CoD Warzone 2: DMZ Building 21 – What is the new area about?

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Mid-Season 1 of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 was supposed to bring a new area to the Extraction mode DMZ. However, ‘Building 21’ won’t open its doors for curious players until later. What we know so far can be found on MeinMMO.

What is Building 21? According to current information, it is a completely new playable area separate from the normal DMZ map Al Mazrah. Shortly after the start of Mid-Season 1, Building 21 is not in the game. In German, the area is called ‘Gebäude 21’.

Once the area is active, you will need to obtain a special keycard on the normal map to gain access to this area.

The concept is reminiscent of the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov. Here, there are the ‘Labs’ – an endgame area that is only accessible to players with a Labs keycard.

What else is known about Building 21 and how you can get a keycard will be shown to you on MeinMMO. The Mid-Season also introduced the first PvE raid to Call of Duty. Here you can see the trailer:

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Trailer shows the first raid of Call of Duty: “Atomgrad” – The new adventure of Modern Warfare 2

CoD Warzone 2: DMZ – Everything about Building 21

When is Building 21 coming? Currently, there is no date for the new area of the DMZ.

How do I get a keycard? Although the area is not yet available in the game, the keycard can already be found. The following methods have already been discovered by players:

  • Take down the big commander helicopter from the sky
  • Capture a SAM turret (the missile symbol on the map) and collect the supplies
  • At the end of a DMZ match, additional planes fly over the map and drop supplies
  • Loot all supply drops that come from the sky
  • Steal a keycard from another player
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However, the discovered methods give you no guarantee that you will indeed acquire a keycard for Building 21.

If you find a keycard, make sure to exit the map as quickly as possible. Once you have extracted it, store it in your key cabinet until Building 21 is available.

cod warzone 2 building 21 screenshot cod blog

What will I find in Building 21? Currently, it cannot be said for sure. It is already known that it is a kind of bio-laboratory. The new assault rifle Chimera can also be found here – but you can also get it through other means.

You will also find powerful smuggling weapons with many attachments, plenty of loot in safes, and many locked doors that only reveal their secrets with additional keycards.

According to the CoD blog, only the toughest and best operators survive here. However, we will only be able to judge how difficult the new area is after the release.

Mission guides for DMZ on MeinMMO:

The DMZ mode is an initiative by Call of Duty to penetrate the market of popular extraction shooters. Currently, the mode is still in beta status and offers relatively little content. However, a new area like Building 21 indicates what CoD has planned for the future.

If you want to learn how Mid-Season 1 has received in general, you can find answers here: CoD MW2 & Warzone 2 bring update with over 120 bugfixes – Are the shooters running smoothly now?

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Destiny 2: Server Down for Hotfix 6.3.0.2 on 15.12. – All Patch Notes and Info

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In Destiny 2, support continues to work on fixing bugs so that players can enjoy gaming with as few disruptions as possible before the winter break. Therefore, today, on December 15, another update comes into play. We will tell you when the servers on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia will go offline.

What you need to know today: Soon, Bungie will say goodbye for the winter vacation. But before that, they want to bring another update online, as there are still bugs in the game that need to be fixed. For this, hotfix 6.3.0.2 is ready to go, which means you will be faced with a short downtime tonight during which you cannot play.

MeinMMO will once again accompany you during the update and update this article with fresh information. This way, you won’t miss anything and will know what Bungie has fixed.

Update history for hotfix 6.3.0.2:

6:10 PM: The new patch notes for update 6.3.0.2 have just been published. You will find the link to them further down in the article.

6:00 PM: Update has just been rolled out. You can start the download now. On PC, it is exactly 114.5 MB in size.

5:45 PM: The servers are offline. But don’t worry, they are expected to be back online in 15 minutes.

5:00 PM: Maintenance has started. Initially in the background. So, you have 45 minutes to finish your ongoing activities.

What is particularly present in the game is revealed by this dawn trailer. Bungie has adorned the Tower during the dawn with a wintery glow. The free event for all is also accompanied by wonderful melodies, for which you should take a short moment to pause.

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Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph – Dawning Trailer

Update 6.3.0.2 on December 15 – All times and server downtime

Bungie announces exact outage times for each update, during which players cannot play. We provide you with this information in our article with the times in German. This way, you can plan your gaming evening perfectly.

All times at a glance:

  • At 5:00 PM German time, maintenance work will start in the background on all platforms.
  • From 5:45 PM, the servers will go offline and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
  • Around 6:00 PM, the servers are expected to come back online and update 6.3.0.2 will be rolled out for all platforms. After downloading, you can log back into the game.
  • The ongoing background maintenance will officially end at 7:00 PM, if everything goes smoothly.
Important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may still be connection issues until the maintenance ends at 7:00 PM. You might also encounter queue times at login.

Also keep in mind that third-party apps as well as the official companion app may not be properly accessible for a while after the update.

What changes with update 6.3.0.2 in Season 19

The Assassin’s Creed armor ornaments of Season 19 are a crossover from Bungie and Ubisoft.

Today’s update could be the last one before Bungie’s winter break. Therefore, players hope that the biggest difficulties will be resolved beforehand.

Current list of known issues:

  • Some artifact mods do not appear in the normal class items. They can only be added to the artful armor.
  • Notifications for completed seasonal challenges blink but cannot be claimed. If Bungie does not fix this soon, the problem will resolve itself in week 3 and/or week 5 when players can dismiss them.
  • The activity “Pirate Hideouts” from Season 18 is no longer displayed to players and therefore cannot be played, causing players to be unable to progress with the seasonal content.
  • Dawn mood for baking cookies does not drop correctly from all activities.
  • The last step of the quest “Helpers for the Cookie Delivery” requires players to master Eva’s holiday oven. However, this quest step does not grant any additional reward.
  • The exotic scout rifle “Jade Hare” is currently disabled because its exotic effect could also be transferred to other weapons to deal headshot damage with body shots.
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  • The mod “Unstoppable Handcannon” activates the perk “Unstoppable” repeatedly when using the targeting device on any weapon, creating an audio loop. 
  • Players sometimes get stuck in the lasers in the Europa heist battleground.
  • Player name changes are not adjustable via bungie.net. Players are still waiting for the option to adjust their usernames multiple times instead of just once.

If you notice any other problems in the game, it is recommended to report them directly through the official Bungie Help Forum to bring these to the developers’ attention. Alternatively, you can leave us a comment if you are aware of any additional bugs in the game.

To keep you entertained during the downtime in Destiny 2:

Patch notes for update 6.3.0.2 on December 15 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes for hotfix 6.3.0.2 will be released by Bungie in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, this happens quite quickly after the servers have gone back online.

Read the patch notes for hotfix 6.3.0.2 (English)

Have you noticed any other issues or problems in the game? Then feel free to leave us a comment here on MeinMMO to inform other players as well.

This is the further roadmap for Season 19: In addition to the seasonal story activities, this weekend in Destiny 2, the first “Trials of Osiris” are also coming up. They will start on December 16 at 6 PM for the weekly reset. The next PvP event will be the Iron Banner on January 3, 2023 – also starting at 6 PM, where you can also test the new “Fortress” mode.

In PvE, players will encounter the exotic quest for Revision Zero on December 20. The three missing Season 19 exotics might also come into play. However, there is no date for this, and only if this leak proves true:

Season 19 in Destiny 2 might still have an ace up its sleeve – Leak shows 3 new exotic armors

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PS5 exclusive title will be released in 2023 for PC as well – Why you probably still won’t be able to play the game

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Returnal has long been one of the few exclusive titles released for the PS5. Now the acclaimed game is also available for PC. However, the system requirements are quite demanding. You can find all the information about it in this article.

As one of the first PS5 exclusive titles, Returnal was able to provide a small taste of what the PS5 is graphically capable of. The roguelite shooter is not only impressive due to its great visuals and creepy atmosphere but also offers a wonderfully told story that aims to captivate you in front of the screen despite the extremely high level of difficulty.

This spring, the game will be released on Steam. Why you probably still won’t be able to play it, you can find out in this article.

These are the system requirements you need if you want to play Returnal on PC

Sony announced last week at the Game Awards that the formerly PS5-exclusive Returnal will soon also be available for PC – like several other Sony games have in the past and will in the near future (via Twitter). However, so far, only spring 2023 has been mentioned as the release date.

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The game developed by Housemarque didn’t experience the hype like other Sony exclusives, such as Spider-Man, The Last of Us, or Horizon, but it is still a really good game. It’s no wonder that Returnal has a Metacritic score of 86 points (via Metacritic).

Here you can watch the announcement trailer of Returnal on PC:

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The announcement trailer of Returnal on PC.

So it sounds naturally great at first that soon even more players can enjoy this previous hidden gem. However, it is doubtful that really many gamers will ultimately be able to play Returnal on their PC. The reason is the ridiculously absurd system requirements of the title (via Steam).

What kind of performance does your PC need to play the game? To play Returnal with the recommended system requirements, your PC needs:

Recommended:

Operating System:Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903)
Processor:Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz)
Memory:32 GB RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB) AMD RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
Storage Space:60 GB available storage space
The recommended system requirements of Returnal on PC.

You heard it right. To play Returnal on the recommended settings, you need a whopping 32 GB of RAM.

That a game demands so much RAM is not only new but also somewhat surprising in the case of Returnal.

The PS5 has 16 GB of RAM, which is used for both system memory and VRAM. That a PC needs fundamentally 32 GB of system memory and additionally the 8 – 16 GB of VRAM of a modern graphics card is astonishing.

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A plausible explanation could be that Returnal benefits from the enormous fast memory and the direct access of the GPU to the SSD on the PS5. Although an NVMe SSD in a PC comes close, the PS5’s SSD is still faster. To mimic this incredibly fast SSD of the PS5, the game will likely load more assets into RAM instead.

In the future, Windows’ DirectStorage API should help with this, allowing even highly detailed game worlds to be loaded faster than ever before. This works by splitting the assets into multiple stacks, so that multiple processing requests can occur at once.

The minimum requirements of Returnal are logically somewhat lower but still require 16 GB of RAM from you.

Operating System:Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903)
Processor:Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz)
Memory:16 GB RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
Storage Space:60 GB available storage space
The minimum requirements of Returnal on PC.
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Other new games don’t even come close to these levels

To give an idea of how unusual the enormous requirements for RAM are: not even the Microsoft Flight Simulator demands so much RAM. For the minimum requirements, 8 GB of RAM is needed, and for the recommended 16 GB. And other games with high graphical demands, such as Cyberpunk 2077, A Plague Tale: Requiem, or Dying Light 2, do not require more than 16 GB of RAM.

A game that at least comes somewhat close to the levels of Returnal is the upcoming Dead Space remake set to release in January. Both for the minimum and recommended system requirements, the sci-fi shooter demands 16 GB of RAM (via Steam).

And even Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered only require 32 GB of RAM if DLSS and the highest ray tracing settings are activated.

What do you think about the high system requirements of Returnal? Do you believe that this will be a one-time case in the near future, or do you think we will soon see many more games with such requirements? Do you still plan to play Returnal on PC?

Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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CoD MW2: Everything about the first PvE raid of Call of Duty – Raid key & rewards

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 brings the first PvE raid to the franchise. MeinMMO shows you how to play the raid, what the activity has to offer, and what rewards you get for completing it.

What is behind the raid? This is a new activity of the Spec-Ops mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Raids are designed for 3 players, offer no matchmaking, and in German, the game mode is called “Überfall”.

You infiltrate a complex, solve puzzles, and engage in combat against AI opponents. Raids continue the story of CoD MW2, come with a challenging veteran mode, and each season there is a new PvE adventure. Every week, you also need to obtain a type of “raid key” to start the activity at all.

More details about the new PvE mode from CoD can be found here in the article. You can watch the raid trailer here:

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Trailer shows the first raid of Call of Duty: “Atomgrad” – The new adventure of Modern Warfare 2

CoD MW2: Raid – All Information

What should I know beforehand? If you want to start the raid, you must have 2 teammates with you. There is no matchmaking, and you cannot start the mode if you are alone or only with two.

Plan at least 2 hours if you want to go through the raid in one go.

Also, do not watch any solution videos beforehand. According to initial reports, the puzzles make up a large part of the experience. If you check how the mechanics work in advance, part of the charm might be lost.

How can I play the raid? You need to have purchased Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to be able to play the raid. The mode is part of the Spec-Ops mode that you can only play through CoD MW2.

You also have to obtain a raid key every week. This can be done through 4 different methods:

  • Complete a special challenge in the multiplayer of CoD MW2
  • Complete a special challenge in the Spec-Ops mode of CoD MW2
  • Be among the last 20 in a Battle Royale of Warzone 2
  • Extract at least 30,000 cash with the last extraction helicopter in DMZ mode

We recommend the challenge in the multiplayer mode. Press “Quick Play” and check your current daily challenges at the top left. For one challenge, you don’t get XP, but it says “Überfall” – that’s the raid key.

Every day, there are different challenges, and you have to be lucky to get an easy one. For us, the day after the mid-season update, it was a very simple task:

  • Get 1 operator kill with drill charges
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Do all players need a raid key? No. The entire 3-player team does not need a raid key. It is enough if one of you has access, then you can take the others along.

What is the veteran mode about? This is a more difficult version of the normal raids. You get access as soon as you have completed the normal raid.

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What rewards are there? For completing the normal and veteran raids, you will receive 2 guaranteed rewards:

  • Normal raid: Operator Gaz with a skin
  • Veteran raid: Weapon blueprint

Here’s a picture of the weapon skin from the veteran mode:

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In addition, you will receive one of 7 random cosmetics from the raid pool for each raid completion. Here, you can find another weapon skin, emblems, calling cards, and loading screens.

If you have any further questions about the raid of Call of Duty, leave a comment.

If you prefer to read a short assessment of how CoD MW2 and Warzone 2 stand after the mid-season update, then check it out here: CoD MW2 & Warzone 2 brings an update with over 120 bug fixes – are the shooters running smoothly now?

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New MMORPG looks really good in the first trailer, but has 2 big drawbacks

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

With Kingdom Under Fire: The Rise, a brand new MMORPG has been presented. It promises action-packed battles in a beautiful game world and carries a well-known name. However, beyond that, it will probably only excite a few players.

What kind of MMORPG is this? The new game is based on the world of Kingdom Under Fire, which has mainly produced strategy games since 2001. However, the new title “The Rise” is supposed to become an MMORPG:

  • It takes place in a European medieval world.
  • There are at least three different classes: Spellsword, Berserker, and Gunslinger.
  • The classes can be switched anytime using cards.
  • The battles are expected to be action-packed. You have to aim, dodge, and block.
  • You can buy your own land and build on it.

However, the focus in the endgame is fully on PvP. According to the announcement, there will be the “most rewards” but also “penalties”. Although the exact nature of the PvP has not been explained, there should be skirmishes between a few players and huge battles for the entire region.

What exactly the PvE content will be is currently unknown.

Here you can watch the first trailer for the game:

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Kingdom Under Fire: The Rise – Trailer

Is there a catch? The Rise will primarily focus on NFTs and blockchain. The developer CRETA was founded in Japan solely to realize a “multi-platform game with Locus Chain.” Everything in the game should be tradable, including the class cards.

Which platforms the MMORPG will be released on has not yet been revealed.

The Rise is also supposed to rely on seasons. With each season, progress in the game will be completely reset. Only the acquired NFTs will remain.

Kingdom Under Fire has already flopped as an MMORPG

Where do we know Kingdom Under Fire from? In 2019, the game Kingdom Under Fire 2 was released in the West. It was a mix of MMORPG and real-time strategy. At launch on Steam, it didn’t get a lot of hype, but at least many positive reviews.

However, the high player numbers did not materialize.

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Many fans saw the blame mainly with the publisher Gameforge. They reportedly did too little advertising and released the content too slowly. Furthermore, the Buy2Play model was seen as too big a hurdle to attract new players to the franchise.

However, Gameforge alone cannot be to blame. The game also failed in Malaysia, Russia, and China. New content was also created by the Korean developer, not by Gameforge itself.

The new Kingdom Under Fire: The Rise will probably also not be a hit in the West, due to its focus on PvP and NFTs.

If you are looking for new MMORPGs that could be successful, you can find a list here:

6 new MMORPGs that are definitely set to be released in 2023

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You can see how long you have been friends on Steam

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Have you been on Steam for many years and added numerous friends to your list? Now you want to check how long you’ve been friends on Steam, but can’t find a tool on the gaming platform for that? Here you will find a trick on how to check that, under certain conditions.

Can you see how long you’ve been friends on Steam? Even though there is no display in the friends overview itself on Steam, you can still see how long you’ve been friends on the gaming platform through a little workaround.

However, there is a limitation: This only works if both people have a public profile and the trading feature is enabled. If the inventory is private or not available for trading, you cannot receive any offers.

How can I see how long I’ve been friends on Steam? To do this, simply propose a trade to the other person. In the upper left corner, you will then see a display of how long you’ve been friends on Steam.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to proceed from your homepage:

  • Step 1: Click on your name in the upper right corner and select “FRIENDS”
  • Step 2: In the overview, click on the corresponding person
  • Step 3: In the upper right corner of the profile, you will now see a button with three dots and a downward arrow, click on it
  • Step 4: Now select the option “Propose trade” in the window

Now a new window will open. In this, you can see in the upper left how long you’ve been friends on Steam. Provided the person is open to trade proposals.

Step 1

This also works through the Steam client by going to your profile name at the top of the bar and clicking on “FRIENDS”.

Are you still looking for game recommendations that you can play together with your friends on Steam? Then you’ll find here the currently 7 most popular MMORPGs 2022:

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What happens if I reach the maximum number of friends? You can add up to 255 player accounts as friends on Steam. If you’ve accumulated so many friends over the years that you reach the limit, you can no longer receive or send any further invitations.

Note: This counts not only your friends on the list but also pending requests. This means you can create more space for new friends by withdrawing friendship requests that haven’t been accepted yet.

Here you can find a guide on how to see how much money you have spent on Steam so far.

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CoD MW2 & Warzone 2 bring update with over 120 bug fixes – Are the shooters running smoothly now?

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

Mid-Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 is online. Update 1.12 brought new content and a huge list of over 120 bug fixes. MeinMMO has looked at the first reactions and answers the question: Are the shooters running smoothly now?

What is the situation with Call of Duty? Modern Warfare 2 has been on the market for about 6 weeks, Warzone 2 for about a month. Financially, both titles are a great success for the developers, but the technical state has been criticized in many areas. Additionally, important features from recent years are missing at release.

Now Call of Duty has released a huge update with over 120 bug fixes. This was the Mid-Season update; information about the content can be found here.

The long list of bug fixes is a reason for us to take a look at the community and gather first reactions. We are checking whether the state of Call of Duty has improved after the major update.

Part of the Mid-Season update was the very first PvE raid from Call of Duty. We have embedded the trailer for the activity here:

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Trailer shows the first raid of Call of Duty: “Atomgrad” – The new adventure of Modern Warfare 2

CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: State after the Mid-Season

What is the first impression? Although many known bugs have disappeared from the game, there are already new reports about bugs in the game just a few hours after the update. The first impression is not particularly positive.

During the research for the article, many negative opinions came together. There are still reports of game crashes on PC, criticism of the adjustments in balancing, and clips of new bugs that are in the game after the update.

However, at times, a positive report also mixed in among the criticism. Particularly the “Quality of Life” adjustments are well received. You will now be shown during a match which camo challenge you have completed.

CoD MW2: Better after the Mid-Season

What is the status of Modern Warfare 2? The new PvE raid, the map Shipment, and the possibility to unlock the new assault rifle in multiplayer are well received by players. Overall, CoD MW2 stands better in the Mid-Season than Warzone 2.

Some players report that saved loadouts have disappeared, as have previously collected progress for camo challenges. However, the biggest topic on Reddit is the nerf of the riot shield.

You move slower with it and it deals less damage. Many players would have preferred that the developers reduce the defensive capabilities of the shield when it is carried as a secondary weapon on the back.

The thread on the topic had already collected almost 9,000 upvotes at the time of the article – such numbers have not been seen in the Modern Warfare 2 subreddit for a while (via reddit.com).

However, the interest in the riot shield topic also shows that other problems are taking a back seat. Modern Warfare 2 has made a few important steps in the right direction with the Mid-Season – removed many bugs and provided interesting content.

However, during Season 1, only 2 maps were released in total, both of which were new versions of old 6v6 maps from previous CoD games. In terms of content quantity, it doesn’t look so good right now and Season 2 is still weeks away.

CoD Warzone 2: Criticism after the Mid-Season

What is the status of Warzone 2? The battle royale is getting hit harder after the update. There are many negative reports about the Mid-Season; here are some examples:

  • Balancing adjustments do not work as announced
  • Important bug fixes did not come
  • Decisions were made against the wishes of the community
    • Players wanted more buy stations on the map, but there are rather fewer (via twitter.com)

Unlike in the CoD MW2 subreddit, the top threads in the Warzone 2 subreddit revolve around problems in the game and less about the content.

There are reports about the still poor ping system and one of the most popular threads shortly after the update states it even clearer: “that was the worst update in CoD’s history” (via reddit.com).

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Conclusion: Good for CoD MW2 / Bad for Warzone 2

The conclusion after the Mid-Season update is mixed. The mood for Modern Warfare 2 is significantly better than for Warzone 2. With Shipment, CoD MW2 received a map that many players wished for – even if it is old. This immediately gave a more positive momentum.

In Warzone 2, the mood has not improved. The new content could not convince, balancing adjustments did not have the desired effect, and there are still many problems.

However, the issues have not really burst – for both shooters. It is still not running smoothly even after the Mid-Season update. However, we will continue to keep an eye on the situation on MeinMMO.

Now we are also interested in your opinions on the state of CoD MW2 and/or Warzone 2 in the Mid-Season. Please leave a comment on the topic.

If you’d like to read another story about the CoD community, check here: Shipment comes to CoD MW2 and changes one thing – players don’t know whether to cheer or cry

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Trymacs shows his Twitch earnings, gets dissed by fans – „That’s a lot, you get 7 € pocket money“

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

The Hamburg-based Maximilian Stemmler (28) is one of the most successful German content creators as Trymacs. This pays off: At the end of 2022, he revealed how much he earns from Twitch and YouTube . However, things didn’t go exactly as planned, as his fans apparently expected something different.

How successful is Trymacs? Trymacs is among the biggest streamers on German Twitch and also runs several YouTube channels for standalone videos and highlights from his streams. On Twitch, Trymacs has 3.2 million followers, and his largest YouTube channel has 2.1 million subscribers.

Why does Trymacs show his earnings? The content creator annually does a kind of year-in-review, in which he discloses his viewer hours, video views, and his earnings from the previous year.

However, he doesn’t want to brag, according to Trymacs. Transparency is very important to him, he explained in the stream. Even though people on YouTube would surely get “insanely angry” because of his openness.

How much did Trymacs earn with Twitch in 2022? As Trymacs stated in his year-in-review on December 13, he earned a total of €524,000 from Twitch through “subs”, i.e. paid subscriptions. After subtracting the share that Twitch retains for itself, €366,000 ends up with the streamer.

After taxes and deductions, Trymacs is left with €183,400.

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Annoyance over ‘Naysayer Community’

What were the reactions? €180,000 is probably a lot of money for most people, and his fans wished Trymacs success as well. Especially since it is only about the earnings from subs.

However, the sum left some of Trymacs’ fans quite indifferent. Unimpressed messages appeared in the streamer’s chat: “Not that much”, “Expected more” and “Why so little?” could be read there.

Trymacs was visibly offended. “Are you crazy?” shouted the streamer, looking at his chat. He just wanted to show his recap and shouldn’t have to justify himself at all. Indignant, Trymacs referred to his viewers as the “Naysayer Community.”

In light of such figures, even the critical “9-year-olds” probably had nothing left to complain about.

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Even on the English-speaking Twitch, it’s currently all about money. After MMORPG streamer Asmongold streamed on his non-monetized secondary account for months, he is now celebrating his comeback. Nevertheless, he still runs comparatively few ads – even though the offers are tempting.

Asmongold talks about crazy offer on Twitch – Gets $12,000 for 10 minutes

After all, that is “a lot” of money. His viewers, on the other hand, are 9 years old and only receive €7 pocket money a week.

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After the incident, Trymacs quickly switched to his earnings on the video platform YouTube.

“You can argue about everything, but this is deserved”

How much did Trymacs earn with YouTube? With his 3 channels Trymacs, SecondTry and TryReact, the content creator generated a total of approximately 360 million clicks. This earns Trymacs €1.18 million, from which taxes and deductions are still to be subtracted – then he’s left with just under €600,000.

However, Trymacs was surprised by his most successful videos: His most successful video was apparently an experiment in Clash of Clans, which he could barely remember. His reactions to the controversial YouTuber ApoRed also performed well – viewers jokingly pointed out that Trymacs earned more with it than ApoRed himself.

Trymacs was particularly pleased with a video of training with his football team: His skills were rewarded with €2,700. That is more than deserved, according to Trymacs: “You can argue about everything, but this is earned.”

In light of such figures, even the critical “9-year-olds” probably had nothing left to complain about.

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Even on the English-speaking Twitch, it’s currently all about money. After MMORPG streamer Asmongold streamed on his non-monetized secondary account for months, he is now celebrating his comeback. Nevertheless, he still runs comparatively few ads – even though the offers are tempting.

Asmongold talks about crazy offer on Twitch – Gets $12,000 for 10 minutes

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Free multiplayer on Steam has 90% positive reviews – “Destroys more friendships than Uno”

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The game “Goose Goose Duck” on Steam is reminiscent of the hit “Among Us” and is available for free. The game has a 90% positive rating and players praise it as a fun multiplayer title.

What is Goose Goose Duck about? Similar to Among Us, you find yourselves as a space crew in outer space; only this time you are geese. There are tasks to complete in the form of mini-games to be victorious.

But you have to watch out for a threat on board: the mallards and other birds hiding among you.

Here you can see the gameplay trailer of Goose Goose Duck:

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Goose Goose Duck: Gameplay Trailer

What does the gameplay of Goose Goose Duck look like? The crew tries to complete the mission by working on tasks onboard. Meanwhile, the traitors will do everything they can to sabotage the mission and eliminate the geese.

Through the chat, up to 16 players can communicate with each other and try to find the ducks among you, who are of course trying their best not to get caught.

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You can choose either private or public game lobbies and you can play in more than 5 different game modes. You have maps with names like:

  • S.S. Mothership
  • Nexus Colony
  • Black Swan
  • Mallard Manor
  • Goosechapel

Additionally, you can create cosmetics like hats, shirts or companions, partly through crafting, and customize your birds.

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How do players rate the game? On Steam, Goose Goose Duck has a very good rating with 90% positive reviews from a total of 14,412 ratings (as of December 15, 2022, via Steam).

Players praise the game in the reviews as a good free alternative to Among Us to play with friends:

  • Azxx94: ‘Among Us, but free and better’.
  • cr4sh: ‘A clone of Among Us that is even better than Among Us’.
  • 幸运: ‘Destroys more friendships than Uno’.
  • DarthCopy: ‘A super nice and free game – lots of fun factors, super cute and elaborately designed tasks and maps! Always happily play again! :-)’

How much does Goose Goose Duck cost on Steam? You can get the game for free on Steam.

Here you can find a game on Steam where you can watch plastic ducks swimming – it has 98% positive reviews.

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CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: This is how to unlock the Chimera – With a strong setup

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 have started their first Mid-Season. For this reason, those of you who love shooting can unlock a new assault rifle: the Chimera. How to get it and what an optimal setup looks like, you can find out here.

Unlock Chimera – Here’s how: To unlock the Chimera in MW2 and Warzone 2, you have two options:

  • You get 2 operator kills in 15 different matches with an assault rifle
  • You get the Chimera from Building 21 in the DMZ mode and successfully exit the area with it

You do not have to complete both options to unlock the weapon. It is sufficient if you achieve the kill variant in MW2. You just need to eliminate two players and can immediately leave the round and start a new one – that counts for the challenge. The kill variant also counts in Warzone 2.

However, so that you can also get started with a strong setup, we have selected two for you.

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CoD Warzone 2 – 3 Tips on how to quickly level up your weapons

Best setup for the Chimera at the start of the Mid-Season

So that you not only have unlocked the weapon, we will show you two strong setups for MW2 and Warzone 2. These differ as the requirements of the weapon vary depending on the area of use.

Chimera setup for MW2

CoD-MW2-Chimera-Setup
Chimera for MW2
  • CoD MW2: Chimera – Setup
    • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
    • Stock: RAVAGE-8
    • Grip: BRUEN FLASH Grip
    • Underbarrel: FTAC RIPPER 56
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  • CoD MW2: Chimera – Setup
    • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
    • Stock: RAVAGE-8
    • Rear Grip: BRUEN FLASH Grip
    • Underbarrel: FTAC RIPPER 56

Chimera setup for Warzone 2

CoD-Warzone-2-Chimera-Setup
Chimera for Warzone 2
  • CoD Warzone 2: Chimera – Setup
    • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
    • Barrel: 6.5″ EXF Vorpal
    • Muzzle: POLARFIRE-S
    • Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
    • Magazine: 45 Round Mag
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  • CoD Warzone 2: Chimera – Setup
    • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
    • Barrel: 6.5″ EXF Vorpal
    • Muzzle: POLARFIRE-S
    • Underbarrel: FSS Sharkfin 90
    • Magazine: 45 Round Mag

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What can the Chimera do? The Chimera is more in line with the Kastov-74u. It is stable, can also score well at long distances, but in Warzone 2 it is more suitable as sniper support for medium to short ranges. In the MW2 multiplayer, it can usually convince everywhere, but it unfortunately stands no chance against an M4 or a TAQ-56.

Basically, this is a solid assault rifle that transitions into an SMG hybrid. If you can put together the right setup, you will definitely have a lot of fun with the weapon.

Players in MW2 already hate a 10-year-old perk that has returned: 10-year-old perk returned with CoD MW2 – Many players hate it now more than ever

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Overwatch 2 starts Winter Event – This time there are even real rewards

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The next event in Overwatch 2 has started. This time, you can even earn a really cool skin. We will reveal what the event has in store.

In Overwatch 2, the next seasonal event is currently taking place. After the Halloween event, it’s now time for the “Winter Wonderland”, which is basically Overwatch 2’s Christmas event. Here, there are a number of new game modes, as well as some unlockable rewards, such as the Brigitte skin “Frost Queen”. We will reveal what the event has in store.

These new game modes are in the Arcade: This year again, there are several special game modes in the Arcade with a Christmas or winter theme. The four modes are:

  • Mei’s Snowball Fight (Deathmatch): All 8 players play as Mei, but use snowballs instead of her usual weapon. Each player has only 3 shots but can reload from snow piles. There are no allies; here, everyone plays against everyone.
  • Mei’s Snowball Fight (Team Deathmatch): In this 5vs5 mode, everyone plays as Mei again, but each has only one shot as a snowball. Reloading takes time, so be careful.
  • Mei’s Yeti Hunt: In this mode for 6 people, 5 play as Mei and one as the big, bad Yeti (Winston). The Meis try to hunt and capture the Yeti before he collects enough meat to enter a berserk mode and quickly overcome the Meis.
  • Frostbite Elimination: In this 4vs4 mode, defeated players are frozen but can be thawed by allies. The first team to freeze all opponents at the same time wins the round. Heroes who contributed to winning a round cannot be used in the next round.

What rewards are there? The most interesting reward is the “Frost Queen” skin for the healer Brigitte. The other rewards are mainly spray logos for the last 4 new heroes (Ramattra, Kiriko, Junker Queen, and Sojourn). As a weapon talisman, there is also the head of a snowman.

Overwatch Frost Queen Brigitte Skin
You can quickly earn the “Frost Queen” skin for Brigitte.

Besides that, completing the challenges also grants XP for the Battle Pass (1,500 each). So, it can be worth it to complete the challenges for this reason alone.

How do you get the rewards? To earn the rewards, you must complete various challenges. You can view these in the “Challenges” menu and then in the “Event” category. To get the Brigitte skin, you must complete at least 6 of the following challenges (each of which may bring its own rewards, such as spray logos):

Overwatch Event Challenges Winter Wonderland

How long is the event active? You have the chance to participate in the various game modes and earn the various rewards, such as the Brigitte skin, until January 5, 2023. So you can comfortably work on the challenges over the holidays and between the years.

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Aside from all these things, Overwatch 2 naturally also uses the event to promote new skins and cosmetics in the shop that correspond to a Christmas theme. The selection updates every few days – so if you want to spend money and get new skins, you should check back regularly.

What do you think about the winter event in Overwatch 2? A nice thing or are there too few rewards?

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After months, Pokémon GO is once again offering a box in the shop that players are celebrating

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

The boxes in the shop of Pokémon GO are a point that players have been criticizing for a long time. However, at the moment there is a box that players consider a good deal.

What kind of box is this? The shop currently has a new “Exploration Box” for 375 coins. It includes:

  • 5 Super Incubators
  • 5 Egg Incubators

375 coins is an unusually low price, especially compared to other offers. A Super Incubator alone costs 200 coins, while a single Egg Incubator still costs 150 coins.

Pokemon GO Exploration Box
The “Exploration Box” is currently available in the shop

However, each user can only buy the box once. But the coins might be worth it.

For comparison: The similarly priced “Apprentice Box” for 400 coins includes only one Super Incubator and one Egg Incubator, plus a Premium Battle Pass (which costs 100 coins by itself).

The cheaper Exploration Box therefore offers more incubators for fewer coins.

Players are excited about the unusually good box

This is how players react: In the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad”, the box has elicited surprised but positive reactions. Here are some examples:

  • “The first box I’ve bought in a long time,” writes a user who says he wouldn’t have discovered the box without the reddit post (via reddit): “I’m just so used to boxes being bad that I don’t check them anymore.”
  • “This must be a glitch; this is actually a good deal,” writes another user (via reddit).
  • “Oh my God, this is actually good” (via reddit).
  • “This is the most generous offer Niantic has made this year, except for the first weekly box that had 3 Super Incubators for one coin,” says user MarkusEF (via reddit).

“A surprisingly good offer,” comments another user (via reddit), who also expresses skepticism: “But how likely is it that this replaces the daily free incubators that were available during the holidays?”

This incubator bonus has typically been available during the holidays in December: the first PokéStop spin of the day then awarded an incubator. In 2021, this bonus was during the second part of the Christmas event. What this year will look like is still unknown and remains to be seen.

What is the problem with the boxes in Pokémon GO?

The boxes in Pokémon GO have been criticized for months, and it is rare for new boxes to be received positively as seen here. For example, there were changes to the content of the boxes in the summer of 2022 that were not well received by players.

The YouTuber Spieltrend had also joined the significant criticism of the boxes back then. In addition, the “weekly box”, which had been regularly available for 1 coin in the shop for some time, was removed after it had previously replaced the weekly remote raid passes in May 2022.

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The new box in the shop is, on the other hand, an example that is initially well received by trainers. With the incubators, it offers useful items for noticeably fewer coins. How long the box will be in the shop is currently unknown – what is certain is that each user can only buy it once.

What do you think of the new box – and the boxes in general? Let us know in the comments!

Additionally, the new event “Winter Holidays 2022” has started in Pokémon GO – all the info is here.

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5 MMOs in which you cannot fight, even if you wanted to

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 7 minutes

MMOs can be very different in structure. World of Warcraft is hard to compare with titles like Fortnite or League of Legends. Yet, one thing connects them: fighting. In this list, we would like to introduce you to MMOs that completely forgo this.

What characterizes MMOs without fights? The multiplayer games that completely avoid fighting usually rely heavily on the social component. There are also MMOs where fighting is possible but rather optional.

We would like to introduce you to 5 games where there are (almost) no fights. Additionally, you will find more MMOs at the end where you could theoretically forgo fighting.

This article was last updated on December 15, 2022.

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A Tale in the Desert

Setting: Ancient Egypt | Developer: EGenesis | Platform: PC, Mac | Release Date: February 15, 2003 | Model: Pay2Play

What is A Tale in the Desert? A Tale in the Desert is an MMORPG set in ancient Egypt. It focuses heavily on:

  • Crafting
  • Trading
  • Social content
  • and politics

The entire game world is destructible and invites experimentation. The MMO utilizes one of the most demanding crafting systems available and is not necessarily beginner-friendly.

To play A Tale in the Desert, you need a subscription of over 12 euros per month. The MMO is available in English, German, and French and was released in 2003.

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What can you experience in the game? In the MMORPG, three factions compete against each other. They build in competition, and the goal is to create the most impressive and complex structures.

Every week, a vote is taken on who should take over the leadership of the respective faction. The leader can remove members from a faction but can also invite new ones. With some persuasion, members from the other two groups can also be poached.

To prevent the game world from becoming completely overbuilt, it is reset from time to time. Currently, the game is in Tale 10. A Tale lasts about 12 to 18 months.

MMO A Tale in the Desert Ingame
In-game image (Source: MMOGames)

Are there really no fights? In A Tale in the Desert, there are absolutely no options for fighting each other.

However, you can challenge other players in puzzles or other small tasks.

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New retro shooter releases 3 weeks early on Steam – developer says his cat is to blame

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The retro shooter Chop Goblins was released 3 weeks before the originally planned release date on Steam because apparently the developer’s cat was bored. What is behind it you will find out on MeinMMO.

Which game is it about? Chop Goblin is a retro shooter that features a retro look. Originally, the game was supposed to be released on January 2, 2023, but is already available 3 weeks earlier – since December 12, 2022 – on Steam and costs €3.58.

Chop Goblin is the newest game by David Szymanski, the developer of the retro shooter Dusk released in 2018. With Dusk, Szymanski was very successful, as the shooter received a positive response on Steam – 97% of over 17,000 reviews are positive.

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Chop Goblin Gameplay Trailer

What did the cat do? As the “Chop Goblin” developer writes in a post on Twitter on December 12, 2022, his cat “Zamboni” is to blame for the early release of the shooter. The creatures apparently remind the cat of itself, he jokingly added.

“WTF, I just came into my office and found out that Zamboni released Chop Goblins too early! They must remind her of herself.”

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“Chop Goblin” developer David Szymanski blames his cat Zamboni for the early release on Twitter

Szymanski is probably not completely innocent of the early release either. In a second tweet, the developer adds a few minutes later:

“I was bored, so Chop Goblins is now available! (via Twitter).”

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Goblin chaos in different epochs

What is Chop Goblin about? You have broken into a museum, in whose basement evil creatures known as “Chop Goblins” were trapped in a chest.

But they are free again and causing great damage in the game world, which is why it is your task in the campaign of the shooter to hunt down the nasty creatures.

In doing so, you not only travel through the city where the museum is located but also through time, visiting the Transylvania of 1800, ancient Greece, and a not-too-distant future.

The shooter focuses on relatively short gameplay and can be completed in a single session. Accordingly, the length of the campaign is limited to 30 to 60 minutes according to the developer.

Gameplay-wise, Chop Goblin offers 5 different weapons, 5 levels in different time periods, various enemy types, as well as achievements and leaderboards.

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WoW: This brilliant cooking recipe gives you an NPC when you beg – perfect for your first raid attempts

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

A cooking recipe in WoW: Dragonflight is quite hidden and you have to beg for it. We will tell you where and how to get it.

In World of Warcraft Dragonflight, the first season has started and many players want to go to the raid “Vault of the Incarnations”. It is expected that every raid leader has buff food, potions, and more. You can get a very special cooking recipe with a small trick. We will tell you how to obtain the cheapest feast in the game and supply your entire group with it.

This is how you get the recipe: To secure the recipe, you need to travel to the realms of Ohn’ahra, specifically to the flight point Teerakai. There, at coordinates 42 / 62, you will find the NPC “Elder Yusa”, who is cooking at the campfire. Stand close to her, target her, and let her know that you are hungry.

WoW Elder Yusa Ohnahra Plains
Typing /hungry at this centaur lady will give you the recipe.

This works by simply typing the emote “/hungry”. Make sure you are not mounted on a mount or a dragon. Afterwards, Yusa should mention that she can hear your stomach growling loudly and will immediately put the recipe “Yusa’s Hearty Stew” into your inventory.

You might need to express your hunger a few times before she gives you the recipe.

What kind of recipe is this? Yusa’s Hearty Stew counts as a feast. This means that you can supply an entire group or even a raid with it, and everyone can benefit from this buff food.

This feast is quite special because it increases the secondary stat that is lowest by 105. This might not be optimal for most classes, as in many cases you want “more” of the already highest value. For a few specializations that want a balanced distribution of stats, however, this feast should be quite good.

However, Yusa’s Hearty Stew is unbeatable in terms of cost. The materials are extremely cheap:

  • 1x Islandfin Snapper
  • 1x Thousandbite Piranha
  • 1x Powerful Mammoth Ribs
  • 1x Ohn’ahra Potato
  • 1x Various Exotic Spices

These are costs that usually apply to a dish that is meant for only one player. Better yet: If you already have a high cooking skill, you will even make 2 servings with the recipe.

Furthermore, the recipe only requires a cooking skill of 30 – so it is already available very early. A skill of 30 can easily be reached with the standard recipes that you unlock simply by talking to the cooking trainer.

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So if you are a penny pincher and still want to treat your raid to buff food, then Yusa’s Hearty Stew is a very cheap option. And “some stats” are still significantly better than no stats at all.

In Dragonflight, there are many hidden and secret things, and Yusa’s Hearty Stew is just one of them. We have listed some hidden places on the Dragon Isles for you:

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Free shooter on Steam wants to be like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. – Looks like Minecraft, offers open world and PvP

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Stalcraft is a free shooter on Steam that aims to be a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. with multiplayer and looks like Minecraft. You can find out everything that this title offers on MeinMMO.

Which game is it about? Stalcraft (PC) is an MMO shooter developed by the indie developer “EXBO”.

Stalcraft has been available for free on Steam since December 9, 2022, and is set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. According to the developers, the world is inspired by the popular shooter “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”, which focuses on survival and horror elements.

In line with this, the shooter started as a Minecraft fan mod that aimed to transform the world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. into a multiplayer mode. However, the shooter now runs on its own engine, even though its Minecraft origins are still evident.

Stalcraft MMO Shooter Steam Image 1
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Stalcraft MMO Shooter Steam Image 4

Faction Wars in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

What does the gameplay of Stalcraft offer? In the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, you fight in PvE and PvP encounters against mutants and other players. You also search for artifacts in the open world and engage in faction wars.

Moreover, you can play the main story of the game, including cutscenes and spoken dialogues, or complete side quests. The title mainly focuses on shooter gameplay in first-person perspective, alongside RPG elements.

If you want to get an initial impression of Stalcraft, we’ll embed the Steam launch trailer here.

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Stalcraft Steam Launch Trailer

What do players say? In the reviews on Steam, many players express positive opinions about the title.

  • Mustachio via Steam: „The game is actually quite interesting, especially in the first few hours. Many quests, a lot to do on the map, rewards for exploration, rewarding progression. I like the concept of ‘Multiplayer S.T.A.L.K.E.R.’ and its execution is mostly quite good.”
  • Sau3är via Steam: „A must-have for Stalker fans and also for all other survival, open-world, and MMORPG lovers.”
  • Joe via Steam: „It’s free. […] Some mechanics are bad, but the core principle of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is present. If you want to play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. with friends, this is the best you can get at the moment.”
  • Krombop via Steam: „Great game for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. fans. This is the best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. MMO we’ve had so far. I didn’t like the art style at first, but I have grown attached to it. It is also nice that my friends, who do not have very powerful PCs, can play this game without any issues.”

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How is Stalcraft received? As the reviews suggest, the game is doing quite well. One of the mentioned criticisms, however, is that players have to walk a lot, especially if they die frequently. Nevertheless, the nearly 2,300 Steam reviews are “mostly positive”.

However, with a crazy game on Steam where you observe plastic ducks, the shooter still cannot keep up:

Steam game without gameplay has 98% positive reviews – “It’s like my own little pond”

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Pokémon GO: Limited Research for $5 for the Winter Holidays 2022

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The Temporary Research for the Winter Holidays 2022 in Pokémon GO at a glance. We show you all the Pokémon and items that this research brings.

What kind of research is this? December 15, 2022 marks the start of Part 1 of the Winter Holidays in Pokémon GO. In the coming days, everything will revolve around snow and winter monsters that you can find in the game.

If you want, you can purchase an optional ticket for about $5 in the shop, which unlocks a Temporary Research. You can find the ticket starting December 15 at 10:00 AM in the shop. It will remain available until December 30 at 8:00 PM. Here, we show you all the tasks and rewards for this paid research.

Temporary Research Winter Holidays 1/4

TaskReward
Walk 2 kilometersEncounter with Rexblisar
Catch 10 PokémonEncounter with Seemops
Catch 10 Ice-type PokémonEncounter with Jurob

Tier Reward: If you complete all 3 tasks and claim your respective rewards, you will also receive 50 Mega Energy for Mega-Rexblisar, an encounter with Sniebel, and one incense.

Temporary Research Winter Holidays 2/4

TaskReward
Walk 2 kilometersEncounter with Quiekel
Send 10 PokémonEncounter with Botogel
Catch 10 Ice-type PokémonEncounter with Petznief

Tier Reward: If you complete all 3 tasks and claim your respective rewards, you will also receive 50 Mega Energy for Mega-Rexblisar, an encounter with Galar-Pantimos, and an incubator.

Temporary Research Winter Holidays 3/4

TaskReward
Walk 2 kilometersEncounter with Gelatini
Send 7 gifts to friendsEncounter with Damhirplex
Catch 15 Ice-type PokémonEncounter with Formeo (Snowy form)

Tier Reward: If you complete all 3 tasks and claim your respective rewards, you will also receive 50 Mega Energy for Mega-Rexblisar, an encounter with Galar-Flampion, and an incubator.

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Temporary Research Winter Holidays 4/4

TaskReward
Hatch an eggEncounter with Alola Vulpix
Catch 8 different kinds of Ice-type PokémonEncounter with Alola Sandan
Catch 15 Ice-type PokémonEncounter with Lapras

Tier Reward: If you complete all 3 tasks and claim your respective rewards, you will also receive an encounter with Galar-Pantimos and an emote for your avatar.

Is Kecleon finally coming soon? There are new hints!

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Pokémon GO: Winter Holidays 2022 with new Mega and Ticket

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

The first part of the Christmas event 2022 in Pokémon GO starts today, Thursday. The bonuses, times, raids, spawns, costumes, and the optional ticket are now known.

What is this event? During Christmas time, a large winter holiday event starts in Pokémon GO, which is divided into two parts. Part 1 already begins on Thursday and runs until December 23.

Niantic has now revealed what content the event brings. We show you in the overview what to expect.

Winter Holidays 2022 in Pokémon GO – Start, Content, Shinys

When does it start? The event “Winter Holidays: Part 1” begins on Thursday (December 15) at 10:00 AM local time. It will be active until Friday, December 23, at 10:00 AM local time.

New Mega Pokémon: For the first time, you can find Mega-Firnontor in Pokémon GO. You will meet it in the Mega Raids. There is a chance to receive a shiny version.

Pokémon GO Mega Firnontor

New Shiny: For the first time, you can encounter Shiny Arktip.

Bonuses: During the event, you will receive 50% more experience points for won raids. Additionally, you can hold up to 40 gifts in your bag until the end of the event.

Furthermore, Kobalium, which you catch during the event, will know the move Sanctoklinge. This causes 60 damage in trainer battles and 55 damage in gym battles and raids.

Wilderness: In the wilderness, you will encounter Pikachu with winter carnival outfit*, Quiekel*, Botogel*, Schneppke*, Seemops with holiday outfit*, Shnebedeck*, Gelatina, Petznief* and Arktip*. You will more rarely encounter Alola-Vulpix*, Damhirplex with holiday outfit* and Frigometri in the wilderness. (Pokémon marked with a * can be encountered as shiny)

Pokémon GO Winter Holidays Part 1 Wilderness

Eggs: From 7 km eggs that you receive during the event, the following Pokémon can hatch: Sniebel*, Kussilla*, Amarino, Arktip* or Krabbox.

Raids:

DifficultyRaid Bosses
1Pikachu with winter carnival outfit*
Alola-Vulpix*
Seemops with holiday outfit*
Galar-Flampion*
Arktip*
3Austos
Lapras*
Damhirplex with holiday outfit*
Glaziola with underwater holiday outfit*
5Kobalium*
MegaMega-Firnontor*

Field Research: From the special field researches during the Christmas event, you can encounter: Pikachu with winter carnival outfit*, Alola-Vulpix*, Jurob*, Muschas*, Rossana*, Damhirplex with holiday outfit*, Seemops with holiday outfit* and Krabbox. You will more rarely encounter Sniebel* and Glaziola with underwater holiday outfit there.

For certain tasks, you will receive Mega Energy for Rexblisar.

Avatar Items: In the shop, you will find the following festive items during and after the event:

Pokémon GO Holiday Items Shop Cropped
In the image, you can see some of the items available for the Christmas event in the shop
  • Holiday Pajama Top,
  • Holiday Pajama Pants,
  • Holiday Slippers
  • Giving Pose
  • Holiday Santa Hat
  • Holiday Suit
  • Holiday Beard

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Ticket for Limited Research on Winter Holidays Part 1

How much does it cost? You can get the ticket for 5 US dollars (approximately 5 €).

What’s included? The ticket is optional and does not need to be purchased for the above bonuses. If you buy the ticket, you will unlock a limited research. From it, you will receive:

  • An event avatar pose
  • Two incubators
  • One incense
  • Mega Energy for Rexblisar
  • Encounters with various event Pokémon

How long does it run? You must complete the research by Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 8:00 PM. This means that all tasks must be completed and the rewards collected by then.

What do you think of the preview for the first part of the winter event in Pokémon GO? Do you have a highlight or hope that part 2 will be better? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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Famous joker sparked discussions on Twitter – Claimed PietSmiet is the German voice of Mario

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Due to a tweet, thousands believed that PietSmiet would be the German voice of Mario, but now the YouTuber puts an end to the discussions.

Who is it about? A post by Fabian Mario Döhla caused a stir on Twitter, which he published on December 11, 2022.

Fabian Döhla is a well-known PR and social media manager in the gaming industry, working for companies such as the Witcher developer CD Projekt Red and SEGA.

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Why did some believe that PietSmiet was voicing Mario? In his tweet from December 11, Fabian Döhla congratulated Peter from PietSmiet for being the German voice of Mario in the upcoming “Super Mario” movie.

The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on April 7, 2023, and contrary to Fabian Döhla’s claim, it will feature Leonhard Mahlich as the German voice of Mario.

Leonhard Mahlich is known for various roles. In addition to voicing actor Chris Pratt – who voices Mario in the English original – Mahlich also voices the German voice of the hero “Lúcio” in Blizzard’s shooter Overwatch.

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What does PietSmiet say about it? In a video from December 14, PietSmiet addresses Fabian Döhla’s tweet and explains that the post “fooled” thousands.

In the video, Peter says that Fabian Döhla is a personal friend and that the tweet is of course just “absolute nonsense”.

He personally finds it pretty obvious that the post is a joke, especially since Döhla is “the most famous troll in the gaming industry”. As an example, PietSmiet shows a scene from the official award ceremony of the German video game award, where Fabian Döhla is wearing curlers and has placed a sex toy in his background.

Accordingly, PietSmiet’s reaction to his good friend’s joke was also as follows. He was sitting on the couch when he read the tweet and thought only “Hah, good joke”. Afterwards, Peter says, he went to sleep. But when he woke up the next day, he thought the world had gone crazy.

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“Wouldn’t have recognized that it’s Peter”

What discussions did the tweet trigger? Twitter was full of discussions and postings talking about “PietSmiet as the voice actor of Mario”.

According to PietSmiet, many congratulated him nicely, some recognized the joke directly, and others were suspicious and questioned how much truth there is in the post. Other content creators, including Jay from PietSmiet, recognized the joke and joined in:

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However, many users believed the news and were not at all pleased. The demand for a “real voice actor” seems to be high, and there was much criticism as users see it as a marketing measure for the movie.

  • tyjuha via Twitter: “Where would one be if one used real voice actors as voice actors?”
  • FrostyKyouko via Twitter: “The Pietsmiet group has accompanied me since I was a child. Now I am 22. Experiencing something like this is super exciting. I’m super happy for Peter!”
  • Augen² via Twitter: “I usually hate it when YouTubers do voiceovers for movies. But what I heard in the trailer sounded good, and I wouldn’t have recognized that it’s Peter. I’m curious.”
  • sethS_Zeugs via Twitter: There are so many good voice actors, why does it have to be YouTubers? Do we have so little trust in the movie that we have to do something like this?”

According to PietSmiet, there were even comments stating that they would not see the movie in theaters because of this. Good reason for Peter to conclude the video with the wisdom of not believing everything that is claimed on the internet. After all, Döhla did not name any real source.

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WoW Dragonflight: The Race to World First is on – Here’s how to watch

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In WoW: Dragonflight the new raid has been released, and thus the Race to World First for the Vault of the Incarnations has begun. You can watch the best guilds in the world as they attempt to defeat Raszageth, the Storm Eater. MeinMMO presents the contenders and shows you where you can watch.

When does it start? The starting signal was given at midnight, and officially the event is supposed to run until December 29. The participating guilds are broadcasting their raids live on Twitch. You can watch individual players, but some guilds also offer professional broadcasts with their own commentators and experts.

On the channels of the guilds and individual players, Twitch Drops are activated. If you watch your favorite guild, you can even snag an in-game item with the toy “Permanent Purple Firework”.

Warning: Spoiler! If you want to know how the fight with Raszageth, the Storm Eater, ends, then watch this video:

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WoW shows new cinematic: This is how the battle against Raszageth ends

Race to World First – These are the contenders

Team Liquid

Who is Team Liquid? Originally, Team Liquid started in 2015 as a guild named “Limit”. Earlier this year, Team Liquid officially took over the WoW guild. The team quickly developed into the absolute top team and was able to win 2 of the last 4 Race to World Firsts.

Besides WoW, Team Liquid is also involved in many other e-sports. The organization includes teams for StarCraft 2, Valorant, Fortnite, and CS:GO.

If you want to watch Team Liquid in the Race to World First, you can use this link: Team Liquid in the Race to World First

Big Dumb Gaming

Who is Big Dumb Gaming? The guild “Big Dumb Gaming” has been around since 2013. The team hails from the US server Illidan and consists of a colorful mix of players. They want to compete at the highest level but also do not take themselves too seriously. Despite the competitive mindset, they want to ensure that fun remains a priority.

If you want to watch Big Dumb Gaming in the Race to World First, you can use this link: BDGG in the Race to World First

Echo

Who is Echo? The European guild “Echo” was founded in 2020 and is relatively young. However, those who believe that this guild is still inexperienced are mistaken. Many players from Echo have previously played for the e-sports organization “Method” and thus belong to the absolute best WoW players. It is no surprise that Echo is also successful; for example, the guild secured the first kill for Sylvanas Windrunner in the Sanctum of Domination.

If you want to watch Echo in the Race to World First, you can use this link: Echo in the Race to World First

Method

Who is Method? The e-sports organization “Method” and the associated WoW guild were for a long time the absolute world elite and secured many World First kills accordingly. However, in 2020, they were caught up by a scandal that ultimately led some players to leave Method and found the guild “Echo”.

After the officials investigated their own misconduct, they wanted to come back strong with Shadowlands. With the launch of Shadowlands, the professional guild Method is back.

If you want to watch Method in the Race to World First, you can use this link: Method in the Race to World First

Aversion

Who is Aversion? Aversion is the number 1 among WoW guilds from Germany. The team is also among the best in international competition, no wonder since they have repeatedly landed in the top 10 for some time. We have already talked to Aversion and answer the question of how the professionals prepare for a raid.

If you want to watch Aversion in the Race to World First, you can use this link: Aversion in the Race to World First

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Can you follow the Race to World First elsewhere? Yes! If you don’t feel like watching the Twitch streams or don’t have the time, you can also watch the competition on Warcraftlogs and RaiderIO.

Are you following the Race to World First? Which team are you rooting for? Or are you busy storming the Vault of the Incarnations yourself? Feel free to let us know and leave a comment!

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