The MMORPG Ragnarok Begins recently completed a closed beta and will be available soon on Steam. It tells the backstory of the popular anime MMORPG Ragnarok Online, which was released in 2002.
Ragnarok Begins is a new free-to-play MMORPG by the developers Gravity. It is set in the universe of the popular anime MMORPG Ragnarok Online, for which the developers were also responsible.
The original game and the sequel Ragnarok 2 were discontinued in Europe in 2018 for data protection reasons. Since then, many different titles in the Ragnarok universe have been released, but most of them are only playable on mobile devices. Ragnarok Begins, however, is also playable on PC.
The MMORPG tells how it all began
What is Ragnarok Begins? It is a side-scroller MMORPG. In it, you move left and right, much like in the MMORPG MapleStory.
The story tells the backstory of the universe and takes place 100 years before Ragnarok Online. It revolves around the conflict between the Kingdom of Rune Midgard and the Church of Arunafelz.
In the video you can see the cinematic trailer for Ragnarok Begins:
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Ragnarok Begins – Cinematic Trailer
Who is it worth it for? Ragnarok Begins is aimed primarily at fans of the Ragnarok universe who still miss the original. If you weren’t interested in the mobile games from Ragnarok, you should take a look at Ragnarok Begins.
Additionally, the MMORPG is worth it for all anime fans who appreciate cute, but not overly modern graphics. You should also enjoy side-scrollers to find your way in Ragnarok Begins.
When will the game be released? There is currently no exact date. It has already been released in Korea, and we know for sure that it is also coming to the West. A closed beta in North America was recently completed and pre-registration via email has opened. It can’t be long now. On the Steam page for Ragnarok Begins, it currently says ‘Coming Soon’.
What do you think about the MMORPG Ragnarok Begins? Can it compete with the original MMORPG, or at least evoke nostalgia in players? Will you try it out when it is released on Steam? When do you expect the release in Europe? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO!
MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider has played through and absorbed nearly every campaign of Call of Duty. This will be no different with Modern Warfare 2. As a precaution, he’s already placing tissues on the coffee table – he can use them well when an old CoD story repeats itself.
I can still vividly remember my first few minutes in a Call of Duty campaign. A buddy sat me down at his PC, and I was playing a mission for the Soviet Army. Unlike my comrades, however, my superior didn’t hand me a weapon.
“Unarmed in the middle of a combat area? This must be broken, let’s restart.”
We only realized after a few restarts that this was a story twist intended to showcase the Soviets’ lack of equipment in World War II. However, the fascination with the story campaigns of Call of Duty has never gone away since.
Update, October 24: I’ve completed the campaign and will reveal below in a spoiler box whether I was brought to tears.
Ultimately, only a few such story snippets remained in my head after all these years. CoD has always been more about spectacle, with a pinch of controversy and lots of scripted scenes that put me, as a player, through the wringer and spit me back onto the couch all sweaty.
However, there is a twist in the story of CoD that really hit me hard.
A story so full of pain and misunderstanding that it still causes nightmares as a kind of trauma in the minds of many CoD veterans – and Modern Warfare 2 2022 served everything needed to repeat the story.
We embed the launch trailer with many scenes from the story of MW2 here:
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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”
It’s the year 2009. With a slight headache from the previous night, I tumble out of my bed in the dorm; the first two lectures have already passed. I skip the third one as it’s release day: Modern Warfare 2.
First, I go into the campaign. The story is murky, wants to lead me astray, portrays friends as enemies.
Just when everything seems to be clarified, a twist hits hard: General Shepherd, actually our buddy in the U.S. Army, betrays the squad around Taskforce 141.
For the general, it’s no big deal; the task force is working unofficially, and Shepherd has no consequences to fear. To present himself as a great war hero, Shepherd wanted to eliminate all traces of Taskforce 141.
He meets with Ghost and Roach at the end of a mission, unexpectedly pulls out a big Magnum, and fires a bullet into each of the two CoD heroes’ chests. “What the hell just happened here?”
Ghost is instantly dead. I, as the player in the role of Roach, lie motionless before the lifeless Ghost. Dramatic music plays in the background as I hear the rest of Taskforce 141 screaming over the radio, under attack by Shepherd’s men – “Do not trust Shepherd!”. But it was too late.
Shepherd douses us with gasoline, takes a deep puff from his cigar, and throws the big smoldering stick into the flammable puddle. My mouth is dry, my eyes are wet. What have they just done to me?
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MrDalekJD comments under the video: “Admit it, who cried again?”
Modern Warfare 2 2022 has everything to repeat this traumatic scene, one of the best stories from Call of Duty.
Almost all participants are back:
Taskforce 141
Shadow Company
General Shepherd
Captain Price
Ghost
Soap
Currently, only Roach is actually missing. However, since there is still a member of Taskforce 141 that is not known yet, this operator could also return. I also do not want to rule out seeing the villain Makarov again.
The nasty general is back …An operator stands with his back to us – Roach?
Just before the campaign starts, I can’t get the story out of my head. My thoughts constantly revolve around this treacherous betrayal. How will MW2 handle it in 2022?
Will history repeat itself, and Taskforce 141 is once again facing extinction? Will they perhaps only take parts of the story, like the death of Ghost? Is Shepherd perhaps even a good guy?
I am sure that the developers of CoD MW2 2022 will pick up something from the old story again. However, I hope they are merciful with me. Otherwise, the tears will roll faster than I can reload my M4 magazine.
How did the story end? (Spoiler)
Unfortunately, it was not as emotional as hoped. The story from back then was picked up a bit – General Shepherd pulls nasty tricks, the Shadow Company stands against us, and Makarov is at least mentioned.
I’m also interested in your expectations for the ‘alternative’ story of Modern Warfare 2. What are you looking forward to, and what should the developers bring back from the past? Do you remember other missions that were just as captivating? Leave me a comment.
The opinions on solo content in MMORPGs are divided. Some say they are responsible for its decline, while others argue they save the genre. We at MeinMMO summarize.
MMORPG stands for Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game – yet many of you play alone. This has been revealed by our previous surveys on the topic, one in 2020, and another in 2022.
In older MMORPGs, one was lost without a group, or at least making very slow progress. Today, the content can often be completed just as well alone. Whether this development is viewed positively or negatively for the entire genre varies greatly.
In this article, we refer to statements from various YouTubers as well as comments from players. It is important to note that it is by no means about personally attacking anyone for their playstyle, but merely about highlighting the arguments for and against solo content in MMORPGs.
“Solo players kill MMORPGs”
For YouTuber NoblePlayers, it is clear that solo players are responsible for the downfall of the MMORPG genre. But not only the players, but also the developers who cater to their wishes.
According to NoblePlayers, solo players in MMORPGs could just as well switch to single-player games like Skyrim and it would change nothing about their experience. MMORPGs were originally not developed for solo players.
The encounters with other players, the joint setting out to face new challenges, and the exchange in guilds or groups are the actual core concept of MMORPGs.
For the YouTuber, the genre thrives on the social aspects within guilds and groups that create a community that keeps players in the MMORPG. Players who travel alone, on the other hand, drop a game faster.
He blames solo players for the fact that, for example, his favorite MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic has gotten “worse” over the years since the developers increasingly bring the desired solo content instead of focusing on group content.
However, in the comments under the video, there is more contradiction than agreement. While solo content has changed the genre, it has not ruined it.
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“Solo players have saved the genre”
The YouTuber Lucky Ghost discusses the topic extensively in a video. For him, solo players have not killed the genre, but saved it: “Solo content has not ruined MMORPGs, it keeps them relevant.”
A common reason for playing MMORPGs alone, according to our 2020 survey, is that players wish to explore the MMO worlds and content at their own pace without needing to coordinate with others.
For many players, according to Lucky Ghost, the focus is on the main story, which is continuously progressed in MMORPGs when they receive updates. In a solo RPG, the story ends after a few hours and the game is over, which is why it is also worthwhile for solo players to play MMORPGs to have more content. Thus, MMORPGs become an RPG that takes place online.
Additionally, it used to be a big problem for some players to find groups. In games with a holy trinity of tank, healer, and damage dealer, tanks and healers could choose the best DPS for their groups and leave the others out, as most played a DPS. As a result, lesser DPSs had a hard time finding a group. “I was often preferred as DPS and invited to groups, but at other times it was not the case,” confirms Asmongold.
Dungeon finder in modern MMORPGs solves this problem. No one has to deal too much with other players, and no one gets excluded. Now, players without friends find it easier to find groups for content and are “no longer standing for hours in the city looking for teammates.”
In general, MMORPGs with a lot of solo content are more successful, explains Lucky Ghost. He cites Lost Ark, New World, and Final Fantasy XIV as examples. Thanks to this content, there are more players in MMORPGs because most prefer to play alone, as our survey results suggest.
There are therefore relevant arguments for both views. Which side would you align with? Do you believe solo players in MMORPGs save the genre? Or are they responsible for its decline? Are you currently playing MMORPGs and are you playing alone or with others? Do you generally prefer to play alone or with friends? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
The 17-year-old American Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins is a hot gaming star on YouTube, but he keeps causing scandals. Now, on Saturday, October 22nd, he spoke with famous soccer players during a livestream on YouTube. In the process, he shared the private phone number of Alphonso Davies: The Canadian plays left-back for FC Bayern and has an estimated market value of 70 million euros. Only seconds after the leak, Davies’ phone practically exploded from a barrage of messages and calls, as the 21-year-old Davies recounted on Twitch.
This was IShowSpeed’s plan: In a stream on October 22nd, IShowSpeed apparently intended to call professional soccer players.
He asked professional footballer Jesse Lingard from Nottingham Forest for his phone number via Instagram, which the latter also freely gave. Then, IShowSpeed had a FaceTime conversation with Jesse Lingard. So far, so good.
IShowSpeed wanted to do the same with Alphonso Davies, the star defender of FC Bayern. The 21-year-old Canadian footballer Davies has already played 15 times for Bayern this year. His market value is estimated at 70 million USD (via transfermarkt.de).
IShowSpeed is a young, successful gaming YouTuber who has quickly powered his channel to 10 million subscribers with music videos and TikTok clips. He is an enthusiastic soccer player and hip-hop artist. IShowSpeed frequently messes up badly and causes public outrage, which he excuses by his young age.
The phone number of Davies is immediately visible during the call
This went wrong: In a hurry, IShowSpeed asked for Davies’ private phone number on Instagram and received it:
IShowSpeed apparently saved Davies’ number with the wrong first name “Anthony”. The plan was that only Davies’ name would be displayed during the call via the stream.
But already during the call, the plan went wrong and the full number of Alphonso Davies with the German area code was live on YouTube.
Since the stream was live, the YouTuber could no longer cut or blur it out – the number was now out in the world. At that moment, 92,000 people were watching IShowSpeed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bBiipD_TpQ
Here you can see the call and that the situation immediately goes south.
How did IShowSpeed react? He quickly realized what had happened and eagerly switched away, but the number had already been visible for several seconds.
IShowSpeed apologized to Davies, saying he was sorry. He ran his hands through his hair and said: “God bless America, I’m sorry.”
Davies replied that his phone was glitching and hung up.
IShowSpeed was visibly uncomfortable with the situation. He swore to God, his father, and his life that the phone number was leaked unintentionally. He did not intend to do that at all.
According to IShowSpeed, it was because Alphonso Davies had his camera off, which made the number visible.
How does Davies react? Shortly after, a video of Davies appeared where he says:
Guys, as you know, Speed leaked my phone number. It’s okay, bro. We live and we learn.
Davies then showed that he apparently uses another, new phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe1DmpiAl-E
Davies explains: His phone went completely crazy
This is how Davies viewed the incident in hindsight: Alphonso Davies runs a Twitch channel as “Thatboydavies19” with 345,000 followers – he is not online there very often.
In a Twitch stream on Sunday, Alphonso Davies addressed the incident (via twitch). Davies explained, he didn’t quite understand why Speed calls him “Anthony” Davies, but he can overlook that.
The conversation came about after a brief chat: Speed said he has been watching Davies since he was 9 years old, is a huge fan, and would like to talk to him on FaceTime during the stream.
Davies assured him: “Yeah, I’ll do it – but promise me not to leak my number.” Speed quickly promised him not to reveal the phone number under any circumstances.
Davies had answered IShowSpeed’s phone call in his car, and due to technical difficulties with the connection, FaceTime was not displayed, but the phone number. As IShowSpeed immediately began to apologize, the madness began just seconds later:
He started to apologize: “Bro, I’m sorry” – I asked: “What happened?” – And literally 3 seconds later my phone went nuts: calls, messages, FaceTime, WhatsApp messages, WhatsApp calls, this and that.
Davies says ultimately it was probably the fault of both sides; he should have turned off “Car Play,” but IShowSpeed also promised him he had saved Davies’ number – so it was probably 50/50. Davies sees the blame equally divided between the two.
Alphonso Davies also streams on Twitch, although only rarely. He mostly shows: FIFA
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“We both do stupid things all the time”
Now, in any case, the entire world has his number, says Davies. But it’s all okay. He’s not mad at IShowSpeed.
IShowSpeed is young, Davies is still young himself. You learn along the way. Davies saw the clip and IShowSpeed’s eyes when he realized the mistake and apparently sees no ill intent from the young YouTuber.
The footballer says that such mistakes are part of learning: “We both do stupid things all the time.”
He will get a new number, and for him, the matter is resolved.
What are these teasers? Pokémon GO shared two short teasers on Twitter. Both look like footage from a trainer who is outside in the dark. Then suddenly hordes of wild Pokémon appear.
In the first teaser, it was a swarm of wild eF-eM, the rare bat Pokémon. The swarm appears after the first eF-eM is fed a Knursp. The video also shows the numbers 10, 25, as well as 05:36 and 06:00 PM.
On Friday evening, another teaser was released, this time full of Karpador. Here too, the 10 and 25 were visible, as well as the time 06:55 PM – so 6:55 PM. You can see the teaser here:
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This could hint at the end of the Spotlight Hour, which actually focuses on Shuppet. However, the event announcement mentioned that you should bring your buddy to experience something special at the beginning and end of the hour.
But what exactly could it be about? We looked at three theories from the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad”.
Theory 1: Secret Event with eF-eM and Karpador
What supports this? The theory suggests that it could simply be some “bonus spawn minutes” with eF-eM and Karpador. This is conceivable since these are the two monsters seen in the teaser. eF-eM could appear at the beginning, Karpador at the end.
eF-eM now also comes as Shiny – but it is rare
Both monsters, but especially eF-eM, should be well-received spawns – after all, both monsters need 400 candies for evolution, and eF-eM has been very rare so far. Only the role of the buddy in this is rather unclear.
Theory 2: Pokémon Horde depends on Buddy Pokémon
What supports this? The second theory suggests that eF-eM and Karpador in the teaser could be placeholders, and players can influence which monsters suddenly appear in the form of a mass encounter: “In the Spotlight Hour next week, it says you should bring your buddy for a surprise. eF-eM & Karpador are pretty common buddy Pokémon… I wonder if your buddy attracts the same type?” suggests a user (via reddit).
You choose a buddy, feed a Knursp – and in the brief minutes at the beginning and end of the Spotlight Hour, the respective monster will appear.
Here, the inclusion of the Knursp would support this, as well as the fact that you are supposed to “bring your buddy” to the Spotlight Hour. However, this would be a pretty powerful feature, if complete freedom were given here – because you could quickly secure candies for rare monsters.
Theory 3: The shapeshifter “Zorua” plays a role
What supports this? In the subreddit “TheSilphRoad”, several users mention the monster “Zorua” – from their perspective, this monster could also be behind the hordes. One user suggests: “If you walk with your buddy during the Spotlight Hour, you will be swarmed by copies of it, but if you click on one, it will flee. However, hidden among them are Zorua that look like your buddy and do not flee” (via reddit).
This is a shapeshifter that can disguise itself as both a human and a Pokémon to confuse its enemies. It also has an evolution called “Zoroark”.
In the main games, Zorua has the ability “Illusion”, with which it imitates the appearance of the last fighting Pokémon. It is conceivable that Zorua copies your buddy – and then suddenly appears in the wild.
The fact that Zorua is even being discussed is likely also due to data mining. Because data miners found various clues about the shapeshifter and it was expected that the dark type monster could appear during the Halloween event.
So far, Zorua is still missing in Pokémon GO, just like in the announcements about the elements of the ongoing Halloween event. Could this be the way in which the monster ultimately lands in the game?
Presumably, the speculation won’t last much longer, as the Spotlight Hour is taking place on Tuesday evening, which is probably referenced in the teasers. We will keep you updated here if more hints come up!
A YouTuber plays the shooter CS:GO with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 at insane frame rates beyond 4,000. But why would one need that, and what does it bring?
Frames per second (FPS) has become an important metric for many gamers across various games. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the game runs. Especially for fast shooters and games where quick reaction times are crucial, high frame rates play a significant role. Many pros therefore play on extremely low graphic settings because they expect to gain an advantage over their competitors.
Now a YouTuber has taken on the challenge of achieving the highest possible frame rate in the popular shooter “Counter Strike.” The advantage is that Counter Strike does not have high hardware requirements and runs on nearly any computer, thus allowing for high frame rates without much effort.
YouTuber plays Counter Strike at 4,000 FPS – cannot utilize the frame rate
Who is even doing this? The YouTuber 3kliksphilip has just over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and has specialized primarily in Counter Strike. In his latest video, he tested whether he could reach over 1000 FPS.
How did he do that? To achieve this, he first disabled and removed all things that could lower the frame rate:
He disables the game’s interface (HUD) first.
He also reduces the visibility in the game and disables various graphic settings.
In a further step, he disables the AI bots that run around the map.
With all settings, he eventually reaches just over 4,400 FPS in a scene where he stares at a boring wall on an even more boring map.
You can watch the entire video on YouTube:
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What does he gain from it? The basic idea behind such absurd FPS numbers is that one wants to have a maximum advantage over opponents. The smoother the game, the more accurately one can aim and hit.
In fact, the YouTuber doesn’t get much from his thousands of FPS, as Counter-Strike has a built-in limit of 400 FPS, which is already quite high. More cannot be displayed in the game itself.
Additionally, modern display units currently reach a maximum of 360 Hz – this is reported by colleagues from GameStar, who present a current model in their article. At CES 2022, manufacturer ASUS also introduced the ROG Swift 500Hz, which is said to achieve 500 Hz (via allround-pc.com).
Furthermore, it should be noted that he has built a special situation here to achieve this high number. The average player is unlikely to stand in front of a wall and be happy about high frame numbers when they can’t even shoot an opponent.
What do you think of such tests? Do you believe players will someday game with such high frame rates and even benefit from them? Let us know in the comments.
The biggest streamer on Twitch, Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa (28), revealed on October 16 that she is married and being blackmailed by her husband. Now, a cosplay model has come under fire for dressing up as Amouranth. Twitter users accused her of making light of domestic violence.
Here’s the background: In a shocking stream, Amouranth explained on October 16 that she has been married for years but had to keep her marriage a secret. Her husband is threatening and blackmailing her.
In the following days, the 28-year-old freed herself from her husband’s control and wanted to take back her life.
Among the freedoms that Amouranth can now enjoy again is playing her favorite games – currently it seems she is into Overwatch 2.
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Twitter users are outraged by “tasteless” cosplay
Which cosplay is it about? An erotic model who operates online under the name Ellie Rae caused a stir with a costume that many considered in bad taste.
The cosplay bore an unmistakable resemblance to Amouranth’s outfit from her emotional stream. Additionally, the model wore restraints on her legs and feet. She posted the images with the caption: “When I stop streaming for the simps, he teaches me a lesson.”
The caption appears to be a reference to Amouranth’s allegations against her husband: He is said to have forced her to stream, threatened her dogs, and controlled her finances.
However, Ellie Rae did not explicitly state that she wanted to portray Amouranth.
Ellie Rae (left) and Amouranth (right)
How was the reaction? Mostly critical. Several internet personalities shared the images on Twitter. The streamer Chloe “Chlooeeeexo” wrote that it is the most tasteless tweet she has ever seen (via Twitter).
Journalist Jake Lucky wondered what is wrong with people.
Similarly, the comments reflected this judgment. One user even suggested that they were only being held back from saying what they truly think by Twitter’s terms of service (via Twitter).
Critics are criticized themselves
What troubles the readers? The comments under Jake Lucky’s post quickly divided into two camps. While there was mostly agreement that the photos were inappropriate, the manner of reporting did not receive unanimous approval.
Some Twitter users expressed concern that the cosplayer would only gain more attention this way – and that is apparently exactly what she wants. At least the journalist should have censored her name, according to one comment (via Twitter).
Others argued that a problem cannot be solved by ignoring it. Holding those responsible accountable is important; otherwise, they could simply act as if nothing happened in a few months (via Twitter).
The cosplayer herself has not yet responded to the criticism. However, she did remove the relevant post.
The discussion about the real Amouranth does not cease. In addition to her husband, she also made allegations against her former employee and cameraman. He is said to have relayed information against her will. He is now commenting on the allegations.
How to leave the guild in WoW? You can do this with a simple command in the chat, which we will show you here.
What is it about? In World of Warcraft, you can join guilds to level up together, chat, or raid. If you decide to leave the guild at some point, you just need to implement it in the game.
The command to leave a guild:
Open your chat with “Enter” and type “/gquit” and confirm with “Enter”
Warning: You will not be asked to confirm – Once you confirm your message with Enter, you will be directly out of the guild
Tip: Avoid embarrassment and type /gquit without quotes in the chat. Otherwise, the message will end up in the chat without effect
Leaving the guild without a chat command: The second way to leave a guild in WoW is via the guild menu.
Open the guild menu with “J” and right-click your name in the player list
Click on “Leave Guild”
You will now be asked if you are sure you want to leave the guild
If you confirm that, you will leave the guild
Both versions work in WoW and in WoW Classic.
Leaving the guild as a guild master – Here’s how
What you need to know: If you are the guild master and have members, you can appoint another player as master before leaving your guild.
But what if you are the guild master of a guild with no members?
Here is the command for guild masters:
With “/gdisband” you can completely dissolve a guild without members
We hope that we could help you with our guide and that you were able to leave your guild as you wanted. If you are looking for a new group to play with, check the trade and search chats. Guilds are often advertised there.
In the guild browser, you can also search for communities
In the current WoW (not Classic), you will find a guild browser on “J” if you don’t have one yet. There you can specify what role you play and introduce yourself briefly in a comment. The guild masters can then view your application and decide if you fit the guild. You can also set in the search filter what kind of players you are looking for.
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In Destiny 2, Bungie delivered some innovations, including the overhaul of the Light class to 3.0, as well as the introduction of the weapon crafting with the Enclave on Mars. Many players celebrated these features, but some fans believe they might do more harm than good to the loot shooter.
Which innovations harm Destiny 2? When the release of Witch Queen took place, Bungie announced many innovations for the loot shooter. Among them are the adjustments of all Light class to 3.0 level, as well as the implementation of the weapon crafting.
But now that enough time has passed and Guardians were able to extensively test the changes, some players believe that the innovations do more harm than good to the game.
The biggest enemy in Destiny 2 is relevance
Why do these innovations harm? The reddit user Arkyduz aptly summarized this situation and stated: “Crafting and 3.0 have actually harmed the game in a way because the game around them can’t keep up. 3.0 classes are so strong that a large part of the content can’t keep up with the slaughter and crafting has triggered something in us where people no longer care about random drops and solely and obsessively chase the crafted guns.”
The CrucibleThe GambitThe VanguardThree great activities share the same dust
And by “game,” core activities in Destiny 2 are primarily meant. So while everything shines in a new light, it becomes clear which aspects in the space shooter deserve attention, and those are the core activities. Modes like the Vanguard Strikes, the Crucible, and the Gambit.
Reddit user elmonkeeman further clarifies the situation and believes that the old activities were not designed with the thought of entertaining Guardians with the strength they currently possess.
Essentially, this is a matter of relevance that is lacking in many areas around Destiny 2. It is therefore not enough for a small part to be updated. If the Guardians become stronger, the activities also need to be adjusted accordingly.
Could this situation change? Bungie revealed many innovations of the loot shooter in its huge reveal event for Lightfall. Among them is a dedicated LFG and a voting system for Guardians in-game. However, many details have yet to be disclosed.
The development team is likely keeping a close eye on many issues, including the outdated activities. However, how priorities are set and whether upcoming innovations will soon be planned for your core modes remains to be seen.
One thing is certain, Bungie listens to its community and wants to provide them with a cool and relaxing atmosphere to take down aliens. This also includes these core activities. It’s only a matter of time before the development team presents its ideas to the general public.
What do you think about Bungie only improving you and your weapons, while the most important aspect of the game still collects dust? Do you also find that the innovations of Witch Queen have shown that the old activities finally need a facelift? Let us know!
In WotLK Classic are Protection Warriors and Protection Paladins on the hunt for a very specific item: The “Crest of Lordaeron” is not only a very good shield for any tank, but it also looks damn good! MeinMMO explains how you can easily get the Crest.
What makes the shield so special? The “Crest of Lordaeron” is one of the best items for tanks. The crest offers a large amount of stamina, strength, defense rating, and especially hit rating. The hit rating makes the shield so valuable, as it is harder for tanks to achieve this in WotLK than the required defense rating. Only with enough hit rating can they build up sufficient threat.
Currently, you can hardly get a better shield. Many tanks use the crest due to its stats even late into the expansion and into the last raids. In the first 3 raids of the expansion, the item is still considered one of the best choices.
This makes the shield even more special: The “Crest of Lordaeron” impresses with its appearance: while most shields in WoW Classic look rather brutal, this shield appears much nobler in comparison. It is colored in the classic colors of the Alliance, blue and gold, and proudly displays the crest of Lordaeron in the center.
It’s no wonder that the item from Wrath of the Lich King is a popular transmog item. Whether you’re adventuring in WotLK Classic or hunting for transmog in modern WoW, the Crest is quite easy to obtain. You just need a bit of luck.
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How to get the “Crest of Lordaeron”
Where does the item drop? If you want to snag the royal shield, you must visit the dungeon “The Purging of Stratholme” (also: HdZ 4) on heroic difficulty. This applies to both WotLK Classic and modern WoW. This dungeon is located in the Caverns of Time in Tanaris, and you can easily and quickly get there through a portal in the Violet Citadel in Dalaran.
The “Crest of Lordaeron” can be obtained from a chest that you can open once you have defeated the last boss Mal’Ganis. With a drop chance of about 16 percent, however, you may need to visit the dungeon multiple times before you are successful.
What to watch out for? In WotLK, you need a group of 5 players to successfully complete the dungeon. Even on heroic difficulty, it’s not particularly hard. In modern WoW, however, you should be able to manage it without any problems alone. Although the dungeons take a bit longer, you can have a lot of fun in Wrath of the Lich King even with little time.
The suitable mount comes along with it: While you fight against the undead Scourge in Stratholme, you should definitely try to defeat the Eternal Corruptor before time runs out. This is an additional boss that is only available in heroic mode. If you succeed before time runs out, you will receive the Reins of the Bronze Drake. An epic mount with a flight speed of 280 percent.
But don’t make the same mistake as a tank who was also hunting for good loot. He behaved rudely towards his teammates, insulted them, and even kicked them from the group. But when it came to the loot, he experienced a nasty surprise:
For many PC gamers, Discord has been indispensable for some time now. Since the beginning of the year, the communication tool can also be linked with the PS4 and PS5. However, the most important feature has been missing so far: voice chat. Now there are finally hints that this could come soon.
Since January 31, it has been possible to link your Discord account with your PSN account (via PlayStation.com). This allows you to display on Discord what game you’re currently playing. This can help you find fellow players who are currently playing the same game and is especially useful for crossplay games.
However, the most important feature of Discord – voice chat – has not been possible on PlayStation until now. However, there are now first indications that this could finally change soon.
Discord Voice Chat on the PS5
What are these hints? On October 23, screenshots from the mobile app of an American Discord user appeared on Reddit and Twitter, showing the integration of voice chat for the PS5 for the first time.
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With the new feature, it will finally be possible to seamlessly continue your Discord call from your PC or mobile app on the PS5. However, it is not clear from the screenshots whether you can also start these directly from your PS5.
It is already clear, however, that the feature will unfortunately not be possible for the PS4. While this is unfortunate, it is also understandable, as the console does have its issues with multitasking.
The Discord voice chat will not replace PlayStation’s original party and voice chat function but will be available in addition to it.
You can read here how to link Discord and your PSN account:
The Discord voice chat for PlayStation is long overdue
When is the feature coming? Since the Discord voice chat for the PS5 is still in a testing phase, it is not yet clear when the feature will finally be available for everyone. As of today, October 24, the beta of the new function was still not available in Germany.
For some time now, the implementation of this feature has been a major wish of the community. The fact that it has taken this long is especially disappointing, as Jim Ryan, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, stated at the beginning of the partnership between Sony and Discord in May 2021:
Our goal is to closely link the Discord and PlayStation experiences on console and mobile devices starting early next year, so that friends, groups, and communities can meet, have fun, and communicate more easily while playing games together.
On the Xbox, it has been possible for some time to use Discord’s voice chat. The feature is also very popular there, which is why we hope that the implementation for the PS5 will go as smoothly.
Here, a beta update was initially rolled out for Xbox insiders and later made available to everyone.
You can read here why voice chat is so essential in many games:
Don’t know what to play on your PlayStation? If you don’t know what to play next on your PS4 or PS5, we can help you. Because on October 13, 2022, a whole series of new games for the two PS Plus categories Extra and Premium were announced.
An overview of the games can be found in this article:
In previous years, Trymacs also invested a lot of money in the FIFA installments. For these investments, there was always criticism, even though Trymacs emphasized that no one should follow his example and that he would get back more money than he invested.
But what happened to the team that was created in FIFA 23 for a total of €21,000? This question was answered by Trymacs on Friday evening, October 21.
Trymacs removes each player individually from his FIFA 23 team
This happened in the stream: In the “Just Chatting” channel, Trymacs spoke again about FIFA 23 and Ultimate Team. He criticizes the loot box mechanics clearly and says that one should definitely stay away from it.
He spent €21,000 within 7 days for the game: “And now thrown away. But well, better late than never,” Trymacs says about it – and deletes each individual player from his team.
Expensive and rare players, icons and heroes, Ronaldo, Jairzinho, Mbappé, Pelé – all gone. “This is even crazier than just deleting the game,” says Trymacs in the stream. In the end, only the bronze card of Niklas Sommer remains in the team.
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For this, Trymacs chooses the “Quick Sell” option in FIFA, where you do not put a player on the transfer market, but simply “delete” him for a fraction of his value. “I don’t want to encourage anyone to get the players,” Trymacs says about this: “One can retrieve three players, but I won’t do that.”
He describes the action as a “painful end”, which makes the line “much clearer for many”, according to Trymacs.
He does not want to harm his viewers through pack openings; the risk of imitation is too high: “I won’t play for the next few years either. I made a huge mistake; I shouldn’t have started FIFA at all.” He intends to donate the revenue generated by the video.
In conclusion, Trymacs deletes FIFA 23 from his PS5. This seems to mark the end of Trymacs’ FIFA career for good.
The loot box mechanics have been criticized not only since FIFA 23. For years, it has been criticized that one can invest real money in packs in Ultimate Team, which only offer low chances of getting strong players. So one does not know what exactly one is ultimately spending their money on. More about the chances in FIFA 23 packs can be found here.
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In Final Fantasy XIV there is a new NPC named “Osmon.” Fans and the streamer himself believe that he is named after Asmongold, who is referred to as “Asmon” for short.
Even before the announcement of this update, Asmongold conducted an interview with producer Naoki Yoshida, during which he asked whether more challenging content is planned for 1-4 players. The answer at that time was initially vague: “Of course, it’s a possibility,” the director said.
Square Enix apparently names an NPC after Asmongold
The NPC through which you unlock the new content is named Osmon. Although he bears no physical resemblance to the streamer, it is apparent that he is indeed named after Asmongold.
Is Osmon really Asmongold as an NPC?
“There is an actual character in the game based on me. I think that’s pretty funny,” the streamer remarks. He himself seems convinced that the NPC is indeed named after him.
Users on Reddit are also certain: The NPC must be named after the streamer. In Asmongold’s subreddit, user Historical_Paper4110 shares the requirements to enter the Criterion Dungeons and emphasizes the name Osmon. “The FFXIV NPC that the content was asked about by Asmon is called… Osmon,” he writes.
This is how the community reacts: Fans of the streamer make many puns about Asmon and Osmon under the post. There seems to be no doubt that the NPC is related to the streamer. Here are a few impressions:
Eldrichdragon9: “Here’s your boy Osmongold, live from Old Sharlaya.”
Giftwhixt: “OsmonAurum, live from The Aurum Vale!”
BlackStabbathOG: “When he grants you access to the content, he hits you with a sly: ‘Here it is, dude‘.”
Eldrichdragon9 then: “And he wiggles his eyebrows.”
The numerous jokes suggest that the community celebrates Osmon just as much as Asmongold.
What do you think of the new NPC? Do you believe the name Osmon definitely has to do with Asmongold, or is it perhaps a coincidence? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
The number of players on the Steam platform has been growing over the years. On October 10, 2022, Steam reached a new record for player numbers. There were not even that many users at the start of the Corona pandemic.Currently, two well-known MMOs are ranked 1 and likely contributing to Steam’s success.
Steam, the gaming platform of Valve, launched in 2003. Since then, Steam has continued to grow, and users can now access numerous game titles from various developers and publishers through the website.
But not only has the number of available games grown over the years, but also the number of users on the platform.
On October 23, 2022, Steam reached a new record for player numbers. Two well-known shooter MMOs occupy the top spots in terms of bestsellers and the most played title, and they could be contributing to the current success on Steam with their player base.
Here you can see the trailer of a new free-to-play shooter on Steam:
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Shatterline: Early-Access-Gameplay zum neuen Free2Play-Shooter auf Steam
What player numbers has Steam reached? The website steamdb allows tracking of the user numbers on the gaming platform:
A record exists in the value of the 24-hour peak. This currently shows the highest number of players ever logged in to Steam simultaneously. That was a total of 30,032,005 people, around 30 million individuals (via. steamdb.info, as of October 24, 2022).
Here you can see a graphic from steamdb.info with the new record of player numbers in the “all-time peak”:
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The steady growth of simultaneously logged-in players over the years is clearly recognizable in another graph on steamdb.
Since the launch of the platform in 2003, the community has continued to grow, reaching significant milestones over time: In August 2015, Steam broke the 10 million mark; in March 2020, it then reached 20 million users. Now, in October 2022, 30 million have been reached.
How high were the numbers during the Corona pandemic? There was a massive peak during the week when the WHO classified Covid-19 as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Here, the number jumped from around 20 million logged-in users to almost 24 million.
Which games are currently “bestsellers” and “most played” on Steam? In the Steam ranking, two shooters currently occupy the top spots on the lists.
The most played title is currently Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, also a shooter with multiplayer mode. At the time this article was written, there were about 592,410 players in CS:GO.
How many people actually played this? The roughly 30 million users were logged into the platform; however, not all of them were actually playing a game. For this, steamdb.info provides further information:
The in-game number is significantly lower than the number of logged-in players and was around 8.5 million users.
What do you think about Steam’s milestone? Feel free to write it in the comments.
On Sunday, October 23rd, there was a quarter-final of the highest class at the Worlds 2022 in League of Legends. Team DRX actually had hardly any chance against the world champion EDward Gaming. In the game, everything initially went against the Koreans: DRX was already 0-2 down and seemed destined for the flight back home. But then luck turned. For the 26-year-old ADC of the team, “Deft”, it was a very special moment. Because the people he was up against were his teammates 10 years ago.
They faced the Chinese team EDward Gaming, which had surprisingly become world champions in 2021. In 2022, EDG had already eliminated Fnatic in their group but fell short against T1 twice. EDward Gaming has a star player in the bot-laner Viper, and otherwise, EDG is staffed with first-class players like Scout (mid-lane) or Meiko (support).
In the “Best-of-5” series, it was about qualifying for the semi-finals against Gen G. – the loser would fly home.
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How did the match go? The match played out as expected in the first two games. EDward Gaming was superior to the Koreans:
In match 1, mid-laner Scout played outstandingly on Azir with 9-1-6
In match 2, top-laner Flandre was strong with 5-0-2 on Jax and Viper on Aphelios with 8-2-4. Match 2 was something special.
One hit from victory, DRX loses everything
When did it seem like DRX was just cursed? It was thought the series was practically over after match 2, as the end of match 2 was brutal:
The DRX team found themselves at a disadvantage in the end game and knew that they would lose the match in the next teamfight: Therefore, they risked everything and launched a “backdoor” attack, directly attacking the opponent’s base without looking for a fight.
And it seemed that the surprise attack would succeed.
The ADC of DRX, Deft, was on the verge of destroying the opponents’ Nexus, who were busy with Baron, but at the last second, the inhibitor of EDG respawned, the Nexus became immune, and the returning players of EDG finished off Deft, leading to the loss of the match.
It was heartbreaking because DRX was only milliseconds away from victory.
At that moment, one thought: Deft and DRX would not recover from this bitter defeat.
This must be a scene for every LoL player where you can feel the pain of the attackers:
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This is how it turned out: But the turnaround came in match 3: In a 42-minute battle, DRX was able to win. ADC Deft overcame the psychological blow and played strongly on Draven with 5-1-2.
This turned the momentum, and DRX accomplished the reverse sweep: That’s what it’s called when a team wins 3-2 after being down 0-2.
Who played the decisive role? The mid-laner of DRX, Zeka, had a stellar day in game 5 with Sylas, playing 10-2-4. On reddit people speak of a God mode that he reached.
Also outstanding was supporter Beryl with champions like Ashe or Karma: The supporter has always been a beast but was overshadowed by the star-studded DWG KIA against Showmaker and Canyon.
Emotions run high after the match
The touching scene after the game: In an interview after the match, the 26-year-old ADC of DRX, Deft, was seen nearly breaking down on stage.
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Deft has been playing LoL professionally for 10 years. But only now could he make it to the semi-finals of the LoL Worlds for the first time in his career. For him, it was a special match, as Deft played in 2015 and 2016 alongside Scout and Meiko at EDG and made a name for himself back then.
He was also part of the DRX team that fell in the quarter-finals at the Worlds in 2020, which then fell apart, while Scout and Meiko became world champions in 2021.
Additionally, he was also celebrating his birthday for the match on Sunday – and not many LoL players reach the peak of their careers at the age of 26.
This can happen – in 2020, jungler Pyosik was completely broken when everyone left DRX. Pyosik was also the jungler for DRX this time
A video from the campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is making the rounds. Fans are thrilled by the level of detail and how realistic the game looks – and a little bit frightened as well.
What kind of video is it? The clip shows the mission “Special Craft” from the campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. This is the fourth of 17 missions in the campaign.
In the mission, you are in Amsterdam and need to locate some members of a cartel and take them in for questioning. The whole thing takes just about 5 minutes, including the camera ride at the beginning.
The environment and the city itself are so detailed that it sometimes feels like the mission is actually a real movie.
Some even remember “turning a few dowels” right there. A user on YouTube, who claims to be from Amsterdam, praises:
I am incredibly impressed by the level of detail in the level. All the stop signs in the scenery are really there. Even the advertising banners on the bridge against public drinking were part of the city initiative that took place there.
Another user expresses his discomfort. The realistic environment is already “creepy” when you consider that someone you walk past in real life could be involved in cartel activities.
Videos from the mission have been making the rounds in the days since the release of the campaign, and one of our examples has been viewed over 900,000 times. There are dozens of videos, and most praise the level of detail. There are even a few users who wish Amsterdam as a map for multiplayer.
Modern Warfare 2 officially launches on Friday, October 28, along with the popular multiplayer. Here you can find all the info about it:
The well-known tech YouTube channel Gamers Nexus bought a gaming PC for 5,000 euros. However, he is not really happy with the device, as it has numerous flaws. External damage from transport is just the beginning.
If you want to have a new gaming PC, you can either build a computer yourself or buy a pre-built PC from a manufacturer. Many gamers also opt for such pre-built PCs:
The hardware is already configured and the BIOS is set up
Windows is often pre-installed as well.
The price is slightly higher than self-built devices, but the risks on paper are initially lower, because everything works.
The well-known tech channel Gamers Nexus has now purchased a pre-built PC for 5,000 USD. However, the team is only facing a lot of trouble with it.
“One of the most disappointing builds we have tested so far”
What kind of PC is this? The Skytech Mark 9 comes from the PC builder “Skytech”. Inside there is an i9-12900K and an RTX 3090 Ti. Since the release of the RTX 4090, this is no longer the fastest build of a gaming PC, but it is still extremely fast.
What problems are there? However, the team around Steve has not had much joy with the system. Upon the first glance, the YouTuber notices damages on the outside of the case, and even inside, the CPU cooler is bent.
However, these cosmetic damages are not the only issues, as the gaming system also has many errors:
The cables are glued and can hardly be removed.
Loose screws are flying around inside the case
Temperatures are way too high, which is mainly due to faulty fan setup (100 degrees on the CPU).
Incorrectly configured BIOS, XMP is turned off or everything is on default.
There is a lot of bloatware pre-installed.
A mouse and keyboard are included, but they are only functional and are nothing special.
How does the YouTuber react? He is quite disappointed and especially surprised. Because the last two complete systems that the team from Skytech tested were quite good and even received a recommendation from Gamers Nexus. That’s why Steve Burke is so surprised that this system is so bad this time.
You can actually watch the entire video on YouTube:
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Who is Gamers Nexus anyway? Gamers Nexus is one of the most well-known tech channels on YouTube with around 1.8 million subscribers. The team around Steve Burke tests computer hardware, gimmicks, and other relevant tech products. The channel once tested a huge computer fan that was officially supposed to be just a joke:
Other users also have little luck with their new gaming PC. A gamer bought a new system and wanted to play comfortably on it. However, nothing came of his gaming session because the computer caused numerous issues:
All Spotlight Hours in October 2022 at Pokémon GO in overview. We show you all Pokémon, bonuses, and times and explain which Shinies you can find and if the events are worth it.
What are Spotlight Hours? Every Tuesday evening from 6 PM to 7 PM, a Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. During this time, a Pokémon is in focus and spawns almost everywhere in the wild. At the beginning of the month, the developers announce which Pokémon will be the center of attention during the events over the next weeks.
These events typically come with bonuses that affect more Stardust, more XP, or more candy. Here we show you an overview of which Pokémon with which bonuses have been selected for the Spotlight Hours in October 2022.
All dates of the Spotlight Hours in October 2022
These are the dates: In October, you can expect four Spotlight Hours. The following Pokémon and bonuses will be in focus:
Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be encountered as Shiny
Below, we will go into detail about the individual Pokémon and their bonuses and show you if the date is worth it.
Spotlight Hour on October 4
Which Pokémon? In the first Spotlight Hour of October 2022, you will encounter Furfrou. This Pokémon belongs to the Dark type and comes from the fifth generation. Its evolution is Kleoparda.
What bonuses do you get? For evolving Pokémon, you receive double the amount of XP.
Who is it worth it for? Neither in PvP (in Trainer battles) nor in PvE (in raids) are Furfrou or Kleoparda interesting. For cat lovers, the Spotlight Hour may be worth it. But not if you’re looking for strong attackers.
Can you catch Shiny Furfrou? No, Furfrou is not yet available as Shiny in Pokémon GO.
Spotlight Hour on October 11
Which Pokémon? The second Spotlight Hour in October 2022 brings you many Gengar spawns. The Pokémon is the evolution of Gastly and comes from the 1st generation. Gengar belongs to the Ghost and Poison types and can evolve from Haunter.
What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you receive double the amount of Stardust.
Who is it worth it for? The Spotlight Hour should be really worth it for most of you. Because Gengar’s evolution is strong and should not be missing in any collection. Additionally, you have good chances for many XL candies. Why the Spotlight Hour in October with Gengar is so good is explained in an article.
Can you catch Shiny Gengar? No. Although there is Shiny Gengar already in the game, you cannot catch evolved Pokémon as Shiny during the Spotlight Hour. However, those who secure a shiny Gastly can evolve it into Shiny Gengar.
Spotlight Hour on October 18
Which Pokémon? The third Spotlight Hour in October 2022 brings you Yamask from the second generation. It belongs to the Ghost type and can evolve into Cofagrigus.
What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you receive double the amount of experience points.
Who is it worth it for? Neither Yamask nor its evolution Cofagrigus is of particularly great importance in Trainer battles or raids. Use the event mainly to gather experience points. If you are still on the road from level 41 to 50, you can collect well here.
Can you catch Shiny Yamask? Yes, you can catch the shiny version of Yamask in Pokémon GO.
Yamask and Cofagrigus as Shiny
Spotlight Hour on October 25
Which Pokémon? In the last Spotlight Hour of October, Shuppet is in focus. It belongs to the Ghost type, originates from the third generation, and can evolve into Banette.
What bonuses do you get? For evolving Pokémon, you receive double the amount of experience points. Additionally, Niantic mentions another bonus. “Take your buddy with you to experience something special at the beginning and end of this Spotlight Hour.” What exactly that means is unclear.
Who is it worth it for? Shuppet is not particularly strong as an attacker. Banette at least performs decently in the Super League in Trainer battles and is also average in raids. Nevertheless, the event could be worth it because of the surprise that Niantic plans for the beginning and end of the event.
Can you catch Shiny Shuppet? Yes, you can catch Shiny Shuppet in Pokémon GO.
How do you like the outlook on the Spotlight Hours in October 2022? Do you think Niantic has made a good selection with strong bonuses this time? Share your opinions and wishes about the events here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about the topic.
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For FIFA 23 next Wednesday, TOTW 6 (Team of the Week) is scheduled. At MeinMMO, you will find out which players could be included in the new Team of the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? Every week, EA assembles a new TOTW. This team consists of 23 players who stood out with strong performances during the past football weekend.
As a result, they receive a spot in the Team of the Week, as well as improved Inform cards, which can be found in packs for one week.
These are TOTW Predictions: In the TOTW Predictions, we present forecasts from the FUT community regarding the new TOTW. The performances of the players are closely examined, and predictions are made.
However, it is important to note that the predictions do not guarantee the final Team of the Week 6.
These Bundesliga players could make it: This week, according to predictions, 2 players from the Bundesliga could be included in the new TOTW. The candidates are:
Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund had an outstanding match against VfB Stuttgart. In the 5:0 victory, the Englishman even scored 2 goals. A performance that the midfielder would deserve a TOTW card.
Junior Dina Ebimbe played an important role in Frankfurt’s 3:1 victory against Gladbach. The right-back performed strongly and even managed to score a goal. Whether that is enough for an Inform card, we will see on Wednesday.
What do you think about the predictions for TOTW 6? Do you think other players deserve it more? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
If you are still looking for strong cards for your team, we have some tips for you:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 offers a story campaign with 17 missions and 17 rewards. All information about the content, playtime, and what happens after the end can be found on MeinMMO.
The campaigns of Call of Duty are filled with action, scripted scenes, and polished cinematics. The new CoD: Modern Warfare 2 is no exception. For some players, the campaign is even the main reason to check out the latest Call of Duty each year.
CoD MW2 tells a story about drug cartels, terrorism, and the iconic Taskforce 141 featuring beloved characters like Captain Price, Soap, Ghost, and Gaz. The missions themselves also brim with nostalgia and references to the earlier Modern Warfare games.
CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows the campaign in the launch trailer – fans believe, “this will be one of the best Call of Duty games”
Modern Warfare 2: Campaign – Early Access
When does the Early Access for CoD MW2 start?
Since October 20, 7:00 PM, the campaign is online. This applies to all available platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Battle.net launcher). The full release will be on October 28.
How do I get into Early Access?
You need a digital pre-order for this. The offer is really only valid for digital versions. If you buy a physical edition with a CD, the campaign will also start for you on October 28. Here you will find all information about the pre-order.
What can I play in Early Access?
Before the start on October 28, you can only play the campaign. However, it will be in full and without restrictions.
How large is the download?
This depends on your platform. Players report the following file sizes:
The story is a continuation of Modern Warfare 2019. If you want to understand all the connections in the game, you need a playthrough of the old campaign. Because CoD MW2 takes place three years after the events of CoD MW 2019.
However, the old story is not really necessary to be able to experience the new one.
The trailer above for the story includes a line that describes the situation very well. A prisoner is being interrogated and says: ‘Terrorism is good for business. As long as you wage war on terror, you’re only half-heartedly fighting against drugs.’
Captain Price and his warriors of Taskforce 141
Accordingly, the story is a wild mix of opaque motives – who works for whom and why? In any case, there is a need to thwart the plans of the villains.
The story takes place partly in Mexico. You pursue arms dealers who are colluding with a terrorist organization: Al-Qatala. The group was already the driving evil force in CoD MW 2019.
The Shadow Company is also involved and works with you, as well as General Shepherd – an old acquaintance from the earlier Modern Warfare games.
Overall, the campaign offers 17 missions with varying durations. Some can be completed in less than 5 minutes and mostly show you cinematics. Others can take longer than an hour.
We will list the missions you find in the game here with a small description:
01 – Strike
Short introduction mission
02 – Kill or Capture
Mission with night vision
03 – Wet Affair
Introduction to water mechanics
04 – Special Craft
Graphic mission in Amsterdam
05 – Borderline
Target pursuit across the border from the USA to Mexico
06 – Cartel Protection
Escape mission, the Mexican army moves in
07 – Air Support
You provide support from an AC-130 bomber
08 – Position
Another mission with the AC-130 bomber
09 – Violent Reconnaissance
Clearing an island in sniper attire
10 – Violence and Timing
Vehicle mission with a long chase
11 – El Sin Nombre
Stealth mission in an enemy’s estate
12 – Dark Waters
Mission on the high seas
13 – Alone
Survival mission with many stealth elements
14 – Prison Break
First stealth, then lots of action in an enemy base
15 – Flashback
Story mission to explain connections
16 – Ghost Team
Major assault on an enemy base
17 – Countdown
Infiltration of a skyscraper
Many missions are also there to extensively showcase the latest changes in the game, such as “Wet Affair” and “Violence and Timing”. You can read more about the most important new features in the game here:
Like Modern Warfare 2019, CoD MW2 continues the story in upcoming service content.
Back then, the coop mode “Spec-Ops” was another source for story snippets, and smaller story pieces came in through the live service from time to time. Even a connection to the “Black Ops” universe was established … and the CoD zombies.
CoD MW2 would also like to utilize its own game modes:
The new PvE raids in Modern Warfare 2 (December 14)
For your progress in the campaign, you will receive items for the multiplayer modes. Here is the complete list sorted chronologically by their unlocking in the game:
Which mission design from the past would you include in the game? Is there perhaps even a specific mission from back then that urgently needs to be reintroduced? Write a comment on the topic.
