Getting and Selling Steam Trading Cards – Here’s How

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 4 minutes

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”.

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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.

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Sell trading cards or convert them into gems

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.

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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.

Here you will find a guide that allows you to see how long you have been friends on Steam.

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Twitch: German casino streamer wants to be part of it – receives rejection and mockery from colleagues

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

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.

Because that’s the catch on Twitch: There is a fear that as soon as one takes a vacation, the subs will disappear, and with that, the foundation of their existence collapses. This leads streamers not to take vacations, to stream even when they are sick, and to stream on weekends and holidays while putting in extremely many hours.

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.

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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.

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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.

https://twitter.com/freiraumreh/status/1610667486554345472

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.

This has led to the brawl at gamescom in Germany and to the ban of the online casino “Stake” on Twitch in the USA: Stake was only banned by Twitch after some of the largest streamers on Twitch such as Mizkif and Pokimane threatened to strike.

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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:

Twitch streamer gets a German colleague banned, threatens with a lawsuit: ‘You won’t get me on the ground.’

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WoW players discover a secret island and find a hidden boss

Marius Mach Marius Mach Reading time 3 minutes

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!

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lTo9sQj9hs

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.

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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!

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More and more good players of CoD Warzone 2 have to play with cheaters – 10 kills per match should be enough

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

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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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:

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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.

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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.

What is known about the system can be read here: The anti-cheat system of CoD Warzone is online – This is “RICOCHET”

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The most absurd gadget of the CES is a stroller for 3,300 euros – Who is supposed to buy it?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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.

New gadget is supposed to take care of your most important gaming tool: your hands

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Hidden feature on Steam is ideal for anyone who has more than one hard drive

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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”.

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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.

Here you will find a guide on how to find your Steam ID.

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WoW players discover allusion to one of the greatest enemies, discuss whether this will be the new expansion

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

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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Old Gods – Actually all dead, but somehow not

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.

Even before the release of Dragonflight, there were theories that the story of the Old Gods would somehow flow back into the expansion. Because some old prophecies from previous expansions now make sense.

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:

WoW: We already know the goal of patch 10.1 – Here’s how it continues in Dragonflight

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FIFA 23 punishes superstar Ronaldo for his move to the desert – Worst starting value in over 15 years

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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:

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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.

If you want to read more about cards in FIFA, check it out here: FIFA 23: 5 strong special cards under 50,000 coins for your Ultimate Team

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Blue Protocol: Everything about Crafting in the Anime MMORPG – How to get strong equipment

Anny Anny Reading time 4 minutes

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.

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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.

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Anime MMORPG with Amazon as Publisher

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.

These features are offered by Blue Protocol:

  • 5 different classes
  • 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!

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Trainer wanted to catch everything in Pokémon GO – New update shatters the dream

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

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.

thefierybreeze (via reddit.com)

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:

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Players advise: “Do what is best for your health”

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.

How you can send your monsters to Pokémon Home is explained here.

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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.

The Living Dex of thefierybreeze is not the only thing currently being discussed in the reddit community. A trainer is showing a special four-piece collection that makes the community envious.

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Genshin Impact: Player defeats strong boss, uses single character at level 1

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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.

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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!

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Twitch: Unge is certified to be not only rich but also sweet – “Good taste, the old woman!”

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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.
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“I have to tell my girlfriend this!”

This is how Unge reacted: The streamer was visibly pleased by the compliment. After all, Amouranth is a woman who has made a fortune from men liking to watch her.

Unge laughed and said: He has to tell his girlfriend.

Then he laughed and hinted at the camera that Amouranth should call him sometime.

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“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 one of the German YouTubers who “made it”

How rich is Unge? Unge is among the German YouTubers who are generally believed to belong to the circle of multimillionaires for a long time:

  • Unge has been in the business since 2011. He was a pioneer on YouTube and has over 3.7 million subscribers there.
  • He has always been considered business-savvy, freed himself from a supposed gag contract through rebellion back then.
  • 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:

German Twitch streamer Unge ignores immoral deal over 5 million euros – “The absolute devil”

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Pokémon GO: Event Sparkling Fantasy starts next week with a new Shiny and Mega

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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*.

Pokémon GO Sparkling Fantasy Pokémon Wild

Field Research: The rewards for field research during the event include encounters with Clefairy*, Dratini*, Swablu*, Dedenne*, and if you’re lucky, Viscora.

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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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CoD Warzone 2: Loadouts – How to get your own weapons into the match

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

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.

cod warzone 2 buy stations weapons
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:

  • Solos – $8,000
  • Duos – $16,000
  • Trios – $24,000
  • Quads – $32,000
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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:

cod warzone 2 stronghold black site map

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.

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Which weapons did you bring into the new Warzone first? Leave a comment with your weapon recommendations or tell us your opinion on the topic.

If you are still looking for tips for your starting gun, check this out: CoD Warzone 2: The best weapon with setup shortly after release

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Important settings that will make you better in CoD Warzone 2 directly

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

When you start Call of Duty: Warzone 2, the default settings are not optimal for the fast-paced battles in battle royale. MeinMMO shows you some settings here that will improve your game with just one click.

One thing upfront: You won’t find any optimal settings for your graphic settings on PC here. This is about minor adjustments that give you an advantage over players who don’t change their settings.

Some points on the list already show the default settings, but you should still check if you have selected the corresponding setting correctly.

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CoD Warzone 2: Best Settings

We will first list the settings along with the menus where you can find them on PC & console, and provide a brief explanation below the list of how the changes will affect your gameplay.

Additionally, you will find optional settings further down that you can try out, as well as tips for controller and mouse & keyboard.

  • World Motion Blur: Off
  • Weapon Motion Blur: Off
  • Film Grain: 0.00
  • Depth of Field: Off
    • Console: Graphics – Post-Processing
    • PC: Graphics – Quality – Post-Processing
  • Field of View: 90, 103, 110 or 120
    • Console: Graphics – View
    • PC: Graphics – View – Field of View
  • Camera Movement First Person: Minimal (50 %)
    • Console: Graphics – View
    • PC: Graphics – View – Camera
  • Audio Mix: Headphones Bass Boost
  • Overall Volume: 100
  • Music Volume: 0 – 30
  • Dialogue Volume: 25 – 50
  • Effects Volume: 90
  • Hit Sound Volume: 70 – 90
    • Console & PC: Audio – Volume
  • Tinnitus Sound Reduction: On
    • Console & PC: Audio – Advanced Audio Settings
  • Minimap Shape: Square
  • Minimap Rotation: Off
    • Console & PC: Interface – HUD
  • Automatic Parachute Deployment: Off
    • Console: Controller – Advanced
    • PC: Keyboard & Mouse – Gameplay – Advanced Movement Settings – Posture

Here are some settings for controller and mouse & keyboard:

  • Controller
    • Swapped Triggers: On
    • Controller Vibration: Off
    • Trigger Effect (PS5): Off
    • Dead Zone Sensitivity Multiplier: 0.90
    • Interact/Reload Behavior: Prioritize Interacting
    • Manually Calibrate Deadzone
  • Mouse & Keyboard
    • Crouch on a comfortable key 
    • Assign grenade to a mouse button
    • Sensitivity: Find a setting that allows for quick 180-degree turns without cranking up the sensitivity too high.

Settings for Modern Warfare 2:

CoD Warzone 2: Best Settings – Explanation

Film Grain, Blur, Depth of Field: Such image filters look nice in the campaign, but have no place in competitive modes. They distort your view of what’s important – definitely disable them.

Field of View: The preset values are standard measurements that have shaped different shooters over the years. 103 is about the default setting in games like Valorant, 120 in Quake Champions.

As a general rule: The larger your field of view, the more you can see of the game and the faster your own turning speed appears – this may also require adjustments to your device sensitivity.

Additionally, enemies appear smaller. Conversely, a small field of view might help you better spot and hit enemies.

In Warzone 2, a large field of view can also help with controlling recoil. The so-called “visual recoil” is significantly reduced. Experiment a bit with your field of view.

cod warzone 2 best settings fov slider

Audio Mix: These settings are also highly dependent on your devices – test the different settings a bit. “Headphones Bass Boost” has a rather small dynamic range and therefore focuses on the important effect sounds.

Minimap: Even if you know it differently from the past: Keep the minimap / minimap square. This way you see a larger portion of the map. The disabled rotation takes some getting used to, but especially with a team, you can align directions better.

Automatic Parachute Deployment: If you leave this option on, you will deploy the parachute too high above the ground and will be slower than the enemy – this can be a significant disadvantage especially at the start of the match. Or it can be a huge advantage.

Controller: Turn off all effects of your controller – vibration or the trigger effect from the PS5 DualSense affect your performance. Also effective are swapped triggers when your rear triggers have a long activation distance. This way, you save valuable milliseconds when firing a weapon.

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Often it is moments, little things, milliseconds that make the difference in Call of Duty. With these settings, you create a small advantage that can often determine between victory and defeat in a battle.

If you also have recommendations, leave a comment on the topic.

If you are looking for a strong weapon shortly after starting, we have a recommendation for you: CoD Warzone 2: The best weapons with setups – constantly updated.

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CoD Warzone 2: You can unlock 3 new weapons in 15 minutes – Even for CoD MW2

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Many players are still not quite sure what to make of the new DMZ mode in Call of Duty: Warzone 2. If you need a reason to check it out: You can easily unlock weapons that you would otherwise only get through weapon levels – even for Modern Warfare 2.

With the DMZ mode, Call of Duty is trying its hand in the extraction shooter market. A PvEvP mode with strong NPCs, a focus on loot & equipment, and real players can emerge from around the corner at any time to cause chaos.

Many CoD fans are still not quite sure what to make of it. However, there are some good reasons to give the mode a try.

First of all, the new assault rifle M13B of Season 1 – you can only get it in the DMZ mode. But it turns out that you can even unlock all lootable weapons in this mode and use them forever. Even in the multiplayer of Modern Warfare 2.

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CoD Warzone 2: Assault Rifle M13B unlock in DMZ mode – Here’s how to get it

CoD Warzone 2: DMZ mode bypasses the complicated gunsmith

How can I unlock weapons in DMZ mode? In the DMZ, it’s all about loot – you set a mission, follow your path, get distracted by exciting places, and then leave the map by helicopter.

All weapons you have in your inventory during extraction will also be unlocked in the gunsmith.

Don’t feel like playing the battle rifle Lachmann-762 just to unlock the MP5 (Lachmann-MP)? No problem: You can find the weapon everywhere in the DMZ.

  • Pick up
  • Extract
  • Unlock

If you find a “large backpack” during your loot tour, you can unlock up to 3 weapons in one go. This is possible in under 15 minutes – with a bit of luck, it can even be significantly faster.

What should I watch out for? If you haven’t touched the DMZ yet, don’t underestimate the NPCs. Their weapons are as strong as yours, and some motivated computer opponents come with strong hit rates.

The missions are not a walk in the park, and it can happen that the NPCs hit you hard. But still, it’s an excellent way to bypass the complicated unlocks in the gunsmith.

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Just a few more tips: The unlocks also apply to Modern Warfare 2. If you get them in DMZ mode, you will also have them in the current CoD multiplayer.

If you also play together with friends who already have more weapons, they can bring a gunsmith weapon in the DMZ through the “Insured Slots”. If they are nice friends, they will give you the gun to extract, and you will unlock your desired weapons.

If you have useful tips for Warzone 2, feel free to leave a comment on the topic. More tips from us can be found here: CoD Warzone 2: DMZ – 10 tips I wish I had known earlier

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10 Settings that will immediately improve your performance in CoD MW2

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 you have a wide selection of settings: graphical settings, controls, sound – many adjustments have not been optimized for multiplayer. MeinMMO shows you 10 settings you should adjust immediately.

First of all: You will not find recommendations for your graphical settings on PC and no specialized guide for consoles here. Click here for our other settings guides:

We present general settings here that will give you an advantage over players who do not adjust the settings.

With one click you can jump to the desired section of the article:

cod modern warfare 2 setting in the menu
Settings can be found at the upper right corner of the screen.

CoD MW2: Settings – Image filter

1. Setting – World motion blur: Disable

2. Setting – Weapon motion blur: Disable

3. Setting – Film grain: Set to 0.00

4. Setting – Depth of field: Disable

There are some graphical options that make everything look a little prettier and more realistic in the CoD MW2 story. However, such things do not belong in multiplayer, and all types of image filters should be disabled. By default, some are enabled.

If you have the setting “AMD FidelityFX CAS” you can experiment with it a bit. AMD promises sharper scene renderings without affecting performance. Play around with the value or turn it off directly.

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CoD MW2: Settings – Field of view

5. Setting – Field of view: 90, 103, 110, or 120

6. Setting – External field of view: 90

With the field of view, you set how much of the game you see in your screen frame. A high value might be worth it since your screen edge shifts. But the image also gets a little distorted, everything feels faster, and there is a minimal fisheye effect.

With a smaller field of view, opponents appear larger on the screen. The larger field of view gives you a wider view. Decide for yourself what is more important to you.

CoD MW2: Settings – Sound

7. Setting – Audio mix: Headphones

8. Setting – Volume: Music 30 / Dialogue 30 / Effects 100 / Hits 80

In sound, it is mainly about well audible effects. This especially includes the footsteps of enemies, but also the direction from which gunfire comes.

The audio setting “Headphones” offers you a limited dynamic range that focuses on the essentials. The larger the dynamics, the more the sound focus is on other noises that could distract from the important effects.

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CoD MW2: Settings – Input settings

When it comes to input devices, everyone has their preferences. We want to give you a few tips for mouse, keyboard, and controller.

9. Settings – Controller

  • Vibration: Off
  • Trigger effect (PS5): Off
  • ADS sensitivity multiplier: 0.9
  • Reverse triggers: On

Vibration and other controller effects can impair your aiming abilities and reactions. Avoid them in multiplayer. Also, reverse your front and back triggers, as the back triggers usually have a longer distance to travel than the front ones.

The ADS sensitivity multiplier is a strong tool to secure a slight aim boost when aiming. The sensitivity decreases by 10% when aiming down sights, which can be very helpful when targeting. If you find the change in sensitivities confusing while gaming, turn it off again.

10. Setting – Mouse & Keyboard: The settings for your mouse inputs are very dependent on your individual taste. We refrain from making recommendations for sensitivity at this point.

However, what is worth trying are new keybindings. Assign actions like “Crouch” or “Throw grenade” to mouse buttons you otherwise wouldn’t use. This gives you a little more time in the match and keeps you from having to use the keyboard as much.

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If you have any tips or recommendations for settings in Modern Warfare 2, or questions about specific settings, leave a comment on the topic. We are happy to help and will include tips in our list.

Are you looking for powerful weapons in Modern Warfare 2? Then check this out: CoD MW2: The best weapons with setups

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CoD Modern Warfare 2: Safe Codes – Locations and Combinations of all Safes in the Campaign

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During the campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, you will find 3 safes that require a specific combination. This secures helpful items in the missions and the achievement “Gentleman-Thief”. We will show you the locations and combinations on MeinMMO.

Every now and then, the campaign of Modern Warfare 2 slows down a bit and lets you crawl through levels full of enemies in stealth missions. In such phases, a total of 3 safes can be found:

In these safes, you will find useful items that will help you in the missions. Additionally, there is the achievement “Gentleman-Thief” if you have opened all safes. You can find the locations and combinations on MeinMMO.

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CoD MW2: Safe Code 1 – Mission “El Sin Nombre”

What is the combination? 02-02-19

Where is the safe? The safe is in Diego’s bedroom. When you are on the ground floor, look for the large, round staircase. In front of the stairs, there is a sign indicating that you should not go this way.

  • Take the 2nd door on the left at the top
  • Keep to the right until the end of the corridor
  • Eliminate the enemy on the left and walk along the balcony to the end
  • Go right
  • The next door on the left leads to Diego’s bedroom
  • Near the bed, you will see a wardrobe with wooden doors
  • Inside the wardrobe is the safe

What is in the safe? You will get a shotgun and armor.

The staircase can also be accessed from outside via a small balcony. We will include a video with a timestamp if you want to see the way for yourself (minute 00:10):

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CoD MW2: Safe Code 2 – Mission “Alone”

What is the combination? 10-10-80

Where is the safe? During the stealth mission “Alone”, you need to disarm a shotgun trap and you will be very close already. Shortly after, you open a door behind which there is a loud noise. A man falls through the door and you witness his final moments.

Run through the corridor and slightly to the right you will see a point to jump down – do not jump yet but turn left. The door at the end of the room is locked, but inside is the safe. Force the door open.

What is in the safe? A golden Desert Eagle with a silencer and a throwing knife.

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CoD MW2: Safe Code 3 – Mission “Alone”

What is the combination? 37-60-80

Where is the safe? Very close to the first safe in the mission, shortly after the shotgun trap that you need to disarm. Jump down into the next section.

  • Turn left and take an exit in that direction
  • By a white car, you will find an entrance with the inscription “EL MAISTRO” right by the light
  • Walk through the first room of the workshop
  • Keep left in the second room – at the back left you will find the office with the safe

What is in the safe? A throwing knife and a crossbow.

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The contents of the safes can give you a significant advantage in the missions. However, you often lose the opportunity to unlock certain other achievements, such as if you are not supposed to use a weapon.

If you are still fighting through the missions, you can find here a few helpful tips for the stealth mission Alone: CoD Modern Warfare 2: Mission “Alone” – With these tips, you can complete it easily.

If you have any hints for the safe hunting, leave a comment.

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Gamer buys gaming PC with RTX 3080 Ti, plays for 1 year with way too few FPS – and doesn’t even realize it

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A gamer buys a high-end system, a gaming PC with the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card. Only a friend then notices that he has been playing for months with far too low performance. The reason for this is a wrongly connected cable.

A new gaming PC is almost always a reason for joy: The FPS in the game increase, everything looks smoother, and many games often look significantly better on a new system.

But sometimes small mistakes mean that you don’t notice that you can’t use the full performance of your system. This has just happened to a gamer.

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Gamer uses the wrong HDMI port on PC

What exactly went wrong? Anyone who wants to connect their gaming monitor to their computer usually has to plug the monitor’s HDMI cable into the graphics card. An alternative to HDMI is DisplayPort.

However, many motherboards also offer an HDMI port. This port is needed, for example, when you install a processor with integrated graphics and do not have a “real” graphics card.

The user in question had connected his HDMI cable to the motherboard instead of to the graphics card. Therefore, he played for weeks on his processor with graphics chip and did not utilize the performance of the RTX 3080 Ti at all. A friend of his noticed this, who posted the story on reddit.com, including a picture of the back of the computer:

He tried to install MSI Control Center or whatever and had problems because the apps from MSI, aside from Afterburner, are bad. I tried to help him over Discord when I noticed that he was only playing at 60hz on a 165hz monitor. When we wanted to change this in the Nvidia Control Panel, I realized that the display settings were missing.

When we tried to find out why this was the case, I found out that his screen was using an Intel UHD graphics card, at which point I started screaming and asked him to send me a picture of the back of his case. The rest is history.

Currently, the RTX 3080 Ti is still one of Nvidia’s fastest graphics cards that you can buy for your gaming PC and delivers almost as much performance as the RTX 3090. Especially for high resolutions like WQHD or 4K, this graphics card is worth it.

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The gamer was used to a laptop, didn’t even notice how much FPS he was missing

Why didn’t he notice? The user explained that his friend had been gaming for years on a cheap laptop. He simply didn’t realize that he was missing a lot of performance while gaming. For him, the jump from 5 to 40 FPS was already huge:

The reason he didn’t realize that his performance was too low was that he was upgrading from a cheap laptop with Intel graphics to high-end Intel graphics.

“Crazy how much money some people spend on this stuff”

How does the community react? Pretty divided. Many users simply cannot understand why someone invests thousands of euros in a gaming system and then cannot solve such simple problems. One person writes on reddit.com:

I think it’s crazy how much money some people spend on this stuff and then can’t spend a few minutes Googling and researching to ensure they’ve set it up correctly.

Other users in the community feel similarly. For many, these are just people who want to show off their new, great RTX 4000 graphics card on reddit without really knowing what they have actually purchased.

Another group of users questions why he even bought a system with RTX 3080Ti. Because he was also satisfied with the performance of the Intel chip.

What do you think? Did the user waste his money on his gaming PC or did he just have bad luck? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Bargain hunter buys graphics card RTX 3080 for half the price – But the joy fades quickly

Other users in the community feel similarly. For many, these are just people who want to show off their new, great RTX 4000 graphics card on reddit without really knowing what they have actually purchased.

Another group of users questions why he even bought a system with RTX 3080Ti. Because he was also satisfied with the performance of the Intel chip.

What do you think? Did the user waste his money on his gaming PC or did he just have bad luck? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Bargain hunter buys graphics card RTX 3080 for half the price – But the joy fades quickly

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21-year-old earns $440,000 with Fortnite, must end pro career now due to a mistake – “I’ve lost everything!”

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Evan Barron, a Canadian Fortnite professional and Twitch streamer, announced on Twitter that he is stepping back from the esports of Fortnite. The reason appears to be a targeted harassment campaign and ongoing bullying that the streamer feels subjected to for some time after he had a racial outburst on Twitch.

What happened? On January 3, 2023, Canadian Fortnite pro Evan Barron issued a statement via TwitLonger, explaining that he plans to step away from Fortnite and esports in the future. Barron justified his decision by stating that he has been exposed to an ongoing harassment campaign.

He accuses three other content creators of inciting their followers to harass and insult him across various platforms. He can no longer engage in any online activity without attracting the wrath of others.

All of this has led to a significant deterioration in his mental health. Furthermore, he has lost weight and suffers from anxiety. He has been so restricted that his girlfriend could not work for a long time to take care of the Twitch streamer (217,000 followers).

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21-Year-Old is Successful in Esports – Joins Clan “FaZe”

Who is Evan Barron? Evan Barron, who appeared online under the name “Cented,” is originally from Canada. The 21-year-old streamer made his breakthrough into the professional scene in 2019. Since then, he has achieved success with various teams and esports organizations and has earned prize money.

Among other achievements, he finished first twice in the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS): North America West. He then placed in the top 5 at various Fortnite tournaments. Most recently, he secured third place at the Fortnite Champion Series: Invitational 2022.

The Canadian has earned a total of $445,627 playing Fortnite (via esportearnings).

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Streamer had to leave FaZe Clan after making a racist remark on stream

During his professional career, Cented played for various esports teams. After a year with “Team Liquid,” he signed with “FaZe Clan.” In mid-2022, he had to leave the “FaZe Clan” again after making a racist remark on a friend’s stream.

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However, “FaZe Clan” is not the only esports organization whose members engage in misconduct. Recently, the organization “OTK,” which includes WoW streamer Asmongold, was also under criticism. Twitch streamer Mizkif is cleared after a scandal – but behaves so poorly that he is still punished

He did not expect that the community would welcome him back so readily after his comments. However, he did not anticipate the intensity of the backlash he has faced since the incidents:

I lost everything: my income, my reputation, an organization I love and admire. But I deserved it and should have expected it to come.

I can’t post anything without being harassed. Any joy I had for Fortnite and being “Cented” is gone. It’s a nightmare.

Evan “Cented” Barron

Evan “Cented” Barron regrets his remarks and, according to some reports, has worked on himself. He has reportedly completed sensitivity training, undergone therapy, and donated to charitable organizations such as Black Lives Matter.

The tweet announcing his withdrawal was also discussed controversially. Some of his former colleagues apparently forgave him and wish him all the best. However, many of his critics continue to accuse him of not taking enough responsibility for his misconduct.

What happened to the 16-year-old who suddenly won $3 million at the Fortnite World Cup?

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