
If you are intrigued by the trailer and want to try the new Casino Heist right away, then use our tips for that. In the Casino Heist guide for GTA Online, we show you everything you need to know to successfully complete the heist.
Sport Challenges Against Other Players
Why is it fun? Of course, in GTA Online, shooting with shotguns, assault rifles, and other guns is at the forefront. Closely followed by the various racing modes. But the online world offers you even more.
If you played GTA 4, you probably remember that cousin Roman often wanted to go bowling with you. Similar leisure activities are also available in GTA Online, which you can engage in with random opponents or friends.
The sports program includes
Tennis
Darts
Golf
The Flight School
The Shooting Range
and Arm Wrestling
The activities are detailed and designed and are really a lot of fun when you’re not shooting. If you want to see GTA Online in all its colors, you should definitely participate in these activities.
Why is it cool? Even in the story of GTA 5, many cars are available to you, which you can tune according to your wishes. Be it Michael’s car or his wife’s ride, which you already need to customize visually in one of the first missions.
Since the selection is so large, everyone should find a favorite. Whether it’s a supercar that resembles noble Ferraris or a striped desert buggy that you want to ride along the beach with. There’s something for everyone.
Is the Hellblade a car to your taste? Then tune it just the way you like.
And the cars are really fun only when you drop by the tuner in Los Santos Customs. He modifies:
Hoods
Rims
Emblems
Horns
Engines
Transmissions
Turbo
Weapons
Paint jobs
Spoilers and more
Do you prefer something more extravagant? How about the Benefactor Krieger? One of the fastest and most expensive cars in the game.
This way, you gradually design your dream car and can then use it in missions or in the open world with other players. However, keep in mind that for some tuning parts like the turbo, you must have reached a certain level or completed a certain number of races to unlock it.
Why should you do that? The Casino is probably a dream for anyone who is into gambling. In GTA Online, you will find one-armed bandits, horse racing, blackjack, poker, and more. It’s definitely worth it if you enjoy such games. The in-game currency is played with “chips”.
But even for non-players, a visit is worthwhile. Once a day, you receive:
1,000 Chips
1 free spin on the lucky wheel
The daily visit is worth it to replenish your gaming currency. Chips can be exchanged 1:1 for GTA dollars. With the free spin on the lucky wheel, you have the chance to win money, chips, clothing, and even supercars. Even the rarest cars from GTA Online can be won at the lucky wheel.
This is what it is about: GTA Online has evolved considerably since its release with some great, complex content. This may seem overwhelming as a beginner. Your first steps and how to improve your character are shown in our 11 tips to help beginners succeed in GTA Online.
However, you will quickly realize that in the multiplayer of Grand Theft Auto V, it mainly revolves around one thing: money. You can acquire the green bills in many different ways. The best ways to do this are shown by MeinMMO in our 12 ways to quickly earn a lot of money in GTA Online in 2020.
Do you have any more tips for beginners in GTA Online? Then feel free to share them with us in the comments and help the community.
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In The The Division 2 today there are maintenance works on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The servers will go offline and the postponed Title Update 9.1 (TU9.1) will be released. But when exactly is the downtime? And what do the patch notes say?
Update May 14, 11:50 AM: The maintenance was completed ahead of schedule and the servers are accessible again. TU 9.1 is now online:
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Title Update 9.1 is coming today: Actually, the next major patch for The Division 2, Title Update 9.1, was supposed to be released last Tuesday. But Massive wasn’t quite finished.
The developers wanted to deliver a high-quality patch and needed more time for testing. That’s why TU9.1 was delayed. And today this update will finally be released.
All important information about the maintenance on May 14
The important times:
Massive starts the maintenance at 9:30 AM German time.
At the same time, the server will go down, meaning The Division 2 servers will go offline.
The maintenance works are expected to last about 3 hours. During this time, TU9.1 will be rolled out and you won’t be able to play The Division 2.
If no unexpected issues arise during the maintenance, the servers should be back online around 12:30 PM.
This will also mark the end of the maintenance. You can dive back into the action.
Keep in mind: These times are not set in stone and may be adjusted during the maintenance. If there are any changes to today’s schedule, we will update this article accordingly.
What changes with TU9.1? The patch notes: Title Update 9.1 addresses numerous annoying aspects that have been a thorn in the side of many agents for some time. For example, it is planned to
balance hostile skills
balance hostile weapons
and balance hostile abilities such as grenades
better. Also, several bug fixes are expected to be included in the patch.
What’s next for The Division 2? Today’s Title Update 9.1 is just the first part of a large balance adjustment. Title Update 10 will follow as the second part. There will be a lot focused on loot, new gear, and new talents – all in view of the next raid.
Valorant has released further information about its anti-cheat policy after banning several thousand players. It seems that cheaters will be permanently banned from the game through so-called “Soulbans.” And possibly not just in Valorant, but also in other Riot games like LoL.
What else does Riot plan to do against cheaters? Recently, Riot’s anti-cheat software developer Phillip Koskinas cheerfully announced via Twitter that they have caught over 8,000 cheaters and kicked them from the game. Now there is more information from Riot on the topic.
Koskinas explained that these are so-called “Soulbans.” This is a term coined by Riot, essentially referring to hardware bans. This means that you, as confirmed cheaters, will never be able to log in to Valorant again with your current machine. Even if you manage to obtain another access key for the Valorant beta after a hours-long streaming marathon.
Riot may soon take everything from cheaters, including LoL
These additional penalties could await cheaters: With the Soulbans, Riot Games could potentially exclude cheaters from all their games. According to Koskinas, this is easily possible, and they might handle it this way in the future. The system could be implemented for all Riot games at any time. In such a case, a confirmed Valorant cheater would also be unable to enjoy League of Legends or Legends of Runeterra. Forever.
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Will one really be banned forever? Phillip Koskinas showed some mercy in another tweet. They will free some people when they finally release Valorant after the beta. Those players could then try again with a new account. But beware if they cheat again! That would be one last chance to improve and the absolute limit of Riot’s mercy!
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What is the reason behind the successful hunt for cheaters? The good mood among the cheater hunters at Riot seems to stem from the controversial anti-cheat software Vanguard. It starts with the system launch and closely monitors the activity of cheat tools. Many players are not happy about this, but apparently it catches a lot of cheaters.
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