Discord revoked the partnership of the subreddit server for Final Fantasy XIV. According to Discord support, the reason was pornographic content posted in the server’s “Not Safe For Work” channels. However, this new regulation regarding NSFW channels was not communicated to the server admins.
Being accepted into the ranks of Discord Partners brings many advantages for a server and its admins. They receive better quality for their voice chat channels, free Nitro status for the admins, and further benefits that make managing their communities easier.
Consequently, the admins of the Final Fantasy XIV subreddit were unhappy to suddenly lose this status.
No free Nitro
What exactly happened? According to the server admins of the Final Fantasy XIV subreddit, they were contacted by Discord support a few days ago, stating that Lolicon pornography had been repeatedly posted on their server. This involves sexualized representations of children or young girls in anime or cartoons, which violates Discord’s Terms of Service.
The Discord support gave the admins 48 hours to remove the content under the threat of completely deleting their server, and additionally, the Final Fantasy XIV community server was stripped of its partner status.
Partner status gone for now
After the admins complied with the demands, they requested if they could get their partner status back, only to receive a strict denial.
“Your community does not meet our standards”: In a response email, Discord support informed the admins that the loss of partner status is permanent.
The moderation and users of the server did not meet the standards of a Discord partner. It even went so far that users complained directly to Discord support about the behavior on the server, according to the email.
In doing so, support referred to the rule that pornography and NSFW channels are prohibited for partners.
No NSFW channels for partners
The big problem, however, is the way the new rule was implemented: Servers like the FFXIV subreddit lost their partner status practically overnight.
A search in the Google cache shows that the new guideline regarding NSFW channels was only added to the rules on the official Discord site a few days prior and therefore was only communicated to the admins from the FFXIV server in the form of warnings.
In the past, various users had inquired with Discord’s Twitter several times whether such channels are allowed on partner servers and received positive responses.
That was lifted when we added the NSFW feature! Please keep in mind that Partners are required to follow the ToS/Guidelines still!
A Discord representative stated in the Reddit thread on the topic that they failed to properly document this rule and communicate it to the partners.
The FFXIV admins talk about hypocrisy: The admins of the FFXIV server do not see why they and their community should be much worse than the rest. Profanity and pornographic content are by no means a problem exclusive to the FFXIV server.
According to them, Discord servers for games like League of Legends or World of Warcraft are just as bad, if not worse. They present screenshots of search results for insults as evidence. They ask, why are those servers not being punished as well?
Discord community is concerned
Consequences for other communities as well: While the admins of the FFXIV server deny all allegations about Lolicon content on their server and emphasize that this content has always been strictly prohibited, there are also other uninvolved communities that have no understanding of the rule changes.
The Discord server of r/Gaymer, a community for LGBT gamers, for example, was also used by its members to discuss their sexuality and cope with it.
It has been a very positive environment, especially for people who have just come out, said one of the members. This opportunity for exchange has now been lost due to the deletion of the channel, unless the server admins voluntarily give up their partner status.
Whether Discord will further tweak these rules in the future is unknown. However, the revocation of the partner benefits from the FFXIV subreddit is said to be permanent.
Are you currently looking for something to play in August? We have something for you:
Starting at 8:00 PM, our author Leya will host a live stream of Monster Hunter World on PC today, July 27.
Today, we will be playing the PC version of Monster Hunter World live for you. We invite you to join the adventure on our streaming channel MAX. You will get a glimpse of this version before Monster Hunter World officially launches on August 9 on PC. The stream is part of our MeinMMO-Live program.
Let’s Play Monster Hunter World from the start on PC: Together with me, Leya, you will create a new character. After that, I will dive into the adventure and experience the first hours of Monster Hunter World with you. I will tell you how I feel about the implementation of the controls using mouse and keyboard and show you the settings.
What specs will we be using?
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
RAM: 16GB
When is the stream? Today, July 27, from 8:00 PM to around 10:30 PM
Watch the stream of Monster Hunter World on PC here on MAX
Below is the embedded stream from MeinMMO-Live, and you can follow it on MAX.
What is Max? “MAX” stands for Monsters & Explosions and is a collaborative project of our new live streaming channel from GameStar, GamePro, IGN/Nerdkultur, and Mein-MMO.
As every Friday in Destiny 2, Xur returns again today.Where is the Agent of the Nine and what items does he have for sale? Here are the location and inventory on July 27.
The hunt for Whisper of the Worm continues: The past weekend was all about the anomaly that appeared out of nowhere on IO. This led the Guardians to the time-critical mission Whisper, where at the end of a successful completion, the exotic sniper rifle Whisper of the Worm awaited as a reward.
However, after the weekend, the mission disappeared again. Players who hadn’t managed to get the new exotic sniper by then had to exercise patience. But today at 7:00 PM, the anomaly returns, and the hunt for the Whisper of the Worm and its catalyst can continue. Until next Monday at 7:00 PM, you have time to grab the coveted piece.
Today, July 27, the mysterious Agent of the Nine also makes his appearance in the Destiny universe. Let’s welcome Xur together. What does the noodle face have for us this time?
All info about Xur in Destiny 2 on July 27 on PS4, Xbox One and PC
When does Xur come?
Xur visits us every Friday at 7 PM. He then seeks a quiet spot on a planet or moon of his choice from where he can bring his goods to the Guardians unimpeded. You have until the next weekly reset on Tuesday to browse through his inventory – then he disappears without a trace.
Where is Xur? You can find him at this location (Location) today
Xur has certain positions where he likes to settle over the weekend. This time he sets up his stand in the EDZ on Earth.
Offer and inventory of Xur
Weapon: Huckleberry – submachine gun for 29 Legendary Shards
Xur also has the challenge card “Five of Swords” with him. This card is free. It upgrades your rare Nightfall challenge card to a legendary challenge card. This way, you can activate a scorched modifier, a perk/disadvantage, and two additional disadvantages.
The weekly PvP event Trials of the Nine also begins on Friday evening at 7 PM. The Trials end with the weekly reset on the following Tuesday evening at 7 PM.
Map: Meltdown
Mode: Countdown
After the release of the Warmind expansion, new rewards can be earned in the Trials of the Nine.
There are three new weapons:
The kinetic submachine gun “Cease and Desist”
The energy scout rifle “Cease and Desist”
The shotgun “Opposition Request”
Additionally, there’s a new ghost shell, a new sparrow, a new ship, and a new shader. However, in Season 3, there are no new armor ornaments for the Trials sets.
Check out the new cinematic of Ryze, the Rune Mage from League of Legends (LoL). The cinematic by Riot already has movie-quality.
As part of the lore update for the League of Legends champion “Ryze”, the developers at Riot Games have released a new cinematic. In the video, you see Ryze carrying out his duties as a protector of the World Runes and what tasks await him.
His tasks: He finds runes, fights to keep them safe, and subsequently protects them from harm.
Famous allies: Although the video focuses on Ryze’s story, we also encounter other well-known faces from LoL in the video. Alongside Miss Fortune, Sona, and Nasus, he fights against Trundle. Other opponents may not look like champions from League of Legends, but apparently want to get their hands on the runes to do something evil.
How to get the World Rune symbol in League of Legends
Event for Ryze in LoL: In League of Legends, you can now earn a World Rune symbol and a World Rune ward skin.
To do this, you need to play a game with, as, or against Ryze, Sona, Trundle, Miss Fortune, or Nasus. Alternatively, you can play 3 games where you place at least 1 control ward. Keep in mind that you do not have to “win” the games, as losses also count.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) there was recently an extremely nasty exploit called “Ghost Peeking.” That is now gone, but the developers have turned the skin “Oberkuschelbeauftragte” into a “Problembären.” Anyone wearing this skin now has a significant disadvantage.
What was Ghost Peeking? Ghost Peeking was a huge problem in Fortnite: Battle Royale until recently. With this exploit, you could peek and shoot from cover without your opponent being able to see you. You could safely snipe, and your opponent had no chance of shooting you back.
The developers quickly worked on a solution and succeeded. Ghost Peeking was history, making the players happy.
But unfortunately not for long …
Patch for exploit opens another issue
What was done? Through the patch for Ghost Peeking, the camera settings were changed. This prevents you from shooting at places you shouldn’t actually be able to see. So exactly the problem that was behind Ghost Peeking.
Hey, I can’t see anything! The downside of the solution is that with certain skins, you now have real problems when aiming down sights. The head of your character now covers a large part of the screen along with the crosshair!
From cuddle bear to problem bear
It’s worst with the cuddle bear: The skin where the problem is most noticeable is the outfit “Oberkuschelbeauftragte.”
This is a silly pink cuddly teddy bear that was first introduced for Valentine’s Day. The outfit is one of the favorites of many players and is now one of the mascots of Fortnite: Battle Royale along with llamas and flying buses.
Developers are working on a solution: Since the bear is so popular and the problem can also occur with other skins, the developers at Epic are already working to find a solution. Let’s just hope that Ghost Peeking doesn’t come back because the choice between cuddle bear and exploit would be truly dreadful!
EA Sports is diligently collecting new licenses for FIFA 19 to represent other leagues. It has now been confirmed that the Chinese Super League is also included.
Update: You can find all leagues and all new leagues in this overview article:
After the significant licensing coup with the Champions and Europa League as well as the Italian Serie A, another new league for FIFA 19 has likely been revealed: the Chinese Super League.
Although nothing has been officially confirmed from EA’s side, the indications strongly suggest that Hulk and Paulinho will also be playable in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team.
“Shanghai SIPG” player photographed by EA: The photos circulating on the web were reportedly published by the club’s press officer, Zhao Yuchen. They show Hulk in the club uniform during a photo shoot. His comment on this is:
Recently, EA Games Company took a special trip to take photos of our club’s players. In FIFA 19, you will see the likenesses of our team.
At least this club is certainly included in FIFA 19. Players from Hebei China Fortune and Shanghai Greenland Shenhua are also said to have already been captured by EA.
Is the entire league licensed? Whether this really means that the Chinese Super League will be fully integrated is uncertain. EA has already included other clubs without having the entire league represented. These include Shakhtar Donetsk and Dínamo Kyiv from the Ukrainian league.
Popular players for Ultimate Team. Due to the high salaries, the Chinese Super League has become an attractive destination for footballers, especially Brazilians often move east. In addition to Paulinho and Hulk, among others Oscar, Talisca Carrasco, Witsel, Modeste, Gaitan, or Bakambu could be playable. The “Strong-Link” connection between Paulinho, Hulk, and Talisca is extremely interesting for starter teams.
EA conquers the Chinese market. In Asia, “FIFA Online” is currently the primarily played game, not the annual FIFA installment that is released here. The CSL license would be a significant step for EA to make inroads in the Asian market with FIFA 19. Exactly this strategy was mentioned by EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson in the spring when he aimed for the license for the Chinese Super League.
In TERA, there will soon be a new combination of playable race and class. The Elin are getting new options. They can become Brawlers.
The Free2Play MMORPG TERA continues to enjoy great popularity, having just launched on PlayStation 4 a few months ago.
Now, the Korean developers have announced a new combination for class selection that many players have long desired: The cute Elin will also be able to become Brawlers in the future.
More options for Brawler fans. The Brawler is one of the “new classes” that was added to TERA later on. Initially, the “Brawler” was only available for humans. With its huge combat gloves, the Brawler mainly delivers devastating attacks in close combat, and can be played as a tank or a damage dealer (Damage Dealer).
Brawlers were only available for human females back then.
Elin are particularly popular. The childlike race of Elin has long been considered the flagship of TERA, as this cute (but very fierce) race consisting exclusively of girlish characters is the most popular species. They even outshine the sexy Castanic, who caused quite a stir at the time. That is also the reason why almost all classes will gradually become available for Elin.
In Korea, Elin Brawlers will appear as early as next week. However, it is still unknown when the change will go live in Europe. Typically, it takes several weeks for local publishers to catch up.
Level event as an incentive. Korean players will receive their own level event as an incentive. Those who level an Elin Brawler will receive additional items as a reward. Whether this event will also be adopted in Europe remains to be seen.
What do you think of the tough fighters among the Elin? A cool addition? Or is it absolutely inappropriate for the species?
Currently, TERA is also celebrating the summer festival:
In August 2018, several interesting multiplayer titles will be released for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Three of the upcoming releases look particularly promising and are worth a closer look.
July 2018 already brought some new online titles that managed to captivate numerous multiplayer fans despite the nice summer weather – such as No Man’s Sky on Xbox One, Earthfall, or Warhammer Vermintide 2.
But August 2018 also has some exciting titles in store for multiplayer enthusiasts – including:
Overcooked! 2 by Team17 on August 7, 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch)
World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth by Blizzard Entertainment on August 14, 2018 (PC)
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition by Larian Studios on August 31, 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
What are these games? And who might enjoy them?
Overcooked! 2
What is Overcooked! 2? Overcooked! 2 is an arcade-style cooperative cooking game and the second title in the Overcooked series.
What is it about? Together with up to three other chefs, you will cook your way through a variety of completely crazy kitchens.
Amid various obstacles and all kinds of dangers, your task is to prepare and process certain food orders under time pressure. You’ll need to prepare and process the right ingredients, cook, serve the meal, and then clean up – all against the clock and for the highest possible score.
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch Release: August 7, 2018 Business Model: Buy-2-Play Genre: Co-op Cooking Game Comparable to: Overcooked
What’s included? Overcooked 2 offers more of everything that made its predecessor so special and beloved: more new environments, more chefs, new recipes like sushi, pasta, or pancakes, and just more chaotic kitchen chaos.
What makes Overcooked! 2 special
Chaotic kitchen action
Numerous diverse environments
Many ingredients and dishes
Challenging mechanics like teleporters or moving platforms
Co-op with up to 3 other players
Overcooked! 2 offers the following multiplayer elements
While the game can theoretically be played alone, the focus is clearly on co-op multiplayer. For the first time with Overcooked! 2, it’s possible to cook together or against each other not just locally, but also online – with up to 3 other players.
Overcooked! 2 is ideal for…
anyone who enjoys fun and fast-paced co-op action. Just like its predecessor, the game is excellent for fun couch co-op sessions and shared evenings with friends. With the new online feature, however, you no longer have to miss out on the fun – even if your friends don’t have time for a personal visit.
In short: If you love co-op, you can’t go wrong with Overcooked 2. Fans of the predecessor should feel right at home.
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What is WoW: Battle for Azeroth? Battle for Azeroth is the 7th expansion for World of Warcraft – the most played MMORPG of all time.
What is it about? The Burning Legion has been defeated. But after the events of the preceding expansion, Legion, peace in Azeroth still seems far away. Without a common enemy, the conflict between the Horde and the Alliance escalates again – an unrelenting war ignites. This is where Battle for Azeroth comes in.
Platform: PC Release: August 14, 2018 Publisher: Activision Blizzard Business Model: Buy-2-Play, Subscription Genre: MMORPG Comparable to: Lord of the Rings Online
What’s included? Battle for Azeroth advances the story of World of Warcraft and traditionally raises the level cap. Moreover, the new expansion introduces the new continents Kul Tiras and Zandalar, adds randomly generated islands, and brings new dungeons as well as the new raid Uldir.
In addition, the expansion introduces the new open PvP war mode and new allied races for both factions.
WoW: Battle for Azeroth offers the following multiplayer elements
Numerous passages of WoW can also be completed solo, but the focus of the game is clearly on the multiplayer aspect.
WoW has traditionally offered quite a bit with the latest expansion. Players will find numerous PvE group activities like raids and dungeons. PvP enthusiasts are still not left out – including in the new open PvP war mode.
WoW: Battle for Azeroth is ideal for …
anyone who has remained loyal to World of Warcraft but also for those who are considering returning or starting anew. Because with the upcoming expansion, WoW will offer the most extensive experience for all fans and interested parties.
Furthermore, almost all fans of classic MMORPGs should get their money’s worth – whether solo players, group players, PvE lovers, or PvP fans. WoW has something for every taste and remains an almost timeless experience.
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What is Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition? This is an enhanced and revised version of the RPG Divinity: Original Sin 2. Thus, the second part of the Original Sin series is also released for consoles for the first time.
What is it about? The god is dead and dark powers are approaching. Approximately 1,000 years after the events of the predecessor, one takes on the role of a source mage who must now become the god that the world desperately needs to restore waning hope.
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC Release: August 31, 2018 Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Business Model: Buy-2-Play Genre: RPG Comparable to: Divinity: Original Sin, Pillars of Eternity
What’s included? In this classic old-school RPG, you enter a world of almost limitless possibilities. You can create your own character or take on the role of one of the six pre-made characters, with whom you then embark on an adventure journey – in isometric perspective.
Alongside the story, there are hardly any limits to the possibilities for exploration and experimentation. You can go wherever you want, talk to whoever you want, and interact with almost everything you encounter in the world.
The turn-based battles are also well represented. You can unleash magical elemental combinations, use height to your advantage, and master more than 200 skills across 12 skill schools.
The Definitive Edition contains thousands of changes that have been made based on fan feedback since the game’s release. But many new features, such as the overhauled journal, map markers, tutorials, or a new difficulty level, as well as a comprehensive reworking of the last act of the game, define this new edition.
What makes Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition special
Classic old-school RPG experience
Turn-based combat with immense tactical depth
Controls and user interface specifically adapted for consoles
Multiplayer mode including split-screen option
Numerous changes, improvements, and revisions
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition offers the following multiplayer elements
In multiplayer mode, Divinity: Original Sin 2 can be experienced with up to four players online or two locally on split-screen – including drop-in/drop-out option.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition is ideal for …
all fans of old-school RPGs and turn-based combat with tactical depth – you definitely can’t go wrong with this game.
However, anyone who has even a slight interest in role-playing games should at least check out Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition. Not without reason, the game is celebrated by fans and critics almost unanimously as one of the current best role-playing games.
By the way: Owners of the original receive the Definitive Edition as a free update.
F1 2018 is the latest installment in the racing simulation series by Codemasters and offers an authentic Formula 1 setting, all 21 original racetracks, and all current drivers of the ongoing season.
The biggest change compared to its predecessor is a comprehensive overhaul of the career mode.
In multiplayer mode, a super license and a new, Halo-like matchmaking system are also supposed to ensure that you encounter opponents with similar driving skills.
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F1 2018 will be released on August 24, 2018, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 (PES 2019)
PES 2019 is the latest representative of the football simulation Pro Evolution Soccer, which will be released on August 28, 2018, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
This year’s new features include, in addition to 4K support, a whole range of gameplay changes. For example, there will be eleven new skills. Another major change is found in the stamina system, which has been completely overhauled.
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Furthermore, there have been some significant changes regarding licenses: In addition to the Danish, Portuguese, Belgian, Swiss, Scottish, Argentinian, and Russian leagues, the Netherlands’ Eredivisie, the French Ligue 1, and Brazil’s Serie A for 2019 have also been added.
Moreover, the legends have been upgraded: Romário is exclusive to PES 2019 alongside Beckham. Two established game modes – myClub and Career – have also been tweaked.
In multiplayer, Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 can still be experienced locally with up to 8 players and online with up to 22 players.
Many MMORPG veterans are waiting for a new MMORPG. This has prompted the creators of League of Legends to ask fans if they should make a new MMO. Our author Schuhmann says: The time is ripe for a new MMORPG, but it will be a different kind of game than many believe. No one is making a WoW-killer anymore.
10 Years of “WoW” Killers
The Big Hype: Following the success of WoW, starting around 2005, there was an almost 10-year attempt to create a new MMORPG of that magnitude.
While the games themselves repeatedly denied this and avoided comparison with World of Warcraft, there was constant talk of a “WoW Killer”, the game that would steal players from WoW and become the caliph instead of the caliph.
More than a decade: Indestructible at the top
Such WoW killers reliably came around for 10 years and failed just as reliably:
2007: Lord of the Rings Online
2008: Age of Conan, Warhammer
2009: Runes of Magic
2010: Allods Online, Star Trek Online, Aion (Western release)
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2011: Rift, Star Wars: The Old Republic
2012: Guild Wars 2, The Secret World
2013: Neverwinter, Final Fantasy XIV
MMORPG fans knew: There was always something planned and in the pipeline. Almost everyone had a “future blockbuster” that they were eagerly anticipating.
While players waited for their actual favorite, they switched from this game to that one. Some found a new favorite, while others returned to WoW. This happened year after year. But then 2014 came.
Perhaps the greatest success from this list. Guild Wars 2 – precisely because the game did so much differently than WoW.
Catastrophic Year 2014 set the Genre Back
2014 proved to be a catastrophic year for MMORPGs. All signs were pointing to success:
But The Elder Scrolls Online catastrophically failed on PC. ESO seemed to be a total flop for a long time, until they later turned things around.
WildStar sold many copies but struggled to keep players for more than a month and collapsed.
Bad year for WildStar back then
ArcheAge generated a huge hype as a F2P title, but this MMORPG quickly ran out of steam – the soaring flight became a crash landing.
And with “Warlords of Draenor”, WoW reached a low point. A year later, Activision would announce that they would no longer disclose subscriber numbers. It was not until 2016 that things started to improve with Legion.
Despite a lot of money and great licenses, no success as a WoW Killer
Next generation canceled: Even before that, major projects like Star Wars: The Old Republic and Final Fantasy XIV – at their time – had failed brutally. They had to switch to free-to-play or even undergo an extensive rebuild. The lots of money, the great licenses and franchises could not guarantee success.
After the dreadful year 2014, MMORPGs were no longer considered “in demand”. This had consequences.
Actually, the genre revolution, the “next-gen”, was planned for 2015, 2016, or at the latest for 2017. The corresponding hopes were in development for years and had catchy names. But then came the bad news:
MMORPGs after 2015: In recent years, we have seen the status quo where no new AAA MMORPGs are released. At least not in the West.
The existing major titles retain their players, might come to new platforms, but not much is changing. The games are taking alternative paths, developing mobile or console versions.
But it’s not all bad: The genre may not be growing anymore, but the individual big MMORPGs are doing well.
are gradually disappearing from the spotlight (Anarchy Online, Age of Conan)
or arrive practically silently (ELOA, ASTA, Cabal Online 2).
Chronicles of Elyria: Considered an RPG simulation
Indie MMORPGs are in the starting blocks but stuck there for a bit
There is also a range of indie games that aim to forge new paths in MMORPGs. Currently, these games hold the hopes of MMORPG veterans. These titles include:
Pantheon – Rise of the Fallen – an old-school PvE MMORPG
However, all these projects have been stuck in pre-alpha for years. There isn’t much money in these games, which are often funded through crowdfunding or by private investors. They rarely gain attention from the mainstream gaming press. They’re miles away from big articles in the general interest press. That’s where Fortnite shines today.
Crowfall – could be released in 2019
2018: A Market Hungers
Demand is Huge: These indie projects show that there is a huge demand for a new MMORPG. For years, people were fed up with “the next MMORPG that would disappoint again”. Today, they yearn for something new.
Over the last 20 years, many players who loved an MMORPG are now looking for a new one.
Considered a hit under the radar since 2015: The Elder Scrolls Online
The desire for a new MMORPG is immense: This is evident from the attention that a game like “Bless” generates when it releases on Steam. Despite all warnings, many purchased Bless and were later disappointed.
The enthusiasm of fans for individual indie MMORPGs is also immense.
Bless shows in 2018 how much players desire a new AAA MMORPG.
Can LoL Satisfy this Desire?
LoL as a beacon of hope? – Wait: Currently, Riot Games appears to be a beacon of hope for those longing for the next “MMORPG”. The creators of LoL have been working on their world and have sorted out the lore. They are now asking: “Do you want us to make a LoL MMO?”
This excites some MMORPG players, as they see Riot as ideal to rejuvenate the genre:
The market is more than ready for it
Riot is also seen as capable of creating a AAA MMORPG – after all, they have plenty of resources and capable developers (including Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street, a WoW expert)
If anyone can throw money at a problem until it goes away, it’s Riot
LoL gets its lore sorted – but is that enough for an MMO?
Furthermore, online games like Fortnite are a hit; thus, an MMORPG would surely also make economic sense – given all the monetization opportunities
The gaming market is cyclical and MMORPGs as a trend would be due for a comeback – after all, it’s been a long wait
The stars are aligned: On Mein-MMO, we asked “Would you play a LoL MMO?” More than 90% said: Yes, I would.
The problem: Many who respond to this question envision some form of “modern WoW in a LoL skin”. However, this is hardly conceivable.
If Riot does develop an MMO, it is likely to resemble a “Destiny” more than a WoW. This is already evident from the fact that LoL is asking for an “MMO” and not an “MMORPG”.
Destiny is considered a strong influence on online gaming. From 2014 to 2017, publishers wanted the “next Destiny” and no longer the “next WoW.” Today: “Give us the next Fortnite.”
It is indeed clear and visible that the desire for an MMORPG is great.
But one can be sure: The next MMORPG that will succeed will do many things differently than the “WoW” killers of the past.
2018 needs a different MMORPG: Gaming is indeed cyclical, but individual genres are constantly evolving. Today’s RPGs rely on open-world environments rather than the text deserts of 15 years ago. MMORPGs will also have to change.
This trend is already evident:
Successful MMORPGs in the West, like Guild Wars 2, The Elder Scrolls Online, or Black Desert, differ from WoW. They seek their own path, whether in the combat system, basic structure, or storytelling.
Even WoW itself has since distanced itself so much from “Vanilla WoW” that players are constantly calling for Classic servers.
Lost ARK: A new direction for MMORPGs from Korea?
In Asia, action MMORPGs like Lost ARK are going through their final beta phases. Here they are merging the isometric perspective of Diablo 3 with the depth of an MMORPG into something new. Project TL, the next Lineage, is heading in a similar direction.
Fresh titles like Ashes of Creation focus on a dynamic world that changes and is shaped by the player.
Games like Ashes of Creation or Lost Ark could be the next MMORPGs that players are waiting for. The time is indeed ripe.
Project TL: Long tradition in new clothing?
What is certain: Even Riot Games, with all their money, experience, and success, will not attempt to “build a new WoW Killer” after so many have failed before them. The next MMORPG that can achieve as much success as WoW will have to evolve to do so.
The next big MMORPG will hopefully be, no matter what it becomes, a surprise for us all.
The MMORPG Star Trek Online will soon receive a new update. In “Age of Discovery,” you can travel back in time again and experience locations and additional stories from the latest Star Trek series, Discovery.
However, all of this was merely fluff without story relevance. This should change with Age of Discovery.
Controversial series comes to Star Trek Online
What is Age of Discovery about? The upcoming Discovery update for Star Trek Online will consist of several parts. In the first, there will be two episodes that relate to the series. You will face off against the Klingon leader J’Ula, the sister of the “Klingon Messiah” T’Kuvma.
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The sister ship of the Discovery, the U.S.S. Glenn, is also expected to appear. Additionally, there will be a new Task Force Operation for the defense of Star Base 1, as well as an expansion of the reputation system to level 6.
Cadet Tilly is also involved! However, the highlight should be the appearance of Cadet Tilly, voiced by the original actress Mary Wiseman. The always cheerful Tilly became one of the most popular characters of Discovery throughout the series.
Only for Federation? As with Agents of Yesterday, you will have the opportunity to play a Starfleet character from the Discovery era. Other races, such as Romulans or Klingons, are likely not planned.
Klingon fans are upset
Unpopular Space Orks: The fans of the Klingons are therefore divided about the update. On the one hand, they feel excluded, as once again only the humans are getting something new. And many still do not like the peculiar look of the warrior race from Discovery.
The Klingons look like grunting Space Orks with a penchant for Gothic clothing to many. And since the Klingons in Discovery are quite radical enemies, many assume that Klingon players will not have much fun.
When does Age of Discovery come out? But who knows, maybe the developers have something special planned for Klingons. More information about Age of Discovery, including the release date, will be announced soon.
The latest GTA 5 Online-DLC brought nightclubs to the game. Those who look deeply into the whiskey glass will even find a new Easter egg.
Celebrate the nightlife: Now there are nightclubs in GTA 5 Online that were unlocked with the After-Hours DLC. Like in real life, the bar is a popular meeting point. One of the drinks has a peculiar twist and a strange aftertaste. It gives you a blackout and you wake up in another place.
Whiskey with side effects
Easter egg with various locations:
The whiskey shot knocks you out after drinking. Some players wake up in the strangest places.Teleportation? Players report on Reddit that after finishing the drink, they woke up in the club’s bathrooms. This seems to be one of the most common places. Others woke up on giant billboards (YouTube), under bridges (YouTube) or half-naked on Mount Chiliad (YouTube).
We tested it: We conducted 3 self-experiments in GTA 5 Online, each ending at different locations.
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Exclusive T-shirt with a lot of luck: If you have particularly good luck, you will wake up after drinking this whiskey on the roof of the Epsilon building wearing an exclusive shirt that then belongs to you. The Epsilon program is a parody of Scientology in GTA 5. The T-shirt says “Kifflom”, a popular word from the Epsilon program.
However, it’s not quite clear how or if you can influence the location where you spawn after the shot. If you want to try it out yourself, just head to the nearest nightclub, order a Macbeth glass, and see where you wake up.
Getting drunk in GTA 5 is not a new activity; this feature has been around for practically forever. If you’re feeling extravagant, you can buy this champagne, for which you could also easily order a sports car. However, the champagne does not have as severe consequences as the aforementioned whiskey.
Creative Director Matthew Prior stated in an interview about the career mode of FIFA 19. This mode aims to impress with the Champions League and a revamped interface for a more authentic presentation.
The career mode is an important part of FIFA for many players. It is one of the most extensive modes and tries to simulate the daily life of football in various leagues.
Players can either manage entire club teams as a coach or directly step onto the pitch as a player, working their way up from the third league to the first league.
However, for many, the mode by EA Sports has been neglected with too little care. In recent years, the career mode has been treated rather poorly. The updates have been lackluster year after year, giving players the feeling that the mode is no longer important to EA.
Nevertheless, with every FIFA comes the hope of being positively surprised. So what will it be like in FIFA 19?
EA focuses on authenticity and the Champions League for the career mode
The Champions League will play an important role: In an interview with usgamer.net Matthew Prior discussed what updates await us in the upcoming career mode. The emphasis is particularly on the implementation of the Champions League.
Previously, this was merely generic. With the new license, the Champions League will be fully integrated into FIFA 19. This alone adds to the realism.
Revamping of the user interface and cutscenes: The menu and video sequences seem to be getting another refresh, especially in connection with the presentation of the Champions League, which should provide realism and a great atmosphere.
Prior even describes the career mode as being more authentic than in any previous FIFA.
But I think this time, career mode is the most authentic it’s ever been. So that in itself is a big update, and not just the fact that it’s in there, but the way we’ve implemented it. The whole UI takeover, the cinematic scenes within the UI showing the Europa League draw.
More information at Gamescom: Unfortunately, Prior did not want to reveal more; they want to keep everything else until Gamescom.
In an interview, Bethesda’s Todd Howard was asked what he thinks about the currently popular battle royale trend for Fallout 76. He dismisses the trend. Our author Andreas agrees. That is good.
Fallout 76 does not follow trends
Will Fallout 76 also receive a battle royale mode? As an online game that also allows PvP in the open world, a battle royale mode would actually seem to fit Fallout 76 perfectly.
However, Todd Howard explained in an interview with Gamestar that Bethesda does not want to chase such trends. This probably means that there will be no battle royale mode in Fallout 76.
Protection from fire would certainly be a practical mutation.
Survival is also not trend-based. Howard further explains that they want to create something original with Fallout 76. Even though the online game, for example, has survival elements, these were not incorporated just because the genre is currently popular. The ideas for how the multiplayer of Fallout 76 plays were already developed before survival became such a big theme.
He also means that the trend of survival games does not only mean good things for Bethesda’s upcoming online game. Many players have very specific ideas about how survival should look. Players are influenced by titles like Rust or Conan Exiles.
When Fallout 76 is released and implements survival in a different way, it could lead to disappointments. That’s why it is so important for Todd Howard that Bethesda always “adjusts” player expectations.
Andreas thinks: If Fallout 76 received a battle royale mode, the game might reach a wider player base. But would it still be Fallout? The series has its own identity. You try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, coping with harsh circumstances like mutants and radioactivity, and getting to know this world and its history. For many fans of the series, it is already a kind of sacrilege that there is multiplayer at all and that NPCs do not assign quests.
Further changing Fallout and turning it into a battle royale shooter could alienate the fans who want to give the title a chance despite the online and survival aspects. Moreover, Bethesda can hardly compete with PUBG and Fortnite, as those games are very strong. Trying to keep up at all costs could backfire. Therefore, the decision to not include a battle royale mode in Fallout 76 but instead try to create something new and original is understandable.
How well that works will be revealed on November 14, when the online game is released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One – or already during the beta, which starts in October for pre-orders.
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Many online games rely on a certain rhythm and weekly rituals. In WoW there is the raid lockout, in Destiny 2 comes Xur, in Hearthstone new daily quests appear, and in Fortnite every Thursday is chaotic. We want to know from you: Do you follow the rhythm of your game?
What are these rituals? Online games set a certain rhythm.
The major rhythms are about: A new update should come every 3 months, a major expansion or even a new game every year or every two years.
But the smaller rhythms are more present in everyday life: Every Tuesday is a reset, after that, the bosses in the raids and their loot are back. New quests come every day, and new challenges appear once a week.
Guilds, clans, or gamer friends set their own rhythm: Every Tuesday we do a special strike together, every Thursday is raid night, and every two weeks we have clan meetings.
Every week in the raid: For many WoW players, this is daily life.
Rhythms are immensely important for the success of games
What do these rhythms aim to achieve? For the games, it’s about stronger customer retention. Every online game wants high “Player Retention.” Players who were there at launch should still log in at least once a week three months later. That’s the stated goal.
High player retention leads to customers buying the next expansion later, spending money in the cash shop, or even maintaining a subscription monthly.
Do the new quest every day! A staple of the day for Hearthstone players.
Sometimes even cult-like: Certain rituals can be crucial for a game’s success. Beyond the borders of Destiny, the vendor “Xur” became known. He appeared on Friday morning and left on Sunday morning.
No one really knew at first what he would have. But everyone knew: I need the stuff. The ritual was so new that many became interested in this phenomenon in 2014, even if they didn’t play Destiny.
Success guarantee: It is striking that today every online game that takes off establishes such rhythms. For example, in Fortnite …
every Tuesday there is a patch that changes the balance or brings new items
every Thursday new challenges (like the clay shooting this week) and usually new “limited time modes”
and every 10 weeks a new “season” starts with map changes and a new battle pass – there is a lot of hype about that weeks in advance. This ritual compensates for the fact that Fortnite, as a free-to-play title, does not release DLC or expansions.
But there is also a diminishing returns effect: However, such effects fade if the rituals are not regularly fed with new content. So a raid reset in WoW is only exciting as long as the raid still poses a challenge and you want to get the new loot.
Even Xur in Destiny 2 has long lost his appeal. The mystery has faded, and his offerings are no longer as exciting as they once were.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) the game mode “Solo Showdown” is back. In it, you can rank up and win valuable V-Bucks. And the best participants are even part of the eSports at the Summer Skirmish.
Compete with the best: The Solo Showdown is a game mode that does not differ in gameplay from regular Fortnite. You play normal solo rounds and try to survive as long as possible and rack up kills.
The catch in the Solo Showdown is that your successes in battle influence your ranking and there is a leaderboard. And the best players win substantial prizes!
50,000 V-Bucks for the winner
How does the ranking work? Your first 25 games in the Solo Showdown are counted and evaluated by the game. It depends on your placement in the match but also on kills. The whole action runs until July 30, 2018, so get moving.
What can you win? The best player from the ranking receives 50,000 V-Bucks. That’s equivalent to 500 Euros! Then follow additional hefty V-Buck prizes:
2nd – 4th place: 25,000 V-Bucks
5th – 50th place: 13,500 V-Bucks
51st – 100th place: 7,500 V-Bucks
Is there a catch? You must be at least 16 years old to participate. This could mean, for example, that an eSports professional cannot win.
Is there more? Epic reserves the right to invite the best players from the Solo Showdown to a future round of the tournament format “Summer Skirmish”. But that may just be a rather dubious honor for the winners.
This led to lags, and Epic eventually had to cancel the tournament completely. On the other hand, it’s about a lot of money, and Epic is already working feverishly to get the issues of the eSports league under control. So it remains exciting.
After we got a timeframe for the beta of Fallout 76 in October, Bethesda is apparently considering another, smaller beta even before October. What is this all about?
As Bethesda recently announced, the selection of beta players and the beta itself will start in October. Many fans have now expressed concern that there won’t be enough time for the beta to gather sufficient feedback for the final game.
Pete Hines, Vice President of Marketing at Bethesda, has now addressed these concerns. They are working on it and will likely release a smaller beta beforehand.
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The purpose of this small beta could be to better prepare for the “main beta”. The small beta could appear about five days earlier. However, it is also possible that it takes place already three weeks in advance. This depends on how much time Bethesda needs to gather enough feedback.
Players also need to pre-order for this beta
What do players need to do to participate in this smaller beta? According to Hines, they don’t need to do anything other than pre-order Fallout 76, just like with the normal beta. A smaller number of players will then be selected in advance from this pool to participate in the later beta.
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First online game of this kind for the development team
What is behind it? For Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout 76 is the first online game. Therefore, it makes sense not to start just a single large test phase. With several betas, they have the opportunity to gather more feedback.
After all, the fan base is skeptical about an online Fallout and responds with suspicion to many news concerning Fallout 76. Bethesda has repeatedly apologized to single-player fans and has emphasized time and again that they have not turned their backs on single-player titles.
In a new trailer, Bungie has teased some exotic weapons and armor pieces from the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2. Guardians can look forward to these 11 Exotics starting in September.
On September 4th, the Forsaken expansion kicks off the second year of Destiny 2. The autumn add-on brings numerous long-awaited features and new loot. Bungie has showcased some exotic examples in a short teaser trailer. These 11 Exotics are already confirmed to be included in Forsaken.
In the trailer, the studio presented these 7 weapons in detail:
Ace of Spades:
The Ace of Spades is the famous hand cannon of Cayde-6. Although Cayde dies in the Forsaken expansion from his own weapon, it seems that Guardians will recover it from his murderer, Prince Uldren, during the storyline.
Reloading after a kill grants the Ace of Spades bullets with extra damage.
Black Talon:
The Black Talon is an exotic sword and its mechanics resemble those of the Bolt-Caster from Destiny 1. The Black Talon can be used not only for melee combat but also fires energy projectiles that can hit distant opponents.
Malfeasance:
Many Guardians thought the Malfeasance might be the return of the Thorn in Destiny 2. However, this is apparently not the case – at least not in its original form. The weapon also fires Thorn-like projectiles, but the poisoning effect is missing. Instead, there is a powerful explosion with every fifth shot.
One Thousand Voices:
This is likely a new fusion rifle in the Hive design. The weapon fires a concentrated beam of fire that explodes on surfaces.
Trinity Ghoul:
Trinity Ghoul is an exotic bow that generates electric storm arrows after precision kills. Bows are a completely new weapon class that will be introduced into Destiny 2 with the Forsaken expansion.
Two-Tailed Fox:
This is a new rocket launcher that can simultaneously fire two seemingly homing rockets. The rockets apparently deal different elemental damage. The design resembles that of the scout rifle Jade Rabbit.
Wish-Ender:
The Wish-Ender is an exotic bow that, when using the aiming device, can detect enemies through walls within a limited field of view. Its arrows can penetrate enemies and hit additional foes behind them.
Allegedly, the release of Fortnite Mobile for Android phones may be coming soon. But then Fortnite would be exclusively available for one phone for 30 days: And the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is expected to cost over €1000.
This is how it looks currently: Fortnite has been available on Apple smartphones for several months now. Fortnite rocks on iOS and generates a huge amount of revenue there.
30 days exclusive for Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – thanks to promo deal
This is what happened: Yesterday, two sites (via 9to5google and xda-developers) reported that they received information about the release of Fortnite on Android from a trusted source. The source has reportedly been correct with such “leaks” in the past.
Here it is stated that Fortnite would be reserved exclusively for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for 30 days. Epic allegedly struck a special promo deal with Samsung. The phone is expected to be unveiled on August 9, with a launch on August 24.
When will Fortnite be available on Android? If the rumors are true, players with a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could play Fortnite on August 24. Perhaps Fortnite will even be pre-installed on the phone.
Fortnite Android: Launch for everyone starting September 23
When can we all play Fortnite on Android? That would be around September 23, according to the sites.
Do people with the phone have any advantages? Allegedly, players with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will receive V-Bucks worth $100-150.
Ideal game to promote a new gaming phone?
What is so special about the Samsung Galaxy Note 9? The smartphone is said to be a “gaming phone” with special cooling. Allegedly, the phone is optimized for the “Unreal Engine” and thus for Fortnite Mobile. Thanks to a special 4000 mAh battery, players should be able to game for hours.
Furthermore, Fortnite is allegedly tailored to the new “S Pen”. This should make control easier.
What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9? Currently, it is still unclear. However, it is assumed that Samsung will orient itself to the prices of the new iPhones from Apple. That would be a price of over $1000.
Samsung Unpacked on August 9 will likely be the big event
On top of that: In addition, Epic and Samsung are said to be interested in securing the popular streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins as a partner for the launch. It is expected that he will appear at the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the “Samsung Unpacked 2018”.
It is important: This is not official yet. Currently, these are just rumors, yet they are becoming quite solid.
When will we know if all of this is true? The Samsung Unpacked is on August 9. If everything happens, then likely on that day.
For months, services have been offering a “secret Android beta” to download, but caution with such things:
The foot defense, “Saves with feet” trait in English, was extremely strong in the last Ultimate Team season. It made goalkeepers like De Gea or Fährmann the preferred choice for esports players, even over Manuel Neuer. But what about foot saves in FIFA 19?
Since the play event at the Allianz Arena, the info about FIFA 19’s gameplay has not stopped, but there is still comparatively little news about the individual game modes.
At least EA Gameplay Producer Samuel Rivera has now given an answer to the question, as reported to the Kicker, whether the foot defense will still decide the choice of keeper in FUT 19.
The foot defense has been nerfed. According to Rivera, EA aims to make the traits, also known as “traits”, significantly more balanced in FIFA 19.
They are aware that many players preferred Manchester United’s David De Gea over Bayern’s Manuel Neuer in FIFA 18. EA also knows that the foot defense trait was the reason for this preference. For FIFA 19, they have adjusted the “Foot Trait” to make the goalkeepers more balanced again.
“Low Drivens” should still be countered. Despite the nerfing of the foot defense, Rivera does not want to make the trait completely useless. The Foot Trait will still be a good and functional means against low driven shots, just like in real football. However, finding the right balance will be challenging, especially with the new shooting system.
EA wants to observe players. To achieve this balancing, EA needs time. Mechanisms that are too strong only become apparent after many games. Therefore, EA also wants to rely on FIFA professionals for this.
The esports players are to be observed while playing. This is to help EA determine which traits and attributes are too strong or too weak. If EA notices mechanisms that are “overpowered”, they plan to fix this with patches throughout the year.
Low driven shots are the preferred means. The “Low Driven Shots”, a flat, powerful shot to the far corner, is the favorite finish of most stronger FIFA players. Most keepers are way too slow on the ground to save the shot.
Foot defense as a counter. Against this finish helps the “Saves with Feet” trait. Instead of diving with their hands, goalkeepers with this trait just extend their foot. Since the low driven shot has been executed most frequently online, many FUT players saw the greatest benefit in keepers with the Foot Trait.
That’s why Ralf Fährmann was stronger than Manuel Neuer in FIFA 18
Fährmann stronger than Neuer? The foot defense led to David De Gea being by far the best goalkeeper in FIFA 18. Many even preferred Ralf Fährmann (rating 84) over the actually highest-rated keeper Manuel Neuer (92).
Conclusion: Just because the low driven shot seems to be weaker in FIFA 19, the foot defense is nerfed. If EA also intervenes by making “normal” goalkeepers dive faster, it may well be that in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team, we will see Manuel Neuer between the posts more often again.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The cuddly MMO Warlords Awakening, formerly known as ELOA, will launch in Europe on August 2nd via Steam. Meanwhile, it is already a thing of the past in its home country Korea!
It is the endless story in the gaming industry. The MMORPG Elite Lords of Alliance (ELOA), previously known as Kuntara Online and now as Warlords Awakening on Steam, is launching in Europe once again. However, there are reasons for concern, as the game has been shut down in Korea – once again. Is the same fate awaiting here?
In Korea, “ELOA” is already dead again. As “Warlords Awakening,” the MMORPG has once again tried to establish itself in Korea. Allegedly, the player numbers were also quite solid, but about a week ago, the game was shut down there again. The reasons for this are still somewhat unclear, as this time, it seems there were no complaints about a lack of players.
Big plans – are they still there? The new developer and publisher PlayWith had just recently stated that the other publishers had made mistakes with ELOA and that they do not want to repeat them. They want to be close to the community, listen to their feedback, and implement change requests promptly and quickly. What remains of that – and how it relates to the European version – is still uncertain.
Fans should be cautious. Those considering the reboot Warlords Awakening should exercise caution. Although there is no indication that Warlords Awakening will be quickly cut off in Europe, the decline in Korea is certainly not a good sign. Those who want to play it safe should wait instead of investing hundreds of euros in a game that might be gone in a few months.
There is already a release date for Europe. Warlords Awakening will launch on July 26th via Steam.
Early Access postponed
Update 27.7.: The early access for Warlords Awakening was supposed to start on 26.7. – but was postponed at short notice. They encountered problems during the closed tests with the Ambassadors. The new date is August 2nd at 9:00 AM our time.
Are you excited about Warlords Awakening? Or do you think little of second chances and especially nothing of third chances?
