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Here are your most anticipated MMOs 2020 – One game dominates strongly

Irina Moritz 17. January 2020 Reading time 5 minutes

We present the upcoming MMOs that the readers of MeinMMO are most looking forward to in 2020 and which have the best chances to be successful.

What was the survey about? With the new year comes new gaming content for MMO fans. We wanted to know in a survey which MMO you are most looking forward to in 2020 and you answered us.

To maintain better clarity, this survey only included MMO titles. You can find a survey about multiplayer games in general here. It is still active, so check it out and cast your vote!

Note: Each reader was able to vote three times in the survey, which is why the total number of votes for the listed games is significantly over 100%. A total of 643 readers participated in the survey.

Rank 3: Ashes of Creation

Platform: PC
Release: 2020
Publisher: My.com
Business model: Pay-to-Play
Genre: MMORPG

Ashes of Creation received 19.75% of your votes and thus landed in 3rd place in our survey.

The year 2019 did not go according to plan for the MMORPG. The first alpha was postponed indefinitely, the PvP mode Apocalypse was not very successful, and not much news was heard about the game.

However, many of you were not discouraged by this and still hope that Ashes of Creation will pull itself together in 2020 and deliver. The concept of the areas that need to be conquered and built promises exciting territory battles for all fans of good PvP.

The developer of the MMORPG, Interpid Studios, is also looking positively towards the new year:

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What MeinMMO readers say about Ashes of Creation: The mood in the comments about Ashes of Creation was very positive at the beginning of 2019, and many players were looking forward to a new western sandbox MMORPG.

As a console player and trophy hunter with a documented world record in the game “Destiny 2” on PlayStation 4, I have to say I can hardly wait to play Ashes of Creation.
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But over the course of the year, the mood cooled significantly, not least due to the postponement of the alpha test and the lack of major information updates.

However, even though 2019 was very quiet about Ashes of Creation, our survey shows that some MeinMMO readers continue to keep a close eye on the game’s development.

So I still see the game positively. And I am also one of the few who still play BR. Why? I personally find BR, as it is, more exciting than Fortnite, etc.
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Whether the expectations and hopes will be fulfilled, we will hopefully find out in 2020.

Rank 2: Lost Ark

Platform: PC
Release: 2020
Publisher: –
Business model: Free-to-play
Genre: MMORPG

With 35.77% of all votes, Lost Ark fought its way to second place in our survey.

In 2019, western fans were left empty-handed. Although the open beta has been running in Korea for over a year now and winning awards, we have to watch in envy from afar.

But even though the big hype around Lost Ark has now subsided both in Korea and with us, many of you are still waiting for a release in the West to finally test what the MMORPG has to offer.

The developer Smilegate is constantly providing new information and hints, which make us hope for a soon announcement of the release date for the West.

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What MeinMMO readers say about Lost Ark: Many MeinMMO readers who are interested in Lost Ark are suffering from the delay of the release in the West.

Every time I read Lost Ark, it feels like salt in a wound.
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While fans in Korea and Russia are playing, western players still have to wait, and this is reflected in the mood. Some express concern that Lost Ark might miss the right timing for release and therefore sink. User Sevenghost wrote, for example:

Smilegate had their chance with Lost Ark to deliver what many have been waiting for. But since Blizzard made a rather impressive announcement with Diablo 4, I doubt that Lost Ark can gain a foothold here as it could have before the announcement.

It is not unusual for Asian MMORPGs to take a long time to arrive in the West. With Lost Ark, the wait is even harder since it appears to be a solid and well-polished game.

However, the results of our survey show that the readers of MeinMMO are still excited about Lost Ark and hope to soon enjoy the MMORPG.

I throw money at the monitor, but nothing happens!!
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The winner: New World

Platform: PC
Release: May 2020
Publisher: Amazon Game Studios
Business model: Buy-to-play
Genre: MMORPG

The MMORPG New World dominated our survey with a whopping 60.50% of your votes and left its rivals far behind.

Just recently, New World made big waves. In our interview, the developers shared that the unrestricted open-world PvP will be downgraded. The MMORPG will introduce a toggle for open PvP and wants to give its players the choice of whether to engage in PvP or not.

As part of this, New World will also offer more PvE content and better customization options for characters.

Does this decision reflect in New World’s first place ranking? Most likely. Will it succeed in balancing PvP and PvE content? We are just as curious about that in 2020 as you are!

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What MeinMMO readers say about New World: Overall, the developers’ decision to limit PvP in the open world and give players the choice in this regard has been positively received by MeinMMO readers. In the article announcing the restriction of PvP, the reader Klarus wrote, for example:

Personally, I find the development much more interesting for me. The ganking simply ruins the fun for many.

I pre-ordered “New World” and have great hopes for the game to finally get a new setting and variety.
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Our statistics have seen a significant increase in interest in New World since the announcement. For many of you, the unrestricted PvP was a reason to stay away from the MMORPG. But that has changed now, as you can see from our survey.

However, there are also cautious voices who view the removal of unrestricted open-world PvP critically. Reader Cameltoetem wrote, for example:

A question I ask myself is: How much PvE content can the game really have if they have only switched to PvE for, say, 9 months?
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It remains to be seen what New World will offer its players from May 2020.

Ranks 4 to 10

This is how the ranking is distributed: The remaining votes were distributed as follows:

Rank 4: Project TL (15.55%)
Rank 5: Camelot Unchained (14.00%)
Rank 6: Phantasy Star Online 2 (11.66%)
Rank 7: Ascent: Infinite Realm (8.4%)
Rank 8: Crowfall (8.09%)
Rank 9: Other / Comment (4.82%)
Rank 10: Corepunk (4.82%)
Rank 11: Bless Unleashed (2.64%)
Rank 12: Portal Knights MMO (1.71%)
Rank 13: Last Oasis (1.40%)

Is the result what you expected? Which MMOs would you have rated higher? Which lower? Let us know!

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Almost half of you prefer to play MMOs alone – You explained to us why

Irina Moritz 17. January 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

In a survey, we wanted to know if you play alone or in groups in MMOs. Here are the results.

This is what the survey was about: Although one of the core aspects of MMOs is playing with others, not all of us are constantly in groups.

Last week, we asked you in a survey what your preferred playstyle is in MMOs regarding solo and group play. Do you prefer to go solo or with your friends and guild members?

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These are the results: A total of 666 MeinMMO readers participated in the survey. Only one answer per person was allowed. The distribution of votes is as follows:

always in a group: 1.5%
always alone: 9.91%
prefer in a group: 16.81%
about equally often solo and in a group: 25.53%
prefer alone: 46.24%

The overwhelmingly most chosen option is that you prefer to play alone. Almost half of you are rather solo on your adventures through the MMO worlds.

This is followed by those who prefer the mix, spending about equal amounts of their MMO time alone and in groups. After that come the players who prefer to play in groups.

The pure solo and group players form the smallest groups.

Difficulties in an MMO finding the “right people”

Here’s what your comments say: But why do so many of you prefer to go solo in MMOs? You shared your reasons with us in the comments.

The most common answer was the desire to explore the vast MMO worlds and content at your own pace. You don’t want people to have to wait for you in random groups, and you also don’t want to “carry” anyone.

I can take my time in such games: I like to look around, read quest texts, choose all dialogue options (e.g., in ESO) and listen to them. In group play, I can’t do that because I don’t like it when everyone waits for me (except for friends, they have to deal with it :D). Therefore, I prefer to play alone.
Comment by Hamurator

I’ve often tried to level or do events with other players, but either they are too fast for me or too slow. In both cases, it’s not fun.
Comment by Bodicore

One of the problems, then, is finding people for group play who are on the same wavelength as you. Several aspects that you mentioned in your comments come together here:

You need to understand each other personally,
be roughly on the same skill level
and be online at approximately the same time.

So, if you are with other people, it is often a smaller group of friends or family guilds where there is no pressure. Many of you have had bad experiences with random players.

[…] That’s why I also prefer only casual guilds where you can be peacefully together, do everything, but nothing has to be done and no drama is made when, for example, a raid is on and one has to cancel shortly […]
Comment by Evels

MMOs are geared towards solo play

Some of you justify this with the gameplay structure of modern MMOs, which, due to better accessibility, are geared towards solo play. These MeinMMO readers want a change in this regard towards enforced group play by the developers to bring back the old feeling to MMOs.

I personally prefer to play in groups and would also prefer the focus on that. Much of the leveling process is simply designed for solo playing. As already mentioned, the entire quest systems were not created with the thought of providing a good gaming experience for groups […].
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What do you think? Were you expecting the result, or were you surprised? Would you prefer more group content? Let us know!

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ESO significantly changes player vampires – angers lore purists

Schuhmann 17. January 2020 Reading time 4 minutes

The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has announced a change in how vampires function with the next expansion Greymoor. They are supposed to become stronger when they have fed. However, this does not align with the lore of The Elder Scrolls, as easily angered fans complain.

Why are vampires suddenly important in ESO? Since the base game, players can become vampires or werewolves in The Elder Scrolls Online. While they are not separate classes, they are skill lines that players can mix into their characters like a cocktail.

In the early days of ESO, in April 2014, vampires were briefly completely overpowered and went on a rampage in Cyrodiil. The older players will remember.

The upcoming expansion “Greymoor” will take players into the “black heart of Skyrim”: here, vampires and not dragons will play a significant role. A vile vampire lord is supposed to be involved, along with an army of the undead.

During a presentation, a two-hour Twitch stream (via twitch), Zenimax announced that they will change player vampires as part of the expansion: there will be a new quest that explains how the new vampire system works.

ESO completely overhauls vampirism

What is the goal? One of the developers explains: vampires in ESO have been cool, but it was all about “passive traits.” Vampirism in ESO brings some passive buffs, which players are happy to receive:

skills are cheaper
you regenerate magicka and stamina faster
you take less damage when you fall below certain health thresholds
you suffer less from movement restrictions, shaking them off faster

All passive buffs.

With the new system, vampirism is supposed to shift more towards “active” abilities.

In ESO, vampires must now feed instead of starving

To this end, Zenimax is turning the way vampires function in The Elder Scrolls Online upside down:

Previously, vampirism in a vampire grew. The less the vampire drank, the “hungrier” they became – the “vampirism” level increases up to level 4 if you starve for too long
With the new “active” system, vampires will become more powerful when they are well-fed

A developer says: “If you want to be a badass vampire, you have to drink.”

With Greymoor, the more you drink, the more you will look like a vampire – currently, it is still the opposite.

What else is changing? The lore from Skyrim states that “Vampire Lords” (vampire lords) are extremely rare. However, with Greymoor, players will have the opportunity to assume such a vampire form themselves. You will become a “Blood Scion.” This will be the new ultimate ability for vampires with Greymoor.

Zenimax explains that the “mother of vampires,” Lamae Bal, is directly involved in the creation of player vampires in ESO, and therefore it is “okay” in terms of lore.

Change is against “established lore”

How is this being discussed? A thread about this change on the ESO forum (via forum.elderscrollsonline) has already reached 7 pages. The thread starter says this new regulation is directly “against the established canon of The Elder Scrolls”:

Vampires become more dangerous the hungrier they are because their bestial nature takes over
With the new regulation, ESO would destroy the “vampire myth”
The change is depressing for a lover of the “The Elder Scrolls” lore like him

Others counter that the change with vampires is what many players have wished for. With the current regulation, one ignores blood feeding until it drops to level 4 and then just leaves it.

The discussion revolves around how important the “lore,” the background story of a game, is

Is the lore important in its own right and should it be respected?
Or should the lore change if it clearly gets in the way of enjoyment and gameplay?

Because the current version of vampirism, proponents of the change say, while “lore-compliant,” plays poorly because vampires are “punished” for drinking and becoming more human again.

A third person offers an alternative: there are various vampire species with different characteristics in The Elder Scrolls. Therefore, the “new vampires” could be a different kind than the established ones. This way, the lore could remain intact.

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Pokémon GO sends a new Shiny into the wild, trainers feel sorry

Max Handwerk 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, you can now catch a new Shiny in the wild. This was last available in the party version – and trainers apparently miss it.

This Shiny is now in the wild: If you are currently on a Shiny hunt, you should also keep an eye out for Wurmple. The little worm is now also available in the wild as a Shiny. Twitter user Rhys Marsh was successful in quickly finding the new Shiny:

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The find was also shared on Reddit, where it sparked a discussion. Because: Players suddenly miss a beloved detail about Wurmple.

Shiny Wurmple is here, but the party is over

This is the role of a hat: It wasn’t long ago that many players were suddenly looking for Wurmple with party hats. Because the party variant was available in eggs for a while – by the way, also as a Shiny. Although it is not one of the particularly strong Pokémon, it became a fan favorite.

But the party time is over and Shiny Wurmple appears without a hat in the wild. A detail that surprisingly triggered strong reactions among trainers:

“It looks so sad without the hat,” finds user NumeralJoker
“It’s even raining,” worries user Wizard-in-Disguise

User run_the_trvp apparently plunged the hatless Shiny into a moderate philosophical crisis:

“Could this be a metaphor that we are losing our ability to party in order to look ‘cool’ and special for other people? We work all week long, never have time to celebrate, just to buy things, just to impress or be ‘cool.’ I don’t know, food for thought lol.”

The other users are primarily happy for the catcher and hope to add the little worm to their collection soon.

Speaking of collection: If you still need a Ditto, you should now also keep an eye on this monster:

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Destiny 2: What we might expect as a reward at the end of the new puzzle

Sven Galitzki 17. January 2020 Reading time 5 minutes

Currently, many players are working hand in hand in Destiny 2 to solve a massive new riddle. But what reward awaits us at the end? There is no official information, but there are 2 plausible theories. We summarize what the community suspects.

This is the riddle: Recently, a new quest entered the game – the “Exploration of the Corridors of Time”. Since the weekly reset on January 14, it has kept the Destiny community busy.

In this quest, players traverse through the Sundial, a type of time machine, into the eponymous Corridors of Time, where a massive puzzle needs to be solved. However, currently, they are stuck. Nevertheless, many Guardians are working hard to find a solution for the current step. A quick solution is likely not in sight.

At the same time, many are also wondering what awaits the Guardians at the end of this gigantic puzzle. What could be the reward for such an effort?

The 2 Major Theories Surrounding the Reward

Officially, Bungie has not revealed anything about possible rewards yet. But the community has already come up with its own plausible theories about how Destiny 2 might reward Guardians at the end of this quest. Here are the two most common speculations:

Exotic Weapon / Exotic Sword

Some in the community believe that at the end, an exotic weapon for the power slot, likely an exotic sword, could be waiting for us.

On one hand, there is currently an entry in Destiny 2’s data for such an exotic weapon for the heavy weapon slot. However, this is still a secret, so it is not known what it is. It does not count among the previously communicated weapon exotics of Season 9. None of them are classified under the power slot. Moreover, there were leaks suggesting that an exotic sword from Destiny 1 could return.

On the other hand, the time-lost vault is also located in the Corridors of Time – a kind of end room (so far), which Guardians can access by solving the first riddle part. In this room, there is a grave in the middle that cannot be reached yet.

This will likely only be possible later in the puzzle, which numerous Guardians are currently working on.

On the lid of this sarcophagus lies a sword – one that we have not seen in Destiny 2 before.

It resembles more the legendary and exotic swords from Destiny 1 – especially just above the grip.

Warning – Spoiler: According to data mining results, it seems to be our Guardian’s grave, where we meet Saint-14 in a future timeline. The dialogue apparently involves a weapon that was left behind by our (deceased) Guardian – one that once belonged to Saint-14. And swords with this or at least very similar shapes can be found in the Tower hangar with Saint-14.

For some, this is another hint that it could indeed be a sword – namely the one on the grave.

Quest Item for the New Exotic Weapon Bastion

The other theory revolves around the upcoming exotic weapon Bastion. Because it seems that the puzzle quest “Exploration of the Corridors of Time” is connected to the new exotic fusion rifle.

As stated in the quest description for the puzzle quest at the end: “Visit the 14th Saint and bring him what you found in the Corridors of Time. He may know what to do with it.” This will likely be our next quest step after solving the riddle in the Corridors.

At the same time, the Destiny database currently has an exotic item (not yet in the game) called a chronometric weapon core.

Looking at the already leaked quest for the Bastion, one of the steps says: “The light frequency you are looking for not only matches the Sundial, but also the chronometric core you salvaged from the Corridors of Time.”

The chronometric weapon core thus comes from the Corridors of Time, where the Guardians are currently trying to solve the massive puzzle. And what we found in the Corridors of Time, according to the puzzle quest description, we are supposed to deliver to Saint-14.

Moreover, we also receive the Bastion from Saint-14. In the description of the last step, we give him the still non-functional fusion rifle, and he tinkers with it and repairs the damaged connections with the part we had. It is assumed that this component is the chronometric weapon core.

Therefore, some Guardians believe that at the end of the great riddle, an item is waiting for us, which will trigger the quest for the Bastion on January 28. This would also fit Bungie’s statement that there would likely be no quick solution to the riddle – that this is much more of a marathon.

The solution to the riddle: Since January 20, the Guardians no longer need to puzzle. The mega-puzzle is solved. What reward is in store for you can be read here.

However, keep in mind: These are so far merely the most widespread theories, not official statements. So it’s quite possible that something completely different awaits us at the end.

What do you think? What reward awaits us at the end of the riddle? A new exotic sword? A quest item? Or something completely different?

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Hunt: Showdown is coming new for PS4 – Who is the game worth for?

Max Handwerk 17. January 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

PS4 players will soon have the opportunity to hunt creepy monsters as bounty hunters. Hunt: Showdown will be released on PlayStation 4 in February 2020. Is this new game worth it?

When is Hunt: Showdown coming out? After PC and Xbox One players have been enjoying the creepy atmosphere of Hunt: Showdown for some time, the PS4 release was delayed.

As Crytek recently announced, the PS4 release will take place on February 18, 2020.

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Is there more to come? Alongside the PS4 release, Crytek also announced new content. Update 1.2 is set to include the following features:

random trios
an expanded tutorial
new legendary hunters
new gear and weapons
server improvements

At a later date, more updates will come that will include cross-play between consoles, a solo PvE mode, as well as live events and outfit customization. Finally, another map is also planned.

What is Hunt: Showdown?

This is Hunt: Showdown: In the game, you take on the role of a bounty hunter hunting monsters in 1895. However, you are not alone: Hunt: Showdown is a hybrid of PvE and PvP elements.

The catch is that not only do the monsters you hunt pose a threat, but also other players. In a classic match, a total of 12 bounty hunters hunt simultaneously – either solo or in pairs and trios.

Who is this for? If you expect a fun monster hunt, you are mistaken. Because alongside the oppressive survival aspects, the Hunt world itself is not exactly inviting.

The monsters, such as the insane, burning zombie “Immolator”, seem to have sprung from your worst nightmares.

It is possible to perform tactical and stealth maneuvers, as well as just shoot blindly. Nothing about either is relaxing – Hunt: Showdown is aimed at players looking for excitement. Because: If your character doesn’t survive the match, he is completely lost, and you have to start over with a new hunter.

What do players say?

Here’s how the game scores in reviews: Looking at the reviews on Steam, the survival game is doing quite well. On average, it has been rated “Very Positive,” and the individual reviews also sound mostly favorable: “This game is really cool and sometimes really challenging. You have to be quick and careful at the beginning, listen carefully and look around,” explains a Steam user.

The team aspect is also highlighted: “It can be quickly at the beginning that you run into enemy hunters. Team play is required, best with a friend you’re on the phone with.”

The user “RuhrpottGamer” is also satisfied and highlights, for example, the sound of the game: “The heart of Hunt Showdown. You should definitely play this game with good headphones and turn them up loud.”

The sound contributes to the atmosphere and is an important gameplay element: “Steps, rustling grass, ravens getting startled, or other triggerable objects in the game, like glass, sound extremely realistic and can be precisely located with good headphones.” His overall conclusion: “Hunt Showdown is a game that requires you to take your time to achieve success. It is unique and realistic in terms of gameplay.”

On reddit, the game is compared to Escape from Tarkov, which offers a similarly high-tension atmosphere. However, this is complemented by the horror element of the monsters in Hunt: Showdown.

Hunt: Showdown will be released on February 18, 2020, for PS4 and is expected to cost 39.99 euros. The download should begin on the release day.

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Overwatch launches Lunar Event with 7 new skins – Here they are

Patrick Freese 17. January 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

In Overwatch the Lunar New Year Event 2020 started and brings some new content. New skins for Brigitte, Sombra, and Lúcio are included. There are also challenges and a new game mode.

This is the event: The Lunar New Year runs until early February and brings four new legendary skins and three new epic skins.

Additionally, the Capture the Flag – Blitz mode is back in the Arcade. With the weekly challenges, you can unlock further content if you win nine games per week. So now is a great time to play if you are into cosmetic content.

Here are the new skins: Blizzard is not stingy with skins during the event and brings 4 legendary outfits. They are

Opera for Brigitte
Shapeshifter for Sombra
Masquerade for Moira
Samulnori for Lúcio

The three epic skins are

Doomfist Skin Monk
Winston Skin Ancient Bronze
Wrecking Ball Skin Silhouette

Players wished for completely different skins to support Australia.

How to earn the epic skins – Weekly Challenges

From the event from last year, Overwatch players already know the option to unlock more skins from the Lunar Event through weekly challenges.

For 9 wins per week, you unlock player icons, emotes, sprays, and at the end the epic skins.

Week 1 from January 16 to 23

Win 3 games for player icon Jingang Doomfist
Win 6 games for Doomfist spray Focus
Win 9 games for Doomfist skin Monk

Doomfist as Monk:

Week 2 from January 23 to 30

Win 3 games for player icon Winston: Ancient Bronze
Win 6 games for Winston spray: Ancient Bronze
Win 9 games for Winston skin: Ancient Bronze

The Ancient Bronze skin for Winston:

Week 3 from January 30 to February 5

Win 3 games for player icon Wrecking Ball: Rat
Win 6 games for Wrecking Ball spray: Spring
Win 9 games for Wrecking Ball skin: Silhouette

Wrecking Ball appears in the Silhouette design:

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Fortnite: New Ninja Skin has a hidden feature – But only for good players

Eilyn Rapp 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Ninja is the first content creator to receive his own skin in Fortnite. His skin has a cool built-in feature that rewards good players. We show you what that feature is.

What kind of skin is this? Professional player Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is the first player to now have his own skin in Fortnite. This is currently available in the item shop, along with the entire set.

The set includes:

a ninja outfit (1,500 V-Bucks)
the back accessory “Ninja Blades”
the emote “Ninja Style” (300 V-Bucks)
and the pickaxe “Twin Katanas” (800 V-Bucks)

This is what the Ninja skin looks like:

Ninja skin has a cool feature for good players

What kind of feature is this? The Ninja skin is equipped with a headband. Ninja wears this in his Mixer streams when he has a successful match series. If he loses a match, he takes off the headband again.

The headband of the Ninja skin behaves similarly in Fortnite. The more eliminations are achieved in a round, the longer the band will be in the game.

Player War_Minister_DK noticed this while using the Ninja skin in a match. He posted a picture of the comparison on reddit:

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The best players will be easy to recognize

How do you recognize the best “Ninjas”? As mentioned before, the headband gets longer with each elimination. Good players who achieve more than 10 eliminations will stand out even more.

From 10 eliminations in a round, the headband starts to glow. Especially at night, this should be even more noticeable.

So if you see a Ninja skin with a very long, glowing headband, you should better beware, because it’s probably a quite strong opponent.

You will only notice this feature if you choose the style without the hood. This is how you can see the band grow.

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Destiny 2: Twitch streamer makes thousands $ with puzzle – Bungie sends him to bed

Schuhmann 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, the Twitch streamer Sean “Gladd” Gallagher has been on duty since Tuesday night. A riddle is pushing him to the limits of what is possible. This has garnered him subscriptions and donations of several tens of thousands of dollars on Twitch, but even Bungie says: “Time for bed.”

What is happening? Normally in Destiny 2, there are no surprises. A roadmap meticulously explains exactly which piece of content comes into play on which day.

But the weekly reset on Tuesday surprised players: In the “Corridors of Time,” a riddle emerged. The task is like one of those Russian nesting dolls: Once one riddle is solved, another, even more wicked puzzle pops out.

It now seems clear: The brain teaser will not be easy to solve, but requires contemplation, testing, and playing for hours.

Here you can see the streamer Gladd showing minor signs of fatigue. Really hardly worth mentioning. This is said to have occurred after about 42 hours.

How much has the streamer played? The Twitch streamer Gladd is considered one of the best PvE players in Destiny 2, known for being resilient and hardworking. He is the one who, together with the community, was able to solve the last major riddle in Destiny 2 regarding the Niobe Labs.

But this new riddle seems to be pushing him once again to his limits:

He started his first Twitch stream on Tuesday, broadcasting for over 29 hours
He only took a 6-hour break
and started streaming again on Thursday. Here he streamed for nearly 24 hours.

Thus, Gladd has been seen live on Twitch for about 54 hours out of a possible 60 since Tuesday night. At the moment, he is taking a break.

This marathon streaming has already prompted community manager Dmg04 to intervene Wednesday night and ask the chat to please send Gladd to bed.

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Gladd receives “something in the eye” before reaching 15,000 subscriptions

How is the stream being received? According to dotesports, the response to the marathon stream is extremely positive. The riddle is exhausting, laborious, and difficult. The community continually contributes their own ideas for the streamer to test.

Interest in the Twitch stream surrounding the riddle is high:

Gladd has about 5 times more viewers during his two new streams than usual. (Via sullygnome)
If Gladd usually streams Destiny 2 content on Twitch to around 2000 viewers, now it averages 10,000 to 11,500 viewers.

When Gladd briefly reached 15,000 subscriptions, he got “something in the eye.”

Viewers are being generous: Gladd displays his “sub count,” showing how many players support him with a paid subscription on Twitch.

In the end, the counter stood at 23,521 subs. The subscriptions could bring him about $70,000, depending on what distribution he has negotiated with Amazon and how many “higher subs” are involved. If these subs are not canceled, he receives the money monthly.

Additionally, Gladd received further donations, including one over $2,000.

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Even at 16,000, Gladd was hardly able to grasp it, and the number rose even further.

So the overtime is paying off for Gladd. After the departure of KingGothalion to Mixer, Gladd is the largest Destiny streamer on Twitch.

But he is still wished to take longer than a 6-hour break and get some sleep.

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Guild Wars 2 shows trailer for the new episode, but players miss something

Alexander Leitsch 17. January 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

Guild Wars 2 will receive a new content patch in January, which was presented in more detail in a trailer. However, many players are somewhat disappointed by the announcement and miss promised content.

What does the trailer show? The trailer for “Shadows in the Ice” gives an insight into the content of the new episode as well as the story being told within it:

The focus is on the Norn Braham, who is supposed to make contact with lost animal spirits of the Norn.
The map Bjora Marshes, introduced with the patch in November, will be expanded.
The Boreal weapons from the last patch will receive a new upgrade level and get glow effects.
The Raven mastery will be expanded and will apparently allow you to use portals in the new area.
There will be a new attack mission.
There will be a new armor set.
A new “/shiver” emote
With Drakkar, the world boss finally comes into play, who was already announced in August.

When will “Shadows in the Ice” be released? The new episode of the Icebrood Saga will be released on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

It will be unlocked for free for everyone who logs in before the release of the next episode. However, you need the expansion Path of Fire to be able to play the episode.

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Why are the players dissatisfied? Although the upcoming episode brings many innovations, most of them are extensions of existing content in the game. Something new and creative is missing.

Moreover, prior to the Icebrood Saga, it was mentioned that the patches would also bring new “expansion content” into the game. However, nothing of that can be seen in the trailer.

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Players hoped for major innovations and are disappointed

What is the problem? After it became known that there will be no expansion following the Living World Season 4, many players were disappointed.

The developers, on the other hand, promised that even with the individual updates of the Icebrood Saga, significant content could find its way into the game. Meanwhile, we are at the third update and the fifth month since the start of the saga.

So far, there has only been one piece of content that can be considered a “major innovation”: the build templates. And these were poorly implemented and heavily monetized.

What do players miss? Fans of Guild Wars 2 hoped for major innovations such as:

Elite specializations
Playable races
New weapon types
New masteries that have a significant impact, like mounts in PoF or gliding in HoT
New fractals
New raids

But none of that is currently in sight. The roadmap for the first quarter of 2020 also does not promise any updates in this direction. Accordingly, many users on reddit react ironically:

ger_brian: “Expansion-level content more precisely here, folks”
Moralia: “It will be better in Episode 3! Or 4! Or 5! Or in the next saga!”
MonstrousVomit: “Cool, then I can play the whole episode while waiting for my PC to load the next mission from Monster Hunter World”

An expansion feature – please!

What does Guild Wars 2 need? In my opinion, Guild Wars 2 is a very successful MMORPG that regularly brings good updates into the game. However, the steady rhythm and the same structure create a sense of routine and remove all suspense.

I am no longer really surprised or hyped by trailers; everything feels somewhat the same. What’s missing is a big surprise, something new that I don’t expect, to generate excitement and interest again.

This has not happened since the mounts with Path of Fire in September 2017. Since then, everything has been the same, and that’s too little even for the hardest fans. In my opinion, Guild Wars 2 urgently needs an “expansion feature” that brings variety again.

I have elaborated my wishes for Guild Wars 2 for the year 2020 in a column:

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Pokémon GO: Ditto is now also disguising itself as this Pokémon in the wild

Patrick Freese 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

Good news! Anyone still looking for Ditto in Pokémon GO can now do so with another Pokémon encounter. Trainers report that Toxiped is now appearing disguised as Ditto.

What was discovered? On Reddit , user RescuePenguin reports that he caught a Toxiped in Pokémon GO that then transformed into a Ditto. He couldn’t provide video evidence, but other users are writing in the comments that this would explain where their new Dittos are coming from.

A Shiny Ditto has already been found by dataminers, but it is not currently active in Pokémon GO.

Why is this good? For tasks in Pokémon GO, you need to find this shapeshifter. However, since you don’t find it in its actual form in the wild, but only disguised as another Pokémon, it’s hard to catch a Ditto. It takes a lot of luck to catch a Toxiped or Samurzel that then eventually transforms into the slimy, purple shapeshifter after the catch.

So if you’re still stuck at step 3 of the Meltan special research, you should definitely catch every Toxiped in the wild now. This increases the chances of encountering Ditto.

The selection of Pokémon that Ditto uses for disguise in Pokémon GO is larger. We show you here all the disguises that Ditto can currently have:

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Players express their wishes to Niantic: A comment from player justplainjay on Reddit has received many upvotes. He expresses a wish to the developers.

I really wish Niantic would release this information. This sub [the Reddit forum] will (understandably) ask for proof. This would only be possible if someone films every single encounter with Toxiped or plays with someone else. Not that these options are too difficult, but it would be easier if they [Niantic] released this data.

However, not all players agree with this. Reddit user Dave5104 thinks that Niantic should provide more information in many areas, but not about Ditto. It “feels weird” when Niantic always tells you where to expect Ditto.

What do you think? Do you prefer to be surprised or would you rather know directly in the game when you might expect a Ditto?

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What happened to Citadel, the “Harry Potter MMO”?

Andreas Bertits 17. January 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

Citadel: Forged with Fire aimed to appeal to Harry Potter fans with broom flights and magic. However, the MMO couldn’t quite take off even after its official release. We take a look at the situation.

What is Citadel? The MMO Citadel: Forged with Fire focuses on survival elements and lots of magic. You are a wizard who must survive in a dangerous world and master your magic. You can even build your own fortress and compete in broom flight duels with other wizards.

In addition, exploring the game world is on the agenda, where you descend into dungeons, collect resources, and fight monsters.

Survival is essential, which is why survival elements play a significant role.
Collecting resources (or growing these resources) and crafting items are important parts of the game.
You learn spells that you use tactically in battles.
If you have a broom, you use it as a flying means of transport like in Harry Potter.
It is possible to build dwellings and fortresses.
PvP also plays a role, with duels fought using magic and flying brooms.
There is no predetermined path to follow. You go your own way in the open world.

A very rocky start

What is the current situation of Citadel? The “Harry Potter MMO” was in Early Access for a long time. This started very promising in the summer of 2017. However, player numbers dropped sharply shortly after. Even the official release on November 1, 2019, couldn’t bring a significant increase in players.

Currently, around 244 players are playing simultaneously according to Steamcharts, with a peak of 440 players in the past 30 days (as of January 17). However, this is only for the PC version. Citadel is also playable on PS4 and Xbox One.

What do players think of the MMO? Players’ opinions on Steam are increasingly becoming positive. The reviews of the game in the last 30 days were at 80% and “Very Positive.”

Ragdoll writes, “Honestly, it makes me sad that this game had such a rough start. Everyone gave up after its release, but the developers have made this game so entertaining now.”
DevilN thinks, “It’s a great game! A few too many glitches, but still very fun.”
Athame explains, “I had a great time with this game. It seems pretty underrated.”

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What were the problems with the game? Citadel struggled with too little content even during the Early Access phase. Especially the endgame was lacking. However, the developers worked hard to implement player feedback and continuously introduce improvements. Even a kind of Quidditch was introduced to satisfy Harry Potter fans. You can read our opinion on the Early Access version here:

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However, players simply want even more. Daily missions quickly lose their appeal, and even the endgame is quickly exhausted despite improvements. There is still a lack of content.

The developers are picking up speed

What do the developers have planned for 2020? The team behind Citadel has released a roadmap for the year 2020. A series of interesting new features are planned:

An epic story: The quest system has been expanded, and once it goes live, you can choose a new series of narrative quest lines.
Dye system: You create colored fabrics and dye every armor and clothing piece and even tamed creatures.
New creature: A new enemy will appear later this year.
World Boss Events: Challenging boss monsters will appear in the world that you can fight alone or in groups. If you defeat them, valuable loot awaits you.
New siege weapons: Explosive potions and more will find their way into the game to make sieges even more exciting.
New mastery structures: Further mastery level structures will be introduced. These are powerful objects and buildings such as defenses that you can only build once your hero reaches level 60 and transitions into the mastery level.

What is important about these updates? Especially the story content with the quests and the world bosses are something that Citadel desperately needs. Because these are the types of content that players desire.

What does the future hold for Citadel? With the upcoming updates, the MMO seems to be getting exactly what it currently lacks. However, the success of the game also depends on how many players take notice of it. The developers need to do more advertising to get their game talked about. Because according to the reviews, it is a really good MMO, but it is still missing some content, which is on its way.

Success will not only come when the developers turn the right knobs, but especially when as many players as possible check out Citadel: Forged with Fire – not just fans of Harry Potter.

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How to buy the new rat mount in WoW with gold and save 25€

Benedict Grothaus 17. January 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

In World of Warcraft there is a new mount in the shop. The flying rat “Quieks” costs normally 25€. However, you can also obtain the mount in other ways – possibly even cheaper (for you).

What kind of mount is that? Quieks is a flying rat introduced by Blizzard as a reference to the Chinese New Year. In the Chinese calendar, 2020 is the “Year of the Rat” – hence the mount.

Quieks is a white giant rodent with a red saddle in a Chinese style, jade green balls (in the style of the Pandaren or Mogu) and an ornament on its head that looks a bit like a fez.

Quieks is not only a ground mount but can also fly. It automatically adjusts to your riding skill. When the rat is in the air, it has tiny green wings. There is also a short introduction video:

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How do I get Quieks? Normally, Quieks is available for purchase in the shop for 25€. If that is too expensive for you, there are other options available.

Buy Quieks for gold or get it as a gift

This is how you buy the new mount with gold: You can easily buy Quieks with gold. Simply use the WoW token. You can purchase this token in the auction house at a price determined by supply and demand.

Currently, a token costs 230,196 gold (as of January 17 at 11:30 AM) and you can exchange it for €13 Battle.net credit (or one month of game time). Therefore, you need two tokens or 460,392 gold for Quieks. Maybe you will get lucky and a stranger gifts you the gold.

Redeem the tokens for money and easily get the mount from the shop in the Blizzard launcher. Make sure to specify that you use Battle.net credit as the payment source.

How do I get Quieks for free? Quieks is also given by Blizzard as a gift. If you purchase a 6-month subscription or renew an active subscription, you receive Quieks as a gift.

You can simply pick up the gift in the launcher and get the rat directly into your collection.

Note that you cannot buy the 6-month subscription with tokens! You can only acquire Quieks either with real money, directly with the tokens, or with the subscription.

Players find Quieks cute

This is how the flying rat is received: Some of the last shop mounts, the alabaster mounts, were received very poorly by players. Quieks, on the other hand, delights them and there are positive reactions to the rat in the forum.

Many find Quieks simply cute. User Zunks thinks the rat mount is “really sweet”. Shortly after I received the mount in WoW, I was contacted with the comment: “Oh, how cool is that? Looks awesome!”

However, some players also note that the new mount feels like a “cash grab”. They don’t like that Blizzard is selling more and more mounts for money, like user Aguon.

In general, the mood is currently somewhat low in the US forum, as the current patch 8.3 has received mixed reactions that are often quite negative. Most users are rather annoyed that some players always seem to look for the negative.

If Quieks is still too expensive for you despite the various options or just doesn’t appeal to you, you can also work for other mounts. The bee mount is available for a number of tasks and with patch 8.3, there are more mounts available:

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New MMO New World shows first videos of combat – Surprisingly dynamic

Schuhmann 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMO New World is still a blank slate after a rework. The first teaser trailers now show two scenes from the combat system in PvP and PvE: It looks remarkably dynamic.

This is the situation: New World is scheduled to be released in May 2020, but at the moment no one outside the studio has a clear picture of the game.

So far, there have only been closed alphas. Additionally, Amazon hit the “reset button” in mid-2019, deleting all previous videos of the game and “reintroducing” New World with a different focus: The MMO will have fewer survival elements than originally announced and offer more PvE content.

New World is currently a blank slate. Amazon wants to change that in the coming weeks. A new developer diary is set to go live today with information about PvP in New World.

To get players in the mood, Amazon has released two teaser trailers showing scenes from the combat.

New World shows short scenes from PvP and PvE

These are the teasers: In one scene, a player with a musket fights against the “Corrupted”, who are apparently PvE enemies aiming to corrupt the island of Aeternum.

In the teaser trailer, you can see the musket shooter first strike the opponent, then kick away, and finally take a shot from the hip with the musket while further enemies rush at her.

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In a second teaser trailer, two heavily armored warriors fight against each other in PvP.

The axe wielder jumps at his opponent with a two-handed strike, but the opponent rolls to the side and counters with a spinning attack, swinging the hammer and hitting the opponent.

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New World had announced that for the combat system, it will rely on a mix of “WoW” and “Dark Souls”. The videos now give a first impression of how this oddly sounding mix could look in the game.

Interested players are now waiting for new information from New World about PvP. We will report on MeinMMO about it. In April, there should be the opportunity to test New World in a beta.

Update 18.1. 12:20 PM: The new developer diary for New World is now available and provides more information on PvP.

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The 2 best LoL players in EU are swapping roles: “Controlled Chaos”

Schuhmann 17. January 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

It is official: The probably best LoL players in Europe are swapping their positions in the 2020 season. Luka “Perkz” Perković, previously the Botlaner of G2 Esports, is moving to Midlane. Rasmus “Caps” Winter is going down to the Botlane as AD-Carry. The goal is to bring controlled chaos to the League of Legends.

Who are these 2 players? Actually, both Perkz and Caps are “trained” Midlaners:

Perkz (21) was the Midlaner of G2 Esports for 4 years
Caps (20) was the Midlaner of Fnatic for 2 years.

The two were each other’s biggest rival. They decided the championship in Europe among themselves. Between 2016 and 2018, it was really only about which of the two would become champion with his team.

However, to compete internationally for the World Championship, Perkz decided in 2019 to team up with Caps. Perkz switched from Midlane to Botlane, allowing G2 Esports to recruit Caps for the Midlane.

As a team, they had their best year so far and were only a series away from winning the Worlds 2019 and thereby the “Grand Slam”.

This is changing now: The two have officially announced that they will swap roles. On January 24, when LEC 2020 starts, Perkz will play in the Midlane and Caps in the Botlane. (via espon)

This role swap was hinted at earlier, but it was unclear whether they were serious, because G2 Esports is known for trolling a bit and because there actually wasn’t a reason to swap.

Everyone goes anywhere and it is chaos

Why are they doing this? The head of the team, Carlos “Ocelote” Rodríguez Santiago says: Last year they completely changed LoL because suddenly every player could go anywhere. This year they want to take it even further.

Ocelote says he does not claim credit for the idea, it all comes from the players:

„I think if the team stays together and motivated, we will see that the game becomes looser and looser and that there are no more roles. Everyone goes anywhere and it is chaos. Controlled chaos.”
The founder and owner of G2 Esports, Ocelote

However, Ocelote also says: Should the role swap go wrong, both would be ready to return to their positions.

Ocelote-G2-Esports-1140x445 — Ocelote believes in his team.

Signs of the changed LoL

This is behind it: G2 Esports is regarded as a “creative team” where players roam a lot, meaning they do not stay in lane, but interpret their roles freely. This was their strength in 2019 – it is difficult for opponents to adapt to this style.

For years, Koreans dominated LoL with rigid, “structured” gameplay, where they wore down, encircled, and suffocated the opponent.

The style of G2 Esports and “new teams” is more chaotic, relying more on individual skill: Teams seek early ganks, attempt to isolate opponents, ambush, and secure early advantages.

To achieve this, it is important to leave the lane repeatedly, to strike unexpectedly with teleports and roams, while also not falling behind on their own lane. Especially Midlane and Jungle are crucial for this tactic.

LoL-Caps-Doinb-e1573392470436-1140x445 — Doinb (left) ended up being too strong for Caps and G2 Esports – he was even freer.

G2 Esports had much success with the tactic. However, they lost the Worlds to FunPlus Phoenix, a team that plays “even more chaotically” and more freely than themselves, with the constant roamer Doinb and his brilliant jungle partner in LoL, Tian. Apparently, G2 Esports wants to achieve even more success in 2020 with even more creativity and freedom.

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Cyberpunk 2077 has news about multiplayer, but not good ones

Max Handwerk 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

CD Projekt Red has Cyberpunk 2077 postponed by several months. And the developers also commented on the multiplayer mode – those who want to play with friends will have to wait even longer.

When is the Cyberpunk 2077 release? As CD Projekt Red announced, the original release date of April 16 cannot be met. Instead, the game is postponed to September 17. This way, the team has more time to fix bugs and further improve the overall gaming experience.

In a Q&A Session, the developers provided further insight into the decision. The announced multiplayer was also discussed: Players will have to wait even longer for the multiplayer component.

Cyberpunk Multiplayer is its own AAA project and needs time

When will the multiplayer come? In the Q&A Session, Michał Nowakowski from CD Projekt Red explained that the multiplayer will probably not be released in 2021.

Given the Cyberpunk release in September 2020 and the events that will follow, a release date in 2021 is unlikely. Thus, the multiplayer will probably not appear until 2022 at the earliest.

How extensive will the multiplayer be? Michał Nowakowski explained in the same session that the multiplayer mode is the second AAA release that the developers are currently working on.

The AAA project, which CEO Adam Kiciński refers to as “Cyberpunk Multiplayer,” is expected to be correspondingly extensive. The developers have previously spoken of an “innovative project.”

This will be delayed: Basically, the entire release plan for Cyberpunk 2077 is changing. The developers also stated that the coming months will be marked by overtime.

Hands-on events that were originally planned for March will now also be postponed. However, the focus on the current console generation remains unchanged, even though the new release is closer to the next generation.

CD Projekt Red also plans to attend E3 and other events. Sony, on the other hand, will once again skip E3:

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Man takes over airport monitor to play Apex Legends on his PS4

Schuhmann 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

A man took over one of the monitors at an airport in Portland, USA, and sat down to play Apex Legends. The airport operators did not find that very cool.

Where did the information come from? The local news site “The Oregonian” reports on the incident after a radio station spoke with those involved on Thursday morning.

What the man did: The man took over one of 9 monitors at Portland airport early in the morning and played Apex Legends there.

Normally, the monitors display information for travelers, such as when flights arrive and when they depart.

But the man had connected his PlayStation 4 to one monitor, grabbed a chair, and then apparently started a round of the popular shooter “Apex Legends.”

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Man asked if he could finish his round

This is what the airport spokesperson says: Kama Simonds, the spokesperson for Portland International Airport, said in a conversation with the radio station:

“Obviously, this is a behavior we don’t want happening. Because travelers need the information displayed on the monitors for themselves.”
Spokesperson for Portland International Airport

Therefore, security personnel contacted the gamer and “very politely asked him to unplug his devices and stop using the airport monitors.”

The man then “very politely” requested to finish his round. However, that was declined.

Simonds says:

“Apparently, it was a very polite and warm encounter and a good reminder of what you shouldn’t do at an airport.”
Spokesperson for Portland International Airport

This is the reception: On the Facebook page of “The Oregonian,” the story is a hit. People there show a lot of understanding for the gamer. One says: The airport should set up additional flatscreens.

However, some recommend the man to buy a Nintendo Switch. Getting the handheld console has made their wait times at airports much more pleasant.

Currently, Apex Legends is running a new event. It is quite possible that the man did not want to miss that.

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You wanted MeinMMO as an app for smartphones – This is our solution

Irina Moritz 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

You can now install MeinMMO as an app on your smartphone. We will show you how to do it in this article.

What is a Progressive Web App? Essentially, a Progressive Web App (PWA) is still a website. However, it has many features that are usually only available in apps.

It combines the functionalities of a responsive website with the functionalities of an app. You can install MeinMMO as an app on your smartphone and access it directly from your home screen via an icon.

This way, you can now open the page faster and view already read articles even in offline mode.

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How can I install MeinMMO on my smartphone? To install MeinMMO as an app on your home screen, you first need to open your browser and access the options menu, where you can find bookmarks, history, and other features.

There you will have the option to “add MeinMMO to the home screen”. It may have different names depending on the operating system and browsers, such as “Home screen”, and it will look something like this:

Once you have installed MeinMMO, you will find it either directly on your home screen or, if there is no more free space, in your app list. Give it a try!

In the settings of your smartphone, you will also find MeinMMO in the list of apps. You can manage it just like all other apps.

What else should I keep in mind? The majority of common browsers and operating systems should allow you to install MeinMMO as a PWA. If the option is not displayed, unfortunately, your smartphone lacks this feature.

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Latias and Latios are coming back to Pokémon GO – But only for a short time

Noah Struthoff 17. January 2020 Reading time 2 minutes

The next raid weekend in Pokémon GO has been announced. The duo Latias and Latios will return for a few days and will also be catchable as Shiny.

When will Latias and Latios come? The duo will return to Pokémon GO next weekend, from January 24 at 10 PM to January 27 at 10 PM.

You will effectively be able to raid mainly on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. On Friday, it will already be too late for raids at 10 PM.

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How does a raid weekend go? Recently, there was a such event with Ho-oh and Lugia. They spawned together with Virizion in level-5 raids. So, it can be assumed that Heatran will also continue to be found in raids during this raid weekend.

The number of level-5 raids was not increased at the last event. This is likely to be the case again. So, you may have to search a bit more for level-5 raids here and there.

What about Shiny Latias and Latios? Since the last return of the two Pokémon, they can also be caught as Shiny. You will encounter them as Shiny again next weekend.

The differences between the normal form and the Shiny can be easily recognized. Latias is yellow/gold as Shiny, while Latios is greenish.

How likely is a Shiny? The rate is likely to be as usual at a legendary raid at 1 in 19. So you have a pretty good chance of getting a Shiny.

Do you need Latias and Latios in battle? Latias is not really relevant to the meta of Pokémon GO. Latios, however, is better. It belongs to the best dragon attackers in the game and scores especially with its fast charging move Dragon Claw.

So, regardless of the Shinies, you should mainly do Latios raids. The Pokémon is worth it.

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Destiny 2 mitigates the most annoying step of the Iron Banner quest

Sven Galitzki 17. January 2020 Reading time 3 minutes

The Iron Banner armor of Season 9 from Destiny 2 is initially hidden behind a quest. One of the steps is perceived as particularly annoying by many and has therefore been widely criticized. Bungie has now tackled this specific step – with a somewhat unusual solution.

What is the quest about? If you want to earn the current Iron Banner sets of the Season 9, Destiny 2 will first send you on a multi-part quest.

The individual armor pieces must first be unlocked in various steps before they can be obtained from other sources through the Iron Banner.

You will need to complete various tasks, such as

Capturing zones
Eliminating enemies with the super
Completing Iron Banner matches
or achieving final blows with various weapon types

The quest step “Iron Rain” has drawn a lot of criticism since the start of the quest, as many are annoyed by a specific requirement – namely the 10 rocket launcher kills.

This is going to change: This criticism has not gone unheard. As the developers announced in the current “This Week at Bungie” blog, there will be an adjustment to this step after evaluating player feedback – and it will be a radical one.

Unfortunately, they were unable to change the quest requirements. Therefore, the part of the quest that requires rocket launcher kills will be automatically fulfilled for all Guardians who have not yet completed it. This now gives them time to consider altering or removing this step for the next season.

What exactly was annoying about the quest? Specifically, for many players, it is that for Iron Rain, among other things, 10 rocket launcher kills must be achieved. This proves to be quite challenging for some Guardians, costs a lot of time and nerves – even for players who are not (anymore) stuck on this step.

Because this led to many players camping for Heavy Ammo and not playing the match properly. Many tried to do this at the same time, causing entire teams to be taken out at the ammo spawns. All this made winning incredibly difficult when playing on the “wrong” team. Even getting the ammo was not always easy.

Additionally, players were often eliminated by enemy rockets because it felt like everyone was using them. Furthermore, only your own kills counted towards progression. Therefore, many often did not even have the chance to get a rocket launcher kill before they were taken out, according to complaints from numerous Guardians.

Some reported needing 15 matches or more just for this step to finally progress in the quest. In short: Many Guardians were or are greatly annoyed by this step and its effects on the game.

When does the next Iron Banner come? Bungie has already commented on this as well. The January Iron Banner will start with the upcoming Weekly Reset on Tuesday, January 21, and will last until January 28. During this time, there will be a valor bonus.

What do you think of this solution? A cool gesture or do you think the studio overreacted?

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