Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 released its campaign 8 days before the official release and hit a success. MeinMMO shows you first reactions to the story, and rarely has the CoD community been so united: The campaign is fantastic.
The story campaigns of Call of Duty often have a tough stand. Many players play the shooter only in multiplayer, leaving the elaborately staged campaigns often overlooked.
Modern Warfare 2 has come up with a trick for this: Digital pre-orders get access to the campaign 8 days before release, and from the first reactions, it is clear that many multiplayer players have used this time to check out the story.
And hardly anyone regrets it – the first voices about the game can be found on MeinMMO. We embed the campaign trailer here:
Start video
CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows the campaign in the launch trailer – fans believe, “this will be one of the best Call of Duty games”
CoD MW2: Campaign – Early Access Brings Praise
What are the reactions like? Whether on reddit, YouTube, or Twitter – in our research, we could hardly find any negative voices about the game. There are a few bugs, some mission designs are a bit odd, and players on the Xbox had problems starting the early access.
But otherwise, many players praise the campaign, as has not been seen in a long time in CoD. The positive highlights are:
The graphics blow many away
The story is a good mix of nostalgia and innovation
primal_warrior95 on YouTube: ‘I got goosebumps the first time I heard Simon Riley’s [Ghost] voice. And the good Shepherd is back too. OMG, the old MW2 vibes are coming back’
@ItzSykadelic on Twitter: ‘I haven’t finished yet, but so far the campaign is great. At some points, it’s hard to tell if you are playing a game or watching a movie.’
Klabauter on MeinMMO: ‘[…] I’ve been in the campaign for 2 hours now, and I have to say: really good. So far really good. Not just mindless shooting, many story scenes, and the missions are enjoyable short. I’m glad there’s this early access. Otherwise, I probably would have skipped the campaign again.’
Comments like this can be found everywhere. With the campaign and early access, the creators of MW2 have done everything right, considering the first voices.
What are the biggest criticism points? There is not much. But especially some mission designs have caused a bit of criticism.
For example, there is a stealth mission where you are alone. Some players found the mission too difficult, too opaque. @itsKapoow writes: ‘[…] until you get to the mission “Alone” and want to throw your console out of the window’ (via twitter.com).
But even here there are positive voices who enjoy the challenge and try to complete the difficult stealth mission without being detected.
The Oregon Trail is an ancient educational game that could also be called the first survival game. The game has had several successors and is set to be re-released in November 2022, receiving a more modern look.
What kind of game is this? In The Oregon Trail, you are to manage a group of pilgrims in the Wild West of the USA in the 19th century along the eponymous route. To do this, you must pay attention to their various needs and fulfill tasks:
Distribute resources correctly so that everyone survives
if someone dies, the person or animal remains dead (‘Permadeath’)
Injuries, illnesses, or accidents like snake bites make the journey harder
Weather like snow and heat pose additional hurdles
With fishing and hunting mini-games, you can supply your group of pilgrims
The Oregon Trail, with its mechanics, is a predecessor of the survival genre and practically the first survival game ever. The game was released in 1971 originally as an educational game for children to learn about responsibility and the history of the pilgrims.
Here you can see the trailer for the remake:
Start video
The Oregon Trail: The trailer for the survival game
The Oregon Trail – Remake with many new features
What does the remake offer? In the remake, the gameplay is expanded with random events and more story. It will also be possible to play with Native Americans to explore more facets of history.
You need to manage your resources better through an inventory system. Food and materials must be kept from falling out of the wagons and spoiling. Along with health, you should also pay attention to morale, endurance, and hygiene for your pilgrims.
In total, there will be 15 playable journeys and 7 tasks inspired by historical events. Information about real people and places will be collected in a diary. Additionally, you will be able to discover and collect various species of animals on your journeys.
When is the remake coming out? The remake for PC on Steam is set to be released in November 2022. The Apple Arcade version for mobile is already playable now. According to the official website, the game will also be available on the Nintendo eShop and the Microsoft Store; however, dates are still missing.
The Oregon Trail is not voice-acted but comes with a fully translated text interface in English.
In Final Fantasy XIV, the new type of dungeons that brings variety to the game was introduced with Patch 6.25. They succeeded so well that MeinMMO editor Irina Moritz couldn’t stop playing it.
Let’s be honest: Lack of sleep somehow goes hand in hand with gaming. Sometimes a game comes out that you are super excited about, and you lose track of time. Other times, you just have so much fun with friends that you don’t want to log out, even when it’s really quite late.
As an adult and responsible person (haha), I have given up this vice. During the week, the PC or console turns off at 10:00 PM sharp. This has actually lasted for a long time (with 1-2 exceptions).
What I didn’t expect was that the new Unstete Dungeon in FFXIV would draw me in so hard that I would completely break my own rule.
Start video
Final Fantasy: New trailer for update 6.2 shows the Animal Crossing island that so many have been waiting for
“Oh, just one more try”
In itself, the new dungeon is nothing that blows you away. You start in a room and can choose between 3 different paths. Each of these paths has 4 different endings that you can reach, so a total of 12.
Which ending you reach depends on the choices you make during the dungeon:
Which bridge should be activated?
Which item do you pick up?
What answer do you give to a question?
1, 2 or 3? Here you know if you were right only after you finish the run.
There are also smaller puzzles you have to solve to unlock secret endings. The runs can be comfortably done alone in normal mode. The higher difficulties require coordinated groups and a lot of teamwork and skill, especially in Savage mode.
What makes it special: Even though I enjoy raids and challenging content, I initially skipped the higher difficulties of the dungeon. Because I was mainly captivated by the search for different endings.
It was a blast working through the individual paths and figuring out how they work. The game provides hints in the form of texts, objects in the dungeon, and dialogues with the companion NPC, so we started taking notes as a group and writing down which options we had already tried.
Turn left or right? Will it change something about the ending?
We already felt like “just like in the old days when there were no guides”. But that ended up getting me into trouble, and I nearly slept through my alarm today.
Since the runs in the dungeon never take more than 30 minutes, it constantly tempted me to say: “Oh, just one more try”. It didn’t help either when my group eventually disbanded (because people had to go to bed), since the dungeon can also be smoothly completed alone.
So I quickly switched to my warrior and continued solo. One run turned into another, then another, and maybe another to unlock the last ending in the second path. Until the clock eventually showed me a totally ungodly hour.
The reward for completing all paths: Yay, I now have a hamster too.
Enjoyers travel alone or with friends
If you plan to visit the Unstete Dungeon and want to have some fun there, I would recommend going alone or with friends. In groups with random players, it quickly happens that the solutions for the different paths get spoiled.
I found it more fun to puzzle over the options and riddles myself to find the different endings. If you get stuck at a point, you can look for tips (we did too). But I would definitely recommend approaching the dungeon blind.
Of course, not everything is perfect. As it is the first content of its kind, a lot of it still feels very “basic”. For the future, I would wish for trickier puzzles that should also be more logical. With some of them, I wondered how people figured them out, as it seemed so random.
The rewards could also be better and more varied. From what I’ve gathered, they are rather modest, especially at higher difficulty levels. There are only a handful of cosmetic items and materia for the hardest mode.
But these are all things for the future. The content is definitely a step in the right direction, and I would love to see more of it in upcoming patches.
Now I also know how nasty this “One more run” trap is. Next time I should hopefully have a bit more sleep.
Have you tried the new content yet? What were your experiences with it? Do you like it or not? Write it in the comments.
Skyrim is regularly re-released. The latest version of Bethesda’s evergreen title is the Anniversary Edition. This comes with a lot of additional content and solid performance on almost all platforms. Only on the Switch does the new version cause problems. And quite serious ones at that.
Update from 21.10.2022, 10:33 AM: According to Reddit, the Skyrim Anniversary Edition on the Switch has now received an update that has fixed most of the issues that were occurring (via Reddit).
Original article: That Bethesda, the creators behind Elder Scrolls Online, will probably keep re-releasing their evergreen Skyrim until the end of all days is almost as certain as the Amen in church. After all, there are now up to 17 different versions of the eleven-year-old evergreen (via Screenrant).
The latest version of the game is the Anniversary Edition, which was recently released on the Switch, but was already available on all other popular platforms last year.
For more on the current missteps of Microsoft, which now includes Bethesda, you can find it here:
What distinguishes this from earlier versions of Skyrim? In addition to a slightly enhanced graphics and all previously released DLCs and Creation Tools, the Anniversary Edition also offers a number of new and exclusive content, such as a fishing mini-game. Thus, the Anniversary Edition is essentially a complete version of the popular game.
However, there is a catch that is quite significant: The Anniversary Edition does not run smoothly on the Nintendo Switch at all. And this is surprising because, for instance, one user has already shown that Elder Scrolls Online runs without issues on the Switch.
These are the problems with the Anniversary Edition on the Switch
There are a whole series of bugs that did not occur in previous versions of the game.
This is almost curious in itself. Because one would assume that with an eleven-year-old game, which has been re-released so often, new bugs and performance issues would gradually cease to appear.
There are also other disturbing reports regarding Fallout 76:
What problems are there? The Anniversary Edition is struggling with annoying frame-rate drops and performance difficulties.
In some areas of the open-world game, the targeted standard of 30 FPS is not even close to being reached.
These frame rate drops are particularly severe in the city of the Thieves Guild “Rifton”. There, only about 15 FPS are consistently reached. The game is practically unplayable at this point.
You can see for yourself in this video:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
How bad things are for Rifton in the Anniversary Edition on the Switch.
Additionally, the game seems to crash or freeze at regular intervals (via Reddit). Furthermore, some users are speculating whether the rendering distance has been reduced – at least in handheld mode on the Switch (via Reddit).
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
These are the reactions to the problems of the Anniversary Edition
Upon the release of the Anniversary Edition on the Switch, there was a particularly loud outcry. Because whether on Reddit, YouTube, or Twitter; everywhere people are complaining about the performance of the game.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
In addition to the performance, the price of the game is also criticized. Because for an eleven-year-old game, the Anniversary Edition on the Switch at a price of €70 is extremely expensive. And even if you already own the previous version of the game without the update, you still have to pay an additional €20 for the extra content.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
There is no simple solution to the annoying problems of Skyrim
How can the problems be solved? Currently, the only way to fix the problems of the Anniversary Edition is to delete the game and then reinstall the vanilla version of the game. This should make Skyrim run smoothly and without issues as it did before the update.
This is therefore a clear indication that something went significantly wrong with the update.
After the significant outcry, Bethesda has finally spoken up as well. On their own support page, the studio stated that they are aware of the issue and intend to address it soon. However, this has unfortunately not yet happened. One can only hope that the development team will quickly get the problems under control.
If you are also interested in other consoles besides the Switch, you can find a comprehensive buying guide on the topic next-gen here:
Are you interested in the PS5 in addition to the Switch? If you don’t have a PS5 yet, take a look at our ticker. Here we keep you up to date every day and explain how to get a PS5 and show you drops related to the sought-after console.
Regularly, there are PS5 offers at various retailers. By keeping an eye on our live ticker, you reduce the chance of missing out on the popular console.
With the new summer update for GTA Online, Rockstar has introduced two new weapons to the game. One of them sends you on a scavenger hunt across Los Santos. Here’s how you can get the weapon and what you need to do for it.
Which weapons are new? With the new summer update of GTA Online, not only new cars and improvements to the weapon wheel were introduced, but also two new weapons. They are as follows:
Precision rifle – Cost: $450,000 (can be cheaper with discounts)
Service Carbine (M16) – Cannot be purchased
While the new sniper can be purchased at any Ammu-Nation shop, many players are wondering how to obtain the new assault rifle “M16”. MeinMMO shows you what you need to do.
Update October 21: The service carbine, colloquially called M16, can now be obtained after the scavenger hunt of the Crime Scenes. So grab your Oppressor and gather your components.
If you are unsure about what to expect at the summer event, we have the right trailer for you:
Start video
GTA Online – Trailer zum neuen Update „The Criminal Enterprises“
How to unlock the M16 – Map with Locations
To unlock the M16, you need to visit crime scenes, also known as “Crime Scenes”. These are randomly generated at various locations tied to events, just like the film props from Solomon.
You need to go to the posted locations and hope that an event takes place. In these events, you will find weapon parts needed for building the weapon. These will be marked in your vicinity with a blue dot.
We have selected a video for you that shows all “Crime Scene” locations:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
What is the best way to get to these locations? To quickly and easily visit all necessary locations, the Oppressor MK2 is worthwhile. With it, you are not bound to the road and can easily traverse any terrain.
More about GTA Online on MeinMMO can be found here:
Why aren’t events starting for me? Since the task is new and players are not exactly sure whether the scavenger hunt is related to the new IAA quest, it could be that you first need to complete this.
So first complete the new IAA quest and then look for the weapon parts. This way you can ensure that it’s not the quest but your luck that is at stake.
What do you think of the M16? Have you got it yet, and if so, what do you think of the new rifle? Feel free to let us know in the comments how you feel about the summer update overall.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
PS5 controllers are best charged using the corresponding charging station. But which ones are worth it the most? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested 4 models and declared a winner.
How was the list created? There are plenty of charging stations for PS5 controllers on the market from various manufacturers. But which of them is worth it or does it not matter much which product I spend my money on?
For this reason, I ordered 4 models and wanted to find out how great the differences really are.
What criteria did I use to evaluate?
Processing: How is the device built?
Haptics and accessibility: How easy is it to operate the model?
Price-performance ratio: What do I get for my money?
In the following article, you will read how good or bad the 4 models are and which one is the most worthwhile.
Start video
DualSense Edge – Trailer of the Pro Controller for PS5
HeyStop charging station for PS5 controllers – weak processing and expensive
In last place is the charging station from HeyStop. The charging station feels poorly made, it is light and therefore does not feel very valuable due to its hollow sound. Charging the controllers requires a bit of fiddling but works flawlessly. A charging cable is included, but no plug. The price is around 15 euros.
Overall, the design of the charging station seems quite bulky to me. Rightly, this model lands in last place.
Meanwhile, there is also a 3Gen version of the station from HeyStop. I have not been able to test it yet because it was not available for purchase at that time. Now you can acquire 3Gen for about 18 euros.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
NexiGo charging station for PS5 controllers – sturdy design with nice appearance
The NexiGo charging station ranks 3rd in my list. The design is bulky and large and requires by far the most space on my desk. However, this makes the model appear very stable and additionally valuable due to its high weight.
Due to the larger design, locking in the controllers does not feel as fiddly as with the HeyStop model.
The white NexiGo charging station costs around 15 euros. Other colors (pink and black) cost around 20 euros.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Sony charging station for PS5 controllers – The official device is expensive, has more accessories than the competition
Sony’s official charging station ranks 2nd for me. The price at around 30 euros is very high compared to the competition, but a suitable power supply for the charging station is already included in the package, which is not the case for the other models.
The design strongly resembles the official design of the PS5 with its curved corners. However, it is quite tricky to plug the controllers into the station. It has often happened to me that I have accidentally turned the PS5 back on while plugging in the controller.
The price is around 30 euros, making it the most expensive model on the list.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Lioncast controller charger – My price-performance tip
My first place goes to the charging station from Lioncast. The charging station costs around 8 euros on average and is fundamentally different from the other models. Because you don’t snap the controller in, but plug a small connector into the USB-C port and place the controller upside down on the charging station.
The advantage: The controller can be charged very easily, and this is much less fiddly than with the other models. In my opinion, this makes the charging station with its price of 8 euros simply unbeatable.
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
Winners and losers at a glance
Who is the winner? Clearly the model from Lioncast. An intuitive charging system, a simple and flat design, and the price of under 10 euros make this model an absolute tip for me.
Who is the loser? I simply do not like the HeyStop charging station. It seems bulky and of little value, and at around 16 euros, it is significantly more expensive than the winner.
Which charging station should I buy? Basically, all devices serve their purpose, as they all charge my PS5 controllers without any problems. My tip would be the model from Lioncast, which simply offers a great price-performance ratio. Even for 10 euros, I would still go for Lioncast.
Those who want to pay 15, 20 or more euros for such a charging station can also go directly for Sony. Because with them, for just under 30 euros, you not only get your valuable device, but also a power adapter.
Tips and tricks around the PS5: Are you already a proud owner of a PS5 and looking for some useful tips for your next-gen console? Then take a look at the following list. Here we present 6 secret features of the PS5 that you should definitely know.
Yes, it is time. The world map of Pokémon GO is being revised. This will affect the visuals and also change the spawns of Pokémon at even more locations. What this means for you can be found here.
What kind of update is this? Pokémon GO is based on maps from the real world, to which it is linked. When you start the game, you will see streets, paths, and special locations that also exist “in real life” exactly at the places where you are located.
With this update, Pokémon GO is supposed to feel even more real and “merge more closely with reality,” explains the Niantic team in the new blog post. The new map is intended to make the real-world environment “recognizable” while playing Pokémon GO.
When is it coming? The update is expected to be implemented “in the coming weeks.” Whether it happens piece by piece or is related to a single large update is still unclear.
Visual changes in the map update
What is happening? With a visual overhaul, Niantic aims to ensure that the map in the game represents your real-world environment even more accurately. Non-existent or new streets are to be displayed correctly in the game. New buildings from the real world will also be added.
The last major map update of this detailed nature was already three years ago.
What does this mean? The distribution and frequency of the Pokémon you find in the wild will be adjusted. Niantic explains that you will soon find the various Pokémon in more places than ever before.
In locations where there are already many spawns, there will not be more. Instead, they will be better distributed. As a result, Pokémon may appear in completely different areas on the map than before.
In rural areas and rapidly growing regions, it is possible that more Pokémon will appear in the wild due to the update.
How do you like the announcement of the map overhaul? Are there streets and paths in your playing area that are not displayed correctly and need an update? Are you looking forward to more spawns, especially in rural areas where the yield has been low so far?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In FIFA 23 the POTM Messi has been released. You can now obtain the card through an SBC. But is the solution worth it?
This is POTM Messi: A “POTM” is the “Player of the Month,” meaning the player of the month. This title exists in various leagues, and in the French Ligue 1, Lionel Messi has now received it.
The POTM can now be unlocked through a “Squad Building Challenge” (SBC). There you need to exchange several teams full of players to get the POTM Messi card.
POTM Messi in comparison: Here you can find the regular Messi card (left) compared to the new POTM card (right).
In terms of stats, the upgrade is not very significant. There’s exactly one point added to all stats, and the overall rating also increases by one point.
Weak foot, skill moves, and low work rates offensively and defensively – these remain the same. He also has the “Explosive” running style, not the strong “Lengthy” running style.
The biggest difference aside from the card design is the new position: you can play POTM Messi as a CAM, meaning in the central attacking midfield. He doesn’t have alternative positions. The gold card plays on the right wing, with an alternative position RM.
Is the POTM Messi SBC worth it in FIFA 23?
This is what you need to do for POTM Messi: There are a total of 6 teams that you need to exchange.
An 84-rated team with a PSG player and a TOTW
An 85-rated team with an Argentinian and a TOTW
An 86-rated team with a Ligue 1 player and at least one player over 87 rating
An 87-rated team with a TOTW player
An 87-rated team with at least one player over 88 rating
An 88-rated team
How expensive is the SBC? Players on futbin are already compiling the first solutions. As of now, the SBC requires players worth about 780,000 coins (via futbin).
This only applies if you need to buy all the players new. If you already have suitable players in your club, for example from Division Rivals rewards, you can use them and only spend coins to buy additional players.
Furthermore, it is quite possible that the SBC’s price will drop in the coming hours and days, as the transfer market in FIFA 23 is subject to constant fluctuations. Players that fit the SBC can be particularly expensive shortly after release.
Is the solution for POTM Messi worth it? With only one point overall upgrade and the CAM position, the changes compared to the regular card are quite minimal. The gold card is currently available for a price of about 241,000 coins on the transfer market.
So shortly after the release of the SBC, the price for POTM Messi seems quite expensive. It’s best to complete the SBC now only if you already have many suitable players in your club and want to exchange them for Messi. If you have to rely heavily on the transfer market, the gold Messi card is more advisable – or else wait until the price has dropped.
POTM Messi will be available until November 20, 2022. Therefore, it is not absolutely necessary to solve the SBC quickly. If you want to do it, you might first collect rewards from the Weekend League to use in the SBC afterwards.
Blizzard has just released a teaser for Dragonflight, the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft. In it, one of the most powerful dragons of Azeroth explains what to expect when you play the new class of the Evoker in WoW.
What kind of teaser is this? Nozdormu, the leader of the bronze dragonflight and essentially the ruler over time, explains that an “ancient enemy” has returned. We don’t know exactly who it is – but the images suggest a dragon in the category of the monstrous Galakrond.
In the following scenes, the old dragon elaborates a bit on what he has experienced, and you see images from the history of World of Warcraft. His own story, however, has already been written. Nozdormu knows even his own death.
The story of the Dracthyr is just beginning, more precisely: just before the release of Dragonflight. You can see the teaser here:
Start video
WoW: Dragonflight – The teaser for the short film series “Legacies”
Dracthyr can fly by default, wear chainmail armor, and serve in groups as healers or ranged damage dealers. Their unique feature is, among other things, that they fight at 30 meters – so essentially right between melee and ranged fighters.
3 Minuten Gameplay zu Rufer, der neuen Klasse in WoW Dragonflight
What kind of series is this? At the end of the teaser, a brief glimpse promises short films revolving around the Dracthyr, titled “Legacies.” Since “Episode 1” is mentioned, we assume that a series of videos is planned. Episode 1 will be released on October 25.
Judging by the title and the teaser, the short film series will mainly focus on the past and history of the Dracthyr, perhaps even of the Dragon Isles.
Just a few minutes after release, the teaser can accumulate tons of positive comments in German and English. Even under usually fierce criticism, the short films from the game studio are often praised highly:
Gotham Knights (PC, Steam, PS5, Xbox) lets you fight crime with the four successors of Batman. However, initial tests of the game have been rather mixed.
What is Gotham Knights? Gotham City is threatened to be taken over by the secret organization “Court of Owls”. You want to prevent this in the role of the Bat-family – because Batman is dead.
You have four roles available:
Batgirl
Robin
Nightwing
Red Hood
You control these four characters in a third-person perspective through the open world of Gotham City and try to contain crime.
Start video
Action RPG Gotham Knights shows Batgirl – Stylishly and rapidly beats up enemies in the trailer
Gotham Knights is an action role-playing game that releases on October 21 for PC, Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The story can be played solo, but also in multiplayer. You can team up in co-op as a duo to clean up Gotham’s underworld together.
Additionally, the “Heroic Assault” mode is scheduled to be added on November 29 – a standalone mode for four players.
The game was developed by WB Games Montréal, the studio also responsible for the Arkham prequel “Batman: Arkham Origins”. However, it’s important to note that Gotham Knights is not a sequel to the Arkham series, but a standalone game.
Already on October 20, the first tests of the game were published. How is the new Gotham adventure received?
What the first tests say about Gotham Knights
On the website Metacritic, reviews from various media are compiled and summarized into an average score – the “Metascore”.
As of now, there is only the “Critic Score” for Gotham Knights on Metacritic. A user rating is still pending.
Currently, Gotham Knights stands on Metacritic as follows:
It achieves a Metascore of 69/100 from 51 reviews on the PS5. Of those, 26 are positive, 23 in the middle range, and 2 negative.
On the Xbox Series X, Gotham Knights gets a Metascore of 68/100 from 22 reviews, with 12 positive, 8 in the middle range, and 2 negative.
On PC, it scores 67/100 from 11 reviews, with 5 positive, 5 in the middle range, and 1 negative.
What is being criticized? Overall, Gotham Knights is described as a somewhat entertaining superhero game that has weaknesses in various areas. This includes the technology – it was criticized beforehand that Gotham Knights would only offer a 30 FPS mode.
Some opinions:
“Gotham Knights did not excite me with its overly familiar goals, battles, and activities, but it also did not disappoint me,” writes GameInformer.
“Gotham Knights is a dense and mostly gripping action RPG with a compelling (though predictable) story and the best Gotham City seen in any video game,” states IGN (Italia): “From a technical perspective, there are some annoying performance issues, and it doesn’t seem like the game was really made for next-gen, but the gameplay is solid and playing in co-op with a friend is definitely worth the experience.”
“If you want to jump around and beat people up, there are hundreds of other games. If you really want to play a DC action game that takes a modern and admittedly bold step away from the big black bat, then Gotham Knights is good enough. It’s just that it doesn’t impress in the shadow of earlier Batman titles, in the shadow of Batman himself, and it disappoints,” finds VG247.
The colleagues from GameStar and GamePro have also taken a closer look at the game. GamePro rates Gotham Knights with a 65: “Gotham Knights evidently suffers from its troubled development, burying a fun core under many issues,” it states.
Praise is given for the beautiful game world and presentation, as well as fun abilities and the story, which is ultimately predictable. Criticisms include the loot system, the “at best moderately enjoyable movement,” and the XP grind. You can find the complete review here at GamePro.
GameStar also describes the game as quite entertaining but repetitive. Additionally, there are criticisms regarding tough boss fights. At the same time, however, according to the review, there are also a “lot of good approaches”, especially in co-op. You can find the GameStar review with rating here.
Also, you can find the review video from GameStar here:
What do you think of the new Gotham game? Is the “Batman game without Batman” something for you? Or would you rather skip it? What are your expectations for the game? Tell us in the comments!
While Gotham Knights will soon be released anew on Steam, another game has suddenly disappeared from the platform – and quite suddenly:
Basically, the Closed Beta of Diablo 4 is under a strict NDA, which is a confidentiality agreement. However, it seems that this is currently being broken in droves.
Now, some alleged players are taking advantage of the situation to share their impressions ahead of time with others – some more extensively than others. Because actually, no one is allowed to talk about it or share their impressions yet.
Diablo 4: Druid, Sorceress and Barbarian in Gameplay Trailer
Fans are collecting over 5 hours of leaked gameplay from the Beta
This is what the fans say: Since no one is allowed to talk about the Beta, a general gathering of opinions is difficult. Threads keep popping up on social media like reddit where alleged testers praise Diablo 4. Some even jokingly remark that they break the NDA just to say they think the game is great.
Twitter, reddit, and YouTube are actively working to quickly shut down gameplay leaks, and in the subreddit of Diablo 4, the moderators have even imposed an official ban on Beta information under NDA.
Nonetheless, there are some threads where players are collecting leaked gameplay. Videos totaling over 5 hours can be seen there. However, most of it is in Chinese or other languages that we cannot translate.
At first glance, there seems to be little information in the videos that hasn’t already emerged from the major 43-minute leak from the Alpha of Diablo 4. It appears that skill systems and characters of various classes can be seen.
According to some voices, Diablo 4 feels like a real Diablo, reports MeinMMO reader Ninenek. Whether this is good or bad, everyone has to decide for themselves.
There are even some streamers who stream Diablo 4 on Twitch – sometimes without gameplay in an attempt to circumvent an NDA breach. However, these streams often disappear as quickly as corresponding videos on YouTube and Co.
Can I test it myself? In principle, yes, but the registration deadline for the current beta has already passed. If you registered for it, check your email inbox or your Battle.net client to see if you have been invited and can download the beta.
Since Endgame content is being tested, primarily experienced players with many hours of gameplay in Diablo 3, Diablo 2 Resurrected, or Diablo Immortal are supposed to be invited. If this is the case for you, check whether you have already been accepted.
However, be careful with emails regarding potential scams and do not click on unknown links. Usually, the email only points you to the access you would otherwise simply find in the client.
By the way, we strongly advise against breaking the NDA. Blizzard can usually easily trace who does not comply with the rules and take consequences:
Pokimane is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch: The 26-year-old even threatened to boycott Twitch if they don’t promptly do something against gambling.
Has a problem with gambling – so she is an enemy of Trainwreck.
Streamer gives away 100,000 dollars to MontanaBlack – Just like that
How do German viewers know Trainwreck? About a year ago, the German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack was a guest on Trainwreck’s stream.
Already after MontanaBlack’s confirmation to stop by, Trainwreck transferred 100,000 dollars to his crypto account (via tiktok) – and that despite MontanaBlack not being exactly broke.
As Trainwreck says, he has already given away about 75 million US dollars of the 360 million US dollars in the stream and otherwise.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Pokimane is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch: The 26-year-old even threatened to boycott Twitch if they don’t promptly do something against gambling.
Has a problem with gambling – so she is an enemy of Trainwreck.
Streamer gives away 100,000 dollars to MontanaBlack – Just like that
How do German viewers know Trainwreck? About a year ago, the German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack was a guest on Trainwreck’s stream.
Already after MontanaBlack’s confirmation to stop by, Trainwreck transferred 100,000 dollars to his crypto account (via tiktok) – and that despite MontanaBlack not being exactly broke.
As Trainwreck says, he has already given away about 75 million US dollars of the 360 million US dollars in the stream and otherwise.
Trainwreck is known for throwing around money: He frequently gives away large sums via crypto exchanges.
As is known today, these seem to be peanuts for Trainwreck, given such gigantic daily earnings:
It was known that Twitch streamers entered lucrative deals with crypto casinos like Stake. But we are only now learning how lucrative these deals are, after Twitch banned the casinos. The biggest slot streamer on Twitch, Tyler “Trainwreckstv” Niknam (31), says in a stream: He earned 360 million US dollars with his deal in 16 months. That’s 750,000 dollars a day. Trainwreck insults his opponents like Ludwig, Pokimane or HasanAbi – but generously gifts his friends, like the German streamer MontanaBlack.
This is Trainwreck’s statement: In a stream of his friend Pokelaws in Overwatch 2, Trainwreck says:
Listen up, you idiots. Want some news you can get upset about? I’m revealing what I got paid since the start of my contract: I was paid 360 million US dollars for 16 months of gambling. […] This is out now: 360 million, you bastards. I could buy, sell and buy back Ludwig, Pokimane and Hasan again, you fucking pussies.
Trainwreck was viewed 17 times more than the biggest German casino streamer Scurrows
How exactly did he earn so much money? Trainwreck is known for showing casino streams on Twitch. He plays at the crypto casino “Stake” and has made a deal with the casino. That was known – but the details of the deal are new now.
In the last 365 days …
Trainwreck showed 2,471 hours of slots – that’s almost 7 hours daily
Trainwreck had an average of 29,692 viewers
Trainwreck is the most successful casino streamer worldwide with 76.6 million watched hours, while ROSHSTEIN – the biggest German casino streamer, Scurrows, is about 17 times smaller
Does he continue with this? No, that’s apparently over now. Because under the new rules, those kinds of casinos like “Stake” have been banned on Twitch since October 18 (via twitter):
Trainwreck repeatedly warns against gambling – But gets paid handsomely for it
Does he advertise gambling in his streams? From what he says: No. From what he does: Yes, of course.
With words, Trainwreck constantly warns against gambling. He said you always lose there. He has already lost a lot of money. It’s all terrible. Viewers must absolutely keep in mind that he can afford it – but they cannot.
At the same time, he shows slots almost continuously. And clips of his huge wins go viral, occasionally appearing. Those then attract hundreds of thousands of viewers and convey the feeling of becoming rich with a spin.
Ultimately, he seems to advertise the casino a lot, because the casino wouldn’t pay him so much money otherwise.
Also, the casino must be making a lot of money through him if they pay Trainwreck 750,000 dollars a day – the money must somehow flow back into the casino from his viewers.
Despite this, Trainwreck also always warns against gambling, thus seems to be completely at peace with himself morally.
Those who criticize gambling are enemies for Trainwreck
What does he think of the streamers he mentions? Pokimane, Ludwig and Hasan are all streamers who have openly spoken out against gambling and whom Trainwreck apparently has on his “blacklist”:
As is known today, these seem to be peanuts for Trainwreck, given such gigantic daily earnings:
Pokimane is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch: The 26-year-old even threatened to boycott Twitch if they don’t promptly do something against gambling.
Has a problem with gambling – so she is an enemy of Trainwreck.
Streamer gives away 100,000 dollars to MontanaBlack – Just like that
How do German viewers know Trainwreck? About a year ago, the German Twitch streamer MontanaBlack was a guest on Trainwreck’s stream.
Already after MontanaBlack’s confirmation to stop by, Trainwreck transferred 100,000 dollars to his crypto account (via tiktok) – and that despite MontanaBlack not being exactly broke.
As Trainwreck says, he has already given away about 75 million US dollars of the 360 million US dollars in the stream and otherwise.
Trainwreck is known for throwing around money: He frequently gives away large sums via crypto exchanges.
As is known today, these seem to be peanuts for Trainwreck, given such gigantic daily earnings:
The ‘Lengthy’ running style is currently considered by many players in FIFA 23 to be the best option for their teams. Is the feature too strong?
What is ‘Lengthy’ in FIFA 23? In FIFA 23, there are currently three different running styles that players can have. It is also possible to convert some players to different running styles through Chemistry Styles, as the style depends on the players’ attributes.
Controlled: A balanced acceleration. Most players have this type in FIFA 23.
Explosive: These are primarily small, agile players who accelerate very quickly over short distances but slow down afterward.
Lengthy: This type can be primarily obtained by larger, heavier players. They don’t start as quickly but become faster over longer distances.
The “Lengthy” running style has emerged as the favorite for many players over time. However, there is also criticism.
YouTuber NepentheZ criticizes ‘Lengthy’ with a clear example
Who is speaking? NepentheZ is one of the most well-known YouTubers regarding FIFA 23, with almost 2 million followers on the platform. He has been making videos about FIFA for years.
He recently shared a clip on Twitter titled “This Lengthy meta is getting out of control”:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
In the scene, a sudden offensive chance arises from a block where two attackers are extremely well positioned and could simply run free to the goal – if they would receive the ball.
But the two are simply overtaken: Araujo, a Lengthy defender from FC Barcelona, who actually has only 77 pace, easily passes both of them. A situation that likely would not have occurred in real football.
Martinelli, the attacker, actually has the better speed rating – but also “only” has the Explosive running style. And that is apparently significantly at a disadvantage here in combination with Araujo’s dueling behavior.
“What did I just see? Martinelli, I know you are not Lengthy, but you still have damn legs,” the YouTuber exclaims in despair. However, Araujo casually plays the ball back to the keeper and the situation is defused.
How strong is Lengthy really? The situation shows an extreme example, but there is also criticism that Lengthy could be too strong – or that “Explosive” is comparatively weak.
In the FIFA subreddits, there are repeatedly posts demanding a nerf for Lengthy (via reddit) or at least suggesting to enhance “Explosive” players (via reddit). Because old top favorites, like Ousmane Dembélé, can only score with pace on the flanks now to a limited extent.
However, some players also state that such players would need to be used differently: “Don’t expect to make long runs with explosive players, but they are great for dribbling and tight passes,” finds a user, for example (via reddit): “I like to have one or two in my attack to add some variety to the game and connect the play.”
At the same time, some players praise that through Lengthy cards, players who were not so strong in the past years are now better usable. Examples include Haaland or Dzeko from the new Rulebreakers event.
Nevertheless, there is criticism that the running style sometimes leads to players being unrealistically easy to catch up to – as also illustrated in the example above by NepentheZ.
What do you think about the topic? What experiences have you had with ‘Lengthy’? Tell us in the comments!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The German-speaking Twitch streamer Anissa “Anni The Duck” Baddour has teamed up with the delivery service Uber Eats. In a pizzeria in Munich, she prepared pizza for her viewers – and triggered a fire department response.
Who is she? Anni is one of the biggest female streamers in the German-speaking Twitch community and is also active on YouTube. She is known for her cosplays, enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons, and is very creative. When she games, she likes to play Animal Crossing, New World, or Raft.
Privately, Anni has been in a relationship since 2021 with the also successful streamer Antonia “Reved” Staab. The two spend their time in their shared house in Madeira and in Anni’s apartment in Berlin. Now she was in Munich for a special stream.
Start video
Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success
Anni The Duck becomes Anni the Pizza Baker
What was this stream about? On October 19, Anni hosted a stream at the Munich pizzeria La Fantasia. This was a collaboration with the delivery service Uber Eats. Fans could order pizza from the streamer, which she then prepared live on Twitch.
For Anni, whose parents are Italian and Moroccan, working in the Italian-Moroccan restaurant was practically a home game. One of the pizza bakers Anni worked with did not speak German – no problem for Anni, who simply communicated with him in Italian.
How did it go? Overall, the stream went great: Anni seemed to have a lot of fun with it, her viewers were impressed by her pizza baking skills and her Italian language abilities. The owner of the pizzeria also praised Anni in the highest terms – the streamer even joked about a new career as a pizza baker.
It can happen quickly: The 2 pizzas in the clip unfortunately did not make it to the customers. You can watch the whole stream here.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Did anything go wrong? Aside from the 2 pizzas forgotten in the oven that later resembled charcoal briquettes, everything went smoothly. However, there was a downside:
The pizzas could be ordered both for home delivery and enjoyed on-site. For this, Anni provided the name and address of the restaurant. If someone becomes alert at an internet-accessible address, unfortunately, they are right:
A viewer apparently made it a joke to notify various emergency services during the stream. As Anni announced via Twitter on October 20, someone had informed the fire department, police, city security, and the ADAC. The reason cited was an alleged gas leak.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Not only did Anni criticize the action, but her fans could also not believe “how hateful some people are.” Especially the fact that such “jokes” reduce the capacity available for real emergencies caused annoyance (via Twitter).
However, in the stream, there was little indication of the commotion in the background. Other than a brief mention of the fire department, the stream was able to proceed largely undisturbed.
What’s next on the menu? The next gastronomy stream is already planned for Friday, October 21. This time, there will be burgers in Berlin (via Twitter).
What do you think of Anni The Duck’s action? What food would you like to have prepared by your favorite streamers? Feel free to leave us a comment with your orders.
IRL streams where streamers move around in public, like here, are unfortunately not without risk:
When thinking about bugs and errors in Destiny 2, one immediately thinks of the weapon “Telesto”. This crazy gun has caused many problems, but this time it is a different culprit. Lord of Wolves is its name, and it has now caused the most insane bug ever.
What happened in Destiny 2? With patch 6.2.5, Bungie wanted not only to fix some bugs but also to polish many weapon classes and individual guns. Among the various weapons that benefited, there was an exotic shotgun that was also supposed to be optimized, namely the “Lord of Wolves”.
This monster is worse than the Telesto
The exotic shotgun was supposed to experience a range of improvements to make it competitive in PvE and ensure that the weapon was used more balanced in PvP.
To achieve this, Bungie not only improved your precision during the active perk “Release the Wolves”, but also granted you a 40% PvE damage bonus. When the patch 6.2.5 rolled out and the adjustments were active, Lord of Wolves was quickly disabled by the team, and luckily so.
This weapon had such a crazy bug that made you overpowered. We will show you the details.
In plain English, the weapon not only received a 40% damage buff itself. Every Guardian equipped with it also had their grenades, melee attacks, and even supers boosted (via. YouTube). In the right hands, grenade and super builds turned into true first-class killing machines.
Youtuber and PvP player CammyCakes immediately shared the curious bug on Twitter, asking: “Uhhhh Lord of Wolves, are you okay??!?”
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Guardians in Destiny 2 are used to a lot, but the fact that a weapon even shares its damage buff with players is completely new. This propels the Lord of Wolves into the rankings of the most uncontrollable weapons in Destiny 2.
When will the weapon be accessible again? According to Bungie, the fix for the exotic shotgun will take place in the upcoming patch next week. Whether the development team can fix the error is uncertain. However, it is a fact that bugs often sneak in when developers try to solve an existing problem. So stay tuned, as new bugs may find their way into the game.
What do you think of the Lord of Wolves’ bug? Do you also find it absurd how the exotic managed to grant you a damage buff? Let us know in the comments!
It’s not just the Lord of Wolves causing problems, but also the Halloween event 2022:
In Tower of Fantasy there are viewpoints scattered all over the map that players can discover. They are very important and it’s worth visiting them to enjoy the view. Therefore, we show you the exact location of all viewpoints on Aesperia and explain what they bring you.
What are viewpoints? On Aesperia, the main map of Tower of Fantasy, you have the opportunity to discover viewpoints. It is important not to ignore them, as they reward you with valuable resources after discovery and provide you with important exploration points.
Since these special viewpoints, also called “Scenic Points”, are not shown on your in-game map, we have generated a small map that you can use for your exploration.
If you have issues climbing, we have the perfect solution for you:
What do I get for discovering? If you decide to visit all viewpoints, you will receive 20 dark crystals and 20 exploration points for each exploration. Additionally, the location will be marked as discovered in your travel journal.
These were all currently known viewpoints with names and locations. How do you feel about ToF rewarding you so much for exploring the map? Do you think it’s cool or is the reward too little for you? Let us know in the comments!
If you are hungry after the explorations, feel free to check out our recipe guide for ToF:
The official release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is on October 28. However, those who pre-order a digital version can already start the campaign and experience the new adventure surrounding Taskforce 141. We’ll show you the important info about the download, the story, and the missions in a quick overview.
The campaigns of Call of Duty are often a fireworks of action and pump a lot of adrenaline into the veins of players. Fans of the multiplayer mode often skip the story – at release, the focus is initially on the shared shooting with friends.
What you need to know about the campaign regarding download and content, we will show you on MeinMMO in the overview. We will embed the trailer for the story here:
Start video
CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows the campaign in the launch trailer – fans believe, “this will be one of the best Call of Duty games”
CoD MW2: Campaign – Download and Early Access
When can I play the campaign of MW2? The campaign is online.
Who has early access to the campaign of MW2? You definitely need a digital pre-order. However, “Early Access” is otherwise available on all supported platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Steam, and Battle.net launcher. Here you can find all about pre-ordering and the versions.
What is the size of the download? This depends on your platform. If you are only playing the campaign, you need relatively little space compared to previous CoD data chunks:
What is the story about? The campaign takes place 3 years after the end of the campaign of CoD MW 2019. The “new” Taskforce 141 has already completed some missions, but their greatest challenge is still ahead of them.
As usual, a web of opaque actions from the villains unfolds throughout the story, and nothing is as it seems.
The terrorist organization Al-Qatala is back, but seems to serve only as a kind of distraction. The story revolves around drugs, a lot of money, and an unknown threat that endangers the prosperity of the world.
Whether the alternative story with the beloved templates of the old “Modern Warfare” games can keep up remains to be seen. However, all the ingredients are present to tell exciting, new stories while still reconnecting to old stories.
Destiny 2 is currently celebrating its Halloween Event 2022. However, instead of fresh gameplay, the free event only brought a long list of bizarre bugs into the game. This ruined the experience for many Guardians and also hindered their progress. The only thing that worked perfectly was the event monetization.
It could have been a grand Halloween Event for everyone in Destiny 2. After a period of calm in Season 18 among the Guardians, the spooky and free event was supposed to bring fresh air and new tasks into the game.
Instead, the list of errors grew longer and the faces of the Guardians also became disheartened due to the weak event highlights.
Bungie somewhat recycled the Haunted Sectors in 2022. Only a new sector was minimally integrated in the European Dead Zone.
There is a new weapon; however, it is handed to you on a silver platter immediately after completing the quest with a great perk combo for PvP. Thus, the hunt for many Guardians for a good roll was essentially over from the start.
Fresh air in 2022 is actually only found in the event pass which one has to purchase additionally to obtain the new cosmetic items.
Many Guardians felt that the trailer was the coolest thing about the event so far:
Start video
Destiny 2: Season of the Plunderer – “Festival of the Lost” Trailer
Guardians who still dove into the event to have at least some fun were immediately thwarted in their efforts by some nasty bugs.
The Spectral Pages earned for the Halloween event and progress simply disappeared from the Guardians’ inventory. They were irretrievably lost – conversion into Manifested Spectral Pages was no longer possible.
The bosses in the Haunted Sectors have their own agenda in 2022. They make Guardians wait up to a minute before appearing. This unnecessarily prolongs the activity.
Anyone who thought, due to the initial difficulties, “Okay, then I’ll just farm Shards!” was also out of luck. Another bug meant that players currently only receive 100 instead of 200 Shards for the weekly bounties from Eva.
Moreover, there were problems with Update 6.2.5: In addition to the event content, Bungie also launched a new, comprehensive update with hotfix 6.2.5 on Tuesday. Not everything went smoothly here either.
The removal of the 20% bonus on aim assist falloff for the perk “Mess seeker” was not imported into Update 6.2.5 and had to be removed from the patch notes. The change will be added in a future update.
The exotic shotgun “Lord of Wolves” had to be disabled after Update 6.2.5 due to a problem because it could deal more damage than intended.
Many Guardians immediately recalled the dominant times of the Exo weapon from 2019 with the new bug of “Lord of Wolves” because they could once again wipe everything out in 2022 that was not hidden.
The “Bug Festival of the Lost” 2022 is scarier than ever
Bungie is working hard on solutions: That same evening, the Bungie Support Twitter account was busy. The developer quickly announced fixes. For instance, they fixed the bug with the Spectral Pages within hours and also announced reimbursements for the Shard bug.
By that time, however, the damage was already done.
Instead of fresh air, familiar lethargy prevails: In Destiny 2, there always comes a point in a season when you have accomplished everything and especially completed the story. So it is cool when events still bring some variety into the game during these times and the Guardians come together again.
However, the few new voice lines from the Season 18 relevant NPCs Eido and the Drifter are too few for the Halloween event to feel fresh. Also, the “Pirate Stories” of the lore compendium “Tales of the Forgotten – Volume 2” have thus far remained quite meager in content.
Additionally, for many, the disappointing fact is that the normal and familiar playlist activities as well as public events for progress and obtaining the Spectral Pages at the Festival of the Lost are once again more rewarding than the Haunted Sectors.
As a result, the Guardians hardly break out of their usual routine in Destiny 2 and wished for the once frightening Forest to return. There, it was at least still a challenge to continuously beat your own time. So the player jazzinyourfacepsn writes on reddit: “I wish the Scary Forest would return.”
What do you think of the event? What is your personal impression? Do you find the event worthwhile or have you already written it off? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments and connect with Guardians from the German Destiny 2 community.
By the way, the event pass with its focus on monetization also drew a lot of criticism towards Bungie:
The title “The Hallowed” in World of Warcraft is much sought after. We will tell you how to obtain it during the Hollow’s End in WoW.
In World of Warcraft, the Hollow’s End event is currently taking place again. This is an annual event where you can earn some achievements and rewards. At the end of this event lies the title “The Hallowed.” We will tell you how to get the title and what you need to do for the required achievement “Hallowed be thy Name.”
To obtain the coveted title, you must complete a total of 11 smaller achievements. This might take some time, so you should start as early as possible.
Trick or Treat!
What is the task? For this achievement, you need to collect candies from a candy bucket in an inn.
How to complete it: This achievement is probably the easiest. Simply visit one of the many inns. There, you will see the candy buckets marked with a yellow exclamation mark as a quest. Complete the quest, open the small reward bag, and the achievement is done.
Bring me the Head of… oh, wait a minute
What is the task? Defeat the Headless Horseman. He is the event boss of the Hollow’s End.
How to complete it: Simply sign up for the fight against the Headless Horseman via the “Dungeon Finder.” The fight is quite simple, and the hardest part is probably the waiting time until you enter the dungeon. We’ll tell you why a daily visit to this boss is worth it in our guide to the Headless Horseman’s mount.
The Shining Smile
What is the task? You need to use a toothpick to clean your teeth.
How to complete it: You will likely complete this achievement “on the side.” The necessary toothpicks are sometimes contained in the candy bucket bags that you have to open anyway. Simply use one of these toothpicks, and the achievement will be credited to you and this step will be checked off.
G.N.E.R.D. Rage
What is the task? Collect 10 honorable victories while under the influence of “G.N.E.R.D.S.”.
How to complete it: You can occasionally obtain the candy “G.N.E.R.D.S.” from the candy buckets. If you eat the candy, you will gain the corresponding buff for a few minutes. Now you need to collect a total of 10 honorable victories. This works best by simply participating in a battleground and playing a bit more defensively so that you survive for a while. Alternatively, you can also ask friends if they can switch to a character of the opposing faction and let you kill them 10 times.
You can let your “Nerd Rage” run free during this achievement.
The Masquerade
What is the task? Transform into all 7 forms using wands: Bat, Ghost, Leprechaun, Ninja, Pirate, Skeleton, and Wisp.
How to complete it: During the Hollow’s End, you can obtain the “Wand of Transformation”; there are quite a few of them now. You get these from the reward bags in inns, just like many other things. However, they are quite rare.
It is important that you must be transformed into all 7 forms yourself to complete this achievement. So, you need other players to transform you.
The easiest way to do this is to look for like-minded players in the group search or ask a few friends for help. A search in the trade chat can also be successful if you are only missing a few transformations.
Trick or Treat in Azeroth
What is the task? Find all the candy buckets in the Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, and Outland.
How to complete it: This achievement will take some time because you need to visit a number of inns across the three major continents. Each area has at least one necessary inn.
We recommend using the addon “Candy Buckets” (Link to Curseforge.com). The addon detects whether the Hollow’s End is currently ongoing and marks all candy buckets on your world map, allowing you to visit them in order.
By the way, collecting also gives you some experience points, so you could do this with an alt character and level them up a bit while at it. Just make sure that you visit all the inns with the same character to ensure the achievement is counted.
From these containers, you will receive a variety of rewards.
Get it Out
What is the task? Eat so much “Candy Corn” that you have to vomit.
How to complete it: This task is also relatively simple. You only need to eat 3 – 10 “Candy Corn” in a row until your character vomits. “Candy Corn” is also the currency for the Hollow’s End, but you will receive it in large quantities. Just make sure you have enough “Candy Corn” in your inventory when you want to go for the achievement – because if you don’t have enough, you will have to start over later. More details about this can be found in our “Get it Out” guide.
Hero of the Hollow’s End
What is the task? Rescue a village from the Headless Horseman and complete the associated quest.
How to complete it: The various villages in the starting areas – like Goldshire in Elwynn – are regularly attacked by the Headless Horseman. He hurls fireballs at the various houses. You need to pick up buckets of water and throw them on the flames to contain the fire.
If you extinguish all the flames, the Headless Horseman will come down and can be fought. After his death, he drops a pumpkin head that starts a quest. You just have to turn this in, and the achievement is yours!
However, be aware that it is not possible to extinguish the fire alone – it spreads too quickly. You need at least 2 or 3 other players to extinguish the fire together.
The world must be saved from the Headless Horseman – and often.
Decayed Trickery
What is the task? Complete the 4 Hollow’s End quests that deal with the tricks of the other faction:
Release the Stinkbombs!
A Time for Winning / A Time for Building
Cleaning Up in Stormwind / Cleaning Up in Undercity
A Time for Losing / A Time for Vandalism
How to complete it: You will receive the tasks for this achievement in front of Stormwind (Alliance) or in the courtyard of Undercity (Horde). These are daily quests that come with some Candy Corn as a reward. The quests are simple and self-explanatory, so you can complete them quickly.
For more exciting content about World of Warcraft, check this out:
What is the task? Throw weighted pumpkin lanterns at members of the following races:
Blood Elf
Draenei
Dwarf
Goblin
Human
Night Elf
Orc
Tauren
Troll
Undead
Worgen
How to complete it: The easiest way to complete this achievement is in the neutral city of Oribos, as you usually find representatives of all races here. However, if you can’t find a race, you can also ask in the various chat channels or ask a friend to create a character of that race.
The weighted pumpkin lanterns drop from the Headless Horseman and can drop multiple times per day. You can farm the pumpkin lanterns first and then go hunting for the different races.
Dark Calling
What is the task? Collect a Creepy Pumpkin pet and a Creepy Helmet.
How to complete it: You can obtain both the Creepy Pumpkin pet and the Creepy Helmet from several sources. Both can be in the daily reward bag from the Headless Horseman or in the boxes you receive from inns. Alternatively, you can also spend your “Candy Corn” at the event vendor to collect the rewards.
It is likely that you will achieve this achievement simply “on the side” while collecting the others.
Once you have mastered all these tasks, you will finally receive the final achievement “Hallowed be thy Name” and the associated title “The Hallowed!”
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
On October 19, 2022, the League of LegendsPatch 12.20 was released on the live servers. Riot Games, in this patch, not only made champion adjustments but also updated their speech recognition systems. After the outcry over toxic players has grown recently, they addressed the issue.
What exactly was changed in LoL? Riot Games regularly brings updates for their game. In a subsection, Riot Games explained in the latest patch notes that they have revised their behavioral systems. This includes in-game chat messages. From now on, “unacceptable language” should be recognized during active gameplay.
This leads to players who send abusive messages in chat being “muted” by the system. The messages are then filtered out, and the affected player cannot send any further messages in the chat during that game.
Excerpt from Patch Notes 12.20
At the same time, teammates are notified that the player has used unacceptable language and is thus violating the terms of service and community guidelines. They can then only communicate with this player via pings.
Not long until the new champion is released. Here you can find the trailer for K’Sante:
Start video
League of Legends: K’Sante Cinematic Trailer
LoL finally takes action against toxic teammates
What is meant by toxic teammates? Some players in League of Legends intentionally seek to get banned. For example, the streamer “Lionl9”, who has been permanently banned 708 times. While other players simply display toxic chat behavior. This involves abusive messages in chat.
More often than not, this leads to games being decided even before they begin. Or it makes players focus more on chat than playing beautiful League of Legends. Players insult each other in team chat, which often even spills over into the general game chat.
Until now, the only option was to report such players after the round. This then led to a chat ban for a certain number of games after an examination. With the change in speech recognition, toxic teammates are directly recognized in the game and banned from chat there.
What does the community say about this? The community is pleased with this adjustment. For example, @zzepic111 writes that this is the only feature that would make him start playing LoL again (via Twitter).
User @KingofEloHell states that he has only had good experiences with the system. A player who had insulted his teammates was banned from chat by the system. After that, he managed to focus on the game, and the team was able to turn the game around. From a 0/2/0 statistic, it became a 6/4/7 statistic, and they won the game. (via Twitter).
Other Twitter users talk about a restriction of their freedom of speech. However, they are directly reminded that these are community guidelines if “unacceptable language” is used.
People are also already busily trying to circumvent the system. On Twitter, first tips and tricks are being shared. Some terms like “fat” or “fuck” are not banned individually. However, the combination does provoke a ban (via Twitter).
Current news on the 2022 Worlds of LoL can be found here:
The speech recognition system is still not fully developed and is to be further adjusted and revised. However, it is considered a first step to reduce toxicity in League of Legends and is accordingly received positively.
What do you think about this adjustment? Do you often have teammates who display toxic behavior and throw games? Let us know in the comments.
Toxic behavior can occur not only in chat; sometimes it is enough to choose a champion:
