In Call of Duty: Warzone 2, players can still cause trouble even from beyond the grave. A clip on Reddit sparked corresponding reactions, and it is unclear if that is intended.
Call of Duty: Warzone has always been a battle royale where you can relatively easily return to the game after dying. A win in the Gulag and you’re back in. With a little cash from your teammates, you can also come back.
If your whole team is out, you enter the so-called “Spectator Mode.” You now have the view of the player who eliminated you or the last teammate. In the upper right corner of the screen, the player can even see how many people are watching him.
Actually, those are supposed to be silent spectators, without any further access to the match’s progress. It turns out that these spectators can still cause trouble. They still have access to the global text chat, and toxic players are discovering this for themselves.
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What’s going on? Currently, a clip is popular in the Warzone subreddit, where the problem is very well illustrated.
An opponent, whom the player “Silver-Anybody5086” has already eliminated, reports in the text chat and wants to help other players nearby eliminate his own killer:
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The clip shows the fight of Silver-Anybody5086 as he eliminates the last opponents and claims victory.
Repeatedly, messages from a “Jamal” pop up. With brief hints, this player wants to help others around to finish off Silver-Anybody5086. Without success.
What do players say about this? Many commenting users hope that this issue receives attention and that there will be changes in the future. In the subreddit, it is the biggest topic of the past week and has garnered over 3,900 upvotes with more than 370 comments.
For example, “rusticlizard” writes: “That’s so broken. Hopefully, this gets voted up so that the developers can somehow fix it.”
Most other comments congratulate Silver-Anybody5086 on his victory, despite the nasty traitor in the chat, or remark on what they think of Jamal and his behavior.
The developers are working on one fix after another, but the atmosphere is tense. There may be a little relaxation with the mid-season update – the new content cycle starts on December 14.
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Two tech YouTubers accused the company eufy of using images of users without their consent. The images are said to land unencrypted on a server where theoretically anyone could retrieve them. These allegations caused a significant uproar. Now eufy has spoken out and addressed the accusations. In communicating with customers, eufy admits to having made mistakes, but firmly denies all accusations regarding security.
What is it actually about?
eufy belongs to the company Anker and manufactures security cameras, digital door locks, and other devices.
A YouTuber examined a product and found that eufy stores camera images on unencrypted servers.
Now eufy Security has commented on the allegations. There are both a statement regarding the “eufy Security app” and the security of the devices.
Thumbnails are briefly stored on the cloud, eufy apologizes for communication
How did eufy respond? The company behind the security products has published two statements. The first statement was already released on Wednesday, November 30. The second statement followed on Friday, December 2, 2022.
What does the first statement say? In the first statement, dated November 30, 2022, they address the concerns about the images found on the servers:
eufy Security is designed as a local home security system. All video footage is stored locally and encrypted on the user’s device. The facial recognition technology of eufy Security is also processed and stored locally on the device. Our products, services, and processes fully comply with the applicable standards of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including certifications ISO 27701/27001 and ETSI 303645.
To provide users with push notifications for their mobile devices, some of our security solutions may display small thumbnails of videos that are securely hosted for a short time on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) based cloud server. These thumbnails utilize server-side encryption and are set to automatically delete. They comply with all standards of Apple’s Push Notification Services (iOS app) and Firebase Cloud Messaging (Android app). Only after users have securely logged into their eufy Security account can they access or share these thumbnails.
Although our eufy Security app offers users the option from the start to choose between text and thumbnail-based push notifications, it was not clearly communicated by us that selecting thumbnail notifications means that the thumbnails are temporarily hosted in the cloud.
This lack of communication was an oversight on our part and we sincerely apologize for this mistake.
Official statement from eufy security, dated November 30, 2022.
What does the second statement say? In a second statement, they address the accusations that eufy products are not secure. However, eufy firmly rejects the allegations against the products. Here eufy explained about the allegations:
eufy Security categorically denies the allegations against the company regarding the security of our products. However, we understand that the recent events may have caused concern among some users. We regularly review and test our security features and seek feedback from the security industry to ensure that we close any credible security gaps.
If a credible security gap is identified, we take the necessary measures to address it. Furthermore, we adhere to all relevant regulatory authorities in the markets where our products are sold. Users can contact our dedicated customer support team at any time with questions.
What happens next? Eufy also stated that they want to improve communication. Additionally, they intend to better inform users in the future that the small thumbnails must be stored in the cloud so that they can also be displayed to users. They want to work on this.
Nick “runthefutmarket” (23) is one of the biggest streamers on FIFA on Twitch. He is considered a transfer market expert, and his trading tips and analyses are appreciated by the community. However, he is simply not having fun with the current FIFA 23, even stating that the game has improved compared to previous years.
What kind of streamer is he? The streamer, who also goes by “Nick RTFM” online, is among the largest content creators in FIFA worldwide.
Every year he streams several hundred hours of Ultimate Team and has built a good reputation in the community with his tips and assessments. But for the current FIFA 23, Nick RTFM lacks the motivation.
In a stream, Nick explains that FIFA is currently at a strange point; he has to force himself to play for content.
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FIFA 23 disappoints fans with the new World Cup mode so much that they want to return to the 2014 version
What bothers NickRTFM about FIFA 23? In a stream, the content creator talks about his lack of motivation and tries to explain why the current release does not elicit the same excitement in him as its predecessors.
NickRTFM says he is by no means in a bad mood or angry, rather FIFA currently bores him. He logs in daily and plays a few matches, but then he quickly loses interest.
NickRTFM finds FIFA too casual. During the week, that is quite pleasant; he enjoys playing the qualifiers for the Weekend League, says the streamer. But even in the Weekend League, he misses the feeling of a real challenge.
NickRTFM lacks incentives to grind. In the past, he played Division Rivals daily, trying out different cards and combinations. Now, after 2 to 3 games, he has nothing left to do. The qualifiers during the week are the only thing he enjoys, but they are not unlimited playable.
Meta abuse bothers NickRTFM in FIFA 23 more than in other games. To a certain extent, that is the case in every game, but in FIFA, meta abuse is especially a problem in the Elite Division. There, he encounters frustrating opponents who all use the same strong players like Mbappé.
The rewards for higher ranks in the Weekend League are not desirable enough for NickRTFM. The streamer believes that for the average person who does not earn money with FIFA, there is virtually no motivation to reach a rank higher than rank 5. The rewards for rank 1 are not strong enough to justify the additional effort. Even for streamers like him, the rewards do not provide enough content.
NickRTFM sees the root of the problems in the gameplay. While it has slightly improved compared to previous years, it is currently too automated and not varied enough. The gameplay itself does not provide any fun, leading to playing only for the rewards, judges the streamer.
Even trading, which NickRTFM previously spent a lot of time on, does not excite him at the moment. The market is currently quite dead, and he has to force himself to trade for content, says the streamer.
A video featuring Nick’s critique can be viewed here in English:
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This is what NickRTFM suggests: To solve the problems, the streamer suggests revising the rewards. However, he does not demand a deterioration in the rewards for rank 5 of FUT Champions. Rather, the rewards for the higher ranks should be improved.
If there were an incredibly good pack for rank 1, content creators like him would “grind like crazy” to grab it. Then he would have more motivation to play, and the viewers, who can only dream of such ranks, would have something to watch.
At the moment, however, NickRTFM is pessimistic that such a change will happen.
There is currently frustration in the German streaming scene about FIFA as well. Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich, the biggest FIFA streamer, usually enjoys a good reputation. However, he completely missed the mark with his choice of a new sponsor and faced criticism.
Also in WoW Dragonflight there is again a “Torghast” – at least something like it. Because the mechanics are similar, but without the obligation.
If you look back at the last WoW expansion “Shadowlands”, few features will likely be remembered positively. Especially Torghast divided the community quite a bit. Some players couldn’t relate to the tower and its mandatory program at all. Another part enjoyed the absurdly strong combinations of Anima powers and the fulfillment of the power fantasy, in search of transmog, mounts, and toys.
However, most agreed that Torghast as “mandatory” was not fun. Being forced to visit the tower repeatedly quickly made one feel “burned out”.
In Dragonflight, there is now also a “Torghast” – at least in its basic principles. However, there is also possible PvP and it is optional.
What is the Cobalt Assembly? The Cobalt Assembly is a place and also a faction of blue dragons in the Azure Span. You will find them north of Camp Antonidas – the ruins are part of the relevant area.
The catch in this area: Most enemies here are elite, and all foes have a chance to leave behind “Wild Arcana”. These are small, crackling orbs that you can click on.
Similar to Torghast, you then receive a selection of “Arcana powers” with which you can improve your character. These are enhancements like more mastery, more health points, and critical hit chance, but also gameplay abilities like unleashing an Arcane Explosion when you jump. However, there are also “dangerous” powers with side effects: Opening your map (M) can create a strong explosion. However, if it doesn’t hit at least 4 enemies, you die immediately.
All Arcana basically last only 5 minutes. Most are stackable, and you almost always have the option to refresh the duration of all active Arcana. As long as you kill enemies in the Cobalt Assembly, you will become stronger and stronger.
In war mode, it even works with PvP. It can happen that a grinning orc with 2 million health points and one-hit kills takes you out. This can be annoying – but just as easily you could be that “super monster”. And the war mode is optional, after all.
However, an important second type of loot is energy for the Cobalt Assembly. It’s basically the “reputation” you collect. Because depending on how much energy the assembly has, the better rewards you can buy. This ranges from new decorations for your dragon to several crafting recipes and even quite solid blue equipment.
You can even unlock some ‘talents’ to make the grind more pleasant.
However: Unlike “Torghast”, the Cobalt Assembly is completely optional. Although there are a few nice reputation rewards, like a pretty decent ring for starters – it is not a requirement to really get good items.
Thus, the Cobalt Assembly has a similar significance as all the other factions in Dragonflight. They are “nice to have”, but ultimately not really important. If you want to earn the rewards, you can pick up a few nice things here – but there are good and even better alternatives everywhere if you don’t feel like it.
In the Cobalt Assembly, almost everything is elite – and hits hard. It becomes easy when you have enough Wild Arcana.
Overpowered can also farm alone
Interestingly, you can largely complete the grind alone, and a group is only needed as “starter help” to gather enough wild Arcana. Once you are powerful enough, you can leave the group and continue solo.
This is especially rewarding when there is less activity on your realm. Because depending on the population of the realm, the Cobalt Assembly can be quite crowded, so you hardly get enemies for your own group and the foes are “grey” to you. Then it might be worthwhile to switch to your own realm.
On the other hand, if you are playing on one of the fuller realms, it is worth switching to one of the quieter realms.
How long does the grind take? If you just want to “get through” the Cobalt Assembly to reach the maximum reputation bar, you don’t need to plan that much time. With a group, the entire grind may take about 4-8 hours, and that should be significantly less than with all other reputation factions of the expansion. Since most of the rewards here are purely cosmetic, you can also take your time with the grind and spread it over several weeks – or you can grit your teeth and do it all in an extended farming session.
Have you already farmed in the Cobalt Assembly? Or have you so far avoided the place?
In Fortnite, Chapter 4 has started and Epic has given the game a big graphics update. And this even impresses the biggest critics who previously had nothing to say about the graphics of the Battle Royale.
And it is precisely this graphics that has long been criticized by opponents. Because a game that is so colorful and fun can no longer be played. However, with Chapter 4, Epic has delivered a major graphics update to its Battle Royale. And this even impresses the critics.
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Fortnite: Gameplay trailer for Chapter 4 Season 1
“The graphics of this season blew me away.”
How is the community reacting? Other players are very impressed by the graphical update. A good example of this is the tweet from HYPEX. Here you can see how the game looks before and after the update:
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Someone writes on reddit: “The graphics of this season blew me away.” Another person adds on reddit:
The map from Chapter 1 has always been iconic because it felt so cartoonish, and I believe that feeling is finally over this season after three chapters.
However, there are also some people who cannot understand all the praise (via reddit.com): the style of the game is still very cartoonish and the new update has not changed that.
Much praise is given especially for the many fine details and the better lighting. Terms like “Nanite” and “Lumen” are behind this – but what are they anyway?
New graphics settings for Fortnite – What is behind Nanite, Lumen, and Co?
What is behind the settings? With the latest update, there are several new settings, including Nanite and Lumen.
“Nanite”, according to Epic, “provides high-resolution architectural geometry.” All objects in games consist of a few to many thousands of polygons. The developers explain that buildings consist of millions of polygons. This makes games look significantly prettier.
Behind Lumen is mainly ray tracing. This provides better lighting and more realistic reflections. This makes water, metal, or smooth surfaces like ice look significantly more realistic. This is combined with “Virtual Shadow Maps”: every single object casts a shadow.
You can turn the new features on and off by yourself – depending on whether you want the enhancements or prefer to focus on FPS.
All information about Fortnite and the new Chapter 4 can be found in our live ticker here on MeinMMO:
Tomorrow, the last season in the “The Witch Queen” DLC of Destiny 2 officially starts. Season 19 brings new content and many changes, including to exotic weapons. However, one change left players scratching their heads in disbelief, as it is possibly the most pointless weapon change in the FPS history of Destiny 2.
What changes are we talking about? Bungie announced many changes to perks, abilities, and weapons in the latest blog post, which will come into play with the upcoming Season 19. Some of these are quite bitter, while others are extremely bizarre.
The exotic grenade launcher “Witherhoard” will have its duration cut drastically. Instead of 7.5 seconds, its puddle will last only a measly 4.5 seconds starting Season 19.
The weakening effect of the support exotic “Divinity” will be reduced from 30% to 15%. Only the wielder of the weapon retains the full 30%.
The exotic rocket launcher “Gjallarhorn” still howls, but the impact and detonation damage of the primary rocket has been reduced by 25%, without affecting the wolfpack rounds.
However, the strangest adjustment is made by Bungie to the exotic sniper rifle “Whisper of the Worm”. Its base aerial effectiveness will be increased from 20 to a whopping 80.
“Does Bungie think we bounce around when we aim with the Whisper?” asks EspadaOU81
With these changes, the nerfs to Gjallarhorn and Witherhoard still make sense. Both exotic weapons have long been at the top of the usage rates in their respective weapon slots.
Gjallarhorn left little room for other exotic rocket launchers and also provides legendary rockets with more firepower.
The nerf to Witherhoard, as bitter as it is for many players, slowly turned the weapon into a lite version of the former raid exotic “Anarchy”. Next season, probably the already known but reworked artifact mod “Break and Clear” will offer you some damage relief.
However, with the bizarre jumping buff for the exotic sniper rifle “Whisper of the Worm”, some guardians had to take a second look.
Bungie announced that they want to make primary weapons in the air slightly more accurate, as sniper rifles are particularly hard hit by aerial effectiveness. Nevertheless, the adjustment of the Whisper sniper is currently one of the most pointless and inexplicable in the FPS history of Destiny 2.
That’s why the Whisper adjustment is pointless
Guardians have long wanted Bungie to improve their sleek exotic sniper rifle, which has been collecting dust for too long. Although it belonged to the best top weapons with the highest damage output of all power weapons and had excellent handling in Year 1 of Destiny 2, Bungie made changes that rendered the weapon nearly useless in the heavy weapon slot.
This is why there was excitement when the weapon’s name appeared in the announcements for Season 19. However, the buff Bungie wants to give to Whisper ultimately from Season 19 is not understandable for many.
Excerpt from the “This Week at Bungie” blog from December 1, 2022
No one uses the weapon in PvP: Bungie might aim to encourage players to start using the weapon more often in PvP by changing the base effectiveness from 20 to 80. However, this is likely to provide little benefit, as some players note in a reddit thread.
The Whisper is a sniper rifle that requires heavy ammunition, which is rare in PvP.
Moreover, the weapon plays quite sluggishly and cannot score a one-hit kill even with a body shot.
Therefore, some believe that despite the new, gigantic aerial effectiveness, the logical choice will still be a regular sniper rifle with more readily available special ammunition.
In some raids, there isn’t much space to fire weapons – you stand close together.
And how is it in PvE? In PvE, the weapon is still used more frequently. But even there, no one has been bouncing around like a wild sniper rabbit in front of the end bosses. Especially when it comes to shooting accurately and repeatedly at a critical point. Quite the opposite.
Accuracy is important since the exotic perk “White Nail” replenishes the magazine on three rapid precision hits. Even minor bumps from teammates can become a problem.
The exotic is really good only with a catalyst. Here, the reload speed increases by +27 when aiming for three seconds and grants, while staying in zoom, a momentary bonus range and precision damage.
This means that “Whisper of the Worm” demands accurate and steady precision shots from players due to its perks and not wild “bouncing around.” Therefore, it is astonishing and confusing for many why Bungie is now changing this value so significantly. In principle, the buff does nothing good for the weapon.
What does “aerial effectiveness” mean?
Since Season 17, every guardian has to pay attention to the weapon value “aerial effectiveness.” It calculates the precision of projectiles and grants you a small or large correction using a more precise aim assist cone in the air, ranging from 0 to 100.
A value of 100 means no penalties for accuracy in the air, meaning when you jump, and the same aim assist. In return, lower values grant you less and less aim assist in the air.
The effects are clearly noticeable, as you may find that you kill nothing while jumping, even though you’ve hit the head precisely. In this case, your weapon’s terrible base accuracy in the air could be to blame.
Jumping in Destiny 2 is now less fun: Previously, guardians jumped around wildly and still landed precise hits. However, this has changed with aerial effectiveness. Therefore, especially PvP players in the community repeatedly demand the complete removal of the restrictive weapon value.
This is what gameplay looks like from Season 19 in Destiny 2:
That’s why the changes might still make sense: Even though the change currently causes players to shake their heads, it might make more sense at a later point.
Next year, Bungie will launch the next DLC “Lightfall” which will bring the guardians to Neomuna and this city and new location is literally “Cloud City.” Guardians will swing through the air with lassos there. Hence, a future aerial DPS meta might be something Bungie is already hinting at in this last season before Lightfall.
What do you think about the buff to the “Whisper of the Worm”? Will it make you want to play the weapon again? Or can you also not understand the hefty jumping buff. Our comments are open to you as always.
All the changes announced in the last blog that you can expect in Season 19 are summarized here:
In Pokémon GO, the Raid event for the new Hoenn Megas took place over the weekend. In line with this, there was a ticket for 5 dollars that provided some bonuses. However, this led to some issues, as some players reported that they only received the normal Stardust for Raid battles.
But regarding the Stardust and experience points, some players noticed an error.
User Brillian_Ask852 noted that he received only 1,000 Stardust for a Raid and another 300 for the catch. However, according to the event description, he should have received 2,000 dust for the Raid alone (via reddit).
He then contacted Niantic, who assured him that it was only a “display error.” A day has passed, and he restarted the app and caught new Pokémon. However, his Stardust account still shows no changes.
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Are other players affected as well? Yes, in the reddit thread, other users reported that they also received only the normal Stardust. Some of them have reported the issue to Niantic, including user eachJan.
Furthermore, user ExoChorda reports that the bonus of 50% more XP did not work for him either. Here, the support on Twitter stated that it was also supposed to be a display error. However, even hours later, nothing changed regarding the experience points, says the player.
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However, some players shared that the bonus for Stardust and/or experience points worked for them. So it seems that not all players are affected by the problem.
How are players reacting? Many feel cheated and complain about Niantic. They spent 5 dollars but did not receive what was promised. The word “fraud” came up multiple times.
Brillian_Ask852 urges all players who purchased the ticket: “Please, contact Niantic or initiate a refund.” This, in his view – and that of many other users on reddit – is the only way to force Niantic to take action.
What does Niantic say? Niantic’s Twitter account continues to maintain it was only a visual error. However, we will keep you updated should there be a new statement.
How did the event go for you? Were you also affected by the error, or did you not purchase the ticket at all?
From December 6 to 11, the next event with a ticket will take place, where hopefully there will be no problems:
In Final Fantasy XIV starts a new “Mog Mog Collection” event, bringing many rewards. One of the main prizes is the Falcon, a mount that players could obtain for the last time 3 years ago.
About this mount: The Falcon is a small airship designed for one person and manufactured by the Garlond Ironworks. Originally, it was only available for a short time and only for players who had subscribed for 90 days between July 1, 2017, and September 30, 2017.
After that, the mount disappeared for a long time. It returned briefly 2 years later on September 30, 2019, along with a previous “Mog Mog Collection” event. At that time, players could earn the mount by completing certain content and collecting Uncommon Allagan Mythology Stones.
Left: Falcon in the air. Right: Falcon on the ground
After the event, there were 3 years of silence regarding the mount, but starting next week, the Falcon will again be obtainable.
How to get the mount: The upcoming Mog Mog Collection follows the same rules as the previous one. From December 12, the traveling Mogrils in the 3 starting cities will provide new rewards.
You can find traveling Mogrils at these locations. The rewards are the same at all 3 Mogrils.
The Falcon Key is an item that you can exchange from the Mogrils starting next Monday for 50 Allagan Creation Stones. The stones are available in the following content:
The content “Dun Scaith” and “Castrum Meridianum – Praetorium”: 7 stones per run
The 24-man raid “The City of Tears”: 5 stones per run
PvP maps “Hidden Gorge”, “Onsal Hakair”, “Field of Glory”, “Sharlayan” and “Outer Ruins”: 3 or 5 stones per run
Dungeons “Halatali (hard)”, “Brullvox’s Den (hard)” and “Castrum Meridianum – Outskirts”: 4 stones each per run
Content “The Nothing Arche”, “Porta Decumana”, “Fortress Dzemael”, “Sager’s Cry” and “Sunken Temple of Qarn”: 3 stones each per run
Trials “Duel on the Kugane Bridge”, “Revenge in the Ruins” and “Duel on the Great Bridge”: 3 stones each per fight.
The event is mainly aimed at new players in FFXIV and offers them a simple option to acquire cool cosmetic items. All the content where the special event currency can be farmed does not require characters at the highest level.
More about mounts in FFXIV can be found here on MeinMMO:
How long does the event last? If you want to farm the mount, there is no rush. The current “Mog Mog Collection” event ends with the start of Patch 6.3. Although the update does not have a release date yet, it was already mentioned in the last producer stream that it will not be released until next year.
You still have until about early January to get the Falcon, and can farm the mount at your leisure while completing your daily random content.
There are also the following: Aside from the Falcon, especially new FFXIV players can secure many cosmetic items. The “grand prize” is a Namazuo scarf (see image), which costs 100 stones. It does not have any status values or other bonuses, but it is a unique item that cannot be found anywhere else.
Other prizes available at the event.
Additionally, there is a whole range of mounts that can be obtained:
Blue Kamuy
Albino Karakul
Drake
Dark Wolf
Xanthos
Enbarr
Dark Lanner
Sophia-Lanner
For the lucky owners of a house or apartment, there are stylish furniture items like the indoor pond or the marble alcove bed. Fans of glamour can look forward to lost Allagan gear, which can only be obtained in PvP.
If you are more interested in cosmetic items from current content, we have something for you:
In the strategy RPG “For the King”, you embark on a journey to save a kingdom. In turns, you fight against evil creatures alongside up to two other players and explore the world. The game has received very positive reviews on Steam. A second part has already been announced.
What kind of game is For The King? The game is a strategy RPG with RPG and combat elements. It incorporates mechanics from tabletop games and is turn-based.
What is For The King about? The king has been murdered by an unknown assailant, and chaos has erupted in the kingdom of “Fahrul”. Overwhelmed by the crisis, the queen asks the populace for help to save the land from destruction. The players set out on a journey to end the chaos.
Here you can see the launch trailer for For The King:
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For The King – Launch Trailer
Travel in threes through the kingdom and fight strategically
What does the gameplay in For The King look like? As a group of three adventurers, you set out on your journey. You explore the game world with its dungeons, defeat enemies, and travel to different cities.
The maps are always generated anew, as are events, missions, and loot. This keeps every playthrough interesting and different from the previous one.
You have various types of weapons and classes at your disposal. You can unlock additional items, classes, and events during gameplay that will make you stronger and better in subsequent playthroughs, as well as further enhance the experience.
Here you can see some screenshots from For The King
You can play the game both in single-player mode and with two other people. Each of you controls one of the three group members. The co-op mode runs online, but also on the couch.
In battle, you perform your actions in turn order within the turn-based system. Strategy is essential and can determine whether you survive or fail. Similar to DnD, dice are regularly rolled when certain actions are executed.
Individual members who fall in battle can be revived using saved lives. If the lives run out and the entire group dies, the game is over.
How do players rate For The King? Players rate the game on Steam very positively. Out of a total of 21,166 ratings, 88% are favorable (as of December 5, 2022, via Steam).
Particularly the co-op mode seems to be enjoyable for players. Especially for those who like DnD, For The King is recommended as a good digital alternative. The gameplay is quite challenging as a roguelike and is already quite difficult on the “normal” difficulty setting.
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How much does For The King cost on Steam? You can get the game for €19.99 on the gaming platform. The “Deluxe Edition”, which includes the “Lost Civilization Adventure Pack” DLC in addition to the main game, costs €22.08.
In Fortnite there is a new feature since Chapter 4 Season 1, namely the Augmentations. We will show you what they bring you, which ones are the best, and why you should use them.
What are Augmentations? Fortnite not only created wacky weapons, a new map and a Battle Pass for Season 1 with Chapter 4, but also implemented a new mechanic. It is called Augmentation and offers you many advantages in a match, the longer you survive in a match.
These advantages are comparable to perks from other games. They provide you with a damage bonus for selected weapons, increased regeneration of your health in bushes, or give you higher chances to acquire items. That is very practical, as it significantly increases your chances of survival.
Here we also embed the trailer for Season 1 Chapter 4, in case you haven’t seen it yet:
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Fortnite: Gameplay trailer for Chapter 4 Season 1
The best Augmentations
How do Augmentations work? To activate the Augmentations, you need to stay in the match for a certain period of time. At some point, the message “Ready” will appear in the lower right corner of your screen.
In the bottom right, the symbol for selecting the Augmentation appearsNow you can either select two Augmentations or swap them outThis is how the selection of the Augmentation works
Now you can choose between two options which Augmentation you would like to activate. If neither of the two Augmentations available to you appeals to you, you can swap your selection for free once. Then two new Augmentations will appear. Each subsequent swap costs 100 Gold Bars.
During your match, you can even set up to four Augmentations that will assist you in battle. When the match is over or if you are eliminated, you lose all Augmentations and have to choose new ones.
Which are the best Augmentations? All Augmentations have their justification for existing, but some stand out more than others. We have looked at all the Augmentations and came to the following conclusion:
Bush Warrior – In dense foliage, your Health and part of your Shield regenerate
Slurp Medic – There is a chance to find Slurp Juices in every opened container
Storm Marking – When the storm rotates, nearby opponents are marked and highlighted
Rifle Recycling – Weapons that use medium ammunition have a chance not to consume ammunition
In which modes are Augmentations available? These Augmentations are available in Build and No Build modes.
How do I unlock new Augmentations? To do this, you just need to play until you have the option to choose Augmentations again. At some point, new options will appear in your selection that you can choose. Then select them to unlock them in your collection.
Why should I use Augmentations? It is up to you whether you take the offer or ignore it. However, the fact is that they provide you with strong advantages in battle that you would never receive otherwise. You just need a bit of luck or enough Gold Bars in your pocket.
Are these all Augmentations? No, so far Epic Games has only revealed 22 Augmentations, but Leakers have already informed us that more Augmentations will follow. A new perk will be called “Midas Touch” and will give you 40 Assault Rifle ammunition as well as Gold per shot when you hit bosses or enemies.
That was all the known information about the Augmentations. What do you think of Epic Games’ new mechanic? Is it worth it and fun or is it not for you and would you rather have the developers remove it from the BR shooter? Feel free to leave us a comment on this!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
You definitely want to buy a PS5? Today, on December 5, 2022, you have the opportunity to do so at PlayStation Direct. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information you need.
Yesterday afternoon, invitations were sent out via email to PSN users, allowing them to order a PS5 from Sony’s own store PlayStation Direct this morning, on December 5, 2022. In the past, a public sale followed.
Update on December 5 at 12:00 PM: The queue for the public sale at PS Direct has now started. Even if you see a waiting time of more than an hour, don’t be discouraged and stay tuned.
How can I order the PS5 at PlayStation Direct? If you are one of the lucky ones who received an invitation from Sony, you will find a link in it that goes directly to the PS5 product page. So, be sure to check your inbox and also your spam folder. To complete the order, a credit card or PayPal has always been required.
When does the sale start at PlayStation Direct? Starting at 10:30 AM, you can click on the link in your invitation and order the PS5 console. Only one device can be ordered per account.
How can I order at PlayStation Direct without an invitation? It is possible that there will be a public sale afterward. This has sometimes happened in the past. This means that everyone who did not receive an email invitation also has a chance to buy a PS5 through PlayStation Direct. If this is the case, a queue will start in advance.
Didn’t get a PS5? If you did not get a PS5, then be sure to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how to best get a PS5 and show you drops related to the sought-after console.
A gamer bought a GeForce RTX 4090. But the joy is short-lived, as his game cannot be played at the highest settings. Some in the community are familiar with the problems.
When upgrading their gaming system and purchasing a new graphics card, users typically expect to finally play their favorite games with all details and features. After all, many invest a few hundred euros in hardware.
A user had purchased the current fastest graphics card, a GeForce RTX 4090. But then the problems began.
Other gamers can’t even change their pants without the computer causing problems:
Game does not recognize the 2000-euro graphics card
What is the situation? A user explained on reddit that he had bought a new graphics card. He chose the RTX 4090, which is currently the fastest GPU you can buy.
But when he tried to start the game Fallout 4, he encountered a surprise: It only offers him “Low” as the recommended graphics settings. The problem is quickly identified: the game simply does not recognize his graphics card and then selects the lowest settings by itself.
Why is this a problem? If your graphics card is not recognized by the game, it can lead to a whole range of issues:
The performance in the game suffers significantly, and you have to play at a much lower frame rate.
Some features are hidden in the graphics settings, as according to the game, you have no graphics card installed.
In some cases, the game itself limits the frame rate to about 30 FPS.
Other users explain that they have had similar problems with other games. Fallout 4 also cannot be convinced to set the graphics settings higher. A user writes (via reddit.com):
I wasn’t even sure how I could get the game to run higher than 30fps after I had reinstalled it. It automatically set everything to low because it didn’t know what to do for the 4090, so I set everything to the highest quality setting, but the game was locked at 30Hz, so my GPU was pretty much idle, but the game ran horribly.
The issue is well-known among gamers
Is the problem known? Yes, it is not uncommon for graphics cards to not be recognized in games when the hardware is still very new. There can be various reasons for this.
However, in many cases, the problems resolve themselves after a few weeks or months. Either the developers release an update for their games, or the hardware manufacturers provide an update for their software. Someone writes that at the release of GTA4, it was possible to play with a GTX 1080, the fastest card at the time, but there were problems with support.
In other cases, the games are now so old that the problems can no longer be solved with an update.
The RTX 4090 is currently the fastest graphics card on the market, but the new cards are not as successful in retail as they could be. Scalpers are now desperate because they cannot resell the graphics cards at outrageous prices. This leads to a lot of schadenfreude among players:
The player Iron Hyger set a crazy record on December 2nd. He is the first player to max out all skills in Old School RuneScape – but not in normal mode, instead as an Ironman, which brings many restrictions. He needed almost 40,000 play hours for this achievement, or about 14 hours a day.
What exactly did Iron Hyger achieve? He has maxed every skill that exists in the game. These skills include Attack and Defence, as well as Cooking, Mining, or Fishing. The tasks are therefore diverse.
In total, there are 23 disciplines where he had to collect 200 million experience points each. This means that he needed a total of 4.6 billion XP.
This challenge is already very difficult under normal conditions, yet Iron Hyger accomplished it in Ironman mode. This mode means that you are quite on your own and brings several restrictions, including:
No trading with other players
No experience points from PvP
No rewards from certain group activities
No entering houses other than your own
No rewards for killing a mob or another player if even 1 damage point was caused by another player
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At the time of the achievement, the second-place player dids had collected 4.15 billion experience points, which is already extremely strong. However, the gap to 3rd place is significantly larger.
He spent 12 hours a day on sometimes exhausting tasks
How impressive is the achievement? In the RuneScape community, there is consensus: The achievement is totally insane. In the comments, some users confirm that Iron Hyger has played for almost 40,000 hours.
The Ironman was introduced only on October 13, 2014, and about 71,280 hours have passed since then until the record. Moreover, the player started only just under a year after the introduction. Basically, this means that Iron Hyger has played around 15 hours a day for 7 years.
On reddit, players emphasize that the tasks were sometimes grindy but also exhausting. He is said to have farmed with incredibly high speed and efficiency. While classic RuneScape players can buy many items for crafting from other players, Iron Hyger had to obtain everything on his own.
Not only other players congratulated him on this achievement, but also the developers themselves (via Imgur). They wrote in an in-game message: “Congratulations, Iron Hyger. You are the first Iron player to achieve 200m in every skill. Now you can finally play the game!”
However, there is also criticism. Some believe that one should not put 15 hours a day into a video game or joke that he now has time to finally play through the real world.
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5 old MMORPGs that are still actively played
What lies ahead for the player? After his achievement, Iron Hyger wrote a message in the chat: “What now?” This is a legitimate question, after all, RuneScape has determined his life for many years. However, it is unlikely that he will now quit the MMORPG.
What do you think of this achievement? Is it impressive, or is the criticism justified?
Just in November, we reported on a player in RuneScape who celebrated a significant achievement and then fainted:
Friendly Fire 8 is over and raised over 1 million euros. However, the Twitch streamers Gronkh, PietSmiet, and 9 others could not quite break the record of Friendly Fire 7. MeinMMO explains how much was raised and to whom the funds will go.
What was Friendly Fire 8? Friendly Fire takes place once a year and is a charity stream. Well-known German streamers and YouTubers raise money for a good cause. The stream ran for about 12 hours on December 3, 2022, and at its peak attracted over 86,000 viewers.
This year, the main sponsor was Bethesda with its game Starfield. MeinMMO explains how much money Friendly Fire 8 was able to raise this time.
Stream raises over 1 million euros, but misses the 2021 record
How much money was raised? Friendly Fire 8 raised exactly 1,087,542 euros on December 3, 2022. However, that does not break the record from the previous year. The stream alone collected over 1,283,704 euros through donations for various organizations.
Additionally, another 600,000 euros came from merchandise like T-shirts. The total amount of merchandise sold in 2022 is not yet known. Sales are still ongoing.
What organizations will receive the donations? The donated sum in 2022 goes to various organizations that will benefit from the funds. Here’s the list:
How many people were watching? At peak times, over 86,000 people watched the stream simultaneously on PietSmiet’s main channel (via sullygnome.com). Most of the event had around 80,000 viewers at any given time. It was only after midnight that viewer numbers started to decline continuously.
The charity event was also very successful last year. You can read about how well Friendly Fire 7 was and why such events are important here on MeinMMO:
In a pure roughly 40-minute long video, the developers of Ashes of Creation once again showed what the upcoming MMORPG holds. This includes gameplay of the Cleric class and an impressive day-night cycle. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What kind of video is this? On December 2, the developers of the upcoming MMORPG Ashes of Creation published a new video. It features about 40 minutes of new gameplay and also some information about the game.
The video not only goes into more detail about the Cleric class but also emphasizes the day-night cycle in Ashes of Creation.
How do the times of day work? The developers explain that the times of day in Ashes of Creation change in a specific rhythm. This means that both day and night last for several hours and transition dynamically into each other.
This alters not only graphically impressively how the world around you looks but also which enemies you encounter and where you can run into them. Even the behavior of certain enemies is supposed to change depending on what time of day you encounter them.
However, within specific instances, this dynamic change is not present. The dungeons and areas disconnected from the open world have their own times of day and do not follow the cycle of the normal world.
How dark the night is is still being clarified. They want to rely on player feedback for this. However, there should be a clear visual difference compared to day.
You can watch the entire video here:
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Which class is shown there? In the gameplay video, you see the Cleric class. The developers show in detail how the class works, which was not entirely clear before. The character in the video showcases gameplay around level 14, so still not too deep in the game.
The Cleric builds up a resource called Conviction, which increases his damage and improves his abilities in combat. With more Conviction, the Cleric can heal more and his healing ability will bounce off more often, thus hitting more allies.
Additionally, the Cleric focuses on holy damage. This deals more damage to undead, for example. Thus, the MMORPG is supposed to have several damage types that different monsters react to more resistant or allergic.
More information about Ashes of Creation can be found in our video:
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Ashes of Creation: The Most Important Things about the MMORPG in 49 Seconds
What other information was there? Otherwise, there were many side pieces of information that were mostly already partly known. The developers state that a character in the endgame is supposed to have access to about 20-30 abilities and that the MMORPG is generally considered somewhat more difficult than easier when it comes to battles.
In combat, there should still be synergies between different buffs and classes that can be combined accordingly to be more efficient and deal more damage. Additionally, measures will be taken to counteract the much-despised “stunlock” in PvP.
Stunlock refers to being hit by so many effects in succession that render you unable to act, resulting in standing around doing nothing and watching yourself die for a longer period. However, the details on how this will work are not disclosed.
What do you think of the video? Are you already looking forward to Ashes of Creation or do you think the MMORPG is being overhyped? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.
We asked you in a survey about the best assault rifle in Call of Duty: Warzone 2. You voted and the result is surprising. We show you your favorite and what makes it so special.
What did the results show? All 9 assault rifles were up for selection. A total of 1,287 users participated in our survey (as of November 30). We now present all the results of the survey and explain why the outcome is so surprising:
Rank 9: M16 – 19 votes
Rank 8: Kastov 545 – 22 votes
Rank 7: Kastov 762 – 97 votes
Rank 6: Lachmann-556 – 104 votes
Rank 5: STB 556 – 117 votes
Rank 4: M13B – 127 votes
Rank 3: Kastov-74U – 143 votes
Rank 2: M4 – 310 votes
Rank 1: TAQ-56 – 348 votes
TAQ-56 surpasses the entry-level assault rifle
Our survey focused on the best assault rifle in Warzone 2. It had to consider which rifle is also effective at long ranges and, above all, accurate. The surprising part, however, is that a rather inferior rifle took the lead.
M4 is compared to the TAQ-56 and wins the race with better stats
The M4 is known not only for being one of the best assault rifles, but you can also equip and improve it right from the start. Additionally, the M4 has better base stats than the TAQ-56, yet you chose not to go with the M4.
Here’s a quick setup for the TAQ-56 so you can get started right away:
CoD Warzone 2: TAQ-56 Setup
Muzzle: Harbinger D20
Barrel: 17.5″ Tundra Pro Barrel
Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
Magazine: 40 Round Mag
Setup in English
Muzzle: Harbinger D20
Barrel: 17.5″ Tundra Pro Barrel
Ammunition: 5.56 High Velocity
Underbarrel: FTAC Ripper 56
Magazine: 40 Round Mag
Players who have played MW3 will know the TAQ-56 like the back of their hand. The rifle closely resembles the SCAR-L and plays just like it. Eleven years ago, the SCAR-L was a very solid choice in multiplayer mode. It could cover very long distances and was extremely stable. Very good conditions that the rifle also brings to Warzone 2.
More about Call of Duty Warzone 2 can be found here:
In addition, the TAQ-56 has a lower rate of fire than the M4, which allows for better recoil control. So if you are looking for a powerful rifle with strong stability and devastating damage, the new SCAR-L is a great choice.
These were the best assault rifles you chose. What do you think of the TAQ-56? Do you also think it’s the better rifle? Feel free to leave us a comment!
If you’re looking for a weapon list with all meta weapons for Warzone 2, we have the right one for you:
In Fortnite, players are eagerly awaiting the start of Chapter 4 Season 1. In our live ticker, we show you all the new info, trailers, and images of items and content. We also report on the current server status.
What is happening today? The grand finale of Chapter 3 in Fortnite was celebrated yesterday with a live event. We followed it for you in the ticker.
On this Sunday, December 4th, everyone is waiting for the servers to go online again. We will show you the latest events and info in our live ticker.
The Event in the Live Ticker – Updates on Sunday (December 4th)
Sunday, 4.12.2022
4:37 PM
The problems with Android devices and the creative mode have not yet been resolved. We end the live ticker here and sincerely thank you for visiting us.
Watch the launch trailer for Chapter 4 Season 1 here. Pay attention to the many details. What are your highlights?
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Fortnite: Gameplay trailer for Chapter 4 Season 1
1:58 PM
In addition to the issues on Android, some players cannot load the Battle Royale map in creative mode. Work is still in progress on this problem.
1:51 PM
Many players can now dive into their Fortnite matches and start with the new gameplay content on the new map. However, Android users are still facing the issue of being unable to install the update. Epic Games confirms that they are still actively working on the problem.
1:04 PM
The servers are online! Players are gradually joining the matches of Fortnite: Battle Royale. We were able to verify on the PS5 that the servers are running. Enjoy!
12:41 PM
When the servers are running again, you can expect 22 new perks. With perks, you can unlock temporary bonuses like higher jumping or faster reloading. However, these perks will disappear after a match. We will show you more about this in the patch notes.
12:13 PM
It has been 2 hours since Epic Games reported ongoing issues with Android devices. The game servers are still not available.
Currently, there are rumors that the server downtime may last a bit longer. Everyone is eagerly awaiting updates from Epic Games regarding the issues on Android.
10:53 AM
The servers are still unreachable.
There is also an issue on Android devices that prevents Update 23.00 from being installed. The team is already working on a solution.
Fortnite is now working with Unreal Engine 5.1. This means that next-gen features such as Nanite, Lumen, Virtual Shadow Maps, and Temporal Super Resolution are now available. But only in Battle Royale on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and cloud gaming. But what does that mean?
Nanite is a high-resolution architectural geometry. Landscapes and materials such as stones are rendered in great detail.
Lumen affects the lighting. Light on objects and surfaces now appears differently.
Virtual Shadow Maps for very detailed shadows
Temporal Super Resolution as an upgrade for anti-aliasing
Below you will find example images for the new graphics of Chapter 4:
10:02 AM
The Fortnite servers are still down. You still cannot play. We are regularly checking when you can get back into the game.
The update on PlayStation 5 is available and is 11.91 GB in size. Check your platform to see if you can find the new update yet.
9:04 AM
The downtime for V23.00, the patch for Chapter 4 in Fortnite, is now active. Keep in mind that the update will be quite large. At the beginning of a new chapter, patches tend to be significantly larger. We currently do not know how long the downtime will last. However, we will keep you updated.
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The cinematic trailer is running and shows stunts with dirt bikes and new gameplay with parkour and drones. The Doom Slayer also makes an appearance and pulls out a rocket launcher!
You will find the video here on MeinMMO in a few minutes.
8:30 AM
On Twitter, players are showing new items discovered with the codes from the interactive map. Among them is a new pistol with a web design, a rifle that combines a kind of sword with the firearm, a sword, and also a new consumable, the Slap Juice.
7:48 AM
According to leakers, more information about the downtime on this Sunday is known. The “real” server downtime is said to begin at 9:00 AM German time. From then on, Fortnite seems to be completely unreachable, and the servers will go down for the update.
7:20 AM
Good morning, everyone. So far, the Fortnite servers are still down and you cannot play. On the Fortnite website, there is an interactive “game” for you. You can enter coordinates in the search field and discover objects from Chapter 4.
According to Fortnite, 38% of the objects have been found so far. Here are the coordinates that we know:
2THEK33P
A hammer
KNELB4ME
A dirt bike
6HUTQ4BY
A new skin
4j5DBS9J
Another new skin (Geno)
G9D39323
Another new skin (Doom)
RS9-L8-835
A new shotgun
We will embed the images of the new objects in the gallery here:
Saturday, 3.12.2022
11:37 PM
We are done with the live ticker for today and will be back tomorrow morning (Sunday, December 4). Check here on MeinMMO to not miss any updates on the start of Chapter 4.
That’s it, the live event is apparently over. What players can see now in the game is a view of the distant new map. With a clearly visible snowy area and apparently different regions.
10:45 PM
A new trailer is running. This is the video that was also leaked by data miners hours before the event. Apparently, a teaser of the new map. Wait. Did Hulk just fly across the screen on a mini bike?
Okay, back to the topic, a waiting screen is now active.
Update: Of course, you won’t have to miss out on Biker Hulk. Here you go!
10:43 PM
Players are complaining about login problems in Fortnite. Anyone who got kicked out of the event or wanted to join too late cannot log in now. We have checked this and can confirm that the login issues are occurring on the PS5.
Initially, you enter a waiting line and are then notified of server issues.
10:38 PM
New parts are being added to the map again. There are still a few gaps, but everything is slowly coming together into an exciting structure with different zones. Now we see giant mushrooms. There were already roads and sand before.
The intervals between adding new parts of the map are feeling shorter and shorter. It shouldn’t be long before it is complete. And this should be the new map of Chapter 4 in Fortnite.
10:33 PM
Some players are now being kicked out of the game and must restart the game. For others, the map is being assembled a bit further. First roads and modern houses are now part of the map on which players can move. More flashbacks are available with a look at old zombie sieges.
10:30 PM
Again, the zero point is active and attracting more parts from outside. The environment of weightlessness is now becoming brighter. Our good friend Peely, the banana, is also present for a visit at the live event.
10:25 PM
The zero point is fishing more items from weightlessness. Piece by piece, the map continues to come together. Now you can also see individual parts with sand.
10:20 PM
Tasks in the event include finding flamingos and throwing snowballs. Apparently, an important part of building a new map in Fortnite.
You can interact with a flashback object and see snippets from past seasons. A big wave of nostalgia for the veterans.
10:13 PM
Individual elements are being attracted from afar by the zero point. Players are also flying towards them. Now you land on one of the many individual pieces of the island and can jump from piece to piece. Weightless parts are floating around, rocks are rolling. There is a calm and curious chaos among the present players.
Your task now is to stabilize the zero point. There are various tasks that need to be solved.
Individual fragments are now being gathered together. It looks like the players are now putting together the “new” map for Chapter 4 themselves.
10:11 PM
A bright light streams from the television in the waiting lobby. A trailer starts and shows tornadoes racing across the map. They spread a chrome trail. Rockets are briefly used to fend off the tornadoes and their leader, but the leader returns and turns the defenders into chrome.
Then the map seems to burst completely, leaving only the zero point:
10:09 PM
The servers appear to be stable, the event is starting!
10:00 PM
No mini-games visible in the lobbies. What a shame. The last 10 minutes before the event are running!
9:53 PM
Apparently, there should be mini-games for you in the lobby when there are 10 minutes left on the countdown, so around 10:00 PM, according to the rumors in the community. Basketball? We’ll see!
9:50 PM
The last 20 minutes of waiting time have begun on the television in the event lobby. The end of the new chapter is just around the corner. In the comments on Twitter, players are already discussing what the new map must offer to impress them. One point on which they all agree: A cool snowy area is necessary. Because it fits well with the season.
9:33 PM
The mode for the live event is now active. You can now join there, so you are in time for the start at 10:00 PM. The lobbies in this mode have a team size of 4.
The mode is called: Split: Finale of Chapter 3
This is what it looks like in the lobby of the Splitter mode. A countdown is running on the television, counting down to 10:10 PM
9:23 PM
In a few minutes, the mode for the live event should be activated. From 9:30 PM you should be able to join there. At least that’s what the official blog post from Fortnite says. Then you can gather there and at 10:00 PM it will start. If everything goes as planned.
9:04 PM
An official tweet from Fortnite went live at 9:00 PM. It states: “We have no certainty about how long it will take, but the island needs to be rebuilt and we will need help with that. ‘Split’ starts now!”
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Players are eagerly waiting for the end of Chapter 3. This can also be seen on YouTube and Twitch. On the live streaming platform Twitch.TV, Fortnite is currently the second most popular category with over 220,000 simultaneous viewers. On YouTube, there are over 275,000 viewers at this time.
The numbers are likely to shoot up even more in the coming minutes as we get closer to the event start at 10:00 PM.
8:30 PM
Long before the start of the live event, there are already leaks about the event. Data miner Shiina has uploaded a video on his YouTube channel that is supposed to be the trailer for Chapter 4.
The leaked gameplay video
In the trailer, you can see Geralt of Rivia, whom you know from the Witcher series. The video shows how the map is divided into individual parts and is in weightlessness. Then the zero point draws individual pieces closer and assembles the new map. This is apparently the map you will play on in Chapter 4.
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This is what we are showing: We at MeinMMO are accompanying the live event for you. For those who do not want to play or watch the event live, we will show you here what is happening. We will also show you leaks that have leaked in advance of the live event and the start of the new season.
The leaks will be hidden in spoiler boxes for you.
When does it start? The live event starts at 10:00 PM German time. It is supposed to be active for about 40 minutes. How long the servers will be unavailable afterwards is currently unknown. We will keep an eye on the game for you and report on the latest events.
What you need to know: We have summarized all the information for you on how the evening will go, what you can expect from the live event, and what background information you need.
A new Battle Pass has been released with Season 1 – Chapter 4 in Fortnite . Here you will find all the skins, emotes, harvesting tools, and other content that you can get in the new Battle Pass.
This is happening right now in Chapter 4: The live event of Chapter 3 Season 4 blew up the map, along with all its inhabitants. The Zero Point didn’t take this lightly and formed a new one from old map pieces. Now Fortnite is back with a new season, cool mechanics, and especially a new Battle Pass.
Structure of the Battle Pass: As usual, the Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks. The pass for the new Season 1 of Chapter 4 will have the same star system as in Chapter 3 before. So you have the opportunity to unlock your rewards with stars.
Can I get the last skin of the Battle Pass right away? No, Fortnite ensures that you must first reach a specified level before you can unlock a collection of rewards.
If you want to buy a loading screen on page 3, you must first reach level 11.
If you like the skin on page 5, you must first reach level 26.
If the pickaxe on page 6 is exactly what you need, Fortnite wants you to reach level 29 first.
This continues until page 14. The old system from Chapter 3 has been retired. You no longer need to unlock a number of pages before you can obtain your desired item.
You can watch the gameplay trailer we have embedded for you here:
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Fortnite: Gameplay trailer for Chapter 4 Season 1
All rewards of the Battle Pass in Chapter 4 Season 1
Is there finally a secretskin? Not this time, the additional skin in the Battle Pass is Geralt of Rivia.
Geralt of Rivia
This skin will likely receive additional styles and items that you can unlock over the weeks.
All content in the Battle Pass of Season 1
This overview shows you all the items you can unlock in the new Battle Pass.
Battle Pass – Page 1
Page 1
Requirements: Available from the start with the Battle Pass
Contents:
Selene – first skin
Loading screen “Zero Reality” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Banner symbol (2 stars)
Wrap “Lunar Luxury” (4 stars)
Emote “Moon Party” (7 stars)
Harvesting tool “Moon Axe” (7 stars)
Emoticon “Flash of Inspiration” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 2
Page 2
Requirements: Reach level 5 and level 8 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Skin Style Selene “Moonlight Selene” (9 stars)
Loading screen “Selene” (3 stars)
Contrail “Moon Rings” (4 stars)
Glider “Moon Glider” (6 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Back Bling “Lunarios” (5 stars)
Spray “Moonlight Swing” (3 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 3
Page 3
Requirements: Reach level 11 and level 14 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Skin Massai (9 stars)
Loading screen “Massai” (3 stars)
Spray “Air Trick” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Wrap “Massai Fire” (4 stars)
Music “Crooked Grind” (4 stars)
Harvesting tool “Board Breaker” (7 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 4
Page 4
Requirements: Reach level 17 and level 20 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Skin Style Massai “Airwalker Massai” (9 stars)
Loading screen “Airwalker Massai” (3 stars)
Back Bling “Tube Backpack” (5 stars)
Emoticon “Stay Chill” (3 stars)
Glider “Flip Glider” (6 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Emote “Balance Board” (7 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 5
Page 5
Requirements: Reach level 23 and level 26 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Skin Doom Slayer (9 stars)
Loading screen “Doom Slayer” (3 stars)
Spray “Slayer Helmet” (2 stars)
Back Bling “Slayer Symbol” (5 stars)
Wrap “Hunter’s Veil” (4 stars)
Glider “Cacodemon” (6 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 6
Page 6
Requirements: Reach level 29 and level 32 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Skin Style Doom Slayer “Astro Armor” (9 stars)
Loading screen “Zero Day” (3 stars)
Contrail “Doom Dive” (4 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Harvesting tool “Crucible Blade” (7 stars)
Emoticon “Goblin Demon” (3 stars)
Emote “Mini Slayer Fist Bump” (7 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 7
Page 7
Requirements: Reach level 35 and level 38 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Skin Dusty (9 stars)
Loading screen “Dusty” (3 stars)
Spray “With Style” (3 stars)
Back Bling “Double Head” (5 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Harvesting tool “Spikey Slugger” (7 stars)
Glider “Field Flyer” (6 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 8
Page 8
Requirements: Reach level 42 and level 46 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Skin Style Graveyard Dusty (9 stars)
Loading screen “Graveyard Dusty” (3 stars)
Back Bling Style “Double Head” (5 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Glider Style “Field Flyer” (6 stars)
Banner symbol (2 stars)
Contrail “Chain Catch” (4 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 9
Page 9
Requirements: Reach level 50 and level 54 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “Nezumi” (3 stars)
Back Bling “Eye of the Mind” (5 stars)
Spray “The Awakening” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Glider “Whispering Wind” (6 stars)
Pickaxe “Future Bite” (7 stars)
Skin “Nezumi” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 10
Page 10
Requirements: Reach level 58 and level 62 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “Exile Nezumi” (3 stars)
Banner symbol (2 stars)
Contrail “Aero Eyes” (4 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Emote “Hypno Eyes” (7 stars)
Wrap “Emblem of the Exile” (4 stars)
Skin Style “Exile Nezumi” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 11
Page 11
Requirements: Reach level 66 and level 70 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “Helsie” (3 stars)
Back Bling “Boba Bling” (5 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Spray “Mmm, Yum!” (3 stars)
Wrap “Purple Hunter” (4 stars)
Harvesting tool “Big Bite” (7 stars)
Skin “Helsie” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 12
Page 12
Requirements: Reach level 74 and level 78 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “Bobarista Helsie” (3 stars)
Emote “Boba Round” (7 stars)
Emoticon “Bobby the Boba” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Back Bling Style “Boba Bling” (5 stars)
Contrail “Tea Tempo” (4 stars)
Skin Style “Bobarista Helsie” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 13
Page 13
Requirements: Reach level 82 and level 86 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “The Timeless” (3 stars)
Music “Oathbound Kingdom” (4 stars)
Back Bling “Oath Defender” (5 stars)
Emoticon “Heart Chambers” (3 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Wrap “Oathbound Emblem” (4 stars)
Skin “The Timeless” (9 stars)
Battle Pass – Page 14
Page 14
Requirements: Reach level 90 and level 94 in the Battle Pass
Contents:
Loading screen “The Timeless Champion” (3 stars)
Glider “Graceful Descent” (6 stars)
Spray “Mark of the Champions” (3 stars)
Banner symbol (2 stars)
Harvesting tool “The Eternal Blade” (7 stars)
100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
Emote “To Arms” (9 stars)
In addition to the Battle Pass pages, there will also be bonus rewards that you can unlock at higher levels. The Battle Pass thus offers a lot of new content to earn.
So, what do you think of the new pass from Chapter 4 Season 1? Do you find the skins and styles original, or is there nothing for you in this season? Let us know!
In Pokémon GO, you can accomplish a lot of objectives “on the side”, even if you’re not paying attention. That’s how it was for MeinMMO author Max Handwerk – until everything suddenly came together last weekend.
I’ve been playing Pokémon GO for 4 years and almost exactly 10 months. In early February 2018, in freezing cold and slush outside the door, my girlfriend and I thought it was a great idea to start the “get-out-and-catch-monster” game.
And even though the weather conditions in the village back then could easily have led to an immediate stop, I’ve stayed in the game until today.
Over time, more and more features were added, like the Battle League, Team Rocket, and more. All cool, but my favorite part of the game has always been collecting new monsters – which can sometimes be frustrating, when you keep seeing the same ones and new Pokémon are only released in small batches.
In addition, I always kept an eye on the level. I had once set the old max level 40 as a big goal. However, the seemingly ridiculous amount of XP required for that meant that I did it more “on the side”. I only vaguely had in mind that it should be about time for the 40 to drop.
And that’s exactly what happened last weekend.
With the arrival of the Ultra Beasts, everything came together
On November 27, the “Ultra Beasts Arrival” event started and I actually had no time that day to participate. However, it was the perfect event for the collector in me. Because I still needed a few of the Ultra Beasts, and even the regional Kaguron could be obtained through research tasks.
So we dragged ourselves out an hour before it ended to do some raids. The necessary raid passes were available, and you could easily defeat the Ultra Beasts in pairs. Moreover, there was an XP bonus on the raids, so I thought: Perfect, then I can crawl further towards 40. I checked my XP status and realized that the 7 raids should be enough to reach level 40.
Suddenly, motivation was awakened.
Now the steps were quicker, and we rushed from gym to gym to catch the Ultra Beasts. Within an hour, we completed all 7 necessary raids to finish the research tasks. This, in turn, meant that not only was the Ultra Beasts Dex filling up – no, everything else I wanted to accomplish in Pokémon GO also seemed to take care of itself.
We collected all the currently available Ultra Beasts. That was the most important thing.
On the side, I collected the necessary raids to meet the requirements for the Galar-Makabaja evolution – I also developed a Galar-Oghnatoll, which I’ve been chasing since Halloween.
The XP from the raids was enough to actually reach level 40.
And because the raids yielded a few special candies, I was also able to feed the last missing candies to eF-eM and evolve it. I had also been carrying it as a buddy for ages to collect candies.
Aside from the Ultra Beasts, the goals seemed to take care of themselves.
It was kind of a crazy hour, which I might have last experienced at the GO Fest 2021, when there was the Raid Day with all legendary Pokémon. For the collector in me, it was almost like Christmas. The Ultra Beasts Arrival turned out to be the perfect event for me – and I almost skipped it altogether.
At the same time, a big question mark remains for me. It feels a bit like the aquarium fish from “Finding Nemo”. They want to escape from an aquarium throughout the movie, eventually succeed, and end up hanging in plastic bags at the ocean’s surface – wondering: “Now what?”.
Yes, what now? Now it seems to be waiting. For the next Ultra Beasts, the next big research, exciting developments, or other new content. Let’s see what the game still has in store. At least there are levels 41 to 50 with special tasks and even more XP collecting.
The collector in me wishes for a slightly larger wave of new Pokémon – but hope is rather limited there.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The wait is over and the latest WoW expansion Dragonflight is finally here. The first fan has already reached the maximum level 70 after only around 2.5 hours. But that’s not all that has happened this week. More on that in the MMORPG weekly review.
Black Desert is changing some monsters in its PC version and starting the Christmas season (via massivelyop).
Lost Ark reveals more details about the crossover with The Witcher, where you will be able to meet not only Ciri and Geralt but also Yennefer, Dandelion, and Triss. Additionally, there will be new skins that allow your characters to look like the heroes from The Witcher (via mmorpg.com).
Embers Adrift opens a new zone for level 33 and shows you more of the dangerous Ashen Monsters (via massivelyop).
Lineage 2M is one year old and is bringing a new class armed with a crossbow as a birthday gift (via massivelyop).
Lost Ark and The Witcher? Here’s what the collaboration looks like:
Start video
The Witcher is coming to Lost Ark – New trailer shows why this fits really well
Ashes of Creation shows really beautiful day-night cycles
What happened in the MMORPGs in development:
Ashes of Creation showcases in a new 40-minute video not only new combat scenes but also a transition between day and night that looks really good (via massivelyop).
After Bless Online and Bless Unleashed, a new version of the game called Bless Global is set to come out, which relies on blockchain (via massivelyop).
There are also news about Profane. The developers showed a roadmap and a new monster (via massivelyop).
Here are the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What is your highlight? Did you experience something interesting this week that you would like to share with us? Or have we possibly forgotten something important? Feel free to write it to us in the comments here at MeinMMO.
