YouTube: Jack Black’s gaming channel reaches 1 million subscribers with the first video

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Just a week ago, actor and musician Jack Black launched his gaming channel “Jablinski” on YouTube. He has now reached 1 million subscribers with just one video.

The YouTube channel “Jablinkski Games” by Jack Black was opened a week ago. After just one week, he already has one million subscribers.

Although Black announced the channel as a gaming channel, there are currently only two videos online. Neither of the videos features him playing; they are just an introduction video and a thank you to the subscribers.

A YouTube Channel for Gamers

Who is Jack Black? Hollywood star Jack Black is an actor and musician. With his humorous and down-to-earth nature, he is popular among all age groups and has millions of fans around the world.

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What can be expected on the channel? Looking at the name “Jablinski Games,” it suggests that it’s about gaming. However, there is not yet a video where Jack Black himself plays on the channel. So, one must be patient.

In the channel description, it states that it will be about “Games, Food, and Life.” In a comment, Black says: “I want to clarify that there is no production team here. It’s just about my son. He has me hostage, and I’m not allowed to be Tracer. Help!”

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What does Jack Black want? In his first video, he challenged gaming giants like Ninja and PewDiePie. He wants his channel to be bigger than any other gaming channel.

However, he has not yet explained which games he wants to play.

When will new videos come out? He announced that a new video should appear every Friday. His next video is expected to be released next year. These will probably be in the actor’s usual humorous style.

Comedy will likely take center stage on the channel rather than gameplay.

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What’s next? If Black indeed provides regular content on YouTube, it is quite possible that he will rise to a gaming great. His current videos have already been clicked millions of times.

His channel currently has almost 1.5 million subscribers and continues to grow. If good content follows, the channel could take off. Ninja and PewDiePie may indeed have something to fear, just as Black has announced.

PewDiePie already commented on the video saying: “Delete this.”

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Jack Black is not the first celebrity who enjoys gaming. Kaya Yanar and Amy from “The Big Bang Theory” also like to play online.

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The big MeinMMO quiz for Destiny & Destiny 2 at the end of 2018

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 2 minutes

In 2018, there was a lot going on in Destiny 2. Do you remember what happened in Bungie’s shooter this year and can you answer the questions in our quiz?

This year, Destiny 2 was again very eventful: A lot of items, nerfs, buffs, DLCs, and a major expansion were just some of the topics that MeinMMO was able to cover in 2018. To revisit all the highlights, in line with the Christmas season, our big Destiny 2 quiz is back.

Here you can wrap up the year comfortably and remember the many things that happened in Destiny 2. Or you let the competition-reindeer bite you and compete with other MeinMMO readers in our comments!

Participate in our big Destiny 2 quiz

 

How does the quiz work?

You can start the quiz by simply clicking “Start Quiz” in the upper window. You can expect 20 questions, where you can choose from four answer options. You can only choose one answer and only one option is correct.

You will receive immediate feedback on whether you made the correct choice. If you are wrong, the correct answer will be highlighted in green. You will also learn what percentage of readers had the right instinct.

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The questions are a mix of general Destiny topics or highlights from this year and have not been sorted by difficulty. Whether you answer the questions on your own or use Google for help is up to you.

Please feel free to let us know in the comments after the quiz how many questions you were able to answer correctly. For fairness, you should answer the questions yourself and not search online if you want to compete with the MeinMMO community.

We wish you a lot of fun and happy holidays, Guardians!

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The Division: Vendor Reset on December 29. – The best offers

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

In The Division today, on December 29th, is the vendor reset. We present you with the latest items from the vendors that are particularly recommended this week.

Just before the New Year, there are again new items for the vendors in The Division. Every week, on the night from Friday to Saturday, the vendor reset takes place. During this, the offerings of all vendors change.

Note: This will be our last vendor reset for The Division 1. It is expected to continue with The Division again from March 15th. We wish you a Happy New Year.

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Recommended Weapons since December 29th.

  • Camp Clinton: Pakhan with Destructible, Prepared, and Pakhan. Strong PvE LMG, but instead of Prepared, you should opt for Deconstructive.
  • Camp Hudson: SASG-12 with Receptive, Bitter, and Malicious. One of the best shotguns in the game. Use these talents in PvE. Replace Bitter with Deconstructive.
  • E 53rd St: Improved PP-19 with Deconstructive, Demanding, and Accelerated. This SMG is among the best in PvE and has a large magazine. Demanding is unnecessary here, opt for Deadly, Receptive, or Deconstructive depending on your build.
  • W 42nd St: M44 Custom with Deconstructive, Able, and Competent. Probably the strongest bolt-action sniper rifle after the M700. Choose Brutal or Prepared instead of Able to have a good PvE weapon for snipers.

The Mods after the Vendor Reset

  • E 64th St: Performance Mod with Impulse Giver Crit Chance (+2%)
  • E 42nd St: Loud Muzzle Brake with Crit Damage (+18%), Crit Chance, and Optimal Range
  • W 31st St: Scoped C79 (3.4x) with Crit Damage (+18%), Precision, and Headshot Damage
  • Vendor for Advanced Weapons: Improved Open Sights with Stability (+13%), Crit Chance, and Crit Damage
  • The Cavern: Weapon Mod (261) with Crit Chance
  • Camp Hudson: Extended Magazine (+118.5%) with Reload Speed and Crit Chance
  • The Last Stand: Rifle Suppressor Omega with Headshot Damage (+17%), Crit Chance, and Crit Damage
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The Blueprint Vendors’ Offers

The vendor at the terminal brings blueprints for these items:

  • PF45 – First Wave – Pistol
  • Extended Magazine
  • Angled Grip – Red – with Stability
  • Firearm Knee Pads

The blueprints in Camp Clinton:

  • Ti-RANT Suppressor – with Crit Chance
  • PRO Laser Sight – with Crit Damage
  • Firearm Mask
  • Firearm Knee Pads

You can find an overview of all offers here.

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Fallout 76: Das sagt Bethesda zu der Sache mit dem Straf-Aufsatz

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Those who use illegal mods and cheat in Fallout 76 should open Word and prepare to write an essay as punishment. Bethesda has now commented on the essays.

In school, one would be naughty, do nonsense, and the teacher would assign an essay as punishment in which one had to explain why it is not okay to mess around during class.

Bethesda is now reportedly taking similar measures against Fallout 76 cheaters.

An essay as punishment

What happened? Currently, there are rumors and indications that Bethesda is banning some players of the online game Fallout 76 for using cheats and mods. According to the user agreements of Fallout 76, it is not permitted to use these things.

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What does Bethesda tell the players? Bethesda is allegedly sending a message to banned players with the following content:

“This account has violated the code of conduct and terms of service. It has been determined that the account is running a third-party application that provides an unfair advantage in the game while you are logged into Fallout 76.

If you wish to appeal the account closure, we would accept an essay on the topic “Why third-party cheat software is harmful to an online gaming community” for our management team to review.”

What does this mean? Bethesda gives cheaters the opportunity to lift the ban by writing an essay about why cheat software is harmful to an online game and its community.

In principle, this is a punishment assignment. An educational measure intended to make cheaters aware of what they did wrong.

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Fans doubt the punishment assignment

Is this really true? There are currently indications from several players who claim to have received the email from Bethesda after a ban of the game account. However, this has not yet been confirmed by the developer, even though US sites have already inquired about it.

Within the community, there are doubts about whether this punishment assignment was actually demanded.

However, it is not completely excluded that Bethesda is indeed sending these emails and requesting such an essay. Perhaps a community staff member was just having a bit of fun.

How are the players reacting? Fallout 76 players are still debating whether to take the reports at face value. However, there is a feeling that it is childish and “stupid” to write an essay about the negative effects of cheating in an online game.

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Bethesda employee confirms punishment essay

Update 28.12. 21:13: Bethesda has now commented on this, and it is indeed true. As the community lead “Gstaff” said on Resetera, it really happened; they required essays.

They do not want players to use Fallout 76 mods or tools in a way that gives them an advantage or negatively impacts the servers or the gameplay experience of others.

They have discussed the punishment assignments at Bethesda and will continue to do so after the holiday period.

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In the meantime, the rule is: if you receive a penalty for using a mod, you should contact Bethesda’s support page, and they will review the complaint.

But in the future, they will definitely not require punishment essays.

What’s behind this: It seems that a staff member acted on his own during the holiday season and requested punishment essays. After this has now been debated publicly, they are likely seeking a different solution at Bethesda.

The time between the years is indeed a difficult time for companies as well.

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How a Fortnite streamer raised $1.4 million for sick children

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The Fortnite streamer Ben “DrLupo” Lupo raised money for a children’s hospital on Twitch throughout 2018. He and his wife raised over a million dollars for the cause, mainly through Fortnite.

Who is DrLupo? The Fortnite streamer and family man is known for regularly hosting donation streams.

It is common for streamers and YouTubers to attract negative media attention, but in DrLupo’s case, there are some good news this time.

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What happened? In 2018, DrLupo set a goal to donate at least one million dollars to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which specializes in treating kids diagnosed with cancer.

DrLupo and his fans raised a total of $365,000 during GuardianCon in Florida in June 2018. Combined with the donations already raised at that time, he reached a total of $611,000.

An additional $140,000 came from the sale of the “Build Against Cancer” shirts.

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The final part of the donations was collected by DrLupo on December 23 during a 24-hour stream with his community. On that day, gamers from 85 different countries donated $659,000 to support sick children, bringing the total donation amount to approximately $1.4 million.

The streamer himself said:

One of the best things about being a streamer is being able to see how great communities come together and then work with those communities to help others […]

He and his wife were very emotionally moved by the success and thanked the donors for becoming “a part of something bigger”.

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What do the hospital representatives say? St. Jude’s Hospital is very grateful for the generous donation and publicly thanked DrLupo on their Twitter. Richard Shadyac, the CEO of the hospital’s official fundraising organization, stated:

The total amount raised of over one million dollars is just one of the milestones that make him a role model among his gaming friends.

Thanks to donors like DrLupo, the families of the children at St. Jude have never received a bill.

But you don’t have to be a streamer to bring joy to your community:

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Atlas promises after a poor start on Steam: “This game will become really big”

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The launch of Atlas did not go as planned. Now the developers are speaking out and explaining the difficulties surrounding the release. They are also making bold statements.

This is what happened: The release of Atlas was more or less a disaster. Initially, the launch was postponed several times. And at the launch on Steam, there were loads of negative reviews and players complained about numerous bugs in the game. In a lengthy post on Steam, the head, Jeremy Stieglitz, addressed the community and discussed the problems in the game.

He explains how the game is supposed to improve in the coming weeks and why these difficulties occurred in the first place.

This is what the developer says about Atlas

Why were there launch issues? The developer attributes the early difficulties to a large influx of players that the developers did not anticipate. Therefore, the servers had to be upgraded for larger capacities and performance updates had to be made.

They literally barricaded themselves in the “development bunker” 24/7 and lost oversight amidst all the work. Such a situation should not happen again and communication is to improve from now on. Stieglitz, however, was overwhelmed by the feedback from the players, as many of them said that Atlas has great potential with its immense freedoms in the sandbox.

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However, Stieglitz refrains from discussing why they exaggeratedly advertised the game with 40,000 players in one world beforehand. In an interview shortly before the release, it was still stated that Atlas was supposed to perform better in terms of performance than Ark: Survival Evolved does now. There was also no comment on the misleading expectations in the launch trailer.

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Atlas aims to deliver daily, has big plans

That’s why it should get better now: The developer repeatedly apologized for the mistakes and promises improvement. New updates are supposed to be carried out daily, if not multiple times a day, to improve the game quality.

The developers see Atlas as a very ambitious project and want to face the challenges in Early Access and try to improve the game as best as they can. The FAQ page already states: This long journey will last 2 years.

The letter was concluded confidently by the lead programmer: “Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days, weeks, months, and years. This game is going to be really big”

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This is what the new update brings: The developer then talks about the new update that has been released. This update has already fixed various server outages and the server stability has significantly improved as a result. The developers prioritize resolving the server issues and promise significant progress in the coming days. You can find more information about the update in the following post, where we reflect on the development of the game after six days.

Because aside from all the problems, the game is a phenomenon. Why, we’ll tell you here:

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What type of player are you in Fortnite: Battle Royale?

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 4 minutes

Fortnite’s fun battle royale mode is easy to learn but hard to master. Many different playstyles can lead to success. How do you play Fortnite: Battle Royale? We present the classic player types – and in the end, it’s up to you!

Millions of players are now enjoying Epic’s take on the battle royale mode. The game is extremely popular – partly because many playstyles can lead to success.

Do you prefer to proceed slowly and cautiously, or like a bull in a china shop? Do you tend to avoid the hot zones on the map, or do you jump right into the fray?

Let us know in the survey at the end of the article which category you feel you belong to.

1. The Rambo

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John Rambo from the movie series of the same name with Sylvester Stallone in the lead role represents the reckless type, who does not shy away from confrontation and always fights at the front line.

The Rambo in Fortnite: Battle Royale prefers to land in large cities like Retail Row, Pleasant Park, or Greasy Grove and immediately jumps into battle.

Rambos tend to extremes – either they leave the cities as winners with great loot, or they quickly meet their end, only to jump back into the fray. Rambos want to decide the games quickly and constantly seek confrontation throughout a round.

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2. The Bush Warrior

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The Bush Warrior is the opposite of the Rambo and mainly acts in secrecy. No weapon in the world generates as much delight as a bush in a chest. Disguised as a bush, the warriors sneak around the map and eliminate careless targets who do not notice the bush.

The Bush Warrior’s favorite weapon is the sniper rifle – one shot to eliminate opponents without drawing attention to themselves. The Bush Warrior is one of the most hated players since the map is littered with bushes. No one can check all these bushes for enemies.

The Bush Warrior has a hard time in the endgame. Opponents who have built fortifications shoot at the bushes to eliminate hidden enemies. By then, bushes must reveal themselves.

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3. The Architect

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The Architect loves the building mode. Complex structures must be built high everywhere, from which enemies can be shot at. Architects land in places where many resources can be gained.

Architects prefer to build their structures at the edge of the storm, to always have an overview of the map and to eliminate stragglers from the storm.

Especially in the endgame, a well-placed fortress is a blessing and greatly increases the chances of winning, as long as opponents do not destroy the fortress.

The loot of defeated opponents is only collected when the available area of the map gets smaller or the air is clear. Until then, the loot can be used as perfect bait for careless players.

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4. The Ninja

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The Ninja often gets to the endgame without a single kill. The Ninja lands in remote locations, collects only the essentials, and does nothing that may attract attention.

The Ninja prefers to have the water at the edge of the map or the storm at his back, to avoid surprise attacks. He moves toward the eye of the storm along the edge of the map, revealing himself as late as possible. Forests and buildings are his favorite hiding spots.

The Ninja knows how to handle traps excellently, placing them directly in hiding spots to take out careless players.

Since the Ninja avoids confrontation, he must make do with poor loot and relies on luck and careless opponents in the endgame. Ninjas and Rambos should not play together on a team – conflict potential!

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5. The Opportunist

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The Opportunist is the looter among Fortnite players. Loud battles attract him like light attracts moths. He stays hidden until the fight is over and strikes when the remaining player is regenerating health or looting the fallen opponent’s loot.

The Opportunist quickly notices where battles are taking place and does everything to determine the exact position of the enemies for a surprise attack.

Not infrequently, the Opportunist wins a game this way.

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6. The Aimless

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The Aimless always lands in a different place on the map to explore as many angles as possible. He has no fixed goal and reluctantly bends to the storm’s progress. The Aimless follows no tactic or strategy, he collects loot and lets himself be carried along by the storm.

Since the Aimless neither looks at the clock nor the remaining opponents, he often lands in the storm more than he would like. Confrontations are avoided if possible, and in doubt, a hiding place is sought until the opponents disappear.

Aimless players reach the endgame less often and do not quite know what to do there. They let the situation unfold and just see what happens (which often ends with a game over).

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Now it’s your turn! In the following survey, we want to know which player type you see yourself as:

 

Do you miss a player type in the survey? Which other player do you prefer to fight against? Let us know in the comments!

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MMORPG ArcheAge will find its way back under old management

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

ArcheAge was once seen as a great hope for the MMORPG genre and was well received upon its launch in Korea in 2013. However, over the years, the MMO lost many players. Now, the creator of ArcheAge, Jake Song, wants to turn things around.

Although ArcheAge had such a hopeful start, the MMORPG now plays only a minor role – here in the West and in its home country of South Korea.

Fans have been dissatisfied with many decisions regarding the development of the online game. However, that is set to change as designer Jake Song takes the helm again.

The boss is back!

Who is Jake Song? Song has a legendary reputation as an MMORPG designer, as he is the creator of Lineage (1998), the “original MMORPG” in Korea. Therefore, many were highly interested in what he would do with ArcheAge (2013).

What happened? During a fan session for ArcheAge on December 22, Jake Song answered some questions about the game. The designer explained that he is once again personally overseeing the development of the game.

Song and his team are aware that ArcheAge no longer holds the status it enjoyed at release among players. Therefore, the designer wants to personally ensure that the game gets back “on track”.

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What is set to change? Song and his team have released a first trailer for an upcoming major update that brings several changes.

“Road to the Garden” introduces a new game area where tanks, healers, and damage dealers must work together to overcome challenges.

Additionally, the team is working on other things:

  • They want to get a handle on the problem of hacks and exploits.
  • The balancing of classes, especially for tanks and healers, is to be improved.
  • New RvR content is planned for March 2019.
  • Daily quests and repeatable content will be revised to make them more varied. Many players have complained that the current content is boring.
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Problems are known

What about European players? The mentioned changes and updates initially apply to the Korean version of ArcheAge.

Due to the purchase of Trion Worlds by gamigo, it is currently unclear how quickly updates will be rolled out in Europe and North America. Jake Song could not comment on this.

Developers are aware of the problems: Jake Song stated that the team knows the current state of ArcheAge and what problems the MMORPG is facing. He assures fans that he is taking care of it.

Fans are now curious whether ArcheAge can regain its former strength under Jake Song – at least in Korea.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offerings on 28.12.

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Today, Xur visits Destiny 2 for the last time in 2018. Where is his location? And what does the Agent of the Nine have to offer this time?

What does this week have to offer? Destiny 2 is slowly winding down the year 2018. Currently, the last Iron Banner of the year is in full swing, and there are triple Valor points in the Crucible. Additionally, the last week of the Dawning event is underway. So if you want to bake as a hobby, you should hurry.

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If you are looking for something to do aside from these activities, you can also earn the new sword from the Black Armory. Many Guardians are already praising it as the currently best sword in Destiny 2. You can find out more here: This is how the new Forge sword becomes a DPS monster

All Info about Xur in Destiny 2 on December 28 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

Today, Xur graces us with his last visit in 2018. Remember: now it’s your last chance to appease him with weird cookies . Maybe there will finally be some of the newer Exotics in the new year.

If that doesn’t work, Bungie will hopefully lend a hand. A first change to the Agent of the Nine is already known. As the studio stated in a preview for 2019, Xur will receive his own loot missions in Season 6. However, what exactly this entails is currently not clear.

Now let’s welcome Xur one last time this year together.

When does Xur come today? – The times

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Xur time: Since Destiny 1, Xur always appears on Fridays. At exactly 6:00 PM, the Agent of the Nine makes himself comfortable on a planet of his choice and begins selling his wares.

How long does Xur stay? Guardians can shop with him until the next weekly reset on January 1, 2019. On Tuesday, however, he will take all of his belongings at 6:00 PM and leave us until the following Friday.

Where is Xur? You will find him today at this location

Xur can be found this time on Titan. There, he has set up his shop in the area “The Rig”.

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The location of Xur

Xur’s inventory and his Exotics from December 28 to January 1.

Weapon: D.A.R.C.I. – Sniper rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Hunter: Ophidia Spatha – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards.

  • 1. Perk row: Increased Resilience, Improved Health Regeneration
  • 2. Perk row: Calm Bow-Aiming, Calm Fusion Rifle-Aiming, Calm Kinetic-Aiming
  • 3. Perk row: Scout Rifle Reserves, Special Ammo Finder

Titan: Ashen Wake – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased Resilience, Improved Health Regeneration
  • 2. Perk row: Fusion Rifle Loader, Hand Cannon Loader, Impact Induction
  • 3. Perk row: Sniper Rifle Scavenger, Machine Gun Scavenger

Warlock: The Stag – Helmet for 23 Legendary Shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased Resilience, Improved Health Regeneration
  • 2. Perk row: Fusion Rifle-Aiming, Hand Cannon-Aiming, Packed
  • 3. Perk row: Sniper Rifle Reserves, Machine Gun Reserves

Fate Engram: 97 Legendary Shards

“Five of Swords” challenge card: Free

In this video from Venero TV, you will find everything important about Xur’s last visit in 2018:

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How easily Heatran can be defeated in Pokémon GO by two players

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

The legendary raid boss Heatran can be defeated in Pokémon GO by two players. Many players are now taking on the challenge to defeat Heatran with special Pokémon.

Heatran has been dominating the arenas of Pokémon GO for a few days now. On the first day, players discovered that Heatran is very easy to defeat with just two players. Many players are now setting their own challenges.

They use weaker Pokémon to defeat Heatran or fight only with different monsters. We will show you some highlights of this duo challenge.

How easy it is to defeat Heatran

This is how to defeat Heatran with two players: Heatran is vulnerable to the types Ground, Fighting, and Water. It even has a double weakness against Ground. If you have a team of Groudon and Rhyperior at level 30, it is enough to defeat Heatran.

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Players are taking on a challenge

Since Heatran is particularly easy to defeat, some players now want a challenge. They deliberately choose slightly weaker Pokémon or fight with special battle teams.

With 12 different Pokémon: In this video, two trainers battle with 12 different Pokémon. Not only are Groudon and Rhyperior included, but also weaker Pokémon like Alolan Diglett or Donphan.

As an additional challenge, none of the Pokémon have weather bonuses, so they do not benefit from any extra attack bonuses.

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Heatran only with Flygon: Who would have thought that Flygon would be in the spotlight? In this video, two trainers battle exclusively with the Dragon and Ground Pokémon. Additionally, Flygon does not benefit from the weather bonus.

The special thing here is not only that it was possible to win with Flygon, but also that two players raised multiple copies of Flygon to maximum level.

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More challenges: The internet is full of bizarre battles against Heatran. For example, players have defeated the legendary Pokémon only with Gyarados or Machamp. Additionally, Heatran has also been defeated with Pokémon that are at maximum level 25.

Challenge the legendary Pokémon with a friend and post your videos in our Pokémon GO group on Facebook.

Heatran is not the first legendary that can be defeated by two players. Pokémon such as Cresselia or Giratina have also been defeated by two players.

The research breakthrough in January and February will be legendary. These eight Pokémon are available:

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Overwatch: This fan hero could break the meta

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Fans of Overwatch constantly create their own ideas for new heroes. But this hero here would be exactly what the game needs right now.

The meta of Overwatch is relatively stagnant. While you still see all kinds of heroes and combinations in the lower ranks, higher ranks often suffer from boredom. Especially two combinations clash repeatedly:

  • GOATS (three tanks and three support characters)
  • Double Sniper (Ana, Widowmaker or Hanzo)
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These two archetypes of teams have slight variations, but fundamentally it’s “almost always the same,” and that bores many players. The hero concept from Reddit user Toxicinator describes the new character “Voltic.” As the name suggests, this is a hero who specializes in lightning and electricity.

What can the fan hero “Voltic” do?

Voltic would be a DPS hero with 150 health and 50 shields – so like other DPS heroes, he doesn’t have much durability. However, his passive effect grants him additional survivability. Whenever an attack would directly kill him from full health (like a sniper headshot), he is instead set to 5% health.

  • His weapon is a railgun that starts off doing little damage but shoots faster and faster when the fire button is held down, increasing damage. It is a projectile weapon, so you need to fire “down the barrel” of enemies to hit them. A magazine holds 30 shots, and each hit deals 15 damage.
  • Alternatively, he can fire a “Power Shock” with a 6-second cooldown, consuming 6 ammunition and delivering a small area effect. If the hit strikes an enemy or the immediate vicinity of the player, it will hit for 60 damage with a chain lightning effect that bounces for 45 damage to other nearby enemies.
  • His other abilities are primarily control effects. The “Chain Shot” can stun hit enemies for one second and root them in place for a total of three seconds. The Electric Field creates a barrier that slows passing enemies by 50% for four seconds.
  • Voltic’s ultimate, “Ball Lightning,” shoots an electric orb at a small target area, which stays there for a few seconds. Each second, an enemy within the range of “Power Shock” (see above) is hit, which can then bounce to other players. Supported by his other abilities, enemies are meant to be prevented from leaving the area too soon.

Players have previously designed their own heroes, like Zameen.

You can view his complete character sheet in English here:

Overwatch Fan Hero Voltic Character Sheet
Image source: Reddit

Voltic would shake up the meta, and Reddit users agree on that. He could immobilize forward-pushing heroes and would be a good counter option against heroes that stand too close together as a team. However, there is criticism that the concept is a bit overloaded and that Voltic simply “can do too much,” even though he has no active escape option.

What do you think of this hero concept? A cool idea and a worthwhile addition to the Overwatch team? Or too far-fetched and too many mechanics for a single character?

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14 Days of Fortnite, Day 10: Complete tricks for this reward

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In the online shooter Fortnite, day 10 of the event “14 Days of Fortnite” begins today. We are looking at the task: you should perform tricks in vehicles at named locations. But what is the reward and what is in the shop today?

This is 14 Days of Fortnite: This is the Christmas event. Every day at 3:00 PM there is a new special challenge. Special modes rotate in and in the shop Christmas skins are waiting for you.

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This is what you have to do today on day 10: Today’s task on December 28th is to perform 10 tricks in vehicles at various named locations.

A named location is a place that has a name, such as “Tilted Towers”, “Shifty Shafts” and the others with their same starting letters on the Fortnite map.

Here you see a map that shows where Quad Crashers are located on the map.

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You have to curve through the Fortnite map in a Quad Crasher for the challenge and then perform a spectacular air stunt on site. This is easiest done by building a ramp, then turbo boosting up the ramp and starting to flip a bit in the air.

The reward is: The reward for completing day 10 is this spray logo.

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These were the “14 Days of Fortnite” challenges from the last days: 

We have already explained other challenges for “14 Days of Fortnite” here at MeinMMO in recent weeks that you can complete in any order in Fortnite.

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Fortnite shop today on December 28.

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This is in the shop today: Today on December 28, the highlight in the shop is the skin “Cloaked Shadow”, a shadow that has put on a costume. The skin costs 1500 V-Bucks. Additionally, the Tomatohead is in the shop.

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Yesterday, the “normal weekly challenges of week 4, season 7″ in Fortnite also started. We have explained everything about it in our article.

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All Exotic Armor Pieces of Destiny 2: Forsaken Ranked

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 7 minutes

We have taken a close look at all the exotic armor pieces that came with the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 for Warlock, Titan, and Hunter, and ranked them.

Neither Season 5 nor the first premium DLC “The Black Armory” had new armor exotics on board. The exotic armor pieces are still those that were introduced with the Forsaken expansion. At the end of 2018, we took another closer look at these items and will tell you which ones are most beneficial for Destiny 2 in 2019.

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The Titan’s Armor Exotics Ranked

The Titan received four new exotics with Forsaken. We start with the worst and work our way up to the best item. Also, keep in mind that this is a personal ranking by our author Sven and may not align with your own assessment.

Rank 4 – Antaeus Wards

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What can this exotic do? With this exotic leg armor, your Titan can slide better. The slide reflects enemy projectiles (including rockets). If you reflect projectiles, these boots also grant you Super energy.

What is this exotic good for? In PvE, there are hardly any situations where you can effectively use this exotic. The focus of this exotic is clearly on PvP.

In PvP, the boots can be useful in some cases, but their effectiveness heavily depends on your playstyle. Passive players will not benefit from them. Guardians who play aggressively and slide around with their shotguns can build up their Super faster.

Rank 3 – Heart of Innermost Light

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What can this exotic do? When the wearer of this chest armor uses an ability (grenade, melee, barricade), the other two abilities are enhanced. This means that abilities regenerate faster, deal more damage, or can take more hits in the case of the barricade.

What is this exotic good for? This armor piece requires an active and subtle playstyle where you continually think about your cooldowns and align your gear with appropriate mods to fully unleash its potential.

In certain situations, the chest armor can indeed play very strongly and effectively, for example in Nightfall with a Grenadier modifier. Nonetheless, this fundamentally solid exotic is not considered the absolute top choice for your Titan’s exotic slot – neither in PvE nor PvP.

Rank 2 – Ursa Furiosa

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What can this exotic do? When the Sentinel shield is active, you can move faster while defending with these gauntlets. When the Super ends, the damage taken while defending is converted into Super energy.

What is this exotic good for? Depending on how much damage you can block with the Sentinel shield, you get back Super energy – often so much that you can chain a Super with the next one. You don’t have to block a lot of damage for this.

This property can be very valuable and dominant, especially in the Crucible – even if many players know the advantage of these gloves and simply do not shoot at the wearer during their Super. In PvP, the gloves for the Sentinel Titan are currently a top choice.

In PvE, the gloves can also be useful, but there are fewer situations where they would justify the use in the exotic slot over other exotics.

Rank 1 – One-Eyed Mask

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What can this exotic do? This helmet marks the enemies that deal damage to you. If you succeed in eliminating this enemy, the mask grants increased damage and an overshield.

What is this exotic good for? If you have ever been frustrated with the Hunter’s Lindsorm Crown before its nerf, this exotic will drive you up the wall – unless you play it yourself. Because in PvP, the One-Eyed Mask is among the best you can equip as a Titan.

The enemies are marked for what feels like an eternity, you can fully recover after a kill, and you also deal increased damage. And all of this is essentially passive. Because you don’t have to adjust your gear or playstyle for the exotic.

However, in PvE content, the mask is rarely useful and there are other exotics that are more worthy of an exotic slot there.

On the next page, we will continue with the Forsaken exotics of the Warlocks.

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9 Tips to Get Better at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

The new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has a pretty steep learning curve. We show you tips and tricks that will make your battles easier.

In the new Super Smash Bros. game, as always, it’s about fast fights and the best combinations to achieve victory. We have gathered some tips that should help you become a better fighter.

But besides all the tricks, there is one saying that is worth its weight in gold: Practice makes perfect!

These tips will help you improve

Tip 1: Learn the controls and change them if necessary

Super Smash Bros Ultimate controls
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Before you fight well, you should internalize the controls. You should know where to execute each attack. In the settings, you can also change the controls, so try out different settings on your controller. How does it play best for you? Here it takes some experimentation. For starters, it is helpful to disable “Stick Jump” in the settings. This way, you won’t jump automatically when you move the stick up.

Tip 2: Fight against weak NPCs

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Before you dive into online battles, you should first apply your combat knowledge against NPCs. If this is your first Super Smash Bros., set the NPCs to easy. Here you can practice your attacks and get better. Once you feel confident enough, plunge into the online battle.

Tip 3: Try to stay alive

In a fight against NPCs, you should try the following: Let yourself get beaten up and try to dodge the opponents’ attacks. If you get hit and fly off the stage, try to return to the battlefield with your character through flying abilities or special attacks. If you master these skills well, you will survive longer in real situations.

Tip 4: Try out characters

Super Smash Bros Ultimate characters
Source: Polygon

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has over 70 different characters. Try out each fighter and choose a main character. You will internalize their special attacks. However, also look for other fighters. There may always be someone who fits you even better. We provide an incentive on which characters are good in our tier list.

Tip 5: Change the rules in your battles

New rules also mean a new fighting experience. If you fight with many items, you can try out all the new items and use them effectively. If you fight without items, more emphasis is placed on pure combat. Both will enhance your skills significantly.

Tip 6: Use your character’s rage

Super Smash Bros Online Ultimate

The longer a fight lasts, the more likely it is that your character will become enraged. Smoke rises over your character. When you see that, you should go on the offensive. Your fighter will become stronger and deal more damage to the opponent.

Tip 7: Use spirits 

Super Smash Bros Ultimate spirits
Source: imore

In the “World of Light” game mode, you unlock spirits of characters. They are the souls of fighters and make your characters stronger. The more you play in that game mode, the more spirits you can unlock. Each fighter can equip multiple spirits.

There are primary spirits that directly improve your character’s strength. They can increase the attack and defense of the fighter. The more you fight with them, the stronger they become. Additionally, there are support spirits that grant your characters special abilities. For example, your fighter can become immune to certain attacks.

Tip 8: Use the battlefield to your advantage

There are numerous battlefields in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Many of these arenas bring various advantages. Some arenas move quickly in one direction, for example. Knock your opponent in the opposite direction. This way, they can fall off the battlefield faster and get knocked out.

Tip 9: Fight with shields

Super Smash Ultimate

When you fight, always use your shield for defense. In the standard controls, you can use ZL or ZR to activate it. Not only is the attack important, but also the defense. You can also use the shield in the air. There, you don’t use the shield itself, but jump to the side. This way, you can often save yourself from further damage.

Update: This article was updated on December 28th with two additional tips.

What are your tips for improving? 

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Fortnite: Epic is said to have made $3 billion in profit – It was due to 2012

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

New sources assume that Epic made around 3 billion US dollars in profit in 2018. Most of that surely came from Fortnite. Interestingly, the strategy for this was laid out back in 2012. That year, Epic initiated a radical change in company culture with money from China.

Where does the number come from? The tech magazine TechCrunch learned from a source that Epic made 3 billion US dollars in profit in 2018.

This is even higher than the 2 billion US dollars that experts had estimated for the profit in 2018.

Currently, the company is valued at 15 billion US dollars, after more investors jumped in at record prices in September 2018.

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How does Fortnite make money? Fortnite is essentially a free title. However, through microtransactions, it sells skins, other cosmetic items, and the Battle Pass.

Especially when a new season starts (through the Battle Pass) or when a new event begins, like now during Christmas, Epic apparently makes enormous sums. These sums have increased throughout the year, as Fortnite has been released on more and more platforms.

TechCrunch assumes that Christmas could now be the biggest cash bringer for Epic.

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These special skins cost €25 in the package.

2012 was the turning point for the company

How did the change come about? In 2012, things looked very different for Epic. Back then, the Chinese giant Tencent invested 330 million US dollars in the company and received 40% of the shares in return.

At that time, many wondered why Epic allowed this investment despite a good situation.

The head of Epic, Tim Sweeney, explained that they needed the money for Epic 4.0, for a new strategy.

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The company believed it was running out of time. The old business model as a developer of “Gears of War” and the Unreal Engine was seen as being on the decline.

This is how Epic assessed the situation in 2012: The heads of Epic sensed a change in the gaming industry. They believed:

  • Console games would become increasingly expensive but yield less and less profit
  • They also foreseen the rise of smartphones
  • They noticed the growing success of live games like League of Legends (games as a service)
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These were the new goals: Sweeney used Tencent’s millions to take Epic in a new direction:

  • They no longer wanted to create major release titles for retail
  • But rather live games that would continuously develop
  • Additionally, Epic wanted to publish the games themselves, not work for others anymore
  • Epic should no longer be a studio developing for a limited market (the Xbox), but deliver for all platforms

The partner Tencent proved to be immensely valuable with advice and the capital that allowed Epic to go its own way without worrying about money, Sweeney said later to the US site Polygon.

Fortnite Battle Royale Title

This was the crucial point: However, Fortnite, the result of the strategy, was not a hit in the summer of 2017. As a PvE game, “Save the World” did not work.

The enormous profit in 2018 came from “Fortnite: Battle Royale.” Epic had developed this mode in the fall of 2017 in just a few weeks.

In doing so, they were inspired by the then hit PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, which was only released for PC.

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Thanks to the strategy change in 2012, Epic was then able to maximize profits from the success of Fortnite: Battle Royale.

Fortnite was already available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One; then it also came to Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS devices. Epic published the game itself and was able to increase its own profits to the incredible sum of 3 billion US dollars.

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Techcrunch even believes that these profits could rise even higher in 2019. Because currently, Fortnite’s way to China is blocked after a political rethink regarding video games occurred there. However, this path could soon reopen, as China has resumed the licensing of new games.

In China, Fortnite will then be distributed by Tencent.

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The 6 best Free2Play MMORPGs for PS4 and Xbox One in 2019

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 6 minutes

We present the best Free2Play MMORPGs for PS4 and Xbox One. With these free online games, you can’t go wrong on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The list of games is current as of 2019.

While playing MMORPGs on consoles was still the exception with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the genre can no longer be imagined without the current console generation.

We have selected the six best free MMORPGs for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for you.

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We chose 6 MMORPGs for the list, with the ones on Xbox One and PS4 naturally being more action-oriented than on PC. The first game on the list, DC Universe Online, leans even more towards “Action MMO.”

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DC Universe Online Superman

DC Universe Online

  • Ideal for: Players who enjoy superheroes and like to follow a story in an MMO
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One

Superheroes are not only popular in movies, TV series, and comics. It is also fun to embody a character with superhuman powers in games. DC Universe Online puts you in the role of your personal superhero, fighting alongside Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman, and company.

DC Universe Online has garnered a loyal fan base – even on consoles. The developers have successfully implemented good controller support. This way, you have quick access to all superpowers and deal with the villains efficiently.

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Playing a superhero is also a lot of fun in the console version of DC Universe Online. The developers keep providing new content in the form of new story elements, and if you want to measure your superpowers against each other, challenge players from the other faction to duels or enter the arena.

On page 2 we continue with a classic MMORPG for PS4 and Xbox One.

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6 Days After Release – What Has Changed in the Pirate MMO Atlas?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 4 minutes

The pirate MMO Atlas has faced a lot of criticism. Opinions range from “ARK reskin at full price” to “unplayable”. Now, a major update has been released.

Has the atmosphere in Atlas improved in the days since release? We took a look.

Developers are continuously improving Atlas

What did the update bring? Since the release of the early access version on December 22, the developers have released several smaller patches. Now, a larger update has followed that addresses some of the criticisms.

  • The game’s performance is being improved
  • There should be fewer lags
  • The rewards for treasure hunts have been doubled to minimize the criticized grind
  • Some bugs have been fixed, including issues with resource respawning and claiming ships from non-allied players
  • You can now commandeer enemy ships on the “Lawless” and “Golden Age Ruin” servers
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Major problem remains: Land claims

However, there is still a major problem that the developers have not yet addressed: The land claim system, which allows areas to be claimed without cost. Territories can only be conquered if players are not nearby. The system is expected to undergo a redesign.

As player “Easy Target” on Steam states: “If you manage to reach an island outside of Freeport, you know there’s no way to settle because the entire land is claimed. And even if you find a flag to conquer, it takes hours. The game is supposed to allow 40,000 players to play at the same time, but there are only about 100/150 islands and each island has maybe one or two groups. It’s almost impossible to get a boat or a house if you can’t claim land.”

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The atmosphere seems to be improving slightly

What is the atmosphere like at the moment? The rating of the game on Steam is currently at 28% and thus mostly negative. On December 25, the rating was still at 25 percent. The ratings are increasing, albeit very slowly.

Even in the reviews that labeled Atlas as in a catastrophic state, an upward trend can be seen. They also seem to be becoming “fairer.” Players increasingly point out that it is an early access game and not a “finished” release version, even though the tedious grind has recently been increasingly classified as a nuisance.

  • Iskaltýr commented on Steam: “It’s just an early access game and you have to live with complications; that’s the nature of early access.”
  • Neumann | Basti expresses enthusiasm: “Don’t be fooled by all the bad reviews! Atlas is a bit tough at the beginning, but once you have a base, things pick up! We are a group of 8 people, and we love this game immensely.”
  • In contrast, Aznee criticizes the grinding: “15 hours of farming for a large ship only to be sunk by a buggy ghost ship within a minute. Great game concept… Not!”
  • Mein-MMO reader Malfrador also finds the MMO better than it is portrayed in the reviews on Steam, as he writes in his reader review of Atlas.

Many players of the survival MMO agree on one thing: Atlas is most fun when played in groups with friends. It seems that players either hate the game or love it. While those who recommend it are in the minority, they are all the more enthusiastic.

Atlas not dead

Atlas continues to grow despite being “mostly negative” on Steam

Why Atlas is a phenomenon: The game is currently selling very well. In the list of top games on Steamcharts, Atlas was able to rank directly at number 12 among the most played titles. The peak of concurrent players in the past six days since launch has been 52,920 players. The new record was recently set again. Despite the winter sale, it is still in 1st place among the bestsellers on Steam.

Atlas bestseller
Status: 28.12.2018

Atlas seems to hit a nerve. The player numbers are high, as are their play hours. Already after 6 days, players have spent over 4.5 million hours in Atlas. In comparison: Elite Dangerous, often a top 50 title on Steam, has accumulated about 4.2 million play hours according to Steamcharts. The mechanics in the game seem to encourage this as well.

If the developers continue to provide patches consistently and work on fresh content to improve the MMO and keep players engaged, Atlas could well establish itself as a solid presence in the genre. Some enthusiasts seem to enjoy precisely what others criticize.

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The US site MMORPG.com aptly wrote that Atlas is a crazy project but still far from what was shown in the trailer. Nevertheless, it is not as bad as it is currently portrayed. It has its charm and is an exciting, fun game that makes players want to log in repeatedly. It will likely appeal especially to players who have already had fun with Ark and don’t mind that it is still very early in development.

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The aforementioned trailer, which you can also see above, was parodied exaggeratedly on YouTube. This video went viral:

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WoW: That’s why the Warfront: Darkshore is better than Arathi

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Although Darkshore and Arathi are both warfronts in World of Warcraft, the small details make the difference.

It has been a few weeks since the Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance for World of Warcraft was released. I have had several opportunities to play the new warfront “Darkshore” and have also dived into the “Battle of Stromgarde” a few more times.

Especially in direct comparison, it becomes clear why Darkshore is much cooler. But why is that?

WoW Darkshore Warfront 2

Better integration into the story: The warfront of Darkshore has a backstory. Whether Horde or Alliance, one experiences a small but fine scenario that addresses the issues of Darkshore. The war feels more present and understandable here, as there are good reasons for the characters to be involved in the battle. One feels a connection to Darkshore – whether one is a member of the Alliance or a supporter of the Horde.

WoW Darkshore Warfront 1

Tiny details create better gameplay feeling: Darkshore also feels more lovingly crafted, as both sides of the battle feel different. While Alliance players primarily gain wood with the Night Elves because Wisp cut it down from the trees (as in Warcraft 3), Horde players get their wood by taking it from enemy treants or chopping it down. Thus, while Night Elves do not “exploit” nature, the Horde focuses on destruction with shredders. This evokes memories of the campaign from the real-time strategy game.

WoW Warfront Horde Sets

Heroic units add flair: Another detail is the cool “heroic units”; into which players can transform when they acquire an Essence of the Storm. In Arathi, there was only a mundane “super buff” that makes the player almost unstoppable. But in Darkshore, we can take on the form of a Dryad, a Faerie Dragon, or an Elite Undead unit. This has flair; it reminds one of heroes from Warcraft 3.

WoW Warfront Alliance Sets

Perfect sets for both factions: What particularly impressed me – and here the word is simply fitting – are the sets from the warfront, which are suitable for the Forsaken or the Night Elves depending on the faction. The set of the Moon Priestess made me think about whether I want to turn my character into a Night Elf. But even with the Horde, the sets look so stylish that one immediately thinks “Yes… that is how a Forsaken should look!” I wonder how they will top that with the “Heritage Armor.”

The atmosphere is dark: Lastly, the artistic design of Darkshore is miles better than that of Arathi Highlands, to which one has no connection anymore. The darkened moon, the oppressive surroundings of the forest with the burnt Teldrassil in the background create a much denser atmosphere than the cheerful, bright Arathi Highlands can produce.

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Of course, it is still somewhat difficult to classify the state of Darkshore, and some lore questions remain unanswered. Will the various commanders and exciting NPCs like Delaryn, Sira, or Maiev really be killed there for good? Because that is what happens in the warfront, but it seems difficult to reconcile with the lore.

Nevertheless, Darkshore is much more entertaining to me than the Battle for Stromgarde, even though it does not differ much in gameplay. The whole “surroundings” are simply much more coherent this time. If Blizzard makes further small improvements to the gameplay feeling with the next warfronts, then I might still find something to appreciate in this game mode.

At least I was not as bothered by having to play the battle multiple times in Darkshore as I was in Arathi.

Do you perceive these differences in the warfronts as well? Or are all these details insignificant to you as long as it is basically “the same” gameplay?

Dataminers have already found hints of further warfronts!

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Wrong person wins beauty contest in Black Desert

Lucas Kaczynski Lucas Kaczynski Reading time 2 minutes

During a special event, players had the opportunity to upload templates for the new class “Archer.” However, it seems that Black Desert publisher Kakao Games made a mistake in selecting the winner.

This is what happened: The new class Archer was eagerly anticipated by some players – by some since the release of Black Desert. To celebrate the arrival of the Archer, publisher Kakao Games held a beauty contest.

Players were to let loose in the extensive character editor of Black Desert and upload a template of their Archer. Other players then had the opportunity to use or modify this template.

Fans could win prizes in the two categories “The Best of the Best” and “Unique.”

Black Desert Archer Beauty Contest
The Dark Elf by SilverWolth.

Player wins with template of another

A winner from the North America region, SilverWolth, uploaded a picture of his Dark Elf styled Archer. With this image, he took first place in the “Unique” category. The problem: SilverWolth’s Archer was heavily based on the template of player Wilter. Only the hairstyle was changed.

On SilverWolth’s template, it is clearly visible at the bottom that the original creator is Wilter. The staff at Kakao Games apparently overlooked this despite the source attribution. Wilter is among the players who regularly win beauty contests in Black Desert.

Black Desert Archer Beauty Contest 2
The Dark Elf by Wilter.

Support reacts slowly: Wilter then contacted the support of Kakao Games and also spoke out on Reddit. At first, there was no response from support. However, a community manager reached out to him two days later and apologized for the long wait. Currently, Kakao Games has too few staff since many wanted to spend the Christmas time with their families.

They had started looking into the case, but around Christmas time, it would take a little longer.

Black Desert has had a successful year in 2018. MMORPG: Where do WoW, ESO, GW 2, FF14, Black Desert stand before 2019?

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YouTuber shows all 18 new MMORPGs 2019+, depresses fans

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

A YouTuber made a video about the upcoming new MMOs and MMORPGs for 2019 and beyond. However, the reactions from fans are rather sad and disappointed.

This is the video: The YouTuber “The LazyPeon” is known for his videos about MMOs and MMORPGs. We have presented his opinion on Bless on MeinMMO around this time. He advised against buying it during its disastrous launch.

On December 9, he released the video “Every Upcoming MMO and MMORPG 2019 and Beyond”. The video has since gained over 417,000 views.

In the video, the YouTuber shows brief gameplay videos of all known western MMORPGs currently in development. He also talks about their development paths and when the games are expected to release. Each game gets about a minute in the spotlight.

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It is noticeable: Most of the western games that TheLazyPeon presents are still “a long way off,” expected in 2020 or later. He also anticipates delays for many of them.

The videos of indie MMORPGs are often outdated and have been circulating for years. For example, there is video material of “Camelot Unchained” from DragonCon 2016. Chronicles of Elyria shows the “First Look”. The images are also from 2016.

However, this is not the YouTuber’s fault; there is hardly any current material available on the games.

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As a hopeful candidate in the video, Atlas is featured. At the time of the video, it was brand new. Since then, Atlas has faced severe criticism.

The video also mentions games like Star Citizen or New World, which do not really fall under what people understand as “MMORPGs.” Therefore, despite their high budgets and potential, they appear in the middle of the video and are not the main focus. Indie MMORPGs have to carry the burden.

It’s almost ironic that “WoW Classic” is listed as a new MMORPG. After all, Classic is supposed to bring back WoW from 2005 as faithfully as possible.

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These 18 new games are featured in the video: The order of presentation likely reflects the suspected interest of viewers on the channel.

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This is how the viewers react: The special thing about the video is not the video itself, but the almost crushing reactions of the readers in the comments.

User Indeimaus says: “So many of these games look exactly the same in terms of art direction. It’s so sad that no game has its own direction.”

Dragonite says: “So basically… it looks like we’ll be waiting quite a while before we can play a new MMO.”

Captain ReddBeard laments: “Man, I love MMOs, but none of these give me any hope.”

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Patryk Pankau asks: “What the hell is wrong with the MMO market? Why can’t some big publisher make a halfway decent game? There’s not a single solid MMO to sink your teeth into. It’s a disgrace.”

Ezralis says: “Here’s a prediction: Every new MMO, unless it comes from a big publisher (and even then), is going to be total garbage, just like in the last 10 years. The MMO genre is dead.”

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Disappointed MMORPG fans are often seen in the comments on news about new MMORPGs on MeinMMO. Recently in the article about what has become of the most promising MMOs and MMORPGs of 2018.

If you want to know more about the new games:

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