Pokémon GO: Popular raid app suddenly offers subscriptions for up to €60 a month – What are they supposed to bring?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

With the app “Poke Genie”, players can remotely participate in raids in Pokémon GO. Now, the app introduces subscriptions that can be quite expensive. What do they offer?

What kind of app is this? Poke Genie is an app that allows you to connect for raids. This way, you can join raids worldwide that are only regionally available, or participate in those for which you have too few players.

Once registered, you can sign up for any raids. You enter a queue, and as soon as it’s your turn, the “host” of the raid on site can invite players once you have sent a friend request. Then you only need a remote raid pass as usual. Conversely, you can also register as a host and invite players yourself.

This is not an official app from Niantic like Campfire, but an external app. How exactly “Poke Genie” works is shown here by MeinMMO author Franzi Korittke.

Poke Genie shows three subscriptions with significant price differences

How much does Poke Genie cost? Basically, Poke Genie is free. However, the app introduced various additional subscriptions with the latest update in a “Raid Shop”.

This is what the app offers now: In the app, you can find the “Raid Shop” with various subscription models that you can optionally subscribe to. However, it is also possible to continue playing for free.

The subscriptions allow for faster wait times in some cases, but also other bonuses like matchmaking with better trainers. This can be useful against strong raid bosses – for example, with Mega Latios and Latias, players complained about having too weak teammates. An example of long wait times was the regional ultra beast Kaguron.

However, some of the subscriptions charge very high prices:

  • The “Raid VIP” costs €3.49 per month
    • Should provide 50% additional battle & host points. With these points, you can increase your respective battle or host level in the app, allowing you to get stronger teammates and shorter wait times.
    • You can set a filter for weather boosts when searching for raids
    • Group formation with “higher-value” trainers, according to the description
    • A Raid VIP symbol in the lobby
    • And one-time passes are discounted
  • The “Raid Ultra” costs €21.99 per month
    • According to the app, it is aimed at trainers who raid more than 30 times a week
    • Offers “significantly shorter wait times” by allowing you to join the exclusive Raid Ultra queue
    • There is priority access to “raids with limited availability” during times when hosting is frequent. This can occur, for example, at live events or with bosses that will soon be disappearing.
    • A “Raid Ultra Symbol” in the lobby
    • And all contents from “Raid VIP”
  • The “Raid Master” costs €59.99 per month
    • Should be for trainers who participate in raids more than 10 times a day
    • Provides the “shortest possible” wait time through an exclusive Master queue
    • Also provides priority access to “raids with limited availability”, during times when hosting is frequent
    • There is a Raid Master symbol in the lobby
    • And the contents from “Raid VIP”

Additionally, there are one-time passes, such as the “Raid Ultra Week Pass” for €11.99, which provides the same contents as the “Raid Ultra” subscription, but only for one week.

Moreover, there are Express Host tickets for €4.99 (1 hour) or €10.99 (3 hours), which provide reduced wait times when hosting, group formation with higher-value trainers, and 50% additional points.

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In the Pokémon GO subreddit, the topic is already being intensively discussed (via reddit). Some players see the prices as too high and criticize the subscriptions significantly. Others point out that the base app remains free.

However, some players also express concerns that they might now have to expect longer wait times as free users if subscription players get preference. How the situation develops in the coming days remains to be seen.

What do you think about the topic? Do you use Poke Genie or a similar app for remote raids? And could you imagine paying such prices for a subscription? How do you evaluate the costs? Tell us in the comments!

A new season has begun in Pokémon GO. You can find all important information about “Mysterious Wishes” in our overview.

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Gamers complain that games are cluttering their gaming PCs – „This should not exist in 2022.“

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Games often require a lot of storage space on your PC. However, some criticize that games still need plenty of space later on, even though they have supposedly been deleted long ago. This bothers the community. But there are also solutions on how you can get rid of the data clutter.

Some of you are surely familiar with the problem. You regularly install new games, but at some point, the storage is full. Eventually, you part with a few games by uninstalling them.

However, a lot of junk often remains on your storage because many games only uninstall themselves poorly. Many gamers are complaining about this now. After all, this shouldn’t be happening anymore.

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Games still take up a lot of storage space even after uninstallation

What is exactly the problem? Games initially require free storage space when installed. While you play the game, additional data is then created: This includes, for example,

  • Save files.
  • Cached graphic files.
  • Screenshots.
  • In some cases, updates are also stored in the game folder.

What is being criticized? During uninstallation, many games leave their “trash” on the storage device, even though the games are supposed to be officially deleted. This includes old game files, cache data, or update files that the game did not delete. This way, one clutters their gaming system.

Some explain in a reddit thread that they have long uninstalled some games but still occupy several GB on the hard drive. Many believe that this shouldn’t be the case. After all, the developers of their software must also ensure that the PC isn’t fuller than before.

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There are simple solutions to get rid of “data clutter”

What options are there? Basically, there are simple programs that can give you an overview of where exactly which data lies on your file system.

Many users recommend the “BulkCrap Uninstaller”. This is an open-source software that works like an uninstaller: The software recognizes many programs and games, removes remnants of former installations, and can also force the uninstallation of software.

Others suggest regularly reinstalling the operating system. This way, you not only get rid of clutter, but can also avoid making the system unstable.

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WoW player finds absolute OP build, kills enemies in PVP in 1 second: “Take advantage of it before it gets nerfed”

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Rogues have traditionally been one of the nastier classes in World of Warcraft when it comes to player versus player (PvP) combat. With the new expansion Dragonflight, a player has now found a way to kill almost any other player before they can even react.

Rogues are currently this strong: According to initial estimates, Rogues are at the top of the DPS rankings for the 1st season in Dragonflight even in PvE. Now they are even nastier in PvP than they were 18 years ago in Classic.

The player and Twitch streamer Palumor has found a combination of talents for the Subtlety Rogue, abilities, and items that can kill almost any other player in just about one second.

The enemy cannot even defend themselves, as they are stunned the entire time. And even if they could react fast enough, the damage is so incredibly high that most characters would simply fall over.

Are you still looking for a class to play? Well, Rogues also land in our recommendations:

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How does it work? Palumor uses the abilities “Echoing Reckoning” and “Shadow Strike” in combination with some buffs that allow him guaranteed and stronger critical hits. However, all of this requires precise execution, exact timing, and macros to even work:

  • opens with a Shadow Dance to activate the talent “Danse Macabre”
  • uses a Solar Plexus to activate the first stacks of Danse Macabre and stun the opponent
  • Nasty Trick stuns the opponent a second time and builds further stacks
  • Symbol of Death, Shadow Blades, and possibly trinkets increase the following damage
  • Shadow Strike now hits the opponent guaranteed critical for about 50,000 damage
  • then Echoing Reckoning in combination with Cold Blood hits again guaranteed critical for about 110,000 damage
  • this also includes damage from sources such as normal attacks and the Shadow Blades themselves

If that is not enough, the finisher “Disembowel” can be added to give the opponent the rest. In Palumor’s damage layout, a total of roughly 300,000 damage can be seen within a few moments.

Update: In the upcoming patch on November 7, Echoing Reckoning will be heavily nerfed. Whether the build will still work then remains to be seen.

You can see all of this in the video:

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“I hope they don’t nerf this”

Palumor calls on all his rogue colleagues to “exploit this before it gets nerfed.” He firmly believes that Rogues will not have this opportunity permanently, as the damage is simply too insane.

Echoing Reckoning is the ability that Rogues got in Shadowlands when they joined the Kyrian. It was already too strong in Shadowlands and was nerfed in PvP because of that. Now, with Dragonflight, all the nerfs have been reverted.

On the other hand, Rogues with this build can do nothing else but kill an opponent directly. This helps tremendously in arenas, but hardly at all in battlegrounds. The build is absolutely useless for sustained damage.

At least it is not a mistake for this strong combination. WoW has already had some pretty quirky…

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If the opponents have a Paladin who can react quickly enough, the Rogue has missed their one chance. The time until they can use the combo again is simply too long. The Shadow Blades have a 2-minute cooldown and without them, a good part of the damage is lost. Even Echoing Reckoning alone takes 45 seconds to be ready again.

For the class fantasy of a common assassin, who can take down a target and then disappear again, the build is just right. Whether it will be nerfed remains to be seen. Rogues are generally one of the least popular classes, at least among you:

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FIFA 23: World Cup Stories starts today – Leaks & info about the event

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In FIFA 23 the event “World Cup Stories” starts today. We are gathering all already known information about the start and leaks.

When does the event start? On Friday, December 2, at 7:00 PM the next event in FIFA 23 starts. This is confirmed by a loading screen in FIFA 23, which also shows a new card design.

Until then, the current Black Friday event in FIFA 23 is still running.

The title of the event is not yet included in the loading screen, but leaks have been talking for a while about the title “World Cup Stories”. The World Cup reference is also included in the loading screen, so it should be the “World Cup Stories” event.

But what can we expect in the event? We look at the information we have so far.

Leaks show potential cards for World Cup Stories in FIFA 23

Update, December 2, 2022: Today the event starts. The leaker “FUT Sheriff” has added more names to the list of possible players (see below).

Among others, Bayern left-back Davies, midfielder Granit Xhaka, forward Richarlison, and Weah in the right midfield are supposed to play a role in the event.

Update, December 1, 2022: Meanwhile, another loading screen in FUT is available. It confirms that more World Cup Heroes will be released for the event.

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What does World Cup Stories bring? The exact content of the promo is still unknown, and whether the cards will have any specific gimmicks, or only improved values, is also not clarified. As soon as more details are known, we will update the article.

FIFA 23 World Cup Stories
The loading screen shows the new card design

However, the well-known leaker FUT Sheriff has already revealed some cards that are supposed to appear in the event (via Twitter). These include:

  • Virgil van Dijk – Netherlands / Liverpool (CB)
  • Marcus Rashford – England / Manchester United (LW)
  • Leroy Sané – Germany / Bayern Munich (CAM)
  • Laporte – Spain / Manchester City (CB)
  • Asensio – Spain / Real Madrid (ST)

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Further information is expected in the coming days until the event starts on Friday evening. We will keep you updated here.

Additionally, new tasks and objectives in Ultimate Team are to be expected, just like SBCs that take up the World Cup Stories theme.

Otherwise, the new Update 5 has just been released in FIFA 23. We will show you all the information about the new patch in FIFA 23.

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WoW now has a club for “lonely singles” – But you can’t enter

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World of Warcraft is now officially a dating platform – at least for centaurs and other quadrupeds. They have received an exclusive singles club.

Even though in World of Warcraft the “War” is usually at the forefront in some way, the characters also yearn for love. Some characters might not want to battle monsters all day, grind items, or perfect their battle pets – but simply want to find love.

This is not only true for players but also for the NPCs in World of Warcraft. At least the latter can be helped, because in Dragonflight there is a rather exclusive club for singles. Exclusive because you are not allowed there.

WoW Singles Club
Will the two get together?

What kind of place is this? The inn “The Mane Squeeze” is a place where “Sociable Singles” meet and are looking for true love.

The catch is: Only four-legged beings are allowed there. If that does not apply to you, the guests will only look at you in confusion, and the owner will ask you to leave – if you even get past the bouncers.

Inside, the various quadrupeds from Dragonflight mingle. So there are centaurs, dragons, and dryads looking for true love (or at least one that lasts until the next morning).

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The “Mane Squeeze” is a bit more exclusive – it even has its own chef!

A cool detail: when you enter the inn as a druid in animal form, there are even special dialogues: “Nice try, but you need four legs AND two arms”.

By the entrance, there is also a dragon who was not allowed in. He came with his friend – but since he is a drakonid (only two legs), he does not meet the requirements and cannot enter the place.

Is the place important? No, currently there are no relevant quests or other activities here – it is just a nice place that makes the world a little more lively and funny. After all, it is nice to see that even the inhabitants of Azeroth are not always just focused on war and the next great evil but are also looking for love.

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Where can you find the place? If you want to stop by “The Mane Squeeze”, travel to the Ohn’ahra plains and go to the coordinates 39 / 48. However, you may be thrown out. If that is the case, travel a few meters further north, to coordinates 38 / 44.

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With the “Budget Centaur Costume” you can enter the club yourself.

A dead goblin lies next to a “Budget Centaur Disguise”. Put on the disguise, and you can enter the club and even talk to the individual guests there.

Have you discovered any interesting places in Dragonflight? Which places stood out to you and stuck in your memory?

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7 vs. Wild: First participant considers withdrawal – “What I cannot live with is isolation”

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With Twitch streamer starletnova, the first participant in 7 vs. Wild has announced a potential abandonment the next day. On MeinMMO you can find out what motivated her statement:

Who is it about?

  • starletnova, also known as Nova, is a 23-year-old Twitch streamer.
  • Nova has 205,000 followers on Twitch and streams an average of 4,697 viewers (via sullygnome).
  • Additionally, she is a participant in the survival series 7 vs. Wild Season 2 in Panama

Spoiler warning: If you haven’t watched the latest episode of the second season of 7 vs. Wild yet, you might find the scenes described below to be spoilers.

What is the streamer’s situation in 7 vs Wild? Nova has been struggling with isolation for several episodes in 7 vs. Wild, missing friends and family.

In previous episodes, various contestants have said that they would consider abandoning in a certain scenario. For participant Joris, for example, pneumonia would be the decisive factor.

But in the eighth episode of the YouTube series, Nova became more concrete and announced a possible end the next day.

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Streamer struggles with isolation

Why does Nova want to abandon? The streamer continues to suffer greatly from isolation, meaning the separation from family, friends, and the lack of social interaction. Time and again, viewers witness the 23-year-old’s outbursts of tears.

She herself says in one of the scenes shown in episode 8:

  • “If tomorrow my mental health, my mental capacity is still that bad and I’m really in despair, […], like that I get panic attacks and stuff, then I’ll press the button tomorrow.”

Nova then adds that she hopes her situation will be better the next day and that the third day will be the low point.

Soon after, there is a cut and the viewers see another scene of the streamer, overwhelmed by her emotions. In tears, she says: “I think I can’t take any more” and explains:

It’s not being out there or… sure, I’m completely wet all the time and I’m somehow getting a rash and stuff. Hey, that’s one thing. It’s not bad because I know it will pass. But what I can’t live with is the isolation. It breaks me mentally so hard. […] I don’t know what to do. […] I will survive this night and see how I feel tomorrow. I don’t know if I can make it.

Twitch streamer starlet Nova in 7 vs. Wild about isolation

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How are the other contestants doing? The tropical heavy rain, which viewers could already see in episode 7, troubled some participants. However, Twitch streamer Knossi holds firm with strong will and talks to a green ball for distraction.

Hunger and thirst are still manageable for the participants, and the shelters are slowly taking shape on day 3.

However, fire is still in short supply for most contestants. Many have not even tried it yet or are despairing at the task, but in episode 6, survival rookie Knossi unexpectedly ignites a palm tree.

7 vs. Wild: One contestant is desperate to make fire, but Twitch streamer Knossi almost ignites the jungle

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Destiny 2: Server Down for Maintenance on 01.12. – All Times and Information

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In Destiny 2, one downtime follows the next. Bungie conducted maintenance yesterday and has also scheduled maintenance for today. The servers will be going offline again. MeinMMO will let you know exactly when you cannot play.

What you need to know today: Yesterday Bungie started a maintenance marathon before the upcoming Season 19. A total of 3 dates were scheduled during which the servers will be unavailable for all players for a while.

  • Yesterday, on November 30, the servers were already offline for 2 hours.
  • Today, the same downtime is planned, but with a longer, concluding background maintenance that should last a total of 5 hours.
  • The next downtime is scheduled for December 6, coinciding with the start of the new Season 19. However, this will be relatively short and will bring Destiny 2 to version 6.3.0.

While Bungie works on the servers, MeinMMO will accompany you and update this article with fresh information as soon as the maintenance begins. So stay tuned so you don’t miss anything.

Maintenance updates from December 1 / 2:

08:00 AM / December 2: The matchmaking issue caused by the maintenance is still causing difficulties in finding players. Bungie is already working on fixing the issues. You can find more information on Twitter.

01:00 AM / December 2: Bungie has extended the background maintenance by 2 hours. It will now last until 03:00 AM.

11:00 PM: The background maintenance did not end as planned. There seem to be problems. Bungie is currently investigating server, matchmaking, and error codes that players are encountering.

09:00 PM: If you are experiencing stability issues, it could be due to the ongoing background maintenance. This will last until 11:00 PM.

07:00 PM: Maintenance completed! The Destiny servers are online. You should be able to log in again. However, there may be queues and delays with third-party apps, such as the Destiny Item Manager.

05:00 PM: The servers went offline with a slight delay and are expected to be unavailable until around 07:00 PM.

04:00 PM: The maintenance work has started in the background. You should now complete all ongoing activities within the next hour, as the servers will go down then and you will be kicked out.

Just before the start of Season 19, you can enjoy a nostalgic and epic look back at the “The Witch Queen” DLC here:

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Maintenance on December 1 – Everything about times and server downtime

As always, Bungie has provided detailed outage information about the maintenance. We offer you this information in our article with the German times. This way, you can better plan your gaming day today.

All times at a glance:

  • As already mentioned yesterday, today’s maintenance begins at 4:00 PM German time on all platforms.
  • From 5:00 PM, the servers will go offline and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
  • At around 7:00 PM, the servers are expected to be back online.
  • However, the maintenance work will continue in the background until 11:00 PM.
Important: Even if you are back in the game, there may still be connection issues until the end of the maintenance at 11:00 PM. You may also have to expect queues when logging in.

Also, keep in mind that third-party applications and the official companion app may not function correctly for a while after the downtime.

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If you encounter any other issues in the game, the recommendation is to report them directly via the official Bungie Help Forum to make the developers aware of them.

Don’t forget to collect your rewards

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Claim all your rewards by December 6.

Bungie has informed its players that they can only claim their earned but uncollected vendor rewards from the previous Season 17 on the website until December 6.

Where can I redeem my rewards from Season 17? This is possible via the “Previous Season Pass Rewards” page. Previous season pass rewards can only be claimed in Destiny 2 until the end of the following season. After that, they are irretrievably lost.

So you don’t get bored during the downtime in Destiny 2:

What do you think of this maintenance marathon from Bungie? Are you hoping for improvements? Or are you annoyed by the downtime? Feel free to leave us a comment.

The next maintenance will be on December 6 at the start of Season 19. There will be some new features waiting for the Guardians, such as in PvP:

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Path of Exile is too hard for many newcomers, now it becomes even more difficult – “One has to be a bit masochistic”

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 5 minutes

With the update on December 9th, Path of Exile not only introduces a new league and its mechanics but also a completely new game mode. This is aimed at players who find the normal game not challenging enough.

What kind of update is this? The latest patch for Path of Exile is called The Forbidden Sanctum and brings some roguelike elements to the game. But even apart from the new league, a permanent innovation awaits the fans of the MMO.

In addition to the new mechanics and numerous balance changes, the Ruthless mode finally makes its way to Path of Exile with the new update on December 9th. This mode is aimed at all players who found the normal PoE not hard enough, as well as those who simply want a slower gameplay experience.

We at MeinMMO had the opportunity to preview the update and spoke with Chris Wilson, the head of Path of Exile, about the patch.

You can watch the trailer for The Forbidden Sanctum here:

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Ruthless mode is harder but is meant to appeal especially to fans of Diablo 2

What is special about the new mode? The Ruthless mode takes place outside of the normal game, meaning you can participate in current leagues but will be among like-minded Ruthless players and not mixed with others.

The entire mode is significantly slowed down and is therefore perfect for fans who often found the normal Path of Exile too fast. Even apart from direct gameplay, Ruthless is slower.

In this game mode, you will find loot less frequently and good equipment will be even rarer than it was before. This is intended to create a feeling where a good drop feels rewarding and valuable again, a feeling that is often missing in normal Path of Exile, as Chris Wilson mentioned in a Q&A session.

They do not want to make the game simply harder by making monsters have more HP and be harder to kill. Instead, they focus on giving players less power.

Why does this appeal to Diablo fans? According to Wilson, this slowdown is supposed to create a different gameplay feeling in Path of Exile. At least in internal tests, it feels similar to Diablo 2 and could bring a new community to the game in this target group.

However, Wilson is also aware that Path of Exile is already challenging enough for many people, especially newcomers. When asked if he thinks the Ruthless mode will be successful in the long run, he replied:

Many people will try the mode and then quickly realize if it’s for them or not. However, I think there are many players who will enter the mode and immediately think, ‘Okay, this is now my life.’ Of course, the mode is not for everyone […] you have to be a bit masochistic.

Details can change at any time: Furthermore, Wilson points out that the Ruthless mode is still in a very early phase and will undergo several experiments. So, expect adjustments and changes, even in the middle of the season.

With the new league, Path of Exile becomes a roguelike – inspired by Binding of Isaac

How does the new league work? In addition to the Ruthless mode, the highlight of The Forbidden Sanctum is the namesake Sanctum. It functions like its own roguelike game that has been integrated into Path of Exile.

As you know from previous league mechanics, you will encounter such a Sanctum approximately once per map and can then enter it. There, you must clear various rooms in succession, where randomly generated reinforcements and challenges await you.

In these rooms, you can choose whether to collect your rewards for the last room immediately, or after the boss of the next room, which promises a bit more loot. Alternatively, you can choose to collect all loot only at the end of the Sanctum, which brings the highest risk but also the highest reward.

You can expect even tricky offers, which also come with negative aspects

Unique health bar ensures balance: Within the Sanctum, in addition to your normal health, you have a new resource called Resolve. This ensures that every build has the same difficulty getting through the levels of the Sanctum.

Regardless of whether you are a Mage, Tank, or Archer, you will always lose the same amount of Resolve when hit. If this display reaches 0, the Sanctum ends, and you will be teleported back to the normal map. This also happens if your normal health is still full.

This will happen to you quite often. According to Wilson, the Sanctum behaves similarly to well-known roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Hades. You will get stronger with each run, and chance plays a role, but you shouldn’t expect to complete your first runs entirely right away.

This is what your path through the Sanctum can look like

One thing was still too difficult – Monster mods will be toned down

What else does the patch bring? In addition to the two major innovations, The Forbidden Sanctum mainly brings balance and quality-of-life changes. Unique weapons and items are to feel stronger again and therefore receive significant enhancements.

Additionally, curses are to be overhauled and be significantly stronger than before. There are also some adjustments to the extensive skill tree, which also focus on making it a little easier for players.

There are larger changes in the Archnemesis system. This is responsible for making bosses and minibosses differ from each other through so-called monster mods, which give them random attributes.

These very mods will soon be toned down. This should make it clearer what the individual mods actually do. Previously, there was too much confusion in this regard, and players often did not know how to approach the bosses effectively.

At least in this respect, Path of Exile will be a little easier.

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What do you think about the changes? Is the Ruthless mode for you and do you enjoy it being really difficult? Or are you drawn to the Sanctum and excited for some roguelike action? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments here at MeinMMO, we look forward to hearing from you.

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New co-op game is one day on Steam, directly 107,000 players

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The beta of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide already had thousands of players on Steam. Now, the game launched with a massive number of players on the platform: About 107,000 players played Darktide at release.

On November 30, 2022, the new installment “Darktide” of the fantasy universe “Warhammer” launched. The game is a bloody co-op shooter set in a dark dystopian world.

What is Darktide about? The player acts on behalf of the Inquisitor and fights alongside up to 3 others as imperial soldiers against Chaos and its followers, with the goal of ultimately gaining control over the megacity Tertium.

Here you can see the launch trailer for Warhammer:

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How successful is Darktide at launch on Steam

What are the current player numbers on Steam? According to the analysis website SteamCharts, the game reached its highest peak of players on November 30, 2022, with 107,450 players (as of December 1, 2022, via SteamCharts).

In the beta, Darktide attracted 78,000 people to the game. At release, the number of players rose significantly again.

How do players rate Darktide? On Steam, the game’s rating is mostly positive. Out of a total of 25,475 reviews, 73% are good ratings from players (as of December 1, 2022, via Steam).

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How much does Darktide cost on Steam? You can currently get the game for €39.99 on the game platform. If you want the “Imperial Edition” with additional content, game soundtrack, and a DLC, you can get it for €59.99.

Here is a new hack and slash game on Steam with 83% positive reviews – “The co-op is incredibly fun”

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Destiny 2 starts crossover with Assassin’s Creed – Players fall in love with a helmet right away

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For Destiny 2, a new crossover has been announced: they have partnered with Assassin’s Creed to equip Guardians with new cosmetics.

What is this crossover about? Via Twitter, the official “Destiny 2” account announced that they have teamed up with Ubisoft.

In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, players will be able to purchase a Destiny 2 character pack, featuring armor sets, swords, and skins. Additionally, there will be weapons inspired by Destiny’s classes (via Ubisoft.com).

Meanwhile, in Destiny 2, cosmetics will come to the Eververse store. There will be an AC ship, Sparrow, Ghost, and three ornament sets.

When does the crossover start? The tweet mentions December 6 as the date for the new cosmetics to arrive in Destiny 2.

And one particular set seems to have caught players’ attention.

New Warlock set immediately attracts fans

This is what players say: Shortly after the announcement, fans reacted to the new crossover. The Warlock set, in particular, seems to have captivated some players.

There are new cosmetics for Assassin’s Creed and Destiny 2

Fans are not quite sure if the set is based on Altair or Ezio, but it seems to be emerging as a favorite nonetheless. One user associates the outfits with the Assassins: “It looks like Warlocks got Altair, Titans got Eivor, and Hunters got Kassandra.” The user continues on reddit: “Finally, Warlocks are ahead.”

  • “Damn, the new Warlock helm is Spicy,” writes a user (via reddit).
  • “Nice, a good Warlock helm without unicorn horns,” another user rejoices (via reddit).
  • “I’m not that interested in AC anymore, but I’m looking forward to a bit of Assassin’s drip in Destiny” (via reddit).

However, other sets are also well received by various players. A few users suggest that maybe they shouldn’t stop here. User “just_a_timetraveller” suggests for example that they should just introduce sea shanties in Destiny (via reddit) – similar to what was done on the ship in AC Black Flag.

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What do you think about the crossover? Are the cosmetics exciting for you, or would you have preferred a different type of crossover? Let us know in the comments!

This is not the first time that Destiny 2 has initiated a crossover with another game. For example, there were ornaments in Fortnite style in Destiny 2, while in Fortnite a new mode in Destiny style was launched.

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Survival game on Steam receives its first major update – Sends you to the desert

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On December 1, 2022, the early access title “Stranded: Alien Dawn” on Steam received its first major update “Dunes and Moons” with new game content. This includes a desert biome where you fight for your survival.

What kind of game is Stranded: Alien Dawn? The game is a planet survival sim in which players must ensure the survival of a group of stranded individuals.

You need to act strategically, make important decisions, and protect the group from threats such as diseases, hunger, weather, and extraterrestrial life forms. Expand your camps into defensible outposts and utilize the environment to gather resources for survival.

Each member of the group has specific traits and you can further improve their skills as the game progresses. All decisions you make will have consequences, and you must act foresightedly to keep the people alive.

Here is a trailer for the “Dunes and Moons” update in Stranded: Alien Dawn:

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Stranded: Alien Dawn – Dunes and Moons

Desert Biome with Moons that Affect Your Survival

What does the update bring in new content? Players can discover a completely new biome called “Desertum,” which represents a barren desert landscape. You can also find corresponding new flora and fauna there.

In addition, a new survivor named “Sora Satoh” will be added to the game, who, due to her improved combat skills and resistance to high temperatures, represents a valuable addition to the group of stranded individuals.

Furthermore, three new moons will be introduced that influence the gameplay. At the beginning of a new game, you can select one of the moons and receive special effects in the game:

  • Jason: More misfortune among the survivors and harder animal attacks, but enough time to prepare and recover
  • Nyx: More animal attacks at night
  • Chaos: Animal events become unpredictable, but potentially more interesting

Finally, the game receives two additional difficulty levels, “very hard” and “insane,” to challenge experienced survival gamers as well. In addition, there are numerous other improvements and changes in the game.

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How do players rate Stranded: Alien Dawn? On Steam, the game is rated very positively. Of the total 1,737 reviews, 87% are favorable (as of December 1, 2022, via Steam).

How much does Stranded: Alien Dawn cost on Steam? You can get the game in early access on the gaming platform for €29.99. The developers announce additional updates in the future that will supplement Stranded: Alien Dawn with further game content.

Here you can find a new hack and slash game on Steam with 83% positive reviews – Players especially praise the coop mode.

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Pokémon GO changes a Pokémon in the 10 km eggs, trainers cheer: ‘Finally’

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For the new season, Pokémon GO has also adjusted the egg pools. Among other things, there is a change in the 10 km egg – a seemingly unpopular monster is disappearing.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO: In Pokémon GO, the new season “Mysterious Wishes” began on December 1, 2022.

The new season brought new spawns, changed the raid bosses, and launched some new bonuses. And now, there are also some new Pokémon in the eggs.

In the 10 km egg, some familiar faces are still seen. Riolu is still included, just like the sought-after Galapaflos and Flapteryx or Viscora, which can now also be obtained through research breakthroughs.

However, one monster has disappeared from the pool: Lin-Fu has bid farewell from the 10 km eggs. This makes some trainers in the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad” happy (via reddit).

Lin-Fu is out of the 10 km eggs in Pokémon GO – for Togedemaru

What’s changing now: On the lowest rarity level of the 10 km eggs, there were recently Flapteryx, Galapaflos, Wuffels, and Lin-Fu. Lin-Fu originally appeared in May 2021 as a reward in the PvP league in Pokémon GO, but could also be found by hatching eggs.

However, it has not been particularly useful in Pokémon GO; even its evolution Wie-Shu is more of a Pokédex filler – it cannot shine in raids or in the PvP league. And it was not particularly rare, like Flapteryx and Galapaflos until recently.

This is likely the reason why some trainers viewed the monster as rather weak compared to the other options in the 10 km egg and are now happy.

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  • “Wait, so is Lin-Fu now out of the egg pool and the PvP league rewards?” asks one trainer (via reddit) – and receives answers like:
    • “Thank goodness for that” (via reddit).
    • “Finally” (via reddit)
  • “Finally no more damn Lin-Fu” (via reddit).

One trainer, however, notes that he finds the loss unfortunate – he has not found a good one until now (via reddit). In response, another trainer states that it is useless anyway (via reddit).

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However, the Lin-Fu successor in the egg is initially causing skepticism – because Togedemaru is rather useless in raids and is also outperformed by other monsters in the PvP league.

Here, trainers describe that there seemingly needs to be something less desirable in the 10 km eggs. However, one trainer (via reddit) states: “I would rather hatch Togedemaru from every single egg from now on than see Lin-Fu one more time.

The 10 km pool at a glance:

  • Level 1: Galapaflos, Flapteryx, Wuffels, Togedemaru
  • Level 2: Milza, Psiau, eF-eM
  • Level 3: Riolu, Viscora, Miniras

What do you think of the new option in the 10 km egg? Do you find the egg pool good, or would you have wished for changes? Tell us in the comments.

And to find out what else is coming up, check out our overview of Pokémon GO events in December 2022.

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Fortnite shows exciting teaser trailer for the live event starting this weekend

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Fortnite had its big Chapter 3 finale over the weekend with a huge live event. On this occasion, Epic Games is generating hype in the community with a new trailer. We show you the trailer.

What kind of trailer is this? In the new teaser trailer from Epic Games, players get a glimpse back at past days in Fortnite. We will embed the video from YouTube so you can check it out yourself.

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In the video, the relaxed and carefree atmosphere from Chapter 3 Season 3 is seen first. In this the island’s inhabitants have fun in their amusement park, and peace reigns everywhere.

Gradually, the image starts to shatter. The camera moves into space and shows a new dimension. Feet wander above a new substance as the picture becomes more chaotic.

The Harbinger is now in a tornado full of chrome, and familiar faces from Fortnite are facing the end. Chaos breaks out, and the last thing to be seen is the shattered image that alludes to the live event over the weekend.

What do the fans say about the trailer? Players on YouTube are celebrating the short teaser trailer for the live event of Chapter 3. Excitement spreads among the fans, as players comment under the video with statements like:

  • shxny: “HYPE IS HERE”
  • Nail Dzafic: “The event will blow our minds”
  • nathaniel mendes: “I’m so hyped. They always manage to outdo their events somehow, so I can’t wait to see where this leads. Chapter 4, here we come!
  • HawkWall: “Yo, this is cool how the Harbinger is in the Chromenado, this is going to be sick! […] I’m sure this event will be in my top 3, and I hope ‘The Nothing’ shows up, he’s the cutest villain at the moment and this whole chapter has been about his arrival.”
  • Kris plays: “Yo, I’m so… HYPED!!!! This live event looks fire. I know you all put so much work into it, it looks great, keep it up”

You can tell that the players are very excited and can hardly wait to finally see the live event. What do you think? Are you looking forward to it as well? Feel free to leave us a comment!

If you want to learn all the important info about Chapter 4, its start, the map, and leaks, we have the right article for you:

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Perk in CoD Warzone 2 is way too strong, gives permanent drones – ‘Feels like cheating?’

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Call of Duty: Warzone 2 has to deal with a lot of criticism about 2 weeks after its release, especially the technical aspect is under fire from all sides. But there are also balancing issues, as the perk “Overlook” proves – it creates a reconnaissance drone firework.

Update: In a previous version of the article, we referred to the perk “Eagle Eye”. The correct term is “Overlook”.

The situation of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is a bit mysterious two weeks after the release. You can have really great evenings without any errors and a lot of fun. Or you get unlucky and end up in one of the 3 circles of Warzone hell:

Currently, there is a lot of criticism surrounding the new Battle Royale – partly justified, partly exaggerated. But there is no doubt that those responsible still have a lot of work ahead of them. This also applies to the balancing in the game.

Because one perk is currently so strong that the community is even discussing whether it is a bug or if it is intended. MeinMMO shows you why Overlook is currently the measure of all things.

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

CoD Warzone 2: Overlook causes drone fireworks

What is the problem? With the ultimate perk Overlook, you enhance your mini-map and see a larger section of the map. Additionally, enemy pings on the map are more precise, showing you the direction of the enemies.

Here is the specific description from the multiplayer of CoD MW2:

  • The minimap is zoomed out. UAV and radar pings reveal the direction of enemies. When unlocked: pings enemies on the map.

However, Overlook has an extra function, and it is significant, as CoD YouTuber jackfrags impressively demonstrates in his English video:

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His title suggests it: “Warzone 2: Does it feel like cheating?” Because if you get the perk, you will enjoy a real drone firework.

Every time an enemy launches a reconnaissance drone, the drone also works for players who have selected Overlook as the ultimate perk. “Ghost” is not the optimal help against it.

The term “ultimate” currently fits no Warzone perk as well as it does for Overlook.

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Is it intentional? Currently, players are discussing whether this is a bug. As soon as big YouTubers like jackfrags report on such things, they are considered “tips”. His video alone has been clicked about 130,000 times within the first 10 hours after release.

The developers have not yet responded to this. However, a nerf is to be expected, currently it seems that the perk is a bit too strong.

What do you think, is it intentional? What do you generally say about the balancing, what would you adjust? Leave a comment on the topic.

If you would rather inform yourself about weapons from Warzone 2, then check it out here: CoD Warzone 2: Meta – The best weapons with setups

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Twitch: xQc says streamers lie to viewers to earn more money – “The system rewards that”

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The biggest streamer on Twitch is the Canadian Félix “xQc” Lengyel, a former pro in Blizzard’s shooter Overwatch. In a podcast, he now explains that some streamers pretend to be broke even when they are rich. They would maintain this “facade” because the “Twitch” system encourages this behavior.

What exactly does xQc say? In a Twitch stream on November 29, xQc gets angry once again. He states, partly with some incomprehensible passages:

Streamers who pretend they don’t make much money. Streamers who say: “Hey, I’m broke.” Even I call them out: “Buddy, you’re rich. Stop being such a jerk.” They do this on purpose. They act like they’re joking about it – but they’re not joking about it: They say they don’t make much money. But that’s not true.

That’s a brick in their facade. It has to do with the whole system. The system rewards that. It’s a system that brings them money. And one of those bricks is pretending to have no money. And if you pull out one brick and another, then the facade falls apart.

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xQc accuses streamers of building a false facade

What does the man mean by that? In his own unique way, xQc explains:

  • Streamers create an image that is supposed to entice viewers to donate more money to them; through donations or via Twitch Prime
  • As part of this image, streamers maintain the impression that they are financially struggling and need the support of fans
  • According to xQc, the “Twitch system” ensures that streamers benefit from deceiving their fans in this way
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Is he right about that? In the case of some streamers he criticizes, that is certainly true. There are different ways that content creators handle the topic of “money.” It depends on what target audience they are addressing and how they relate to that audience:

  • Some content creators, especially those appealing to younger viewers, particularly in the vicinity of the rap scene, emphasize how much money they have – they “flex” with their earnings. MontanaBlack often brags about how much money he has and that he could earn even more. Even gambling streamers like Scurrows “flex” with their money.
  • In extreme cases, some people even pretend to have more money than they actually do, under the motto “Fake it till you make it.” Especially around the German streamer ApoRed, there is a discussion that he pretends to be swimming in money while actually being broke.
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ApoRed: His finances are a major topic in the German scene.
  • Other content creators, especially smaller ones catering to a specific group of viewers, openly request money from their viewers, demanding it as a “fee”, often complaining that they need this support.
  • For many successful streamers with maximum reach, money is not even a topic they discuss – everyone knows that superstars like TimTheTatman or shroud have a lot of money. However, they usually present themselves modestly and do not address it at all.
  • Some streamers like Pokimane even say: They do not want high donations from their viewers, they make their money through advertising deals. Viewers should rather donate to “small streamers.”
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But xQc is right that it is part of the image of many streamers to appear less wealthy than they actually are to maintain a flow of donations. This takes absurd forms when people with a lot of money still ask for 5€ from viewers who are at risk of poverty.

In August 2021, there was a major discussion about the streamer HasanAbi because he could afford a large villa as a “leftist streamer”:

Streamer criticizes the rich on Twitch, buys a house for 2.7 million USD

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New hack and slash game on Steam has 83% positive reviews – “Co-op is incredibly fun”

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“Bravery and Greed” is a dungeon crawler that launched on November 15, 2022 on Steam and especially impresses players in coop mode.

What kind of game is Bravery and Greed? The game is a dungeon crawler with hack and slash elements. It was developed over 7 years by only 2 people.

It is a roguelite, with procedurally generated dungeons. This means: Your environment builds itself during the game using algorithms, making each run look different.

Here you can read about what roguelite means and why games are called that.

Here you can see the launch trailer of Bravery and Greed:

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Bravery and Greed – Launch Trailer

Always on the lookout for new riches

What does the gameplay in Bravery and Greed look like? You work your way through dungeons, constantly searching for more gold, with the goal of becoming the richest adventurer ever. In addition, you collect helpful loot, such as gloves, amulets, boots, and wands that make you stronger. While you solve all the puzzles, be careful of traps!

Within the dungeons, you will also find different paths, such as the “Path of Life” or the “Path of Darkness.” Depending on which path you choose, you can gain new abilities.

You have four different characters to choose from, each with their own strengths and combo movesets:

  • The Rogue: An agile fighter with a bow and daggers, excelling in stealth, speed, and mobility.
  • The Warrior: A sturdy fighter with a sword and shield, who excels in melee combat and defending against ranged attacks.
  • The Wizard: A mage with a scepter, who incapacitates opponents with summons and energy waves and can teleport.
  • The Amazon: A warrior with a sword and chakram, who fights particularly effectively at close and medium range.

Death is permanent in the game. You only keep part of your riches when you die and must restart.

Is there a multiplayer mode? You can play Bravery and Greed either alone or with other players. Team play increases your chances of survival. With up to 3 friends, you can play either online or locally in coop. You can also compete against others in the PvP mode.

Bravery and Greed is worth it for a game night with friends

What do players think of Bravery and Greed? The game is rated very positively by players on Steam. However, it should be noted that there are only a total of 191 reviews. Of those, 83% are positive (as of December 1, 2022, via Steam).

The players in the reviews recommend the game especially in coop, as it is said to be good for a game night with friends:

  • Loki_LuxTTV: “20 dollars. That’s all it costs. And it gave me and my dungeon crawling group one of the craziest and most fun times we’ve ever had in a roguelite/hack n’slash/co-op game! […] My only issue in the 7 hours of my current playthrough is that it crashed 3 times. But the developers have been very accommodating and are looking into what is going on! Despite the crashes, it’s SUPER easy to get back into your friends’ lobby and continue playing! The bonus of this game is that it also has a DEMO. Give it a try! It definitely needs more love! <3”
  • The Mett Duck: “Very cool game! My friends and I love it. We played the demo during demo Steam week. Incredible.”
  • Johnny Link: “Super fun game. The battles are enjoyable and rewarding. Co-op is incredibly fun. If you’re interested (which you are because you’re reading this), get this game and team up with a few friends. You won’t be disappointed (sorry for the lame review. I don’t usually write reviews, but I had to make an exception for such a great game).”

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How much does Bravery and Greed cost on Steam? You can get the game for €19.99 on the gaming platform. If you want to try the game first, you can also download the demo of Bravery and Greed via Steam or add it to your Steam library.

Here you can find a coop RPG on Steam that sends you on an adventure as a dog and cat and has 96% positive reviews on Steam.

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The old Warzone 1 is back online after 14 days – But is anyone still playing it?

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When CoD: Warzone 2 opened its doors on November 16, the first Warzone went offline and Caldera, Rebirth Island, and Fortune’s Keep were no longer available. The developers wanted to focus entirely on the launch of the new map Al’Mazrah. Now the first Warzone is back, but many features are missing.

What happened? At the same time as the release of CoD: Warzone 2 and DMZ, the lights went out in Caldera. Activision took the old Warzone offline to fully dedicate itself to Al’Mazrah. However, they promised to bring Caldera back after a certain period.

As it turned out, that was necessary as both Warzone 2 and the completely new DMZ mode have been plagued by a lot of bugs and glitches since their release. The worst glitch in Warzone’s history has also found its way to Al’Mazrah.

Can you play the “old” Warzone again? Yes! The old Warzone is now called Warzone: Caldera and is back after a 2-week break. However, Warzone: Caldera had to leave some feathers behind, as popular modes like Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep are missing. Additionally, you can only play Caldera solo or in a 4-player squad.

Check out the launch trailer featuring all the features of Warzone 2 here:

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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 – Launch Trailer

Caldera makes a comeback

Is anyone still playing this? With the hype around Warzone 2 and DMZ, Caldera’s comeback has almost gone unnoticed. This could also be due to the fact that the old Warzone is only playable in a very slimmed-down version. Besides the two smaller maps, the Resurgence mode and the cash drop format are also missing.

Nevertheless, a small, dedicated fan community is celebrating the return of the battle royale. They haven’t really warmed to Warzone 2, criticizing the movement, loot, and the numerous bugs that still cause problems: Community criticizes CoD Warzone 2’s update policy – bugs remain for weeks, XP glitches only hours

Why should you play Caldera? If you feel the same way, you can now jump back into Caldera. You still have access to all your weapons and cosmetics, but keep in mind that you cannot transfer these items to Warzone 2. They are two separate games. But don’t worry, if you still have CoD Points. You can also use this currency in the new CoD.

Additionally, you should be aware that no further updates are planned for Caldera. There will be no new battle pass, and whether the game modes cash drop, resurgence, or the maps Fortune’s Keep and Rebirth Island will return at a later point is still uncertain.

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Fans of Verdansk are likely disappointed as well. At this time, there is no indication that the developers are planning to bring back the popular map. A small consolation: it’s not impossible to return to Verdansk. The popular map has been made playable in CoD Mobile.

How do you start Caldera? This is not immediately obvious at first glance. You can now find Warzone: Caldera under CoD: MW (2019). To be able to start the game, you need to have the Warzone: Caldera content installed, which is nearly 90 GB.

Now it’s your turn! Have you missed Caldera? Are you happy with Warzone 2? Or would you prefer to have Verdansk back? Share your opinion with us and feel free to leave us a comment!

If you want to really take off in Warzone 2, here are 10 tips that every good player of CoD Warzone 2 should know

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WoW players exploit bug and farm heaps of OP items – Now Blizzard reacts

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Players have discovered how streamers in WoW Dragonflight have repeatedly killed certain enemies and obtained powerful loot – stronger than what is normally available from most activities. The trick has spread, but it wasn’t intended to be this way. Blizzard has since fixed the issue.

What kind of items are these? Rare enemies (“Rare Mobs”) have been dropping rare loot in WoW for a long time. In the new expansion Dragonflight, certain rare and elite enemies drop loot so powerful that even mythic dungeons become unnecessary.

Some enemies in the open world drop loot with an item level between 372 and 382. For comparison: mythic dungeons, which are one of the best sources of loot at level 70, are capped at 372 – and much harder to master.

One downside: the loot is random and may not necessarily fit your character. However, the sheer quantity of drops certainly held something worthwhile. A trick has spread on Twitch, allowing streamers and players to farm these powerful items en masse (via reddit).

How did players farm them? The mobs in certain areas seemed to have a flaw. They reappeared just moments after being killed, right back in the same spot.

There also appeared to be no limit on the loot. It was likely intended that players could only receive loot from the enemies once a day. Instead, they dropped powerful gear every time.

In our live ticker, we are covering the release of Dragonflight, where you can find all the current problems and solutions. Right from the release evening, there were server issues and more – we were live on the scene:

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Blizzard blocks loot from Rare Mobs – Must fix the problem

With a hotfix, Blizzard temporarily blocked the loot from the respective enemies for several hours. Neither reputation nor other loot was available during this time. It should now be possible to receive corresponding rewards again – presumably, as intended, once a day.

What exactly will happen to players who exploited the bug is unclear. In the forum and on reddit, the community discusses whether a warning is really sufficient, or if those using an exploit should be punished more harshly.

Among those who used the ‘trick’ is Asmongold – the largest WoW streamer on Twitch. He recently returned to his main channel to showcase Dragonflight:

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FIFA 23: New Title Update 5 is now available, but players miss 3 improvements in the patch

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In FIFA 23 is now the Title Update 5 available, now also for PS4 and Xbox One. We show you what’s in the patch notes – and what players are currently still missing.

When will Title Update 5 come? The new patch is available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This was announced by EA Sports via Twitter.

Update, December 1, 2022, 12:00 PM: As EA Sports announced via Twitter, the update is now also available for Xbox One and PS4.

But what is actually in the update? Let’s take a look at the patch notes.

The most important changes from Title Update 5 in FIFA 23 – Patch Notes

This is shown in the patch notes for the update: The patch seems to be less extensive this time than the last major gameplay update, which among other things ended the Lengthy meta. Nevertheless, there are some interesting changes. We show you the most important ones.

  • The “Driven Lobbed Through Pass”, that is, the powerful, lifted pass into the run, will be somewhat less accurate if you are not facing in the right direction, and it will also fly lower.
    • You activate the pass by pressing L1/LB + R1/RB + Triangle / Y. It has been a strong option for passes into the gaps up front.
  • Partially, goalkeepers did not react correctly to balls passed in front of them. This has been improved.
  • Partially, the ball could fly further away when dribbling than expected.
  • If you wanted to fire a outside-foot shot in certain situations, a flair shot could mistakenly occur instead.
  • The placeholder images in the Ultimate Team graphics that sometimes appeared have been fixed.
  • The referee logic has been adjusted when fouls are evaluated during player contact with the keeper.

In addition, there are more minor corrections to the gameplay, as well as further bug fixes in the World Cup mode, the career mode, Pro Clubs X Volta. Furthermore, there are updates for various emblems, scenes, the audience, and other visual elements.

The complete list of changes can be found in the EA SF Tracker (via Trello).

The power shot remains a strong option for goals:

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FIFA 23: Use the power shot correctly – This is how you score epic goals

Overall, there don’t seem to be any significant changes in the game. However, some fans are wishing for further adjustments.

What are players demanding? In the FIFA subreddit and on Twitter, some players are already reacting to the patch notes for Title Update 5. The first reactions show that they are still noticing other issues that should be improved.

Three issues stand out particularly:

  • For some players, the controller settings appear to reset now and then (via reddit). This can lead to certain customized settings being lost, requiring them to be set again. This issue has already been mentioned in the last patch – but seems to still be a problem for some.
  • Currently, some correct player faces are missing in the game. Recently, there was even a bug in Ultimate Team where the icon Drogba suddenly looked like Maldini on the pitch (via reddit).
  • Moreover, players (including via reddit) report that the radar disappears during a game. However, it can be very useful to maintain overview and build a strong offense.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the patch ultimately affects gameplay. This will likely become apparent in the coming days as players get used to the patch.

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German Twitch streamer complains about betting mafia in LoL: “Can’t do anything about it”

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The German streamer Noway4u regularly showcases his matches in League of Legends on Twitch. Recently, he encountered players who seem to manipulate the outcomes of games. In a video, he explains the issue and rants about the betting mafia.

What is the problem? Noway4u, one of the largest German LoL streamers, explains the situation as follows:

  • There are stream snipers who specifically wait for well-known players to log in. They try to get into the match with multiple players.
  • In the best case, there are players from this group in both teams, as this gives them the flexibility to manipulate the match in either direction.
  • Then, large sums are wagered on how the game will end. Since the groups can influence the outcome quite reliably, they can make a lot of cash from it.

How such manipulation can look was shown by the streamer himself in a video on YouTube. At the beginning, everything seemed relatively harmless, but later on, his teammates did curious things.

Although Noway and the streamer TheBausffs, who plays with him, are both really good LoL players, they cannot win the match:

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The betting mafia is about a lot of money

How exactly does such manipulation work? Initially, it is important to get players from your own circle of acquaintances into the matches – as mentioned above, best in both teams. For this, the manipulators are willing to leave matches if necessary, which is why Noway often struggles with multiple queue drops.

After that, the game is played fairly normally at first so that the manipulation doesn’t become obvious. During the course of the match, smaller errors are then introduced. Matches are lost, for example, when your team constantly has to fight 4 vs. 5 or gives away important objectives like the dragon soul or the Baron.

But even if you are not actively in the match, there is still the possibility to manipulate. Other players on the team are offered money to intentionally lose. The sums involved are around 100 dollars or even more. Noway4u says about this:

Players who play Master or higher would like to have League as a job. You can’t live off of it, unless you’re a pro player or streamer. And 90 dollars to int for 20 or 30 minutes is a lot of money.

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Screenshot from the video by Noway4u.

Is the problem really that big? Matchfixing is not completely new, but it feels like the complaints have increased in recent weeks. Alongside Noway4u, other streamers like TheBausffs have also commented on the issue. He said in the stream: “Noway is one of the few normal players in the queue.”

However, manipulation exists not only in Europe, and especially not only in ranked matches:

  • In China, 28 players and 2 complete e-sport teams were banned in August for match-fixing. Tournament matches in the second Chinese league were manipulated, which is roughly equivalent to the Prime League in Germany. However, it seems that it was not about getting better placements, but coaches and players were betting on wins or losses.
  • In November, 14 players from the Turkish second league were banned. They also manipulated their matches in tournaments.

The most significant headlines about match-fixing occur especially when professionals are involved. Normal ranked games, on the other hand, do not attract as much attention and are apparently not scrutinized as intensely by Riot Games.

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Noway4u showcased a Turkish player in another video, who apparently had something to do with the scandal in the league. This player specifically played only with Noway in the last four games, although the German played many more matches during that time. “He just paused while I was playing,” he points out.

Moreover, the player achieved very mixed statistics: 2/7/9 on Yuumi – although he later simply went AFK – 2/16/9 on Nami and 2/12/1 on Sett. It definitely seems like he was trying to lose intentionally.

The only match he played against Noway, he won with 7/6/11 on Tristana.

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Can nothing be done about it? The German streamer states: “I have now moved away from this mindset that I suspect manipulation everywhere. At the end of the day, there’s nothing you can do about it.”

He reports the player directly to Riot Games, but it probably brings little. The streamer says that he keeps encountering the same accounts and can even identify them at the start of the matches.

For Noway4u, the entire LoL year has been a rollercoaster. With his team NNO, he made the jump to the first German LoL league, but then there was immediately some bad news:

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