3 MMORPGs on Steam with exciting settings that you haven’t seen a hundred times before

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Most MMORPGs come with a fantasy setting that we basically all know. We at MeinMMO have compiled a few exceptions for you.

For this list, we made sure to distance ourselves from typical MMORPG settings and instead present something new. So MMORPGs that do not take place in a fantasy or science fiction world.

In the games presented, we paid attention to the fact that they have different settings. Moreover, all of them are playable on Steam.

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Secret World Legends

Setting: Horror | Developer: Funcom  | Platforms: PC | Release Date: July 31, 2017 | Ratings: 66% positive, 86% positive in the last 30 days

What kind of game is this? The Secret World Legends is an MMORPG with a horror setting. The gameplay, however, differs from other MMORPGs, as each story chapter is a group mission and tells the main story as a kind of chapter. This is the focus of The Secret World Legends.

You discover mysterious stories, uncover atmospheric locations, and fight against creepy monsters. The world is the real world, albeit haunted by horror stories and the supernatural. There are interesting locations from our world to explore. For example, you can travel to cities like Seoul, London, and New York.

Who is it suitable for? Timid players should stay away from The Secret World Legends. However, if you love horror and MMORPGs, you have found the perfect solution here. If you like to follow an exciting story and enjoy series like Supernatural, you should take a look at this game. It is also available for free on Steam.

FallOut 76

Setting: Post-apocalyptic | Developer: Bethesda  | Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox | Release Date: October 23, 2018| Ratings: 76% positive | Cost: 39.99 Euro

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What kind of game is this? With Fallout 76, Fallout becomes an MMORPG. It takes place after a nuclear war and throws you into the year 2102. The world has changed due to radioactive radiation, and you find yourself in a post-apocalyptic setting.

You explore post-nuclear America together with other players and try to repopulate it. Meanwhile, you fight against gangs, mutants, and robots. Classic MMORPG elements are supplemented by survival aspects.

Fallout 76 offers a detailed world that you can explore for hours. In addition, there are numerous quests and challenges filled with quirky humor. This sets it apart from other MMORPGs.

The community is friendly and always ready to support newcomers.

Who is it suitable for? If you want to explore an MMORPG world that is significantly different from others, Fallout 76 is the right choice for you. It is aimed at solo players who want to explore a lot, but also at groups who want to play together with friends. It is currently on sale on Steam. You can also currently get Fallout 76 for free with Prime Gaming if you are an Amazon Prime subscriber.

Trove

Setting: Procedurally generated pixel world  | Developer: Gamigo | Platforms: PC, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch  | Release Date: July 9, 2015 | Ratings: 80% positive

What kind of game is this? Trove is a sandbox MMORPG that visually reminds you of Minecraft at first glance, but is a bit more colorful. It takes place in an open voxel world where you can build your own structures.

There are various classes, like the Shadow Hunter, Boomeranger and a Pirate Captain. With these classes, you level up different abilities and upgrade your equipment.

In the endgame, you fight your way through huge dungeons that look different in each realm. Even 7 years after the release, Trove still receives regular updates.

Apart from combat, the MMORPG offers content such as fishing, farming, pets, sailing, flying, piñata parties, and more. It does not take itself too seriously, presenting itself in a more humorous light.

Here you can find the Steam page for Trove.

Who is it suitable for? If you’re looking for a mix of MMORPG, Minecraft, and dungeon crawler, Trove is perfect for you. However, there is no true lore. Instead, you explore dungeons and need to grind a lot. If that sounds good to you, you should definitely check out Trove. It is available for free on various platforms, even on the Nintendo Switch.

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Which MMORPG setting do you like best? Have you tried any of the three presented games yet or are you planning to? Which MMORPG do you currently play the most? Are you looking for more unusual MMORPGs that deviate from the standard? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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Solo developer scores a hit with new RPG – Receives 90% positive reviews on Steam

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Gedonia is a new RPG on Steam, released on October 14, 2022. It takes place in a classic open world, immersing players in a fantasy setting reminiscent of The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall.

The special thing about this RPG is that it is developed by a single person – Oleg Kazakov. Gedonia can definitely be classified as an indie RPG. The development took 3.5 years, he writes on his Twitter account. There, Kazakov regularly shares the current status of his game.

The reviews on Steam have been very good so far. The RPG has received nearly 1,400 ratings, with 90% being positive.

A classic school fantasy RPG

What kind of game is it? In Gedonia, you create a character and set out to explore the vast open world. You are an adventurer leaving your hometown to uncover the secrets of the world of Gedonia.

You can develop your character over time into a mage, warrior, assassin, craftsman, or something in between. You don’t have to commit to a specific role, but freely choose which skills you want to enhance.

The story can take different turns. Depending on which faction you choose, you encounter different NPCs and quests. It has a high replay value.

Visually, the RPG is reminiscent of the early days of World of Warcraft or The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall from 1996. The graphics may seem outdated, but still charming, especially considering that a single person developed the game.

In the video, you can see the official trailer for the release of Gedonia:

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What additional content does it offer?

  • Dungeons with powerful bosses that grant you valuable rewards
  • Recruit NPCs to fight with you in the group
  • Challenges and puzzles distributed throughout the open world
  • Multiple ways to complete quests
  • You can build and decorate your own house
  • Farming is possible, and you can even keep animals

Unfortunately, Gedonia currently has no multiplayer mode. Whether one is planned for the future is not yet disclosed by the developer.

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Who is it worth it for? Those who like to explore alone in an RPG, seek new challenges, or simply want to relax and explore everything, should take a look at Gedonia. It might also be worthwhile for fans of the Skyrim series. Those who played the older parts might experience a bit of nostalgia here.

However, if you value the latest graphics and a flawless, finished game, you are in the wrong place. Gedonia does not look perfect and comes with some bugs that the developer still wants to fix.

Anyone wanting to try Gedonia can purchase it for €12.49 on Steam.

What do you think of the RPG? Have you tested it or do you plan to? Does the graphics evoke nostalgia for you, or does it seem rather off-putting? Do you wish for a multiplayer mode for the game? What do you think of the solo developer? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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Pokémon GO: New top raids require many trainers – This causes problems

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The unbound Hoopa has landed through top raids in Pokémon GO. Many trainers are chasing the new monster – but the raids are causing discussions.

What are these raids? The top raids were unexpectedly introduced in Pokémon GO and bring the new “unbound Hoopa” as a raid boss. However, they are somewhat different from the usual raids.

  • The boss is much stronger and it requires significantly more trainers to defeat him
  • Only trainers on site can participate, no remote raids
  • The raid eggs hatch after 24 hours before they open
  • Once the raid is open, Hoopa stays for 30 minutes to be challenged
  • After the raid, there is a timer that can bring rare spawns nearby

The new system generates excitement and promises an exciting Pokémon with the strong Hoopa. But the hurdles are high – which currently leads to discussions among trainers.

What are the problems? In the subreddits “PokemonGO” and “TheSilphRoad”, the top raids are currently the dominant topic. Many trainers express their opinions on the raids and share their experiences.

One of the most important topics is the difficulty: It is very complicated to gather the necessary trainers for a raid against Hoopa.

Some trainers report that their usual groups of trainers are sometimes not enough to defeat Hoopa – especially at lower levels and with not ideal counters.

  • “We were a group of 7, we had to go back to the lobby 3 times and managed it with 30 seconds left. Definitely harder than any normal tier 5 raid. The guy didn’t help either, as there aren’t many good bug type Pokémon”, writes a user (via reddit).
  • “My group of 5 failed and was lucky that 4 more people appeared to help later. We had about 5 minutes before the raid ended. We had no rare spawns nearby or anything. Pretty disappointing, to be honest”, criticizes another (via reddit).
  • “Five people are enough if you have the right counters at sufficiently high levels”, writes another (via reddit).

With the 24 hours, there is plenty of time to prepare for the raid and gather a few friends. However, this is still challenging, as not all locations have large Pokémon GO communities where one can access enough players or at least hope for someone to randomly appear.

  • “The feature is only suitable for already established groups or large cities”, finds a user (via reddit).
  • “One of the problems is that there is no easy way to find other players or community groups. Old local/engaged players already have their small circle to do raids (or multiple accounts) and they don’t really feel this problem”, writes another (via reddit)
  • “Not a single one of my neighbors showed up at the only raid we had, but they fight the gyms around the clock like crazy” (via reddit).

However, one trainer on reddit also shows that it can work. In his post, the user describes that over 40 trainers showed up at a Hoopa raid, who then split into groups that were able to defeat the monster.

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In this case, the system worked and enough players showed up to handle the raid. However, there are not many places where so many active players are available.

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Especially in rural areas with small communities, it is difficult to gather enough people for the raid – especially since no remote raid passes can be used. Playing in the village often poses problems because there are fewer gyms, stops, and players than in the city.

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We also want to know: How have you perceived the top raids so far? Were you able to participate and catch Hoopa? Or have you encountered difficulties so far? And if so: What did they look like? Tell us in the comments!

Besides the top raids, the next big event in Pokémon GO is approaching. The Halloween event 2022 in Pokémon GO is getting closer – all information can be found here.

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Destiny 2 tempts players with top PvE weapon in PvP – but demands your soul for it

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Over the weekend, it became known that Destiny 2 has a powerful PvE weapon hidden in the Trials. Excited by this info, many PvE players eyed the guaranteed drop and ventured into the PvP endgame. However, actually obtaining the weapon turned out to be nearly an impossible task.

Which weapon was it? On Friday afternoon, it was announced in Destiny 2 that Bungie offers the powerful linear fusion rifle “Reed’s Regret” as a Godroll in the Trials. The weapon is available through reputation rank progression at the 14th Saint and is therefore a guaranteed drop.

“Reed’s Regret” is the only and is also considered the best linear fusion rifle with Stasis, from which strong damage builds can be constructed using elemental source mods.

The currently available version through reputation rank at the 14th Saint also offers Guardians a perfect and incredibly strong perk combination on top. This makes the weapon a dream for all Guardians who want to achieve high damage numbers with the least effort in PvE activities.

  • “Triple Tap”: Three rapid precision hits return a round to the magazine, allowing you to hold the trigger longer.
  • “Imperial Line”: Causes increased precision damage when at least two allies are nearby, which corresponds to 20% more damage.
  • “Veist Stinger”: When you damage an enemy with this weapon, there is a small chance when using the aiming device that the magazine will be refilled.
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A challenging path that demands everything from solo Guardians.

Anyone who combines this combination with the Stasis elemental source “Elemental Time Dilation”, “Supreme Source Creator”, and “Source of Power” receives an insane boss killer machine.

  • “Source of Power”: Grants a temporary bonus to the weapon damage of “Reed’s Regret”, which corresponds to +25% damage on weapons with the matching element for 10 seconds.
  • “Elemental Time Dilation” allows you to stack this temporary effect.
  • “Supreme Source Creator” ensures that activating the super generates three Stasis elemental sources in close proximity.

This weapon thus sounds more than tempting for any PvE player. Especially because it theoretically allows you to deal so much damage that the final boss in the King’s Fall raid becomes achievable even in a 3-man team.

Therefore, understandably, many Guardians wanted to try, even though they had never played Trials before and thus had no reputation points at the 14th Saint.

Impossible task that costs 29,000 reputation points and your soul

A crazy weapon for a high price, as shown by Nexxoss Gaming in his video.

Those who started on Friday and still thought optimistically: “This is definitely doable” were quickly proven wrong.

Bungie gave PvE players one of the most rewarding carrots in the game to lure them into the Trials. However, it quickly became clear that it would cost them everything, especially nerves.

  • “Reed’s Regret” is only available this weekend (October 14 – 18). This means that once the weekly reset occurs on Tuesday at 7 PM, the guaranteed Godroll can no longer be obtained. After that, it can only be obtained again through RNG luck with these perks.
  • To get the weapon, you need a crazy 29,000 reputation points, which corresponds to almost 3 resets in the Trials.
  • There is also no help from Bungie on the way there.
    • You will only receive double reputation points in the Crucible this week. However, these do not count for Trials.
    • No Freelance mode is active. So if you play solo because you don’t have a Trials team, you will mostly face well-coordinated teams that often communicate.
  • In solo play, you often face 0-5 defeats, which then only grant you 50 reputation points. Only those who can win 1-2 rounds receive about 100, and about 200 reputation points for a match win.
  • Finally, there is hardly any sense of honor in PvP of Destiny 2. This means you are not only facing countless matches, but also have to endure the humiliations of the opposing team. Many teams find merely a triumphant victory no longer sufficient, so teabagging and derisive gestures over your dead ghost are the order of the day.
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All of this led many Guardians to give up the “Secure Godroll” mission out of frustration. The path to “Reed’s Regret” quickly proved to be a time-consuming hellish task, far removed from the fun that Guardians should actually have in a shooter.

  • After about 100 Trials matches, often only a rank reset was achieved.
  • The time spent on this was also high. Players reported that just for this one reset, about 20 exhausting hours in Trials were necessary.

The only advantage of the situation: While players were literally torturing themselves through the Trials, the normal valor reputation rank with Lord Shaxx leveled up almost by itself.

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Are there alternatives? The linear fusion rifle “Taipan-4fr” is considered a good alternative to “Reed’s Regret”. Since it can be crafted via weapon crafting, players can construct it with identical perks in the enclave themselves. There is a quest, and the weapon blueprint only requires 2 tuned deep sight resonance weapons for construction.

The “Taipan-4fr” inflicts Void damage. Therefore, it lacks the simple damage bonus that can be obtained with “Reed’s Regret” using the Stasis elemental source mod. Thus, “Reed’s Regret” is theoretically somewhat stronger in the end, as the buff for high damage is easier to achieve with it.

What about you? Have you tried to get the weapon? Solo or in a team? Have you already succeeded, or do you think it is not worth the effort? Feel free to leave us a comment on how you perceive the effort involved.

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Streamer bets that no one can kill him in an MMORPG – Rewards killer after 605 days with 16 billion gold

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The MMORPG Oldschool RuneScape has been around for several years, but things are still happening there for the first time. With 16 billion gold coins, the largest bounty in the game has now been paid out, and it was from the one who was killed.

What kind of challenge is this? Almost 2 years ago, the YouTuber and streamer C Engineer started a challenge on his channel. He played a character in Oldschool RuneScape in Hardcore Ironman mode. Furthermore, the streamer only allowed himself to play on PvP worlds, where he could be attacked by other players at any time.

During this time, his fans could deposit in-game gold into an account, the total amount of which would go to the one who could take out C Engineer. The challenge was supposed to end either when C Engineer managed to obtain the super rare Infernal Cape or when another player killed him.

What is Ironman mode? In fact, the streamer made it even more difficult than necessary by starting in Ironman mode. In this mode, your character faces massive restrictions, such as not being able to trade with other players or earn loot in groups. It all aims to have to fight through the world alone.

It is rounded off by the addition “Hardcore,” which means that your character permanently dies if they die.

However, after C Engineer had died twice against PvE bosses, he removed the Hardcore addition and continued to play only in Ironman, but he increased the jackpot for his deaths.

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Sometimes the only option is to escape

How did the streamer survive for so long? 605 days after the creation of his account, his challenge ended, but unfortunately not with the Infernal Cape. After all this time, the streamer was actually killed.

But how could he survive for so long? Well, he fled. Whenever he saw a hostile player, he used a spell that teleported him back to his house. In tough situations, he simply panicked and closed the game. In the end, he had only killed 10 other players while the 11th player became his downfall.

Trapped with no way out: To ultimately take out C Engineer, 5 opponents teamed up and set a trap for him. They knew that he was currently farming a certain boss to get an item from him.

So the bounty hunters blocked all exits and used a spell that forbade C Engineer from teleporting back to his house. The streamer tried multiple times to escape, but was ultimately completely surrounded.

He also tried again to close the game, but he had no chance. Even after logging in again, the enemies were still waiting for him to finish their business and kill C Engineer after 605 long days of the challenge.

In the video from C Engineer, you can witness the last minutes of the Ironman character:

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“Finally, they got me”

How does the streamer react? Initially, he can hardly believe that it is now over. He seems surprisingly composed and initially comments on his death with “That’s it… I’m dead. Yep… I’m dead.”

After that, he becomes a bit quieter. He summarizes that he would have preferred to end his run with the cape instead of with death, but what can you do. After 32 episodes on his channel, his challenge is now over, and he thanks everyone who watched and donated gold.

Then he shows live how he hands over the 16 billion gold coins to the character who ultimately killed him. The largest bounty ever redeemed in Oldschool RuneScape, as confirmed by the website PCGamer (via. pcgamer).

After that, C Engineer takes the matter with humor. While he still says in the video, somewhat puzzled, that he doesn’t know what to do now, he jokingly tweets shortly after, “Help, Google, how do I find a real job?” (via twitter).

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How do his killers react? The leader of the group that hunted C Engineer also recorded the whole thing on video (via. YouTube). He describes that it was really not so easy to catch C Engineer. First, they had to clear all the other players out of the way who were after him.

When it finally worked out, the joy was enormous. However, one of the 5 participants missed the decisive fight because he was making tea when the streamer showed up. Nevertheless, he is allowed to join in and receives the gold because the group fairly shares the 16 billion among themselves.

What do you think about it? Have you ever experienced such a story in a game? What do you think about C Engineer surviving for a whole 605 days? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.

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New MMORPG Launched on Steam – Foregoes Levels and Promises Complete Freedom

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Gnome Online is a new sandbox MMORPG that gives you a lot of freedom. Your character does not level up; instead, you improve your stats. It focuses on real-time PvP with conquests.

On October 14, 2022, Gnome Online was released in Early Access. It is developed by the indie studio H-Production. They aim to create the “best PvP MMORPG on the market” and promise to continuously update Gnome Online with the help of players.

What kind of game is this? Gnome Online throws you into a fantasy world that graphically resembles Old School RuneScape. However, the gameplay is more aimed at PvP fans, as the MMORPG promises large battles between players on land and at sea.

The progression system differs from other MMORPGs. You do not have a level in which your character progresses. Instead, you level up skills and determine your playstyle as a result. There are no classes. The game replaces these with so-called “school skills,” of which you select one during character creation. All other skills can be leveled by any player later on.

The battles are dynamic and take place in real-time. You have to aim manually and also be careful not to hit your teammates, as there is Friendly Fire. To win battles, strategic approaches and teamwork are more important than leveled skills.

The graphics make the game appear much older than it is.

What other content does it offer?

  • An open world with 5 continents
  • Conquest of various villages and territories
  • Day/Night cycle
  • Crafting – All items are made by players, which should create a dynamic economy.
  • There is also PvE: In the open world, you will encounter roaming monsters.

Who is it worth it for? PvP fans can check out Gnome Online, while PvE players will not find it to their liking. If outdated graphics don’t bother you but rather evoke nostalgia, then this MMORPG is right for you.

Additionally, in Gnome Online, unlike many modern MMORPGs, you actually have to play with other players and communicate with them. If you enjoy that, you are in the right place.

Gnome Online comes with a Buy2Play model. You can get it on Steam for just about 10 Euros.

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What do you think about Gnome Online? Are you fans of PvP in MMORPGs? What do you think of the old-school graphics? Does it make you feel nostalgic, or are you glad there are better graphics today? Have you tested the game or plan to? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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Twitch: Trymacs sinks €21,000 in FIFA 23 – Gets so annoyed in the Weekend League that he has no desire to continue

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The German Twitch streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler has already spent huge amounts in FIFA 23 to build the “best team in the world.” But after the Weekend League, he’s considering quitting the game.

Update 10/17/2022, 3:30 PM – Shortly after the article was published, a video by Trymacs was released announcing that he wants to boycott FIFA from now on – but it’s not the snipers’ fault.

What should one know about Trymacs? Trymacs is one of the biggest streamers on German Twitch. He is mainly associated with the mobile game Clash of Clans, where he is the most watched streamer worldwide (via sullygnome).

However, Trymacs also showcases other games and is right on schedule for the release of the latest edition of EA’s successful FIFA series every year. The streamer is known to spend huge amounts of money on his games – and he can exert enormous influence in some games.

Trymacs is very open about his Pay2Win content: “That’s the format – I’m bad at the game, but I have the best team in the world. Simply put.” Anyone who wants to see gaming skill can just watch one of the many esports players on Twitch, according to the streamer.

His viewers are warned by Trymacs not to spend so much money on games. This is all a scam, he says, but he does it for content and thus recovers his investments.

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Trymacs says stream snipers ruin all his games

What happened over the weekend? Trymacs actually wanted to top his result from the last Weekend League of 13 wins and 7 losses on 10/15. But after the first game, Trymacs lost interest.

What bothers Trymacs? Trymacs feels haunted by stream snipers in FIFA. He calculates for his viewers: Of 10 games, 9 games are against German opponents, according to Trymacs. He apparently considers that disproportionately high.

Since he specifically deactivated the “find nearby games” setting to match with opponents from all over the world. Of the 30 games he then plays with a black screen, only 20% are against Germans. That’s normal, as the German community is quite large, according to Trymacs.

What is stream sniping anyway? It’s a problem for many streamers. Opponents watch the stream alongside their own game and gain advantages – in shooters, for example, they can see where the streamer is located and target him specifically.
In card games like Hearthstone or Poker, the streamer can literally be peered into their cards. This method is therefore considered extremely unfair and is also referred to as “stream cheating.”

With the black screen, Trymacs can obscure exactly when he is searching for a game and thereby prevent stream snipers from hitting the perfect moment to queue as well. This reduces the likelihood that the supposed stream snipers are specifically matched with him.

Trymacs seems particularly bothered that especially strong opponents target him this way. The streamer sums it up like this:

The [opponent player] is much better than me in FIFA. But he’s unfortunately a human son of a b*tch because he ruins the stream and YouTube video for people here.

Trymacs

Trymacs says he is really bad at FIFA, and the Weekend League is already hard enough. He therefore does not understand what the stream snipers aim to achieve: “What does he want to prove, that he is better than me in FIFA? I could tell him that from the start.”

Is stream sniping possible in FIFA? Trymacs’ viewers are divided on this issue. Some say they can understand the problem in games like Warzone or Fortnite, but in FIFA, it’s all about skill.

Others argue: It’s not just about gaining an advantage with stream sniping. The snipers would simply play “extremely ugly football,” meaning they would do everything to ruin the enjoyment of the game.

This includes actions like frequently taking pauses and running all replays. This interrupts the flow of the game, which is extremely boring for the opponent – and in the case of streamers, also for the viewers.

You can watch the entire stream here, the decisive moment is available as a clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S-AGdXoJhg

How can Trymacs combat the problem? Most streamers just broadcast with a delay of 30–60 seconds. But Trymacs does not want that. He says he simply wants to play the Weekend League normally.

A delay or playing the entire Weekend League off-stream would be dumb for his viewers.

What’s next? Trymacs is apparently considering not showing FIFA on stream anymore. He lists several games he can no longer play due to stream snipers, including Warzone, Fortnite, and Rumbleverse.

For now, however, he will likely still stick around for his viewers: He can’t put 21,000 € into FIFA and then not show the game, according to Trymacs.

Instead, Trymacs is considering fighting fire with fire: He wants to rally stream snipers who are on his side and let him win intentionally.

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What do you think? Is stream sniping a problem in FIFA, or is Trymacs just being dramatic?

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The new area in New World is the best so far – But there is one thing I miss for the first time

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In New World on October 18, the new area Brimstone Sands appears. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch has already spent several hours on the test server and played the new patch. He finds the new area to be great but misses mounts for the first time.

Brimstone Sands is an area I have been looking forward to for a long time. On the one hand, it is the first new zone since the release, and on the other hand, the desert setting was discovered back in November 2021 and piqued my curiosity even then, simply because it looked completely different from the previous areas.

And Brimstone Sands does not disappoint me. After about 5 hours on the test server, I conclude that it is the best area in the game so far. It impresses both visually and in terms of content.

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Who is speaking here? Alex has been playing New World since the beta and has over 800 play hours in total. He intensely follows the MMORPG and tests every innovation immediately. Outside of New World, he is mainly active in Guild Wars 2, ESO, and Black Desert.

Brimstone Sands is beautiful and brings a new mechanic

The entry into the area already excites me. After a few steps, you see the enormous size and expanse of the area. Additionally, there is the harmonious lighting and the shadows cast by the rocks. A beautiful contrast to the many forests in New World.

Overall, Brimstone Sands relies on a mix of Roman and Egyptian styles. The visual highlights are the new city of Neukorsika, which has a temple at its center, and the large pyramid in the middle of the area, where the new dungeon is hidden.

However, the MMORPG remains true to its graphic style. There are still the same models for stairs or houses. The area feels fresh but not completely new or inconsistent regarding the old world.

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New World Desert 1
New World Brimstone City
The images from the test server (with graphics setting “High”).

Amazon has done a good job with the quests. At the beginning, there is only a main story that you follow, and as you progress, additional side quests are unlocked. In the end, there are about 15 quests available at once, but you are not overwhelmed like in the old areas.

A small plus point is the variety of enemies. In the first 15 minutes, I fight against hyenas, elementals, tigers, scorpions, corrupted, and jackals. However, I would have liked to see more enemy types overall. New World still has some catching up to do.

However, many of the enemy mechanics are really fun. In the first quests, you encounter a level 63 tiger that deals a lot of damage but has clear animations. If you dodge the big attacks, you can win the fight quite easily.

Additionally, the new mechanics of the entire desert are exciting:

  • There is now the material Brimstone, which allows you to craft the new heart jewels. These are somewhat like a fourth skill slot with a special effect that you can use anytime and across weapons.
  • There is also acid water, which deals damage if you stand in it. You must quickly leave the water to avoid being killed by enemies. You can also equip your armor with acid protection, which takes some time.

The mechanics and materials make the area immediately exciting for veterans. But it’s also worth it for returnees: Many quests offer you gypsum orbs to level up your skills and therefore your equipment faster. But be careful – of course, Brimstone Sands is aimed at players level 60.

New World Brimstone Sand Map
The sulfur desert is at least as large as the Deep Gorge and Breakberg combined and offers 13 teleport points.

Now would be the time for mounts

As beautiful as the new area is, it awakens a new desire in me. For the first time, I miss the mounts in New World. They were simply not necessary in the old areas because they were small and often quite cluttered. Nevertheless, mounts were discussed at release and desired by many players.

However, Brimstone Sands covers the size of at least two areas and has many expansive spaces due to the desert setting. Here, mounts would be useful for the first time, as there are no trees or rocks in the way. Furthermore, despite 13 fast travel points, the walking paths are still relatively long.

Mounts were also introduced in Guild Wars 2 when it came to the expansive deserts. Especially the mechanics of the raptor, which can run quickly and jump far, would fit perfectly with Brimstone Sands.

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New patch brings greatsword and new dungeon

If you are still looking for reasons to like the new patch outside of the area, you should look at the entire feature list of the update. Because along with Brimstone Sands, a new endgame dungeon and the greatsword weapon are added to the game.

Like the other weapons, the greatsword relies on two skill trees with three abilities each:

  • “Slaughter” focuses on offensive abilities and damage. With the final talent, your attacks reduce the cooldown of abilities, making you even more offensive.
  • “Defense,” on the other hand, focuses on defensive abilities and crowd control. With the last talent, you also receive 5% healing from your attacks.
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For returnees and newcomers, there is also another highlight. The leveling experience from level 1 to 25 has been revised – both visually and in content. There are fewer monotonous quests, and the main story is now told more smoothly and with fewer travels.

If you are currently considering starting New World, you should wait a little longer. In November, completely new servers will be launched, and there will be a “Fresh Start.” We at MeinMMO will also update our beginner guides accordingly for this occasion. You can learn more about the Fresh Start here:

New World fulfills the biggest wish of players after 14 months, bringing new servers with special rules

What do you think of Brimstone Sands? Are you excited about the area and ready to jump right in, or will you wait a bit longer?

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Overwatch 2: Video shows audacious chair-cheater – “How can this be fun?”

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

A reddit clip shows a brazen Overwatch 2 cheater in action. The community wonders if such wrong gameplay can even be fun.

On reddit user u/Sikyokooo posted an Overwatch 2 clip on October 17, 2022, showing the POTG of a brazen cheater. You can see the wild camera spinning of a Widowmaker player, who mysteriously takes down an opponent with every shot into the void.

What does POTG mean? The abbreviation POTG stands for “Play of the Game”. It is a video clip that showcases special game moments after a match. These are selected by an algorithm.

The POTG presents the event from the perspective of the player responsible for that moment. In this case, the video shows the perspective of the cheater, revealing his cheating.

This video contains all the important info about Overwatch 2 in 43 seconds:

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“A free game for PC and hackers. Name a more iconic duo.”

What does the community say about it? Under the reddit video , the community expresses its opinion on cheating. Several reddit users do not understand what the appeal of cheating could be. The players wonder: “How can this be fun?” and: “It’s not even fun. Why do people do this? This is the stupidest thing I have ever seen.”

Others write that cheaters should be reported immediately. However, there are also a few users who make it clear that the action in the video is a more obvious cheat, while many cheaters are much harder to identify.

You can watch the reddit video here:

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Some users also take it humorously and joke about the camera spinning: “Super spinny office chair. Yay” or “No, she [Widowmaker] is just spinning in her pro gamer chair.”

How can you report cheaters in Overwatch 2? If you encounter a cheater in Overwatch 2, you can report them. You have two options as a PC player (via battle.net/support).

Either you go through the chat window:

  • Right-click on the player’s name and select “Report”.
  • Select the appropriate option
  • Provide a description of what the player did
  • Click on “Send Report”

As a second option, reporting can also be done via the “Social Menu” (this menu also allows console players to report cheaters):

  • Open the “Social Menu”
  • Go to the “Groups” or “Recent Players” menu
  • Select the corresponding player from the list with a right-click
  • Then select “Report”
  • Select the corresponding option
  • Provide a description of what the player did
  • Click on “Send Report”

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Even though such cheats are annoying for players, there have been much larger hacker attacks in the game. Right at the release hackers targeted Overwatch 2. Blizzard CEO Mike Ybarra stated in a statement that there had been a mass DDoS attack on the servers. And not just once – shortly thereafter, a second incident of this kind followed. Players were simply furious that hackers were ruining their fun in the game.

What experiences have you had with cheaters in games? Feel free to share in the comments.

Here you can see another clip, where shooter legend “shroud” proves his skills in Overwatch 2 – in just 29 seconds.

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Amouranth: The biggest streamer on Twitch says crying that she is married – And her husband is blackmailing her

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

28-year-old Kaitlyn Siragusa, known as Amouranth, is the biggest and highest-earning streamer on Twitch. In a stream on the night of Saturday to Sunday, October 16, she revealed a whole new side: She claims to be married, but her husband wants her to tell everyone she is single to avoid jeopardizing the business model. She describes a toxic relationship where she is threatened and blackmailed. Her husband threatens to ruin her career, take her money, and kill her dogs.

Update October 17, 2022, 12:45 – Fellow streamer Natalia “Alinity” Mogollon reported in her own stream that she was very worried after seeing the videos. Alinity then tried to reach out to Amouranth.

When Alinity heard nothing from Amouranth, she initiated a so-called “wellness check.” This means that police officers come to check on a person when asked by family members or friends regarding their well-being.

However, Alinity states that the officers could not tell her whether Amouranth was okay. She cannot say more at the moment. Alinity adds that she just wants to hear from Amouranth. She receives a lot of praise on Twitter for her efforts (via Twitter).

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What has been Amouranth’s story so far?

  • Amouranth has presented herself outside of Twitch as a self-determined career woman whose goal is to earn as much money as possible while she is still young to open an animal shelter.
  • In interviews, she said, she grew up isolated as a child, as her parents often moved. She often felt closer to dogs than to people. When one of her dogs, Viggo, tragically passed away, she resolved to earn as much money as possible as a “shameless e-girl” to later open an animal shelter, be completely independent, and lead a very different life.
  • A husband never appeared in her stories – it seemed as if she solely lived for her “business,” which kept growing and brought her massive income.

What is her business model? The streamer shares free content of herself, which is already revealing, on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch. Those who want to see more of Amouranth can unlock adult content on paid sites for money.

Amouranth refers to this activity as “grind, “ which consists of “turning users into paying customers.”

This model has been enormously successful financially for the streamer. A leak showed her as the highest-earning woman on Twitch in 2021 – but the bulk of her earnings comes from another platform. There she earns exceptionally well:

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This is now the new development: In a livestream on October 15, there were a series of revelations that are currently being intensely discussed. These revelations about “Amouranth’s Husband” are igniting discussions on social media, on Twitter or in the reddit LSF (Livestreamfails).

Amouranth states that she is married. However, her husband wants her to tell everyone that she is single:

I want to tell people that we are married and we just stream together. Our relationship would be better if we just streamed together. But “No” – Mister “No, don’t tell anyone, it ruins our business model” – fuck you, I’m done. I’ve had enough. You want me to tell them I am single – that will come true soon.

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What does she say about her marriage? The streamer states that she has apparently been stuck in a toxic marriage for years. Her husband constantly threatens her with punishment if she does not behave as he wants. She shows direct messages in which her partner threatens:

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The direct messages horrify users on Twitter with their details. There are threats to bring a dog to the “butcher,” delete Twitter, or donate large sums to animal welfare organizations if Amouranth does not do this or that within a few minutes. The tone is abysmal, Amouranth is called “dumb fuck,” as a complete idiot.

Husband threatens to destroy her entire life

The streamer says: Her husband threatens her in the case of a “mutual separation” to take all her money except for one million US dollars. He also wants to continue taking 10% of the earnings (via twitch). However, even this offer he has withdrawn and threatened to destroy her life in the event of such a separation.

She also shows in a clip that her husband apparently tends to violent outbursts and has already rampaged in their apartment (via twitch).

She also plays a phone call with an agitated man. The man threatens to destroy her entire life and career during the call.

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In another clip, Amouranth says that she has already been to couple’s therapy with her husband and made progress. The therapist made it clear to her husband that there is a form of psychological abuse and that Amouranth is living in a pretty prison.

But then, around the year 2020, the opportunity arose to earn money with “hot tub” streams. Amouranth decided to join the grind to make money – and all therapeutic progress vanished with that.

Why doesn’t she just get divorced?? The streamer says her husband threatens to leave her with only one million US dollars. She also recounts that her husband has already threatened to kill her beloved dogs (via twitter) – if she does not do a 24-hour stream.

Her husband denies this in the call.

Time and again, the husband threatens to ruin her life and go public with revelations, as Amouranth recounts.

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How did the stream end? The dramatic stream ends with a call from a woman’s voice asking Amouranth if she has taken her medication.

Amouranth replies, asking why the woman is asking if she has taken her medication – then the stream abruptly ends.

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How is this being discussed? Currently, many people are worried about Amouranth, asking how she is doing, whether she is safe.

From a German perspective, the situation escalated around 9:00 AM on Sunday, October 16 – in the USA it was still the middle of the night. There are also no further comments from Amouranth that explain the stream further.

We will continue to report on the case on MeinMMO as more information emerges.

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WoW: The big pre-event for Dragonflight is known – these rewards are available

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The pre-event for Dragonflight in World of Warcraft has been tested. We reveal what rewards are waiting.

A few days ago, the pre-event of Dragonflight was tested on the PTR, which will soon also be playable in the live version of World of Warcraft. Many testers took a close look at the event and the colleagues from wowhead have already figured out all the rewards.

The short version is: Elemental attacks are occurring all over the world that must be stopped.

What is this pre-event about? During the pre-event, there are regular elemental attacks in four different areas. These are relatively simple in their structure and are clearly marked on the world map. There are a total of 4 locations with linked elemental attacks:

  • Northshire: Earth
  • Tirisfal: Fire
  • Un’goro Crater: Storm
  • Desolace: Water

While the event is active, various Primalists spawn in the areas. At regular intervals, a small boss appears, who enhances all Primalists with the corresponding element upon its arrival. As long as the mobs are enhanced, they drop “Primeval Essence.” This essence is the event currency, which you can use to buy various rewards from the vendor.

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The elemental invasion in Desolace. Image source: wowhead

The boss is initially untargetable, protected by an elemental shield. The shield breaks once a total of 100 Primalists in the area have been killed. The boss then drops a larger amount of essence and sometimes a piece of gear.

On the PTR, the bosses spawned approximately every 30 minutes.

What rewards are there? The primary reward is the gear sets that you can obtain during the event. They are perfect for gearing up twinks and secondary characters for Dragonflight.

However, the sets are also visually striking, especially the plate set is a classic “knight’s armor.” You can see the sets here in pictures from wowhead:

Those who miss the sets need not worry – visually, these are the normal “quest sets” from Dragonflight, just in a different color scheme.

Is there more than gear? For those who find gear that loses its value days later not enticing, they can also grab the secondary rewards of the event.

For collectors, there is a new toy, the “Bag of Furious Winds”. The toy opens a bag that draws all small pets in the vicinity to you for ten seconds in a vacuum cleaner-like manner. With a cooldown of 30 minutes, the toy is quite rare in use. You can buy it for 100 Primeval Essence from the event vendor (Stormwind Harbor or Durotar Harbor).

For those who want something “forever,” they should secure the achievement – this is a special achievement that is only available during the pre-event. To earn the “Against the Elements” achievement, you only need to defeat a Primalist boss in all four areas. That should be quite quick to accomplish.

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Finally, there is a new heirloom trinket that you need to assemble. All elemental bosses can drop a component, of which you ultimately need all 4 variants. You can then combine these into a new trinket that not only provides primary stats but also has a chance to deal elemental damage and boost allies in the vicinity.

When does the event run? The exact duration of the event is not yet clear. Typically, pre-events run 2-4 weeks before the release of a new expansion. Therefore, it is possible that the event will already start next week on October 26. However, there is no fixed date yet.

Are you excited for the pre-event of Dragonflight? Or do you think it looks rather unconvincing? Let us know in the comments!

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5 of the Rarest Shaders in Destiny 2 and How to Get Them

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2 there are some huge collections of shaders that players can equip for their Guardians. Therefore, we will show you the rarest examples in the game and how you can obtain them. 

What are shaders? In Destiny 2, Guardians have the ability to dip their weapons and individual armor pieces in various colors. These small color palettes in your collection are called shaders.

While many players are searching for their God roll in PvP, some Guardians make it their mission to collect shaders. Some of them are easy to obtain, while others have been seen by very few. Thus, we will show you five of the rarest examples in the game.

Which shaders are so rare? To find out which shaders are rare, we used the tool “warmind.io“. This tool allowed us to better assess which finishes are actually rare. Now, let’s move on to the shaders.

5. Efeufessel

Destiny-2-Efeufessel
Efeufessel

Where can you get the shader? Efeufessel is an Iron Banner shader that was implemented in Season 18. In order to obtain it, you need to reach Reputation Rank 16 with Lord Saladin. However, if Season 18 ends, you will no longer have a chance to get the shader.

How rare is the shader? According to warmind.io, the shader has only been redeemed 46,807 times (as of October 17). Worldwide, the shader has a global rarity of 0.080 %.

4. 3 Connections

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3 Connections

Where can you get the shader? The “3 Connections” shader was implemented in Season 16 and can be obtained on the Asian site bilibili.com. To do this, you need to link your Bungie account with this streaming platform.

Additionally, you need to create a bilibili account and enter your phone number. Once you have done this, you must watch a streamer play Destiny 2 for just 30 minutes. Once this is done, the shader will be waiting for you in the Tower with Rahool.

We do not know if this action is still active, so if you want to own this shader, you might still try your luck.

How rare is the shader? According to warmind.io, the shader has only been redeemed 27,953 times (as of October 17). Worldwide, the shader has a global rarity of 0.048 %.

3. Embrace of Divinity

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Embrace of Divinity

Where can you get the shader? This shader was introduced with the release of Witch Queen in Destiny 2. You will receive this shader if your entire team can proceed through the raid “Oryx’s Curse” without a single death.

How rare is the shader? According to warmind.io, the shader has only been redeemed 27,902 times (as of October 17). Worldwide, the shader has a global rarity of 0.048 %.

2. Mutilated Flesh

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Mutilated Flesh

Where can you get the shader? This shader was implemented with the Raid “Kingsfall” in the game. You will receive this shader if your entire team can proceed through the raid “Kingsfall” without a single death.

How rare is the shader? According to warmind.io, the shader has only been redeemed 13,787 times (as of October 17). Worldwide, the shader has a global rarity of 0.024 %.

1. Terrachroma

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Terrachroma

Where can you get the shader? This shader was implemented with Season 15 in Destiny 2. You could only obtain the finish if you purchased a specific magazine on the Japanese site bookwalker.jp.

If you purchased the magazine, you only need to go to your settings on the Japanese site and under “Purchased Benefits,” redeem your code.

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How rare is the shader? The shader is by far the rarest of its kind and has been redeemed a total of 5,056 times according to warmind.io (as of October 17). Worldwide, the shader has a global rarity of 0.009 %.

These have been the rarest shaders in Destiny 2 so far. Please note that this list could change regularly and we can only provide you with a snapshot. What do you think of these shaders? Do you own one or even all of them in your collection? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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Little girl experiences terrible fate – Now the brave April is an NPC in Guild Wars 2

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

ArenaNet is introducing a new NPC in Guild Wars 2 for the “Extra Life Game Day event”. There is a special story behind the girl, as she was inspired by a real person.

There will soon be a special NPC in Guild Wars 2, inspired by a real person, for a special event in collaboration with the “Children’s Miracle Network of Hospitals”.

What do we know about the NPC? A girl will be added as a new NPC in Guild Wars 2. Her name will be “April the Mesmer Wonderchild” and she is a magical duelist specializing in illusions. She will be added to the game as part of a major update during the “Extra Life Game Day event”.

It is already known who will voice April, namely the well-known voice actress Jennifer Hale (via Twitter).

Here you can watch the Extra Life 2022 video featuring the introduction of the new NPC:

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Who is the person behind the NPC? The girl who serves as the inspiration for the new Guild Wars 2 NPC is named April Lynn. She is a “CMN Hospitals National Champion” and is one of the faces supporting fundraising efforts for children’s hospitals.

On the website, you can find her story: When April was just 15 months old, she suffered septic shock due to pneumonia. At the hospital, April’s life was saved, but her right leg had to be amputated.

However, April is not stopped by this. The now ten-year-old April “joyfully walks through the world with a prosthetic leg. She loves to sing, dance, and perform in local theater productions.” (via childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org).

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What is Extra Life? “Extra Life” is the name of a program from the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Through 24-hour livestreams, donations are collected in collaborations with well-known people or gaming companies. For the 6th time in a row, there is also a collaboration with ArenaNet, the studio behind Guild Wars 2 (via guildwars2.com).

When will ArenaNet’s stream take place? On November 4, there will be a 24-hour streaming marathon from the gaming studio. The Extra Life Game Day event will run from 12:00 PM Pacific Time until 12:00 PM on November 5. Converted to German time, that corresponds to 9:00 PM each day.

You can read here why many players miss Guild Wars 1 and what made the MMORPG so good.

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A bug in LoL is said to have influenced the outcome of the Worlds: “That would be a big problem for Riot”

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

At the World Championships in League of Legends, there have already been two officially confirmed bugs. Now the YouTuber Vandiril has uncovered a possible additional error. However, this could have negatively affected the results of an entire group and eliminated a favorite from the tournament.

What is this error?

  • The bug occurred according to Vandiril during the match between GAM and Top Esports on Saturday. In minute 40, Top Esports was about to win the game and was already attacking the Nexus.
  • Levi, the jungler of GAM, used his Ultimate as Karthus, causing damage to all four attackers. However, Vandiril noticed that the Maw of Malmortius, an item on Lucian, did not activate to mitigate the damage.
  • As a result, Lucian died faster and could not destroy the Nexus. GAM, in turn, dismantled the Nexus in a counterattack and won.

If Top Esports had won, there would have been a tie of three teams and further decisive matches. Rogue might not have qualified for the playoffs so narrowly.

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Top Esports could have progressed to the knockout stage without the bug

What exactly did Vandiril find? In the tweet embedded above, the YouTuber explains his find:

  • Nami took 930 damage from Karthus’s Ultimate and had 96 magic resistance
  • Lucian took 924 damage from the ability and had 100 magic resistance
  • However, Lucian had the item Maw of Malmortius. It has the passive effect: ‘If you would take magic damage that would reduce your maximum health below 30%, you gain a shield that absorbs 350 magic damage for 5 seconds (90 seconds cooldown).’

Lucian should have been able to absorb 350 incoming damage and thus have 450 health points left. According to Vandiril, this additional health would likely have been enough to survive the incoming damage from Sett and continue attacking the Nexus.

You can watch the situation again in this video. It is also shown that the item animation does not activate (normally a purple shield effect):

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Why is this so crucial? Top Esports finished the group stage with three wins and three losses. This was only enough for 3rd place, resulting in the actual title favorite being eliminated before the quarterfinals.

Rogue and DRX, on the other hand, finished with four wins and two losses, taking the 1st and 2nd places in Group C.

If Top Esports had won against GAM, and the rest of the day had played out exactly the same, there would have been three teams with the same result, with each having won against the others once. There would have been a tiebreaker among the three teams. Top Esports would then have had the chance to eliminate Rogue or DRX from the tournament and advance to the knockout stage.

Top Esports could even have lived up to the favorite’s role.

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No public statement from Riot yet

What does Riot Games say about this? So far, there has been no statement from the developers regarding Vandiril’s accusation. However, this would not be the first bug at these Worlds:

  • The champion Orianna was already disabled during the first week of the group stage. There was a visual bug causing the animation of the ultimate to trigger not only under the ball but also under Orianna herself. Vandiril had also discovered this (via Twitter).
  • Additionally, Vandiril found a bug with tower aggro in the game Fnatic against EDG (via Twitter).

There are many memes on Twitter and Reddit suggesting that Riot Games is already afraid of Vandiril. While these memes are fun, the situation is serious. On Reddit, user Bigdonger writes:

If this was indeed a bug, it would be a big problem for Riot. Lucian was within AA range when he had dropped to 97 HP.

The number of bugs this year has been criticized by many players. They now hope that Riot Games will provide a thorough statement regarding this.

What do you think about the bug? And how would you react if you were Riot? Feel free to share in the comments.

Not only bugs are currently under criticism, but also a specific champion:

LoL: Damn magical cat ruins the Worlds – Twitch streamer NoWay says: ‘Global ban this crap’

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FIFA 23 TOTW 5: The predictions for the new Team of the Week – With Gnabry & Valverde

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

For FIFA 23 next Wednesday, the TOTW 5 (Team of the Week) is on the agenda. At MeinMMO, you can find out which players could be in the new Team of the Week. Gnabry, Mendy, and Kamada have a good chance.

This is the Team of the Week: Every Wednesday in FIFA Ultimate Team it’s time for the new TOTW. This team features players who excelled in the past football week with strong performances in real football. These players receive improved Inform special cards that are available in FUT for one week.

These are TOTW Predictions: In the TOTW Predictions, we present you with forecasts for the new TOTW from the FUT community. The performances of the players are thoroughly examined, and predictions are made.

However, it is important to note that the predictions are not a guarantee for the final Team of the Week 5. In the end, the official TOTW may look completely different.

They provide a good overview and can also be used to earn some coins in FUT 23.

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The prediction for Team of the Week 5 in Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam.

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Goalkeepers

  • GK: Alisson (Liverpool FC)

Defenders

  • LB: Mendy (Real Madrid)
  • CB: Zubeldia (Real Sociedad)
  • CB: Danilo (Juventus Turin)

Midfielders

  • CDM: Hojbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur)
  • CM: Kamada (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • CM: Barella (Inter Milan)
  • RM: Gnabry (Bayern Munich)

Forwards

  • LF: Terrier (Stade Rennes)
  • RF: Valverde (Real Madrid)
  • ST: David (Lille OSC)

TOTW 5 Bench:

  • GK: Kepa (Chelsea FC)
  • RB: Soppy (Atalanta)
  • CB: Juan Jesus (Napoli)
  • CDM: Luiz Gustavo (al-Nasr FC)
  • CM: Haberer (Union Berlin)
  • CAM: Szoboszlai (RB Leipzig)
  • RM: Silas (VfB Stuttgart)
  • RF: Forrest (Celtic Glasgow)
  • ST: Denkey (Cercle Brugge)
  • ST: Belhanda (Adana Demirspor)
  • ST: Til (PSV Eindhoven)
  • ST: Van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente)

The potential Bundesliga players in the TOTW 5

These players from the Bundesliga could make it:

  • Daichi Kamada once again had a really strong game, scoring 2 goals in the 5:1 victory against Bayer Leverkusen. An Inform card should be on the way for the Japanese player.
  • Bayern’s Serge Gnabry performed strongly in the game against SC Freiburg. In the end, the German national player recorded one goal and one assist in the 5:0 final score. Whether he gets an Inform card will be revealed on Wednesday.
  • Union Berlin defeated Borussia Dortmund 2:0, and Janik Haberer played a significant role, as he performed well and scored both goals. A TOTW card should be likely.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig provided 2 assists for the victory against Hertha BSC.
  • 2 goals and 1 assist were achieved by Stuttgart’s Silas in the 4:1 victory against VfL Bochum. A performance that clearly speaks for a TOTW card.

What do you think of the predictions for TOTW 5? Which player should definitely be in the new Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments!

If you’re still looking for a strong formation for your team, then check this out:

FIFA 23: Best formation – Setup tips from the pro

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WoW: Incredible Performance – A Player is Honorable Everywhere

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Farming reputation is not for everyone in World of Warcraft. But one player has ‘pulled through’ – and probably holds one of the most valuable accounts ever.

Collecting reputation is one of the more controversial features in World of Warcraft. Some hate the ‘grind’ and can’t stand filling bars anymore. Others, however, love farming reputation and can never get enough of raising more factions to the maximum reputation level ‘exalted’.

But one player seems to overshadow them all. Because the Pandaren ‘Hiyorin’ is exalted – and that with all factions where it’s possible.

What happened? In the World of Warcraft subreddit, the Pandaren ‘Hiyorin’ proudly shared a screenshot. This shows the reputation window of the mage – or rather the many, many pages of the reputation window. And there is a lot of green to see. Because Hiyorin is exalted with all factions or the corresponding equivalent (like ‘Best Friend’). An achievement that must have taken several thousand hours.

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Which factions are missing? If you look closely, you will notice that some factions in the list are not exalted. These are the ‘Wildheart Tribe’ (WotLK), ‘The Sha’tari’ (Burning Crusade), and ‘The Syndicate’ (Vanilla). These factions cannot be brought to exalted or are mutually exclusive with another faction. Because if you have reputation with ‘The Aldor’, you cannot simultaneously be exalted with the Sha’tari. The same goes for ‘The Oracles’, which automatically lead to a bad reputation with the ‘Wildheart Tribe’.

Not in the list are, by the way, the ‘Shen’dralar’ and the first ‘Zandalari’, which existed back in Vanilla. Both factions were later removed and cannot therefore be reached by a Pandaren.

A clever commentator also noticed that one faction is not appearing for Hiyorin, namely the ‘Revenge of the Claw’. This is a PvP faction in Legion that you have to unlock somewhat awkwardly. Hiyorin wants to ‘get to it next week’ to also bring the reputation faction to exalted. That should go relatively quickly.

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This is how the community reacts: The community is somewhere between excited and shocked. They recognize the achievement but also find it a bit frightening. There are just under 11,000 upvotes for the picture. Here are some comments:

  • “If I were them, I’d never be able to touch another character again.”
  • “‘The Crazy’ is definitely the fitting title for someone who has done this.”
  • “Another lunatic who has farmed both the Bloodsail Buccaneers and Goblins to exalted.”
  • “How do you kill what has no life?”

What do you think of this achievement? Pretty impressive and admirable? Or a clear waste of time?

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FIFA 23: Some top players look completely wrong right now – What is going on?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In FIFA 23, some players are wondering: Some of their stars look completely different than usual. What is going on?

In FIFA 23, it may happen that you suddenly find players in your teams – or the opponent’s – who look quite different from their real-life counterparts.

One such example was just shared by Reddit user “OhTommyBoy”. He posted a picture of the Brazilian player Antony in FIFA 23, which really did not look like the usual Antony anymore.

“I was disappointed that Antony didn’t get a face scan, but now he looks like this? What?”, writes the puzzled player (via reddit).

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It’s just a phase

Antony is just one of several players who currently have a hairless and eyebrowless face in Ultimate Team. Here, however, it quickly became apparent, as Antony is an extremely popular player in FIFA 23.

Another example is Rafael Leao. The winger from AC Milan is also a very popular card in starter teams and currently looks like this when used in Ultimate Team:

FIFA 23 Leao
This is what Leao currently looks like

Why does this face change occur? In FIFA 23, there are some players who have received a face scan and show their real face in FIFA 23.

Antony and Rafael Leao were not among them and had faces that were at most loosely based on their real appearance.

The completely generic heads they are currently showing in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team are an indicator that this is now changing: Because in the past, such faces often appeared on players whose appearance was about to be updated.

An example of this was Marco Reus, who looked completely wrong in FIFA 23 a little over three weeks ago (via reddit), but now looks like his real counterpart again.

So it likely only concerns a phase in which these players look the way they currently do. Soon they should show their real face again.

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As part of updates, you can often find in the patch notes of FIFA 23 the note that “star heads” have been updated – but not which ones. This is likely to happen repeatedly in the future – so it is possible that you will encounter such faces more often.

In this case, it is not a bug in FIFA 23, but more of a transition phase. However, FIFA 23 has indeed confused players with some glitches in recent weeks.

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Pokémon GO: Today the Light Festival ends with Bubungus – All bonuses in the overview

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The end of the light festival event in Pokémon GO is approaching. Trainers have just a few hours left to use Pokémon, XP bonuses, more candies, and altered raids, spawns, and research rewards.

What kind of event is this? The light festival in Pokémon GO is all about Pokémon that shine or are otherwise associated with light. Certain Pokémon are even said to glow at night. A highlight for many trainers is the release of Bubungus and its evolution Lamellux.

We show you here all bonuses and contents of the light festival 2022 in overview.

Update from October 17, 2022: The last hours of the light festival are running. This evening at 8:00 PM, the event will end. We show you here in the overview which bonuses are active during the event.

Light Festival 2022 – Start, Bubungus, Bonuses

When does it start? The light festival starts on Friday, October 14, at 10:00 AM local time. It will be active until Monday, October 17, at 8:00 PM.

New Pokémon: For the first time, you can encounter Bubungus in Pokémon GO. It can be evolved into Lamellux with 50 candies. Bubungus belongs to the Plant and Fairy types and originates from the seventh generation of games.

Pokémon GO Bubungus Lamellux

The bonuses:

  • Increased chances of finding Shiny Lampi
  • You get double the experience points for catching Pokémon
  • You get double the candies for catching Pokémon
  • Smoke activated during the event lasts for two hours

wilderness: In the wilderness, you will encounter the following Pokémon:

  • Pikachu*
  • Vulpix*
  • Magnetilo*
  • Lampi*
  • Lichtel
  • Leufeo
  • Eguana
  • Dedenne
  • Bubungus
  • With luck also Galar-Ponita* or Togedemaru

Pokémon marked with a star (*) can also be encountered as Shiny.

Attracted by smoke: If you activate smoke during the event, different Pokémon may appear than those that are normally attracted. The options for the light festival 2022 are:

  • Alola-Kleinstein*
  • Elezeba*
  • Flampion*
  • Lichtel
  • Dedenne
  • Bubungus
  • With luck also Galar-Ponita* or Galar-Flampion*

Raids:

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Researches: During the light festival, you will receive a time-limited research task. The tasks revolve around catching Pokémon. For this, you will receive a special glowing pose for your avatar as a reward.

All tasks and rewards of the time-limited research for the light festival 2022

As rewards from field research, you will encounter Galar-Ponita*, Elektek*, Magmar*, Lampi*, Elezeba*, Dedenne, or Bubungus.

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FIFA 23: 5 strong skill moves you must learn

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

To outsmart your opponents in FIFA 23, you should know a few skill moves. We show you 5 effective tricks that every FIFA player should master.

In FIFA 23 dribbling and skill moves are not as effective as in previous years, but you should still have a few tricks in your repertoire. Because a skill move executed at the right moment can outmaneuver the opponent and be crucial for the next goal.

What are those tricks? In this article, we show you 5 skill moves that are not too difficult but still very effective. They will help you get past opposing defenders and do not require too many button inputs at once.

Heel to Heel Variation

This is the Heel to Heel Variation: This small and inconspicuous skill move can be a powerful weapon for your offensive play. When you execute it, you feint a movement backward, only to run forward again. A small move that tricks many defenders and also gives you a little speed boost.

It is very easy to perform, and every one of your players can master it, as this trick only requires one star in skill moves.

From minute 00:24 you can watch the trick in a video by BorasLegend (via YouTube):

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Here’s how to execute the skill move:

  1. Run straight ahead.
  2. Hold L2/LT.
  3. Then briefly press the shoot button and then the pass button (Fake Shot).

Ball Roll

This is the Ball Roll: The Ball Roll is a true classic that is still quite effective in FIFA 23. The trick is very easy to perform, and you only need 2 stars in “Skill Moves,” so pretty much every player should be able to master it.

The trick consists of a simple movement where your player rolls the foot over the ball and shifts sideways. It’s perfect for getting past defenders and goalkeepers or positioning for a new action. Although the roll is so simple, it’s hard to defend against.

Here’s how to execute the skill move: When you are running straight with your player, hold the right stick up or down – depending on which direction you want to roll the ball.

Roulette

This is the Roulette: The Roulette trick is a nice spin with the ball that can be very helpful in tight penalty area situations. Execute it best when the defender is getting ready to block your shot. After the spin, you should have a clear path and can shoot at the goal.

To use it, you need players who have 3 stars in skill moves.

Here’s how to execute the skill move: With this trick, you can decide in which direction your player should turn. For a right spin, flick the right stick from below to the upper right. For a left spin, flick the stick to the left.

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Heel to Ball Roll

This is the Heel to Ball Roll: This skill move is a new trick that was only introduced with FIFA 23. It’s a combination of “Heel to Heel” and the classic Ball Roll. It’s especially effective in tight spaces when a defender is right in front of you, helping you get past him while simultaneously turning 45 degrees.

Only players who have at least 4 stars in skill moves can execute it.

You can see how the trick looks in the following video by Kazooie94 (via YouTube).

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Here’s how to execute the skill move:

  1. Hold L1/LB.
  2. Flick the right stick quickly in the direction of movement and directly in the opposite direction.

Reverse Elastico

This is the Reverse Elastico: To turn quickly and confuse the opponent, the Reverse Elastico is an excellent choice. It is perfect for being executed just before a shot on goal in the penalty area. You spin with the trick relentlessly, do an Elastico as well, and the opponents won’t know what hit them.

However, only true tricksters with 5 stars in skill moves can execute this trick.

Here, YouTuber AussieFifa HD shows you how the trick works:

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Here’s how to execute the skill move: You should be near the opponent’s goal and looking towards the corner flag. Now, with the right stick, make a quick 180-degree turn from top to bottom.

What do you think about the skill moves? Which ones do you use yourself? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

And if you are still looking for a powerful shot, then the new power shot is surely something for you. We explain how it works here:

FIFA 23: How to use power shots correctly – This is how you score epic goals

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LoL introduces new champion K’Sante, who combines tank and damage roles – Here’s how it works

Marcel Marcel Reading time 4 minutes

Riot Games introduced the next new champion for League of Legends at the roundtable. The new champion is named K’Sante and is classified by LoL as a Guardian. He brings a part of Shurima that players have not yet explored: The city of Nazumah.

What is special about the new champion? After the champion was announced in April, K’Sante finally comes with a mechanic that is very related to his story. As the Hunter and pride of Nazumah, he fights against the greatest monsters of the desert region.

With the materials that the hunters collect from their expeditions, they were able to build the city of Nazumah. They established the city at the only water source for miles. In addition to the infrastructure, they also built weapons. K’Sante’s weapons are unique and called Ntofos. 

Ntofos are huge, blunt weapons that can be used defensively. But K’Sante has the ability to break them at any time, unleashing finely crafted blades that can shred any opponent in an instant. 

K’Sante himself describes himself as an invincible character: “My ancestors built Nazumah. No god, king, or beast could defeat them, and no one will defeat me.”

Here you have the new trailer for K’Sante:

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League of Legends: K’Sante Cinematic Trailer

K’Sante fills the gap in the top lane

What does K’Sante bring? To understand the champion, one must break him down from his ultimate ability. With the R ability, K’Sante destroys his special tonfas. The sticks turn into carefully crafted blades, and he goes “All-out”.

As he destroys his blades, he pushes back his opponents. Opponents who hit a wall are thrown over that wall and are briefly stunned. While K’Sante is going “All-Out”, he loses a percentage of health, armor, and magic resistance. 

In return, he gains attack damage, omnivamp, and transforms his remaining abilities. K’Sante thus becomes a duelist and deals significant damage. After some time, his weapons regenerate, and he falls back into his guardian role.

K’Sante throws his opponent over the wall and jumps after to deal damage.

Regarding his additional abilities: Through the ultimate ability, we need to explain both the tank variant and the damage version of K’Sante. 

Fearless Instinct: His passive ability marks opponents for a short moment. Once he hits the opponents a second time, he deals normal damage. Additionally, he deals a percentage of physical damage based on the opponents’ maximum health. 

In his “All-out” form, he instead deals physical damage and additional true damage with the second hit, depending on the opponents’ maximum health. 

The Q ability, Ntofo Strikes: With an attack from his tonfas, he slows the hit opponents and collects a stack. With 2 stacks, he releases a shockwave and pulls opponents towards him. In his “All Out” form, the cooldown is reduced, and he does not slow his opponents. 

The W ability, Pathmaker: This ability has received two instances. In the first instance, K’Sante raises his weapons defensively in front of him, becomes unstoppable, and reduces his incoming damage. 

Once his ability is reactivated, he sprints forward. In doing so, he pushes opponents back and stuns them briefly. Opponents he passes by receive percentage-based physical damage. 

In his “All out” form, the cooldown resets, the damage reduction is increased, opponents receive additional bonus damage, and the attack and sprint are twice as fast.

K’Sante blocks the Nautilus hook just before he charges in.

The E ability, Footwork: When you activate this ability, you gain a shield and sprint for a short distance. You can jump over walls to an ally. The distance is then increased, and you also give your teammate a shield. Other abilities can also be used during the sprint. 

During his “All out” time, the sprint speed is increased. Additionally, K’Sante can also jump over walls and has an increased range.

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How does the champion play? The combination of the defensive guardian abilities and his potential as a duelist allows K’Sante to flexibly fit into many different team compositions. 

This way, you can be alone on the top lane and exert pressure there, or play with your team. Teammates can then position themselves behind K’Sante. However, he always has the ability to destroy his weapons and duel an opponent in an ultimate fight. 

If you have always wanted to try the top lane, then this is your chance. With K’Sante, you have the opportunity to provide your team with the necessary endurance and, if needed, take down a foe or two by yourself.

If you want to learn more about the changes for the upcoming season 13, check out this article: LoL radically revises the jungle – Riot changes pathing and items, letting you walk a pet

During his “All out” time, the sprint speed is increased. Additionally, K’Sante can also jump over walls and has an increased range.

Learn more about League of Legends here:

How does the champion play? The combination of the defensive guardian abilities and his potential as a duelist allows K’Sante to flexibly fit into many different team compositions. 

This way, you can be alone on the top lane and exert pressure there, or play with your team. Teammates can then position themselves behind K’Sante. However, he always has the ability to destroy his weapons and duel an opponent in an ultimate fight. 

If you have always wanted to try the top lane, then this is your chance. With K’Sante, you have the opportunity to provide your team with the necessary endurance and, if needed, take down a foe or two by yourself.

If you want to learn more about the changes for the upcoming season 13, check out this article: LoL radically revises the jungle – Riot changes pathing and items, letting you walk a pet

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