As of March 2022, eight new MMORPGs have already been released in the West. We at MeinMMO reveal what makes these online role-playing games special, who they are interesting for, and how they are currently doing.
What MMORPGs are there? In this list, you will find games that were released in 2022. However, they must have had a full release or an Early Access release. Titles in Alpha or Beta have not been included.
The article was created by MMORPG expert Alexander Leitsch, who has already played all of these titles for at least 15 hours.
This list was last updated on November 7th. We have added information about Embers Adrift and Mist Legacy and updated the current state of the games.
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Chimeraland
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Proxima Beta | Platform: PC, Android, iOS | Release Date: January 6, 2022 | Model: Free2Play
What kind of game is this?Chimeraland is a new sandbox MMORPG where you can take on the role of humans as well as various animal beings. Chimeraland does without classes, instead allowing you to define your playstyle through your equipment.
There is an open game world with 4 continents without loading screens, which visually resembles Genshin Impact
There are collecting and crafting systems through which you can actively level up, just like in New World
You can build your own house anywhere in the open world
You can tame your animal companions and pets in the open world
You can sprint with Shift and jump with the Spacebar
There are various PvE and PvP content in the endgame
There is a real money shop with cosmetic content, XP buffs, chests with materials, and automatic completions of daily quests, as well as an additional purchasable Battle Pass
So far, the MMORPG has officially only been released in Malaysia. The mobile version thus has a region lock. However, downloading on PC works fine, although the ping is somewhat high due to the server location.
What is special about it? Chimeraland impresses especially with its crazy character editor. There you can play shark, bird, or rhinoceros people. Furthermore, you can change nearly everything about your body using sliders and thus create the ugliest character of all MMORPGs.
Another highlight is the breeding and hatching system. With it, you can cross different species of animals and thus breed creepy creatures as mounts or pets.
I have captured my first 60 minutes in Chimeraland in a video:
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How has it been since the release? Chimeraland has been struggling with several issues, including performance and the rather empty game world. Generally, the MMORPG still feels unfinished and of not particularly high quality months after release.
The fun part of the game is the character editor, the breeding system, and the free building in the open world.
Meanwhile, Chimeraland has been released in the West. On Steam, it has so far peaked at 2,264 concurrent players. In the last 24 hours, at least 337 were online concurrently. The MMORPG can also be played via a standalone client and on mobile devices.
Who is it interesting for? If you are looking for a sandbox MMORPG with housing and a crazy character editor, take a look at Chimeraland, as it is Free2Play. However, do not expect a high-quality MMORPG on the level of Black Desert or ArcheAge.
The game is more suitable for a few fun hours with friends, where you can experiment with the systems, but less as a new main MMORPG that is supposed to replace WoW or FFXIV.
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In New World, the Fresh Start took place on November 2nd. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch was right in the middle and leveled a new character for the first time since December 2021. He was impressed by the many changes during the start, but there are still issues now.
New World has made many adjustments to the start in the last 12 months. However, such adjustments can be quickly overlooked by veterans, although they are essential. If an MMORPG cannot convince in the first hours, many players already leave without ever seeing the endgame.
In keeping with the Fresh Start, I leveled a new character, waited in queues, and took a closer look at the changes. And I really like a lot of it.
The start is much smoother, the travel paths have been reduced, and the story is now equipped with cutscenes. Additionally, an Isabella constantly whispers in my ear, explaining why my mission will fail and the Corrupted will dominate the world. Atmospherically, New World has gained an incredible amount.
However, unfortunately, Amazon has overdone it with some adjustments or overlooked some important issues. The biggest sticking point for me: the leveling speed.
Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has been following New World since the alpha. Overall, he has accumulated over 850 hours of gameplay and has written dozens of guides for the game.
The start is short and varied
After creating the character and the short tutorial, I still land in the same three beaches in the game world in New World. However, the quest guidance there has been significantly revised. I no longer have to run back to the same camp constantly, but meet the NPCs to hand in and take quests always near me. This saves time and feels good.
The number of quests in the starting area has also been reduced, but in return, the number of experience points has been increased.
Everything feels more linear, structured, and thought out. In addition, the respawn times of the mobs have been reduced, eliminating unnecessary waiting times. This makes the start infinitely better.
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New World: This is what to expect in the largest update so far
A small highlight is the many weapons that are scattered throughout the starting area or given as rewards for quests. I can already test every weapon from New World with level 3 and then settle on my preferred playstyle. With my first character in 2021, I had only sword, bow, and life staff to choose from.
The developers have also come up with something new for the main story. My screen often turns red, and a voice tells me that my entire mission is doomed to fail. The Corrupted are too strong, I am too weak, and evil always wins.
This whispering is complemented by a cutscene around level 6. Cutscenes were previously only present in some endgame content of New World, but now they are also sporadically included in the quests of the first 25 levels.
The Fresh Start was utilized by many players, as the quests for building the first campfire show.
The three factions in the game also received another positive overhaul. They now have their own headquarters with a fast travel point. Moreover, there are new quests where you have to prove yourself for the faction.
If desired, one can also do the quests of all three factions and only decide on one at the end. This gives additional experience points, though I never needed them. Because New World has more side quests per area than necessary, I can constantly chase after a new task.
Additionally, many changes improve the overall gaming experience, including additional fast travel points, lower travel costs, faster running on the paths, and much more. If you’re only interested in the adjustments, you can find an overview here:
However, it is precisely with the quests – or rather the associated experience points – that my first and by far biggest criticism lies. You level up far too quickly.
At launch, the leveling phase was very slow, but now with the story having received more love and players identifying more with the quests, it just feels too rushed.
I really noticed this when joining the factions. While I joined a faction at level 9 at launch, the quests are now designed for characters of level 17. However, the playtime until then remains the same.
Some will be glad that the leveling time is so quick, but I see it critically because many players with little experience and low crafting levels and sometimes poor equipment are trying to rush directly into the endgame dungeons.
My first hours in the alpha of New World were brutal. Everything felt more like a survival game; I had to dodge constantly and died multiple times in the first levels. At launch, there were already numerous adjustments, but you were still constantly thrown back by enemies or had to actively dodge.
With the Fresh Start, everything felt somewhat easy. This may partly be due to my experience, but completely new players also confirmed this feeling to me. I did not die a single time until level 40, and only with bosses did I really pay attention to dodging their attacks.
While New World caters to new players this way, the difficulty level should eventually increase during the quests. But so far, it feels more like kindergarten than a dangerous MMORPG.
This issue is currently even circulating in the forum. Players are complaining that the content at level 60 suddenly becomes way too hard and that they feel too weak.
Problem Number 3: Unfixed and New Bugs
The launch of New World was plagued by queues, bugs, and exploits. The Fresh Start went much smoother; new servers were opened faster, and there was no exploit that destroyed the economy.
Bugs still exist. Many players struggled with error messages like “Unable to Login” or were occasionally thrown out of the game with a black screen. There is also a problem with the display of buffs and debuffs that simply does not work for some players.
Some users also complain about bugs in crafting that were introduced with Patch 1.7.1. For example, the 24-hour cooldowns do not reset correctly.
In addition, there are many small issues:
I myself could not see the achievements in the interface for several days because there was a visual bug.
Some resources cannot be gathered correctly.
The quests of the other factions do not disappear from the quest log when you join a faction. While this does not limit gameplay, it is annoying to look at the map.
This is what my achievements interface currently looks like.
New World is Much Better Today, but Remains New World
The list of changes to the start of New World is long, and most of these adjustments are successful. Anyone who left the MMORPG due to boring quests, lack of story, and economic exploits should consider returning. The developers have also improved enemy diversity in the meantime.
But New World remains true to itself – in all good and bad things. Not everything is perfect, as seen in the difficulty level and leveling speed. The grind still plays a significant role, and while the combat system has been smoothed out, it still consists of the same fundamentals. If you don’t like that, you wouldn’t want to start again in 2022.
Overall, however, New World has developed significantly over the past 13 months. Players appreciate this. Currently, as many people are playing on Steam as last seen in December 2021. The future also looks very promising on paper.
For me, New World is thus one of the best MMORPGs on the market right now, and the new entry and the new area Brimstone Sands are a lot of fun for me.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert at MeinMMO
In 2023, there will be further updates for New World. Already, a raid boss, new weapons, new dungeons, and even a new crafting skill have been announced. Additionally, leaderboards for PvP and mounts will be introduced. More details can be found here:
The heads of Diablo 4 provide more insight into the development of the new action RPG in a series of interviews. The latest part focuses on the different classes and how you can find your own playstyle.
This is the skill system: In an interview with IGN, Game Director Joe Shely and the new Diablo head Rod Fergusson talked about 3 topics:
Fergusson explained in a previous interview that Diablo 4 will have a progression system similar to Diablo 2. Skills build on each other, and you should have the opportunity to create your own builds without being overwhelmed by the selection.
In the endgame, it is possible to reset talents for gold. For more customization, however, there are special mechanics for each class that can completely change the playstyle.
What unique mechanics are there? Shely explains that each class is meant to look interesting. When you see the abilities of another class in co-op, they should encourage you to engage with that class yourself in the next season.
Check out gameplay of 3 classes from Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4: Druid, Sorceress and Barbarian in Gameplay Trailer
This mainly refers to various abilities that can be further adjusted through special mechanics. Shely says about this:
We want the classes to shine in their own way and to differentiate from each other. This brings us back to the aspect of choice. When we look at the class mechanics, we try to create them in a way that increases the number of meaningful choices, so you can customize your character.
The heads explain that Necromancers are built around the fantasy of a dark mage who raises the dead and takes them into battle with an army of the dead. Through the Book of the Dead, it can be customized how exactly such armies should look:
If you want to rely on a mixed army, you can raise skeletons and a larger servant
You can forgo a large golem and instead summon many skeletons
Instead of a large army, you can also summon a particularly powerful servant
If you want to completely avoid servants, you can focus on things like bone spears and corpse explosions
Each playstyle should feel unique and have pros and cons. Through the Book of the Dead, you can also customize what role your servants should fulfill or what weapons they fight with.
Here you see gameplay of the Necromancer:
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Diablo 4 reveals last release class in trailer – see here the necromancer
The goal is, according to Fergusson, to bring depth to the classes without overwhelming players with too complex systems.
When exactly Diablo 4 will be released, we cannot say yet. According to rumors, the release is in April 2023 and in February, open beta and early access are supposed to run. You can read more about the upcoming ARPG in our comprehensive article:
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Steps are a powerful tool in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to detect enemy soldiers. However, you can also move completely silently – although it’s not that easy when the field upgrade “Dead Silence” is still on cooldown.
The steps in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 are relatively loud. Enemies can be heard from several meters away, even through thick walls you can hear the tell-tale steps.
If you walk slower, crouched, or aim down sights, the volume of your movement changes. You can even move completely silently – even without the popular field upgrade “Dead Silence”.
However, you need to pay attention to some things and on PC, even make special settings. MeinMMO will show you the most important information about this.
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How can I move silently? The most obvious tool is the field upgrade “Dead Silence”. When it is active, you run faster for a moment and are not even heard while sprinting. In the beta, there was still an audible signal when “Dead Silence” was activated – now it can hardly be perceived.
It gets trickier if you want to creep without “Dead Silence”. Because your steps are almost always audible. YouTuber “JackFrags” tested this and found that your steps are actually always audible – no matter how slowly you move.
However, Jack and his testing partner managed to find a movement combination that makes you completely silent:
Walk slowly
Crouch
Be aimed
This way, you are completely silent while walking, but you only move very slowly. In some tactical situations, this can be extremely helpful.
PC players must go into their settings to adjust the “Slow Walk,” while controller players only need to use their controller stick with the appropriate finesse.
To do this on PC, go into settings under “Mouse & Keyboard” and look for the “Movement Advanced Settings.” Set your “Walk Speed” to “Slow” here. Now you also need to assign a key under “Movement Advanced Keybinds” that you will press to walk slowly.
The gameplay of Modern Warfare 2 is somewhat slower compared to earlier versions. This is noticeable even in actions like reloading, activating killstreaks, or sliding.
How do you deal with these changes? Do you think it’s good? Leave a comment on the topic.
Right now, you can get Warhammer: Vermintide 2 for free on Steam and keep it forever. However, the offer ends today. You need to hurry.
How long does the offer last? You only have until 6:59 PM today, November 7th, to take advantage of it. After that, the offer expires. You can secure the game for free now and have it forever in your Steam library. Even if you’re not in the mood for the co-op game at the moment, you can secure it and then play it with your friends in a few months or years.
What kind of game is it? Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is one of the best co-op games on Steam. It takes place in the Warhammer universe. Choose one of 5 heroes and let the slaying begin in first-person view.
In the following video, we show you gameplay of the game. This way, you can get a good impression of what to expect after installation.
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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Gameplay Trailer
Who is Vermintide 2 worth it for, and how is the game doing?
How are the player numbers? Due to the giveaway event, Vermintide 2 hit over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam in just one day. Since November 4th, the numbers have skyrocketed.
Is it a game for you? There’s no question, if you look at the gameplay of the game, Vermintide 2 is clearly targeting a specific group of players. But do you belong to it? The most important requirement is that you enjoy playing co-op against PvE opponents with other players. Perhaps you’ve had fun together in Left 4 Dead? Then you can pick up from there.
If you enjoy diving into fantasy worlds and love fighting dark figures, then this game is for you. We’ve created a short checklist. If you can answer 7 points with “Yes”, then you can be really happy about the gifted game.
In Pokémon GO you have had the opportunity to secure mysterious coins since the weekend. Now the reddit community is already hotly debating how this will continue. We at MeinMMO show you which three theories are highly regarded.
Which coins are we talking about? After the Community Day Classic with Dratini ended on Saturday, the PokéStops in the game gradually turned golden. If you spun one of these special stops, you could secure a new mysterious coin with a bit of luck. Meanwhile, you were pursued by a new Pokémon named Gierspenst.
Both, according to the information from Professor Willow and his friend, the biology teacher Jim, come from the Paldea region. While the first information about the new Pokémon has already been announced, there are still plenty of question marks about the new coins, especially regarding what they might be used for in the future.
This question has also been pondered by trainers in the reddit community, who have come up with various theories. We have summarized which ones they are below.
These 3 theories the trainers have about the golden coins
Many trainers in Pokémon GO have been primarily concerned with one question since Saturday: What will the new mysterious coins be used for in the game? This is also what the reddit user TheRealMrRogers wanted to know and asked the reddit community for corresponding theories.
And there are plenty of them. Among the multitude of ideas, however, three theories particularly stand out that seem plausible to many players.
Evolution item: Some trainers, like GeneralSecura, suspect that the mysterious coins represent an item that can be used to evolve Gierspenst. He writes on reddit: “A kind of evolution item for this mysterious coin Pokémon.”
A possible hint for this theory is that the coins are located in the item bag below the other evolution items. It is therefore conceivable that it is related to Gierspenst.
However, it is still not known whether the Pokémon has an evolution. It does possess two different forms: the wandering form, which you can currently see on the map, and a chest form. It is possible that the item could also be related to that.
New Wonder Box: Another potential function for the coins that some players could envision is for them to work like the Wonder Box with Meltan, giving you the chance to catch the new Pokémon.
According to current information, this Pokémon is slated for release in the new Pokémon games “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Pokémon Violet” for the Nintendo Switch. Starting in 2023, it should also be catchable in Pokémon GO in its wandering form, which is currently accompanying you in the game.
Similar to Meltan, it is possible that you can connect with the respective games and, by activating the coins, obtain Gierspenst spawns for a certain period.
The reddit user CarPars could even imagine that you need 100 coins to activate a kind of chest. He writes (via reddit.com): “Maybe for a kind of exchange into a box like with Melmetal. For example, you can unlock a chest every 100 coins?”
Here you can find out how to activate the Meltan Box with Pokémon Home:
Level Up: In Pokémon GO, trainers and Pokémon can currently reach a maximum level of 50. To bring Pokémon from level 40 to level 50, you currently need a lot of XL candy.
Trainer Cholo-Warrior can therefore imagine that the coins are needed to level up further. He writes (via reddit.com): “They will announce that the level cap will be increased to 55. And you will need these in addition to the XL candy.”
Since Niantic introduced a new item for leveling up from level 40 to level 50 also with XL candy, this would also be conceivable in the event of a new level expansion.
Further theories about the mysterious coins
In the reddit comments, you can read plenty of other theories that trainers could envision in relation to the new coins, and they vary in seriousness.
These range from the idea of a cryptocurrency to connections with the actual coins in the game, up to the return of free remote raid passes (via reddit.com):
ComplexityZX75: “It is a new cryptocurrency called ‘Confusion Coin’.”
Tiki_the_voice: “If we collect enough globally, they will bring back the daily remote raid passes.”
Da_Cow_: “Probably a way to turn a rare, non-tradable, non-shiny Pokémon into another without hope.”
hys_rag3: “Hopefully a new way to get Pokecoins.”
Beginning_Of-The_End: “When you reach 100 coins, you can exchange them for a PokéCoin for the shop.”
What function the new coins will actually have remains to be seen. As Niantic announced in the Pokémon GO blog, new information is expected in the next research report. However, it is still unknown when that will be.
Even though the golden stops have become somewhat rarer in the game, you can still secure one or another mysterious coin with a bit of luck and bridge the waiting time.
How do you like the new golden coins in Pokémon GO? Which of the theories could you envision? Or do you have a completely different assumption about what the coins might be about? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers on this topic.
A gamer bought a graphics card on Amazon. But instead, he received a message from the seller. The community warns him not to respond or pay. Because he will never see his money again, and certainly not a graphics card. MeinMMO explains what this scam is all about.
Christmas is just around the corner and many people are waiting for great deals around Black Friday. The search for bargains is also “worth it” for scammers who target the money of unsuspecting customers.
A popular scam on Amazon is regularly used, as a user on reddit has recently shown again.
A user complained on reddit that he had bought a graphics card on Amazon. But instead, he received an email stating that they could not send him the graphics card because his payment method was not supported.
On reddit, the community directly warns him of fraud. Because behind the message from Amazon lurks a nasty scam. A user says on reddit he should report the offer directly to protect other customers.
What kind of scam is this? Simply put, scammers try to lure you away from Amazon.
In their offers, the scammers often write that you should contact the seller via email.
Often, the purchase on Amazon is canceled by the seller, and you receive an email indicating that you should proceed with the purchase differently.
Or they provide you with a bank account number to transfer the corresponding amount.
In all cases, these are third-party sellers, so not Amazon itself, but sellers who only use Amazon as a platform.
No matter what these emails say, do not engage with the demands! Because they only want to achieve that you leave Amazon’s secure system and no longer pay directly through Amazon. Because you will not see your paid money again outside of Amazon, and you won’t receive the goods anyway.
Why do these offers look good? Often, these are shops that have been hijacked by hackers and are now being misused for fraud. For this reason, these shops initially appear trustworthy:
Often there are good reviews.
There is a Facebook page.
Phone numbers and an imprint that complies with German law.
However, there are a few simple ways to quickly recognize the fraud.
How can you recognize such offers? In most cases, the offers are too good to be true. An RTX 3080 for 500 euros? An RX 6700 XT for 300 euros? You should question such offers immediately. Additionally, there are further indications of such dangerous deals:
The imprint and linked websites are often poorly maintained and many years old. Facebook pages often have not received any posts for years.
The mentioned phone numbers are unreachable, or you end up somewhere else because the provider has since reassigned the number.
Often such scammers offer a whole range of articles at absurd prices, usually high-priced products. You might find graphics cards alongside dishwashers or branded bicycles.
Especially now, during the pre-Christmas season, many scammers try to get the money of careless customers. So be careful when buying your Christmas gifts, because with such supposed deals, you will only get a lot of trouble.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 you can expect 15 maps in multiplayer. All maps in 2022 and their names can be found here in the overview on MeinMMO.
How many maps will there be in CoD MW 2?Infinity Ward has commented on the maps in CoD MW2 and clarified that you will have 15 maps available for multiplayer at launch:
6v6 maps
Zarqua Hydroelectric
Crown Raceway
Breenbergh Hotel
Farm 18
Santa Seña
Mercado Las Almas
El Asilo
Taraq
Embassy
Al Bagra Fortress
Battle Maps
Sa’id
Sariff Bay
Santa Sena
Zarqwa Hydroelectric
Al Bagra Fortress
One map is currently not in the game, although it was playable in the beta: “Museum”. There are currently no official details about what happened to the map. However, the map was heavily based on a real building – speculation points to a rights issue.
Here we already show you a sneak peek of the Grand Prix map you can expect:
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Fans are amazed by the first Multiplayer Map in CoD: Modern Warfare 2 – “Even the Formula 1 cars are detailed”
All leaked maps for Modern Warfare 2 at a glance
In addition, we list all known map leaks for Modern Warfare 2. However, these should be taken with caution, as nothing has been confirmed by Activision or Infinity Ward. The following map names have been extracted from the data:
Oilfield
Fishtown
Hydro
SABA
Sira
Furthermore, there were more than 30 map data linked to MW2. These are:
The five leaked maps at the top even had loading screens that were published on the website “imgur”.
However, these links are no longer current and have likely been deleted by the leaker themselves. The responsible dataminer “orange man”, who unearthed most of the map names, was banned on Twitter for copyright violations.
We at MeinMMO are giving away three packages of limited merchandise for the shooter Valorant. Join in and get the clothes!
This is happening in Valorant: Since October 18, a new agent has been roaming in Valorant. With Harbor, a new controller has entered the game, who can control water with his special abilities. Players can, for example, build a water wall on the battlefield to slow down or even stun enemy agents.
Alongside the agent, Episode 5 of Act 3 in Valorant started. The innovations include:
New Battle Pass
Adjustments to the UI
New skin bundles, sprays, and other cosmetic items.
The perfect Valorant look to win
What’s up for grabs: In collaboration with Riot Games, we are giving away a total of 3 fan packages with rare and limited merchandise from Valorant. One package contains:
A limited vest with a stylish wave pattern in the style of the new agent Harbor
A Valorant beanie for the upcoming winter
A Valorant cap for the hot summer that follows
This is what the prizes look like.
While the beanies and caps can be purchased in the official store for $35 each, the vest is a limited collectible that can only be won through giveaways on websites and streams. Don’t miss out on it!
How can I participate? To enter the giveaway, you first need to create an account on MeinMMO. Log in, refresh the page, and you will see a registration form further down.
Update: the giveaway has ended.
The giveaway ends on November 7. The winners will be randomly determined by us and contacted via the email address provided during their registration in the form.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is temporarily free on Steam. If you get it now, you can even keep it permanently. Find out with MeinMMO if the game is worth it for you.
In Vermintide 2, you take on the role of one of 5 different heroes and face literal floods of enemies in various missions. In co-op with up to 4 players, you hack your way through rat-like Skaven, corrupted followers of foul Chaos gods, and wild beastmen using swords, arrows, and magic.
For a quick overview, we’ve included a short checklist for you. We have prepared 11 statements for you, and if you answer at least 7 of them with “yes”, nothing should stop you from downloading Vermintide 2. You can find more information and tips further down in the text.
I enjoy fantasy worlds where things can get rough.
I’ve always been interested in Warhammer and Warcraft.
I like playing with friends against AI in PvE.
When I’m wading through the blood of literally hundreds of enemies, I feel at home.
It’s important to me to be able to try out a wide variety of play styles.
I enjoy character progression, loot, and roguelite games.
Games need to have a low entry difficulty but also a significant optional challenge for me.
I really enjoyed the gameplay of games like Left 4 Dead.
Dark humor and sharp banter between heroes are important details for me.
I HATE RATS! Like, really!
The Emperor is an incredibly cool dude, and anyone who thinks otherwise is a heretic. (a “yes” here is fundamentally enough for a download)
Right now is actually the ideal time to start with Vermintide 2 because recently there was the Warhammer game with almost all DLCs for under 20 Euros. You will certainly find many new players at your level or have friends who are also just starting. If you like the game, there will definitely be more deals in the future allowing you to secure the DLCs.
MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has actually spent way more hours in Vermintide 2 than he should have:
5 characters and a total of 19 classes to choose from
When you start with Vermintide 2, you have 5 characters to choose from at the beginning, all of which are initially bound to a specific class. As you level the characters, you unlock additional classes, so you can try out 15 different play styles without DLCs:
Markus Kruber, a loyal soldier of the imperial army
Mercenary, a melee fighter with a large two-handed sword (standard class)
Hunter, a ranged fighter with guns (available from level 7)
Foot Knight, a protector with sword and shield (available from level 12)
Grail Knight, a fanatical, devout fighter (DLC class)
Bardin Goreksson, a dwarven ranger from the Grey Mountains
Waywatcher Veteran, a ranged fighter who supports allies (standard class)
Ironbreaker, an armored tank with axe and shield (available from level 7)
Slayer, a crazy melee fighter with two melee weapons (available from level 12)
Outcast Engineer, a dangerous tinkerer with a flamethrower (DLC class)
Kerillian, a mysterious, sassy wood elf
Waylayer, a skillful archer (standard class)
Servant, a supporter with spear and magic (available from level 7)
Shadow, a dangerous assassin with deadly daggers (available from level 12)
Sister of Thorns, a druid with strong control magic (DLC class)
Victor Saltzpyre, a fanatical inquisitor of the Empire
Witch Hunter Captain, a skilled fighter with rapier and pistol (standard class)
bounty hunter, a ranged fighter with crossbows (available from level 7)
Zealot, a fanatical fighter who becomes stronger the fewer hit points he has (available from level 12)
Warrior Priest of Sigmar, a heavily armored holy fighter (DLC character)
Sienna Fuegonasus, a dangerous fire mage
Battle Wizard, has a balanced mix of different spells (standard class)
Pyromancer, attacks with strong area attacks and ignites everything and everyone, including friends (available from level 7)
Unleashed, a mad sorceress who ignites herself to explode and kill enemies (available from level 12)
one DLC class for Sienna is still missing
In our extensive guide to the classes of Vermintide 2, we explain in detail how to play the characters. It’s up to you which one you decide to choose. Much of the equipment can be easily shared and taken over or crafted, making leveling up quick.
If you prefer futuristic settings, you should keep an eye on Warhammer 40k: Darktide. The Sci-Fi setting of Warhammer takes you into the future and provides similar gameplay with a slightly different twist:
World of Warcraft turns 18 years old and you get some rewards – especially fans of alt characters should take this opportunity now.
In World of Warcraft, birthday cheer has broken out again, as Blizzard’s MMORPG celebrates its 18th anniversary. This brings some rewards for players and also a buff that is again more powerful than in previous years. This makes leveling even faster – and you will be level 60 in no time, ready to start the new expansion Dragonflight.
What is there for the birthday? The 18th birthday of World of Warcraft is relatively unspectacular, as there are basically no new rewards. You can get the same rewards as last year. However, from the birthday package that you find in the mail for each character, you receive the well-known birthday buff, which this time grants 18% additional XP and reputation.
This pairs wonderfully with the “Winds of Wisdom” buff, which increases your XP by 50% until November 15.
Aside from that, the “old” activities from previous years are also active again. You can defeat the Doomwalker in Tanaris to collect a toy and a mount, or hunt the old Nightmare Dragons to pick up some rewards you may have missed in prior years.
How do you get to 78%? The current bonus of 50% from the Winds of Wisdom, combined with the 18th birthday, gives a bonus of 68%. You get the last 10% from the Darkmoon Faire, which has also been active since last Sunday. Grab tickets for the roller coaster or carousel there and take a ride to build up the one-hour buff. As long as it is active, you will receive another 10% more XP and reputation, so the bonus easily grows to 78%.
If you combine all these effects, leveling should currently go even faster, allowing you to comfortably reach level 50 in 2 to 3 evenings. Only the last 10 levels may take a bit longer – but even there these buffs help immensely.
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Is there more? Yes. Those who aim for it can increase the bonus a little further. Because in Battle for Azeroth, it was possible to buy potions for an additional 10% XP. If you still have some left, you can temporarily increase the XP gain by another 10%.
Also, depending on your realm, it can be worthwhile to activate War Mode. This also provides a bonus of 10% to 30% – depending on how strong your faction is in the majority or minority. However, keep in mind that you might lose time through PvP deaths here. If you die too often, you can simply deactivate War Mode again in a nearby inn.
The birthday event lasts until November 27 – ending just in time for the release of Dragonflight.
Have you got all your twinks ready for Dragonflight? Or do you need more time before diving into the new expansion?
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The new talent trees are one of the great features of World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. We show you how to experiment with this feature.
With Dragonflight , Blizzard aims to revisit the old strengths of World of Warcraft and strengthen the foundation of the game a bit. Therefore, there’s a major overhaul, especially regarding the talent system. Large talent trees are making a comeback. We have taken a look at this feature and show you where you can also start experimenting with the already known talents.
The talent trees have already been in the game since the pre-patch 10.0. So you can already experiment with them in World of Warcraft and test the new skill trees.
This is how talents work in Dragonflight: In the latest expansion, the talent trees are returning. However, each class and specialization will always have 2 talent trees at the same time, for which different points are available:
A talent tree for the class (Priest, Paladin, Rogue, etc.)
A talent tree for the specializations (Holy, Shadow, Discipline, etc.)
This means that you will receive one talent point per level while leveling. Sometimes that’s a point for your class tree and sometimes one for your specialization tree.
How do the trees differ? Basically, Blizzard pursues different approaches with the two talent trees. The core idea is:
Your specialization talent tree improves what you do. As a DPS character, your damage increases, and you get new attacks. As a healer, your healing becomes more efficient, you save mana, or gain new spells.
Your class talent tree only occasionally boosts the effects of your specialization. Most talents here ensure that you have more variety or “utility” available. For example, you can reduce the mana costs of dispels, unlock special movement effects, or – in the case of healers – decide how strongly you want to function as a hybrid. However, there are occasionally talents that simply make you better at what you already do.
What else Dragonflight has to offer is shown in this video:
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Everything you need to know about the new WoW expansion “Dragonflight” in 3 minutes
How are the talent trees structured? Those who have played other games with talent trees will quickly find their way here. You start at the top of the talent tree and then work your way down point by point. Most talents are connected by lines. If you find a specific talent you want far down, you need to carve out a “path” to it and ideally select other talents that fit.
Each talent tree is divided into three indirect “areas.” The top area represents the base. There you will find many spells and abilities that currently belong to the standard toolkit of a specialization. As a Shadow Priest, for example, you will find “Mind Flay,” “Vampiric Touch,” or “Devouring Plague” there.
In areas 2 and 3 – that is, as you work your way down – the talents become more complex and have more interactions with your abilities. Often these are passive effects that refine your abilities and add extra complexity. Really significant new features are mainly found in the last rows, at the end talents. These sometimes have completely new effects.
Sometimes there’s also a talent that presents a choice, allowing you to choose between 2 options. For example, Priests can choose whether they prefer “Scorching Nightmare” or “Misery” when spending a talent point.
To access the next area of the talent tree, two conditions must be met:
You must choose a talent that has a connection to the next area of the talent tree.
You must have spent at least 8 points in the 1st area to access the 2nd area (to access the 3rd area, you must have spent 20 points).
Ultimately, you have 31 talent points available for your class and 30 for your specialization. However, since there are significantly more than 30 talents available, you will have to make choices. Currently, it is possible – depending on the class – to unlock about 1-2 of the “end talents.”
This is how you can already test the talent trees: The talent trees are already in the game! When you log into World of Warcraft, you can start experimenting and trying out builds. Don’t worry: you can reset infinitely and free of charge. If you prefer to experiment externally, you can use the “Talent Calculator” on the wowhead site.
Meanwhile, the talent trees are largely final, meaning: little will change before the launch of Dragonflight at the end of November.
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Talent Tree Example: The Shadow Priest in Dragonflight
To give you a better picture of the talent trees, we are taking the example of a Shadow Priest here. It is expressly not optimized for maximum performance, but rather aims to show a possible path and illustrate how the new talent trees are structured.
This is what a fully “skilled” talent tree looks like in Dragonflight.
The image shows a fully filled talent tree – at level 70. This gives you a rough idea of how many of the available talents are actually up for selection and can be chosen. The tree in its current selection focuses on generating many shadowy apparitions, which then grant bonus effects such as creating a shadow servant that also casts spells.
Whether the talent trees can withstand modern times remains to be seen. Many players fear that there will simply be “the one correct way” again, and that in principle only successful talents from community sites will be adopted, without a real selection. However, Blizzard seems to be striving to create as great a variety as possible, so that there can be different playstyles within the same class and specialization.
How do you find the talent trees in Dragonflight so far?
The Game Director of Dead by Daylight answered our questions in an interview. We spoke about the game, expensive licenses, and a possible movie …
A new Killer will soon be released in Dead by Daylight. The Knight is quite complex and brings along 3 guards. It is remarkable that Dead by Daylight still maintains such an aggressive release policy even after 6 years, continuously releasing Killers and Survivors at a rapid pace.
We from MeinMMO took the opportunity to conduct an interview with Mathieu Côté, the Game Director and Head of Partnerships for Dead by Daylight. We bombarded him with all sorts of questions regarding premium characters, the increasing complexity of the game, whether there will ever be an end, and if it’s time for Dead by Daylight to have its own series. You can find the answers to these questions in this article.
Dead by Daylight: Just “keep it going”?
MeinMMO: If you only look at Steam, Dead by Daylight has become one of the most played games, mostly hanging somewhere in the top 25 and almost always being the most played horror game overall. What does that do to you?
Mathieu Côté: I am incredibly proud that Dead by Daylight remains so active and popular. This is certainly an incredible motivating factor for the entire team to push the boundaries of DbD with new content.
Nearly 3 to 4 Killers per year and even more Survivors – that’s quite an aggressive release plan. Do you want to maintain this in the coming years? Or, since there are already so many characters, do you want to take it a bit easier and focus on other aspects of the game?
The short answer is: Yes, we want to maintain this rhythm. Although we have left out a few elements here and there to focus on refining content, the team has grown tremendously since launch, so we have teams dedicated to this regularly, and some other teams can focus on… other things.
When you create an original Killer, how long does it usually take from the first idea to the release?
From the idea to the release of the Killer takes months. It starts very small, with only a few people talking about what it could be. And in the end, when we are about to announce the new Killer, the entire team is involved.
Which of your original Killers took the most development time and why?
The Trickster, without a doubt. Since the Trickster is heavily inspired by K-Pop, we had to think carefully about how to adapt this Korean pop culture icon to a slasher context. He had to be credible and make sense in a horror setting, so I would say that his development took the longest.
The Trickster took the most time – the K-Pop style had to be hit perfectly.
Were there Killers that were cut late in development because they simply didn’t work, weren’t fun, or because you couldn’t manage to make their power as you wanted?
No – a few Killers were discarded early in development, but once we start to “build them for real,” we do that because we are convinced that they will work well, and we always find a way to make them function.
Is Dead by Daylight too hard for newcomers?
As the scope of the game rapidly increases, are you concerned that it may become overwhelming for new players to get into the game? When you ask in the forum how long newcomers need to really understand Dead by Daylight, replies range from 100 to 150 hours and significantly more time for each perk and mechanic. Isn’t that too complex for newcomers? Or do you think that’s more of a strength of the game?
That’s a good question. This is a central issue for all live games. After a few years, we have added so many things to Dead by Daylight that the game history could be a bit overwhelming for a new player. Nevertheless, DbD has the advantage that the unknown and surprises are a big part of the fun. Therefore, the learning experience is enjoyable and dynamic, as you are constantly surprised. Learning is indeed a part of the game.
Is there a point at which you wouldn’t want to add new characters anymore? So, do you see Dead by Daylight surpassing the mark of 40 or 50 Killers?
The most important thing is that I can’t imagine that we would stop. I think diversity is DbD’s greatest strength. It’s just more fun not knowing which Killer you will be facing.
What are “Infinites”? In Dead by Daylight, “Infinites” refers to a specific part of the map that can be exploited so that Survivors can escape from the Killer indefinitely, and the Killer cannot catch up in a normal way. These “infinite” escape routes have been part of the game for a long time but were considered an exploit and bug back then.
If you look back over the last few years, a lot has changed in Dead by Daylight. Earlier, Killers couldn’t damage generators, there were “Infinites,” hooks could be sabotaged forever, and there was no “Endgame Collapse.” All these changes have drastically improved the game. Do you believe that changes of this magnitude are still ahead? Or do you think the core game and mechanics are now “complete”?
I think there are still a few major changes that could happen in the future. When we launched Dead by Daylight, we knew it was a bit “bareboned” – we thought it had everything it needed. Looking back now, we were very naïve. I believe DbD can still be improved and enhanced – in fact, we are constantly trying to do just that.
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The new killer in Dead by Daylight brings 3 servants with, could originate from Dark Souls
Licensed content: Slowly, all known Killers are available
If you look at the player numbers for Dead by Daylight on Steam, it becomes obvious that licensed chapters always draw special attention to the game. Many players return, and presumably, some newcomers join as well. Licensed chapters thus hold special significance for the game. Therefore, a few questions about this:
How does the first dialogue with the license holders go? Does your team try to contact them to acquire a character for the game? Or has it ever happened the other way around, where a license holder said: “We would really like our character in your game?”
Of course, all license-related information is highly confidential, but we can say that the conversation dynamics with the rights holders have changed a bit in recent years. We are grateful that people now reach out to us.
When you are in contact with the license holders, does your team already have some ideas developed for the characters? Or do you first make sure to secure the license before your team thinks about what the character could be in Dead by Daylight?
Before we have a conversation with a rights holder, we always make sure that the figure makes sense or if we can find a way to meaningfully integrate it into Dead by Daylight. We don’t want to start these discussions just to end up saying it won’t work – that would be neither effective nor useful.
You probably can’t disclose any details, but are there still horror classics you want to have in the game? Are there currently any negotiations ongoing?
The list is getting shorter – we are very grateful that most of the well-known horror legends are already present in Dead by Daylight. And yes, we are currently talking to people about adding more classic horror legends to our game.
Many contents in Dead by Daylight are unlockable just by playing the game, but licensed characters never are. Is that due to the costs for the license? Or is it a requirement from the license holder to ensure that their characters are always seen as “premium characters”?
We have made unlockable licensed characters available in DbD. Take Survivor Bill from Left For Dead: He has always been available for free, so it is possible to have unlockable licensed characters, although the usual agreements involve licensing fees.
While new licensed characters are added, characters have been removed from sale once: the “Stranger Things” chapter. Has this changed how you handle licensed characters and ensure they remain available for longer? Or is the removal of beloved characters a small but possible threat that cannot be avoided?
It is a small but looming danger, but we are prepared for all eventualities. Because no licensor would grant rights indefinitely – at least none that I know of. Therefore, we always do everything we can to ensure that the content remains in the game.
The “Stranger Things” chapter has been removed from sale – only old buyers can still play the characters.
A few years ago during a developer stream, it was said that Dead by Daylight was developed with the assumption that Survivors wouldn’t use voice chat – and personally, I think those are also the matches in which Dead by Daylight feels the most intense. But the truth is that most Survivor groups are on Discord talking about what the Killer is currently doing. Has that changed how you develop Killers and their powers? Has that caused Killers to become stronger to compensate for the increased knowledge of Survivors?
It’s true that most SWF groups use voice chat, and that affects their performance. We haven’t made any changes in this regard, but we keep it in mind for balancing and design updates.
What is “Slugging”? In Dead by Daylight, “Slugging” refers to when the Killer downs all Survivors without hooking them. The Survivors are then forced to crawl on the ground, reminding some of snails – hence “Slugs”. Slugging is seen as a secure method of victory for the Killer, but at the same time drastically reduces the fun for all involved and is considered toxic.
When talking to Killer players, they often say that they felt strong and powerful in their first game hours, but with increasingly better Survivors at higher ranks, the perception of the game shifts. It slowly becomes so stressful that some players resort to “toxic” strategies such as camping on hooks or “Slugging.” Are there plans to maintain that feeling of power and reduce the stress level of Killers?
The balance between feeling of power and reducing the stress level of Killers is a constant struggle for us. We want Killers to enjoy a sense of power and strength, but there should always be a certain level of tension and stress during the gameplay rounds. The sweet spot is in the middle of the curve, where most players are, and when you get to the top players, the tension takes on a new “flavor.”
Dead by Daylight has gathered many iconic horror characters from the last decades, known mainly because of the movies. Many other games have created movies or series in recent years (Warcraft, League of Legends, Witcher, The Last of Us) – is it not time for Dead by Daylight to also get its own movie or series?
In the end, a small addendum: We found it quite suspicious that Mathieu Côté couldn’t answer the question about a movie or series, thus leaving room for speculation. It’s possible that a movie or series for Dead by Daylight is currently in the planning phase – as a general rule, such possibilities are no longer discussed.
It’s also suspicious that Behaviour Entertainment is mentioned in the YouTube trailer for “Silent Hill: Ascension”. This is supposed to be an “interactive series” where viewers can likely decide the outcome.
So it remains exciting with Dead by Daylight – whether in the game or in other possible media.
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In the final of the LoL Worlds 2022, League of Legends saw the two teams DRX and T1 face off on the night of Sunday, November 6. After 5 close matches, DRX claimed victory, despite T1 having Faker, the greatest player of all time, on their team. At the crucial moment, a risky move led to their defeat.
These were the Worlds:
Since September 29, 24 teams from around the world competed for the championship in the LoL Worlds 2022.
In the final on November 5, DRX and T1, two teams from Korea, faced each other.
This was the final moment: In the 5th and last match of the finals, around minute 40, the two teams faced off at the Elder Drake. The dragon provides the team that can kill it with a strong buff.
T1 seemed to have the upper hand in the skirmish before the fight, constantly nibbling at DRX’s health bars and almost killing their support BeryL. He survived with only a few health points.
However, T1 did not notice that DRX’s top laner, Kingen (on Aatrox), was lurking behind them and stealing their red buff. T1 began the fight against the powerful dragon, but were interrupted by DRX and finally put in serious trouble by Kingen himself.
The team around Faker decided to make a brief retreat. They had no chance left at the dragon, so midlaner Faker and top laner Zeus attempted a risky move: they tried a “backdoor”.
Both teleported directly in front of the enemy base and attempted to destroy the last two towers and the nexus. However, the dragon-boosted Kingen came back and killed both. Meanwhile, the extremely aggressive support Keria died as well, and DRX’s jungler had a clear path to push through the middle and end the game. T1 no longer had enough defense alive:
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The final games lasted over 4 hours in total, with both professional teams playing the entire duration of 5 matches. DRX and T1 delivered a true neck-and-neck race.
While the first round went to T1, DRX was able to catch up in the second round. There followed a 2:1 for T1 and finally an equalization to 2:2 for DRX, until both teams played for everything in the 5th game.
Before the finals, DRX was considered an absolute underdog, ruining 8 perfect bets with their victories. They fought their way from the play-ins to the final. The favorites for the title before the Worlds were actually Gen.G and T1 themselves.
T1 appeared open to disappointment about their loss, throwing their hands over their heads while DRX celebrated. After the match, however, Faker found sporting words for his former school friend: “Deft is a player who fully deserves the Worlds title. Congratulations.” (via invenglobal)
In the portrait of Faker, we explain how he became a living legend:
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend
The emotions surrounding LoL were also audible in the audience. Not only the players are passionately involved, but also the spectators, who cheered continuously since the fight at the dragon. Faker himself was even welcomed with thunderous applause when he entered the arena – even though he made at least one embarrassing mistake in the Worlds:
Disney Dreamlight Valley is currently in Early Access on Steam, but it has already received 95% positive reviews. Players compare it to Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing in their reviews.
What kind of game is Disney Dreamlight Valley? Disney Dreamlight Valley is an adventure game combined with a kind of “life simulation”. In the game, the player can complete tasks and explore the world. You will encounter familiar characters from Disney and Pixar films, such as WALL-E, Remy, or Goofy.
What is Disney Dreamlight Valley about? “Dreamlight Valley” was a land where harmony prevailed, and the inhabitants known from Disney and Pixar films lived in peace.
One day, however, so-called “Night Thorns” grew, which caused memories to fade and the inhabitants withdrew to the “Dream Castle”. The player must now rediscover the stories of Dreamlight Valley and bring magic back to the place.
Here you can see the English announcement trailer for Disney Dreamlight Valley:
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Disney Dreamlight Valley – Announcement Trailer
What to expect in the game world of Dreamlight Valley
What does the gameplay in Disney Dreamlight Valley look like? Within the game world of Dreamlight Valley, there are the realms of various Disney characters. In each area, puzzles and challenges await you, with which you can bring the inhabitants back.
You can befriend the characters and spend time with them. For example, you have the opportunity to garden with WALL-E or go fishing with Goofy.
Together with the characters, you start rebuilding Dreamlight Valley. Various landscaping tools are available to you, and you can beautify the area with decorative elements.
You can also customize your avatar and equip it with various accessories.
Here you can see some screenshots from Disney Dreamlight Valley
Is there a multiplayer mode in Disney Dreamlight Valley? In Early Access, the game currently still has no multiplayer feature.
However, a multiplayer mode is already planned for the game, as announced by the developer studio Gameloft on Discord.
How much does Disney Dreamlight Valley cost currently? The game is currently available for €29.99 on Steam. If you want bundles with additional in-game content, you have the option between the “Deluxe Edition” for €49.58 or the ultimate edition, which costs €69.98 (as of November 4, 2022, via Steam)
How does the community rate Disney Dreamlight Valley? The game is currently very successful on Steam. Of the total 5,720 reviews, 95% are positive (as of November 4, 2022, via Steam)
Players compare it in reviews with Animal Crossing, The Sims, and Stardew Valley.
When is the full release of Disney Dreamlight Valley? The game will be released in 2023 as a free-to-play game.
There are 150 card packs from Hearthstone as a gift. I opened them all and noted how many common, rare, epic, and legendary cards I drew.
Why 150 card packs? First: No, I did not invest 180 € in Hearthstone to present my results to you. Thanks to a promotion from Blizzard, I (and many other players) received up to 150 card packs for free.
To give you an overview of what the packs yield, I will show you the data here.
What is the chance of legendary cards?
This is how I proceeded: The 150 card packs are divided into packages from Castle Nathria and standard cards. I opened the 75 Nathria card packs first and noted the drawn cards. Then the standard cards.
Here’s what was in the Nathria packs: From the 75 packs, I drew:
265 common cards (including 5 golden and common)
86 rare cards (including 6 golden and rare)
18 epic cards
6 legendary cards
The legendary cards from my packs are shown in the following gallery:
Here’s what was in the Standard packs: From the 75 packs, I drew:
269 common cards (including 6 golden and common)
89 rare cards (including 5 golden and rare)
14 epic cards
3 legendary cards
The legendary cards from the Standard packs are shown in the following gallery:
Conclusion: What was in the 150 packs together?
In total, the 150 card packs have a value of 180 €, if purchased in packs of 60 and 15 per set. You received a total of:
9 legendary cards
32 epic cards
175 rare cards
534 common cards
My results of the card distributions from 150 packs
Thanks to a few duplicates, I was also able to disenchant over 1,000 dust. Overall, I am satisfied with the yield and hope that you also had good luck and received many card packs from Blizzard. With this overview, you have a rough idea of how the yield could look for you as well.
In Pokémon GO trainers are being pursued by a new Pokémon, there are now golden PokéStops, and a mysterious chest has appeared. We summarize all the information about the current riddle in Pokémon GO.
Update, November 6, 3:00 PM:The riddle has just been solved – by official sources. New information was published on the Pokémon GO Twitter channel that explains exactly what the new monster and the chest are about.
This is the new monster:The small pursuer on the map is actually a new Pokémon called “Gierspenst” (Engl. “Gimmighoul”). This is a ghost-type monster that can appear in two forms – it will play a role in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
The “Chest Form” is a Gierspenst inside a coin chest, as seen on the teaser page. This one tries to lure trainers to give it coins.
Additionally, there is the “Roaming Form”, a wandering Gierspenst with a coin on its back. This is the variant currently pursuing you in Pokémon GO.
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Willow spoke about a mysterious coin that could be collected at the golden stop. He also mentioned his new colleague “Jim”, who also commented on it. These coins should now be investigated.
More and more stops turned golden and offered the chance to collect such coins – but not always. Additionally, a novel small monster was chasing players, which apparently has its sights set on the coins. Furthermore, the Pokémon Company released a teaser website with a chest.
These developments are currently causing a lot of speculation among trainers in Pokémon GO. We summarize all known information about the current riddle here.
The riddle of Paldea coins, golden stops, and the new Pokémon – All clues & info
What is currently known? We are collecting all the details that are currently known about the riddle here. What the riddle ultimately leads to is still unknown.
You can find the information here:
The new pursuer Pokémon still has no name and cannot currently be caught.
If you tap it, it searches for coins and appears to be indicating with its antennas towards a coin.
The small pursuer is not yet catchable
The coins come from the Paldea region – that is the region of the new Pokémon games Scarlet & Violet. They are set to release on November 18.
Willow’s colleague “Jim” also comes from the new games.
“Jim” from Paldea appeared at the new stop
You can collect multiple coins, but not every golden stop gives these coins.
The golden stops can provide unusually many items at once. This includes various Poké Balls, as well as evolution items.
There is a new teaser website with a chest, featuring a counter in the upper left corner. This chest is gradually filling up with the mysterious coins.
The chest is filled with coins, the fourth step is hard to see (via chest.pokemon)
Currently, the counter stands at “839” and the opened chest is already well filled (as of November 6, 11:00 AM). You can find the link to the website here (via chest.pokemon.com). The official Pokémon Twitter account also posts various updates on the chest (via Twitter) with timestamps. It remains to be seen what will happen when the chest is full.
So far, four steps have been visible with the chest – the opened chest, coins inside, the chest from the back, and an opening animation.
According to data miners from Pokeminers (via Twitter), you should expect to find significantly fewer golden stops from 5:00 PM. Until then, it might be worth still collecting coins – even though it’s still unclear what they are ultimately for.
The coins are organized in the bag under the evolution items. So it is possible that they are related to the evolution of the new monster.
However, according to Pokeminers, there are currently no data about the new monster in the APK version of Pokémon GO (via Twitter). So, don’t expect to catch it anytime soon.
In the Pokémon GO subreddit “The Silph Road”, players are currently speculating about the current facts. So far it is still unclear what the riddle will lead to. However, some (via reddit) suspect that the filling chest will lead to the introduction of the new Pokémon that is currently chasing you in the game.
It certainly wouldn’t be the first time Pokémon GO introduces a new monster through a sudden, surprising action, which would later play a role in other Pokémon games. In 2018, for example, curious monsters suddenly appeared everywhere that no trainer had known. Later, this turned out to be Meltan, which was associated with the Switch games “Let’s Go, Pikachu” and “Let’s Go, Eevee”.
What do you think of the current riddle? Tell us in the comments!
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With perks, you gain strong passive abilities in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 that support your playstyle. For years, “Ghost” has been one of the most popular and powerful perks—especially in combination with a suppressor. In the latest CoD, however, you shouldn’t rely too much on this combo.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the first killstreak you unlock is also one of the strongest: the Recon Drone.
The modern CoD mini-map only shows enemies when a drone is circulating in the sky—this was different in the past. Also, enemies firing a weapon without a suppressor were briefly visible on the small radar.
As the only counter to the strong drones, the Ultimate Perk “Ghost” protects you from being detected by the drone. However, it doesn’t work to the same extent as it did a few years ago.
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CoD MW2: Ghost deactivated when you fire a weapon
The perks work a bit differently each year. With the new perk system in Modern Warfare 2, everything feels a bit different anyway. Ghost has also gone through many changes over the years.
What you should know about “Ghost” in MW2:
“Ghost” is deactivated for a few seconds when you fire a weapon
This does not change if you play with a suppressor
The perk has been nerfed repeatedly in recent years, and the latest nerf includes suppressors. Because they actually prevented “Ghost” from being deactivated after firing.
YouTuber “JackFrags” provided clarification with a video. At the moment, however, it is unclear whether this is a bug.
Under the tweet, “TheXclusiveAce,” a CoD YouTuber who has made a name for himself over the years through in-depth analyses of Call of Duty’s mechanics, chimed in. Ace says this is a bug. Something similar occurred in Call of Duty: Vanguard.
But whether it’s a bug or not—don’t rely too much on the ghost perk. The changes in recent years have weakened the mini-map and “Ghost,” while the Recon Drone has become one of the best killstreaks.
By the way: Suppressors still help to ensure that you don’t show up at the top of the enemy’s compass when firing.
Which perks are popular with you? “Ghost” only becomes available at a pretty high level—did you try something out beforehand or did you stick with the preset perk package with “Ghost”? Leave a comment on the topic.
The prices on the FIFA 23 transfer market are dropping. Over the week, many cards have suddenly become significantly cheaper. This has advantages but also disadvantages.
When did the crash start? Tracking the prices on the transfer market of FIFA 23 shows that cards tend to become cheaper the longer the game is out. This is also due to the many events in FIFA 23 where new, stronger cards emerge, overtaking older ones.
Thus, for most cards, a downward price curve develops. However, since last weekend around October 28, there was suddenly a bend – and many cards crashed.
Now, numerous top players have hit record lows.
Some examples: We look at some exciting cards whose prices have dropped significantly (via futbin, PS prices).
Cristiano Ronaldo
approx. 500,000 on October 28
Now 330,000
Erling Haaland
approx. 170,000 on October 28
Now approx. 86,000
Lionel Messi
approx. 246,000 on October 28
Now 165,000
Jules Koundé
approx. 39,000 on October 28
Now 19,000
Ferland Mendy
approx. 89,000 on October 28
Now 57,000
Christopher Nkunku
approx. 70,000 on October 28
Now 30,000
Federico Valverde
approx. 21,000 on October 28
Now 7,100
Many cards saw strong dips again this weekend, from Friday to Sunday. Such price crashes are particularly noticeable for many gold cards that are suddenly significantly cheaper.
But it’s not just these that are affected. Popular special cards like Rulebreakers Dzeko are also affected, albeit not as excessively. On Friday, November 4, it still cost around 187,000 coins and is now down to 153,000.
Overall, the transfer market seems to be orienting downwards. This has advantages but also disadvantages – depending on how one is currently acting or has acted.
What does the transfer market crash mean for players in FIFA 23?
Depending on the situation, the crash in prices can be worthwhile for players or cause frustration.
If you have some coins in your account and plan to strengthen your team soon, you can now do so noticeably cheaper. Cards like Haaland for example, used to cost double to triple what they do now. They are now more accessible.
And even with better cards coming into the game: There are many gold cards like Haaland that are still very strong. Looking at the list of currently most popular players in FIFA 23, you can find some cards that may be worthwhile now.
Moreover, the crash is beneficial for players who primarily rely on SBCs and untradeable cards and have invested little in cards. These cards, in that sense, have no value on the market and are therefore unaffected. Additionally, now you can buy more cheap players for the team or SBCs at a lower price.
However, the crash is frustrating if you have just bought expensive cards on the transfer market that fell shortly after. Especially trading in FIFA 23 is annoying. Anyone who bought Haaland a week or two ago has essentially “lost coins” – at least if they want to resell Haaland.
One can only console oneself with the fact that many other cards are now cheaper and you might not need as many coins for upgrades.
How do you see the current market crash? Are you happy about the cheaper cards, or have you lost coins? Let us know in the comments!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
