The Twitch streamer Tyler1 has criticized the developer of League of Legends, Riot Games, for its patch policy. According to Tyler1, the champion Udyr is so strong in the jungle of LoL that even talentless players can rise high in ELO with him. When the champ is finally nerfed, these players will plummet mercilessly downward and ruin all games on their way down.
Which champion annoys Tyler1? The Twitch streamer is annoyed by the jungler “Udyr”:
After the rework, he received further buffs in a patch in August.
As a result, he has become the most dominant jungler and has a win rate of 55.6% in the current patch with 229,809 matches – that’s extremely high (via mobalytics).
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Why is that, according to Tyler1, bad? Tyler1 is particularly annoyed that Udyr has held such a strong role in LoL for so long and has not yet been nerfed.
Also, in the new patch preview, many heroes will face the axe. A total of 8 champs are to be nerfed, but not Udyr.
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Tyler1 says: As Udyr has been so strong for so long, “talentless guys who can’t do anything” have reached high ELO ratings by just playing the “giga-broken champ” Udyr:
What are these disgusting players actually doing with their inflated ELO ranking when Riot nerfs this giga-broken champion?
People who used Udyr to climb high would have “no talent” and be “not good at the game at all”: They would just log in with this character and he would then keep them at a 50% win rate in the ELO ranking.
As an example, Tyler1 mentions someone who had never played Udyr, then started during the pre-season, and achieved a win rate of 70%.
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When Riot Games finally nerfs the hero – months too late – they would mercilessly plummet from their undeserved high ELO ranking and ruin all games on the way down because they play at an ELO value where they don’t belong.
Tyler1 repeatedly uses two terms in his rant: “nasty” and “disgusting” for this situation.
Balancing in LoL is often criticized. But with one champ, everything is okay:
A congressional representative in the USA was noticeably annoyed during a vote on Wednesday. When it was his turn to cast his vote for the election of the “Speaker of the house,” he shouted “Hakeeeeem Jeffries,” in honor of the meme “Leeroy Jenkins” from World of Warcraft.
That was the scene:
It was about the vote for the “Speaker of the house” in the USA: This is the Speaker of the House of Representatives, a high political office. After Vice President Kamala Harris, the elected person would be next in line to govern the country if something were to happen to President Biden.
The Democratic representative from California, Jared Huffmann (58), voted for the Democratic candidate, Hakeem Jeffries, and enthusiastically shouted, “Hakeeeeeem Jeffries.”
After that, there was scattered laughter, whispers, and cheers of approval in the hall.
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He says about it: The 58-year-old Huffmann explained on Twitter: “Yup, I said what I said. If the Republicans are chasing through repeated self-flagellation, we might as well make it memorable.”
Division of a party leads to endless votes
What does he mean by “self-flagellation?” The vote for the “Speaker of the House” is dragging on in the USA. Although the Republicans actually have a numerical majority, the party is so divided that they cannot get their preferred candidate McCarthy through with votes from their own party because not all representatives are voting for him. Some Trump supporters are against him.
Therefore, the Republicans are lacking about a dozen votes for their candidate, but they keep putting him up again, hoping he will eventually succeed by receiving votes from the Democrats. However, they are not planning to vote for him at all.
This procedure seems to annoy Huffmann over time when he talks about “self-flagellation.”
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Leeroy Jenkins is the reason for one of the most famous WoW memes
A group of raiders totally exaggerates planning, wants to talk through all eventualities before a pull and lays down a complicated battle plan in which everyone has a fixed task.
Leeroy Jenkins, on the other hand, apparently overslept the whole meeting, dives into the mass of enemies with the war cry of his own name, and causes a wipe of the group.
The mammoth project Star Citizen has no release date, but has made a lot of money and spent so much time to develop something special. This is evident in Chris Roberts’ letter to players and supporters at the turn of the year into 2023. Only good news, wherever you look. Well, except for the schedule.
What are common accusations against Star Citizen? There are two major accusations against Star Citizen:
Feature Creep – Players were promised an increasingly large game with more and more features to obtain donations. The vision of a “fully playable MMO-SF universe” has become so enormous over the years that it is now technically hardly manageable. Therefore, there are no release plans or firm commitments, it is a “castle in the air”.
Release is not worth it – The game earns so much money from the sale of ships that a release is not urgent, as the company makes enough anyway.
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More players, more money, more employees than ever at Star Citizen
This is the current status: In particular, the second accusation “Release is not worth it” seems to be indirectly confirmed by Chris Roberts in a letter to players. Because the message from the letter is: “Everything is running fantastically.”
Roberts elaborates:
that now more people are playing Star Citizen than ever before:
240,000 people log in each month – that’s 33% more than every year.
Daily, the platform has 50% more users than in 2021 and double the number compared to 2019.
Money is also flowing like never before:
Star Citizen surpassed the mark of 100 million $ in revenue in November 2022.
In 2022, they even earned more than in the previous years, where more money came in due to Covid, with 30% more earnings than 2021.
A large part of the money comes from new players, more than 800,000 accounts have been created. 70% of them have become “paying players” who bought the starter pack, Roberts boasts.
And how is the progress of the game? At one point, there is something like a “negative remark” in Roberts’ jubilation.
Looking back at the last year, it is mentioned in passing: The big feature planned for 2022, the persistent universe, did not go live in 2022 after all, but it was tested on the test server. At least something.
Roberts emphasizes how wonderful and elaborate a persistent universe is for an “MMO with millions of players.” He knows of no other “large-scale MMO” that even attempts such a thing.
The visionary Chris Roberts.
The project is something very special – would be impossible with a typical publisher
Doesn’t it take too long for him personally? Roberts makes a virtue out of necessity. He plays once more the narrative that the “Star Citizen” project takes an extremely long time, but is therefore also something very special.
Only with the support of the players is such a thing possible. A normal publisher, especially a publicly traded one, would never give the development team the time to develop something great:
“There is no other way to build Star Citizen without the community-driven model. The investment in time and money is too expensive for a normal gaming publisher.”
This is what’s behind it: In the letter, Roberts proves once again that he is a master at explaining to players that they are part of something unique. You cannot disagree with him there.
This narrative that “normal games” are so severely restricted by the profit craze of the publishers, and that crowdfunding is needed to develop something unique, has long been represented by supporters of Star Citizen:
It also seems to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, because the enormous financial success of the crowdfunding campaign has made Star Citizen a unique case.
The fact that the project has been in production since 2011 and that even the single-player campaign “Squadron 42” does not have a real release date makes it difficult for outsiders to fully share Roberts’ enthusiasm.
In the end, Chris Roberts once again said that the next year will be great for Star Citizen. Probably the biggest year so far.
Vampire Survivors was one of the surprise hits of 2022 on Steam and immediately continued with a mobile port. However, the developers apparently did not want it in that form.
Which game are we talking about? Vampire Survivors describes itself as a gothic horror game with roguelite elements. The game throws you into a survival battle in an open field and comes with pixel graphics – which apparently does not detract from its ratings.
Vampire Survivors was first released in early access and then as a full version on Steam starting October 20, 2022, also brought a DLC and enjoys positive reviews.
Currently, it has 97% positive reviews in the last 30 days, and for all reviews, it is even 98% – and that with over 167,000 ratings. In the last 30 days, about 14,900 players played it on average, with a peak of around 27,900.
Its highest player count was reached in February 2022 while still in early access, with 77,061 concurrent players at its peak. It was already extremely well-rated back then and became a hit on Steam. Also, on the Steam Deck, the game became very popular and was among the most played games overall (via Twitter).
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Now the developers reported on Steam with an update for the new year – and gave an interesting insight into the topic of “Mobile”.
Developers wanted fair monetization – There was apparently a problem
This is what the developers say about Mobile: In a post on Steam, developer “poncle” explains that soon after the initial success of Vampire Survivors, they looked for business partners who should implement a mobile version.
But there were problems: “Unfortunately, no one I spoke to was agreeable to the monetization I envisioned for the platform: not predatory,” said the developers.
Then imitators came along: “Months went by, and numerous clones appeared everywhere – not ‘games like Vampire Survivors’, but actual 1:1 copies with stolen code, assets, data, and progress.”
They apparently wanted to get ahead of this as well and developed the mobile version themselves: “This forced us to release the mobile game as quickly as possible and put the development team, which was actually not supposed to take care of the mobile game, under great stress. “
Now, some features are still missing, such as cloud saves or save transfers – but currently, there is still a lack of the necessary personnel to implement that. However, the developer continues to work on the game and is now doing what no partners wanted to do.
This is what the developers wanted: Ideally, developer poncle would have offered the game for a “few dollars” so that players could buy it: “But the mobile market doesn’t work that way, and if I had made VS a paid app, I would have prevented many new players from even trying the game.”
That is why they chose a “free-for-real” approach – with optional monetization that should not interrupt the game, and some “watch ads” buttons, but would avoid “the real money suckers,” “around which mobile cash grabs are usually developed,” poncle said.
As of now, the game also has good ratings of 4.8 stars on average in the Android and App stores.
What do you think of the developers’ statements? And what do you think of mobile games in general? Let us know in the comments!
In 2020, two young professionals are said to have orchestrated a match loss in Valorant to claim a betting reward. Now, one of them is pleading guilty. In Singapore, where the trial is taking place, this could result in up to 5 years in prison.
This is the case:
In 2020, the professional Malcolm “Germ” Chung (25) is said to have intentionally lost a match in the “Epulze Royal SEA Cup”. His friend Ryan “dReamy” Tan (20) was the instigator.
Now, Tan has pleaded guilty (via straitstimes.com). The penalty is still pending.
Who are the professionals? Germ and Dreamy are semi-professional e-sports players from Singapore who met through Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Germ later played with Team Resurgence in tournaments for prize money.
dReamy, who allegedly had gambling debts with Germ, offered his friend to intentionally lose a match. He was able to put up money he received from his brother as a wager.
This is said to have worked and yielded winnings. However, the fraud was noticed and Valorant’s creators Riot were alerted, who conducted their own investigations in 2021.
The result was a 3-year ban each for dReamy and Germ, as well as bans between 6 and 12 months for the other team members who allegedly knew about the fraud but said nothing.
Valorant is a popular shooter and has been able to attract even fans of CS:GO since its release. Its anthem for the most important tournament is extremely well-received:
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Professional admits to cheating – Up to 5 years in prison for “corruption”
The case eventually went to court in Singapore, where a penalty is expected for the two ex-professionals for gambling and corruption. On January 5, 2022, Tan pleaded guilty to the charges.
In Singapore, according to The Straits Times, penalties for these offenses can be up to 5 years in prison, $100,000 in fines, or both. The presiding judge is reportedly evaluating whether a probationary sentence might be possible, as a corruption case involving such young participants is extremely rare.
The verdict is still pending. The penalties against the remaining team members from Riot have now expired, and some of the players are trying to join other teams as professionals.
Meanwhile, Riot has its own legal dispute with the Chinese company NetEase. The China giant is accused of shamelessly copying Valorant:
The game “Goose Goose Duck” is becoming more of a phenomenon on Steam. After gaining momentum in recent months, it has now reached a new milestone.
What kind of game is this? Goose Goose Duck was released back in 2021 and is clearly reminiscent of the surprise hit Among Us, but it is free. Floating in space, you are on a space station and want to successfully complete your mission – only this time, you are a crew of geese.
However, there are also ducks hiding among you that must be uncovered before your geese are in danger. For this, good communication is necessary.
The game features several maps that provide environments outside of a spaceship – such as the “Ancient Sands” map in the desert. It also includes features like an optional proximity chat, various game modes, and classes of birds.
This is what it looks like:
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Goose Goose Duck’s numbers are skyrocketing
Here’s what the numbers say: Although Goose Goose Duck was released back in 2021, it has only started to draw real attention since December 2022. Player numbers suddenly surged at that time, and the reviews are also positive.
Even November saw an average of players and a peak of about 52,000, marking a jump from October (1,613 average / 6,069 peak), and then it continued to rise.
On Thursday, January 5, the game reached its peak: 563,293 concurrent players at peak time tried to figure out who is a goose and who is a duck. Currently (January 5, 2023, 7:00 PM), Steam Charts counts 343,543 active players in Goose Goose Duck.
What’s going on? The game is undergoing a similar development as Among Us, which also premiered long before it became a hit overnight. However, Among Us peaked at 438,524 players – a number that the goose game has already surpassed.
Analyst Daniel Ahmad points to the Asian market:
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Korea and China are proving to be key markets for the game, and especially the influx of players from China has apparently been immense. The surge of Chinese players caused server outages, which has also been addressed in developer comments on Steam (via Steam).
They are also addressing players in Chinese there, apologizing and clarifying that while they expected growth, it was not on such a large scale. Now they are also looking for partners in China.
What do you think of the game? Have you checked it out, or is it not for you? Let us know in the comments.
You may have already noticed that you have received trading cards from some games on Steam . Here you will find a guide on what the items are about and how you can “farm” or sell them.
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What do I need Steam trading cards for? These cards are virtual objects that you can collect in your account until you have a complete set. However, you can do more with them than just view them.
With your trading card sets, you can create badges, which in turn provide you with additional rewards. Because with the badges you gain XP, which increases your account level, allowing you to unlock new items.
Where can I find my Steam trading cards?
If you want to check which trading cards you have already earned with your account, go to your profile name at the top of the bar and then to “BADGES”.
This is how you find your Steam trading cards in the browser
It also works through the Steam client via your player name in the top bar.
You can alternatively go to the Inventory menu and view your items there; trading cards are among them. Clicking on an item gives you important information about your card.
This is how the trading card display looks on Steam
How to “farm” trading cards
How do I get Steam trading cards? To obtain the virtual cards, you need to play games on the platform that participate in the trading card promotion. Now and then you will receive cards while playing, which will appear in your Steam inventory.
However, there are also cards that you cannot earn but must obtain through booster packs or the community market.
The number of cards you can receive per game varies depending on the game.
For example, in Naraka: Bladepoint, there are a total of 6 cards that you can collect
How do I know which cards I can earn? If you click on “How do I get cards?“ in the badges menu, you will get an overview with the number of:
Received card finds through purchase
Found cards
Thus, you can see how many cards you can still earn for free in the selected game and how many you need to obtain through trading. Often, the number of obtainable cards is half the total number of cards available in a game.
For example, in Naraka: Bladepoint you can obtain 3 out of the 6 total available cards by playing the game.
What does “received card finds through purchase” mean? This does not mean that you already own the respective cards, but only that you now have the opportunity to earn those cards by purchasing the game.
In this case, these are the 3 of the total 6 cards that you can earn for free in Naraka: Bladepoint.
Which Steam games have trading cards? Steam has compiled a list of all games for which you can receive trading cards. You can access this link directly to the listing.
How can I sell Steam trading cards? If you go to the trading card view through your inventory, you will find the option to sell your trading card at the bottom right. You will see a graph that can help you find an appropriate price.
Here you can enter how much you want for your trading card
Enter your desired amount that you want to receive or the purchase price. The corresponding other amount will be automatically adjusted to your entries. After agreeing to the terms of the Steam user agreement, you can offer your trading card for sale.
What else can I do with Steam trading cards? If you no longer want a trading card, you can also convert it into gems. Gems represent a virtual currency on the gaming platform and can be resold or exchanged.
What can I do with Steam gems? You can use the gems to purchase booster packs, which in turn can expand your stock of trading cards. You receive 3 random trading cards for a selected game per booster pack.
To do this, go to the badges menu in the top right and select “Booster-Pack Creation“. There you will find an overview of how many gems it costs to obtain a booster pack for a specific game.
On January 2nd, some German Twitch streamers, including those from the League of Legends community, started a project: They wanted to help fellow streamers and take over their streams to prevent burnout. There were jokes and banter on Twitter. Casino streamer Kevin “Orangemorange” Bongers also wanted to join in, but nobody found that particularly funny anymore.
What kind of action was that? On January 2nd, Twitch streamer Freiraumreh suggested introducing a “stream representation.” In 2022, many German Twitch streamers had publicly talked about burnout and depression.
She and LoL streamer JustJohnny offered to take over when streamers they were mutually friends with on Twitter needed representation.
They would then play on the streamers’ channels so that the latter could rest while still keeping their paying subscribers, the subs.
This “self-exploitation” of Twitch streamers to the point of burnout has been a problem on Twitch for many years. Many large US streamers happily accept it when YouTube lures them away from Twitch with a lot of money because there, the hunt for subs is not as aggressive.
How did that go down? It’s being joked about: Der LoL streamer and e-sports athlete Daniel “Broeki” Broekmann submitted the idea: That would be great. If he took a week off, the others could easily stream through for a week and host a subathon. Around 10,000 more subs (about 25,000 €) would surely be within reach for him. As a thank you, he would invite them to dinner.
The strategy nerd Maurice Weber suggested that JustJohnny could play Total War and would thereby torture the LoL community by showing how he plays LoL and Teamfight Tactics at the lowest level.
Primarily shows strategy on Twitch: Maurice Weber.
Who got turned down? Casino streamer Orangemorange, famous for his gamescom cup toss, wanted to join in the discussion and also make a cool remark.
He asked the streamers if they would like to play at the gambling machine for him for 2 to 3 hours.
Streamer Freiraumreh immediately turned him down. “The day we become mutuals is the day Greta buys a private jet,” she kindly told him. She made it clear that the offer to take over Twitch streams does not apply to everyone, but only to selected streamers who belong to her bubble.
LoL streamer JustJohnny at least made a counterproposal to Orangemorange: “I’m happy to take two hours to raise awareness about gambling addiction, role model function, and greed. There might even be time for an excursion about the gambling state treaty and the loss of existence due to gambling debts. Can you send the stream key?”
At that point, Orangemorange was once again out.
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What’s behind it: This amusingly showcases a rather serious topic: Gambling streamers are not only criticized by the industry and considered ‘not brand-safe‘, other Twitch streamers also question them critically.
JustJohnny’s reference to the state treaty also clearly indicates that gambling is legally in a difficult zone.
The casino streamers indicate “Malta” as their residence, even though they are streaming for a German audience.
There have already been conflicts that they do not actually live in Malta, but have moved to the tax paradise of Madeira. However, one of the casino streamers curtailed the discussion with the threat of a lawsuit:
The Dragon Isles in WoW: Dragonflight are full of secrets. A player has discovered a secret island near the coast of the Azure Mountains, which is only visible on certain days. There you will find plenty of crabs, and there is even a secret boss.
What has happened? It has been some time since players first set out towards the Dragon Isles. By now, the heroes of the Alliance and the Horde have helped the aspects reclaim their old home, and the mightiest among them have defeated Raszageth.
So, it’s the perfect time to see what other secrets the Dragon Isles have to offer. Some players have now discovered a small island far from the landmass of the Dragon Isles that is only visible in good weather.
While in previous expansions such remote places could only be reached with great effort or a trick, in Dragonflight it’s easy: thanks to dragon riding!
What can you find on the island? The small island with the English name “Lev’al Rock Isle” is little more than a collection of barren rocks in the vast ocean. At first glance, there is not much to discover, except for the crabs.
The island does not exactly seem inviting, as it is littered with dragon bones and appears otherwise quite inhospitable. Upon closer inspection, you will find the remains of other adventurers, as well as the last meals of the island’s inhabitants.
Speaking of island inhabitants: The crabs have received a unique model from Blizzard. Similar to hermit crabs in the real world, the residents of “Lev’al Rock Isle” have made themselves comfortable in the bones of the deceased dragons.
We asked you which M+ dungeons you enjoyed the most in Season 1 of Dragonflight. You can see the results of the survey here in the video:
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Little secrets and hidden places bring the world to life
Is the island part of an achievement? No, at least at this time there is no connection between the newly discovered island and an achievement from Dragonflight. The community has also found no clues that the island and its inhabitants are part of a larger secret.
While the island’s inhabitants have a clear leader in the crab “Crustoteo”, even this “boss” hardly drops any notable items. Besides “gray” items, which only the vendors appreciate, he can at least also drop items of “green” quality.
Nevertheless, the community is happy about the discovery. Little secrets and easter eggs like this are what make the vast MMORPG world come alive.
It is also not ruled out that Blizzard will use the island and its inhabitants for something bigger in the future.
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Where can you find the island? Do you want to explore the island yourself? No problem! Head to the Azure Mountains. At coordinates 24.4, 70.8, you will find a settlement of the Tuskarr.
Launch yourself into the air with your dragon here and fly further southwest. After a short time, you should be able to spot “Lev’al Rock Isle” on the horizon.
Now your opinion is needed! What do you think of these little secrets? Are they superfluous and only worth a visit if there is also a reward? Or do they have value beyond tangible rewards? Do you perhaps have a secret favorite spot? Let us know in the comments!
So-called shadow bans are currently a big topic in the community of Call of Duty: Warzone 2. Such a ban means that you play with cheaters or other suspicious players. However, the system seems to cause trouble and particularly frustrates good players.
Just recently, we reported on MeinMMO, that good players could encounter a problem if other players consider them “too good”. A few cheating reports about the reporting system, and you can already be considered suspicious.
In recent weeks, there have been unusually many reports about false shadow bans in the community. Generally, assessing from the outside is difficult – cheaters often claim that they are innocent, although there are good reasons for a ban or shadow ban.
However, more and more players who are considered “clean” are also affected. Additionally, there is now an error message that throws some players out of matches after 10 kills and categorizes them as “suspicious” and imposes a shadow ban.
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CoD Warzone 2: Shadow ban system causes problems
What kind of system is this? The shadow ban system is a way for developers to separate suspicious accounts from regular players without permanently banning them right away. Shadow ban players then land together in matches without access to normal matchmaking.
A permanent ban in Call of Duty is usually not reversible, which is why there is this preliminary stage to check the accusations.
Analyses suggest that the system operates at least partially automatically. CoD expert “TheXclusiveAce” describes that cheating reports from players via the reporting system can automatically lead to a shadow ban (via youtube.com).
More about the shadow ban, how to check your status and get it removed can be found here:
What is the problem? Reports about the reporting system are a double-edged sword. The reports help to find suspicious players. However, ignorance about gameplay mechanics or an emotional overreaction can quickly lead to a report.
Additionally, it seems that the shadow ban system has been a bit buggy in recent weeks. While it was more of a conjecture two weeks ago, there are now gameplay clips with a pattern indicating a bug.
There are several clips showing a player with 10 kills in a match attacking an opponent, and then the player is ejected from the match. Thereafter, the player was given a shadow ban.
This happened, for instance, to the Warzone pro “IceManIsaac”:
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Similarly, the player “RussJames” experienced this. He shared a similar clip on Twitter but with sniper gameplay (via twitter.com).
Also, the nature of the disconnects suggests a bug in the shadow ban system. Here, the only hint given is “Disconnected from Server” and no error code. This could mean that some system initiated the ejection.
Furthermore, the player RussJames was unbanned just one day after his shadow ban – which could also be related to a problem with the shadow ban system.
For affected players, an unjustified shadow ban is very annoying. Theoretically, you can play, get into matches, and encounter opponents.
However, in practice, such matches are often unplayable. You have a high ping and extremely high chances of encountering cheaters, which undermine the remaining fun of the game.
So far, there has been no response from the developers regarding the complaints from players.
As this likely involves a problem with the anti-cheat system, no detailed statements are to be expected. Here, they do not want to reveal their cards to provide hackers with information about the system.
A company presented a smart stroller at CES, the largest electronics trade fair in the world. It offers a lot of features but costs as much as a high-end gaming PC. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann wonders: Who on earth would spend so much money on a stroller?
CES is regarded as the largest electronics trade fair in the world. Here, manufacturers present new products, including televisions, processors, or new gadgets for gamers. Some products are also awarded prizes at CES.
The manufacturer GluxKind has now received the CES Innovation Award for a smart stroller. However, it costs more than a high-performance gaming system.
What kind of product is this? The company Gluxkind has introduced the intelligent stroller “Ella”. Gluxkind is a Canadian startup focused on baby products.
What features does the model offer? The stroller has several features that we already know from autonomous cars. It has a dual-motor system for uphill walks and an automatic braking support for downhill.
Additionally, the device is equipped with sensors that detect objects in the surroundings – such as sidewalks or stairs. However, this is meant only as assistance and not as a replacement for the mom or dad who would otherwise be pushing the stroller.
Ella can also drive by itself – but only when there is no child in the stroller. It uses the sensors and built-in cameras to safely navigate its way.
Anne Hunger, CPO and co-founder of Gluxkind, explains that they put a lot of time into developing the stroller (via cnn.com):
The development was driven by our own experiences as new parents. We have put a lot of hard work into this product and look forward to putting it in the hands of more customers in 2023.
For €3,300 you can pre-order the stroller or furnish a nursery
What does the model cost? The price for the stroller is €3,300 for pre-order. This is significantly higher than what you would normally pay for conventional models, which range between €60 and €400. For motorized strollers, the price is around €1,300, like the “Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono stroller.”
Whether one really wants to invest so much money is another question. After all, you could also furnish a nursery with that money. Especially in the current situation, with rising prices and high inflation, several thousand euros is a lot of money that I wouldn’t casually put into an innovative stroller.
Moreover: Would I really trust a smart stroller with my beloved child? Presumably, all the technology would make me more nervous than calm.
When can you buy the stroller? According to the manufacturer, you can now put yourself on the pre-order list. The stroller is expected to be delivered starting April 2023. So if you need a stroller and have money left, Ella is a great option.
Do you want to manage the data of Steam games on your PC or move it to another hard drive? Then it’s best to use the storage management. Here you will get a guide on how to find the function, move data, and add new drives.
This is how you find the Steam storage management:
Step 1: Open the Steam client
Step 2: Click on “Steam” at the top left
Step 3: Select Settings, a window will open
Step 4: Click on Downloads there
Step 5: Click on the button “Steam Library Folder”
This will open the storage management of Steam. You can see how big your installed games are and where they are stored. Additionally, you will get the info of when you last played the games.
This is what the Steam storage management looks like
This is how you can move your Steam games
You need to select the game in the storage management that you want to move. Then click “Move” at the bottom right and choose the target drive where you want to transfer the game data.
This is how you add a new storage location
How do I add a new hard drive? If you do not yet see the hard drive in the storage management bar where you want to move the data, you can add it:
Step 1: Click the plus next to your displayed drives
Step 2: In the window, you can select your available storage locations
Step 3: Then click “Add”
With this, you have added another storage location for your Steam games.
You can create new Steam library folders
A small note: You can also remove drives by selecting them, clicking on the three dots, and then going to “Remove drive”.
What else can be done with storage management? Through storage management, you can also uninstall Steam games that you no longer want on your hard drive.
To do this, select the corresponding game in storage management and click the “Uninstall” button at the bottom right of the window.
Actually, it’s all about WoW Dragonflight and the five dragonflights and the Titans. However, there are always references to the famous Old Gods. But they are supposed to be ‘really dead’. What’s going on?
What kind of god is this? N’zoth was the big final boss of Battle for Azeroth and the last Old God left to fight after the previous expansions. In the last raid Ny’alotha, we finally extinguished his lights.
Back then, there was quite a stir about N’zoth’s end. Because there was no epic demise in the closing cinematic, but just a rather strange ‘Dragonball laser’, as MeinMMO demon Cortyn calls it.
Since then, there have been speculations whether the end might just be a farce, and N’zoth is actually still alive. After all, the Old God is the master of deception, and one can’t just dispose of him so thoughtlessly.
Where was the god found now? There are really no clear signs of Old Gods; there are hardly ever any unless you’re facing them directly. However, a player has found something remarkable on Reddit.
In the east of the Azure Mountains, there is a lava landscape where you already have to quest for the campaign. At first, it doesn’t stand out much unless you look at it from some distance.
Then it looks pretty much like N’zoth:
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Even if it may just be a coincidence, the image has sparked a discussion. The Old Gods are always a topic that players discuss because they somehow represent the unpredictable danger that no one can really assess.
But aren’t the Old Gods dead? In previous interviews, among others, the narrative director of WoW, Steve Danuser, confirmed that we really killed the Old Gods (via wowhead).
At the same time, he mentioned that Old Gods, just like demons and co., do not experience death the way we know it. Danuser implies that they might just return to the Void.
The story of the old gods is anyway a back and forth. In a thread in the lore subreddit of WoW, a user explains that it is changed over and over whether Old Gods are dead or alive.
Yogg-Saron, for example, whom we defeated in Ulduar (WotLK), was supposed to be really dead. However, in the latest supplementary book: “Exploring Azeroth: Northrend” it is only mentioned that the Old God is imprisoned.
Warning: But here follow some spoilers about the story of Dragonflight, specifically about the last quests of the campaign!
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As long as we live, Old Gods cannot die?
In the original thread that sparked the discussion, a user received particularly much support. AdamG3691 explains that we may have ensured in Dragonflight that the Old Gods can come back – or at least find a loophole.
The reason is one of the last campaign quests in Thaldraszus, where you must save Chromie from different timelines. One of them is Ny’alotha, where the Old Gods speak with you. Most of the time it’s just nonsense about betrayal and death – just not from N’zoth:
N’zoth looks into your mind and understands exactly which timeline he is currently in and speaks to you, tells you things because ‘he knows you… what you were, what you are, what you will be…’
By visiting this time, you have accidentally revealed to N’zoth how he will be imprisoned, freed, and ultimately die. And thus you have allowed him to start looking for a way out.
You are particularly important to him, because as long as you live, he avoids the greatest weakness of the Void: it sees all possibilities and considers them all as valid, at the cost of not knowing which one is the ‘truth’ (because they are all true in the Void). But as long as you live, [N’zoth] knows EXACTLY which possibilities are now more likely.
We may have shown N’zoth a way out by saving Chromie. Whether this will indeed happen is now being discussed by the players. Many already suspect that the next expansion will (again) revolve around the Old Gods.
Whether it will really happen, we will only find out in the future. At least we already know what the next patch is supposed to bring:
Cristiano Ronaldo lost his contract with top club Manchester United and recently signed with Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia. His performances have now also left traces in FIFA 23.
Cristiano Ronaldo or Messi – who is the best footballer of our time? At least now, as we can slowly see an end to both of their world careers, things seem to be clearly defined. Messi is the world champion, Ronaldo is playing in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo had a very turbulent first half of the season at Manchester United, to put it mildly. In the end, it resulted in the termination of his contract and the move to the desert.
FIFA 23 has now also reacted to the development of the performances and career of the world star. When you start a career game, Ronaldo has the worst starting value in over 15 years.
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Ronaldo is declining in Career Mode
What’s going on? While in the online mode FUT of FIFA 23, adjustments to the player card values are rarely made, this is different in Career Mode.
Since the release, there have already been 8 updates in the popular single player mode. Ronaldo has already lost points as it became clear that he would no longer play for Manchester United in the second half of the season.
Shortly after the exit of his Portuguese national team, there was already another downgrade. Since December 17, 2023, Ronaldo has a total rating of 88 in Career Mode (via sofifa.com).
The decision to leave Manchester for another club has not been good for the superstar in FIFA 23, and now fans are feeling the consequences. He is being penalized for his move to the desert.
There may be further downgrades. During the last downgrade, it was not yet known that Ronaldo would not manage to play again in a European top league.
Already before the season, downgrades for Ronaldo were expected:
When was the last time there was a weaker Ronaldo? To find a worse starting value for the superstar, you have to go back far – to 2006.
At that time, he also played for Manchester United – his first foray into the English Premier League before moving to Real Madrid for 80 million pounds.
His overall rating in FIFA 07 was 87, his potential was 92. That he deserves more than 92, he has repeatedly proven impressively over the years. Whether he can turn it around again in FIFA remains questionable.
By the way, the 87-rated card was recently available with an SBC in FUT. However, not with the pixelated avatar from 2006:
Is this it for strong Ronaldo cards? That is uncertain. On one hand, new strong special cards could continue to come in FIFA 23, on the other hand, there continue to be wild rumors about the superstar’s future.
There is said to be a clause in Ronaldo’s contract that allows him to move to Newcastle on loan to the Premier League if they play in the Champions League next season (via sportbild.de). However, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe denies this (via spox.com).
In the FUT mode of FIFA 23, Ronaldo will probably remain at his known value of the gold card – he is rated 90 overall.
Crafting will play an important role in the upcoming MMORPG Blue Protocol, as you will mostly have to craft your equipment yourself. We at MeinMMO will explain to you how it works.
Although the developers have said that it is possible to receive equipment directly as drops from opponents, this happens very rarely. Instead, you will go to one of two stations to craft, depending on what you want to create.
There is the “Crafting Station” and the “Imajinn Research Institute.”
The Crafting Station: Crafting Weapons and Items
To craft weapons and other items – for example, potions – you go to the Crafting Station in the city.
The crafting of a weapon is tied to specific materials that you find in dungeons. The necessary materials will be displayed in the crafting menu. So you are not farming the weapon directly, but the materials for it. Additionally, the process costs Luna, which is the in-game currency in Blue Protocol.
This is what the crafting menu looks like. Source: Youtube
A crafted weapon has different stats that may appear with certain probabilities:
With certain attributes, for example, you deal more damage to specific types of enemies.
The chance of this attribute appearing has a specific probability.
The strength of the attribute, when it appears, again has a probability.
For example, there is a 20% chance for the attribute “Strong against Ogres” to appear, and it can then be strong between 5% and 8%.
Additionally, weapons have varying slots from 1 to 4. In these slots, so-called plugs can be installed to further enhance the weapon. These also appear with certain probabilities.
All probabilities increase again when you craft a weapon with “great success” instead of “normal success.” We currently do not know how this chance looks in percentages. However, with great success, you automatically have higher stats and more slots.
Here you can see the gameplay trailer of Blue Protocol:
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Blue Protocol: Gameplay Trailer
Imajinn Research Institute: Harnessing the Power of Monsters
The Imajinns in Blue Protocol are basically pets. You can either ride them, call them for assistance in battle, or use their skills. The last two versions can be crafted, while mounts cannot.
Imajinns that assist you in battle are called Echoes. You can equip a maximum of 2 of them. To craft them, you need to repeatedly defeat the same monster until you have enough materials.
Through the Echoes, you use the respective skill of the monster or receive a buff. There are also random passive attributes. Like with weapons, there are different probabilities for stats during crafting.
Additionally, there are Enhance Imajinns that grant you specific attributes. Slots indicate that there are 5 different types of these Imajinns, but you can only equip 4 – one of each type. Here too, the chances of certain stats vary.
The Imajinns adapt to your level.
To obtain the desired equipment, you must either have extreme luck or craft the weapons and Imajinns very often.
In the real-money shop, there is said to be an item that increases your chances. Players fear a dangerous pay-to-win aspect at this point. We currently do not know how effective the item will be.
What kind of game is this anyway? Blue Protocol is a free theme park MMORPG focused on PvE and featuring pretty anime graphics. You create a character and must travel to an unknown world to save your planet Regnas from destruction. Along the way, you will embark on frequent time travels.
It is developed by Bandai Namco, who are using the Unreal Engine 4 for it. The MMORPG will debut on PC, with later releases for consoles and mobile devices. The role of the publisher in our case is taken by Amazon.
The game focuses entirely on story and PvE. There will be no PvP.
The story is completely voiced.
An action-packed combat system
The game world is divided into zones, similar to Guild Wars 2. Each zone should accommodate about 40 players, while cities can accommodate up to 200.
Dungeons and raids in the endgame
Various mounts and pets – the Imajinns.
When will Blue Protocol be released? The MMORPG is set to release in Japan in early 2023, which is very soon. A release in the West is also planned for 2023, although the developers have not yet announced a specific date. Currently, you can sign up on the website for the next beta test, which is intended to take place in January.
What do you think about the crafting system in Blue Protocol? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
Many trainers set their own personal goals in Pokémon GO that they want to achieve. One of these goals is a complete Living Dex. But this dream of the trainers is now threatened to burst. We from MeinMMO have taken a look at what it’s all about.
What dream is it? Already Ash had the big goal of catching all Pokémon in the anime. And many trainers in Pokémon GO want to fulfill this dream as well. But some of them even go a step further. For them, simply registering in the Pokédex is not enough, which is why they are working towards a so-called complete “Living Dex”.
In doing so, they collect every single evolutionary stage of the various monsters in their Pokémon storage. But also the respective special specimens, such as costumed Pokémon or Cryptos, should often not be missing from the collection. Now a trainer wants to give up this long-awaited dream of a complete Living Dex and explains in an emotional statement why.
Trainer explains: “It’s just too much”
What goal did he have? Like many trainers, the reddit user thefierybreeze worked towards a complete Living Dex. But now he wants to let this dream burst, as he reveals in his reddit post. In an emotional post, he shares his thoughts and feelings with the community (via reddit.com).
As thefierybreeze explains, he always wanted to have a complete Living Dex and therefore collected all forms, evolutionary stages, and the different genders of the individual Pokémon in the past.
Eventually, Cryptos and redeemed monsters were added to his collection, as well as lucky Pokémon as strong candidates for the GO battle league, monsters with high IVs, and of course costumed specimens. Over time, quite a bit accumulated in his Pokémon storage.
Why does he want to give up the Living Dex? The reason for the possible abandonment of his dream was a new update. With the introduction of different sizes and weights for the monsters, it suddenly became clear to him that it had simply become too much over time, and therefore he is considering drawing a line. He writes:
It’s just too much to manage, my storage is full of trash monsters just because I cling to having one of the 12 different Bulbasaur, no one will ever look at that. And now they have introduced weight and size differences. It really feels like they’ve tipped the barrel over here. Everything is already documented in the Pokédex, so why should I hoard all this? It’s time to give up the spoon and only collect 92% IVs and Shinies, apart from the valuable ones for trading, raids, and battles.
Following his explanation, he seeks support in the community and asks if other trainers have experienced something similar and how they dealt with it.
By the way, trainer ZhessZhess achieved a crazy milestone with a living lucky Dex last year. How he achieved his goal can be found in the following post:
Support from the community: In the community, the post from thefierybreeze elicits some reactions. Many understand that he does not want to hold on to his dream anymore. Thus, one can read the following in the comments (via reddit.com):
OpaFuchsi: “Honestly: Do what is best for your mental health. That’s all that matters. If you are stressed because you have to keep up with a living Dex: quit it. If you are stressed out by GBL [GO battle league] or other parts of this game: stop playing, quit it, ignore it. We are talking about a game that is played by people within the Pokémon bubble. No one – and I mean no one – cares about what someone has in their Dex or storage.”
IntroductionDry767: “I have several Dexes, but I can’t help but agree 100%. Do this for yourself and your own fulfillment. Everything beyond that is a burden on your mental energy. If it’s too much, it’s not fun.”
Deed3: “I can confirm that no one has ever asked me about my stats, and I have been to personal events like GO Fest. Aside from you, no one really cares.”
inquisitive_chemist: “So well said. I used to invest an insane amount of time hunting for Shinies. But it just became stressful […] I now play very casually and enjoy the game much more.”
Alternative suggestions: Other trainers try to encourage thefierybreeze not to give up his dream of the Living Dex so easily. Some reddit users report that they simply transfer their monsters to Pokémon Home and maintain a Living Dex there.
So does the user Zelfild, who writes the following (via reddit.com): “The only place where a Living Dex matters to me is Pokémon Home, where I keep most of my valuable catches from GO that I would not otherwise use or throw away. […] I can’t imagine what a logistical nightmare it is to maintain a Living Dex in GO. You have my respect.”
Whether thefierybreeze has actually given up his Living Dex or followed the advice of some trainers and sent his monsters to Pokémon Home, however, is not clear from the post.
What goals have you set for yourself in Pokémon GO? Are you also working on a complete Living Dex? Or is that too stressful for you, and do you therefore only keep the most important monsters? Feel free to let us know here in the comments on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers on this topic.
A player in Genshin Impact set out to defeat the boss Azhdaha using only Kequing at Level 1. He shares his success on reddit.
The user NorseFTX showed on reddit how he set himself a challenge and conquered it. He calls himself “Fake player in Genshin Impact” because he prefers to focus on challenges like this rather than on the winding abyss.
Kequing is his favorite character, but he has not pulled her since he started playing the game in 2020. Therefore, he thought about how he could celebrate his pull when the time comes: He wanted to defeat Azhdaha. Only with Kequing. Without leveling her up. He wanted “to be worth calling Kequing his main,” he writes under the reddit thread. Now the time had come.
What kind of boss is this? Azhdaha, an ancient dragon, is a weekly boss in Liyue. He is considered one of the strongest opponents in Genshin Impact. He is unlocked by completing Zhongli’s second story quest.
Azhdaha uses different elements depending on the week. In this case, it was Hydro and Electro attacks. Since the player had no high level, he faced the boss not at level 90 but at level 60.
His party consisted only of Kequing at Level 1
NorseFTX faced Azhdaha and had only his Level 1 Kequing in the team, no other characters. However, she was fully equipped, he writes on reddit.
What equipment did he use? For his mission, the player equipped Kequing with a Black Sword at level 90. As artifacts, he chose two Thundering Fury and two Gladiator.
Buff food, or dishes that increase his defense, attack, and crit rate, he used in many of his attempts, but not in the successful run: “I used food in many runs but was not successful,” he writes.
How did he succeed? On reddit, the player gives some tips on how to defeat Azhdaha:
His main plan was to stay in front of the boss to avoid being hit by the dragon’s tail.
Most of his deaths were caused by hard-to-dodge attacks. So, it’s worth knowing the attacks well.
The boss spawns water bubbles that can kill you. They are random, so sometimes you just have bad luck.
To dodge the electro glyphs, one must run back and forth.
He states that he needed over 40 attempts before Azhdaha was finally defeated. The last fight lasted about 30 minutes. Without his extensive boss knowledge, he probably would have needed significantly more attempts.
What do you think of the mission of the reddit user? Have you ever set yourself a similar goal in Genshin Impact or another game? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
The Twitch streamer Simon Unge (32) was surprised when his picture suddenly appeared in the Twitch stream of US streamer Amouranth: She also rated German gaming streamers on their attractiveness. His girlfriend took this as an opportunity to clarify: She is not with Unge because of his money.
This was the situation: The Twitch streamer Amouranth had viewers send pictures of men she didn’t know, and rated their attractiveness. Some of her viewers apparently come from Germany and sent her pictures of German Twitch streamers that Amouranth does not know. For her, they are just men on the internet:
The streamers EliasN97, MontanaBlack, and the beleaguered ApoRed (the real rabbit with the Insi-mode) received a positive remark from Amouranth. MontanaBlack was considered “cute.”
On the other hand, Knossi received a rejection.
Amouranth was particularly excited about the 32-year-old Simon Unge, who is currently streaming a lot of WoW. Unge appeared “cute, like a teddy bear,” even if he certainly wasn’t very fit. He might not be the first one who makes you think “Damn Daddy,” but he is kind of cute in a certain way.
“The total losers who say: I would only be with him for the money”
How does Unge’s girlfriend react: Unge’s girlfriend is named Rachel, originally lived in Berlin, worked as a pharmaceutical assistant in a pharmacy, but has moved to Madeira with Unge.
She seems to find Amouranth’s reaction amusing as she watches it in her own Twitch stream. She laughs when she hears that he is not the type who would make Amouranth immediately say “Damn Daddy.” Rachel then explains:
I always say to him – Damn Daddy! Yes, I say: Damn Daddy. Yes, good taste, the girl. Very good. Yes, it is like that. The total losers who say: I would only be with him for the money.
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Unge is considered someone who invests wisely in stocks and ETFs.
The residence Madeira, a well-known Portuguese tax paradise, is certainly not coincidental to be his home for several years.
His fortune is estimated, depending on the source, to be somewhere between 5 and 9 million euros. It could also be significantly higher if he does not take every opportunity to make money:
In Pokémon GO the event “Sparkling Fantasy” starts on Tuesday. It brings bonuses for XP and candies, a new Mega Pokémon in raids, and a new Shiny in the wild.
What’s new about the event? On the evening of January 4th, Niantic’s team presented the new event “Sparkling Fantasy” with all the details you can expect.
In this overview, we show you when the event starts and ends, which bonuses are active, and which Pokémon will participate.
Event: Sparkling Fantasy – Start, Bonuses, Shiny, Pokémon
Start and End: The event begins on Tuesday, January 10th, at 08:00 local time and is active until Monday, January 16th, at 22:00 local time.
Bonuses:
You will receive double the amount of experience points when you catch Pokémon with nice, great, or fantastic throws.
You will receive additional candies when you catch Pokémon with nice, great, or fantastic throws – How many additional candies there will be is still unclear.
Trainers from level 31 have an increased chance of XL candies when a Pokémon is caught with a good, great, or fantastic throw.
If you take a snapshot during the event, you can get an encounter with a Fairy or Dragon Pokémon.
The Collector Challenge “Sparkling Fantasy” rewards you with 50 Mega Energy for Salamence, a Charged TM, and an Instant TM.
Zekrom, caught between January 10th at 10:00 and January 18th at 10:00, will know the move Fusion Bolt (90 damage in trainer battles, 140 damage in raids and gym battles).
New Mega and Shiny: For the first time, you can battle and catch Mega Salamence* during the event. The Mega Raids start at 10:00 on January 10th.
Additionally, you can find Shiny Dedenne in Pokémon GO for the first time if you are lucky.
Dedenne and Shiny Dedenne compared – Below Mega Salamence
Pokémon in the wild: As you know from this type of themed events, the Pokémon you can catch in the wild are changing. Available are:
Clefairy*, Clefable, Jigglypuff*, Dratini*, Togetic*, Marill*, Trapinch*, Vibrava, Swablu*, and Dedenne*. If you are lucky, you may also encounter Viscora and eF-eM*.
Field Research: The rewards for field research during the event include encounters with Clefairy*, Dratini*, Swablu*, Dedenne*, and if you’re lucky, Viscora.
Raids: The raid bosses have also been adjusted to match the event. Here’s what to expect:
Level 1: Jigglypuff*, Marill*, Dratini* and Swablu*
Level 3: Flunkifer*, Shardrago* and Dedenne*
Level 5: Zekrom* (From 10:00 on January 10th)
Mega Raids: Mega Salamence*
Which part of the event are you most excited about? Are you looking forward to the new Mega Raids or the new Shiny you can collect? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone 2 there are several ways to get your own weapons into the match. MeinMMO shows you the details.
When Warzone 1 was released, it brought a small revolution to the battle royale genre: You could bring your own weapons into the match via loadout drops. Warzone 2 also scores points with this feature.
However, there are a total of 4 ways to bring your customized weapons into the game:
Weapons at the buy stations
Loadout deliveries at the buy stations
Strongholds / Black Site
Free loadout drops
We will show you what each of these points means. If you are looking for some quick tips, start our video:
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CoD Warzone 2: Loadouts – Buy Stations
How do I get my weapons here? The buy stations work like they did before in Warzone. You collect cash throughout the match and can get items at the buy stations.
However, they are not exactly the same as before. Each station on the map now has its own inventory – all offer you different items and vary their selection slightly.
Here you can buy your primary weapon – but this is not your complete loadout, as there are no perks here, only the primary weapon. You need 2,500 cash for this. You will only get the weapon that is in your created loadout in the primary weapon slot.
Note: The outlines of the weapons may not look exactly as they do at your gunsmith.
The tabs above let you choose between standard and custom equipment.
After release, the ability to buy loadout crates like in Warzone 1 was patched in. The prices depend on the team size:
CoD Warzone 2: Loadouts – Strongholds & Black Site
How do I get my weapons here? Strongholds and Black Sites are areas guarded by NPCs. Capturing them can be quite tricky, as the NPCs are armed with armor and even riot shields.
In each match, 3 strongholds (English: stronghold) are available to you. They are opened just before the first gas circle begins to close.
If the stronghold symbol on the map is red, it means that the area is currently being attacked by other players. This is what the symbols look like:
If you clear a stronghold, you will get your complete Warzone loadout with perks. However, the perk packages cannot be adjusted shortly after release. Additionally, you will receive a key for a “Black Site” – an area that is even more heavily guarded by NPCs.
The strongholds, by the way, have a certain cooldown period after clearing and will then be refilled and reactivated for other players.
CoD Warzone 2: Loadouts – Event with Loadout Drops
How do I get my weapons here? This event starts very late in the match – after almost 15 minutes. Also, the crates are only active for a short time.
Once the event has been announced, watch the sky and your mini-map – this way you can see directly where the drops are coming down. But be warned – the loadout drops are for all players, no longer just for you. Expect fire from unknown directions.
