Twitch Prime offers you a total of 4 free games and some loot this month (June 2019). We show you for whom the free games are worth it.
The background: If you are a member of Amazon Prime and/or Prime Video, you automatically receive Twitch Prime. This gives you free games and exclusive in-game loot every month.
Here you will find an overview of which games are free this month and what loot you can grab.
What free games are available? In June 2019, these 4 games are available for you:
Aegis Defenders
Stikbold!
10 Second Ninja X
Metronomicon
How long can you play for free? The selection of these 4 games is active until July 2, 2019. After that, the games will change. Here are the games:
Aegis Defenders
What is Aegis Defenders? Aegis Defenders is a tower defense platformer. In short, your mission is: Explore, Build, Defend.
You take on the role of Ruinhunters. You seek the weapon Aegis, about which there are many stories. Only with this weapon can you save the village.
How to play? As a single player or local co-op – Also available with split screen.
Who is Aegis Defenders suitable for? This game is suitable for players who find pure tower defense too boring.
The game essentially consists of 2 parts:
One clearly focuses on the platformer. You run and jump through the levels, attack enemies, uncover secrets.
In the other part, you protect objectives with towers, mines, and other defense mechanics.
According to players, the tower defense part is significantly shorter than the platformer.
What ratings does Aegis Defenders have? On Steam, there are currently 83 user reviews. 77% of them are positive, resulting in a “Mostly Positive” rating. On Metacritic, the PS4 version has a Metascore of 78.
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What is Stikbold!? In Stikbold, you play dodgeball games. Accompanied by groovy 70s music, you play the story or multiplayer.
Through gameplay progression, you unlock new dodgeball fighters. You follow the “famous Stikbold players Björn and Jerome” and dive into fast-paced fights.
Key features include chaotic dodgeball arenas, mustaches, and the ability to intervene even after being eliminated from the sidelines.
How to play? In single player, local multiplayer mode, local co-op, and with split screen.
Who is Stikbold suitable for? This game is mainly suitable for sports fans who enjoy fast-paced games. It also seems suitable for a cozy evening with friends in front of the TV when competitively engaged.
Ratings: There are currently 122 user reviews on Steam, with 89% of them being positive. This leads to an overall rating of “Very Positive”. On Metacritic, the PS4 version has a Metascore of 75.
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What is 10 Second Ninja X? The side-scroller 10 Second Ninja X is intense because you only have 10 seconds to destroy all the robots in a level. The story revolves around Captain Brawny kidnapping you. If you’re good, you collect stars in every level.
There are 100 levels that you must battle through. If you enjoy competition, you can challenge the high score hunters.
How to play? 10 Second Ninja X is single player only.
Who is 10 Second Ninja X suitable for? Anyone who wants to “play something quickly” will probably enjoy this game. If you only have 10 minutes, you can blast through a few levels here. High score hunters who enjoy competing with others will also find this appealing. Tenths of seconds decide victory or defeat.
If you like Super Meat Boy and want a time limit, welcome to 10 Second Ninja X!
Ratings: So far, 45 people have reviewed 10 Second Ninja X on Steam. 91% of them are positive. This leads to a “Positive” rating. The PS4 version has a Metascore of 76 on Metacritic.
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What is Metronomicon? In the RPG Metronomicon, you control a group of fighters who battle with the power of music. Yes, you read that right, with music. With rhythmic fighting techniques, you enter a musical war against dancing monsters.
You swap abilities, spells, and buffs by activating different songs. Typical of RPGs, you must improve your characters’ stats throughout the game, seek stronger equipment, and combine new spells. There are tanks, healers, buffers, and DPS characters among whom you can switch.
The unique soundtrack of the game is a special feature.
How to play? In single player, multiplayer, co-op multiplayer, local co-op with split screen.
Who is Metronomicon suitable for? The game is clearly aimed at RPG fans who value a good soundtrack. Overall, music lovers are likely to be addressed here.
Ratings: Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor currently has 179 user reviews on Steam, of which 93% are positive. This results in a “Very Positive” rating. The PS4 version has a Metascore of 79 on Metacritic.
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Click the first button “Go to the Twitch Prime loot page”
Claim your desired loot by following the instructions there.
What benefits does Twitch Prime offer?
If you are already an Amazon Prime customer, you can simply link your Amazon account with your Twitch account and then be a Twitch Prime member. At no additional cost.
You can subscribe (Sub) to a channel of your choice once a month for free
In the Twitch chat, you receive a special badge
Regularly, there are free games and loot that you can claim as a Twitch Prime member
Emoticons in the Twitch chat like KappaHD are unlocked
RGB chat colors
Longer storage of broadcasts (60 days instead of 14 days)
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The GO Fest in Chicago has started for Pokémon GO. It finally brings Jirachi into the game and quite unexpectedly another Shiny. We provide you with all the information.
What can be confirmed? The first players have now caught Jirachi in a special research. Additionally, players are reporting Shiny Abra and Shiny Seel.
What does the GO Fest in Chicago bring?
What is known about Jirachi: It has long been suspected and now it is confirmed. Jirachi has arrived in Pokémon GO. The mysterious Pokémon can only currently be caught in Chicago through a special research.
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It is suspected that all 3 GO Fests will go through this special research and Jirachi will only be available worldwide in another special research after that. However, this has not been confirmed. Currently, Jirachi is only available in Chicago.
These are the Shinys: It was already known in advance that Shiny Seel comes into the game through the GO Fest. This has already been caught on-site and can then be caught more frequently worldwide for the weekend.
Some players are now also reporting Shiny Abra. There are some screenshots of the shimmering version of the Psychic Pokémon. So far, these reports only exist for Chicago. Whether Shiny Abra is therefore available worldwide remains to be seen.
This is what Shiny Abra’s family looks like
What else is there at the GO Fest? The variety of Pokémon on-site is enormous! There are numerous rare Shinys that can be caught, such as Gastly, Sandshrew, or Krabby.
In addition, there are some letters from Unown to catch. They form the words “WAKE UP!”.
What do we German players have from this? The increased chance for Shiny Seel exists throughout the entire weekend. Shiny Abra will surely be released worldwide in the near future, if it is not already available.
The release of Jirachi shows that this Pokémon will soon also be available worldwide.
Furthermore, the GO Fest in Chicago gives a first good insight into the Dortmund GO Fest. The event there could very well run similarly.
This bonus is available worldwide: Worldwide, there are now also some spawns from the event. Although they are not as extreme as at the GO Fest, there are still some rare Pokémon to discover.
It seems that the chance for Shinys is also increased there. Numerous players are already reporting Shiny Drifloon, Psyduck, Pidgey, or Drifblim.
Which Shinys can be expected in the upcoming GO Fests, you can read here:
A playable version of Borderlands 3 at E3 2019 is receiving rave reviews. Journalists are excited about what is so great about the gameplay demo of the new shooter. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford seems to be grinning from ear to ear. It could hardly have gone better for Borderlands 3 before its release in September 2019.
What happened with Borderlands 3 at E3 2019: Actually, Borderlands 3 wasn’t a huge topic at E3 2019. The big reveal happened earlier in May with its own hands-on event. Gearbox didn’t have much to show at E3:
There was a bit of gameplay featuring the hero Moze beforehand
According to Tom’s Hardware , the author is also completely convinced by Borderlands 3 after 30 minutes with Moze:
He says the whole thing feels reactive, bright, and fluid.
The gunplay is described as “focused and tight.”
The cartoon graphics look vibrant and grotesquely beautiful.
Here’s how Randy Pitchford responds: The chief hype man of Gearbox proudly shows off a whole series of awards that the game has already won at E3 2019 and says he is so happy for the team.
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This is what’s behind it: Such preview events are, of course, designed to maximize hype. Therefore, they should be taken with caution – people will have spent only relatively little time in the game.
Possible weaknesses of such loot shooters often only become apparent after intense play and outside of “fixed” routines.
Nevertheless, Borderlands 3 seems to have made a good impression at a fair where there was little gameplay and many trailers.
In Watch Dogs Legion, the virtual London is supposed to be simulated as realistically as possible. But one detail from real life will be missing in the game: There are no dogs. The blame lies squarely with the players.
This is where the developer draws a line on realism: After Watch Dogs Legion was officially announced at the E3 2019, the developers from Ubisoft released more details about the game at the trade fair.
The Creative Director Clint Hocking spoke, among other things, about where the simulation of London’s society stops after Brexit: with the dogs. There will be no dogs in Watch Dogs Legion, even though pets are found in millions throughout real London.
This is why there are no dogs: The reason for the missing dogs is simple: The developers did not want to deal with what happens to the poor animals after players inevitably murder their owners.
“You see the garbage man working, and you shoot him. Then his sister cannot stand you, and his brother cannot stand you either. But when you see a woman walking her dog and you shoot the woman, then we had to ask ourselves, ‘What do we do with the dog?’
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If you watch a few streams over the weekend, you will be rewarded with current card packs from Hearthstone .
This weekend marks the next eSports tournament for Hearthstone. To encourage a few more viewers to watch the duels in the collectible card game, Blizzard is again providing additional incentives. Anyone who watches the streams will be rewarded with free card packs.
What rewards are available? Anyone who watches the streams for at least 3 hours over the weekend will receive one pack of “Rise of Shadows.” If you watch the streams for 6 hours, you will receive 2 pack of cards. The time does not have to be watched “continuously” but can be spread out over the entire weekend.
Additionally, Blizzard will raffle off classic packs every hour to 1,500 randomly selected viewers. Those who watch the streams the whole time can thus snag a few card packs if luck is on their side.
Which streams should be watched? The various official Hearthstone channels on Twitch. That would be the PlayHearthstone channel.
When will the streaming take place? The games will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The streams will be live from 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following day our time.
What are the requirements? To benefit from the free card packs, your Twitch account and Battle.net account must be linked. You can do this in your Twitch profile settings. If you meet the requirements afterward, the card packs will be credited to your account at a later time automatically.
Do such rewards motivate you to actively watch the streams? Or do you just let them run in the 17th tab of your browser in the background?
In Destiny 2 a chest exploit in the Menagerie has been discovered that significantly affects the loot system. There is currently speculation about whether Bungie will address this with the update on June 13th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
What kind of exploit is it? We will not describe the execution of the exploit on MeinMMO, but rather its effects.
Due to the exploit, it is possible to loot the last chest in the new activity “Menagerie” multiple times in one run.
Is the exploit known? The exploit became known right after the start of the new season – on June 5th, a user published it on Reddit.
Since June 4th, video guides have been available on YouTube.
Hence, it is by no means a well-kept secret.
Why does the exploit have a significant impact? It is not a particularly complex exploit, but rather a clear flaw in the game that has major consequences. Especially since players are able to influence which loot they find through the Chalice of Opulence and its rune combinations.
Moreover, the use of the exploit contributes to players quickly completing the new Triumphs of the Season of Opulence by obtaining a full set of Menagerie armor.
Is Bungie closing the exploit? This is currently unknown. The patch notes do not mention a fix for the exploit.
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He advises: Quickly farm everything before Bungie closes the loophole.
However, Bungie has acted quickly in the past when such exploits have existed in the game that clearly favored players.
Because such an exploit ultimately ensures that players have “less
of Destiny 2” as they quickly reach all the carrots that Bungie has laid out for Guardians to work towards.
We will report later this evening when the patch goes live whether the loot loophole has since been closed.
In Fortnite Fortbyte #89 has appeared! You can find it east of Snobby Shores while flying through rings with the Scarlet Strike Glider.
Complete this challenge: The riddle behind the Fortbyte this time is: “Accessible by flying through the rings east of Snobby Shores with the Scarlet Strike Glider.
We will show you on the Map of Season 9 where to find the Fortbyte:
East of Snobby Shores, the Fortbyte hovers in the air.
Fortbyte #89: Fly through rings east of Snobby Shores with the Scarlet Strike Glider
Here is where the Byte is hidden: To find the Byte, you first need the Scarlet Strike Glider. You can obtain it in the Battle Pass at level 39. Select it and start a match.
When you jump out of the bus east of Snobby Shores, you will see rings that you need to fly through while landing. It’s best to jump over the snowy landscape so that you can pass through the rings effectively.
Once you have flown through all the rings, you will find the sought-after Fortbyte hovering in the air at the end of the rings, which you can then collect.
Fly towards Snobby Shores. Here you will recognize the rings.
Watch your surroundings: Campers like to hang around the locations of the Fortbytes. They hope for easy kills. So be sure to check carefully before you are eliminated before finding it.
This video helps: We are now showing you a video, where you can see the exact location again. This way, you cannot miss the Fortbyte:
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This is what the Fortbytes are about: Every day, a new Fortbyte appears that you need to find. The Bytes are electronic puzzle pieces introduced in Season 9.
There are a total of 100 Bytes to collect. If you find 90 Fortbytes, a special skin awaits you as a reward.
If you are looking for more Fortbytes, check out our guides on them:
The release of FIFA 20 is coming towards us with ever bigger steps. We have taken a look at the Ultimate Edition. For whom is the expensive extra version worth it?
This is how you play FIFA 20 first: If you can’t wait any longer and want to secure an advantage over other Ultimate Team players, you want to start FIFA 20 as early as possible.
Firstly, this is possible with EA Access: The paid membership gives you the opportunity to try FIFA 20 eight days before release. The catch: The total playtime before release is limited to ten hours.
Which is the perfect version?
This edition allows you to play the full version before the official release: If you want unrestricted early access to FIFA 20, you can pre-order either the FIFA 20 Champions Edition or the FIFA 20 Ultimate Edition. Both are a bit more expensive than the standard version but allow for an earlier start to the season. You can start with the special editions on September 24.
But is the high price really worth it? We have taken a closer look at the most expensive version, the Ultimate Edition.
The FIFA 20 Ultimate Edition for PS4, Xbox One, and PC at a glance
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release: 09/24/2019
Price: €99.99 (PS4, Xbox One), €89.99 (PC)
Nintendo Switch: On the Switch, you get no bonuses at all. Only a so-called Legacy Edition of FIFA 20 is released on the Nintendo console. This is essentially just a squad update without new modes compared to FIFA 19.
Pre-order: You can only get the Ultimate Edition digitally – and thus only in the respective stores for Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Pre-ordering is possible until August 5.
This is what you get in the digital Ultimate Edition
Contents of the Ultimate Edition:
The game “FIFA 20”
An Icon loan player selection, with which you could choose one of 5 Mid-Icon items (for five matches)
What advantages does the FIFA 20 Ultimate Edition bring me?
The Ultimate Edition costs you a proud €30 more than the standard version. In terms of gameplay, the versions do not differ. What advantages does it bring? And for whom is this markup really worth it – also in comparison to the Champions Edition?
By the way, the Ultimate Edition also has its own cover. This is what it looks like:
This is the main argument for the special versions
This is what players want most: The best argument is the early access that you get through the Ultimate Edition. You can start three days earlier than everyone else and start building your Ultimate Team while other players are still waiting for the release.
However, the Champions Edition also allows you the early start. And it is already ten euros cheaper than the Ultimate Edition. So further arguments are needed for the most expensive version to convince. Does EA provide them?
You can also play the VOLTA mode earlier than everyone else
These bonuses are available in FUT
Both special versions can do: In Ultimate Team, you get a loan Icon player and special jerseys if you pre-order the Ultimate Edition. Given that you can only use the icon for five matches and jerseys have little impact on the game, these bonuses are rather negligible.
Especially since the Champions Edition keeps up here. The jerseys are even available in the standard pre-order version. The unique feature of the Ultimate Edition are the packs and the Ones-to-Watch player.
The Champions version in comparison
You only get this in the Ultimate Edition: With the Ultimate Edition, you get instead of 12 rare Gold Packs a total of 24 rare Gold Packs. For 12 weeks, you can open two extra packs each week. This can be worthwhile if you are planning to buy packs with FIFA Points anyway.
However, as always with pack openings, luck determines the contents. In the best case, you can pull an absolute top player. But with a lot of bad luck, you may end up pulling nothing useful from the extra packs. Furthermore, the packs are not given all at once – so they do not give you a time advantage.
If you are lucky, you can pull top players from the packs
There is still the Ones-to-Watch player. The OTW players are characterized by increasing ratings the more they receive a TOTW card. Does that justify the Ultimate Edition?
This is what OTW players can do: Here, too, luck reigns. It is currently unknown which OTW item you will get. So it is to be assumed that it is a pure random item. And whether the player you then get actually increases in rating during the season depends on their real-life performances. So you might end up with a worst-case scenario of receiving a 79-rated goalkeeper who remains a 79-rated goalkeeper.
Ones-to-Watch players improve over the season – if they perform well in real life
In the best case, you hit a player who gets better and better over the season and develops into an endgame card in the 90s range. But: You need to ensure that they fit into your team. Because you cannot sell the player.
Plan to invest real money in FIFA Points in packs anyway.
Will play FIFA 20 extremely intensively and want every advantage the game can offer you – in the form of extra packs and the OTW player. But note that you will not receive all the packs at once.
Are willing to spend €30 more for these advantages.
Prefer to get the Champions Edition if you…
Only want an earlier start on 09/24.
Have no interest in extra packs.
Really want the Icon card and the jerseys.
Do not want an exclusively digital version of the game.
You can pre-order the Champions Edition here:
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Better save yourself the extra editions if you…
Are not playing FUT anyway and want to plunge into other modes like VOLTA, Pro Clubs, or Career Mode.
Do not have time at the end of September and cannot take advantage of the early start on 09/24.
The so-called Hot Spots in Fortnite are places where there is a lot of loot for you. In Week 6 of Season 9, they are part of the challenges.
Week 6 in Season 9: In the sixth week of Season 9, the Hot Spots play an important role. Because for the challenges you should:
Search 3 chests at Hot Spots
Search 3 ammo boxes at Hot Spots
And eliminate an opponent at a Hot Spot
To complete the task, it is best to travel to one of these Hot Spots early in a match. Because at the beginning of a round, the chances are higher that you will find unopened chests and boxes there.
Since many players fly to these Hot Spots right at the beginning of a round to grab the loot, your chances of encountering opponents are also increased.
Getting an elimination there should therefore be easy. But be aware that at the start of Week 6, there are likely to be even more opponents there than usual. Because other players also want to complete the task there.
Little drones fly everywhere in the air, carrying loot. As a player, you simply shoot 2-3 times at such a drone to bring it down. As a reward, the flying loot carriers drop interesting items for you. These can be weapons, shields, or other useful items.
A drone at the Hot Spot in Fortnite
Where can you find Hot Spots? These Hot Spots are determined randomly in matches. They stand out on the map because the text at the locations is colored. Instead of the typical white text, the places appear with yellow/golden text.
In the following image, you can see a comparison of Lucky Landing as a normal version and as a Hot Spot.
In each match, several locations can even be active as Hot Spots.
In Pokémon GO the first GO Fest kicks off this weekend. Such events also always feature the release of Shinies. Which Shinies can we look forward to this summer?
This suggests that several Shinies will also be released for the other two GO Fests this summer. We will show you possible candidates.
Shiny Seeper is coming – But which Pokémon will follow?
These are the Pokémon in question: If you look at the announcement image for the GO Fest in Chicago, you can also see Seeper. It was already suspected a few weeks ago that this Shiny would come. Seeper is not particularly strong or special; it is in the image because it can also be Shiny.
You can see Seeper here on the right in the background
In the images for the GO Fests in Dortmund and Yokohama there are also such Pokémon hiding. Now we will show you the candidates that could appear at these GO Fests.
What do global players gain from this? If the Shiny is introduced at GO Fest, then global players get the chance to catch these Shinies. The Pokémon will appear in increased numbers during the event.
GO Fest in Dortmund – These Shinies could come
These Pokémon will be shown for Dortmund
Which Shiny candidates are in the image? The only logical candidate here is male Nidoran. This Pokémon is not currently available as Shiny and would fit the pattern. After all, Seeper is also from the first generation and has 2 evolutions, just like Nidoran.
This is what the Shiny-Nidoran family looks like
These Shinies are considered unlikely: In addition to Nidoran, Schilterus is also shown. However, this Pokémon is likely only shown here because it is simply a rare Pokémon that appears frequently there. Of course, it could also come as a Shiny, but that is unlikely.
You can also see Seeper in this image. However, another event focused on the water Pokémon is considered unlikely. However, you will certainly encounter Seeper more frequently at the GO Fest.
GO Fest in Yokohama – These Shinies could come
Quapsel and Hoppspross are the hot candidates here
Which Shiny candidates are in the image? Here, Quapsel is hiding in the image. This would fit the pattern just like Nidoran in Dortmund. Quapsel is from Generation 1 and has 2 evolutions (Quaxo and Quappo share the 2nd evolution).
In addition to Quapsel, there is another hot candidate here: Hoppspross. So it is quite possible that 2 new Shinies will be introduced in Yokohama. However, there may also be an event related to Shiny Hoppspross before the GO Fest in Yokohama, which is why it appears frequently in Japan.
What do you think? Which Shinies could we expect this summer?
In Fortnite: Battle Royale the challenges for week 6 of Season 9 are known. This time you have to visit the golden hotspots.
The tasks for week 6 of Season 9 are now live – having been leaked earlier – and you can complete them in the game. However, week 6 does not offer many highlights. Most tasks are rather unremarkable.
Free and paid: For all 7 challenges, you need the Season 9 Battle Pass for 950 V-Bucks (9.50 Euros). If you do not have such a Battle Pass, unfortunately only the three free challenges in week 5 are available to you.
All Challenges of Week 6 in Season 9
The free challenges
Reward
Phase 1: Land at Lucky Landing
Phase 2: Land at Loot Lake
Phase 3: Land at Shifty Shafts
Phase 4: Land at Frosty Flights
Phase 5: Land at Haunted Hills
5 Stars/500 XP
Deal 500 damage to opponents with submachine guns
5 Stars/500 XP
Phase 1: Search chests at a hotspot
Phase 2: Search ammo boxes at a hotspot
Phase 3: Eliminate an opponent at a hotspot
10 Stars/1,000 XP
The paid challenges
Reward
Deal 200 damage to a vehicle controlled by an opponent
10 Stars/500 XP
Use the Storm Flip in 3 different matches
5 Stars/500 XP
Use 2 different vehicles in a match
10 Stars/1,000 XP
Eliminate 3 opponents at The Block or Fatal Fields
10 Stars/1,000 XP
Land at different locations
How to complete the task: This task has been available in a different form several times before. Just land at the specified locations one after the other and you will have completed this task:
Phase 1: Land at Lucky Landing
Phase 2: Land at Loot Lake
Phase 3: Land at Shifty Shafts
Phase 4: Land at Frosty Flights
Phase 5: Land at Haunted Hills
Deal 500 damage to opponents with submachine guns
How to complete the task: Submachine guns are powerful weapons, you should have no problems dealing 500 damage with them.
Complete various tasks at hotspots
How to complete the task: The new hotspots are central to this task. You can find out how to complete them in our guide to the hotspots.
Deal 200 damage to a vehicle controlled by an opponent (Battle Pass only)
How to complete the task: This task is simple, just shoot a bit at vehicles that opponents are driving around in and you will complete it quickly.
Use the Storm Flip in 3 different matches (Battle Pass only)
How to complete the task: The new Storm Flip has been in the game for a week and is quite rare. So, better use it right away when you have one.
Use 2 different vehicles in a match (Battle Pass only)
How to complete the task: Ideally start at remote locations, grab a vehicle there, and drive it to the center. If you find another vehicle on the way, just switch.
Eliminate 3 opponents at The Block or Fatal Fields (Battle Pass only)
How to complete the task: The usual kill challenge. Ideally, use an SMG, then you can complete two tasks at once.
When it comes to MMO games, good performance is usually required, as well as practical additional buttons on mice. We present some of the best models for MMORPGs, MOBAs, and the like.
This list of the best MMO mice is a personal selection by the author, who has paid attention to a versatile mix and considered reviews. At the request of readers, the Roccat Nyth has been added to the list. If you are missing a good mouse, please let us know in the comments.
What the mouse offers: The Roccat Nyth features a total of 17 buttons, with up to 12 buttons able to be added and placed at will on the left side thanks to its modular design.
The Roccat Twin-Tech R1 laser sensor allows for resolution adjustment in 1 DPI steps up to 12,000 DPI and offers a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
Additional features:
Customization of RGB lighting via Roccat Swarm software
Adjustable lift-off distance
Macros can also be stored via onboard memory
Buttons can be double assigned, which can be switched by pressing a button (“Easy-Shift[+]”).
Two interchangeable side panels for the right side should allow both claw and palm grip to be comfortable
What users say: The mouse is rated with an average of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon.de, primarily receiving positive feedback. The extensive functionality is particularly praised, while some reviewers occasionally criticize the handling and the sensor.
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In further testing: Mein-MMO.de recently tested the Roccat Nyth and was able to recommend it:
The Nyth can easily hold its own against competitors like Razer and others. Its greatest advantage is the modular thumb area. This means that the manufacturer does not dictate how the buttons are arranged; instead, you can choose it yourself.
In combination with Easy Shift, fewer large buttons are possible, which can still perform many functions thanks to the secondary assignment. If you play many different games with different button requirements, you won’t find a better alternative. […] For this reason, the above-average price is justified. Therefore, this mouse is highly recommended.
Pros
High functionality
Good workmanship
Cons
Sensor and ergonomics are criticized by some users
Only 2-way scroll wheel
Price
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Razer Naga Trinity
What the model offers: Razer’s Naga Trinity targets players who want to perform many actions with mouse clicks with its many optional buttons. However, it can also be adapted for other genres.
Additional features:
The right-handed mouse with mechanical buttons offers a 5G optical sensor for up to 16,000 DPI and a polling rate of 1,000 Hz
There are also three interchangeable side panels with different button configurations for up to 19 programmable buttons and a 4-way scroll wheel
Thanks to Razer’s Chroma lighting, 16.8 million customizable color options are available through software
Razer promotes the mouse as especially suitable for League of Legends, DOTA, and World of Warcraft, as well as any other MOBA or MMO.
What users say: The Razer Naga Trinity is predominantly rated positively, with handling, workmanship, and functionality often highlighted.
However, the software (registration requirement) and the scroll wheel, which some reviewers find lacking, are often criticized.
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In further testing:Computerbild.de gives it a rating of 88 percent and states:
Whether you are solving problems in Solitaire, playing online shooters like “PUBG,” or executing click-heavy tasks in “DotA 2” – the Razer Naga Trinity should perform well in all scenarios.
And that’s the crux of the matter: You need to be at home in at least two of the three mentioned worlds for the purchase of the Razer Naga Trinity (RRP: 109.99 Euros) to be truly worthwhile.
To ensure everything runs smoothly, individual customization through the Razer software is a must. The time invested pays off if you can execute actions faster in games, thanks to the up to twelve additional buttons, than your opponents or quickly access programs or similar. Reduced to the technique, the gaming mouse is a worthy representative of its class.
Pros
Many additional buttons
Customizable for different needs: 3 mice in one
Cons
Rather high price if only one variant is ultimately used
Configuration effort
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Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB
What the mouse can do: The Corsair Scimitar Pro features 12 mechanical side buttons and an optical sensor with a variable resolution of 16,000 DPI in 1 DPI steps, as well as a polling rate of up to 1,000 Hz (500 Hz/ 250 Hz/ 125 Hz).
The side buttons are textured for better grip, and thanks to the “Key Slider” system, the button positions can be adjusted by up to 8 millimeters. The scroll wheel offers a 2-way function.
What users say: The mouse is mostly rated positively, with performance and handling being particularly praised. Some users occasionally criticize the software and the fact that not all profiles can be saved in the hardware.
In terms of testing:Technic3D.com has given the mouse a rating of 90 percent and identified no major criticism except for the somewhat smooth surface:
The Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB is a mouse designed for MMO and MOBA gamers who want more than just two side buttons. The integrated button block with a total of twelve buttons provides great freedom in assigning and allows titles like World of Warcraft, League of Legends, or Heroes of the Storm to be controlled almost entirely via the mouse.
In addition to its control concept, the Scimitar Pro RGB also offers a high-end sensor and comprehensive RGB lighting for enough extras on the desk. Meanwhile, the optical sensor delivers top-notch tracking and can constantly be calibrated for new surfaces. If you like colorful and blinking lights, the RGB lighting also provides what you need.
Pros
Many additional buttons, some textured
Position of the button panel can be adjusted
Cons
Only 2-way scroll wheel
Software could be improved
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Lioncast LM30 (Price-Performance Tip)
What the mouse offers: The LM30 from Lioncast features a laser sensor with adjustable 16,400 DPI and an adjustable polling rate of 1000 Hz (can be set to 500 Hz/ 250 Hz/ 125 Hz).
A total of 18 buttons (12 side buttons) and a 2-way scroll wheel are available
Buttons can be configured and stored in five profiles via software, as well as macros and lighting
An adjustable weight system allows you to change the balance of the mouse
Furthermore, the manufacturer promises an anti-sweat coating
What users say: The mouse is predominantly rated positively, especially regarding price-performance ratio, handling, and versatility, while some reviewers occasionally complain about the pressure point and ergonomics.
In terms of testing:PCWelt.de has provided a purchase recommendation based on versatility and price-performance ratio:
Especially MMO gamers will receive a well-crafted mouse with the Lioncast LM30 that fully meets their demands. The quality is right, and particularly the “Weight Tuning System” was unexpected at this price point. For a price of only 40 Euros, the LM30 is truly a price-performance hit!
However, in our opinion, the side buttons could have a sharper pressure point. As testers, we would also have liked more options, such as a definable lift-off distance in the driver or a fully customizable lighting. However, that is already criticism at a high level – for the price, you can’t go wrong.
Pros
Many additional buttons
Price-performance ratio
Weight/balance adjustable
Cons
Pressure point of the side buttons could be better
Ergonomics may be a matter of taste
Only 2-way scroll wheel
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Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum
What the model offers: The Logitech G502 features an optical sensor with an adjustable resolution of up to 12,000 DPI and a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
Additional features:
A total of 10 buttons with durable Omron switches and a 4-way scroll wheel are available.
The RGB lighting can be customized via the “Logitech Gaming Software,” along with user-defined macros.
Thanks to the customizable weight cartridge, the mouse’s balance can also be altered.
What users say: The mouse is generally rated positively, with gaming suitability and handling being praised the most. However, some reviewers criticize the scroll wheel for having only two very distinct stages.
In terms of testing:Netzwelt.de praised the model with a score of 8.3 out of 10 and found no major criticisms:
Logitech offers a professional controller at a moderate price with a balanced mix of good ergonomics, many functions, and top software – especially as there are no major weaknesses.
Pros
Weight adjustable
Functionality of the software
Cons
Number of additional buttons relatively limited
Ergonomics may be a matter of taste
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Roccat Kone AIMO
What the model offers: The Roccat Kone AIMO features an optical sensor with an adjustable resolution of up to 12,000 DPI in 100 DPI steps and also an adjustable polling rate of up to 1,000 Hz (500 Hz/ 250 Hz/ 125 Hz).
Additional features:
A total of eight buttons and a 4-way scroll wheel
The built-in Omron switches are rated for up to 50 million presses
The maximum acceleration is rated at 50G or 250 IPS
Onboard memory and the “Roccat Swarm” software offer many customization options for assignment and RGB lighting
What users say: The Roccat Kone AIMO is predominantly rated positively, especially regarding handling and workmanship.
In terms of testing:Computerbild.de rated the mouse at 2.4 (“good”) and concluded:
The Roccat Kone Aimo is a bit large, and players will need to get used to it. Good: Despite its size, the sometimes unusually placed additional buttons are easily accessible. The Aimo also has nearly ideal weight, allowing for precise and fast actions.
Number of directly usable additional buttons is relatively limited
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Cooler Master MasterMouse MM830
What the model offers: While other MMO mice, such as the Corsair Scimitar Pro or the Razer Naga Trinity, focus on having many additional buttons, the MM830 comes with four.
In the new mouse from Cooler Master, the additional buttons are integrated as a directional pad (or “D-Pad”) on the left side into the thumb rest and can be freely assigned with macros thanks to onboard memory.
What makes the mouse special: In addition to the usual RGB lighting (4 zones) found in gaming mice, there is also a small OLED display on the left side, which is a rather rare feature.
The small screen has a resolution of 96 x 64 pixels and can be adjusted to display DPI values, CPU usage of the PC, etc., or simply to show arbitrary graphics.
Additional technical specifications:
A total of 8 programmable buttons in 5 profiles are available (via software)
The customizable resolution of the optical sensor is up to 24,000 DPI at a polling rate of 1,000 Hz
Thanks to Omron switch technology, the buttons are designed to be particularly durable (20 million clicks)
The scroll wheel provides a 2-way function
PBT plastic is supposed to protect the top and main buttons particularly well from wear
The connection cable (USB) is fabric-covered
In testing:MMORPG.com put the model to the test and praised almost all aspects of the mouse. Only the position of the right D-Pad button is considered too far to the right, as is the position of the display in terms of quickly accessing information. Otherwise, there’s a recommendation:
If you are looking for a highly customizable mouse that offers incredible control depth with a stylish touch of RGB, this mouse is worth checking out. The Cooler Master MasterMouse MM830 is truly unique.
Pros
Design and concept
Handling and workmanship
Cons
Only 2-way scroll wheel
Number of additional buttons relatively limited
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SteelSeries Rival 600
What the model offers: The SteelSeries Rival 600 is specifically designed for eSports requirements and features an optical sensor with an adjustable sensitivity of 100 to 12,000 CPI (characters per inch).
Additional features:
A secondary sensor allows for the customization of when the sensor stops and resumes tracking when lifting the mouse.
The weight of the mouse can be adjusted thanks to the eight included 4-gram weights and removable side panels.
The “Split-Trigger System” of the left and right mouse buttons is designed to ensure optimal clicks for up to 60 million actuations; a total of seven buttons are present.
The RGB lighting offers eight zones.
Various engine apps allow the mouse to be customized to your requirements.
The ergonomic design for right-handed users is meant to be suitable for both palm and claw grip.
What users say: The SteelSeries Rival 600 is predominantly rated positively. Versatility, performance, and quality are particularly praised.
However, some reviewers criticize the software for not functioning properly and occasionally mention insufficient durability.
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In further testing:Gamezoom.net recommends the model and awards it a score of 9 out of 10:
The new SteelSeries Rival 600 impresses in many ways: For example, the high-quality workmanship easily rivals Logitech products. In terms of technology, the precise (dual) sensor unit is impressive.
The user-friendly software, attractive RGB lighting, and high glideability also speak in favor of purchasing the SteelSeries mouse. Additionally, the extensive weight adjustment and durable Omron switches are convincing. Given the fair price, we can recommend our test sample!
Pros
Weight adjustable
Quality (metal)
Handling
Cons
Software and durability are occasionally criticized
Number of additional buttons is very limited
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Roccat Tyon
What the model offers: The Roccat Tyon features a laser sensor with an adjustable resolution of up to 8,200 DPI. The polling rate is specified as 1,000 Hz, while the possible acceleration is rated at 30 G or 3.8 m/s (150 IPS).
A total of 16 programmable mouse buttons are available
For macro management, there is also a 576 kByte onboard memory
In terms of optics, a 2-way light system with 16.8 million colors is offered
The weight is 128 grams without the USB cable (fabric-wrapped)
What users say: The reviews for the mouse are predominantly positive, with handling and workmanship often praised, while the software is described as in need of improvement.
In testing: The colleagues at Gamestar.de gave the model a rating of 95 percent and summed up:
Very precise gaming mouse with a well-functioning analog throttle, many buttons, and a plethora of functions in the driver.
Pros
Analog throttle
Handling
Cons
Only 2-way scroll wheel
Software is occasionally criticized
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Corsair DARK CORE RGB SE
What the model offers: The Corsair DARK CORE RGB SE with an optical sensor is connected via a USB adapter via Bluetooth and is said to have a reaction time of one millisecond.
Additional features:
The resolution of the sensor is adjustable up to 16,000 DPI in 1 DPI steps
The battery is said to last up to 24 hours during use, while wireless charging via Qi standard is supported. Alternatively, a cable can also be connected for playing and charging.
Two interchangeable side grips are supposed to provide a perfect shape
Seven fully programmable buttons that can also be used on the go thanks to hardware macro playback
The Omron switches are supposed to offer a lifespan of 50 million clicks
The multicolor lighting can be customized across all three lighting zones
What users say: The Corsair DARK CORE RGB SE is predominantly rated positively, especially regarding handling, gaming suitability, and workmanship. However, the software is occasionally criticized.
In further testing:Allround-pc.com recommends the model and only criticizes the introductory price:
The Corsair Dark Core RGB SE is an excellent wireless gaming mouse with great feel and many functions, supported by the clear and helpful Corsair Utility Engine.
The Special Edition costs about 10 Euros more than the standard version and offers Qi wireless charging, which is a reasonable additional cost for a price of just under 110 Euros, which is adequate given the scope of the functions.
Pros
Wireless design and wireless charging
Handling
Cons
Software is sometimes criticized
Only 2-way scroll wheel and relatively limited additional buttons
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The MMORPG Lost Ark will soon be expanded in South Korea with the big update Episode 2: The Great Pioneer, which brings a new continent. But we in Europe are still waiting for the game.
What is Lost Ark: The MMORPG from the Korean developer studio Smilegate has already launched in South Korea. A closed beta will take place soon in Russia.
It is played from an isometric view like in Diablo, but the online game is a classic MMORPG full of quests, monster battles, group content, and more. It looks fantastic, which is why many MMO fans around the world are eagerly waiting for it.
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What have the developers announced now? In the coming week, Lost Ark will receive the biggest expansion so far with Episode 2: The Great Pioneer after several smaller updates. It brings a lot of new content:
The huge continent Yon
You will explore underground cities
New dungeons full of dangers await you
You will encounter the new race of dwarves
In the raid “Antares’ Nightmare”, you will fight the demonic boss Antares
You can only defeat Antares in a group of eight players and must develop a sophisticated strategy for it
On Butterfly Island, you will find the most powerful boss opponent in the game so far
You will descend into a new dungeon on an island, where dangerous robots are waiting for you
The MMORPG will thus receive many new contents.
The MMORPG Lost Ark is already getting Episode 2 in South Korea.
We still have to wait
What about a release for us? There is still no information on when we can also play Lost Ark. Smilegate only mentioned that a release in the “West” is planned.
What about the Russian beta? The closed beta is still planned for this year. However, the game is “region-locked”. This means we cannot participate. MMORPG fans had hoped that players from other countries could log in and join.
When could Lost Ark be released for us? Probably we should not expect a release in Europe before 2020. Smilegate will likely first look at the launch in Russia and then decide when it will be our turn.
What is the good news? When Lost Ark launches for us, we might receive a very extensive version that has already received several updates, including Episode 2: The Great Pioneer.
In Monster Hunter World , players will soon receive a kind of mount, the “Raider Rides” are already a favorite among fans. They work like a taxi and quickly transport hunters across the map. The mounts are expected to come with Iceborne in September for PS4 and Xbox One. The Steam version on PC will have to wait a bit longer.
This is the Raider Ride: A few days ago, Capcom introduced the new feature “Raider Rides”. This will come with the Iceborne expansion in a few months for PS4 and Xbox One – PC and the Steam version will take a bit longer. It will probably not be until 2020.
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Initially, there was only the video and a few pieces of information about it. The video shows a group of hunters riding on lizards, which looks pretty cool and immediately excited many hunters.
Since E3 2019, more details have emerged.
This is how the players reacted: The first player immediately exclaimed, “We are getting mounts” or “Oh my god” and found it really great at first.
Are they really mounts? The “Raider Rides” are not mounts in the sense of controllable animals like in MMORPGs Final Fantasy XIV or WoW, although you ride them, they work a little differently:
The Raider Rides are more like “taxis” that you cannot directly control.
The player can call such a taxi and then choose a position on the map where they want the monster to take them. The monster is then “on rails.”
The hunter can, however, shoot with their slinger, collect materials, eat, sharpen their weapon, or open the map while riding.
The mounts in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne do not have unlimited stamina, but tire over time and need to rest, during which they cannot be used.
Each region in Iceborne has its own taxi monster.
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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PS4, Xbox One, PC), developer Infinity Ward will remove a line of dialogue and part of the storyline before the launch on October 25, 2019. A reference to the rape of a young girl was apparently too disturbing. The storyline will not be in the release version.
This is the situation: Currently, Infinity Ward is already showing a “demo version” of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare to YouTubers and journalists around the world. They did this before the reveal and are doing it again on the sidelines of E3 2019.
Soldiers kill her family and put Farrah herself in danger. Players will later control Farrah as an adult in the campaign.
“He likes young girls”
Infinity Ward is already cutting this: In the demo, there is a scene where a Russian soldier grabs a girl from the fictional country “Ursekstan.” He then contemplates aloud whether he should deliver the girl to his superior, who “likes young girls” – “likes the young ones.”
According to the U.S. site Kotaku, the PR team later stated that this line will be removed from the game.
Originally, the line of dialogue was meant to hint at a development in the campaign that would appear in later scenes – but those scenes have also been cut.
While Farrah will suffer in the game, it seems she will not experience sexual violence.
This is what the creatives say: A journalist from the site Kotaku says he specifically asked why this scene is in the game, which also brings sexual violence into the horror of war.
The Creative Director, Minkoff, reportedly said that it is part of the reality of war that people go through such experiences. And they do not want to shy away from addressing that. The story also touches on such themes – but they have many advisors on staff.
When asked more closely whether there are real-life examples of pedophilic violence in connection with child soldiers, it was stated that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare takes place in a fictional world. It is an entertainment product with a fictional story, but based on real backgrounds.
Why is Thursday so important? A few days ago, last Thursday, the world of GTA Online changed unexpectedly. A building that had received little attention from Rockstar until that point was updated.
Renovation work has now begun at the casino in GTA Online.
The patch day on Thursday was so important because it was assumed that something would change again at the casino. Players speculated that the renovation work would progress, and the building would further change.
Perhaps there is even a preview of what will change through the casino DLC in GTA Online. So everyone is eagerly waiting for the next update on patch day.
How do we know this? A data miner had already stated that the environment around the casino would gradually change. The data miner TezFunz2 has correctly predicted many events of GTA Online in the past. The community trusts him.
Will you make big money in the casino?
The data miner tweeted last week on Twitter that changes will occur near the casino as the casino release approaches. There are also specific dates in the script when changes will be made to the casino in the game.
The first changes can already be seen at the casino – it now clearly looks like renovations are underway.
The thesis that something will happen at the casino again this Thursday is supported by TezFunz2: “If you mean the actual update? No.
If you mean new changes at the casino? Yes, this Thursday.”
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What can we expect? It is now assumed that the appearance of the casino will be changed at regular intervals.
On Twitter, the data miner replied to a user who asked when the casino DLC is expected to be released. TezFunz2 estimates that it will be around the end of June or early July. “Probably early July.”
Additionally, the barrier in front of the parking garage entrance has been removed. New garages may also belong to the DLC.
Officially, the DLC has not yet been announced by Rockstar. Therefore, there are many speculations about the release. The excitement for the opening of the casino is palpable in the community. Are you excited for the casino?
Another hint suggests that the Vulpera will become an allied race in World of Warcraft.
In recent months, there have been various small hints and indications in the game data that the Vulpera from World of Warcraft could one day become an allied race. This would allow players to step into the fur of these fox-like beings. A new hint in the game files supports this suspicion.
What was found? In some lines of code necessary for cinematics, a hint about the Vulpera was found. This code was already added with Patch 8.1, simultaneously with the Kul Tirans under the entry “Allied Races” – that is, allied races. This suggests that Blizzard planned for the Vulpera as a race to also appear in the cutscene where players receive the Heart of Azeroth. This only makes sense if the Vulpera are also a playable race!
Overall, there are increasingly more small pieces of information pointing to the Vulpera as an allied race. However, until Blizzard officially confirms this, it remains uncertain. It is also possible that the developers simply want to keep this option open and may only bring it in the future.
Would you be happy about the Vulpera as an allied race in World of Warcraft? Or does this species simply not fit in with the other playable races of World of Warcraft?
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Fortnite: Battle Royale and the streaming service Netflix are supposedly planning a crossover event.
There will likely be an event for the successful series Stranger Things.
What is the crossover about? At E3 2019, the popular streaming service Netflix announced a new mobile game for Stranger Things via Twitter. However, what was even more interesting was written in a follow-up tweet. It said:
“In traditional E3 fashion, we’re giving you a few tasty teasers to chew on. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming projects with Behaviour, Ubisoft, Roblox, and Epic Games.”
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Since Epic Games will likely not make a new Stranger Things game, it is probably a new crossover event. After the appearance of Thanos, the Avengers, and most recently John Wick, it is no longer a big surprise when other pop culture phenomena suddenly appear in Fortnite.
Players hope for a Stranger Things event in Fortnite
This is how fans are reacting: Many Fortnite fans were ecstatic under the tweet, demanding either a Fortnite mode for Stranger Things or a “Fortnite: The Movie.” Essentially, Netflix might have meant something like this, namely a series or a film that revolves around Fortnite.
This is why there will probably be a Stranger Things event soon: But no matter what plans Netflix may still have with Fortnite: That there will be an event for Stranger Things is quite likely. Just a month ago, players noticed that there is an ice cream stand called Scoops Ahoy in the game.
A similar ice cream parlor is also featured in Stranger Things. Epic would probably not patch such a place into the game if they didn’t have something planned for it.
When could the event kick off? On July 4, 2019, the long-awaited third season of Stranger Things will premiere on Netflix. That would also be a good date to launch the crossover event.
How both franchises benefit from a crossover
What is this Stranger Things anyway? Stranger Things is one of the most successful series on Netflix. Set in the 1980s, it revolves around a group of kids exploring gruesome and mysterious phenomena that plague their small town.
Brave nerd kids are the heroes of Stranger Things.
This is why a deal with Fortnite and Stranger Things makes sense: Thanks to the cleverly staged 80s nostalgia, the significant nerd factor, and the lovable characters, the series has gained numerous fans. Most of them are over 30 and thus no longer in the classic Fortnite age range.
But perhaps the event will change that and open up both Fortnite to Stranger Things fans and Stranger Things to Fortnite kids. After all, fearless kids of typical Fortnite age are the heroes of the series.
Interestingly: Netflix sees Fortnite as one of its biggest competitors:
While many large companies are presenting their innovations for the coming years at the E3 2019, Sony stayed away from the event. Xbox boss Phil Spencer wished that the competition would have been present at the fair. In his opinion, Sony’s absence harms the profile of the event.
Who is it about? In an interview at the currently ongoing E3 2019, Xbox boss Phil Spencer talked about the fair. Competition from Sony and publisher Activision stayed away from the E3 this year.
When Spencer spoke about the relevance of the event, he stated that the absence of Sony and Activision harms the profile of the E3. “I wish Sony was here,” Spencer said in the interview. “The E3 would be better if Sony were also here.”
Why was Sony not present?Already in November of last year, Sony announced that it would not participate in E3 2019. Instead, the company wanted to explore new and familiar ways to collaborate with its community.
Before that, the PlayStation Experience had already been canceled. This was an annual event held until 2018 to showcase PlayStation games.
Sony wanted to find its own ways to collaborate with its community
What did Microsoft present? Last Sunday at 10:00 PM German time, Microsoft held its press conference for E3 2019. The presentation included the unveiling of the next-generation Xbox, currently being developed under the name Project Scarlett. The new console is set to be released at Christmas 2020.
There were plenty of games and an appearance by Keanu Reeves to see. You can read the highlights of Microsoft’s press conference here:
With the Wastelanders update, Bethesda introduces NPCs into the online game Fallout 76 this autumn. And according to the trailer, it feels quite reminiscent of Fallout 3.
Why does this remind of Fallout 3? The dialogues in Fallout 3 provide players the opportunity to ask questions to the NPCs using complete sentences. Moreover, it is evident which skills can be utilized, such as Charisma, to perhaps extract even more from the person and gain additional information.
Therefore, the aim is to move away from the controversial system that existed in Fallout 4.
What was the problem with the dialogues in Fallout 4? Fallout 4 presented conversations in a slightly different way. There is a kind of “dialogue wheel”, through which only terms can be selected. Therefore, one basically does not know exactly what the hero is saying; you can only specify a general direction.
This often leads to situations where you choose an option and receive a curious response because you misunderstood the term.
Additionally, there are only four choices, while in Fallout 3 there were significantly more options.
This is how the dialogues with the NPCs in Fallout 76 look.
Bethesda listens to the players
Why didn’t Bethesda implement this for Fallout 76? There was a lot of criticism regarding the dialogue wheel from Fallout 4. Players wanted to select complete sentences again to have more control over a conversation.
Bethesda seems to have learned from this mistake and is now bringing back complete sentences with Fallout 76.
What does this mean for Fallout 76? Conversations with NPCs should be significantly deeper than in Fallout 4, and players will have more decision-making power. Additionally, your skills and values will play a role, which gives your character development regarding interactions with NPCs greater significance.
For example, you can choose to place more emphasis on Charisma to charm NPCs.
How do players react? Those who wished for NPCs for Fallout 76 are enthusiastic about the dialogue system. Bethesda has not only taken the criticism regarding the missing NPCs in Fallout 76 to heart, but also the criticism of the dialogue system in Fallout 4.
Now players are curious how profound the dialogues really are. In autumn, we will know when the Wastelanders update is released.
