With the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the error code 14515 increasingly appeared. Here in this guide, you can read what it means and what you can do about the problem.
What does error code 14515 mean? The error code indicates server capacity issues, especially when too many players are in the game at the same time.
The error code is displayed when the servers are overloaded and players
are kicked out of the game
cannot establish a connection to CoD MW3 at all
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As a player, you can only wait until the problem is resolved
What can be done about error code 14515? Unfortunately, as a player, you cannot do anything to solve the problem. You will have to wait until the server issues are resolved.
You can try restarting CoD MW3 or checking the server status on the official Activision website for more information on known errors or platform-specific issues.
When does error code 14515 occur? The error first appeared in the beta of CoD MW3. With the major release of CoD MW3 on November 10, 2023, when the multiplayer modes became available after the campaign, the problem returned to the game.
If you are currently seeing error code 14515 in CoD MW3 and want to shorten your waiting time a bit, you can find a guide here on how to quickly level up your new in-game weapons:
In the life simulation The Sims 4 on Steam, it becomes bustling thanks to an expansion. A trailer now shows you how your life as a Sim landlord can look.
What is it about? The Sims 4 is a life simulation and already the fourth part of a series that has captivated players since 2000 and draws them into hours of gaming sessions.
A short trailer shows you what the expansion pack is about:
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The Sims 4 For Rent Expansion
What you can expect: As the trailer shows, you can experience what it feels like to be a landlord and take care of your tenants in the new expansion.
The expansion pack will also bring liveliness to your properties. Because now you have the option to let up to six households live on one property. A household in The Sims 4 can consist of eight people, dogs, cats, or horses.
This means 48 people – or animals – could live on your property. And those who know and play The Sims know that this sounds like a lot of residents to keep alive.
Unfortunately, the Sims are not always capable of doing so themselves. At the end of the trailer, you also see a new way in which your Sims can die.
Death by mold and fungi will also confront you through the expansion. In the trailer, you see one of the residents being overgrown by the disgusting green mushrooms and presumably dying in a painful manner.
Above all, the trailer gives you a taste of the tasks as a landlord. Visit your tenants and catch them dancing, eat lunch together, watch them gossip, or throw a pool party together in the evening.
In the expansion, you seem to be closely connected with your residents and responsible for their needs and well-being.
Players are excited about the new expansion, but can’t resist a few jokes
These are the reactions: We didn’t want to withhold a few funny reactions in the comments via YouTube from you. Because the question here is once again – as often with The Sims – how close is this life simulation to real life?
Because you often stumble across jokes on the internet like: In The Sims you can experience everything that isn’t possible in real life, such as owning a house or paying bills.
Many users have already noticed some interesting things about this expansion:
silversummers4569 writes: I see … the part where landlords really care about the mold problem distinguishes it from real life
doodling-gods writes: I can’t wait to play as a slumlord! These stain and puddle decorations will be useful
bunniixbee writes: Wow exactly what we should have gotten in City Living. Isn’t that crazy?
Above all, many players write in their comments how excited they are not only about the upcoming expansion and the new possibilities but also about the successful trailer and the Southeast Asian concept of the environment.
For example, user gimssong_: As a Thai person, this pack brings me a lot of joy. […] The culture, the food, the building mode looks so good. I can’t wait.
What do you think of the new expansion and the possibility of having 48 Sims on a property? Feel free to write in the comments.
The developers of the MMORPG World of Warcraft have announced that there will be no more content droughts. Until the next expansion “The War Within,” the MMORPG WoW will receive new content every 8 weeks. There will be no patch 10.3.
This is the situation:
The current expansion of WoW, Dragonflight, was released on November 22, 2022. The current patch 10.2 was released a few days ago.
At BlizzCon 2023, the next expansion “The War Within” was introduced, which is set to be released in 2024.
Blizzard assures that they want to bring new content every 8 weeks until the release of the expansion.
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WoW: The War Within – All the major features of the new expansion
“The current patch cadence works”
This is what they say about the content: Production Director Michael Bybee says in a video interview with MrGM (via youtube):
We want everyone to know: The current patch cadence works. Players love receiving new content. We will absolutely not leave people without something to do during the period between now and the next expansion. Our goal is to have new updates approximately every 8 weeks.
While they are not yet ready to talk about the content of the patches, the content is said to be “very exciting.” Players have been asking for a lot of content, some will also be exciting surprises that no one is expecting.
When asked if something like a “Fated Season” will return, Bybee responded that he cannot say anything concrete, but they know how well the Fated Season was received by fans and they are discussing it internally at Blizzard.
How is this received? What Blizzard has announced is being controversially discussed (via wowhead).
Critics say: the updates that Blizzard refers to do not count. For them, new content consists solely of raids and dungeons. Two heritage quests and 20 minutes of quest content cannot fill 2 months.
Others say: WoW consists of more than raids and dungeons. And Blizzard has thus far adhered to the 8-week cadence.
What’s behind this: Like Final Fantasy XIV, WoW also strives to find a steady flow of content. In fact, since October 2022, new patches containing content have been released approximately every 2 months:
In some months, these are actually like in November 2022, new classes, zones, and specializations.
In other months, like March 2023, there were “only” heritage armor and additional races that can now become monks.
The Fated Raids that Blizzard brought to WoW in 2022 were “harder versions” of existing raids: Fans view this very differently. For some, that counts as content because there is something to do. Others, however, reject it as content recycling and would rather have a patch 10.3 that brings a new raid tier.
The romantic historical series “The Cook of Castamar” takes you to Spain in the year 1720. At the center are a duke who must overcome the loss of his wife and a cook who suffers from severe anxiety. MeinMMO author Linda B. has discovered the series on Netflix and tells you what she likes about it.
This is “The Cook of Castamar”:
The Spanish series with the original title “La cocinera de Castamar” first premiered in 2021. It can now be watched in many languages, including German, on Netflix.
The story is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Buendía Estudios.
The series consists of a single season with 12 episodes, each about 50 minutes long.
Here you can get a first impression of the Spanish trailer. You can find the German version on Netflix.
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The Cook of Castamar – Spanish Trailer (OV)
What is the series about?
After the tragic death of his pregnant wife, Diego, the Duke of Castamar, is increasingly pushed to find a new bride. His new cook, Clara Belmonte, must also overcome a heavy fate. Since she lost her father, Clara suffers from a certain type of anxiety disorder that prevents her from going outside.
It’s about the development of these two – truly endearing – characters, about romance and friendship, intrigue and betrayal.
The perfect mix
Like what feels like half of the internet, I too was caught up in the hype surrounding the historical drama series “Bridgerton” during the Corona lockdown. After binge-watching the series, my Google search for “series like Bridgerton” led me to the small series “The Cook of Castamar”.
However, I want to reassure anyone who doesn’t find “Bridgerton” appealing that “The Cook of Castamar” has much more to offer. They both share the basic formula: Someone is to be married off, there are love dramas, lavish balls, and a duke.
The atmosphere, however, is quite different. While Bridgerton feels more like a Disney fairy tale, it’s much rougher here. It feels as if the basic story of “Bridgerton” was taken and a hefty pinch of “Game of Thrones” was added.
Because like in the well-known fantasy hit, there are plenty of intrigues, nasty characters, and plot twists here. This makes “The Cook of Castamar“ a cool mix of heartfelt romance series and thrilling drama.
Hugo Silva as “Enrique von Arcone“ and Fiorella Faltoyano as “Mercedes von Castamar“ – The Cook of Castamar
What else sets the series apart?
I particularly liked the fresh setting. It feels like most romantic historical series take place in Britain, which in itself isn’t a problem. But seeing something set in the 18th century in Spain for a change was really interesting and refreshing.
Since it is a Spanish production, and for example, the actors are from Spain, the whole thing feels very authentic.
The series is overall well-written, and I also really liked the acting, costumes, sets, and direction.
Some members of the MeinMMO editorial team are currently presenting their Netflix highlights to you. These articles have already been published:
Will it continue? Currently, it is unfortunately not known if another season of “The Cook of Castamar” will be released. But it doesn’t look like it. That is unfortunate, as I would have liked to see more. The ending is actually complete, so you don’t have to worry about unresolved cliffhangers.
Conclusion: If you are looking for a light-hearted series, enjoy historical settings, romance, and intrigue, I can only recommend “The Cook of Castamar” to you.
In Harry Potter there are many interesting wizarding families. One of the most heartfelt are the Weasleys. In their “Burrow,” Harry finds a kind of second home, and the various family members of the Weasleys play a significant role throughout the story. But which redhead is actually the most powerful?
These are the Weasleys:
The Weasleys are one of the oldest wizarding families. Although they have no Muggle ancestors, they care nothing for their “pure blood” and fundamentally stand against any discrimination.
The family lives in a crooked house called “the Burrow” (in the original: “The Burrow”), near Ottery St. Catchpole. This is a fictional place, about 300 kilometers west of London.
All Weasleys are easily recognizable by their appearance. They have bright red hair, freckles, and due to financial difficulties, often wear slightly worn wizarding cloaks.
What was the ranking based on?
The ranking refers to the most well-known family members, consisting of the parents Molly and Arthur and their seven children.
It focuses on magical ability, especially in combat.
The basis for the ranking is primarily the books.
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Attention Spoiler: To explain the ranking, various events from films and books will be discussed.
Percy is a classic case of “booksmart, not streetsmart.” He was a real model student, first head boy and then student council president. Later he works in the Ministry and meticulously follows all orders of his superiors.
But his blind trust and obsession with rules often get in his way when it counts. He is also known more for his diligence than his magical abilities. Therefore, he ends up in the last place of this ranking.
The family man Arthur Weasley is a big fan of Muggles and a very loving person. When it comes to raising children, he prefers to leave it to his wife to speak firmly.
As a true Gryffindor, he is always brave, especially when it comes to protecting his family or working for the Order of the Phoenix. For example, in the seventh book, he takes on the role of “Secret Keeper,” thus bearing the responsibility for the protection of the safe house.
Nonetheless, he is known more for his endearingly quirky nature than for particularly outstanding power. Therefore, he takes 7th place.
Okay, it may be surprising at first not to see Ron higher in the ranking. As part of the “magical trio” and Harry’s best friend, he is the most present Weasley in the story.
As the sixth son of the family, he often stands in the shadow of his older brothers, which makes him feel insecure. Nevertheless, he accomplishes many impressive feats alongside Harry, starting from the legendary chess game in Part 1 to the destruction of a Horcrux in Book 7.
All these feats are primarily due to his loyal and brave Gryffindor nature. As for his magical power, he was never particularly talented. Right from the start, we see him as somewhat clumsy. For instance, he tries to color his rat Scabbers with the unconvincing spell “Eidotter, Gänsekraut und Sonnenschein, gelb soll diese dumme, fette Ratte sein!” And then he simply can’t get the levitation spell “Wingardium Leviosa” right.
Therefore, he only achieves 6th place in this ranking, sorry Ron.
The only daughter and youngest member of the Weasley family is Ginevra “Ginny” Weasley. With six older brothers, she learned to assert herself early on.
Unfortunately, the portrayal in the films does not really do justice to her character. But in the books, she is really tough and can give Harry, with whom she later has a relationship, a good counter.
Although she was never allowed to practice with her brothers, she managed to develop her skills in Quidditch entirely on her own and even played as a successful athlete on the “Holyhead Harpies” team.
Her magical abilities are also not to be underestimated. At just 14 years old, she was (just like Harry) able to conjure a Patronus. Quickly, her skills in “Defensive Magical Arts” surpassed those of her brothers.
Despite her young age, she ultimately fights in the final “Battle of Hogwarts” – against her parents’ wishes – alongside her friends and family. Thus, she has rightfully earned 5th place.
There is probably no one who can compete with the twin brothers Fred and George when it comes to mischief. Even in school, they invented various “joke items” that they later distributed.
Later, they founded the successful shop “Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes.” From “Joke and Sweet Treats” to love potions – their assortment was enormous. After the outbreak of the “second wizarding war,” they even developed some items for defense, such as the “Bluffknaller” or clothing with built-in protection spells.
To produce all these products, Fred and George often invented their own spells. This is an art that is notoriously only mastered by exceptionally powerful witches and wizards. Even if they use their power in rather unconventional ways, the twins should not be underestimated.
Like his younger sister, Charlie was also a gifted Quidditch player. After his successful school years, he even received the offer to play for the English national team.
However, he chose to work in a dragon reserve in Romania, which brought him some burns.
Though we do not learn much about the second oldest Weasley brother, working with such powerful creatures as dragons requires not only courage but also extraordinary magical skills. Therefore, Charlie secures third place in this ranking.
William “Bill” Weasley is the eldest son of Molly and Arthur. His (according to the book’s description) extravagant appearance with a ponytail and dragon tooth earring makes him look “just cool” in Harry’s eyes.
In the battle against the werewolf Greyback, his face was severely injured. Although not much is known about this fight, he survived the attack of the dangerous Death Eater.
Although he was not a classic “nerd,” he became a prefect during his school years and even served as head boy. After his time at Hogwarts, he began working for the wizarding bank Gringotts as a “curse breaker” in Egypt.
This profession is probably one of the most demanding and dangerous in the wizarding world, as complex magical protections must be recognized, secured, and broken. Only a truly capable wizard could perform this job so well. Therefore, Bill takes 2nd place.
Molly is a loving mother, wife, and in a sense the heart of the Weasley family. She resolutely asserts herself to keep her chaotic children in line.
For her family – whom she also considers Harry to be part of – she would do anything. And that is her greatest strength. For when she sees her only daughter threatened by the evil Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange in the Battle of Hogwarts, Mama Weasley shows what she is made of.
In a fierce duel, she manages to defeat the Death Eater. This is so remarkable because Bellatrix was not only one of Voldemort’s most loyal followers but also considered one of the most powerful and feared witches.
Even though Molly does not often display her power, one would not want to cross her, especially not threaten any of her children. With her incomparable act, she takes 1st place in this ranking.
Do you agree with the ranking? In your opinion, who is the strongest family member? Let us know in the comments.
Unlike the Weasleys, Harry never has to worry about money. But just how much wealth does he actually have? Whether he is indeed a millionaire is something you can find out here on MeinMMO:
This is an extensive limited research that you can access in the “Today” tab. This means: Unlike special research, it is not unlimited in time but has an end date.
And that is rapidly approaching: On November 21, 2023, at 8:00 PM, it will be over. So you should check what you still need, as the tasks can only be completed “on the side” to a limited extent.
What else needs to be done to get the 2nd Master Ball?
The tasks are extensive. So if you still have some left, you should make sure to take advantage of the remaining 10 days.
The tasks are:
Catch 1,000 Pokémon
Win 60 raids
Hatch 30 eggs
Catch 100 different species of Pokémon
Make 120 great throws
Complete 150 field research tasks
Explore 50 km
Earn 100,000 XP
Earn 100,000 stardust
For each of these tasks, you will receive 8,000 XP. Then, in the end, you can also earn 3,000 stardust, 20,000 XP, and the coveted Master Ball.
Otherwise, it mainly means: Do a lot of walking, spin stops, and catch whatever appears. This way, you can also gather the necessary kilometers for eggs, Pokémon species, and stops. Additionally, you need to pay attention to completing field research tasks regularly so that you don’t fall behind.
What if you can’t make it? According to the announcement, it should be possible to buy another Master Ball research in the shop later if you don’t complete the study. But that will cost money – and what the tasks will look like is still unknown.
How far are you with the research? Is it still doable for you? Let us know in the comments!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
At BlizzCon 2023, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus had the chance to speak with the heads of Diablo 4. Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora and Production Director Tiffany Wat answered questions about the new expansion Vessel of Hatred, the current state of the game, and the future of Diablo 4.
In the interview, I tried to squeeze out a few more details from the two and asked them about the development of Diablo 4 so far. Several exciting answers emerged around the key aspects of Diablo: looting and leveling.
Tiffany Wat has been with Activision since 2007, initially as a tester. She has been working at Blizzard since 2011, where she was also responsible for Diablo 3. Joe Piepiora has been with Blizzard since 2017 and worked on Heroes of the Storm before Diablo 4.
You can watch the full interview here in the video. Below we have a translated transcript for you:
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BlizzCon 2023: Diablo 4 leaders talk to us about the development and future of the game
We can make improvements so that affixes feel more significant
MeinMMO: One of the biggest criticisms in the past has been that there are too many affixes on the items. You have already worked on it and trimmed the “Damage Buckets”, but how do you want to further improve the system?
Joe Piepiora: “Let me take a step back: We know that there are a few very important things for an ARPG and a Diablo experience that need to feel right. Killing monsters needs to feel good, and the rewards for that are the drops on the ground. When you collect them and compare, it needs to be fun. […]
Since the release, we have already made many improvements to the system, but there is still work to be done. The affixes are currently a small problem. When a player has, for example, four helmets […] and compares them, there are so many affixes that can potentially be on them […] it can be challenging just to compare each of them. Even rare helmets can have 4 different properties.
But you are actually only looking for a few good affixes to know that the item is worth keeping. Cooldown reduction, for example, is a very strong affix on helmets. So when you see it, you know that you should take a closer look at the item to see if there is anything else you want on it. Sometimes it can feel great, like you found the jackpot. But just finding one “cherry” is hard. Two will be difficult because there are so many possibilities. […]
It’s easy to say: There are too many affixes. And we don’t necessarily disagree. But it’s inherently harder to find an item that you really want to keep, upgrade, enchant, … We have these issues with itemization today. We want to make changes to this as we continue to develop it this year and next year.
We can make many improvements so that the affixes themselves feel more significant and address where affixes repeat and aren’t so relevant. […] There is a lot of room for improvement, and we are very keen on improving and polishing the system.”
MeinMMO: It feels a bit like a more comprehensive crafting system was planned. Are there plans to expand the system, such as rerolling multiple affixes or creating recipes like in the Horadric Cube?
Joe Piepiora: “[…] There isn’t too much depth in terms of item modification and upgrades in the current crafting system. We can definitely make significant improvements here. And there is a lot of room, for instance, as you said: What if I could change two affixes? There are many things we can do. […] We have some ideas that I can’t talk about today, but we are already working on them.”
Seasonal powers are supposed to be very powerful, but we can’t bring them all back
MeinMMO: You have now introduced the Malignant Rings, and especially Necromancers are happy that their OP ability from Season 1 is coming back. Do you plan to bring back the best skills from each season?
Joe Piepiora: “Not necessarily. With seasons, we can experiment, do strange, interesting, or in many cases too powerful things. And we want to ensure that you get new toys every season that are interesting and allow you to rethink your build. […]
We always want to introduce new things that players can experiment with, new stones with which to build their castles. That’s what makes ARPGs a special genre. […]
We like the idea that things players found particularly cool or powerful return. But we don’t want to commit to doing that for every single season. […] Such abilities should feel good in the season and sometimes they come back. Seasonal powers should be very powerful, but we can’t bring them all back.”
MeinMMO: What are actually your favorite classes?
Tiffany Wat: “Necromancer. I love the idea of a giant skeleton army. Bone spear is currently the best build, so I’m switching back and forth. In Season 0, I played the bone spear, now I’m playing with the army. But in development, my main class has always been the Sorceress. I love Hunters too – it’s hard to decide.”
Joe Piepiora: “This season, I’m playing a fire wall Sorceress, and it’s incredibly fun. The Rusty Seal Ring of X’Fal is beautiful, everything explodes, lots of Lucky Hits, feels good.
Last season, I was a Hunter, and before that a Barrage Barbarian. It’s always fun. But right now in Season 2, I’m almost done with the first character and want to start a second one. That will probably be an army Necromancer. I have a few ideas, but I won’t share them. We’ll see if I’m right about that.
Since we have the adjustments with the experience points in Season 2, it’s much faster to level a character. That’s why I’m currently playing even more […] I’m really enjoying mowing down through hell floods and blood harvests in the 30 minutes between two meetings. […]”
Tiffany Wat: “That’s exactly why I’m also playing 2 characters and even decided to play hardcore. And that’s why I’m also playing an army Necro, which helps a lot in hardcore. With the Malignant Rings that automatically activate corpse abilities, it gets even better.”
MeinMMO: You just talked about leveling being faster now. However, there is still the limit of world level 3 that lies behind the campaign. If someone reaches level 50 in Act 2 or 3, they first have to slog through content for a while before they can continue leveling. Are you planning to make world level 3 available earlier?
Joe Piepiora: “Interesting. We haven’t talked about that yet. […] But you can now choose to simply skip the campaign and play with friends. […] However, the story also doesn’t really accelerate the leveling flow. […] The XP changes we made significantly affect world levels 3 and 4 because we got more feedback here. It feels slower here, which was never our intention.”
A final assessment of BlizzCon 2023 can be seen here:
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It felt like being live at BlizzCon 2023
You will enjoy the new class
MeinMMO: Regarding the new class that is coming: You decided on something completely new instead of the Paladin, which would encompass everything that’s still missing. Why?
Tiffany Wat: “One of the main pillars of Diablo 4 is to honor the legacy. When considering who we want to see around the campfire, we decided on five classic archetypes. But as a development team, we also like to have fun, and with the expansion, we have the opportunity to explore new ideas. We also want to bring these new ideas closer to the community.
The current class lineup is super solid, all classes that you already know. The possibility of creating something new with new themes, new aesthetics, is very exciting. I hear that our community really wants to play the Paladin, but I think you will enjoy the new class. More on that next year.”
MeinMMO: There was already datamining before BlizzCon, through which some of the new expansion became known – including the name of the class, “Spiritborn.” Some people thought of the Monk from Diablo 3. Are there plans to bring back old favorites like Monk, Witch Doctor or Crusader?
Joe Piepiora: “When we think about a new class, there are a few things we need to consider. On one hand: what is the gameplay niche of this class, purely mechanically? What distinguishes it from what other classes can already do? […] On the other hand, it’s about what the actual fantasy of this class is, which makes it feel distinct and unique.
As Tiffany mentioned earlier, we focused on honoring the legacy with Diablo 4. We really wanted to ensure that some of the core fantasies that players have experienced throughout the Diablo games come back well in Diablo 4. […]
These [class fantasies] are very strong themes around which we can build skills and unique gameplay that supports them. And they also support the ideas we have regarding how the classes play mechanically. Whenever we think about what we want to add to Diablo 4 – whether it’s a new or recurring class – we consider what space this class should fill. How does it feel special? And importantly: does it encroach on another class’s space? […]
When Vessel of Hatred comes out, there will be updates to [all classes]. We will continue to improve them. And we want all these things to continue to harmonize as they grow.”
MeinMMO: Can you at least give me a small hint about the fantasy of the new class?
Joe Piepiora: “No.”
Tiffany Wat: “Well, we are visiting the new region of Nahantu – or at least new in Diablo 4. We already know the region from Diablo 2. […] We now know that the inhabitants call the area Nahantu. As you know from the teaser, it is deep in the jungle, where Kurast is located […] That gives us the opportunity to tie the theme of the class, as Joe mentioned, to the region itself.”
MeinMMO: Tiffany, you have already worked on Diablo 3. What lessons could you draw from it to improve Diablo 4?
Tiffany Wat: “Your community is your most important asset. […] If you’re not in active dialogue with your community, then nothing matters because no one plays your game. From the beginning, we planned for Diablo 4 to be supplied with content for a long time and to live long.
To make that work, we respond to feedback and constantly change and improve the game. We need a team that constantly monitors the live services – that’s Joe’s team. And then we need a team that works on expansions – that’s my team. This lesson we learned right at the beginning. If we want to keep the game alive for a long time, we need these focused people.
Exactly that was missing in Diablo 3, or at least it wasn’t as easy. We had to focus more on whether we wanted to work more on the expansion and future content or fix problems. […]
People now think very positively about Diablo 3, but if you think about how it was at launch … many improvements came very long after the original launch. Some even only after Reaper of Souls, which also still received updates. Joe’s team has done a great job of responding quickly.
Season 1 brought a lot of great content, but didn’t address issues from the release because his team had to finish the season for the most part before [Diablo 4] even launched. Once we had the opportunity with Season 2, there was player feedback that shows that your feedback is being heard. That shows that the system works and that we listen to your feedback and incorporate it into development. […]
That’s one of the biggest lessons that I as a player think benefits me.”
MeinMMO: With Vessel of Hatred you are bringing back Mephisto. But people are still wondering where Diablo is in a game called Diablo. Where is he?
Both laugh.
Tiffany Wat: “He lurks. As Great Evils do.”
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Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred – Teaser Trailer
MeinMMO: You announced the Winterplague as the first seasonal event. Will it repeat, like the Blood Moon event in Diablo Immortal, or do you have more events planned?
Joe Piepiora: “We want to bring the first event to Diablo 4 first and see how people react. […] We can’t talk about what further plans we have for seasonal events yet, but we are paying close attention to how players engage with it and how much they enjoy the first event.
If they really like it, it might come back in the future. We’ll see then.”
MeinMMO: If you were Lilith, how would you have prevented your children from destroying you?
Joe Piepiora: “Uff. You start, you’re a mother.”
Tiffany Wat: “Oh dear. Yes, I have a one-year-old child, so I’m not as experienced as Lilith. I think I wouldn’t allow my children to drink my blood.”
Joe Piepiora: “Would that be the first? To prevent your children from destroying you, you would avoid letting them drink your blood? That’s a good point.
If I were Lilith, I would make sure to stay hidden and manipulate from the shadows.”
Tiffany Wat: “And never be summoned from behind the tissue curtain.”
Joe Piepiora: “And if so, I would be much more careful with my intervention [in the lives of my children]. Give them more space, allow them to be kids. And then I would step into their lives later as a wise guide to take them by the hand.”
MeinMMO: Even if the divorced dad tries to turn them against you?
Joe Piepiora: “Well…”
Tiffany Wat: “If I knew that was happening, I probably wouldn’t have been with Inarius in the first place.”
Joe Piepiora: “With enough foresight, I probably wouldn’t have married Inarius…”
MeinMMO: Thank you for the answers!
Even if BlizzCon 2023 was a bit meager in terms of Diablo, WoW fans were particularly enthusiastic about the new announcements. MeinMMO demon Cortyn thinks: BlizzCon 2023 was exactly what we deserved
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In Pokémon GO the raid day with Mega-Krookodile is coming up. What you should consider during the event and what content is available, we summarize here for you.
When is the raid day? The event with Mega-Krookodile takes place on Saturday, November 11th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.
What kind of event is this? The raid day brings the debut of Mega-Krookodile. You can challenge it during the event – it is expected to appear in numerous arenas in the Mega Raids.
If you defeat it, you will receive Mega Energy to perform the Mega Evolution for Krookodile. The faster you are, the more energy you will receive.
How does the raid day with Mega-Krookodile work?
How to get Mega-Krookodile: If you defeat it in the raid, you will not directly receive Mega-Krookodile, but the necessary energy to evolve one of your own Krookodiles. At the end of the raids, you will therefore encounter a regular Krookodile.
How much energy do you need: In total, you need 300 Mega Energy units to perform the evolution for Krookodile.
What bonuses are there? During the event, three bonuses apply:
There is an increased shiny chance for Krookodile from the raids
You get 5 additional raid passes from arenas
The remote raid pass limit is increased to 10 instead of 5
This is what shiny Krookodile looks like
How should I proceed? If you want to make full use of the raid passes, you should ensure that you do at least 6 raids with Mega-Krookodile. Because you always receive the next pass after you have used your last one.
If you add the regular daily pass, you will have six passes for this day. Then the plan should look like this to get the most out:
Challenge Mega-Krookodile
Defeat it as quickly as possible
Spin arena disk after the victory
Collect new pass this way
Repeat
How do I defeat Mega-Krookodile the fastest? Krookodile is vulnerable to the types dragon, ice, and fairy, with ice dealing particularly high damage to it.
It is best to use strong counters like Shadow-Mamoswine, Mega-Gardevoir, or Mega-Rayquaza. Also, monsters like Abomasnow, Snorunt, and Mamoswine are worthwhile.
You can defeat Mega-Krookodile with strong counters at high levels already with two or three players. If you want to further increase your chances and play on-site, you should use the team play feature to get another boost to your charge attacks.
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Mega Rayquaza appears in Pokémon GO
Is Mega-Krookodile worth it? Yes, because Mega-Krookodile is one of the absolute top attackers in Pokémon GO. There are few monsters that surpass it in its types, it is basically only behind Proto-Groudon for the ground type and Mega-Rayquaza in terms of dragon.
It is strongest with its special attack “Earth Power” from its community day. However, as of now, it does not learn this if you catch it. If you want to use it, you will likely need a charged TM. But even with “Earthquake” it is already very powerful.
Optional Ticket: In the shop, you can also find an optional ticket for the Krookodile day. It costs 5.99 euros and offers the following content:
Eight additional passes when spinning arenas
Increased chance for XL candies from raids
50% more XP for raid victories
Double stardust for raid victories
What you should consider: The eight passes function like the daily passes: You must first use one to get the next one. This means you do not receive them all at once and cannot store them collectively in your item bag. The bonuses from the ticket are available from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, so beyond the raid day, but still time-limited. You should keep this in mind.
In League of Legends the ADC is usually the one who is supposed to shine. Supporters are expected to sacrifice themselves for the team. But a supporter has the best stats at the LoL Worlds 2023: It is the 21-year-old exceptional player Keria.
Why is that so extraordinary?
Normally, the primary task of a team is to keep their own ADC alive: He usually plays far back and in safety, he is the central focus of his team in the endgame. ADCs also often have ways to escape.
Therefore, it is usually the ADC who dies the least and is most often involved in kills: He actually has the highest KDA – this describes the ratio of kill deaths and assists to his own deaths.
On the other hand, the supporter is often in focus of the attackers, for him it is not so bad if he dies. He is actually expected to sacrifice himself sometimes. Just like the top laner, who often acts as a tank or is supposed to initiate attacks.
The national hero of South Korea, Faker, is supposed to become world champion for the 4th time – that is also the goal of Keria
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend
Supporter has the only double-digit KDA at the Worlds
This is how it looks right now at the Worlds: The supporter of the South Korean team T1, Keria, stands with 5 kills, 7 deaths, and 65 assists at a KDA of 10.0 in 1st place. He is currently the only player at the Worlds who still has a double-digit KDA (via oracleselixir).
He is followed by 3 ADCs:
His own Gumayusi with 9.3
Ruler, who is seen by many as the current best LoL player in the world, with 8.8
Light, the ADC from Weibo Gaming, with 8.7
By the way, the worst value in the tournament was achieved by top laner Adam (Team BDS), who ended up with a KDA of 0.9.
It also looks like Wunder is playing in his place in 2024.
Who is Keria? The 21-year-old Keria is an exceptional player. He has been with T1 since November 2020 and is considered one of the greatest talents that League of Legends has ever seen:
His best rounds were at the Worlds with heroes like Bard (1 game – 12.0), Tahm Kench (2 games – 10.0), Renata Glasc (2 games – 10.0), and Senna (1 game – 10.0).
Significantly worse were his performances with heroes like Ashe (1 game – 3.0) and Alistar (1 game – 1.0, his only defeat).
He and his partner Gumayusi are considered a great strength of T1. All of Korea wishes the team success in the next 2 matches, as Faker could secure his fourth world championship.
We have already reported on MeinMMO about Keria when he was just 18:
Xur, the mysterious agent in Destiny 2, has reappeared and promises guardians exotic items that are meant to support them in their epic journey. MeinMMO reveals his offer and exactly where you need to fly to shop.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? These are the weeks of decision for Destiny 2. After many players expressed their criticism of the developer by returning their pre-orders for the upcoming DLC The Final Shape, Bungie must now find the right way to regain the trust of its players and thus save its fate.
While Bungie announced that they are as determined as ever to make Destiny 2 the best game possible for interested players, the guardians have suggested their own ideas for saving the game: Destiny 3.
Finally, Season 22 introduced a mega teaser as it sent players on a final puzzle hunt in Savathûn’s Imbaru Engine and teased the solution of an old Forsaken secret that players have been waiting for 5 years.
This old but extremely captivating secret comes from the Forsaken DLC from Destiny 2, which many players still celebrate today. Watch the original teaser trailer for the Dreaming City here:
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Destiny 2: The Secrets of the Dreaming City Unfold in the Forsaken DLC
All info about Xur on November 10, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur come? He appears in Destiny 2 weekly on Fridays at 6:00 PM and remains in the game world until the following Tuesday at 6:00 PM. During this time, guardians from all over the world can visit his store and purchase exotic items.
Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend
The location of Xur: Even after almost 10 years, finding Xur is an event. After the reset at 6:00 PM, the search begins and players fly to Xur’s possible locations. The MeinMMO editorial team is on it and will promptly announce his location in this article.
Here is where Xur is located: In the Tower hangar of the Last City
Visit Xur this weekend in the Tower hangar of the Last City
Xur’s inventory from November 10 – 14 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur offer? Xur offers a wide variety of exotic equipment and weapons on behalf of the Nine, which he sells to all guardians for Legendary Shards.
His inventory changes weekly and especially offers new players the opportunity to improve their skills by using exotics and to prepare more quickly for the challenges in Destiny 2.
This is Xur’s offer
Xur’s offer this weekend
Weapon: Jade Rabbit – Scout rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: One-Too-Many – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +12
Resilience: +3
Recovery: +19
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +8
Strength: +20
Total: 64
Hunter: Ophidia Spatha – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +12
Resilience: +15
Recovery: +8
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +6
Strength: +19
Total: 66
Warlock: The Stag – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +7
Resilience: +14
Recovery: +14
Discipline: +14
Intellect: +10
Strength: +6
Total: 65
Legendary Armor Set: “Lost Pacific” set
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In addition to the regular offer, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. However, you can only buy these weapons from Xur if you also own the corresponding expansion.
Currently, he has one weapon on offer:
The exotic hand cannon “The Hawkmoon” (Beyond Light DLC) with Deadly Wind.
Trials of Osiris from November 10 – 14 – Maps, Weapon, and Info
This is happening in PvP this weekend: This week you can play in Trials for the last time for now. Because next week Lord Saladin is back and will host his Iron Banner. Until then, the PvP endgame of the 14th Saint is suspended.
So use this weekend for the endgame challenge with the 14th Saint. It offers you intense 3v3 matches where only the bravest and most skilled can collect the master rewards and Trials cosmetics at the lighthouse.
What are the Trials of Osiris in Destiny 2?
Those who play Trials of Osiris, also known as Trials, in Destiny 2 step into the PvP endgame. Organized by the 14th Saint, it provides intense 3v3 matches where only the bravest and most skilled can collect the master rewards and Trials cosmetics at the lighthouse.
Two teams of three players always face off against each other. The goal is to defeat the opposing team by eliminating all members.
An interesting feature of the Trials is also the map that is played, which changes weekly. This requires players to adopt a flexible approach as they must adapt to the different environments and tactics. Which map is active you will find out every Friday in our Xur article.
The Trials also offer special rewards that can only be earned in this mode. Every 3rd rank up rewards you with a powerful Trials Engram. Inside, Trials equipment and weapons that have the Trials logo are hidden. The armors can also glow, making them very desirable. But only if you manage to go flawless, meaning you get 7 wins in a row. Each week, one of the available weapons can also be earned as master versions. But only if you reach the lighthouse with a flawless ticket.
In case of defeats, progress can be lost, and players must start over.
Which map is active this week? In the Trials, guardians must concentrate on a special map. It does not change and remains active until the Weekly Reset on November 14 at 6:00 PM.
These maps are active: Javelin-4 and Convergence
The PvP map “Javelin-4”The PvP map “Convergence”
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week you can also expect a special weapon at the lighthouse that you can get for your flawless run, so 7 wins, as a master version. You can also earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 PM.
As a reward, there is always an Adept weapon if you made it to the lighthouse safely with your ticket.
The Adept weapon this week is: The shotgun Astral Horizon
Earn this week: The shotgun Astral Horizon
These weapons are also available to earn:
At rank 10, you can again get the grenade launcher Kataphrakt GW3.
If you reach rank 16, you can again pick up a normal version of the shotgun Astral Horizon from the 14th Saint.
Focus on the loot you want: You can also specifically focus your Trials Engrams on your desired weapon with the 14th Saint. Additionally, there are upgrade prisms and ascendant shards.
Your reward increases further once you have a full pass – even if you lost one or two Trials matches.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, November 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM and end with the Weekly Reset on November 14, 2023, at 6:00 PM.
CoD MW3 starts with a flood of new weapons and upgrade options. Here we present you 5 favorites and give you tips on how to equip them best.
At the launch of CoD MW3, as in the past, the question arises which of the countless weapons is the best. Once you have found your desired weapon, the next question is about the upgrades: Which grips, magazines, or attachments are the best?
For our 5 weapon favorites, we also have the right gear ready. How to level your weapons best, read here:
If you like it intimate and hardcore, the best choice is the Lockwood 300. As a shotgun, it is great for close combat and deals a lot of damage even in the base version. However, you need to aim properly with it to unleash its full firepower.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
Muzzle: GW Max-.99
Barrel: Matuzek 812 Barrel
Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
Stock: Heist Stock Mod
Trigger: Maelstrom Dual Trigger
With these modifications, you can shoot from both barrels of the shotgun at the same time. This way, you also deal double damage. The new muzzle extends your range as far as possible for a close-combat weapon. The new laser and stock, on the other hand, significantly reduce the Sprint-to-Fire-time.
What are Sprint to Fire and ADS
The term Sprint to Fire refers to the time you need to stop sprinting, aim, and shoot. The shorter the time, the better. This way, you can surprise your opponents, for example, by quickly rushing around the corner at them.
ADS, on the other hand, stands for Aim Downsights Speed. This is the time you need to aim and shoot from the hip.
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Trailer for Call of Duty MW 3 shows a lobby in real life
No. 4: The Lachmann Sub (MP5) – Submachine Gun
The Lachmann Sub is the equivalent of the standard Call of Duty submachine gun. It already has a very high rate of fire and combines speed with real power at close to medium range.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
Muzzle: EXF Huntress-90
Barrel: L38 Falcon 226mm
Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
Stock: LM Stockless Mod
Magazine: 40 Round Mag
This build is designed for maximum run speed as well as minimizing the sprint-to-fire time and ADS. The muzzle suppresses the sound of your shots, which increases the element of surprise. It also gives you increased range.
Caution – the L38 Falcon 226mm barrel increases the weapon’s difficulty: In combination with the LM Stockless Mod as the stock, the recoil becomes harsher. However, with a bit of practice, this should not be a problem in the long run.
With the M4, we enter the top three. The weapon was one of the best in previous Call of Duty titles, and it packs quite a punch in CoD MW3.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
Muzzle: Harbinger D20
Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
Stock: Tempus P80 Strike Stock
Magazine: 45 Round Mag
Rear Grip: Phantom Grip
The base version of the M4 is already a great weapon. However, with the new barrel, it gains even more range and a significantly increased projectile speed. This allows you to fight reliably at long distances.
The Tempus P80 Strike Stock helps with the now increased weight, while the new rear grip gives you mobility.
No. 2: The Striker – SMG
The Striker is a top-class heavy machine gun that already established itself in the Beta . After a few nerfs, it became slightly weaker than the AMR9 but is significantly more reliable.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor
Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
Stock: Lachmann MK2 Light Stock
Magazine: 48 Round Mag
Optics: Slate Reflector
The Striker is already a fundamentally good weapon with a good balance between range, power, and speed. With the Striker Recon Long Barrel, you stretch the possible shooting range even further. The projectile speed increases as well.
The 48 Round Mag is perfect for mowing down 150-hit-point enemies. With the Lachmann MK2 Light Stock, the weapon remains easy to handle and does not become too heavy.
MCW is the new name for the classic Call of Duty Advanced Combat Rifle and it is also the best weapon you can choose in CoD MW3: The MCW provides you with impeccable accuracy, damage, and recoil control.
This is the setup you should give to the weapon:
Muzzle: HMRES Mod Suppressor
Barrel: 16.5″ MCW Cyclone Long Barrel
Magazine: 40 Round Mag
Rear Grip: RB Rapidstrike Grip
Optics: Slate Reflector
Already a fundamentally good weapon, it needs a large magazine – hence the choice of the 40 Round Mag here. The Slate Reflector helps enormously in finding your targets. The barrel installed here is the heaviest currently in the game. However, it also brings the most advantages for shooting range, damage range, and recoil control.
The HMRES Mod Suppressor extends your range even further and ensures that you might not even appear on the enemy’s map. Finally, the rear grip provides better handling, allowing you to shoot faster.
Have you found something in the list for your next build? Have you discovered any other exciting weapon combinations? We look forward to your comments.
Augmentation Evoker turned the balance of World of Warcraft upside down. A Blizzard employee says that was intentional.The new specialization of the Evoker is one of the most powerful in the game.MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.
Which class is it about? The “Augmentation” specialization of the Evoker is one of the strongest specializations of the MMORPG. In an interview at BlizzCon with PC Gamer, game director Ion Hazzikostas defended the enormous power of the Evoker and referred to the decision as intentional, while also admitting that the specialization was obviously too strong.
The new WoW patch Guardian of Dreams was released on November 8. Here you can watch the launch trailer:
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WoW: Guardians of the Dream – Launch Trailer
The Augmentation-Evoker caused a stir in the community
What is the deal with the support class? For the first time, a class received a completely new specialization during an ongoing expansion of World of Warcraft. The Evoker was equipped with the Augmentation specialization, which focuses on enhancing the damage, performance, and endurance of teammates.
However, the unique new playstyle caused an uproar in the community after the release of the Augmentation specialization. Since the Augmentation-Evoker itself deals little damage but enhances teammates through buffs, it appeared in the DPS meter as if it contributed very little. As a result, Evokers were kicked from groups.
Through a clever tactic, the damage of an Unholy Death Knight in a raid was increased to an impressive 13 million DPS, as it was buffed by 22 Augmentation-Evokers. This led to the boss melting in just a few seconds and significantly disrupted the balance of the MMORPG.
In Mythic+ dungeons, a powerful combination of an Augmentation Evoker, a Shadow Priest, and a Fire Mage quickly established itself – known in the community as the God Composition.
What exactly does Blizzard say? Game director Ion Hazzikostas explained that the intention behind the strength of the new Evoker specialization was to convince players to accept the new specialization. The developers wanted the class to be on the strong side.
To that, Ion Hazzikostas says:
One thing we’ve learned when introducing something new, especially a new playstyle – the community is inherently skeptical of things they don’t understand, things they don’t know.[…]
He admits that they made the Evoker too powerful and compared the situation to the overhaul of the Discipline Priest in the past.
Concerning this, he writes:
Do you remember when we revamped the Discipline Priests so they could deal damage? They were getting thrown out of dungeon groups left and right. Why is this healer doing DPS all the time? Where are the healers?
The strategy involved introducing the class strongly and then toning it down a bit.Obviously not as strong as we came out with. I think there is still a lot to do. – (Ion Hazzikostas via PC Gamer)
Hazzikostas also said that there are currently no immediate plans for another support class. In the future, there is a possibility that multiple classes will be playable for Dracthyr, although they are currently only available as Evokers.
He said that the Dracthyr are intelligent and adaptable beings that would eventually be able to learn to wield a sword or dagger over time.
The campaign of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 has received devastating reviews. Many criticize especially the low scope. The well-known industry insider Jason Schreier has spoken with employees of Sledgehammer Games and reveals what went wrong during the game’s development.
What is the problem with the campaign?
The campaign is shorter than usual, lasting only 3-4 hours
The monotonous mission design also bothers many fans
The first test scores also suggest that the MW 3 campaign was a flop. On Opencritic, the shooter currently has a score of 53 out of 100 possible points. Our colleagues from GameStar and GamePro have also given devastating verdicts for the campaign.
After all, Activision promoted the campaign beautifully:
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 World Premiere First Level Trailer – Opening Night Live 2023
Insider report uncovers grievances
Why is the campaign so bad? Industry insider Jason Schreier has authored a report on the situation for Bloomberg. He was able to speak with several developers from Sledgehammer Games who expressed their dissatisfaction.
On the one hand, the development time was only half as long as usual. Normally, there are about three years of development for each CoD game. For CoD MW 3, there were only 1.5 years. The reason for this is the fact that MW 3 was conceived as a filler.
Originally, the game was supposed to be presented to the development team as an expansion for MW 2, but it only developed into a complete sequel months later. Activision denied this to Bloomberg, commenting that MW 3 had been a “premium game” from the start.
However, much worse is that crunch supposedly once again was on the agenda. Sledgehammer Games was promised during the development of CoD Vanguard that this would be the last title where they had to do overtime. But even for MW 3, night and weekend work was allegedly not uncommon.
Actually, the story was supposed to have a smaller scope and take place in Mexico, but last summer Activision allegedly decided to reboot the story.
The development team supposedly only had 16 months to create a complete campaign. Analysts believe that this misstep should not have any impact on the franchise.
However, analyst Kevin Tsao thinks that Microsoft might consider suspending the annual cycle that Call of Duty has maintained since 2005.
Another problem may have arisen in communication with Infinity Ward: The development team at Sledgehammer Games had to wait a long time for feedback and sometimes had to make unwanted changes.
It remains to be seen whether the multiplayer and zombie mode of CoD MW 3 will perform as poorly as well. MeinMMO author Christos is already looking forward to one of the two modes in particular:
Since 6 AM, you can play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. With a new release, various bugs are to be expected. However, the multiplayer spawns at the release of CoD are already almost legendary. And there is currently a game-breaking bug in MW3 that can end your match quickly.
What kind of bug is it? The bug in question can contribute to ending your matches early. It ensures that players in the hardpoint mode in multiplayer appear at the same spawn point on the map Quarry.
What is Hardpoint?
Hardpoint is a multiplayer mode from many CoD games. Here, you need to capture a point and hold it with your team. Older points eventually disappear and new ones are generated. This keeps you constantly moving.
In CoD: MW3, the mode is called Stellung in German.
This means that players with the fastest reaction and/or the best aim have the chance to eliminate most of their opponents within seconds. The defeated players are left with no choice but to queue again for a map. Of course, hoping not to land on Quarry again.
This is what Quarry currently looks like in CoD: MW3. However, in the domination mode.
The bloodbath resulting from the bug can make the map challenging for more sensitive players: The match starts and instead of the expected game, you are caught in a loud storm of gunfire, blood splatters, and falling bodies. Anyone playing CoD: MW3 will know what they’re getting into with a shooter, but such a massacre can still be surprising.
Here is a snippet of what the bloodbath can look like – posted by a user on X.com:
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Does the bug also have advantages? The bug does indeed have advantages – Yes. You can gather a lot of experience points within a short time thanks to the bug. If you are among the players with quick reactions and/or good aim mentioned above.
The game then serves you all your potential kills on a silver platter, and you just have to pull the trigger. This helps you level up faster and gain more items and prestige.
Is Activision already working on a fix? Most likely yes. Spawn bugs in particular ruin the fun of many players. Furthermore, it is not intended that you eliminate your opponents so quickly and accumulate the corresponding experience points. This is supposed to happen gradually with the game time.
In the past, Activision has always shown quick fingers and swift fixes for such bugs. There is no reason to believe this will be any different. The predecessor CoD: MW2, for example, was a playground for trickshotters at release. The developers simply disabled the weapon attachments responsible for the glitch back then.
According to a tweet from @CODUpdates on X.com (formerly Twitter), the affected map has now been removed from the hardpoint rotation. The maps Rundown and Scrapyard have also been temporarily disabled.
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The upcoming “Season of the Wish” in Destiny 2 promises some changes in the Crucible. For instance, a fun bug that allowed players to use Sparrows in PvP during the “Season of the Witch” will return as a permanent feature. MeinMMO says what else you can expect.
This is what Bungie announced for PvP: In Bungie’s blog “This Week in Destiny” from November 9, the Destiny team presented some far-reaching PvP changes that will roll out in the upcoming “Season of the Wish” starting November 28.
Bungie will reintroduce a new 3v3 Quickplay node and introduce a new 6v6 Quickplay node, consisting of 6v6 party and 6v6 relentless.
There will also be a revamp of the available nodes in the Crucible menu – including one that shifts Control to a rotating 6v6 playlist that occasionally includes new modes.
One of these new modes will offer you fast Sparrow action and thus turn a former bug from Season 23 into an official feature in the PvP of Destiny 2.
We summarize the key information to show you what will happen in PvP of Destiny 2 starting November 28.
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Destiny 2: Lightfall – Gather all Guardians trailer
One Step Closer to “Combined Weapons”
This is what will change from bug to feature in Season 23: In September, there was a bug in Destiny 2 that allowed players to use their Sparrow in PvP and run over other players with it.
Players expected that the bug would be fixed quickly since it was too much fun for some. But Bungie decided otherwise. Instead of removing the bug, they kept it, and players enjoyed themselves with it.
In yesterday’s “This Week in Destiny” blog post, Bungie even took it a step further and stated that in one of these new modes, the former bug will also be officially turned into a feature called “Sparrow Control.” Including a unique reward.
One of the Control modes in the rotation is Sparrow Control. It’s control, but with Sparrows – from bug to feature! We hope you will enjoy it in the selected weeks of Season 23. Keep an eye out for a unique medal that can only be earned during these weeks. The playlist maps of this mode will be carefully curated and designed for larger maps.
Some players expressed that they would have preferred a return of the Sparrow Racing League in Destiny 2. But at least this is a step in the right direction.
These modified control modes, which switch by combining and adjusting mode and modifiers and allow players to do the same, are also a step towards the future of PvP that Bungie aims for.
This action in the PvP of Destiny 2 did not appeal to every Guardian.
In addition to changes in modes and rotations, Bungie is also continuing to work on checkmate, matchmaking, spawn points, and competitive.
Checkmate Will Be the Primary Control Mode
Checkmate Control will become the primary control mode in the first weeks of Season 23.
Season 23 will reduce the cooldown reduction of abilities in checkmate from 50 % to 30 %.
The Crucible labs will include checkmate-3v3 conflict and checkmate-3v3 countdown: rush, the trials labs checkmate-control area.
What is Checkmate in Destiny 2? In checkmate, Guardians have to rely less on their abilities and more on their weapons as a deciding factor. Something that, as Bungie noted, has revealed the community’s desire for an improved sandbox in the Crucible.
Optimized Player Search, Less Skill-based Matchmaking
In addition to the optimization of abilities, Bungie is also making adjustments to how player search works.
Starting Season 23, there will be more matchmaking as a form of “lobby balancing”. This works similarly to team sports, where team A picks first, then team B picks twice, followed by two more picks for team A and so on, until all players are in teams.
As for abilities, Destiny 2 will be able to create and adjust a trust rating per playlist starting Season 23, so that the assessment of abilities varies more from match to match. However, this will initially remain limited to the control playlist.
Season 23 brings changes to checkmate, matchmaking, spawn points, and competitive
Prevent Unfair Kills at Spawn Points
In PvP, the Destiny community has also criticized the spawn points. Bungie’s goal is therefore to improve the respawn of Guardians in a safe and less predictable manner.
Bungie will experiment with new features for the respawn system starting Season 23 to provide more variance and unpredictability.
This should also help avoid issues with respawn traps and camping.
Further tunings for maps are also planned, this time for downtown, meltdown, and endless vale.
What Changes in the Competitive Division
The changes to the competitive division include less strict rank adjustments, promotions and relegations, as well as modes and their rules.
Bungie eliminates the performance factor. What counts are wins and losses.
They will also lift the inflation protection. This means your rank point gains will no longer be reduced when your rank exceeds your skill.
Additionally, Bungie will maintain the deflation protection. This means that if your rank is below your skill, you will still be promoted.
With all these changes, Bungie hopes that players will feel more comfortable playing as they wish – whether casually, outside the meta, or intensely competitively – without the feeling of being stuck in a particular skill level.
Further changes, also regarding the “Trials of Osiris,” the endgame PvP, are still in planning. The Crucible is also expected to receive a different appearance soon.
Season 23 promises not only exciting new features in PvP but also signals a fundamental change in the handling of game modes and the integration of player feedback.
Given the crisis at Bungie, the Destiny 2 community will certainly not only await the changes with excitement but also evaluate them critically.
What do you think of the changes? Do you think it’s good that a bug has become a feature? Or do you think that’s pointless? And what do you think of the other changes? Do you like it? Then let us know in the comments.
In the action-comedy “Inspector Gadget,” the secret message of a disgruntled Disney employee is hidden, as a reddit user discovered recently. If you stop the film at the right moment, you can see it.
Inspector Gadgetis an action and comedy film from Disney. It was released in 1999 and is a remake of the eponymous animated series.
It is about an inspector who needs to undergo surgery after an accident. The surgeon Brenda turns him into a kind of cyborg and equips his body with sometimes more, sometimes less helpful gadgets. This is supposed to assist him in facing his arch-nemesis Claw.
However, if you stop the Disney film from 1999 at the right moment, you will discover an evil message to the film company.
Here you can see an English trailer for Inspector Gadget:
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English trailer for the Disney movie Inspector Gadget from 1999
Hidden Insult to Disney
reddit user tiffyp_01 recently posted a discovery: Within the montage sequence of Inspector Gadgetis the secret message of a Disney employee to the company.
To see the message, you need to pause at the moment when a newspaper is displayed. If you then look at the initial letters of the lines at the bottom right, they vertically read a message: Fuck Disney.
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Apparently, a disgruntled employee cleverly vented his frustration by embedding his message well-hidden in the film. Here on Youtube you can see the scene with the media montage yourself.
Where can you watch the film? You can currently watch the Disney film Inspector Gadgetfrom 1999 on various streaming platforms if you want to go on an Easter egg hunt. It is available on Disney +, Apple TV, Maxdome, Amazon Prime, Magenta TV, or Google Play online.
Also, in probably the most famous dino movie of all time, you can find a small hidden detail:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has just launched and you can finally play all game modes since this morning. This also means that you can level up your new in-game weapons. To help you progress quickly, we have 7 tips for you.
Why should you level up your weapons? The higher the level of your weapon, the more powerful it is.
You can unlock new attachments that enhance your favorite firearm. A few examples: With a scope, you can hit distant enemies more effectively. A silencer reduces the noise of your weapon, making it harder for enemies to find you.
You can attach the new components in the revamped Gunsmith mode for CoD MW3 before you head into the next match stronger.
By the way, here are our top 5 weapons and their best upgrades:
What are the prerequisites for leveling weapons? Basically, you need to have the weapon you want to level with you at all times. Unfortunately, weapon levels are not shared across different weapons; they are specific to individual weapons.
While you play, you generally earn some passive experience points for carried weapons. However, if you want to speed things up, we recommend the following tips.
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Here are 7 tips for faster weapon leveling
1. Use the weapon you want to level often
This may sound obvious, but yes: Use the weapon you want to level as often as possible. This way, that weapon receives the accumulated experience points, and you will get better at using it with each match.
Knowing how to handle your weapon is important because headshots give you more XP. So you should practice a lot in hitting your opponents’ heads with your desired weapon.
2. Complete the attachment challenges
Each weapon has its own attachment challenges, as shown in the picture below. When you fulfill these, new attachments unlock that facilitate playing and leveling with the weapon as described above.
Here you can see what you need to do to unlock an FSS-Ravager-45 stock for an SVA 545.
3. Complete the weapon-specific challenges
CoD MW3 also presents weapon-specific challenges that you can complete. For example, you may need to achieve a certain number of headshots within a specific time frame – with a particular weapon type. Or you need to get five double kills.
Every weapon challenge you complete gives you experience for that weapon type. So check what is required for your weapon type and work specifically towards that.
4. Complete the daily challenges related to weapons
In the CoD MW3 lobby, you will find three new challenges each day. These don’t always have to be weapon-related, but there is a chance they will be.
So keep an eye on what the game demands daily and work through what makes sense for you.
5. Use the double XP tokens
In the game, you can earn so-called prestige tokens or may have brought them from the predecessor CoD MW2 (GameStar). The double XP tokens are the most important for leveling weapons. When you activate one, you will receive double experience for your weapons over the next two hours.
A well-known way to earn prestige tokens is to complete campaign missions.
Some events in CoD MW3 give you double experience points for weapons, similar to the double XP tokens. Keep an eye out for those.
7. Try certain game modes
The different game modes grant you varying amounts of experience. Currently, you can get the most from Ground War:
The more people participate and the more time you have, the more experience points per round you can earn. In Ground War, 64 players face off in two teams. This is the largest number of players that the game currently offers.
In EA FC 24 you have until today at 7:00 PM the chance to earn a really strong card. Don’t be fooled by your first impression, because this player is an absolute rarity at this point.
Which player is it about? Jarrod Bowen from the Premier League club Westham United received a special card for the Centurion Event. He has been playing for the London club since 2020 and has completed his hundredth match for the capital club this season.
EA Sports rewarded him with a very good upgrade. However, it is not necessarily his stats that make him so strong. We will show you what makes Centurion Bowen special and why you should definitely earn him.
Bowen Centurion: His playstyle combination is really rare
What makes Bowen so special? First of all, the English winger received a very decent upgrade from 79 to 86. All his stats have been raised by eight or nine points.
That alone speaks for a good, but not yet a very good wing card. But especially his new playstyles make him unique. Before his upgrade, his normal gold card only had the playstyle technique, which is among the strongest playstyle in EA FC 24, but in itself does not represent a special feature.
The special thing about Centurion Bowen are the added playstyles, which are: Frenzy and Through Pass. Especially the new combination of Frenzy and Technique is rarely found with any other player in Ultimate Team. Only 5 other players, including very expensive cards like the Trailblazer versions of Son or Salah, have this combination.
What benefits does the interplay of the playstyles Frenzy and Technique bring? Essentially, both playstyles are playstyles of the ball control category. They thus directly affect the player’s dribbling. While Technique allows for even more effective ball control in controlled sprinting (R1 on PlayStation and RB on Xbox), Frenzy gives your players higher speed when sprinting with the ball.
The description of the playstyles suggests that they would not influence each other. However, after several games with Centurion Bowen, we noticed that he performs the OP-R1 dribbling almost as one would expect only from Messi or Musiala, that is, from players who possess the Technique playstyle in gold.
Another positive aspect of this playstyle combination is that you can be faster in both controlled sprints and full sprints (R2 on PlayStation or RT on Xbox) than players without these two playstyles. This fact, combined with Bowen’s already strong dribbling values, makes him a very agile and unpleasant opponent to defend against on the wing.
The best part is: If you hurry a bit, you can still easily earn Bowen in the Squad Battles mode. Below you will read what tasks you need to complete and how much time you should plan for it.
Centurion Bowen: How to earn the rare dribbling artist
What tasks do you need to complete for Bowen? You need to complete five simple tasks for Bowen. These can even be completed simultaneously. Three of the five tasks can also be easily achieved in one game.
These are the tasks for Centurion Bowen:
Precision: Score 6 goals with English players in Squad Battles on at least semi-pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions).
Midfield Assist: Create 3 goals with midfielders in Squad Battles on at least semi-pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions).
Premier League: Record a goal and an assist in 3 separate games with Premier League players in Squad Battles on at least semi-pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions).
Outside the Box: Score 3 goals from outside the box in Squad Battles. Difficulty at least semi-pro (or Rivals/Champions).
8 Wins: Win 8 matches in Squad Battles on at least semi-pro difficulty (or Rivals/Champions) with at least 3 English players in the starting lineup.
So build a team with at least 3 English Premier League players, ideally strikers. Then you can score goals and assists with them. We recommend playing the matches at max on professional level to avoid unnecessary trouble with the NPCs. Goals from outside the box are also easier to achieve at lower difficulty.
It will take the longest to get the eight wins. Since the halftime length in Squad Battles is only four minutes, you should be done with the tasks in about 1.5 hours. This is not a small amount of time, but we can promise you it will be worth it.
The German Twitch streamer Max “Trymacs” Stemmler (29) seems to be developing fatherly feelings for younger colleagues. After dealing with the fate of a failed YouTuber in Fortnite, he threatens young colleagues like LetsHugo (20) that he would freak out if they also make the mistake of forgetting that they have to pay taxes on their income.
This is the situation:
A German YouTuber, Simex, is notorious: He made a lot of money and gained reach with YouTube videos during the hype of Fortnite.
After the Fortnite hype and some scandals, his reach went down, along with the ability to earn money.
Now, Simex says he is heavily in debt due to tax debts. YouTube doesn’t work anymore. With “This is my last video” calls, he asks his community for support.
Streamers earn a lot of money and blow it. But when the money stream suddenly dries up, they have problems:
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This is what Trymacs says: The successful Twitch streamer has watched a video that deals with the drop in views and the career of Simex. But Trymacs feels no sympathy, rather anger and incomprehension.
From Trymacs’ perspective, it should be clear by now that one must set aside half of the money one earns as a freelancer to pay taxes:
They earn hundreds of thousands of euros and you have to set aside half. People earn a lot of money at a young age for one, two, three years, then not anymore. And then they have to pay half of everything they earned in taxes. But these taxes are not set aside, but instead a sports car is bought, the coolest place is rented, then all friends are invited, expensive vacations are taken, and then you end up with €250,000 in debt.
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Trymacs is outraged by this behavior and says: If a new streamer comes along, earns a lot of money, and later has tax debts, he will “hit him,” he will freak out.
He especially has LetsHugo (20) in his sights.
He particularly has the new generation of streamers like LetsHugo in his sights, as they brought him so much joy at events like Craft Attack:
If they ever have €300,000 in tax debts, I’ll hit them in the face. I’m fed up with young people who earn a lot of money and have €200,000 in tax debts two years later.
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Such a blow from Trymacs should not be underestimated; the man has boxed and survived in the Canadian wilderness, so young streamers better keep their money together. But the blows he threatens LetsHugo with are probably meant metaphorically.
In any case, one can only hope for LetsHugo when seeing Trymacs carrying logs in 7vsWild: Ogre does ogre things, as his colleague Rumathra noted.
For almost seven years, trainers have been playing Pokémon GO, but the beginning has clearly stuck in the memory of many. However, even today, the community shows time and again that such moments are still possible, trainers report.
When Pokémon GO was released on July 6, 2016, a short, intense period began when the game was suddenly everywhere. A massive hype around the mobile game drew countless players outside, all on a mission to catch them all.
Pokémon fans openly played together, everywhere the game was a topic. Today, seven years later, the hype surrounding Pokémon GO is no longer comparable. While there is still a passionate player base that continues to be out and about catching Pokémon or playing together at events, the worldwide phenomenon of the Pokémon GO release was something entirely different.
Nevertheless, there are still moments that remind us of those times or at least show that the Pokémon GO community is something very special, apparently still happening from time to time today.
Some trainers are currently discussing this in the subreddit for Pokémon GO.
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Trainers share moments: Under a post in the subreddit for Pokémon GO, players are currently sharing nice encounters they have experienced through the game.
Especially today, where the game is significantly less present than it was back then, it is indeed something special to meet like-minded people on catching tours. This results in beautiful moments, as some trainers chime in:
“I was once out alone and saw a whole family on the other side of the street starting a raid who yelled over to me asking if I wanted to play and join in,” reports a user (via reddit): “After we won, they gave me tips on mega evolutions that I didn’t know about! There are definitely still some nice moments!”
“It was about 11:00 PM when I encountered a man with dogs who were barking loudly and excitedly at me […]”, reports another (via reddit): “I kept some distance between us when the man suddenly asked me, ‘Hey, are you Yellow’? I thought he wanted to tease me until I realized that an Instinct member had just taken over a gym. So I answered yes.” The other player turned out to be a team Yellow member as well, and a nice conversation ensued.
“The community in my area is wonderful. I have made several friends through the game, and raid hours on Wednesdays give me a reason to go out and socialize. The camaraderie has helped me cope with the tough times I’m currently going through,” writes another user (via reddit).
At the same time, however, trainers are also discussing in the comments that it depends on the location where one plays. For while some places still have plenty of players, it is not so easy to meet fellow players in other, smaller places.
