In Pokémon GO the sticker collection is being revamped to make it easier for you to sort. Many trainers are excited about the idea and wish for something similar for the item collection.
What kind of update is this? In a blog post Niantic announced that the sticker feature in Pokémon GO will be enhanced. You can get the stickers for example by spinning PokéStops. When you send gifts to friends, you can attach one of the stickers that represent cute Pokémon or texts like “Hi” to the gifts.
With this update, Niantic aims to make this collection clearer. Many new stickers are added for various occasions.
This is what the update brings – screenshots of the change
What’s specifically included: Niantic assigns the stickers to different categories. This way, you can simply choose one of the categories like “New” or “Messages” while browsing the stickers and find the stickers that match those groups.
The new categories are: “Featured”, “New”, “Messages”, “Pokémon”, “Characters”, and “Miscellaneous”.
So choose one of the categories when sending and swipe up to find more relevant content. In “Messages” you will find stickers with texts. A special feature in “Pokémon” is that there are subcategories to further narrow down the search. These correspond to regions like Kanto or Sinnoh.
You can see what the new feature looks like in the following two screenshots:
The new sticker feature – The sorting function
Special sticker offer: Most stickers that have been available in Pokémon GO so far are available at a special price in the shop. The offer runs from Monday, October 31, at 9:00 PM to Wednesday, November 2, at 9:00 PM.
“Do it for the item collection too” – Trainers react
This is what trainers are saying: On reddit the topic of the sticker overhaul is being discussed. Many trainers are happy about it and agree: It’s a small update, but we are glad that something is happening.
Others express concrete wishes, like user DivineCapybara: “Now do it for the item collection.” In response, another trainer says that Niantic is probably already planning that and the sorting feature for the stickers could be a first test in that direction.
Trainer tearable_puns_to_go says: “It’s not the most important feature, but good for whoever at Niantic decided that. Developing a small quality-of-life update and including almost all stickers in the offer are both good decisions.”
In World of Warcraft, you can now have more characters on your account. The limit has been increased by 20%.
The Patch 10.0 of World of Warcraft is live, officially ushering in the era of Dragonflight, even though the release of the expansion is still a month away. Many of the new systems are already in the game, such as the talents and the new race-class combinations. Additionally, in 2 weeks, the release of the Dracthyr for pre-order customers of Dragonflight is coming.
Many long-time players are troubled by one concern: Do you have to delete beloved characters to make room for new ones? The short answer is: A clear no.
What is changing? With the Pre-Patch 10.0 of World of Warcraft, the character limit per account will be increased. In the future, you can have not just “only” 50 characters on your account, but a whopping 60. So you will have space for 10 new characters in total.
Currently, it’s even worth leveling characters quickly – there’s a significant XP boost that is active until the release of the Dracthyr.
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Why is Blizzard doing this? The reason is obvious. With the Pre-Patch 10.0 and the upcoming launch of Dragonflight, there’s a lot of reason to try out new characters. After all, there’s a new class of the Evoker with the race of the Dracthyr, but old races are also getting new combinations. This way, all races can now play rogues – which means you can now also play a Tauren rogue.
So that all players have enough space to implement at least a few of the new character ideas, Blizzard is now freeing up some new slots.
What do you think of the increased character limit? Absolutely necessary, or superfluous since you can’t play that many characters actively anyway?
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Skins, also cosmetic items, can be purchased by players in free games and in paid titles. The prices range from seemingly small amounts like €4.99, to high two-digit amounts – the most expensive skins even exceed €100.
What was it about?In a survey we asked you at MeinMMO how much money you would spend at most for a single skin. We were also interested in whether it makes a difference to you whether you play a free game or a paid title. Therefore, this time there were two surveys in one article.
You responded in large numbers and we have now collected over 900 votes in one survey and nearly 600 votes in the other.
Hardly anyone would pay more than €20 in free-to-play games
These are the results for survey 1: The first survey was about your spending in free games. At the time of evaluation on October 25, 2022, 926 readers voted. Here were the results:
I do not buy skins: 258 votes (28 %)
Up to €10: 189 votes (20 %)
Up to €5: 156 votes (17 %)
Up to €20: 137 votes (15 %)
Up to €15: 51 votes (6 %)
Up to €25: 32 votes (3 %)
More than €100: 29 votes (3 %)
Up to €30: 23 votes (2 %)
Up to €50: 18 votes (2 %)
Up to €35: 10 votes (1 %)
Up to €100: 8 votes (1 %)
Up to €40: 7 votes (1 %)
Up to €75: 6 votes (1 %)
Up to €45: 2 votes (0 %)
The majority of you do not buy any skins in free games. Several of you have indicated a pain threshold between “up to €5” and “up to €20”.
Only a few readers would pay more than €20 for a single skin.
Nearly half refuse to pay for skins in paid titles
These are the results for survey 2: The second survey was about your spending in paid games. At the time of evaluation on October 25, 2022, 630 readers voted. Here were the results:
I do not buy skins: 298 votes (47 %)
Up to €10: 108 votes (17 %)
Up to €5: 103 votes (16 %)
Up to €20: 47 votes (7 %)
Up to €15: 21 votes (3 %)
More than €100: 15 votes (2 %)
Up to €30: 12 votes (2 %)
Up to €25: 10 votes (2 %)
Up to €50: 5 votes (1 %)
Up to €35: 4 votes (1 %)
Up to €100: 3 votes (0 %)
Up to €40: 2 votes (0 %)
Up to €75: 1 vote (0 %) (
Up to €45: 1 vote (0%)
In fact, the results here are similar. Even in paid games, most would not buy skins. Here, nearly half of the readers who voted are against it.
Otherwise, the majority of the votes here are also between “up to €5” and “up to €20”. Only a few players are willing to pay more money.
Those who spend money want to be able to resell the skin
What do the comments say? In the comments, some shared about specific skins they have treated themselves to. This includes some more expensive examples, where there is also the option of resale.
I once got a skin in Counter Strike. A Butterfly Fade StatTrak. This cost me €320. Now this skin is worth €1900. So yes, in some games I would buy a skin again (Earlier, csgo was paid; today it’s free.)
MeinMMO reader Niklas
Many of the readers write in the comments that they either stopped buying skins or have never spent money on them.
As reasons for not buying a skin, readers mention that they find the original design in shooters more beautiful or that they miss the challenge when one simply buys a skin instead of earning it.
I have never spent money on a skin, and I will continue to do so. I also don’t find it appealing to walk around in a shooter with colorful weapons; I prefer the original design. But well, whoever has fun with it…
MeinMMO reader Kreylem
When readers do buy a skin, it is because it offers a tactical advantage or they particularly like it.
What do you think of the results? Did you expect it or are you surprised? Please let us know in the comments.
The FIFA 23 Web App launched on September 21. Here you can find all information and tips for usage.
When is the FIFA 23 Web App release? The FIFA 23 Web App officially launched on September 21, 2022. It has been available for just over a week before the FIFA 23 release. There is also the FIFA 23 Companion App.
Where do I go to log in to the FIFA 23 Web App? You can log in to the Web App directly at EA via this link (via EA.com).
3 Tips for the Web App in FIFA 23
The Web App offers you several opportunities to manage your FIFA 23 club in Ultimate Team.
Find your rewards here: In the FIFA 23 Web App, you can collect all rewards you receive. This applies to Division Rivals, as well as Squad Battles and the Weekend League.
However, they will no longer be displayed on the home screen like before, but only in the “Competitions” section. There you can track your progress and also collect the rewards.
Get your players back: In FIFA 23, you can quick-sell players who will then be temporarily gone. This could be duplicates, or cards you just want coins for quickly – or it could even happen accidentally.
In such a case, you can respond with the Web App or Companion App: Here you can retrieve quick-sold players back up to a certain limit. You have 5 restorations that reset every 31 days.
This feature can be found under “Club” and “Quick-Sell Recovery.” Important: Coins received for the quick sale will be deducted again.
Use the app for SBCs and transfers: You can also access the transfer market and Squad Building Challenges in the game, but both are relatively unclear. In the Web App, you can easily use both features – especially Squad Building Challenges can be completed more quickly in the Web App. If you build many SBCs, you should use the Web App or Companion App.
Important questions about the Web App at a glance
Do I need a download for the FIFA 23 Web App? No, you can use it in the web browser without a download. There is only a download for the Companion App on iOS and Android.
Who can access the Web App? Returning players, meaning everyone who had a FUT account in the last game, can access the early access to the Web App.
Can I access the Web App as a new player? New players must first register in FIFA 23 to access the App.
Update, October 26: This article was originally published at the release of the Web App and followed the launch with a live ticker. We have now supplemented the article with tips for the Web App. You can find the original article from here.
Release time FIFA 23 Web App
What time does the FIFA 23 Web App start? Update: The Web App launched around 7:45 PM! You can find the link above. And here you can find 7 tips on how to make the most of the Web App.
Update, 7:30 PM: Just a little reminder, as long as the Web App has not yet started: If you want to prepare, you can note down backup codes for login issues as described below. A detailed guide to backup codes in FIFA 23 can be found here.
Update, 7:12 PM: So far, the FIFA 23 Web App is not available here yet; no players in the FIFA subreddit report that they have access yet. Therefore, the focus is more towards 8:00 PM.
Update, 6:00 PM: The first “critical” time has been reached, but the Web App is still not there. Thus, a release around 7:00 PM remains the most likely time – especially since the first TOTW is also supposed to be released today. It has historically been released at 7:00 PM in the game.
Update, 5:20 PM: We are starting the evening, and the Web App is still not there.
Update, 3:00 PM: The wait for the Web App continues – it is still not unlocked. If you want to start building some teams anyway: Try out a Squad Builder for FIFA 23.
Update, 1:00 PM: It’s lunchtime and still no Web App – an evening release is becoming more and more likely.
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FIFA 23: Gameplay trailer shows new features – What makes it different from FIFA 22?
Update, Sept 21, 7:30 AM: Today is the release day of the Web App, but it is still not available. Therefore, we are still assuming a release in the evening for now. At the same time, it is possible that EA deviates from the pattern – we will keep you updated!
What is the problem? In the past, it was often the case that the Web App would launch, but many players were unable to enter. The reason: Too many people tried to log in at the same time. Accordingly, you can expect long wait times.
Last year, for example, there was the issue that returning players had to verify themselves again, via a code they received by email. However, sending this code took a long time – due to the influx.
Is there a solution? At least for the code issue, you can prepare. You need to log into your EA account. Here is the login page (via EA.com).
In your settings, you can access 6 backup codes under the “Security” tab. These were also previously used for verification, and you didn’t have to wait for the code sent by EA.
So if you want quick access to the Web App today, make sure to secure your backup codes.
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On October 24, 2022, the game Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander launched on Steam in Early Access. Here players can create their own spaceship, explore space, and engage in space battles. Players praise the game and see great potential for the official launch.
What is Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander as a game? It is a sandbox and strategy game set in a sci-fi environment.
Players assemble their spaceships according to their preferences and organize their crews to then dive into space battles and explore the universe.
Here you can see the gameplay trailer for Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander:
What does the gameplay in Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander look like? The gameplay of the game can be summarized in 4 points:
Build your own spaceship
Manage your crew
Fight in space battles
Explore the galaxy
How do you build your spaceship? Players can assemble their own spaceship using various tools. There are no limits to creativity, and the shape of the spaceship, as well as individual modules like weapons, engines, corridors, and quarters can be built in as desired.
However, the decisions about how the spaceship should be built must be well thought out because: The construction of the ship affects how well it performs in combat.
If players are satisfied with their creation, they can share the design with other players via Steam Workshops, Discord, or forums.
Here are some screenshots from the game
How does crew management work? The size of the ship’s crew can range from a dozen to over a thousand people. The helpers operate autonomously, but players can assign them specific roles and priorities. The strategic use of the crew can also affect the combat strength of the spaceship.
What are the space battles like? Combat in the game operates according to real physical laws. Each module of a spaceship can be specifically targeted by the enemy to disable certain functions and gain an advantage in battle.
Players can play in PvP mode against other players or fight against AI ships. The world of Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander can also be explored with others or discovered alone.
What players say
On Steam, the game currently has a 99% positive review rate. However, it should be noted that the game is still quite new and therefore only 321 reviews have been submitted (as of October 25, 2022).
However, many already praise Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander and say they have a lot of fun with it. Especially for players who enjoy building their own creations and experimenting, the game is suitable.
Since the game is currently in Early Access, it is still somewhat limited in terms of various possibilities. Nevertheless, some see great potential in Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander, especially when the game has its full release.
When will the full launch of the game occur? Currently, there is no specific date for the full release of the game. However, the developers estimate that Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander will be in Early Access for about a year.
What do you think about Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The Swede Annie Fuchsia (24) is among the most viewed streamers of WoW on Twitch. She has now reached a special milestone: 100% achievements – but only for a short time.
Who is Annie Fuchsia? Annie Fuchsia is an MMORPG streamer from Sweden. In addition to WoW, she also plays Final Fantasy XIV and variety games such as Among Us. Currently, she ranks 36th among the most viewed WoW streamers (via sullygnome).
Annie calls herself a collector – a reputation she has now lived up to by earning all the achievements available to her in WoW. However, she was under significant time pressure as the pre-patch for the new expansion Dragonflight is approaching – which threatened to nullify her success.
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WoW: Dragonflight has a release date, coming in November
“Now I can finally play the game”
What exactly has Annie Fuchsia achieved? On October 24, the streamer accomplished something she had never succeeded in before: She collected all currently available achievements in WoW. At that time, there were 4,481 achievements.
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How is the performance to be assessed? Although Annie is not the first player to achieve 100%, she can count herself among the very few who have come this far.
The tracking website Data of Azeroth currently lists only 17 other players with a perfect achievement score of 38,115 – worldwide. It is hard to say how many players have already completed WoW.
What it means to completely finish WoW changes with each expansion: New achievements are added while others can no longer be achieved. The latter become so-called “feats of strength” and are only displayed if one has achieved them.
They no longer contribute to the achievement score. Therefore, it is not necessarily required to have been there from the beginning and to have grinded achievements for more than 15 years – conversely, a player who may have reached 100% years ago now has a lot to catch up on.
Such an achievement requires time: When asked by a Twitter user how long Annie took for this, the streamer shared her playtime. She has already spent over 16,056 hours in the world of WoW – and that only with her main. This translates to 669 days.
Why did the streamer have to hurry? The last achievement that Annie needed for her collection was “Synth-supersized!”. For this, she had to create 50 creatures using protoform synthesis. A feat that only 1% of all profiles can boast (via wowhead).
With the release of the pre-patch for the new expansion Dragonflight, however, the achievement can no longer be obtained, it will become a feat of strength. So actually good for Annie, because then she doesn’t have to obtain the achievement anymore, right?
This is true, but with the pre-patch, hundreds of new achievements are also introduced to the game. Had Annie not quickly grabbed the achievement, she might not have had the opportunity to reach 100% for several months.
The pre-patch arrives in Europe today, on October 26. Annie had hardly 2 days left to enjoy her success before the full progress bars become a little emptier again.
On Twitter, Annie shared her success with the note that now she can finally play the game – a nod to the legendary WoW episode in South Park. She worked on this post for a long time with her chat – after all, she only has one chance to share this.
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For Annie, however, the grind is not quite over: She wants to collect some collectibles in Shadowlands before they can no longer be obtained. However, these collectibles do not contribute to her achievement score anymore.
What do you think of Annie’s achievement? Have you also reached 100%, or did you always miss something? Which achievements do you find really annoying, and which ones are you particularly proud of? Feel free to leave us a comment.
How you can make good use of the remaining time in Shadowlands, you can find out here:
Overwatch 2 launched with some server and connection issues. Players are once again stuck in queues for the release of the first major event.
Update from October 25, 9:00 PM:The Halloween event in Overwatch 2 started on October 25, and right at the evening’s release, new issues arose. Blizzard is already indicating in the Battle.net launcher that live maintenance is currently underway, which may lead to connection problems.
Logging in is also taking a while. According to our observations, queues of 700 players or more are possible, and they are only decreasing very slowly. We managed to log in after about 20 minutes. If you get into the game, you will receive a skin as compensation for the release issues.
See the trailer for the Halloween event that everyone is waiting for:
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Overwatch 2 will bring you into the Halloween spirit with coop mission and skins – Show Halloween event in trailer
Update from October 7, 1:05 PM: The issues persist. Colleagues from the editorial team pointed out that switching to the Asia region helps to get into the game. Asian servers seem to be less affected by the DDoS attacks. However, expect a higher ping.
As MeinMMO reader Lisa pointed out, Blizzard planned a patch according to official forum post that should address the current issues. It should have been implemented by now.
Last night, there were massive login issues, and it was not possible to play at all. Even on Reddit for Overwatch 2, the problems are the dominating topic (via reddit). Presumably, Blizzard continues to grapple with DDoS attacks.
Our MeinMMO editorial team has mixed results. Some of us are having trouble logging in, while others have no issues and can play.
Update from October 5, 8:00 PM: On the evening of October 5, there are further issues, apparently related to the DDoS attacks. Players are sometimes unable to log into Battle.net.
Those who start Overwatch may get into the queue with some luck, but with bad luck, they may be greeted by the error message: “Login failed”:
However, there is currently no further information from Blizzard regarding the problem. It is known, and the developers are working on a solution.
Anyone trying to log in at the moment is greeted by a queue. Currently, according to the display, there are over 40,000 players ahead of you waiting in the queue, and that alone on PC.
The queue affects all platforms according to our current information, but it is shorter on some. Colleague Maik Schneider reports about 10,000 players on the PlayStation, even though Overwatch 2 fully supports crossplay.
How long do I have to wait? Unlike the insane queues in WotLK Classic, Overwatch does not give you a message about how long the wait times are. Based on our observations, you should expect about 30 minutes of wait time.
The queue shrinks to about 30,000 after a few minutes, but from there it takes a while again. We will update you when we have concrete information about the wait times.
In the video, we reveal the most important things about Overwatch 2 in a concise 42 seconds:
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Overwatch 2: The Most Important Things About the Hero Shooter in 43 Seconds
Connection to game server lost – Restart?
On social media such as reddit and Twitter, players share their current queues. Some are only at 20,000, while others fluctuate joyfully between 0, 300, 4,000, and more, making it difficult to estimate an exact wait time.
Following the enormous influx, many waiting players express their frustration through memes:
There is also repeatedly the error message: “Connection to game server lost/failed”, which will throw you out of the queue. If that happens, you should wait a moment and hope for an automatic reconnect. If that doesn’t work, according to current information, a restart may be the only solution. If that doesn’t help either, restarting the Battle.net client may help if you are playing on PC.
According to Blizzard’s official support, the problem is known, and they are actively working on it (via Twitter). There is also a post in the official forum. It states, among other things:
Players who have merged their accounts for PC and console may encounter an “unexpected server error”
some cosmetics may be missing
there may be connection drops
What is so special about Overwatch 2? If you haven’t followed the development of Overwatch 2, we summarize the most important points for you:
Originally, Overwatch 2 was supposed to be a kind of sequel to Overwatch.
At the core of the game was a co-op mode in PvE with hero progression and story focus.
Back then, there was great discontent because no one wanted to pay for a “better update”.
The new PvE mode is currently not playable and will be added later, presumably for a fee. Overwatch 1 has meanwhile been shut down and is no longer available. The whole game has been transitioned to Overwatch 2, for which new heroes and updates will be released going forward.
With our checklist, you can prepare ideally, especially if you are still stuck in the queue:
The game V Rising also wants to seize the opportunity: this coming weekend, the survival game will hold a “Free Weekend” (via Steam).
When does the Free Weekend take place? From October 28 to November 1, 2022, the vampire survival game will be playable for free – from Friday to Tuesday. Enough time to get an impression of the game. Starting October 27, it will also be playable with GeForce Now, the cloud gaming service.
In addition to the Free Weekend, V Rising has also released a free Halloween DLC, which comes with spooky decorations for the vampire castle and has implemented the update “Mad Hunt.” So there’s something new for returning players to discover.
But what is V Rising actually?
V Rising was a hit on Steam in May 2022 – Survival battle as a vampire
This is V Rising on Steam: In a year that was marked by numerous delays in terms of releases, the title from Stunlock Studios achieved a real surprise success.
On May 17, 2022, the game launched in Early Access on Steam with a lot of interest and positive reviews: At peak times, over 150,000 players played simultaneously, with an average of 92,448 players in May. In June, there were about 103,000 at peak and 41,717 players on average. Also, many viewers watched V Rising on Twitch.
However, the numbers have now leveled off. In September 2022, V Rising had an average of 4,115 players, with a peak of 9,385. However, the ratings look good: 88% of the 43,716 reviews are positive, placing the game in the “very positive” category.
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All info about the new vampire survival MMO ‘V Rising’ on Steam – in 2 minutes
What is V Rising about? You take on the role of a fallen vampire who has lost all his power. Now it is your task to regain strength and build your castle. For that, you need blood, the most important resource in the game.
Now you can develop your skills, learn the action-packed combat system, and go hunting for bosses. V Rising also made it into the list of the best survival games 2022 at MeinMMO.
There, it received praise for the easy entry, the multitude of skills, spells, and combat styles. However, the quickly exhausting PvP component was viewed critically – but it is not mandatory.
Theoretically, it is even possible to complete V Rising in a very short time – but that can take a lot of effort. Here you can find an interview with a hardcore player who completed V Rising in 5 days.
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Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker is a prominent American Twitch streamer who discusses political topics extensively. Recently, he played through the campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and labeled the game a “simulator for war crimes.” What is the truth behind this?
Who is HasanAbi? Hasan Piker is one of the largest Twitch streamers. He ranks 14th worldwide in viewing hours over the past 7 days (As of: 25.10.22 via sullygnome.com).
CoD MW2: Campaign is Full of Forbidden Military Actions
Spoiler Warning: In the following paragraphs, we will reveal some passages from the story campaign of Modern Warfare 2. If you want to play the story yourself and not be spoiled, it’s best not to read further.
We at MeinMMO have already completed the campaign and can understand HasanAbi’s statement. We are not experts in humanitarian law, but the following actions could be considered war crimes:
Intentional Killing
In the mission “Wet Affairs”, we take out more than a dozen guards with a knife without official orders
Unlawful Detention
The alleged cartel leader Valeria is held by us without the consent of a court
Use of Poison
In the mission “Special Craft”, we use a toxic CIA mix to incapacitate enemies
Intentional Attack on Civilian Objects Without Proportionality
In the missions “Air Support” and “Position“, we control the weapons of an A130 bomber, leading to the destruction of many civilian buildings
These are just a few examples of the moments when we, as players, commit simulated war crimes. The site PCGamesN lists a total of 22 war crimes that can be digitally committed by players (via pcgamesn.com).
When you also count the actions of the villains, the list gets much longer: hostage-taking, using civilians as cover for military actions, and torture are other war crimes depicted in the story campaign.
The streamer HasanAbi takes the depicted scenes in the campaign with humor. “I don’t want to commit war crimes” – he says, grinning at the camera during the stream (via twitch.com).
What are your thoughts on this? Do games like CoD trivialize such crimes? Is it acceptable because it’s art, entertainment, or just a game? Leave a comment on the topic.
In Destiny 2 the Festival of the Lost is entering its second round. MeinMMO also informs you what Bungie has planned for this week in terms of raids, dungeons, and the Eververse.
This week: In Destiny 2, the Halloween event 2022 is entering its second round. Players can continue to put on their masks, scare other players, and clean up the haunted sectors.
What activity awaits the Guardians at the Halloween event? Last year, Bungie sent the Guardians into Haunted instead of Lost Sectors. These were decorated in a creepy way, and it was about hunting headless beings that appeared in the form of Hive Knights with pumpkin heads.
This will not change in 2022, only that this year you will fight in Power Ranger mode as “Star-Sheriffs” with your new mech armors. The haunted sectors have only spread to a new location in the EDZ. Additionally, there is the sniper rifle “Dread-Tech” to earn.
Bungie presents you a first taste of the event in this new Halloween trailer:
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Destiny 2: Season of the Plunderer – “Festival of the Lost” Trailer
The most important information about activities from October 25 to November 1.
Navôta, the Witch and successor of Omnigul, has the fireteam of Shaw Han, Cas, and Maeve on her conscience. Rob the Hive in the Cosmodrome of their leader again and take revenge – also in the name of Shawn.
This week’s Nightfall weapon: As a reward for your run, you always get a special Nightfall weapon. In Season 18, Bungie offers good, old options.
This week, the grenade launcher “Cataclysm” is in the spotlight.
Playlist Strikes have the following modifiers this week:
Arc Burn
Heavyweight
Grounded
The burn modifier accompanies you the whole week, while the others change daily.
To specifically complete the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”, after you have taken a buff from one side and submitted your points, you must switch sides. This means, if you first dealt with the Witch, the Knight, and submitted your points on the left side of the totem, you then move to the right side and do the same procedure there.
You can expect the following raid requirements and challenges:
In normal mode, completing a challenge gives you double loot.
The requirement for each encounter for Grandmasters is a power level of 1600 with champions.
You can only get status-specific armors and master weapons from the Grandmaster raid.
You can also earn new raid-exclusive exotic cosmetics in the Oryx look in the Grandmaster.
Additional top rewards from the endgame are available to you:
In Savathun’s Throne World in the “The Oath of the Student” raid
On the Moon in the dungeon “Pit of Heresy”
The final boss in the Pit of Heresy awaits you
Weekly Activities
In Season 18, Guardians can currently play various seasonal activities. Players have become pirates with their own crew and collected cryptic couplets.
Catch Crash: Dive into this new 6-player activity in ship-to-ship battles to stop Eramis and her pirate crew from plunging the galaxy into chaos. There is top loot to earn per week on Grandmaster.
Expedition: Assemble treasure maps, search for treasures, and return to your ship while fending off enemy pirate crews.
Pirate Hideouts: Fight through weekly missions and loot powerful relics hidden in the hideouts of the pirate lords.
Officially, the seasonal quest is now completed. So if you have played the season promptly this week, you no longer have to complete a new story step officially. However, we know that Mithrax and Eido are investigating the mysterious artifacts of Nezarek. Therefore, no one knows what they will discover and especially what Bungie may have planned beyond that in Season 18.
Additionally, the contents of the current DLC “The Witch Queen” are still active and can be played. For example, in the weekly repeatable campaign mission. There you can also earn top loot to reach the current max power level of 1580.
Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission
“The Ritual” – Repeatable Witch Queen campaign mission
You are to reside in the Throne World at the request of the Vanguard because Savathun has brought the Traveler there. While trying to free him, you must “play games” with her to reveal the betrayal and the last memory of her Worm Ancestor to the Witch Queen. However, whether this was just part of her plan, you must decide for yourself in the end.
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Team Scorch
Trials of Osiris (Starts October 28)
This week you will receive a bonus:
This week you can earn bonus Trials ranks at the 14th Saint if you are hard enough and dare into the Trials of Osiris.
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venj can now be found in the Dreaming City right at the Rheasilvia – as always during the 3rd curse week. At the same time, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.
Sources for top loot in Season 18 of Destiny 2
All top loot rewards in Destiny 2 can be found weekly in overview on MeinMMO.
To help you know where to effectively snag your top loot, we provide you with a quick activity overview every week.
This is the new max level: In the new Season of Plunder, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,580. This means the power level has increased by +10 at the start of the new Season 18 compared to the previous Season 17. All players receive the base starting power level of 1,350.
This top loot brings your power level up to 1,580:
Complete 3 Vanguard operation strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s Clan task: Earn 5000 XP (+1)
Trials of Osiris/ Starts October 21 (+2)
How to get free loot: For all new and old Guardians who want to join in the future or after a break, Bungie has prepared the “Gift of the Thunder Gods” in Season 18.
You can pick up this loot chest for free in the H.E.L.M. after completing the “New Light” campaign. It brings you to a power level of up to 1540 or even more – with Arc armors and weapons, as well as two exotic and ten legendary items. You can also claim the rewards for all your characters once.
Bright Dust Highlights in the Eververse
While Halloween is active in Destiny 2, spooky items also come into the in-game shop of the loot shooter. Therefore, we show you offers that you can snag with the free in-game currency “Bright Dust”.
This week you have the chance to get the Spider Mask
Maybe one of these offers appeals to you:
Exotic Ship “The Desmodus”
Exotic Ghost Shell “Charmed Shell”
Exotic Ghost Shell “Murky Future Shell”
Exotic Emote “BOO!”
Legendary Emote “Peaceful Recovery”
Shader “Reanimated Energy”
Legendary Ghost Projection “Howling Projection”
Legendary Teleport Effect “Crow Swarm”
Legendary Halloween Mask “Spider Mask”
Exotic Weapon Ornament for the Parasite “Dangerous Lindworm”
Not enough Bright Dust? So many great items, but you’re already short on Bright Dust? Then check out our tips on how to improve your Bright Dust budget.
Are you looking forward to the spooky season in Destiny 2? How do you like the event itself and the earnable mech armors? Feel free to tell us in the comments what interests you most about this weekly reset or what does not.
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In Destiny 2 it’s update time again. Hotfix 6.2.5.1 is being deployed this evening, and new fixes will be applied to the servers. We will once again accompany you through the downtime.
This is what you need to know today: On Tuesday, October 25th, it’s time for another update. That means Guardians will need to briefly interrupt their game for hotfix 6.2.5.1 in Season 18 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, as well as on Google Stadia.
Update, 7:20 PM: The update is finally here. It is 308.7 MB on PS5. After the download, you can log back in and start playing.
MeinMMO will accompany you with updates on the hotfix and continuously refresh this article with new information. So keep an eye on our live updates, so you don’t miss anything.
For those who are not yet familiar with Destiny 2 but are interested in the shooter, we summarize all the important information in this video in a quick 2 minutes.
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Everything you need to know about Destiny 2 – in 2 minutes
Maintenance on October 25th – All times and server downtime
With every update, Bungie announces precise downtime periods when players cannot play. We provide you with this information in our article with the German times, so you can better plan your gaming evening.
These times are important today:
At 6:00 PM German time, maintenance work will start in the background on all platforms.
From 6:45 PM, the servers will go offline, and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
Around 7:00 PM, the servers are expected to come back online, and update 6.2.5.1 will be rolled out for all platforms. You can log back into the game then.
Even if the servers are online, maintenance will officially continue until 8:00 PM.
Important: Even if you have downloaded the update and are back in the game, there may be connection issues until the maintenance is completed at 8:00 PM. You might also have to deal with login queues.
The season intro cutscene may have extremely low frame rates when viewed on the Epic Games Store. This issue can be resolved by updating the Epic Games Store to the latest version.
Players cannot purchase looted Umbral Energy from the premium season pass rewards for season 18 before completing the introductory mission for season 18.
Some players may find that they cannot place Relics they earned in the weekly quest “Sail of the Shipstealer” in the H.E.L.M.
If you encounter any issues in the game, the recommendation is to report them directly through the official Bungie Help forum to make the developers aware of them as well.
What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes for hotfix 6.2.5.1 is published by Bungie in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, this happens reasonably quickly after the servers come back online.
What bugs have you encountered in Destiny 2, and what would you really want in today’s hotfix if you had one update wish with Bungie? Feel free to write it in the MeinMMO comments.
There is an emblem that you can only get from streamers, but Guardians would prefer to spend real money on it:
The term “smash” was chosen as the youth word of the year, and a journalist embarrasses himself completely while trying to use it coolly, assuming a completely wrong meaning.
What is the youth word of the year? The youth word of the year 2022 is “smash”.
Since 2008, young people or young adults have been voting for the youth word of the year every year. The chosen term or phrase should always be a word that has been frequently used by young people in that year and represents its usage.
What does “smash” mean? The expression “smash” is used in the question game “Smash or Pass.” This question game resembles the principle of dating apps like Tinder or the question game “Hot or Not.”
The player is supposed to signal with the terms “smash” or “pass” whether they find the displayed person appealing or not. While the term “pass” indicates disinterest, “smash” illustrates interest in the displayed person.
To say that one would “smash” someone means that they would “start something” with the person or engage sexually.
A journalist uses the youth word without knowing what it means
How does the journalist fail? A video circulating on Twitter shows two journalists from the “Welt” channel, which belongs to Axel Springer, discussing the youth word of the year 2022, “smash.”
While the channel displays as the definition of the word “smash” the phrase “to start something with someone,” one of the journalists assumes that “smash” means something like “hanging out.”
This assumption leads him to say that he would like to “smash” his colleague… during working hours… in the studio. The addressed colleague shortly replies: “I don’t know how to interpret that now. Smash is used as a verb and means ‘to hook up with someone’.”
The now embarrassed journalist then expresses that he did not mean that meaning and asks: “Hanging out, that’s what you say, right?” to which his colleague answers with a short “No.”
While the two journalists continue discussing the meaning of the word and the wrong interpretation, the channel displays the second place of the youth word of the year: “bodenlos”.
Here we embed a Twitter post with the video that shows the scene between the two journalists:
Vote for the youth word of the year: From “Macher” to “bodenlos”
Which words were also in the running? In the selection for the “Youth Word of the Year 2022”, some terms that also gamers or Twitch users know were included. The top 10, from which “smash” was later chosen as the youth word of the year, also included the following words:
Gommemode
Endlessly strong, unbeatable
SIU(UUU)
Exclamation when something unbelievably good/cool happens
wild / wyld
intense, crazy
Digga / Diggah
Buddy, friend
Macher
someone who gets things done without hesitation
Bodenlos
Bad, lousy, unbelievable
Slay
when someone looks confident, acts confidently, or does something spectacular
Sus
Suspicious, suspect; from the game “Among Us”
Bre / Bro / Bruder
Buddy, friend
Further articles on the “Youth Word of the Year” on MeinMMO
What do you think about the youth word of the year 2022? Do you know “smash” or even use the term in your everyday language? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
Are you more fans of memes than the election of the youth word of the year? Then you might be interested in these 4 gaming memes and their origins:
The publisher Activision acquired the gaming studio Blizzard in December 2007 and became Activision Blizzard. 15 years later, many players believe: The decline of the beloved gaming titan began with the purchase. The greed for profit took center stage, until Pay2Win titles like Diablo Immortal were released. Former lead designer of Diablo 3, Jay Wilson, now emphasizes this interpretation of the last 15 years of Blizzard in a talk.
Where does the information come from? At the “Portland Retro Gaming Expo,” three veterans of game development discussed on a panel on October 15. The gentlemen all once belonged to Blizzard and Diablo 3.
Matt Uelman took over the music and sound design
Matt Householder was a producer at Blizzard North
Jay Wilson was the lead designer of Diablo 3
The talk can be viewed on YouTube as a 47-minute video (via youtube). The website PcGamer has summarized important points from the talk.
Why was Blizzard North closed? There apparently has always been a competition between Blizzard North, where Diablo was made all those years, and Blizzard South, where WoW originated and where Blizzard’s headquarters still are today.
Householder says:
We at Blizzard North referred to ourselves as BN – We called Blizzard South BS.
Matt Householder, Producer
It should be noted: “BS” is an abbreviation that stands for Bullshit in English – for “nonsense”.
Jay Wilson adds: Even at Blizzard’s headquarters, they would have known some unfriendly names for Blizzard North.
Looks so peaceful, but have quite a bit to say.
WoW Earned More Money than the CIA with Crack Sales
In any case, the decision to close Blizzard North was made by Blizzard itself, not by Vivendi or outsiders, as is often reported. The balance of power had shifted radically with the success of WoW.
Composer Uelman explains:
WoW earned more money back then than the CIA did when it sold crack in 1998. And so Mike Morhaime, whom I liked, had all that money and all the power in the situation. And maybe it wasn’t an inappropriate action – no matter how it turned out. It may have been the right decision at the time.
Heroes of the Storm Felt the Pressure from Activision Blizzard
What was it like with Activision? Wilson says it wasn’t that something changed immediately with the purchase by Activision, but the change came over time: He uses the analogy of a frog in boiling water:
If you throw the frog into boiling water, it will jump out
If you heat the water slowly, the frog will not notice the looming danger and will be slowly cooked to death.
The effect of Activision on Blizzard was like a frog in boiling water: At first, you notice nothing. But later, as the business models for the products progressed, the influence became more and more evident. There was enormous pressure to deliver on the new products.
Jay Wilson.
The Free2Play game Heroes of the Storm was apparently destroyed in meetings with Activision – they only wanted to know what would come out in the end, how they could get even more out of it.
Diablo 3 was not so affected, as it pursued a premium model in the box.
But even then, Activision Blizzard was very interested in Diablo Immortal – it was all “Activision Blizzard.” They wanted a “very strong” Free2Play Diablo, explains Wilson.
Top Talents Leave Out of Frustration Over Activision
How did this affect Blizzard? According to Wilson, many executives at Blizzard gradually left the company because they were frustrated with Activision’s reorientation.
It was no longer about making better products – but it was primarily about making more money:
There are many bad things about Blizzard and there are many great things, but the best thing was: When I was at Blizzard, there was the saying: We always want to be the guys with the white hats, we always want to be the good guys.
So if we want money from our players – and of course we do, we are a company – but we always wanted to take money for something we thought was reasonable. This came into conflict with some of Activision’s ideas.
Jay Wilson
What’s Behind It: What Wilson says completely aligns with anonymous insider reports about what is happening at Activision Blizzard, and it aligns with the messages from the studio that we can observe and that are officially confirmed.
Practically all known names have left Blizzard in recent years: David Brevik, Mike Morhaime, Ben Brode, Jeff Kaplan, Tom Chilton, Ghostcrawler, Chris Metzen – the list is endless.
Blizzard had been strongly focused on quality before Activision, developing things until they were “finished”
However, Activision was dissatisfied that Blizzard was releasing so few new games, applying pressure and cutting positions that were not directly related to game development
Two years ago, a major report emerged that there was something wrong within Blizzard, because the frog had probably noticed how hot the water had become in which it was now sitting:
Erling Haaland is one of the best strikers in FIFA 23, but the attacker is very expensive. Are you looking for an affordable alternative? Then Alexander Sørloth might be the one for you.
What kind of player is he? Alexander Sørloth is a Norwegian striker who plays in the Spanish first division for Real Sociedad.
In FIFA 23, he actually only received a 76 Gold card, which is not very strong. However, in the third Team of the Week, he received a card that can still make players nervous when he is on the field.
Sørloth has an 88 pace with an acceleration of 88 and 95 sprint speed. That’s really fast for a bulky striker.
His shooting stats are all very high; he has a strong finish. The shooting rating is overall 83, with a finisher style it even goes up to 92.
His dribbling is not bad either, especially with the finisher style.
Additionally, he has strong physical stats, with 88 stamina and 96 strength.
These stats make Sørloth extremely dangerous in FIFA 23. However, the striker is still very affordable.
The Norwegian can currently be found on the market for 11,000 coins, and he recently peaked at 13,000 coins (via futbin). A real bargain, comparing him with other strikers.
What players say about Sørloth in FIFA 23
Among FIFA players, Sørloth has made a name for himself as a sort of affordable Haaland version, a “poor man’s Haaland” so to speak.
From the stats perspective, the two players are not that far apart in FIFA 23. Haaland has advantages in shooting stats, while Sørloth is even slightly better in passing stats.
Haaland probably scores a few more goals in FIFA 23 — but in terms of value for money, Sørloth is a great alternative. He costs about 11,000 coins, while Haaland costs around 184,000 coins. You need a lot of trading to gather those coins.
Even in the FIFA subreddit, his name comes up repeatedly when discussing particularly good players for little coins. Players who use him praise the card – opponents tend to be more frightened of Sørloth:
“IF Sørloth is so damn good. He scores 2 goals per game for me in Division 2, the man is like a steam engine and so fast,” writes one (via reddit).
“This guy. When he starts the game, I can defend him, when he comes in as a substitute, he destroys me,” reports another (via reddit).
“I made the mistake of underestimating this card. Boy, was I wrong,” writes a user (via reddit).
“Sørloth ruins me more than Haaland,” agrees another (via reddit).
“Sørloth is my club legend. Basically, I love my whole team so much that I don’t want to replace anyone, but he is together with Dybala my best player” (via reddit).
“I use Sørloth as a striker with Kane in front of him; he outperforms Kane 3-1 and is fantastic. Mini-Haaland” (via reddit).
Sørloth currently seems to bring a combination of values that makes him fit perfectly into the gameplay of FIFA 23.
It is possible that he will be outclassed by other cards over time – after all, there are plenty of events that constantly bring new players into the game.
But currently, Sørloth might be a good alternative if you’re looking for a strong, affordable striker.
In Pokémon GO the spotlight hour with Shuppet starts today, October 25. Unfortunately, there are no special spawns with Zorua. We will show you everything about the start, shinies, and spawns.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a spotlight hour begins in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a Pokémon selected by Niantic is the focus. The selection changes every week.
Today, there was supposed to be a surprise event with Zorua – but it was canceled. Here, we will show you everything you can expect during the spotlight hour with Shuppet.
Spotlight Hour on October 25 – Start, Bonuses, Shiny
When does it start? The event begins at the usual time of 6:00 PM and lasts for one hour. The event should end as planned at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? During the event, you will encounter Shuppet almost everywhere in the wild. If you light a incense, it will also attract the event Pokémon more frequently.
Additionally, you will receive double experience points when you evolve Pokémon.
Is the spotlight hour worth it today? The event would have been 100% worth it if the release of the new Zorua had gone ahead. Unfortunately, one has to do without it and “only” has the spotlight hour with Shuppet.
Shuppet itself is neither strong as an attacker in raids nor in PvP. Its evolution, Banette, is quite popular in the Super League in trainer battles and plays in the lower midfield there. As a raid attacker, Banette is also in the midfield.
Moreover, Banette has the ability to mega evolve. Then it becomes a really strong raid attacker, but you need mega energy to evolve into a mega Banette. You obtain that from corresponding raids. You can find the best counters against mega Banette here.
Are you participating in the spotlight hour today or would you have only joined for Zorua? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (34) is one of the biggest streamers in the German-speaking Twitch. With a well-publicized stream, he attracted thousands of viewers. Afterwards, opinions on the “pensioner stream” were divided.
This is MontanaBlack: The 34-year-old is the largest German Twitch streamer by followers. He is known for speaking his mind, openly discussing his drug past, and hosting “cool sex talks”.
But the streamer also has another side: He loves animals, follows a vegetarian diet, and his little pug Kylo is “like a son” to him.
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
Cool streamer becomes a child again in the wildlife park
What was that stream about? On October 18, MontanaBlack stirred the rumor mill with a mysterious announcement. No one should make plans for October 23. Fans were immediately sure: it would be a “Black Ops 3” tournament (via Twitter).
However, on Sunday, MontanaBlack surprised his fans with a completely different stream: the self-proclaimed animal lover streamed live from the Schwarze Berge wildlife park.
Here was the plan: MontanaBlack had planned the whole thing as a “chill IRL stream”. After a party weekend, his viewers were supposed to leisurely explore the wildlife park with him on a “underwear Sunday” and get a behind-the-scenes look.
The event had been in planning since his notorious stream from gamescom 2022, according to MontanaBlack. The anticipation was visibly written on his face: for him and many people from the area, the park was a part of their childhood.
This is how the stream went: MontanaBlack seemingly had a lot of fun. He listened intently to the explanations of the zookeeper. The raccoons brought out a childlike enthusiasm in the streamer: he couldn’t get enough of the cute little animals.
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The unusual stream was rewarded: An average of over 50,000 people watched at the same time, and towards the end, MontanaBlack even reached a peak of 60,000 viewers. Only during gamescom and Black Ops were more viewers this year (via sullygnome).
And otherwise, MontanaBlack reached new heights: He overcame his fear of heights and climbed the 45 m high observation tower of the wildlife park, much to the delight of his viewers, who eagerly placed bets in the chat.
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This is how the stream was received: MontanaBlack himself seemed satisfied. He said his expectations had been exceeded and thanked everyone for the great stream. This was reciprocated by many fans. Especially the enthusiasm with which MontanaBlack interacted with the animals was well received (via Twitter).
One viewer even senses a new meta:
The best IRL stream I’ve ever seen on Twitch. Zoo meta definitely became a thing today 🤝🏼
But not everyone was so taken with it. Some found the visit to the wildlife park apparently too boring. “Retirement IRL stream,” judged one viewer (via Twitter).
There was criticism: On Twitter, numerous fans expressed dissatisfaction with the stream. There were mainly three major points of criticism: the content, the wildlife park theme, and the behavior of MontanaBlack and his crew.
After the mysterious announcement, fans had high hopes. Some had even joked about postponing their wedding or a big family celebration for it. But apparently, they couldn’t engage with the wildlife park that much:
Huh, and that’s how it’s announced? Dude, you can go there every day. Monte is getting more disappointing lately. Just go back in time with your Rift
Others were also disturbed by the wildlife park, but for different reasons: Animals are kept there for the amusement of visitors, some animal friends said. They considered it animal cruelty and said it shouldn’t be supported.
And then there were those who were merely displeased with the behavior of MontanaBlack and his crew. They threw insults at each other and held a burp competition – inappropriate in a family outing destination, critics found (via Twitter).
What do you think of the idea of a stream from the wildlife park? A cool change, or should someone like MontanaBlack stay in his gaming den? Did you see the stream and have a personal highlight? Feel free to leave us a comment with your opinion.
Unfortunately, there are always dangers with such IRL streams:
In probably the best game of 2022 in League of Legends, it was all or nothing: In the quarter-finals of the LoL Worlds on Saturday, October 22, two Korean superpowers faced off. The current champion from Korea, Gen G., played against the world champion from 2020, DWG KIA. And it was a feast for fans of esports. Fans rave about an ‘Instant Classic’ – a match that reminded them why they love esports.
In recent years, however, Gen G. has been the team of Ruler (23), an experienced and strong ADC. The team wasn’t particularly spectacular, however: People in South Korea talked about T1 and DWG KIA, Gen G. was mostly secondary.
Additionally, the former T1 jungler ‘Peanut’ (24) is currently experiencing his third spring at Gen G.
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LoL: Worlds Anthem 2022 – STAR WALKIN’
Showmaker – Playmaker: The best 1-2 combo in LoL
This is DWG KIA and these are their best players: The DWG KIA team became world champions in 2020 and reached the finals of the Worlds in 2021. The team features Showmaker (midlane) and Canyon (jungle), possibly the best 1-2 combo in League of Legends over the past 3 years.
Midlaner Showmaker is an extraordinary player, something like a modern Faker, delivering spectacular plays. The casters regularly freak out when he plays. The ‘Showmaker Playmaker’ has become a rallying cry.
Showmaker is individually one of the strongest LoL players ever.
His partner is jungler Canyon, who dominated the Worlds in 2020 with carry junglers. He once jokingly claimed he was just the ‘Graves Bot’, but Canyon has an incredible sense for the jungle and the right moment.
When Riot Games buffed Graves right before the Worlds, it was a gift for Canyon.
Was the match as good as expected? Yes, it was as good as everyone thought. Maybe even a little better. Time and again, stars Chovy and Showmaker dug deep into their champion pool, proving they can play just about anything.
The two co-stars of their teams, jungler Canyon and ADC Ruler, also showed what they could do. Canyon played champions like Kayn, Wukong, or Viego. Ruler was on Miss Fortune, Lucian, and Jinx.
Gen G. managed to win the first two games:
In match 1, Chovy went crazy on Ryze, getting 11-3-2 on the champion known for being terrible. Peanut on Maokai (1-1-13) and Lehends on Yuumi (0-0-13) formed a strong backbone for Gen G.
In match 2, it was again Chovy, who impressed on Yone. Peanut strongly supported him with Sejuani. Supporter Lehends pushed the hated cat Yuumi for Gen G. to the limit and got 1-4-12.
At that point, it looked like this would be a series that Gen G. would clearly win, although DWG KIA was already close in match 2, which was much tighter than it appeared in the end.
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Showmaker turns momentum – poised for reverse sweep
But Showmaker struck back in game 3 as ‘Swain’, going 3-0-9. Gen G. apparently had no answer for that.
In match 4, it was over after just 25 minutes, and DWG KIA could clearly win. Showmaker picked LeBlanc and played a flawless 3-0-4. Throughout the match, DWG KIA conceded only 2 deaths – now the reverse sweep was in the air: A humiliation for Gen G. was looming.
Here’s one of those goosebump moments from Showmaker:
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Epic battle over 45 minutes in match 5 – Ruler wins
Who won in the end? In match 5, it was finally Ruler’s time: Gen G. proved to be the better team. With Lucian, Ruler achieved 6-1-6, and Chovy contributed as Viktor with 7-2-6.
A risky combo of Aphelios, Kayn, and Renekton ultimately didn’t pay off for DWG KIA.
In the end, the better team prevailed against perhaps the better individual players.
Well, Chovy may have just narrowly won the match against Showmaker. But Chovy knows: The true nemesis lurks elsewhere, on Twitch:
Ruler scores a quadra kill in crucial match 5 after 44 minutes, putting Gen G. on the path to victory. At a high level, milliseconds determine victory and defeat:
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The creators of Diablo Immortal apparently made a small but significant mistake. The description of a legendary gem was incorrect. In fact, it’s not as good as many players thought, who spent hundreds of euros on it.
What kind of item is this? The Blessing of the Worthy is one of the Legendary Gems in Diablo Immortal. The special thing about it is that it is the only gem that can be directly purchased for real money. There are three different bundles available in the shop:
Mark of the Worthy for €30.99
Symbol of the Worthy for €42.99
Sign of the Worthy for €119.99
All bundles each contain at least one gem, several Legendary Emblems, and gem power to upgrade the gem directly. While there are other options, such as purchasing for platinum or recently the direct crafting of Legendary Gems on demand, the bundles have always been and still are the quickest and safest way.
The Blessing of the Worthy is considered one of the best Legendary Gems in Diablo Immortal for many classes. At least, players thought so until now, which is why they allegedly purchased multiple bundles and invested a lot of money.
In the video, we explain how Legendary Gems work:
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Diablo Immortal: What are legendary gems? Facts and locations in 3 minutes
How is the Blessing being “nerfed”? The adjustment of the gem is actually just the removal of an error:
Originally, the legendary effect stated: “When you take damage, you have a chance of X% […] to deal damage equal to Y% of your maximum health”
The effect was supposed to mean: “When you take damage, you have a chance of X% […] to deal damage equal to Y% of your current health”
The description has only been corrected so far when the gem was upgraded and thus became untradeable. As Community Manager SinfulScribe explained on reddit, the description should always emphasize current health.
That has always been the effect of the gem, despite the incorrect description. For many classes, such as Barbarians, who sometimes fight with only one health point (from possible over 100,000), the gem is therefore nearly useless.
The adjustment has caused a huge outcry in the community. One of the biggest content creators for Diablo Immortal, Darth Microtransaction, states that he has “never seen fans this angry” (via YouTube).
On reddit, users express outrage that this is simply fraud. A so-called “bait and switch selling” is prohibited by law in countries like Canada.
Blizzard cannot simply treat this like a “whoops” mistake; more needs to happen. One user approaches the situation quite soberly and demands:
While I appreciate the communication, people, including myself, bought this gem believing it scaled with maximum health points. Blizzard literally sold packs for real money with the incorrect description. That is unacceptable […] You should compensate all buyers of the blessing packs or at least credit them with the ball equivalent of their purchases.
Others threaten to simply exercise their right of withdrawal through Google or Apple. The only danger here is that their account may be banned from Diablo Immortal due to the chargeback. However, some also find a forced refund reasonable given their over $1,000 investment.
A response from Blizzard on the matter is still pending.
Recently, there was a major controversy regarding monetization and how some players wanted to exploit it:
Overwatch 2 has been out for a while now and players have gotten into the new gameplay. Which heroes are your favorites?
With the release of Overwatch 2, various gameplay aspects of the game changed. The group size was reduced from 6 to 5 players, various new maps were added, etc.
The core of the gameplay, however, remained the same: you choose from a colorful mix of playable characters one that appeals to you the most and dive into the matches. After over 5 years since the release of the first Overwatch, there is quite a lot to choose from.
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Unleash Hope – Overwatch 2
Players now have a choice of 35 heroes, each with their own skills and playstyles. This puts some fans in a tricky position. Which heroes should you play?
Some are beginner-friendly and relatively easy to play, while others require a good feel for timing and map knowledge. Not all characters are equally strong. That’s why there are always balance adjustments that influence the meta and tier lists.
How do you decide which heroes to take into battle?
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So go ahead: How do you decide which heroes you play? Do you follow tier lists or do you just take what best fits your playstyle? Does the appearance and story of the heroes play a role for you? Or have you played the predecessor and stick to the heroes you chose back then?
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In Destiny 2, not only are armor and weapons valuable collectibles, but also shaders and special emblems. Especially the latter is a big topic for many Guardians, as the search for the right emblem can take a long time. When Bungie even hides your desired badge behind events where you have to rely on luck, it causes great annoyance in the community.
What is going on in the community? In Destiny 2, emblems can be earned not only in-game through achievements but also in the Bungie shop as an additional goodie or as a reward from fundraising initiatives. However, the coolest and prettiest emblems are not awarded in-game; they can only be obtained in the Bungie shop or during special events.
One of the most beautiful emblems so far, “Scientia Illuminata,” has caused quite a stir on social media.
The emblem not only looks stylish, but it is also very rare and limited. Guardians can only obtain it by participating in various giveaways on Twitter and Twitch and watching influencers they might not even know or like.
The opinion regarding such events is clear: Guardians would rather spend money to get the emblem than to watch strangers play.
However, the annoyance increases significantly when other players emerge victorious from such giveaways and want to sell their rare emblem on the internet for over 600 €; this creates a nasty black market.
The answer from the Guardians is clear, as reddit-user KarakumGamin stated in his post: “I am an avid D2 player. This is my favorite emblem. I would literally pay $40 for it. Please stop being incredibly unfair to most and giving streamers four of them. The community will never have the chance to get one of them. […]”
Many Guardians would rather spend money: KarakumGamin is not the only one; reddit-user Acerinex says: “I am with you. I was really looking forward to this emblem, but I don’t follow influencers just to have a chance at the emblem. I would rather have paid for it.”
The reddit-user MultiVitamin_Scam even goes so far as to claim: “I don’t think Bungie is doing this intentionally, but by giving exclusive gifts to streamers/influencers/content creators, a class feeling is created within the Destiny community. […]”
It becomes clear what the community’s opinion on this topic is. However, it is unclear why Bungie hides such a great emblem behind such requirements. Not every Guardian is very active online and follows many streamers.
Through such events, Guardians might even become so desperate and forced to resort to Ebay to obtain their emblem at exorbitant prices. We recommend you take a piece of advice: rather wait or buy a PS5, you’ll definitely get more out of it.
What do you think about Bungie holding such events where not everyone has the chance to obtain their favorite emblem? Let us know in the comments!
Bungie not only created a cool emblem but also a crazy bug:
