The MMORPG AdventureQuest 3D has been temporarily removed from the App Store and Google Play Store. According to the developers, the reason is a Halloween image featuring Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, who appears as the event’s “Host”.
What happened? AdventureQuest 3D was temporarily removed from the major app stores, preventing new players from discovering the MMORPG. However, this had no consequences for active players.
The developers themselves took the action humorously and have already made changes to the artwork. On the official website, they wrote:
LOL! Apparently, the image of our Special Guest in AdventureQuest 3D was a bit too racy for the App Store xD. The app was temporarily removed until our new shop image was confirmed. We sent out the image this morning. Keep your fingers crossed that we get reactivated quickly.
However, it is unclear which image was the issue. Besides the comic artwork used in the title image, there is also the image of the “real Elvira” from a movie in 1988, where she is in a similar pose. This was also posted on Steam and the official website. It is possible that this version caused problems in the app stores.
Is the app back active? Yes, both in the App Store and Play Store. However, the developers’ adjustment is curious. They simply covered the entire part with Elvira with an overlay and added a “Live” symbol over it, as if you would click there for a stream:
This is what the new title image in the App Store looks like (via apps.apple).
It is a theme park game with colorful graphics and action-packed battles. There is no autoplay, which makes the MMORPG somewhat special on mobile. With 81% positive reviews on Steam, it is even among the highest-rated games there.
The developers of AdventureQuest 3D focus on a lot of humor and quirky events. There are in-game concerts, similar to what you would find in Fortnite. The story and the characters you meet in the game world also do not take themselves too seriously.
So, if you are looking for a wacky MMORPG that can be played across multiple platforms in crossplay, you should check out AdventureQuest 3D especially around Halloween.
If you’re looking for an entirely new MMORPG, keep an eye on this game:
It’s almost here: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set to release on October 28. Before that, the developers will release Update 1.04 – the already 2nd major update before the release. The patch notes reveal multiplayer changes, and MeinMMO shows you the details.
The blog post showcases certain changes regarding audio, user interface, and matchmaking. We will show you the details on download and contents on MeinMMO.
To get ready for the release, there’s again a celebrity trailer:
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Modern Warfare 2 brings trailer with star power – but ‘Squad Up’ fails with many players
CoD MW2: Update 1.04 on October 26 – Patch Notes
When is the update coming? The new features are already online, you can download the update.
How large is the update? Reports are currently very varied. Xbox players are reporting sizes of 60 GB, while we had a 20 GB update on the PS5. If you previously downloaded Update 1.03, it might only be 2 GB.
What is included in the update? The developers indicate that many of the current changes are based on player feedback from the beta:
Enemy visibility
New icon above the heads of enemies
Light and contrast settings adjusted on player models
Audio
Footsteps are less audible
Footsteps of team members are better distinguishable from enemies
Activation of “Dead Silence” is hardly audible anymore
Third-person
When zooming, you can only go completely into zoom view with large scopes and special scopes – standard scopes remain in third-person when zooming
Weapons
There were balancing updates, but no details on that
User interface
User interfaces have been adjusted in the menu, gunsmith, and generally
These were all the changes from Update 1.04 before the release of CoD MW2. If you’d like to take a look at the English patch notes, then check this link (via infinityward.com).
Do you have any requests or suggestions from the beta that you’d like to see in the game? What do you think of the latest changes before the release? Leave a comment with your opinion on the topic.
With Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, a survival co-op game set in the “Lord of the Rings” universe comes in 2023. Players embark as a group of dwarves on a mission to reclaim the lost treasures of Moria and uncover the secrets of the mountains.
What game is it about? The announced game is called “Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.” It is a survival crafting game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-Earth.
What is The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria about? On behalf of Lord Gimpli Lockbearer, a group of dwarves, controlled by players, sets out to the Misty Mountains.
In the mines of Moria, also known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf, the group is supposed to seek out and reclaim the lost treasures of the dwarves. By the way, in the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, the group was also in the mines of Moria.
Here you can see the announcement trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria:
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria – Official Announcement Trailer
What does gameplay in The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria look like? In Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, it’s all about survival deep within the mines.
You need to take care of enough resources: This includes gathering and hunting for food. But you should also ensure enough sleep while keeping an eye on the temperature or the noise level of the group.
You can mine the resources in the mines, such as iron, gold, and quartz, to acquire better equipment and items. This includes:
Armor
Weapons
and Structures
But be careful: Mining the materials generates noise and could awaken dangerous beings inside the tunnels and draw the attention of orcs towards you. You will face dangers on your journey and must prove yourself in combat.
Here you can see some insights into Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Using light systems, the group can slowly make its way to the heart of the mine. You can also construct bases and rebuild landmarks in Moria that will help you survive in the depths.
Is there multiplayer in Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria? You can explore the mines of Moria either alone or online with other players. It’s a matter of discovering the secrets of three mountains.
Up to 8 players can play together. You can customize your dwarf in the character editor and equip them with found or self-crafted armor to match their individual playstyle.
When will Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria be released? The release of the game is announced for Spring 2023. A specific date is not yet known.
For which platforms will Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria be released? Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will be released for PC. You can get the game after launch in the Epic Games Store. Currently, you can already add it to your wishlist.
Are you already excited about Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Only a few hours left until the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. A small change right before the launch is a real game-changer for MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider.
October 28, 2022, 12:00 AM – the PlayStation beeps, Modern Warfare 2 starts, the big grind begins. Well, not quite. Calling in sick as a CoD author on release day probably wouldn’t go over well. It might also be a bit conspicuous.
But in the evening it finally begins and I’m actually looking forward to it even a little more than yesterday. Because just a stone’s throw from the release, CoD has just released update 1.04.
Included was a small adjustment to matchmaking, which is a big deal for me: Lobbies are supposed to remain after a match.
Currently, the chance that the lobbies break up after a match is simply reduced. But even that is a significant change.
Modern Warfare 2 brings trailer with star power – but ‘Squad Up’ fails with many players
“Call of Duty used to be a better MMO” – that was my conclusion from an article about CoD’s matchmaking exactly a year ago . Because in the past, it was quite normal for lobbies to remain after a match.
Thus, real rivalries developed over a number of matches with foreign players on the opposing team. If you got beaten, you absolutely wanted revenge. If you ended up with a win, you often noticed a higher motivation in the opposing team.
If you are briefly connected via voice chat between matches, conversations can even occur – in extreme cases leading to lifelong friendships.
I found my PlayStation clan through CoD in 2008 and I still have contact with some gamers from that time. That already makes CoD MW2 so much better.
And while I push aside the thought that this whole thing happened 14 years ago ., I notice a small grin on my face and I’m excited for the release.
Leave your opinion on the topic of matchmaking. Especially skill-based matchmaking is still very controversial. What would you change about the matchmaking system?
20-year-old Kai Cenat is currently the rising star of Twitch. In a stream on October 25, he wanted to give a viewer the chance to propose to his girlfriend. However, he received a rejection.
Who is Kai Cenat? The American is currently celebrating a meteoric rise on Twitch. In less than 2 years, he managed to become the second most-subscribed streamer on the platform – in the English-speaking world, he is even number 1 (via twitchtracker).
What kind of proposal was that? In a stream on October 25, Kai Cenat invited several viewers to appear with him via Discord video call. Things took a turn when he connected a fan with the fitting username “proposetomygirl”.
The viewer was preparing instant ramen and explained to Kai Cenat his situation: He had proposed to his girlfriend, but she had rejected him. Now, he hoped for help from the surprised streamer.
How the system with paid subscriptions (‘Subs’) works and what Amazon has to do with it, you can see in the video:
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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success
Kai Cenat gave the man a few tips (“make it sentimental”) and encouraged him to propose to his girlfriend again.
The viewer immediately took action and made his way to his partner with a ring box. She was apparently in bed under a pile of blankets and was, according to the viewer, sleeping.
However, that didn’t stop the man, and he tried his luck. The expected “yes” did not come, and the viewer turned to the streamer for help: “She said ‘no’, what do I do now?”
Kai Cenat advised the unlucky viewer to simply try again. He professed his love to his girlfriend before he asked the big question again. But he was met with another rejection.
At that point, the streamer had nothing more to say. He told the man it was probably time for his noodles and ended the call by noting that he had no time for LSF – a reference to the popular subreddit LivestreamFail, where clips of streamers are posted.
You can watch the whole thing here:
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At this point, slightly over 40,000 people were watching the stream (via sullygnome). Meanwhile, the VOD has already surpassed 2,000,000 views.
The viewers who had been following along in the chat apparently didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. They doubted whether the situation was the right choice for a proposal. Others advised the man to break up.
How things went for the viewer and whether the whole story will still have a happy ending is currently unknown.
On November 1, 2022, the new Update 36 Firesong for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online will be released. This update also brings new equipment sets and Mythic Items. One item even changes the consumption of stamina and magicka. MeinMMO explains why this is so exciting.
What new sets can you expect in Firesong? The new update unlocks the area of Galen, above High Isle. There you can expect 3 craftable sets, 3 sets from the open world of Galen, and also 3 new mythic items.
The new craftable sets in ESO Firesong
Where can I find the crafting stations in Galen (Firesong)? At the southernmost point of Galen, near the old Mornard Port, you will find the crafting tables for the “Old Growth Brewer” set. The best way to reach them is via the Eastern Shore Wayshrine or the Vastyr Outskirts Wayshrine.
The crafting tables for the “Chimeric Rectification” set can be found at the Castle Avrippe in the northwest. You can reach the location via the Y’ffres Path Wayshrine. Right next to it, you will find the crafting stations.
The Oak Forge is located in the center of the island. Here are the crafting stations for the “Claw of the Forest Ghost” set. Travel to the Llanshara Wayshrine and move from there westward.
We have marked all the locations for you on the map of Galen:
Here you can find all crafting tables for the new craftable sets of Firesong.
What attributes do the craftable sets from Firesong have? Let’s take a closer look at the sets.
Chimeric Rectification
2 – 1,096 maximum magicka
3 – 1,206 maximum health
4 – 1,096 maximum stamina
5 – If you restore resources with a fully charged heavy attack, 2,363 of the restored resource will also be restored to the three allies closest to your target.
Old Growth Brewer
2 – 129 stamina regeneration
3 – 129 magicka regeneration
4 – 129 health regeneration
5 – After drinking a potion, you gain 245 magicka, stamina, and health regeneration for 45 seconds.
Claw of the Forest Ghost
2 – 657 critical strike rating
3 – 129 spell and weapon power
4 – 657 critical strike rating
5 – 2,037 critical strike rating for class abilities.
The Old Growth Brewer could become interesting where resource regeneration is essential. Hence, it might be used for PvP or duels.
Open World Sets of Galen in Firesong
You can obtain pieces of these sets from all world bosses and bosses in public dungeons. You can also find them in treasure chests, in loots, or Psijic portals.
Backstreets Gourmet (Light)
2 – 657 critical strike rating
3 – 657 critical strike rating
4 – 129 spell and weapon power
5 – While affected by a food buff, your critical damage and critical healing are increased by 13%.
Phoenix Moth Theurg (Medium)
2 – 129 stamina regeneration
3 – 129 stamina regeneration
4 – 1,096 maximum stamina
5 – If you heal yourself or an ally, the target gains minor courage and minor force for 10 seconds, increasing their spell and weapon power by 215 and their critical damage by 10%. This effect can occur once every 12 seconds per target.
Bastion of Draoife (Heavy)
2 – 1,096 maximum stamina
3 – 1,206 maximum health
4 – 1,096 maximum stamina
5 – If you block an attack, you gain a bend for 10 seconds from a maximum of 3 stacks. You can gain up to 1 stack every 0.5 seconds. Increases your magicka and stamina regeneration per stack of bend by 106.
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The antiquity system allows you to obtain the so-called mythic items. To do this, you need to find and uncover the corresponding 5 traces.
Here are the mythic items listed that are new with the upcoming DLC Firesong:
These images are from the public test server.
Faunstreich (Wams)
If you sprint for 1 second continuously, you are granted the ability to pass through enemies. Enemies you pass through are mesmerized for 4 seconds, removing their ability to attack or use abilities while moving towards you. Mesmerizing an enemy in this way grants you 678 stamina, magicka, and heals you for 692 health. Mesmerizing an enemy will break your stealth.
Sturmwebertollen (Leggings)
Grants 300 magicka regeneration. Sprinting, dodging, power strikes, breaking free, sneaking, and blocking now consume magicka instead of stamina. While blocking, sneaking, or sprinting, you do not recover magicka. You regenerate stamina while sneaking, blocking, and sprinting.
Syrabanns Schutz (Belt)
While you are wielding, you cannot move. Wielding creates a 12-meter area of protection. For allies within this area, their block mitigation is increased by 30% and their health regeneration by 950. (The block mitigation and health regeneration apply only to allies, not the set wearer. If you combine “Shield Wall” with this effect, you will not be able to move while the ultimate ability is active.)
Conclusion: The new Mythic “Sturmwebertollen” could be really exciting!
The item “Faunstreich” could become very interesting for duels. However, it also sounds like one needs to have a good handle on the effect of this item to use it optimally.
The item “Sturmwebertollen” might also be interesting for PvP. Here, players need to coordinate their blocking, sneaking, sprinting, dodging, and power strikes strategically to compete against other players. Until now, only stamina was consumed for this.
The switch from stamina consumption to magicka for these actions has not happened before in ESO. The only exception is blocking with a frost staff in combination with the passive ability Trifocus from the destruction staff skill line. In all other cases, blocking costs stamina. The other actions (sneaking, sprinting, dodging, and power strikes) have so far only and without exception cost stamina. With the set, you even regenerate stamina while sneaking, blocking, and sprinting. With the right combination of skills and other sets, this novelty is truly exciting and offers completely new possibilities. So it’s worth a try.
MiezeMelli Author at MeinMMO
With every new area, The Elder Scrolls Online receives new craftable sets. This means you can also find some interesting sets in the previous DLCs. If you are interested in this and want to know where you can craft which set, you should check out this guide:
Tomorrow, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 celebrates its official release. A day before, the developers now say that a popular trick to play games early will not work.
If, for example, a game releases on October 28 at 00:00, German players who set their region to Wellington, New Zealand can play as early as October 27 at 1:00 PM German time. The trick does not work when a game is released simultaneously worldwide, regardless of the time zone.
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CoD Modern Warfare 2: Important changes explained quickly – With gameplay
Infinity Ward comments on the New Zealand trick
Why will CoD players fail with the trick? As Infinity Ward, the developer studio behind Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, stated on Twitter, the New Zealand trick will not work this year.
The studio revealed that players might experience connection issues and could be excluded from the game until the official launch in their region. However, once the shooter is officially released in the players’ region, access to the game should be possible again.
We embed the tweet from “CoD: Modern Warfare 2” developer Infinity Ward here:
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If you attempt to change your console’s region setting to gain early access to #MWII, you may encounter connection issues and the game may be locked until the official launch time in your region.
In general, the trick would not have been so easy to implement this year. While the release on PC takes place worldwide at the same time, on PlayStation, you would need to create a New Zealand account and purchase the game on that account.
Thus, the trick would have only been possible on Xbox, but even there, players should refrain from trying after Infinity Ward’s Twitter post.
If you’re interested in more about Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2:
When can you download MW2? The release of MW2 takes place in stages, where different time zones play a role. The campaign of MW2 is available to digital pre-orderers since October 20. On all platforms, the preload of the full game can already be started.
What do you think of the trick? Do you think it’s good that it doesn’t work for MW2, or would you have liked to play the shooter a few hours earlier? Let us know in the comments on MeinMMO!
Would you like to play some PvE content from Modern Warfare 2 in co-op with friends? MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider will tell you which modes allow that.
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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Overwatch 2 will bring you into the Halloween spirit with coop mission and skins – Show Halloween event in trailer
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.
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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.
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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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
