MeinMMO is looking for a freelance author (m/f/d) in the home office starting immediately

We are currently looking for support for our online editorial team and our live ticker for next-gen consoles and their availability.

Who we are: Mein-MMO.de was founded in September 2013 and is now the largest site for online gaming in Germany. Our site follows service games that are developed over a long period. Our team follows the approach of deeply accompanying games, becoming experts in individual games, and being close to the community. With up to 30 pieces of content per day, from current news to elaborate specials, MeinMMO reports on everything that matters to online multiplayer gamers. This includes fast-paced MMO shooters like Destiny 2, classic MMORPGs like World of Warcraft, and also online multiplayer newcomers like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

Whom we are looking for: We are currently looking for someone whose heart beats for consoles and hardware. We are looking for support for our live ticker on the availability of the PlayStation 5. Experience in online journalism is an advantage, but not a requirement.

You are particularly knowledgeable about consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X. You know which shop has consoles available next and are familiar with the relevant Twitter accounts and Discord channels. You also don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and inquire with Amazon, MediaMarkt, and others.

Attention: This is a job posting for freelancers (m/f/d). It is not a permanent position.

Your tasks

  • You will manage the live ticker on the availability of the PlayStation 5.
  • You will search in popular online shops for available consoles, keep an eye on Twitter, and maintain ongoing contact with our community and take their suggestions into account.
  • You will learn to work in our content management system WordPress and create articles suitable for the web.
  • You will research and interview experts and integrate this knowledge into your work.

What kind of live ticker is this? As is generally known, it is currently difficult to acquire a PlayStation 5. Due to the pandemic, there are problems in production, leading to a shortage. Since February 2021, we have been running a live ticker on MeinMMO, providing quick updates on the current availability.

We monitor shops, call different retailers, and receive tips from the community. It often comes down to seconds to snag a PS5. Therefore, we are now seeking more support to ensure the live ticker is of the best quality and speed.

What we offer

  • The work can be done online from home office.
  • The ticker needs to be managed by you and your future colleagues at set times. When exactly you work will be clarified in a personal conversation.
  • Exchange in the field of online journalism and web publishing.
  • You are part of a highly committed team that gives each other feedback and supports one another.
  • You are part of one of the largest three gaming sites in Germany (GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO), which belong to a network.

What we expect

  • You are interested in hardware, consoles, and know how shopping on the Internet works.
  • You know the common information sources for gamers and their social networks.
  • You are resistant to stress when things get hectic. You can keep a cool head and do not let yourself be easily thrown off balance.
  • You enjoy putting yourself in others’ shoes and recognizing their needs.  
  • You should be sociable in order to receive tips on availability through various channels.

When is the job? As soon as possible.

How many hours is the job? We are looking for someone for a total of about 10-20 hours per week. If you could also work on weekends, we could add a few extra hours on top of that.

What about payment? The details of the payment will be discussed in a personal conversation. In this context, we will also clarify the possible scope depending on the hourly rate.

We look forward to your meaningful application to these email addresses:

What should the application consist of?

  • A motivational letter
  • Your resume
  • A list of your available working hours

Data protection: If you receive a rejection, your documents will be deleted immediately. If we see other options for applicants in our company than for the advertised position, we will get back to you.

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You can buy a PS5 at Otto – Hurry up

You really want to buy a PS5? Today, on 09.11.2022, you have exactly that opportunity at Otto. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information you need.

On this Wednesday, 09.11.2022, you can finally order a PS5 at Otto again. The sale has already been running for a few minutes, so hurry up.

What kind of drop is this? Currently, you can get different bundles of games and the PS5 console from the online retailer Otto.

Here you can find all the PS5 bundles and offers at Otto directly in the overview.

I didn’t get a bundle at Otto, what now? Don’t be discouraged if some of the bundles are already sold out. Experience shows that the retailer usually restocks some quantities during the morning. However, we cannot give you an absolute guarantee for this, as we do not have insight into the shop’s data.

For a better overview, you can also take a look at the main page of Otto and bookmark the page.

Where else can I buy a PS5 today? Besides Otto, other retailers are also selling the PS5 today:

You can now also pre-order the PS5 Pro Controller, the DualSense Edge, at PlayStation Direct:

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Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, then make sure to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily with the latest information and explain how to best get a PS5, as well as show you drops related to the sought-after console.

Buy PS5 – All offers in the ticker

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Buy PS5: Several bundles now at Amazon – Hurry up!

When does the sale start on Amazon? The drop just started. There is the new “God of War” bundle in the disc version.

Update on November 9, 09:35 AM: The next bundle at Amazon! Now with Gran Turismo 7.

How can I increase my chances? Add the PS5 or the corresponding bundles to your wishlist on Amazon now. This way, you can often access the bundles faster during the sale.

Prime has been mandatory for PS5 drops on Amazon

For the upcoming drop, you should be a Prime member. Although it is said that Prime members have “priority access,” the offers sell out so quickly that other people don’t get a chance to buy. You can also test Amazon Prime for 30 days for free.

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Didn’t get a PS5? If you haven’t gotten a PS5, be sure to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how best to get a PS5 and show you drops related to the coveted console.

Buy PS5 – Be sure to watch these retailers from now on

The offers listed here contain so-called affiliate links. By purchasing through one of these links, you support MeinMMO: Without affecting the price, we receive a small commission from the provider.

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Buy PS5: “God of War” bundles at Müller – You must be quick

You can buy a PlayStation 5 at Müller today, on November 9th. The retailer has consoles available again.

Where do I find the bundle? A queue for the “God of War” bundle has just been activated.

Update on November 9th, 09:10 AM: Otto is now joining in and offering several bundles. Including ones with God of War, FIFA 23, and Horizon Forbidden West.

Update on November 9th, 09:10 AM: And the next drop! Now from Amazon. When you click on “All Offers”, make sure to select the bundle for €619.99. Shipping and sales by Amazon. Ignore the other providers.

Update on November 9th, 09:05 AM: Now the digital bundle is also available.

As always with Müller, the bundles must be picked up at a store when ordered. So check again beforehand where the nearest one in your area is located.

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Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, be sure to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how to get a PS5 and show you drops related to the sought-after console.

Buy PS5 today – Watch these retailers

The offers listed here are equipped with so-called affiliate links. By purchasing through one of these links, you support MeinMMO: Without affecting the price, we receive a small commission from the provider.

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CoD MW2: Disable Crossplay – Here’s how to turn off the option on PS5 and Xbox

MeinMMO shows you in the guide how to disable Crossplay in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – on PlayStation and Xbox. The option cannot be turned off on PC.

How do I disable Crossplay in MW2 on PC? This is not possible.

How do I disable Crossplay in MW2 on PS5? To disable Crossplay on PS5, you need to follow these instructions.

  • Go to your in-game settings and select the “Account & Network” section.
    • It doesn’t matter what mode you are logged into; the menu layout is the same across all modes.
  • A new window will open. In this window, the first setting option is labeled as “Crossplay”.

Now you can choose whether this should be enabled. For us, this menu item was already disabled beforehand. If you want to play with friends outside your platform, you need to enable this menu item.

If you also want to communicate with players on other platforms during Crossplay, you need to enable “Crossplay Communication” additionally. This is located one point below.

How do I disable Crossplay in MW2 on Xbox? While you could also disable the Crossplay feature on Xbox during the beta of MW2, it looks different at release.

On Xbox, the Crossplay menu item is missing, but we will show you how to disable Crossplay anyway.

Proceed as follows:

  • Go to your console settings
  • Then tap on “Online Safety and Family”
  • Then tap on “Privacy and Online Safety”
  • Now tap on “Xbox Live Privacy”
  • Now choose “View Details and Customizations”
  • Next comes the menu item “Communication and Multiplayer”
  • There is now a field where you can decide if you can play with players outside of Xbox Live
  • If you want to disable Crossplay, change this option to “Block”
  • To ensure your setting takes effect in your game, you should restart all open titles

The menus of the Xbox One and Xbox Series are slightly different. However, on both consoles, you can disable Crossplay in your privacy settings.

However, there are reports that you cannot play the larger modes Invasion and Ground War if you disable Crossplay on Xbox.

Below we explain to you what problems Crossplay might bring.

Everything important about Crossplay in CoD: MW2

What problems does Crossplay bring? If you use this setting, players from all supported platforms are thrown into a player search. So it could be that you have to compete against players on PC while playing on Xbox or PS5, or vice versa.

Console players enjoy a significant advantage with their controllers, as they are inherently given an aim assist. PC players do not have this advantage, but they are quicker in movement and aim detection with mouse and keyboard.

It is also easier to hack or use cheats on PC. So you might encounter hackers more frequently.

However, if these things don’t bother you, you can enable the settings.

What are the benefits of Crossplay? The biggest advantage of Crossplay is playing with other platforms. You don’t have to wait long in a player search until a match can start in multiplayer. Because of this, the server can access more players and fill your lobbies faster with people from around the world.

As mentioned earlier, this also means you can be matched with friends who are on different platforms. It’s a cool system that is supportive, but it can also lead to problems.

This was everything important you should know about turning off Crossplay. What do you think about MW2 offering such a feature? Will you enable Crossplay? We would love to hear your opinion in the comments!

More about CoD MW2 can be found here: CoD MW2: No statistics – here’s how you can still see your KD and access your barracks 

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Which Call of Duty was the best?

The Call of Duty series now includes a whole lot of games. We want to know from you which ones you think have been the absolute best. Vote and create a ranking with us!

The CoD franchise has worked its way up to become one of the largest gaming franchises in the world since the release of the first game in 2003. In April 2021, the series recorded over 400 million units sold, earning CoD a place in the Guinness World Records.

With CoD: MWII released on October 28, the latest installment in the series sold faster than all previous games and generated over 800 million dollars in sales within the first 3 days after release.

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CoD Modern Warfare 2: Important changes explained quickly – With gameplay

But like all major game series, CoD has had its highs and lows. Some games were well-received while others were met with little enthusiasm. That’s why we want to know from you now which of the CoD titles were the best.

You can vote here: As usual, you can make your choice in the survey tool below. The main titles of the CoD series are available for voting; we have not included the numerous spin-offs like Road to Victory or Big Red One in the list.

With nearly 20 games in the main series, we’ve given you 3 votes to award to your favorite titles. The choice cannot be undone.

So shoot away: What is your top 3 of the best CoD games? Do you consider yourself more of an old-school player who celebrates the old titles, or do you prefer the more recent ones? How do you think the series has changed over time?

Let us know in the comments and have fun voting!

CoD MW2: 4 strong top weapons that you should level up for Warzone 2.0 now

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2.5 Years of CoD Warzone in 2 Minutes – Create a Legend Video with Your Favorite Teammates

On November 16, Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 will be released, ending the era of the first Warzone. To mark the occasion, the developers have once again created a little highlight video – filled with small details about your stats and your favorite team members.

What kind of video is this? Call of Duty: Warzone is coming to an end – Warzone 2.0 is already knocking on the door – along with Season 1 of CoD MW2, the free battle royale will launch.

But the first Warzone wants to say goodbye one last time and reminisce about glorious moments. For this, you can now create a little video that packs some of your game statistics into a nearly 2-minute video:

The only thing you need for this is your Activision ID. You can view it in the game under “Social” or you can log in to callofduty.com and retrieve it from your account information.

If you want to check out a video right away, I’ll embed my Warzone legacy here:

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Warzone: Legends Video by Maik

What can you see? The entire video is a montage of many trailers that have been released since Warzone 1 launched in March 2020.

In between, there are also statistics from you and your teammates who you have often played with.

At the very end, there is an overview of your match statistics, your “Veteran Report”:

  • Kills
  • Deaths
  • K/D
  • Matches
  • Wins
  • Playtime

Share your statistics with us and the community – how many matches have you played, how many wins have you secured? Leave a comment on the topic.

If you would like to delve deeper into the new Warzone, we have compiled all the information in a big special for you: CoD Warzone 2.0 will be a completely new battle royale – Release, map, and DMZ mode

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Pokémon GO: Limited Research on Greedy Pals – All Content

The Limited Research on the event “Greedy Associates” in Pokémon GO is starting. We will show you all tasks and rewards. You can expect Snorlax as the Pokémon.

What kind of research is this? From November 9, 2022, the event “Greedy Associates” in Pokémon GO will run. This brings new spawns, raids, an egg bonus, and also a Limited Research.

In this overview, we will show you all tasks and rewards of the time-limited research. This way, you can easily decide if the effort is worth it for you.

Greedy Associates – Research 1/1

TaskReward
Walk 1 kilometer3 Nanab Berries
Walk 2 kilometers7 Himmih Berries
Walk 3 kilometers7 Sanan Berries
Walk 4 kilometersEncounter with Snorlax*
Walk 5 kilometers5 Nanab Berries
Walk 6 kilometers3 Golden Himmih Berries
Walk 7 kilometers3 Silver Sanan Berries

Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all 7 tasks and collect the corresponding rewards, you will also receive 1 Knursp, 7,000 XP, and another encounter with Snorlax. In the encounters, you even have a chance for a shiny Snorlax*.

There are no further chapters in this Limited Research.

How long does the research last? You can start the Limited Research on Greedy Associates from 10:00 AM on November 9. The event runs until November 17 at 8:00 PM local time. You should have completed the research by then if you want to receive all rewards.

The requirements for this research are quite simple and can be passively completed by just playing. You have more than a week to cover a total of 7 kilometers. After that, you can secure the many berries, the Knursp, XP, and the two Snorlax encounters.

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Pokémon GO: Greedy Associates Event starts today – All bonuses and content of the Rocket takeover

The event “Greedy Rascals” is starting soon in Pokémon GO and brings a Rocket event with it. Finally, the content for the coming days is known. We are showing you Shinys, bonuses, new Cryptos, and Raids.

What kind of event is this? Greedy Rascals focuses on Pokémon known for their greed. This includes Snorlax and Mega-Gyarados. Additionally, Schlingking celebrates its worldwide release.

Another part of the event is the takeover by Team GO Rocket. They are bringing new Cryptos, and it will once again be possible to catch Crypto-Mewtwo.

Greedy Rascals: Shinys, bonuses, and content

When does it start? The start is today, Wednesday, November 9, at 10:00 AM local time. The event will run until Thursday, November 17, at 8:00 PM local time.

Event bonuses: During the event, you will hatch the first three eggs using the Pokémon eggs widget twice as fast. But only if you use the widget for this.

Activate widget on Android:
– Unlock your smartphone and navigate to the home screen (that is, the normal display on the start page with your apps, etc.)
– Tap and hold for a longer time in an empty area
– Now select “Widgets”
– Navigate in the list to Pokémon GO and select the egg widget
– You can now drag it onto your screen

Activate widget on Apple:
– Unlock your smartphone and navigate to the home screen
– Tap and hold for a longer time in an empty area or on a widget until the apps shake
– Tap on the + at the top left
– Choose the egg widget from Pokémon GO and then “Add Widget”
– Now tap on “Done”
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Spawns, Raids, and Eggs: When an event is running in Pokémon GO, the Pokémon that you can catch in various activities and in the wild usually change. You can find out which ones in the following table (As a new Shiny, you can catch Shiny Mampfaxo for the first time!):

Where?Which Pokémon?
WildAlolan Rattata*
Alolan Raticate
Golbat
Quiekel*
Pelipper
Schluppuck
Bidiza*
Bidifas
Raffel
With luck: Schlurp*, Snorlax*, Schlukwech
RaidsLevel 1: Menki*, Quiekel*, Spoink*, Floink*
Level 3: Snorlax*, Flunkifer*, Schlukwech, Tohaido
Level 5: Schlingking (With counter guide)
Mega: Mega-Gyarados* (With counter guide)
7 km EggsKikugi*
Kaumalat*
Mampfaxo*
ResearchOwei*, Kikugi*, Flauschling*
Pokémon marked with an asterisk (*) can be found as Shiny with luck

Timed Research: During the event, a Timed Research will run for you. It includes berries, golden razz berries, silver pinap berries, and an encounter with a Snorlax.

All the contents of the Timed Research are known:

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Rocket Takeover

When does it run? From November 14 at 00:00 to November 17 at 20:00 local time.

Event bonuses: During the event, you will encounter Team GO Rocket more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons. You can also use Charged TMs so that Crypto-Pokémon forget the Charged attack Frustration.

Additionally, there will be a field research task that rewards you with a mysterious component.

Which Pokémon does Giovanni use? Giovanni will again rely on the strongest representative of the Crypto-Pokémon and fight with Crypto-Mewtwo.

Special Research: At the start of the event, a new Special Research will be unlocked. If you complete it, you will receive a Super Rocket Radar, which allows you to track Giovanni. The Special Research can be claimed until December 1 at 10:00 AM.

New Crypto-Pokémon: The Rocket leaders Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo will use different Crypto-Pokémon in their battles. The grunts will also resort to a different setup. New additions include:

  • Crypto-Alolan Diglett
  • Crypto-Onix
  • Crypto-Natu
  • Crypto-Wailmer
  • Crypto-Golbit
Pokémon GO Rocket takeover new Crypto

On MeinMMO, you will find counter guides for Team GO Rocket. From the leaders to the boss. We will update our guides in time for the event, so an easy battle awaits you:

Contents of the 12 km Eggs: In the 12 km eggs that you will receive during the event, the following Pokémon could be included:

  • Larvitar*
  • Absol*
  • Pionskora*
  • Ganovil
  • Zurrokex
  • Gladiantri*
  • Skallyk*
  • Kapuno*
  • Pam-Pam
  • Algitt
  • Molunk

Many players are already looking forward to the Rocket event on social media. Finally, there is again the opportunity to teach the strong Crypto-Pokémon good Charged attacks and to forget “Frustration.”

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11 Tips on How to Fix Crashes in CoD MW2 on PC

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 keeps crashing? We have tips on how to fix these crashes.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the latest installment in the popular shooter series. However, some players complain about annoying crashes and other issues that disrupt gameplay.

MeinMMO presents you a handful of tips and tricks on how to fix crashes on PC and get your game running better again.

All tips at a glance:

Check system requirements

First, you should check if your gaming PC is even capable of running the new first-person shooter. If your system meets the minimum requirements, the game should definitely start. However, it’s better if you have stronger hardware available.

Minimum

OSWindows® 10 64 Bit
ProcessorIntel® Core™ i3-6100 / Core™ i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen™ 3 120
RAM8 GB RAM
GPUNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 470 – DirectX 12.0 compatible
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage125 GB free storage space

Recommended

OSWindows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11 64 Bit
ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5-6600K / Core™ i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400
RAM12 GB RAM
GPUNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580 – DirectX 12.0 compatible
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage125 GB free storage space

MeinMMO also lists the PC system requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in more detail. We show you what the requirements for your hardware are for Minimum, Recommended, Competitive, and Ultra, and what else you should pay attention to:

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Reduce graphics settings

Time required: 15 – 30 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy

If you meet the minimum requirements of CoD: MW2 but are far from meeting the recommended requirements, it is advisable to reduce certain graphics settings.

  • For instance, reduce texture quality if you have a graphics card with limited video memory.
  • Also reduce the detail level in the game for better performance.
  • Reduce your field of view in the game.
  • Shadows, in particular, often require a lot of performance and only marginally detract from your experience.

By doing this, you can also avoid the game crashing suddenly because your computer can no longer handle it.

The best settings for the shooter can also be found on MeinMMO if you want to aim for the best frame rate:

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Run the game as administrator

Time required: 5 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy

If your game regularly crashes or the error 0x887a0005 appears, you should run the game as an administrator.

  • To do this, go to the folder where your game’s exe file is located, right-click on the file, and select “Properties.”
  • Here, switch to the “Compatibility” tab.
  • Under “Settings,” check “Run this program as an administrator” and finally click “Apply” at the bottom right.

If you play the game via Steam, you also need to run Steam as an administrator. Otherwise, Steam cannot start CoD: Modern Warfare 2. You do this the same way as with the game’s exe.

Run program as administrator
You need to check this box.

Update old graphics card drivers

Time required: 15 – 30 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy

You should also update your graphics card driver. AMD, Intel, and Nvidia often provide bug fixes and improvements for certain games with their drivers. Additionally, this software often unlocks features that you cannot use without the update.

As a backup, you can save the installation file of your old software. If the update causes more problems instead of fewer, you can reinstall the old version.

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With a new GeForce RTX 4090, you should have no problems with Modern Warfare 2.

Install current system updates for your operating system

Time required: 15 – 60 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Medium

Keep your operating system up to date. Regardless of which operating system you use, you should install the latest updates. This helps to close potential security gaps and resolve issues that the OS might cause.

Depending on how long it has been since you last installed updates, the process may take a little longer. You should therefore plan a little time for it. Also, remember about drivers for audio devices and peripherals, which are often forgotten quickly.

Check your game files (Steam or Battle.net)

Time required: 60 – 120 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy

Sometimes it can happen that game files are damaged during download or an update. In this case, the game will not start or simply crash. On PC, you have the option to check your game files – depending on which client you use.

Since Modern Warfare 2 is very large, checking the game files and replacing them takes quite a while. Therefore, you should not check the files before a particularly important match but rather take enough time beforehand.

While the files are being checked, you cannot play the game.

If you are using Battle.net:

  • Open Battle.net
  • Click the gear icon next to the blue “Play” button and select “Scan and Repair.”
  • The game will then reload and ideally the error is fixed.

If you are using Steam:

  • Right-click on the game in your library.
  • Click on Properties and then on Local Files.
  • Select the option to verify the integrity of game files.
  • Then the game will be verified by Steam. Finally, Steam will let you know whether and how many files were faulty and replaced.

Disable system overlays while gaming

Time required: 30 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Medium

Many programs like Steam, Discord, or graphics card software offer certain overlays. This allows you to see notifications in the game or monitor your system’s performance.

However, some games do not work well with these overlays or are not supported at all. Ideally, you should disable these overlays. They also require a certain amount of system performance because they are displayed constantly in the background.

Check Windows

Time required: 30 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy

Another option is to check your Windows system. This can already be done with simple built-in tools, and you do not need to install additional software:

  • To do this, open the Windows start menu and type “cmd.” Then right-click on “Command Prompt” and run the program as an administrator.
  • Type in the window sfc /SCANNOW and confirm with Enter.
  • Windows will search for faulty files and repair them. This may take a few minutes.
CMD Windows 10 and 11

Enable “Hi-Rez Assets” cache

Time required: 5 – 10 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy

If you use high-resolution graphics, this can also lead to a crash. To prevent such crashes, you can enable a cache in the settings where you temporarily store data on the hard drive. To use the “Hi-Rez Assets Cache,” you need at least 32 GB of free storage space.

This creates a cache that helps when streaming assets when they are needed. If you do not enable this setting, you may experience glitches or crashes in the worst case.

Set an exception in the Windows Firewall

Time required: 10 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Medium

If the firewall blocks the execution of the game, CoD: MW2 will crash on startup. The same applies to antivirus programs from other providers. It is best to set an exception here so that the game can start smoothly.

MW2 should start at the correct resolution

Time required: 10 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy

In some cases, it may happen that the resolution of your game does not match the resolution of your monitor and is too large or too small. In this case, taking a look at the config file of MW2 helps.

To do this, go to your Documents folder in Windows, find the MW2 folder and the corresponding user. You can open and edit the config file with the normal text editor of Windows.

The resolution is usually represented as two four-digit numbers (e.g., 1920×1080 for Full HD).

Check whether the value entered here matches the resolution that your monitor can display. You can easily check which resolution your monitor currently supports:

  • Press the Windows key + I
  • Here, select “Display” and then “Advanced Display”
  • Here you will see the screen resolution that you are currently using
Screen resolution under Windows 11

Delete the config file

Time required: 5 minutes | Cost: none | Difficulty: Easy

You made settings in the game, and suddenly the game does not start anymore or crashes all the time? It may help to simply delete the configuration file of your game.

To do this, go to your Documents folder in Windows, find the MW2 folder and the corresponding user, and delete the file.

The deleted file will automatically be regenerated by the game the next time you start it. Ideally, the reason for the crash will then be resolved.

More tips and guides for CoD MW2: Are you looking for more guides for the new Call of Duty? Then check out MeinMMO: Here we provide you with current tips and information about the new shooter. Also included are weapon setups and setting tips if you want to start strong:

CoD MW2: All guides, tips, and weapon setups at a glance

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CoD MW2: M4 loadout from former world champion – Setup with attachments

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the M4 is one of the best weapons. Therefore, we show you an M4 setup from former world champion “Clayster” and the necessary attachments in the loadout.

What kind of setup is this? This setup revolves around the starter assault rifle “M4,” which all players are handed at the beginning.

However, the thing is not just a stopgap because there is nothing else available at the start. In fact, shortly after its release, the M4 even counts among the best weapons in Modern Warfare 2.

To know which attachments you can work towards, we have selected a setup designed by former CoD world champion “Clayster”.

CoD MW2: M4 Setup from the Pro

What does the setup look like? The setup of the pro focuses on increasing damage and range, as well as better control of recoil. The following attachments were chosen by Clayster:

  • CoD MW2: M4 – Clayster Setup
    • Grip: Phantom Grip
    • Stock: Demo Precision Elite Factory Stock
    • Laser: Schlager Peq Box IV
    • Barrel: Tempus Hightower 20″
    • Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40
Attachments in English
  • CoD MW2: M4 – Clayster Setup
    • Rear Grip: Phantom Grip
    • Stock: Demo Precision Elite Factory
    • Laser: Schlager Peq Box IV
    • Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
    • Muzzle: Sakin Tread-40

Can I unlock the setup quickly? Since the gunsmith in MW2 has been refined and adjusted, everything works through weapon platforms and levels. You need to reach the appropriate level for different weapons to unlock the required attachments. This can take some time.

If you purchased the expensive Vault Edition of Modern Warfare 2, some suitable attachments are already available in your inventory from the start.

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Pro Clayster shared several of his setups after over 12 hours of grind and continued to refine his attachment combinations.

The pro also makes it clear that this is not the “perfect” setup. Every player has their own preferences and decides for themselves in the gunsmith what works best for them. Nevertheless, this is a solid configuration that anyone can try.

We have put together an additional setup for you. You can try both and decide which suits you best:

  • CoD MW2: M4 – Setup
    • Muzzle: Echoline GS-X
    • Barrel: Tempus Hightower 20″ Barrel
    • Optic: Cronen Mini Red Dot
    • Underbarrel: Operator Foregrip
    • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip
Attachments in English
  • CoD MW2: M4 – Setup
    • Muzzle: Echoline GS-X
    • Barrel: Hightower 20″ Barrel
    • Optic: Cronen Mini Red Dot
    • Underbarrel: Operator Foregrip
    • Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip

Tuning to your favorite weapon: Once your weapon has reached maximum level, you can perform minor tuning on your active attachments. With this “fine-tuning,” you can continue to improve and adjust your stats.

Check out Clayster’s tweet if you want to dive deeper into tuning.

Thus, the gunsmith does not hold you back after obtaining all attachments but gives you the opportunity to continue approaching your desired weapon steadily.

What do you think about this setup? Have you tried it or even created your own setup? Feel free to let us know in the comments and share your experiences.

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German Twitch streamers have been arguing for days over a GameBoy and 10,000 €; now MontanaBlack seems to be giving in

In early November, the streamer Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer caused a stir when he accused his Twitch colleague Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris of failing to pay debts of over €10,000. This was followed by a moral ultimatum, further accusations, and leaked private messages. After almost a week, everything is said to be clarified.

What is the story behind the debts? On November 2, Scurrows made a public post on Twitter. He stated that he wanted to remind MontanaBlack of his outstanding debts, as he would not respond to private messages.

Initially, Scurrows spoke of a five-figure amount, later he explained that it was €10,000. The streamer Kevin “orangemorange” Bongers also stated that MontanaBlack still has debts owed to him. He claimed to have purchased a GameBoy for €4,000 from him but never received the device.

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The streamers presented MontanaBlack with a kind of moral ultimatum: If he did not settle his debts by 20:00 on the same day, they would donate the sum – or the equivalent value of the GameBoy – to the charity organization Bread for the World.

MontanaBlack did not comply with this request, which is why the streamers decided to make further details public.

The first successful streamers who paved the way for MontanaBlack and Scurrows can be seen in the video:

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Scurrows and orangemorange publicly apply pressure

How did the streamers want to be heard? In the days following the expired ultimatum, daily Twitter posts from Scurrows followed, subtly alluding to the situation.

Additionally, there were “real talks” during Scurrows’ streams, highlighting the “double standards of people.” This was likely a reference to MontanaBlack commenting on the indebted YouTuber ApoRed while allegedly not having paid his own debts.

However, it could also refer to people Scurrows accused of treating him unfairly because he is a “casino streamer.” In the case of anyone else, there would have been outrage that someone did not pay their debts, but in his case, it would come down to sympathies, according to the accusation.

In any case, Scurrows intends to fulfill his original plan and donate the money as soon as he receives it. In recent days, he has already made several donations to various charitable organizations public.

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So it seems that the matter has still ended well. MontanaBlack himself has not yet commented on Twitter, but he has at least acknowledged the representation of Scurrows and orangemorange, as he has liked their tweets.

MontanaBlack hosts “Retiree Stream” on Twitch and 60,000 tune in

On November 7, Scurrows apparently had enough of his statements being questioned and released a series of screenshots from private messages on Twitter.

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In the screenshots, it can be seen how Scurrows attempts to negotiate repayment with MontanaBlack and reminds him several times. He also hinted that he intended to take legal action, advising MontanaBlack to “check his mailbox soon.”

orangemorange speaks of further debts of over €400,000

Meanwhile, orangemorange made additional accusations during a stream. He allegedly vouched for MontanaBlack on the roleplay server “GrandRP” in GTA V. Subsequently, he was offered a deal by the server’s operators:

MontanaBlack was to host a series of promotional streams and was offered €400,000 for it. However, the streams never took place. This put orangemorange in a difficult situation and even jeopardized his own deal.

However, orangemorange admitted that he did not know if MontanaBlack had repaid the money. He would want to follow up on that.

At the same time, he threatened MontanaBlack: The longer he did not respond, the more information orangemorange would disclose.

Even critics of Scurrows and orangemorange began to believe that something might actually be going on. After all, it would not be particularly wise for them to make easily refutable accusations publicly. In the worst-case scenario, they could even have faced a lawsuit (via Twitter).

MontanaBlack apparently gives in

What is the latest development? Today, on November 8, orangemorange announced via Twitter that he had a long phone call with MontanaBlack. The good news: He is finally supposed to receive his GameBoy! (via Twitter)

Scurrows also joined in: The situation between the streamers is finally clarified. Whether it is only about the €10,000 or if the GrandRP deal was also mentioned in the phone call is unknown.

In any case, Scurrows intends to fulfill his original plan and donate the money as soon as he receives it. In recent days, he has already made several donations to various charitable organizations public.

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So it seems that the matter has still ended well. MontanaBlack himself has not yet commented on Twitter, but he has at least acknowledged the representation of Scurrows and orangemorange, as he has liked their tweets.

MontanaBlack hosts “Retiree Stream” on Twitch and 60,000 tune in

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 08.11. – A secret community event is still upcoming

In Destiny 2 there are significant changes taking place. Bungie continues to work on the complex balancing of abilities and weapons to ensure everything fits in Lightfall. Additionally, a secret community event is set to go online in the coming weeks and MeinMMO tells you what to expect this week.

What’s happening this week: Today, Tuesday, November 8, the Halloween event in Destiny 2 ends, along with the flood of candies you’ve received so far. So it’s time to brush your teeth and explore the new things of the week.

Those who do so might experience a little surprise in the coming weeks. At the end of October, dataminers discovered a secret community event in the current Season 18 of Destiny 2. However, it’s still unclear when it will go online. MeinMMO will keep you updated on this.

Otherwise, expect the much-anticipated Crucible weapon nerf for two overly powerful weapons this evening:

The exotic “Duelist’s Shell” will be available through the upcoming Community event as well as a badge.

The most important information about activities from 08.11. to 15.11.

Strike: Twilight – The Trial by Fire

The Twilight: The Trial by Fire is the strike:

  • The Devil’s Lair, in the Cosmodrome
    • The Fallen are rampaging there again. Load your shotguns, pack your Gjallarhorn, and put an end to the Fallen God “Sepiks Prime.”

This is the Nightfall weapon of the week: As a reward for your run, you always receive a special Nightfall weapon.

Earn the sniper rifle “Silicon Neurom” this week.

Playlist strikes have the following modifiers this week:

  • Arc Scorch
  • Stasis Burn
  • Iron
  • The Scorch modifier accompanies you all week, while the others change daily.

Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

What’s happening in the raid “King’s Fall”:

In the current raid “King’s Fall” you can face the shrieking ogre, the third raid challenge.

  • To specifically complete the challenge “Dazed Glance”, it comes down to the two “Glance Bearers” or also “Rage Drawers.” The one who initially attracted the rage of Golgoroth must be in one of the reclaimed Light pools with the remaining team that’s dealing damage. Only then can the second player sneak behind Golgoroth and fire at the yellow hit point to reclaim the ogre’s gaze.

You can expect the following raid requirements and challenges: 

  • In normal mode, completing a challenge grants you double loot.
  • The requirement for each encounter for Grandmasters is a power level of 1600 with Champions.
  • Only from the Grandmaster raid do you get status-specific armors and master weapons.
  • You can also earn the new raid-exclusive exotic cosmetics in the Oryx design from the Grandmaster.

You can earn additional top rewards from the endgame:

  • In the raid “Garden of Salvation” on the Moon
  • As well as in the 30th Anniversary Bungie DLC dungeon “Shroud of Acquisition”
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Destiny 2: Server Down for Hotfix 6.2.5.3 on 08.11. – Patch Notes and Info

In Destiny 2 today, on November 8th, Hotfix 6.2.5.3 is released. The update brings, in addition to some bug fixes, an online change that players have been requesting for half a year. We will, as always, guide you through today’s downtime.

What you need to know today: An update is planned for Destiny 2 today, Tuesday. This means Bungie will confront its Guardians with a downtime for Hotfix 6.2.5.3 during which you cannot play.

MeinMMO will accompany the update and constantly update this article with fresh information. So keep an eye on our live updates of this article so you don’t miss anything.

Update history for Hotfix 6.2.5.3:

18:20: The patch notes have just gone live. Further down you will find the link that tells you what Bungie has changed in the update.

18:00: Hotfix 6.2.5.3 is currently rolling out on all platforms and regions. Expect the download. The update size on PC is 139.3 MB.

17:45: The Bungie servers have just gone offline for maintenance. The exact downtime is expected to be 15 minutes – if everything goes smoothly.

17:00: Maintenance has begun. Players will be removed from all activities in exactly 45 minutes once the Bungie servers go offline. You should not start any larger activities now.

For those who don’t know Destiny 2 yet but are interested in the shooter, we summarize all important information in this video in a concise 2 minutes.

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Maintenance on 08.11. – All times and server downtime

Bungie provides exact downtime information for each update when players cannot play. We offer you this information in our article with the German times, so you can better plan your gaming evening.

All times at a glance:

  • At 17:00 German time, maintenance work in the background starts on all platforms.
  • From 17:45 the servers go offline and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
  • Around 18:00 the servers are expected to go back online and update 6.2.5.3 will be rolled out for all platforms. After the download, you can log back into the game.
  • Even if the servers are online, maintenance officially continues until 19:00.
Important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may be connection issues until the maintenance ends at 19:00. You may also have to expect queues at login.

Also keep in mind that third-party apps as well as the official companion app may not be accessible correctly for a while after the update.

What changes with update 6.2.5.3 in Season 18

Major ability changes are already planned for Season 19.

With the start of Season 19 in early December, Destiny 2 will further adjust the abilities of the Guardians. Bungie is not only confronting the gunslinger but also giving changes to the other classes on the way to more balance in the new DLC Lightfall.

However, today’s hotfix 6.2.5.3 for Season 18 initially addresses 2 of the most annoying weapon problems in the Crucible and aims to fix other issues in the game.

Current list of known issues:

  • Certain shaders sometimes apply incorrect patterns to parts of the Festival of the Lost’s mech armor sets. Here’s the note: Once these issues are resolved, these shaders may be displayed differently on the armor sets.  
  • A badge from Season 16 dropped in the seasonal challenge “Planned Authority” in week 10.  
  • The source for the exotic ship “Retro-Tourer” is incorrect. 
  • The weekly bounties from Eva Levante did not grant the correct amount of glimmer after the release of hotfix 6.2.5.2. Bungie plans to refund this at a later time.
  • Load times on the Tower are still slow, despite a limitation of concurrent players to a maximum of 16. Guardians still have to resort to the H.E.L.M. to circumvent this bug. Bounties can be purchased via the official Bungie app.
  • Name changes for players are not customizable via bungie.net. Players are still waiting for the option to adjust their player names multiple times instead of just once.

If you encounter any problems in the game, it is recommended to report them directly through the official Bungie help forum to alert the developers.

Patch notes for hotfix 6.2.5.3 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes to hotfix 6.2.5.3 is published by Bungie in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, this happens quite quickly after the servers are back online.

Read the patch notes for hotfix 6.2.5.3 here (in English).

What bugs have you discovered in Destiny 2 and what would you absolutely wish for in today’s hotfix if you could make an update request to Bungie? Feel free to write it to us in the MeinMMO comments.

In addition to the two weapons that have already been nerfed today, there are still other weapons that players consider too strong in the Crucible. Read here which guns are meant:

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ESO: All craftable item sets in overview – with locations 2023

The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has received a lot of updates. Up to 2023 and now Update 36, new craftable item sets have been added repeatedly. We at MeinMMO show you where you can find the associated crafting stations.

In ESO, item sets (sets for weapons, gear, and jewelry) are distinguished by their locations or whether they are craftable. The categories are:

In this article, we address all craftable sets within and outside of Tamriel.

Craftable Sets with Areas and Number of Traits

To craft a piece of a gear set, you need to know the desired trait yourself. Additionally, crafting requires a minimum number of already analyzed traits. We have created an overview of all sets up to Update 36 Firesong for you:

Name of the SetLocations of the Crafting StationsNumber of Required Known Traits
Noble’s VictoryImperial City5
Acolyte of the New MoonSouthern Elsweyr9
Alessia’s BulwarkEastmarch
Alik’r Desert
Malabal Tor
5
Old Dragon GuardSouthern Elsweyr6
Old Growth BrewerGalen3
Appetite of the DragonWestern Skyrim7
Ashen GripStonefalls
Glenumbra
Auridon
2
Assassin’s GuileVvardenfell3
Etheric AscensionReik
Blackreach:
Arkthzand Cavern
9
Eyes of MaraAugvea 
(Mage’s Guild)
8
Mother of Night’s GazeRift
Bangkorai
Sneak Peak
6
Daedric DeceitVvardenfell8
Double StarKargstein9
Druid’s WeaveHigh Isles7
Iron FlaskLonggrasp5
Wretched VitalityThe Deadlands3
Unshackled AggressorCyrodiil (Bruma)3
Heir of KarthReik6
MemoryColdharbour8
Endless HuntHew’s Flare9
Fire BaptismWorthgar3
Fearless CombatantCyrodiil (Harvest Town)3
Law of JulianosWrothgar6
Gladiator of KvatchGold Coast5
Gravestone CollectorMurkmire7
Heartlander UpperDarkwood7
Hist WhispererDarkwood3
HistrindeShadowfen
Crevice Peak
Green Shadow
4
Hunding’s VengeanceRift
Bangkorai
Sneak Peak
6
Kagrenac’s HopeEarthforge
(Warrior’s Guild)
8
Coldharbour’s FavoriteNorthern Elsweyr8
KernaxionCity of Clockworks2
Chain BreakerVvardenfell6
Claw of the Wood WraithGalen3
KreckenantlitzArtaeum6
Critical CounterCyrodiil (Vlastarus)3
Bold CorsairSouthern Elsweyr3
Vampire’s KissEastmarch
Alik’r Desert
Malabal Tor
5
Lamae’s SongEastmarch
Alik’r Desert
Malabal Tor
5
Power of the Lost LegionMurkmire4
Magic ParasiteWestern Skyrim:
Blackreach
3
Magnus’s GiftShadowfen
Crevice Peak
Green Shadow
4
Mechanic’s LookCity of Clockworks6
Brass ArmorCity of Clockworks4
MorkuldinWrothgar9
Courage of the Senche-RahtNorthern Elsweyr5
NagaschamaneMurkmire2
Nocturnal’s FavorSummerset9
Orgnum’s ScalesEarthforge
(Warrior’s Guild)
8
Pelinal’s WrathGold Coast9
Armor of SeductionDeshaan
Stormhaven
Grahtwood
3
Armor MasterImperial City9
Scheme EyeColdharbour8
Cunning AlchemistHew’s Flare7
Shalidor’s CurseAugvea
(Mage’s Guild)
8
Victory of DiamondsDarkwood5
Silence of the NightStonefalls
Glenumbra
Auridon
2
Stuhn’s FavorWestern Skyrim5
Tava’s FavorHew’s Flare5
Wind of DeathStonefalls
Glenumbra
Auridon
2
Torug’s PactDeshaan
Stormhaven
Grahtwood
3
Deadlands DemolisherThe Deadlands7
RedistributionImperial City7
Varen’s LegacyGold Coast7
Vastary’s WardNorthern Elsweyr3
Contempt for the SerpentHigh Isles5
Experienced RiderSummerset3
Path of the ArenaKargstein8
Willow PathRift
Bangkorai
Sneak Peak
6
White Plank’s RevengeShadowfen
Crevice Peak
Green Shadow
4
Wrath of the OrderHigh Isles3
Wrath of the Red EagleReik3
Correction of the ChimeraGalen3
Dusk KissGrahtwood3

Augvea (Mage’s Guild) and the Earthforge (Warrior’s Guild)

These crafting stations are a bit more complicated to reach. You have to enter these places through a portal in the respective guild. Visit the Mage’s Guild or the Warrior’s Guild in the capitals of the regions, where you will find a portal.

Important Requirement: You must complete the quest line of the Mage’s Guild and the Warrior’s Guild to access Augvea and the Earthforge.

Here you will definitely find a portal to the Earthforge

  • Sneak Peak (Knurr’Kha)
  • Riften (Rift)
  • Bangkorai (Evermore)

Here you will definitely find a portal to Augvea

  • Deshaan (Gramfeste)

Acquire Craftable Crafting Stations for your Home

Alternatively, you can place all crafting stations in your home. To do this, you need to purchase craftable crafting stations from the Scribe Merchant found in the main cities of the Alliances. You receive Scribe Sheets as a reward for crafted Master Scribes.

If you just landed in Tamriel, just ask in the community or in the zone chat. Many helpful players have every crafting station and will allow you to use them as well.

I hope this overview helps you in your next round of crafting Master Scribes. For an overview of all events, please visit our ESO Event Ticker. We will keep this updated in the coming year so you are always up to date.

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Twitch streamer xQc does not want to be patronized any longer: „Everyone is trying to dictate everything to me“

The Franco-Canadian streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel (26) is one of the biggest stars on Twitch. He is known for being extremely active on stream and letting his viewers partake in his life. However, he apparently has had enough of them wanting to interfere in his relationships.

Why is everyone interested in his relationship? xQc had a rather turbulent on-off relationship with a streamer named Sammy, who goes by “adeptthebest” or “Adept”. In September, xQc announced the breakup, even though Adept had requested privacy.

Some xQc fans seemed to have had an issue with Adept for quite some time. There were mean comments about her appearance and motives. The allegation was that she was only using xQc to become famous through him.

Now, however, xQc seems to be really fed up with everyone commenting on his private relationships. In a stream, he vented about parasocial viewers wanting to dictate his life.

xQc used to play Overwatch professionally, so it’s no wonder he currently enjoys streaming Overwatch 2:

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

xQc denies relationship

What relationship are we talking about now? Last week, the rumor mill was reignited when xQc invited the English streamer NYYXXII to his stream. The stream ended with a kiss between the two, but officially they did not want to label their relationship.

His viewers were still excited that xQc seemed to be over his breakup. For many, NYYXXII was a clear improvement compared to Adept. One fan even made a bizarre comparison with graphics cards (via Twitter).

However, then xQc and NYYXXII were guests on Twitch streamer Adin Ross’s stream. Quickly, clips of the party circulated, showing NYYXXII kissing another woman – easy fodder for viewers who were already predicting the soon end of the relationship.

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What does xQc say about it? In a subsequent stream, xQc reacted to the clips and explained that he is not in a relationship with NYYXXII, they are just casually dating.

However, the comments from his chat about the situation seemed to get on his nerves increasingly. After enduring it for a few hours, xQc finally had enough and tried to set the record straight.

While people were getting upset online, he was just having a good time at the party, xQc said. He spent most of the night in the pool and got drunk, so he couldn’t even remember half of the events.

xQc doesn’t want his feelings dictated

What bothers xQc? He accused the gossiping viewers of being unhappy themselves and wanting to live through him. xQc himself doesn’t even know what he hopes to get out of this “dating thing”, the streamer said. But everyone is already trying to dictate his feelings:

It’s strange to see how everyone is trying to live for me, feel for me, think for me, and act for me. It’s just a strange, crazy world where everyone is trying to do everything for me. […] Everyone is trying to dictate everything for me. Even how I feel, speak, and the way I react to stuff.

xQc said he just wants to have fun and chill on stream, but his chat would be spinning stories and spreading rumors in parallel.

Viewers say: he asked for it

How was the rant received? In a kind of vicious circle, clips of xQc’s outburst spread just like the original recordings of the kiss in the LivestreamFail subreddit. While some users could empathize with the streamer’s frustration, others accused him of asking for it.

Several videos were uploaded to xQc’s YouTube channel that referred to NYYXXII as his girlfriend. By sharing every aspect of his life, he is practically inviting this behavior, according to some opinions.

Some accused xQc of farming unhealthy relationships with viewers:

I love xQc, but he can’t complain when he shares his private life with millions of people, lets his editors upload clickbait titles on YouTube, and reacts on reddit and LSF every day. He enables and cultivates the parasocial viewers and then gets upset that there are so many of them.

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xQc currently has over 11 million followers on Twitch and streams several hours almost daily. It is not always easy to keep his private life out of the streams. Whether he will now take the consequences and try to draw clearer boundaries between his offline life and his work remains to be seen.

Even Twitch colleague Asmongold has had to experience that romantic relationships and a larger fan community can sometimes be difficult to reconcile. Many fans of the MMORPG streamer are single themselves, and some try to identify with him:

The showcase nerd of Twitch shouldn’t have a girlfriend: “I want him to be unhappy and lonely like I am.”

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How to get the strong Blue Dot scopes in CoD MW2 that help you aim

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, choosing your optics can determine victory or defeat. Blue Dot sights help you keep an eye on your opponents even in dark corners. MeinMMO reveals how you can get the popular Blue Dot sights.

Blue Dot sights in MW2 – If you don’t want to forgo the Blue Dot sights in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0, we can reassure you.

Although there is no option to equip any sight with the small blue dot, you still don’t have to completely do without them. The developers at Infinity Ward have actually provided Modern Warfare 2 with two different sights that come equipped with the blue dot by default.

It’s that easy – To equip a Blue Dot sight, you don’t need to invest too much time. You can unlock the sights through two different weapons.

  • Cronen Mini Pro
    • Shotgun “Expedite 12” at Level 7
  • Corio RE-X Pro
    • Pistol “.50 GS” at Level 4

Once unlocked, you can use both sights at will on all platforms. If you want to prepare optimally for Warzone 2.0, there are currently 4 strong top weapons that you should level up now.

How the gunsmith works and what adjustments you can make can be seen in this trailer:

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Why it’s worth unlocking the Blue Dot sights in MW2

Can’t the reticle just be adjusted? No, that is no longer possible in the latest Call of Duty. The new gunsmith in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 allows you to customize many details of your loadout to suit your needs.

However, you can no longer customize the appearance of your reticle.

At least you still have access to numerous attachments like lasers, magazines, or grips to build your customized loadout. At the maximum level of your weapons, you will finally unlock weapon tuning. This allows you to further refine your equipment.

How to use the feature optimally is explained here: Weapon Tuning Guide – Here’s how you can adjust your attachments.

What makes Blue Dot sights so special? Since the release of CoD: MW (2019), sights with Blue Dot have slowly but steadily evolved from a real insider tip to the meta. Especially in Warzone, they have been extremely popular among many pros.

The reason for this is actually quite simple. A sight with Blue Dot offers you higher contrasts, making aiming easier. Since many players prefer dark skins for their operator, it is important that your reticle stands out well from the opponent.

The color of the Blue Dot sight is also rarely found in your environment. Therefore, it is particularly easy to see. A red dot sight, on the other hand, can often get lost in special effects like explosions.

If you have visibility issues, it might be worth changing the settings. 10 settings that will make you better in CoD MW2 right away.

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LoL: Here are the Top 10 most played Champions at Worlds 2022

The League of Legends World Championship is over and the winner is determined. This year, 109 of 162 champions were played at the Worlds. We at Mein-MMO have selected the 10 most coveted champions for you and listed them.

The largest champion selection so far: In recent years, an increasing number of champions have been picked in League of Legends. While there were fewer champions in 2011, only 54 different champions were picked (via liquipedia). This year at the Worlds, there are 162 different champions.

Over the years, there has been a steady change between 60 and 98 champions played. However, in 2022, there were 109 different picks. This led to more diverse games than before. We even saw a Nasus pick in the bot lane.

Each season has had its favorites among the players. This year, much revolved around Aatrox in the top lane. However, he is not the only champion on our list.

Here you can listen to the anthem of the Worlds again:

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LoL: Worlds Anthem 2022 – STAR WALKIN’

The Top 10 Champions of the Worlds 2022

Among the top 10 champions, we focused solely on the played characters. The total number of picks and bans or the ranking of banned champions is not included. The characters can also be roughly classified based on their role.

For example, we see no support in the list, which is a sign that the most different champions were played in this role. And this, even though just before the Worlds, they buffed the supporters like Thresh. The following data comes from Liquipedia, LoL-Fandom, and Games of Legends eSports.

10. The Purifier – Lucian

  • With 30 games played, Lucian is in 10th place on our list.
  • The character was played because of his strength at the beginning of the game. He can build a lot of pressure on the lane and create space for his jungler.
  • Often played in combination with supporters who can enchant him. Nami was the supporter that Lucian was paired with the most. Other picks included Karma and Lulu.
  • Due to the almost permanent ban of Caitlyn (67.72%), Lucian + Nami became one of the strongest combinations in the bot lane.

9. The Rebel Assassin – Akali

  • Akali reaches 9th place on the list with 33 games played.
  • An assassin in the mid lane offering many opportunities to take down single enemies from the fight.
  • Akali was the answer to champions like Azir and Viktor, as she could withstand their pressure in the lane.
  • Both finalist teams often played her. The mid laner of DRX, “Zeka,” had the pleasure of playing the champion 6 times, and “Faker” from T1 5 times.
  • Here we have a clip for you showing how much potential Faker brings out of the champion:
https://youtu.be/No-5eDuNhHE
Faker plays with Akali and dances around his opponents while killing them.

8. The Outlaw – Graves

  • Graves shares the number of games played (33) with Akali but was banned more often, landing him in 8th place.
  • He was played 9 times as a response against both Viego and Sylas (via liquipedia), leading to exciting fights in the jungle and around the mid lane.
  • In the jungle, the character can quickly take down neutral monsters, giving him more time to assist his team.
  • The champion has great burst potential, meaning he can deal massive damage in a very short time.
  • The major downside of Graves is that he does not bring strong crowd control (CC). Only with his W ability can he slow down enemies and steal vision within the radius of his grenade.

7. The Fallen King – Viego

  • Viego reaches 7th place with 38 games played.
  • The champion has the highest win rate in the jungle at 63.16% at the Worlds 2022.
  • He offers great flexibility for team compositions. With his combination of damage and CC, he can fulfill both roles.
  • With his ultimate and passive ability, he had many opportunities to turn the enemies’ strengths against them. He can transform into the last defeated enemy and temporarily take over their stats.

6. The Lunari Weapon – Aphelios

  • This place is also a shared place. However, Aphelios was banned less frequently and thus only ranks 6th.
  • Aphelios wields 5 different weapons. One as a primary and one as a secondary weapon. This makes him the ADC that can be used most flexibly. By switching his weapons, his attacks and abilities gain different effects.
  • The champion poses a high demand on the player. It’s about needing the “right” weapon combinations for team fights, which are different if he just wants to take down minions, or fights 1v1 or 2v2.
  • Aphelios is a character that works super well with supporters who want to catch opponents off guard. He can also be played with supporters from the enchanter category, like Lucian, to build pressure on the lane.

5. The Corrupted Treant – Maokai

  • Maokai won the head-to-head race with Aphelios due to his number of bans and is thus in 5th place.
  • The tree is, along with Seraphine, the only champion played in three lanes. During the Worlds, Maokai was selected in the top lane, jungle, and as a support.
  • With his mechanics, aiming to catch opponents and dive in, he became the champion with the 2nd most deaths at the Worlds.
  • He brings a lot of flexibility and resistances. With his high health, he absorbs much damage in team fights and can annoy enemies with his CC.

4. The Blade of the Darkin – Aatrox

  • If it were about which champion had the most involvement at the Worlds, Aatrox would be much higher, but with 46 games played, the champion ranks 4th.
  • Aatrox was probably the most hotly contested character, with a pick and ban rate of 98.43%.
  • Players faced massive difficulties throughout the Worlds in devising a strategy against Aatrox. This led to many different confrontations in the top lane.
  • Since Aatrox had such a high win rate at times, he was simply banned outright. This massively opened up the top lane meta, as top laner Sergen “BrokenBlade” Çelik mentioned in an interview (via jaxon.gg).
  • He was the key player for DRX in the final game of the Worlds. Hwang “Kingen” Seong-hoon was able to defend the base against Zeus (Top) and Faker (Mid) on Aatrox in Game 5 of the finals, thus winning the game (The scene starts at minute 57:35):
https://youtu.be/-UXHO1qgh1w?t=3455
Kingen defends the base starting at minute 57:35 and ultimately wins the game.

3. The Emperor of the Sands – Azir

  • Azir is in 3rd place on our list with 48 games and has a 50% win rate over the Worlds.
  • He is a character with very high range. He also brings a high value scaling for the late game. This means that he becomes very strong with more items in the game.
  • With his passive ability to temporarily place towers, the character can force plays and cause opponents to give up neutral objectives like the dragon or Baron Nashor.
  • The character was often played against Sylas or Akali due to his range.
  • Azir seems to emerge as Faker’s mascot. He can be seen at the stage show of the finals and in the trailer for the Worlds from Riot Games:
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2. Fury of the North – Sejuani

  • Sejuani ranks 2nd on the list with 49 games played, just one game more.
  • The champion was played in two different lanes. Both in the top lane against Aatrox and in the jungle against Viego.
  • Overall, Sejuani lost more games than won. Her win rate is at 48.98 (via liquipedia).
  • Sejuani was the champion with the most deaths at the Worlds. She ranked 1st in the predictions of lolesports in the category “Who has the most deaths at the Worlds?”
  • She was especially played due to her synergies with auto-attack based champions like Aatrox, Sylas, and Akali. By using basic attacks, she charged her ability and briefly stunned enemies.

1. Breaker of Chains – Sylas

  • Sylas is the most played champion at the World Championship 2022 with 50 games.
  • He participated in 50 out of 127 games. Otherwise, he was banned in 49 games. The remaining 28 games did not fit into the team composition, or the pros did not feel secure on the champion.
  • He is a character that stands out due to a lot of fighting ability. In close combat, he can restore health and thus fight for a very long time. Players even bought an item that ultimately was not worth it.
  • Sylas proved to be the strongest answer against Akali at the Worlds. In 13 games against her, he secured 9 victories (via liquipedia).

Which champion from the list have you wanted to play, and which champion will inspire you? Let us know in the comments.

If you are interested in the results of the World Championship, we still have this article for you: LoL Worlds 2022: The best player in the world plays at risk, fails, loses the World Championship

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WoW: Tanks are a plague in PvP, but Blizzard is holding on to them

In the latest PvP mode of World of Warcraft, tanks are a big problem. However, Blizzard believes they can get it under control.

For many years, PvP fans in World of Warcraft have demanded a “solo queue”, a way to register for rated PvP alone. This is now possible – but many are still dissatisfied. The new problem: Tanks make the game hell for everyone else in solo mode. They can simply do too much.

Blizzard has commented on the issue and remains quite firm: Tanks will not be excluded from the mode.

What type of game mode is this? The “mixed solo”, in English “Solo Shuffle”, is a PvP mode that can only be registered for alone and is still ranked. A total of 6 players play several rounds in changing teams of 3. This way, everyone must play with each other and simultaneously compete against everyone else. At the end of the 6 matches, the player who has emerged as the winner most often wins the most rating.

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No tanks in PvP? That’s what some players would like.

What is the problem? The general goal in Solo Shuffle is clear: to stomp an opponent into the ground as quickly as possible. Usually, this is the player with the fewest hit points.

But tanks cause particular problems in this mode. Not only are they significantly more resilient, but they often have massive self-healing, can even heal their teammates, and still deal solid damage. They are particularly strong in this mode as the “Jack of all trades” and can lead to a lot of frustration for everyone else playing healers or DPS characters.

The players’ demand was therefore clear: Tanks should be excluded from Solo Shuffle.

What is Blizzard changing now? In the official WoW forum, Blizzard has commented on the tank problem. They acknowledge the issues but want to make one thing very clear:

We want to make it clear that excluding tanks from Arena or the mixed solo is not an option we are considering. We create content that is available to everyone, regardless of their specialization, and there are players who enjoy only one class or specialization. We do not want to isolate these players and believe that there are other design options we can explore instead.

Instead, Blizzard wants to introduce new rules in the mixed solo that should go live in World of Warcraft next week (November 16):

  • Protection Paladins will now be considered “healers” and will only be sorted into parties where the other healer is also a Protection Paladin.
  • All other tanks will now be classified as DPS characters and there can be a maximum of one tank-DPS character in the match.

Player reactions are mixed: The players’ reactions to this decision are rather varied. While many welcome that Blizzard at least acknowledges the problem, others are dissatisfied. They demand the direct exclusion of tanks from this mode, as they are simply impossible to balance. Some voices from the post in the WoW forum:

  • “I’m glad that the toxic people were proven wrong and tanks are still allowed.”
  • “If there’s no chance you’ll exclude tanks from this mode, then balance them better so that it’s fun to fight against them. Currently, fights against tanks are only fun for one: the tank.”
  • “I want to emphasize that excluding Dragonflight from my budget and paying $15 a month more is an option I am considering.”

What do you think? Should tanks be allowed in the “mixed solo”? Or do tanks have no place in this PvP mode?

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LoL changes only a single word on 2 champions – makes them stronger

With Patch 12.22, League of Legends will receive several new features. The pre-season for 2023 starts and brings numerous champion changes. However, the adjustments to Lillia and Rakan are particularly noteworthy. Here, no numbers or abilities are changed, but only one word in their description.

What changes for the champions? Rakan and Lilia are currently considered ranged champions in the game. This will change with Patch 12.22. In the future, both champions will be melee champions.

However, they will retain their range of 300 and 325 for auto-attacks respectively. They will then be among the melee champions with the greatest range.

What does this change? Both champions will interact differently with items in the future. There are items in the game that deal less damage or have weaker effects when used by ranged champions.

Thus, Rakan and Lilia will both receive a buff without any numbers having to be adjusted.

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Rakan benefits in the early game, Lilia with damage

What will change for Rakan? Rakan is currently played as a supporter in 97% of ranked matches. He usually uses the item “Relic Shield”. This allows him to execute minions that have dropped below a certain amount of health points.

  • As a ranged champion, minions must currently be below 30% health points.
  • As a melee champion, he will be able to instantly kill minions below 50% health in the future.

What will change for Lilia? Lilia already uses the item “Demonic Embrace” in current builds. This item deals damage to the opponent based on maximum health points. This damage depends on whether one is a melee champion (7.2% of health points) or a ranged champion (3.2%).

The switch to a melee champion may also affect Lilia’s position. Until now, she was mainly played in the jungle and rarely on the top lane. This adjustment could make her more interesting for the top lane.

When will the new Patch 12.22 be released? The new patch is expected to be released on November 16. In addition to the adjustments to Lilia and Rakan, it will also bring many other changes.

End of Season 12, new dragon, and new items

What will Patch 12.22 bring? Season 12 will end on November 14 at 23:59. A little later, the pre-season will be opened with Patch 12.22. This will bring:

  • A brand-new dragon
  • New items
  • Anonymity in champion selection, so players cannot search for your name in third party apps

What do you think about the changes to Rakan and Lilia? Do you find this small adjustment interesting as well? And are you already looking forward to the pre-season?

One of the new items has already caused problems on the test server:

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Source(s):
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