Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 01.11. – Festival Finale with the Headless

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This Destiny 2 has the finale of the Festival of the Lost this week. Additionally, Guardians are working on completing the last Triumphs. What is available to you this week will of course always be provided by the Destiny 2 editorial team at MeinMMO.

This is happening this week: This week, some Guardians still need to scrape together all the candies. There is one week left to collect 30,000 candies for the title’s gilding or to pick up a Sargnagel.

Moreover, the Festival of the Lost 2022 is a great source to improve your materials like enhancement cores or glimmer. So check out Eva in the Tower, grab additional bounties, and exchange your unused candies for a few Epic-Mysterious-Bag of Wonders.

The most important information about activities from 01.11. to 08.11.

Strike: Nightfall – The Fire Test

The Nightfall: The Fire Test is the strike:

  • Exodus Crash, on Nessus
    • The Fallen have pursued the Vanguard to Nessus and damaged the Exodus Black and Failsafe, their AI. Zavala sends you on “Operation Piccolo” to eliminate Thaviks, the fallen marauder from the House of Dusk. However, he won’t make it easy for you, as his small arena crackles with Arc energy, and he shows no mercy.

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

This week, the shotgun “The Thought-Twister’s Pursuit” is obtainable in the playlist.

Playlist Strikes have the following modifiers this week:

  • Void Singe
  • Heavyweight
  • Grounded
  • The Singe modifier accompanies you all week, while the others change daily.

Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

This is happening in the raid “Kingsfall”:

  • The raid challenge “Sly Theft” takes place in the second phase of the Kingsfall raid at the War Priest. To specifically complete the challenge “Sly Theft”, you must not hold the buff “Mark of the Initiate” for longer than 5 seconds instead of 30 seconds. The timer starts once you kill the Possessed Knight and lift the buff.

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 Grandmaster is a power level of 1600 with champions.
  • Only from the Grandmaster raid will you receive status-specific armor and master weapons.
  • You can also earn new raid-exclusive exotic cosmetics in the Oryx design in the Grandmaster.

Additional top rewards from the endgame are available:

  • In the raid “Last Wish” which takes place in the Dreaming City
  • and in the free The Nine dungeon “Prophecy”
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The Prophet of the Nine awaits you in the Destiny 2 dungeon “Prophecy”.

Weekly Activities

In Season 18, Guardians can gather cryptic quatrains as a pirate with their own crew for exactly 35 more days starting today, and tackle the seasonal content. This includes:

  • Ketch Crash: Dive into this new 6-player activity for ship vs. ship battles to prevent Eramis and her pirate crew from plunging the galaxy into chaos. Here you can earn top loot per week on Grandmaster.
  • Expedition: Assemble treasure maps, search for treasures, and return to your ship while fending off enemy pirate crews.
  • Pirate Hideouts: Fight through weekly missions and loot powerful relics hidden in the lairs of the pirate lords.

Even though the seasonal quest has been completed by most players, a prologue may still await. Currently, Mithrax and Eido are investigating the mysterious artifacts of Nezarek. It is quite possible that Bungie has a final story tidbit up its sleeve.

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Besides Season 18, the current DLC from “The Witch Queen” is still active and can be played. For example, in the weekly repeatable campaign mission. There you can also earn top loot to reach the current max power level of 1580.

Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

  • “The Arrival”
    • This week, you can play the first campaign mission on Grandmaster difficulty. You infiltrate a Cabal base on Mars and then bravely investigate Savathun’s ship for clues about the Light.

Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Showdown (If you need ability kills, you should try your luck here)
  • Trials of Osiris (Starts November 4)

A brief note for all Iron Banner fans: Lord Saladin has announced his return with the Iron Banner event for November 15, 2022 in Destiny 2. This will be the last event before Season 19.

This week, you get a bonus:

  • After earning extra ranks in the Trials last week, this week it’s all or nothing in Gambit. The Drifter is awarding bonus Gambit ranks to you until November 8.

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

  • Petra Venj has this week’s 2nd Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offer at the location “The Shore” in the Dreaming City. Here too, Savathun has her fingers in the pie, as the curse begins to reclaim the holy city of the Awoken at level 1.

Sources for top loot in Season 18 of Destiny 2

MeinMMO shows you all the loot sources that will effectively advance you in Destiny 2.

So that you know where to effectively get your top loot, we provide a quick overview of activities each week.

This is the new max level: In the new season of the Looters, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,580. This increases the power level at the start of the new Season 18 by +10 compared to the previous Season 17. All players receive the base power level of 1,350.

This top loot takes your power level up to 1,580:

  • Top Legacy Raid “Kingsfall” (+2)
  • Top Dungeon “Duality” (+2)
  • Raid rotation this week: “Last Wish” (+2)
  • Legacy Dungeon rotation “Prophecy” (+2)
  • Complete Nightfall: Fire Test with at least 100,000 points (+2)
  • Weekly Witch Queen campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
  • “The Ur-Source” on Grandmaster difficulty (+2)
  • Seasonal activity “Ketch Crash” on Grandmaster difficulty (+2)
  • Finish the “Preservation” activity in the raid pyramid of darkness (+2)
  • “Trials of Eternity”: Earn at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
  • Defeat Mighty Cabal in the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” (+2)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Vanguard Operations strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s clan quest: Earn 5000 XP (+1)
  • Trials of Osiris/ Start November 8 (+2)

Here’s how to get free loot: For all new and old Guardians who want to join in the future or after a break, Bungie has prepared the “Gift of the Thunder Gods” in Season 18.

You can pick up this loot chest for free in the H.E.L.M. after you have completed the “New Light” campaign. It brings you to a power level of up to 1540 or more – with Arc armor and weapons, as well as two exotic and ten legendary items. You can also pick up the rewards for all your characters once.

Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse

Now let’s get to the shopping part of the Weekly Reset. For all Guardians who value the perfect look. Also this week, you can buy several items in the Eververse with the free in-game currency “Glimmer.”

We recommend you this week this cute spider ghost called “Paper Spider Shell” with the sweet cardboard teeth. And for all romantic Guardians, the multiplayer emote “Hold Me Tight”.

This is what the “Paper Spider Shell” looks like in Destiny 2.

If you can’t find anything appealing in our recommendations, maybe one of these offers will please you:

  • Exotic Ship “Retro Tourer”
  • Exotic Sparrow “Exotic Whinny”
  • Exotic Gesture “Buster Ray”
  • Exotic Weapon Ornament “Prometheus Opening” for the MG “Great Overture”
  • Legendary Halloween Mask Ornament “Starpone Mask”
  • Legendary Halloween Mask Ornament “Fynch Mask”
  • Shader “Flower Child”
  • Legendary Ghost Projection “Winged Nightmare”
  • Legendary Ghost Projection “Moon Rising”

Not enough Glimmer? So many great items, but you’re already low on Glimmer? Then check out our tips on how to improve your Glimmer budget.

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Have you secured all the Triumphs of the Halloween event and taken another step towards the all-in-one event title “Glutton”? Feel free to let us know in the comments and what interests you most about the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2 or what does not.

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Destiny 2: Server Down for Hotfix 6.2.5.2 on 01.11. – Patch Notes and Information

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In Destiny 2 is update time again. Hotfix 6.2.5.2 will be rolled out this evening, bringing new fixes to the servers. We will again accompany you through the downtime.

This is what you need to know today: On Tuesday, November 1st, it’s update time again. This means Guardians will need to briefly interrupt their game for Hotfix 6.2.5.2 in Season 18 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, on PC, and on Google Stadia.

MeinMMO will provide updates on the hotfix and keep this article updated with fresh information. Keep an eye on our live updates so you don’t miss anything.

Update history Hotfix 6.2.5.2:

18:00: The hotfix is complete and the download on Steam is exactly 99.4 MB. Further down in the article you will find the corresponding patch notes

17:45: The servers of Destiny 2 are now offline for maintenance. Now we have to wait until 18:00.

16:45: In 60 minutes, the servers of Destiny 2 will be taken offline for the update. Players should plan for the upcoming downtime in their activities.

For those who are not yet familiar with Destiny 2 but are interested in the shooter, we summarize all the important information in a concise 2-minute video.

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Everything you need to know about Destiny 2 – in 2 minutes

Maintenance on 01.11. – All times and server downtime

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

How long will the servers be down? Overview of all times:

  • At 17:00 German time, maintenance work will start in the background on all platforms.
  • From 17:45 the servers will go offline and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
  • Around 18:00 the servers are expected to go back online and update 6.2.5.2 will be rolled out for all platforms. You can then log back into the game.
  • Even when 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 still be connection issues until the end of maintenance at 19:00. You may also have to expect queues at login.

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

What changes with update 6.2.5.2 in Season 18

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After the hotfix, you can walk through the spooky tower for the last time

Current list of known issues:

  • Some players may encounter issues where they cannot place relics earned in the weekly quest “Sails of the Ship Thief” in the H.E.L.M.
  • Players cannot purchase looted umbral energy from the premium season pass rewards for Season 18 until they have completed the introductory mission for Season 18.
  • More known issues

If you experience any issues in the game, it is recommended to report them directly via the official Bungie Help Forum to alert the developers.

So you won’t get bored during the downtime:

Patch notes for hotfix 6.2.5.2 in Destiny 2

What is in the patch notes? Bungie publishes the comprehensive list of all changes to hotfix 6.2.5.2 in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, this happens quite quickly after the servers have come back online.

– Read the patch notes for hotfix 6.2.5.2 (in English via bungie.net)

What bugs have you found in Destiny 2 and what would you really wish for in today’s hotfix if you had an update wish with Bungie? Feel free to let us know in the MeinMMO comments.

The latest features in Destiny 2 are celebrated but also demonized:

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ESO gets a great feature with Firesong – Finally, I can pet cute animals

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On November 1st, the new DLC “Firesong” will be released for The Elder Scrolls Online. As usual, this wraps up the entire year and brings a new area as well as some minor changes. However, one of these changes won the heart of MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch during his play session: petting.

In 2022, ESO focused on the Bretons and High Isle. The setting wasn’t particularly exciting for me, and generally, I found myself having a problem with ESO. Everything follows the same old formula when it comes to updates and changes. There’s a big expansion, two dungeon DLCs, and at the end, a new area.

While I know I’m consistently getting good content, the game also hardly manages to surprise me.

However, Firesong surprised me with a small, yet quite entertaining change. I love hunting achievements, interacting with things, and seeing cute animals. And all of that is combined in the new achievement “The Adventurer’s Best Friends.”

Who’s speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. In addition to Guild Wars 2, New World, and Black Desert, he also plays ESO very actively. He really got into it with the Elsweyr expansion and has since spent hundreds of hours in the game.

ESO lets me pet and feed hundreds of animals

The new feature is as simple as it is brilliant for me. In the new area Firesong, there are various animals with which I can interact. There are dogs, cows, and horses that I can walk up to and pet or snuggle with afterward.

When I interact with the animals, a kind of small cutscene occurs, focusing on the petting action. And the reactions of the animals are simply heartwarming.

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First, I hug the horse, then we look deep into each other’s eyes. An intimate relationship between human and animal.

Admittedly, with only six animals, the achievement isn’t particularly hard to master. But it has such a positive effect, and finding the animals is set up like a little scavenger hunt through hints in the achievements. Additionally, the achievement is useful because it gives fragments with which you can unlock a new deck for the card game Tales of Glory.

Moreover, I now hope that more animals and achievements of this kind will be introduced in the rest of Tamriel.

Druids, story, and the eruption of the volcano

The main focus of Firesong is, of course, the new area and the associated story. Jason Barnes, who took the lead on the new zone, guided me through all the important points, including the new city and a Druid outpost far to the north.

It was this outpost that captured my attention because it had something natural and incredibly calming. The water shimmers turquoise, the mountains appear peaceful, and a waterfall gently drips. Definitely a place where I would set up camp myself.

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This is how beautiful it looks at the Druids.

In stark contrast to this is the east side of the map, which resembles a wild jungle. Here everything is darker and more dangerous, full of enemies wanting to attack me.

Also visible in the new area is the volcano that you may already know from High Isle. This develops further throughout the story and finally erupts at the end, as Barnes told me.

As usual, the new area has everything an ESO heart desires: quests and side stories, world events with the volcanoes, and world bosses for which you need a group. Additionally, there are new sky shards and of course some Easter eggs, like an NPC who gets pushed into the fire or a hostile frog that Jason Barnes always includes in his areas.

You will also encounter old acquaintances, like the NPC Quen, whom you last encountered in the Thieves Guild. With the DLC, the story of the entire High Isle expansion will also be concluded.

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New sets and new card decks

Apart from the new area, Firesong also brings other innovations aimed at all players. For example, there is a new Druid deck for the card game.

Theorycrafters and players who want to optimize their builds can focus on the new mythic items and the new sets. Especially for Magicka players, there is an interesting innovation: a set where you consume Magicka instead of Stamina when dodging.

In addition to petting the animals, there are also further achievements and titles that you can earn.

What do you think of the new DLC? Does the setting and content appeal to you, or would you rather wait to see what ESO has to offer in 2023?

Everything about the contents of Firesong has been summarized for you here:

ESO: Everything about the new DLC Firesong and the content in 2022

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Lol: Normal people see Faker’s screen during a World Cup match – can’t handle it

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In League of Legends, the South Korean professional player, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (26), is a legend. He won 3 world championship titles at the beginning of LoL and is now in the finals for the 5th time at Worlds 2022: However, it has always been noted that Faker uses the “Tab” key furiously during a match. Viewers at the live tournament have now noticed how it looks in serious cases.

What is special about Faker’s playstyle?

  • Faker was long considered the best player of all time in League of Legends: Over the last 5 years, the praise for him has quieted down as 4 new South Korean midlaners shone, winning the Worlds. But now at LoL Worlds 2022, Faker seems to be back in top form.
  • Faker is known for repeatedly pressing the “Tab” key during a LoL game to check the stats screen and see what other players are doing and which items they are buying. He only looks at these overlays for tiny moments but seems to absorb the information almost subconsciously now.
  • Or Faker checks what is happening in other parts of the Rift – simply playing his game and paying attention to what his character is doing in-game is out of the question.

This ability is making waves again during LoL Worlds 2022.

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“Just Faker Things”

This is the tweet: During his semi-final match at LoL Worlds 2022 with T1 against the Chinese team JDG, a Twitter user filmed the players’ screens with her phone:

  • All other players are looking at their screens and clearly seeing what is happening
  • In contrast, Faker’s screen flickers like crazy because he is constantly looking at the stats screen or checking other areas of the playing field

The tweet has now garnered almost 470,000 views and 19,500 “likes”. Many in the comments say they can’t understand what the heck Faker is seeing in a hundredth of a second.

One user says: The screen flickered so fast that she assumed his monitor was simply malfunctioning. Another says: Bro, the guy is probably playing Valorant on the side while playing at the Worlds.

Others say: Even when they watch Faker’s Twitch stream, they get headaches from the crazy tab frenzy of the pro.

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Faker Becomes a Meme: “Nerf Faker”

How is this viewed? This characteristic of Faker, of never being able to stay still, has long been known in the community.

As early as 2021, several videos about “Multitasking Faker” appeared, where Faker checks many other tabs on his computer during a LoL game, solves complex captchas, calculates math problems, or excels in other games.

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If you can’t get enough of Faker, there are two more variations of the meme here (via youtube) and here (via youtube).

Just not of this world.

Faker made it back to the finals with T1 in 2022, facing one of his oldest rivals, with whom he went to school 10 years ago, Deft.

He is also 26, had a much less spectacular career than Faker, but now it’s all on the line in the finals. Either Faker gets his 4th title as the first player, or the complete underdog wins the Worlds:

LoL: An Underdog Defeats the Favorite for the Worlds Title – DRX Ruins the Last 8 Perfect Bets

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CoD MW2: Players shot themselves for crazy trick shots almost to the moon – Evil, beautiful and unfortunately fixed

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In its early days, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was a playground for trickshotters – due to a glitch, players could launch themselves high into the air, resulting in some intense clips. Now the glitch is unfortunately fixed, but MeinMMO shows you some of the resulting artworks.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has toned down its movement compared to recent years:

  • Slide-cancelling is removed
  • Bunny-hopping is less effective
  • “Boots to the grounds” is the motto

In the past, players could secure extreme advantages through quick combinations of movement tricks – more so in the titles with jetpacks than in others, but even in Call of Duty: Warzone, incredible maneuvers are possible to outsmart opponents.

This suited so-called trickshot players, who collected wild kills with daring stunts to create cool clips. Unfortunately, Modern Warfare 2 is not optimally suited for this.

The first days after release looked different. A glitch allowed players to shoot themselves high into the air and land adventurous kills. A particular attachment caused a rocket launch. What lies behind it and some beautiful trickshots will be shown on MeinMMO.

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CoD MW2: Attachment caused rocket launches

What was the trick behind it? A specific attachment provided the lift – bipod under-barrel for sniper rifles. At certain spots, like on the map “Taraq”, players could propel themselves to dizzying heights:

The trick quickly made its rounds, many players attempted the daring maneuver – sometimes more, sometimes less successfully.

A highlighted clip of the action is probably the following. There is this guy in the community who has been producing CoD clips where he collects kills using musical instruments … yes, he did it – with a flute:

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However, the trick remains a glitch, a bug in the game, with which one can even sneak advantages. The developers have therefore deactivated the broken attachments, as well as the weapon tuning a few days ago:

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When you can use the attachments again, the authorities currently leave open.

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If you had left the trick in the game, as some users now demand, what do you think about the clips in the article? Leave a comment on the topic.

If you prefer using sniper rifles for kills rather than trickshots, then take a look at the following news: A weapon in CoD MW2 takes on almost all tasks – “Best shotgun, pistol, DMR, and sniper in one”

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Twitter loses the fastest source for gaming news, Nibel quits: “I don’t trust Musk”

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Twitter users who like to stay up to date with gaming might have heard of the account “Nibellion.” Interesting news from the gaming industry was regularly shared there. However, that is supposed to end now: Nibel is quitting.

What was this account about? Nibel made a name for himself with his Twitter account @Nibellion in the area of gaming news. Hardly anyone else brought news to users’ feeds as quickly. This made Nibel a fast and reliable source for half a million subscribers.

These subscribers will have to find their information elsewhere in the future, as Nibel is discontinuing his services. The reasons cited are the lack of support on Patreon and Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter.

The latest trailers often landed on Nibel’s Twitter account shortly after their release.

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Nibel was often the fastest source for gaming on Twitter

What was special about Nibel? Nibel seemed to possess an almost supernatural ability to see game announcements and trailers before anyone else and share directly from the original source.

In order to share the latest developments first, Nibel likely followed news feeds and other Twitter accounts almost tirelessly – that’s a lot of work that Nibel provided free of charge on Twitter.

The idea of funding Twitter through Patreon hardly worked

What caused the account to fail? To earn at least some money from this work, Nibel started a Patreon account in September. It only had 2 tiers, $1 and $3. However, the expected support did not materialize. Currently, the account has 986 patrons (as of 01.11.2022 – 13:25, via patreon).

Conservatively estimated, Nibel’s earnings might have been around €1,000 – for an effort that likely resembled a full-time job. And the trend was apparently not increasing.

In a statement accessible only to Nibel’s patrons, it was mentioned that the numbers had stagnated already during the first weekend since the account’s opening. Additionally, many users reportedly canceled their subscriptions during the first week.

Nibel saw the lack of support on Patreon as confirmation that the account was not interesting and sustainable enough. Thus, Nibel decided to shut down the popular Twitter account.

I overestimated the value of my Twitter activity and realize that for the vast majority of people, it is not worth supporting. It’s not me who is popular, it’s just this work that is useful. It’s not valuable in itself, but a convenient time-saver, that I’ve now understood.

Nibel via Patreon

And now? The Twitter account has been suspended. It is not to be deleted, so that others cannot misuse the established username. In the last statements that appeared on the account, Nibel announced that he wanted to focus on other projects in the future:

After some reflection, I have decided to redirect my time and energy elsewhere and say goodbye to Twitter. This marks the end of my reporting on video games and my active participation on this platform.

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Nibel: “I don’t trust Musk”

Is Elon Musk to blame for everything? Nibel’s decision to leave Twitter aligns with the acquisition of the platform Twitter by Tesla founder Elon Musk. The purchase had already been controversially discussed beforehand.

For some, it seemed reasonable to conclude that Nibel’s departure could be seen as a form of protest. When asked about it, Nibel replied that the topic likely hung unspoken in the air. Apparently, the takeover was not the catalyst for his decision but did contribute to it:

I don’t trust the platform. I don’t trust Musk and his seemingly endless immaturity. I don’t believe that Twitter will collapse immediately, but rather that it could die a slow death. Why waste more time?

Nibel via Twitter

Musk’s immaturity can be seen, for example, in a remark he made to Fortnite players – of course via Twitter.

Whether Nibel will return with an account on another platform remains uncertain.

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Did you follow Nibel on Twitter or was your feed often full of retweets from the account? Do you think this work represents a worthy achievement to support, or is sharing announcements and trailers just a convenient but unnecessary time-saver? Feel free to leave us a comment with your opinion.

Information actually arrived even faster than Nibel’s from the publishers themselves, for example, at the Hamburg community fair Polaris:

New gaming event in Germany – We checked out Polaris

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The probably best player of Destiny 2 cleans Nightfall solo – Without movement keys WASD

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The YouTuber Esoterickk is considered by many to be the best solo player in Bungie’s shooter Destiny 2. He frequently comes up with new challenges to entertain himself and his viewers: cleaning up a Master Nightfall solo would not be a problem for him. But can one do it without using the movement keys WASD?

Who is this?

  • Many view Esoterickk as the best solo player in PvE of Destiny 2. The question remains whether he is the best or the eccentric Twitch streamer Gladd: He may be leading with his clan “Redeem” in raids, but Esoterickk is considered a PvE god in solo play.
  • Esoterickk is known for making Destiny 2 harder for himself by imposing handicaps and completing activities solo that would usually fail whole groups: In 2018 he completed the “Broken Throne” solo and that without the use of weapons.
  • His new stunt piece is also exciting fans on YouTube.
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Playing Titan without WASD – Is that possible?

What is he doing this time? In a video from October 31st, Esoterick is taking on a Master Nightfall solo – and that without using the WASD keys, so without movement input.

He says: He did it on Master because Grandmaster would have been too tedious. On Master, it is still exciting and entertaining.

He is still allowed to jump and use the Sparrow, at least via boost commands. Most of the movement would come from sword attacks, the thruster, and the super.

In the end, Esoterickk, whose face hardly anyone knows, says: “Ultimately not that difficult, but something different.”

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How is this being commented on? YouTube users are already familiar with this – they say things like:

  • “The Hive is currently being stomped by a Guardian who doesn’t want to move his legs.”
  • “Always delivers the content we didn’t know we needed.”
  • “If the game is so easy for you that you create tasks for yourself.”

If you want to be less like yourself and more like Esoterickk, we have tips for you here on MeinMMO:

Destiny 2: PvE god shows 9 small tricks & mechanics that not everyone knows

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Pokémon GO: “Astral Eclipse” event gives trainers hope for the long-awaited release of 2 legendary monsters

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In Pokémon GO there are a lot of events happening in November again. One of them could be particularly important to you, as trainers suspect it to be the release of two new legendary Pokémon. We at MeinMMO will show you what the speculation is about.

Which event is it about? As in every month, Niantic has planned a lot of events for November as well. Besides numerous Spotlight and Raid hours and two Community Days, you can particularly look forward to the “Astral Eclipse” event. Trainers suspect that this event entails the release of two legendary Pokémon.

Which Pokémon are involved and why a release could be conceivable, we have summarized for you below.

When does the “Astral Eclipse” event take place? The “Astral Eclipse” event starts on November 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and lasts until November 28, 2022, at 8:00 PM local time.

Here you can find an overview of all events in November and which are particularly worthwhile.

Trainers hope for these two legendary Pokémon

Which monsters do trainers suspect? Already before the start of the Season of Light, Pokémon GO trainers were hoping for the release of the legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala. These are the final evolutions of Cosmog and Cosmovum, which are already available in the game.

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Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala (via pokemon.com)

The two legendary monsters symbolize the celestial bodies sun and moon. Although Solgaleo initially resembles a large white lion, its orange-yellow mane is supposed to represent a sun.

Lunala looks more like a large bat. However, its blue to purple body reminds one of a starry sky and with its golden sickles that it carries at the ends of its wings, it eventually forms the outline of a moon.

How strong Cosmog and its evolutions are, we have summarized for you in the following article:

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What supports a debut of Solgaleo and Lunala?

The name of the event: A first hint towards a possible release concerning the two legendary Pokémon already comes from the event name “Astral Eclipse”. It suggests that the event could revolve around the universe, stars, and constellations.

At the start of the Season of Light, Niantic provided corresponding clues in the form of constellations. Moreover, players could catch a lot of Lunatone and Solrock after the grand finale of the GO Fest 2022, which were also meant to hint at the celestial bodies sun and moon.

Persistent hints about a possible release of Solgaleo and Lunala have also been found repeatedly in the game data by Pokéminers, a group of data miners. For example, at the start of September, they discovered initial graphics for Lunala.

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The special research “A Cosmic Companion” continues

Cosmog & Cosmovum: Another possible reason for a Pokémon debut at this event is the special research “A Cosmic Companion”. This was released together with the new season on September 1, 2022, and initially brought you a Cosmog.

On October 5, 2022, the research eventually entered its second round and prompted you to evolve your Cosmog into Cosmovum. However, evolving into Solgaleo or Lunala is not yet possible.

However, evolving into Cosmovum caused a lot of uncertainties in the community. Many players did not want to part with their only specimen. To calm the players, Niantic announced through their blog that more Cosmog will be available in the near future. However, they did not specify a concrete date.

Start of Part 3 of the special research: On November 23, it may finally be time. On this day, not only does the “Astral Eclipse” event start, but also the final chapter of the special research will be unlocked. Since Cosmog and Cosmovum have already celebrated their release as part of the research, it would also be conceivable for Solgaleo and Lunala.

Moreover, Cosmovum can evolve either into Solgaleo or Lunala. Therefore, it also needs two specimens accordingly. For many trainers, it is clear that the time for more Cosmog has come and they will finally be able to evolve into Solgaleo and Lunala.

As g47onik writes on reddit: “They never said that. But since we have Cosmog and Cosmovum, Lunala and Solgaleo are obvious. Especially since we’re getting the “Astral Eclipse” event, which starts on the same day and unlocks the last part of the story.”

And BravoDelta23 would also be happy about the release of the two legendary monsters as part of the “Astral Eclipse” event (via reddit.com). He writes: “Astral Eclipse is probably Solgaleo/Lunala, which would be great.”

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Further speculation on the release of Solgaleo and Lunala

While most are convinced that the long-awaited release of the two legendary monsters from Generation 7 is imminent during the “Astral Eclipse” event, reddit user kingstX2 suspects rather in connection with the new top raids.

As he writes (via reddit.com): “I assume the top raid will be our chance to get more Cosmog to obtain Lunala and Solgaleo.”

What are top raids? These are special raids that are a bit harder than the “normal” raids and can only be played on-site. You could participate in this for the first time on October 16, 2022, and secure an unbound Hoopa. This type of raid is also scheduled for November.

Is a release conceivable here? On November 13, it will be the next time and you can look forward to a new raid boss in the top raids. However, Niantic has not yet announced which one that will be.

However, this date does not fall within the “Astral Eclipse” event, but within the Rocket takeover that is set to take place in the preceding days. Therefore, it would be conceivable that the raid boss is rather oriented towards Team GO Rocket.

How you can find Team GO Rocket in Pokémon GO and how you can get the Rocket Radar, you can see in the following video:

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However, on November 27, 2022, another event day will take place, which falls into the Astral event and would fit better. However, nothing is known about this yet. It could potentially also be a special raid day.

What exactly lies behind this date and whether you can secure Solgaleo and Lunala in the game soon remains to be seen. If there are new information about it, you will find out on MeinMMO.

What is your speculation regarding the “Astral Eclipse” event? Do you also hope for a release of Solgaleo and Lunala? And do you think you will have the opportunity to catch more Cosmog on this occasion? Or do you think that there is something completely different behind the event? Please feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

In Pokémon GO you can finally use the GO Plus again, but it doesn’t work properly. We have looked at the restrictions that trainers are currently reporting.

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New Gaming Event in Germany – We checked out the Polaris

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Last weekend, the new community fair Polaris celebrated its opening in Hamburg. Irina Moritz from MeinMMO was on site and took a closer look at the new event.

This is Polaris: The new event took place from October 28 to 30 in Hamburg and welcomed around 10,000 visitors during this time. Over the 3 days of the fair, you could

  • watch the numerous shows on the stages,
  • meet well-known personalities like Papaplatte, DoktorFroid, or the voice actor Marios Gavrilis
  • try out various games
  • or simply hang out with friends and chat with other visitors.

Since Polaris calls itself a “Community Convention,” I, as the community manager of MeinMMO, had to check it out.

Cozy fair where you can truly relax

What I liked: The event was spread across a total of 2 exhibition halls, where the stages and booths were located. Right upon arrival, you quickly notice that the atmosphere at Polaris is completely different from that at the large gamescom.

There were naturally significantly fewer people, there was less noise (no booming music at every booth), and everything was just much more relaxed. In fair announcements, I often read in the comments that people are not interested because there are no spectacular announcements from the big companies. No Sony or Microsoft showing off their big guns.

At Polaris, this felt more like an advantage. I could stroll leisurely between the booths and take as much time as I wanted. There was no rush to worry about only being there for one day and possibly missing out. It was really chill.

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Artist Mile
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Daedalic Stand
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28 Black Stage
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Speedrun Stage
Especially in the morning at the opening, the halls were pleasantly empty. This changed during the day but never got too crowded.

These were my highlights: Despite Polaris filling “only” two exhibition halls, there was plenty to see. Especially the stage program was packed. Across a total of 6 stages, there were so many different talks, shows, competitions, and quizzes that I often had to decide between several options.

The first quiz on anime openings with Ninotaku on Saturday had to give way to the cosplay competition. On the 28 Black Stage, the participants showcased the coolest cosplays from anime, gaming, and pop culture. For me, that was simply a must-see.

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On stage, there were several cosplays from WoW, Fallout, LoL, and the Marvel universe. All beautifully crafted with a lot of effort.

But there were also talks like “Twitch is not a dating platform” with the streamer Freiraumreh, which addressed serious issues within gaming and the community.

By the end of the day, I was really annoyed that I couldn’t watch the speedrun of Final Fantasy VI, one of my favorite games, because I would have missed my train otherwise. So there was a lot to see on that front.

Gaming-wise, the fair was more modest. Only Nintendo was represented among the big exhibitors. So if you wanted to try out upcoming hits like God of War Ragnarök or The Callisto Protocol, you were in the wrong place at Polaris. My attention was more on the indie games.

Here, the coop game Wild Woods completely thrilled me, which my colleague Anny was able to test at gamescom. It will be “coming soon” on Steam and is, in my opinion, a strong recommendation for those looking for new coop games for fun evenings with friends.

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The cute puzzle game Tin Hearts was also one of the games I liked.

The future of Polaris could be really cool

What could be better? Although I praised the size of Polaris earlier, I realize that it can also be seen as a disadvantage. With two exhibition halls, I actually only needed a few hours to visit most of the booths.

One day was more than enough to take a closer look at the fair. Multi-day tickets as at gamescom, where many people travel for several days and book hotels, are therefore less worthwhile for most. Especially if you have no interest in the stage shows or hanging out with the community.

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However, since Polaris has a lot of growth potential and celebrated success with 10,000 visitors, this can definitely change in the future.

The fair was also overflowing with cosplayers who organized photoshoots together and just had fun. This is an area that definitely could be expanded.

Give people their own chill area and cooler shooting spots. They greatly contributed to the cozy and relaxed community feel of the fair.

Disclaimer: MeinMMO was present at Polaris as a press representative. The costs for the ticket and travel were covered by the organizers.
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Superman Henry Cavill scares visitors with his gaming collection – “Get me out of here”

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The fact that the new old Superman actor Henry Cavill (39) is a true nerd is something most people are likely aware of by now. Recently, the former Witcher was asked about his gaming passion in a podcast. This passion is apparently not shared by all his visitors.

Who was that again? Henry Cavill is a British actor. His most famous roles include Superman and Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series “The Witcher”. During his filming breaks, the 39-year-old enjoys playing Warhammer or building his PC.

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In a podcast from October 27, Henry Cavill discussed his gaming passion, talked about the reactions of those around him to his hobby, and hinted at future projects.

Total War: Warhammer has particularly captivated Cavill:

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The most disappointing aspect of Total War: Warhammer 3 suddenly looks much more interesting now

What was that podcast? In his podcast HAPPY SAD CONFUSED, host Josh Horowitz interviews stars from film and television on various topics. Henry Cavill was back on October 27 for the second time to discuss, among other things, his return as Superman.

After discussing Cavill’s current film and series projects, Horowitz turned the conversation to the actor’s gaming passion. He wanted to know how much time Cavill dedicates to gaming.

A fair amount. And when I say fair, it probably means quite a lot for those who aren’t in the know.

Henry Cavill

4 hours or more a day is not exactly uncommon. Cavill especially raves about the “Total War: Warhammer” series. However, his biggest treasure at the moment is a statue that Blizzard sent him upon the release of WoW: Wrath of the Lich King.

As a fan of the series, Cavill also has a collection of models for Warhammer 40k, which he proudly shares on his Instagram account.

When asked how his friends and family feel about this passion, Cavill explained that most of his friends and family are aware of it, and it’s no surprise for them to find him painting his models. Many of his family members even share this passion.

However, not all visitors can muster the same enthusiasm for gaming, as Cavill has experienced.

It has happened that I had people over and proudly showed them my miniatures, and they just said “Okay.” You can hear them say “Oh yeah, that’s really great,” and you see them thinking “Get me out of here.”

Henry Cavill

Developing a video game, however, is not currently on the actor’s agenda. Cavill stated that he prefers to leave the ones and zeros to the experts. Nevertheless, he can certainly imagine stepping in as a producer in the future:

That’s coming. That will come. It’s something I would really like to do and something that is very important to me. I want to be involved from the beginning to the marketing, and that will come, that’s a fact.

Henry Cavill

So it seems we can look forward to a special project from Henry Cavill. In the meantime, he will first be seen in season 3 of The Witcher, which is set to be released next summer. From season 4, Thor’s little brother, Liam Hemsworth, will take over the role.

You can watch the entire podcast on the YouTube channel of Josh Horowitz.

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What about you? Have you scared off any visitors with your collections, or does admiration prevail? Would you like to see a video game from Henry Cavill? Feel free to leave us a comment with your opinion.

Henry Cavill is probably the most famous, but not the only nerd in Hollywood:

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Steam: New video shows the most powerful man in gaming in all his tyrannical glory

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In a video filled with insider jokes, we see Gabe Newell, the boss of Valve (Steam), at his daily work. Everyone around him fears him and his moods. He decides everything, and when in doubt, he calls someone. And that’s just so a character from Portal contributes more to DOTA 2 .

What is the video about? Valve is planning a crossover of two of their most famous games.

In Valve’s MOBA DOTA 2, there are “Announcer Packs”: these are cosmetic items that change the announcer’s voice in the game. There are now 30 different Announcer Packs (via dota2.fandom).

In Valve’s cult-favorite game series “Portal”, there exists the character Cave Johnson, the founder and CEO of Aperture Science:

Cave Johnson was voiced in the original English by J.K. Simmons, a great actor many know as “J. Jonah Jameson” from the Spiderman movies, from the old ones with Tobey Maguire and from the new ones with Tom Holland.

He is the “Bring me pictures, pictures of Spiderman” guy:

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In the trailer, Gabe Newell now orders two employees to record a “Follow-Up” to his Announcer Pack: an apparently completely hollow idea, as everyone immediately understands, except for Gabe Newell.

Trailer for DOTA 2 turns Newell’s image into a crazy tyrant

Why is the trailer so funny? The trailer plays with the image of Gabe Newell, who is considered friendly and close to the player: he is actually something like the archetypal PC gamer. Still responds, even as a billionaire, to customer inquiries.

Here, he is shown as a tyrannical, detached figure who does something, as silly as it may be, and everyone else has to conform to the “Big Boss”.

He gives himself pretentious and strange nicknames like “G Money”.

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This is the story: The DOTA caster Jacke “SirActionSLacks” Kanner and DOTA host Kaci “Kaci” Aitchison were summoned by Newell to a dark room. The two expect to be fired – but then they are tasked with recording an Announcer Pack that will follow the “greatest success of Gabe Newell”, his Announcer Pack.

The two speakers and a “Gary”, something like a chief flunky, know that the idea won’t work. But it’s Gabe Newell’s idea, so it will be done. Even if it takes years and people die in the process, that’s just how it is.

Ultimately, everything is done as Newell wants it, and if a Gary dies, there will just be a new one.

The video shows Newell in 2 situations:

  • 2018, in the recording studio, where he sits in the background like a mafia boss, says nothing, and plays with his Steam Deck and his phone – his will is read from tiny gestures here
  • 2022 (a week later – in Valve time): on a yacht in casual clothes, where he has already forgotten the entire idea and then calls Cave Johnson over a potato phone to ask for a “favor” – the legendary character from Portal is now to record an Announcer Pack

What’s the deal with the Pack? The Pack is supposed to be available to all owners of a DOTA 2 Battle Pass.

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How is it received? People find it simply hilarious. The trailer has nearly 290,000 views and many positive comments.

People are also just happy that Valve is now “doing things” again, after all the years of silence around the legendary game developer, who has now made a fortune with the PC platform Steam.

DOTA 2 is particularly dear to Gabe Newell, as we know:

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Fortnite: Patch Notes for Patch 22.30 – All important information in English

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In Fortnite the servers will be down today, November 1st, on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance work will be used to upload the new update 22.30 to the servers. Preliminary patch notes for the update can be found here.

What’s happening today in Fortnite? Once again, the servers in Fortnite are going offline. Halloween is over, and with it, the spooky atmosphere. Calm returns to the Battle Royale, but not for long.

Update 12:00 PM: The update has now been released and is 4.476 GB on PS5. After downloading the update, you can log in again. We have also summarized all the patch notes in German for you. You can find the original notes on Epic Games.

The story behind Season 4 continues, bringing new possibilities for storytelling. Patch 22.30 could thus bring new quests, items, weapons, and more to the map, preparing you for the upcoming “Nothing”.

Patch Notes for Update 22.30

Skywalker Week: Since patch 22.30, Skywalker Week has been active in Fortnite. Not only have three new “Star Wars” skins appeared in the shop, but also quests with which you can earn XP. In addition, special boxes appear on the map that contain weapons from the “Star Wars” universe. Get ready, as the dark side must be stopped.

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Luke Skywalker

The Pulse Rifle is back: The Pulse Rifle from Chapter 2 has been reintroduced into the Fortnite weapon pool. Additionally, the Scrap Shotgun is also back, allowing you to easily tear down buildings. You can find both weapons either on the ground or in regular or rare boxes.

Chrom Punk gives you a skin: Halloween is over in Fortnite, but the gifts continue. Thanks to the Chrom Punk quests, you can earn cool items and even a complete skin for free. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Level up 10 Account Levels (until January 1, 2023 at 06:00 AM CET)
    • Reward: Back accessory “Chrom Seed”
  • Level up 25 Account Levels (until January 1, 2023 at 06:00 AM CET)
    • Reward: Loading screen “Graveyard Groove”
  • Level up 50 Account Levels (until January 1, 2023 at 06:00 AM CET)
    • Reward: Outfit “Chrom Punk”

Horde Mode rewards you with a pickle: Fortnite also rewards you in Horde Mode with XP and a cool back accessory. Rick in his pickle form can be earned if you complete 8 tasks in Horde Mode.

Competitive Notes

  • The changes of Skywalker Week and the Pulse Rifle are not available in competitive game modes.
  • The Repeater Hunting Rifle has been removed from tournament modes.
  • The Explosive Slime Launcher has been removed from the “No Building” tournament modes.

Important Bug Fixes

  • Players can now pick up reboot cards without colliding with something invisible.

Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long is it offline?

This is the downtime in the morning: According to Epic Games, servers are expected to go down at 9:00 AM German time to install Update 22.30. Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you won’t be able to search for new rounds from 8:30 AM.

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When can you play again? Servers are usually offline for several hours during such maintenance work, and playing is then not possible. The downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This has been shown by updates from recent weeks.

During such maintenance work, there can also always be technical issues, bugs, and delays. If such complications arise, we will report them to you immediately here.

When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games usually publishes a short list of patch notes on their site after the update. If this happens, we will list them for you here briefly and clearly.

What new content does Update 22.30 bring?

What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? So far, we don’t know anything concrete, but leakers have often proven to be a reliable source with their predictions. According to Shiina, this is what you can expect:

  • The Harbinger will be unlocked along with additional cosmetics
  • New weekly quests
  • Possible news about Luke Skywalker

What do you think of today’s update? Are you excited about what Epic Games has prepared after Fortnitemares? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

In the meantime, you can read about a corrupt employee of Epic Games:

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In Pokémon GO, the GO Plus is active again, but not “correct”

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In Pokémon GO, the GO Plus had to be deactivated a few days ago. Now the gadget is finally usable in the game again, but it still seems to not let you catch all monsters. We at MeinMMO show you what limitations trainers are reporting and how the community is reacting.

Why was the GO Plus deactivated? After the first attempt for the release of Zorua during the spotlight hour on October 25, 2022, led to problems, the developers of Pokémon GO decided to release the new “Ditto Pokémon” again on October 28.

Since then, Zorua appears repeatedly in the form of your buddy Pokémon in the wild. But this release was also not without errors. Trainers who are using a GO Plus or similar gadgets in the game and catching Pokémon quickly noticed that instead of a Zorua, they were catching numerous examples of their buddy Pokémon.

This allowed these players to suddenly grab a number of legendary and mythical monsters, which were particularly interesting for the GO Battle League. For this reason, Niantic had to intervene and temporarily deactivated the Bluetooth devices. Hence, catching with auto-catchers was no longer possible.

Niantic finally reactivates GO Plus & Poké Ball Plus

After several days since the deactivation of the GO Plus and other catching gadgets, the use of these devices should finally be possible again. The reddit user laurenlolly shows in her current post that she was able to reconnect with the GO Plus. She wrote, “GO Plus is working again – Melbourne Australia.”

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Other trainers also confirm in the comments that they can finally use the popular gadget again. Some players have also received an in-game notification about it, and Niantic has now also confirmed on Twitter that the functionality has been reactivated by them. Therefore, the issues should be resolved.

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According to the official statement: “Trainer, the error related to Zorua’s appearance has been fixed now, and the functionality of Pokéball Plus and Pokémon GO Plus has been restored. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. We thank you for your patience.”

Trainers still report problems catching with GO Plus

What is the problem? Although the error has reportedly been fixed by Niantic, catching with the GO Plus still does not seem to work properly. According to statements from some trainers, certain monsters still cannot be caught with it. These are specimens that correspond to the trainer’s own buddy.

This means that in time zones where the Halloween event is still active, Zorua cannot be caught with the auto-catchers. Furthermore, this can ultimately affect possible encounters with Shinys or monsters with an IV of 100% since all other specimens of this type cannot be secured using the gadgets.

In the comments, you can read the following (via reddit.com):

  • biiigdooog: “Mine is working, but it’s not catching Shuppet, which is my current buddy.
    Anyone else?”
  • jhochen: “I can confirm that my Plus/Gotcha connects well with all other monsters, but it does not catch the Zorua disguised as Mew (my buddy).”
  • Amazon_UK: “That actually sounds kind of horrible. My buddy is Yamask, one of the monsters with a lower catch rate for this event. If my GO Plus avoids them all, I will only get it if I catch it manually.”

While most players are frustrated about this error, trainer richfiles also sees something positive in it (via reddit.com):

“This could actually be a blessing. Think of every other new Pokémon release… Catch one single and make it your buddy. Now your catcher clears away all other random Pokémon, leaving only the new Pokémon that you can catch with berries without the other junk spawns cluttering your map!”

Trainers demand an extension of Zorua spawns

Meanwhile, the Halloween event has already ended in most parts of the world and is today, on November 1st, replaced by the Día de Muertos. Since Zorua was only exclusively announced for the second part of the Halloween event, it is now also no longer hiding behind the buddy Pokémon.

This causes a lot of frustration in the community. Due to the numerous problems surrounding the release of the new Pokémon, some trainers are now calling for an extension of this event part (via twitter.com):

  • cparrey: “Yes, because Zorua can no longer spawn, I feel sorry for the players who have a disability and cannot play without an assistive device.”
  • Karan_WZ: “Let them appear a few days longer, even if they don’t really fit the Día de los Muertos or other event themes.”
  • distortarte: “I mean, cool, but I missed Halloween activities because of it. You didn’t even extend the event by a day to make up for it.”

Whether Niantic will extend Zorua again and whether the current problems with catching the buddy Pokémon will be resolved soon remains to be seen. If there is any new information on this, you will definitely find out about it here at MeinMMO.

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What is your opinion on the release of Zorua? Should Niantic let the Pokémon stay in wild spawns for a few more days? And have you also had problems catching your buddy Pokémon using the GO Plus in the wild? Feel free to let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and share your thoughts with other trainers on this topic.

In the coming weeks, a lot is happening in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in November and which of them are worth it.

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A weapon in CoD MW2 takes on almost all tasks – „Best shotgun, pistol, DMR and sniper in one“

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Slowly but surely, the meta veil in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is lifting, and more often a certain weapon appears out of the fog: the DMR SP-R 208. We’ll show you what makes the weapon so strong and what setup you can use on MeinMMO.

You might have already noticed it in your killcams – a sniper rifle without a scope takes you out of the picture with one hit. And then again. And again…

This was almost certainly the SP-R 208. The weapon has been wreaking havoc in the lobbies shortly after release and provides spectacular kills, but also a lot of head-shaking when you’re sent back to spawn from a short distance.

Currently, the SP-R is one of the best weapons. It works excellently as a quickscope sniper, has an outstanding “ironsight” (iron sight), offers good movement, and almost the best part: it plays very comfortably even without attachments.

MeinMMO introduces you to the DMR, gives tips on how to use it, and shows you a strong setup for the SP-R 208.

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CoD MW2: SP-R 208 – The All-in-One Sniper

What makes the SP-R 208 so strong? If you are a fan of single-shot weapons, nothing currently comes close to the SP-R. Even the base weapon gives you a secure shooting feeling and goes into sight pretty quickly – optimal for quick shots at vulnerable upper bodies.

The combination of good movement, one-shot kills, and a decent sight speed makes the SP-R a versatile weapon shortly after release:

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Tweet Translation: “Somehow the SP-R is the best shotgun, pistol, DMR, and sniper all in one. It doesn’t even need attachments.”

If you add a few attachments, the SP-R becomes a beast. Already on the release weekend, we had an article on MeinMMO about how strong the snipers are in CoD MW2 – and the SP-R 208 is the main character of the sniper hype.

CoD MW2: SP-R 208 Setup

  • Barrel: 12.5″ Carbon Barrel
  • Stock: ZRL T70 Pad Extension
  • Laser: Corio LAZ-44 V3
  • Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
    • Optic: VLK 4.0 or
    • Magazine: 10 Round Mag
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  • CoD MW2: SP-R 208 Setup
  • Barrel: 12.5″ Carbon Barrel
  • Stock: ZRL T70 Pad Extension
  • Laser: Corio LAZ-44 V3
  • Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
    • Optic: VLK 4.0 or
    • Magazine: 10 Round Mag

Note that you cannot unlock all attachments with each weapon in Modern Warfare 2. Go to the attachment in the gunsmith and check at the top left how to unlock the attachments.

For the Corio Laser, you need to level up the sniper weapon MCPR-300 to level 3. Weapon tuning is currently not possible by the way.

Definitely try the SP-R a bit without a scope first. The iron sights are so “clear” that you can land good hits even without zoom, even if enemies are far away.

Always aim quickly, pull the trigger, and seek cover. Aim for the upper area of the torso to take out enemies with one shot. You don’t need headshots for this – avoid belly, arms, or legs.

The more accurate you are, the more aggressively you can proceed with the device. The designation as the “best shotgun” should certainly be taken seriously.

More on CoD MW2 at MeinMMO:

In its current state, the SP-R 208 seems too strong; we expect a nerf at the latest by the start of Season 1 on November 16. Until then, the DMR will continue to cause nightmares – or highlight moments. Depending on which side of the killcam you find yourself on.

The SP-R 208 has thus also made it into our list of the best weapons of CoD MW2 shortly after release. What guns are on your recommendation list shortly after release? Leave a comment on the topic.

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Yeedi Vac 2 Pro: I tested the successor of one of the most popular vacuum robots on Amazon

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 6 minutes

On Amazon, the vacuum robots from Yeedi are a hit and are celebrated with many positive reviews. After we already tested the predecessor model on MeinMMO, the successor is now here. MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese has tested the Yeedi Vac 2 Pro for you.

Who tested it? I am Patrick, an expert in online games like GTA or Diablo and also for vacuum robots here at MeinMMO. Over the past 5 years, I have used about 11 different models in long-term and short-term tests. The purchase prices vary between €250 and €900. 

Through this, I gained a lot of experience with the automatic vacuum robots, which play an increasingly important role in smart homes. I invest about 5 hours a week and sift through test reports and videos on new and popular models.

Update from November 1: Due to an early Black Friday offer, you can now get the Yeedi Vac 2 Pro for €299. Just select the coupon on the product page at Amazon and save €150 compared to the RRP. The offer is expected to be active until November 28.

With the Yeedi Vac Max, you can save €60 with a coupon.

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What kind of device is this? Thanks to the company Yeedi, I received the opportunity to test one of their products for MeinMMO again. After the Yeedi Vac Max scored quite well in my test, I wanted to find out what improvements have been made in the successor model, the Vac 2 Pro. I will show you here:

What does the device offer?

The technical details compared to other devices I tested
Suction Power (in Pascals)Max. RuntimeBattery CapacityDust ContainerMap StoragePrice (RRP as of 30.9.)Height
Eufy X8 Hybrid2,000 Pa180 Min5,200 mAh400 mlYes€499.999.8 cm
Roborock Q7 Max+4,200 Pa180 Min5,200 mAh470 mlYes€649.99
(With suction dock)		9.6 cm
Yeedi Vac Max3,000 Pa200 Min5,200 mAh450 mlYes€499.99
(With suction dock)		7.7 cm
Yeedi Vac 2 Pro3,000 Pa240 Min5,200 mAh420 mlYes€449 (On continuous offer for about €350)7.7 cm

App, Vacuuming, and Mopping Test

How did I test? I have been using the vacuum cleaner in my apartment for 4 weeks now. It vacuums almost daily all 5 rooms, including the kitchen and bathroom. The mopping mode, like with my other models, is used once a week. During this time, I was able to directly compare the Yeedi Vac 2 Pro with the predecessor model, which also cleaned my apartment.

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The Yeedi Vac Max (left) and the Vac 2 Pro (right) in comparison

The App: Clear and Intuitive 

What kind of app is this? I use the same app for the Vac 2 Pro as with my first Yeedi device. Here, the handling has not changed. I select the robot I want to operate in the app, and the map created during the first run of the apartment opens. Divided into different rooms, I see the floor plan of my apartment. Those who want to clean multiple floors with the robot can create multiple maps and select which one should be active at the edge of the screen.

How is the app structured? With “Area”, “Auto”, and “Custom”, you set how you want it to clean. An area cleaning can include one to several rooms. This way, you can vacuum only the living room and kitchen while leaving out the children’s rooms. The auto cleaning sends the robot through the entire apartment. With the custom cleaning, you can create a specific area on the app that should be cleaned. For example, only around the dining table.

What functions does the app offer? In the app, you can also select:

  • How many cleaning passes should be performed (1x or 2x)
  • How high the suction power is (in 4 levels)
  • How much water should be used when mopping (in 3 levels)
  • Cleaning schedule: Should it be cleaned at fixed times? And should it be repeated?
  • Voice output: How loud should the robot “speak” and in which language?
  • Various settings like the frequency of self-emptying at a suction station, if available. Or the automatic increase of suction power when the robot drives onto a carpet
  • It also sets how careful the robot should be in avoiding obstacles

How do I like the app? The app is intuitively and clearly structured. You can quickly find the options you are looking for and can control the robot very well with it. Only the creation of rooms caused some problems during the first exploration run. The kitchen + hallway were combined as one room. During the second map creation tour, everything was recognized correctly.

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Map created and rooms (by hand) named – This is how the finished map looks
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Area cleaning – Choose the area the vacuum should clean
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Suction power, water amount, and additional options can be set here

Vacuuming – How well does the vacuum robot really clean?

Vacuuming: The Vac 2 Pro relies on a new type of object recognition using artificial intelligence, cameras, and lasers.

In the vacuum comparison, the Vac 2 Pro and Vac Max perform differently. Here I see no advantages with the Vac 2 Pro.

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How did I test the suction function? I set up the same scenario for both models, scattering 42 grams of beads on a low-pile carpet. Then I let each model perform a room cleaning and weighed how many grams of beads were left in the dust container.

  • Vac Max: 4 grams of beads remained on the carpet
  • Vac 2 Pro: 1 gram of beads remained on the carpet

Both recognize carpets reliably. Off carpets, they operate with normal suction power, and on carpets, they increase power after a short delay. The Vac 2 Pro handled the small beads better than the predecessor model. While both cleaned satisfactorily, the few small crumbs don’t bother me. Both only made one pass for the test. For a thorough cleaning, you can activate the second pass.

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The Vac 2 Pro with front camera for object recognition

Object Recognition: The Vac 2 Pro is advertised with its improved object recognition. For this, I placed stuffed animals and building blocks in the room. Some were navigated well, but others were simply pushed around. Even the dog bowl was moved a meter. This did not please Kyra. Things that are quite flat are only recognized by the object detection in rare cases. In its current state, the system is still not convincing.

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The haul – beads that are scattered on the carpet
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The Yeedi Vac 2 Pro on the hunt
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The yield – about 41 grams of beads found in the robot’s dust container

Mopping – Finally an Improvement Over Other Models

What is better here? A major change can be seen with the Vac 2 Pro. Unlike all my previous vacuum robots, this one also moves the mop plate jerkily forwards and backwards.

What you need to know: Many vacuum robots can also “mop.” However, with many of them, this is just superficial cleaning. A mop is attached to the back of the vacuum robot and is pulled over the floor during operation. Some robots can at least regulate the water supply and moisten the mop accordingly for wood or tiles. However, since the robots are very light, they do not put much weight on the mop and thus only sweep away the superficial dust from the floor.

With the Vac 2 Pro, the plate with the mop jerks about 1-2 cm forwards and backwards, mimicking a mopping movement. While there is still little weight on the mop and stubborn stains do not come off, the mopping is much more thorough than with all other devices in my tests. I immediately noticed this in direct comparison on the kitchen floor.

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The Vac 2 Pro with water tank attachment while mopping
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Mopping on laminate
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Here you can see the results of carpet recognition

When mopping, you can choose between 3 different levels. In the app, you can set zones on the map that the robot should not enter while mopping. For example, carpets. This works reliably.

How do I like mopping? This is a real enhancement compared to the predecessor and can be a selling point against other vacuum robots. However, one should keep in mind that it does not replace conventional hand mopping.

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Are you still unsure about what kind of vacuum robot you want? I tested and compared four vacuum robots in the price range of €215 to €750. Does the higher price really make that much of a difference?

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Shooter on Steam wants to break world record – Plans to gather over 1,100 players in a single match

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The 10-year-old shooter Planetside 2 is planning to break the world record for the most players in a match by gathering over 1,100 players. MeinMMO shows you what kind of shooter this is and what the current record looks like.

Which shooter are we talking about? Planetside 2 is a free-to-play shooter available on PC, for example via Steam, and on consoles. The title celebrated its release 10 years ago, in November 2012.

Planetside 2 has a futuristic setting and lets you battle against many other players from a first-person perspective.

The shooter is especially known for its gigantic battles, where hundreds of players face off against each other and can also access various vehicles. In 2020, Planetside 2 also received a story campaign.

To give you a better idea of what Planetside 2 is about, we are embedding the trailer for the “Expedition Oshur” update here.

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PlanetSide 2 – Expedition Oshur – Official Trailer

Planetside 2: Record Holder and Challenger

Which record does Planetside 2 want to break? As the developer studio announced on the official website of Planetside 2, the shooter aims to break the world record for the most players in a single battle on November 5, 2022.

What is the current record? The current record holder is also Planetside 2. With a total of 1,283 players, the shooter set the current world record on March 28, 2020.

With this, Planetside 2 broke the world record that officially existed since 2015, recorded in the Guinness World Records. There, 1,158 players are noted in a single match – also in Planetside 2 (via guinnessworldrecords.com).

Solid Player Numbers Even After 10 Years

How many players does Planetside 2 have? Even 10 years after its release, the shooter is still played by some fans.

On Steam, Planetside 2 can still show an average of 1,527 concurrent players over the last 30 days, keeping up with popular titles such as Titanfall 2 from “Apex Legends” developer Respawn or the fighting game MultiVersus released in summer 2022:

  • Planetside 2 – Average 1,527 players in the last 30 days, currently about 1,500
  • Titanfall 2 – Average 1,796 players in the last 30 days, currently about 1,200 (via SteamCharts).
  • MultiVersus – Average 3,097 players in the last 30 days, currently about 1,340 (via SteamCharts)

What do you think about Planetside 2? Have you played the shooter before? Do you think the title will break its own record again, or do you doubt the success of the attempt? Feel free to let us know your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments!

Not only Planetside 2 is currently in the mood to break records. Steam recently broke its record for user numbers in October 2022, counting a total of 30 million users logged in simultaneously on the platform.

Steam breaks its all-time record for user numbers – 2 online shooters are currently the top games on the platform

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Crowned Swablu and Stardust

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO today, on November 1, the Spotlight Hour is featuring Shiny Zwirrlicht. It wears a costume. You will also receive more Stardust. We will show you everything about the start, Shinies, and spawns.

What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a Spotlight Hour starts in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a Pokémon selected by Niantic is in focus. The selection changes each week.

Today you will encounter costumed Zwirrlicht. This coincides with the Día de Muertos 2022 event, which brings special costumes. You will also receive more Stardust. In the overview, we show you everything important about today’s event.

Spotlight Hour on November 1 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny

When does the Spotlight Hour start? As always, the event starts at 6:00 PM local time. It will be active for about an hour and ends around 7:00 PM local time.

What bonuses are available? Zwirrlicht will be swarming in the wild. The Pokémon will appear nearly everywhere. If you activate incense, it will attract even more Zwirrlicht. Please note that incense and lures will remain active for 90 minutes due to the Día de Muertos event.

Additionally, there is a dust bonus. You will receive double the amount of Stardust for catching Pokémon.

We show you all other Spotlight Hours for this month in the overview:

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Is there Shiny Zwirrlicht? Yes, you can catch Shiny Zwirrlicht in Pokémon GO. Today, it also wears the Cempasúchitl crown and can also be caught as Shiny.

Pokémon GO Shiny Zwirrlicht Cempasúchitl Crown Día de Muertos 2022
Image source: reddit user Medical_Post_3105

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Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? If you are looking for strong attackers, the Spotlight Hour today is not ideal. Zwirrklop and Zwirrfinst occasionally find uses in PvP and can perform well depending on the situation. But they are quite specific.

Especially, today’s event is worthwhile to fill your stash of Stardust. You need this resource repeatedly, and it’s worth taking opportunities to earn extra.

Are you participating in the Spotlight Hour today? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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How do you like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2?

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

The latest installment of the well-known shooter series Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 celebrated its full release on October 28, 2022. But does the game meet the expectations of the community? We want to know your opinion on CoD MW2.

CoD MW2 had a staggered launch. First, the game’s campaign was available starting October 20, 2022. Here you can find all the information about the campaign in just 2 minutes.

On October 28, 2022, the full release of CoD MW2 took place, and players could also enjoy the multiplayer mode. At first, there were some launch issues, especially on Steam.

However, the server problems have since been resolved, and players can now have fun online. In CoD MW2, you have 11 different multiplayer modes available:

  • Nine are 6vs6 matches
  • Two are 32vs32 matches

Which multiplayer mode is best suited for you, you can read about it here.

A few days after you had the chance to test CoD MW2 in both the campaign and multiplayer modes, we are now interested in your initial conclusion about the shooter: How do you like CoD MW2? Did your expectations get met or maybe even exceeded? Or do you think the game is rather mediocre or bad? Vote in our survey.

More about Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 can be found here:

This is how you can vote: Tell us your opinion on CoD MW2 in the survey. Remember: Everyone has only one vote, and you cannot change your choice afterward.

Feel free to explain in the comments how you came to your rating of CoD MW2? Which aspects of the game do you particularly enjoy, or what criticisms bother you significantly about the latest installment of the shooter series?

Write it down in the comments and have fun voting!

Here you can find the 3 best weapons with setups for the multiplayer shortly after the release of CoD MW2.

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Ashes of Creation does the only right thing – It steals features from New World

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In a new video, the developers of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation presented their adjustments to gathering wood, stone, and more. However, the system now strongly resembles New World. That’s great, according to MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch. If it were up to him, Ashes could even steal a few more things.

Ashes of Creation has made significant adjustments to gathering. They proudly presented the changes in a new video. Work has been done on what objects can be gathered, what the animations look like, and what sound is associated with it.

But while the developers celebrate their innovations, it all reminds me strongly of New World. And that actually speaks for Ashes of Creation.

For my colleague Mark Sellner already praised the animations and sound during gathering in New World – yes, only these features motivated him to continue playing after the rather weak release for a while. And I am also excited about the crafting system of New World.

Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He plays every new title in the genre and keeps informed about every online role-playing game in development. Currently, he is most actively playing New World, Guild Wars 2, and ESO.

Everything can now be harvested and looks fantastic

While in Alpha 1 only special trees could be felled and stones mined that were marked with a golden ring, now almost everything in the open world can be harvested.

New plants have been added that can be gathered, and fishes that can be caught. Animals can also be skinned. In addition, there will be a system to detect resources faster on the map. Most resources are supposed to be static, with some appearing dynamically in different locations.

There were also major adjustments to the sound and animations. The sound of the pickaxe hitting stone sounds great, and trees now fall down and stay down for a while. Ashes has even advanced the animation system a bit further, so that the trees first grow back as small saplings and can only be felled when they are grown into large trees.

Gathering is now a real strength of the MMORPG. Here you can watch the corresponding video:

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Ashes borrows from the best, but that’s totally fine

That the system now resembles New World so much, I find not reprehensible at all. Blizzard has already borrowed from other games for WoW and New World definitely has one of the best gathering and crafting systems of all MMORPGs.

In fact, I think Ashes of Creation could borrow a bit more from New World. Especially regarding the lighting and the atmosphere of areas, the new MMORPG from Intrepid looks a bit pale and monotonous. New World, on the other hand, has its strengths in this area as well.

I will never forget the first minutes I walked through a forest in Everfall back then, with a low sun and colorful leaves on the trees. That remains one of my special MMORPG experiences to this day.

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But Ashes of Creation can also draw inspiration from more than just New World. The regrowth of trees, for instance, also exists in ArcheAge, as do the PvP events around caravans. These have been my personal highlight of ArcheAge to this day and have been far too little appreciated by other sandbox MMORPGs.

Ashes of Creation has taken the secondary classes from Guild Wars 1. In the new MMORPG, there will be a similar system, including the fact that the second class can be switched.

Furthermore, Ashes combines many good systems around housing, such as the use of crafting stations in your own house, additional storage space, and the placement of trophies that grant you bonuses. The latter is also found in New World.

What Ashes of Creation fortunately did not copy from New World is the character editor. It already looks better than that of the MMORPG from Amazon:

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Ashes of Creation shows character creation in alpha gameplay – looks damn realistic

Ashes of Creation also has its own ideas

Steven Sharif, the head of Ashes of Creation, underscores his ambitions to create one of the best MMORPGs with the new gathering system. However, he does not only rely on good systems from other games but also has his own approaches.

Quite unique is the node system. Each area has different stages. The more tasks are completed in areas, the further it levels up. New levels change the node and reveal tougher bosses or dungeons and allow the town in the area to grow. Larger towns offer more space for housing but are also more popular as targets for conquest by other guilds.

However, the high goals and ambitions also mean that the release of the game keeps getting postponed. Currently, it looks like Ashes of Creation will not be released before 2024/25 – Alpha 2 does not even have a start date at this moment. The release was originally planned for 2019.

Where Ashes of Creation currently stands, we have summarized here:

What is the status of Ashes of Creation in 2022, the new MMORPG hope from the West?

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In Pokémon GO today the Day of the Dead event starts with these bonuses

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

The first event in November 2022 at Pokémon GO starts in a few hours. With Día de Muertos, you can expect costumed Pokémon and candy bonuses.

What is this event about? Día de Muertos 2022 is celebrated to honor deceased friends or family members. The holiday is widespread in Mexico and other parts of America and is also to be celebrated in Pokémon GO.

There are new costumed Pokémon, event bonuses, a collector’s challenge, changed spawns, special encounters in smoke and lure modules, field research tasks, and changed raid bosses for you. We provide an overview of all event content.

When does Día de Muertos 2022 run? The start is on November 1 at 10:00 AM local time. The event ends on Wednesday, November 2 at 8:00 PM local time.

New Costumed Pokémon and Bonuses

New Pokémon: During the event, you’ll encounter Zwirrlicht for the first time with Cempasúchitl crown*, Zwirrklop with Cempasúchitl crown, and Zwirrfinst with Cempasúchitl crown.

Evolution from Zwirrlicht to Zwirrklop costs 25 Zwirrlicht candies. Evolution from Zwirrklop to Zwirrfinst costs 100 Zwirrlicht candies.

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The costumed Pokémon for Día de Muertos 2022

What bonuses are there? During the event, you will receive three bonuses:

  • Double candy for catching Pokémon
  • Smoke lasts 90 minutes during the event (adventure smoke does not count)
  • Lure modules last 90 minutes during the event

Collector Challenge and Avatar Items

Collector Challenge: During the event, you should solve this challenge. If you succeed, you will be rewarded with an Alola-Knogga. Additionally, you’ll receive a Knursp and smoke as rewards.

For your avatar: For the event, Pokémon GO provides a new avatar item that will also be available in the in-game shop after the event.

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Wild Pokémon and Raids

Event Spawns: During the event, you will encounter the following in the wild:

  • Tragosso*
  • Lampi*
  • Sonnkern*
  • Roselia*
  • Lichtel*
  • Flauschling*
  • With some luck: Zwirrlicht with Cempasúchitl crown*, Driftlon* or Makabaja*
Pokémon GO Día de Muertos 2022 Wild Pokémon

Raid bosses for Día de Muertos 2022:

Raid DifficultyRaid Bosses
Level 1Zwirrlicht with Cempasúchitl crown*
Level 3Dragoran, Zobiris*, Shardrago*
Level 5Giratina (Altered Form)*
Our counter guide to Giratina (Altered Form)
Mega RaidsMega-Banette*
Our counter guide to Mega-Banette
Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be caught as shiny

Field Research, Smoke, and Lure Modules

Field Research: If you pick up certain field researches during the event, you will be rewarded with the following encounters for completing them:

  • Tragosso*
  • Roselia*
  • Lichtel*
  • With some luck: Hundemon* or Zwirrlicht with Cempasúchitl crown*

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Smoke and lure modules: The following Pokémon will be attracted by smoke and lure modules during Día de Muertos 2022:

  • Tragosso*
  • Sonnkern*
  • Sonnflora
  • Roselia*
  • Driftlon*
  • Makabaja*
  • Flauschling*
  • With some luck: Hundemon* or Zwirrlicht with Cempasúchitl crown*

It is still quite quiet around the new events in November. We expect Niantic to announce the November events during October 31. Here on MeinMMO, we will show them to you in an overview as soon as they are known.

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