26-year-old Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is the most famous and arguably the most successful player of League of Legends of all time. If everything had gone according to plan, he would have become a world champion in LoL for the 4th time in 2017 after titles in 2013, 2015, and 2016. But since then, things have gone wrong. However, 2022 is supposed to be his year again.
This is what makes Faker special:
Faker was already huge in the prehistoric times of LoL: back when the MOBA was relatively small, around 2013, the South Korean was already making headlines.
In 2013, SK Telecom built a team around the then 17-year-old. He won the Worlds in his first year as a central player – then won two more world champion titles in 2015 and 2016. He was already a legend in his early 20s.
The big twist came in 2017: it was actually clear that Faker would become a world champion again that year, but at the decisive moment in the final, Samsung Galaxy was better. Faker failed and broke down in tears.
Even Faker, the “undying demon king,” seemed very, very mortal in a defeat against G2 Esports in 2019.
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend
What is different this year? 2022 could grant him another Worlds title. Because Faker has now surrounded himself with an extremely strong team at T1.
Especially the botlane with the brilliant supporter Keria is a real gem, Keria is considered one of the best LoL players of all time, even though he is only 20. His partner in the botlane, Gumaysui, is also only 20 and a beast.
As Gumaysui confidently states, there is hardly a botlane worldwide that can compete with him and his partner regarding how deep the champion pool is and which combos can be played.
With Zeus (19) and Oner (18), the team has two more strong players who are steadily improving and functioning as a unit.
Faker himself, at 26, is something like an “Elder Statesman” on the team and must lead the young professionals.
What does Faker do differently? In an interview, Faker is asked what he is doing differently in 2022 than before:
“In the past, I sometimes felt so much pressure, but now I can overcome that and just enjoy it more. When I play, I play from very happy, optimistic emotions.”
Faker says: Now everyone at T1 looks up to him, also because he is the captain of the team. Therefore, he thinks he tries even harder than before to be the best possible version of himself and remain approachable for everyone who needs him.
He also has every reason to be optimistic: Keria and Gumaysui are the only players at the Worlds who still have a double-digit KDA: Keria is at 12.7 – Gumaysui even at 18.5.
What happens next? Faker plays on Saturday, October 29, in Atlanta Georgia in the semifinals of the Worlds. It’s against JD Gaming. If he wins that, he will play in the final against another South Korean team, either DRX or Gen G.
Gen G. would be the dream final – because they are the Samsung Galaxy, who messed up his tour in 2017. Even the ADC from back then, Ruler, is still around today. He is also 5 years older than back then and eager for the title.
For those wondering why Faker, at 26, is still playing LoL and not in the military:
The new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 features a mission in the singleplayer campaign that resembles a military operation by US forces from 2020. A drone of the US military killed Iranian officer Qasem Soleimani on January 2, 2020. Former US President Donald Trump later justified giving the order to “eliminate” the general. At the time, many feared it could trigger a new war. Activision Blizzard was recently asked about this.
Spoiler Warning: The article discusses the first minutes of the singleplayer campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. If you don’t want to be spoiled, you can rather check out our checklist for Modern Warfare 2. We show you whether a purchase is worth it.
This was the assassination in the “real” world: On January 2, 2020, at 11 PM German time, Iranian General Qasem Soleimani was killed by a drone of the US military in Iraq (via. spiegel).
The order to eliminate him came from US President Donald Trump. He indirectly held the Iranian military officer responsible for militia attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad.
Soleimani arrived at Baghdad Airport on a commercial flight from Damascus. The convoy that was supposed to pick him up was attacked by an American MQ-9 Reaper drone with missiles. Alongside Soleimani, other military personnel were killed, as well as civilian airport employees and his son-in-law.
These were the consequences: The death of the general caused deep shock and sorrow in the Arab world. Subsequently, there were threats against the US. Many reporters feared a new war.
Trump later defended the killing of the Iranian general. He stated: “We acted to stop a war. We did not act to start a war.”
Soleimani was said to have been working on “sinister attack plans” against US targets and was therefore “eliminated.” If he had been killed earlier, many lives could have been saved, Trump said (via spiegel).
The Call of Duty campaign is often controversial:
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CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows the campaign in the launch trailer – fans believe, “this will be one of the best Call of Duty games”
Many see parallels to the assassination in the 1st mission of Modern Warfare 2
What is it like in the new Call of Duty? As the site middleeastmonitor reports, players receive the task to kill the Iranian general “Ghorbrani” just 5 minutes into the campaign in the “Strike” mission.
After the player has marked him, one guides a missile that launches from a stationary device to the general and kills him along with everyone nearby in an explosion.
This is seen by some as a direct reference to the attack on Soleimani – even though the name of the general has been changed.
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CoD is not based on actual events – but is inspired by them
This is what Activision Blizzard says: During an interview opportunity, narrative director Brian Bloom was asked about the ethos behind Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2:
It’s an entertaining adventure. As far as real people and things doing real things: It is not based on actual events. We do not comment on current events. We are inspired by them.
We want you to feel like while playing, it’s happening in the world you live in. Our heroes are there to do things that restore the world to the way it was before. They restore the world. And that’s the part of the ethos we embody in Modern Warfare.
As early as 2019, there had been strong criticism of CoD: Modern Warfare as the game had an overly political leaning towards some Russian players. Call of Duty is traditionally accused of doing propaganda for the US military:
Here you will find all information about the download and preload of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PS5, PS4, Xbox, Steam, and the Battle.net launcher. We also list the data for Warzone 2.0.
This time you can expect multiple preloads: CoD Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2 can both be started through the CoD MW2 client, but they release on different days.
Due to this circumstance and the fact that Modern Warfare 2 allows its pre-order customers to play the story first, there will be multiple preloads.
Update, October 27: All information in the overview is still current. The preload for PC has also been released. Additionally, we have provided the important start time for the release in Germany.
All important start times for Modern Warfare 2 at a glance
CoD Modern Warfare 2 start time on October 28: The full release of the game is regionally adjusted, as is the preload for the PlayStation for the complete game.
The developers have also announced the global start times for all platforms. These start in Germany at the earliest on October 28 at 12:00 AM. Here are the images of the times again. Other platforms will have access later:
The global mapAll times at a glanceThese times you need to keep an eye on
In addition to the release and preload times, MW2 has also revealed more details about the system requirements for PC. Therefore, we already know roughly how large the game will be:
Preload for Warzone 2.0: The new, free battle royale will be released on November 16 along with Season 1 of Modern Warfare 2. So far, there is no information about the preload or the download.
We already know that you can download and save the individual parts of CoD MW2 separately:
Campaign
Multiplayer
Warzone 2.0
Possibly the Spec-Ops mode will also be added, which could also be deleted in CoD MW 2019 when you wanted to free up storage space.
What do you think of the upcoming dates? Will you take time off to enjoy the latest title from the “Call of Duty” studio? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
In Pokémon GO Part 2 of the Halloween event has started. We show you the field research of the event and which Pokémon you will receive.
What are these researches? With the start of new events, the rewards of some field researches also change. On October 27th, the second part of the Halloween 2022 event started, and as a result, you will find special encounters in the coming days.
Here we show you an overview of all event quests. This way you can easily decide which ones to delete after spinning a stop and which ones to keep.
Halloween 2022 Field Research and Their Rewards
These are available:
Catch 5 Ghost-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Shuppet* or Zwirrlicht*
Catch 10 Ghost-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Makabaja*
Catch 25 Ghost-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Galar-Makabaja*
Walk 2 kilometers
Reward: Encounter with Pikachu (Halloween Mischief Costume)*, Vulpix (Spooky Festival Costume)* or Plinfa (Halloween Mischief Costume)*
Walk 5 kilometers
Reward: Encounter with Paragoni
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
Reward: 20 Mega Energy for Gengar
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
Reward: 20 Mega Energy for Absol
This is what the Pokémon look like: From the website LeekDuck, there is a nice overview of what the Pokémon rewards look like.
How long will the researches last? The event runs until November 1 at 10:00 AM local time. Until then, you can secure the new field researches at the stops. You can complete them whenever you want.
What else has changed? You can now find various new costume Pokémon in Pokémon GO, which you can also encounter as shiny. Collectors can therefore secure rare specimens. The bosses you find in raids have also changed.
With the update on October 26, the Aldebaran Harvest Festival was introduced in Lost Ark. This event brings a completely new island, where three Mokoko Seeds can be found, and where you can collect an Island Heart. We from MeinMMO show you how to do it.
How does the event work?With the October update, a new event came to Arkesia, the Aldebaran Harvest Festival. It is somewhat oriented towards the American Thanksgiving and thus focuses on nothing less than food.
For almost all activities that you complete in Lost Ark during the event period, which lasts until December 7, you can earn food. This food can then be cooked on the new island, the Mokomoko Night Market, and processed into valuable gifts.
The Mokomoko Night Market is located on a completely new island of the same name. This also brings new Unas tasks, three new Mokoko Seeds, and even an Island Heart. How to obtain these, we will tell you here.
How to reach the island and secure the Mokoko Seeds
Where is the Mokomoko Night Market? The new island is located north of East Luterra and south of North Vern in the Sea of Gienah. You will find it between the three islands “Island of Small Happiness”, “Aiwana Island”, and “Love Home”.
The island is always open and requires a Gearscore of 250 to enter. Once you have reached it with your own ship, you can also use any harbor in the world of Oceanliners to visit the Mokomoko Night Market, for which you will pay a bit of silver.
You will need to repeat this with every character that wants to enter the island. Currently, there is no account unlock for the Oceanliner.
At this location, you will find the island
How to find the Mokoko Seeds: There are a total of three new Mokoko Seeds hidden in the Mokomoko Night Market, which increases the total number of seeds in the game to 1,238. If you had 100% before, you now only have 99 and only until December 7 to close this gap.
The Mokoko Seeds on the island are not too hard to find, so you should easily find them with this guide.
In the following image, you can see the map of the island with the locations of the Mokoko Seeds marked. Further down, we will show you each location in detail.
You can almost walk in a line
Finding Mokoko Seeds in Detail
Southern Mokoko Seed: The first Mokoko Seed, right after the entrance to the island, can be found not visibly under a cherry tree as shown in the image below. Directly to your right, after entering the island, is an elongated sales stand with a pretty garland that southward leads into a cherry tree.
You need to head there, as the Mokoko is hiding in an invisible area. However, you will still know that you have found it when you can press G and look at the seed.
Here you collect the first Mokoko Seed
Middle Mokoko Seed: The second one is hiding a bit better. Follow the path to the north of the island. On the left side, you will find a festive banquet with all sorts of treats. Among them hides the second Mokoko Seed of the island.
On an elongated table, there are two large serving plates set up, move to the right one and you should get the opportunity to interact with the seed. Then you have also found the second Mokoko Seed of the island.
Here you collect the second one
Northern Mokoko Seed: The northern Mokoko Seed is the last one and also the easiest to find. Move to the marked spot on the map and you will find a large selection of fruits, right next to a huge beer barrel.
In between, there are three small bags with food. In the frontmost of these three bags is the last Mokoko Seed that you need for your collection at the Mokomoko Night Market. Collect it by pressing G, and you are done.
Here you find the third and last Mokoko Seed of the island
How to obtain the Island Heart
Complete Quests: In every capital city, there is an NPC wearing a Mokoko disguise who gives you a pink quest during the event. It is the only pink quest marker on the map, so it should be easy to find.
Follow the quest line that takes you to the Mokomoko Night Market and complete the pink quests that are offered to you on the island. These mainly involve chatting with various NPCs and can be completed in about 10 minutes.
Without further notice or anything similar, once all pink quests are completed, you will unlock a new Unas task. It is called “Success in the Long Run” and, like all Unas tasks, can only be completed once per day.
Island Heart for a Limited Time: Each completion of this Unas task fills your reputation for the also new reputation status “The Story of the Mokomoko Night Market”. Once this reputation status is fully completed, you will be rewarded with the island heart of the night market.
In total, you need to complete “Success in the Long Run” 15 times for that. In about two weeks, you will be able to pick up the island heart. The daily task is even worth it for you as it is completed very quickly and rewards you with 4 large leap stones that you need to upgrade your armor.
Have you already played the new event? Were you successful and able to find all Mokoko Seeds? What is your general impression of the Aldebaran Harvest Festival? Is it a worthy successor to the great summer event in your eyes? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.
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In Destiny 2, Bungie has made changes to PvP again. This time, however, in favor of pro players. However, don’t worry, Bungie still keeps its skill-based matchmaking.
This time, however, the development team did not back down and did not remove the skill-based matchmaking again, but only made a slight adjustment for pro players in PvP. Some changes are intended to make matches even more relaxed and better for professional players.
Patch 6.2.5.1 improves matchmaking for pros
What was changed? According to Bungie Help’s Twitter post, several “adjustments” were targeted. Bungie’s goal was to improve matchmaking speed and connection for players in higher skill levels in the “Control” mode.
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If you have ever been in SBMM and searched for competitors in a match, you either spent a lot of time in matchmaking or got opponents with a really poor connection.
According to the listed adjustments, Bungie also wants to provide a fair match for the sweat-lords among you, where skill secures your victory and no guardians win who teleport across the map with a bad connection.
What is the mood of the players after the change? Bungie’s announcement did not go unnoticed by all players and pros. Even Aztecross mentions in his video Bungie’s Twitter post and talks about a possible removal of SBMM in Control. The YouTuber was pleased with the thought, but his fans corrected him in the comments and clarified that SBMM was not disabled.
However, under the official Twitter post, the majority of players agree. They want SBMM completely gone, as it has no place in a casual mode like “Control”. Additionally, the penalty for game abandonments should also be disabled.
The longer players have to endure skill-based matchmaking, the greater the displeasure and the voices against such a system grow. It is unclear whether Bungie will stick to its plan or give in and disable SBMM again.
What do you think? Will Bungie hold firm? Or do you believe the developers will give in after Lightfall and remove SBMM completely? Let us know in the comments!
If you want to know why SBMM was removed, we have just the right thing for you:
Overwatch 2 has just launched a rather interesting PvE mission. No one should miss it, as this could also look like Blizzard’s campaign.
In Overwatch 2, the Halloween event has started, bringing the new “Junkenstein’s Revenge: Wrath of the Bride” mode. Those who thought it was merely a rehash of Junkenstein’s wave mode are mistaken. The new Halloween mode is significantly more than that and may even provide a glimpse of what to expect in Overwatch’s PvE mode.
Therefore, we strongly recommend: Check out the new mode while it is available.
What kind of mode is this? The Halloween mode “Junkenstein’s Revenge: Wrath of the Bride” is more akin to a small adventure and cannot be compared to the familiar “wave” mode. Instead, the four heroes begin at different points, need to find each other first, and then must complete a series of missions to drive away Junkenstein’s evil bride. There are several boss fights that can get quite hectic, and even a few genuine horror elements have made their way into the mode – including some jump-scare moments.
This is interspersed with dialogues between the four heroines, resulting in a short but engaging story.
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How can one start the mode? The “Junkenstein’s Revenge” game mode is a bit hidden and not visible from the main menu. You need to navigate to the “Arcade” and select the very left menu item. Afterwards, you can determine the difficulty.
In the “Story” mode, it is virtually impossible to die, so we recommend starting at least on “Hard” – that provides a good challenge. “Expert” or even “Nightmare” is only suitable for well-coordinated teams that master all four available heroes (Kiriko, Junker Queen, Sojourn and Ashe) very well.
The map is quite dark, which contributes well to the atmosphere.
By the way: It’s best to play the mode with a full group of 4 people. Trolls can block the game by picking up a key and not going to the locked gate with it.
More about Overwatch 2 can be found here on MeinMMO:
The big hope now is that this mode represents a kind of preview of what the PvE mode of Overwatch 2 could look like. It is astonishing how much interesting gameplay Blizzard has extracted from the relatively small map “Eichenwald” – and that despite the four heroines not being customizable, and the enemies acting rather stupidly (but appropriately).
If this is an indication and a preview of how campaigns in Overwatch 2 might look, it could rekindle the hope of many fans.
So, even if you can’t get behind Overwatch 2, especially the monetization: Junkenstein’s Revenge: Wrath of the Bride is definitely worth it, as the gameplay is simply fun and requires good teamwork.
Have you tried the new mode yet? Or can you not get into the Wrath of the Bride?
AOC, known for gaming monitors, has introduced the GM510, a lightweight mouse. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested the model for you and explains who might benefit from the mouse.
Manufacturer AOC is better known for monitors and is represented among our best gaming monitors for PC gamers with its devices. Meanwhile, AOC has also introduced peripherals for gamers. This includes several mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets.
I was able to try out the GM510 from AOC. This is a particularly lightweight wired gaming mouse. It also features a permeable honeycomb pattern. In the test, I explain who might find the mouse worthwhile and whether it deserves a chance.
Who tested this?
I have a fondness for gaming mice and currently own over 20 gaming mice privately. For MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. Mice, along with gaming headsets and keyboards, are among my absolute favorites when it comes to peripherals for PC and console, and I know my stuff.
The AOC GM510 was provided to me by the manufacturer for a test.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware editor MeinMMO
Features and technical details:
Sensor
Pixart 3389
Resolution
Up to 16,000 DPI
Switches
Kalih Switches
Buttons
6 buttons
Design
Black mouse with RGB lighting
Glides
2
Cable
Detachable 2.0 m USB-C cable
Weight
58 grams
Price (RRP)
39.99 Euro
Included, Design, and Build
What is included? The GM510 is only delivered with the mouse and a mandatory manual. No additional mouse feet are included, and the mouse cable is also non-detachable.
How is the mouse constructed? The model is currently available in an entirely black design:
On the top of the mouse, you will find the main buttons and, in between, the scroll wheel. On the top, there is a small switch to adjust the DPI.
On the left side, there are two more buttons in the thumb area. There are no additional buttons or a sniper button.
The model features a very smooth surface and a honeycomb pattern. The mouse does not offer rubberized side surfaces.
The GM510 is illuminated from within, giving it a quite unique RGB lighting. Otherwise, the AOC symbol on the mouse is very prominent. The open honeycomb pattern of the mouse ensures a low weight but also has the disadvantage of easier soiling than closed mice.
Nevertheless, AOC has found a more intelligent solution for the honeycomb pattern than other manufacturers. While you can see the sensor and the technology of the mouse inside, for example, with SteelSeries, AOC has a real cavity inside the mouse. The actual technology is located at the front in a closed area. Dust and dirt, therefore, do not reach the sensor or mouse buttons. And in my opinion, that is a well-thought-out solution.
Processing
Despite its low weight of only 58 grams, the mouse feels well-made. The entire model is made of plastic, but there are no sharp edges, and nothing rattles during movement. AOC uses a nylon sleeve for the cable, which is worth mentioning positively. However, it is a pity that the cable is not detachable.
Software
The gaming mouse relies on the “G-Menu” software from AOC. The software is intuitive, elegantly designed, and works without problems, completely convincing me. This is how software for a gaming mouse should look. The black-red design is also pleasantly understated.
With two clicks, I am directly at the settings, and the menus are clearly and understandably structured. Roccat’s Swarm or Razer’s Synapse offer more features but significantly less comfort than “G-Menu”.
The software is clearly structured and intuitive.
On the next page, you will find my assessment of the weight and ergonomics of the gaming mouse. In the concluding summary, I will also explain for whom the mouse is worth it and what (still) might speak against a purchase.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and the free battle royale Warzone 2.0 come with an unusually high amount of co-op content – Spec-Ops, raids, and DMZ mode provide a break from the PvP routine in multiplayer. We list what PvE content CoD is delivering this year.
Call of Duty is considered a fierce PvP arena, but at its core, it is also a PvE shooter. Apart from Black Ops 4 (2018), there has always been a high-quality story campaign.
Co-op has also been a topic early on. With the zombie mode from World at War (2008), a new branch of CoD was created that still has many fans today.
World at War even allowed you to play the story campaign entirely in co-op. This is not the case with the new Modern Warfare 2, but there are still an unusually high number of co-op modes in CoD 2022.
We will list what PvE modes CoD MW2 offers, how many players you can play with, and when the content is released:
What kind of mode is this? You fight alongside Captain Price and other iconic operators from the “Modern Warfare” series against cartels and terror. The setting is contemporary.
When will the mode be released? For digital pre-orders, the campaign went online on October 20. Everyone else has access with the full release on October 28. All information about the campaign can be found here:
How many players are allowed? A duo mode for 2 players.
What kind of mode is this? In a two-person team, you complete missions and must support each other.
Not every player takes on the same task. As an example, the developers mention a mission in which one player fights through the area on the ground while the second provides support from an aircraft.
When will the mode be released? With the release of CoD MW2 there are 3 missions:
Low Profile
Stealth mission where you gather reconnaissance data
Denied Area
Vehicle mission where you must destroy something
Defender: Mt. Zaya
Horde mission where more enemies come with each wave
When will the mode be released? Together with Warzone 2.0 on November 16. The Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 will also kick off at that time.
Modern Warfare 2 and the new Warzone game offer a lot of content for cooperative adventures. Only fans of the zombie modes will be disappointed; however, the first Warzone has often held events with zombies.
If you have any questions about the PvE and co-op modes of MW2 or want to share your opinion on the topic, feel free to leave a comment.
Later, more will be added – new missions have already been announced for Season 1. You can find more information about the multiplayer content at release here:
What kind of mode is this? This is a new type of PvE mode for Call of Duty. According to initial information, they resemble MMO raids like in Destiny.
Intense battles
Challenging puzzles
Long duration, several hours
You can find more information about the mode on MeinMMO, as soon as the raids are available.
When will the mode be released? The raids are planned for mid-season 1, starting on December 14.
PvE in CoD: DMZ Mode
How many players are allowed? Probably 1 to 4 players, but this has not yet been confirmed.
What kind of mode is this? The mode is part of Warzone 2.0 and thus Free2Play. Call of Duty is entering the market of extraction shooters, so it is a PvEvP mode.
Along the way, you will encounter NPCs at locations with varying difficulty levels and loot availability, as well as hostile players who want to get their hands on your loot. All details have not yet been clarified.
When will the mode be released? Together with Warzone 2.0 on November 16. The Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 will also kick off at that time.
Modern Warfare 2 and the new Warzone game offer a lot of content for cooperative adventures. Only fans of the zombie modes will be disappointed; however, the first Warzone has often held events with zombies.
If you have any questions about the PvE and co-op modes of MW2 or want to share your opinion on the topic, feel free to leave a comment.
CoD 2022 is called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and celebrates its release on October 28. After the big event stream “CoD Next”, most details about the shooter have been clarified and MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 carries on the legacy of the series’ most successful paid title so far: CoD MW 2019. Settings, characters, gameplay – CoD MW2 does not want to reinvent the wheel, but rather rely on a reliable formula for success while making everything a little bit better.
On MeinMMO you will find everything important about the CoD shooter. With one click you can go directly to the section in the article that interests you the most:
Modern Warfare 2: The most important information at a glance
If you want to get a quick overview, you can find the most important key facts here:
CoD 2022 will be Modern Warfare 2 and is set to release on October 28
Activision studio Infinity Ward leads the development
There will be a story campaign, a multiplayer mode, and a Spec Ops mode
The campaign is a continuation of the story from CoD MW2, but set 3 years later
The multiplayer is expected to benefit from many map remakes from the MW series
The co-op mode will see the “Special Operations” return as a 2-player mode
There will be a live service again – Season 1 goes online on November 16
The free Warzone 2.0 will be released on November 16 as a sort of expansion to CoD MW2
The mysterious DMZ mode is part of Warzone 2.0
This will likely be the last CoD on older consoles (PS4, Xbox One)
Since CoD 2023 will likely be skipped, CoD 2022 will be the biggest title in the series so far
You can find details about each point later in the article.
CoD MW2: Release, Developers, Platforms
When will CoD MW 2022 be released?
The release is set for October 28. However, the campaign can be played earlier, with some things becoming available later. On consoles, it starts at midnight, and on PC at 6 AM.
On which platforms will CoD MW2 be released?
Modern Warfare 2 will be available on both old and new consoles as well as on PC. It will be available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, on Steam and in the Battle.net launcher.
So far, we only know the file size for PC – at release, CoD MW2 will need 72 GB. The figure comes from the system requirements for PC. No specific value is available for consoles yet.
Which developers are behind CoD MW2?
Infinity Ward – the creators of the “Modern Warfare” series are officially taking over the development.
Will MW2 have crossplay?
Yes, Modern Warfare continues the feature of its predecessors and connects the available platforms via crossplay.
When will a beta test take place? The beta is already over, and no further public tests are planned. You can read my impressions after the first hours here:
What editions are available? You can choose between different digital versions or an edition with a CD. The digital versions have the advantage that you get early access to the story campaign.
CoD MW2: Game modes – No Zombies, but “Spec Ops”
What game modes does Modern Warfare 2 offer? As usual, there is a story campaign and a large multiplayer mode. The co-op mode will see “Spec Ops” making a return with PvE missions designed for 2 players.
We will briefly introduce the 3 modes and what is currently known about them. Modern Warfare 2 stands under the motto: “The ultimate weapon is the team”:
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II “Ultimate Team” Teaser
CoD MW2: Setting and Story
The new CoD 2022 is a continuation of Modern Warfare from 2019. It is supposed to continue the story from CoD 2019 and is set in a setting that is quite similar to our world – even in terms of the year.
We are embedding a trailer for the campaign here:
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CoD MW 2 excites players in 30 seconds for the new campaign: “Looks like a movie”
Familiar characters from the MW story are back: Captain Price, Gaz, Ghost, and Soap. But the new characters from CoD MW 2019 may also return – like Farah or Alex, who was initially thought to have heroically sacrificed himself at the end of the story.
The story takes place 3 years after the events of CoD MW 2019, and the team around Task Force 141 is already a close-knit group. For more information, click here:
You can expect the usual high-quality package of action. However, this year they are holding back on controversial missions. They do not want to draw too much attention to current events in the world.
Through early access, you can already play the campaign. If you want to take a first look at a mission, you can find nearly 8 minutes of gameplay from the campaign here:
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CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows gameplay of a full level – looks more realistic than ever before
CoD MW2: Multiplayer Mode
The multiplayer mode stays true to its predecessors and offers many maps and modes with various team sizes and mission objectives. Leaks promise many maps from earlier CoD games.
A list of official and leaked PvP maps can be found here:
Knock-Out is a mix of Cyberattack and Capture the Flag. There is no respawn, but team members can revive you. To win, either a bag of money must be secured or you take out the opposing team.
Prisoner Rescue is also a mode without respawn, similar to Search & Destroy with attackers and defenders. The defenders must protect the prisoners from being extracted by the attackers. The number of rounds won does not count; points are counted for victory.
Invasion, on the other hand, is a massive team deathmatch with up to 32vs32 players on large maps. NPCs will also join in and are meant to create a significant amount of chaos. Variants of “Ground Wars” and the popular 2vs2 gunfights are also back.
Just like a gunsmith. The gunsmith has been significantly reworked and now works differently – there are no more weapon levels. Complete details can be found here:
As always, there are equipment that you can take into battle via your loadout – grenades, sensors, decoy traps. We will pack the long list of the currently known items in the spoiler box:
Equipment CoD MW2
Tactical Equipment
Binoculars
Flash Grenade
Stun Grenade
Smoke Grenade
Snap Shot Grenade
Heart Beat Sensor
Stim Shot
Decoy Grenade
Gas Grenade
Shock Stick
Lethal Equipment
Claymore
Fragmentation Grenade
Molotov Cocktail
C4
Drill Grenade
Semtex
Throwing Knife
Claymore
Thermite
Field Upgrades
Deployable Cover
Tactical Insertion
Trophy System
Portable Radar
Battle Rage Gas
Suppression Mine
Loadout Drop
Tactical Camera
Ammo Box
Smoke Airstrike
Deployable Decoy Soldier
Recon Drone
DDoS
Anti-Armor Ammo
Dead Silence
Returning are perks that promise you passive bonuses. In MW2, you can choose a total of 4 perks: Two base perks, one bonus perk, and one ultimate perk. Here, too, we will pack the bonuses into a spoiler box:
Perks CoD MW2
Base Perks
Overkill
Double Time
Battle Hardened
Scavenger
E.O.D.
Tracker
Pitcher
Extra Tactical
Bonus Perks
Resupply
Spotter
Cold-Blooded
Fast Hands
Quick Fix
Focus
Ultimate Perks
High Alert
Ghost
Hardline
Overclock
Survivor
Birds’ Eye
Killstreaks are also a part of the multiplayer again. The currently known streaks can be found in the spoiler box with the required points or kills:
Due to leaks, it was long believed that the DMZ mode is the co-op mode of CoD MW2. However, this mode belongs to Warzone 2.0.
In fact, Modern Warfare 2 returns to its roots and brings a Spec Ops mode for 2 players. At launch, 3 missions will be available:
Low Profile
Stealth mission where you collect reconnaissance data
Denied Area
Vehicle mission where you need to destroy something
Defender: Mt. Zaya
Horde mission where more enemies come with each wave
Not all details are known yet, but if it works like in the past, there will be challenging missions where each player has their own task to fulfill and time is unforgiving.
As an example, the developers mentioned a mission where one player completes tasks on the ground while the second player is in an airplane providing support.
As soon as there is new information, we will add it for you.
CoD MW2: Gameplay Innovations
What is there to know about the gameplay? Modern Warfare 2 is based on the successful formulas of CoD MW 2019, but also wants to incorporate player feedback from the predecessor. The controversial “Slide Cancel” is set to disappear. However, in the beta, players found a way to execute the trick again.
However, there is a renewed discussion during the beta, as hardcore players feel that CoD MW2 is again moving more towards casual players.
There will also be a new graphics engine for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. However, the definition of “new” is subjective. CoD announces a new engine almost every year, but often it is just an evolution of an old engine, as is the case with CoD MW2.
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CoD MW2 & Warzone 2 – CoD MW again as a foundation
Warzone 2.0 launches on November 16 and will operate similarly to Warzone 1 and CoD MW 2019. Warzone 2.0 is an expansion of CoD MW2 and also relies on the technology of the latest CoD. Therefore, both share the same gameplay and feel almost identical.
Meanwhile, the map has also been shown and it is known that the mysterious DMZ mode is part of Warzone 2.0. For more information about Warzone 2, take a look at our separate article on the topic:
These were the most important key data about the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
If you want to stay updated, check this info article on CoD 2022 regularly or follow the leakers on Twitter. The leak information in this text primarily comes from the following accounts:
If you are looking for a video channel that filters and regularly summarizes the latest information, check out the English-speaking CoD YouTuber Inkslaher: Inkslaher on YouTube.
We will keep an eye on the current developments around CoD 2022 for you. Until then, leave us a comment and share your thoughts on the next part of the shooter series with us and the community on MeinMMO.
Returning are perks that promise you passive bonuses. In MW2, you can choose a total of 4 perks: Two base perks, one bonus perk, and one ultimate perk. Here, too, we will pack the bonuses into a spoiler box:
Perks CoD MW2
Base Perks
Overkill
Double Time
Battle Hardened
Scavenger
E.O.D.
Tracker
Pitcher
Extra Tactical
Bonus Perks
Resupply
Spotter
Cold-Blooded
Fast Hands
Quick Fix
Focus
Ultimate Perks
High Alert
Ghost
Hardline
Overclock
Survivor
Birds’ Eye
Killstreaks are also a part of the multiplayer again. The currently known streaks can be found in the spoiler box with the required points or kills:
Due to leaks, it was long believed that the DMZ mode is the co-op mode of CoD MW2. However, this mode belongs to Warzone 2.0.
In fact, Modern Warfare 2 returns to its roots and brings a Spec Ops mode for 2 players. At launch, 3 missions will be available:
Low Profile
Stealth mission where you collect reconnaissance data
Denied Area
Vehicle mission where you need to destroy something
Defender: Mt. Zaya
Horde mission where more enemies come with each wave
Not all details are known yet, but if it works like in the past, there will be challenging missions where each player has their own task to fulfill and time is unforgiving.
As an example, the developers mentioned a mission where one player completes tasks on the ground while the second player is in an airplane providing support.
As soon as there is new information, we will add it for you.
CoD MW2: Gameplay Innovations
What is there to know about the gameplay? Modern Warfare 2 is based on the successful formulas of CoD MW 2019, but also wants to incorporate player feedback from the predecessor. The controversial “Slide Cancel” is set to disappear. However, in the beta, players found a way to execute the trick again.
However, there is a renewed discussion during the beta, as hardcore players feel that CoD MW2 is again moving more towards casual players.
There will also be a new graphics engine for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. However, the definition of “new” is subjective. CoD announces a new engine almost every year, but often it is just an evolution of an old engine, as is the case with CoD MW2.
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CoD MW2 & Warzone 2 – CoD MW again as a foundation
Warzone 2.0 launches on November 16 and will operate similarly to Warzone 1 and CoD MW 2019. Warzone 2.0 is an expansion of CoD MW2 and also relies on the technology of the latest CoD. Therefore, both share the same gameplay and feel almost identical.
Meanwhile, the map has also been shown and it is known that the mysterious DMZ mode is part of Warzone 2.0. For more information about Warzone 2, take a look at our separate article on the topic:
These were the most important key data about the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
If you want to stay updated, check this info article on CoD 2022 regularly or follow the leakers on Twitter. The leak information in this text primarily comes from the following accounts:
If you are looking for a video channel that filters and regularly summarizes the latest information, check out the English-speaking CoD YouTuber Inkslaher: Inkslaher on YouTube.
We will keep an eye on the current developments around CoD 2022 for you. Until then, leave us a comment and share your thoughts on the next part of the shooter series with us and the community on MeinMMO.
On October 13, 2022, Sony launched its new loyalty program “PlayStation Stars” in Germany. In Asia, where the program has been running for a while, there was heavy criticism even before the actual launch. And MeinMMO editor Maximilian Dettenthaler is currently far from happy with PlayStation Stars. You can read why in this article.
When Sony announced PlayStation Stars, I was initially very excited because I generally find the idea of a loyalty program really great. And since Sony’s direct competitors have been offering similar services with MyNintendo and Microsoft Rewards for a long time, it was about time that the PlayStation makers caught up.
Unfortunately, one has to say that Sony has made some decisions that seem bizarre, to say the least, and are hard to understand. It’s no surprise that there was a lot of criticism of the new loyalty program in Asia before the actual launch.
What exactly is PlayStation Stars? PlayStation Stars is a loyalty program for PS4 and PS5. All participating members can earn loyalty points by completing campaigns. If you are also a PS Plus subscriber, you earn points when you purchase games in the PS Store.
The loyalty points can then be redeemed in a catalog for various rewards. Additionally, it is possible to level up from level 1 to level 4 within PlayStation Stars through various activities.
What I don’t like about PlayStation Stars (yet)
In summary: So far, I find neither the implementation nor the rewards available in PlayStation Stars really successful. I have summarized a few points for you explaining why:
The rewards are currently not very motivating and do not justify the required effort
The integration of a completely new service always takes some time to ramp up, which Sony should be given. Accordingly, I also did not expect that a long rewards catalog would be presented right at the launch of PlayStation Stars.
So far, the following rewards are available:
digital collectibles
selected PS Store products
PSN credit
Sony describes the collectibles as: “digital representations of things that PlayStation fans love. This includes figures of legendary characters from games and other entertainment formats, as well as beloved devices that reflect Sony’s history of innovation.” (via PlayStation Blog).
This initially sounds like it could be NFTs, but fortunately, that’s not the case. Grace Chen (Vice President, Network Advertising, Loyalty and Licensed Merchandise) clarified this in a recent conversation with the Washington Post.
I had hoped that Sony (similar to Nintendo) would offer exclusive physical items in addition to digital rewards as part of their loyalty program. But what isn’t there yet could still come.
However, my biggest problem is the cost required to unlock the rewards. The effort to collect the points is not proportional to the profit.
Two examples:
Purchases in the PS Store (only with PS Plus subscription)
The necessary points for the rewards are set extremely high; here is a simple example of that:
I recently bought Cult of the Lamb for 24.99 euros. For that, I get 250 loyalty points.
The cheapest reward for PSN credit worth 5 euros costs 1250 of these points.
So, if I want to have 5 euros PSN credit from PlayStation Stars, I would have to first spend 125 euros on games.
Completion of campaigns
The number of campaigns currently available in PlayStation Stars is still very limited. One of them is called: “PlayStation Store Selection.” Completing this gives you 50 points.
To fulfill this, you must purchase one of the following games:
FIFA 23 (PS4: 69.99 euros, PS5: 79.99 euros)
The Last of Us Part 1 (79.99 euros)
NBA 2K23 (PS4: 69.99 euros, PS5: 79.99 euros)
Inscryption (19.99 euros)
Valkyrie Elysium (69.99 euros)
Tunic (29.99 euros)
This means that buying the nearly 20 € game Inscryption is by far the cheapest. However, the reward of 50 points corresponds to just 20 cents! Such a thing should not happen, and I really do not understand how Sony can justify this despite all the profit thinking.
So far, there are only five different campaigns. I have already completed one of them:
An overview of the campaigns from PlayStation Stars.
If you buy a digital collectible instead of PSN credit, you still have to cough up 200 points for it. As good as it may feel initially to place one of the few collectibles in your personal showcase, I still ask myself: Is it really worth the purchase of games worth 80 euros?
You can now pre-order the official Pro Controller for the PS5, the DualSense Edge:
Why is PlayStation Stars (still) not available on the console?
PlayStation Stars is currently only available for the mobile app. I understand that introducing new systems always takes some time. Still, I find it very disappointing that access to PlayStation Stars is currently only possible through the PlayStation app for Android and iOS.
Well, you can still register on the official PlayStation homepage. But the PS5 and PS4 lack any trace of PlayStation Stars yet.
Sony says that they want to bring the service to the console later, but I find it regrettable that this was not the case from the start on PS4 and PS5.
I would definitely be much more motivated to actually complete the various campaigns and showcase the unlocked collectibles on my regular profile on the console – and not just in the PlayStation app.
Not much is happening in my showcase yet:
My showcase on PlayStation Stars – not really filled yet.
However, there is one more point that bothers me about the mobile exclusivity. If you have to use the mobile app to access the service, it should be prominently displayed and easily accessible. At least at launch.
Unfortunately, PlayStation Stars is poorly integrated into the app. After registering, I had to search carefully to find the inconspicuous and tiny icon of the new loyalty program for the first time.
And while we’re on the topic of registration: You may not be immediately entered into the program but rather placed on a waiting list. This waiting list is processed in a period of up to two months. Again, I ask myself: “Why, Sony? Does someone manually have to enter my data?”
Everything seems so unorganized, as if Sony itself does not yet know where they want to take the loyalty program.
If you want to know about the most bizarre controllers for PlayStation, we have an article for you:
However, my biggest criticism of PlayStation Stars is not the mobile exclusivity or the absurd discrepancy between cost and benefit. Through purchasing full-price games and unlocking rare trophies, it is possible to level up within four ranks.
Full-price games are defined as titles that are marked as “full version” or “premium edition” in the store. Trials and free titles are excluded. With “rare trophies,” we mean rarity and not value (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum).
In principle, I don’t find this idea bad – it prevents players from quickly unlocking Platinum trophies from super easy games. Real effort is indeed rewarded.
Sony wants to motivate you to buy full-price games and has come up with a “special” incentive: Members who have reached the highest level are given priority during chat interactions with Sony’s customer service. This means their inquiries are processed faster than those of lower-level members.
For me, this is hard to understand and even problematic.
Players who might have just purchased a Sony console for the first time and therefore may not yet be fully proficient with it are made to feel like “second-class citizens” and have to wait at the end of the queue.
Additionally, it is further complicated that purchasing multiple full-priced games is necessary to level up to the next tier. To reach the highest level, you must purchase four of these games. With today’s game and electricity prices and the current inflation, this is absolutely not feasible for everyone.
At least, cheaper full versions like Tales of Symphonia on sale for 2 euros count.
If you want to know how much gaming with the PS5 will cost you, we have an article for you:
This completely exaggerated requirement not only disadvantages players with a limited budget but also gamers who primarily spend their time on service titles.
How do you find PlayStation Stars so far? Do you use the service at all, and are you satisfied with the loyalty program? Feel free to share your views in the comments.
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The silly dream of your childhood has come true. From now on, you can cause chaos as a Tauren rogue in World of Warcraft.
In World of Warcraft, Pre-Patch 10.0 is live. This officially marks the beginning of the “Dragonflight” era, even though the release of the new expansion is still a few weeks away.
However, a large part of the features is already included. This not only includes the increased character limit of 60 per account but also the ability to create new class-race combinations.
An ancient meme has become reality, as we now have the best rogues of all time: Tauren rogues.
Why is that so amusing? Although Tauren rogues have only been playable for a few hours, rumors and jokes about these rogues have been around since the launch of World of Warcraft nearly 20 years ago. Back then, people asked, “Why do you never see Tauren rogues?” And the obvious answer was: “Because they are so much better than rogues of other races.”
This could also be due to abilities like “Ca-muh-flage” – the potential for good (and bad) puns and dad jokes is virtually endless.
What other combinations are there? Besides Tauren rogues, there are a whole range of other combinations possible that could not be seen before in World of Warcraft. All new combinations are:
Is there more to come? That’s questionable. Blizzard had announced that they want to allow as many combinations as possible, but whether soon “all races can play all classes” is probably debatable.
Especially the new Evokers and Demon Hunters are suited, due to their very specific animations and character customizations, only for Dracthyr and Nightborne or Blood Elves. Other combinations like “Draenei Warlock” could be somewhat problematic from a storyline perspective if Blizzard does not introduce any narrative changes here.
Until then, we can all be happy that Tauren can now sneak up from behind and with a “/muh” emote eliminate others with a backstab.
What do you think about the new combinations? A “moo-ving” change? Or do the new possibilities not fit with the races?
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A questionable decision, a mistake, or is something big coming with Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online)? According to an insider, the latest patch brings a major change to the anti-cheat system on PC.
What happened? Regularly, GTA 5 and GTA Online receive patches. According to an insider, the latest update is said to have a massive impact on the system that combats cheaters. It has apparently been almost completely removed.
What does this mean?
“A strange move …”
This is what the insider says: On Twitter, TezFunz2 writes:
With a strange move, the latest patch for #GTAV PC removes essential components of the anti-cheat system. The result is the removal of about 95% of the anti-cheat system.
TezFunz2 is regarded in the community around Rockstar Games’ titles as a reliable insider and also a data miner. In the past, he has correctly predicted many updates and changes, earning a positive reputation among players.
In response to a query from MeinMMO, TezFunz explained that these changes will affect GTA Online. We inquired because the tweet mentioned “GTA 5” and not specifically the online part.
How players are reacting: Many players respond to the tweet with memes and jokes. They joke that the system was useless anyway and that they hardly noticed it. Users point out that there are so many cheaters in the PC version of GTA Online.
User videotech_ writes: “Hmm, interesting. I wonder if they’re bringing a revised version.” To which insider TezFunz2 replies: “Considering the ‘TODO’ company name and the description for the .exe file, I believe this patch was created with a ‘Sub Title Update’ build and not with a ‘Main’ build. Somewhere in the configuration prior to compiling the build, the anti-cheat components were not included.”
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With the TODO company name, Tez refers to a find from October 25 (via Twitter). When you hover over the .exe file on the PC after the latest update, it shows “TODO” as the company name instead of “Rockstar Games”.
Players are now eagerly waiting to see how Rockstar Games will respond and what content the next patch will bring. Was it really a patch that was not intended for release in this state, or is there something bigger being worked on behind the scenes, and is the anti-cheat system being overhauled? What do you think?
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The second part of the Halloween event 2022 in Pokémon GO is starting. We will show you what is changing in the game. Spawns, raids, bonuses, shinies, and costumes.
When does it start? Part 2 of the Halloween 2022 event in Pokémon GO begins on October 27 at 10:00 AM German time.
When does it end? The event is active until November 1 (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM German time.
In the overview, we show you how the game is changing.
The tasks of the time-limited researches must be completed by November 1 at 10:00 AM.
Special research and field research
The special research Mystery Masks: For all players, the special research for Halloween 2022 is available for free. In it, you will be rewarded with Makabaja encounters, Stardust, and items. You must have picked up the research by November 1 at 10:00 AM.
Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be encountered as shiny
Special attack for Giratina
When does it apply? All Giratina that you catch between October 20 at 10:00 AM and November 1 at 10:00 AM will know the event attack.
This is the attack: The attack is called Shadow Force. It deals 120 damage in trainer battles and 140 damage in gym battles and raids.
Avatar items, music, and decorations
For your character: Since the start of the Halloween event, you can secure a spooky pose. It existed before, but has been revised. Additionally, you can find in the shop:
Zwirrklop costume
Zwirrklop turban
Zubat headband
Music and decorations: Various stops in the game are decorated with pumpkins, and the map itself has slightly adjusted for the spooky mood. If you turn on the music, the Lavender Town music for Pokémon GO plays.
With the new expansion End of Dragons, Guild Wars 2 finally got a fishing feature. In this guide, we from MeinMMO will show you exactly how fishing works and what you need it for.
What is fishing? Fishing is about catching fish in various waters to earn achievements, but also a new material: the fish fillet. To do this, you cast your fishing line into lakes or rivers and can catch the fish with a mini-game.
How do I learn to fish? You automatically learn fishing by following the story. After your crash landing in Cantha, you get to know Minister Li. After the dialogue with him and completing the story instance “Old Friends”, the mastery line “Fishing” will be unlocked automatically.
One mission later, you will receive a small tutorial from Marjory.
How does fishing work? Once you have unlocked fishing, you can equip the fishing rod at any time. You will find a new menu to the left of the skill bar below the weapon switch. Your fishing rod in its basic version only has the functions “Throw Line” and “Set Hook” to reel in the fish.
The reeling in works through a small mini-game:
If the bobber makes a “splash” – small waves – then you need to reel in the line.
After that, you need to use the keys “A” and “D” (or “2” and “3”) to position a yellow bar such that it captures the green bar. The green bar, in turn, moves from left to right and back.
The rarer the fish, the faster the green bar changes direction or speed.
If you have captured the bar long enough, you will have caught the fish.
You control the yellow bar at the top, while the green bar moves on its own. The bottom bar indicates how much progress you have made with this catch.
To become a better fisherman,
you can also customize your fishing rod. This allows you to use a special bait that improves your fishing performance.
Additionally, there are attractants that increase your chances of catching rare fish.
Furthermore, some fish only respond to specific baits or attractants.
You can find a fishing supply merchant in the Eastern Wilderness in Shing-Jea.
Moreover, you can change your fishing rod skin, which can be done through merchants and later through the gem store.
With the right attractant and bait, you can increase your chances of rare fish.
How do fishing spots work? Everywhere in the water, you will find concentrations of fish represented by a circle of waves and fish swimming inside. In these fishing spots, you have a higher chance of catching rare fish.
Some fish can only be caught in fishing spots.
What do the masteries provide? Each mastery increases your base fishing performance and thus your chances of rare fish by 20. Additionally, they provide:
Level 1 – Triple XP while fishing and additional speed in fishing spots.
Level 2 – You learn the ability Fisher’s Instinct, which shows fishing spots on the map.
Level 3 – +100 fishing performance when you are well-fed (meaning you have an active buff food).
Level 4 – +50% casting range when casting the line.
Level 5 – Fish vendors offer new items.
In total, you need 20 mastery points from End of Dragons.
The masteries for fishing.
What rewards does fishing bring? All caught fish can be transformed into fish fillet with a click. You need this for buff food and also for the new legendary weapons.
Additionally, there are achievements for which you need to catch more than 1,000 different fish species. Those who have caught every fish type once will receive the title “A Kind of Big Bream” – inspired by the GW1 title “A Kind of Big Deal”.
What are skiffs? Skiffs are your own boats that you can use to go out on a lake or river to fish at certain fishing spots from there. You can also take friends along on your skiff.
Where do I get my skiff? During the story mission “Little Detours” from the second chapter, you must complete a heart on the island of Shing-Jea and are rewarded with your skiff there. This costs you 700 karma and optionally 2 provincial relinquishments from Seitung or 20 Imperial Favor (currency of the map). You should have both earned without any issues by then.
The merchant for skiffs.
What masteries exist with the skiff? Each mastery increases your skiff’s health points by 2,500, as you can be attacked while fishing. Additionally, you learn:
Level 1 – Increases the movement speed.
Level 2 – You learn a skill to attack enemies in the vicinity.
Level 3 – You can trigger a short speed boost while moving.
Level 4 – You receive increased fishing performance when fishing from a skiff.
In total, you need 14 mastery points from End of Dragons.
If you have any questions about fishing or skiff sailing, feel free to ask them in the comments.
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Kaitlyn Siragusa (28) is the highest-earning streamer on Twitch as Amouranth. However, she is currently taking a break after her dramatic revelations in recent weeks. She is using this break, among other things, to clean up her OnlyFans agency, as she revealed on Twitter.
What is behind the break? On October 16, Amouranth came forward with allegations of abuse against her husband. Since then, she streams much less regularly on Twitch compared to before and is trying out other content. She also announced a break on OnlyFans.
However, Amouranth apparently doesn’t want to be completely inactive: On her personal Twitter account, she announced some changes in her OnlyFans agency “Real Work”.
If she’s not visiting her horses, Amouranth currently enjoys playing Overwatch 2.
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What kind of agency is this? Real Work is an influencer agency founded by Amouranth. According to the description on the website, the agency works under the motto “every job is real work” and aims to support creators in managing their online presence.
Real Work specifically targets creators on paid platforms like OnlyFans and Fansly (via itsrealwork).
What changes are taking place? Amouranth wrote that she is in the process of cleaning up within the agency. This is primarily supposed to involve personnel changes. The streamer is now looking for employees who “reflect her new priorities” and align with her “values”.
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This is how it will continue: Amouranth announced that she would continue all projects she has already committed to. She will reach out to clients and staff on October 25 and 26 to work together on how to proceed.
Didn’t she want to take a break? Amouranth cleverly addressed this question beforehand. She writes that she owes it to her business partners, other creators, and her remaining hand-picked staff to see things through.
Furthermore, Amouranth stated that continuity would do her good. This gives her a good opportunity to heal and reorient herself.
However, she already feels revitalized in many ways.
It seems that Amouranth is returning to the image she has built up over the last few years: that of the tireless businesswoman. However, what content we will see on her platforms in the future is still unknown.
As Amouranth tries to regain control of her life and shape her future, the discussion around her revelations continues. Now, a former employee of the streamer has spoken out, whom she had accused of being aware of her situation.
In FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, the best rewards for good performance in the Weekend League are available. This week, they are so good due to TOTW 6 that FUT Champions could be quite challenging.
The more wins you accumulate in the 20 matches of the FUT Champions Weekend League, the more and better TOTW player picks you will receive. For example, if you reach Rank VI, you will receive 2 player picks containing 4 current TOTW players, from which you can choose one each.
And that’s something many FUT players are planning for the upcoming weekend, as the new TOTW 6 brings great cards that will be part of the rewards in the next FUT Champions Finals.
The strength of TOTW 6: The new Team of the Week 6 could be one of the best in FIFA history, as it is packed with top cards. The team is led by Kylian Mbappé, who receives an extremely strong 92-rated card that everyone would love to have in their team.
But not only Mbappé is likely to be in demand; these new cards look fantastic as well:
Such a number of top cards is rarely seen in the Team of the Week.
The Gold card of OusmaneDembélé (83) was already very popular, but the new Inform card of the Frenchman (85) is a whole lot better. Especially in shooting and passing (both +3), the winger with the strong 5-star combination of weak foot and skill moves has improved.
Bayern’s Matthijs De Ligt (86) also receives his first upgrade, making his CB card even better. He stands out primarily with his very good defensive and physical stats.
The new Inform card of Casemiro (90) has a disadvantage with its relatively low pace value: He is Lengthy. This makes his card a very strong CDM with excellent physical and defensive values.
The new special card of Jude Bellingham (86) receives an upgrade of 2 points in overall rating and becomes a real all-rounder in midfield. He is strong offensively as well as defensively, making him an excellent box-to-box player.
Lautaro Martínez (87) receives a strong card that has everything a striker in FIFA 23 needs. He is fast, has great finishing, decent dribbling stats, and his strong physicality makes him hard to dispossess.
Antoine Griezmann (85) now has a ST card in FUT 23 that can impress in almost all areas. He is fast, has strong shooting stats, and can score with decent dribbling.
Steven Berghuis (84) has absolutely top values and should perform excellently as an attacking midfielder. Only his nationality and league may make it a bit harder to link.
Here you can view the complete team:
Why the Weekend League could be so tough: Due to the strong new TOTW and the resulting rewards, many FUT players will start the weekend tournament highly motivated and will not easily give up a game. So, be prepared for many strong opponents who will give their all to have a chance at Mbappé and co.
What do you think about TOTW 6? Will you participate in the Weekend League because of the strong cards? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
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The games for PS Plus Essential in November 2022 for PS5 and PS4 have been confirmed. We will briefly introduce the games and show you when they are available.
What games are available in November 2022? As always, 3 games are included in the PS Plus subscription:
Nioh 2 – PS4 / PS5
LEGO Harry Potter Collection – PS4
Heavenly Bodies – PS4 / PS5
When can I play the games? The games will be available to you on the first Tuesday in November, generally around noon – November 01, 12:00 PM. Until then, remember to add the games from August to your library:
We have updated the article following the official announcement. Previously, the article addressed a leak regarding the lineup in November.
PS Plus November 2022: Nioh 2, LEGO Harry Potter, and Heavenly Bodies
What kind of games are these? We will briefly introduce the games to you:
Nioh 2
In Nioh 2, you take on the role of a samurai who possesses the powers of the demonic Yokai. The story is set in feudal Japan during the Sengoku period (1477 to 1573) and mixes reality with high fantasy elements. As a half-human, half-demonic warrior, you must use your abilities to explore the dark realm of the Yokai and deal with plenty of demons.
The gameplay is akin to other Souls-like games: Just like in Dark Souls, you need to closely study each of your opponents, as any mistake can be fatal.
But don’t worry, as you have access to typical samurai weapons, swords, spears, bows, or shuriken, as well as your demonic powers. You can use these both offensively and defensively. All of this contributes to a very exciting, dynamic gameplay experience.
Nioh 2 has been highly praised by critics and has a score of 85 out of 100 on metacritic.com.
Watch the launch trailer for Nioh 2 here:
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The LEGO Harry Potter Collection includes 2 games: LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. You can thus replay the entire story of Harry Potter at your favorite school for witchcraft and wizardry.
In the LEGO Harry Potter Collection, you can brew potions, solve tricky puzzles, learn new spells, and uncover the secrets of Hogwarts. Furthermore, the LEGO Harry Potter Collection offers graphics known from other LEGO games and the unique LEGO mechanics.
You can see the unique gameplay of LEGO games here in the trailer:
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Heavenly Bodies is an absolute must for all space and puzzle fans. In this simulation game with tricky thinking tasks, you control an astronaut in zero gravity.
Aboard a space station, you must solve numerous physics puzzles. Among other things, you will need to align telescopes, repair solar sails, or investigate rocks from foreign planets. Without gravity, this is not an easy task! Therefore, you can also play this game cooperatively or online with friends.
Inspired by aerospace and technology, Heavenly Bodies captivates with an aesthetics reminiscent of 70s and 80s science fiction.
If you are eager to take over your own space station, you can see the gameplay concept of Heavenly Bodies here in the gameplay trailer:
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In our reputation guide to the Sons of Hodir in WotLK Classic, we show you how to quickly achieve a revered reputation. It includes explanations for the daily quests.
How do you unlock the Sons of Hodir? If you want to unlock the Sons of Hodir faction, you need to visit the Storm Peaks. At the entrance to the zone, you will find the small goblin camp “K3”. There you will meet “Gretchen Whispershimmer”, who asks you to free captive goblins. The quest is called “They have our men!” and starts the series that ultimately unlocks the Sons of Hodir faction.
Your tasks will lead you all over the Storm Peaks, and it’s quite possible that you have already completed some of these quests if you explored the Storm Peaks on your way to level 80. Once you reach the area “Dun Niffelem”, you will have arrived at the right place. Help the frost giants, and you will have unlocked the daily quests. Some fans find leveling in WotLK Classic too hard, but once you have a character at level 80, many things become easier.
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With daily quests to a revered reputation with the Sons of Hodir
Once you have completed the quest series and unlocked the faction, you can start with the daily quests. You can initially complete 5 quests per day for reputation with the Sons of Hodir. Four of these quests give you 350 reputation, and one task even rewards you with a hefty 500 reputation points. Once you reach the reputation level “Respectful,” another quest becomes available, which also grants you 350 reputation. In total, you can earn 1,900 reputation daily with these quests, and once you are “Respectful,” even a total of 2,250 reputation.
We have listed the quests below and will explain how to successfully complete the tasks. The quests are all relatively close to each other, so you won’t have to walk long distances, and you should plan about half an hour to complete everything. Because many things, like farming reputation, are not as time-consuming in Wrath of the Lich King as they were in Burning Crusade, WotLK Classic is also fun if you don’t have much time.
The daily quests for the Sons of Hodir all take place in the red marked area of the Storm Peaks. You can also collect “Everfrost Shards” there. The yellow marked areas show the locations where you need to complete the respective quests.
Dragon slaying made easy
The quest “Dragon slaying made easy” is by far the most complicated quest to complete here. However, once you get the hang of it, it’s actually not that difficult.
Head west from Dun Niffelem. There you will find blue proto-dragons – your task is to defeat them. Target a dragon and use the quest item “Spear of Hodir”. The dragon will then grab you and fly into the air. From there, it becomes a vehicle fight which is divided into 2 phases.
In the first phase, you need to reduce the proto-dragon’s health points to 25 percent. You will receive 4 new abilities for this: Dodge the dragon’s claws with the ability “Claw Dodge” as soon as the message appears that it is attacking you, and make sure with “Grab” that you don’t lose your grip. It is important to always have enough stacks of the “Grip” buff active. If this drops to zero, the quest fails. A good guideline is around 65 stacks of the “Grip” buff, so remember to use the “Grab” ability as often as possible.
The ability “Vengeful Spear Thrust” deals a lot of damage, and you should use it as soon as it’s available, as it has a 10-second cooldown. The ability “Spear Thrust” deals only moderate damage and can be used whenever you don’t need to use any of the other abilities.
Once you have reduced the dragon’s health points to 25 percent, the second phase of the fight begins. The dragon will try to swallow you, and you need to escape from its mouth. It is a fight for survival, as you will now constantly take damage. With the ability “Jaw of Death,” the proto-dragon will deal 3 percent of your health as damage every second in this phase.
Use the ability “Wrench Jaw” to stack a buff. This buff increases the chance that your attack “Fatal Strike” is successful. Since your attack has no chance of success without the buff, you should aim to gather around 15 to 20 stacks before using “Fatal Strike.” Once defeated, the proto-dragon falls to the ground, and the quest is successfully completed. For your efforts, you will receive a hefty 500 reputation points.
Spy Hunt
For this quest, you need to search west of Dun Niffelem for the corpse of a large worg. Use the quest item “Fang of an Astral Worg” near it, and a spirit wolf will appear. This will pick up the scent of “Stormforged Spies” that need to be defeated. Repeat this process 3 times, and the quest will be successfully completed, rewarding you with 350 reputation points.
A Dirty Cleanup
Right next to “Spy Hunt,” you can complete the quest “A Dirty Cleanup.” This quest is certainly the simplest daily quest you can do for the Sons of Hodir. To do this, visit the cave located very close to the corpse of the large worg. There you will encounter slimy monsters called “Crude Oil.” You must defeat 5 of these creatures and loot 5 units of “Viscous Oil” from them. The quest is quickly completed and rewards you with 350 reputation points.
Hot and Cold
For this quest, you need to visit the area east of Dun Niffelem. There you will find some elemental enemies called “Fragile Wailing Spirits” on a frozen lake. Defeat enough of them until you have collected 6 “Essence of Ice.” Then head southeast to the place where you will encounter a large anvil and some fire elementals. Use the “Essence of Ice” there to cool down glowing metal parts. After that, you can collect them, and the quest is completed. Again, you will earn 350 reputation points.
Hodir’s Reputation
Go to the area “Thunderfall.” In this impressive place, you will encounter numerous spirits from a long-ago battle. Your task is to defeat 5 “Ancestors of Niffelem” and 5 “Restless Frostborn.” Then use the quest item “Hodir’s Horn” and watch as the spirits find their peace. Upon completing the quest, you will receive 350 reputation points.
Feeding Angrim
This quest only becomes available once you have reached the reputation level “Respectful.” But don’t worry, this quest is also quickly completed. Head back to the area west of Dun Niffelem, where you have already completed the daily quests “Spy Hunt” and “A Dirty Cleanup.” There you will encounter giant worms called “Jormungar.” Target them and use the quest item “Angrim’s Tooth.” Then you only need to defeat the monsters. After defeating a total of 5 monsters, this quest is also completed, and you will receive another 350 reputation points as a reward.
You have already completed the daily quests, but want even more reputation?
No problem! There are still a few ways to gain more reputation. From most enemies in the Storm Peaks, the Halls of Stone, and the Halls of Lightning, you can loot “Relics of Ulduar.” These can be exchanged in Dun Niffelem for 500 reputation for 10 units each. If you have some gold saved up, you can also buy the “Relics of Ulduar” at the auction house.
Another item you can exchange for reputation with the Sons of Hodir is the “Everfrost Shard.” These items look like small icicles and are not easy to find. However, it is worth keeping an eye out for them around Dun Niffelem, as you will receive 350 reputation when you exchange them. In addition to the activities mentioned above, you can earn another 400 reputation points by completing the daily quest for a regular dungeon. You can pick up this quest in Dalaran near the Violet Citadel. Simply choose the reputation token for the Sons of Hodir as a reward.
