The promising MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria is no longer coming out. Fans are so disappointed about the cancellation that they seem to be losing trust in crowdfunding.
What happened to Chronicles of Elyria? The developers announced shortly after the start of the pre-alpha that they no longer had money for the further development of the MMORPG. Therefore, the game will not be released. The entire team was laid off. It is unclear whether the MMORPG might be released in another form someday. Some developers want to continue working on the existing alpha content of the MMORPG in their free time. What will come of that is still uncertain.
We will never be able to explore the world of the MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria now.
Fans are disappointed
How is the community reacting? There is outrage and disappointment. Especially those who spent a lot of money supporting the development of Chronicles of Elyria are partly outraged. For example, anyone who wanted to become a king had to pay $10,000. All that money is now gone.
In total, the developers were able to raise almost $8 million through crowdfunding. The Kickstarter campaign alone brought in nearly $1.4 million in 2016. The rest came from sales through pledge packages and another crowdfunding event.
But the money was not enough to create an MMORPG that matched the vision of Chronicles of Elyria. However, this vision also did not attract the interest of publishers. As the developers explained earlier, no publisher could be found who wanted to support the project.
What do the fans say? There is much discussion about the cancellation of the MMORPG.
TheGladex writes on Reddit: “They clearly mismanaged our money, went over budget, and now they’re running away!”
Bishopnd3 asks a provocative question on Reddit: “I’m curious. To everyone who supported the game: Why are you participating in a Kickstarter for an MMO?”
Ephemeralis is really angry and says on Reddit: “Summarizing the failure of his company in such a bullshit post was an insult.”
UranusProber writes on Reddit: “Imagine you spend money on a Kickstarter MMO…”
Overall, the comments reveal that trust in the crowdfunding of MMORPGs has been shaken.
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MeinMMO author Andreas says: With crowdfunding, one must be clear from the beginning that something like this can happen. There is no guarantee that the game will actually be released. Especially with MMORPGs that are supposed to come from small indie studios, one must be cautious. Developing an MMORPG costs a lot of money. Therefore, always ask yourself whether a small studio can actually handle this.
The cancellation of the MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria could really negatively affect the crowdfunding of future online role-playing games. Players will certainly be much more careful with their money now.
Will you be cautious in supporting crowdfunding projects after the situation surrounding Chronicles of Elyria?
What was leaked? On March 23, 2020, the Call of Duty YouTube channel released a video that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Battle Royale mode “Warzone”.
But besides the details about the BR mode, it seems that something else was also revealed. Fans suspect that a new multiplayer map for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare might be activated in Season 3.
Here you see the map leak – Village for multiplayer?
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This is what you see: If you watch the behind-the-scenes video, pay close attention to the monitor on the left side of the screen at the time of 1 minute and 4 seconds.
If the video is running in high resolution and you stop at the right time, you can see in the lines “mp_village2”, which seems to reference the Village map for multiplayer. Fans conclude from this information that the map will be coming to the game soon.
What kind of map is that? Some of you might remember the Village map from Modern Warfare 3. In the old title, the map is set in a village in Africa with bridges in the middle. Fans loved the map for its options for close-quarters combat as well as gameplay at long distances.
You can take a look at the old map here in the YouTube video:
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It is unclear whether this map will actually come to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. If so, it would probably only arrive in Season 3. And whether they will bring the well-known Village map as faithfully as possible or want to build a modern remaster with new points of interest is also uncertain at this time.
Since there was a MW1 map “Crash” at the start of Season 1 and a MW2 map “Rust” at the beginning of Season 2, it would be conceivable to have a map from MW3 at the start of the new Season 3.
When does Season 3 start? So far, there are no official plans from Infinity Ward and Activision for Season 3. Unofficially, fans expect that the start of the new season would take place sometime in the second week of April. However, due to the current Corona situation, this could also be postponed.
During the times of the Corona virus, it is harder to maintain social contacts. Here are 5 games for you that make it easy!
The current lockdown restrictions in many parts of the world mean that many people have to spend much more time at home than they actually like. But luckily we live in the age of the internet and can stay in touch with friends, acquaintances, and family. But how do you pass the time? And ideally in a social game that you can experience together?
That’s exactly why we’ve selected 5 games in which social interaction (or sometimes also a loving rivalry) is the focus. You can play these online games with two or with even more players. It’s possible to communicate via Skype, Discord, or similar software while playing, and in many cases, it’s even helpful.
For those who need to minimize their physical social contacts, these 5 games can at least provide a nice time with friends and family.
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Minecraft
Okay, this game probably won’t surprise anyone on the list, yet it definitely deserves its place here. Minecraft has been regarded for years as one of the most social and at the same time relaxing games that you can play with your friends.
What is Minecraft about? In Minecraft, you have an endlessly vast game world made up entirely of blocks. You can shape and reshape it completely freely. You start simply by chopping down some trees to create your first tools, like pickaxes or torches. Gradually, you gather more and more resources, such as gold or even diamonds, to become faster and more efficient.
In Minecraft, creativity knows no bounds—aside from block design. You can build a huge farm, a grand castle, a dark fortress in the Nether, or a vast network of caves where you might get lost. If you want, you can even explore our entire Earth in Minecraft.
But there is also plenty for action lovers to do in Minecraft. Because when the sun sets in the game, all sorts of dark creatures attack and try to overrun the players’ shelters. This threat decreases significantly after the first nights, as thick walls do provide good protection.
However, you can venture deeper into caves and even enter a kind of “Hell World,” the Nether. Here, even more cool and unique resources beckon to further refine your buildings and armor.
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Despite these threats, Minecraft has a very friendly, simple graphic style, making it suitable for children. So if you’re looking for a game “for the whole family,” then Minecraft is definitely a big recommendation.
And even if you want to take a bit of distance from others and just ‘build on your own,’ that’s no problem. You just move 100 blocks away in one direction and show your friends after a few hours what cool construction project you’ve accomplished. At least until someone finds it funny to distribute TNT everywhere…
How many players is Minecraft suitable for? There is practically no upper limit for players in Minecraft. You can play with as many players on a server as you want. (1-100 players)
However, if you only have a weak computer or want to play with many friends at the same time, you should consider renting a Minecraft server for a while. There are many offers for this, and they often cost only a few euros per month and significantly enhance the gaming experience.
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In Pokémon GO there are adjustments to the field research. Niantic has removed some quests so that you can play better from home.
What exactly was done? On Twitter, Niantic’s support wrote that they would be removing quests that cannot be completed from home. They did not mention specific names of the tasks, but on reddit, players have already diligently compiled the quests.
Trainers report: On reddit, players have gathered to see which field researches have actually disappeared. There is no exact list, as it seems it has not been implemented widely yet.
Nevertheless, players report that the following tasks have disappeared:
Tasks related to battling in gyms
Tasks related to battling in raids
Especially those tasks that require you to stand at gyms and battle seem to have disappeared. This would, for example, affect the Pokémon rewards from Mankey or Pinsir, as they can be found in such tasks.
Some field researches you can no longer find
There seem to be problems: While some trainers say that their PokéStops at home suddenly have changed quests, other players say the complete opposite. They still find tasks related to battling in raids.
The field research “Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts” is also still active. This is surprising, as you still need to defeat 3 Rocket Grunts, and if you don’t have a stop right outside your door, you have to go outside for that.
It could well be that adjustments will be made in the coming hours and days.
What is behind these adjustments? Niantic is currently trying to give players as few incentives as possible to go outside. They had already taken numerous measures a few days ago.
Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of infection with the coronavirus for yourself and others. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding gatherings. Niantic has implemented various measures so that you can play Pokémon GO from home.
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In Destiny 2, new information reveals that players should not go flawless in the Trials – at least according to the lore. It also explains why Guardians had to wait so long for the return of the heavy PvP mode.
Anyone who achieves 7 consecutive wins in the Trials of Osiris has achieved a flawless run and is rewarded by being able to enter the mysterious Lighthouse on Mercury. This has been one of the toughest tasks since Destiny 1 and the chance to finally visit the Lighthouse lures thousands of Guardians into the Trials every week.
But new information suggests: the Trials have a dark secret. Guardians are said to be unwitting lab rats, and their deaths in the Trials feed something that will bring about our doom.
Where does the information come from? The information for this article is accessible in-game in the lore books for all players. There is only a small catch, as the lore “Trials and Tribulations” is currently not fully available. The first Trials win each week unlocks a new entry.
Thanks to data miners, all 9 entries are already viewable. On Reddit, BC1096 has extensively dealt with the dark secret of the Trials. The Redditor describes his detective work: “It’s very long, but we’re all in quarantine, so enjoy reading!” We summarize the most interesting points for you here.
“The Lighthouse is not what it seems”
This is what the lore says: The lore begins in Destiny 1 and explains how the Trials overseer and “Osiris fanboy,” Brother Vance, makes a chilling discovery in the competitions. The more intense the matches become, the crazier the Guardians get. With each death of a player, the Lighthouse “sings” faintly and radiates a dark presence.
Brother Vance is blind, but hears exceptionally well
Brother Vance calls the sound “the music of death” and soon becomes obsessed with the melody, relishing each death of a Guardian. He seeks out the Queen of the Awoken, Mara Sov, and reports his findings to her.
Mara seems to already be aware of the strange occurrences on Mercury and advises Vance to cancel the Trials and destroy all records, as “You [Vance] have stumbled upon something that is too great for your understanding.”
Of course, Vance does not heed the Queen’s advice and wants to be as close to the death of the Guardians as possible to miss nothing. Guardians are nearly immortal, and their death is not permanent—unless their little companion, the Ghost, is destroyed. As unfortunately happened with Cayde-6.
This is why the Trials are canceled in Destiny 2: When the Red War begins the story of Destiny 2, the Trials of Osiris come to an end. The Cabal suppress the power of the Traveler and thus the Ghosts. Osiris himself orders the Trials to be put on hold and instructs Brother Vance to cease his research.
Are the Guardians in the Trials just lab rats?
Therefore, according to the lore in Destiny 2, it was not the Trials of Osiris that started, but the Trials of the Nine, which did not go down well with the players. The exiled disciple again does not listen to the voice of reason and continues his research in secret.
Why are the Trials taking place again now? With the rescue of Saint-14, Osiris has regained his oldest ally. The “greatest Titan who ever lived” is the only one Osiris trusts and is therefore supposed to oversee the new Trials.
Osiris himself embarks on a mission to fend off the impending darkness, warning Saint-14 with two cautions:
The Lighthouses are not what they seem
Beware of Brother Vance
Why Osiris originally set up the Trials in the first place or why they must continue now is not clarified. In the journal entries of Brother Vance, it can be inferred that Osiris lures players into his experiment with rewards and even knowingly allows them to pay for their death. Because Guardians have to purchase access passes for the Trials.
What has Osiris gotten us into?
What do you think of the latest insights into the Trials of Osiris and their mysterious connection to the Darkness? Is it still your goal to achieve a flawless run? Let us know in the comments.
Do you also want to play the action MMO Anthem? Then you might be one of the lucky ones who receive a code from EA.
What is this action about? Through Reddit, Electronic Arts distributed some keys for Anthem for free. Players could grab the codes for PC, Xbox One, and PS4 (N/A) and had to indicate which one they took so that others know which keys are still available.
Electronic Arts wants players to stay home due to the current Corona crisis and has therefore launched the “Stay Home. Play Together.” campaign.
Electronic Arts wants you to stay home and play during the Corona crisis.
Maybe there are more keys available
Will there be more keys? It is quite possible that more keys will follow. Perhaps not only for Anthem but also for other EA games. Although this hasn’t been explicitly stated, the campaign is worded in such a way that it implies that more games could be distributed for free.
So keep an eye on the Reddit thread. You might find more free keys for games there.
Anthem continues to receive important patches.
Anthem is still receiving patches
What is the current status of Anthem? The developers recently announced that there will be no new content as the team is focusing on the fundamental overhaul of the online game and developing a sort of Anthem 2.0. However, there are more bug fixes and events.
That this is actually the case has been demonstrated by the developers who released a patch. Players reported that the Legendary Runner Weekly Challenge did not provide rewards. This bug has now been fixed. You will now receive your rewards regularly when you complete the challenge.
If you have already completed the challenge, you will receive the rewards retroactively. If that’s not the case for you, you should contact Anthem support.
What does this show us? Bioware is still taking care of bugs, but the current patch was very small. The team’s resources are therefore focused on the overhaul of the online game. Nevertheless, it is good to know that problems are being resolved quickly and that, Anthem is basically “too big to fail”.
The developer studio Grinding Gear Games has announced a new patch for the Delirium league of the hack and slash Path of Exile (PC, PS4, Xbox One). However, players are missing an important change.
What does the new patch bring? In addition to bug fixes, patch 3.10.1 introduces improved visibility in the fog of Delirium maps in Path of Exile (PoE). There are also new effects that should help identify which death modifiers some monsters possess. Generally, many effects are much more visible with the patch. Additionally, rewards are distributed better. Atlas missions can be selected directly through the map device, and auras have a greater effect and no longer affect enemy debuff auras.
The backtracking in the Delirium league of PoE is annoying some players.
Something is missing
How are players reacting to the announcement of the new update? There is generally joy that a patch is coming that brings some interesting and important changes. However, there is also criticism. Because an important point is missing.
What are players missing? In the Delirium areas introduced with the new league, you have very little time to fight the monsters and collect the rewards. Often, there simply isn’t enough time to pick up all the items. That’s why players often have to visit these areas multiple times. And this so-called backtracking really annoys some.
There have already been several requests to the developers to see if the timer could be adjusted to give players enough time to collect their rewards. But so far, this has not happened. And the now announced patch does not change anything about the timer.
In the foggy areas of the Delirium league, you should be able to see more with the next PoE patch.
Players demand a change
What do players think about this? There are already complaints in the official forum that nothing has been changed about the timer again.
Pizzarugi comments in the PoE forum: “Still no improvements to Delirium timers in any way. I don’t like going back just to collect my valuables since I don’t use a meta-screen-killer build.”
j33bus agrees in the forum: “When are you finally going to take care of the backtracking? The backtracking is killing this league.”
The Delirium league of Path of Exile is already considered unfairly difficult by some. If they now also have to run the maps multiple times to collect their rewards, it is understandable that some players are annoyed.
When will the patch be released? The developers plan to release patch 3.10.1 at the end of the week.
PS5 and Xbox Series X both use their own storage system. But what happens when the storage is full? We explain the technology the consoles use and what options are available.
What options do both consoles offer? Both next-gen consoles allow for connecting an external hard drive via USB:
However, anyone who installs their games on the external hard drive cannot benefit from the fast internal storage.
Games that use the new technology of the Xbox Series X are said not to work on an external HDD, but older games will.
PS5 and Xbox Series X: What happens when the storage is full
Xbox Series X: Microsoft relies on a proprietary storage solution developed in collaboration with Seagate.
Xbox Series X – What happens when the storage is full?
How does the Xbox Series X solve the problem? Microsoft has developed an external storage system in collaboration with Seagate. The SSD can simply be plugged into the slot on the back of the Xbox Series X.
What is the advantage? The advantage is that plugging in and installation are said to be very simple. Additionally, the speed advantage of the system can still be utilized, unlike with external storage media.
What is the disadvantage? It is not yet known how large the external storage will be. Furthermore, this special system could be very expensive – at least significantly more expensive than conventional external hard drives.
PS5 – What happens when the storage is full?
How does the PS5 solve the problem? In contrast to Microsoft, Sony does not rely on a specially developed storage system. Instead, the PlayStation 5 is expected to have an internal slot for an additional SSD.
What is the advantage? Regular SSDs are now inexpensive to buy, and in our opinion, there is no reason not to get an SSD. The internal slot also offers more flexibility in choosing the manufacturer. Therefore, the prices are likely to be lower compared to the Xbox Series X.
What is the disadvantage? Only SSDs of a certain size are expected to fit into the PS5 slot. Mark Cerny had explained in the stream about the PS5 that Sony wants to test the SSDs to ensure that they work both in the slot and with the PS5. And that won’t happen overnight.
Furthermore, unlike Microsoft, Sony relies on an internal slot. However, many will likely prefer to use an external hard drive rather than opening their new console – the risk of damaging or breaking something is too great for many.
PS5 vs Xbox Series X: That’s why the Xbox is ahead
Although the storage expansion for the Xbox is likely to be significantly more expensive than for the PS5, it is generally easier for many, as you only need to plug the storage in from the outside. Many might not have the courage to open up the console and install additional storage with the PS5.
In Pokémon GO, the Hour of Wonder Bonuses starts again this evening, March 26th. This time there is a bonus that is perfect for home.
What kind of bonus is there? During this hour, Niantic will give you double experience points when evolving Pokémon. If you use a Lucky Egg, you will even get quadruple XP.
You can therefore easily take the bonus from home, and you don’t have to go outside.
Double XP for Home – Is it Worth It?
When does the hour start? As usual, the event runs at 6 PM local time and remains active for exactly one hour. So everything will be over by 7 PM.
Get your Lucky Eggs ready – This is how to make the most of it
The reason for this is likely the Corona crisis. After all, in many countries, there are curfews, and in Germany, you should only leave the house under certain conditions. Niantic is therefore adapting its bonuses so that you don’t have to go outside.
Are double XP worth it? The fastest way to gain experience points is still through friendships. However, if you are making slow progress there, because you can’t send gifts, then the XP from evolving comes just right.
After all, you can make about 140,000 XP in half an hour. In one hour, that’s even 280,000 experience points. That’s roughly equivalent to 3 Hyper Friends.
So if you have nothing to do during the event hour, you can quite easily evolve a few Pokémon for an hour. Remember your Lucky Egg and you can score big.
After many years, Minecraft introduces a coveted feature. From now on, you can set “waypoints” and will never get lost again.
A long-standing problem in Minecraft is navigation. Those who want to explore the game world and keep track need either countless maps or “cheat” a little by writing down the coordinates. But that may soon be a thing of the past. Because soon, you will be able to set waypoints with a Lodestone (magnet). This way, you can mark important locations and easily find them again.
What does the Lodestone do? The Lodestone can be used as a reference point for a compass. When applying the compass to a Lodestone, the compass will now align itself only with that location.
Normally, a compass always points to the spawn point of the respective world. However, with the Lodestone, you can mark locations of your choice, giving you a constant point of reference for the direction you need to go to reach the Lodestone again.
Does the Lodestone also work in the Overworld? Yes. Although the Lodestone is an object from the Nether, it can also be used in the Overworld or in the End. Therefore, it is now possible to officially place multiple “waypoints” in the game and connect them with a compass. This makes finding certain locations – like your own base – very easy again.
What was it like before? There has not been a proper “in-game method” to set a waypoint in Minecraft until now. Instead, players have had to display the coordinates and manually write down important locations to find them. However, this is more of a workaround and is regarded by true survival fans as a “cheat.” Originally, it was not intended for players to permanently view coordinates via the console. But once that became popular, the option was added to the game.
From now on, there will be a “real” way for players to set waypoints in Minecraft. This is definitely helpful for a more rounded gaming experience.
By the way, the patch is not live yet – but the experimental “snapshot” version can be downloaded on PC via the launcher.
Today, the 2nd DLC for the shooter RPG Borderlands 3 is being released. We have all the information about the release, the price, and the contents of “Guns, Love, and Tentacles”.
Gearbox announced the 2nd DLC for Borderlands 3 at PAX East at the end of February. In “Guns, Love, and Tentacles”, you assist Wainwright Jakobs and Sir Hammerlock at their engagement party.
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When is the release date? The “Guns, Love, and Tentacles” DLC launches in the Epic Games Store, on Steam, and on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on March 26, 2020.
What time does it start? While there isn’t an exact time yet, it will likely be around 6:00 PM, similar to the last Moxxi DLC. We will update the information as soon as we know more.
What is the price of the 2nd DLC? As was the case with the 1st DLC, the 2nd DLC can currently only be purchased as part of the Season Pass. It will later be available separately, as the 1st DLC now costs €14.99.
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The contents of “Guns, Love, and Tentacles”
This is included in the DLC: Sir Alistair Hammerlock and Wainwright Jakobs invite you to their engagement party. However, things do not go as planned, so your skills as a Vault Hunter will be needed.
During your adventure on the ice planet Xylourgos, you can:
Explore new locations, like the eerie village Cursehaven beneath a dead chamber beast
Meet old friends and new acquaintances
Accompany Gaige and her robot Deathtrap, known from Borderlands 2
Fight new enemies like alien beasts, mutated occultists, and a clan of cold-blooded bandits
Take down new bosses
Complete additional side missions aside from the main story to learn more about the cursed villagers
Find new gear, including legendary items and particularly powerful class mods
Further customize your Vault Hunters with cosmetic items
You can expect nasty bosses in the “Guns, Love, and Tentacles” DLC
Is the level important? Since the enemies on the ice planet adjust to your level, the maximum level is not necessary. However, the adjustment also applies to the loot – so if you want the best loot at the highest level from the DLC, you need to reach the new maximum level. You do not need to have completed the main game or own the last DLCs. “Guns, Love, and Tentacles” stands on its own, and you can fly directly from Sanctuary III to the DLC area.
If you haven’t unlocked Sanctuary yet, you can easily jump to the campaign add-on with your character using a level boost.
Currently, many players are waiting for the Duo and Squad playlists in Call of Duty: Warzone. A glitch already shows the corresponding menus for this, but they are not yet usable.
What is this glitch? The account @Myst_ics posted several images of Call of Duty: Warzone on Twitter. Various menus are visible in these images.
One image shows the option to sign up for Duo team size, another for Squad. Players are currently eagerly awaiting both modes, especially after the Solo mode was released on March 17.
Are the menus already usable? Although the Twitter user was able to navigate through the shown menus, signing up for a separate mode was not possible.
Also interesting is the image with the separate game rules. It looks like Warzone is also getting a kind of private lobby, which could then facilitate tournaments.
Rule changes for private games?
What settings can be adjusted in the rules? The screenshot of the rule settings shows some interesting options, including:
The option to give players multiple lives.
Settings for maximum health and health regeneration.
Enabling or disabling respawns.
Various settings for the “Downed” state.
With adjustments to the rules, rounds in Warzone could take a completely different course than in a normal run.
The CoDCaster option, which can be enabled and disabled, is also a strong indicator for tournaments. With that, you can enter a spectator mode that allows you to overview the entire game.
The new map and the new operator for CoD: Modern Warfare. They should have already been in the game.
The patch should bring new weapons for the Warzone and a 6v6 map as well as an operator for the regular multiplayer. It is unknown whether the adjusted playlists and menus would have been activated with the update.
With Microsoft’s “Xbox Game Pass,” you can get some really great Xbox and PC games for just 1 Euro. Here we show you some game highlights that await you.
With the Xbox Game Pass, you have access to a lot of games that players have rated highly. If you’re still unsure whether a purchase is worth it, you can currently test the subscription at a low price.
The special thing about the pass is that you can play high-profile games for a low price, often right at their release.
What is the Xbox Game Pass?
A subscription that offers you a large selection of games for download on Xbox and partially on PC for a low price
Currently, there are over 200 titles in the Xbox Game Pass
New games are constantly being added to the library
The pass can currently be tested for just 1 Euro
These games are available on the Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox
This is how we selected the games in this list: Here we only show games that have a rating of at least 4 out of 5 stars in the Microsoft Store. The selection is still huge.
That’s why we limited this selection to games personally recommended by the author of the text. We explain for each game which type of player it’s suitable for and why it made our recommendation.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps – For Xbox and PC
What kind of game is this? In this action platformer, you play as the little forest spirit Ori in an exotic world full of adventure. It is the sequel to the popular “Ori and the Blind Forest.” The game impresses with its puzzles and an impressive story that is brought to life with beautiful graphics and a heartfelt soundtrack.
Who is it suitable for? Anyone who enjoys solving puzzles and feels comfortable in platformers should try Ori and the Will of the Wisps. If you want to immerse yourself in a story rather than just mindlessly blitz through levels, that’s even better.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, Ori and the Will of the Wisps has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 214 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? The predecessor from 2015, Ori and the Blind Forest, is available in the Game Pass. It has a score of 88 on Metacritic. The Will of the Wisps even reaches 90 points on Metacritic. So here you have two popular titles to play back-to-back. GameStar describes it in their review as a “work of art” that you “must play.”
The Outer Worlds – For Xbox and PC
What kind of game is this? In The Outer Worlds, you dive into a single-player RPG set in a space-themed sci-fi setting. If you think from the first images, “This is just Fallout in space,” you’re not completely wrong. Well, at least there are similarities like multiple-choice answers in dialogues and dark humor. Additionally, you can determine the outcome in many quests, which speaks to a high replay value.
Also special is the fact that your character has “flaws.” If you choose a flaw, you can also take advantage of another benefit. The developers of Outer Worlds asked their community to stop dissing Fallout 76.
Who is it suitable for? For players who enjoy being in a sci-fi universe and have developed a love for Fallout.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, The Outer Worlds has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 224 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? This RPG is, despite its Fallout similarities, different and worth a look for every RPG fan. With a score of 88 points on Metacritic, it has also been praised by critics. GamesSpot.com says: “The Outer Worlds is consistently convincing and an excellent example of how to implement a traditional RPG in a modern experience”
Gears 5 – For Xbox and PC
What kind of game is this? Gears 5 is a beautiful third-person shooter that gives you a variety of weapons. In the campaign, you save the world, which is on the brink of collapse. There are also open-world areas and RPG elements. Game modes like Versus or Escape provide variety. If you want to play with friends, you can do so with 3 players in co-op.
Who is it suitable for? Fans of the Gears series and generally third-person shooters will be satisfied here. You should also not be allergic to violence and blood scenes, as there are a lot of them. Even the big Twitch streamer DrDisrespect enjoys Gears 5.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, Gears 5 has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 788 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? The shooter is praised for its beautiful levels and great graphics with an eye for detail. The campaign is suitable for solo players who enjoy blasting for 10 hours. In the 3-player co-op mode, you can now enjoy a shooter with friends. In the GamePro review, Gears 5 is rated as “an excellent action game with extremely high spectacle value.”
Life is Strange 2 – For Xbox
What kind of game is this? The second part of Life is Strange focuses, like Part 1, on a gripping story. In this story, you must make difficult decisions that impact the game. After a tragic event at the beginning of the story, you flee from the police. It’s the strong narrative art and the painted graphics, together with the soundtrack, that create a unique storytelling experience.
Who is it suitable for? Fans of narrative games who want to dive into another world through told stories will feel at home in Life is Strange 2.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, Life is Strange 2 has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 71 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? The wonderful atmosphere created in Life is Strange 2 allows players to fully immerse themselves in the story. A game that we want to recommend to anyone who wants to significantly influence a story and feel the consequences of their actions. While playing, you can quickly identify with the characters in the story and really empathize with what happens in the heartbreaking tale.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection – For Xbox
What kind of game is this? For Xbox fans, the Halo series is a must. In this collection, you will find the remakes of Halo 2: Anniversary and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4. Let yourself be guided through the story of the cult hero “Master Chief.”
The adventure begins with the brave Noble Six in Halo: Reach and concludes with the rise of a new enemy in Halo 4. You can expect a large campaign and over 140 multiplayer maps.
Who is it suitable for? Halo fans or generally shooter fans should check out the Halo games.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, Halo: The Master Chief Collection has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 52 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? The Halo series is simply a cult classic in video games and must be tried by everyone at least once. On Steam, 91% of over 70,000 ratings are positive. Players praise it as “one of the best gaming series,” “a thrillingly staged story” and give it “10 out of 10 points.”
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – For Xbox
What kind of game is this? If you haven’t heard anything about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt yet, you’ve probably had blinders on in recent years and even escaped the Netflix series of The Witcher. This open-world RPG offers you easily 100 hours of gameplay, loaded with an epic story and many side quests. But don’t worry, boredom doesn’t arise while questing. Special encounters connected to the tasks ensure that.
The good thing is: you don’t need to have played any previous Witcher game to navigate through Wild Hunt.
Who is it suitable for? For fans of the Netflix series who want to spend even more time with Geralt, this is perfect. If you also enjoy solving quests, hunting monsters, sword fighting, and casting spells, you should fit in well here.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 761 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? The Witcher: Wild Hunt can be neatly placed on the pile of “games you must experience”. With its wonderful story, the title captivates you and reluctantly lets you go – and that’s fantastic!
Batman: Arkham Knight – For Xbox
What kind of game is this? In this part of the Batman series, you can expect not only the unique version of the Batmobile for racing and vehicle battles but also a large open world to explore in this adventure. Here and there, you encounter enemies that you take down. Once in a while, you’ll come across a puzzle to challenge your brain.
Who is it suitable for? Players who love Batman and want to experience how his story is implemented in a video game.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, Batman: Arkham Knight currently has 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 273 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? For every Batman fan and everyone who wants to become one, it’s a must. Because here, according to Kai Schmidt in the GamePro test, “you can tell that real fans worked on it, who masterfully understand how to weave a gripping and at times very dramatic story around the comic hero.” On Steam, over 28,000 ratings give it a thumbs up 82% of the time.
Forza Horizon 4 – For Xbox and PC
What kind of game is this? Forza Horizon 4 is a racing game that offers you a vast open world reminiscent of England. As you can see in the trailer, Forza Horizon 4 places great importance on impressive graphics, which you can experience on various tracks. The races take place across different seasons, which you also have to adapt to with their advantages and disadvantages. From Mini Coopers to supercars, you have plenty of options across different vehicle classes.
Who is it suitable for? Racing fans who enjoy competing against other players or against AI on different tracks, as well as tuning enthusiasts who like to customize their own cars, will have a lot of fun here.
How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, Forza Horizon 4 achieves a full 5 stars based on over 6,600 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? There are relatively few racing games that shine with their large game world while also delivering such outstanding graphics. We recommend every car fan to take a peek at Forza Horizon 4 and take advantage of the many offers presented to you.
Monster Hunter: World – For Xbox
What kind of game is this? Want to smack through vast areas with enormous weapons while fighting gigantic monsters? Then dive into the action RPG. Whether alone or with a group of up to four players – improve your skills and find the weaknesses of the monsters to take them down quickly. If you’re quick, you can also use your environment to your advantage.
Who is it suitable for? Anyone who wants to dive into deep character development and enjoys trying out new builds for their adventures will be well served in Monster Hunter: World.
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Why do we recommend it? Monster Hunter: World is a great game that you can spend hours playing together with friends. Together, you’ll refine your builds and strategies for defeating monsters and enjoy great successful experiences in co-op. Additionally, the game continues to develop with add-ons and new monsters even now. Recently, MHW even made it into the Top 10 on Steam.
Quantum Break – For Xbox
What kind of game is this? At first glance, Quantum Break sounds like a typical third-person shooter: You have weapons, can hide behind objects in the environment, and shoot at bad guys from cover. However, the shooter tells an exciting story that is influenced by your actions. Every few hours, the action is interrupted by a TV show segment that can last 20 minutes – there, you see how your actions unfold.
Who is it suitable for? Players who want to try a different kind of shooter. You also need to value a dynamic story, so that the long segments don’t annoy you.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, Quantum Break has 4 out of 5 stars based on 525 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? Because Quantum Break tries something different, we recommend it to you if you enjoy series and shooters at the same time. The film-like productions and the actors are praised by players on Steam – the title has received 85% thumbs up out of over 10,000 ratings. In the GamePro review, Mirco Kämpfer writes that the characterful characters and the well-made live-action series are particularly exciting. “After each chapter, I was eagerly looking forward to a new episode to find out how it continues.”
Dishonored 2 – For Xbox and PC
What kind of game is this? Ready to play a supernatural assassin in the first person? Then dive into the stealth adventure, Dishonored 2. You can play as Empress or Protector – both with different, powerful skills – and venture into the coastal city of Karnaca. There, you must ensure that the Empress returns to her throne. You can customize your assassin with talents to suit your playstyle.
Who is it suitable for? For fans of first-person perspective who like to be creative in their gameplay style and want to use a variety of gameplay tools.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, Dishonored 2 currently has 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 179 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? Anyone who loves stealth games simply cannot miss Dishonored 2. This is reflected in the 81% positive reviews from over 18,000 ratings, as well as the Metascore of 88 points. Yes, Metacritic even designates it as a “Must Play.” In the GameStar review, Michael Graf writes: “Dishonored 2 is one of those rare games that gets better with every step”
Sea of Thieves – For Xbox and PC
What kind of game is this? In Sea of Thieves, you experience pirate adventures alone or with friends in beautiful graphics. Set the sails, turn them into the wind, and steer in the direction of the island where you seek your treasure. You receive assignments for this from traders on the large islands. You may need to dig up chests or catch animals.
If you enjoy group content, you can also participate in raids. The fights against other players take place with firearms like rifles or pistols, swords, or with cannonballs. Various PvE events even tell you a story along the way.
Who is it suitable for? Players who enjoy going on an adventure with friends with PvPvE content and love the sea.
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How is it rated? In the Microsoft Store, the Anniversary Edition of Sea of Thieves is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 280 ratings.
Why do we recommend it? Although this list is actually intended to recommend games that have at least a 4-star rating, Sea of Thieves is a recommendable game in the current quarantine situation. Together with friends, you can experience so much fun on the high seas that you almost forget the circumstances of the coronavirus. Cooperative games are valuable in these times when you miss your friends. Going to sea with them, fighting skeletons, and battling other pirates for their valuable treasures can bring good spirits. Sea of Thieves is among our best sailing and pirate MMOs of 2020.
These games on Xbox Game Pass are also worth checking out:
Yakuza 0 with a 4-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox and PC]
The Surge 2 with a 4.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox and PC]
Frostpunk with a 4.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox and PC]
Two Point Hospital with a 3.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox and PC]
Kingdom Hearts III with a 4-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox]
DOOM with a 4.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox]
Fallout 4 with a 4.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox]
Dead by Daylight with a 3-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox and PC]
Metro Exodus with a 3.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox and PC]
GTA 5 with a 3.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox]
Minecraft with a 4.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox]
PUBG with a 2.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox]
A Plague Tale with a 4.5-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox and PC]
ARK Survival Evolved with a 3-star rating in the Microsoft Store [Xbox and PC]
You can find the full list of games in the Game Pass on the Xbox.com website.
What “Game Pass” subscriptions are available – Where to buy them?
What subscriptions are available? The Xbox Game Pass is available for
the console
the PC
for console and PC as an ultimate version
What are the differences? The console and PC versions of the Xbox Game Pass offer similar benefits, but for different platforms. This includes
Unlimited access to over 100 high-quality games
Play “Xbox Game Studio” titles on the same day as their release
Exclusive member discounts and offers
In the Ultimate version, you get access to PC games, Xbox games, and also Xbox Live Gold. So if you own a console and a PC and want to take advantage of the Game Pass benefits on both devices, the Ultimate version is a great choice.
Even in “The Division 2“, the current situation regarding the Corona virus is noticeable. However, the post-apocalyptic world of the shooter will not stand still.
What is happening in Division 2 right now? Anyone who has launched The Division 2 today had to download the new update. This focused on nerfs to NPCs and PvP weapons, but also brought many bug fixes. Work on the game continues.
However, players will probably have to expect a bit of slowing down soon. The developers hinted at this in the latest “State of the Game” stream, which we will embed here for you.
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In the stream: The virus game The Division 2 is also significantly affected by the current global situation. This is already clear from the stream itself: As in the previous week, the developers only talked from their own home offices instead of meeting for the stream.
Apart from a brief discussion about the update, they also addressed the current situation. They are working as hard as they can on the game – just from home: “After all, we have a game to support and we are doing everything we can to make sure you can play it,” said host Hamish Bode. However, it is currently the case that everything takes a bit longer than usual.
What’s coming next? The developers announced that after the fixes from the current update, they want to address further corrections. The priority is the DPS glitch. This was supposed to have been fixed already, but players still seem to find ways to exploit the problem and deal massive amounts of damage. A condition that the developers want to fix as quickly as possible – preferably without simply disabling turrets. Also high on the list are the bug issues with the gear sets, which affect specific set talents.
In addition to bug fixes, The Division 2 will also be supplied with new content. This includes a new clothing event called “Urban Jungle,” which will start on March 31 and run until the end of April. This is expected to provide new outfits and also a new mask.
The event brings new outfits for you
Players can also look forward to double XP at the start of the event, and the next manhunt of Season 1 will start. So there’s a lot in store for the next few weeks. What comes next from the home office of the Massive developers can be found here in the summary of Season 1.
In FIFA 20, the FUT Birthday event is coming this Friday. What the eleventh birthday of Ultimate Team might bring in terms of content you can find out here.
What is FUT Birthday? Since FIFA 14, the FUT Birthday has been celebrated in Ultimate Team, each year a little bigger and with more content. Therefore, we also expect new special cards, special packs, gift sets, and thematic SBCs in FUT this year.
EA has not yet released official information about the content of the birthday event. However, predictions can be made based on the insights from previous years. We will only see how it unfolds at the start of the event.
Release and Duration of the Event
When does it start? The FUT event begins on Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM.
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How long will the event last? While events in previous FUT editions usually lasted a week, we expect a two-week event this year. This is now standard in FUT 20.
However, this has not been confirmed yet.
The Possible Contents of the Event
What cards will there be? As with most promos, greatly improved special cards are also being released for FUT Birthday. The special feature in previous years: The new cards received very curious position changes. For example, last year there was a striker card of Van Dijk (CB) and Salah (RF) could be played as a left-back.
Special position changes were already seen this FUT year with the new Shapeshifters event. We are curious to see what kind of cards FUT Birthday will bring.
What other contents are expected? Numerous additional contents are usual, such as FUT Birthday cards that can only be unlocked via SBC. Additionally, there could be new objectives players and pack gifts.
FUT Birthday in FIFA 19: These were the contents from last year
These cards were available in FUT 19: Last year, the FUT Birthday event brought top cards into the game. Among them were Griezmann (93), Bale (93), and Mbappe (91).
For players with Bundesliga teams, Alaba (89) and Witsel (88) were interesting. Later, a top card of Timo Werner (91) could also be unlocked through SBC.
The FUT Birthday Team in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team
These cards could be unlocked through weekly objectives:
These contents were also available:
FUT Anniversary players: These were popular players from the last 10 years who received new special cards
Daily Squad Building Challenges
Twitch Drops
Pack gifts based on your login count
Are you excited about this year’s FUT Birthday event and the new cards? You might want to strengthen your team with this top card for your defense:
In times of the coronavirus, many players are turning to online games. Currently, 3 MMORPGs are so crowded that regular queues are forming. However, other games in the genre are also seeing an increase in players.
Which games currently have queues? The 3 MMORPGs that are currently experiencing regular queues could not be more different:
Yet all three are currently united by the wait to enter. While Final Fantasy XIV has had queues depending on the time of day and server in the past, this is somewhat surprising for the other two titles.
Long queues especially in Dofus
Where do you wait the longest? Waiting times are particularly long for the small and rather unknown Dofus. According to Reddit, you have to wait 3 hours or longer starting from 3 PM to get onto the servers.
The developers of the MMORPG report that many old and new players are currently playing Dofus. Moreover, they are staying online longer. Initial measures in the fight against the queue have already been initiated:
The capacity on all servers was slightly increased on March 24.
A new server will be launched on March 31, where everyone must start from scratch.
Alongside this, free subscription codes have been distributed, which grant you 7 days of subscription status. The code is JAHASH2020 and is valid until March 29.
A glimpse of the MMORPG Dofus is provided by this video from YouTuber Scyushi:
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What about the other two MMORPGs? In Albion Online, there have been longer queues repeatedly in recent days. As a user on Reddit showed, he had to wait in line at position 154. Currently, these queues only form in the evenings during prime time.
Today, the new Patch 8 with some balance changes was also released. Thus, waiting times are likely not to decrease.
Waiting times in Albion Online during prime time
In Final Fantasy XIV, queues occur primarily on popular servers and during prime time. While this regularly happens, the waiting times are currently longer than usual.
Here too, extremely good player numbers are being reached on Steam. With an average of 14,379 players in the last 30 days, the third-best month in history was achieved (via Steamcharts). Only in July and August 2019, at the release of the expansion Shadowbringers, were the numbers better.
These are the current player numbers of Final Fantasy XIV on Steam
Other MMORPGs also benefit from player growth
How are the other MMORPGs doing? If you look at the most popular MMORPGs on Steam, you can see that almost all have gained in player numbers over the last 30 days. We used the statistics from the website Steamcharts:
Only The Elder Scrolls Online has lost a bit compared to the previous month. However, the months of January and February were very successful due to the hype surrounding the Greymoor expansion.
Some also say: “The design should be simple and straightforward; the most important thing is indeed cooling and protection against dust.” For example, someone on Reddit says: “I don’t care how it looks. And if it looks like a ball, it doesn’t matter. Power and cooling are the most important. “
In this article, we want to introduce you to the 5 most interesting designs while we, like you, eagerly wait for the official design. Tell us in the comments which one you like the most or if you’ve seen even more interesting designs.
PS5 Design: Transformer
What does the design offer? This design comes from Kevin Tan, and he presented it on Ps5playstation5.com. He focuses on a portable console. It is collapsible and can easily be stored in a suitable case.
The designer says: “Our society heavily relies on its smartphone, and more and more people are playing their games on the go; why shouldn’t these two [themes] be the focus of the PS5?”
What do the users say: Users are discussing the very futuristic design controversially.
Jerry says: “I don’t believe that GPU and hardware can be that small without significant performance losses. It would then become something like Nintendo: low performance and graphics, and the PlayStation has a completely different goal.”
Samantha Gonzalez adds: “Sony is a home entertainment console. A PSP already exists.”
User Awesomeness, however, disagrees. He responds: “I think this is really cool: If Sony turns the PlayStation 5 into a big PS Vita, you can always play on the go, and when you’re home wanting to play GTA 6 or Call of Duty Black Ops 6, you only need to plug in HDMI and power.”
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In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, you have 10 races to choose from. We wanted to know which one you prefer the most. You voted, and we will reveal the ranking.
Each of the 10 races in ESO has its unique appearance. Additionally, all have their pros and cons. They have race-specific traits and abilities. We wanted to hear from you in a survey about which of the ESO races is your favorite.
A total of 1566 MeinMMO readers participated in the survey, with each of you able to cast only one vote. We will reveal how you voted for the individual races on the following pages.
The ranking starts with the least popular race and ends with your favorite.
10. The Orsimer (Orcs)
The Orsimer are in last place with 3.77% of your votes.
Who are the Orsimer? The Orsimer live by a code of honor. Survival of the fittest is the law, and the strongest rule. However, they are indeed much more civilized than they may first appear. Due to their harsh surroundings in the mountains, they are well adapted to life as warriors. They are also famous for their blacksmithing.
What defines the Orsimer? Orcs are well suited as stamina DPS and excellent as craftsmen. With their bonus to sprinting and reduced costs, they are also a good choice for PvP. Orcs specialize in heavy armor usage.
However, the Orcs’ greatest strength is likely their craftsmanship. Crafting in ESO is very versatile, and training a master craftsman can take up to 1.5 years. As an Orc, you receive a bonus from “Craftsman,” allowing you to level crafting faster and research more quickly.
Despite all the advantages, Orcs are rather unpopular. This is partly due to the appearance of these charming fellows. There are even competitions in forums to see who can create a pretty orc girl (via elderscrollsonline.com).
What racial skills do they have?
Craftsman: Increases experience gain in heavy armor usage, increases your inspiration gain while crafting
Muscular: Increases your maximum stamina
Unfaltering Fury: Increases your maximum health. When you use a weapon ability, you heal yourself, which can proc every 4 seconds.
Swift Warrior: Increases your weapon power, reduces your costs, and increases your speed while sprinting
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The schools are closed, and playgrounds should not be visited. Even meeting with friends is currently not possible during the Corona crisis. That’s where fun video games for PC, PS4, Xbox One, or the Nintendo Switch come in handy. We introduce you to the 10 best games that are currently a lot of fun for kids and are safe.
Entertainment is important during the Corona crisis; otherwise, you might feel claustrophobic at home. Especially children can quickly lose patience and need an occupation.
In selecting these games, we ensured that they not only provide fun together but also explain to parents what to watch out for and for which age groups the games are suitable.
What is Lego: Marvel Superheroes 2? We present this game as a representative for the Lego series and because it is simply one of the best-rated in the series. You take on the role of well-known Marvel superheroes and villains like Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Green Goblin, and more. Team up to travel through diverse levels, solve puzzles, fight enemies, and collect Lego pieces. Building also plays a role.
How complicated is the game? The Lego games are almost self-explanatory. Neither are the controls particularly complex, nor does the gameplay offer mechanics that require significant learning. Basically, you know immediately what to do and can start playing.
Pros
Mix of Lego and action
Diverse missions
Exciting co-op fun
Cons
Not all games are suitable for younger children
Games often offer similar content
For which age group is Lego: Marvel Superheroes 2 suitable? The games are linked to the respective films like Star Wars, Avengers, Indiana Jones, Batman, or Harry Potter and are therefore aimed at somewhat older children who can already relate to these stories. Battles play a significant role. Parents should definitely pay attention to the USK age classification. For Lego: Marvel Superheroes 2, the rating is “from 12 years old.” Other games in the series are suitable from 6 years old.
How is social interaction in the game? The community consists mainly of somewhat older children. They interact appropriately with each other. Parents don’t have to fear an overly toxic community.
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Forums like Reddit are full of toxic comments. A study has now presented the worst subreddits, and they are all online games.
What was examined? On the site Clutch has set out to determine the most toxic players based on their subreddits.
For this, they used the Toxic Comment Classifier. This is an artificial intelligence that filters out and highlights insults. It allowed to see in which subreddits the most insults occurred. In total, 1.3 million Reddit comments were checked.
What comes out? Anyone who is sure that League of Legends is in first place is mistaken. The MOBA ranks 9th, with many MMOs and online games ahead of it.
Shooters are at the top
These are the rankings: Shooters occupy the top spots. The Call of Duty series is even represented twice. We present the ranking as a result. Below we have written out the game names again:
What stands out? The communities in which the most insults are thrown are all multiplayer games. The communities where playing together is involved seem to be particularly toxic.
League of Legends, which many consider to be the most toxic game, only ranks 9th here. The MOBA is popular among many toxic streamers, and anyone who has been there has surely experienced some harsh treatment.
In 10th place is Binding of Isaac, the first single-player title. So, it’s not just online games that are toxic, but also communities around single-player games.
How seriously can this evaluation be taken? The artificial intelligence only filters insults and does not evaluate them. In some communities, it’s common to be toxic to each other, which may not necessarily be considered an insult.
So, it can certainly be the case that in Modern Warfare or Payday, players insult each other but mean it in a more playful way. In League of Legends, however, the insults tend to be more malicious and are felt as such.
The largest subreddits of MMORPGs are not represented on this list, by the way. In this genre, players seem to be somewhat friendlier towards each other, at least according to the artificial intelligence.
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