Apex Legends: Players Celebrate Season 5, But One Thing Annoys Them A Lot

For a week now, Season 5 has been playable in Apex Legends. Many have once again jumped into the Battle Royale and are apparently having a great time with the new features. However, there is a significant problem that is bothering them.

What is the problem? It concerns a massive bug that currently causes players to hit their opponents but do no damage. The hit registration is apparently currently disrupted. This seems to have become a significant issue only since the start of Season 5 on May 12.

On the Apex Legends subreddit, players repeatedly share short clips that precisely demonstrate what the problem is. A post by the Reddit user Shaynel11 has received over 20,000 upvotes and shows in slow motion that his shots hit but are not counted:

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The streamer and “human aimbot” shroud once had a similar problem with his aim. In his case, it was due to a miscalculation on his part. In this instance, however, it seems to be a larger problem, which even the developers confirm.

Why is this such a big problem? In a shooter, it is important that a hit is indeed counted as a hit. In the case of Apex Legends, it is currently an issue that can even lead to players losing rounds unfairly.

The clip from Reddit user jaumue-91 shows how he is in the final duel with the only other remaining team alongside his own team. He fires several shots from a shotgun at an opponent but inflicts no damage. Ultimately, he loses:

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“Hit registration” in Apex – Developers are working on it

What are the developers doing about it? The players’ complaints are not falling on deaf ears. The developers, according to their own statements, are working on fixing the problem.

In a tweet from the official Twitter account, it states that the problem is known and that they are working on a solution. Once there is one, they intend to inform the players.

Just a few days ago, Apex developer Respawn established a new development studio in Vancouver that is solely focused on the development of Apex Legends (via gamesindustry.biz). Therefore, the efforts to resolve the issues could soon accelerate.

How are players reacting to this? Although the problem frustrates players, many understand that a fix cannot happen overnight. The current coronavirus crisis and the associated work from home does not make it easier.

On Reddit, the user jimtheburger reminded that the developers are working from home on the problem and therefore should be given some time. The post received 2,700 upvotes.

Season 5 is well received – despite the bug

Apart from the issue with hit registration, the new Season 5 is being received quite well. Especially the new legend Loba, who stands out with unusually much sex appeal, is currently exciting the community.

MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn even believes that Season 5 will be the most exciting season of Apex Legends so far. Whether it can maintain this will remain to be seen – after all, it has only been a week since its release.

However, Season 5 has ensured that Apex Legends has landed in the top spot of trending games on Twitch and the fifth most streamed game in the past week:

The data from Twitch. Source: sullygnome.

Still, the game remains popular, and the new season has sparked renewed interest from more players. This is one of the reasons why it is among the three top shooter alternatives to CoD Warzone. How long the success will last and whether Season 5 will get even better is yet to be seen.

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CoD Warzone: New update brings a breath of fresh air to Gulag – Here is what is different

Weeks ago, the developers announced that they wanted to freshen up the gameplay in the Gulag of Call of Duty: Warzone. With the new update 1.21, it was finally time, but somewhat different than originally planned. MeinMMO shows you what has changed.

This was the plan: In an interview with GameSpot, Amos Hodge, the Lead Designer of Raven Software, announced some time ago that they wanted to bring a little more variety to the Gulag experience in Warzone.

The Chief Developer did not mention a specific date at that time, but with the major and eagerly anticipated Mid-Season Update 1.21 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzone on May 19, it was finally time.

Here’s what has changed with update 1.21 in the Gulag of CoD: Warzone: In the Gulag, there are now finally more weapons available than just the previous shotguns and pistols. Henceforth, popular assault rifles and submachine guns enrich the arsenal for the intense 1vs1 duels in the underground prison section. Included are for example

And that should please many players. After all, many had wished for just that for a long time. Having to use nothing but pistols and shotguns got boring for many players over time.

Moreover, pistols and shotguns are not necessarily among the most popular weapon types in CoD Warzone, and not everyone handles them well. The broader selection of weapons could now ensure that players who previously struggled with the limited weapon choices could emerge as winners from the Gulag.

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Why different than originally planned? Actually, the weapon selection in the Gulag was supposed to rotate and not be greatly expanded – at least that was the developers’ statement.

While the weapon pool should vary, it was meant to remain clear so that players could get used to and “learn” the weapons.

But the arsenal has now grown with the new update. New weapon types and examples have come along, but shotguns and pistols can still be played. Currently, the weapon pool has indeed expanded. Whether that will remain the case or change in the near future is not yet known.

What is the Gulag anyway? The Gulag is a kind of mini-game within the game, played on a compact map in Call of Duty: Warzone.

Call fo Duty Modern Warfare Warzone Gulag

There, players land who bite the dust during a Warzone match. In the prison, they fight against other eliminated players for a second chance, i.e., a respawn. The winner can return to the ongoing match up to a certain point, while for the loser, it’s the end.

Tips for the Gulag:

Also interesting: The new update 1.21 for CoD: Modern Warfare and Warzone has now activated the mysterious bunkers that many players have been puzzling over for a long time. What it’s all about, how to get into these bunkers and what awaits you there, you can find here: CoD Warzone: New update opens bunkers – Here’s how to get in, here’s what’s inside

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Since GTA Online became free, I can hardly play properly because of cheaters

Yes, GTA 5 Online is currently free and that’s pretty great. However, cheaters are now a big drawback. Our editor Patrick Freese has experienced this firsthand.

What’s new? Since Thursday, May 14, GTA 5 and its online mode are available for free on Epic Games.

This is great because many new players can now dive into this sophisticated online world and theoretically play together with all their friends.

The big downside is that it makes it very easy for cheaters to find their way into the multiplayer. And as I have experienced myself, they are not always just generous.

Just let me play

What’s the problem? In GTA Online, modders can be nice and do funny things. They rain money on other players or spawn fast supercars, tanks, and more, to race through the online world. But this “niceness” is quite rare.

Modders and cheaters have been a sour experience for me since I started playing GTA Online. However, since the game became free, these encounters have increased.

I often meet players who change the weather with their mod menus (suddenly it’s snowing), spawn things like giant planes on the streets, or just kill all players in a session at once. And it’s just annoying.

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Suddenly, big planes are everywhere blocking the highway – Some players were stuck in them and couldn’t move

Another example: After I got kicked from a heist yesterday due to server issues, I landed in a new online session. Suddenly, my screen showed “Player XX has invited you to their apartment”. Without being able to refuse, I suddenly found myself in a player’s apartment, which I had to automatically leave again after about a tenth of a second because that player kicked me out.

I found out that the player had invited the whole server to his apartment this way, and everyone simultaneously left the house and stood together outside the door. It didn’t take long for someone to think: Ha, now I’ll throw a bomb. And boom: 15 players dead at once. I was actually on my way to the time trial at the casino to quickly collect 100,000 GTA dollars.

Who is speaking? Patrick Freese has accumulated over 600 play hours in GTA Online. During this time, he has encountered many hackers and modders who significantly influenced the online world with their cheats. However, in the past few days, these encounters have particularly increased.
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Suddenly the lights went out: Another encounter with a modder resulted in me having to leave the session with no alternative, where I finally met with a group of friends after many failed attempts. The reason was that a modder turned off the lights. Suddenly everything was just black. The only thing that worked was the chat. And players were busy complaining about what a stupid action it was.

Together with 3 friends, we had to search for another free session where we all had space. With the current server problems, that is not so easy.

As an alternative, you usually only have the option to leave the session and hope that there are no modders in a new session. In solo sessions, I earn less money. When selling goods, you receive a money bonus when more opponents are in a lobby.

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Player Encounters with Hackers and Giant Robots

What’s happening: Many players share their experiences with hackers/cheaters/modders on reddit and other social platforms.

Reddit user impunto posted a screenshot of a giant transformer and wrote “I guess no one cares about getting banned anymore.”

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We have already seen a ridiculously large giant transformer in GTA Online.

In this example from reddit user TheMageLord, all players in a lobby were put in cages and then blown up into the air.

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Right now, it is truly not easy for players to play properly in an online session.

If you encounter God mode hackers in GTA Online, then drive them crazy with this weapon. The blaster pushes the hackers around and you can annoy them with it. However, if they stand in front of you with the shown giant transformers, you usually can only leave the session to escape them.

Have you also had more encounters with cheaters in GTA Online in recent days? Share your experiences here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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Fashion in MMOs: How important is a transmog system to you?

Transmog systems are now the standard in many modern MMOs. But do you also think it’s a necessary feature? Share your thoughts.

“Fashion is the true endgame” is a saying that has become a running gag in many MMOs. Players grind, raid, and farm to afford new cool outfits.

However, there is often a problem: These outfits are often nowhere near as good as the armor from the latest patch. And at this point, the “Transmog” system comes to the aid of the fashion divas among us.

The option to change the appearance of your gear as desired has existed for a long time and is not exclusive to MMOs. However, it became widely known through WoW.

Such systems, which focus on the look of outfits, are referred to by many gamers as “Transmog”, even if they go by different names in other MMOs, such as “Glamour” in Final Fantasy XIV or “Transmutation” in Guild Wars 2.

But even if they have different names, their goal is the same: They ensure that players look stylish and can customize their outfits as they wish. And this is independent of gameplay values. But how much do players really care about it?

Let’s hear from you: How important is fashion to you in MMOs? How does it affect your enjoyment of the game if an MMO lacks a “Transmog” option? What are your general thoughts on the “Transmog” feature? Tell us in the comments!

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How can I vote? You can cast your votes in the Gleam tool below. Each reader only has one vote, and you cannot retract it once you have voted.

If you miss an answer option, please leave us a comment!

The survey ends on Monday, May 18.

Have fun!

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How is the online RPG Phantasy Star Online 2 doing one month after release?

On April 15, the online RPG Phantasy Star Online 2 officially launched in the USA and Canada on the Xbox One. How is the game doing now and when is it set to be released for PC?

What is Phantasy Star Online 2? The online RPG PSO 2 offers a mix of fantasy and science fiction. You explore foreign worlds where you face enemies using an active, action-packed combat system. You utilize the abilities of 9 different classes. It is possible to change classes at any time.

You should not expect a “true” MMORPG experience, but rather a coop RPG where you enter the game areas together with friends from hubs, similar to Guild Wars 1.

The online game was already released in Japan in 2012.

When did the release occur in the “West”? Officially, PSO launched on April 15, 2020, for Xbox One. However, so far only in the USA and Canada.

When we will officially be able to play in Europe is still unknown.

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Phantasy Star Online 2 officially launched for Xbox One.

A somewhat older but still good online RPG

What do early reviews say about Phantasy Star Online 2? You can tell Phantasy Star Online 2 is aging. Graphically, it does not look like a game that was newly released in 2020. However, the exciting combat and extensive content make up for it, even if it is not a “true” MMORPG.

  • MMORPG.com – 84%: “The problem is, Phantasy Star Online 2 feels like a game that is approaching the end of its first decade … It is a bit outdated … Nevertheless, Phantasy Star Online 2 is a fantastic game that has a lot to offer.”
  • Destructoid – 80%: “As is often the case with many extensive online projects, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new, exciting world.”
  • IGN – 70%: “Phantasy Star Online 2 offers a great combat system wrapped in bloated and sometimes confusing MMO-lite mechanics. The charming anime flair sets it apart from the competition.”

What do players say? On Metacritic, players gave PSO2 an average score of 8.0. Here are a few voices summarized for you:

  • WDPIR32K3 gives 10 points and explains: “I love this game and it is clear to me how much I missed PSO. I’m glad it is available on Xbox and coming to PC soon. Try it out if you’re a PSO fan. I like the game.”
  • Xbox_Alive rates it 8 points: “SEGA has managed to write another incredible story in the Phantasy Star universe and provide us with an incredible sci-fi environment with fantasy elements. A JRPG that becomes an MMORPG in an almost endless game, that is a dream for fans of this genre!”
  • Nerevarinho on the other hand is less enthusiastic and gives only 2 points: “I loved PSO on Xbox in 2003, but this game feels strangely different in the wrong way. Strange running animations like slippery steps, a mainstream combat system, complicated menus, sounds that make your head explode, loot that doesn’t feel significant… I’m very disappointed. I waited so long. I’d rather play the older PSO again.”
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Phantasy Star Online 2 shows its age. Nevertheless, it is fun.

A PC version is coming

What is the status of the PC release? The team behind Phantasy Star Online 2 has not yet announced a date for the launch of the PC version. It has been said so far, that it should be in May. However, there is a hint on reddit that we could learn the date sometime this week.

There was also a hint regarding a potential release on Steam. However, this has not yet been confirmed.

Can players from outside the USA and Canada also participate? Yes, there is no region lock. This means that if you set your Xbox to the USA or Canada, it is possible to find Phantasy Star Online 2 in the shop and download the game for free. Then you will be playing regularly. Whether it is possible to transfer your hero to a potential European version is unclear.

If you want to prepare for the adventures in the online RPG Phantasy Star Online 2, read the MeinMMO article about the 9 classes to find out which is best for beginners.

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The Division 2: Maintenance and server downtime on 19.05. – Procedure and all information

In The Division 2 maintenance is taking place on PS4, Xbox One, and PC today, and the servers will be offline for several hours. Here you can find out how the maintenance is proceeding and whether anything is changing.

Update 12:05 PM: The maintenance is already completed, and the servers should be back up on all platforms. Have fun and good loot, Agents!

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Last week, the large Title Update 9.1 was finally delivered with a bit of delay. This brought a whole bunch of new bug fixes and the first major wave of balance changes, focusing on the most annoying NPC problems.

Now there is the next maintenance today. But what can we expect? How does the maintenance go? And what will change?

These are the important times today: On Twitter, the developers at Massive have already communicated the schedule for today. Here it is:

  • The maintenance will begin today at 9:30 AM CEST. 
  • At this time, the Division 2 servers will also go offline, and the planned downtime will begin.
  • According to Massive, the maintenance work is expected to last about 3 hours today. During this time frame, you will have to take a forced break from The Division 2.
  • If everything goes as planned, the servers will come back online at around 12:30 PM CEST. The downtime will end.
  • With the end of the server downtime, the maintenance will also be completed. You can then return to Washington and New York to maintain law and order.

Keep in mind: The times communicated by the developers, especially for the end of the maintenance, may change during the maintenance work. It can happen that Massive finishes earlier or that the work extends for several hours. Both have occurred multiple times recently.

If there are any changes to the procedure today, we will adjust this article accordingly.

What is changing today? What do the patch notes say? According to Massive, there will be no adjustments today for the first time in a very long time. This is a purely routine server maintenance without direct in-game changes for the players. Accordingly, there are no proper patch notes today.

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What’s next for The Division 2? Although today’s maintenance is just routine, the next major update is expected in June – Title Update 10.

Title Update 9.1 from last week was only the first part of a large balance adjustment wave. TU10 will follow with the second part. Loot, new gear, and new talents are expected to be the focus of the next major patch – all with an eye on the next raid, which is also expected to be released in June.

By the way, if you want to know what Season 1 still has to offer until then, check out this article: The Division 2 adopts a seasonal model like Destiny for endgame – here’s how the first one works

What do you think of Season 1 so far and the new seasonal model in general?

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“Mama, Key!” – Type kills 10 days pigs in WoW Classic for max level

Level 60 only by killing wild boars. After 14 years, a player has turned this joke into reality in WoW Classic.

Some of you may still remember the “South Park” episode that featured World of Warcraft. The kids wanted to play WoW in the episode “Make Love, Not Warcraft” (link to the episode), but someone “without a life” was terrorizing the game. They couldn’t level up because the nasty guy kept killing them. There was only one solution: Stay in the starting area and kill wild boars all day long to slowly reach level 60.

What was once a joke and not considered a solid strategy has now been done by a player in WoW Classic.

Who did it? We’re talking about the streamer and YouTuber Dr Five, who took on this mammoth task. With his dwarf hunter “Quilboarman” and his loyal hunter pet “Aggamagan”, Dr Five set out on this mission and played “secretly” to achieve this goal.

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How long did it take? The entire journey from level 1 to level 60 took quite a bit of life and game time. Dr Five spent over 9 days and 18 hours of pure game time killing all kinds of wild boars in the game world to only gather XP from them. While he does not completely stick to the South Park template, where Cartman and Co. only kill pigs in the starting area, that would not even be possible in WoW Classic.

By the way, Dr Five did this completely alone and claims not to have joined any group – as otherwise someone could have killed something other than a pig and ruined the success.

More than 10,000 pigs from different areas had to die for Dr Five to achieve his goal – luckily, he was not wrongfully banned for this monotonous play style.

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In Southpark, this guy prevented the kids from leveling, resulting in them only being able to hunt pigs.

How do the viewers react: In the WoW Classic subreddit, there is a lot of support and praise for this achievement. In the comments on YouTube, however, praise mixes with some criticism that may also be ironic. For example:

“Please don’t upload this video, you’re wasting the planet’s resources.”

But also “What a waste of time,” to which Dr Five simply responds, “True.”

What do you think of this action? Cool and persistent that someone really did it? Or wasted life and complete nonsense?

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Today, YouTube star Standartskill is launching his cup in Fortnite – Here’s how you can participate

In Fortnite, the Standartskill Cup starts today on Tuesday, May 19th, and will be streamed live by the YouTuber. We will show you when it takes place and how you can register for it.

What kind of tournament is this? The YouTuber Standartskill, who has 2.76 million subscribers on YouTube, is hosting his first community cup in Fortnite.

All players from the Europe region can compete against each other. The goal is to find the best Fortnite player from the round. A small consolation for all players who were looking forward to a Fortnite World Championship, which will not take place in 2020.

Important: The tournament is only for controller players (Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch) and it is a solo cup.

When does the cup take place? The tournament will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The cup starts at 6:00 PM and will last for 2 hours until 8:00 PM.

How to register

To see the cup in the tournament list, you must first register. We will show you how to do it.

Visit the Epic Games website

First, you need to go to the official Epic Games site to register for the tournament. Under the section: Tournaments, you can find the Standartskill Cup. Here is the direct link to the tournament page.

There you will find a link labeled “Register”. If you are not logged into your Epic account on the page yet, you will be prompted to log in or create an account.

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Here is the registration for the Standartskill Cup

Once you have registered, you can log in to Fortnite, and the cup will be displayed in the competitive menu. As soon as the tournament starts on May 19, you will receive a notification, you can click on it, and you are in.

Is there a prize?

There will be no cash prize or reward for the cup. The YouTuber Standartskill will live stream the entire cup, giving players the chance to be seen by thousands of people.

If you want, you can stream the tournament yourself, and according to the YouTuber (via YouTube), it might be that he drops by your stream if you play particularly well. This opportunity should not be missed by anyone who wants to be seen by a big YouTuber.

Hopefully everything goes well in this tournament, unlike the wunderkinder Mongraal and Benjyfishy, for whom it looked so good at the Fortnite Champion Series. A crash occurred, causing them to fail, although they had the potential to win the entire tournament.

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CoD Warzone: New Update opens Bunker – Here’s how to get in, this is what’s inside

The Bunker Riddle of Call of Duty: Warzone is currently considered solved. A squad was able to enter a bunker shortly after the update 1.21 on May 19 and found heaps of loot – and even more questions.

What is in the bunkers? In recent weeks, there have been many speculations about the mysterious bunkers found all over the map of the battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone.

Now the bunkers opened with the big update 1.21 on May 19, and the secret surrounding the underground complexes seems to be unveiled: they are packed loot safes.

Bunker mystery temporarily unveiled – Loot safes with tons of crates

What do the bunkers look like? A clip of a squad that appears to show the first publicly recorded exploration of the secret bunker facilities surfaced on Twitter shortly after the update:

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Accompanied by quite a few WTFs and OMGs, the squad around “@FaZeDirty” enters the bunker and celebrates a massive loot party on the lower floor. The bunker is full of regular and legendary crates. Many thanks to MeinMMO reader Marius for pointing out the tweet.

How can I enter the bunker? With the last major update, “useless” keycards were introduced, which now allow entry to the underground loot paradise.

The card drops very rarely from loot crates. If you find such a card, you can make your way to the next bunker and fill your pockets to the brim. The facilities can be found throughout Verdansk, providing a good source of equipment.

However, one bunker remains locked despite the keycard – Bunker 11. The bunker is located in the far north of the map and can be opened through a riddle. As a reward, there’s even a blueprint.

Bunker map with all locations – Is that it for the riddle?

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A map with all bunkers in Verdansk.

The riddle seems to be just picking up speed. Because even the end of the video on Twitter above raises new questions. Down in the bunker, there is another door that is sealed again, waiting for another “access code”. Here again are all the bunker locations in detail:

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In an interview, a developer mentioned some time ago a “area that the players do not yet know“. Whether this pertains to the new loot safes or if the story of the bunkers goes further remains to be seen and is exciting.

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Destiny 2 receives a new update – But the fix that everyone is waiting for is not included

Today, a new update is scheduled for Destiny 2. However, a fix that many players were hoping for is apparently not included. Bungie apparently needs more time to resolve the issues with the broken quest “The Lie”.

New update coming today: A new update for Destiny 2 – Hotfix 2.8.1.2 is being released today. This patch is supposed to fix some annoying issues in the game, such as 2 faulty armor Exotics.

However, an acute bug, for which players are hoping for a quick solution, seems to remain untouched.

What were players hoping for in this update? Currently, many players are waiting for a fix for the broken new quest “The Lie”.

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Ana Bray – she is offering the new quest “The Lie”

This quest unexpectedly went online last week. After the quest started somewhat awkwardly and hardly anyone wanted to play it, “The Lie” was nerfed by Bungie, but soon after, an annoying bug thwarted the Guardians’ plans and prevented progress.

As a result, no one is currently able to tackle the final step of the quest and complete it. Also, the reward, the iconic shotgun Felwinter’s Lie from Destiny 1, has not yet been claimed by anyone. And as it looks, that will remain the case for now.

What does Bungie say about the fix for “The Lie”? This fix will not be part of today’s update, Bungie has stated multiple times in response to inquiries.

The community manager dmg04 emphasized this on Twitter, after already apologizing on Reddit for the current situation with the bugged quest. Regarding today’s update 2.8.1.2, it was stated: “Again, this [today’s update] has nothing to do with ‘The Lie’.”

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The patch today will address some other sandbox bugs and has been in the works for quite some time.

Previously, it was mentioned that the team had identified the problem and was working on potential solutions. However, these need to be tested and verified first. Additionally, the fixes still need to be certified by Sony and Microsoft. This could take some time.

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When could the fix come? dmg04 did not reveal when a solution can be expected. However, it seems that there won’t be anything this week.

If we assume that Bungie apparently still needs to test the fixes themselves and that these also need to be certified, which could also take several days, then a timely solution to the problem seems unlikely.

Many players believe that the fix will not be released until at least next week.

Bungie apologizes: On Reddit, dmg04 apologized in a thread about the quest “The Lie” for the current situation and thanked the community for their efforts so far in the quest.

The reward for the broken quest: Felwinter’s Lie

Such mistakes are frustrating – period. The employees at Bungie feel hurt when they see such things go live. And they are working on improving in these areas – but sometimes things just go wrong.

The interesting part: dmg noted that Bungie apparently has problems reproducing the bug internally – and this despite the fact that apparently all Guardians on the live servers are affected.

Sometimes it’s the tools, sometimes the timeline, and sometimes things that just weren’t considered in the limited development time.

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Some players are wondering about Bungie

What do the players say? Many are disappointed and angry. The quest itself was not well received by many Guardians due to its grind-heavy design. The fact that it is now crowned by a bug instead of the highly anticipated shotgun does not contribute to a better mood. Additionally, many are wondering why Bungie seems to have trouble reproducing the bug when the entire Guardian community is suffering from it.

Others emphasize that criticism should not be overdone. Yes, it is annoying that this happened. But such things happen even in other games. And with all the restrictions due to Corona, it is not always easy to respond quickly to such matters. It might be better to get a solution that takes a bit longer but does not lead to further problems, rather than a quick fix that results in other issues.

What do you think about all this? Let us know in the comments. By the way, once the bug is fixed, something exciting might still await us: Why Season 10 might become really exciting towards the end

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Path of Exile: These are your favorite pets, portals, armors and skins from the shop

Grinding Gear Games presents the items from the action RPG Path of Exile (PC, PS4, Xbox One) that players prefer to purchase.

What items can you buy in Path of Exile? The popular hack and slash PoE is financed by the sale of cosmetic items. You can purchase special effects for your character as well as skill effects and weapon skins, through which you will look particularly impressive in the game.

However, there are also mystery boxes, a type of loot box containing random items and stash extensions. These items do not provide a real significant advantage. You cannot buy any real ease. Path of Exile remains a challenging game.

These items are really popular

What are the most popular items that players buy? Grinding Gear Games has now published the top 10 items that are most popular among players in 14 categories. Here we present a selection. You can find the complete list in the official PoE forum.

Here we introduce the most popular pets, portals, armor sets, and weapon skins from the shop.

The most popular pets

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The Weta pet is the most liked by Path of Exile players.

The list shows that the Weta pet is the most liked among players. This is partly because it is very inexpensive, and with a purchase in the shop, you get a free mystery box. Cats are also extremely popular. And who wouldn’t want to be accompanied by a floating sword like with the Sin Sword Pet and the Innocence Sword Pet?

  • Weta Pet
  • Frog Pet
  • Celestial Cat Pet
  • Scorpion Pet
  • Blue Frog Pet
  • Sin Sword Pet
  • Black Cat Pet
  • Innocence Sword Pet
  • Blood Guard Pigeon
  • Ghostflame Swarm

The most popular portals

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The black hole effect in portals is particularly popular.

The popularity of the portal effects you can purchase is related to the longevity of these effects. In the upper ranks, you will find the portal effects that have simply been around the longest. With random portals and more effects now available, this could change in the future.

  • Black Hole Portal
  • Shaper Portal
  • Demon King Portal
  • Orange Portal
  • Steam Powered Portal
  • Ultimate Chaos Portal
  • Arctic Portal
  • Fire Portal
  • Dragon Portal
  • Malachai Portal

The most popular armor sets

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The Infernal Armor skin may be older, but it is still very popular.

Also with armor, age plays a role in the top 10. The Infernal Armor skin, for instance, was introduced in 2015 and remains at the top. However, this could change, as the Celestial and Stygian armors, which are significantly newer, are fighting their way up.

  • Infernal Armour
  • Demon King Armour
  • Seraph Armour
  • Celestial Armour
  • Arcane Armour
  • Stygian Armour
  • Elite Pack
  • Arctic Armour
  • Ghostflame Armour
  • Vampiric Armour

The most popular weapon skins

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The Crypt Sword ranks first among weapon skins.

You can also add skins to your weapons in Path of Exile. Apparently, the rule is: the bigger, the better. That would at least explain why the gigantic Crypt Sword and the Colossus Sword occupy the top spots in the top 10.

  • Crypt Sword
  • Colossus Sword
  • Seraph Dagger
  • Adder’s Claw
  • Darkprism Weapon
  • Seraph Sword
  • Void Emperor Weapon Skin
  • Warlock Dagger
  • Kacha Axe
  • Dragon Hunter Sword

Which items from the item shop do you find particularly attractive? Have you already spent money on skins or stash extensions in Path of Exile?

If you want to check out other hack and slashes besides Path of Exile, we recommend the MeinMMO list of the 9 new hack and slashes for 2020 to shorten your waiting time for Diablo 4.

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Who will you vote for in Pokémon GO ‘Community Day’ in June and July?

Squirtle, Metapod, Sandshrew or Gastly? Pokémon GO lets you choose who you will meet during the Community Day in June and July. In this survey, we want to know who you would vote for.

What is this about? In Pokémon GO, it is up to the trainers themselves to decide which Pokémon they want to see in the upcoming Community Days in June and July. Through a vote over the weekend, you will choose the two favorites that will be the focus of each month’s event.

Even before the official survey, we at MeinMMO want to know which Pokémon you will vote for. You will find here in our article a way to cast your vote.

Vote here before the official election

What you need to know: Niantic presented four Pokémon, all of which can appear with an exclusive move during the Community Days in June and July 2020. The official survey starts next weekend.

Also on MeinMMO you have a vote for one of the four Pokémon. To remind you, we will show you again the special moves that the Pokémon could learn during the events:

  • Squirtle – Blastoise learns the fighting move Aura Sphere.
  • Metapod – Beedrill learns the ground move Drill Run.
  • Sandshrew – Sandslash or Alolan Sandslash learn the ghost move Shadow Claw.
  • Gastly – Gengar learns the ghost move Dark Pulse.

Still undecided? If the moves don’t help you decide your favorites, then perhaps the appearance will. We will show you an overview of the shiny variants of the candidates for the Community Day.

Pokémon GO Community Day June July Shinys

Vote now: If you have now chosen a favorite, you can already cast your vote with us at MeinMMO. This is not the official election, but serves to give a look at the mood and wishes of the players.

Feel free to write in the comments why you will choose a specific Pokémon in the vote.

You have one vote for this poll. If you can’t see it, just follow this link to Apester and cast your vote for Squirtle, Metapod, Gastly or Sandshrew.

The upcoming Community Day in May also has a special Pokémon for you. Froslass will be in the spotlight during the event, and when you evolve it to Glalie and then to Walrein, it will learn a special move. But how good is Walrein with Icicle Spear in Pokémon GO?

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Developers rave that you will soon feel every raindrop on the PS5

Sony remains tight-lipped ahead of the PS5 release. However, a developer has explained in a podcast that rain in games on the PlayStation 5 could soon provide a completely new experience.

Where does the information come from? In the Play, Watch, Listen podcast, Alanah Pearce from IGN spoke with composer Austin Wintory, game designer Mike Bithell, and voice actor Troy Baker.

They discussed the PS5’s engine and the PS5 Dualsense controller.

PS5 engine is said to offer enormous audio possibilities

Composer Wintory stated in the podcast that the new developments are absolutely fantastic for him as an audio designer. He explains in the podcast:

If you’re standing in a storm, someone has previously been outside recording it (…) as stereo audio. (…) NextGen will allow for the individual placement of each raindrop, and the hardware can manage millions of rain events, making it exponentially more immersive.

Austin Wintory, Source: Podcast on Playwatchlisten.libsyn.com (1:22:30)

Why is audio technology so important for the PS5? Especially, according to Wintory, the new hardware is very important for audio designers. They are provided with a whole new way to work with sounds and environmental conditions. For players, this is much more intense because they can perceive the weather in a completely different way:

  • Previously, there was a large mass of sound that was represented as rain.
  • The PS5 and NextGen provide the possibility to visualize each individual drop, which is a completely new experience for human perception.

A key factor, alongside the new hardware, is the improved 3D audio.

PS5: 3D audio could play an important role

What is 3D audio? Sony is also implementing 3D audio for the PS5. This technology allows individual sounds to be precisely positioned in a virtual space.

Each individual sound source, like here for example the raindrops, is assigned a specific position in the space.

In the official stream in early April regarding the PS5, Sony had previously explained what an important role audio would play in NextGen. And it’s not just audio that will be special: Epic’s CEO Sweeney was also impressed by the potential of the PS5’s SSD.

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PS5 Dualsense controller could let you feel the rain

Subsequently, game designer Bithell explained that the PS5 Dualsense controller has tremendous potential:

You will love what you can do with the controller on the PS5, the Dualsense capabilities: perception. The raindrop thing, for example, the demos were really promising.

Game Designer Mike Bithell, Game Designer. Source: Playwatchlisten.libsyn.com (1:22:50)

Bithell also apologized that he could not reveal more. Many details are still under NDA, so he is not allowed to disclose them yet.

The raindrops that Wintory explained earlier could potentially receive a completely new form of perception through the controller’s haptics. However, this is pure speculation, as the developer was not allowed to say much.

What lies behind the capabilities of the Dualsense? A patent from Sony had already explained that the haptics of the Dualsense controller could be on a whole different level than with the Dualshock 4. One patent from Sony states that the PS5 controller should be able to evaluate your feelings.

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MMORPG Ashes of Creation shows a wizard in action and now I want to play him

The Intrepid Studios have released a short video from the pre-alpha of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, which could tantalize role-playing fans.

What can be seen in the video? It’s just a relatively short sequence of a little over a minute.

A wizard stands in a beautiful landscape with crystal-clear water. Behind him are ancient ruins. Clearly, the spellcaster wants to explore them. Who knows what treasures are hidden there? So he enters the mysterious place and immediately encounters its guardian.

This includes a Guardian of the Underrealm and some Ethereal Griffins. The wizard tries to sneak past the creatures, but they discover him. However, he is a very powerful wizard who shows the monsters who is boss with his magic. They are no match for him and flee.

All this is accompanied by very atmospheric music.

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A wizard explores a ruin in the pre-alpha of Ashes of Creation.

This already looks quite advanced

How does the video feel? The scene could come straight from a finished MMORPG. Both the graphics and the fights, as well as the UI, already feel like those of a released online game. Even the musical accompaniment is included.

Although the video is still from the pre-alpha – the alpha has yet to begin – you want to jump in and start exploring the world and the ruins and fighting against the monsters. Earlier gameplay of the MMORPG left a really good impression and this continues.

What also raises some concerns? As impressive and spectacular as the fight against the Ethereal Griffins looks, the question arises of how well Ashes of Creation will perform with such effects.

In the scene, only one character is visible, but what if there are several? How does this play out in a large battle when not just one wizard is present, but a whole series of wizards casting these huge spells?

MeinMMO author Andreas Bertits says: Yes, that is exactly how I envision a new, modern MMORPG. I would love to jump straight into the role of this wizard and want to start playing – and that, even though I usually don’t play wizards. I usually take the role of a warrior. But it just seems like so much fun to use these powerful spells to defeat opponents.

Ashes of Creation has now moved up further on my wishlist of new MMORPGs that I absolutely want to play, thanks to the video.

It once again demonstrates through the new gameplay video why we included it in the MeinMMO list of the most promising new MMORPGs in 2020.

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Borderlands 3: Here are the known VIP and Shift codes

We have compiled a list of all known and working Shift and VIP codes for you, so you can grab awesome loot in Borderlands 3 .

What are these codes for? With the Shift and VIP codes, you can get great loot in Borderlands 3, such as crazy weapons or skins.

  • Shift codes provide skins and golden keys to a special loot chest
  • VIP codes give you points that you can exchange for skins

UPDATE May 19, 2020: The VIP program is no longer valid and the codes can no longer be redeemed!

For more information on how it all works, you can find it here:

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Attention: More codes are circulating, but most of them are no longer valid. Most Shift codes are only redeemable for a short time.

We have compiled a list of Shift codes for you. If you know of any other codes that still work, please let us know in the comments. You can also let us know if certain codes have expired. You can always find the newest codes at the bottom of the list.

Shift Codes for PS4, Xbox One, and PC

For which platforms are the codes valid? In general, the Shift codes are valid for all platforms.

Why can’t I redeem the Shift codes for PS4? If you try to enter the codes on the official Shift website, there can sometimes be problems. The site sometimes assigns the codes only to PC or Xbox.

You can bypass this problem by entering the code directly in the game.

Current Shift Codes for Golden Keys in April 2020

Code for 10 golden keys: Via Twitter, Randy Pitchford announced a new Shift code for a total of 10 golden keys. It is:

  • 5JCTJ-FZSHK-R9R6Z-5RBTB-KKJZT

The code is valid until Thursday, April 30. Additionally, you can find here some codes that still work.

These are the current Shift codes for golden keys:

  • ZFKJ3-TT6FF-KTFKT-T3JJT-JWX36
  • HXKBT-XJ6FR-WBRKJ-J3TTB-RSBHR
  • ZRWBJ-ST6XR-CBFKT-JT3J3-FRXJ5
  • Z65B3-JCXX6-5JXW3-3B33J-9SWT6
  • ZFKJ3-TT3BB-JTBJT-T3JJT-JWX9H

This is how you use the Shift codes: You can redeem these codes directly in the game. This is done through the start screen by selecting the “Shift” option.

Borderlands 3 Shift Codes

VIP Codes in Borderlands 3 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC

These are the known and working codes for VIP points:

BL3REVEAL 100 pointsEmail
BL3WELCOME 250 points Email
LOOTLOOTLOOT 250 points Email
FIGHT4SANCTUARY 250 points Email
BL3ATE3 250 points Email
2kLove 500 points Email
HEYSUGAR 250 points Email
SOHAPPYTOGETHER 250 points Email
CLAPTASTIC 250 points Email
MYMAIN 250 points Email
FRESHBOOTY 250 points Email
POWERUPEMAIL  250 points Email
Dasherz 250 points Email
LESSTHANTHREE 250 points Email
BUILDURSQUAD  250 points Email
IGNVIP250Vault
FORTNITEXMAYHEM 250 points Email
ABCEASYAS123 250 points Email
DUCTTAPEMOD 250 points Email
MADSKILLZ 250 points Email
ITSHERE 1000 points Email
JABBER 1000 points Email
Unblinkingeye 1000 points Email
ALMOSTTHERE 1000 points Email
OVERONEBILLION 250 points Email
JOYPUKE 250 points Vault
LOADINGBAR 250 points Vault
PWR2PLYRS 250 points Vault
MAYHEM 250 points Vault
JVMVIP 250 points Vault
SMARTOYSVIP 100 points Vault
MEDIAMARKTVIP 100 points Vault
Bolvip 100 points Vault
GAMEMANIAVIP 100 points Vault
ALLYOURGAMESVIP 100 points Vault
NEDGAMEVIP 100 points Vault
GAMEVIP 100 pointsVault
INTERTOYSVIP 100 points Vault
PLAYERONEVIP 100 points Vault
AIRLEMAGVIP 250 points Vault
Dreamlandvip 100 points Vault
DIGISTRUCT 250 pointsVault
ITSABOUTTIME 500 pointsVault
ITSBEEN 250 pointsVault
bonjwa-bl3launch 200 points Creator
EARLYACCESS 500 points Creator
LARALOFT-BL3LAUNCH 200 points Creator
PS4MAYHEM 500 pointsEmail
ALLBORDERLANDSALLDAY 250 pointsEmail
DONTFORGET 1000 pointsEmail
ONTHEHUNT 250 pointsEmail
ALLABOARD 250 pointsEmail
MYCHILIRECIPE 250 pointsVault
THEBORDERLANDSAREWILD 500 pointsVault
RISENGRIND 250 pointsVault
RARESPAWNHUNT 250 pointsEmail
CAOSENMGW 500 pointsVault
EDEMONSTER 250 pointsEmail
SPLODEOS 250 pointsVault
BLOODYHARVEST 250 pointsVault
BLOODYHARVEST 250 pointsEmail
SPOOKYSCARY 250 pointsVault
YOUCOMPLETEME 250 pointsEmail

This is how you use the VIP codes: You can redeem the VIP codes on the official Borderlands 3 website. However, you first need an account, so register directly on the site.

Go to “Insider” and click on “Redeem Codes”. After that, the points will be credited to your account.

Are you just starting with Borderlands 3? Check out our tips for getting started:

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Fortnite: Everything about the end of Season 2 and the start of Season 3

The end of Season 2 in Fortnite is approaching. Season 3 of Chapter 2 will soon start with a new Battle Pass, changes to the map, and a new theme. We look at what is already known about the start and end date and what theories are circulating.

What is currently happening in Fortnite? Season 2 brought the agent theme to Fortnite. Included are some cool features that match the theme. However, a good part of the season is already over.

Players are speculating about the end of Season 2 and the next theme of Season 3. In this article, we will show you what we know so far.

When does Season 2 Chapter 2 in Fortnite end?

When does Season 12 end? According to the Battle Pass, Season 2 was supposed to end on Thursday, April 30, 2020. The end has now been postponed by Epic Games.

Season 3 is now expected to start on Wednesday, June 17, after the 3rd postponement. Thus, the end of Season 2 should also take place on this date.

Unlocking Gold Style Variants – But Enough Time for That

One reason for the postponement could be the gold variants for the Battle Pass skins. To unlock these, a high level is required, which takes a lot of time.

Epic Games has announced that we will receive an EP bonus that should help unlock all gold style variants by the end of Season 2.

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The gold variants are only unlocked at high levels

With the extension of the season and an EP bonus, the chances are good that all styles can still be achieved. This could please skin collectors.

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Theories about the end of Season 2 – “Doomsday” Live Event

What theories are there about the end of the season? At the end of Season 11, we did not get a live event. That was already strange, as there has been an end event for every season since Season 3 Chapter 1.

However, there will again be a live event at the end of Season 2. The event will take place on Monday, June 15, 2020. Dataminers have already found several clues about it. At “The Agency,” 5 items were found underwater:

https://twitter.com/DubzyFN/status/1244902176763363328?s=20

In addition, a doomsday device is said to appear in the headquarters of the agents. If this weapon really comes, it could destroy the entire Fortnite world.

Could this be the End Event 2.0 that brings us to a completely different dimension? This is how the device would look:

https://twitter.com/10Fortleaks/status/1245038566952009729?s=20

A leaked skin shows that we might expect a huge live event

with a hurricane that floods the entire map.

There will surely be more clues that provide us with more information on how the event could unfold. We have compiled an overview of the clues and leaks for the live event for you.

When does Season 3 start?

When does Chapter 2 Season 3 start? The start date for Season 3 is known. The next season will start on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Since the start of Season 3 has already been postponed three times, there is a possibility that there might be another postponement.

The Battle Pass for Season 3

What will the next Battle Pass cost? So far, the Battle Passes have always cost 950 V-Bucks, with the version including 25 tiers at 2,800 V-Bucks. It is unlikely that these prices will change.

We will probably only find out what the theme of the Battle Pass will be once the first teasers for Season 3 are released.

Fortnite Battle Pass Title Season 2
The Battle Pass skins of Season 2 Chapter 2

Will there be changes to the map for Season 3?

Could the map change? With the start of a new chapter in Fortnite, we received a completely new map. What about further changes?

In this season, we received 5 new spots. New hints about Season 3 show a lot of water, sharks, and skins with swimming gear.

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If the doomsday live event should really occur, it could have severe impacts on the map and could even completely flood it.

Fortnite received a completely new map with the start of the new chapter

There is still not much information available about Season 3. However, there are already theories about how the current season might end. In a few weeks, we will probably see what is coming our way. If Fortnite really develops into a single water game with Season 3, MeinMMO author Eilyn Rapp is not really enthusiastic and might even skip a whole season.

We will continue to update the article as more information becomes available.

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CoD MW & Warzone: Huge Mid-Season Update is here – Season 3 is stepping up

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone, the announced major mid-season update was released today, on May 19, bringing a lot of new content, bug fixes, balancing adjustments, and playlists – What do the patch notes say? Here is an overview.

What is there today in CoD? The long-awaited mid-season update launches today (May 19) and brings new maps for Modern Warfare and fresh mechanics for Warzone, along with various bug fixes and balance adjustments. Among other things, it includes:

  • New multiplayer maps
  • Adjusted SpecOps mode
  • Fresh playlists
  • Different Gulag weapons
  • New loot in Warzone
  • “Most Wanted” contract returns
  • Armor box for battle royale
  • Weapon balance adjustments
  • Many bug fixes
  • Classic BR mode announced
  • Changes to the last gas circle

Here at MeinMMO, you will get all the important info about the big patch package and what to expect this week in CoD: MW.

Call of Duty: Update 1.21 from 19.05. – Patch Notes

When does the update come? The patch was released at an unusual time for CoD (Tuesday morning, 8 AM) and is already online.

How big is the update? As the numerous contents suggest, there is again a substantial data package to download. Depending on the platform, the sizes vary more than usual this time:

  • PS4: approx. 22 GB
  • Xbox One: approx. 30 GB
  • PC: approx. 30 GB

With this patch, it doesn’t matter if you are using the premium or free-to-play version. The update is always the same size; the storage requirement varies only with the platform.

CoD: Modern Warfare – New maps and special SpecOps mode

Which maps are new? As previously announced, you now get the new maps with update 1.21, likely the last new content of season 3 for multiplayer. Newly included are:

Especially veterans of the CoD series are likely to be excited about Hardhat. First released with Modern Warfare 3, the construction site map has many fans, and a certain passage often leads to exciting battles. See you in the pipe!

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Hardhat is back! The construction map is now available as a 24/7 playlist.

What’s going on in the SpecOps mode? Here, there are now “Modified SpecOps missions.” An operation you have already completed can now be started in an adjusted variant, allowing you to earn extra rewards. For example, there are enemies that you can only defeat with headshots.

From now on, there will be new modified missions every week that you can undertake to earn special rewards.

What do the playlists look like? Hardhat is available as a 24/7 playlist so you can dive right into the new map. However, the small firefight map Aisle 9 also gets a 24/7 moshpit, albeit in a 3vs3 mode. Here are all the playlists for this week:

  • Realism Moshpit (Night Vision) – Realism rules at night, many game modes, many maps
  • Reinfected Ground War – The infected mode on ground war maps
  • Standard Ground War – “Ground War” without special rules
  • Blueprint Gunfight – 3vs3 firefight with random blueprint weapons
  • Cleaning force in Aisle 9 – 3vs3 with many modes (TDM, Kill Confirmed, Delivered, Domination) on the new mini-map Aisle 9
  • Hardhat 24/7 – The new construction map “Hardhat” as a moshpit with various modes
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The new mini-map “Aisle 9” resembles a small storage room.

CoD Warzone: New loot, old contract, and fresh Gulag

What new weapons are there in Warzone? The legendary and epic weapons that you can find on the ground in Warzone and in loot crates are increasing. You can find a total of 6 new variants of weapons:

  • The new SKS as a legendary weapon
  • AX-50 in an epic variant
  • Kilo 141 in a legendary variant
  • FAL with an epic blueprint
  • MP7 also as a legendary weapon
  • AUG with a new epic configuration

What is the new armor box? The new item replaces the shield turret in the buy station and works similarly to the ammo box. Instead of some fresh clips for your weapons, you receive a package of armor plates that your entire team can use.

You can not only buy the new box but also find it in crates and loot piles throughout Verdansk. The shield turret remains available in the BR, but now you can only loot the killstreak and cannot obtain it at the buy station anymore.

What happens in the Gulag? The special respawn mechanic receives a small makeover and gets fresh weapons. In addition to pistols and shotguns, you will now also receive SMGs and assault rifles.

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New weapons are now available in the Gulag not only through a glitch.

“Most Wanted” back in the game? The “new” contract temporarily replaced the bounty contract and was thus not well received. Now the mission for left-behind team members makes a comeback and comes this time as an additional contract in Warzone. The required survival time was reduced from 5 to 3 minutes.

Overall, there are now 4 different missions that you can start during the match.

What’s up with the classic BR? The developers announced a brand new mode that does without the special mechanics of Warzone and offers a “classic” battle royale experience. This means:

  • Gulag removed
  • No loadout drops
  • No contracts
  • Buy stations are disabled

Here you get a mode that neither allows respawns nor provides your own weapons. You have to fight to the end with the weapons you find and go more cautiously since you have no chance to return to the match after dying.

What happens with the last gas circle? The fight in the last circle could now be trickier again. Recently, the circle was fixed and did not move. Now the area of the last circle shifts, and you have to rethink if you had already found a good position for the final fight and the circle moves away from you.

What do the playlists look like? There are no major changes to the playlists directly with the update. Instead of Blood Money Trio, this mode is now a four-player mode and the “Stimulus solo” is replaced by the regular solo mode:

  • BR solo
  • BR-3
  • BR-4
  • Blood Money 4
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Even the buy station gets a new inventory with this major update and now introduces armor boxes.

Update 1.21 brings many bug fixes and some balance adjustments

What happens to the weapons? Rarely have there been so many weapon adjustments as in the current update. The strong Renetti, the new pistol of season 3, will be slightly weakened, but otherwise, there are almost only buffs:

  • Renetti (Pistol)
    • Less ammo in reserve
    • 3-shot burst fire when hip-firing is now significantly less accurate and does slightly less damage
    • Damage of the Akimbo/burst combo has been reduced
  • VLK Roque (Shotgun)
    • Higher fire rate
    • More damage at short range for the “12 caliber” ammunition
    • Increased damage range of the 6″ Revolt barrel
  • Holger 26 (LMG)
    • Increased movement speed with the weapon
    • Better aim down sights (ADS) time
    • Slight reduction of recoil
    • “FTAC 8.89″ Spitfire” barrel with better ADS time, higher movement speed, and better hip-fire
    • “XRK Ultralight” barrel with shorter ADS time
    • 30-round magazine with better movement stats (ADS, movement speed, sprinting to firing) and more accurate hip-fire
    • No stock – Improvements like those on the 30-round magazine
    • Patterned grip tape – Even better ADS time
  • FAL – Shorter ADS time
  • SCAR – Shorter ADS time
  • LMGs – Earlier warning signal that ammo is running low
  • Less aim sway when you hold your breath too long with sniper scopes
  • Warzone – Smaller radius for RPG kills against players with full armor

The update brings several weapon changes, and especially the LMG Holger 26 can benefit. With the right attachments, it should now be significantly more mobile to play, and the secret variant G36, which turns the LMG into an assault rifle, could now be more interesting.

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The Holger 26 has been buffed considerably. The season 1 weapon is likely to get more attention in the near future.

What bug fixes and other changes did Update 1.21 bring? On the Trello board for CoD MW 2019 and Warzone, you can find announced bug fixes, and there were already 20 entries with the note: “Fixed with a future update”.

In addition to fixes, there were also some general changes. Here are the most important points:

  • All operators should now be visible in the lobby again.
  • Some “Out of Map” exploits have been removed.
  • XP exploit in the positioning mode is no longer possible.
  • Infected and weapons game modes will no longer count towards player statistics.
  • In the infected mode, there are now random supply deliveries.
  • Weapon Game Reloaded is now part of the quick play playlist.
  • Players are no longer immune to gas when they come back with the last circle in Warzone.
  • The bug where soldiers were stuck in the Gulag until the end of the match and achieved an easy victory no longer exists.
  • The voice chat should work properly in Warzone again and not disconnect in the middle of a match.

The complete English patch notes can be found here, on an official website of Infinity Ward.

At the very end of the patch notes, there is still a cryptic hint, where it is not entirely clear what it means. In German, it says: “Station number <redacted> is protocol yellow. Active <redacted> system. <redacted> is incoming. Waiting for correct authorization.”

There are already early reports that you can now use the key cards that have been in the game for a while to open the bunkers for massive loot. Another significant innovation of the update.

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  1. Infinity Ward

WoW: Finally, you can freely choose Corruption effects – new patch is coming

World of Warcraft fulfills players’ wishes. Soon they will be able to buy Corruption effects as desired!

The Reputation Buff in World of Warcraft is ending. But the developers have already come up with something new to keep players engaged. A new update will ensure that many sources of frustration disappear, Twinks become stronger, and the overall power of characters can grow. We will reveal to you what changes are coming your way.

Corruption effects can be purchased intentionally

The best change for many players may be that it will soon be possible to purchase Corruption effects as desired. This works through the currency “Echoes of Ny’alotha” at MOTHER in the Heart Chamber.

What does MOTHER sell? MOTHER has a changing assortment of Corruption effects every few days. She offers all possible ranks of all types of corruption, but always only a few of them. Every Wednesday and Saturday, when N’Zoth’s attacks rotate, her assortment changes. Taking a look at MOTHER’s inventory every few days is likely to be worthwhile to get the desired corruption.

MOTHER will soon sell Corruption effects.

On which items can Corruption effects be applied? This is generally possible on all items that are permissible for it – meaning no jewelry and not the legendary cloak or the Heart of Azeroth.

Corruption effects cannot be applied to items that are already corrupted. Therefore, double corruption is not possible.

At the same time, it is probably not going to be possible to corrupt an item that has already been purified. Blizzard is trying to make this possible, but they encountered technical problems, so it will likely not be included at the launch of this feature.

What is the currency used to buy Corruption? For this, players will use Echoes of Ny’alotha. These have already been used by players to equip Twinks with essences at rank 3. In the future, they will also be able to buy Corruption items with Echoes. Echoes will also drop for characters who cannot unlock rank 3 essences from MOTHER.

You can get Echoes from the same sources as before as well.

Many players will soon have their favorite corruption.

The legendary cloak will be easier

Blizzard is drastically simplifying the quests to upgrade the legendary cloak Ashjra’kamas. In the future, the cloak will reach level 15 much faster. This is because Blizzard is changing all the quests in the chain so that they can each be completed in a single visit to a Disturbing Vision .

If a quest wanted you to collect 4, 6, or even 8 pages from the heavy bonus areas, that number will be reduced to 2. So if you fully complete a vision, you are guaranteed to collect enough pages to turn in the quest.

In other words: Upgrading from rank 1 to rank 15 will only take 15 visits to the Disturbing Visions if you collect the maximum number of pages each time.

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Upgrading the cloak will become child’s play!

When will the patch come? There is still no exact time for this. Blizzard only stated that the update should go live “later in the week”. When exactly this will happen remains to be seen.

What do you think of these changes? A cool idea and exactly what players want? Or too late and nonsense?

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Source(s):
  1. wowhead.com

Pokemon GO: You choose the Pokemon for Community Days in June and July

The Community Days in June and July of Pokémon GO will once again be determined by you. You can choose whether you want Squirtle or two of the other three Pokémon to be the focus of the events.

What’s new? On the evening of May 18, 2020, Niantic announced on social media that voting for Community Days is returning.

For you, this means that you determine which Pokémon will be in focus at

  • Community Day in June 2020
  • and at Community Day in July 2020

in the spotlight. You have the choice between 4 Pokémon. Such a voting took place in January 2020 as well.

Vote for Com Day in June and July 2020

Which Pokémon are up for vote? Niantic presents four possible candidates that will be in the spotlight during the next two Community Days. They will learn special moves when you evolve them or their evolutions.

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  • Squirtle – If you evolve Wartortle, Blastoise will learn the Fighting move Aura Sphere.
  • Weedle – If you evolve Kakuna, Beedrill will learn the Ground move Drill Run.
  • Sandshrew – This refers to the Kanto form that appears in the wild and hatches from eggs. In raids, there would be Alolan Sandshrew. If you evolve Sandshrew or Alolan Sandshrew, Sandslash or Alolan Sandslash will learn the Ghost move Shadow Claw.
  • Gastly – If you evolve Haunter, Gengar will learn the Ghost move Shadow Punch.

How to vote? To vote for the Community Days for June 2020 and July 2020, you need Twitter. Next weekend, on Sunday, May 24, you can vote for your favorite Pokémon starting at 03:00 on the official Twitter channel. You have one vote.

On May 25 at 03:00, the poll will then close. If you’re already on Twitter, then follow us from MeinMMO on Twitter.

  • The Pokémon that receives the most votes will be in the spotlight at Community Day in June 2020
  • The Pokémon with the second-most votes will be in the spotlight at Community Day in July 2020

What bonuses will there during the events? Niantic hasn’t revealed yet what bonuses will be active during these events in June and July. These will be announced during the official announcement of each Community Day.

Which Pokémon will you vote for? You have only one vote.

The Community Day in May 2020 features the Pokémon Samurott. We show you whether its evolution Tengulist with Seed Bomb in Pokémon GO is worth it, or if you should only participate to collect Shinies.

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  1. Pokémon GO

FIFA 20: Strong Liga NOS Team of the Season So Far is now available in packs

Another Team of the Season So Far is now available in FIFA 20. The Portuguese Liga NOS presents the next TOTS- (or TOTSSF-) cards. Who is in it?

When does the Liga NOS TOTSSF come out? The new team is available now, starting May 18 at 7 PM. Every Monday, a “small” league will be added to the current TOTSSF event. This week it’s the Liga NOS, following the Süper-Lig-Team from last week.

Players from the Portuguese league can also appear in the Weekend League Rewards next Thursday – just like the TOTS cards from the Bundesliga.

This is the Liga NOS TOTSSF

These are the strongest cards: The Liga NOS TOTSSF is led by Alex Telles (94), who should find his place in many teams as a Brazilian left-back, and pairs well with Flashback-Militao. Also at 94 is right winger Pizzi, followed by Taarabt (92) and Gabriel (92).

Overview of the Liga NOS Team of the Season So Far:

  • Alex Telles (94)
  • Pizzi (94)
  • Rafa (93)
  • Taarabt (92)
  • Gabriel (92)
  • Ruben Dias (91)
  • Marcano (90)
  • Vinicius (90)
  • Corona (89)
  • Paulinho (88)
  • Marchesin (87)

Additionally, two more players will be added in the form of objectives and SBCs. The Frenchman Jeremy Mathieu is now available as an objectives player. Luis Diaz will be part of the Squad Building Challenge.

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Diaz and Mathieu are available in objectives and SBC

How to get the Liga NOS TOTSSF cards

These are the options: As mentioned, you can obtain the cards from the currently strong Weekend League Rewards. In addition, there is of course the possibility of pulling the cards from packs. However, you will need a lot of luck for this. The cards can be found in:

Another source for TOTSSF is the transfer market. Here you can buy the cards shortly after the event starts. However, expect high prices – especially at the beginning. Prices should drop over the coming days – just like some affordable top cards.

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