There are heroes in Overwatch 2 that are difficult to control with the controller – These 12 play really well

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 5 minutes

Overwatch 2 offers crossplay and can be played on PC as well as the current consoles from Xbox and PlayStation. This means OW2 has extensive controller support, but not all heroes in the game are well-suited for the controller. Which heroes rock, we show you on MeinMMO.

The heroes in Overwatch 2 differ significantly. There is the “Call of Duty” hero Soldier: 76, who scores with straightforward shooter gameplay. But there are also characters like Hanzo, who rampages through the lobbies with a bow and arrow.

These significant gameplay differences make Overwatch 2 so special. But thanks to crossplay and support for mouse & keyboard as well as controller, heroes can not only be categorized into their roles – there are also those that play better with mouse & keyboard or with a controller.

MeinMMO lists which heroes work really well with the controller and which you should avoid:

A heroine that is better suited for mouse and keyboard is the release heroine of OW2: Kiriko. We embed her gameplay trailer here:

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Overwatch 2 Kiriko New Hero Gameplay Trailer
More about the author: Maik is an Overwatch player from the very start and knows especially the classic heroes very well as a controller player. With Overwatch 2, he has switched in 3 ways: From console to PC, from tank to damage, and from controller to mouse.

Maik has been playing controller for ages. Knows the advantages and disadvantages compared to mouse & keyboard and can show you which heroes are really good to play with the controller – and which ones are not.

Overwatch 2: Controller Heroes – Tank

  • Reinhardt
  • Sigma
  • D.Va
  • Winston

The differences among tanks are not as pronounced. Many heroes can be easily played with a controller here. However, we want to specifically recommend 4.

  • Reinhardt

Reinhardt has a fantastic controller weapon: a hammer. His abilities are also easy to use. Through the precise use of the horizontal view axis when using his shield, you have advantages in certain situations compared to a mouse Reinhardt.

  • Sigma

The tank Sigma has as a primary weapon two slow, exploding balls. They can be excellently handled with the controller – the same goes for his abilities.

  • D.Va

The woman with the mech offers an infinite magazine with highly scattered projectiles. Whether you fire roughly towards the enemy with the mouse or the controller makes little difference. Strong with the controller is her “Booster” ability, which allows you to fly a bit. With some practice, the controller helps achieve elegant flying maneuvers.

  • Winston

The monkey with the weapon has an electro-gun that deals damage in a cone-shaped area in front of you. Accurate aiming is often secondary; your movements are crucial, and here the controller is a strong choice. His charged secondary shot requires precise hits. But since you can determine the moment of firing yourself (unlike, for example, Zenyatta), the shot is still well controllable.

Here are a few basic tips for you on how to secure more victories:

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Overwatch 2: Controller Heroes – Damage

  • Reaper
  • Junkrat
  • Pharah
  • Sojourn

In the DPS role, there are most heroes that you should generally avoid. Often, precise hits are necessary, and pinpoint tracking of enemy movements is required. Here, mouse & keyboard are usually at an advantage.

  • Reaper

Reaper is a nasty shotgun type who gets up close and personal with his enemies. It’s all about mobility and timing – having a feel for the right moment to ambush foes. This can be excellently accomplished with the controller.

  • Junkrat

The slightly crazy black powder fan shoots explosive balls, throws mines, and nasty traps. Good conditions for the controller. Furthermore, the mines allow for reckless movement actions when you fling yourself around. It takes practice, but good movement control with a controller allows for true heights.

  • Pharah

The flying damage heroine requires a very active playstyle from you. With the right timing, you remain airborne and blast the second row of enemies out of frame with your rockets. This is where a controller pays off, as you almost continuously press one more button than with other heroes to stay in the air. This is significantly more comfortable with a controller.

  • Sojourn

Sojourn is the only one of the “hitscan” heroes that we recommend for the controller. Only a few heroes offer projectiles that hit immediately after firing (hitscan), which is strong against very mobile heroes like Pharah or Mercy. The advantage of Sojourn: a high fire rate and absolutely no recoil on the primary weapon. Additionally, you can slow down enemies with one ability, making it easier to catch them.

Here are some tips from supporters on how to fill the damage role more effectively:

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Overwatch 2: Controller Heroes – Support

  • Mercy
  • Lucio
  • Moira
  • Brigitte

In the support role, the proportion of heroes for controller is again higher than in the damage role. We show you those with which the controller performs best:

  • Mercy

The hovering buff and healing station relies on good movement. Her hovering abilities and healing beam can be very well controlled with the controller. However, her secondary weapon is more suited for the mouse – battle Mercy is not as strong with the controller.

  • Lucio

The sprightly speedster uses wall jumps for agile maneuvers and is constantly on the move – a strong controller healer. His primary weapon fires slow pulses and requires more your ability to anticipate actions than to accurately hit the forehead.

  • Moira

The supernatural powers of Moira have nothing in common with the projectile weapons of some other heroes. A general direction is enough for effective healing and damage to the enemy. With her strong escape ability, you are always ready to jump out of the danger zone with a clever controller maneuver.

  • Brigitte

Brigitte forgoes a ranged weapon and is considered a top hero for the controller like Reinhardt. A firm grip and the right feel for an advance are crucial for Brigitte. Timing may not be aided by the controller, but control and hits can certainly provide advantages.

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Overwatch 2: Controller Heroes – Not a Good Choice

There are a few heroes in each role that we do not recommend for the controller. This is mainly because it is more challenging to hit with these heroes.

  • No Controller Heroes
    • Orisa
    • Zarya
    • Ashe
    • Cassidy
    • Genji
    • Widowmaker
    • Tracer
    • Soldier 76
    • Ana
    • Kiriko
    • Zenyatta
Aim-Assist with Controller: Aiming in shooters with high mobility is more difficult with a controller than with a mouse. To compensate, developers build aim assists. An important element for games with crossplay.

For example, the aim sensitivity is automatically reduced when you have an enemy in your crosshairs. Or the crosshairs slightly follow the enemy when you turn.

However, players report after the release of Overwatch 2 that aim assist for controllers is disabled in crossplay lobbies. Without aim assist, significantly more training is necessary to keep the crosshair on the enemy.

Therefore, it is better to choose a controller hero when playing crossplay.

The presented lists are recommendations based on subjective experiences. Everyone perceives the heroes differently, develops their own strategy, and may even play a Soldier 76 at the highest level with the controller.

Try things out, pay attention to the abilities of the heroes and find your own playstyle. Leave us a comment on which heroes you prefer to play with a controller or with mouse and keyboard and why. We would love to discuss our selection with you.

Are you looking for more recommendations for strong heroes? Take a look at our tier list: Overwatch 2: Tier List – The Best DPS, Tank, and Support Heroes

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Pokémon GO: Guide for Community Day with Lichtel in October – All Bonuses and Shinys

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 8 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Community Day with Litwick is already around the corner. In addition you can expect numerous bonuses. We at MeinMMO have looked into what content the event brings you and how you can make the best use of it.

What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO, a so-called Community Day is held once a month, focusing on a previously determined Pokémon. This Pokémon spawns at nearly every corner, and its shiny chances are slightly higher during this time. The short event is additionally rounded off by various bonuses.

There will be another such event in October. On Saturday, October 15th, the Community Day with Litwick awaits you. We have summarized all the bonuses that this day will bring you and how to best utilize the event below.

Community Day in October 2022 – Start & Bonuses

What? Community Day with Litwick
When? Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time
Pokémon of the Day? Litwick
Exclusive Move: Poltergeist, if you evolve Lampent into Chandelure up to 5 hours after the event
Bonuses:
– Incense & Lures last 3 hours
– triple XP when catching Pokémon
– double candy when catching Pokémon
– double chance for XL candies when catching (from Trainer Level 31)
– 5 surprises in snapshots
– Litwick stickers from gifts and PokéStops
– Timed research that brings you Unova stones

Additional bonuses from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time:
– 50% less stardust cost when trading
– one additional special trade (a total of 2 on this day)

The Community Day with Litwick spans a total of 3 event hours. Except for the trading bonuses and the exclusive move, which remain active for 5 hours after the event, all other bonuses will only be usable during the event period.

Special Raid Battles: As you probably already know from previous Community Days, there will also be special level-4 raids following the C-Day with Litwick. You can battle Lampent, the first evolution of Litwick, in these raids.

If you defeat the Ghost- and Fire-type Pokémon, you will receive additional Litwick spawns for 30 minutes within a 300-meter radius around the gym, where the shiny chance is also increased. However, be aware that you can only participate in the raids on-site, so it is not possible to invite friends from other regions via remote raid.

All event content in the in-game shop: In addition to the free content that Niantic makes available to you for the event, you can purchase additional contents and items in the in-game shop:

Pokémon-GO-Sticker-Litwick
Litwick sticker for the Community Day in October

How to make the most of the Community Day with Litwick

Make these preparations: The Community Day with Litwick is one of the events that many trainers have been looking forward to for some time. Therefore, you should make the most of the event period and not waste time sorting your Pokémon or item bag.

It’s best to clear out enough space in your Pokémon storage beforehand. This can be done quickly by using the filter functions in Pokémon GO. By entering “0*,1*,2*”, you can directly see all monsters with a rating of 2 stars or less.

Pokemon Go Filter Pokémon Box
Use filters to sort

If you need to sort again during the event, you can supplement the search function with “Older0” and only get shown monsters that are not older than 24 hours.

Additionally, you should also make space in your item bag and stock up on the essential items. We have summarized what is useful below.

The essential items for the Community Day with Litwick

Balls: As with every event, you should not run out of enough balls during the Community Day. Without them, you cannot secure Litwick. If you plan to play all day, you should have at least 200 balls in your item bag to avoid running out of stock.

So stock up accordingly now. Especially Ultra Balls should not be missing from your collection, as Litwick cannot easily escape from them.

Here you will learn how to get balls in Pokémon GO.

Incense & Lures: Two other essential items during the Community Day are incense and lures. These will bring you more specimens. During the event, they last for 3 hours. One each should be enough to cover the event duration. If you want to supply multiple PokéStops with lures, you will need accordingly more.

Razz Berries: Since Litwick has a strong evolution that can learn a new event move, it’s worth collecting as many Litwick candies as possible. If you want to significantly improve your stock, use Razz Berries when catching.

Use these items for the Community Day with Litwick

Lucky Egg: Since you will receive triple XP when catching during the Community Day, it is worthwhile to use Lucky Eggs. These double all XP you earn in 30 minutes. Therefore, it makes sense to connect a Lucky Egg with your friendship level increases.

Most trainers open their gifts right at the start of the event. However, it’s best to coordinate with them. Pay attention to the labels of the buddy Pokémon. Some players indicate when they will open their packages.

Unova Stones: If you want to evolve many Chandelure, you should also have a few Unova Stones with you on this day. You will need them to complete the evolution. So don’t sort this item out beforehand.

You will also have the opportunity to secure some during the event. Niantic has announced that the coveted evolution items will be available through the timed research.

How you can get them and which evolutions are worth it, we will reveal to you in the following article:

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Raid Passes, Revives & Potions: Following the Community Day, you can also expect special level-4 raids. After the victory, these will bring you more Litwick, but they can only be played on-site. If you want to secure more specimens after the event, it’s worth keeping a few raid passes or premium battle passes ready.

And also, you should bring a small supply of revives and potions if you want to participate in the raids, so that the best attackers in Pokémon GO are battle-ready again.

A selection of the strongest attackers will be shown in the following video:

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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video

These Mega Evolutions are worth it for the C-Day

Why should you use Mega Evolutions? For the Community Day with Litwick, some mega evolutions can also be helpful. If you catch Pokémon of the same type, you will receive extra candies.

Which Mega Evolution should you use? Since Litwick is of the Ghost and Fire types, you should also rely on one of these types for your Mega Evolution. The following Pokémon are suitable:

  • Mega Charizard X
  • Mega Charizard Y
  • Mega Houndoom
  • Mega Gengar

If you want to participate in the level-4 raids after the Community Day, you should ideally use Mega Houndoom or Mega Gengar. These are not only ideal for farming candies, but they are also effective against Lampent in battle. Lampent is sensitive to attacks from Rock, Dark, Ghost, Water, and Ground types.

Since Mega Houndoom is of the Fire and Dark types and Mega Gengar is of the Ghost and Poison types, you can use them as counters effectively. They also strengthen the attacks of all other Pokémon in the raid. Make sure to have an appropriate Dark or Ghost moveset.

Here you will find the best counters against Lampent.

Is the Community Day with Litwick worth it?

Can you catch Shiny Litwick? Yes, during the Community Day, you can encounter a shiny Litwick for the first time. Usually, the shiny chance is slightly higher at this event, making it a good opportunity to secure a shiny specimen. You can recognize it by its light blue flame.

Litwick, Lampent & Chandelure normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

This is how strong Litwick is: The Ghost and Fire Pokémon from the 5th generation is not particularly strong itself. Even its first evolution Lampent cannot really impress with its stats. However, this is different for Litwick’s final evolution.

Chandelure convinces with a high attack value, and its endurance and defense are solid as well. With a moveset of Ember and Overheat, it is one of the best Fire attackers in Pokémon GO.

Furthermore, as one of the top Ghost attackers, Chandelure has already impressed with its move combination of Hex and Shadow Ball. With the new event move Poltergeist, it deals even more damage in battle. However, in the GO Battle League, Chandelure has not played a significant role so far (via pvpoke.com).

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Who should utilize the Community Day? The Community Day with Litwick is particularly interesting for trainers looking for a strong attacker for raids. Here, Chandelure is a good candidate that should not be missing from your team.

Since Litwick also celebrates its shiny debut in the game, it is an optimal opportunity to secure a shiny specimen. Thus, shiny hunters can also have a great time.

The bonuses from the event are noteworthy as well. You have the chance to farm a lot of candy and can significantly boost your experience points (XP) on the way to level 50. With the help of the free timed research, you can also secure the sought-after Unova stones that you need to evolve Chandelure.

What do you think of the content of the C-Day with Litwick? What preparations will you make before the event starts? And will you additionally secure the paid special research? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and also exchange ideas with other trainers.

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Here you will find the best counters against Lampent.

Is the Community Day with Litwick worth it?

Can you catch Shiny Litwick? Yes, during the Community Day, you can encounter a shiny Litwick for the first time. Usually, the shiny chance is slightly higher at this event, making it a good opportunity to secure a shiny specimen. You can recognize it by its light blue flame.

Litwick, Lampent & Chandelure normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

This is how strong Litwick is: The Ghost and Fire Pokémon from the 5th generation is not particularly strong itself. Even its first evolution Lampent cannot really impress with its stats. However, this is different for Litwick’s final evolution.

Chandelure convinces with a high attack value, and its endurance and defense are solid as well. With a moveset of Ember and Overheat, it is one of the best Fire attackers in Pokémon GO.

Furthermore, as one of the top Ghost attackers, Chandelure has already impressed with its move combination of Hex and Shadow Ball. With the new event move Poltergeist, it deals even more damage in battle. However, in the GO Battle League, Chandelure has not played a significant role so far (via pvpoke.com).

More about Pokémon GO:

Who should utilize the Community Day? The Community Day with Litwick is particularly interesting for trainers looking for a strong attacker for raids. Here, Chandelure is a good candidate that should not be missing from your team.

Since Litwick also celebrates its shiny debut in the game, it is an optimal opportunity to secure a shiny specimen. Thus, shiny hunters can also have a great time.

The bonuses from the event are noteworthy as well. You have the chance to farm a lot of candy and can significantly boost your experience points (XP) on the way to level 50. With the help of the free timed research, you can also secure the sought-after Unova stones that you need to evolve Chandelure.

What do you think of the content of the C-Day with Litwick? What preparations will you make before the event starts? And will you additionally secure the paid special research? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and also exchange ideas with other trainers.

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Pokémon GO: Laternecto counter – The 20 best attackers for Raids on C-Day

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The best Laternecto counters in 4-person raids at Pokémon GO. During the Community Day with Lichtel, Laternecto appears as a boss in the raids. Here in the guide, we show you how to defeat it.

When does Laternecto arrive? On October 15, 2022, you will find Laternecto in Pokémon GO. As part of the Community Day with Lichtel, the evolution is ready for challenge in 4-person raids. Laternecto is the first evolution of Lichtel. It can still evolve into Skelabra.

We will show you here the best counters against Laternecto and against which types it is weak (type effectiveness).

Laternecto counters in the 4-person raid – Use these attackers

  1. Mega-Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
  2. Mega-Banette with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
  3. Mega-Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  4. Shadow-Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
  5. Mega-Houndoom with Howl and Leech Life
  6. Mega-Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  7. Shadow-Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  8. Mega-Alakazam with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
  9. Mega-Gyarados with Cascade and Hydro Pump
  10. Shadow-Quilava with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  11. Shadow-Gyarados with Cascade and Hydro Pump
  12. Shadow-Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  13. Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
  14. Shadow-Houndoom with Howl and Leech Life
  15. Mega-Absol with Howl and Dark Aura
  16. Skelabra with Curse and Shadow Ball
  17. Shadow-Krookodile with Howl and Dark Aura
  18. Shadow-Garchomp with Bite and Hydro Pump
  19. Darkrai with Howl and Dark Aura
  20. Trikephalo with Bite and Twister

Weaknesses of Laternecto: The Pokémon belongs to the types Ghost and Fire and is therefore susceptible to Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water, and Dark.

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Is there Shiny Laternecto? Yes. But you cannot catch it directly as Shiny. If you catch Shiny Lichtel and evolve it, then its evolutions will also be shiny.

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a fairly high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can fight Laternecto alone. With lower levels but strong counters, you should opt for more trainers.

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New co-op shooter from Warhammer 40k starts beta on Steam, but only runs for a short time

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The famous Warhammer universe brings with Warhammer 40k: Darktide a new co-op shooter, where you fight against Chaos with up to 3 teammates. The closed beta starts on October 14 on Steam and GeForce Now. Those who sign up now have a chance for access.

What kind of shooter is this? Warhammer 40,000: Darktide takes place in a grim future that you probably wouldn’t want to live in: in a massive “Hive City”, the law-abiding citizens of the Empire reside, but beneath them, the followers of Chaos are plotting their rise.

The worshipers of the Plague God Nurgle or the seducer Slaanesh are a constant threat. You will be sent into the depths of the megacity to clean up.

Darktide is a new co-op game with shooter and hack ‘n’ slash elements, where you face hordes of enemies. The game is being developed by Fatshark, the team that also created Warhammer: Vermintide 2.

Here you can see the trailer for the currently running beta:

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Warhammer 40k: Darktide – Der Trailer zur Closed Beta

Darktide is like Left 4 Dead in 40,000 years

This is what makes Darktide special: The gameplay of Darktide can be roughly imagined like what you know from classics like Left 4 Dead and the like. Teams of up to 4 players carve their way through various levels and must be careful not to get overwhelmed.

However, there is one significant difference from Left 4 Dead, Vermintide, and similar games: you can create your own character. Appearance, voice, and origin are individually customizable. Various classes to choose from include:

  • Psyker, a kind of mage
  • Sniper
  • Ogryn, the “Heavy Weapons Guy”
  • Preacher, the paladin of the team

The enemies are mostly zombie-like, Chaos-mutated humans and monsters that will make your life difficult in the dystopian city with “simple” cannon fodder and tough elite opponents.

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Where can I sign up for the beta? On the Steam website, you can sign up for the playtest with one click on the corresponding button. In our attempt, we received the invitation a few minutes after submitting it in our inbox.

MeinMMO reader McPhil pointed out that you can currently snag both parts of the spiritual predecessor Vermintide with many DLC for a low price at Humble Bundle.

The developers have already announced that more players may be invited over the weekend. The test runs from October 14-16 on Steam and GeForce Now. Warhammer 40k: Darktide will be released for PC on November 30 and shortly thereafter for Xbox.

If Warhammer as a setting doesn’t appeal to you, here are more top shooters:

The 15 best multiplayer shooters of 2022 for PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox

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Video about the first-person shooter showcases futuristic action: “The more I see of this game, the cooler I find it”

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 3 minutes

On YouTube, a video provides an initial insight into the gameplay of the new first-person shooter SHRAPNEL. Although one aspect of the community is seen as needing improvement, several players praise the clip and are excited about the upcoming game.

What is SHRAPNEL? The game is a multiplayer first-person shooter with the ability for players to create their own creations: Because NFTs are part of the game mechanics, and the game includes a blockchain system that allows players to earn real money.

You can read here, what NFTs actually are and why they keep appearing in gaming.

What is SHRAPNEL about? The setting is a futuristic world where there was a catastrophic event: The asteroid “38 Sigma” collided with the moon, causing lunar meteorites to strike the Earth. The uninhabitable impact area since then is known as the “Sacrifice Zone” (“The Zone”).

In this area, the mysterious material “Compound Sigma” appears, which has special properties. The player fights against others in the zone for resources and their survival.

Here you can see the gameplay video of SHRAPNEL:

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SHRAPNEL – In-Engine Gameplay

The users like the video, but request an adjustment

What does the community say about the gameplay trailer? The video was released on both YouTube and Twitter. The reactions from the community are quite similar on both platforms:

One aspect is mentioned by many and they request it to be adjusted before the release: “Looks great, but it’s so shaky that I thought it was a VR game.” Another user jokes: “POV: It’s your first time trying to play an FPS (First-Person Shooter) game and your sensitivity is set too high” (via YouTube).

Overall, however, the video is received quite well by people. Several praise the insight into the game and write comments like: “The more I see of this game, the cooler I find it. Really impressive work here!” on Twitter or “I think it’s [the video] fantastic, even more so because it’s a pre-alpha trailer. Congratulations!” (via YouTube).

What to expect in SHRAPNEL

SHRAPNEL is marketed as the first first-person shooter that integrates blockchain technology into the game. In addition to combat, the game provides tools that allow players to create their own creations.

In the game, you have the opportunity to craft items, weapons, skins, and maps (which represent NFTs) using various tools, and then resell them to other players.

This is where the blockchain system comes into play. When a player dies in battle, they lose their equipment (i.e., NFTs). Thus, each confrontation poses a risk that must be carefully considered.

The game’s community can help in creating the NFTs that can be used in the game. Therefore, the number of available items continues to grow.

In the game, there will be operator classes. There are 3 different ones for players to choose from:

  • Assault
  • Infosec
  • Survivalist

Each of the three classes will have its own abilities and skills.

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When is the release of SHRAPNEL? No release date for the game has been announced yet. However, you can find a roadmap on the website that shows the current state of the game as well as the planned next steps.

Currently, SHRAPNEL is still in “active development” in Phase 00, where the focus is initially on establishing a community.

What do you think of the first insight into SHRAPNEL’s gameplay? Let us know in the comments.

If you’re looking for a new shooter, check out this free-to-play shooter on Steam that players rave about as “the best free CoD alternative”.

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Source(s):
  1. shrapnel.com

New action MMORPG starts with 4 classes – Fans are disappointed: “Only half of the original”

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

With Dekaron G, a reboot of the 18-year-old action MMORPG Dekaron will soon be released. Initially only for mobile devices, later also for PC. Now the developers show the classes with which the game will start, but the fans are disappointed.

What kind of game is it? Dekaron G is supposed to be a remake of the 18-year-old MMORPG Dekaron. The game focuses on action-packed battles and many colorful animations. A mobile version of the game called Dekaron M was released a few years ago. M stands for mobile.

Now Dekaron G is supposed to replace its direct predecessor M and later also the regular Dekaron for PC. Because G will be released at launch only for Apple and Android devices, but is supposed to move to PC later.

Here are the core features of the MMORPG:

  • An open world divided into smaller areas, similar to Guild Wars 2 and Lost Ark
  • Action combat with colorful and flamboyant skill effects from the various classes
  • Free2Play with a, now confirmed, Play2Earn approach, which will be included in G
  • PvE and PvP
  • Gameplay loop of looting, leveling, and upgrading equipment
  • 4 classes at launch

What classes are included? At the beginning, Dekaron G will launch with 4 classes. These have been stripped of their names and now only identify themselves by the weapon they wield. So you have the choice between the 1-handed sword, the whip, the bow, and the staff.

This means Dekaron G starts with the same 4 classes as its direct mobile predecessor Dekaron M. But since G is also supposed to come to PC later, some fans are quite annoyed. In the regular Dekaron, there are a total of 9 classes, so more than double the amount.

You can watch the new trailer for the game here:

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Fantasy MMORPG from Korea gets a reboot after 18 years – but the trailer hints at a controversial feature

Fans react disappointed to the class selection

What is the problem? Of the 9 classes from the original 18 years ago, only 4 made it into the new Dekaron G, which is causing some fans to feel upset. Many view the chosen classes as standard fare. There’s practically a warrior, a hunter, a mage, and a healer.

This bothers many, because a major appeal of the original was that it had comparatively unique classes, at least for a game from 2004. The spear mage Aloken, the martial arts giant Bagi, or the summoner who could wield either two swords or a staff are completely missing, even though they were fan favorites.

For some fans, Dekaron G is not the MMORPG they have been eagerly awaiting. This is partly due to the payment model that the new installment has chosen.

Play2Earn now confirmed: When the pre-registrations for Dekaron G were opened, only the integration of blockchain was mentioned. This already caused mixed feelings at the announcement. Now the developers have confirmed via their homepage that there will be a total of 4 currencies in the game that enable a Play2Earn concept (via Dekaronglobal.com).

How much can be earned with it is not clear at this time. Only an explanation of how to earn the two currencies Incar and Nunvice in the game is currently available. However, these must then be converted to Wemix Coin and Wemix Credit before one can earn money with them (via Dekaronglobal.com).

The rates for this are still unknown. However, this is likely to ensure that some fans of the original will not play the game. The announcement is quite fresh (as of October 14), so there have been hardly any reactions to the feature so far.

You can see the 4 classes here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqCJ_qJmnY4

Mood before the launch is rather gloomy

What is the situation in the community? Pre-registration began on September 22 and runs until October 16. However, the voices around Dekaron G are not particularly loud, and when they are, they are usually not overwhelmed by positivity. There are indeed people who are excited for the MMORPG, but many are concerned.

Especially around the class selection, there are several comments. The Play2Earn announcement has not triggered many reactions yet.

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What do the players say? Some of the comments we want to share with you directly, so you can get a sense of what others are saying. They come directly from the announcement trailer of the classes (via YouTube).

  • “So there are only half as many classes as in the original? Why? No summoner, no Bagi, no Aloken, just standard. Meh.”
  • “Wow, is this still around? I played it in 2007”
  • “No Bagi, vs [summoner] or alo [Aloken] :(“
  • “Okay, but where is the Aloken and the Bagi?”

Does Dekaron G sound interesting to you? Are you generally looking forward to a Play2Earn MMORPG? Or are you also among the handful of people who played Dekaron back then and are looking forward to a reboot? Are you going to give the game a try? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

Even old MMORPGs keep having successes: Despite a strong successor, many miss Guild Wars 1 – What made that MMORPG so good?

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Tell me: Which final boss do you think is the best in WotLK Classic?

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With a total of 9 raids, Wrath of the Lich King offers a huge selection of bosses that you can gradually defeat again in WoW Classic. MeinMMO wants to know from you: Which final boss did you like the most?

Shortly after the release of WotLK Classic, the first 3 raids were opened: Naxxramas, the Obsidian Sanctum, and the Eye of Eternity. You can already defeat over 15 bosses in them and grab heaps of strong and special loot.

However, it only took one hour for the first guild to master all the new raids in one go. In the upcoming phases, WotLK Classic will deliver more raids, including:

  • Ulduar, which was the first to introduce “hard modes”
  • Trial of the Crusader, where Alliance and Horde receive slightly different bosses
  • the famous Icecrown Citadel with its tougher, heroic mode

Especially Arthas, the Lich King, is still considered the best villain in Warcraft overall. You can take him down in the Icecrown Citadel and finally bring the glorious story of Warcraft 3 (again) to an end.

You first encounter the Lich King in person in his current form at the Gate of Wrath. Here’s the legendary cinematic for some goosebumps to set the mood:

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WOW WotLK Classic: Die Pforte des Zorns

In our poll, you can vote on which of the raids has the coolest final boss in your opinion – or which fight you simply liked the most. Each raid’s final boss is up for selection with two exceptions:

  • We excluded Archavon’s Chamber due to its special prerequisites and setup
  • For Ulduar, we listed both Yogg-Saron and the optional boss Algalon

Have fun voting!

Do you still have to prepare for the raids? In our guides, you can find tips for activities once you reach level 80.

Which boss did you choose and why? Are you looking forward to battling your favorite boss once again, or are you not playing WotLK Classic at all? Leave us a comment!

If you now feel like heading back to Northrend, go ahead. It’s not too late:

Now is the perfect time to start with WotLK Classic

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The new lineup of PS Plus Extra and Premium in October is likely to keep you glued to your PS5 for weeks

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Sony has officially announced the new games for PS Plus Extra and Premium in October . And they are definitely worth seeing. Good news especially for those of you who are fans of “Assassin’s Creed” or JRPGs.

On October 13, 2022, the new games for the two PS Plus categories Extra and Premium were announced. These will be available for download starting October 18, provided you have an Extra or Premium subscription to the gaming service. You can look up the games for PS Plus Essential in October here.

JRPG and Assassin’s Creed fans will especially be pleased with the new additions to the game catalog.

If you want to know more about the individual subscriptions, check this out:

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Here are the highlights of the new PS Plus games:

Among the new games are a total of six titles from Ubisoft’s popular stealth adventure, including the beloved Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. For RPG enthusiasts, five games from the Dragon Quest series are also being added to PS Plus Extra and Premium.

Additionally, with GTA Vice City: Definitive Edition and three older titles from the popular Yakuza series, there are more notable new titles that also evoke a bit of nostalgia.

And of course, in line with the Halloween month of October, a horror game cannot be missing from the additions to the game catalog. For this reason, you will get The Medium, a game that can give you quite a scare.

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New PS Plus games in October at a glance (Extra & Premium):

  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition (PS5, PS4)
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (PS4)
  • Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (PS4)
  • Assassin’s Creed 3 Remastered (PS4)
  • Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China (PS4)
  • Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India (PS4)
  • Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia (PS4)
  • Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (PS4)
  • Dragon Quest Builders (PS4)
  • Dragon Quest Builders 2 (PS4)
  • Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below (PS4)
  • Dragon Quest Heroes II: Explorer’s Edition (PS4)
  • Inside (PS4)
  • The Medium (PS4)
  • Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (PS4)
  • Hohokum (PS4)
  • Yakuza 3 Remastered (PS4)
  • Yakuza 4 Remastered (PS4)
  • Yakuza 5 Remastered (PS4)
  • Limbo (PS4)
  • Ultra Street Fighter 4 (PS4)
  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (PS3)
  • Everyday Shooter (PS3)

The large number of games will surely keep you engaged with your PS5 or PS4 for the next few weeks. Alone, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City together provide around 200 hours of gameplay fun, according to howlongtobeat.

Don’t have a PS5 yet? If you still don’t have a PS5, then you should definitely check our ticker. We keep you updated daily and explain how to best get your hands on a PS5 and showcase drops around the coveted console.

There are regular PS5 offers at various retailers. By keeping an eye on our live ticker, the chance of missing out on the popular console decreases.

Buy PS5 – Be on the lookout for these retailers starting now

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Latest raid in Lost Ark tears groups apart – players mourn: “This has destroyed my guild”

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Since September 27th, the latest raid in our version of Lost Ark, Kokul-Saydon, is now available. The clown has a lot of tricks up his sleeve and knows how to wipe the smile off people’s faces. So much so that he has even destroyed some guilds, as fans report on reddit. We at MeinMMO summarize.

What kind of raid is this? Kokul-Saydon is the newest Legion Raid in our version of Lost Ark. These Legion Raids feature the toughest bosses in the MMORPG. The first two, Valtan and Vykas, are already in the game and have caused despair among players, but Kokul-Saydon takes it to a whole new level.

The fight against the clown is divided into three different phases that become increasingly difficult. Especially the third and final phase is causing quite a stir in the community. Several threads on reddit are complaining about it.

It goes so far that not only is it claimed that the raid is too difficult, but it is also blamed for tearing apart entire guilds and groups. However, this is only partly due to its difficulty.

Why does he tear groups apart? Unlike most tough bosses in Lost Ark, you fight against Kokul-Saydon with only 4 players. However, against Argos, Valtan, and Vykas, you always go into battle with 8 players. This means that the very setup of the latest raid simply splits existing groups.

Some fans write on reddit that it often happens that a group of 4 gets through the new raid much better than the other. The left-behind party seems to leave the game for many out of frustration, as one user explains on reddit (via reddit).

You can see the new class and raid in the video:

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Lost Ark shows the machinist class and creepy clowns in the September update trailer

“In 1.5 weeks, about 60% of our players have disappeared”

Why are entire guilds suffering? In addition to players quitting because Kokul-Saydon is simply too hard for them, guilds face another problem. The players who are not deterred by the difficulty of the new raid aren’t doing much else.

A fan on reddit says that activity in his guild has practically come to a standstill because everyone has either quit because of Kokul-Saydon or no longer does anything else and is intent on defeating the new raid.

Why are people leaving? Because the clown can only fight with 4 players and is still incredibly tough, absolute top gameplay is expected from each participant. In previous raids, like Valtan or Vykas, the 8-person strong team could manage if one of the participants was not playing particularly well. That is not the case with Kokul-Saydon.

A reddit thread that is getting a lot of attention sums it up in a few sentences (via reddit): “Our very active and lively guild has practically become a ghost town. Within about 1.5 weeks, approximately 60% of the players have either officially left or mentally given up and are hardly logging in anymore or participating in anything.

I feel that breaking up groups by dividing them and putting a strong focus on individual perfection has not been good for the game. Even if 4-player groups bring a bit of fresh air to the MMORPG.”

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“Good players say how easy it is and you feel like a complete loser”

What does the community say about it? Besides the two major threads already linked in the text, smaller discussions keep popping up. Usually, these revolve around the 3rd phase of Kokul-Saydon, and whether it is too difficult or not.

However, the actual problem for many is the veterans from other servers who have already mastered the fight (via. reddit). Nendz writes, for example: “I think the biggest problem is the really good players who boast about how easy the boss is, and you just feel like the biggest loser.”

He goes on to say that he felt completely miserable playing Lost Ark because he and his group couldn’t defeat the new raid in the first week. Although he managed to turn his frustration into motivation, he understands if many people could not do the same.

For that, he receives a lot of support. ModeratorKryptonite comments: “I think the biggest problem is that the average player thinks they should be able to defeat the new raid in the first week. You still have to be really skilled and have a bit of luck to make that happen. Many simply don’t understand that.”

Have you already conquered Kokul-Saydon? How is it in your guild, do you notice that the new raid is there and fewer players are around? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.

Also, in October, Lost Ark belonged to the 10 MMORPGs with the most players on Steam.

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Destiny 2 removes the exhausting grind in Season 19 to make it easier for beginners

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Bungie has a new plan on how to not scare away newcomers and returning players in Destiny 2 and that is an adjustment of the destination materials. We will show you what the developers are planning.

What is the problem with planetary materials? In Destiny 2, there are planetary materials that players need for their daily activities in the Tower. While long-time Guardians sit on a mountain of materials, many newcomers lose track of them.

Bungie is aware of this, which is why the team wants to accommodate new Guardians. To create more clarity and ensure that players only focus on the essentials, the remaining planetary materials will be made obsolete. We will show you how Bungie will do this.

What are planetary materials?

Already in Destiny 1, planetary materials were an important resource that players had to collect. For certain purchases at vendors, as well as upgrading your weapons, these materials were essential. Many players used to meet in patrol zones to farm the spawn points of the individual resources together. In Destiny 2, however, these materials resembled a rudimentary relic from the old days. They were often unnecessary and are now mainly exchanged at the Cryptarch for Glimmer and upgrade materials.

In Season 19, everything will be clearer 

Bungie has met with its Economic Team to find out how to better introduce the game to new Lights without overwhelming them. An important point is indeed these materials. There currently exist too many resources that either slow down players on their journey or even overwhelm them.

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Long-time Guardians are drowning in materials

For this reason, the team will change all known planetary elements at the start of Season 19. You will no longer be able to pick them up in your inventory, but will only be able to interact with them. This will make it clearer for new Lights which materials in their inventory are useful and can be used.

What will happen to the materials in my inventory? Bungie has also made provisions for long-time players because they know some of you are collectors. In Season 19, you can exchange all your collected materials with Rahool, the Cryptarch in the Tower, for Glimmer.

  • 20 elements give you 5,000 Glimmer
  • 1 element will be sold for 250 Glimmer

Additionally, Rahool will no longer sell any elements. You can only buy his entire stock with Glimmer or legendary shards. To continue providing Guardians with more Glimmer, public events in patrol zones will reward you with more currency.

  • Heroic events will give you between 10,000 and 12,500 Glimmer
  • Normal events will only give you between 3,300 and 4,646 Glimmer

With this, Bungie wants to draw more attention to the destinations so that these locations come to life and are visited by Guardians. The monument to the lost Lights will also be adjusted, as well as Failsafe on Nessus and Devrim in the EDZ. The two old vendors will receive a new inventory and more bounties.

More about Destiny 2 can be found here?

Lastly, you can still collect resources on the various planets, but they will only grant you XP and reputation rank. Just as Savathun’s Throne World did with its materials.

What do you think of the upcoming changes in Season 19? Do you think they are good, or will you miss your materials that you have collected over the years? Let us know in the comments!

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New weapon in Fortnite is absurdly good, causes everything to explode in seconds – players fear a nerf soon

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite has been busy since Season 4. Players can transform into Chrom blobs, the world is converted into a shiny wonderland, and quirky skins spice up the scenery. Now Epic Games has even dropped a new gun on the map, and it’s quite crazy.

What kind of weapon is this? In Fortnite, every new season brings not only map changes and new Battle Pass skins, but also crazy inventions from Epic Games’ armory. This time, the developers have come up with something quirky, namely the Explosive Goo Gun.

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The Explosive Goo Gun

We show you everything important about the weapon, where to find it, and what the community thinks of the gun.

Can destroy buildings in seconds – players fear nerf

What can the weapon do in battle? The gun fires orange goo that sticks to all surfaces. Once sprayed, the sticky mass expands briefly and then detonates with devastating effect.

Here’s a clip that visually shows you the effect of this new substance:

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This shows the sticky mass from the Explosive Goo Gun.

Epic Games has created many explosive weapons, some of which are among the best guns in the game, but the Goo Gun is different from all other variations so far.

With this gun, you have the ability to tear down buildings in seconds. Wooden, stone, metal walls and surrounding structures don’t stand a chance and are brought down in the blink of an eye.

What do the players say? On Reddit, players are trying to associate the weapon with another gaming title. DartBoardGamer comments on the trailer: “Welcome to the Fortnite Splatfest,” referring to Splatoon.

Other players even say that the orange substance reminds them of the propulsion gel from Portal, as Reddit user Unusuall-Drop2344 declares.

In terms of atmosphere, some players find the weapon great, but are also concerned about an upcoming nerf.

  • “I give it one day before it gets nerfed into the ground. Too much fun to last.” – says anger_is_a_gif
  • “I got several wins with it tonight, it will definitely sadly get nerfed. It does so much damage in seconds, especially when players are covered with it.” – says GoldenYellowPup
  • “Not to mention that the other guy can’t see anything while covered, so you can just take him out with a headshot” – adds NinjaMelon39

If you haven’t tested the weapon yet, now would be a good time before Epic Games either vaults it or, worse, nerfs it into the ground.

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Important information about the weapon: This gun also has various details that you should definitely know before holding it in your hands.

  • Location
    • On the ground, in chests, and supply drops
      • Has increased drop rate until the release of patch 22.20
  • Magazine size
    • 200 shots total in the weapon
      • You cannot carry extra ammo
  • Destroys buildings in just a few shots
    • Especially effective in Build Mode
  • Kills opponents very quickly
    • Build Mode – 5 shots
    • No-Build Mode – 6 shots

Those were all the important details about the new gun in Fortnite, what do you think of the weapon? Have you tried it and found it too powerful? Or has Epic Games created something cool that should definitely stay in Fortnite for a while? Let us know!

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Players trick their Nintendo Switch to get a game cheaper – Accidentally make it a bestseller

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Players on the Nintendo Switch have used a trick to buy a game at a lower price. Shortly after, it was among the top 100 bestsellers in the USA. We at MeinMMO reveal what is behind it.

What game is it about? “Let’s Build a Zoo” is a game where you – as the name suggests – have to build your own zoo. The title features a pixel art style. The world design slightly resembles the old Pokémon games on the Game Boy Advance.

“Let’s Build a Zoo” was released on September 29, 2022, and is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on Steam.

Normally, the game is supposed to cost $19.99 in the USA, writes the online magazine gonintendo.com. However, as Mike Rose, the developer of “Let’s Build a Zoo,” noted on Twitter, the team behind the game decided to offer the title at a reduced price at the pre-order launch on September 22. As a result, pre-orders of Let’s Build a Zoo cost 15% less.

If you want to get a first impression of “Let’s Build a Zoo,” we embed the console launch trailer here:

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Let’s Build a Zoo Console and Game Pass Launch Trailer

Buyers use price tourism to shop cheaply

What trick did the buyers use? The trick is called “price tourism,” suspects Mike Rose. According to him, he was already looking forward to strong sales figures when he noticed that 85% of the pre-orders came from Argentina.

I went to bed when the pre-orders started coming in. When I woke up and checked the sales figures… holy… So many pre-orders! So I did a little victory dance. Then I checked where the pre-orders were coming from […]. 85% of our pre-orders came from Argentina.

Mike Rose via Twitter

In Argentina, the game costs only about $1.50. Mike Rose therefore suspects that buyers likely changed the region of the Nintendo eShop to get the game at a lower price.

This kind of trick, to buy a game at a reduced price, is called price tourism. Buyers often use software or change the region of the shop if it is possible to do so without any issues.

There are two major problems.
1. The purchases obviously did not really come from Argentina. People obviously just switched the region and set their eShop region to Argentina to get the cheapest price.
2. This ‘cheapest price’ was about $1.50 due to the exchange rates.

Mike Rose via Twitter

Let’s Build a Zoo climbs the charts of the US eShop

Why is the game now a bestseller? As Mike Rose mentioned on Twitter, he noticed at the end of the second day of pre-orders that “Let’s Build a Zoo” had slipped into the list of the top 100 bestsellers on the US eShop overnight.

He further explains that the shop assesses the entire American region collectively: “The US eShop is not the US eShop. It is the ‘America’ eShop. All sales in North and South America are considered as sales for the entire region (via Twitter).”

The joint assessment of the American region has now led, according to Ross, to the numerous Argentine purchases boosting the game into the top 100 bestsellers in the US eShop.

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What are the consequences? Mike Rose also addresses some of the consequences of the situation on Twitter. He states that “Let’s Build a Zoo” attracted noticeably more US players during its proper launch on September 29 because the game garnered more attention due to its high position among the bestsellers.

Furthermore, the game has reportedly been prominently featured in the EU eShop and the Australian eShop because the success of the title in the US eShop was likely noticed by the teams (via Twitter).

What do you think about the curious success of “Let’s Build a Zoo”? Are you checking out the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

Did you find the information shared by Mike Rose interesting and now want to read another story from a developer? Then check out the story of indie developer Fabrice Breton, who exposed a nasty scheme by scammers:

Suspicious game testers deceive small indie developers on Steam – Nasty scheme has now been uncovered

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The biggest LoL troll on Twitch plays Overwatch 2, is already banned in the chat for 5 years

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The Twitch streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp (27) made a name for himself with his toxic behavior in League of Legends. In Blizzard’s new shooter Overwatch 2, he apparently hasn’t even had the chance to do so, as he has already been banned in the chat just 10 days after release.

Who is Tyler1?

  • Tyler is one of the biggest and most influential streamers of LoL – when he really gets upset about a bug, Riot apparently reacts promptly
  • On Twitch, he has over 5 million followers who love him for his outbursts
  • However, Tyler’s behavior has also repeatedly had consequences: in LoL, he was even completely banned for a time
  • He recently found out live in a stream that he has already received a chat ban in Overwatch 2 – before he can even start a game

Tyler managed to become the figurehead of the game after his supposed perma-ban in LoL. What lies behind it, you can see in the video.

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How the Worst Troll from Twitch Became the Face of League of Legends

What did Tyler do now? In a sponsored stream on October 13, Tyler wanted to show Overwatch 2 for the first time. He said he hadn’t played Overwatch in ages and apparently needed to find his bearings first.

After nearly getting himself in trouble while reading the ad text, Tyler wanted to take a look at his account statistics and urged his viewers to ignore the bronze status – he had supposedly held the diamond rank. The problem with incorrect ranks is currently affecting many players.

When he opened the chat, however, Tyler first experienced a surprise: There was a message saying that he had been silenced in the chat due to multiple reports from other players. This was surprising since he hadn’t played a match yet.

In the clip, you can see how Tyler discovers his chat ban.

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How can this be? Apparently, the ban is a remnant from the original Overwatch. He had streamed that after his ban in LoL in 2016 and received a chat ban of 10 years immediately.

Tyler explained at the time that the reason for the muting was not messages he had written in the chat, but his behavior in LoL (via YouTube). However, viewers point out that he had also behaved toxic in Overwatch.

A user on reddit explains that it was nothing unusual, just the “typical T1 behavior,” such as insulting his team (via reddit).

It now appears that the chat ban has been transferred to Overwatch 2. Of the 10 years, 1,812 days remain, which is nearly 5 years (as of October 13, 2022).

How did Tyler react to the ban? The streamer took it calmly and said he deserved it. He then actually played some Overwatch 2, including his usual outbursts. However, his teammates remained unbothered due to the muting.

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What do you think about it? Is it fair to transfer bans from older games to newer ones, or should players be given a new chance with a new game? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.

On October 4, Overwatch 2 celebrated its big launch. Now, nearly 2 weeks later, we want to know from you:

How do you find Overwatch 2 so far?

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Call of Duty shows: How long cheaters stay in the game before the ban hammer hits

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The beta of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is now over, and the developers are currently preparing everything for the big launch on October 28th. In this context, the team from Ricochet, CoD’s in-house anti-cheat, has also spoken out and explained what progress they have made and how the beta has helped them.

For developers, a beta always means a lot of stress, as the work of the last months or even years is being made accessible to the public for the first time. In addition, there is an enormous amount of data to analyze and subsequently numerous bugs to fix. Such a beta is also extremely helpful for the developers of anti-cheat programs. They can identify initial weaknesses in the game code and also learn what methods and ways cheaters and hackers use for their attacks.

The team behind Ricochet shared its experiences regarding the beta of Modern Warfare 2 in a statement and revealed how they want to prepare for the launch and the time afterwards.

Check out the trailer for the campaign of CoD Modern Warfare 2 here:

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CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows the campaign in the launch trailer – fans believe, “this will be one of the best Call of Duty games”

Better protection through kernel-level drivers and SMS authentication

Kernel-level drivers: The most important tool in the fight against cheaters is the so-called kernel-level drivers. These ensure that developers can detect malware and hacks on the respective PCs where they run and not just when they negatively impact the game. The clear advantage here is speed: The makers of Ricochet have worked closely with the various studios that develop Call of Duty. Additionally, communication between server and client has been improved on many levels. Right at the start of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0, measures like cloaking, damage shields or disarming are set to be active to ensure the integrity of the game.

Regular updates – The team from Ricochet aims to keep the defensive measures of Call of Duty up to date with regular updates to the kernel-level driver. This technology is designed to ensure that new hacks or exploits are quickly detected. The faster this occurs, the quicker the security team can respond. In the eternal cat-and-mouse game, they aim to stay one step ahead of the providers of cheating software.

SMS authentication – Just like in Overwatch, it will be necessary to verify your account with an SMS-capable mobile number. Thanks to two-factor authentication, account security is to be enhanced. This measure is also intended to prevent cheaters from simply creating new accounts and harassing legitimate players in Warzone.

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The results of the beta test are promising

Although not all features of the Ricochet anti-cheat were active during the beta of MW2, the developers gained many insights. They were able to exclude many illegitimate players before the actual tests. During the tests, additional accounts were banned, which were proven to use cheats:

  • In the lead-up to the beta, over 60,000 illegitimate accounts were banned and therefore could not participate in the tests
  • During the beta, an additional 20,000 accounts were suspended
  • An analysis of the data has revealed that 72% of all cheaters were already detected and banned before they completed a single match
  • If cheaters made it into a match, they were detected and subsequently banned on average after 5 games

The team from Ricochet is therefore confident they are prepared for the launch of Modern Warfare 2. Furthermore, they promise to continue optimizing the systems. They also aim to prevent players from being unjustly excluded from the game. In conclusion, they thank the community, who help keep Call of Duty a fair game through countless reports of suspicious gameplay.

Dr Disrespect can hardly wait for the release of Modern Warfare 2 – but one thing annoys him

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Sony makes strange demands of Microsoft for fear of losing Call of Duty fans

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Microsoft wants to buy the game studio Activision Blizzard. The studio is known for globally successful titles such as World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Call of Duty. Microsoft competitor Sony is not pleased about this and is now fighting back with bizarre allegations.

This is the background:

In the MeinMMO podcast, we analyze the acquisition:

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This is what Sony is now “demanding”: Currently, the UK competition authority, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is reviewing Microsoft’s acquisition. Experts there are deliberating on which arguments may speak against the takeover.

In a new document, various points are listed, including competitiveness, concerns, and statements from all sides. One point stands out particularly. The document states:

Sony told the CMA that, even if Call of Duty remains available on PlayStation after the merger, the merged entity [Microsoft] could still implement partial exclusives by increasing the differences between the versions of CoD for Xbox and PlayStation. According to Sony, gamers can expect that Call of Duty on Xbox will receive additional content and improved interoperability with the console hardware, in addition to any benefits from Xbox Game Pass membership. Sony states that these factors will influence gamers’ console choice.

Translated from legal jargon, this means: Sony demands that even if Call of Duty remains playable on PlayStation after the acquisition, Microsoft may not publish exclusive content and CoD on Xbox must not perform better than on PlayStation.

Whether it is technically possible to intentionally change the versions in terms of performance so that Xbox is fundamentally better is debatable. The other arguments sound strange, as Sony itself has been engaging in such practices for years, as game journalist and industry expert Paul Tassi explains on Forbes.

Sony is already doing exactly what they fear from Microsoft

For several years, PlayStation players have enjoyed many exclusive benefits in Call of Duty:

The exclusive bonuses in Black Ops: Cold War were even so substantial, that it went too far for PlayStation players. There were additional battle pass tiers, additional experience points, and more loadout slots.

In the upcoming CoD installment, Modern Warfare 2, PlayStation players also had a whole weekend more in the beta to test the game. Additionally, there is a skin pack at release on PlayStation as well as an exclusive pack for PS Plus each season.

The campaign for CoD: Modern Warfare 2 is starting soon. Here is the trailer for it:

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CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows the campaign in the launch trailer – fans believe, “this will be one of the best Call of Duty games”

According to Tassi, the whole discussion is a massive mudslinging contest, where both sides present dubious and often sanctimonious arguments, with Sony’s current statements likely taking the crown.

By the way: the CMA does not see console manufacturer Nintendo as competition, as it considers them to be “family consoles”.

How things will proceed with Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, and Sony remains unclear. As it stands, the CMA seems convinced that the acquisition poses some risk to competition.

Interestingly, the Xbox Game Pass is even smaller than Sony’s subscription service:

Microsoft reveals how much money they make with the Xbox Game Pass – How much more does Sony earn with PS Plus?

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You can now buy a PS5 on Amazon, but hurry up!

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Right now you can buy a PS5 on Amazon. MeinMMO explains what you need to consider and which PS5 model you can buy. The rule is: You should hurry if you want to have a chance.

When does the sale start on Amazon? The sale has already started on Amazon! Therefore, you should sit down at your PC or grab your phone and look for offers. Currently, there is a bundle online, but more bundles may follow:

However, we currently have some problems on Amazon. We could see the offer, but could not complete the order. Some other users, however, report that they were able to make the purchase. So keep trying, even if it hasn’t worked yet.

How can I increase my chances? Add the PS5 or the respective bundles to your wishlist on Amazon. This way, you often get access to bundles faster. Otherwise, the note about Prime membership still applies.

Prime has so far been essential for PS5 drops on Amazon

For the upcoming drop, you should be a Prime member. Although it is said that Prime members have “priority access,” the offers go so quickly that other people don’t even have time to buy. You can also try Amazon Prime free for 30 days.

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What should I watch out for? However, be careful, as some scammers take advantage of the opportunity when Amazon sells PS5 consoles. You might suddenly see an offer for a PS5 below the MSRP. However, in many cases, these are hacked vendors who are being used for fraud.

So ideally, purchase only a PS5 console when the description states “Sold and shipped by Amazon.” Then you are on the safe side.

Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, then check out our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how you can best get a PS5 and show you drops related to the coveted console.

Buy PS5 – Make sure to keep an eye on these retailers from now on

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Tiresome achievements in ESO can be easily obtained this weekend – Get up to 3 titles

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This weekend there is a mini-event in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. This is interesting for both PvP fans and achievement hunters. MeinMMO reveals what this event is and what you can get out of it.

What is this mini-event? It refers to the upcoming PvP weekend. But it is not only interesting for PvP players! Because here, all achievement hunters have a unique opportunity to obtain certain achievements.

The event pertains to the battlegrounds in ESO. In the coming days, there will only be the Chaos Ball mode available. And anyone who has ever wanted to farm the associated achievements has surely noticed that you rarely end up in this mode.

Cool titles of chaos and stylish armor styles

Accordingly, it is quite tedious and extremely time-consuming to obtain the achievements and, in addition, the associated cool titles of the “Chaos Ball” battleground mode outside of this event. These are the achievements:

  • Chaos Ball Massacre
  • Points Veteran
  • The Best Defense
  • Chaos Guardian
  • Chaos Champion
  • Run from Damage
ESO - Chaos Ball Achievements
ESO - Chaos Ball Weekend
The achievements of Chaos Ball also include a few cool titles.

And you can obtain these cool titles through certain achievements:

  • Chaos Guardian
  • Chaos Champion
  • Chaos Keeper

You also receive a 25% bonus on Alliance Points in the battlegrounds.

Even fashion fans in ESO can find something to enjoy in the event. In each battleground, you have the chance to get one of the special armor styles. These styles can only be obtained through battlegrounds:

  • Fire Dragon Armor
  • Burrow Demon Armor
  • Storm Prince Armor

How is your progress so far? Are you already diligently participating or just starting? You should not waste time, as it is unknown when this opportunity will present itself again. This is not one of the annual events that repeat at regular intervals.

For more events, check out our ESO event ticker.

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Pokémon GO celebrates ‘gigantic’ Halloween event 2022 with new Mega, Shinys, candies and in 2 parts

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In October 2022, the Halloween event in Pokémon GO starts. The first bonuses are now known. These include two paid Limited Research tasks and many free contents. Candy bonuses for various activities and Shinys. See the contents here.

What kind of event is this? Every year, a Halloween event runs in Pokémon GO. Trainers speculated for a long time about what it would look like this time. Now, the details for the first part of the Halloween event 2022 are available. This year, the festival will again take place in two parts.

In this overview, we show you all the bonuses that are known so far. These include:

  • Two Limited Research tasks that you can optionally purchase
  • A Special Research task
  • Candy bonuses for various actions
  • Mega-Banette as the new Mega Pokémon
  • Changed egg spawns with a new Shiny
  • Theme Pokémon more frequently in the wild
  • Avatar items
  • Decoration on the game map
  • Lavandia music
  • Special attack for Giratina
  • Changed raid bosses
  • Other Pokémon in field research

When does the event run? Part 1 of the Halloween event 2022 in Pokémon GO starts on Thursday, October 20, at 10:00 AM local time. It will last until Thursday, October 27, at 10:00 AM local time. Part 2 will follow, for which there are currently no details available.

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Limited Research

What is known: For the Halloween event, you can purchase up to two Limited Research tasks. The research tasks are optional. It is important that you complete them by Tuesday, November 1, and collect your rewards.

There will be two tickets for the research tasks.

  • Ticket 1 costs about €1 and rewards you with Makabaja and Galar-Makabaja upon completion
  • Ticket 2 costs about €5 and provides an increased candy bonus, additional Halloween tasks, and an avatar pose upon completion
  • The tickets can be gifted to friends with at least “Super Friends” status
  • It is possible to purchase only one of the two tickets or to combine both tickets. The research tasks are optional.
Pokémon GO Limited Research Halloween 2022 Avatar Pose
With this pose, Niantic promotes the Limited Research tasks for the Halloween event 2022

Special Research for Halloween 2022

What is known? The special research is free for event participants. It revolves around helping Professor Willow and Rhi learn more about Makabaja and Galar-Makabaja.

New Shiny: Through the research, you will be able to find Shiny Galar-Makabaja in Pokémon GO for the first time.

When does the research run? You can collect it between Thursday (October 20 at 10:00 AM) and Tuesday (November 1 at 10:00 AM).

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Candy Bonuses for Halloween 2022

What bonuses are there? The candy bonuses from Part 1 of the Halloween event are as follows:

  • You will receive double catch candy
  • You will get double candy for sending Pokémon
  • Hatching Pokémon will reward you with double candy
  • From Trainer Level 31, you will receive guaranteed XL candy walking with your buddy

Mega Pokémon for Halloween 2022

Which Pokémon is coming? Niantic confirms Mega-Banette for Halloween. With luck, you may even encounter shiny variants.

Pokémon GO Mega Banette

Eggs, Spawns, and Raids for the Halloween Event 2022

Eggs: From the 7 km eggs that you hatch during the event, the following Pokémon can hatch (Pokémon marked with * can be encountered as shiny):

  • Makabaja*
  • Galar-Makabaja*
  • Paragoni
  • Golbit
  • eF-eM*

According to Niantic, you will have the chance to encounter shiny eF-eM in Pokémon GO for the first time. The chances for Shinys are also said to be increased.

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Look forward to these Pokémon for Halloween

Spawns: You will encounter the following Pokémon more frequently in the wild:

  • Zubat*
  • Nebulak*
  • Alpollo
  • Webarak*
  • Kramurx*
  • Traunfugil*
  • Zobiris*
  • Shuppet*
  • Zwirrklop
  • Absol*
  • Driftlon*
  • Makabaja*
  • Golbit
  • Paragoni
  • Irrbis

Raids: In the raids during Part 1 of the event, you will encounter the following bosses:

Raid LevelBosses
1Zobiris*
Felilou*
Makabaja*
Galar-Makabaja*
Paragoni
3Gengar*
Nachtara
Drifzepeli
Piondragi
5Giratina (Altered Form)*
MegaMega-Banette*

Field Research during the Halloween Event 2022

Rewards: Field research that you pick up for the Halloween event can reward you with the following Pokémon upon completion:

  • Shuppet*
  • Zwirrlicht*
  • Makabaja*
  • Galar-Makabaja*
  • Paragoni

Additionally, selected research tasks reward you with Mega Energy for Gengar and Absol.

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Decoration and Music for the Halloween Event 2022

Music: As you have known from past spooky events in the game, this time you will also be accompanied by Lavandia music. You can get an impression of it here on YouTube:

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Decoration: The stops and gyms receive a colorful decoration. Data miners have already discovered how the map is expected to look like for Halloween.

Attack for Giratina for Halloween 2022

What attack is there? Giratina in its Altered Form can learn Shadow Force. The attack is of Ghost type and deals 120 damage in Trainer battles and 140 damage in raids and gyms.

In order for Giratina to learn the attack, you must catch it between October 20 at 10:00 AM and November 1 at 10:00 AM.

Avatar Items for Halloween 2022

What items are there? A “spooky pose” awaits you, where the avatars will walk like mummies.

In the shop, you can purchase new avatar items. These include

  • The Zwirrklop hat
  • The Zwirrklop full-body costume
  • The Zubat hair accessory
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The avatar items for Halloween 2022 in Pokémon GO

And that was just the first part of the bonuses for Halloween 2022 in Pokémon GO. There is much to discover for you. Creepy Pokémon in the wild, raids, and in eggs. New chances for Shinys, along with special research tasks and paid contents.

How do you like the outlook on the Halloween event so far?

You can see all further events in October 2022 here in the overview.

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WoW: Even more Cuddle Puddle – Horde and Alliance will soon share mobs

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Horde and Alliance are soon to work even better together. More and more of the faction boundaries are falling in World of Warcraft.

What is “Mob Tagging” all about? In modern World of Warcraft, most enemies can only be attacked by a specific number of players at the same time, allowing them to loot. Whoever attacks an enemy first “tags” that opponent for themselves, thus allowing them to get loot. Typically, enemies can be tagged by 5 players – the 6th player would then see the opponent as “gray” and would no longer receive loot.

So far, there was also a division into factions. If an Alliance player attacks a mob, it is gray for Horde players.

What is going to change? The faction boundary for “Mob Tagging” will be lifted. In the future, both Horde and Alliance players can attack an enemy and jointly claim the loot. However, this does not apply in Warmode. Here, both factions will continue to work strictly against each other and cannot share mobs accordingly.

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As a result of this change, it will no longer be so exhausting for the outnumbered faction to quest in densely populated areas. They will have to “fight over mobs” with the other faction less often and can complete quest objectives together.

More about World of Warcraft can be found here:

Is there more cooperation to come? Yes, that is foreseeable. After cross-faction play in dungeons and raids was received so well by the community, Blizzard has already announced that further steps will be taken. Although this poses some technical challenges for the developers, the Game Director has already announced that they will try to introduce cross-faction guilds during Dragonflight.

The interaction between Horde and Alliance is becoming increasingly intense in World of Warcraft. As new options become available, we will of course report on them.

What do you think about this? Good that you can play better with the other faction? Or does this ruin the spirit of Warcraft?

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Pokémon GO: Timed Research for the Festival of Light gives you a new pose – All rewards

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The Timed Research for the Light Festival 2022 in Pokémon GO has started. We show you all tasks and rewards in the overview. You can find the new Bubungus, get a Galar-Ponyta and also receive a pose for your avatar.

What is it about? The Light Festival 2022 is a relatively short event in Pokémon GO, active from October 14 to October 17. Highlights of the event include the release of the new Pokémon Bubungus and bonuses for candies.

A Timed Research runs during the event. In the overview, we show you all tasks and rewards that you receive from this research.

Research Light Festival 2022 1/2

TaskReward
Catch 25 Pokémon25 Poké Balls
Hatch 2 EggsEncounter with
Bubungus
Make 15 great throws20 Ultra Balls
Make 10 excellent throws10 Master Balls
Make 5 curveball throws10 Razz Berries
Use 10 Berries when catching
Pokémon		Encounter with
Dedenne

Stage Reward: If you complete all 6 tasks and collect the reward for each, you will also receive an additional 2,500 experience points and an encounter with Galar-Ponyta.

Research Light Festival 2022 2/2

TaskReward
Catch 25 Pokémon25 Poké Balls
Walk 5 kilometers3 Golden Razz Berries
evolve 3 PokémonEncounter with
Lampi
Make 10 excellent throws20 Ultra Balls
Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms3 Silver Razz Berries
Take snapshots of 10 different
wild Pokémon		Encounter with Lichtel

Stage Reward: If you complete all 6 tasks and collect the reward for each, you will also receive an additional 2,500 experience points and a glowing pose. In the pose, your character holds a sparkler.

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How do you like the Timed Research for the Light Festival 2022? Niantic already announced in advance that the tasks will largely revolve around catching.

Are you satisfied with the rewards and will you also use the Trainer pose? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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