„You linked us“ – After 5 years of work on the largest Fallout mod, the developers criticize Bethesda

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

A team of modders has been working on the largest mod for Fallout 4 since 2019, the biggest ever made. But just before the mod is set to be released, Bethesda secretly updates the game and disrupts the team’s plans.

What kind of mod is this? The Fallout 4 mod “Fallout: London” aims to bring players to London. The mod wants to recreate London in detail and show players many familiar locations with the twist of devastation.

A team of modders has been working on the largest mod in Fallout history since 2019. The mod is expected to be about 30 to 40 GB in size, so large that normal mod hosts cannot accept it, which is why GOG has agreed to help.

A Fallout series is currently bringing many new players to the Fallout games, you can watch a trailer for it here:

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The official trailer for the Fallout series on Amazon in German

Just before the release, Bethesda disrupts the plans

What has Bethesda done? Many fans had been waiting a long time for the release of Fallout: London, after all, the official channel of the mod has over 13 million video views, spread across trailers and updates from the development. On April 23, 2024, St. George’s Day, an important memorial day in England, the Fallout: London mod was supposed to be released, but that did not happen.

Bethesda, the developers behind Fallout 4, unexpectedly decided to update their game and announced this for April 25, 2024. The problem: Updates to the game usually make modifications incompatible, which is why the modders behind Fallout: London had to postpone their release.

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Here you can see the reaction of the developers

Why do the modders feel betrayed? The modders behind the largest mod for Fallout 4 learned about the update just like all other players. Bethesda did not contact them, despite the great interest of Fallout fans in the mod. In an interview with BBC, a member of the modding team commented on the issue.

He made it clear that Bethesda had not reached out to the modders in any way, thus throwing their plans into disarray. “[…] They randomly announced that they would release the game on April 25. Excuse my words, but they have betrayed us[…]”

What technical problems the creators of Fallout: London are facing can be found out from our colleagues at GameStar.

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What are the modders doing now? The modding team is now waiting for tomorrow’s update of Fallout 4. Depending on how many things change in the game due to the patch, the developers will decide on a new date for the mod’s release. Even a release on the same day is conceivable, provided not much changes.

Even before the release, there is a lot of hype around the Fallout: London mod. Many mods have eventually turned into real games. This is also true for these titles: These 8 extraordinary shooters on Steam were once just a mod

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German studio is working on a new shooter with a cyberpunk setting – Snatches up the director of District 9

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

The shooter Off the Grid was created in collaboration with a well-known director and aims to redefine the battle royale genre.

Who is behind it? Off the Grid is a new shooter from the developer studio Gunzilla Games, which is based in Frankfurt and was founded by a German-Ukrainian duo.

The founder Vlad Korolov originally comes from the fintech sector before he and co-founder Alexander Zoll launched Gunzilla Games. The latter was once the head of Crytek Kiev. The studio now employs around 100 staff.

In 2020, they began the development of the blockchain shooter Off the Grid for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. A release is planned for 2024, although no exact date has been set. However, you can apply for the playtest via the official website (via offthegrid.com).

The shooter was developed in collaboration with filmmaker Neill Blomkamp, who has experience with the cyberpunk setting through District 9, Chappie, and Elysium.

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Off The Grid shows gameplay in a dystopian cyberpunk world

What can you expect? The battle royale shooter takes place in a dystopian cyberpunk world, which you can get a good look at in the trailer. You can see the destroyed streets of a metropolis, underground tunnels, skyscrapers, and even a suspended train.

With Off the Grid, the developers want to create a battle royale shooter that offers a bit more than most other games in the genre. After all, a “normal” battle royale hardly stands out among the many other games.

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Integrated story as a unique selling point

Off the Grid not only lures players in with PvPvE gameplay but also with a story, aiming to create a clear unique selling point. According to the developers, the story is supposed to include about 60 hours of gameplay. The interesting part is that you will follow the story while facing 150-player matches.

Singleplayer and multiplayer are thus seamlessly connected. How well that works remains to be seen.

You play the role of a corporate soldier participating in a corp war on an island called Teardrop. The game offers classic PvPvE gameplay. It’s not just about eliminating your opponents, the hostile corpos, and AI enemies; similar to Escape from Tarkov, you must extract loot to enhance your equipment and improve your chances in the next round.

The shooter is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, and at least the first impressions from the trailer show that it looks visually quite good. The gameplay shown appears to run smoothly and promises not to be overloaded. Everything has a fairly realistic style, which contributes to the overall atmosphere of the game.

MeinMMO author Cedric took a look at another shooter and reported on it here: XDefiant is supposed to be the big CoD killer, but the last test makes me doubt the shooter

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Throne and Liberty could provide the solution to the biggest annoyance in Free2Play MMORPGs

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The online role-playing game Throne and Liberty is set to be released in the West in 2024 and will adopt a free-to-play model. Those who already fear the next bot fiesta may be pleasantly surprised. The creative minds at NCSoft have come up with a clever way to effectively combat bot accounts.

How does Throne and Liberty deal with bots? The MMORPG from South Korea has a system that summons special creatures, the Phantom Knights, whenever a character behaves suspiciously in the game world.

This ghostly warrior then hunts down the alleged cheater and inflicts high damage with its attacks. Furthermore, it cannot be killed. Sounds unsettling, right? However, “real” players should find it easy to escape the Phantom Knight.

It’s a different story for cheaters who mindlessly follow their bot routine and therefore immediately rush into the deadly spirit. Bots that are outright besieged by the Phantom Knights barely gain anything during their farming rounds.

The closed beta trailer for Throne and Liberty:

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Throne and Liberty showcases itself in the German trailer for the closed beta

Does this protection work flawlessly? In fact, there was a bug after the feature was implemented. The Phantom Knights were also hunting characters that were behaving normally and would sometimes appear at the most inconvenient moments, such as during dungeons or boss fights.

Last week, the developers provided a hotfix to ensure that the spectral guardians only chase those who deserve it, namely the bots. If this really works, other MMORPGs (especially those with a free-to-play model) may want to adopt the idea.

The biggest killjoy for MMO fans

Why are free-to-play MMORPGs such a hot topic? While bots can be found in all online role-playing games, most cheating accounts certainly appear in games that waive entry barriers such as purchase price or monthly subscriptions – just think of Lost Ark.

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Due to the free access, so many bot characters flood the respective game world that the experience for regular MMORPG fans is noticeably ruined: farm spots are occupied around the clock, the economy suffers, and it is significantly less enjoyable to pursue a profession.

Similar systems have already existed in other MMORPGs. In Lineage 2, for example, you could attract a strong monster while fishing with a certain chance, which would devour bots for breakfast. What do you think: Should more MMORPGs rely on such gameplay protection measures?

If you want to know how NCSoft’s new online role-playing game performed in the last beta, check this out: Throne and Liberty was not allowed to be called Lineage, but plays like a modern Lineage 3

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AI like ChatGPT is to blame for an important upgrade for your PC becoming really expensive soon

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

SSDs have been significantly more expensive for several months. But now prices for hard drives (HDDs) are also rising sharply. This is mainly due to the enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. Because somewhere all that data needs to be stored.

Who is speaking? TrendForce is a company that analyzes businesses and data. Now, TrendForce announced that the demand for hard drives (HDDs) has been steadily increasing for months. They have looked at a lot of corporate data. At least, that’s what the colleagues from Techradar.com report.

The high demand for large hard drives is also driving up the prices of the products. And not only HDDs are affected, but also SSDs.

What problems are there?

  • The demand for high-capacity hard drives is currently rising sharply and is significantly above the supply. This is partly due to the fact that some manufacturers had scaled back production for storage products.
  • According to analysts, the current supply bottlenecks for higher-capacity models are expected to last for months, which could lead to rising prices.
  • Furthermore, the global inflationary pressure is quite high. This is also pushing prices up at the moment.

Manufacturers like Seagate or Western Digital have been raising prices for several weeks, and the cost of a high-capacity hard drive has increased by about 10%. Seagate even expects that prices will rise even more sharply in the coming months.

Companies are buying hard drives for Artificial Intelligence, which increases demand

What does this have to do with AI? Most tasks of artificial intelligence are processed via graphics cards. But the raw data for answering queries or other data needs to be stored somewhere. And here, companies are using large hard drives to store data and then process it further.

Why does this affect so many products? Since hard drives with high capacity are currently in demand for AI systems, producers are shifting their priorities: therefore, more large hard drives are being manufactured and fewer small models. This particularly affects gamers who are looking for an upgrade for their system. As a result, the prices for HDDs that offer “only” 1, 2, or 4 TB of storage are rising as well. And these are the models that currently end up most often in modern gaming systems.

You should therefore assume that prices for hard drives will rise in the long term. The problem is further exacerbated, because prices for SSDs have also been steadily rising for months.

If you need a new hard drive, an SSD, or another storage medium, you should act before prices rise significantly again.

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Pokémon GO: There are Pokémon that you can encounter much more often as Shiny – This is them

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, there are certain Pokémon that you can encounter more often as shiny than others. We have listed those for you.

What are shiny Pokémon? In the world of Pokémon, there are Pokémon that have a different color combination than the regular representatives of their species. These are called shiny Pokémon.

While the chance of encountering a shiny Pokémon may be increased during events, it is generally quite low in Pokémon GO. It is assumed that the chance is 1 in 512 to encounter a shiny Pokémon.

In addition to Pokémon that naturally have a higher stardust bonus when caught, there are also Pokémon that have an increased shiny chance without events. The estimated chance here is 1 in 64. We will list which Pokémon these are here.

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Pokémon in the wild and from eggs

Below you will find all Pokémon that have an increased shiny chance even without events and that you can encounter in the wild. You can also find baby Pokémon that you can hatch from eggs here.

In the wild:

  • Onix
  • Schlurp
  • Chaneira
  • Sichlor
  • Ditto
  • Lapras
  • Tannza
  • Skorgla
  • Perlu
  • Sniebel
  • Botogel
  • Panzaeron
  • Nincada
  • Barschwa
  • Absol
  • Bronzel
  • Kaumalat
  • Mamolida
  • Kapuno
  • Meltan (only via mystery box in events)

Baby Pokémon from eggs:

  • Pichu
  • Pii
  • Fluffeluff
  • Togepi
  • Rabauz
  • Kussilla
  • Elekid
  • Magby
  • Azurill
  • Isso
  • Knospi
  • Mobai
  • Pantimimi
  • Wonneira
  • Riolu

Pokémon with Alolan and Galar forms as well as non-legendary Pokémon with Mega evolutions

The following Pokémon in Alolan or Galar forms also have an increased shiny chance, just like the non-legendary Pokémon with Mega evolutions listed here.

Alolan form:

  • Alolan Raichu
  • Alolan Sandan
  • Alolan Vulpix
  • Alolan Meowth
  • Alolan Sleima
  • Alolan Kokowei
  • Alolan Knogga

Galar form:

  • Galar Meowth
  • Galar Ponyta
  • Galar Porenta
  • Galar Smogmog
  • Galar Zigzachs
  • Galar Flampion
  • Galar Makabaja
  • Galar Flunschlik

Non-legendary Pokémon with Mega evolutions:

  • Bisaflor
  • Glurak
  • Turtok
  • Bibor
  • Tauboss
  • Simsala
  • Lahmus
  • Gengar
  • Kangama
  • Garados
  • Aerodactyl
  • Ampharos
  • Stahlos
  • Scherox
  • Hundemon
  • Stolloss
  • Voltenso
  • Altaria
  • Banette
  • Schlapor
  • Rexblisar

Pokémon from raids/eggs/field research and Pokémon of the Rocket bosses

The following Pokémon from raids/eggs/field research have an increased shiny chance. This is also the case for Pokémon that you can receive from the Rocket bosses Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra.

Pokémon from raids/eggs/field research:

  • Flunkifer
  • Pandir
  • Sheinux
  • Klikk
  • Praktibalk
  • Skallyk
  • Psiau
  • Wuffels

Pokémon of the Rocket bosses:

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Where does this information come from? The Pokémon that have a permanently increased shiny chance were compiled from Pokemondb.net.

What about you? Which of the Pokémon have you been able to catch in their shiny form? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments and discuss this topic with other trainers here.

If you want to know what events are still awaiting you in Pokémon GO in April 2024, then take a look at our overview.

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One Piece is likely to unveil one of the greatest mysteries of the world that fans have been waiting for a long time

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

In One Piece, there are still many unanswered questions just before the finale: What is the One Piece? What happened during the Lost Century? And who is behind the mysterious person Imu? At least one major secret, which readers of the manga have been eagerly anticipating for weeks, will likely be revealed in the upcoming chapter.

Attention, spoiler: In the following article, we will discuss the leaks for the upcoming chapter 1113. If you want to be surprised, you should come back after the release.

What kind of secret is it about? For several weeks, readers of the One Piece manga have been waiting for Dr. Vegapunk to finally deliver his message. He announced that he would start a transmission. The scientist wanted to tell the world something important.

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According to several leakers who have been right about previous chapters, Dr. Vegapunk is finally set to deliver his message. We finally know why the transmission took so long: Dr. Vegapunk wanted to play the message only after his death.

His ominous message to the entire world: He announces that the world of One Piece will sink into the ocean. Unfortunately, it seems there are no further details on this. As Japan is entering its Golden Week afterward, mangaka Eiichiro Oda is also taking a break. We will learn the details of the announcement in two weeks.

Dr. Vegapunk and his satellites are an important part of the current arc:

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Scientist predicts the downfall of the world of One Piece

What could the message mean? It is likely that the downfall of the world is related to Imu. Some users in the reddit forum speculate that the still-unknown person may have flooded the world as a cleansing process 800 years ago. This is believed to have resulted in the Lost Century.

Imu has already proven the kind of gigantic powers he or she possesses: The island of Lulusia was obliterated with just one attack from the cloud cover. What remained was a huge hole. Subsequently, the sea level rose by one meter.

This would mean that the highest authority of the world government plans to obliterate more islands. With their destruction, the sea level would continue to rise until ultimately, the entire world is underwater. Many fans believe that Imu has already begun to raise the sea level.

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What do the readers think? The message makes sense to many One Piece fans in the reddit forum. That the world is supposed to sink into the ocean could be a reason why the world aristocrats and the Five Elders live at the highest point of the world. They are thereby protected from the impending floodwaters.

One user notes that Enel is also protected on the moon from the impending disaster.

Furthermore, Dr. Vegapunk’s message would explain many other places:

  • For example, Wano Country has a mountain that it is surrounded by. In its valley lies a city that used to be the actual Wano Country. The inhabitants had to build their city at a higher location at some point because the old city was flooded.
  • Impel Down would also be better understood this way. Most of the tower is actually below the water surface. It could be that the prison was once a normal tower on the ground many years ago.
  • Additionally, there is the gigantic Ark Noah, which could probably serve to save some people.
  • Even Water 7 now makes sense. The Aqua Laguna becomes more dangerous and larger every year. It could be a result of Imu’s island destruction. Due to the tsunami wave, the mayor is working on a plan to make the city float on the sea.

What do you think? Which locations and connections from One Piece finally make sense because of this announcement? Let us know in the comments!

In the last chapter, the exact age of Jewelry Bonney was also revealed: An all-knowing character from One Piece explains that a pirate is 10 years younger than Eiichiro Oda claims

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New Dark Fantasy MMORPG goes for Dark Souls, now introducing the 6 classes

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

In Korea, the action RPG Raven was a huge success. The sequel announced last year is set to be released in 2024, taking you into a dark fantasy world and belonging to the genre of MMORPGs. Now, the developers from Netmarble have introduced the six classes of Raven 2 in video form.

What is Raven 2 as an MMORPG? Not much is known about the new MMORPG from Netmarble (Lineage 2: Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds). The first cinematic trailer (which you can find below) showcases a gloomy dark fantasy world that certainly radiates vibes reminiscent of the Dark Souls series from From Software.

The Korean version of the online role-playing game is expected to be released for PC and mobile by the end of May 2024. A global launch is planned for the second half of 2024. The developers promise raid challenges, large PvP battles, faction wars, and a choice of six classes.

Here is the cinematic trailer for Raven 2:

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Which classes can I choose from? A total of six archetypes are confirmed (translated from Korean):

  • Ranger uses a bow in combat and prefers to act from ambush.
  • Berserker are heavy melee fighters who use a two-handed sword in battle and rely on brute force.
  • Divine Wizards function as holy priests, casting their spells with a staff and able to support and heal allies.
  • The Vanguard is a frontline soldier with sword and shield, capable of taking a lot of damage and cleansing dark magic.
  • Elemental Mages cast their spells using a magical orb and deal explosive damage.
  • Destroyers bombard their enemies with a heavy crossbow and throwing weapons.
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First gameplay for all classes

In the past few hours, the developers have released a short gameplay trailer for each class. Unfortunately, the in-game scenes shown do not look as dark and intriguing as Dark Souls and delightfully dark fantasy suggests. Hopefully, that is only due to the setting chosen for the class gameplay.

You can find two of the total six clips, each 30 seconds long, below.

The ranger in action:

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The Berserker cuts through groups of enemies:

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You can watch the other four gameplay videos on the official YouTube channel of the game.

What was the predecessor like? The first Raven is an action RPG for mobile devices and was released in March 2015. 40 days after launch, the developers announced that they surpassed 1 million daily active players. Additionally, it won the main prize at the Korean Game Awards.

No one does dark fantasy better than From Software – here is the trailer for the Elden Ring DLC:

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Elden Ring shows first trailer for the new DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’

The sequel takes place in the same world as Raven and continues the story. The developers want to transfer the action-oriented identity of the RPG into an online world where “thousands of warriors” fight on the battlefield. It should not matter whether you play on PC or smartphone.

How well that will work in the end remains to be seen. If in doubt, just keep an eye on one of the following online role-playing games: All 62 MMORPGs currently in development for PC

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With a simple trick, you can install Windows 11 on any computer, even if Microsoft doesn’t want you to

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Windows 11 can no longer be installed everywhere because the software’s hardware requirements have increased. However, there is a trick to bypass this “lock”.

Windows 11 is associated with high hardware requirements, making the upgrade option from Windows 10 unavailable for many systems.

Older computers especially suffer here, as the (still) free upgrade can no longer be installed. There is no Windows 11 even for comparatively newer processors or components.

But with a trick, Windows 11 can still be installed on old systems without needing to buy new hardware right away.

Bypass hardware check with an alternative Windows version

What is the trick? Microsoft offers a “Windows IoT Enterprise” version in addition to the “official” Windows editions. Microsoft markets this especially for small and specialized devices, such as ATMs (“Point of Sale” devices) or station displays that run on Windows.

A user now demonstrated on TikTok, as reported by GameSpot, that this Windows version can be easily installed on a regular desktop PC. The advantage: This edition can be installed without any issues, even with hardware components that are not officially supported by Microsoft.

Users only need to select the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC Edition, a special version of the operating system designed for specific hardware. During installation, the hardware compatibility check is completely skipped.

Does this Windows version have disadvantages? No, Windows IoT offers the same experience as the regular Windows editions for private users.

Microsoft developed Windows LTSC for businesses and organizations that want to avoid the frequent installation of Windows updates or try newer features in their unfinished state. If constant Windows updates annoy you anyway, this might also be an option for you.

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A player upgrades his gaming setup, accidentally destroying 2 graphics cards and 2 monitors

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A user is very unlucky: He upgrades his setup with a new monitor, and shortly after, sparks fly. Assuming the error is at the wrong spot, he disassembles another graphics card and a second monitor. In the end, it is not his hardware that is to blame but his apartment. And he is very lucky that he did not seriously injure himself during the whole incident.

A gamer now reports on reddit that he wanted to replace his monitor. But when he connects his monitor to his graphics card, sparks fly and both the monitor and graphics card are damaged.

At first, he fears that he must have caused a short circuit when he accidentally touched the DisplayPort connection with the HDMI cable.

Since he thinks nothing of it, the gamer buys a new monitor and a new graphics card. He re-installs the graphics card in his computer and then reconnects the monitor to his computer. Once again, sparks fly and the graphics card is damaged again. Now he doubts his first theory about the cable.

Incorrectly wired sockets lead to a short circuit

What was the problem? Following the advice of another user, he bought a socket tester and checked the sockets. This is a small device that you plug into the socket to see if it is wired correctly.

Here, he was surprised to find that 3 of the 4 sockets in the room were wired incorrectly. This had not occurred to him before because he had always unknowingly used the correct socket for the past few years. Only because the new monitor came with too short a power cable did he change the socket. He himself exclaims somewhat incredulously:

It’s crazy that in the 3 years we have lived here, we never connected anything else to these 3 sockets and discovered this.

Overall, the user was indeed very lucky. Many people write in the thread: In the worst case, he could have caused a fire in the apartment or seriously injured himself. It was a great stroke of luck that in the end, only the hardware suffered and that no one was seriously hurt.

Could this happen in Germany? The user explains in another post that he lives in Denver, a city in Colorado. In the USA, the electrical grid is different from ours in Germany: In the USA, there are 110 to 120 volts and 50 Hz, while in Germany, it is 230 to 240 volts and 60 Hz. This means that there are completely different conditions compared to the German electrical grid (via visittheusa.de)

Moisture and cheap adapters can also pose a risk

Not only an incorrectly wired socket can pose a great risk to your hardware. In general, we would strongly advise against handling liquids near your hardware. You would not be the first person who destroys their hardware because it got wet.

Another often underestimated risk is very cheap adapters. Especially when one still has an older power supply, users want to use an adapter to make the power supply compatible with a new graphics card. However, this usually poses a high risk to your hardware, as often just one cable can put your entire computer at risk: If someone uses an adapter to power the 8-pin of the graphics card with two SATA connections, they underpower the connection and, in the worst case, cause a smoldering fire in the computer.

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Keanu Reeves is personally responsible for us having John Wick in Fortnite

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

The many licensed skins are one of the most popular features of Fortnite. The presence of these in the game can be credited to Donald Mustard: The former lead creator of the game even visited Keanu Reeves’ home for John Wick, for example.

Who is Donald Mustard? Donald Mustard is the former lead creator of Fortnite. He started his career in the gaming industry at Crystal Dynamics. He released his first game in 2005: Advent Rising. His career really took off with the release of the shooter Undertow. In 2010, he designed the game Infinity Blade for Apple iPhones.

Since 2016, he has worked as Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games. He was significantly responsible for the creation of the Fortnite Battle Royale mode and oversaw its development until his departure from Epic in 2023.

In an interview with the colleagues from Gamefile, he talked about his career in the gaming industry. Among other things, he mentioned that he himself is responsible for the many different licensed skins. For John Wick, Batman, and others, he sometimes met the licensors in person.

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Cool skins for Fortnite: I sat on Keanu Reeves’ couch for a long time

How did he get John Wick? Mustard talked in the interview about how his Fortnite island should feel like the garden of his childhood: It should become a place where Barbie and Batman can exist and interact in one world – just like when he played as a child.

Batman was one of the top items on Mustard’s wish list, right next to John Wick. The main character of the now four action movies is portrayed by Keanu Reeves. Mustard had to convince him to approve the license for a Fortnite skin.

I sat on Keanu Reeves’ couch for a long time and was like: That’s why you should be the first [licensed skin in Fortnite].

Donald Mustard in an interview with Gamefile, 22.04.2024

At the same time, a pitch was also made to DC Comics to license the popular hero Batman for Fortnite. According to his own statement, he made good progress with DC and thought if he could have Batman and John Wick, he would have succeeded.

Keanu Reeves ultimately approved the licensing. Thus, John Wick became the first permanently available skin in Fortnite with the event Wick’s Bounty. The Batman event started four months later.

Nintendo wanted console exclusivity; Marvel said no

What other skins did he want? In fact, Donald Mustard hoped for more skins, which he could only partially secure for Fortnite:

The first crossover character was the villain Thanos from Avengers: Infinity War. This collaboration came about because the film directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, are big fans of Fortnite. However, when Mustard inquired about a permanent collaboration and licensed skins with Marvel, the comic and film giant declined.

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Originally, the creative lead was also in talks with Nintendo. It was about a skin of Samus Aran, the heroine of the Metroid game series. However, Nintendo had concerns as they are reluctant to make their characters available on non-Nintendo platforms. As a result, the collaboration did not materialize.

On the other hand, Mustard was able to score victories: He secured Kratos from God of War and Master Chief from the Halo series for skins.

Skins are still a big topic in Fortnite. Recently, some players used a glitch to acquire a free skin. However, they now have debts with Epic Games.

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2 friends invested 1,000 hours in the survival hit on Steam, created a completely new game

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Two boys have teamed up to create a new, own RPG in Valheim. However, it was never really meant to be taken seriously.

How did it come about? The two YouTubers ninebyte and Dhakhar set out to create a completely new game in Valheim, and they succeeded. For quite some time, the two had the idea of building their own adventure map in Valheim, but they lacked inspiration for the project. It was more of a crazy idea than a serious undertaking.

One day, the YouTuber ninebyte received the request to become part of a team that builds an RPG for Valheim. Some modders were working on a large mod pack that was supposed to bring quests, classes, and other RPG elements to Valheim.

ninebyte and Dhakhar were to design the game and build the map for it. So a crazy idea became reality, and the two really got to work implementing their idea.

Here you can see the fiery areas of the Ashlands expansion.

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Valheim shows fiery areas of the new Ashlands expansion

A full-fledged RPG is being created

How far have the two come? The two have worked over 1,000 hours on the map and the features of the RPG. With the help of mods, their own systems for the RPG were added, and there are also classes in the game. The boys built a map with 30 interesting locations and 5 large cities that can be explored and quested through.

The quests can be found with NPCs and can be tracked through the compendium. There are a total of 12 different classes in the game and new boss fights that differ from the normal Valheim bosses.

All items from Valheim can be earned through quest rewards. This way, the character also receives equipment and new weapons to be prepared for the boss fights.

The game has now matured quite a bit, and in a new video, the map of the game built by the two friends looks quite finished.

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How can one play it? There are several options for playing the RPG. The game can be played as an MMO on a live server. More information on how to access the MMO server can be found on the YouTube channel of Ninebyte, as the server belongs to a Twitch community.

If someone prefers to try the game alone, they can do so as well. A standalone version can be downloaded through the Discord channels of Ninebyte and Dhakhar. There is also a guide available there. In this case, no mods are needed, and you can play in co-op with up to 10 players. Xbox players can also join in.

The regular Valheim updates continue as well. The survival hit showcases what is probably the most dangerous area in the game so far in the new trailer.

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7 Series like Fallout

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 5 minutes

The Amazon Fallout series is currently very popular. After the first season ended, you might be in the mood for similar stories. In this case, we have seven series tips for you.

What kind of series are they? Fallout tells of the post-apocalypse and the society that survived the nuclear war. However, our selection is not strictly limited to series where the atomic war caused chaos but covers various aspects of Fallout.

From the setting to the critical social stance, to dark humor and violence, there should be something for everyone.

Are you more of a fan of crime series? Here are some tips for you: 5 series like Sherlock.

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1. Silo

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Darker trailer for the series ‘Silo’ by Apple TV+

Were you fans of the Vaults from Fallout? That is, the underground bunker facilities inhabited by privileged residents? The series Silo also takes place in the post-apocalypse. The destroyed outside world has caused people to retreat into an underground bunker.

Similar to Fallout, there are also secrets in Silo of which the bunker inhabitants are unaware. Rebecca Ferguson stars, whom most of you probably know from Dune or Mission Impossible.

The series has been running since 2023 and has 10 episodes in the first season. A second season is already in production.

Watch Silo if you like the following elements of Fallout:

  • Post-apocalyptic setting
  • Bunkers that become the retreat of an entire society
  • Dark secrets and twists
  • Stories that provide commentary on social conditions

What the IMDb ratings say: Silo has been rated by 119,693 users and stands at 8.1 stars.

2. The Last of Us

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Just like Fallout, The Last of Us is also a video game adaptation. In the world of protagonists Ellie and Joel, the post-apocalypse is in full swing. In the midst of a world populated by zombie-like mutants, Joel accompanies young Ellie to a quarantine zone.

So far, there is one season with 9 episodes that adapts the storyline of the first game. This is a fundamental difference from Fallout. Bethesda’s series tells a fresh story and only borrows the framework from the games.

Also, the mood and atmosphere in Fallout are less gloomy than in The Last of Us. However, there are some parallels:

  • Post-apocalyptic setting
  • Western elements
  • Mutated beings that make life difficult for the “healthy”
  • Struggle for survival
  • People who must rise above themselves in extreme situations

What the IMDb ratings say: The Last of Us stands at a rating of 8.7, based on 520,869 ratings.

The second season is supposed to come, but you shouldn’t expect it before 2025.

Here you can find out what MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski thinks about the series.

On the next page, you will find more series tips.

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New to Fallout 76? Veterans explain what you definitely shouldn’t do

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Fallout 76 is known for having perhaps the friendliest community in all of gaming. Now there is a whole stream of new players – some of whom do not yet know the “code of conduct”. Experienced players are now explaining what you should do and what you should definitely not.

What you should definitely not do: On Reddit veterans are discussing the sudden influx of new players populating Fallout 76 now. The survival game is known for its incredibly friendly community, but it also has a few “rules.”

These have crystallized over the years and create an ideal coexistence, where everyone considers one another. A few things annoy the longtime players, such as:

  • If new players simply start events. It’s better to wait for more people so that everyone gets their rewards.
  • If you trade with others for no reason. Veterans are happy to give you something, but usually, you will find it simply in camps directly on the side of the road or in containers where experienced players deposit some goodies. Begging, on the other hand, is annoying.
  • Microphones that are not turned off. When you are on the go, you can talk to others. Don’t let your mic continuously transmit; very few want to listen to your vacuum cleaner or your videos.
  • When doors are left open (damn it!)

Additionally, it’s not very effective if you just shoot at people. PvP is turned off by default and only possible in certain areas. You cannot sneakily murder someone while they are crafting – and even if they were attackable, a veteran at a much higher level would simply wipe you out.

In the video, we show you what you need to know about Fallout 76 – In 2 minutes:

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Everything you need to know about Fallout 76 – in 2 minutes

Tips for Getting Started in Fallout 76

Another “mistake” that many experienced players see in newbies is the desire to have everything right away. Fallout 76 is more of a story game, similar to previous Fallout titles – just with multiplayer.

You should take your time to explore the world and learn what there is to do. You can’t really go wrong with this. On MeinMMO, you will also find 10 tips for getting started in Fallout 76 and here are a few quick tips:

  • Don’t pick up EVERYTHING; you will find enough scrap later, and it’s wiser to know exactly what you need. Being overburdened blocks you though.
  • Experiment with builds; you don’t have to commit immediately.
  • Stick with high-level veterans when it comes to events and just let them do their thing – this quickly gives you XP and loot. Learn by watching.
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Why is Fallout 76 even so popular? Due to the success of the Fallout series on Amazon Prime, the games in the series have also regained interest. Alone, Fallout 4 has over 160,000 players (via steamcharts).

It looks good for the critically scrutinized survival game Fallout 76 at release as well: On Steam, it has more players than ever, with new players coming on PlayStation and Xbox.

Fallout 76 holds a special status among games because it is the only Fallout with built-in multiplayer. While it is still a “real” Fallout, it is no longer just a role-playing game in terms of gameplay, but actually a survival game. And it is one of the best in the genre: The 25 best survival games of 2024 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox

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WoW: Season 4 of Dragonflight is live – What you should do today

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The final season of World of Warcraft Dragonflight has started. We will tell you what you should do today.

With the end of today’s maintenance (04/24/2024), the 4th and thus last season of the current expansion in World of Warcraft Dragonflight begins. Once again, all raids and dungeons of the expansion are relevant, and the progress is a little faster than in other seasons.

This is certainly intended, as you will receive strong equipment faster to prepare you for the next expansion ‘The War Within’, which is expected to start in late summer 2024.

You can see the trailer for The War Within here:

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New difficulty for all dungeons

The biggest change likely concerns the dungeon system and the related difficulties, as these have been significantly revised by Blizzard. The difficulties of almost all dungeons have been raised considerably, so you will have a solid challenge even in ‘Mythic 0’. This is intended to provide an appealing challenge for those who do not want a time limit, which also brings strong rewards. The difficulties change as follows:

  • Normal dungeons: Unchanged
  • Heroic dungeons: As difficult as previously ‘Mythic’
  • Mythic dungeons: As difficult as previously ‘Mythic +10’
  • ‘Mythic +10’ dungeon: As difficult as previously ‘Mythic+20’

This also means that you will now only have to complete Mythic +10 to receive the best possible rewards. However, be aware that only the number has become smaller – the dungeons at ‘Mythic+5’ are as tough as a previous ‘Mythic+15’.

What should you accomplish today? Especially the first weeks of a season are important if you like to go out with random groups. Many quickly set requirements for the item level or the ‘Mythic+’ rating here. If you sleep through a few weeks, you may find no groups anymore. Therefore, you should dive into the content as early as possible to not miss out.

  • Complete raids: Visit the raid ‘Vault of the Incarnations’, which is “fateful” enhanced this week. Each week, a different raid is active, and from week 7 all raids are permanently active.
  • Visit dungeons: All 8 Dragonflight dungeons belong to the current rotation. Both on ‘Mythic’ and the key stone levels provide a solid challenge and strong rewards, but you should have a well-coordinated group for that.
  • Complete world quests: At the start of a new season, the item level of the rewards from world quests is also increased. Check the map more often to see if you discover a solid piece of equipment at a world quest – especially twinks could fill gaps in their gear here.
  • Farm flight stones: Depending on what types of content you play in WoW, you might quickly realize that the flight stones are not enough to upgrade your gear. Therefore, you should also complete some world quests to build up a small supply of flight stones and always have enough for the upgrades. Generally, the new seals will be the limiting factor, but it’s always good to have a few hundred flight stones “too many”.
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Aside from that, the start of a new season also means that many players return to PvE and therefore rely on lots of potions, flasks, and gems. So if you are an alchemist, jewel crafter, or other craftsman, you should be able to earn some gold pieces easily by selling your goods to the more active heroes.

What will you do first tonight in WoW? Will you dive into the raid? Or push your Mythic rating right away?

With patch 10.2.7 it will continue in just a few days…

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XDefiant is supposed to be the big CoD killer, but the last test makes me doubt the shooter

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

XDefiant was playable again last weekend after almost a year, but everyone is wondering what has changed since the last test?

Last weekend, we were finally able to test Ubisoft’s upcoming shooter again. XDefiant was actually announced for 2023, but as has often been the case in recent years, this game was also postponed.

For months, there was hardly any information from Ubisoft about the shooter, which received good feedback during the last beta. Even MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller thought at that time that the shooter is a good alternative to CoD.

After a period of silence, Ubisoft announced that players could test the hopeful shooter. I was also curious about the current state of the shooter, especially because CoD’s strong SBMM is really annoying me now. But what Ubisoft showed us over the weekend makes me doubt the shooter.

Who is writing here? Cedric Holmeier has been playing shooters as a casual gamer for years, preferably with his friends. It’s always about having fun and a good flow while playing shooters. He has played all kinds of shooters and is looking for the feeling that Call of Duty once provided.

I was just around the corner…

In true CoD fashion, I played the game test over the weekend with friends. Sometimes we played in groups of six against our opponents, and at first glance, I had a lot of fun with the game. However, after some time, more and more issues with XDefiant became apparent, which I was probably not alone in experiencing.

The game’s netcode, the piece that is responsible for the great “I was already around the corner” moments, was not performing well. Despite a good ping to the servers, the phrase was uttered several times in our rounds, and our opponents also needed more or fewer hits to go down. We quickly found out that we’re not the only ones with this problem.

On Reddit, user humanbenchmarkian shared an experience that has personally happened to me more than once:

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Furthermore, the netcode is also responsible for whether the opponent actually takes damage when you hit them. Here too, there were varying experiences, good and bad, from round to round with the system. Some players on Reddit even found the netcode, which was said to be improved according to patch notes (via Ubisoft), to be worse than during the last test.

This is a big warning sign for me, as according to XDefiant head Mark Rubin, the netcode was one of the things that led to the release being postponed. Another problem was the social and party system (via X.com).

A trailer for the game can be found here:

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XDefiant Game Overview Deep Dive Trailer

A year and almost nothing has changed

The second problem I noticed around the second day is the few innovations compared to the first game test. In over a year of development, nothing has changed.

A look at the patch notes (via Ubisoft) confirms the suspicion, and Mark Rubin also emphasizes on X.com that not much has changed in the gameplay since the last test – and that after months of work.

To be fair: Working on the biggest technical weaknesses of the game is not a bad thing. But as a player, I still want to see something new after almost a year of silence – even if it’s just the gadgets that have already been shown in the announcement trailer and have not yet made it into the game. Other games deliver such updates every 3 months with a new season.

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My conclusion: It’s actually a good game, but…

Content is what keeps a live service game alive. Only through new and especially interesting content can a game with this concept survive. If XDefiant releases in its current state, it will follow the same path as many games before it: It will start strong and then lose more and more players.

All in all, I can agree with the opinion of MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller from the last game test: I would have liked to have XDefiant, and preferably already tomorrow. The gameplay is fun and reminds me of the days in CoD when there wasn’t any SBMM yet. The weapons and the feeling are good, and it could potentially even compete with CoD.

The server test over the weekend also showed me that Ubisoft has even more work to do in the development of the shooter than was actually assumed – not to mention bugs like invisible opponents, which caused a whole faction to be disabled during the test.

It remains to be seen whether Ubisoft will come up with something that keeps me engaged for the release, whenever that may be. If you’re eager for a playable shooter right now, you can take a look here: The 25 best shooters of 2024 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay

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Pokémon GO: All Raid Hours and Legendary Bosses in April 2024 – Today with Kapu-Toro

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, you can expect some raid hours and legendary bosses in April 2024. We show you the most important raids in April here on MeinMMO.

What are these raids? As every month, various raid bosses will rotate through the arenas in April 2024 as well. Some of them are tied to events happening this month.

To help you plan what you want to catch, we summarize all Level 5 raids as well as Mega raids and their corresponding raid hours for you here.

You can find the overviews below.

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Raid Hours and Bosses in April 2024

When do the raid hours take place? The raid hour takes place every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The respective raid bosses appear during this time in a large number of arenas as Level 5 opponents.

You can find the dates in April here. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk*:

DateRaid Boss
April 3Kapu-Fala*
April 10Katagami* (Northern Hemisphere) & Kaguron* (Southern Hemisphere)
April 17Kapu-Toro*
April 24Kapu-Toro*
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All Raid Boss Changes and Mega Raids in April 2024

The raid bosses in Pokémon GO usually appear in specific event periods or rotate into the raid schedule on certain days but then disappear shortly after. The change usually occurs at 10:00 AM.

The Level 5 and Mega raids in April are as follows:

DateRaid Boss
April 4 to April 12Level 5 raids with Katagami* (Northern Hemisphere) & Kaguron* (Southern Hemisphere)
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April 4 to April 13Mega raids with Mega-Glurak X*
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April 6 to April 7Crypto raids with Crypto-Entei*
April 12 to April 25Level 5 raids with Kapu-Toro*
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April 13 to April 14Crypto raids with Crypto-Entei*
April 13 to April 25Mega raids with Mega-Skaraborn*
April 20 to April 21Crypto raids with Crypto-Entei*
April 25 to May 2Level 5 raids with Registeel*
Our counter guide to Registeel
April 25 to May 2Mega raids with Mega-Stolloss*
Our counter guide to Mega-Stolloss
April 27 to April 28Crypto raids with Crypto-Entei*

What is special? April brings many raid bosses that we already know in Pokémon GO. One of the highlights is Katagami, which is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. However, Crypto-Entei, which you can encounter on weekends, should not be overlooked in terms of attackers.

Moreover, there will be a debut: Mega-Skaraborn crosses into Pokémon GO for the first time, giving you a good opportunity to catch the usually regional Pokémon Skaraborn. Additionally, you will receive one of the best Bug attackers in the game with it.

You also get a special shiny chance when you try to catch Mega-Skaraborn on its own raid day on April 13. All info about the raid day with Mega-Skaraborn can be found here.

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Fortnite now offers the option to remove “mocking emotes”, thus limiting humiliations

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite, the silly dances and somewhat childish emotes are part of everyday life – similar to the many colorful skins and collaborations. However, Epic Games has now released an update that affects whether your opponents can actually see your mocking emotes.

What is this new setting? In Fortnite, there has been a new setting called “Show Confrontational Emotes” since April 22, 2024.

With this new setting, you can decide for yourself whether you want to see certain emotes. Only emotes that can be used confrontationally are affected. This means: emotes that allow you to humiliate defeated opponents, i.e., make fun of them.

If you activate the setting, a player performing one of the affected emotes will simply stand still. No movement will be executed, and no emote sound will be played.

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By default, the new setting is configured so that you can only see these emotes from friends in your group. However, you can also choose to see these emotes from all players or decide not to see them at all.

How is the setting activated? You can find the option to turn off confrontational emotes in the settings under “Account and Privacy” and then under “Social Privacy”. It is called “Show Confrontational Emotes”.

Then you select between “from everyone”, “from friends in the group”, and “never”.

New setting affects 4 emotes – including an OG

Which emotes are affected? So far, only four emotes are affected by the new setting:

  • Fully Laughing – your character bends over with laughter. The laugh is loud and sounds like a donkey.
  • Defeats Happen – You dance silly and show your opponent an “L” (L=Loser) with your fingers on your forehead.
  • Whip Crack – You perform a whip strike, complete with matching sound.
  • Peel Rain – You let banana peels “rain” from your hands, with the motion resembling the distribution of banknotes.

If an opponent you just defeated uses the new setting, you can no longer humiliate them with these four emotes.

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How is the community reacting? Mixed. Of course, there are players who find it a shame not to be able to mock their superiority anymore and say that Epic is getting soft. However, other players are glad that they no longer have to hear the donkey laugh of “Fully Laughing”.

Some players also wonder what Epic Games expected emotes like “Fully Laughing” and “Defeats Happen” would be used for.

  • Toastyyy_ via Reddit: “It’s Epic, they’re getting soft. First, they removed weapons from loading screens. Then they restrict the age for cosmetics. Now they are removing emotes because they are toxic.”
  • NotACaveiraMain via Reddit: “I’m just going to teabag and shoot into the ground, like in the good old days.”
  • Cerealforsupper via Reddit: “What did they expect people would do with Fully Laughing?”
  • iningSchildkröte95 via Reddit: “I just hate Fully Laughing. I’m tired of seeing it and hearing the noise.”

“Defeats Happen” is a real OG emote in Fortnite and has been in the game since February 2018. The emote debuted with the Season 3 Battle Pass, which you could buy for 950 V-Bucks. That’s approximately 8.54 €, as a new tool from the Sparkasse easily calculates for us:

A tool from Sparkasse shows you how much Euro Fortnite skins can really cost

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Destiny 2: Servers down for patch 7.3.6.2 – All patch notes and information

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

A new week in Destiny 2 means a new patch with various bug fixes for the loot shooter. When the server downtime will start this time, you can find out here.

Update, 19:25: The update has been rolled out and is 802.4 MB on the PS5. After the download, you can log in again. The patch notes have been updated. Have a nice evening!

Here’s what you need to know today: A new week in Destiny 2 and another week with a new patch. Many problems and issues are plaguing the loot shooter, but some of them are supposed to be fixed today.

MeinMMO will keep you updated. We will tell you how long the downtime will last. Additionally, we will update this article as soon as there is new information.

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Maintenance on 04/23 – All Times for Server Downtime

These times are important today: Bungie informs its players via x.com (formerly Twitter) about the exact downtime. The servers are planned to be unreachable for 3 hours and 15 minutes.

This is what the maintenance schedule looks like:

  • At 3:00 PM, background maintenance starts on all platforms.
  • At around 3:45 PM, the servers will go offline. Players will be automatically kicked from the game.
  • At 7:00 PM, the shooter should be back online and you can log in again.
  • The maintenance will continue in the background until 11:00 PM.
Consider this during downtimes: As long as background maintenance is ongoing, there may be connection issues in the game. Additionally, login queues can form from time to time because Bungie is gradually releasing access to the servers to avoid problems from too much server load. Therefore, you may have to wait longer before you can get back in the game.

Also, keep in mind that third-party applications as well as the official companion app may also be inaccessible for a while, so you won’t be able to use them.

What Changes with the New Update in Season 23

The following issues are known: Even in the season of wishes, many problems are reported by players. Bungie has some on the radar, but it’s not known which ones will be fixed (via bungie.net). The following bugs could be addressed:

  • There are supposed to be significant changes regarding the sandbox for PvP.
  • The fireteam finder is missing some options like adding Bungie friends.
  • Some legendary emotes are sorted along with exotic emotes.
  • Veist weapons can only be partially rotated when inspected.
  • The shotgun “Striving of the Thought Twister” no longer glows when fired.
  • Some rocket launchers do not appear when inspected.
  • Old artifacts are still displayed in players’ inventories.
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Patch Notes for the Update on 04/23 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? A complete overview of all fixed issues and improvements will be available only this evening or afternoon after the update goes live.

We will update our article and provide you with the link to the patch notes. Because it’s possible that the patch notes may change retrospectively or be corrected by Bungie.

Patch Notes for Patch 7.3.6.2 (EN)

That’s all the information regarding today’s update. If there are unforeseen changes, we will of course keep you updated. So feel free to visit us again. Until then, we recommend this article about Destiny 2 on MeinMMO: Destiny 2 wants its guardians to suffer, launching new raid 3 days after DLC release

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The actor of Trevor in GTA 5 says he shot a ‘James Bond’ DLC, but then it disappeared

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Fans of GTA 5 have been waiting in vain for over 10 years after release for a DLC for the story mode – we almost got Trevor as a secret agent.

Who is this about?

  • The Canadian actor Steve Ogg (50) played the impulsive criminal Trevor Philips in GTA V, who is one of the playable characters in the action game along with his accomplices Michael De Santa and Franklin Clinton.
  • Trevor is one of the most memorable characters of the game and stands out throughout the story due to his fiery nature and escapades – not least because you wake up in a pink dress when you switch to him for a mission.
  • In addition to his role as Trevor, Steve Ogg is also seen in successful series like Better Call Saul and The Walking Dead.

In a Q&A stream on YouTube, Steve Ogg recently talked about a story DLC for GTA 5 that never came out. Also present in the stream were Shawn Fonteno (Franklin) and Ned Luke (Michael De Santa), that can be seen on his YouTube channel.

If you want to know how much GTA 6 differs graphically from GTA V, you can see a comparison in the video here:

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The graphic comparison of GTA 6 and GTA 5 in the video

What’s special about this DLC? GTA V has – even though it has been out for over 10 years – not received a single DLC for the story, meaning the offline mode. Instead, there have been numerous updates for the online mode that brought new buildings, heists, countless vehicles, and even the casino.

In the stream, the three actors of Trevor, Michael, and Franklin talk about DLCs for the story mode where the three would have their own campaign. Steve Ogg explains that he would really love it if all three characters had their own game. Shawn Fonteno is also enthusiastic about the idea of a Franklin, Michael, and Trevor DLC.

Ned Luke goes a step further and says he believes that was originally the plan before GTA Online came. Nevertheless, a story DLC is also his wish since there was already one for GTA IV.

Steve Ogg then shares that he has even shot a Trevor DLC (via YouTube).

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Trevor as a Secret Agent

What kind of Trevor DLC is this? According to Steve Ogg, he and Rockstar Games had already been working on a sort of “James Bond Trevor” DLC for GTA V, in which Trevor would have been undercover for the federal authorities.

Steve Ogg had already shot some scenes for the DLC, but then it just “disappeared” at Rockstar Games and was never completed.

And we shot some of these scenes with ‘James Bond Trevor’. He is still quite a bastard, but he does his best to pretend to be […]. We shot some stuff, and then it just disappeared and they [Rockstar] never did it, they never followed up on it.

Steve Ogg via YouTube

We will probably never get a story mode DLC for GTA V and thus will never see Agent Trevor. The planned release of GTA 6 for the year 2025 is also still questionable:

GTA 6: There is new information about the release time and it sounds concerning

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The name is terrible, but there is no other role-playing game that I’m looking forward to as much in 2024

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The responsible parties at Atlus have released a new trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio featuring the release date as well as a 25-minute gameplay showcase. The new role-playing game from the creators of Persona 5 looks so fantastic that our MMORPG expert is straying from his favorite genre.

What do I need to know about Metaphor: ReFantazio? The new role-playing game from Atlus will be released on October 11, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series, and PlayStation. The development team includes three veterans of the popular Persona franchise: Director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro.

In terms of gameplay and audiovisuals, Metaphor: ReFantazio strongly resembles its quasi-predecessor Persona 5, which was released in April 2017. You can expect turn-based combat as well as intricate party and relationship systems. However, instead of throwing you into school, the new RPG places you in a high-fantasy world.

A first impression is offered by the new trailer for Metaphor: ReFantazio:

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Metaphor: ReFantazio – New trailer of the role-playing game reveals release date in October

“Could be my game of the year”

Why should I keep an eye on this game? I am actually the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. However, instead of diving into online worlds, I will surely spend around a hundred hours on the new single-player experience from Atlus starting in October – that’s how long it took me to complete Persona 5. I also found the two predecessors great.

Accordingly, my anticipation for the new project from the creators of Persona is enormous. A anticipation that is continually fueled by every trailer and developer update. Similar to Persona, the interface, menus, and graphics appear to be seamless in Metaphor as well.

The 25-minute showcase shows many areas of Metaphor: ReFantazio:

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The creature design is wonderfully bizarre. The orchestral music pieces beautifully underscore the battles and story sequences presented. And of course, the theme of time management plays a significant role again. Traveling to distant places causes time to pass, which you need to plan, as some events only occur at very specific times.

So, can I expect Persona 5 in a fantasy setting? At first glance, it seems so, but the developers provide many gameplay innovations in detail. Through your relationships with companions, for example, you can be inspired and unlock new archetypes such as the knight. In combat, you have the power to transform into these powerful warriors.

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The developers are also no longer relegating battles to rather generically designed towers or palaces. While there are still many dungeons in the world of Metaphor, you also traverse the openly designed outer regions populated by monsters.

To prevent turn-based battles with easier enemies from constantly slowing you down, you can optionally switch to a fast real-time system. Alternatively, you can simply evade the creatures. There are no random battles from other role-playing games from Japan here.

What is your first impression of Metaphor: ReFantazio? Are you excited for the role-playing game? Let me know in the comments! Until October 11, 2024, we can still pass the time with another single-player RPG:

One feature makes Dragon’s Dogma 2 the ideal role-playing game for those waiting for a new MMORPG

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