An insider report on the development of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 casts a negative light on Treyarch and Activision Blizzard. Changes in plans led to massive overtime. The “Blackout” mode was supposedly put together in just 9 months. The campaign was scrapped, and the release was moved up.
Where does the information come from? It comes from the US site Kotaku. There, discussions were held with 11 former or current employees who wish to remain anonymous to avoid jeopardizing their careers.
According to sources, a campaign was actually planned and already in progress. The team worked overtime to finish the first missions before Christmas 2017 and present them to Activision.
But the plans were overturned:
First, there was to be a 2vs2 campaign in a post-apocalyptic world. You would play with a friend against 2 other people – or bots would take on the roles of the others. But there were technical issues.
Then a normal single-player campaign was planned – but there was not enough time for that.
Then the campaign was completely scrapped – and they needed a replacement, as fans expected another mode alongside PvP and zombies.
Blackout developed in just 9 months
This is why Blackout came: As a replacement, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 then assembled the Blackout mode in just 9 months.
Time was pressing because they wanted to release before Red Dead Redemption 2. Initially, the release of Black Ops 4 was planned for November 2018. To get ahead of Red Dead Redemption 2, they moved it up to October.
The Blackout mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 led to even more overtime. They chose Blackout to capitalize on the success of Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.
This is the impact of the intense crunch: The cancellation of the campaign and the development of a new mode “from scratch” caused significant time pressure and massive overtime for the team.
It is said
People began to drink to cope.
Panic attacks and burnouts occurred.
Some lost their passion for what they were doing.
Who was hit the hardest? The report shows that especially the “quality assurance” testers suffered during the compressed development of the shooter. These are paid game testers and bug hunters.
They are contract workers, so they are not permanent employees and have to face several disadvantages.
It is said that testers were treated like second-class citizens at Call of Duty: Black Ops 4:
Testers work separately from the other developers and have to stay on the second floor, while most developers are on the first.
They are said not to speak with other developers.
They are generally isolated, do not participate in surveys about job satisfaction, and feel unheard.
This is the problem: Testers worked 70 hours a week.
But they do not receive bonuses because they are contract workers. Their base pay is around $13 per hour.
This was particularly nasty: At the worst times, 2 shifts of testers worked 12 hours a day. From 10 AM to 10 PM and from 10 PM to 10 AM.
What upset the testers was that the air conditioning was turned off as soon as all developers left in the evening. The night shift had to work in steamy, unpleasant temperatures, as the servers continue to give off heat.
When complaints were made, it was only said, “The air conditioning is broken,” even though it had been running all day and was always turned off at the same time.
The report then describes in detail how these working conditions affected the QA testers.
Additionally, developers are quoted stating that the quality of the game suffers when QA testers work so isolated from the team.
The Steam Summer Sale 2019 has begun and offers you a mass of games at discounted prices. But what is available for lovers of MMOs or online games? We have put together a small selection for you.
What is the Steam Summer Sale? On June 25, 2019, the Steam Summer Sale 2019 started. During this sale, you can snag a bunch of games on the platform at a discounted price. You can already recognize which games are on sale on the homepage or by a green icon in the overview, showing you by how much percentage the respective game is discounted.
The sale ends on July 9, 2019, at 7 PM. Until then, we want to present you with a small selection of the best MMOs and online games that have just been price-reduced.
How was the selection made? We list games that have all been reduced in the sale. The Steam reviews and the general interest in the games on MeinMMO contributed to the selection.
What is it about?The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMO in the world of the Elder Scrolls series. Together with other players, you visit dark dungeons, fight Daedra demons, or rescue helpless villagers from nasty bandits.
Who is it suitable for? Role-playing fans who have already felt comfortable in the single-player games set in the Elder Scrolls worlds of Tamriel are also likely to enjoy Elder Scrolls Online. In addition, the game offers enough content for both solitary players and group players.
What are the reviews like? With over 37,000 ratings, The Elder Scrolls Online is classified by players as “Mostly Positive”. The setting is praised, and the game is also known to be user-friendly for new players. As a negative, some players describe the difficulty level as too easy and sometimes report issues with the launcher.
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What is it about?Black Desert Online is a sandbox MMORPG, which means less is predetermined about what you have to do. Instead, players can largely decide how they want to spend their time in the fantasy world.
Who is it suitable for? Black Desert Online is suitable for players who enjoy exploring an MMORPG but want to decide for themselves what to do with their character. Players can fight monsters, produce goods, and there is also PvP against other players. If you want, you can also catch and keep animals or befriend the many NPCs.
What are the reviews like? Nearly 14,500 ratings classify the game as “Balanced”. The combat system and the many things to do in the game are praised. Negatively, an unclear interface and a “luck-driven and grind-heavy game principle” are noted.
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What is it about?The Division 1 tells the story of an epidemic that breaks out around Christmas time in New York City. A virus spreads through banknotes, causing many people to fall ill with the “Dollar Flu”.
Players are activated as part of a special unit. They are the Division, sleeper agents who intervene when all other government institutions and measures fail. The agents are tasked with preventing the final collapse of society and restoring order as much as possible.
Who is it suitable for? The Division is suitable for players who enjoy the “Loot Shooter” genre. In this world, you will always find better equipment and gear to specialize in different play styles.
Additionally, players who have only entered the franchise with the sequel The Division 2 can also check this out. In The Division 2, players set up their camp in Washington, D.C.
What are the reviews like? Nearly 57,300 players rated the game as “Balanced”. Positive points include the various game modes and the storyline. The repeating quest principle is noted as a negative point.
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What is it about? In ARK, you start completely naked on a deserted island full of dinosaurs. ARK: Survival Evolved is a survival game, where your primary goal is to survive. For that, you research increasingly futuristic technologies, but you can also take advantage of the different dinosaurs.
Who is it suitable for? If you like Jurassic Park and have always wanted to combine that with high-tech equipment and other sci-fi stuff, ARK could be the right place for you. Survival enthusiasts and players who enjoy teaming up with others should take a close look at this game.
What are the reviews like? After nearly 170,000 ratings, ARK is rated as “Balanced”. The group play and the integration of the Steam Workshop are positively noted, allowing players to create and share their own content. Negatively, bugs and problems like freezes and instability are noted.
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What is it about?Elite Dangerous is a sandbox game, where you can travel through the universe alone or with other players in your own spaceship. How you spend your time is up to you. You might make money as a courier, mine resources, or rob other players of their savings as a pirate.
Who is it suitable for? Players who enjoy exploring the universe on their own should take a look at Elite Dangerous. The game might also be suitable for those who like to belong to a large community.
What are the reviews like? Nearly 28,400 ratings see Elite Dangerous as “Balanced”. Positive aspects are the simulation of space and the various ways to spend time in the game. However, negatively, players note that they receive little guidance and that the game can often be overwhelming for newcomers.
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What is it about? After you are left to die in the desert, Conan the Barbarian himself rescues you. From then on, you have to fight for survival in Conan Exiles, find food and water, and build yourself a shelter.
In this brutal world, everything wants to kill you: hostile players, wildlife, or NPCs. Even the weather complicates your life, so you must always adapt your clothing to the climate.
Who is it suitable for? Adult players who are looking for truly challenging survival experiences will find Conan Exiles to be just right. The world aims to be more realistic and does not shy away from brutality. The entry is not easy and requires quite a bit of brainpower. Roleplayers will also find plenty to enjoy on RP servers.
What are the reviews like? All together, around 24,700 ratings see Conan Exiles as “Balanced”. The crafting is highlighted positively, where almost everything in the game world can be processed. Players also praise teamwork and the combat system. Negatively, poor performance and bugs in the game are noted.
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What is it about? In Monster Hunter World, you take on the role of a monster hunter, gradually facing off against increasingly stronger beasts. You can choose from 14 different weapon types, which can be enhanced and built with the right materials. You gather the materials for weapons and armor from the monsters themselves.
There are no levels that your character can gain to become stronger. Instead, you rely entirely on your skill and crafting better weapons and armor.
Who is it suitable for? Monster Hunter World is suitable for players who enjoy facing gigantic monsters, either alone or in a team of up to four players. A tactical element is also necessary: simply hacking away usually does not lead to victory. Instead, you want to recognize attack patterns and skillfully avoid the monsters’ blows.
What are the reviews like? Overall, Monster Hunter World receives “Balanced” from nearly 62,300 ratings. The game is perfect for players who want a mix of challenge, action, and deep RPG elements. As negatives, the PC controls and issues with multiplayer are highlighted.
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What is it about? In SCUM, you play as a sentenced criminal who participates in a virtual game show for the entertainment of the viewers. The game itself is a mix of survival and simulation, as your inmate must pay attention to his energy and nutrient balance.
The more you exert yourself in the game, the more your character has to eat. However, if you eat poorly and move little, you will be at a disadvantage against other players.
Who is it suitable for? SCUM is a multiplayer open-world survival game that places great emphasis on team play. Solo players will find it much harder. Additionally, the survival element is a significant factor: surviving is tough because there is not much food to find. Here, players who enjoy challenges will feel comfortable.
What are the reviews like? Around 22,500 players have rated SCUM as “Balanced”. The realistic survival aspect and the high learning curve are described positively. However, for some players, this high learning curve is a negative point, along with the physics and fighting against military robots.
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What is it about? The setting of the game is the post-Soviet state of Chernarus, which is plagued by an unknown virus that turns most of the population into raging infected. DayZ is an open-world online sandbox game where you fight for survival and gather resources to build weapons or shelters.
Not only do zombies want to harm you, but also dangerous animals or other players.
The title has been playable in Early Access since 2013 and was released on December 13, 2018.
Team up with other players…
Who is it suitable for? Players looking for a survival adventure in a large zombie sandbox will be happy with DayZ. Players who enjoy collecting and crafting in games and want to collaborate with their teammates should also keep an eye on this title.
What are the reviews like? With over 167,200 ratings, DayZ is rated “Balanced”. Players see the survival aspect and the interaction with other players positively. Negatively, bugs and crashes as well as the scarce content are noted.
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What content is available? In the Summer Sale 2019, several contents for free-to-play games were also reduced. Such as packs for Warframe, War Thunder, World of Warships, or Brawlhalla.
In The Division 2 big changes are coming. In the new State of the Game, Massive promises significant improvements in loot and skills. Title Update 5 is set to bring 2 new Exotics and 2 new weapons, and the vendor Cassie will also become more useful.
This is the announcement: Massive clearly states that they have listened to fan feedback and believe that the loot is currently in a bad state. They want to overhaul the current gear system.
The goal is to have satisfactory ways to obtain loot. The gear should feel good.
For example, they want to work on the Gear Brands and ensure that each set has six pieces – instead of just three. This will come in a later Title Update.
It is now a top priority to improve the way equipment is obtained in The Division 2. This will be addressed.
With Episode 1, new content is coming – not just improvements.
Yellow builds should be as strong as Red ones
This is how they plan to increase build diversity: Episode 1 and Title Update 5 will be available on the test servers on Monday. You will already see a “skill overhaul” there.
Massive is still struggling with “skill mods” and will take another shot at fixing these with Title Update 5.
The goal is for players not to focus only on weapon damage (Red), but also on skills (Yellow).
To achieve this balance, they do not want to weaken the weapons, but rather strengthen the skills. If players can achieve 3 million DPS with a red assault rifle build, they should be able to do the same with a yellow build:
For example, a 3k skill power mod that currently increases the turret’s damage by 25-30% will do so by about 150% with the next update.
Additionally, Massive will change and strengthen the stat “Cooldown Reduction” in The Division 2. It will become “Skill Haste” and will increase with skill power. There will be an additional 33% bonus.
The shield skills will also become significantly stronger.
Two new weapons are planned, the “TU5-Carbine-7 assault rifle” and the “Stoner LMG” – both weapons will receive new talents.
The exotic gloves “BTSU Gloves” will allow players to create a hybrid build. The exotic lever-action rifle “Diamondback” will also be introduced.
The two new Exotics
When is all of this coming? The test server for Episode 1 and Title Update 5 starts on July 1. It looks like most of it is already in there. They plan to gradually unlock the game content, allowing each aspect to be tested individually.
For PC, PS4, and Xbox One, we can expect the patch by the end of July.
We will take a closer look at the various aspects in the coming days on MeinMMO.
Teamfight Tactics, the Auto Chess of League of Legends, is here and can now be played for free by you. We will tell you how to start the download and get started.
How do I download Teamfight Tactics? Riot Games has released its own Auto Chess as an additional game mode for League of Legends.
You first need to create an account on the official website of LoL. When registering, select Western Europe as the region and German as the language if necessary.
On the website, you can also directly download League of Legends.
How do I start Teamfight Tactics? Once you have installed the client, you will probably need to download a patch or two.
Once that is done, you can simply log in, click on “Play” in the game, and select the game mode Teamfight Tactics.
There are no restrictions on the level or time since the creation of your account.
No Teamfight Tactics for iOS and Android yet
Can I also play Teamfight Tactics with Mac or Mobile? There is a special Mac client for the game League of Legends. This can also be used for Teamfight Tactics and downloaded from the official site.
Currently, there is no mobile version available for either LoL or TFT. However, rumors surfaced in May 2019 that a LoL Mobile is in the works.
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How do I navigate in Teamfight Tactics? If you have already played an Auto Chess game, you will quickly familiarize yourself with the new mechanics.
The major differences are only the carousel, which appears at the start and is later considered a comeback mechanic, and of course the champions, who have different skills, classes, and origins.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask them in the comments. We are also planning a tier list and a guide to all items, so that you will quickly find your way around the game.
What’s going on with Anthem right now? BioWare is still having players test the upcoming Cataclysm event on the test server. Now some improvements have been made based on player feedback.
Before the event goes live, it is currently being tested by players on the test server. The test servers are open to all players who own the game Anthem or are subscribed to Origin Access Premier. However, this is only on PC – console players currently have no chance to participate in the tests.
Yesterday, BioWare deployed a new patch to the test servers that makes several improvements based on player feedback. Additionally, the new shop can be tested, where players can exchange currency from the Cataclysm and other events for new rewards.
What has been improved? Based on player feedback, creatures now spawn during the Shaper Storm events while waiting for the timer to run out. There are now notifications about when a new level of the events starts.
The boss fight against Vara has been revamped. It now includes all phases as well as updated gameplay, effects, and cinematics.
Additionally, there are some bug fixes, including for the leaderboards and the Cataclysm score, which now adjusts to the difficulty level.
What do the players say? In the EA forum, many players are happy that the loot has been adjusted. According to some players, it is now easier to get good, high-level loot. However, when and if these changes will come to the live servers is still unknown.
Additionally, freelancers praise BioWare for increasingly providing numbers and percentages regarding changes to Javelins and their damage.
In the Anthem subreddit, players seem bored by the event. User DisManBeWhat writes: “Nothing about this screams ‘This is what Anthem needs’ when I play on the PTS. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun. But it gets boring quickly compared to the contents of other games releasing new content.”
User KGrahnn praises that BioWare is testing the content being developed. He will definitely play when the next patch is released. But he doesn’t believe it will keep him engaged for more than a day or two in Anthem.
Update 0.147.1 of Pokémon GO brings big news! The hints surrounding Team Rocket and Crypto-Pokémon are intensifying, and soon there may be a new major feature coming.
What was found? The data miners found a whole lot of news in this update. Mainly, details regarding encounters with Team Rocket and Crypto-Pokémon were discovered.
This could indicate that we will soon receive a major feature and will be able to battle Team Rocket.
Update 0.147.1 – What Data Miners Found
This points to Team Rocket: There are not only hints about Team Rocket, but the evil grunts are explicitly mentioned. A medal was found that counts the defeated Team Rocket grunts for you.
The Rocket grunts will probably be battled soon. Source: PokéWiki
In addition, PokéStop invasions were found in the update. It seems the villains are lurking around certain PokéStops, and you must battle them there.
The code also included male and female characters found, each assigned to a type. So they will probably fight primarily with Pokémon of that type.
What does this mean for the game? These battles might run similarly to the battles against the team leaders in the PvP mode. After all, a rival also faces you there. However, whether the battles will run exactly like in PvP is not known.
The most famous Crypto-Pokémon, Lugia, has not been found yet.
These monsters apparently have a connection to Team Rocket and are likely controlled by these NPCs. A total of 21 Crypto-Pokémon were found, including Charizard, Snorlax, or Dragonite.
It seems you can cleanse these Crypto-Pokémon with stardust and candies. Accordingly, a medal was also found in the game.
What are Crypto-Pokémon? These monsters have had their hearts locked away. Thus, they are evil and significantly more aggressive. They are known from the console games Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
What does this mean for the game? This could actually bring a whole new story our way. It appears Team Rocket controls these Crypto-Pokémon. Our task will probably be to defeat the villains and then cleanse and catch the Crypto-Pokémon.
When will the features come? This update contained quite a bundle of data about these features. Currently, it’s still unclear whether there is missing data or if it can be released as is.
The update is definitely a significant step toward the new feature. So it could come this summer. However, there is no date yet.
Niantic also officially announced the Community Day in July:
In Destiny 2, there are long maintenance works today, on June 27th. There will be a 12-hour server downtime. Here you can find everything about the maintenance process and why you can’t play for so long.
What is the maintenance about today? Today, on June 27th, unusually long maintenance works are scheduled for Destiny and Destiny 2.
There will be no update for either of the two games; it is merely maintenance on the Destiny servers. However, this will last a proud 12 hours. During this time, you will not be able to play Destiny.
When exactly will the Destiny 2 servers go offline and when can you play again? The official schedule for the maintenance on June 27th is as follows:
Thursday, 27.06., 16:00:
Planned start of the maintenance
Destiny and Destiny 2 go offline
Features of the companion app and Bungie.net will be disabled – on the web, on mobile devices, and with third-party services
Friday, 28.06., 04:00:
Estimated end of the maintenance works
The Destiny and Destiny 2 servers will come back online
Features of the companion app and Bungie.net can be fully utilized again
Why do we have to take such a long break today? The reason for today’s forced break in Destiny is curiously a feature that is supposed to come into the game with the Shadowkeep expansion.
As Bungie has revealed, the long maintenance serves to pave the way for the implementation of the Cross-Save feature in the fall.
What is the Cross-Save feature? Cross-Save will make it possible to use the save data of one account across platforms. For example, you will then be able to transfer your PS4 Guardians to the PC, Xbox One, or Google Stadia.
This is how the Cross-Save feature works:
You choose a main account on a specific platform (where, for example, your Guardians are most progressed)
This progress or save will then be shared with all other platforms where you play Destiny 2
You will play this save on all platforms you are using.
The challenges of week 8 in season 9 of Fortnite: Battle Royale have been leaked. Here we present to you the tasks found by the dataminers.
What’s new: In Fortnite, the developers are currently on vacation and taking it easy for about 2 weeks. The weekly tasks for season 9 have already been prepared. Dataminers have been able to extract them from the code.
The tasks are now live, and we have a guide to all challenges for you here:
Task 3: Eliminate opponents at Snobby Shores or Mega Mall (7)
Paid:
Task 4: Deal damage to opponents with assault rifles (500)
Task 5: Phase 1 – Land at Paradise Palms, Phase 2 – Land at Neo Tilted, Phase 3 – Land at Mega Mall, Phase 4 – Land at Pleasant Park, Phase 5 – Land at Junk Junction
Task 6: Use a geyser, a fan, and a zip line in one game
Task 7: Achieve eliminations outside of named locations
How credible is the leak? The collected data comes from dataminer Lucas7yoshi. He has shown accurate leaks in the past, which is why the community trusts him.
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So if no spontaneous update appears in Fortnite today before the start of week 8, these leaked challenges will likely go live as shown.
What’s else going on in Fortnite? These tasks from week 8 are not particularly exciting, as there are no major puzzles involved. The 14-day challenge could provide more fun. Fortnite launched the 14-Days-of-Summer event, which gives you a new challenge every day for the next two weeks.
With this, you can earn cool cosmetic content. If you complete all tasks, you will receive the Schali Smoothie as a reward.
All the tasks that are coming your way have already been leaked:
We now know what the Community Day in July is about in Pokémon GO. The starter Pokémon Mudkip is coming. We will tell you everything about Shinies, date, and the bonuses.
Not surprisingly, but now confirmed: The Community Day in July is about Mudkip. The Water Pokémon is the last starter from Generation 3 to receive a Community Day.
In addition to the increased appearance of Mudkip, there will also be numerous bonuses again. We provide you with an overview.
Community Day in July – Everything about date and bonuses
When is the community event? The Community Day was already planned before. It will start on July 21, which is quite late this year. It is a Sunday, and the event runs from 4 PM to 7 PM. The times have changed.
What bonuses are there? The event offers numerous bonuses again. The highlight will likely be the triple experience points:
Triple XP when catching Pokémon
Three-hour Lures
Mudkip appears more frequently in the wild
An exclusive move (probably for Swampert) will be announced
Will there be Shiny Mudkip? The Water Pokémon will also appear as Shiny. This was confirmed by Niantic in their notification. The chance of getting Shiny Mudkip will also be higher than with other Shinies. One can expect about 1 in 25.
How do the Shinies look? You will easily recognize Shiny Mudkip, because it is pink instead of blue. The evolutions will also be pink.
In July, the Community Day with Bunnelby will also be repeated for us Europeans:
Spoiler warning: If you don’t want to know how the story of Jaina, Thrall, Baine, and Saurfang continues, you should not read further. You have been warned.
When does the cinematic take place? The video is played at the end of the current war campaign. After the players, along with Jaina, Thrall, Saurfang, and Shaw, conducted the rescue of the Tauren Baine, they flee from Orgrimmar and find themselves on the hills of Mulgore. There, a longer conversation takes place.
What can be seen in the cinematic? In the video, mainly Thrall and Jaina discuss the next steps. They fear that Sylvanas will now take revenge and burn down Thunder Bluff just as she did with Teldrassil, like she did with Teldrassil.
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Jaina then reminds Thrall that they have fought together before to defend Hyjal – that was in Warcraft 3 when the Burning Legion attacked. No one got past them there.
Thrall then becomes somewhat angry and explains that the Horde and Alliance have come to this crossroads several times. They have repeatedly tried to work together, only for it to fall apart again. When asked what is “different this time,” Jaina replies: “We.”
What does that mean? The video currently allows for many possible interpretations. However, it seems that Thrall and Jaina (and thus also Baine and Saurfang) are considering putting an end to the war between the Horde and Alliance once and for all. However, Sylvanas must be removed, and a peaceful war chief must be appointed. Both Baine and Thrall would be suitable for this role.
Whether any of this will happen will likely be revealed towards the end of the expansion, perhaps even with Patch 9.0.
Mike Morhaime, formerly the CEO of Blizzard, shares some insights. He reveals why Heroes of the Storm has failed. WoW is also to blame.
It has been a few months since Mike Morhaime, one of the founders and former CEO of Blizzard, left the company. Now that a non-compete clause has expired, which is supposed to prevent former employees from using their current knowledge in other companies or causing harm to the company afterwards, Morhaime has opened up a bit about mistakes and decisions of the past. One topic was Heroes of the Storm.
What is happening with Heroes of the Storm? Shortly after BlizzCon 2018, it was announced that Heroes of the Storm is canceling its eSports and the development team will be drastically reduced. There are still new patches and fresh content, but the pace has significantly slowed down. Many players feel the game is “dying” and there are increasing fears that it will be completely shut down within the next few months.
What does Morhaime say about this? In an interview with VG24/7, Morhaime talked about HotS. One thing he regrets in this context is that they didn’t delve into DOTA when it was a mod for Warcraft 3. “Defense of the Ancients” was a map that would later be considered the progenitor of the entire MOBA genre.
Blizzard paid no attention to it for two reasons. First, the game (in the form of the mod) was developed by the community, and secondly, there was World of Warcraft, which was being worked on feverishly. And this was despite the fact that at that time more people were playing Dota than Warcraft 3.
What would Morhaime do differently? Morhaime elaborates on his thoughts further and explains:
If I could go back in time, “You know what? Why don’t we form a small team to do something with Dota? Or why don’t we just add Dota as a mode for StarCraft 2 or something?” I would have preferred to do that a bit earlier. I believe Heroes [of the Storm] was simply a bit too late.
That seems to be true. Because when Heroes of the Storm was released, the market was already saturated, and players were divided among League of Legends, Dota 2, or smaller representatives like SMITE. It was difficult to win this target group over.
Morhaime believes that the developers created a great game with Heroes of the Storm. The timing just didn’t fit.
What exactly Morhaime wants to do in the future is still unclear. However, he is considering re-entering the gaming industry.
Teamfight Tactics, the new Auto Chess from LoL, was originally supposed to be released with Patch 9.13 on Wednesday, June 26th. However, the release in EU West and thus in Germany may be delayed until Thursday, June 27th.
Update June 27: Last night, the new LoL Auto Chess was released in EU West. You can now start playing.
When will Teamfight Tactics be released? Riot Games is currently tight-lipped about the exact release of Teamfight Tactics. There are two reasons for this, as mentioned in the forum:
On one hand, the developers do not know exactly when the release will take place
On the other hand, they want to prevent all players from starting at the same time and crashing the game
However, there is at least an approximate timeframe when the new game mode is expected to be released. The release should take place between Wednesday afternoon and night, but from an American perspective. There are up to 9 hours between overseas (Pacific Time) and us.
Teamfight Tactics is expected to be released between tonight and Thursday morning at 9:00 AM our time. The same applies to the servers in EUNE and Russia.
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What will we have to do without at launch? In the first week, the missions and the client hub will first be disabled. The developers want to ensure that these and the beta pass are functioning as expected.
Also, the little legends, stickers, and arena skins will be introduced later.
Can all players with a LoL account start right away? As soon as Teamfight Tactics is officially released, all players in Europe and America can start their first matches without restrictions.
Only in Japan and Oceania must accounts have reached at least level 10.
Many adjustments before the release
How has Teamfight Tactics developed on the test server? Shortly after its appearance on the PBE, Teamfight Tactics became very popular.
The three major console manufacturers Sony (PS4), Microsoft (Xbox One), and Nintendo (Switch) have jointly informed the US government under President Trump that his trade war with China is causing them difficulties. If tariffs were indeed imposed on imported consoles from China, it would have serious consequences.
What is the problem? The US government under Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports into the US from China. This also affects consoles. Many components of the current generation of consoles from PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch are manufactured in China.
The next generation PS5 and Xbox Scarlett are likely to be built in China as well, potentially by the Taiwanese mega-company “Foxconn,” which operates factories in southern China.
Therefore, the three hardware giants Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony have jointly submitted a request to the US Department of Commerce. (via regulations)
In the request, they ask to exempt consoles from the planned tariffs.
What the console manufacturers say: They state that 96% of gaming consoles imported into the US in 2018 came from China.
The production chains in China have been built up over many years with significant investments. Therefore, the hardware in the consoles cannot be easily manufactured elsewhere.
It is said that it would incur significant costs to relocate production to the US or a third country.
The processor of the new Xbox Scarlett.
These are the consequences envisioned by the three console manufacturers: They say that the increased costs would be felt everywhere. It would affect every company that makes games – both larger and smaller ones.
It would impact companies, customers, and retailers. Many small and medium software developers and accessory suppliers in the US would also feel the effects of the increased costs due to tariffs.
The tariffs would have a ripple effect on the entire ecosystem.
The tariffs:
would harm customers, video game developers, video game retailers, and console manufacturers
would cost thousands of high-quality and lucrative jobs in the US
and would endanger the entire industry with ripple effects
This is the argumentation: The manufacturers appreciate that the US government wants to better protect their intellectual property, but the issue is not about consoles. China does not manufacture consoles itself. And it wouldn’t be worth it for China to plagiarize US consoles.
Furthermore, they emphasize how valuable Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony are to the US economy, how much they invest here, and how much they contribute to the US economy.
According to Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo’s argumentation, the tariffs would not bring any advantages, only disadvantages.
Would tariffs also affect us in Europe? It’s not yet clear. Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft would undoubtedly incur additional costs in the production of PlayStation 5, Xbox Scarlett, and Nintendo Switch.
The question arises whether they would pass these additional costs on only to customers in the US or distribute them worldwide.
It is entirely possible that the US trade dispute could also affect the costs of PS5 and Xbox Scarlett in 2020 in Germany.
Update 30.6.: 15:12: It seems that the protest has had some success for the time being. Trump has indeed halted the tariffs – but only after a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping.
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The release of Wizards Unite is in full swing and especially one feature is particularly missed by wizards in the game, which is very popular in Pokémon GO.
In Pokémon GO, you are rewarded for the kilometers walked and can collect a big reward once a week .
Adventure Sync in Wizards Unite – Is it important?
That’s why Adventure Sync would be good: You can’t always play Wizards Unite, and it would be even better if you were rewarded while being on the go but not playing.
Adventure Sync gives you many useful items in Pokémon GO
For players who play both Pokémon GO and Wizards Unite, such a feature is especially worthwhile. After all, you can also make progress in Wizards Unite while catching Pokémon.
With Adventure Sync, you could open Portmanteaus without having the app open
This is how you could be rewarded: In Pokémon GO, you receive important resources as rewards from Adventure Sync. In Wizards Unite, something like that could also be dropped. For example, you could obtain rare Portmanteaus or spell energy.
Here there is a big advantage: Wizards Unite is very bad for your battery. So you lose a lot while playing. With Adventure Sync, you can turn off the screen, save battery, and still do something for the game.
What do the players say? Adventure Sync is currently the biggest wish of the wizard community on Reddit. Already after the first day, the topic came up. Here is a selection of opinions:
“Why the hell did they create the game without Adventure Sync!?”
“We need Adventure Sync! Pokémon GO has such a feature and it is really relaxing.”
“Why are no kilometers counted when the app is not open?”
The Steam Summer Sale 2019 is running and currently offers many highlights on sale. Here we present strong new games that have been released in the last few months.
These games we present to you: In this article, we introduce exciting new releases that are currently on sale on Steam. We base our selection on the number of positive reviews. Personal preferences also play a role in which new games on Steam we chose.
As a release period, we limit ourselves to games that have been released since December 2018. We primarily focus on multiplayer titles.
Do you know of any other exciting new releases that belong on this list? Then let us know in the comments. We will update the article.
Far Cry: New Dawn
What is it about? New Dawn is the latest title in the Far Cry series and a direct sequel to the events of Far Cry 5. It takes place 17 years after the nuclear bomb strikes of FC5, heading into the post-apocalypse. This time, you must face a new group led by the evil twins Mickey and Lou.
In typical Far Cry fashion, things get a bit crazy. Weapons that shoot saw blades are included.
Is there multiplayer? In New Dawn, you can play the campaign in cooperative mode. There is no multiplayer mode.
Who is Far Cry New Dawn suitable for? If you enjoyed the story of Far Cry 5 and want to dive back into this familiar environment, then go for it. New Dawn is not a completely new game; it is a spin-off of FC5. If you like big weapons like flamethrowers and enjoy games that don’t take themselves too seriously, this is the right fit.
The reviews on Steam: On Steam, 69% of all user reviews are positive. This results in a “Mixed” rating. The beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay are praised. Players negatively note a short story and too few overall contents.
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What is it about? In this construction strategy game, you must take care of an entire group of islands rather than just a single island. There, you build buildings, productions, and start research. New in this part of the series are tunnels that you can build alongside mighty bridges. With taxis, buses, and cable cars, your residents then travel across the islands.
This strategy is paired with the humor for which the game series is known.
Is there multiplayer? Yes, up to 4 players can play simultaneously in multiplayer mode.
Who is Tropico 6 suitable for? For fans of building games who like to build areas in long sessions, the game is well suited. If other building games feel too dry, the humor of Tropico 6 could provide a welcome change.
The reviews on Steam: Out of over 3,400 reviews on Steam, 84% are positive. This results in a “Very Positive” rating on the platform. The extensive story missions with challenges are praised. The beautiful graphics and clear interface are also positively highlighted.
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What is it about? This strategy game is based on the time of the Three Kingdoms in China. In the turn-based campaign, you experience the establishment of the empire, statecraft, and conquests. You have the choice between 12 legendary warlords. Recruit those who fit your strategy and decide whether to engage in betrayal and intrigue or forge brotherly alliances.
Is there multiplayer? Yes. There is a 2-player campaign and custom games in multiplayer.
Who is Total War: Three Kingdoms suitable for? Those who have missed depth in diplomacy in previous Total War titles will find satisfaction in Three Kingdoms. If you want to rely on negotiation skills and planning besides military in a strategy game, you will be well catered to here.
The reviews on Steam: On Steam, out of over 14,600 reviews, 83% are positive. This results in a “Very Positive” rating.
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What is it about? In this exploration game, take on the role of an astronaut who explores alien worlds. The game takes place in the 25th century and holds some surprises for you.
Aboveground and underground, you build your bases. You have the option to create your own vehicles to cruise across the worlds. Your terraforming tool, which can dig, collect, shape, and build, is always with you. When you feel ready, you embark on a quest for mysterious power to use for your purpose.
Is there multiplayer? Yes, you can play with up to 4 players in cooperative mode.
Who is Astroneer suitable for? For explorers who enjoy discovering unknown sandbox worlds alone or with friends and want to relax while doing so. Especially creative minds will likely have fun with Astroneer.
The reviews on Steam: Out of over 30,400 reviews, 84% are positive. This results in a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. The “beautiful world”, many different contents, and a good crafting system are praised.
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What is it about? In this brutal 2.5D fighting game, you’ll really be smashing heads. You use combo attacks from your fighters or rely on items from the world like chainsaws. Fighters can be upgraded with armor and weapons to become even stronger.
You will be faced with a story where you take on various characters. Challenges like the Towers of Time let you face groups of opponents, and afterwards, bosses.
Is there multiplayer? Yes, in multiplayer mode you can compete against other players. In the Towers of Time, there is a way to play with another player as a form of cooperative play.
Who is Mortal Kombat 11 suitable for? Players who love 2.5D games and appreciate brutality will feel at home here. The exaggeratedly violent fatalities are sure to get the hearts of action fans racing.
The reviews on Steam: Out of over 7,000 reviews, 59% are positive, giving the game a “Mixed” rating. We have this game on the list because the gameplay receives high praise. There are great animations and fluid gameplay.
However, it is often criticized for the high grind requirements. The characters aren’t really balanced, and the online mode has issues with lag. However, the most frequent criticisms are the grinding and microtransactions.
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What is it about? If you like survival games, you will have heard the name DayZ often. The title has been in early access since 2013. You play as a survivor of a zombie apocalypse in a large, fictional Russian setting.
On the map, you search for resources and materials to build weapons or shelters. Your opponents are AI-controlled zombies and dangerous animals, but also other players. You never know whom you can trust. However, if you have developed trust in someone, you can team up against the rest.
DayZ went into full release on December 13, 2018. Consider it a small bonus on this list.
Is there multiplayer? Yes, you play on servers with many other players.
Who is DayZ suitable for? Those who enjoy survival adventures in a large sandbox should check this out. It is also interesting for hunters and players who like to engage in crafting.
The reviews on Steam: Out of over 167,200 reviews, 61% are positive. This gives DayZ a “Mixed” rating on Steam. It is praised that the survival setting often leads to surprising and new situations with other players. Visible animations of injured players, who then limp, are also praised.
However, sudden bugs that spoil the gaming experience are frequently criticized. Players say that DayZ has so many bugs that it feels “unfinished”.
“Devil May Cry 5 is incredibly fun. Because the battles are so fantastic that even in lame standard levels, they really get you going. Because the boss opponents provide at least a little break. And because the game, despite some flaws, is so incredibly cool that I can overlook a few things.” Devil May Cry 5 in Gamestar’s review
The Steam Summer Sale 2019 features a special event: the Grand Prix. In this event, you can win prizes through simple tasks and, with a bit of luck, even get free games. What those games are and how to get them, we reveal to you here.
How do I get free games? This year’s Summer Sale of Steam makes it relatively easy to grab free prizes. All you need to do is participate in the Grand Prix. The Grand Prix is a companion event to the Summer Sale 2019.
Every user who participates in the Grand Prix and whose team is in the top three has the chance to receive the top game on their wishlist for free daily. You should check if it is still up to date.
The number of winners is still unknown. It was only said that “random members” of the respective teams in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive their wishlist game.
What is the Grand Prix?
How to participate: If you want to join, just click on the large Grand Prix banner in the Steam client. You can then choose which team you want to join. The options are:
Team Corgi
Team Parakeet
Team Rabbit
Team Turtle
Team Pig
The selection of the team is fixed for the entire event. Currently (as of June 26 at 5:45 PM), Team Corgi is leading by a large margin. However, the progress is reset every day, giving each team a new chance to take the lead daily. You can check the status on the Grand Prix website .
What tasks do you need to complete? To help your team win, you need to “boost” them. You get boosts through points you earn with tasks in various games.
Boost points have a limit of 100 at a time. This limit is increased daily by 100 for participation and by an additional 121 for every euro you spend in the sale. Additionally, you can slow down other teams through “attacks”.
Currently, there are tasks for the new action game Mordhau, Team Fortress 2, Path of Exile, and others. Steam divides the overview into games you own and games you do not have yet.
The tasks seem quite easy so far and appear to be something that can be completed while playing.
The current tasks for Mordhau.
What rewards are there? When you boost your team, you receive tokens. You can spend these in the “Pit Stop” to secure additional rewards, such as:
a discount of €5 on your next purchase
A Grand Prix badge
Profile backgrounds
Emotes
Want to help your team win faster? These 6 new releases are currently on sale:
Mike Morhaime explains what the MMORPG “Titan” was supposed to be and why it was ultimately canceled. The scope was probably too huge for Blizzard’s MMORPG, which was once meant to succeed WoW.
Why was Titan shelved? Titan was supposed to be Blizzard’s next-generation MMORPG and had been in development for years. In the end, it was canceled because the developers could not handle the sheer scope of the project.
This is what former Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime says. He explained that Titan was meant to be something like the sequel to the popular MMO World of Warcraft. The team was quite ambitious.
“We wanted Titan to be our next generation, a kind of sequel to World of Warcraft. We involved many of our senior developers in the project. I think where we really failed was in controlling the scope. The project was very ambitious.
It was a brand new universe and was supposed to be the MMO of the next generation. It was meant to do all sorts of things and had different modes, and we were essentially building two games in parallel at the same time. They just never really came together.”
During GameLab 2019 in Barcelona, Morhaime spoke with the audience about Titan (via vg247).
We fought. The game was in development for many years. We never officially announced the game, but we talked about working on a next-generation MMO. I think somehow the code name got out. I don’t know if we made it public.
Mike Morhaime
This is what happened to Titan: After the name and development of the project leaked, some of the developers approached the executives. They explained that the engine was not what it should have been at that point. The executives then gave the team months to think about how they wanted to proceed if they could do everything they wanted.
“They took about 2 months and then came back with a few different ideas. And one of them was Overwatch,” Morhaime recounts. “The team was very excited about this idea, and ultimately we decided to move forward and develop Overwatch.”
The first addon of Final Fantasy XIV, Heavensward, is only free until tomorrow. But hurry, the offer ends tomorrow!
What is Heavensward? The first addon of Final Fantasy XIV was released many years ago, but for many players it still holds the title of the addon with the best story that FFXIV has to offer.
It tells of intrigues and a 1,000-year-long war between the nation of Ishgard and the people of dragons. The player is drawn into the tragic conflict and must uncover the truth behind the war throughout the addon.
How does the offer work? To get Heavensward for free on Steam, you need to visit the following links:
The addon will be displayed there at the price of €0 each. PC players will receive the 20-digit registration code via email. You can then register it in your account on square-enix.com in the Mogry Station.
PS4 players will automatically be prompted to register the new addon when launching the FFXIV client. The offer ends tomorrow, June 27.
WARNING! The PC version of FFXIV is not compatible with Steam. You cannot use the addon if you play FFXIV through Steam.
Apex Legends works with both controllers and mouse and keyboard. Usually, users of the respective devices separate strictly. However, a controller user has now shown PC players that you can be really good even without aim assist.
This is what the player delivered: The Apex player and YouTuber Calamiti transitioned from console to PC in Apex Legends. He kept his controller and competes against PC players with mouse and keyboard.
Apex Legends is designed to allow this, but it offers controller users what is called “Aim Assist.” This helps players with controllers aim better. However, Calamiti deliberately disables this feature:
It doesn’t really help me in any situation. I like the challenge of not using aim assist. Besides, keyboard users would otherwise look for the excuse that controller players are only good because of aim assist.
He demonstrates in a nearly 20-minute round that he can do it without aim assist. He gets a total of 26 kills on his own. That’s almost half of the opponents that are present in a round.
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This is Aim Assist: Aim Assist refers to the game’s help in aiming with a controller. Since controlling with an analog stick is not as precise as with a mouse, the game adjusts.
This means that when aiming, players are roughly pulled more strongly in the direction of the opponent when aiming with aim assist. You could casually say it’s like a “light aimbot,” designed to provide a better gaming experience.
This is the difference between controller and mouse: Many shooters that run on PS4 and Xbox as well as on PC often differ in gameplay. This is because the control with the controller and that with mouse and keyboard offers very different possibilities and options. Some of the special controller options aren’t even particularly well received.
Apex Legends is such a game that also offers controller support on PC. However, most players do not use it as mice generally aim more accurately. Calamiti, however, didn’t care and still performed well.
Although Calamiti did not set a record, it is likely that no one would really care:
Over a million fans voted on which Pokémon is their favorite. This resulted in a top 10 list. We will tell you how strong the monsters in Pokémon GO are.
What was this survey about? In the large Subreddit for Pokémon with over 1.6 million members, a player asked which Pokémon are the most popular.
Each player was allowed to cast exactly one vote and vote among all 809 Pokémon from all generations. This includes Pokémon that are not yet available in Pokémon GO. There were 52,000 responses to this survey, leading to these top 10.
These are the 10 most popular Pokémon
What does the survey say? Surprisingly, all Pokémon from the top 10 are already available in Pokémon GO. These are only monsters from the first 4 generations.
Glurak is the most popular Pokémon among players
The list is as follows:
Glurak – 1107 votes
Gengar – 1056 votes
Arkani – 923 votes
Bisasam – 710 votes
Lohgock – 613 votes
Nachtara – 607 votes
Lucario – 604 votes
Guardevoir – 585 votes
Evoli – 581 votes
Dragoran – 551 votes
What can be said about the placements? Since only Pokémon from the first generations are included, it shows that many players formed their love for a Pokémon in the first console games and few found a new favorite in the subsequent generations.
Since all these Pokémon are also available in Pokémon GO, the question arises whether these monsters are so popular because of their strength, also in Pokémon GO, or whether there might be other reasons behind their placement.
Why is it so popular? For many, Glurak may have been the first Pokémon they selected. Glumanda is one of the starters from Generation 1. Additionally, Glurak simply looks epic and plays a significant role in the anime.
Gengar
How strong is this Pokémon? Gengar is the best Ghost attacker in the game after Giratina. It is effective against many raid bosses and is often useful in battle.
Many fans love Gengar’s evil grin
Why is it so popular? Gengar is just as much of a classic as Glurak. Gengar is popular because it has such a nasty grin while still looking cute.
Arkani
How strong is this Pokémon? Arkani is not weak, but it is not among the strongest attackers. The shiny version of Arkani is more interesting here.
In the anime, Ash rode on Arkani. Source: PokéWiki
Why is it so popular? For many players, Arkani embodies the perfect pet. Who wouldn’t want to ride a huge fire dog, just like Ash did in the anime?
Bisasam
How strong is this Pokémon? Bisasam itself is not strong, but its final evolution, Bisaflor, is impressive. Thanks to the Community Day Move Flora Statue, it belongs to the best Grass attackers in the game.
Ash also had a Bisasam in the anime. Source: Aminoapps
Why is it so popular? Bisasam is, just like Glurak, a starter Pokémon from Generation 1. Many players may have had their first Pokémon experience with it. Bisasam certainly received some votes because it is the first Pokémon in the PokéDex.
Why is it so popular? Here, the starter bonus likely plays a role. In Generation 3, you could choose Flemmli as your first Pokémon and then evolve it.
Nachtara
How strong is this Pokémon? Nachtara unfortunately did not fare well in Pokémon GO. Its stats are rather poor and it is not a good alternative among the Dark attackers.
Nachtara was strong in the anime, but unfortunately not in Pokémon GO. Source: PokéWiki
Why is it so popular? The Evoli evolutions are generally incredibly popular among players. Nachtara stands out because it is the evolution for the night. Various night owls may have fallen in love with it.
Lucario
How strong is this Pokémon? Lucario has solid stats but suffers mainly from its weak attacks. Therefore, it is not really a viable alternative in battle.
Lucario is not very strong in Pokémon GO
Why is it so popular? Lucario simply looks incredibly cool. This dog-like Pokémon likely reminds many players of their pet.
Guardevoir
How strong is this Pokémon? Guardevoir has strong stats in Pokémon GO. So far, it has only no instant move of the Fairy type, which is why it cannot leverage its type strength well.
Guardevoir is quite useful in Pokémon GO
Why is it so popular? Guardevoir is particularly popular among female fans. It is the Pokémon that resembles a woman the most. Additionally, it was incredibly versatile in the console games, making it very popular in battles.
Evoli
How strong is this Pokémon? Evoli itself is not strong, but its numerous evolutions are. Glaciola is likely the best among them, as it is one of the best Ice attackers.
Evoli can evolve into 8 Pokémon in Pokémon GO
Why is it so popular? Evoli is popular because it can evolve into 8 different Pokémon (currently 7 evolutions in Pokémon GO), making it versatile. No wonder that Evoli has become a mascot for the Let’s GO series.
How strong is Dragoran? In Pokémon GO, Dragoran was long considered the best Pokémon in the game. Now it has been slightly pushed back in the Dragon attackers category. However, it is still a good alternative.
Dragoran also played a significant role in the anime. Source: Gearnuke
Why is it so popular? Dragoran has several factors that make it popular. It looks like a powerful dragon and was also very strong in the console games. Every player wanted a Dragoran, which is why they may have taken it to their hearts.
What do you think about this ranking? Is your favorite Pokémon included?
