Players are currently speculating whether Call of Duty: Warzone might receive a new map in the next season. Recently, the most well-known CoD leaker has also commented on this.
This has now led to all sorts of speculation and debates within the community. Some suspect that the current map could be wiped out by a nuclear bomb, and that we will then receive a new map for CoD: Warzone in the upcoming Season 4.
Which leaker has commented on this? Recently, TheGamingRevolution also spoke on this topic. He is considered the most well-known and notorious CoD leaker of recent times.
He has already predicted many details about Modern Warfare and Warzone correctly (more than anyone else) and has even been banned on Twitter for it. He is considered a reliable source for leaks and information regarding Call of Duty.
This is what the leaker says: Although TheGamingRevolution is reluctant to bring “bad” news, he does not consider it likely that a new map for Warzone will be introduced with Season 4.
On one hand, the “leaked” video itself is not a real leak and not even really new – and it might not even be connected to Warzone.
It has been in the game since the release (of Modern Warfare) – hidden in SpecOps, the Coop part of CoD: Modern Warfare. This cutscene deals with how the terrorists spread in Verdansk and apparently also want to take over the neighboring Urzikstan.
On the other hand, according to the leaker, the developers had been working on the current map for Warzone for a year. It would be surprising to already “nuke” this and introduce a new map just a few months later. That would be illogical and unrealistic, according to TheGamingRevolution.
He personally does not expect a new map anytime soon; he thinks a new map is likely only with the release of Call of Duty 2020 – possibly set in the Cold War. Recently, the developers noted that CoD: Warzone will continue beyond Modern Warfare in further CoD installments.
What could happen at best, in his opinion, is that we might get some smaller BR maps styled like Alcatraz for Black Ops 4 until the next big CoD release.
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What could come instead of a new map? TheGamingRevolution thinks it is likely that new areas on the current Warzone map will become playable in Season 4 – such as the bunkers. He is already very excited about this.
And indeed, a lot currently suggests that these could open in the next season. So the development surrounding the bunkers in the game is intensifying, and the opening of the bunkers would also fit well with the developers’ recent comments – definitely better than a completely new map.
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WoW founder Mike Morhaime recently claimed that World of Warcraft no longer offers as social a gaming experience as it did in the beginning. Now the current Blizzard CEO has stepped in and disagreed.
What did Mike Morhaime mean: The former head of Blizzard explains in an interview that the MMORPG World of Warcraft has changed over time and the social gaming experience is not the same today as it was in the past:
I would say that World of Warcraft has become less social over the years, as we have eliminated some of the reasons why players should play with the same group of people repeatedly through increased accessibility.
Mike Morhaime
J. Allen Brack – the head of Blizzard.
How did J. Allen Brack respond? J. Allen Brack is the current head of Blizzard and does not agree with Mike Morhaime’s statement:
World of Warcraft was fortunate to be developed as a very social experience, and that holds true today just as it did on the day we launched. Over time, we have listened to community feedback, and WoW has evolved into what we now call a “modern game.”
This has significantly expanded the breadth and depth of gameplay and makes it easier to find friends, join together, make progress, or play alone – all within a social environment.
J. Allen Brack
When did Blizzard’s CEO say this? J. Allen Brack spoke during a conference call with investors. He likely made his statement to reassure them, as Mike Morhaime’s interview had caused quite a stir in the World of Warcraft MMORPG community. Brack may have wanted to ensure that investors were not influenced by this.
The upcoming WoW expansion Shadowlands has reportedly received many pre-orders according to Blizzard.
How is WoW doing according to J. Allen Brack? The Blizzard CEO also spoke about how he does not see the communities of WoW Classic and the modern version of the MMORPG as separate. It is one community connected through a subscription.
WoW Classic is reportedly performing particularly well in Eastern markets. He likely refers to China. In the West, however, the modern World of Warcraft is doing very well. This is mainly shown by the number of pre-orders for the upcoming Shadowlands expansion planned for the Christmas season of 2020.
Amazon’s new shooter Crucible launches in 2 weeks, and our MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn is totally in love with the game. Read here why he’s so excited about the upcoming hero shooter.
How did it all start? I, Jürgen, had actually only peripherally kept an eye on Crucible. I had seen a promo image and had in mind that Amazon wanted to release some shooter sometime soon. Since I was currently busy enough with the beta of Valorant and other titles, Crucible wasn’t a big priority for me, at least until concrete information would come.
This trailer was enough to get me really excited for the new shooter.
This is definitely a reason to celebrate, especially because of the following aspects of Crucible that I am already looking forward to.
1 – The game modes
That’s why the modes are promising: The game modes in shooters are usually well-known concepts. (Team-)Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Domination, etc. That’s all nice and fun and always enjoyable.
But in Crucible, there are a few concepts that you haven’t seen or at least not often. Namely, PvE elements in competitive PvP. The idea of smashing monsters while leveling up, like in a MOBA, last occurred to me in the unfortunately deceased MOBA shooter Battleborn by Gearbox, and I already found that idea enjoyable.
Because when you take down AI monsters and earn loot and experience, even mediocre players have a secret to success and can contribute meaningfully to the team play. Additionally, such game modes foster both tactical and strategic thinking. It adds more depth to the gameplay than just mindlessly shooting at the enemy players.
Here are the difficulties: Of course, the concept hinges on execution, but I assume the developers will do a good job balancing PvE and PvP and will continually refine it as needed. This is even more important with this game concept than it usually is.
2 – The visuals
What I like about the game’s design: Those who know me know that I love colorful shooters. Hence my preference for games like Borderlands, Battleborn, and Overwatch. I like it bright, loud, and vibrant.
Crucible looks great.
And that’s exactly how Crucible presents itself. The game seems to take place on a wild planet full of bizarre fauna and flora. It’s colorful and lush everywhere, and the effects of the weapons and skills promise to be a visual spectacle as well.
This could go wrong: Too much is eventually really too much. If the developers overdo it with the effects and colorful graphics, it can distract from the game, throttle FPS, and deter players who prefer a more subdued experience. Here, too, the developers need to ensure they maintain balance and don’t present the game too extreme.
3 – The heroes
How cool, I can play as a cat: After the colorful visuals, I particularly liked the playable characters. There are quite a number of cool, quirky characters that I want to try out:
A nasty cat that looks cute while being mean.
A fat alien, the space trucker.
A powerful woman with flamethrowers.
A cute robot that loves plants.
And that’s just 5 of the 10 planned hunters. I’m really curious about what they can all do, how they play, and what their abilities are.
This cat particularly captures my interest.
Here are my concerns: However, it is also important that the heroes must be well-balanced. Their skills and weapons should be fairly distributed, and the developers need to stay alert and quickly adjust with nerfs and buffs when necessary. Because nothing ruins the fun of hero shooters faster than if certain heroes are too strong or weak for extended periods.
4 – The gameplay
This is how I envision the game pace: Looking at the scenes shown so far from Crucible, they promise fast-paced shooter action. That suits me well. The leisurely gameplay of tactical shooters like Valorant is nice too, but I prefer when I can dive into the action and have freedom of movement.
This image promises tons of action and speed. Hopefully, it stays that way in the final game.
In that area, Crucible could really score points with me, as the heroes jump around wildly, and everything is exploding and rumbling everywhere. I think the pace will probably be similar to Overwatch or even a bit faster.
This could still go wrong: On the other hand, it’s important not to make the game too fast. Because if you only win through total movement and the time-to-kill is very low, inexperienced players will quickly feel overwhelmed by hyped-up super kids with their quick reflexes. Again, balance is the key word, and the developers need to strive hard to fine-tune everything.
5 – Accessibility
This is how the release works: Crucible will simply be released on May 20 as a free-to-play release for Steam. There is no generally accessible beta, and especially no annoying closed beta for which you need to go through cumbersome means to obtain keys.
That was recently the case with Valorant. The shooter from Riot can only be played if you watch Twitch streamers for hours. While that may be good for Twitch and Valorant’s PR, it’s less favorable for many players who want to join in but simply have no luck.
So I had fun with the game, but my pals without a key did not. However, if Crucible launches soon and it’s free, then everyone can join in and ideally have a large player pool for quick matches.
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Surprisingly, the helicopters disappeared from the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone with the playlist update yesterday evening (May 5).
Why are there no helicopters right now? With a really bad exploit, players could easily get a helicopter under the map. Infinity Ward hasn’t officially confirmed it yet, but it’s pretty certain that this is the reason for the sudden disappearance.
The glitch had been circulating online for several days and apparently reached the developers as well. They reacted decisively and temporarily removed the helicopters from the Battle Royale. Because with this method, players had certain advantages:
They were not visible to enemies
They could shoot opponents
Easy victories under the map were possible
What does it look like? On May 1, YouTuber “oRemyy” published a video with a few minutes of glitch gameplay:
https://youtu.be/6Djxlj1BT3k
At the sluice near the harbor of Verdansk, there is the entrance to the curious tunnel system. With a bit of squeezing, the helicopter can somehow fit in here and explore a whole new area under the map. Season 4 will probably bring an underground system to the Warzone, but it’s rather doubtful that the developers meant helicopter flights beneath the map.
When will the helicopters return? There’s currently no information on this. The only traceable statement from the developers about the issue is the tweet announcing their removal:
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As of the playlist update on May 5, there are no flying vehicles in the Battle Royale of Call of Duty. If there is new information regarding this, we will update the article here on MeinMMO accordingly.
Were there any other surprises with the update? Yes, and even positive ones. Due to some major server problems and bugs over the weekend, Infinity Ward is giving you the next round of Double XP until Friday, May 8 at 7:00 PM.
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You will receive double experience points for your account level, for weapons, and even for Battle Pass tiers. MeinMMO author Phillip Hansen, who would have loved to play over the weekend, is not helped by this anymore, but the rest of you can benefit from this for a few days now.
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In Pokémon GO two new events will start in the next weeks. There will be a new smoke day and the limited research will return for home.
These events are about: In the coming weekends in Pokémon GO there will be a lot happening. The following events are set to start:
The limited research with Snubbull on May 9th between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM local time
The smoke day with Kanivanha on May 17th between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM local time
Both events are to be played from home again and have been accordingly adjusted.
Limited Research with Snubbull – All Information
What is limited research? In this event, the focus is on solving field research. There are quests with Snubbull and you have the chance for a shiny specimen.
How it has been adjusted for home: While you previously could only effectively play the quest day from outside, it will change this time. There will be 50 tasks to solve for which you do not need to go outside.
In over 50 research projects, there will be Snubbull as a reward and you will always have the chance for a shiny.
This is what you need to pay attention to: The limited research disappears at 10:00 PM local time. So you must complete it beforehand if you want to solve all field research.
Smoke Day with Kanivanha – All Information
What is the smoke day? This event took place for the first time with Wiesor in April. Now there is the reissue where the water and dark-type Pokémon Kanivanha is in focus.
In the event, the item smoke attracts rare Pokémon of special types that change hourly. This time, the dark and water types will alternate.
This is the schedule: Every hour the type changes and you can benefit from the smoke for a total of 6 hours:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Water-type Pokémon
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Dark-type Pokémon
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Water-type Pokémon
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Dark-type Pokémon
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Water-type Pokémon
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Dark-type Pokémon
Which Pokémon will appear? So far, Seeper, Schallquap, and Mamolida have been announced as water-type Pokémon and Kramurx, Zobiris, and Zurrokex as dark-type Pokémon.
Particularly interesting should be Zurrokex, as this Pokémon is currently only available as a reward in the PvP League. Those who are not particularly active there will probably be delighted with these spawns.
These events are also available: May is marked by the nostalgia challenges. There will be a new event and a new special research each week.
These tasks you will need to solve in addition and might be able to connect them with the smoke or quest day.
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However, Blizzard has seemingly been spared from major negative impacts in the last quarter. At least, that is suggested by the latest “conference call” discussing Activision Blizzard’s state in the first quarter of 2020.
What was said? The data shows that the MAUs (monthly active users) remained stable in the last quarter. In Q4 of 2019, they were at 32 million, and this number was also reached in Q1 2020. The number of active players in World of Warcraft is said to have increased. This is attributed to new content (Patch 8.3 and Classic phases), but also to the situation that many people need to stay at home at the moment.
Why is WoW stable? Basically, there is currently no fresh content in modern WoW. Battle for Azeroth is in its “winding down” phase, and a large part of the players is already mentally preparing for Shadowlands. However, that is exactly what is keeping the numbers quite stable at the moment, also because Blizzard has activated two big bonuses:
A XP boost that allows characters to level up faster
The XP boost is currently keeping many WoW players engaged.
Together with the current global need to spend as much time at home as possible, many people are likely using the time to spend their leisure time in Blizzard’s games.
However, the “conference call” was not only positive. Compared to the previous year, Activision Blizzard’s revenues have decreased by 2.2%. Nevertheless, the company is in a much better position than expected, which is likely mainly due to the popularity of Call of Duty: Warzone.
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Interesting types: As the first Pokémon in the game with the Ghost/Dragon type combination, Giratina brings many weaknesses. It is weak against Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Ghost, and Dark types.
Can be defeated with few players: Three players are enough to defeat Giratina, but you should bring correspondingly strong Pokémon.
Because of Giratina’s many weaknesses, there are also many Pokémon that are effective against it. We will now show you the best counters and then a selection of good counters against Giratina.
Rayquaza
Rayquaza is the best counter against Giratina. Its high attack value and strong Dragon-type moves make Rayquaza the top counter. The only drawback is that it can be defeated relatively quickly. Rayquaza reacts, just like Giratina itself, very effectively to Dragon moves. So if Giratina has Dragon moves, your Rayquaza will be defeated fairly quickly.
Fast Move: Dragon Tail
Charge Move: Outrage
Palkia
Palkia can withstand a bit more than Rayquaza as a Dragon-type, but also deals a bit less damage. Nevertheless, it is also a Dragon, so it can be defeated quite quickly. However, its high attack value compensates for its fragility.
Fast Move: Dragon Tail
Charge Move: Draco Meteor
Salamence
Salamence follows with the exclusive move Outrage from Community Day. It deals substantial damage and is worthwhile for your team. Like Rayquaza, this Dragon Pokémon also reacts very efficiently to the Dragon moves of Giratina.
Fast Move: Dragon Tail
Charge Move: Outrage
Darkrai
Darkrai is one of the few Dark attackers that is really useful here. You can also teach Darkrai the Ghost move Shadow Ball, which is also effective against Giratina. Darkrai can stand firm in battle against some of Giratina’s moves and can last a long time.
Fast Move: Bite
Charge Move: Shadow Ball
Dialga
Dialga is a Dragon Pokémon but is not very vulnerable to Dragon moves due to its secondary Steel type. So you can save some potions with Dialga and still deal effective damage.
Fast Move: Fire Spin
Charge Move: Draco Meteor
Other good attackers
Mamoswine
Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Sneezler with Bite and Avalanche
Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Machamp with Counter and Shadow Ball
Latios with Fire Spin and Dragon Claw
Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
Hydreigon with Fire Spin and Dark Pulse
Also effective: If you don’t have any of the counters mentioned above, don’t despair. Before you battle with Lugia or Stolloss, it’s better to use Houndoom, Gyarados, Sharpedo, or Ludicolo. Watch out for the moves that need to be effective against Giratina. Also, generally good attackers like Metagross with its special Community Day move are good alternatives.
Fast Moves: Shadow Claw (Ghost), Fire Spin (Dragon)
Charge Moves: Dragon Claw (Dragon), Ancient Power (Rock), Shadow Force (Ghost)
100% Giratina: To catch a 100% IV Giratina, you need 1931 CP. With weather boost, it is 2414 CP. Giratina is boosted in foggy and windy weather.
Stats of Giratina:
Max CP: 3379
Attack value: 187
Defense value: 225
HP value: 284
How good is Giratina? The Pokémon in its Altered Form has a relatively low attack value. When comparing the Altered Form with the Origin Form, the Altered Form performs worse. Its attack is significantly lower and it lacks strong Ghost moves.
A new playlist update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzone was released today, on the evening of May 5, 2020, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. This brings the promised changes but also a few that nobody expected. We look at the patch notes.
What’s in the update? In today’s playlist update for the multiplayer of Modern Warfare and the battle royale Warzone, there are several changes. This is revealed in an official tweet from the developers, which lists the patch notes:
Shipment 24/7 as a new playlist replaces Shoot or Ship, no matter
Gun Game becomes Gun Game Reloaded
Demolition added
Ground War on foot added
Additionally, new shop bundles are coming, including the “Anime Express” bundle with pink trucks in the shop. This was already hinted in the preview for the patch on May 5.
Cool trucks are now available in the shop.
In addition to the new features, there is currently an XP bonus for double experience points on weapons, levels, and tiers in the current battle pass. The bonus will last until May 8. Last weekend, there were issues with XP.
This is how players react: Players are actively discussing the new update. The biggest topics are gratitude for Shipment 24/7, as the mode is always well received and extremely popular, as well as the renewed demand for a duo mode for Warzone. However, BR Duos will appear as a mode in the future.
On Twitter, however, there is great confusion about why the developers suddenly removed helicopters from the battle royale. This flying vehicle was already among the possible vehicles in Warzone since release .
Quads are still available – but where have the helis gone?
Why is this ban happening? Players still do not quite understand why helicopters had to be removed from battle royale. Twitter user O’Summer-Bear clarifies that there seems to be a bug with the helicopters that allowed players to glitch under the map.
To prevent the glitch, they are likely temporarily disabled now. Other players also point out that helicopters are particularly strong in solo BR and are especially annoying.
The survival MMO Population Zero is celebrating its early access release on Steam today, May 5, 2020. How does the title from Enplex Games stand out from the genre competition and who should take a look? MeinMMO takes a look at Population Zero.
This is Population Zero: The survival MMO Population Zero from developer Enplex Games LLC started early access on Steam on May 5.
As a surviving colonist, you have crashed on the alien planet Kepler. Your task is to repair your reactor and restart the sleep capsule within 168 real hours, or 7 days. If you fail, you will turn into a monster.
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The announcement trailer already shows the colorful alien world
These are the features: At first glance, Population Zero may seem like a normal survival MMO where you have to gather resources, craft equipment, and try to survive, but it offers some cool features that go beyond the genre standard:
Action-based combat in PvP and PvE modes
A story that guides you through the game
A perk system to build your character individually
2 factions that you can switch between through quests. These factions also influence the player’s biology
Global level system to level up your account
This is your player account: Once you create a character, you can only play the PvE mode. This mode allows you to experience the basics of the game for 24 hours and gather initial impressions.
When the 24 hours are up, you will receive experience points for your player account based on the tasks you have completed. As your account level progresses, you unlock the other modes and additional features.
With each level, you unlock new things
If you don’t want to wait for the 24 hours, you can also give up the current “world” and immediately receive experience points.
This is how your account develops up to level 10 – unlock modes
This can be unlocked: Up to level 10, you can unlock the following:
Level 1: Standard PvE mode
Level 2: Standard PvP mode
Level 3: Unlock crafting of cocoons
Level 4: Base building level 1
Level 5: True story mode
Level 6: Base building level 2
Level 7: PvP mode with only one life
Level 8: New perks for your character
Level 9: Base building level 3
Level 10: Elite status
Anyone who wants to see everything must repeatedly play the PvE or PvP mode.
The so-called Voids are very powerful. As a monster, you can easily take out other players and thus cause chaos and destruction. Only groups can stand a chance against you.
The Technocrats are more human-like
These are the factions: Later in the game, you can join one of the two factions, the Technocrats or Xenobiotes. The Technocrats are more human in nature, while the Xenobiotes fully embrace mutation.
Both factions offer you their own advantages:
Technocrats have better building and crafting skills and can create advanced tools
Xenobiotes use plants for crafting and ally with creatures instead of killing them. In certain biomes, they can build and create objects faster
Who is Population Zero suitable for?
Then you should take a look: All survival fans who want to experience a “science fiction” story can take a look at the title. Those who are less interested in pure sandbox and prefer to pursue quests and PvE elements will be satisfied with the PvE mode or the true story mode.
If you want to play the bad guy and crush other players as a mutated monster, Population Zero is also worth a look.
The developers also state that their title is suitable for beginners and hardcore players alike.
Both in PvE and PvP, you constantly encounter dangers
Then you should stay away: It’s better to stay away from the survival MMO if you don’t like the genre or early access isn’t your thing.
The game is in an early version and there may be several bugs at launch. Also, some grinding is required to gradually unlock all features.
This is how long early access lasts: Whether the special features and the story will keep players engaged in the long term will show during the early access phase. This is supposed to last at least 9 months and introduce more regions, resources, clothing items, game modes, and even new mechanics.
Currently, you can purchase Population Zero on Steam for €23.23 instead of €27.99. If you are looking for other survival MMOs, we recommend taking a look at the 20 best survival titles.
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In Pokémon GO, players can now raid from home. At least in theory. In practice, trainers face problems that make the new feature more complicated than one would wish.
These are remote raids: Basically, the new remote raids work like normal raids. You get a remote raid pass in the shop and participate in a group battle against a strong Pokémon in an arena.
However, you do not have to be on site to participate in the battle. From home, you can select from the “Raids Nearby” and jump directly into the raid. If there are many arenas in your area, you often have some options available. However, this does not apply to all players – and remote raids come with a few more problems.
The new remote raids allow you to play from home, but they have problems.
Criticism of Remote Raids – What Needs to Improve?
These are the problems: Currently, there is a lot of discussion about the new feature on reddit. Trainers see a lot of potential for improvement: For instance, players have little benefit from remote raids if they have few arenas nearby. Because even if you can play remotely, the “Raids Nearby” only include arenas within a certain radius. This can be a lot in big cities – but it becomes scarce in the countryside or smaller towns.
“I cannot see a single arena for remote raids from my house, even though I am a 5-minute drive from several,” reports user ProtoJMan (via reddit).
Empty lobbies in hard raids: Another problem especially shows with the returning raid hour. Hard raids can only be completed with multiple players – but it is not always easy to gather enough people.
Trainers often find themselves alone in remote raids.
Often, especially in areas where there are not many trainers around, you face empty lobbies. Whether a raid is currently popular can only be seen once you go into the viewing mode. If you wait in the lobby, you need luck for other players to join – and in the worst case, you have already used your pass.
“Why should I buy a remote pass (…) and rely on a bunch of random players checking the lobby and joining me?” summarizes user alphafirestar (via reddit): “If I sit in the lobby for 45 minutes waiting for others to join, I can’t check other raids in the meantime. And if I jump into another lobby because these people have joined, do I have to waste a new pass?”
Lack of communication: In the discussion, it is often criticized that Pokémon GO currently lacks an in-game tool to facilitate raid organization. Either by allowing you to see how many people are participating in a raid from outside – or at least through some sort of in-game chat.
Another highly requested feature would be the ability to invite friends directly to a remote raid – regardless of distance. This would at least help bypass the distance problem as well as the uncertainty about how many players would join.
Many trainers would like to see an improvement of the new feature. Will it be optimized in the future? In many other areas, like stackable items, Niantic has at least already made improvements and simplified playing from home.
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In Fortnite, some players are currently experiencing server issues. The developers are apparently already working on it.
Fortnite with server issues: Several players are currently reporting problems logging into Fortnite. Starting the game seems to be currently impossible.
This appears to be a bug affecting only PC and mobile players. PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch seem to be unaffected so far.
Epic is monitoring server status
Update, May 5, 8:40 PM: By now, the issues should have been resolved. Fortnite Status announced via Twitter that all services are running again, as expected:
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This is what Epic says: The developers are already aware of the issue. Via Twitter, the official “Fortnite Status” account communicated that they are already investigating the login server issues. Only PC, Mac, and mobile platforms are reported as affected here.
We’re investigating service issues logging in on PC, Mac, and mobile platforms.
A solution to the login issues does not seem to have been found yet. They will reach out again with information as soon as the server issues are resolved.
Recently, Fortnite celebrated Star Wars Day – including the return of some Star Wars skins like Rey and Kylo Ren, as well as the controversial lightsabers. However, the return ends today, May 5 – so if players can only get back into the game later, they should not be surprised if the lightsabers are already gone again.
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In the tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege, the new event “The Grand Larceny” begins today, on Tuesday, May 5th. This brings a completely new game mode with special rules and a bunch of exclusive skins.
What kind of event is this? “The Grand Larceny” is a limited-time event in Rainbow Six: Siege. Thematically, it is inspired by the “wild” or “golden” 1920s. It plays with the charm of that era, focusing on the famous crimes and criminals that became well-known at the time, such as Bonnie and Clyde.
When does it take place? The event starts today, May 5th, and lasts for two weeks. It ends on May 19th. We have embedded the trailer for you here:
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What is this game mode? In the new game mode, you play on a modified version of the Hereford Base map. As usual, two teams face off against each other. However, there are neither bombs nor hostages, the victory condition is unique.
Throughout the map, safes are scattered around. Defenders win if the safes remain secured or if all attackers are dead. Attackers win if they open three safes or kill the defenders.
The safes are visible to both teams at all times, so you know exactly where you need to attack or defend. However, you also need to be more cautious, as your opponent has the same information.
The safes are always visible.
What are the special features? In addition to the unique victory condition, “The Grand Larceny” has some additional restrictions:
there is no preparation phase and no drones, the action starts immediately
each operator has only a shotgun as their primary weapon equipped with the event skin
some operators like Kali, IQ, Tachanka, and others are banned. However, the nerfed Ying is playable
floors are completely destructible, there are no obstructive metal beams
All of this makes the mode quite action-packed and a true bullet hell, as the floors can be completely destroyed with the shotguns. You should be especially mindful not to get overwhelmed when your cover gets shot out.
As a bonus for winning, you’ll receive a nice animation.
What new cosmetics are there? Overall, there will be 31 new cosmetic items in the event, including skins for some weapons and for the operators:
Amaru
Fuze
Gridlock
Hibana
Maverick
Echop
Maestro
Kaid
Wamai
Warden
The operator skins of the event. Particularly impressive: Warden in the “Peaky Blinders” look.
The weapon skins of the event.
You can view the skins in the exclusive mode, as all operators and weapons available there are already equipped with the event skins, if they have one. So far, the skins look significantly nicer than the last ones,for which players even demanded an apology.
Additionally, there is the “Loud Wealth” package with a weapon design and a pendant available for purchase during the event.
How can I get them? During the event, you can buy or earn “The Grand Larceny” packs. A pack costs 300 R6 Credits (about €2.50) or 12,500 renown. There are also special challenges, such as achieving 20 kills in the playlist, which rewards you with a pack.
If you would rather relax and watch instead of trying out the new mode yourself, you now have the opportunity to watch top German players in the currently ongoing GSA League. The GSA League replaces the Nationals in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and offers you exciting matches of the best players from these regions over several weeks for a prize pool of €30,000.
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Today, on May 5, the Weekly Reset takes place in Destiny 2 This rotates the weekly activities and there are new Nightfalls as well as a fresh Flashpoint for Guardians. In addition, the spring event enters its final round.
What is currently happening in Destiny 2? With today’s Weekly Reset, the Guardian Games enter the third and final round. It will be exciting to see whether the Titans can also prevail against the other classes in the final week .
Otherwise, the Destiny week is a bit quieter. However, an interesting post by a Bungie Community Manager has caught attention. He has presented a list of weapons that players are currently complaining about the most in Destiny 2.
Which class will win in the last week?
But first, let’s see what the new week in Destiny 2 has to offer for the Guardians.
The most important info about the weekly activities from 05.05. to 12.05.
These Nightfall Strikes are available: In the regular Nightfall (Power level 820), you can choose from the following Nightfalls:
Petra Venj can currently be found in the Rheasilvia region of the Dreaming City. Here, the maximum curse level (3) is active. Additionally, the 4th Ascendant Challenge is live.
Petra Venj awaits you in the Rheasilvia region
These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 10 of Destiny 2
This is how Powerful Loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful Loot comes in several tiers that grant you various power boosts. Consequently, higher tiers also grant higher power boosts.
Tier 1 (up to +3 above the current Power level)
Tier 2 (up to +4 above the current Power level)
Tier 3 (up to +5 above the current Power level)
Peak Gear (+5 or more above the Power level. The only gear that goes over 1000 and up to a maximum of 1010)
For your information: Power levels gained through the seasonal artifact are not considered for the calculation of the power levels of your drops. Here, the average of gear and weapons is decisive.
Sources for Powerful Loot in Season 10:
Tier 1:
Weekly Flashpoint
Prime Engrams
Gunsmith Bounties – Complete 8 of their bounties
weekly story mission: Eris’ Luna’s Call
complete 3 Nightmare Hunts
Zavala’s Vanguard Bounties – Complete 8 of their bounties
complete Nightfall: The Fire Trial 5 times. Higher difficulties grant greater progress
Crucible for 4 matches in a rotation playlist
Shaxx’s Crucible Bounties – Complete 8 of their bounties
Gambit Bounties from the Drifter – Complete 8 of their bounties
Every full rank up in Gambit or in the Crucible
Tier 3:
Seraph Bunker
Trials of Osiris
Peak Gear:
Raid “Garden of Salvation”
Nightfall: The Fire Trial with a team score of 100,000 or higher
Nightmare Hunt (Grandmaster)
Dungeon (Pit of Heresy)
Trials of Osiris
Level up the Seraph Bunker to level 7
Since the update 2.8.1, formerly powerful rewards have been promoted to Peak Gear. This includes:
Crucible for 4 matches in a core playlist
complete 3 Vanguard Strikes
Clan Reward from Hawthorne
complete 3 games in Gambit or Gambit Prime
Tess Everis exchanges various items for Glimmer
Glimmer Highlights of the Eververses
These are the Glimmer highlights of this week:
The exotic Sparrow “Honor Round”
The exotic emote “Embody”
The exotic emote “Torchlight”
The legendary emote “High Score”
The exotic Ghost Shell “Ladybug Shell”
The exotic ship “Team Spirit”
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Call of Duty: Warzone provides its soldiers with 5 different vehicle types, which are also often used as weapons. Learn here how to successfully defend against the biggest calibers in the game.
What does this guide bring me? The vehicles in Call of Duty: Warzone can sometimes be quite annoying. Often, a simple touch from a moving car can knock you out, if not completely take you down.
Here you can learn what effective means there are against vehicles and how to best defend against these moving heavy weapons.
Crushing vehicles made easy – It’s all about the tools
Only one of the 5 vehicles is truly strong when it comes to combat use – the Truck. All others can be disabled with a precise shot and can burst into flames after just one hit. Here are the 5 vehicles in Warzone:
Truck – Large truck with heavy armor
SUV – Sturdy station wagon
Helicopter – Flying SUV
Rover – Open off-road vehicle
ATV – Unprotected quad
To avoid stress with the vehicles, you need a few special toys in your loadout. For each vehicle, we list the best countermeasures and at the end, there are tips for general handling of these wheeled transports.
Truck – C4 can help, JOKR can too
What can this vehicle do? The Truck is a large vehicle with a spacious loading area in the back, where multiple players can comfortably fit without falling off. This thing is a nasty killer in Warzone and has decided quite a few matches. Streamer shroud believes that Warzone would be better off without vehicles and this truck is one of the main reasons.
The truck has a gigantic hitbox with which it can hit opponents and has tons of armor. The usual weapons against vehicles, such as the launchers PILA, Strela, and RPG, cannot deal enough damage with a single shot. And nothing can cause significant harm to this large vehicle very quickly.
There is room for team mates on the truck’s loading area.
Best weapons against the truck
JOKR – 1 missile
C4 – 2 packages
Thermite – 2 charges
Other launchers – 2 missiles
How do I destroy the truck? The most efficient way to destroy a truck is theoretically the JOKR. It is the only weapon in the game that can take out the truck with one shot. “Obligated” has tried almost all explosive projectiles in Warzone and presented his results in an English YouTube video. However, the JOKR only guarantees a vehicle K.O. against stationary vehicles.
That usually doesn’t accomplish much when such a vehicle comes rushing at you at full speed. Here, a mix of launcher and grenade is recommended. Try to attach the thermite to the truck and then quickly take a shot with the seeking PILA or the Strela. If you have a bit more time, 2 thermite charges will also do the job. This will safely take down the truck, but thermite deals damage slowly.
The fastest way to take down a nearby truck is the car bomb – An old Battlefield trick. Attach 2 C4 charges to a vehicle and let it crash into an enemy truck. Get out beforehand and detonate the C4 at the right moment. Even without a car, C4 works really well against trucks, but due to the short range, it’s a dangerous game.
SUV – Well-armored station wagon
What can this vehicle do? The SUV is quicker, more agile, and quite well armored compared to the truck. 4 players can fit in the CoD family wagon that is supposed to transport soldiers safely from point A to B.
If you need a vehicle for a larger group, take the SUV. It cannot be taken out directly by rocket launchers, and its occupants are well protected from fire.
The family vehicles can withstand a lot.
Best weapons against the SUV
C4 – 1 hit
PILA – 1 hit (disabled)
How do I destroy the SUV? At close range, C4 yields the best results. With one charge, you can directly annihilate the SUV and add the occupants to your kill count.
Otherwise, the SUV is quite resilient. Although even the station wagon stands no chance against a JOKR shot, the launchers PILA, Strela, and RPG cannot take it out directly with a single shot. By the way, we have a comprehensive overview of the individual rocket launchers and which ones you should use on MeinMMO. After being hit, the SUV is disabled and explodes a few seconds later, but the moving soldiers usually get away with just a scare.
If you see an SUV and it remains in your sight for a while, shoot at it a bit and then fire your launcher. This way you might get the kills directly. The seeking PILA does a great job here. The projectiles have good speed to follow moving targets and are fast enough that you can hardly dodge them.
Helicopter – Bring out the launchers and take it down
What can this vehicle do? The helicopter is the only flying vehicle in Warzone, besides the drop plane, with which you can quickly cover great distances. In a way, it is a flying SUV, as it has similar armor properties to the station wagon.
As a weapon, this flyer is sometimes also useful. Skilled soldiers knock out several enemies with the large rotors into the Gulag right at the start of the match.
But in the helicopter, you live dangerously. In the air, you have no cover and are highly visible to potential attackers. Preferably take the SUV for your tour across the map. With the helicopter, you quickly find yourself in situations where you can only react instead of actively confronting the enemy.
With the helicopter, you can quickly move your team, but it also comes with risks.
Best weapons against the helicopter
PILA – 1 hit (disabled)
Strela – 1 hit (disabled)
Concentrated fire
How do I destroy the helicopter? Since the helicopter is usually further away from you, 2 of the CoD rocket launchers work well here. The PILA with its seeking missiles easily takes out helicopters even at long distances. The pilots can rarely dodge, and you force the team to eject from the helicopter, as it becomes disabled with one hit.
With the Strela missiles, you do have to aim yourself, but the projectiles fly so fast and accurately that with a little practice, you should achieve good results here as well.
If you spot an enemy helicopter right at the start of the match and are alone, you have little chance if the pilot knows what he is doing. Take cover or look for the nearest doorway. In a team, it’s a different story. Take the first automatic weapon you find and shoot together at the flying enemy. The helicopter will go down quickly with 3 to 4 players.
ATV & Rover – Free kills
What can these vehicles do? These are two small, fast, and agile vehicles, but they are anything but safe. The ATV can carry 2, and the Rover can carry 4 people. If you plan a longer journey, it’s better to switch to an SUV or the truck.
In our tips for Warzone, we recommend always having a rocket launcher on your team. One of the reasons is precisely these small vehicles here, which you can blow up with a single shot. Almost like free kills.
For every player with a launcher, the vehicle icons pop up on the mini-map like targets, and you become easy prey for kill-hungry opponents. Although you will be notified, for example, when a PILA targets you, you will often lose sight of the vehicle. It’s better to leave these small vehicles alone.
With the Rover and ATV, you live dangerously. Better take an armored vehicle.
Best weapons against ATV & Rover
PILA
Driver fire
Gunfire and explosions
How do I destroy ATV & Rover? The most effective way is with the PILA rocket launcher. The seeking missiles reliably destroy the small quad and the rover and can well follow evasive maneuvers.
The two lightly armored vehicles offer little protection for the occupants. If you get a bit closer, you can also just shoot the enemies out of their seats.
Otherwise, the two vehicles are not particularly durable. With a bit of gunfire and a Semtex, you can also reach your goal quickly. They almost react allergically to any type of explosion. But you must be quick. The vehicles are fast too.
Special tactics against vehicles
In addition to the right weapons, there are also a few smaller tricks that you should keep in mind. These behaviors might make a difference:
Field upgrade shield – If a vehicle comes towards you and you have nothing suitable at hand, set up a shield. You can briefly block the smaller vehicles with it.
Use fences or similar objects – Vehicles can hardly get over elevation. Use solid objects on the map to stay safe from road kills. But be careful of the truck. It can sometimes come higher than you think.
Share rocket launcher ammo – If you just picked up your loadout and have a rocket launcher on your team, give the teammate with the launcher all the rocket ammo of the team.
Work together against vehicles – You can achieve a lot with team fire. Aggressively confront the vehicles and claim the kills together. However, be cautious around the truck without proper explosives.
Now you are well prepared for encounters of the unpleasant kind with the vehicles in Warzone. Unless, of course, one of the trucks attempts a wrestling move. Then, C4 won’t help anymore.
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A new sale is currently running in the PlayStation Store under the motto “Games under €20”. Many games can be grabbed at reduced prices, including some multiplayer games. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at the discounted multiplayer titles and present to you the 6 strongest MP games.
What kind of games are these? At regular intervals, the PlayStation Store has discount campaigns for players. Since a new sale is currently running in the PS Store, we at MeinMMO have selected some good and recommended multiplayer titles that we want to introduce to you in this list.
If you need more multiplayer games for your PlayStation 4, take a closer look at these games.
How long are the offers valid? The offers are valid from April 29, 2020, to May 14, 2020. During this period, the PS4 games are available at a reduced price through the PlayStation Store.
The official gameplay trailer from Ubisoft for the game.
What is Ghost Recon Breakpoint? Ghost Recon Breakpoint is an open-world shooter and the successor to Wildlands. It is a tactical shooter that is controlled from a third-person perspective, except for some weapons. In the game, the player is taken to the island of Aurora, where they deal with the Wolves, led by a former ally who is now against the players.
What does the multiplayer offer? Ghost Recon Breakpoint can be played alone but offers a more tactical gameplay in groups. The game is designed for both modes of play.
In Ghost Recon Breakpoint, you can either explore the island of Aurora and complete missions alone or cooperatively with up to four players. Players can join the active session at any time.
Alternatively, you can dive into the 4v4 PvP mode “Ghost War”. Here, you play on a shrinking map and try to eliminate the opposing team.
With the latest update, Ghost Recon Breakpoint has received the “Immersive Mode”.
Why is the game worth it? At release, there was a lot of criticism of the shooter: bugs spoiled the gaming fun, and many did not like the loot principle. At the end of March Ghost Recon Breakpoint received a huge update, which brought among other things the “Immersive Mode” and also improved the game considerably.
In the “Immersive Mode”, equipment stats and level-based loot are removed. Instead, new tactical options are introduced. These include limited health regeneration, restricted resources, and a minimal user interface. The best part is: teammates like co-op partners are not affected by the player’s own settings.
The criticized matchmaking has also been revised by Ubisoft.
Additionally, according to Ubisoft, AI teammates and a large live event are expected to come in the summer of 2020 (via reddit.com).
What is Titanfall 2? Titanfall 2 is a first-person shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Like in the predecessor, you play as a pilot controlling the exoskeleton of a Titan. You can utilize skills such as cloaking, grappling, or parkour. Besides a single-player campaign, the game also features a multiplayer mode.
What does the multiplayer offer? Titanfall 2 features numerous multiplayer modes:
In Bounty Hunt, you defeat AI-controlled enemies and compete with other players for points
In Pilot vs. Pilot, it is a deathmatch mode without Titans
Additionally, there’s a PvE mode called “Frontier Defense,” where four players must cooperatively survive enemy waves
A significant part of the fun comes from player-versus-player combat but it also offers PvE content like the horde mode “Frontier Defense”.
In Titanfall 2, you can run on walls – one of many interesting features the shooter offers.
Why is the game worth it? Until January 2020, Titanfall 2 was available for free with PlayStation Plus. The free promotion has allowed Titanfall 2 to regain a large player base. The multiplayer modes are fast-paced and action-packed, offering both traditional PvP and an entertaining co-op mode.
The official trailer for Wolfenstein: Youngblood by Bethesda
What is Wolfenstein: Youngblood? It is a co-op shooter from the Wolfenstein series. The story takes place 19 years after the end of the last part “A New Colossus”. The protagonists are the daughters of the previous hero BJ Blazkowicz: Jess and Soph. They are controlled by the player and a co-op partner. Alternatively, AI takes control.
What does the multiplayer offer? The game is designed for two players. Many things can only be done jointly by the two sisters.
Why is the game worth it? Wolfenstein: Youngblood is not considered a full-fledged Wolfenstein, but as a spin-off. However, the main focus of Youngblood is on the co-op mode, as the entire story can be played through in pairs.
Moreover, Youngblood is the first Wolfenstein that is freely available in Germany without cuts – hence as the international edition. Further reasons why Wolfenstein is worth it can be found here:
Is there anything to consider when buying? Please note that this version is the international version and not the German language version. The German version is currently not on offer, but for the sake of completeness, we will list it.
What is Elite: Dangerous? Elite: Dangerous is an open-world space adventure: With a spaceship and a few credits, you start into the procedurally generated galaxy, fighting pirates, trading, or becoming a pirate yourself. Additionally, there is an optional multiplayer mode where you can explore the galaxy with players.
What does the multiplayer offer? The game offers a multiplayer mode called OpenPlay. Players can act with or against each other, fight each other, and loot.
In this respect, the game appears to be a less complex version of Eve Online. If you’re not interested in that, you can switch back to single-player at any time. Decisions made in multiplayer also affect the single-player mode.
Those who enjoy constantly changing worlds and sandbox games with many possibilities will find everything they want here. The battles for ships or trading are enjoyable, and if Eve Online is too complex, Elite: Dangerous offers an easier entry into an (infinite) galaxy.
Official trailer for Season 7 of Playerunknown’s Battleground
What is Playerunknown’s Battleground? This game is a battle royale shooter. In it, players collect weapons and use vehicles to compete against others and be the last player or team remaining in a round.
What does the multiplayer offer? As a battle royale shooter, PUBG focuses primarily on winning against other players. In the game, 100 players are dropped onto one of three designated maps, with the play areas shrinking over the course of the round. The last one standing wins. Currently (May 5, 2020), the following maps are available:
Erangel (8×8 kilometers)
Karakin (2×2 kilometers), which is replaced by Vikendi (6×6 kilometers) from Season 6
Sanhok (4×4 kilometers)
Each map offers special features. For example, Vikendi is a snow-covered map where you can drive special snow vehicles that are not found on the other maps.
You can choose to play on either a first-person or third-person server.
Additionally, the developer occasionally activates co-op missions, where the community works together towards goals. Once players reach a milestone, new rewards are unlocked.
Why is the game worth it? The game is controversial among players. Some love it, while others cannot stand it at all.
Genre: Racing game | Developer: Criterion Games, Stellar Entertainment | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: March 16, 2018 (PS4), August 21, 2018 (PC), June 19, 2020 (Nintendo Switch) | Model: Buy-to-play
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What is Burnout Paradise Remastered? Burnout Paradise Remastered is an arcade-style racing game that focuses on stunts and lots of action. You drive in a free-roam city and participate in arcade races.
What does the multiplayer offer? The multiplayer mode can be started directly from single-player mode. Up to eight players can drive together in the city.
Other possibilities include:
Racing against each other, so-called “Freeburn Challenges”, where tasks are assigned
and Time Challenges, where a task must be completed within a given time.
Why is the game worth it? The remastered version includes the base game along with all eight DLCs of the original, the multiplayer, and the original soundtrack. The remastered version is also optimized for PlayStation 4 Pro: According to the manufacturer, the game runs in 4K at up to 60 Hz. Our colleagues from GamePro consider Burnout Paradise Remastered to still be one of the best arcade racers.
Moreover, racing against other players and both the Freeburn and Time Challenges provide fun and entertainment over an extended period. If you’re looking for an arcade-style racing game, this is the place to be.
With PlayStation Plus, you have access to a range of free games that change regularly. MeinMMO explains what PlayStation Plus offers in May and whether the offer might be worth it for you.
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With Last Oasis, a new survival MMO started in early access on Steam at the end of March. It impressed with a peak of up to 33,000 concurrent players. But how is the game doing a month after release? And what have the latest updates changed?
How does Last Oasis perform on Steam? In the last 24 hours, there was a peak of 12,624 concurrent players in the survival MMO. This is the weakest value for Last Oasis so far, as it reached over 16,500 players on the first weekend of May.
Compared to the release, the numbers have dropped significantly, but they have remained stable, especially in the last 14 days. For a brand new game that was also released in early access, Last Oasis is doing very well, especially considering there were some technical difficulties at launch.
The player numbers of Last Oasis on Steam (via Steamcharts).
Success despite technical issues and criticism of PvP?
How did the release of Last Oasis go? The survival MMO launched with some technical difficulties. They were so significant that the servers were taken offline for several days. The developers even offered refunds to players.
But not only technical issues raised criticism of the game. Some were also dissatisfied with the direction of the game.
The walkers, a special feature of the MMO Last Oasis.
What criticism has the game received? Last Oasis focuses on PvP, where large clans fight for dominance in the oases, while smaller groups and solo players are supposed to raid caravans or defeat bosses.
But in reality, it was different. Many griefers ensured that new players were beaten up right from the start. Furthermore, many large clans do not care about newcomers or the oases, but instead attack players. They were supposed to protect these players more, as the clan benefits from the actions of other players in the oasis.
MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus would have preferred that Last Oasis had been released without the strong PvP focus. However, the player numbers currently indicate that Last Oasis appeals to at least a certain segment of players.
New updates bring content, but do they solve problems?
Following this update were several smaller patches with bug fixes as well as an initial wave of bans that reportedly caught some cheaters.
On May 1, the largest update so far was released, which included the following new features:
A new mollusk walker
New and revised tutorial quests
Adjustments to sound, interface, and graphics
Various balance changes to craftable structures
A huge pile of bug fixes
So far, nothing has changed regarding the zerging and ganking problem. However, the developers are currently working on a solution, as they revealed in the patch presentation.
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Preview of the new walker that came into the game on May 1.
How do the developers want to solve the PvP problem? In the first step, the oases will be designed for different clan sizes. This way, smaller groups should be able to find oases that feel safe for them more easily.
Based on the feedback, further adjustments will then be made. Whether that will really be enough to solve the problem remains to be seen.
The sentiment in the Steam reviews is divided
What do the latest reviews on Steam say? On Steam, the rating for Last Oasis has been balanced in the last 30 days with 66% positive reviews.
This number refers not only to the release but has roughly continued since then. From April 16 to May 5, 1,878 positive and 618 negative reviews were submitted, which corresponds to 69% positive ratings.
What is being praised? Especially the walkers, which are a unique feature, are highlighted by many players as a highlight. Praise is also given for:
The various technologies in the game
The unique setting and the idea with the oases
The fact that by logging out of Last Oasis, the walker and thus the base is also safe. In many other survival titles, you can be raided while offline.
However, one should not venture out alone in the game, but rather as a group, which is also emphasized by many positive comments.
What is criticized? Criticism is mainly directed at the ganking problems. It is often reported that Steam users were killed by another player and that this player was waiting for them again after respawning.
Moreover, the fact that many large clans act more aggressively against new players instead of supporting them is perceived negatively by many.
There were also occasional negative reviews for technical issues, which are not unusual during early access.
In Last Oasis, players are often ambushed by others. Even during tutorial quests.
Who is Last Oasis worth it for? Anyone looking for a survival MMO with a unique setting and who enjoys playing with other players in large groups could have a lot of fun with Last Oasis.
However, as with many survival games, you should have a certain level of frustration tolerance and also not be too attached to your collected items. Because you can lose these at any time in the game.
Cortyn from MeinMMO has been enjoying vacationing in Stardew Valley. Especially during the Corona period, the game was the perfect relaxation.
Most of you have probably heard of Stardew Valley – whether on PC or consoles. The farming game with its classic RPG Maker graphics has surely been one of the big “hidden gem masterpieces” of recent years. I, Cortyn from MeinMMO, found that the game helped me a lot during my vacation in April. Few other games help me to “unwind” and at the same time provide so much structure, as Stardew Valley does.
What is Stardew Valley? Gaming veterans may remember Harvest Moon. Stardew Valley follows the same vein but offers more. You inherit your grandfather’s farm and move to an old farm on the outskirts of Pelican Town. At the beginning, the farm is in poor condition: weeds, trees, and rocks everywhere. It is up to you to restore the farm to a flourishing state, plant crops, plant trees, and raise animals.
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Planning and structure are important: Although Stardew Valley makes few demands, you must structure and plan your day. Time moves relentlessly forward. If you aren’t in your bed on the farm around midnight, you may collapse from exhaustion and might get robbed.
Another limiting factor is stamina. Stamina is consumed during most physical actions, such as tilling the soil, watering crops, or mining ores. Once your stamina is depleted, you are done for the day. If you ignore the warning, your character will slow down and eventually collapse from exhaustion.
This is how chaotic it looks on the first day – a lot of order needs to be established!
However, if you think of “stamina” as an energy system like in many mobile games, you are mistaken. You have the choice to simply go to bed early and start the next day. This skips the remaining time until morning and restores your stamina.
Additionally, energy can be restored with the right foods when the day gets particularly busy.
Nevertheless, planning is important. If you didn’t water your plants in the evening and can’t expend any more stamina, the harvest will most likely be ruined by the next day.
No stress, as nothing passes: Although limited stamina and passing time sound like stressful factors, they aren’t really. The worst that can happen is that your harvest may spoil or your favorite cow may be grumpy because you haven’t petted it for three days in a row.
However, all major events, such as the town festivals in certain seasons, repeat. So there’s nothing you can miss forever. Because even next year, you’ll have the chance to become the queen of egg hunting or add the perfect ingredient to the big village stew.
On rainy days, you don’t have to water the fields – plenty of time for other things!
Many characters with many secrets
The town has a life of its own: Once you get used to farming life, you’ll quickly notice that the entire town has a life of its own. Each of the roughly 20 NPCs follows a weekly schedule. For example, you can only find the animal trader from Wednesday to Sunday until early afternoon in her shop; on Mondays and Tuesdays, she goes for a walk in the woods. On rainy days, she might meet a friend for cake. This weekly schedule changes with the seasons – making the village feel alive through simple means. There are hardly any “typical NPCs” standing behind the counter all day waiting for you 24/7.
If you take the time to please the villagers with gifts or observe them, you can uncover many small, interesting stories. It seems that the mayor has an affair or that a terrible monster resides in the town’s sewer system.
The TV provides – at least in Stardew Valley. There are always important tips.
Upgrades, upgrades, and more upgrades: But the search for “better gear” is also fueled in Stardew Valley – which we MMORPG players really love. Spending time in the mines allows you to upgrade your axe, pickaxe, or watering can at the blacksmith. This makes the tools more effective, uses less stamina, or can water multiple fields at once.
Later in the game, irrigation systems and even small harvest helpers come into play, further maximizing yield and relieving you of work. This leaves more time to search for secrets or improve relationships with the town’s characters.
Stardew Valley also excels in multiplayer
Multiplayer makes it even better: Particularly cool is that Stardew Valley can now be played in multiplayer with up to 3 players. You can either work together in the fields or each manage different areas, like gathering resources or exploring the mine. The only downside is that time in multiplayer passes a bit faster. In single player, the game pauses during cutscenes or conversations with a merchant. However, in multiplayer, time keeps ticking, so planning and structure are even more important.
You should pet animals every day to improve their quality – such as the eggs from chickens.
If you want to escape everything a bit or need a game that can be played in both short and long sessions, either alone or in multiplayer, you should check out Stardew Valley. I’m sure that some of you will also find the game to be as meditative and relaxing as it has been for me.
I have now reached the end of the 3rd year of playtime in Stardew Valley and still find new things I didn’t know or new puzzles I want to solve. So if I may leave you with one last piece of advice: don’t look up solutions for Stardew Valley and don’t Google how some things work. The game thrives on its little secrets and the joy of having discovered something new and interesting.
Stardew Valley is available not only on PC but also on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Have you played Stardew Valley yet? Do you play it in multiplayer or prefer solo?
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Since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 players have been working to solve puzzles.For 3 puzzles, there seem to finally be solutions, although they stem from theories.
What are these puzzles? On the vast Map of Red Dead Redemption 2 you will find many mysterious inhabitants, hidden clues, and stories that seem to lead nowhere.
We will show you what they are and what the theories about them look like.
The legendary, spotted catfish
This is the puzzle: One is supposed to catch the 13 legendary fish and send them to Gill to unlock a fishing mission. In this mission, one is supposedly supposed to catch the legendary catfish. But where is the fish and why can’t it be caught?
The solution to the puzzle: The legendary fish is not actually in the game and therefore cannot be found. Although it can be found in the files of RDR2 described as: “The fish is part of a mission and players will never be able to interact with it.”
So no matter how long players fish for the fish, they certainly will not find it since it is not there at all.
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Many skeletons are scattered on the ground there, but what really happened here?
This is the solution: A stone, which can be found east of Annesburg, describes what might have happened here. The engraving first tells of the arrival of the Vikings, who encountered a wonderful land and nice people. They were then supposed to have made the journey back to let the inhabitants live in peace.
However, the second inscription tells a different story. In an encrypted poem, it becomes clearer that there was a war between the Vikings and the natives, which would also explain the many skeletons in the grave.
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This video tells the story of the Vikings in detail, and you can see where the grave and the mentioned stone are located
The girl at the window
This is the puzzle: In a house at Emerald Ranch, one can see a creepy girl who always stares out the window at night. One might think it is a ghost, but what is behind the mysterious girl?
This is the solution: This is probably not a ghost, but a young woman who is locked up at home. The clues to this story can be found at Emerald Ranch. There is a bar there that has been abandoned for a while. Blood traces, bullet holes, and ammunition can be found on the ground there.
Outside there is a grave of Joshua Burgess, who was “accidentally” shot. Presumably, this is the friend of the young woman. Her father probably found out about the relationship and shot her boyfriend in the bar. Since then, he has locked her in the house to protect her, or rather out of jealousy.
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Here the story of the mysterious girl is told and why she was locked in the house
Although some mysteries have already been solved or only the last step is missing to solve the whole riddle and players no longer have to scratch their heads about them, there are still further puzzles that have not been uncovered since the release.
The third season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD: Warzone is still running for a while, but not all promised innovations have been implemented yet. MeinMMO shows you 7 things to look forward to in the ongoing season.
the new LMG, which has turned out to be the Bruen Mk9
new maps, temporary game modes, and more
Some of the promised changes have already been confirmed or announced by the developers for the upcoming time. Other contents have been found in the game data or can be derived from existing information.
The YouTuber and CoD expert eColiEspresso has released a video with the information we are partially referencing here. The video in English is embedded here for you:
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In the roadmap for season 3, two new maps have already been introduced that have not yet been added to the game:
Hardhat – a map originally from Modern Warfare 3. It is meant to be a map for regular multiplayer modes
Aisle 9 – a new map that apparently takes place in a section of the Warzone warehouse. Aisle 9 will be a Gunfight map
eColiEspresso suspects that a larger title update will be necessary for the two new maps. This will probably be advertised for some time in advance. It will take some time until the maps are released, and MeinMMO will inform you in due time.
New Operator: Iskra
Following the new operator Ronin, Iskra is coming as an addition to the playable characters in Modern Warfare and Warzone. She has already been spotted as the third in the bunch during the presentation of Alex before the start of the season and was speculated by fans.
It is now clear that she is coming and similar to Ronin, she will be available with a bundle, as eColiEspresso has shown. Iskra’s bundle is expected to include:
a Legendary Operator Skin: Saboteur for Iskra
two legendary weapon skins
a legendary knife skin
a legendary skin for the helicopter
more cosmetics like a watch, a finisher, a quip, an emblem, and a calling card
The contents of the bundle. Image source: eColiEspresso
Ronin was surprisingly released with a playlist update and was simply unlocked in the shop. This may also happen with Iskra – perhaps already with the upcoming update from May 5th/6th.
New Shop Bundles and Cosmetics
Further bundles have been found in the game files that will probably be included in the Modern Warfare shop in the near future. Among them are:
The cards used to be badges made of gold or other precious metals with skulls and the corresponding weapon prominently in the title and had several levels at times. We do not yet know what requirements you must fulfill to unlock them.
This is what the calling cards used to look like. Image source: reddit
In January, it was said that the calling cards were already in the works and should come “soon”. It is quite possible that they will appear in the next few weeks.
New (Temporary) Game Modes
In a “Reloaded Roadmap” for season 3, shown with the update on April 29, the developers mention several game modes that will come to the multiplayer of Modern Warfare in the future. They displayed the roadmap in a tweet:
Included are Demolition and the Blueprint Gun Game, both of which have already been confirmed in a blog post for the update on May 5th/6th.
The roadmap, however, also shows the mode “Gunfight – Knives Only”. According to the information, this mode should also come with the patch, but is not mentioned. The name of the mode already reveals what it will be about, but we do not have more specific information yet.
Akimbo is currently considered particularly strong and is preferred by many players in Warzone – so much so that the corresponding weapons have now risen to the meta. Especially the .357 Magnum is popular here because it becomes a shotgun with the “Snake Shot” attachment.
The .357 as Akimbo is causing problems at the moment.
This is precisely the problem that Infinity Ward wants to address. The “Akimbo Snake Shots” are ruining the fun for many players and will be nerfed soon, as Co-Design Director Joe Cecot already promised on Twitter. The change is expected to be implemented in an upcoming small update.
nerf for the RPGs
Almost as popular as the “Akimbo Snake Shots” are the rocket launchers, or RPGs, in Warzone. They are known for their precision and lethality at almost any distance.
Their main advantage is that they count as a secondary weapon and therefore do not require an “Overkill” perk to carry in the loadout. This makes them popular options.
At the same time, it is frustrating to die to them because, from the perspective of many fans, they require “little skill” and are therefore seen as a problem.
Cecot also announced an adjustment for the rocket launchers, which will, however, only come in the next major update. When exactly that will be, we cannot say yet.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone are currently plagued by severe lags, server issues, and ghostly, empty lobbies. This led to my beautiful gaming weekend going down the drain. Infinity Ward is now giving me and the community hope.
That’s why I was looking forward to the weekend: The long weekend around May 1st was supposed to be my CoD weekend. There was finally enough time to game with friends – no, Call of Duty wanted to sweeten my time.
A number of cool things were on the agenda, the metaphorical ice cream sundae was practically topped with a bunch of cherries:
With double experience points for weapons, rank, and Battle Pass of Season 3 the strongest attachments for my favorite weapons were theoretically already installed, and the cool skins were almost unlocked.
As a playlist, there was the option to play only the maps Shipment and Shoot House – In other words: level weapons even faster in the action chaos
In multiplayer, a new variant of “Pumped” was active, – CoD’s answer for everyone who can’t stand dull tactical waiting. Just like me!
Ready to jump into fun and unlocks
The weekend was theoretically ideal for catching up on experience, improving my own loadout, and having a lot of fun in Warzone and multiplayer. But unfortunately, it turned out very differently…
Lags, freezes, and poor connection quality in Warzone
This is what my weekend in Warzone looked like: With three companions in tow, we set off as a squad. What could stop us – apart from the 146 competitors?
Already when jumping out of the BR-typical plane, first doubts crept in. Quickly yelled through the headset: “Hey, are you lagging like that too?” The multi-voiced response confirmed the impression: “Can’t open my parachute” or “Where am I suddenly” are the euphemistic exclamations. You can imagine the harsher language in reality.
Unfortunately, this was not an isolated case. Throughout the weekend, the matches were drenched in more frustration than fun. And the problems weren’t limited to just the round’s start.
These problems led to frustration: In encounters with enemies, it seemed that not my skill, but a coin toss determined the outcome. Sometimes I simply fell, other times the enemy – none of us deserved the kill.
Who is speaking here? Philipp Hansen has been a “Call of Duty” player since the original Modern Warfare from 2007 and has spent hundreds of hours in the multiplayer modes of the series. At home, he feels comfortable in the entire shooter genre and plays both sci-fi games like Destiny or Halo, but also more realistic ones like Battlefield or other BRs like Apex Legends.
Philipp from MeinMMO
Broken matchmaking in CoD: MW multiplayer
This is how the multiplayer frustrated me: Annoyed by the problems in Warzone, I placed all my hope on the classic multiplayer. There, at least two cool modes are waiting, so I can at least unlock some attachments and ranks in the Battle Pass.
I really didn’t want to let the fun of the game ruin, but there was usually simply no fun. Because as soon as the game search was started, I joined a long queue.
That’s why I got nothing from the XP boost: Often, the round only started with a few players after an eternity of waiting. If the player search was as fast as usual, I was put into a match that was basically already over with only a few kills possible.
The sought-after action only comes in full lobbies
Fewer kills also mean less XP – how was I supposed to benefit from the experience boost? Unfortunately, another evil joined in: after a few rounds, there were even, seemingly randomly, no experience at all.
Contrary to my intentions, after a few attempts, I had to say: “Until a patch comes, I’ll stay away from Call of Duty: MW!”
Infinity Ward wants to calm the community with a fix
Even on our site MeinMMO, you are giving this frustration a voice:
Warzone is currently more like Lagzone, in gulag matches I don’t even shoot in the killcam, in the game itself, enemies usually eat whole magazines, then turn around, and I lie down within 42ms (less than my ping after Warzone lobby search) in the dirt.
This concerns a fix for problems with the Battle Pass, which is shown as inactive for some soldiers and therefore is not levelable.
When the solutions for the current problems will finally arrive is currently unknown. But we will keep you updated on MeinMMO.
I hope that I can soon enjoy myself in Warzone and CoD MW without issues. Because when everything runs smoothly, the game is a lot of fun for me and I still have a lot to catch up on. How is CoD running for you – are you plagued by the same problems or have you had luck so far?
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