If you play the wrong hero in Overwatch 2, your account is at risk

Do you like playing heroes in Overwatch 2 that nobody else likes? Then you should be careful – because this could lead to penalties.

Overwatch 2 is quite an intense game, and it often happens that everyone on the team seems to know better how one could play more effectively. Currently, it also happens more often that players report their team members through the “Report” system – often rightfully, but frequently also just for the wrong reasons.

A player recently showed in the subreddit what his “reward” for playing Doomfist is – and that is the threat of an account penalty.

Who gets punished for playing? The Reddit user “invadedbydarkspirit” posted a screenshot showing his login screen from Overwatch 2. There, he receives a warning because “his behavior is not appropriate compared to most other Overwatch players.” He has been reported multiple times for allegedly being inactive or sabotaging the gameplay. If he doesn’t change his behavior, further reports could lead to his account being restricted or even completely closed.

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Marked as “humor,” invadedbydarkspirit titled the image “My loot for a win rate of 60% with Doomfist in over 50 games while not talking on voice or switching heroes.”

This alludes to the fact that Overwatch is extremely stingy with rewards, but also that other players very often report someone just because they don’t like their playstyle or the chosen hero.

On the other hand, with “loot,” it is of course meant that he evidently received a lot of reports from teammates because he allegedly sabotaged the game – even though he plays a tank quite successfully.

Doomfist is currently quite unpopular – many players believe that choosing him is equivalent to losing.

Community has a lot of understanding: Even though the truth of the “60% win rate” is hard to verify, the story sounds plausible and receives a lot of support. Many seem to feel that they get attacked when they play their current favorite hero.

There is a lot of agreement in the subreddit – the post has garnered a solid 23,000 upvotes, a huge amount for this subreddit. Some voices from the post:

  • “I wonder how long it will take until people get reported for not switching heroes that they don’t even own.”
  • “That was probably every time you lost. Doomfist is currently in a really bad position. I’m impressed that you have a 60% win rate with him, you must be really good! I wouldn’t report that, but whenever I see a Doomfist on the team, I always think it will be tough to win with that.”
  • “My ex reports every single player in the lobby when she loses. She just can’t stand losing, and that’s one of her coping mechanisms. You probably encounter people like her more often, I’m sorry. That’s so damn stupid.”
  • “This nonsense is the reason why automated reporting systems should never be used. I’ve never seen an automated reporting system work the way it was intended. They are always abused.”

“Meta” dictates which hero is expected: The impression that only certain heroes can fill specific roles is often shaped by the playstyles of the pros. Just a few weeks ago, we reported that the best tank players in the USA all have Zarya in their “Top 3” tanks. At the same time, in the Overwatch League, Winston was the only tank seen in almost every match over the past two weeks.

Finally, Doomfist is already on the developers’ list for possible buffs – he is considered too weak.

All this probably contributes to some players believing that a Doomfist is just “trolling” and that one should report him simply for choosing that hero.

Can you get reported for the “wrong hero”? In principle, no. If you want to report another player for “gameplay sabotage,” it explicitly states there that “unwillingness to switch heroes” is not a reason to report someone.

Just because you think that another hero can currently fill a role better does not justify reporting that player.

So if you believe that a Doomfist is not suited as a defensive tank or that a Torbjörn has no place in attack, you should hold back on your reports. Because those who falsely report other players multiple times can ultimately face a penalty themselves.

Interestingly, the same discussion already occurred back in Overwatch 1. There, players who simply liked to play Torbjörn were often reported.

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Successful sci-fi shooter with coop is currently free on Steam – But you have to be quick

In the popular sci-fi shooter “Deep Rock Galactic” on Steam, you fight together with others as “tough dwarves” against aliens. Until approximately 6:00 PM, you can grab the game for free on November 8, 2022. Afterwards, the game will be on sale for around €10 until November 17.

What is Deep Rock Galactic? It is a sci-fi first-person shooter.

In the game, you can play cooperatively as dwarves to wreak havoc across the galaxy. Set out to explore or completely destroy caves, as well as to slay hordes of aliens.

What is Deep Rock Galactic about? As dwarves, you receive various missions from the space mining company “Deep Rock Galactic” on the dangerous planet “Hoxxes IV”. These include searching for specific resources, eliminating aliens, or finding lost equipment.

Here you can see the release trailer for Season 3 of Deep Rock Galactic:

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Deep Rock Galactic Season 3 – Release Trailer

Break everything around you and slay aliens

What does the gameplay look like in Deep Rock Galactic? You delve into the depths of the planet Hoxxes IV. The caves are procedurally generated, created by an algorithm while you play.

Your surroundings thus look different each time. You’ll encounter valuable resources to mine and swarms of alien monsters that you must eliminate.

But not only the monsters, you can also break your surroundings into pieces. Don’t like the path? Drill your own way to fulfill the mission. You can either head straight to your objective or take your time to explore the world.

You can play the game together with 3 other people. Teamwork is essential in Deep Rock Galactic, as surviving on the planet is difficult alone.

For selecting your dwarf avatar, you have 4 different classes with different focuses available:

  • Gunner, slays the enemies
  • Navigator, who scouts the world
  • Driller, who drills through the rock
  • Engineer, who builds structures

Equipped with different weapons, you head into the caves. Additionally, there are useful gadgets in the game that make the dwarves’ work easier. These include flamethrowers, Gatling guns, and platform turrets.

You start at rank 0 as the so-called “Greenbeards” and then climb the dwarf career ladder in the company with your completed missions.

How does Deep Rock Galactic perform on Steam? On Steam, of the total 122,948 reviews, 97% are positive. Thus, the game is extremely popular on the gaming platform (as of November 8, 2022).

How long is Deep Rock Galactic free on Steam? The game is still available for free on Steam until approximately 6:00 PM today, November 8, 2022. You can check the remaining hours for how long the offer is valid on Steam.

However, there is another offer for those who missed the free window: Until November 17, 2022, you can save 67% on the game purchase. Instead of €29.99, you pay €9.89.

A small note: Deep Rock Galactic is currently included for free in the Xbox Game Pass. So you can also play the game for free here at the moment.

Here you can find a top RPG on Steam, where you can play a heroes’ family cooperatively – currently available for €7.

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How to kill the most annoying window camper in CoD MW2 without problems

Players on Reddit show in a short clip how you can clear one of the worst camp spots in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 without a hitch. You just need a throwing knife and a wicked grin on your face.

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 it may be worth your while to take things a bit slower. Old movement tricks are weaker than before, many actions take longer – MW2 slows down the pace in many areas.

However, some players overdo it with their stationary play style – moving only slightly more than ketchup from the fridge. The height of emotion is barely noticeable movements from one side of a room to the other.

These nasty campers, recently called “Sentinels” in CoD speak, had a king shortly after release – the enemy who always sits in the window above the big courtyard on the map “Al Bagra Fortress”. But with a small trick, you can easily take out the enemy up there.

By the way, on November 16, the launch of Warzone 2.0 is coming. We’ll embed a short overview video for you:

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

CoD MW2: Easily take out window campers

How do I take out the camper? There’s a clip on Reddit that shows you how to easily take out the camper from the spot with the statue at the control point “C”:

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Position yourself by the trash can at the edge of the map near the statue. Look approximately towards the window and a little up. Throw your throwing knife exactly through the shown point between the palms.

We’ve embedded a few screenshots for you:

The trick works best when you’re with teammates – one communicates whether the camper has made his camp in the window, and then the knife comes.

Solo, this is also very helpful, especially if you’ve just been taken out by the window camper. Because often you spawn right in that corner, and you can almost take immediate revenge.

In the Reddit thread, the tip is celebrated, and many users request more such tips. Do you also have such tricks or other gameplay tips for Modern Warfare 2? Leave a comment on the topic.

If you’d rather inform yourself about the upcoming Season 1 and the release of Warzone 2.0, check it out here: CoD MW2: Season 1 brings more new content than ever before – Start, Battle Pass, Warzone 2.0

Solo, this is also very helpful, especially if you’ve just been taken out by the window camper. Because often you spawn right in that corner, and you can almost take immediate revenge.

In the Reddit thread, the tip is celebrated, and many users request more such tips. Do you also have such tricks or other gameplay tips for Modern Warfare 2? Leave a comment on the topic.

If you’d rather inform yourself about the upcoming Season 1 and the release of Warzone 2.0, check it out here: CoD MW2: Season 1 brings more new content than ever before – Start, Battle Pass, Warzone 2.0

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Founder of Oculus wants to develop a VR headset that kills you when you die in the game

A headset that kills you in real life if you die in the game? A developer would love to have that in reality. MeinMMO explains what the founder of Oculus is thinking.

Palmer Luckey is co-founder of Oculus, the company behind the well-known VR headsets. Now, Luckey has introduced a new, old idea. He wants to develop a headset that literally kills you when you die in the game.

This idea is not new, as the famous series “Sword Art Online” has a similar plot. However, this is still just thought play and not a real product.

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VR headset aims to link the real world with a virtual avatar

What is this idea? Luckey presented the idea of the headset in a blog post and clearly refers to “Sword Art Online” as a model. In his post, he also explains that the thought of linking the real world and virtual avatars intrigues him:

The idea of linking real life with the virtual avatar has always fascinated me – it raises the stakes immediately to the highest level and forces people to fundamentally rethink the way they interact with the virtual world and the players within it. Pumped-up graphics might make a game look more real, but only the threat of serious consequences can make a game seem real for you and everyone else in the game.

Our cover image also comes from Luckey’s official blog post.

How is this supposed to work exactly? Luckey has already developed an idea of how his headset will kill people. The headset is supposed to contain three explosive charges that are connected to a photo sensor.

As soon as the sensor detects a game over screen, the color blinks and the explosive charges are detonated, which “immediately destroys the user’s brain.” He himself explains, however, that this is quite error-prone. He still needs to develop a mechanism to prevent manipulation.

Luckey should have access to such life-threatening technology. After the acquisition of Oculus by Facebook in 2014, Luckey founded the company “Anduril Industries.” This develops autonomous defense systems for the US military.

In conclusion, he explains:

At this point, it is just a piece of office art, a thought-provoking idea for unexplored paths in game design. Also, as far as I know, it is the first non-fictional example of a VR device that can actually kill the user. It will not be the last.

VR could play an important role in gaming in the future

Some researchers are already developing a system that allows you to perceive smells in the game. It sounds strange at first, but for many users it also represents an important step in making games even more realistic and authentic.

People like the great MMORPG streamer Asmongold explain that VR games are meant to be the future of the genre. Some users even want to dive completely into the game:

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What do you think? Would you want such a headset where you also have to bear the full consequences of the game in real life? Or are you glad about the clear separation between real life and the virtual world? Let us know your opinion in the comments.

VR is a big topic in gaming: Zenith: The Last City is an MMORPG, just like many others. However, it relies entirely on virtual reality and cannot be played without such a headset. And at release, the servers were overwhelmed because everyone wanted to try the technology:

New VR MMORPG on Steam shows the great interest in the technology – servers crash

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Lost Ark and The Witcher start partnership – Soon you will be able to meet Geralt and Ciri in Arkesia

On November 7, Lost Ark announced via Twitter that there will be a partnership between the world of The Witcher and Lost Ark. However, more information in English is hard to find. In a Korean livestream from the developers, the first images were already shown.

What kind of partnership is this? On November 7, the developers of Lost Ark announced an exciting collaboration on their Twitter account. The image shows the logos of Lost Ark and The Witcher.

In English, there is no more than a note that everything is supposed to come in early 2023. This has upset many fans, as The Witcher is one of the most popular games, especially in the West, and fans obviously wanted to know what was going on immediately.

You can see the announcement in this tweet:

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First images look fantastic

First images from the developers: However, clever fans who speak Korean didn’t have to wait long. Shortly after, a livestream started featuring the Korean head developers of Lost Ark, who talked about the 4th anniversary of the MMORPG.

They also discussed the collaboration with CD Projekt and the “The Witcher” brand. The following things about the partnership have already been confirmed:

  • Geralt and Ciri will be exploring Lost Ark and you can meet them
  • They will have their own island that you can visit
  • The event will start in Korea this December

So we won’t have to wait too long for more information. Once the event in Korea starts, it’s also quite certain how it will look for us. We also have the first screenshots of the new content for you (via YouTube).

Are you excited about the collaboration of the two brands? Are you looking forward to entering the Witcher’s island? Or do you think Geralt and Co. are being misused here? How do you envision the appearance of the Witcher duo in Arkesia? Feel free to write us your thoughts in the comments here at MeinMMO, we look forward to your opinion.

Lost Ark: Act fast or you will lose important items in the next update

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CoD MW2: Tier 1 / Hardcore mode – Release date & info

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launches without its popular Hardcore mode, and the modes are now called ‘Tier 1’. When Hardcore will come to CoD MW2 and what these modes are, we will show you on MeinMMO.

Which mode is missing? In CoD, there are a variety of modes that have been created and implemented over many years. Many of the modes can be played with a special rule set – with Hardcore rules.

However, Modern Warfare 2 launched without Hardcore modes. Furthermore, it is now called ‘Tier 1’. The developers have confirmed, however, that Hardcore will come to the game with Season 1 on November 16. You can find all the information about Season 1 here. We will also show you what these modes are.

  • Release Hardcore mode / Tier 1 – November 16, 2022

You can find a trailer for the multiplayer of MW2 embedded here:

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CoD MW2: Hardcore is now ‘Tier 1’

What is Tier 1 as a mode? CoD Modern Warfare 2 has given the Hardcore mode a new name and it is now called ‘Tier 1’.

In Tier 1, players will be thrown onto a map with ‘realistic’ conditions. You will have to deal with a reduced HUD, less health, and will need to expect team damage when you activate this mode.

Players with a shaky finger on the trigger will have a hard time, as you cannot afford any mistakes and accidentally shoot a teammate.

Basically, “Tier 1” offers a fresh change, as strong reflexes and tactics can help you achieve victory. Carelessness will be punished and can quickly send you to the grave.

What do you think of CoD MW2? Is it a shame that Tier 1 is not yet in the game and how do you like the multiplayer? Let us know in the comments!

If you prefer to inform yourself about the best weapons in CoD MW2, take a look here: CoD MW2: The best weapons with setups

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WoW: Level 50 in just about 4 hours – How crazy are the current XP bonuses

Leveling in World of Warcraft has never been so fast. In less than an evening, you can get your characters to level 50.

If you want to level a character in modern World of Warcraft to make it fit for the Dragon Isles, there has probably never been a better time. Currently, the experience bonuses are stacking up so much that the leveling phase literally flies by. In the WoW subreddit, some boast about their leveling time, which is impressive – because it takes just over 4 hours to reach level 50.

What happened? In the WoW subreddit, Err0 shared a screenshot showing his Lightforged Draenei Hunter. He had just reached level 50 with a playtime of only 4 hours and 16 minutes – that was the total time Err0 needed to level up to level 50.

Lightforged Draenei count as an Allied Race, so they start at level 10. But according to Err0, that doesn’t make a big difference, as the time from level 1 to 10 would only add another 20 to 30 minutes at most.

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Which leveling route did he take? If you want to level just as fast, you can simply copy Err0’s leveling route. It’s quite simple and leads to success in just a few hours. He proceeded as follows:

  • The “Warlords of Draenor” intro experience until unlocking the Garrison
  • Switching to “Cataclysm Time” with Chromie
  • The Forest of Elwynn
  • The Redridge Mountains
  • The Duskwood
  • Loch Modan

After completing the 4 areas, you should already be at level 50.

It is important to also keep an eye out for “Rare Spawns” on the side. Because they can drop as much XP when killed as completing a quest.

What XP bonuses did he combine? Currently, there are many XP bonuses that can be combined. The “Wind of Wisdom” buff is currently active, granting a hefty 50% bonus experience. But the WoW anniversary is also active, which adds another 18%. If you also visit the Darkmoon Faire, you’ll receive an additional 10%. This results in a total bonus of 78% more experience points. After level 20, you should also activate the War Mode to receive an additional bonus of 10% to 15%.

Why did he stop at level 50? The reason is that currently you have to go through Shadowlands with level 50. The last 10 levels (up to level 60) go significantly slower and have to be completed in the Shadowlands. However, this will change soon as the “Chromie Time” will soon be expanded to level 60. Then it will be possible to level up to level 60 in old areas as well. At the same time, the required experience from level 50 to 60 will be drastically reduced – about 80% less XP will be needed then.

If you want to play “maximally efficiently”, you should get as many characters as possible to level 50 now and complete the rest after the Chromie Time change takes place.

Are you leveling your twinks as well? Have you already done that a long time ago? Or are you doing that only with the new expansion Dragonflight?

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Pokémon GO: Get and Use Golden Razz Berries

The Golden Razz Berry in Pokémon GO helps you best when catching Pokémon. We show you where to get them and what using them brings.

What kind of item is this? In Pokémon GO, there are different berries that you can use in catching situations with Pokémon. The Razz Berry increases catch chances. The Silver Pineapple Berry gives you more candies from the caught Pokémon. The Nanab Berry calms the Pokémon you are trying to catch, so it moves less.

The Golden Razz Berry is an upgrade of the standard berry. It improves catch chances and fully restores the health bars of gym defenders. We will show you in detail how strong it is.

Farming Golden Razz Berries – How to get them?

How do you get them? For completing raids, you will occasionally be rewarded with Golden Razz Berries as loot.

There are also ongoing research like special research that rewards you with this type of berry.

Using Golden Razz Berries – When is it important?

Then it’s good: When you encounter strong Pokémon that you really want to catch, the use of Golden Razz Berries is important. However, you will receive the berries less frequently than the normal Razz Berries if you don’t do many raids. Therefore, you should use them wisely.

When catching Pokémon, select the “Berries” category and then scroll to the side. Tap the Golden Razz Berry and throw it at the Pokémon to use it. It will then be active for your next catch attempt.

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You do not need to use a Golden Berry for catching Pikachu

What is gained from using it? If you use a Golden Razz Berry during a catch, it significantly increases the catch chances. Together with a Ultra Ball and a fantastic curveball, you then have a good chance of catching the Pokémon.

  • It is assumed that the Golden Razz Berry increases the catch chances by a multiplier of 2.5
  • The Silver Pineapple Berry gives you more candies and only increases the catch chances by a multiplier of 1.8
  • The normal Razz Berry increases the catch chances by a multiplier of 1.5

Of all the berries, the Golden Razz Berry is the one that positively changes catch chances the most.

If you use the Golden Razz Berry on gym defenders, you fully restore their hit points. Many trainers save dozens of these berries and only use them when raids with particularly strong Pokémon are active.

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Pre-emptive nerfs in Destiny 2 for Season 19 are not enough – 3 other weapons remain too strong

Destiny 2 has made extensive changes to weapons in order to ensure more balance on the way to the new DLC “Lightfall”. For this, two overpowered weapons that dominated everything in PvP will be nerfed early tomorrow. But that’s not enough. MeinMMO tells you which weapons are still far too dominant.

What adjustments are being made? In October 2022, Bungie began to revise some weapon classes in Destiny 2. For this, they introduced extensive weapon tunings in Update 6.2.5 in the middle of Season 18, aimed to balance your PvP gameplay.  

Back then, Bungie also announced 2 exotic nerfs for the overpowered and dominating Exo-Linear Fusion Rifles “Arbalest” and “Lorentzantrieb”. However, it was unclear whether the update would go online at the start of Season 19 or even earlier.

On November 4th, Bungie unexpectedly announced on Twitter that they do not want to wait any longer for the nerfs. The reign of terror of the Linear Fusion Rifles will therefore be prematurely ended and brought into the game tomorrow in Hotfix 6.2.5.3. This is about 4 weeks before the start of the new Season 19.

The adjustments were long overdue. However, this will not be enough to restore balance in the Crucible. Other weapons are currently far too dominant in PvP, and players like Kujay are also calling for necessary nerfs here.

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The reign of terror of “Arbalest” and “Lorentzantrieb” should end tomorrow.

3 other exotic weapons are still too strong

The two nerfs for the exotic linear fusion rifles “Arbalest” and “Lorentzantrieb” are a step towards a balanced meta in PvP. However, it has taken too long to bring these nerfs into the game.

In addition, there are currently still 3 other exotic weapons in Destiny 2 that are far too powerful in PvP. However, Bungie has not yet considered nerfs for them, which could become a new problem.

The player Kujay mentions two Exotics on Twitter that are currently also too dominant in PvP. And his followers are also calling for a third adjustment:

  • “Le Monarque”, the exotic Void bow with the poison tick
  • “Toter Bote”, the lightweight exotic grenade launcher with a catalyst from the mission “Vox Obscura”
  • “Keine Zeit für Erklärungen”, the exotic pulse rifle with time turret
  • Additionally, pistols have also been increasingly dominating in PvP for some time, especially in Trials
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The exotic poison bow “Le Monarque”

Why should these weapons also be nerfed? The exotic bow “Le Monarque” has become an incredibly strong option in PvP. When combined with a hand cannon in PvP, players can easily achieve quick and nasty combo kills. Opposing guardians endure 8 times tick damage from the poison.

The Hunter exotic “Treueschwur”, which allows the bow to be held indefinitely charged, adds to the dominance in PvP. This ensures that the poison damage will always hit.

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“Toter Bote” is an exotic and lightweight wave grenade launcher.

“Toter Bote” is an exotic grenade launcher in the energy slot.

The radius of the ground wave generated is so large that players in PvP can simply shoot in the approximate direction of opponents to get a kill. Each wave inflicts 130 damage and is much more consistent compared to regular wave grenade launchers.

Those who earn the catalyst in the mission “Vox Obscura” also benefit from a handy overshield and can also break through the shield of an opposing guardian while they are using their super.

In our guide, we show you how to obtain the weapon and the catalyst:

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The pulse rifle “Keine Zeit für Erklärungen” is also permanently present in PvP. While the PvP community agrees that the nerf does not need to be huge, it is still necessary.

Especially since the time-to-kill of the weapon is too strong – at any range. When combined with a Warlock Rift, one can dominate on any PvP map with this weapon. Therefore, Bungie should ensure more balance with a slight increase in recoil for “Keine Zeit für Erklärungen”.

These weapon changes have also been announced: Bungie has additional adjustments planned besides the nerfs for “Arbalest” and “Lorentzantrieb” going live tomorrow.

  • For Season 19, machine guns are to be adjusted to become a better “heavy weapon” option in PvP. 
  • The damage penalty for the exotic scout rifle “Erzählung eines Toten” is to be removed at five stacks of “Kranialstift”.

What do you think of the requested adjustments? Do you believe more nerfs are needed for greater balance? Or do you think that the real evils of PvP in Season 18 and 19 will be ability spam and one-shot abilities? Feel free to share your opinion on these nerfs and the balance in the Crucible.

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MMORPG Crowfall wants to reinvent itself after a weak start – Completely takes the servers offline for this purpose

Crowfall is a Kickstarter MMORPG that celebrated its release in 2021 after nearly seven years of development. But it did not start well. From the beginning, player numbers were lower than expected; after a few weeks, hardly anyone was talking about the game anymore. Now it will go offline for a while to return with new content.

What will happen to Crowfall? On November 22 at 18:00 German time, Crowfall will be shut down. The servers will no longer be accessible from then on.

The developers explain that it is incredibly exhausting for them to operate an MMORPG live while also working on new content and campaigns. That is why the live service will be shut down until Crowfall is in a state where it can be released again.

  • Already now, support will only be available from Monday to Friday between 16:00 and 3:00 at night. It will only deal with account restorations.
  • Refunds will be processed automatically, but only for purchases made in the last 90 days.
  • Certain services like downloading the game or the “Refer a friend” program have already been shut down.

How long the servers will remain offline is currently unclear. It has also not been revealed what new features are being worked on.

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Crowfall was meant to bring fresh air to PvP MMORPGs

What kind of game is Crowfall? In 2015, Crowfall was announced as a game that would play like a season of Game of Thrones. Various campaigns were planned that players could win, thereby gaining advantages in the Eternal Kingdoms.

The Eternal Kingdoms are a persistent, social world where there is no PvP, but players can showcase their achievements and earn fame and recognition. Other campaigns were supposed to end regularly and return with new rules.

Additionally, a wide class system was announced, with 11 classes and a total of 33 subclasses. However, this took a lot of development time.

How did the release go? Rather slow. Crowfall was in a kind of open alpha for years, allowing all fans to constantly observe the progress. However, the official release took a long time. When the MMORPG finally launched in July 2021, many fans had already moved on and the hype was absent.

Moreover, there were numerous issues at launch, including poor optimization and performance, a clunky interface, a rather weak tutorial, and a boring crafting system. The PvP focus likely also discouraged many potential buyers.

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Crowfall has already been sold and may never return

What does the future hold for Crowfall? Uncertain. As early as September 2021, there were initial layoffs. In December 2021, the game and its developers were sold to a new studio. The new owner, Monumental, is actually a developer of mobile games.

What exactly the studio plans to do with Crowfall is unknown. However, the reason for the temporary shutdown is very difficult. A service game actually lives off being operated in live mode. A shutdown for a complete restructuring is expensive.

While this worked for Final Fantasy XIV, some other MMORPGs that took a similar step just never came back online. This could potentially also happen to Crowfall.

I myself predicted back in early 2022 which MMOs would likely die in 2022. Crowfall was one of them:

I predict: These 6 MMOs will die in 2022

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LoL series Arcane was a Netflix hit a year ago – Could bring trailer for Season 2 this week

With the series Arcane, the developers of League of Legends scored a huge hit on Netflix. The series premiered in November 2021 and was very well received. Now it is celebrating its first birthday and is hosting an event accordingly. During the event, a drop is planned, which could possibly be a teaser or trailer for Season 2.

What is behind Arcane?

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Arcane hosts event for its first birthday

What have the creators of Arcane announced now? On Twitter, they shared an image for a special birthday event. From November 8th to 18th, various activities are expected that fans of the series should keep an eye on.

It starts on November 8th with an “Ask me anything” with the show’s creators. This will take place on reddit about Arcane.

On November 9th, there will be an unknown drop. What exactly this entails is not known. However, users speculate on Twitter and on reddit that it could possibly be a trailer for Season 2.

Others suspect that new merchandise might be announced there, such as the already announced art book.

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On November 16th, a collaboration between Rocklove Jewelry and Arcane will be announced. The company offers necklaces, rings, and other jewelry, focusing on franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, or Pokémon.

On November 18th, a special remix is expected to be released. Here, fans speculate that there will be a new version of the intro song “Enemy” by the band Imagine Dragons.

When will the second season of Arcane be released? The creators of the series have already revealed that it should not take 6 years for Season 2 to be released. They needed that much time for the first season. However, the series will also not come out in 2022.

A first trailer, however, would fit well into the timeline.

What do you think we can expect from the drop? And are you already looking forward to Season 2?

By the way, the first season even won an Emmy in 2022:

Netflix hit Arcane wins an Emmy – LoL series even beats The Simpsons

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New MMORPG only has 23 players on Steam – What happened to Fractured Online?

Fractured Online had a somewhat successful beta phase and launched on September 15, 2022, on Steam in early access. Now the MMORPG on Steam has only 23 players in the 24-hour peak, but what actually happened?

What is Fractured Online? In advance, the game was presented as the first truly dynamic sandbox MMORPG and brought along some really good ideas. Your playstyle is fundamentally determined by the race you choose to play.

While the Wildfolk as a player race can only act in PvE and live peacefully, as a Demon there is hardcore full-loot open-world PvP and even experience for killing other players. As a Human, you choose the middle path where PvP is possible but punished.

Each of the three races has its own planet, and traveling between them is possible. However, visitors must adapt to the rules that prevail there. Other core features sound equally interesting:

  • You learn skills by killing monsters that master them
  • Mandatory crafting, as no finished equipment is dropped by monsters
  • Player-driven economy, where the community must build and defend an entire city
  • Traveling between worlds and event asteroids
  • World bosses as PvE endgame content
  • ISO view with a real open world and no separated sections
  • Survival elements like hunger and cold

Where does Fractured currently stand? The sandbox MMORPG has been in early access on Steam since September 15 and is expected to remain there until the first half of 2023. Currently, you can secure access from €25.99 and start playing.

However, the game is not yet feature-complete. Among other things, the Demon race is still missing in early access and is to be added only with the final release.

What sounds great on paper, however, does not seem to convince much. On Steam, the MMO currently has only 42% positive reviews out of a total of 380 reviews, and player numbers look dire.

In the last 24 hours, a maximum of 23 players have played Fractured simultaneously on Steam (as of November 7, 4:00 PM, via steamdb). That’s only about 1.5% of the 1,515 players at launch.

The game is also losing media attention. While at its peak, 4,045 viewers watched on Twitch how Fractured Online was being played, there were only a maximum of 6 concurrent viewers in November (as of November 7, 4:00 PM, via twitchtracker).

It should be noted that Fractured Online also has its own launcher with Glyph, and those numbers are not publicly available; however, Steam numbers and Twitch viewers are often a good trend indicator. A voluntary community employee from the developers confirmed, however, that “significantly more” fans log in via Glyph (via reddit).

You can watch the launch trailer for Fractured here:

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Fractured Online – Early Access Launch Trailer

What is happening with Fractured Online?

Why are players leaving? The early access launch of Fractured went less well on Steam than hoped. Many fans had issues connecting to the server, and even purchasing on Steam sometimes did not go smoothly.

If you could log in, there were numerous game bugs and crashes waiting, especially at the beginning. While this is to be expected with an early access, many people in the community were bothered by it.

The developers provided patches almost daily to smooth out some errors, but some felt that was not fast enough. Thus, many fans left just days after the early access launch, leaving unfavorable reviews.

Many fans praise the actual idea and concepts of the MMORPG, but for some, the game is simply too unfinished even for an early access. This image is clearly reflected in the reviews on Steam (via Steam).

While the developers are diligently improving and bringing updates, this is only slowly changing the ratings. But at least: At launch, Fractured only had 38% positive reviews; the ratings over the last 14 days are already at 56%.

The talents in Fractured also seem convincing

Fans want to come back later: On reddit, the sentiment is similar, even if people here are generally more positive towards the MMORPG than on Steam itself. There, PvP fans are particularly active in the forums, who find that Fractured currently offers too little.

Especially on reddit, there are numerous comments saying that they are waiting for the full release and the Demon race to be able to play proper PvP. Additionally, some fans hope that the entire game will run smoother and more polished by launch.

However, very few people seem to have completely written off Fractured Online. The ideas of the MMORPG are often praised here as well and described as innovative (via reddit).

What do you think of Fractured Online? Have you checked out the MMORPG? Is it for you, and are you also just waiting for new content and a smoother experience? Or do you think that Fractured cannot be saved anymore even at launch? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.

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These 7 PS5 settings are disabled by default – That’s why you should definitely turn them on

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

Sonys next-gen console comes with a wealth of practical and innovative features. However, some of these settings are disabled by default, even though they bring out the best in your PS5. In this article, you will learn what those settings are and how to activate them.

How can I adjust my settings? To access the settings for the PS5, simply press the triangle button on your PS5 DualSense on the dashboard and then move the cursor to the gear icon on the right.

Mute the Microphone

Every time you boot up your PS5, the microphone in your DualSense controller starts by default. This means, for example, that your voice can also be recorded during screen captures. You will also need to mute your microphone manually every time you are in a game’s lobby but don’t feel like talking.

If this bothers you, it can be useful to set your microphone to mute by default.

Settings > Sound > Microphone > Microphone Status when Logged In – Mute

Other settings that you should also disable on your PS5 and Xbox can be found in the following article:

6 settings on the Xbox, PS4, and PS5 that you absolutely should disable

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You should turn off the DualSense controller’s microphone if you don’t need it.

Activate Remote Play

The Remote Play feature of your PS5 allows you to play games outside your console – for example, on your smartphone or PC. To make this possible, you first need to activate the feature in your console’s settings.

Once you have done that, you simply need to download the Remote Play app for Android, iOS, or Windows, and you can start playing with your next-gen console on the go. With the same app, you can conveniently connect your PS4 as well.

Settings > System > Remote Play

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Get the Most Out of the PS5 Surround Sound

One of the biggest innovations of the PS5 is the support for 3D audio. This feature makes your gaming experience even more immersive – especially on headphones, such as the official PULSE 3D headset from Sony for the PS5. The 3D audio output sounds pretty good on your 5.1 or 7.1 speaker systems as well.

You need to activate this feature manually. Afterwards, you can adjust the surround sound output to your personal setup.

Settings > Sound > 3D Audio for TV Speakers

Activate the Difficulty Preset for Games

If you are someone who always plays games on the same difficulty level, this setting may save you a lot of time. You can choose a preset in the PS5 settings that always sets the difficulty of each game to the same level.

On the same settings page, you can also make similar settings for playing in first or third person, subtitle and audio language, or whether you prefer to play your games in performance or graphics mode.

Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Presets

You can also set spoiler warnings that inform you of possible spoilers before viewing certain content.

Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Spoiler Warnings

You can now pre-order Sony’s first own pro controller, the DualSense Edge. This article has all the important information for you:

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Protect Your Privacy

When you set up your PS5 for the first time, you will be asked a series of questions about your privacy preferences. If you happen to not remember what you provided back then, you can check these preferences at any time.

For the best possible data protection, you should limit or disable all options under “This is where you specify how your data is collected and used”.

It is also worth taking a look at “View and adjust your privacy settings” to check what is publicly shared on your PSN profile.

Settings > Users and Accounts > Privacy

Configure Your Energy Saving Settings

The topic of energy saving is currently on everyone’s lips for good reason. Your PS5 also has a number of settings to minimize power consumption. For example, you can disable your PlayStation 5 from providing power to the USB ports during standby mode or set when your console or controller will switch to that mode.

Settings > System > Energy Saving

If you want to know what playing with your PS5 costs in electricity, take a look at this article:

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Automatic Login

If you are the only person who plays with the PS5, you can set it to automatically log in your profile every time the console starts. This saves you a little time each time you boot up the PlayStation 5.

Settings > Users and Accounts > Login Settings

More tips and settings around the PS5: Recently, there have been early indications that Discord voice chat could soon come to the PS5. You can read about the signs in this article. Here we summarize all the important information about Discord for you:

Discord is finally testing an important feature on the PS5 – Is voice chat coming soon?

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Video shows gaming keyboard that has never existed before – “Live” skins on the keys

“A never-before-seen keyboard has officially been leaked. The alleged alpha prototype from Finalmouse is equipped with groundbreaking technology. A keyboard with fully interactive skins based on Unreal Engine 5.”

You can watch the short video directly on Twitter. Here you can admire the unique design of the new keyboard.

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What can you see exactly? In the video, you can see a keyboard without keycaps. It is a so-called TKL model, a gaming keyboard without a number pad.

The plate covering the PCB is animated: In the video, you can see fish swimming across the keyboard. It looks as if a display unit has been built into the keyboard. On Twitter, some users are already teasing about what they could possibly do with it. Others explain that this is definitely not a keyboard that you should throw against the wall out of anger.

What technology is supposed to be inside? Inside, there is said to be a dedicated graphics unit and a processor that operates the keyboard. The keyboard is supposed to connect to the computer via USB-C. Additional skins are allegedly to be installed via Steam.

Moreover, there are supposed to be interactive skins that are supposed to react to you. However, it is not yet known how exactly that will work.

What will the keyboard cost? A price is not yet known. Many users already fear that such a unique keyboard would definitely be unaffordable for many gamers. The community speculates between 300 and 1000 euros.

Another keyboard is, however, significantly more affordable for gamers and is a best-seller on Amazon:

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Finalmouse says: “This is just the tip of the iceberg.”

How does the manufacturer react? Finalmouse, the manufacturer behind the keyboard, actually retweeted the leak and presents itself combatively. It also states that there will be more to see on December 17:

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So if you’re curious about what such a gaming keyboard looks like and how it is supposed to function, you should wait for December 17 and mark the day on your calendar. Then “Finalmouse” should also explain how to use the keyboard exactly. And also how the skins are applied to the keyboard.

MeinMMO will continue to keep an eye out for you. If you’re still looking for a suitable keyboard for your setup, then take a look at the following list. Here you find the best models currently available on the market.

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“A never-before-seen keyboard has officially been leaked. The alleged alpha prototype from Finalmouse is equipped with groundbreaking technology. A keyboard with fully interactive skins based on Unreal Engine 5.”

You can watch the short video directly on Twitter. Here you can admire the unique design of the new keyboard.

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What can you see exactly? In the video, you can see a keyboard without keycaps. It is a so-called TKL model, a gaming keyboard without a number pad.

The plate covering the PCB is animated: In the video, you can see fish swimming across the keyboard. It looks as if a display unit has been built into the keyboard. On Twitter, some users are already teasing about what they could possibly do with it. Others explain that this is definitely not a keyboard that you should throw against the wall out of anger.

What technology is supposed to be inside? Inside, there is said to be a dedicated graphics unit and a processor that operates the keyboard. The keyboard is supposed to connect to the computer via USB-C. Additional skins are allegedly to be installed via Steam.

Moreover, there are supposed to be interactive skins that are supposed to react to you. However, it is not yet known how exactly that will work.

What will the keyboard cost? A price is not yet known. Many users already fear that such a unique keyboard would definitely be unaffordable for many gamers. The community speculates between 300 and 1000 euros.

Another keyboard is, however, significantly more affordable for gamers and is a best-seller on Amazon:

Finalmouse says: “This is just the tip of the iceberg.”

How does the manufacturer react? Finalmouse, the manufacturer behind the keyboard, actually retweeted the leak and presents itself combatively. It also states that there will be more to see on December 17:

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So if you’re curious about what such a gaming keyboard looks like and how it is supposed to function, you should wait for December 17 and mark the day on your calendar. Then “Finalmouse” should also explain how to use the keyboard exactly. And also how the skins are applied to the keyboard.

MeinMMO will continue to keep an eye out for you. If you’re still looking for a suitable keyboard for your setup, then take a look at the following list. Here you find the best models currently available on the market.

The best gaming keyboards you can buy in 2022

“A never-before-seen keyboard has officially been leaked. The alleged alpha prototype from Finalmouse is equipped with groundbreaking technology. A keyboard with fully interactive skins based on Unreal Engine 5.”

You can watch the short video directly on Twitter. Here you can admire the unique design of the new keyboard.

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What can you see exactly? In the video, you can see a keyboard without keycaps. It is a so-called TKL model, a gaming keyboard without a number pad.

The plate covering the PCB is animated: In the video, you can see fish swimming across the keyboard. It looks as if a display unit has been built into the keyboard. On Twitter, some users are already teasing about what they could possibly do with it. Others explain that this is definitely not a keyboard that you should throw against the wall out of anger.

What technology is supposed to be inside? Inside, there is said to be a dedicated graphics unit and a processor that operates the keyboard. The keyboard is supposed to connect to the computer via USB-C. Additional skins are allegedly to be installed via Steam.

Moreover, there are supposed to be interactive skins that are supposed to react to you. However, it is not yet known how exactly that will work.

What will the keyboard cost? A price is not yet known. Many users already fear that such a unique keyboard would definitely be unaffordable for many gamers. The community speculates between 300 and 1000 euros.

Another keyboard is, however, significantly more affordable for gamers and is a best-seller on Amazon:

Finalmouse says: “This is just the tip of the iceberg.”

How does the manufacturer react? Finalmouse, the manufacturer behind the keyboard, actually retweeted the leak and presents itself combatively. It also states that there will be more to see on December 17:

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So if you’re curious about what such a gaming keyboard looks like and how it is supposed to function, you should wait for December 17 and mark the day on your calendar. Then “Finalmouse” should also explain how to use the keyboard exactly. And also how the skins are applied to the keyboard.

MeinMMO will continue to keep an eye out for you. If you’re still looking for a suitable keyboard for your setup, then take a look at the following list. Here you find the best models currently available on the market.

The best gaming keyboards you can buy in 2022

A video of a fascinating gaming keyboard has surfaced on Twitter. It is said to offer skins that look really vibrant. Allegedly, it is supposed to work with Steam. Now even the manufacturer has responded and presents itself confidently.

Anyone who wants to play and work on a computer inevitably needs a keyboard. However, a manufacturer seems to discover the keyboard as a new form of art.

Because a leak has introduced a unique keyboard. At first glance, it seems rather strange and like a fake, but by now the manufacturer “Finalmouse” has indirectly confirmed the product.

Finalmouse is known for high-quality peripherals. Recently, they teamed up with one of the best shooter players in the world and sold a single mouse for millions:

Gaming keyboard is said to rely on display with skins

What kind of keyboard is this? A short, 20-second video has allegedly been leaked. JakeLucky explains on Twitter:

Another keyboard is, however, significantly more affordable for gamers and is a best-seller on Amazon:

Finalmouse says: “This is just the tip of the iceberg.”

How does the manufacturer react? Finalmouse, the manufacturer behind the keyboard, actually retweeted the leak and presents itself combatively. It also states that there will be more to see on December 17:

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So if you’re curious about what such a gaming keyboard looks like and how it is supposed to function, you should wait for December 17 and mark the day on your calendar. Then “Finalmouse” should also explain how to use the keyboard exactly. And also how the skins are applied to the keyboard.

MeinMMO will continue to keep an eye out for you. If you’re still looking for a suitable keyboard for your setup, then take a look at the following list. Here you find the best models currently available on the market.

The best gaming keyboards you can buy in 2022

“A never-before-seen keyboard has officially been leaked. The alleged alpha prototype from Finalmouse is equipped with groundbreaking technology. A keyboard with fully interactive skins based on Unreal Engine 5.”

You can watch the short video directly on Twitter. Here you can admire the unique design of the new keyboard.

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What can you see exactly? In the video, you can see a keyboard without keycaps. It is a so-called TKL model, a gaming keyboard without a number pad.

The plate covering the PCB is animated: In the video, you can see fish swimming across the keyboard. It looks as if a display unit has been built into the keyboard. On Twitter, some users are already teasing about what they could possibly do with it. Others explain that this is definitely not a keyboard that you should throw against the wall out of anger.

What technology is supposed to be inside? Inside, there is said to be a dedicated graphics unit and a processor that operates the keyboard. The keyboard is supposed to connect to the computer via USB-C. Additional skins are allegedly to be installed via Steam.

Moreover, there are supposed to be interactive skins that are supposed to react to you. However, it is not yet known how exactly that will work.

What will the keyboard cost? A price is not yet known. Many users already fear that such a unique keyboard would definitely be unaffordable for many gamers. The community speculates between 300 and 1000 euros.

Another keyboard is, however, significantly more affordable for gamers and is a best-seller on Amazon:

Finalmouse says: “This is just the tip of the iceberg.”

How does the manufacturer react? Finalmouse, the manufacturer behind the keyboard, actually retweeted the leak and presents itself combatively. It also states that there will be more to see on December 17:

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So if you’re curious about what such a gaming keyboard looks like and how it is supposed to function, you should wait for December 17 and mark the day on your calendar. Then “Finalmouse” should also explain how to use the keyboard exactly. And also how the skins are applied to the keyboard.

MeinMMO will continue to keep an eye out for you. If you’re still looking for a suitable keyboard for your setup, then take a look at the following list. Here you find the best models currently available on the market.

The best gaming keyboards you can buy in 2022

“A never-before-seen keyboard has officially been leaked. The alleged alpha prototype from Finalmouse is equipped with groundbreaking technology. A keyboard with fully interactive skins based on Unreal Engine 5.”

You can watch the short video directly on Twitter. Here you can admire the unique design of the new keyboard.

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What can you see exactly? In the video, you can see a keyboard without keycaps. It is a so-called TKL model, a gaming keyboard without a number pad.

The plate covering the PCB is animated: In the video, you can see fish swimming across the keyboard. It looks as if a display unit has been built into the keyboard. On Twitter, some users are already teasing about what they could possibly do with it. Others explain that this is definitely not a keyboard that you should throw against the wall out of anger.

What technology is supposed to be inside? Inside, there is said to be a dedicated graphics unit and a processor that operates the keyboard. The keyboard is supposed to connect to the computer via USB-C. Additional skins are allegedly to be installed via Steam.

Moreover, there are supposed to be interactive skins that are supposed to react to you. However, it is not yet known how exactly that will work.

What will the keyboard cost? A price is not yet known. Many users already fear that such a unique keyboard would definitely be unaffordable for many gamers. The community speculates between 300 and 1000 euros.

Another keyboard is, however, significantly more affordable for gamers and is a best-seller on Amazon:

Finalmouse says: “This is just the tip of the iceberg.”

How does the manufacturer react? Finalmouse, the manufacturer behind the keyboard, actually retweeted the leak and presents itself combatively. It also states that there will be more to see on December 17:

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So if you’re curious about what such a gaming keyboard looks like and how it is supposed to function, you should wait for December 17 and mark the day on your calendar. Then “Finalmouse” should also explain how to use the keyboard exactly. And also how the skins are applied to the keyboard.

MeinMMO will continue to keep an eye out for you. If you’re still looking for a suitable keyboard for your setup, then take a look at the following list. Here you find the best models currently available on the market.

The best gaming keyboards you can buy in 2022

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Apparently, there are loadout drops in CoD Warzone 2.0 – but with an important change

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 throws old traditions overboard and has even announced that it will remove loadout drops from the game. Now there are hints that the important mechanic is in the game after all – with a major change.

What are loadout drops? These are a supply mechanic that distinguishes Call of Duty: Warzone from other Battle Royale games.

While in PUBG, Apex Legends, or Fortnite you depend on the weapons you find during the match, in Warzone 1 you can bring your own customized weapons into the game.

Loadout drops come down twice in the game or can be purchased at one of the buy stations on the map for a good chunk of cash – but that is supposed to change with Warzone 2.0.

Warzone 2.0 will be released on November 16 with the start of Season 1 of CoD MW2. A short overview of the Battle Royale can be found in the video:

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

How does it work in Warzone 2.0? It’s still not entirely certain. At the big reveal event CoD: Next in September, it was said that loadout drops would totally disappear.

However, even then, the developers hinted that this could change depending on feedback. And the community has responded – many want to see loadout drops back in Warzone 2.0.

Behold: First leaked images from Warzone 2.0 show that loadout drops are back in the game:

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However, there seems to be an important change. CoD insider “@TheGhostOfHope” has commented on this – the Twitter account has been bringing small leaks and opinions about CoD for years.

Hope has received the following information from the CoD environment:

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Tweet translation: “The loadout drop in Warzone 2.0 will be a free world drop. Loadouts cannot be purchased.”

Currently, this is still based on leaks. However, the developers’ statements align with the latest findings. But the information is not certain, so remain skeptical for now.

Currently, it seems possible that loadouts could also be an in-match event that does not occur in every match.

How the loadouts will come into the game will still be shown later this week. An event with selected CoD streamers, who are allowed to show the first gameplay of Warzone 2.0, will start on Wednesday (November 10) or Thursday (November 11).

How else can I get weapons in Warzone 2.0? The buy stations are supposed to play a much larger role in this. Here you can either buy your pre-made weapons or base weapons that can then be equipped with attachments during the match.

In addition, you will probably find attachments during the match as ground loot and can equip found or purchased base weapons with them.

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Leave us a comment with your thoughts on the topic. Loadout drops were something that made Warzone 1 so special – how would you handle personal loadouts? Remove them completely like Warzone 2 or put them in the spotlight like in Warzone 1?

Which weapons you should take a look at before the launch of the new Battle Royale are listed here for you: CoD MW2: 4 strong top weapons that you should level for Warzone 2.0 now

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Amouranth finally does her own thing on Twitch and is more successful than ever

28-year-old Kaitlyn Siragusa, known as Amouranth, is one of the most successful personalities on Twitch. On October 15, she revealed in an emotional stream that she is being controlled by her husband and forced to stream. Now she only wants to do what she wants – and has set a personal record.

What milestone has Amouranth achieved? Amouranth surpassed 6 million followers on Twitch, a new record for her channel. She is now the woman with the second most followers on Twitch, after Imane “Pokimane” Anys with 9.25 million followers. Overall, she ranks 22nd (via sullygnome).

Amouranth reached this milestone less than a month after she separated from her husband. She had accused him of emotional abuse and forcing her to stream.

After her emotional revelation, Amouranth announced that she no longer wanted to continue as before. Apparently, this is being well-received.

Amouranth seems to be having a lot of fun with Overwatch 2 at the moment.

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Overwatch 2: Story and teaser about the new hero from Season 2

Amouranth breaks free from control and people love it

What is Amouranth doing differently now? Not much, according to the opinions of some viewers. After all, Amouranth still appears in revealing outfits on stream, licks microphones in ASMR videos on YouTube, and posts racy pictures on Twitter.

Nevertheless, there are some fundamental changes:

  • Amouranth streams significantly less: In October 2022, Amouranth was live for 231 hours. While this is still a lot, she was following her usual schedule until mid-month. Compared to previous months, she has streamed an average of 100 hours less (via sullygnome).
  • Shorter streams: For a long time, Amouranth was almost daily live on Twitch for up to 14 hours straight. Now she also takes a day off or ends a stream after only 2 hours (via Twitchtracker).
  • Amouranth shows different content: Yes, she still appears in daring outfits. But while the Hot Tub and ASMR categories used to dominate Amouranth’s streams, she now takes viewers along to meet her horses in IRL streams or plays Overwatch 2.
  • What she does, she does of her own free will: If Amouranth now appears in the hot tub, it is likely only because she truly wants to.

Why is this exciting? Amouranth stated in October that she had been severely pressured by her husband. She was not allowed to do anything that could jeopardize her brand, including making her relationship public.

The nature of her content was also controlled by her husband, according to Amouranth. He demanded that she always present herself in revealing clothes instead of participating in fun streamer events, and she had to stay home and “grind”.

It apparently always revolved around gaining more followers and converting them into paying customers on platforms like OnlyFans.

Now, Amouranth is catching up on all the things she enjoys: she visits her horses, holds IRL streams with friends, and plays for hours. This could have led to a drop in viewer numbers.

But the opposite is true: more people than ever are following Amouranth when she is apparently being her true self.

Nevertheless, there are critical voices. Some people accuse Amouranth of using the accusations against her husband as a mere act, claiming she is presenting herself as usual again. Others are concerned and fear that Amouranth will continue to be pressured.

Amouranth responds to criticism

What does Amouranth say to her critics? On Twitter, Amouranth stated on October 22 what is different now: When she used to take a break from streaming, she was always productive in other ways: filming other content or having photo shoots.

Now she doesn’t do that; she doesn’t have any new photos to share. This suggests that at least part of the photos and videos currently posted by Amouranth were pre-produced a long time ago.

I believe some of you just don’t understand that one can be forced to do something over a longer period but want to do it of their own free will under other circumstances.

Amouranth

It seems that Amouranth has to rediscover herself after years of control and experiment with what content is right for her. If the last few weeks are an indicator, viewers can look forward to a mix of familiar and new content in the future.

The “Hot Tub” streams, with which Amouranth also became famous, have been controversially discussed for a long time. In particular, female streamers can circumvent Twitch’s strict clothing guidelines with them, as they are technically swimming. However, they must constantly tread a fine line; one wrong move, and they get banned:

Twitch bans streamer who sits on a cupcake in the bathtub

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Solo developer creates a loving homage to RPG classics with new MMORPG on Steam

Paramount Hero is a new MMORPG that was released on October 7, 2022, on Steam. It is a solo project by developer Graham Darcey.

Darcey is from America and has been working in the gaming industry for over 10 years according to his LinkedIn profile. Paramount Hero is his first solo project on Steam. It is currently in Early Access and costs €12.49.

Recent projects by solo developers have proven to be quite successful, as shown by the RPG Gedonia. It received 90% positive reviews on Steam.

What kind of game is it? Paramount Hero is an MMORPG with a classic fantasy setting. You create a character, kill monsters, and complete quests. PvP is also possible.

The environment is partially handcrafted and partially procedurally generated, covering an area of 3 km². To move, you need to click on the desired spot instead of using arrow keys or WASD.

Visually, the game is reminiscent of RPGs from the 1990s, such as The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall or Planescape: Torment. However, it still feels very raw.

What additional content does it offer? Additionally, Paramount Hero features:

  • Crafting and collecting items
  • Pets that assist you
  • A day-night cycle and various weather situations
  • Various skills and spells that you can level up

Who is it suitable for? If you’re looking for a polished MMORPG with modern graphics, you’re definitely looking in the wrong place. However, if you want to be reminded nostalgically of the RPGs of the past and support a solo project, you should check out Paramount Hero.

Don’t let bugs deter you; after all, the game is still in Early Access and has only one developer who can fix issues.

What do you think of Paramount Hero? Do you want to give the MMORPG a try, or do you find the graphics too outdated? Have you already tested it? Which RPG from the past do you feel transported back to when looking at this game? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

A new MMO is coming out in 2 weeks on Steam, reminiscent of a failed survival game, aiming to do much better

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Lost Ark: What to do after Gearscore 1370? Here’s what’s next

Until Gearscore 1,370, Lost Ark will comparatively guide you and show you the way. At least the advancement in Gearscore always works the same way. But what happens next when you reach 1,370? We from MeinMMO make it easier for you to get into the endgame.

What is special about 1,370? No matter if you are Gearscore 302 or 1,302, leveling in Lost Ark works exactly the same from Tier 1 to Tier 3. You reach a certain item level, get the armor that you can obtain from then on, and bring it to +15.

Then you are high enough to drop the next armor, which is back to +0, and you bring it up to +15 again, until you get to the next armor. This works excellently up to Gearscore 1,370, just not after that.

You don’t unlock a new chaos dungeon that provides you with new gear, and with your blue or purple gear, it simply stops at +15. But don’t worry, you won’t be stranded at 1,370; the progress just works differently.

To face Kakul-Saydon, you need Gearscore 1,475:

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Lost Ark shows the machinist class and creepy clowns in the September update trailer

Gearscore 1,370 – But what’s next?

What to do from 1,370? One thing doesn’t change; you need to switch your equipment. The only thing that changes is how you get it. Because to progress from 1,370, you need legendary gear. You have three different sets with different bonuses to choose from.

Once you’ve snagged these legendary sets, you’ll quickly notice that they have a base Gearscore of 1,340 instead of 1,302 like your current gear. So go to the upgrader and transfer the +15 from your current equipment to the new legendary armor.

Don’t be alarmed, because although your Gearscore stays at 1,370 once everything is transferred, your gear is now only +6 and no longer +15. From now on, you must reach +15 on your legendary gear again. Once that’s done, you’ll be item level 1,415 and can face the first Legion Raid.

Where do you get legendary gear? There are 3 legendary armor sets that you can get from 1,370. There are two sources for this:

You progress easiest by completing the hard mode of Orehas Well once and picking up only the legendary weapon there. The set from Orehas Well has hardly any relevant set bonuses, while the set from Argos has a strong 5-piece bonus. It’s advisable to get the most expensive item from the 6-piece set of Orehas Well so you don’t have to farm Argos for it.

The Abyss Raid Argos then secures you the other 5 pieces, but you face a big grind here. Because at 1,370, you can only complete the first of three phases of the raid and thus receive only a third of the rewards. A bit of gold can help here.

Lost Ark Argos
Argos is much meaner than he looks

Buying Argos pays off: If you absolutely want to earn everything yourself, you can certainly do that, but nowadays, it can be very easy and especially cheap to buy your way through this tedious leveling phase. Especially for Argos, numerous so-called “buses” are offered in the party finder.

There, players with high Gearscore sell you all three phases of the raid, currently in EU Central usually between 700 and 1,000 gold. This is especially worthwhile because at the end, you earn 2,700 gold from Argos.

You thus earn your legendary gear, jewelry, experience, and even gold, despite paying gold.

In total, you need 2 complete runs of all Argos phases to gather the 5 missing set pieces. So it will take at least 2 weeks since you can only defeat Argos once a week. Which of the two sets you buy depends on your class. Websites like maxroll.gg can help you with that decision.

Gearscore 1,415 – What to do?

What to do from 1,415? Once you have your legendary set at +15, you have reached Gearscore 1,415. But unlike before, you no longer need new equipment. Instead, you need to continue enhancing your existing legendary pieces.

This will be expensive, and the probabilities are very low, but currently, this is the only way to progress in the game. However, starting from Gearscore 1,415 with Valtan and from 1,430 with Vykas, new opportunities open up for you to acquire upgrade materials and gold.

Only from Gearscore 1,445 do you switch your equipment again, as you will unlock the Relic equipment, which is even stronger than legendary.

Unlike usual, however, your upgrade level does not change here. Legendary and Relic sets share the same Gearscore, only offering better set bonuses and stronger base stats. To obtain a full Relic set, you must defeat both Valtan and Vykas multiple times.

Valtan awaits you as the first Legion Raid starting from Gearscore 1,415

Focus on jewelry: However, starting from item level 1,415, you unlock something no less exciting, namely Relic jewelry and Relic ability stones, with which you can rework your engravings. Depending on how much gold you are willing and able to spend, it is now possible to achieve up to 5 engravings at level 3.

If you don’t have that much gold, you should first aim for 4 engravings of level 3. This is possible because Relic jewelry from level 1,415 can give you a bonus of up to 5 slots per engraving.

You can now focus on improving your engravings and jewelry to get more out of your character. However, be aware that before you build and buy, it is not possible to reach 5 engravings at level 3 unless you have at least one of the engravings you can equip at legendary, that is, x12.

If you don’t have that or it’s too expensive, you should focus on a solid 4×3 build. Make sure not to activate any negative engravings. Engravings with negative effects, such as Grudge, Reckless Stalwart Weapon, or Cursed Doll, should only be played at level 3.

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FIFA 23 drives me crazy with a task from hell right now

Late goals, missed opportunities, misplaced passes – a lot in FIFA 23 can be frustrating when a match goes badly. However, a challenge in FUT Moments takes it to the extreme, says MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.

Since Ted Lasso landed in FIFA 23, a large yellow banner with the word “Believe” adorns the fan curves of my stadium in Ultimate Team. “Believing in it” is always a good approach when you want to secure a dramatic win in football.

But it can also be excessive: Currently, FIFA 23 presents players with a task in “FUT Moments” where “believing in it” is pretty much the only thing you can do to complete it. Because almost everything you do immediately causes you to lose and have to start over.

It’s about the task “Castle Wall” in the FUT Moments collection “Medieval Football”. A challenge that could very well come straight from hell.

Please, please, goalkeeper – stop catching the damn ball

What kind of task is this? I don’t know who came up with “Castle Wall”, but I can vividly imagine the diabolical laughter while crafting this challenge.

The task is: “You are leading by 1 point. Do not gain possession of the ball for 6 minutes and do not concede a goal.” So: Do nothing. Still do not lose. Good luck.

FIFA 23 Medieval
An almost impossible challenge

I thought: Sounds exciting, it’s something different, could get a bit tricky. And yes, it is tricky. Because to this day I have not completed it.

So I start the moment, land 6 in-game minutes before the final whistle in the match and the opponent is launching an attack in my half. I have seen this scene so often now that I slowly feel like Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day”.

Again and again I started the moment, again and again I fail within seconds.

The problem: No matter what you do, almost everything causes the immediate pop-up question of whether you want to restart.

  • If you take the ball from the opponent, you have lost – because you have gained possession.
  • If the opponent kicks it out, you have lost. A goal kick or throw-in also counts as possession.
  • The goalkeeper catches the ball? Unfortunately lost!
  • If you do nothing? Well, the opponent scores a goal. Lost!
  • You may at least slide tackle or head the ball away. But if the attempt goes to your teammate? Ha, lost.
  • The AI defense takes the ball? Yep, also lost.
FIFA 23 New Attempt
You simply see this screen too often

I saw one last chance in consistently sliding the ball away or if necessary the opposing players. But this tactic was also in vain. Foul the opponent to the ground may work, but it only gets you through time with a lot of luck. If it goes badly, you also hit the ball instead of the opponent’s ankle – and have, you guessed it, lost.

I always had hope when my keeper cleared the ball to a corner and I headed the standard far away afterwards. But generally, that is also not enough to get to the end – somehow the ball still ends up getting to you. And most of the time my keeper just caught the ball, whether from corners or during the run of play. Please, please… stop catching the ball!

Even if the ball is lying freely around, my players automatically run towards it. Unless you do something against the automatic running. And therein lies perhaps the only chance to complete the challenge.

Is there a solution? There is a way that has circulated in the FIFA subreddit and is also suggested on YouTube. And it almost brought me to success.

You first have to bet that the opponent shoots and your keeper clears the ball into nothing, where it stays. Here, my defender actually runs automatically – but you can perform a “Hard Cancel” by pressing L1, R1, L2, and R2 simultaneously. Then the player does nothing – and for some reason the opponent holds back.

Then the ball lies freely, and no one cares what happens with it… until the 89th minute.

FIFA 23 Hard Cancel
After the Hard Cancel, no one wanted the ball – A chance?

That was the moment when the opposing players suddenly all ran like they were stung by a tarantula, took the ball, and shot at my goal as if there was no tomorrow.

My defenders blocked, jumped in between, but they did not regain possession. In the first minute of stoppage time, my mouth curled into a triumphant smile, I thought I had done it – until my goalkeeper of course proved his excellent reflexes once more and caught that last ball with the final whistle.

Then I turned off the console straight away. But that is likely the way to ultimately master this challenge from hell:

  • Save the ball.
  • Hard Cancel everything, do absolutely nothing.
  • Wait for the opponent to come rushing in like crazy.
  • Block everything.
  • Believe in it.

Overall, the task demands a rather strange way to play a match, and it’s best to just let it be. But after all these attempts, giving up is no longer an option. I mean, what would Coach Lasso say? Eventually, it will work out. Believe.

What do you think of FUT Moments? Is the mode something for you, or do you prefer to save yourself the little tasks? Let us know in the comments! And if you still need players for your team: Many cards are currently cheap on the market.

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CoD MW2: Unlocking Minibak and Setup – Here’s how to get the submachine gun despite the bug

Due to a display bug in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, there is some confusion regarding the submachine gun Minibak (Bizon). You can find out how to unlock it on MeinMMO. We also provide you with a strong setup.

How do I unlock the Minibak? The submachine gun is available in the game. However, there is a bug in the weapon platforms display, which does not correctly highlight how to unlock the weapon. Here’s how it’s done:

CoD MW2: Unlock Minibak

  • Reach Rank 23 – unlock Assault Rifle Kastov 762
  • Play Kastov 762 at Rank 11 – unlock Kastov 545
  • Play Kastov 545 at Rank 13 – unlock Kastov-74U
  • Play Kastov-74U at Rank 18

The Minibak is now unlocked.

You can find a setup for the submachine gun further down. Here you can also find an overview of the best weapons in MW2 and here a video about the upcoming Warzone 2.0:

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

CoD MW2: Minibak Setup – Large Magazine and Good Range

The Minibak has gained some fans in Modern Warfare 2 shortly after its release. It is praised for its low recoil, decent range, and its large standard magazine with 64 rounds.

  • CoD MW2: Minibak Setup
    • Muzzle: Singuard MKV
    • Barrel: BAK-9 279mm barrel
    • Laser: Luminate-44
    • Stock: Markeev R7 stock
    • Grip: True-TAC grip
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  • CoD MW2: Minibak Setup
    • Muzzle: Singuard MKV
    • Barrel: BAK-9 279MM
    • Laser: Luminate-44
    • Stock: Markeev R7
    • Rear Grip: True-Tac Grip

With this setup, you have a powerful submachine gun that allows for accurate hits at long distances. However, in close combat, it often falls short compared to competitors. You trade damage for range and a large magazine.

The bug will likely be fixed by the start of Season 1 at the latest. The developers have noted several things they want to address – balance adjustments, hardcore modes, bug fixes, and not least the release of Warzone 2.0.

If you’re looking for more details about the first season of MW2, check out our big special: CoD MW2: Season 1 brings more new content than ever before – Start, Battle Pass, Warzone 2.0

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