For three years now, the number “Pi” has been trying its hand at the game Pokémon Sapphire. How is it currently doing in terms of progress?
What kind of experiment is this? Since the end of 2021, a mathematical experiment can be followed on the YouTube channel “WinningSequence”. Each digit from 0 to 9 has been assigned a button.
Now the digit sequence of the number “Pi”, which is considered infinite, is being played there. The thought: Somewhere in this jumble of numbers, a sequence could hide that enables the number “Pi” to complete “Pokémon Sapphire.” A “Winning Sequence,” so to speak. In theory, at least.
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Pi loves the first city, flees from battles, chills in the menu
This is how good Pi is in Pokémon: As it stands now, the number hasn’t really progressed much since then. Because Pi is still wandering through the first city of the game, Littleroot Town. Yes, now and then the trainer manages to get outside the city gates and battles a few monsters, flees from some battles, wins others – but Pi hasn’t really made much progress yet.
Repeatedly, short trips towards the rest of the game are interrupted by a pretty much immediate return. Pi goes into buildings, clicks back into the menu over and over again, and also checks the Pokédex, which is largely filled with empty entries.
As you can see, Pi clearly doesn’t seem ready to embark on the journey toward becoming a Pokémon Champion and prefers to train a little more on home turf.
However, this has actually become unnecessary by now. Because if Pi ever truly leaves this first city to rise to become a Pokémon Master, hardly anyone will be able to keep up with the number. At least against the first trainers, wild Pokémon, and gyms, Pi should completely wipe the floor.
This is the Pi team: After countless hours, Pi has assembled the following Pokémon team:
A level 8 Poochyena
A level 2 Zigzagoon
A level 9 Linoone
… and a level 88 Sceptile
Yes, over the course of its training, Pi has not only managed to evolve its starter Pokémon Treecko into Grovyle and then into Sceptile, but has also leveled it up to level 88. Clearly, it has encountered plenty of beginner Pokémon at the gates of the city that Pi could use to train its Sceptile.
With this Pokémon, Pi shouldn’t really fail at anything until it eventually reaches the Pokémon League. Assuming that over many hours, more Pokémon will also accumulate that Pi trains. It would be unfortunate if some unfortunate sequence of numbers led to Pi releasing its Sceptile.
But: As it stands now, it certainly appears that Pi is still feeling very comfortable in Littleroot Town even after nearly three years. We are curious to see if the number will eventually make progress. By the way, this experiment is not the first unusual approach to playing Pokémon. A real classic of the “genre” is Twitch plays Pokémon – more on that here.
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Fans of Dragon Ball should mark October 11, 2024, in red on their calendars. On that day, not only will the new anime Dragon Ball Daima be released, but the beat ’em up Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will also come out. MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen had the opportunity to preview the game and is excited.
Imagine it’s a beautiful afternoon in 2004. My two younger brothers and I would probably be sitting in front of our GameCube console, taking each other out. Since getting into real fights meant trouble from our parents, we had to settle our disputes in beat ’em ups.
Just a year later, the first Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi was released. Even though we didn’t own a PS2, we visited the neighborhood kids to beat each other up with characters from Dragon Ball.
Unfortunately, in 2007, the third installment marked the last game in the series for a long time. Now, in 2024, a new game from the Budokai Tenkaichi series is coming out with Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. I already got to try out the beat ’em up and immediately felt like a kid again, sitting between my brothers and neighborhood kids.
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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO in the trailer
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has aged well during its time
For three hours, I was able to familiarize myself with the controls, fight against the CPU, and create my own battles (no joke, you can do that; more on that later). Even after so many years, the connection to earlier Budokai Tenkaichi parts was noticeable.
The fights take place in a large 3D arena, where the environment can now be destroyed.
When two stronger attacks collide, there is a showdown where the player who is quicker on the buttons (or spinning the joystick) prevails.
The gameplay felt immediately familiar. I knew right away how to dodge enemy attacks or strike from a distance. With the many options the attacks offer, no match plays out like the other. I sweated so much and had so much fun with the fights that I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions like I hadn’t had in beat ’em ups for a long time.
Among the arenas are many familiar locations from the Dragon Ball universe. The places are mostly empty, but it still feels like stepping into an episode of Dragon Ball. The leap in graphics has done wonders for the locations.
Since the characters play so differently, the replay value is particularly high. I was able to try out several characters and found that I preferred some fighters over others. The large characters like Janemba seem overpowering because they cover half the screen. However, I struggled to use them because it was harder to even hit the opponent.
The only downside: The control and the immense selection of different characters can be overwhelming at first. Especially the different variants sometimes seem excessive, as evident with the over 10 available Son Gokus. There are also many combo options that allow the characters to perform different attacks. Mastering them all will take many hours.
The love for detail impresses me as a DB fan
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is something for both veterans and newcomers. In the episode battles, we can experience the story of Dragon Ball from the perspectives of different characters. For instance, we can follow the origins of Frieza or catch up on the chapters from the manga with Goku Black that some may have missed.
This way, fans who last knew Dragon Ball from the afternoon programming on RTL II can catch up on the story. But veterans can also relive the best moments of the characters, should they have favorites.
There are more details that pleased me as a long-time fan. Even in the menu, you can see how much effort the developers put into the game. The menu changes its background when scrolling and shows different scenes. Among them is Master Roshi, leisurely reading his magazine in front of the Kame House, or the Kaioshin, teleporting with Goku to the next menu item.
There are many settings for creating your own battles.
Exciting is the newly hinted mode, allowing players to create their very own battles. They can design the fights as if they were a standalone episode in the anime. This includes the title of the episode at the beginning or specific conditions under which the CPU transforms into new forms.
I found the mode a bit too complex when trying it out, as I felt overwhelmed by the various options. However, creative fans or those who have always wanted a specific match in the anime will surely find what they are looking for here.
All in all, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is likely to provide a great experience for all fans of beat ’em ups. Additionally, if you are a fan of Dragon Ball, you can’t really go wrong with Sparking! Zero.
In a Q&A livestream, the developers of Throne and Liberty discussed the roadmap with upcoming content scheduled to be released by the first quarter of 2025.
Throne and Liberty: Trailer presents the launch event ‘Siege the Day’
What does the new roadmap reveal? The South Korean version of Throne and Liberty is also set to be continuously expanded with new content and systems in the coming months. This was revealed by the developers in a Q&A livestream via YouTube.
For October, for example, a new artifact system for character progression is planned, which will provide your abilities with set bonuses. Additionally, a new ore boss, a Halloween event, new areas, and the debut of a PvP island are planned for the month.
In November, a new battlefield for various group sizes with its own league system is to be introduced. The developers promise a new level of challenge dungeons, a level system for guardians that will enhance your abilities, and an overhaul of mastery.
December will then be marked by the first anniversary party, with special in-game activities and rewards. Moreover, a new weapon (and thus a new class) and a PvP arena are to be introduced, which will refine character progression and implement fresh activities or recipes for the life skills Cooking and Fishing.
Starting in 2025, the planning will be less detailed. However, it is clear that in the first quarter of the new year, a 12-player raid and a solo dungeon await their premiere. Additionally, seasonal events and castle sieges will allow you to meet players from other servers.
What does this roadmap mean for the western version? When Throne and Liberty launches in Germany, thanks to the South Korean version of the game, approximately ten months of refinement have already been invested into the MMORPG. This is a significant advantage.
Similar to other Asian online role-playing games like Lost Ark, Black Desert, and others, western players of Throne and Liberty likely will not have to worry about a lack of content updates. The previous patches and the new roadmap indicate which features and challenges will likely arrive on live servers for us on a monthly basis – and there are quite a few.
OpenAI has unveiled the latest version of ChatGPT with o1. And the new model is so powerful that some people fear it could lead to job losses.
What kind of model is this? ChatGPT o1 is the next upgrade for the popular chatbot. According to the company OpenAI, the AI is said to be capable of thinking similarly to a human and solving complex tasks. The version is already available in a preview release.
As highlighted by the portal JeuxVideo in a post, this development threatens the profession of human programmers. Because the AI is simply more powerful.
Programming with a success rate of 90% to 100%
What is the problem with o1? The new version is said to be capable of passing hiring tests for software engineers with a success rate of 90% to 100%. It goes even further: According to OpenAI benchmarks, both o1 and o1-mini are capable of outperforming human engineers in a variety of programming tasks.
The new model o1 compared to its predecessor and a human expert.
What were the reactions? Many expressed surprise and even dismay. Some developers stated that they are concerned about their professional future. Because the AI has the potential to replace certain functions in the field of programming.
An AI developer took it a step further on Twitter/X.com and asked: Why should a company still hire a human when an AI works with an accuracy of 90 to 100%? No real human would be that good and this question is likely to be posed by every company looking to hire engineers soon:
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Some states and companies are already replacing employees with artificial intelligence
What is the situation in other areas? The situation is not much better in other fields. Experts predict that automation could affect up to 54% of jobs in the banking sector. This is reported by the portal 3Djuegos.com. In some US states, they are transitioning to having certain state examinations reviewed by AI. This costs over 4,000 people their jobs but saves the state millions in tax revenues.
Things are happening in the World First Race of World of Warcraft. Team Liquid takes the lead – but then Echo coolly passes by.
The race for the World First Kill of Queen Ansurek in the first raid of World of Warcraft The War Within is in full swing. This time it’s truly a neck-and-neck race, as the best guilds in the world are all extremely close together. The differences are so small that exploits are frequently employed to gain an advantage – as was the case recently with Team Liquid.
Now the challenging 6th boss of the raid has finally fallen. But shortly after Team Liquid achieved this, Echo was already able to catch up.
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
What happened? The 6th boss in the Palace of Nerub-ar, Nexus Princess Ky’veza, was defeated by Team Liquid after many days of failure. The US guild secured the victory after previously facing heavy criticism over an exploit.
But the lead didn’t hold. A few hours later – this morning – the European guild Echo was finally able to overcome this hurdle as well. Not only was Echo able to defeat the Nexus Princess second, but they also overtook Team Liquid and surpassed the lead on the next boss “The Silk Court” – albeit narrowly.
Echo and Method are still just at the beginning of the Silk Court. Currently, the best pull is at 83.94% remaining health – just a few seconds after the fight started.
This is the current status: At the time of research (as of September 23, 11:15 AM), the ranking in the World First Race looks as follows:
Echo (6/8 – EU)
Liquid (6/8 – US)
Method (5/8 – EU)
Huoguo Hero (5/8 – CN)
Instant Dollars (5/8 – US)
ZboX (5/8 – CN)
FatSharkYes (5/8 – EU)
End Myth (5/8 – CN)
Jitianhong (5/8 – CN)
LAGET (5/8 – EU)
It should be noted that the guilds standing at 5 out of 8 are often also very close to the kill. For example, Method just had a pull where the Nexus Princess was left with only 1.28% of her health – just seconds separated the guild from the killing blow (via raider.io).
The race to clean the Palace of Nerub-ar is as exciting as it rarely is in the World First Race of World of Warcraft. Anyone interested in this race will definitely find a lot to enjoy here – including plenty of drama surrounding exploits and a bit of gossip on Twitter. Almost like a bonus to excellent gameplay from the best players in the world. Some classes will soon be even stronger – which should help more guilds make progress.
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You can currently secure the most famous weapon in the game without DLC in Destiny 2 for a limited time. We will show you how to do it.
Which weapon are we talking about? You can now buy the exotic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn from Xur. Even though every Destiny player should know Gjallarhorn, we will briefly introduce the rocket launcher again:
To this day, the rocket launcher has an iconic, almost legendary status in the community and was even released by Bungie as an oversized toy weapon (via Bungie.net).
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Destiny 2: Echos shows its new weapons in Act 3 in the trailer
Gjallarhorn on the black market
How can you get Gjallarhorn? You can currently purchase Gjallarhorn from the black market dealer Xur for 23 strange coins – however, without the catalyst.
Normally, you can only obtain the rocket launcher in Destiny 2 if you own the “30 Years of Bungie” DLC, which usually costs €24.99. However, you can currently get Gjallarhorn from Xur without the expansion.
In League of Legends, the Swede Martin “Rekkles” Larsson (28) has had an incredible career. He has played for Fnatic, the major European team, repeatedly since 2012. However, the “good” times for Rekkles seemed to be over for the past 5 years. But now, at the age of 28, he seems to have his biggest chance yet to become a world champion as a substitute for the legendary team around Faker.
This was Rekkles’s rise: The bot laner Rekkles was considered the big star in European LoL for many years. He started his career in May 2012.
Rekkles was the bot laner for the fan favorite Fnatic, who dominated the LEC in the early years of LoL. Rekkles was the star of the team. He was the player who first achieved 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 kills in Europe.
The Swede has participated in 6 World Championships, won the title in Europe 4 times, was named MVP of a split 4 times, and still holds the record for the most pentakills by a European, with 10.
Rekkles is currently playing in the second team of T1, Fakir’s team:
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend
Since 2019, something has been going wrong for Rekkles
This was the case for Rekkles: With the rise of G2, when mid laner Caps moved from Fnatic to G2, things began to go downhill for Fnatic and Rekkles.
Rekkles becomes a Support Player and switches to the 2nd League of South Korea
This is the story now: Rekkles, originally a bot laner, has retrained as a support player and has moved to the 2nd South Korean league to play there at 28 in T1’s junior team. Rekkles is nearly ten years older than three of his teammates there.
T1 is the legendary team around Faker. In 2023, they became world champions, but in 2024 the team barely qualified for the LoL Worlds. T1 has now nominated Rekkles as a substitute for the world championship in Europe.
Rekkles with T1’s junior team. They finished 7:11 and came in 6th in the league. In the playoffs, they made it to 4th place:
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If the unlikely event occurs that a player gets injured, Rekkles could actually see action at the Worlds 2024. However, it is believed that T1 nominated him primarily because he can still give the team a boost as a European legend.
Probably, the role of a substitute player is not exactly the dream of a young Rekkles, who wishes to participate in a World Championship, but the “King of the North” seems to feel comfortable in South Korea and is coming to terms with his role, and somehow he is very close to Faker. That is something.
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Wuthering Waves is an open-world adventure RPG by Kuro Games that first premiered on May 22, 2024, on Steam. What makes this game special is its interesting combat system. MyMMO author Nathalie Schnee even finds it better than that of Genshin Impact.
I enjoyed my time in Genshin Impact very much, but after nearly four years, it became a bit boring. Just at the right moment, a new anime RPG appeared. I was immediately excited about Wuthering Waves, and the combat system particularly captivated me. I would like to share with you here why I find it better than that of Genshin.
Who is writing here? Nathalie Schnee is passionate about MMORPGs and particularly skilled in the gacha genre. Her journey began in 2020 with Genshin Impact. Since then, she has spent her time dedicated to gacha games. She has particularly immersed herself in the subject as she aims to complete every gacha game entirely for free, which requires a lot of knowledge to keep up with paying players.
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What is Wuthering Waves actually about?
Wuthering Waves is, like Genshin, a free gacha game. This means you can play the game completely free of charge. However, there is the option to use real money to exchange for in-game currency. A special incentive for this is the various characters, called Resonators, which are only available for a limited time.
The plot itself is nothing special. The protagonist wakes up in a world and has no memories. With the newly gained companions, he experiences several adventures and tries to regain his memories. Just like in Genshin, a mascot is not missing, which you encounter later in the story – its name is Abby.
Still, Wuthering Waves is the first story that I read without skipping. It wasn’t the story that fascinated me, but the facial expressions of the different characters. They allow the player to be extremely immersed in the events. At some very emotional moments, I even wiped away a tear or two behind my screen.
The characters touch not only with their story; they also have a lot to offer:
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Wuthering Waves shows massive action in the gameplay trailer
It all starts with combat preparation
The player has various attack and defense mechanics available in Wuthering Waves.
Intro and outro skills: Triggered when a new Resonator is introduced and the currently fighting character is swapped out.
Parrying: When the opponent glows yellow, the player can parry the opponent’s attack with a well-timed counterattack.
Dodging: When the opponent starts an attack, the player can escape at the right moment by pressing the dodge button. This creates a slow-motion effect.
Forte cycle: A specific ability tailored to each Resonator that is charged during combat and can be unleashed again.
Basic attack: The normal attack.
Ability: An ability that the player can trigger.
Ultimate ability: A particularly powerful ability that charges up in combat.
However, the function of the Echos is extraordinary. These are small monsters that can be found all over the map. The player can defeat, capture, and equip them to fight alongside them.
Especially players who are crazy about Pokémon – like me – are very attracted to collecting the little monsters in the overworld. These monsters are extremely important for combat as they significantly enhance the Resonators you fight with.
Echos are the equivalent of artifacts in Genshin. A combat team always consists of three characters. The player equips each Resonator with a total of five Echos that match the character’s element. This provides the character with enhancements. However, additionally, each Resonator, similar to Genshin, also requires a weapon.
Three different Echos and their descriptions.
The monster that is equipped first has a special task. The main Echo can be actively summoned in combat, allowing the Resonator to transform into the monster for a brief period. This attack can also be used for movement outside of combat. For example, the player transforms into a motorcycle-riding monster and zooms across the map.
I find collecting Echos much more enjoyable than collecting artifacts. However, the gambling aspect of obtaining the right stats on the Echos, such as crit damage or crit rate, proves to be a bit more challenging. However, collecting artifacts in Genshin is quite monotonous since you have to enter the same instance repeatedly. In Wuthering Waves, the Echos are dynamically picked up in the overworld.
Genshin Impact places a lot of emphasis on elements in the game, as enemies can be taken down using elemental reactions. To do this, the right elements must be combined. Therefore, it takes some experience to know which elements cause strong damage and which characters are best suited for this purpose.
In some cases, a team can consist of only one element, but certain conditions must be met for this.
This reminds me of Pokémon. I enjoy collecting them, but when it comes to battles, I find it tedious to pay attention to which element is effective against which. This is also how I feel in Genshin. Causing elemental reactions feels laborious.
In Wuthering Waves, you can collect different monsters, use them in combat, and thus have access to a large repertoire of combat techniques without constantly having to think about elemental reactions.
Wuthering Waves offers better immersion
The most important point is the immersive combat experience in Wuthering Waves. Since the player has to pay close attention to intro and outro skills, the forte cycle, parrying, and dodging, combat feels more impactful and draws the player deeper into it. The slow-motion effect when dodging also makes combat feel very dynamic and exciting.
Especially in co-op mode, the intro and outro skills take on a new role. Two other players from your world can join. When fighting together, the intro ability of the Resonators of team members charges up. However, switching to a teammate’s character is not possible. Instead, you press the designated button, and instead of swapping Resonators, you trigger the intro skill of the team member – and fighting together is simply more enjoyable.
You first encounter the Resonators Baizhi, Yangyang, and Chixia in Wuthering Waves.
If three friends are in your world, you can only attack with one character in Genshin Impact, leaving you somewhat helpless. In Wuthering Waves, it is possible to activate the intro ability of a nearby ally, making you feel less handicapped.
The forte cycle ability also makes combat feel particularly individualized, as this ability is specifically tailored to each Resonator. It offers the player an additional attack option alongside the usual ultimate ability and the normal ability that every gacha character has by default.
In Genshin Impact, sometimes fighting feels like I am blindly swinging around and hitting a few enemies in the process. The battles affect me less because they do not immerse me in the events on the battlefield as much.
In Wuthering Waves, on the other hand, it feels almost like being fully present on the battlefield, which ultimately gives me more enjoyment of the combat system.
What do you think of Wuthering Waves? Is Genshin Impact still your top favorite among gacha games? Let us know in the comments. If you’re looking for more games that resemble Genshin Impact, take a look here: 6 games like Genshin Impact.
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In Space Marine 2 the AI companions are not much help, but according to the developers, there is a reason for this. Nevertheless, relief is expected soon.
What is the problem with the companions?
The AI companions in Space Marine 2 are considered relatively “dumb” by players.
The community criticizes that the companions are inefficient, make solo games more difficult, and do not help to accomplish tasks or survive intense situations.
The only thing the bots do well is reviving.
The players’ criticism of the companions has also reached the developers of Space Marine 2. They have now explained why the bots behave this way and at the same time announced a change.
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Space Marine 2: So aktiviert ihr Koop und Crossplay
You should be at the center
Why are the companions so useless? The developers explained the behavior of the AI companions in a Q&A about the current status of Space Marine 2 (via focus-entmt.com). They said, “Bots seem a bit passive because we don’t want them to take the spotlight away from the player.”
This means that you should be at the center of the action and the celebrated heroes. If the bots were better and actually contributed to completing tasks, it would harm your reputation as the “savior in need.”
Nevertheless, the developers of the coop shooter are not entirely satisfied with the companions and announced a patch.
What kind of change is expected? In the Q&A, the developers explained that the bots currently act a bit too passively. Therefore, there will be some improvements in the next patch.
The AI companions are expected to behave better in boss fights as a result of the patch. Additionally, the developers are considering that the bots could participate more actively in fulfilling specific tasks in the future. However, that would come with a later patch.
A former executive of ZeniMax Online reveals on LinkedIn how much revenue The Elder Scrolls Online has made every month over ten years.
Who is the lead and what does he reveal? Gary Boodhoo was the User Experience Lead at ZeniMax Online for several years and was responsible for interface adjustments for controller controls, among other things.
On his profile on linkedin.com, Boodhoo also writes that he was responsible for the following point: “Interaction design and information architecture for the listing of digital assets, in collaboration with content and business teams, which led to a monthly revenue of 15 million dollars over ten years.”
Elder Scrolls Online has become one of the most successful MMORPGs on the market over the past decade – here you will find the most important information in a nutshell:
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Everything you need to know about The Elder Scrolls Online – in 2 minutes
Two of the most successful MMORPGs now belong to Microsoft
Are the revenue numbers realistic? Also on LinkedIn, Boodhoo, who is now a freelance UX consultant at Skinjester, explains that The Elder Scrolls Online managed to achieve a revenue of two billion US dollars in its first decade. This aligns with a statement from Zenimax CEO Matt Firor from April 2024.
If you divide this sum over ten years or 120 months, you arrive at average monthly earnings of 16.7 million dollars. Elder Scrolls Online achieved this with a fairly flexible payment model, where you can buy the base game, DLCs, and chapters or alternatively subscribe to the Game Pass and the optional ESO Plus subscription. There is also the Crown Store.
How does the community evaluate the revenue numbers? Players discuss the quality of ESO and the payment model on Reddit.
SysAdminWannabe90 writes (via Reddit): “I have never felt so sold out in an MMO, so it makes sense to me. There is something related to the cash shop at every turn where they are trying to get you to buy. For a subscription-based MMO, that’s crazy.”
CapnTyler97 expresses disappointment with the status quo (via Reddit): “ESO has been my main game since its release (over 10,000 hours of playtime), but today it’s just terrible. The only things going for the game are PvP (which is still incredibly unbalanced) and the Elder Scrolls IP.”
Sturminator94 sees it this way (via Reddit): “This doesn’t surprise me. Probably the most heavily monetized game of the big 4. However, it doesn’t feel like they invest much back into the game. They’ve stopped the patches for the mini zones, and the content releases they do are quite formulaic.”
What does MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz say about the situation? On the one hand, it should be noted that it’s quite remarkable that after the mixed launch ten years ago, The Elder Scrolls Online is now one of the most successful MMORPGs on the market.
To achieve this, Zenimax has invested enormous effort over the years, turning essential areas of the game, such as the leveling experience and endgame, upside down. In a comparable form, this has only been achieved by Square Enix with Final Fantasy XIV.
On the other hand, I can certainly understand the criticism from the community. That the new companions from Update 44 land in the Crown Store or ESO Plus subscription is, again, a new development that can be viewed critically. You can almost feel how the developers want to bring as many Tamriel heroes into the subscription as possible.
New World will receive an expanded version in 2024 called Aeternum, which is set to bring the MMORPG to PS5 and XBOX. MeinMMO provides all the information about the release of the update, the contents, all effects on the PC version, and what else is known.
On which consoles will it be available? New World Aeternum will be available on PS5. However, to play it on the PlayStation 5, you will need a PlayStation Plus subscription.
New World Aeternum will also be available on Xbox Series X|S. To play on Xbox, you will need a Game Pass Core subscription.
What do you need to play the expanded version of New World for free? To receive the overhaul and associated contents, you need the base game of New World and the first expansion “Rise of the Angry Earth.” Players who already own both on Steam will receive a free upgrade to the Aeternum version on October 15.
Players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S can purchase the new version directly from the shop. The same applies if you do not yet own New World and/or the “Rise of the Angry Earth” expansion on PC – you can either buy the complete package or, if you at least have already purchased the base game, secure the expansion later.
Is there a map yet? No, there is currently no map of the new regions.
New World Aeternum has a new trailer that you can watch here:
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Trailer for New World Aeternum announces console version
New World Aeternum: Contents, Costs, and Playing Together
What new contents are included in New World Aeternum? The new version of New World aims to transform the MMORPG more into an action RPG. With the update, gameplay and user interface will be adapted and improved for console. The combat system is set to be significantly more action-oriented and controller support will also be introduced.
New content includes, for the first time, a 10-player raid, a faster leveling system, and solo challenges in the endgame. New character archetypes and a comprehensive PvP zone are expected to be included in the expansion. For story fans, there will be a new dialogue system and an improved storyline.
What will the upgrade cost? For players on Steam, the expansion is free if they already own the base game New World and the first expansion “Rise of the Angry Earth.” If not, you can get the “Elysian Edition” with the base game and expansion for €66.98. If you only need the expansion, it will cost €28.99.
For players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, New World Aeternum (with the base game and expansion) costs €59.99 in the Standard Edition and €79.99 in the Deluxe Edition.
What is included in the Deluxe Edition? The Deluxe Edition includes New World Aeternum, the bear mount “Corrupted Mauler,” and the armor skin “Corrupted Soul.” All pre-order customers will also receive the “Azoth Stalker” wolf mount.
Can you play New World Aeternum together? Yes, you can play the new version of New World on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC together with your friends, regardless of what platforms they use. All characters can be on the same servers and crossplay is possible.
Can I play my character from Steam on PS5 or Xbox? No, your characters created on one platform are tied to that platform. You cannot transfer your Steam character to PS5, or vice versa. Transferring the character is not possible.
Those who pre-order New World on console before its release will receive the “Azoth Stalker” wolf mount for free. For PC players, a login until the launch of the new expansion on a character is sufficient. Although the announcement of New World Aeternum did not go down well with PC players, someone in our editorial team is really excited about the game: MMO or not? While New World is searching for its place, PS5 and Xbox have reason to celebrate.
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Is healing in World of Warcraft becoming too uncomfortable? Blizzard is making healing harder – at least that’s what some players think.
For many years, there was an old saying in World of Warcraft: hardly anyone wants to play Tank. Tank is often the role with the greatest responsibility, especially in time-sensitive “M+” dungeons. However, this responsibility is increasingly being shifted to the healers. At least that’s what some believe who have played multiple roles for years.
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
This is claimed: In the WoW subreddit, Kaoshosh explains that he generally plays all three roles. In the past, he found tanking uncomfortable, but now it seems to him that he can “take a break” while doing it. The real unrest arises when he switches to healing:
The saying that every mechanic is a healer mechanic is not just a meme. When tanks were nerfed, I had no worries about my tank specialization, but rather about the additional healing that would be necessary. And DPS are only seen as a light role because all their mistakes are compensated by the healer (or the healer is blamed for them).
Making healing harder from expansion to expansion has not been a glorious act in my opinion. Healing is now by far the most stressful role. Only a small niche of players enjoys that. I don’t know what Blizz wants from us. Why is this role becoming harder while all the others remain roughly the same?
This apparently resonates with many healers, as the post received over 2,000 upvotes within hours. However, some also have explanations for why healing feels so hard right now and that this will likely diminish over time.
Healing is the hardest to balance
An explanation comes from the comment with the most upvotes in the post. The healer “audioshaman” explains exactly why balancing healing is so difficult and why it weighs so heavily at the beginning of a new expansion (or season).
The harder the content becomes, the easier healing gets. Because at higher levels, healers are no longer able to compensate for the mistakes of other characters. Anyone standing in a wrong area is just dead instantly:
Ironically, healing usually becomes easier the harder the content gets, especially in M+. Better players make your job easier. Mistakes that you could heal through back then now just one-shot people.
It’s hard to balance. The truth is, healing is not just the job of the healer – but of everyone. The new talent system has given DPS characters more defensive and useful abilities than ever before. Therefore, the content has been designed around these abilities and their use, otherwise, healing would be trivial. If a DPS character dies from a hard hit and doesn’t use their defensive ability, it’s simply not the healer’s fault.
However, many also note that in The War Within there are significantly more sources of unavoidable damage. A multitude of bosses have new abilities that deal damage to all characters and cannot be avoided. This situation, combined with the significantly larger HP pools, would simply lead to healers sweating more, as it takes longer to heal all characters up.
In September 2024, the Spotlight Hours are waiting for you in Pokémon GO as usual. We will show you when they take place and what to expect.
What kind of event is this? Spotlight Hours are small events that take place every Tuesday for 60 minutes. During this time, there is one or more Pokémon that are in focus and appear in very high numbers within these 60 minutes.
In addition to the Pokémon, there is also a bonus that is active during the Spotlight Hour. These can be bonuses on experience points, stardust, or candies.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer
All Spotlight Hours in September 2024
When do the Spotlight Hours take place? The Spotlight Hours start every Tuesday at 6:00 PM. They end again after exactly one hour, at 7:00 PM. On which dates they take place in September and what to expect will be shown in the following table.
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? On September 3, you will find Wolly in the Spotlight Hour. The Normal-type Pokémon has been around since Generation 8. It has an evolution, Zwollock.
Which bonus is active? If you evolve Pokémon during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of experience points.
Is the event worth it? Neither Wolly nor its evolution Zwollock are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
At least in the Battle League, Zwollock can hold its own. Although it is not one of the top Pokémon here, it can be found in the midfield in the Super and Hyper League.
If you have been collecting Pokémon to evolve them for a while, the bonus may be worth it for you. You can double this by using the item Lucky Egg, thus receiving four times the amount of experience points when evolving Pokémon.
Can you catch Shiny Wolly? Yes, starting today, you can encounter the Shiny variant of Wolly.
Spotlight Hour on September 10
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? In this Spotlight Hour, Araqua, the spider-like Pokémon from Generation 7, is waiting for you. It has the types Water and Bug and can evolve into Aranestro.
Which bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of stardust. It doesn’t matter which Pokémon you catch – every catch will be rewarded with this bonus.
Is the event worth it? Araqua and its evolution are not top attackers if you plan to use the Pokémon in raids.
In the regular 3 Cups of the Battle League, the Pokémon also play no significant role. However, there are special cups where the Pokémon can score. In the Fossil Cup with Super League rules, for example, Aranestro can rank among the top 40, as you can see on pvpoke.com.
The double stardust bonus can be worth it for you if you catch many Pokémon during the event. If you have saved Pokémon through field research that generally yield more stardust, the event may be even more worthwhile for you.
If you use a Star Piece during the event, you can further increase the amount of stardust received.
Can you catch Shiny Araqua? Yes. If you are lucky, you can also encounter the Shiny variant of Araqua during the Spotlight Hour.
Spotlight Hour on September 17
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? On September 17, Woingenau, the Psychic Pokémon from Generation 2, is waiting for you. It has a pre-evolution, Isso.
Which bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of experience points. It doesn’t matter which Pokémon you catch. The bonus applies to all monsters caught during the Spotlight Hour.
Is the event worth it? Woingenau is not a particularly strong Pokémon. Therefore, you should not plan to use it for your raid teams.
Woingenau doesn’t play a role in the Battle League either, and you should rely on other monsters here if you want to be successful.
If you catch a lot of Pokémon during the event, you can at least enjoy the experience point bonus. You can further increase this by using the item Lucky Egg. Additionally, you can increase the amount of Pokémon you encounter during the Spotlight Hour with incense and lure modules.
Can you catch Shiny Woingenau? Yes, Woingenau is already available in its Shiny form in the game. If you are lucky, you can encounter Shiny Woingenau as well.
Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? In the Spotlight Hour on September 24, you can look forward to Machollo. The Fighting Pokémon from Generation 1 has 2 evolutions, Maschock and Machomei.
Which bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during this event, you will receive double the amount of candies for it. This bonus applies to all Pokémon you catch, not just Machollo.
Is the event worth it? Machomei is one of the top attackers of the Fighting type. So if you haven’t been able to catch any good specimens so far, this event is a great opportunity for you. The shadow variant of Machomei is even stronger than regular Machomei. You can collect a lot of candies during this event for that.
In the battle leagues, Machomei can still hold its own, at least to some extent. The shadow variant of the Pokémon is in the upper midfield in both the Super and Hyper League. The regular variant is still somewhat viable in the Super League, but is weaker than the shadow variant.
Whether you want to level up Machomei for raids or battle leagues: In this event, you can gather a lot of candies thanks to the bonus. If you use Razz Berries when catching, you can further increase the amount of candies received.
Can you catch Shiny Machollo? If you are lucky, you can also encounter the Shiny variant of Machollo during this Spotlight Hour.
What do you think of the Spotlight Hours in September 2024? Which ones are you particularly looking forward to? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and chat with other trainers here. By the way: The first events for the new month have already been confirmed. If you want to know what they are, we have the appropriate overview: Events in September 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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The Twitch streamer Asmongold has now addressed the huge interest in his private life that is being discussed online, especially on Twitter. He believes that the internet is obsessed with him and his short-term girlfriend Kaise.
The fans closely follow Asmongold’s life and actions and discuss his private life. Asmongold was on and off in a relationship with Twitch streamer PinkSparkles between 2019 and 2022, apparently a heated relationship. It seemed like the real-life version of “Beauty and the Nerd.” At that time, some fans said he shouldn’t have a girlfriend, but should remain as lonely as they are.
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Tweet with the picture of Asmongold and Kaise goes viral
This is how the topic resurfaced: On Twitter, on September 18, a user posted a picture of Asmongold and Kaise, stating: “Now show me your girlfriend.” This tweet received 14.5 million views, making it incredibly successful.
Under the thread, some cheeky comments like:
“She is only with him for the money”
“He is rich. The guy can live like a pig and still get a girlfriend”
“You’re a swan, he’s a frog”
“I am incredibly interesting. Everyone talks about me all the time”
This is what Asmongold says about it: Asmongold made a joke and commented under the tweet: “She broke up with me.” To which a user commented, “Because you took her to Taco Bell on the first date.”
Asmongold laughs about the comments under the tweet, especially about “Get me out of here!”, which apparently is meant to reflect Kaise’s thoughts in this photo.
According to Asmongold, the situation in the photo is portrayed very differently in the comments than it actually was. Because the photo was taken on a “beautiful day,” he had taken her to the best shopping street in Austin, and afterwards they went for a nice meal.
He finds it amusing how much attention is given to him and his relationship. The 34-year-old believes the Twitter user wanted to make some quick money before the end of the month and chose a topic that interests everyone: Him.
The tweet received 14.5 million views – that’s just “insane.”
He wants something that gets a lot of likes, so of course he talks about me. Obviously, I am incredibly interesting. Everyone thinks about me constantly. Everyone talks about me. Of course. He just wants to make money.
This is how Asmongold sees the situation: Asmongold believes it’s just crazy how much people are interested in his private life. He is just being himself, is happy, and lives his life – what others make of it doesn’t concern him.
Some people are downright obsessed with him:
I’m sure for someone it’s their personal 9/11 that I had a girlfriend at one point in my life.
In the past, Asmongold had said that people rub against him because his life doesn’t make sense from their perspective. He is lazy and eats horribly but is neither fat nor extremely successful.
So what is it really like with Asmongold? From what we know, there’s not much to it. Kaise lives in Vancouver and was in Texas with Asmongold for a short time in January 2024, appeared in his stream, and apparently went out with him a few times.
That was more or less a collaboration between two content creators that both benefited from.
The visit probably just came to an end, and they are still on friendly terms, but whether there was really anything romantically significant happening privately is unknown. The idea was flirted with in the stream. The liaison with PinkSparkles was apparently much more serious: A WoW nerd and his girlfriend are the celebrity couple of Twitch
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In Space Marine 2, a weapon is particularly popular among the community. However, the next patch is supposed to make the weapon a bit worse.
Which weapon is it? The melta gun. It is a thermal weapon for short distances that plays somewhat like a shotgun – but instead of shotgun ammunition, the melta gun fires flames.
You can use the melta gun on the tactician and the scout. Additionally, the multi-melta is available to you when playing the destroyer.
The melta gun has various strengths and is highly valued by the community for this. It can stagger opponents with a single shot, deals decent damage, and is very effective for add-clear due to its spread effect.
However, another strength of the weapon was not intended according to the developers. Therefore, the next patch is supposed to remedy this.
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Space Marine 2: So aktiviert ihr Koop und Crossplay
A peculiarity of the melta gun was just a bug
Which strength was not planned? As the developers mentioned in a Q&A session, the melta gun is currently benefiting from a bug (via focus-entmt.com). This bug allows players to heal beyond their actual health (keyword: overheal) when they eliminate opponents.
How will the weapon be nerfed? Since the overheal effect of the melta gun was not planned and is just a bug, the developers want to fix the issue in the next patch.
Developers have initial plans for balancing updates
Are they nerfing the fun out of the game? No! The developers have not announced any nerfs for the melta gun. They only want to patch the bug – even though that will already make the weapon worse.
If you have played Helldivers 2, you might be concerned that the developers will go overboard with nerfs. In Helldivers 2, even the head of the game believed that they would patch the fun out of the game. This was considered a problem for months and has now been addressed with a major update.
The team behind Space Marine 2 apparently wants to take a different approach from the start. Rather than announcing nerfs for the melta gun, the developers announced that they will be revising the enemies. These feel like bullet sponges on higher difficulty levels, and that is the main issue with bolt-type weapons. Therefore, the developers are testing how they can adjust the enemies so that bolt weapons feel better.
The game studio Rockstar Games is currently working on GTA 6. A job posting sounds like a dream job: In Scotland, they are looking for a “Screenshot Capture Artist.” You don’t need to have any programming knowledge, but you need a good eye and a lot of skill in games.
What is this position and where is it? A studio in Rockstar is located in Dundee, Scotland. They worked on games like Crackdown 2 as Ruffian Games before Take-Two bought them in October 2020 and placed them under Rockstar.
What they are working on in Dundee is not officially known. However, it is likely that they are involved in GTA 6, as that is clearly the next major release from Rockstar. Even though there are always rumors that Rockstar plans to bring Red Dead Redemption 1 to PC.
Now, Rockstar Dundee is advertising a position as a “Screenshot Capture Artist.” Essentially, they are looking for a player who plays through a still unfinished game and takes stunning screenshots.
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
Rockstar is looking for an outstanding player with a passion for pop culture
This is the job’s responsibility: Dundee states that they are looking for someone who can either capture images or gameplay that can be used for marketing campaigns or in the games themselves, likely referring to something like cutscenes.
You should imagine the job as if you were taking digital photographs from the streets, but in a virtual world. The artist will be given the opportunity to move the camera freely in the game to capture every conceivable angle for the screenshot.
This is a long-term full-time job in the studio in Scotland.
For the dream job, you need a portfolio with great photographs
What skills are required? They are primarily looking for a good player who is capable of mastering “new and still unfinished games.” They expect someone who “grasp new games faster than anyone else they know.”
In addition to outstanding gaming skills, they also expect a “deep knowledge and enthusiasm” for movies, TV series, pop culture, and music videos. Teamwork skills and a passion for Rockstar’s games are also beneficial. They are looking for someone who does their job well – no matter what obstacles stand in the way.
The catch for many players: Rockstar expects someone who has an interest in photography and a portfolio that shows they can handle a camera, whether it’s a real one or a virtual one. So: “Bring me photos, photos of Spiderman GTA 6.”
It sounds like a dream job, and many potential players of GTA 6 likely meet 90% of the requirements and could really apply if it weren’t for the condition that you practically have to be a professional photographer. This is likely to narrow the field of potential candidates: They’re looking for a passionate gaming fan who either pursues photography as a serious hobby or a career – or at least has an insane collection of screenshots.
The developers of Blade and Soul have been working on their game and will soon release a new version with improved graphics and a different name.
What is the latest update? About a year ago, players were promised the new version of Blade and Soul, called Blade and Soul Neo Classic. Now and then, the responsible parties have given signs of life on social media to show the community the current status of the new version.
However, it became a bit quieter about the title, causing fans to wonder if work was still being done on the new version. On September 19, 2024, the team behind Blade and Soul surprised everyone with a message on social media:
BIG NEWS. We are excited to announce that BNS NEO will soon officially launch in Korea! We are thrilled that the game will be available in a new region, bringing us closer to the global launch!
You can watch the new graphics of Blade and Soul Neo Classic in the following trailer:
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Blade & Soul new servers trailer
What they want to improve
What is new? Blade and Soul is being completely rebooted. The developers want to return to their roots. For some time, the charm of the original version has been lost, and they want to bring it back. Not only the gameplay will be revised, but also the graphics. The developers mention the following points they want to adjust in the game:
The combat system should feel more like it did in the past.
Improvement of hit effects in combat.
There will be new jewel effects. The developers mention “Amethyst,” which increases attack power, accuracy, and life steal in the game.
Improving the balance, combat, and economic systems, and much more.
When is the release? The Korean version is about to launch. It is set to start on October 16, 2024. The upcoming release in Korea gives hope that the global version won’t be too far behind. It has been confirmed by the developers that the game will come to North America and Europe – the exact timing is not known.
EA FC 25 has launched, but in FUT there are only a few coins available at the beginning. Therefore, we are showing you a budget Bundesliga team for the start here on MeinMMO.
What kind of team is this? Anyone looking to start with Bundesliga players has many options to build a competitive team. However, strong cards are expensive and coins are scarce in Ultimate Team at the start.
That’s why you can find a team here that you can assemble for under 20,000 coins total (current status, 22.09.2024).
When assembling the team for EA FC 25, we focused especially on particularly budget-friendly cards that provide you with a foundation in the first matches to earn initial rewards. Such teams can compete well in Squad Battles to collect rewards or earn initial victories in the lower divisions of Division Rivals.
Over time, you can start replacing players and improving the team.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
11 budget Bundesliga players for starting in Ultimate Team
This is the team: You don’t need to worry about chemistry with this team, as all players come from the Bundesliga.
We have ensured that the team costs a maximum of 20,000 coins (as of September 22, 2024). Currently, the team’s price is around 17,000 coins. However, be aware that especially at the start of Ultimate Team, prices can fluctuate significantly.
Who is in the team? In FC 25, Hradecky has received a strong upgrade (+3 points) and is therefore the perfect keeper for the start. He costs only 1,400 coins and should keep the goal clear for you.
In the center-back position, you will find Klostermann (900 coins) and Kim Min Jae (1,800 coins), two fast and physically strong center-backs, although they cannot boast particularly good dribbling skills. However, they are ideal for stopping opposing attackers.
For the left-back position, we recommend David Raum (650 coins) because he is fast, has good passing skills, and is strong in dribbling. Additionally, with him, precise crosses from the flanks are possible. On the right, Bayern newcomer Boey (1,300 coins) is a suitable choice. He has similar skills to Raum but cannot deliver crosses as effectively as the German international.
For the playmaker role, we have Julian Brandt (3,400 coins) from Borussia Dortmund, and as a box-to-box player, Marcel Sabitzer (1,800 coins) is a good choice, as he has strong stats both offensively and defensively. We also have Palhina as the defensive enforcer (3,100 coins), who brings strong defensive stats but has to compromise on pace.
On the left wing, we have the ultra-fast Adeyemi for 5,000 coins, who is also the most expensive player on this team. However, his speed, dribbling, and 4-star skill moves are worth it to leave your opponents standing on the left flank.
For the right side, Olise (2,300 coins) is a good option. The Frenchman is not as fast as Adeyemi and should be used more as a crosser.
Now we only need a striker, which is not that easy. The really good strikers are still quite expensive, so we have to make do with a budget striker with solid stats. We have chosen Marmoush (700 coins) from Eintracht Frankfurt. He is fast, strong in dribbling, and has decent shooting stats. However, you should avoid trying long shots.
Alternatively, you can also put Maxi Beier or Serge Gnabry in the striker position. They cost a similar amount of coins.
With this starter team, you could start cheaply and collect first victories. Then it will be time for upgrades, for which we will show you a few examples.
The video game developer Joshua E. Sawyer was a designer on several major role-playing games of the 2000s and 2010s. He led Fallout: New Vegas, which many see as a milestone in the RPG genre. But now he says: Manual save games were a mistake; they are like poison.
What has Josh Sawyer done for big role-playing games? The 48-year-old has an impressive career in the gaming industry, especially in RPGs:
He was involved in classic RPGs from the world of Dungeons and Dragons in the 2000s: such as Icewind Dale, Icewind Dale 2, and Neverwinter Nights 2.
In 2010, he was the head of Fallout: New Vegas and its DLCs, which many fans regard as a milestone of the genre and “the better Fallout.” It has a Metacritic score of 84%.
From 2015, he worked on Pillars of Eternity, which are two popular role-playing games that hark back to the golden days, before Baldur’s Gate 3 sparked renewed hype for this form of isometric RPG.
The Pillars of Eternity series is considered a tribute to the classics:
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Pillars of Eternity: The Trailer for the RPG
“Manual save states were a mistake”
He is critical of this feature: In a tweet from September 18, Sawyer explains:
“Manual save games were a mistake. They are like the Chicken McNuggets of gaming: they provide convenience, but they are bad for you and poison your gaming spirit.”
How is this being discussed? Some players reject the idea. They say:
“I like to save at any time. Then I can go and do things – and I don’t have to replay the whole chapter.”
“I will cheat with saves at every boss – and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
The YouTuber FranklyGaming agrees with Sawyer and says: The honor mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 showed him how games are without manual saves: Every single decision becomes much more significant. Manual saving and “save scumming” ruin decisions in games.
“Some just can’t play without manual save games”
What do other game developers say? The boss of Dishonored says:
I don’t disagree, but let players decide how they want to play. Some just can’t play without manual save games.
Freedom and frustration vs. Every decision matters
What’s behind this: This is an ongoing debate.
When you can save freely, it removes the risk from role-playing and strategy games. You can take “risky paths,” and if it goes wrong, you just reload and try again until it works. This is often justified by saying: “Even Jesus saved,” in reference to the fact that he resurrected from the dead.
There is also “save scumming.” This way, you can cheat a game mechanic by doing something that has only a very low chance of success, but you reload the game state until it finally works. You roll until the result suits you. This is essentially cheating.
This indeed removes the risk and enjoyment from decisions, but it also protects players from frustration that many cannot handle. Because many players want to play a game “perfectly” and achieve the optimal outcome. If they feel like they have missed or messed up a situation, they find it hard to cope. Such players are called “completionists.”
This is the alternative: The alternative to “manual saving” is automatic saving. If there is only one save file that gets overwritten again and again, it is referred to as “ironman mode.” This is an option that many games offer today.
From a game designer’s perspective, who wants players to immerse themselves deeply in a game and take every decision seriously, Sawyer’s view is certainly understandable.
Bungie has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the “Titan” class in the online shooter Destiny 2 . This will take place with the episode “Destiny 2: Revenant (Returner)” starting on October 8. The Titans will receive abilities similar to those of tanks in MMORPGs. They will be able to draw the attention of enemies to themselves.
This is the idea behind the Titan’s overhaul:
Since February 2023, there has been a discussion about the Titan in Destiny 2. The criticism is that the Titan plays too uniformly across all specializations.
Bungie stated: The “core power fantasies” of the Titan are that he uses his fists. This is already shown on the game’s cover. The core identity of the Titan lies in striking and fighting with fists in a world of blasters and rocket launchers (via gamesradar).
However, this core identity seems to be insufficient for many players. The class comes across as “too simple” and needs to engage in close combat and strike at things.
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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer
Titans in Destiny will become more diverse, can better protect teammates
This is what Bungie says now: In a blog post from September 19, Bungie explains that Titans deserve more than just “the sum of their clenched fists”; they need a distinct class identity. Therefore, Titans will receive deeper gameplay and more tactical options.
Bungie states: They do not want to take anything away from the Titan, but only to add more. However, this will take time.
Soon it will be possible for Titans to draw the “aggro” of enemies with the “Barricade” ability to protect their teammates. In MMORPG terms: The Titan will receive the “Taunt” ability that players from MMORPGs are familiar with.
The Barricade will last longer and protect players significantly better.
The Void Shield “Unbreakable” will also last longer and slow down any enemies that hit the shield.
The Void Overshield will also increase damage resistance from 50% to 70%.
Along with all the gimmicks, there will also be a straightforward buff. The Titan’s regular punches will deal 5% more damage in PvP and even 20% more in PvE. Additionally, the stun effect is expected to occur more frequently. In the end, a Titan is still a brawler.
You can read about the exact improvements, including those for the Prism Titan, here at Bungie . The complete patch notes are expected to be released on October 8 when the episode Returners goes live.
