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.
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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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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 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.
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:
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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:
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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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
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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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
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?
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.
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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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
Task
Reward
Catch 25 Pokémon
25 Poké Balls
Hatch 2 Eggs
Encounter with Bubungus
Make 15 great throws
20 Ultra Balls
Make 10 excellent throws
10 Master Balls
Make 5 curveball throws
10 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.
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.
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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When does Rulebreakers start in FIFA 23? The new Rulebreakers event starts on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM. This is confirmed by a new loading screen in FIFA 23.
What is Rulebreakers? The Rulebreakers event is familiar to players from previous FIFA installments. It has traditionally introduced special cards for players whose attributes were modified, allowing them to be played quite differently than usual.
An example: Harry Kane is a strong finisher, a physical striker, but he is also known for his slow pace. In FIFA 21, his Rulebreakers card received a significant pace boost.
What’s in the FIFA 23 Rulebreakers Event? Information & Leaks
Here’s what you can expect: Basically, you can expect a new event team that replaces the current RTTK cards. The Rulebreakers are likely to be available for one week. However, the chance of getting strong cards from packs is generally very low.
Additionally, new Squad Building Challenges and weekly tasks themed around Rulebreakers are expected to appear in Ultimate Team.
Which players will be included is not officially known yet. However, there are already leaks regarding which players might receive Rulebreakers cards.
Leaks about Rulebreakers: The FIFA leaker “Fut Sheriff” has shared some names on Twitter that could receive a special card in the event. In the past, the leaker’s predictions have generally been accurate.
According to “Fut Sheriff”, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nabil Fekir, and Gerard Piqué are among those who could receive a card in the event. Additionally, “Fut Sheriff” has announced cards for Herrera, Dzeko, Ribery, Jesus Navas, and Phillips (via Twitter).
All three names could lead to interesting cards. Regarding Ronaldo, some players have already complained about the rating of the Gold card – perhaps a new version that is even stronger will come now.
Nabil Fekir also has his fans in FIFA – the offensive player caused quite a stir last year, around the same time, with a fierce special card in FIFA 22.
But keep in mind: These are just leaks, not official information. Which players will ultimately be included is still to be seen. We will keep you updated as new details about the event emerge.
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Today, on October 14th, the release of “Dragonball: The Breakers” is coming up. However, this is not a usual fighting game set in the Dragonball world, but an asymmetric multiplayer.
When will Dragonball: The Breakers be released?The official release date of the new Dragonball game is October 14, 2022. It was first announced in November 2021.
The game will be released for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. It is also compatible with the PS5 and Xbox Series X | S, but there is currently no separate version for those consoles.
To give you an impression of the game, here is the new trailer for The Breakers:
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Dragon Ball: The Breakers – Der Trailer zum Release
Fleeing from Dragonball villains with civilians
This is what you can expect in the game:The world of Dragonball is known for its overpowering characters like Son Goku or Vegeta, but also villains like Frieza, Boo, and Cell.
The latter also play a significant part in “The Breakers”. Each one of them acts as a “Raider” in a game round and faces 7 characters who must flee from him.
These “Survivors” are not strong Saiyans but characters like the pig Oolong, Bulma, the farmer, or self-created characters.
In a round, a total of 8 players compete – one powerful Raider and 7 “civilians”. Both sides can use different abilities.
This is what civilians can do:You can create your own civilians and try to reach the “Super Time Machine” to escape before Frieza, Cell, or Boo finish you off. To do this, players need to collect power keys and defend the machine’s starting system to escape in the end.
You should avoid confrontations as a civilian
You can also use gadgets and abilities to defend yourself. For example, you can blind the Raider with a Solar Flare, or use “Transpheres” and the “Dragon Transformation” to unleash abilities like Son Goku’s Kamehameha on the Raiders.
Most of the time, you’ll find yourself fleeing. Here you can rely on various vehicles and the grappling hook. Finally, there is a camouflage mechanic – so you can look like a vase that the Raider does not recognize.
What can Raiders do?The three Raiders are much more powerful than the civilians. They have multiple developmental stages. As in the manga and anime, they aim to annihilate the civilians. When they reach new forms, they can even level entire areas of the map.
Energy attacks from the air are part of the daily routine
Furthermore, the Raiders can destroy the starting system of the Super Time Machine. Then the civilians need to try to call individual escape vehicles via signal flares.
Want a closer insight?Normally, the Dragonball brand relies on fighting games like Budokai, Xenoverse, or FighterZ. With “The Breakers”, a completely different approach is taken.
Want a closer insight?Normally, the Dragonball brand relies on fighting games like Budokai, Xenoverse, or FighterZ. With “The Breakers”, a completely different approach is taken.
Until October 17th, the mini-event, the Explorer’s Celebration, is still ongoing in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. Here on MeinMMO, you can find out how to get the most out of the event.
What is the Explorer’s Celebration? This is a mini-event in ESO where you get some passive bonuses. Unlike larger events, there are no event tickets or collectible items from the Impresario this time.
Until when does the event last? The event runs until October 17th at 4 PM CEST.
This is how you can participate in the Explorer’s Celebration
This time it’s super simple. You don’t have to do anything except play ESO actively. To receive double gold, experience, and resources, you need to earn them in general. You will learn where to find them in abundance.
These rewards are available during the Explorer’s Celebration
These passive bonuses await you:
increased yields from resource nodes (fishing and loot materials like leather are excluded)
+ 100 % experience from all sources (can be combined with potions, scrolls, etc.)
+ 100 % gold from slain enemies, quest rewards, and others
Unlike many other events, there are no special quests, achievements, or collectibles, event tickets, or items available from the Impresario. That’s why we refer to this event as a mini-event.
This is how you can loot as much as possible before the event ends
Depending on what is most important to you – gold, experience, or resources – you can focus on different areas. Let’s start with gold.
Crafting dailies yield 10,150 gold per day
If all goes well, you will receive a total of 10,150 gold for all 7 crafting dailies, along with other valuable materials and recipes. The amount of gold you receive for completing the quests depends on your character’s level, the skill line level, and the active green champion points.
This is how you secure all 10,150 gold:
Character level 50
Crafting skill line at level 50
Champion point ‘Gilded Fingers’: Increases gold received per level by 2 %.
The 1st random dungeon currently gives 202,094 experience points
You can further increase this experience. The current bonus can be combined with XP potions or XP scrolls.
Where it is empty, there is more for you. And there you can gather resources undisturbed. Therefore, especially check in older areas that are currently less crowded. Additionally, you can increase your loot and make looting easier with the following champion points:
Master Gatherer: Reduces the time you need to harvest per level by 10 %.
Abundant Yield: You have a 10 % chance per level to receive double yields from normal resource nodes.
The new DLC Firesong in ESO will be released soon. What you can expect will of course be here on MeinMMO.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
With the release of the free-to-play multiplayer of Overwatch 2, tens of thousands of players find themselves in the hero shooter. However, the changes make one task particularly tricky: healing. Fans explain why they are having a harder time as healers now and what you as teammates can do to ensure a victory.
This is now different:
On October 4th, Overwatch 2, the successor to Blizzard’s hero shooter, was released. One of the biggest changes was the reduction of the team size from 6 to 5.
The change leads to more action in the rounds, but also makes it even harder for healers than before.
What exactly makes healing so difficult? Since each team now only has one tank, there is a lack of protection for the group. Healers quickly become the target of enemy DPS players, after all, they are the reason why ideally no one dies.
Supports, like heroes such as Mercy or the new Kiriko, provide healing, bring defensive abilities, or enhance the attack of their teammates. They support the entire team in being victorious.
Players now note: “I find myself constantly calling for help or having trouble healing because everyone is scattered everywhere.” This applies not only to enemies who are attacking them but also to their own team members.
These are the tips: The thread received over 9,300 upvotes and over 2,800 comments within a few hours. There, players discuss ways to make it easier for healers and increase the likelihood of a victory.
The biggest criticism that many users agree on: DPS players are positioned incorrectly. It is said: “I am really bothered that the DPS jump in without sight of the healer and then complain about not receiving healing.”
One must adapt to the new, faster pace of the game and understand that healers cannot heal everywhere or that there are tanks to protect them. In another thread, the user TallAfternoon2 delves deeper into the topic:
Your healers are not bad. You have poor positioning and awareness. This game is not an MMO. Even if you are a tank and both supports heal you perfectly, you can still die. If you overextend and lose sight of the healers, you will die.
You can have two top-500 supports playing perfectly, and you can still die. Stop being whiny losers and take responsibility for your deaths – or remain in gold/platinum forever.
In the “new Overwatch,” one dies much faster than before. This must be taken into account, and even if the tips may sound obvious, it should help simply to pay better attention to one’s own team.
In our rounds in Overwatch 2, we have noticed something similar. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is mainly a support player and often finds himself in situations where DPS players with low health tend to hide behind corners instead of showing themselves to the healer.
Another major change in Overwatch 2 is the removal of an entire game mode. Maps where there were 2 points to capture have entirely disappeared – but may return under certain circumstances:
The Last Oricru is a new soulslike action RPG set in a war-torn world featuring science fiction and fantasy elements. The developers aim to impress with a strong story and promise that every decision you make will influence the narrative. To uncover all the secrets of the game world, you will likely need to play through the story more than once.
What is the setting ofThe Last Oricru? The game takes place on Wardenia. The world is marked by conflict and captivates with a mix of fantasy and science fiction elements.
Three factions are at war with each other, and as a player, you find yourself caught between the front lines after waking up in a rescue pod with no memories. Once you learn the basics of combat, you will be thrown into the fray.
Shortly after, you will have to decide which faction you want to support. However, you can also choose not to join any of these groups. In that case, you will have to try to make it on your own.
Keep in mind that every decision you make will influence the further course of the game. Your impact on the outcome of the story is one of the greatest features and is intended to increase the replay value of the title.
Who is developing the game? As the publisher of The Last Oricru, Prime Matter (via Steam) is responsible, also known for Kingdom Come Deliverance.
Check out the release trailer for “The Last Oricru” on YouTube here:
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The Last Oricru – Release Trailer
The combat system is reminiscent of early Dark Souls titles
Is there a multiplayer? The Last Oricru gives you the opportunity to explore the world of Wardenia alone or with friends. For co-op, it doesn’t matter whether you’re sitting together on the couch or playing online together.
You can adjust the difficulty level to match your skills. The developers aim to appeal to both hardcore fans of games like Dark Souls or Elden Ring and fans of RPGs who prefer a more relaxed pace.
This is how hard the game is: The Last Oricru offers you an exciting story along with numerous boss fights, puzzles, and secrets. However, unlike the big predecessors, there are no checkpoints – the game saves automatically.
This is intended to underline the significance of your decisions. You cannot simply return to the last save point to choose a different dialogue option.
This is how the combat system works: Combat in The Last Oricru is reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls or Bloodborne. Equipment includes swords, shields, axes, bows, or staffs. You can also enhance your weapons with elemental magic. If you play in co-op, the combat system allows for unique combinations. The better you coordinate with your teammate, the more devastating your attacks can be.
Let us know your first impression of the game and leave a comment on the topic.
Dragonflight, the next expansion for World of Warcraft, is coming soon. In preparation, MeinMMO spoke with the developers. In the interview, you will learn more about the talent trees, the new interface, and class balancing.
Dragonflight brings several new features and even a completely new class: the Evoker, which is closely tied to the new race of Dracthyr. Just before release, there are still some questions about the new features.
We spoke with Brian Holinka and Crash Reed about the new expansion. Holinka is the Lead Combat Systems Designer for World of Warcraft and is responsible for topics like balancing and the new talent trees in Dragonflight.
Reed is the Lead UX Designer of the game and has significantly contributed to the new interface options of Dragonflight and the interface of additional features like the new professions and talent trees.
Dragonflight will be released on November 29, 2022, but you can already prepare for many new content with the Pre-Patch 10.0. Here’s the trailer for the release announcement:
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WoW: Dragonflight has a release date, coming in November
“In a way, you even get new abilities”
MeinMMO: Let’s start with the UI. The redesign looks great, but it was really necessary. Some of the addons that you’ve rendered obsolete required quite a bit of memory. How exactly did you consider performance in the new UI?
Crash Reed: Since I’m not an engineer/programmer, I can’t go into detail about performance. But I can explain what our goal was.
You mentioned that the new UI replaces certain addons. Our goal was not really to replace addons. It was mainly about bringing more customization options for players—especially with accessibility in mind. Players with special needs and those who want to play in a certain way now have the possibility directly in the game.
MeinMMO: Some players complained that you are taking away abilities they previously had. And some of those abilities now seem like a mandatory choice in the new talents. How will you prevent such feelings when Dragonflight releases?
Brian Holinka: The talent tree is a reinvention of how players construct their class in World of Warcraft. Previously, you leveled up and earned a new ability at a certain level. You knew what you were getting.
We thought, instead of locking abilities down, it might be more exciting to say: “Here’s a talent point. Choose which ability you get.” Since you do this from level 10 to level 70, we packed many abilities into the talent trees.
Especially early in the trees, at the top, you will select many basic abilities for your class. While testing, we found that these early abilities are very accessible. Many abilities you are familiar with will still be available to you.
What’s cool now, especially in the class trees, is that you can now get abilities that actually belong to other specializations. A good example is the Seal of Flame for demon hunters. That was something that destruction demon hunters didn’t have. Now they can choose that. In a way, you are even getting new abilities. The talent trees allow for players to have abilities they did not have before.
In the previous system, where we constantly gave you abilities, we had to control the amount of abilities. Your action bar is only so big, and cognitive load can be greater when more buttons land on the action bar. That’s why we always had to regulate how many abilities we give you so as not to be overwhelming.
The talent trees allow us to bring back abilities that disappeared from the game. You can choose multiple covenant abilities. In Shadowlands, only one was permitted; now you can choose two, and in some cases even three. It’s more about choice and not so much about us taking things away or giving them to you. Now players are at the buffet, and we don’t say, “This is what you get!” I think if players are very attached to an ability, they can still have it.
To answer the second part of your question about how we avoid mandatory choices: I think there’s a lot going on in the gaming landscape. Influencers, guide writers, a very strong ecosystem around the game where players share their thoughts on the right choice.
There are many players who seek and find that information. If they find many options, they wonder, “What is the right choice? Let me find that one person I trust to make the decision and see what they think.” That’s a good way for influencers and players to exchange ideas about these choices.
What we will see is that people’s opinions are going to be very diverse. Different from what we think. What one person sees as mandatory, a high-level player might make a different choice. I’ve seen this many times, even in the old system.
Maybe that creates surprises. It gives people the opportunity to defy the trend and make a new, different, interesting choice.
The talent trees in Dragonflight will be really extensive. Here: The talents of Warlocks.
MeinMMO: As a player, I have to say that I find the talent trees really great so far. With the Evoker, I had so many ways to customize my playstyle without really sacrificing much performance. But some players, especially paladins and shamans, have complained that a good part of their power is in the class tree—not so much in the specialization tree. Others, like warlocks, have most of their power in the specializations. Why are the trees so different?
Brian Holinka: Classes are very different. We are building on over 16 years of World of Warcraft. Over the years, classes have developed in different directions. They have different resource models or types of utility.
We take pride in the fact that many classes and specializations feel different. But when we tackled this new project of the talent trees, we found that certain classes, like paladins, share resources and cooldowns across all three specializations, here, Holy Power and Vengeance. Therefore, we could incorporate some options for more strength into the class tree.
Then you have warlocks. They are also a good example. All their cooldowns are different. They gain and spend their soul shards at different rates. If we were to put specific things into the class tree, they would behave very differently across each specialization. […]
They don’t have much in common in terms of power. But they have much in common in terms of utility. Their curses, healthstones, portals—there is more commonality there. That played into all of this. All classes play differently. And we had different designers who could express their creativity with their talents.
We did our best to review them as a group and ensure that we stay consistent, but everyone also put their own stamp on it. That’s important in a creative environment. And it’s my job to ensure that we remain consistent, that we are a team, and that everything is in balance.
Overpowered specs are “a big concern”
MeinMMO: Would you encourage the comeback of certain “off-specs” or hybrid classes like healing tanks or tanking healers? Back in Wrath of the Lich King, for example, I played a mix of healer and off tank because it was easier. Do you think something like that will become more powerful or useful now?
Brian Holinka: I love to tell the story of how I tried to play a Shockadin. I don’t know if you remember that.
MeinMMO: Sure! I’m currently playing one in Wrath.
Brian Holinka: Cool! But doesn’t it feel great to play something ‘different’ even if it’s not optimal? I thought it was cool to express yourself in that way. But then there’s also the question of viability. Why don’t we make something like that useful?
Your tank example is good. There are two things going on. First, we have the situation where players define their roles for the activities we have in the game. Am I a healer, a tank? These roles are much clearer today than in Burning Crusade or Wrath of the Lich King. Players now have much more clarity about their class.
On the other hand, you have groups where a player says, “Hey, I’m going to try tanking this as a Holy Paladin.” That’s cool, but if we let that be useful or even stronger than the protection specialization, we are sending players a pretty strange message about what is the tanking and what is the healing specialization.
It’s all about clarity of purpose. Sure, the talent trees allow people to make a choice or try something cool when they have a group and want to do something awesome. But then we have this large mass of gamers that we need to provide with more clarity about what their specialization is actually meant for.
We could also talk to the developers about WotLK Classic:
MeinMMO: To delve a bit deeper: You’re not worried that such off-specs will become too strong in things like PvP and arenas?
Brian Holinka: That is actually a big concern. Especially protection paladins have been a challenge for our PvP players and designers for quite some time. That’s a specialization with many cooldowns that allow them to survive, and they are decent off-healers.
We would not let something like that go unchecked for long. If that creates too large an imbalance in strength, we would address it.
“We are talking about talents as ‘the biggest hits’ since Legion”
MeinMMO: I would like to talk about the design decisions. You just mentioned the talent system from before. Why did you decide to create something completely new instead of just taking what you had before?
Brian Holinka: I will let Crash talk about the interface; I will briefly touch on why we didn’t go back to the old system. In the old system, you felt like your class and allocated points within the trees. Maybe you put a few more in Retribution to say, “I am a Retribution Paladin.”
But you never made that one choice; you kind of made 40. That hasn’t been true for quite a while. I think since Cataclysm, you make this choice much more explicitly. Players are now used to being able to say that they are that kind of Paladin. I don’t think we could take that away again.
So we thought there’s an opportunity to do that differently, in a cool and modern way, especially based on all the things that have been in the game over the years. We are talking about talents as “the biggest hits” from everything since Legion: Azerite traits, covenant abilities, artifact weapons … we’ve taken many of these things and incorporated them into the talent trees.
It’s more about breadth rather than strictly going in three directions. We are offering something new and cool. You are currently playing Wrath of the Lich King Classic. The talent trees are there for you. But what is something we can do differently, a new direction we can take so that players can look forward to a new experience rather than just bringing back old things?
Crash Reed: From the UI standpoint: Brian’s team and our UI designer Jeff Liu had a meeting and considered how to advance this UI. Some of the ideas came from the fact that we wanted the character and specialization to feel very important, big, and impressive.
Because that is what you choose where you start. That moved away from what we previously did with our talent trees that were just selection boxes. We wanted to rely more on this big, important stuff and ensure that it is felt.
Since many of your choices are now in these talent trees, they needed to be bigger to fit everything in. Thus, we had to ensure everything is there without becoming overwhelming. We put time into loadouts so that players can share them.
One of the major initiatives from the UI side is customization. Players should be able to express themselves in the way they feel. You see that in the UI overhaul, but also in the talents. Having multiple loadouts, sharing them, and being able to switch spontaneously.
I personally play a lot of Mythic+ and a lot of PvP, and those are entirely different specs. The ability to just press a button and switch feels great. I have many different specs, and when I have friends who are just starting, I press a button, and I can provide them with a build they can try out.
The UI approach was to keep everything very tailored and fresh.
MeinMMO: You also worked on the UI for the crafting UI, right? The last time I looked at it, it was somewhat opaque to see what I can choose or when I get talents. Did you simplify that?
Crash Reed: We are working hard to renew the system and make it as easy as possible for players to understand. It’s a massive change for the professions based on what they currently are. Taking player feedback and addressing where they are confused is our main focus.
We discuss these things as often as we can. When it all goes live and you start using the system, we will continue to work on it until it reaches the point where everyone is satisfied. But it was a big overhaul of the system; there is a lot happening. We hope everyone will enjoy it.
MeinMMO: It felt good; I just had a bit of trouble finding my talents.
Crash Reed: The talents, yes. We are trying to build something like a tutorial for it so that it becomes a bit more transparent.
MeinMMO: I would like to talk a bit more about balancing. During the testing of raids and Mythic+, Evokers seemed a bit weak. Do they need a buff, or are people just playing them wrong?
Brian Holinka: Well, it’s the beta. It’s about gathering data and looking at things. We have plans for [Evokers] to bring them up a bit, so to speak. […] With a completely new class and the new talent trees, we have revamped everything regarding balance. If Evokers feel too weak, we have changes in store for them.
MeinMMO: By the way, I plan to play an Evoker, but my raid leader isn’t quite sure if he wants any in the raid because they are limited to 30 meters. What exactly is the niche that Evokers are supposed to fill?
Brian Holinka: That’s something we discuss frequently based on player feedback. There are two main reasons for our decision. We want the class to be very mobile. You have wings, you fly around, and we want you to move a lot to your teammates.
These 30 meters help because it makes you more aware of the things around you. But we also understand that, looking at classes with 40 meters, you must be better at something to compensate.
We are still working on that; we’ve heard the feedback, and it’s nuanced. We want you to participate in the fight and be really engaged, moving a lot.
MeinMMO: That’s actually exactly why I want to switch. I’m currently playing a warrior, having switched from death knight, and the mobility is just a blessing.
Brian Holinka: To briefly discuss the mobility of warriors versus death knights versus paladins: these are big, heavy plate classes. Most of the mobility with warriors—jumping, charge—are barbaric abilities.
We want that mobility to feel inherent to the classes. That’s why paladins mount up on a horse and death knights become ghosts. Their agility is more about those brief moments. You wear the heaviest armor in the game; you shouldn’t be able to move constantly and quickly.
This domain belongs … well, to the flying dragon. [he laughs] Or the monk in leather. That’s a chance for the Evoker to stand out and be really mobile.
MeinMMO: How are you addressing the issue with the range of Evokers, especially regarding raid bosses who hit specific melee or ranged with certain abilities? What role do Evokers fit into?
Brian Holinka: We have talked about that, and that’s our relationship with the encounter team. We say: Hey, this class has only 30 meters. If they need to exceed that range, what does that mean? If ranged players want to gather at 40 meters?
We speak with the encounter team about that being the reality of this class. They can’t go to 40 meters and stand in with the pile of DPS players. So they might go to the melee and be treated as such. Those conversations can happen.
But if you only look at this class in the context of past raids, that might have contributed to [that problematic thinking]. We are working on it; we are collaborating with the team to ensure that [Evokers] are dealt with correctly.
3 Minuten Gameplay zu Rufer, der neuen Klasse in WoW Dragonflight
“We have player groups working for us”
MeinMMO: How do you even decide what needs a buff and what needs a nerf? Many players feel that you only look at the top players who do not represent the broad base.
Brian Holinka: We do a lot of things. We have internal tests; we have player groups working for us. These are high-end players who master our raids, and we look at the data from them. We have automated systems that help us examine classes. […]
We have the internal team, the developers who play themselves. The World of Warcraft team is very large, so we have very different skill levels on the team. We listen to their feedback and get their data.
And if someone sends us their log from the beta, we can take a look at that. We also have people who do that for us.
So it’s not always the top-end players we are looking at. It could be one of our developers running through a dungeon with their group and sending us their data. There’s a lot of input coming in. […]
The biggest strength of the WoW development team is how actively the developers themselves play the game, but also how diverse our play styles are. Some people are “top-tier” raiders; others just collect transmog and pets. This way, we get feedback from everyone.
MeinMMO: Will we see balance updates in Dragonflight more often than just during major updates? The destruction warlock, for example, was at the top in certain content for a while and didn’t see a significant nerf.
Brian Holinka: That is something we could have done better, yes. Survival hunters and destruction warlocks, especially in Mythic+, have taught us a good lesson.
We have a schedule. When a season starts, we evaluate a week later, then two weeks later, again two weeks later, then three weeks … While assessing how each performs, we will likely stick to a similar system regarding buffs and nerfs.
But as we said, the talent system is new, and there are so many changes that players can expect us to adjust the trees if we find certain things are too strong or even too weak. If there are talent trees that need improvement. We will do regular updates on that.
MeinMMO: Just a small note here: please don’t listen to mages.
Brian Holinka: Okay. I won’t.
MeinMMO: Thank you for the answers!
Read here our last interview with the developers of Dragonflight:
Nvidia has just released the RTX 4090 from the 4000 series, and the first exorbitant offers are already popping up on eBay and similar sites. However, those horrendous prices seem completely off, as it is said that some retailers are still receiving stock.
As with the PlayStation 5, there was quickly a shortage of the new graphics cards, causing many retailers to run out of stock rapidly. Apparently, scalpers took advantage of this. “Scalpers” refers to users who deliberately buy products with predictable scarcity to resell them at a higher price.
That’s why the price isn’t worth it: As the English website PCGamer reports, the prices of the scalpers are completely disproportionate – apart from the fact that they are outrageous anyway. Many retailers are not completely out of stock yet.
Only on October 13 did a retailer from the United Kingdom receive a new shipment of the RTX cards. However, this does not apply to all retailers. The tech chain Box is temporarily sold out and cannot say whether new shipments will arrive.
Nevertheless, PCGamer warns that it is indeed possible to obtain an RTX 4090 at MSRP. In Germany, Notebooksbilliger is the official retail partner of Nvidia, where the Founders Edition of the RTX cards is occasionally available at MSRP. Chains like Saturn and MediaMarkt are also good places to snag one of the new graphics cards.
The purchase of graphics cards by private individuals also carries risks, as a user recently found out:
Researchers achieved a small sensation: An artificially created brain only needed 5 minutes to grasp the gameplay of the classic “Pong.” In the next step, alcohol comes into play.
Doctor Brett Kagan is the Chief Scientific Officer of the company Cortical Labs. Currently, Kagan and his team are experimenting with neuronal reactions in test tubes.
With recently published research findings, Cortical Labs has created a stir. They managed to create a kind of artificial brain in a petri dish, and it can play the classic Pong (via cell.com).
Now they want to go one step further and test the brain’s reactions under the influence of alcohol. MeinMMO presents the experiment to you and the meaning behind it.
What kind of experiment is this? In an interview with the English BBC, Kagan explained his work for laypersons (via bbc.com). He even calls the artificial brain “sentient.” The BBC explains that colleagues here already disagree. But Kagan says:
We couldn’t find a better word to describe the device. […] It is capable of receiving information from an external source, processing it, and then responding in real-time.
The research team refers to the devices as “Mini-Brains.” They consist of a collection of around 800,000 stem cells, some of which come from mice and some from humans.
The experimental setup uses electrodes to “show” the Mini-Brain where the ball is located and how far the ball is from the paddle. The artificial brain sends back electrical impulses on its own to control the paddle.
The longer it played, the less energy the Mini-Brain generated. When it missed the ball, it was better able to adjust to unpredictable situations afterward. Both are signs that a learning process was taking place. Doctor Kagan explains that the Mini-Brain took five minutes to internalize the game system.
It may be a noob and often misses the ball. But the results achieved clearly argue against random hits.
What happens next? In the next step, they want to find out how similar the mini-brains are to the real brains of living beings. This step is essential to allow possible conclusions about the human brain.
And for this, they want to get a Mini-Brain high. It is supposed to play Pong while intoxicated, and if it behaves similarly to a human brain, it may be possible to recreate other scenarios in the future.
Doctor Kagan hopes that his team’s experiments will contribute to treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and better understanding the function of the human brain: “Unlocking the true function [of brain cells] opens up so many other research areas that can be thoroughly explored”.
Doctor Kagan states that they are working with bioethicists. Over time, the devices are becoming increasingly complex, and they want to exclude from the outset the possibility of creating a Mini-Brain with consciousness.
For Kagan, something great is emerging here: “We must see this new technology very similarly to the emerging computer industry. When the first transistors were rough prototypes, they were not very reliable – but after years of dedicated research, they led to great technological wonders around the world”.
The BBC then quotes a colleague of Kagan, who sees advantages of Mini-Brains over AI systems. Professor Karl Friston from University College London says: “The Mini-Brain has learned without being taught and is therefore more adaptable and flexible”.
Call of Duty: Warzone offers nearly 200 weapons and the community constantly discusses the latest meta in weapon choice. MeinMMO keeps track of things, showing you the best weapons with setups for your loadouts and what is currently happening in the meta.
To provide you with the best weapons from Call of Duty: Warzone, we have taken a look at the trends of players, analyzing weapons with the best tools from Warzone and seasoning it all with a pinch of our own experience.
We focus on the ease of playability of the weapons and offer alternatives from all CoD games that Warzone has received weapons from.
The article is divided into 4 parts and with one click you can reach your desired section:
Update, October 13: We have updated our list, Mid-Season 5 has made some significant changes:
Cooper Carbine instead of the Robot in the range assault rifles
Sten instead of PPSh-41 in the submachine guns
New setup for UGM-8 added
Gorenko instead of ZRG in the large sniper weapons
Many strong weapons have been nerfed, but hardly anything is really out of the meta. The meta has become a bit more open again, the weapons are getting closer together. The LMG UGM-8 is no longer dominating at range, assault rifles have become better in gameplay again. Above all the Cooper, but also the StG 44.
Even snipers are out and about more often again. The Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle makes its first appearance in our list and shines with a high rate of fire. If you want to bring back the old MW assault rifles, the Grau 5.56 or M13 are currently also suitable. Among the assault rifles from Cold War, we recommend the Vargo.
About the Author Maik Schneider: Maik has been with MeinMMO since 2019 and tracks the latest trends in Call of Duty for us. He is particularly fond of the free Battle Royale Warzone, which he still enjoys playing after 1,000 matches.
He keeps an eye on every small update of Warzone and constantly works on his favorite article: this list here with the best weapons. If you have questions or comments about the weapons or are looking for a strong setup, feel free to leave him a comment.
What is meta in Warzone? The best weapons for the Battle Royale
Is there currently an overpowered weapon in Warzone? No.
Which are the best Warzone weapons? Assault rifles with low recoil are considered by most players to be the best weapons in Warzone.
You can take out enemies at great distances, but remain mobile enough to also land a kill at close range – if necessary. As a secondary weapon, submachine guns are suitable.
A common playstyle also uses sniper rifles as primary weapons along with a “sniper support” assault rifle or a submachine gun.
What makes the Cooper Carbine strong? The weapon currently offers you the best mix of key features with controllable recoil and strong TTK values at all distances.
However, the bullet speed is slightly lower, making moving targets at long distances a challenge. As an alternative, choose the StG 44. While the TTK is considerably higher, you get more control and bullet speed.
However, among the important range assault rifles, the meta is generally open and there are plenty of strong options. However, the range assault rifles are currently in strong competition with the LMG UGM-8 – if the slightly sluggish mobility doesn’t bother you, check that out further down as well.
Pros & Cons of the Cooper
Pro
Controllable recoil
High damage at all distances
Good mobility
Contra
Low bullet speed
Alternative Assault Rifles for Long Distances
StG 44 from Vanguard – Alternative for better control with less damage
Vargo 12 from Cold War – Similar recoil, more bullet speed, less damage
Grau 5.56 from CoD MW – Decent damage, very stable
Volkssturmgewehr – The Best Assault Rifle as Sniper Support
CoD Warzone: Volkssturmgewehr Setup
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: Krausnick 428mm 05V
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: Reisdorf 22V Adjustable
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 8mm Kurz 60 Round Drums
Ammunition: Subsonic
Rear Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk 1: Gung-Ho
Perk 2: On-Hand
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: Krausnick 428mm 05V
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: Reisdorf 22V Adjustable
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 8mm Kurz 60 Round Drums
Ammunition: Subsonic
Rear Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk 1: Gung-Ho
Perk 2: On-Hand
What defines these weapons? If you play with a sniper rifle, you need a secondary weapon that covers the area that is too close for your sniper.
Mobile assault rifles are more suitable for some players than submachine guns for sniper support because assault rifles generally provide a higher range and bullet speed.
What makes the Volkssturmgewehr so strong? Good mobility and high damage. However, the Volkssturmgewehr loses a lot of damage at distance.
In the second damage range, the time-to-kill increases by more than 30%. This makes the rifle highly specialized but can keep up with submachine guns in damage.
Currently, sniper support assault rifles are not considered meta – submachine guns are currently very strong and also offer a lot of variety.
Pros and Cons of Volkssturmgewehr
Pro
Strong time-to-kill
Decent mobility
Can work well as sniper support up to 40 meters
Contra
Strongly loses damage at range
Not as mobile as submachine guns in close combat
Alternative Assault Rifles for Close Combat
AK-47 from Cold War – A bit jittery but strong damage and range
Cooper Carbine from Vanguard – Better control with less damage
AUG (5.56-Magazine) from CoD MW – Good control, poor mobility, uses SMG ammunition
Sten – The Best Submachine Gun
CoD Warzone: Sten Setup
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: SA 65mm Rapid
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: Gawain Custom
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine: 9mm 50 Round Drums
Ammunition: Subsonic
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Steady
Perk 2: Quick
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: SA 65mm Rapid
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: Gawain Custom
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine: 9mm 50 Round Drums
Ammunition: Subsonic
Rear Grip: Taped Grip
Perk 1: Steady
Perk 2: Quick
What defines these weapons? Submachine guns are mobile, offer high damage and lose effectiveness quickly at range.
SMGs are primarily suitable for close combat and therefore need to be quick on target, but also stable enough to still hit enemies at medium distances when the situation requires.
What makes the Sten so strong? This submachine gun currently gives you strong all-round abilities paired with easy control. If you want to specialize more on certain situations, you will find many strong options in the Warzone arsenal.
If you are into hip fire, the PPSh-41 (Vanguard) will take out your enemies in direct close combat. If you need more range and don’t mind some recoil, the Type 100 is ready.
Pros & Cons of the Sten
Pro
Strong damage
Good mobility
Controllable recoil
Good range
Contra
Low rate of fire
There are alternatives with more damage
Alternative Submachine Guns
CX-9 – High range and rate of fire, mediocre damage, weak MW mobility
MAC-10 – Decent alternative from Cold War with high rate of fire
PPSh-41 (Vanguard) – Has very strong hip fire setups
Type 100 – High range and strong damage but noticeable recoil
UGM-8 – The Best Light Machine Gun
UGM-8 Warzone Setup:
Muzzle: MX Silencer
Barrel: Bernard XL214 736MM
Optic: 1229/Slate 3.25x Custom
Stock: Mercier WT Ancre
Underbarrel: m1930 Strife Angled
Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 100 Round Box
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk 1: Tight Grip
Perk 2: On-Hand
Attachments in English
Muzzle: MX Silencer
Barrel: Bernard XL214 736MM
Optic: 1229/Slate 3.25x Custom
Stock: Mercier WT Ancre
Underbarrel: m1930 Strife Angled
Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 100 Round Box
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk 1: Tight Grip
Perk 2: On-Hand
What defines these weapons? Light machine guns are stable, powerful, and slow. As with the distance assault rifles, you can make safe hits with our alternatives and get massive magazines and better TTK as a bonus.
However, LMGs are cumbersome, slow to aim, and some have an open-bolt delay – a slight delay when firing.
What makes the UGM-8 strong? The LMG came in Season 4, is stable and rains painful bursts of fire down on your enemies. Here you get a lot of damage at close and long distances. The mobility is pretty decent for an LMG.
Upon release, a burst setup for the UGM rocked, now it’s an automatic setup. The initial shots are a bit difficult to control, but after that, you get strong control.
Besides that, with 100 bullets in the magazine, you are superbly equipped but have to deal with a corresponding reload time. If you’re looking for something stable, with a lot of damage and even more bullets in the magazine – grab the UGM now.
Pros and Cons of the UGM-8
Pro
Good damage values
Strong range
Controllable recoil
Large magazines
Contra
Mobility is rather average compared to assault rifles
Long reload times
Must be unlocked
Alternative Light Machine Guns
Bruen Mk9 from CoD MW – Consistent damage at all distances
MG42 from Vanguard – Also very stable and reliable
DP27 from Vanguard – A nasty LMG with decent damage and high stability
AUG (CW) – Best All-round Weapon with Burst or Single Fire
Warzone: AUG Setup
Muzzle: Agency Silencer
Barrel: 19.8″ Task Force
Optic: Axial Arms 3x
Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
Magazine: 45 Round Drum
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Agency Silencer
Barrel: 19.8″ Task Force
Optic: Axial Arms 3x
Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
Magazine: 45 Mag Drum
What defines these weapons? Burst rifles in Warzone are about securing kills without caring much about damage. With their stability, you can land very easy hits even at great distances with some practice, but you often lose direct firefights when the opponent also fires back at you.
What makes the AUG strong? The rifle is precise, mobile and allows you to sweep enemies off the map even at great distances. Especially if you can rest the weapon for firing.
The weapon does not shine with damage but rather offers security. Once you have settled into burst shooting, you don’t have to control 10 bullets in a row like with an automatic weapon. You set targeted bursts for each opponent for your kill.
Pros and Cons of the AUG
Pro
Very stable, allows easy kills
Contra
Burst fire is not favored by everyone
Problems in direct duels
Alternative All-round Weapons with Burst or Single Fire
DMR 14 – Strong for fans of fast single-fire weapons
JAK-12 – The Best Shotgun
CoD Warzone: JAK-12 Setup
Muzzle: FORGE TAC Marauder
Barrel: ZLR J-2800 Influx
Laser: 5mW Laser
Ammunition: 20 Round Drum Mags
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
Attachments in English
Muzzle: FORGE TAC Marauder
Barrel: ZLR J-2800 Influx
Laser: 5mW Laser
Ammunition: 20 Round Drum Mags
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
What defines these weapons? High damage with low range. Shotguns are absolutely deadly at a few meters away, and if an enemy gets too close, you usually win the fight. However, after about 8, 9 meters, the fun is over.
What makes the JAK-12 strong? Shotguns are extremely strong at close ranges, and the JAK-12 pretty much dominates the field.
Compared to the other strong shotguns, the JAK-12 wins due to its narrow spread pattern when hip firing. You should always play shotguns in Warzone without optics, otherwise, you give up the main advantage – the fast TTK – in part.
Pros & Cons of the JAK-12
Pro
High damage
Large magazine
Strong hip fire
Contra
Only effective at very close ranges
Not quite as mobile as the shotgun from Cold War
Must be unlocked
Shotgun Alternatives
Gallo 12 – More mobile and slightly more range
Gorenko – The Best Large Sniper Rifle
CoD Warzone: Gorenko Setup
Muzzle: MX Silencer
Barrel: 420mm Empress
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6X
Stock: Reinforced Stock
Underbarrel: Bipod
Magazine: 13mm AM 10 Round Mags
Ammunition: FMJ Rounds
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
Perk 1: Discard
Perk 2: On-Hand
Attachments in English
Muzzle: MX Silencer
Barrel: 420mm Empress
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6X
Stock: Reinforced Stock
Underbarrel: Bipod
Magazine: 13mm AM 10 Round Mags
Ammunition: FMJ Rounds
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
Perk 1: Discard
Perk 2: On-Hand
What defines these weapons? Sniper rifles are huge weapons for long distances that take out enemies with a headshot. Important are high bullet speed, good optics, and pleasant aiming behavior when firing.
What makes the Gorenko so strong? Sniper weapons played a small role in Warzone for a while because the fully automatic alternatives were too strong at range. After a few nerfs, the weapons were reevaluated by players, and the Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle benefited from that.
The greatest advantage of the Gorenko is the high rate of fire compared to class, paired with one-shot kills on headshots. Smaller sniper rifles no longer get one-shots at long distances in Warzone.
The downside of the Gorenko is the slow aiming, even in class comparison.
Pros and Cons of the Gorenko
Pro
1-shot KOs on headshots
Extreme range
High rate of fire
Good control
Contra
High ADS time
Difficult to use at short distances
Alternative Sniper Rifles
HDR – Also strong at distance but weaker in most stats
Three-Line Rifle from Vanguard – A strong alternative from the latest CoD
ZRG from Black Ops – Strong recentering after a shot
Kar 98k – The Best DMR in Warzone
CoD Warzone: Kar 98k Setup
Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
Barrel: Singuard Custom 27.6″
Laser: Tac Laser
Optic: Sniper Scope
Stock: STVOL Precision Comb
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
Barrel: Singuard Custom 27.6″
Laser: Tac Laser
Optic: Sniper Scope
Stock: STVOL Precision Comb
What defines these weapons? Unlike the large sniper rifles, DMRs focus more on mobility and can only score one-shot headshots in the first damage range. You can see the different headshot categories here.
The huge distances possible with large snipers are not achievable, but fast shots with high damage are.
Kar 98k or Swiss K31? The Kar has long been regarded as the undisputed number 1 among aggressive sniper weapons, but the Swiss K31 is now a strong alternative, if not even stronger – you have to try it for yourself.
If you want to play with an aggressive sniper in your loadout, then try both weapons. The Kar has slightly higher bullet speed and a better aim assist, while the Swiss does not lose damage at range for hits below the head.
All in all, however, the weapons are very similar, and you should consider both if you want to hunt with fast sniper weapons.
If you want a sniper rifle that lands one-shot headshots at all distances, look around among the large sniper rifles.
Pros and Cons of DMRs
Pro
1-shot KOs with headshots in the first damage range
High bullet speed for secure hits
Contra
Headshots are important at long distances
The reflection of the optics makes you easily visible to enemies
Alternative DMRs
Swiss K31 – Almost equivalent, aggressive sniper
PILA & Cigma 2 – The Best Rocket Launchers in Warzone
What defines these weapons? The rocket launchers in Warzone are mainly vehicle killers or help against enemies behind cover. They are rarely seen as anything else – but that’s not impossible.
We recommend using rocket launchers with target-seeking function, as you can get quick and easy kills with them.
What makes the PILA & Cigma 2 so strong? With these RPGs, you can kill two birds with one stone. You can let out a quick shot at short distances to finish off enemies behind cover but also target vehicles.
If you are going out with a full team, give a team member a target-seeking rocket launcher.
Vehicles have little chance against the projectiles of the launcher. This way, you can quickly take out a team that just wanted to drive by, and even in the endgame, you have a weapon with strong area damage.
If you have cool tips yourself or a question about the many weapons, setups, or mechanics, feel free to leave us a comment. We’re happy to help you with the little quirks of the popular battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone.
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The first Bundesliga POTM in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team is confirmed. It is Niclas Füllkrüg from Werder Bremen. With the title of Player of the Month, he receives a greatly enhanced special card, and we will tell you whether it is worth it.
What is a POTM card? “POTM” stands for “Player of the Month” – So Player of the Month. This is awarded once a month for different leagues.
For the Bundesliga, Bremen’s Niclas Füllkrug has made it. He is the Bundesliga POTM for the month of September and receives a new POTM special card, which can only be obtained by completing an SBC (Squad Building Challenge).
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For Niclas Füllkrüg, the POTM card is already his second special card in FUT 23, as he already received an Inform card in TOTW 3. However, this new POTM card is significantly better and has increased by 3 points in overall rating.
Compared to the TOTW card, the POTM card has become stronger especially in these areas:
Pace: 68 -> 73
Shooting: 83 -> 86
Dribbling: 77 -> 82
Physicality: 80 -> 84
Is the new card of Füllkrüg worth it? At first glance, the new striker card of Füllkrüg makes a decent impression. The stats show a significant jump compared to his previous cards. POTM-Füllkrüg has really strong shooting stats, decent dribbling, and can particularly impress in physicality.
The only thing he lacks is pace. It is only at 73, but it can be boosted through the right chemistry style. He can even acquire the running style “Lengthy”, which allows him to gain speed at the end of a sprint.
Overall, the card makes a really good impression, and a lot of goals should be possible. If you have a Bundesliga team and are looking for a physically strong and above all clinical striker, you should consider adding POTM-Füllkrüg to your squad.
What does the card cost? To obtain the card, you need to exchange a team with an overall rating of 84.
What do you think of the Füllkrüg card? Will you get it? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
