Pokémon GO: Giovanni has one of the strongest Pokémon in the team again starting Monday – We’ll show you which one

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO a change of monsters with Team GO Rocket is coming in a few days, which means Giovanni will also have one of the strongest Crypto-Pokémon by his side. We at MeinMMO show you which monster it is and why you should definitely get it.

Which Pokémon is it about? In Pokémon GO you can not only catch Pokémon, but you also repeatedly encounter the villains of Team GO Rocket. In addition to the clumsy thugs, who occupy the PokéStops several times a day, you can also meet the Rocket bosses Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff, as well as their great leader Giovanni.

After the members of Team GO Rocket have been using the same monsters for about four months, it is time for a change in Pokémon GO. With the start of the event “Rocket Takeover”, starting on November 14th, you can expect new Crypto-Pokémon.

Giovanni will naturally deploy new monsters and will call upon a legendary Pokémon that he has used in his team before: Crypto-Mewtwo. What kind of monster this is and why you should not miss it, we have summarized for you below.

Crypto-Mewtwo – Appearance, Strength, and Shiny

What kind of Pokémon is Mewtwo? Mewtwo is a legendary Psychic Pokémon from the first generation of games, created through genetic manipulation by humans. Mewtwo does not have a pre-evolution or evolution. You can recognize it by its large white body and its purple belly and tail. The Crypto variant also has red eyes.

Mewtwo

How strong is Crypto-Mewtwo?

Mewtwo’s strength: Mewtwo is one of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO and is especially suited for use in raids. This is due to its enormous attack value, coupled with good stamina. On the other hand, its defense is also impressive, making it interesting for PvP battles.

With its numerous charged attacks, most of which do not even correspond to its own type, it is not only a top Psychic attacker, but a real all-rounder. For example, Mewtwo also ranks among the best Ice attackers in the game.

The strength of the Crypto variant: Since Crypto Pokémon have a 20 percent attack bonus, they are a bit stronger in battle. However, their defense decreases simultaneously, making them a bit less resilient. Combined with its attacks, it is no surprise that Crypto-Mewtwo is among the strongest Crypto Pokémon in the game.

Furthermore, Crypto-Mewtwo is also interesting for use in the GO Battle League. In the Master League, it holds the 8th place with a moveset of Confusion, Psychic, and Shadow Ball in the PvPoke ranking.

Is Crypto-Mewtwo available as Shiny? Mewtwo is already available in its shiny form in the game, but according to current information, it will not be possible to catch it in its Crypto variant as Shiny.

How to get Crypto-Mewtwo

How do you get the Crypto form? For a long time, Mewtwo will again be catchable in its Crypto form in Pokémon GO. However, to secure this legendary monster, you first need to complete a special research task that you will receive as part of the “Rocket Takeover” event.

In addition, you will have the chance to obtain a Super Rocket Radar, which will allow you to finally track down Giovanni. However, based on experience, you will need to defeat numerous grunts and the Rocket bosses Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff beforehand.

We explain how to find the members of Team GO Rocket and how to obtain the respective radars in the following video:

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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down

Once you finally find Giovanni, you just need to defeat him and will have the opportunity to catch a Crypto-Mewtwo after the battle.

We have summarized how to best defeat the bosses of Team GO Rocket in the respective counter guides. We will update these shortly before the event starts, so that you are well-prepared for the battles:

Can you get Mewtwo through other means? Mewtwo has also been obtainable in Pokémon GO through other methods in the past. You have repeatedly had the opportunity to encounter it in Level 5 raids.

We explain through which methods you can usually find the legendary monster in the following article.

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Is using the Super Rocket Radar worth it?

Yes! Since Crypto-Mewtwo is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO and also a good candidate in the GO Battle League, you should definitely not miss your chance to get one. Additionally, Mewtwo is versatile as an all-rounder and should not be missing in any PokéBag.

However, be aware that you only receive one corresponding radar from the special research and therefore have only one chance to encounter Mewtwo. For trainers who still have one or two Super Rocket Radars from previous research, this legendary monster presents a good opportunity to use them now.

Unlearning Frustration: Through the Rocket event, you also have a short opportunity to unlearn the charged attack Frustration from Mewtwo. Since this opportunity only occurs a few days a year, it’s worth doing this right away. To make Mewtwo a top Psychic attacker, it’s advisable to teach it Psychic or Confusion.

Here we explain which other monsters you should also unlearn Frustration.

What do you think of the new legendary Pokémon in Giovanni’s team? Have you already secured a Crypto-Mewtwo in the past? And which monster do you wish for in the next team of the Rocket boss? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

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PS5: Should I play games in performance mode or resolution mode?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The PS5 offers various options for gaming with the Performance and Resolution modes. But what do they actually bring, and which one should I use while gaming?

On the PS5, you can choose between a Performance mode and a Resolution mode, or prioritize one mode.

MeinMMO explains what it’s all about and what advantages and disadvantages the modes offer you.

Performance mode or Resolution mode – What is it?

What is the Performance mode? The Performance mode of the PS5 prioritizes performance over graphical beauty. This means you can definitely achieve 60 frames per second (FPS). In fact, up to 120 FPS is possible.

What is the Resolution mode? The Resolution mode offers the highest possible resolution, such as a 4K resolution. However, the Resolution mode limits the frame rate on the PS5 to better depict high resolutions. The compromise is typically at half the frame rate of the Performance mode. Instead of 120 FPS, you will only get 60 FPS.

In the meantime, Sony has released a whole range of new features for the PS5. This finally includes WQHD support:

Sony is finally bringing the feature to the PS5 that I have been waiting for 2 years

Performance mode or Resolution mode – How to activate it on the PS5

Where can I find the setting on the PS5? You can find both modes in the settings of your PS5:

  • Start your PlayStation 5
  • Open the settings through the main menu of the PS5. Select the tab: “Saved Data and Game/App Settings”
  • Go to the menu and select “Game Presets”
  • When selecting “Performance mode or Resolution mode,” choose the appropriate mode.

Before you activate one of the modes, you should consider that there are two things you need to keep in mind if you want to use the Performance mode.

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Only if games support the modes will they be used

What do I need to consider? If you choose the Performance or Quality mode on your PS5, you need to keep in mind that it is only the primary setting. This means: The PS5 checks at the start of each game whether the game even offers a Performance or Quality mode.

If the game offers the corresponding modes, the PS5 will follow your settings. If your game does not offer either of the mentioned modes, none will be used.

If your game does not support either mode, then the setting won’t help you much.

Do I need special hardware for the Performance mode? If you want to benefit from the high frame rate in Performance mode, you need a TV that provides an HDMI 2.1 port. On a gaming monitor, you need HDMI 2.0 if you want to use 120 Hz.

4K TV for PS5 & Xbox Series X: Which gaming TV should I buy?

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The sale of characters in MMORPGs is prohibited – I think this feature should be offered by all games

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

The MMORPG Tibia Online offers an in-game marketplace where every player can legally sell their characters to other users. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch finds this incredibly interesting. Because catching up on levels and gear to play with friends can be very annoying. In addition, this combats the “black market.”

The trading of characters or entire accounts is banned in most MMORPGs. However, in my opinion, this is a mistake that takes many advantages from both players and developers.

While I used to play and grind intensively as a student, things are different with a 40-hour workweek and a child. I want to play with my friends and dedicate the few hours I have to the best content of a game.

This includes big raid bosses, exciting PvP battles, or world events in huge player groups. These events typically only take place in the endgame with the appropriate gear. And that’s exactly where selling characters could fill a gap. The German developers of Tibia Online recognized this in 2020 and designed their own marketplace, which I really like.

Who is speaking here? Alex is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has the most experience in Guild Wars 2, New World, Black Desert, and ESO. However, he has played a character to max level in almost every MMORPG. Sometimes he would like to take a shortcut.

MMORPGs rely on XP boosts or grind bonuses instead of trading

I don’t want to spend hours leveling and grinding gear in every MMORPG just to experience a real adventure with my friends. I specifically noticed this in WOTLK Classic. I want to finish the raids around Kel’Thuzad or later the Lich King and plan multiple attempts each week for that. I even have friends who actively play WOTLK Classic and have a spot for me in their group.

But the process to get there is what’s preventing me. Although Blizzard has considered providing a booster for the jump to level 70, it is still far from sufficient. Currently, I’m stuck at level 78 and my friends have already completed the first raids.

On the other hand, I have a character at max level in New World with almost perfect gear. My friends have just started Fresh Start and we are leveling from scratch together.

But until they finally catch up to my main character and I can explore the latest area Brimstone Sands with them, it will surely take several days.

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For new players, catching up is a problem. Josh Strife Hayes also mentions this in a video on YouTube. MMORPG players have the best experiences when overcoming tough challenges or experiencing something together with friends. And often, long and boring grinding stands in between.

By the way, Hayes demands that the best content should be available in the early game, so no grinding to the end game is necessary. I feel the same way, but I see character trading as a good alternative.

Some of you may say that one should earn achievements and great experiences in some way, and they shouldn’t just fall into one’s lap. But is that really so? Is it really an achievement if I struggle through quest areas? Shouldn’t cool experiences only be accessible after days or weeks of full boredom?

Many developers probably also see things differently and have already reacted. Boosters and bonuses are the common means to let players catch up faster:

  • Lost Ark, for example, constantly brings new power passes, which allow players to get characters immediately to level 50 with acceptable gear. Events where materials for upgrading gear drop more frequently are also common.
  • Guild Wars 2 offers a boost to max level for real money.
  • Also, SWTOR, LOTRO, and many other MMORPGs have items in the shop to skip levels.

But even though these methods certainly help with catching up, they don’t go far enough for me. Also, because developers let the content of the leveling phase die.

More about MMORPGs on MeinMMO:

Fans of grinding and former players benefit and the developer profits

A character trade in the game could solve several problems at once.

Players who enjoy leveling new characters could continue to do so and earn a bit of money in the end. This would also lead to leveling content not completely dying out when new players enter the MMORPG.

Players who want to catch up with their friends do not have to grind for days but could start with the coolest content right away.

Players who quit an MMORPG would – depending on the funding model – even have the opportunity to get money for their thousands of hours because they have rare items or titles that then transition to someone else.

The developer, in turn, can also profit from the system. In Tibia, for example, a currency is used that players purchase with real money. Moreover, a few percent in fees are deducted from the transaction, which doesn’t go to the selling player. Instead of losing accounts on the black market, this system is controlled and allows for profit.

Tibia Auction House
In the auction house of Tibia, you can see exactly what level and what special items or achievements the character has.

Doesn’t this system devalue the achievements? Not exactly. On the one hand, a player still has to have rendered that performance. At first glance, for me, it even seems better than a level boost, where no one has rendered a performance.

On the other hand, accounts have been traded on the “black market” for a long time. Here, there is just a higher chance for fraud and developers do not profit from it. Moreover, it doesn’t help to have the best character on a server if you can’t play it properly, meaning you don’t automatically have advantages in PvP content.

Of course, a trading system like this must ensure that bots do not take over and that fraud cannot occur. In a purely PvP game, where equipment holds a particularly high value, such a feature can also be discussed.

Otherwise, however, I see mainly advantages for all sides. MMORPGs should primarily be fun at the end of the day. And if the fun only begins in the endgame, why not buy a character directly in the endgame?

What do you think about character trading? Should that be legal and promoted? Feel free to participate in this survey:

By the way, trading characters in Tibia is not that cheap. They are often sold for several hundred to thousands of euros. However, one player was very lucky. He bought a character for 110 euros and found an item that was worth much more:

MMORPG player buys character – finds an item worth 1,600 euros

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Blizzard reveals: Diablo 4 offers more challenges, but only after you defeat powerful world bosses

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of Diablo 4 have now come together to discuss two important topics of the game: difficulty and legendary items. What system Blizzard has come up with this time and why you will shed more sweat and tears, you will find out here.

Where does the information come from? The news site IGN spoke in an interview with General Manager Rod Fergusson and Game Director Joe Shely about Diablo 4. The discussion mainly revolved around two important elements of the hack and slash genre:

  • the unlocking and development of difficulty
  • the adjustment of legendary equipment.

Blizzard took a closer look at these features and made several improvements and adjustments for Diablo 4. You will find it easier this time to customize your equipment to your wishes and harder to unlock difficulty levels.

New systems in Diablo 4 bring fresh air

This is how you unlock difficulty levels in Diablo 4: Earning difficulties has always been easy in Diablo. In Diablo 3, you had to complete the story and reach a certain level, while in Diablo Immortal, merely completing the story was sufficient. In Diablo 4, the unlocking will change because you will have to earn them through hard work.

When you start your journey in Sanctuary, you will have the choice between two difficulties. Afterwards, you need to level your hero to level 50 before you unlock the menu for further levels.

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The world of Sanctuary is tough and unforgiving

World bosses function as gatekeepers for difficulty levels

Once you reach level 50, you can earn additional difficulties only after defeating certain world bosses. These are tied to the difficulty levels to be earned.

This means that if you need to defeat a boss for level “Hell 3”, you will have to do so on the difficulty “Hell 3” as well.

Only then will “Hell 3” be unlocked. However, to prove yourself, you need good, and above all, legendary and rare equipment, and these will also get a new look.

You can find more about Diablo 4 here:

This is how you will be able to customize equipment in Diablo 4: The most exciting feature of legendary equipment is its great variety of customization. Blizzard has adopted a well-known system, the Kanai’s Cube, and brought back the mechanics behind it better.

Thus, you not only take on desired effects on your hero, but can also insert legendary effects into a rare piece of equipment. You do not need a Kanai’s Cube for this.

This allows armor and weapons to be shaped according to your hero’s heart’s desire. Diablo 4 will come up with quite a bit before it can cross the gates of its release. What do you think of the adjustments to these well-known systems?

Do you think it is good that difficulties now have to be earned, or do you want the old system back? Let us know in the comments!

You can find more about the skill system and the endgame of Diablo 4 here in our article:

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PS Plus: Games in December 2022 – First Rumors and Speculations

Maximilian Maximilian Reading time 3 minutes

If you have an Essential subscription to PlayStation Plus, you get new free games to download for your PS4 and PS5 every month. Already, there are first speculations about which games could be involved in December. You can find out what rumors there are in this article.

The revelation of the new, free games for PS Plus usually takes place in the same way every month. Two dates are particularly important here:

  • PS Plus: The new games are available starting from the first Tuesday of the month
    • Typically around 12:00 noon
  • The possible announcement of the games usually occurs on the last Wednesday of the previous month
    • Revelation of the games often around 5:30 PM
Important: When the new games from PS Plus land in the store, they push out the old games from the previous month. So make sure to download them into your library in time.

These are the current PS Plus Essential games for November:

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PS Plus December 2022 – First Speculations and Rumors

Which games could come in December? Currently, there are no credible leaks about the new PS Plus. However, we have asked around in the community a bit and present you some titles that could be possible candidates for games in PS Plus.

However, please keep in mind that these are not binding information, but merely speculations and rumors that are being discussed on the internet.

As soon as new information or concrete leaks appear, you will of course find them immediately on MeinMMO.

The Artful Escape (PS4, PS5)

The Artful Escape was only released at the beginning of the year on PlayStation, while it could be played on Xbox and PC since last year.

In the psychedelic adventure, you play as Francis Vendetti, a teenage guitar talent who embarks on a consciousness-expanding and intergalactic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. 

The Artful Escape has a very good score of 81 points on metacritic.com and impresses with its great graphics and compact playtime. According to howlongtobeat.com, you need to plan about 4 hours of gameplay until you see the credits. So it’s the perfect game to spend a relaxed afternoon between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Here you can watch the launch trailer for The Artful Escape on PlayStation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ2FQVbO7cUu0026ab_channel=PlayStation

Back 4 Blood (PS4, PS5)

The cooperative shooter Back 4 Blood is the spiritual successor to the popular Left 4 Dead series. Consequently, you mainly have one goal in the game: to escape hordes of zombies while shooting as many of them as possible. It’s particularly fun when you go zombie hunting with your friends.

The game was released about a year ago for PlayStation consoles and triggered a small hype at release, which dissipated quickly and could not reach the successes of earlier Left 4 Dead titles.

That’s a shame since the first-person shooter is quite entertaining and visually appealing, and the hardcore action will definitely get your pulse racing. A PS Plus release could certainly help more players enjoy Back 4 Blood.

You can find out how the game is doing a year after release here.

You can see how zombie hunting works in Back 4 Blood in this launch trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piY-dwt4eCwu0026ab_channel=PlayStation

Dead Cells (PS4)

The acclaimed indie game Dead Cells was released in 2018 for PS4 and shines with a score of 87 on metacritic.com.

In the roguevania, you play as a nameless inmate with memory loss, who comes to on a prison island. Your task is, therefore, to escape from that island and, meanwhile, to take revenge on the king who cut off your head. However, there is a catch: every time you die, you are completely sent back to the beginning of the game. Thus, you have to fight your way anew through procedurally generated dungeons after every death, hoping to have the perfect run and finally escape the island.

The 2D sidescroller is classically tough in roguelike fashion but is equally addictive and will surely keep you glued to the screen for a while.

If you want to see what the gameplay of this action platformer inspired by Metroidvania games looks like, you can take a look here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvGaSPTcTxcu0026ab_channel=PlayStation

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What does PS Plus Essential offer? In addition to the free games of the month, PS Plus frequently offers discounts for other games, as well as a cloud for your save data. Additionally, you regularly receive cosmetics or in-game currencies from various games for free.

Moreover, the subscription is important if you want to use multiplayer games on your PlayStation. Only a few games allow you to play in online mode without a PS Plus subscription.

Some of the most useful features of the PS5 are disabled by default. These unlock the best out of your console. You can find out what settings these are in this article.

These 7 PS5 settings are disabled by default – Here’s why you should enable them

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You won’t be able to play CoD Warzone for 12 days – developers reveal what will happen to your items

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Directly at the release of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 the first part of Warzone will go offline. Only 12 days later, the game will return under a new name. From then on, both Warzones will be playable as separate titles – which brings a small catch.

The most important points at a glance:

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CoD: Warzone 2.0 will be bigger and better – But there’s one thing you have to give up

Why can’t I play Warzone? The development team wants to ensure that everything runs smoothly at the launch of Warzone 2.0. Therefore, all resources will be directed towards supporting the new game.

Additionally, the developers want to give themselves a little breather after the release of Warzone 2.0 for Thanksgiving. That’s why Warzone 1 will only come back online on November 28.

The first part will also receive a new name: Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera, to better distinguish itself from Warzone 2.0. This also means that you will not be able to carry over any content you have earned into the new game.

You cannot carry items from Warzone to Warzone 2.0

In the blog post, the developers reiterate that the two games are standalone titles with separate progress systems. The developers state:

Weapons, progress, and inventory from Warzone 2.0 will be tied to the content of Modern Warfare 2 and its systems. This is due to a combination of community feedback, technical limitations, and the need to simplify the next and latest Warzone to provide players with a seamless path into the new experience.

To celebrate the end of Warzone and the start of Warzone 2.0, you can create your own highlight video. Here are the highlights from our CoD expert Maik Schneider:

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Warzone: Legends Video by Maik

This means that everything you earned in Warzone will only be usable there. It will also not be possible to use XP tokens across both games. Here’s a short summary of the restrictions:

  • Progress and content from Modern Warfare (2019), Warzone, Black Ops Cold War, and Vanguard will only be available in Caldera
  • There will be a standard battle royale playlist in Caldera
  • Content from Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2 will not be available in Caldera
  • Caldera will no longer have an in-game shop, but CoD coins will apply in all CoD titles
  • Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep will not be playable at launch

It is also stated that Warzone Caldera will not receive any further content updates. Development will then focus on the successor, Warzone 2.0. You can find everything about the new battle royale in our special:

CoD Warzone 2.0 starts in a week – All important information in 3 minutes

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CoD MW2: Season 1 brings the most popular maps of its predecessor – Roadmap is online

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has released its roadmap for Season 1. Included are the highlight maps from CoD MW 2019 – Shoot House (Release) and Shipment (Mid-Season). What other content is included in Season 1, we will show you here on MeinMMO.

The release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was the most successful launch of a premium title in the CoD series. The shooter attracted 40% more players than any other annual CoD title at launch.

However, some features were missing at launch that many players expected. With Season 1, that should change, and new content is also coming. Here’s an overview:

  • Start: November 16 at 7 PM
  • 2 classic maps
  • Hardcore modes / Tier 1
  • Combat statistics
  • Battle Pass
  • 4 new weapons
  • Spec-Ops mission
  • Raid – Episode 1
  • 6 new operators
  • Seasonal prestige system
  • Modern Warfare FC
  • Overview of the Warzone release

MeinMMO shows you the content details in overview. We separate the new features that come directly at the start of the season and content for the mid-season, which starts on December 14. In our Season Hub, you can also find information about the download.

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CoD MW2: Season 1 – Content at Launch

When does Season 1 start? On November 16 at 7 PM it starts. The preload begins for owners of CoD MW2 already on November 14 at 7 PM.

This also applies to the new free Battle Royale Warzone 2.0. More information about the new Warzone can be found here.

What comes with Season 1? We also list the new features with a brief explanation:

  • Hardcore modes – Tier 1

Fewer lives, hardly any HUD, and friendly fire – many CoD players prefer it a bit tougher, but at launch, the hardcore options were not in the game. They come with Season 1 under the new name “Tier 1”.

  • 6v6 map: Shoot House

As was the case for the first Season of CoD MW 2019, Shoot House comes to the game. The map was brand new in 2019 and immediately became a classic with its 3-lane system and clear layout. One of the most popular maps back then is now returning with some adjustments.

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  • Combat statistics

Currently, you can view neither your global K/D in MW2 nor any other statistics. So far, you could only see your match K/D. With Season 1, such things become visible.

  • Battle Pass / 3 new weapons

Modern Warfare 2 is now the fourth consecutive CoD with a Battle Pass. Here you can get over 100 in-game items for around €10, but you would need to put in considerable playtime. There are also free tiers.

Through 2 of the free tiers, you will receive the new weapons: Victus XMR Sniper Rifle and BAS-P SMG (“Bruen Ops” platform). Additionally, you can unlock the assault rifle Chimera (“Bruen Ops” platform) through a challenge.

  • Spec-Ops mission

The fourth Spec-Ops mission: One player sits in the helicopter above and supports player 2, who clears and searches buildings below alongside NPC allies.

  • Seasonal prestige system

If you reach rank 56, you will promote to Prestige 2. This unlocks challenges through which you can earn cosmetics. You reach Prestige 2 at Level 100, and the maximum prestige level of Season 1 is Prestige 5 at Level 250.

Unlike in the prestige systems of previous years, you can now “prestige” in advance. If you go beyond the 250 levels, you retain your progress for the next season.

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CoD MW2: Season 1 – Content During the Season

When does the mid-season start? On December 14, the second phase of Season 1 begins. However, not all content will arrive on the specified date – some things will also come “in-season” and do not have an exact release date:

  • Modern Warfare FC – In-Season

Neymar (November 21), Pogba (November 25), Messi (November 29) – the three famous football stars come as operators into the game. There will also be a small event and a mini-game mode – more details will come later.

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  • Assault Rifle M13B – Mid-Season

At mid-season, there is another rifle for the “Bruen Ops” platform – the assault rifle M13B, which looks suspiciously similar to the M13 from CoD MW 2019.

  • Shipment – Mid-Season

The epitome of grind maps of Call of Duty and probably the most popular map of the Modern Warfare series. Usually, you can’t last long on the small map, but many players still love it.

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  • Raid: Episode 1 – Mid-Season

There are not all details yet about the new PvE activity. The developers write: “Raids continue the story of the MW2 campaign and will be the ultimate challenge for trios with a mix of stealth, uncompromising action, and puzzles.”.

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That was everything currently known about the new content of Modern Warfare 2 in Season 1.

Additionally, the new free Battle Royale Warzone is starting, including the Extraction mode DMZ. If you want to know more about Warzone 2.0, check it out here.

If you have any questions about the new season or an opinion, feel free to leave a comment on the topic.

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WoW: The talent system has some flaws and leaves newcomers no chance

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

World of Warcraft has removed important information from the game. Newcomers simply have no chance to understand their talents.

The new talent system in World of Warcraft has been live for a few weeks now and the changes have been well received by many players. However, there is still quite a bit of criticism because in some respects the talents seem underdeveloped. Particularly frustrating: sometimes the descriptions are completely missing, so newcomers cannot even know what it’s actually about.

What descriptions are missing? In the World of Warcraft subreddit, some players have pointed out that with the overhaul of the talent system, important information has entirely disappeared. Some classes are missing details about abilities and mechanics – which are simply nowhere to be found.

The most prominent example is probably the Fire Mage. It has had a mechanic for years called “Hot Streak.” The idea behind it is: If the mage scores 2 critical hits in a row, the next Pyroblast or Flamestrike will become an instant cast and deal more damage. There are a number of talents that relate to this Hot Streak, enhancing it or interacting with it.

The problem: Nowhere in the spellbook or talent tree of the Fire Mage is it explained what Hot Streak actually is. What used to be a passive effect in the spellbook has simply disappeared.

For veterans, this may not be a problem since they already know this mechanic – but for anyone new to World of Warcraft or simply wanting to try another class, they have no chance to get this information in-game and have to rely on other players or websites.

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Newcomers are confused – essential information is missing.

Are there more examples? Similar difficulties exist with many other classes as well. For instance, the Affliction Warlock receives some talents that also enhance “Shadow Bolt.” However, the game forgets to mention that Shadow Bolt is replaced by “Soul Harvest” for the Affliction Warlock. This leads to some confusing moments when flipping through the spellbook and simply not finding what has been enhanced.

Ambiguous talents ruin decisions: Equally frustrating are talents that are simply described too vaguely. While often a precise chance or percentage value for improvements is given, this is not always the case. Here the Shadow Priest stands out, as “–Pariah” in the WoW subreddit explains:

“As a Shadow Priest, it is impossible to assess the final talents that influence your build so significantly without doing a lot of research. The worst example:

“Avatar of C’Thun
Mind Flay and Mind Blast have a chance to create a Void Tendril or a Void Lash that channels on your target for 15 seconds, generating 3 Insanity every 1 second.“

What is the chance? How often does it proc? Is it the same value for Mind Flay and Mind Blast? Is it higher for one of the two? Is it an AoE or single-target talent? Does it generate Insanity in both cases?
Void Tendril or Void Lash? What the hell are they? What do they channel? How much damage do they deal? What is the difference between them? How do they choose their target? WHAT THE HELL HAPPENS HERE?

I know what they do because I played when they were introduced in different forms. But those who do not have these years of knowledge have to search for precise explanations on various websites.

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The community demands a revision: While there are voices that say not all details need to be explained 100%, there is at least a unanimous opinion that fundamental class mechanics must appear as passive abilities in the spellbook.

Blizzard will still have to improve here because newcomers currently have very little chance of grasping different specializations in the game if important information simply does not exist in-game.

How are you managing with the new talents? Does your specialization also have such problems? Or is everything clear for you?

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FIFA 23: Division Rivals Rewards – When do the rewards come?

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In FIFA 23 you can earn rewards through Division Rivals in Ultimate Team. When are the rewards available? Here you will find all the information.

What is Division Rivals? Division Rivals is the competitive mode in FIFA 23, where you can earn weekly rewards. Here you play with your Ultimate Team online against other players.

The more wins you get, the higher you climb in the divisions and receive better rewards. Additionally, you earn points for Weekend League qualification for every Division Rivals match. But when are the rewards available?

FIFA 23: When do Division Rivals Rewards come?

This is the Division Rivals time: The Division Rivals Rewards in FIFA 23 are always available at 09:00 on Thursday. At this time the weekly competition ends and a new one begins.

In the Rivals Rewards, you can get various packs or coins depending on how well you performed in the division.

FIFA 23: Claim Rivals Rewards in Web App and Companion App

Things you need to be aware of: In the apps, the rewards will not be displayed directly on the start screen when you can claim them. Instead, you must go to the “Competitions” section and claim the Division Rivals rewards there.

How to get strong rewards in Division Rivals for FIFA 23?

This is how Division Rivals works: In Division Rivals, you work your way through a kind of rewards ladder divided into different divisions. These divisions offer various ranks that you need to achieve.

  • The higher your division and your rank within that division, the better the rewards.

To rise in the ranks, you simply need to accumulate wins. If you win, you go up one point on the ladder – if you lose, you go back one step.

There are exceptions called checkpoints. These are points on the ladder that are represented by small flags. Once you reach such a point, you cannot fall below it.

Additionally, there is a series bonus. If you win more than two games in a row, you can move up two steps per win instead of just one.

At the end of the weekly competition, your rank resets and you have to push your way up again in your division. Moreover, all players drop down a few divisions at the end of a “season” in Ultimate Team.

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What rewards are available? That depends on how well you performed during the week.

FIFA 23 Rewards Division Rivals

Depending on your standing, you can receive really good packs. Additionally, you always have the option to choose between several options.

For example, you can choose tradable packs that you can sell on the transfer market. Alternatively, you can receive more untradeable packs. There are also always some coins available.

In Division Rivals, you can regularly earn rewards, but competition in this mode is tough as you usually play against players who are just as strong as you.

Looking for another way to earn rewards and prefer playing against the AI? Then you should try FUT Moments in FIFA 23.

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One of the best tactical RPGs of all time launches on Steam – Even the head of Final Fantasy 14 recommends it

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The tactical RPG Tactics Ogre: Reborn will be released on November 11, 2022, on Steam and other platforms. The RPG classic offers an exciting story full of intrigue and a deep combat system, with many customization options for your units.

What is Tactics Ogre? The classic is a tactical RPG by Square Enix, played from an isometric 2.5D perspective. It was originally released in 1995 on the Super Nintendo and has since been ported and re-released on other consoles multiple times.

On November 11, the remake Tactics Ogre: Reborn will be released on Steam, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. The game is considered one of the best in the “Tactics” genre and is praised by critics for its deep gameplay and top-notch story full of intrigue.

The genre “Strategy RPG” or “Tactical RPG” is a niche genre where you move characters like in a strategy game. The characters have special abilities, level up, and the games tell a story. Some of the most well-known representatives of the genre include: Fire Emblem, Tactics Ogre, Jagged Alliance, Final Fantasy Tactics, the quirky Valkyrae Chronicles, Disgaea, and of course the “Shining Force” series.

What is Tactics Ogre about? In the game, you will be transported to the islands of Valeria, which have been shaken by conflicts for many years. The warring factions of the Bakramer, the Galgastaner, and the oppressed minority of the Walister fight for control over the region.

The story revolves around the two siblings Denam and Catiua, who belong to the Walisters. After their hometown was leveled and their family killed, they joined a rebellion against their oppressors.

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Tactics Ogre: Reborn on Steam – Story Trailer

Throughout the game, you will make many decisions that affect the story. You will decide whether characters become your allies or enemies, whether they live or die.

Thanks to the “Wheel of Time” system, you can rewind events to special key moments and experience different strands of the story. You retain your levels, equipment, etc.

Tactical gameplay that offers extreme depth

What is the gameplay like in Tactics Ogre? The classic belongs to the genre of turn-based tactical RPGs. You move from one location to the next on the world map, where the story continues, random battles take place, or side quests can be gathered to unlock new optional areas.

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Character selection before a battle: You can save up to 5 different character groups to use in battle.

The heart of the game is the tactical battles, where you control a group of up to 12 characters on a field. The individual units can take on over 20 different classes with their own strengths and weaknesses.

The macromanagement of units is profound, and one can easily spend hours equipping their group, teaching them abilities and spells, and deciding which of them they will use in battle. Each unit has up to 4 slots to equip their skills, items, and magic.

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The character menu of Tactics Ogre: Here you can view the status values of your characters and manage them.

The decisions you make before a battle have a significant impact on how the fight plays out and whether victory awaits at the end. With the special scout ability, you can find out what terrain awaits you and how the enemy team is composed before the confrontation.

But your actions on the battlefield also need to be well thought out. You can take down your opponents in a pincer attack, but they can do the same. The enemy AI has received a new polish in this remake and will ruthlessly exploit your mistakes.

tactics ogre battle
In their turn, the characters move across a gridded field and execute skills with which they are equipped.

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“It’s so good”

How Tactics Ogre was received: The game gained immense popularity soon after its original release in Japan and laid the foundation for more games in the genre such as Final Fantasy Tactics.

The game is considered one of the great RPG classics from Japan. The director of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, even stated that Tactics Ogre was groundbreaking for him. It has had a profound influence on his career as a successful game developer.

When I looked at Tactics Ogre, it just destroyed my confidence. I thought to myself: ‘Wow, how could anyone create something so brilliant?’ […] But at the same time, I thought: ‘I have to [as a game developer] reach this level. I have to keep up and push my own limits.’ That was the goal I set for myself.

Naoki Yoshida on Tactics Ogre and its developers (via Gameinformer).

The game impressed Yoshida so much that he announced he would promote Tactics Ogre: Reborn in his next producer stream for Final Fantasy XIV on November 11.

The well-known Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier is also a fan of Tactics Ogre and describes its combat system as “addictive” (via Twitter). In a Twitter comment, he simply wrote about the game: “It’s so good.”

tactics ogre schreier comment
Schreier is a big J-RPG fan, and Tactics Ogre is among his recommendations.

The PSP remake “Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together” received a score of 87 points from critics with exclusively positive reviews on Metacritic and a score of 8.3 from users.

So if you are feeling nostalgic and in the mood for a classic J-RPG, you should check out Tactics Ogre: Reborn on Steam. The release is on November 11, 2022.

Will you buy the game? Let us know in the comments.

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FIFA 23: German Twitch streamer digs up 16-year-old sticker album, creates a team full of legends

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The Twitch streamer and YouTuber “GamerBrother” regularly makes videos about FIFA 23. Now he has come up with something special: he built a team full of nostalgia – with his World Cup sticker album from 2006.

Normally, in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, you try to build a particularly strong team that fits well into the gameplay on the virtual pitch. You look at stats, good chemistry, and skills – at least normally.

In a new video, the Twitch streamer Simon “GamerBrother” Schildgen, one of the biggest streamers of FIFA 23, focused on a different factor: nostalgia.

GamerBrother dug up his old Panini sticker album for the 2006 World Cup, which was held in Germany. The streamer went through it in the video and searched for players who are still in Ultimate Team today – and put together a team from that.

The 2006 World Cup was apparently full of legends that are still in FIFA 23

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What you can see in the video: At the beginning, you can first see a few stadiums and the old lion mascot “Goleo”. After that, GamerBrother goes through each national team of the 2006 World Cup.

It starts with Germany, where stickers from players like Oliver Kahn, Torsten Frings, Tim Borowski, Kevin Kuranyi, or Miro Klose are still stuck. The latter directly lands as an icon in GamerBrother’s team.

Then come teams like Costa Rica, Poland with the hero card of goalkeeper Dudek, or England with many current icons, like Ferdinand, Beckham, and Owen. In Paraguay, the streamer also encounters the 41-year-old Roque Santa Cruz, who still has a card in FIFA 23 today.

In Sweden, Ibrahimović is already there, as well as hero Ljungberg. Through teams like Argentina (with Messi), Ivory Coast (Didier Drogba), and Brazil, the team keeps growing, especially with hero and icon cards. In the end, the following team emerges from players who were already there in 2006:

  • Klose (Germany) and Drogba (Ivory Coast) in attack
  • Messi (Argentina) at CAM
  • Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) on the right wing, Ljungberg (Sweden) on the left
  • In the center, Kuyt (Netherlands) and Pirlo (Italy) play
  • The defenders are Lucio (Brazil), Ferdinand (England), and Nemanja Vidic (Serbia)
  • Zlatan Ibrahimović sits on the bench

Then he takes the Italy jersey because Italy became world champion back then, and Vieira as the coach. And then the World Cup team goes into the first Rivals match.

GamerBrother still says “We’re playing with a real grandpa team”, but it turns out to be quite entertaining. The team doesn’t fit perfectly into the meta – but with Ronaldo and Messi, he scores two goals straight away for the first victory.

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“I have to say, the team plays really better than expected, it’s a lot of fun, has a great retro vibe,” GamerBrother is happy and scores in the next game with Miro Klose… in the Italy jersey.

Users in the comments also enjoy the little nostalgia kick from the video and hope for more sticker album teams in FIFA 23. The fully filled album and the stickers are praised – however, some also point out that GamerBrother has glued the Spaniard Salgado in twice.

Did you also collect football stickers back in the day? Tell us in the comments!

The streamer has found an unusual way to play FIFA 23 with the retro team. But in Ultimate Team, there are also things like the “Moments” mode that can provide variety. However, one task in it is currently absolute hell.

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MMORPG EVE Online chases a star into the sky and suddenly the NPC factions awaken – A great war begins

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The space MMORPG EVE Online is notorious for space wars that demand a lot of time and resources from players. Now, the developers detonated a complete star, initiating a new storyline that calls upon the previously rather quiet NPC factions.

What is happening in EVE Online?

  • On November 8th, the new expansion “Uprising” went live
  • About a week prior, the developers blew up a star – around 1,800 player ships were in the system, MeinMMO author Mark Sellner was there live
  • The detonation was a preparation for the new story in EVE Online with the expansion Uprising – as now the NPC factions also get involved

We are embedding the trailer for the new EVE expansion Uprising here:

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EVE Online: Uprising Expansion – Trailer

EVE Online: NPC factions unleash wars in Lowsec

The usual wars in EVE Online are actually a direct result of player actions. It’s about valuable loot, vast territories, as well as envy and greed. Time and again, one hears of the wildest atrocities that players inflict on each other in EVE Online:

But with the latest expansion Uprising, things change a bit. The NPC factions will now fight in the areas known as “Lowsec”. There are rules here, but they are not always enforced.

Player fights normally take place in “Nullsec” areas – where there are absolutely no rules.

After the destruction of the star in the Turnur system, the NPC factions are now going to war with each other and players can join in this conflict. Solo players can join one of the 4 factions and help conquer or defend the involved territories.

  • The 4 NPC factions
    • Amarr: 24th Imperial Crusade
    • Caldari: State Protectorate
    • Gallente: Federal Defence Union
    • Minmatar: Tribal Liberation Force

A new “Faction Warfare” menu has been created for this purpose. It also shows the condition of a system – if it is at the front, it can be taken. If it is further in the territory of a faction, pirate raids or attacks on the logistical infrastructure are possible.

In addition to the major faction war, there were also some adjustments:

  • New capital ships
  • Many balance adjustments
  • Revision of loyalty costs
  • Many new cosmetic options

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The expansion brings new momentum into the space MMORPG and in the rather calmer Lowsec sectors, there is some real action. Currently, the consequences are still unclear; the war between the NPCs is new.

But just as things have been in the last years in EVE Online, some crazy things will happen again that will leave many gamers shaking their heads in astonishment.

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Twitch: 5.1 million watch LoL – Worlds 2022 final shatters viewer count records as the king falls

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LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

After 2022, it seems as though support player Beryl was the true key to the world championship.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

After 2022, it seems as though support player Beryl was the true key to the world championship.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

After 2022, it seems as though support player Beryl was the true key to the world championship.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

After 2022, it seems as though support player Beryl was the true key to the world championship.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

After 2022, it seems as though support player Beryl was the true key to the world championship.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

After 2022, it seems as though support player Beryl was the true key to the world championship.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

With 5.1 million viewers peaking, the final match of the LoL Worlds 2022 was the most-watched game in the history of League of Legends – it was even the second-largest eSports match of all time. Alone, 2.8 million people watched on Twitch. And this does not even include Chinese viewers.

How many people watched the match? 5.1 million viewers peaked at the final of the LoL Worlds. This is reported by the site Esport-Charts. The final took place on the night from Saturday to Sunday, November 6th, between the South Korean teams T1 and DRX.

At the peak, 2.8 million people watched the match on Twitch and 1.7 million on YouTube Gaming. Other platforms included AfeecaTV, Trovo, and Facebook.

The most viewers watched the thrilling duel over 5 games in English (1.6 million), followed by Korean (1.2 million) and Spanish (855,000). Especially in Spain, the hype around LoL is fueled by Twitch streamers: The huge streamer Ibai had a peak of 482,000 viewers, more than the official broadcast by Riot Games.

The Chinese viewer numbers, which were also likely massive, are not recorded.

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Even at the opening show with the performance of Lil Nas X, there were 3.2 million viewers.

Even bigger than LoL so far in eSports was the “Free Fire World Series 2021” event with 5.4 million viewers, as Venturebeat knows. Free Fire is enormously popular in parts of Asia.

Huge Final Sees Legend Faker Fail Again

Why was the match such a draw? It was mainly due to the team T1 that so many LoL fans worldwide tuned in. The team around the legendary midlaner Faker is extremely popular – this year, T1 made it to the final after a long dry spell, and it seemed like Faker would claim title number 4.

The 4th world champion title the now 26-year-old has been chasing since 2017, when he, highly favored with T1, failed against Samsung Galaxy and their midlaner Ambition.

But T1 lost to his former school friend Deft and his team DRX, which had played their way from the play-ins to the final as total underdogs.

Pyosik Was Considered a Bad Jungler in the LCK – Now He is World Champion

This is how players have become world champions that hardly anyone expected, such as the jungler Pyosik. Many considered him one of the weaker junglers in the LCK – but he is somehow a good guy that everyone likes.

Pyosik (22) was last known primarily for dancing quite ridiculously:

https://twitter.com/Zxaced/status/1589131268822044673

Midlaner Zeka and top-laner Kingen, on the other hand, became stars overnight. The 22-year-old Kingen even won the MVP award in the final.

After the defeat, the players from T1 were inconsolable, especially support player Keria appeared to be a mess after the match. The streamer Tyler1 found it too much. He did not want the cameras to stay on the losers for too long.

https://twitter.com/The_Just_Stan/status/1589899279619231746
Keria was really down after the defeat – the camera stayed on him longer in other shots than might have been appropriate.

Extremely Strong Match – but at Impossible Time for Germans

Was it a good match? Yes, it was an awesome match, albeit at an impossible time for Germans. For us, the final started at 1 AM and went on until 6:30 AM early on Monday morning.

The German LoL streamer Tolkin, who commented on the game on Twitter, apparently found himself close to exit multiple times that night. When “his favorite team” T1 lost, he tweeted at 6:25 AM:

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The Eternal Unlucky Win Against the Golden Boys of LoL

The exciting part was that T1 was something like “everyone’s favorite team.” They are the golden boys: Faker has been revered for years as if he could walk on water. Keria (19) is considered a prodigy, a “monster and genius.” Many would have wished the two and their teammates victory.

In contrast, hardly anyone had anything for DRX. The team had broken apart in 2020, had to pull themselves together, and was basically the team from Korea that no one really paid attention to besides Gen G, T1, and Damwon KIA. They even had to fight their way through the play-ins.

Ultimately, it seems that the key to the world championship was support player Beryl, who was brought from DAMWON Gaming to DRX before 2022 and was paired with veteran Deft on the bot lane: The 25-year-old support Beryl was a world champion in 2020 and runner-up in 2021, but the glory fell on his teammates ShowMaker and Canyon in both years.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

After 2022, it seems as though support player Beryl was the true key to the world championship.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

After 2022, it seems as though support player Beryl was the true key to the world championship.

LoL star wins Worlds, invests $7,000 in anime girls in Genshin Impact

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Manufacturer dares the unthinkable: Razer brings official pro controller for PS5 in Xbox style – Wants 300 €

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Peripheral manufacturer Razer is known for its high-quality keyboards, gaming mice, and controllers. The latest creation from the manufacturer is a pro controller for the PlayStation 5 – but the design of the new PS5 controller seems strangely familiar.

There are some unwritten laws in the game console market:

  • PlayStation is blue, Xbox is green
  • Xbox follows PlayStation in terms of market trends
  • Sticks on PS controllers are parallel, on Xbox they are not

However, the last few years have shown: you can really only rely on the colors. The other examples no longer count:

  • Xbox has set the direction with its Game Pass, PlayStation followed with its own subscription model. So suddenly Xbox was leading in market trends.
  • Now the controller laws, which were reliable for decades, are also wavering.

Although there are already countless PS controllers in Xbox layout, in the price range where the new Razer Wolverine V2 Pro is situated, this is something new. Almost the end of an era. Because so far no one has dared to offer a PS5 controller for around 300,- € with an Xbox layout.

High-end controller with many extras for the PS5

What kind of controller is this? The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro is a high-end controller with all sorts of extras:

  • Can be used with and without a cable
  • An app to control the functions
  • Mecha-Tactile action buttons
  • 8-way micro-switch D-pad
  • 6 freely assignable multifunction buttons
  • 4 buttons on the back
  • Use on PC without problems
  • Official PlayStation buttons

Moreover, there is probably the biggest unique selling proposition of the controller in this price range: the crazy Xbox design:

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All PS5 controllers are based on the DualSense – This one isn’t

Regardless of whether it’s SCUF, Aim-Controller, or King – if you’re looking for a high-priced pro controller for the PS5, you usually get the familiar design of the DualSense controller with a few nice extras. Especially true for the new DualSense Edge.

But Razer is taking a different path and is using the in-house design of the Razer Wolverine V2. According to our author Benedikt Schlotmann the design is particularly suitable for large hands.

With this incredible step by Razer, one of the last strongholds for PlayStation nostalgics falls victim to progress – the 300-euro controllers.

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If you prefer to engage a little more with your PS5, then check this out: These 7 PS5 settings are disabled by default – Here’s why you should definitely enable them

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CoD MW2: Two small arrows in multiplayer increase your chances of victory, you just have to pay attention to them

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In multiplayer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, things can get hectic, so any help is always welcome. Two little arrows assist you in locating enemies, but they are often overlooked by players. MeinMMO explains what you need to look out for.

What are these arrows? The orange arrows are part of the HUD, the head-up display. At the top of your screen, you will find a compass that indicates your view direction. Sometimes the two orange arrows can appear to the left and right of it.

But what do the arrows mean? The arrows are indicators for enemies that are outside your field of vision. They appear whenever enemies fire their weapon.

How can the information be utilized? The arrows are easy to overlook, but the information they convey is invaluable. They can help you to locate enemies early on. This way, you can optimally prepare for the next firefight, for example by changing your position or reloading in time.

At the same time, you can use this information to easily avoid dangerous situations and reorganize yourself or to retreat tactically. In Call of Duty, you shouldn’t rely solely on your eyes. Often, you can hear enemies long before they become visible: With these audio settings, you can hear your opponents from afar.

In the trailer, you can see all the action that the Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer and Warzone 2.0 have to offer.

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CoD Modern Warfare 2: Trailer shows multiplayer and Warzone 2.0 – New third-person perspective is included

Increase FoV and detect enemies earlier

How can you detect enemies earlier? In general, the earlier you identify enemies, the faster you can react to dangers. Here, fractions of a second can be crucial.

The orange arrows can help you locate enemies that are outside your field of vision. But even before you enter a match, you can adjust your field of view settings to increase your reaction speed.

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How do you adjust the FoV? In the settings, you can make changes to your field of view. A larger FoV lets you perceive more of the action, but it also requires a bit more work from your graphics card. An optimal value for the field of view lies between 100 and 120, with a default value set to 80. Feel free to experiment a bit.

If your game stutters at a value of 120, simply lower the number a bit. Even the most powerful systems can occasionally experience crashes. Here are 11 tips on how to fix crashes in CoD MW2 on PC.

Call of Duty Warzone Field of View
The example from CoD: Vanguard shows how the changes in the field of view affect the gameplay.

As can be seen in the image, the field of view becomes significantly larger with the appropriate settings. This way, you can much more easily spot enemies trying to flank you. Together with the orange arrows, you are well-prepared for your next battle.

Have you noticed the orange arrows? Do you find them helpful or do they just distract you? Do you constantly have a UAV in the air and always know the position of your enemies? Feel free to leave us a comment.

Are you eager to optimize all your settings in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Here are 10 settings that will make you better in CoD MW2 directly.

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The most famous Exo weapon in Destiny 2 surprisingly has two fire modes – players believe “This is not a bug, this is intentional!”

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Those who took the exotic weapon Telesto in Destiny 2 after yesterday’s update experienced a surprise. The “Queen of Bugs” shows strange behavior once again, leaving players puzzled but also curious. Is this another new bug or a planned feature? We investigated the “Telestorium.”

This is the Telesto curse: The exotic weapon “Telesto” is arguably the most famous weapon in Destiny 2. The fusion rifle with its unique projectiles has already caused over 38 bugs in Destiny 2.

Update on November 9 – 6:00 PM:
Save yourself if you can: After today’s reset at 6 PM, the developments around Telesto in Destiny 2 have picked up speed. Those who logged in received an ominous message titled “I have taken control!” Apparently, players are right, and Bungie has something brilliant planned with the exotic and most bugged fusion rifle Telesto.

See here the new in-game message that appeared in the game tonight. Additionally, the note: “See you on Twitter @destinygamede.” This mysterious story about the most bugged Exo is just starting to unfold, and it seems like they just hijacked Bungie’s Twitter account.
Telesto takes over Twitter account: On Bungie’s official Twitter account, there is now an image of the distorted Telesto and the comment “Warning, Destiny 2 servers are being contacted.” Exactly the error message players receive just before they crash out of the game.

“I have overcome the need for a carrier.
For too long I have lingered in your vaults.
It’s not like I took control; you never had it from the beginning.
I exist beyond Destiny. Beyond Bungie. Beyond everything you can imagine.”

And also something ominous is happening at Trials-Report. The best of weapons list only shows one weapon, and you can probably guess which one.
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The new weapon meta in Trials looks a bit strange …

Telesto has always been bugged: The small purple orbs that Telesto fires act as sticky mines, exploding after a delay or when enemies approach. The game, however, has a hard time coping with them:

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“0 Days since the last Telesto incident”

This was only part of the long list of errors associated with Telesto. The uncontrollable weapon even has its own website www.telesto.report, which lists all incidents and bugs along with a timer.

In 2022, Bungie followed the players’ suggestion and entrusted the weapon to Banshee-44, the gunsmith, in hopes of fixing it at the launch of Witch Queen. Thus, he has continuously worked on Telesto ever since.

But barely anything had happened, Destiny 2 crashed when some players wanted to receive bounties from Banshee-44. Additionally, Telesto was not always visible, causing the gunsmith to sometimes hold nothing in his hands.

Sometimes it was there. Sometimes it was gone.

It can therefore be definitively stated: No other weapon in the Destiny universe is as broken as Telesto. It definitely has a mind of its own. And after yesterday’s reset, something ominous is happening once again in Destiny 2, as Telesto now suddenly has two firing modes.

  • Once the weapon fires its sticky orbs, which rise like soap bubbles into the air.
  • If you hold the reload button for a long time, your Guardian hits Telesto and its firing behavior returns to normal.

Online, Destiny-Bulletin shared the new and curious firing behavior of the weapon, and players immediately commented “0 Days since the last Telesto incident”.

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But is this really a bug?

Players believe: “This is not a bug, this time it’s intentional!”

Bungie elevates Telesto to a cult object: Meanwhile, its creator is also turning Telesto into a cult object in Destiny 2.

  • In Season 16, the emote “DIY Blacksmith” came into the game. There, your Guardian wildly hammers on a Telesto that lies on a table in front of him.
  • During the Halloween event 2022, all players could earn a Telesto mask.
  • Additionally, there is a complete Telesto set, consisting of a Sparrow, ship, and ghost shell with the telling name “Back-Broken Set”.
The “Back-Broken Set” in Destiny 2’s Eververse store.

This, along with a newly appeared emblem “Schrödinger’s Gun,” leads players to suspect that Telesto’s unusual behavior is not a bug, but a cool feature.

The reason for this is also the effect the weapon is currently showing. From Telesto sparks are now spraying. The same sparks that are also seen in the “Back-Broken Set.” One could therefore believe that Telesto’s behavior is not a bug, but intended by Bungie.

Players suspect a secret quest: The guessing games in the community have thus already begun. Players like Luckyy10P are eagerly checking the lore entries in the “Back-Broken Set” for clues.

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The Guardian Gamer Prodigy10 writes under the video: “Very interesting. I’ll play around with the ‘broken’ Telesto tonight. Just for fun.”

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However, others, like Bryan Marshall, are not so convinced of a hidden quest and therefore also do not believe that Bungie is hiding anything here.

Honestly, I don’t think there’s a secret with Telesto. I think Bungie just added the sparks, since Telesto constantly breaks everything. […] People might just be delusional due to the drought of content.

writes Bryan Marshall under the video by Luckyy10P

In the end, it might just be a cool new Easter egg that Bungie added to Telesto to underline its status as the Queen of Bugs. However, we’re not sure if Telesto will just let it slide. The next “real” bug with this exotic might already be on the way.

What do you think? Is this bug intentional and perhaps really starting a new quest or search that might reward you with the “Schrödinger’s Gun” emblem? Feel free to leave your theories in the comments.

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Destiny 2 has as few players on Steam as never before – Lowest number of players in 3 years

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In October 2019, Destiny 2 came to Steam. At its peak, the game had 292,000 players – even in February 2022, with the new expansion The Witch Queen, the online shooter was again brushing against this top player count on Steam. But now in November 2022, there are only about 60,000 players online on average, the lowest ever. What is going on?

How have player numbers on Steam developed? When Destiny 2 came to Steam, the heyday was actually long over: The game was released on Steam in October 2019, after Bungie had separated from Activision Blizzard and their launcher Battle.net.

The immense hype around Destiny 2 was already two years old:

  • Destiny 2 launched hot in September 2017.
  • Back then, it was still riding the wave of Destiny 1 when the expansion “The Taken King” thrilled so many in 2015.
  • But many problems caused the hype around Destiny 2 to quickly fizzle out. The first year of Destiny 2 was seen as a horror year, until it became significantly better with Forsaken in September 2018.

We do not know the player counts from those hype months of 2017. However, in October 2019, Destiny had an average of 165,000 players and 292,000 peak concurrent players. At that time, Bungie had also launched a Free2Play program.

Destiny 2 quickly gains many players on Steam, but loses them again just as fast

The numbers fluctuated significantly in the last 3 years, depending on whether there were fresh contents in the game or not:

Player numbers soar in months when something happens on Steam:

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Destiny 2 shows launch trailer for the new expansion Witch Queen

After the hype, within 2 months, two out of three players are gone

However, the longer new content does not appear, the more the player count of Destiny 2 on Steam declines again.

Just before a new surge, there was a deep valley, when Destiny 2 had not received new content for over half a year, and the existing content dragged on like chewing gum: In December 2020 (-33%) and January 2021 (-33%), two-thirds of the players disappeared within months, when the hype around “Beyond Light” started to fade.

We also see the constant ups and downs of Destiny 2 through Google Trends. There is a push approximately every 6 months, before interest falls again:

This is the current situation: However, now the valley is even deeper than in all the years before. As gaming sites report, the player count on Steam fell to 60,854 average players in the first week of November. At its lowest, there were just 29,000 players online. Player counts on Steam have never sunk this low before.

Much competition, grind, and age take their toll on Destiny 2

What is causing this? Several factors come together, as the site Forbes suspects:

  • On one hand, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Overwatch 2 have been released and are currently hot.
  • On the other hand, Destiny 2 is now quite old, it is in year 5 after release – It seems to be taking its toll that no Destiny 3 was released.
  • Moreover, the last expansion, The Witch Queen, is now already 9 months old, and there is still some time before the next expansion in February 2023.

The dip on Steam could therefore become even deeper before it gets better.

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The plan of Destiny 2 to focus on seasons and extend the playtime of active players with grinding seems to be slowly tiring players.

Maybe the acquisition of Bungie by Sony will bring a turnaround. Bungie has announced that they will be hiring new positions. Perhaps we will see a resurgence in Destiny 2 with new forces and new content after all.

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FIFA 23 already knows who the world champion will be – EA has been right for 12 years, but fans find errors

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

EA Sports announces that with the help of FIFA 23, it already knows which nation will win the upcoming football world championship. But there is a small problem with the calculation.

The World Cup is just around the corner and EA Sports is diligently releasing relevant content for FIFA 23. For example, the free World Cup mode has been released as an update for FIFA 23.

But now EA Sports wants to know already which nation will grab the coveted World Cup trophy. And they are quite sure, as during the World Cups of 2010, 2014, and 2018, the development studio actually predicted the correct world champions every time.

But can EA do it a fourth time?

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EA predicts world champions, but the calculation has errors

What does EA predict? In a blog post (via EA), EA Sports published an overview showing which nation is supposed to win the upcoming World Cup. The developers completely simulated the tournament using FIFA 23 and determined the supposed winner.

According to EA Sports, the Argentinians are supposed to win the World Cup trophy this year. They are expected to face Brazil in the final and win this match by a margin of one goal. The third place will go to the world champion of 2018, France.

According to EA Sports, this is how the World Cup 2022 is supposed to end.

Fans find a problem: But there is a problem with the simulation. Clever fans on Twitter have discovered that in the tournament tree published by EA, simulated matches have occurred that should not have taken place.

For example, Brazil and Switzerland are found on the same side, even though they are in the same group. Thus, they would theoretically not meet again until the final. However, EA’s tournament tree shows it differently.

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What does EA say about the problem? EA has already recognized the error, which apparently also exists in the World Cup mode of FIFA 23, and is currently working on a solution (via EA).

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Is the prediction realistic? Despite the error, a world champion title for Argentina does not seem unlikely. They recently won the Copa América and are definitely one of the favorites in the tournament.

If the calculation is correct, it would be the third title for the South Americans after 1978 and 1986 and the greatest triumph for Lionel Messi in the national team.

What do you think about EA’s prediction? Who do you think will be the world champion? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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Guild Wars 2 destroyed its capital in 2014 and made many players sad – Now it is suddenly back

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In the course of the Living World, the developers destroyed the capital of Guild Wars 2 in 2014. Following this event, it was rebuilt, but in a completely different style. Since then, players have been demanding the return of the old city. Now it is back and everyone is celebrating it.

What is the story behind the destruction?

  • The first season of the Living World lived up to its name. The Sylvari Scarlet devastated several areas and changed them permanently, which felt incredibly exciting at the time. During the grand finale in spring 2014, she even completely destroyed the capital Lion’s Arch.
  • Lion’s Arch was actually a settlement built by pirates. There were old wooden planks, shipwrecks, and winding alleys for smugglers everywhere. However, the rebuilt Lion’s Arch resembles a modernized holiday paradise with many open spaces.
  • Since 2014, many players have therefore been demanding the return of the old capital. With the new patch on November 8th, this wish was fulfilled.
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The old Lion’s Arch is finally returning

How exactly is Lion’s Arch returning? With the latest patch, the last contents of Living World Season 1 have been patched back into the game. What used to happen in the open world is now part of instanced content. This return of the old content has already been positively received by fans.

As part of the rewards for the new achievements, the “Lion’s Pride” was introduced. This is an item that teleports you to the old Lion’s Arch from anywhere. You will find all the old vendors, NPCs, and crafting stations as you were used to before 2014. The old jumping puzzles and their associated achievements are also active again.

The area to which you are teleported is also public. You will meet other players there as well. However, no mounts or gliders can be used there.

Additionally, you must first complete a series of tasks to obtain the item. You can find out more here: Guide to the achievement “Memorial of the Lion” which allows you to enter the old Lion’s Arch.

Guild Wars 2 Memorial of the Lion
The new item that makes so many players happy is hidden here.

How are the players reacting to it? Very positively. A thread about the item is currently number 2 in the subreddit. The comments are overflowing with praise and do not hold back in mocking the new Lion’s Arch:

  • The user Jademalo is very excited: “I am really absolutely thrilled about it. I always hoped for it but honestly didn’t believe it anymore. A fantastic reward!”
  • LeaveMeChicken jokes: “If the instance is really public, then the new Lion’s Arch will be pretty empty pretty quickly.”
  • MaeeveArt is simply happy to come home: “So many memories, I am so happy. I can’t wait to be home again!”

Also, away from Reddit, many players are positively surprised. In-game, songs of praise are already being sung to ArenaNet, which this year tackled many player desires, including the Steam release.

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What else does the patch offer? The new update not only brought back the old Lion’s Arch, but also the story and the contents of the last two episodes of Living World Season 1. This includes public instances, a new assault mission, new achievements, and new rewards.

On November 29th, a hard mode for the last instance, the fight against Scarlet, is also set to be released.

If you are thinking about starting Guild Wars 2 again, you will find everything important here:

Guild Wars 2 Guide for newcomers and returners – Everything about the MMORPG in 2022

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New MMORPG relies on an unusual setting – Lets you fight against dinosaurs

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Nexon announces in a video an upcoming MMORPG titled “Project DX”. It throws you into a world full of dinosaurs.

The video lasts just under half a minute and shows a roaring T-Rex in a forest area. As lightning and thunder strike, it stretches its head towards the sky. At the end, the words “Beyond the Durango” appear.

Therefore, it could be that the MMORPG is connected to a popular mobile game from 2019. It was called Durango: Wild Lands and was taken offline by Nexon without providing a proper explanation.

Here you can see the teaser:

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Teaser for the new Dino MMORPG Project DX

What kind of game was that? The gameplay and setting of Durango: Wild Lands were similar to that of Ark Survival, which is why it was considered the “Ark for mobile” back then. You had to survive in a world full of dinosaurs, fight them, or tame them. Through crafting, players acquired useful items and could build their own base. There was also PvP.

In addition, it offered detailed and engaging graphics. You looked at the events from an isometric perspective and saw beautiful landscapes that needed exploring.

Will the new MMORPG be the same? Whether Project DX is really a continuation and set in the same universe is currently unknown. Aside from the teaser, there is no information about the exact gameplay.

It is also uncertain for which platform Project DX will be released. It could be for PC, mobile devices, or both at the same time. A console version is also possible.

More information may be available at the South Korean G-Star, a gaming fair taking place from November 17 to 21, 2022.

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What do you think about Project DX? Will it be a game like Ark Survival, only as an MMORPG? Did you play the mobile game Durango: Wild Lands back when it was online? Or is the game entirely new to you and you are excited about the dinosaurs? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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