This week, a lot happened again in the MMORPGs. A completely new PvE MMORPG launched, while some others had playtests and updates. We at MeinMMO provide you with an overview of the events in this week’s recap.
The outrage of the week: The free-to-play action MMORPG Undecember was supposed to stand up against Diablo, Path of Exile, and Lost Ark, and was already considered a hidden gem in the demo version. But now it is receiving bad reviews due to the in-game shop.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen discusses the results of the last pre-alpha test and explores the world with you (via massivelyop).
In the upcoming MMORPG SEED, you can build houses and pet ducks (via massivelyop).
Former developers of Guild Wars 2 are building the MMO Spellcraft. They are now revealing how you can sign up for the next alpha event (via massivelyop).
These were the MMORPG news of the week at a glance. What is your personal highlight? Did you experience anything interesting this week? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Subsequently, Taylor reached out to the head of Platinum Games, Hideki Kamiya. A friend of hers translated her request into Japanese.
I received a response stating that he appreciated my contribution to the series and that the fans really wanted me to voice her again and that he still remembers the moment we first met.
That was the moment they offered me the 4,000 dollars.
Taylor is also disappointed with how Platinum Games communicated the recasting of the voice role. Game Director Yusuke Miyata said in an official statement at the time: “Various overlapping circumstances made it difficult for Hellena Taylor to reprise her role” (via Gameinformer).
Taylor herself says there were no scheduling issues that would have prevented her from voicing the character. She had nothing in her calendar but free time.
In the end, she also comments on her successor Jennifer Hale. She does not have the right to call herself the voice of Bayonetta.
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Is 4,000 dollars really too little? This is currently being discussed online. To laymen, 4,000 dollars might sound like a lot of money at first. Samantha A Morrison, Casting Director for voice roles in games like Vindictus or Wasteland 3, explains:
There are probably between 8,000 and 10,000 lines of dialogue in the game. Assuming an average of 55 lines per hour (generously), that amounts to almost 165 hours of recording. Dividing that by 4,000 dollars gives you 25 dollars/hour. For the main voice actor, without reserves or buyout. Absolutely insulting for a franchise worth over 450 million dollars.
The head Hideki Kamiya speaks out on Twitter – Causes confusion
What does the head say about the allegations? So far, there has only been a short statement on Twitter, which is causing further discussion:
I find the attitude of untruth sad and deplorable. That is all I can say right now. By the way: BEWARE OF MY RULES!
The ending especially leaves some confused. However, it is speculated on reddit that there may have been a translation error from Japanese to English.
Bayonetta 3 is set to be released on October 28 for the Nintendo Switch. Whether Hellena Taylor’s call has any effect will be seen by then.
For many players, the voice actors of their characters are very important. In Genshin Impact, a voice actress was even harassed for something she had no control over:
Furthermore, she states that she is not afraid of a Non-Disclosure Agreement, which is an agreement that requires all parties to keep silent about certain earnings or content. She can’t even afford to pay for a car. What could possibly happen to her?
If you yourself have problems with dark thoughts, you can contact the counseling service at the following phone numbers: 0800/111 0 111 and 0800/11 0 22 – this is available nationwide and free of charge. Alternatively, you can also contact the counseling service online via email or chat.
Taylor contacted lead developer Hideki Kamiya and was disappointed
How did the negotiations for the voice role go? Hellena Taylor explains in the third video that she initially had to audition for Bayonetta. This is not unusual. After the audition, she was supposedly offered the role – likely for even less than the 4,000 dollars.
Subsequently, Taylor reached out to the head of Platinum Games, Hideki Kamiya. A friend of hers translated her request into Japanese.
I received a response stating that he appreciated my contribution to the series and that the fans really wanted me to voice her again and that he still remembers the moment we first met.
That was the moment they offered me the 4,000 dollars.
Taylor is also disappointed with how Platinum Games communicated the recasting of the voice role. Game Director Yusuke Miyata said in an official statement at the time: “Various overlapping circumstances made it difficult for Hellena Taylor to reprise her role” (via Gameinformer).
Taylor herself says there were no scheduling issues that would have prevented her from voicing the character. She had nothing in her calendar but free time.
In the end, she also comments on her successor Jennifer Hale. She does not have the right to call herself the voice of Bayonetta.
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Is 4,000 dollars really too little? This is currently being discussed online. To laymen, 4,000 dollars might sound like a lot of money at first. Samantha A Morrison, Casting Director for voice roles in games like Vindictus or Wasteland 3, explains:
There are probably between 8,000 and 10,000 lines of dialogue in the game. Assuming an average of 55 lines per hour (generously), that amounts to almost 165 hours of recording. Dividing that by 4,000 dollars gives you 25 dollars/hour. For the main voice actor, without reserves or buyout. Absolutely insulting for a franchise worth over 450 million dollars.
The head Hideki Kamiya speaks out on Twitter – Causes confusion
What does the head say about the allegations? So far, there has only been a short statement on Twitter, which is causing further discussion:
I find the attitude of untruth sad and deplorable. That is all I can say right now. By the way: BEWARE OF MY RULES!
The ending especially leaves some confused. However, it is speculated on reddit that there may have been a translation error from Japanese to English.
Bayonetta 3 is set to be released on October 28 for the Nintendo Switch. Whether Hellena Taylor’s call has any effect will be seen by then.
For many players, the voice actors of their characters are very important. In Genshin Impact, a voice actress was even harassed for something she had no control over:
Hellena Taylor was the voice of the character Bayonetta in the eponymous series in the first and second parts. For the complete dubbing of the third game, the developer Platinum Games allegedly offered the actress only 4,000 dollars. Taylor believes this is far too little and is now calling for a boycott of the game on Twitter.
What exactly does Taylor say?
In three short videos, the actress spoke out on Twitter. She sits against a wall, speaking seriously, but also somewhat desperately into the camera.
She explains that the Bayonetta franchise has made about 450 million dollars in revenue so far. She has over seven years of training as an actress and had her first television appearance in 1992 in the series Bookmark. And that is precisely why the offer of 4,000 dollars from Platinum Games was a shock and an insult.
Since she declined the offer, Taylor has been worried about her future, fears becoming homeless, and has even had suicidal thoughts. She does not fear retaliation from the developers, as she does not even have enough money to pay for her car.
Taylor now asks players to boycott the third part and instead donate the money to charity.
The head of Platinum Games, Hideki Kamiya, has spoken out on Twitter. He complains about an “attitude of untruth”.
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Why should players boycott Bayonetta 3? In the first video, Taylor explains that she trained for seven years at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with two different vocal coaches:
And what did they think that was worth? What did they offer me as payment? The final offer to voice Bayonetta throughout the game was 4,000 US dollars. That is an insult to me. The time I invested in developing my talent and in the game and the fans.
I ask you to boycott the game and donate the money that you would have invested in the game to a charitable organization.
In the second video, she further explains why players should carry out this boycott. She addresses, as she states, those who do not turn a blind eye to injustices.
Due to the situation around Bayonetta, she has also struggled with depression and anxiety about her future:
I feared I would end up on the street. That scared me so much that I was at risk of suicide.
Furthermore, she states that she is not afraid of a Non-Disclosure Agreement, which is an agreement that requires all parties to keep silent about certain earnings or content. She can’t even afford to pay for a car. What could possibly happen to her?
If you yourself have problems with dark thoughts, you can contact the counseling service at the following phone numbers: 0800/111 0 111 and 0800/11 0 22 – this is available nationwide and free of charge. Alternatively, you can also contact the counseling service online via email or chat.
Taylor contacted lead developer Hideki Kamiya and was disappointed
How did the negotiations for the voice role go? Hellena Taylor explains in the third video that she initially had to audition for Bayonetta. This is not unusual. After the audition, she was supposedly offered the role – likely for even less than the 4,000 dollars.
Subsequently, Taylor reached out to the head of Platinum Games, Hideki Kamiya. A friend of hers translated her request into Japanese.
I received a response stating that he appreciated my contribution to the series and that the fans really wanted me to voice her again and that he still remembers the moment we first met.
That was the moment they offered me the 4,000 dollars.
Taylor is also disappointed with how Platinum Games communicated the recasting of the voice role. Game Director Yusuke Miyata said in an official statement at the time: “Various overlapping circumstances made it difficult for Hellena Taylor to reprise her role” (via Gameinformer).
Taylor herself says there were no scheduling issues that would have prevented her from voicing the character. She had nothing in her calendar but free time.
In the end, she also comments on her successor Jennifer Hale. She does not have the right to call herself the voice of Bayonetta.
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Is 4,000 dollars really too little? This is currently being discussed online. To laymen, 4,000 dollars might sound like a lot of money at first. Samantha A Morrison, Casting Director for voice roles in games like Vindictus or Wasteland 3, explains:
There are probably between 8,000 and 10,000 lines of dialogue in the game. Assuming an average of 55 lines per hour (generously), that amounts to almost 165 hours of recording. Dividing that by 4,000 dollars gives you 25 dollars/hour. For the main voice actor, without reserves or buyout. Absolutely insulting for a franchise worth over 450 million dollars.
The head Hideki Kamiya speaks out on Twitter – Causes confusion
What does the head say about the allegations? So far, there has only been a short statement on Twitter, which is causing further discussion:
I find the attitude of untruth sad and deplorable. That is all I can say right now. By the way: BEWARE OF MY RULES!
The ending especially leaves some confused. However, it is speculated on reddit that there may have been a translation error from Japanese to English.
Bayonetta 3 is set to be released on October 28 for the Nintendo Switch. Whether Hellena Taylor’s call has any effect will be seen by then.
For many players, the voice actors of their characters are very important. In Genshin Impact, a voice actress was even harassed for something she had no control over:
In Pokémon GO the new top raids have started. But as trainers currently find out, one should not just walk away after the raid – rare monsters can appear.
What are these raids? The new top raids were unexpectedly introduced in Pokémon GO and represent a new challenge.
They are more difficult than regular raids, many trainers are needed.
The eggs “hatch” for 24 hours – and then the boss can be challenged for 30 minutes.
They apparently start at 11:00, 14:00, and 17:00.
You can only participate on site and not with Remote Raid Passes.
Trainers encounter rare Pokémon after the raid is over
This is what trainers report: In the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad” trainers tell about exciting spawns that can appear 15 minutes after the Hoopa raids. Some trainers report spawns of the legendary Kanto birds in the wild. One trainer caught Articuno at level 1 (via reddit).
As user “Upbeat_Training5660” reports, the monster appeared about 6 minutes after the completion of the raids. Even players who had not defeated Hoopa themselves were apparently able to encounter the rare spawn. Everyone in the user’s group was apparently able to find Articuno after the raid (via reddit).
Also, Moltres and Zapdos can apparently appear, just like other rare monsters. Screenshots show spawns of monsters like Galarian Mr. Mime (via reddit), Eevvee (via Twitter) or other unusual Pokémon.
So there is a chance to catch rare monsters after a successful raid. However, the Pokéminers report that the catch rate for the legendary birds in the wild is once again very low while the escape possibility is high – just like with the adventure incense featuring the Galar versions.
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Another parallel to the adventure incense: As of now, it seems that it is not guaranteed that the same rare monsters appear after the top raids for all trainers. Some also report that none of the legendary birds appeared for them.
Nevertheless, there is a chance that rare monsters can appear after the raid. So it is advisable to stay nearby if you should complete a Hoopa raid.
How exactly the spawns around the top raids will be remains to be seen in the coming days as more of the raids are completed. The hurdle to complete the raid is quite high – especially since remote raids are not possible and one has to rely on local communities.
What do you think of the new top raids? Let us know in the comments!
War of Dragnorox is a new indie MMORPG for PC that focuses primarily on PvE content. The special twist lies in special “Dungeon Masters” who can independently start events and intervene in gameplay.
What kind of MMORPG is this? War of Dragnorox describes itself as an “Old School Sandbox MMORPG”, with a clear emphasis on PvE. At launch, there will be an open world with 30 areas, dangerous monsters, and 19 different raids. Good endgame content is particularly important to the developers.
They emphasize that their game world is supposed to become very dynamic:
No day or dungeon run should feel like the previous one. The reason for this is the Dungeon Master, who is a fixed part of the development team.
He can activate special events, quests, or monsters.
He is supposed to influence the currently available resources.
He can open and close hidden passages in areas.
In addition, holiday events and spontaneous attacks on cities are already in planning.
Besides the Dungeon Master, the MMORPG relies on traditional values. There are 7 classes, and the combat system relies on tab-targeting, with the developers emphasizing in July 2022 that it has become significantly more dynamic.
When it comes to equipment, the game is inspired by EverQuest. There will be no general gear score, but different attributes and bonuses on the equipment play a major role. This should keep every drop from raids or bosses interesting.
A glimpse of the game is offered in this 11-minute trailer from December 2021, which also shows first pre-alpha gameplay:
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War of Dragnorox – Announcement Trailer
Game releases in Unreal Engine 5, promises battles for cities
What has happened since the announcement? In December 2021, War of Dragnorox was presented to the public. Since then, the developers have discussed various adjustments through new blog posts and interviews.
A significant change was the move to Unreal Engine 5 in August 2022. This is supposed to make the MMORPG run smoother and look nicer than it did in the first trailer.
In July, the developers also overhauled the death system. There is now supposed to be a new way of resurrection. Overall, War of Dragonox is meant to be brutal but fair concerning death. More detailed information will follow later.
In addition, sieges have been introduced. This involves battling for cities, which brings a PvP component alongside the PvE content. Images of siege towers and fortress walls were shown here.
Siege 1Siege 2InterfaceImage from Unreal Engine 5
What else do we know? In War of Dragnorox, there will be magic, but it will not play a significant role. There will be no classic fireballs or explosions. The classes will use poisons or potions to inflict DoTs (damage over time) on enemies. The Shadow Renderer can also use shadows to summon elementals, while the Chloromancer draws magic from nature.
There will be a crafting system that consists of gathering resources and converting them at workbenches. The MMORPG will rely on professions that can be learned and improved.
Additionally, the game’s UI is supposed to be very minimalistic. For instance, it will forgo damage numbers and a minimap.
How is the game financed? War of Dragnorox relies on a subscription model that will cost $9.99 per month. This $9.99 will be the only thing you need to invest in the game.
There will be no in-game shop, no XP boosters, and no purchasable cosmetics. All skins are supposed to be obtainable solely through gameplay.
There will be no crowdfunding packages.
Access to the alpha and beta will be raffled.
What about beta events and release? On the official website, you can already register for a beta. However, when it will start is not known.
The release of War of Dragnorox is planned for the 3rd quarter of 2023.
What do you think about the MMORPG? Will you check out the title at release or are you waiting for another game? Feel free to write it in the comments.
At Minecraft Live, the creators of the famous block game showcased new information about the upcoming action-strategy game Minecraft Legends. One detail of this made MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus very happy.
All the more delightful is it that in Minecraft Legends you get to play exactly such a character. Well, not literally, but the developers revealed during the Minecraft Live event that the hero will use a lute and command his minions with music – or “inspire friends,” as they call it.
Throughout the game, you will learn new songs with various effects. Through the magic of music, the little Allays, your helpers, are made to gather resources or build structures.
Watch the trailer for Minecraft Legends from gamescom 2022 here:
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Minecraft Legends neuer Trailer von der gamescom 2022
Minecraft Legends combines strategy, action, and story
In the presentation, the developers explained more about Minecraft Legends. Legends aims to be an “action-strategy game” that places little emphasis on the actual action. At least, as far as the player is concerned.
As the hero, you command an army of golems and befriend the inhabitants of Minecraft’s “Overworld” so that they will help you. Even the otherwise dangerous creepers become friends (via GameStar). Because the nasty piglins are attacking from the Nether and want to destroy everything.
So, you gather troops of different types and destroy the bases of the pig creatures by issuing commands from the field as the commander. This is how Minecraft Legends envisions the connection between strategy and action.
I have already spoken personally with the developers about Minecraft Legends and have been excited about the game since then:
At the same time, the story will be an important aspect of the game. It is meant to tell the “legend”, the heroic bedtime story that is read to the children in the world of Minecraft.
The developers didn’t want to reveal too much about it, except that the “Hosts” play an important role there. They are somewhat like the all-knowing Norns or Moirai from mythology and are named Foresight, Action, and Knowledge. They also provide the hero with the tools he needs:
the flame of creation to build structures
the banner of courage to inspire friends
and of course the magical lute – the most important instrument
Minecraft Legends can be played solo, in co-op, or even in PvP and offers procedurally generated worlds. Each run through the campaign can therefore be completely different and present other challenges.
The game will be released in 2023 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.
At the event, the developers also talked about the big new update for Minecraft itself. You can read more about it over at GameStar. The highlights here include new blocks, a mount for 2 people, and 7 new standard characters to choose from.
Not that this could somehow top a bard as a character, but at least they are trying!
Not only did Minecraft Live bring great revelations. A YouTuber also almost broke the internet when he revealed his face:
Currently, a free survival game on Steam is leaving the genre competition behind. The astonishing thing is that it is achieving this success despite relatively modest graphics. MeinMMO shows you which game it is.
What game is it? Unturned is a free survival game on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The title draws on classic gameplay elements from survival games. This includes, among other things, gathering food and building a base.
In Unturned, you fight against zombies, but you are not alone. The survival game is playable cooperatively and even features online PvP.
What makes Unturned special? Unturned generally doesn’t sound like anything special at first, as we already know the principle from games like DayZ and Rust. However, the title released in 2017 already stands out at first glance: it does not have the slightest ambition to look graphically good.
Unturned feels as if someone tried to create a mix of DayZ and Minecraft. This is also noted by Steam user KidKinzu, who writes in his Steam review: ‘Minecraft? We have it! DayZ? We have it! Let’s throw both together and make it free to play (via Steam)!’
If you want to get an impression of the game and its appearance, we have embedded the Unturned release trailer here:
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Unturned Release Trailer
A real success on Steam
How popular is Unturned? The survival game is quite well received, particularly on Steam. Since its release in 2017, the title has gathered over 490,000 ratings. Even more impressive is that 91% of those are positive.
However, Unturned has not only built solid numbers over the past years but can currently also impress. In the past 30 days, Unturned has averaged 36,000 concurrently active players. The peak during this period was even 92,850. The survival title leaves even popular genre competitors behind:
ARK: Survival Evolved: Peak of the last 30 days – 77,774 players (via SteamCharts)
DayZ: Peak of the last 30 days – 52,106 (via SteamCharts)
7 Days to Die: Peak of the last 30 days – 35,613 (via SteamCharts)
Valheim: Peak of the last 30 days – 24,612 (via SteamCharts)
No Man’s Sky: Peak of the last 30 days – 17,675 (via SteamCharts)
The only survival game that can currently (as of October 15, 2022, 4:00 PM) show more players than Unturned on Steam is Rust. While Unturned has 61,023 players, Rust has 92,647 players (via Steamcharts). The peak value of the survival giant in the past 30 days was even 118,874 players.
The developers of Overwatch 2 commented in a blog post on October 13 about some heroes from the shooter and possible future adjustments.
What does Blizzard say about future adjustments? While the development team currently does not intend to make immediate changes regarding game balance, “a number of balance changes for the second season” are planned (via overwatch.blizzard.com). In the course of the text, the developers go into more detail about some heroes.
Which hero is the focus? In the blog post, Blizzard also comments on the popular DPS hero Genji. He was one of the most popular characters at the Overwatch 2 launch along with Sojourn and had a dominant win rate. This indicates the percentage of rounds a hero wins when played.
After Genji had a strong start, his win rate has now slightly decreased and is currently at 52%. Blizzard wants to keep an eye on the popular swordsman throughout the season to ensure that he is not too strong.
Will there be a Genji nerf? Regarding a possible adjustment of Genji in Season 2, Blizzard states in the blog post: “We may make adjustments in the second season.”
Blizzard keeps the possibility open with this wording to adjust Genji in Season 2 or later. While this nerf is not guaranteed at the moment, it cannot be completely ruled out either. It seems certain, however, that Genji will get through Season 1 without change.
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Overwatch 2: The Most Important Things About the Hero Shooter in 43 Seconds
The agile swordsman
What makes Genji so popular? Genji is a versatile and fast DPS hero who particularly benefits from his mobility and the associated movement. This is further enhanced by two abilities of the swordsman.
With the “Cyber-Achievement”, Genji can climb walls and reach elevated areas of a map. In addition, this passive ability allows him a double jump, which is also useful in combat. During the double jump, Genji performs a roll in the air, making him a comparatively difficult target to hit due to his slim body.
Additionally, there is the so-called “Swift-Strike” of the agile hero, with which he can execute a quick dash. However, Genji’s ultimate ability, the “Dragonblade”, as well as his shurikens should not be underestimated in combat. In our Overwatch 2 tier list, Genji ranks in the A-tier.
What do you think of Genji? Is he currently too strong, too weak, or just right? What would you think of a nerf for the popular hero? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
The Twitch streamer “shroud” (28) is considered a shooter legend in the community. In a clip that lasts just 29 seconds, shroud showcases his skills in Overwatch 2. Both the viewers and a player in the match are impressed.
Who is shroud? Michael “shroud” Grzesiek started his career as a professional player in CS:GO but soon became a full-time streamer. In 2017, he retired from professional gaming. They thought, forever.
On Twitch, the streamer is mainly known for his excellent skills in shooter games. He frequently showcases his prowess in games like PUBG, Apex Legends, Modern Warfare – and the recently launched hero shooter Overwatch 2.
Here you can see the animated short film for the new legend Kiriko from Overwatch 2:
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Overwatch 2: Der animierte Kurzfilm zur Fuchs-Heldin Kiriko
“Man, I don’t know what Elo hell I’ve landed in to play with shroud”
On October 13, a Twitch clip from user Ediz_ _ was made, titled “Not a single sweat.” In the video, you can see shroud playing Overwatch 2 and easily dismantling his opponents.
What mode is shroud playing in the video? The Twitch streamer shroud plays in the clip “Push.” This is a new mode in Overwatch 2, where the goal is to escort a robot to the enemy base.
You can watch the Twitch clip here:
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What does the clip show? The streamer takes out several opponents in 29 seconds at an impressive speed and achieves a 20-kill streak. Shroud’s team wins the match without the opponents managing to gain even a meter with the robot.
What are the reactions? Viewers express their amazement in the comments under the short clip. You read things like “Sheesh,” “he can’t miss,” or “I’m scared” (via Twitch).
Even an Overwatch player in the match remarks at the end of the video in disbelief: “Man, I don’t know what Elo hell I’ve landed in to play with shroud.”
The player is apparently surprised that he suddenly finds himself in the same game as a shooter pro due to Overwatch 2’s matchmaking system.
Overwatch 2, the successor of the well-known hero shooter, has been free to play since October 4, 2022.
In contrast to its predecessor, Overwatch 2 features a new battle pass system and in-game purchases. The game includes several reworks as well as new content – including new heroes.
What do you think about shroud’s clip in Overwatch 2? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
These days, modern TVs offer numerous features for gaming, streaming, and more. But what if you have a television that is already several years old? Do you have to buy a new TV for a lot of money? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann thinks: No, because he significantly improved his TV for 30 euros.
New hardware is currently expensive. And if prices for graphics cards and consoles aren’t soaring, then it’s currently energy prices and inflation that are worrying many.
For just 30 euros, I was able to not only improve our now rather old TV affordably but also save a few euros on electricity costs per month. At least the second reason might appeal to some of you.
A TV stick for 30 euros makes everyday life much more pleasant
What’s the problem? We use a roughly 9-year-old TV in our household. For most purposes, the device is still completely sufficient, as you can connect the Switch or the PS5 without any issues. It is also enough for a cozy movie night.
However, watching series becomes a bit difficult. Because the Samsung model offers hardly any “smart” features. You can use a Netflix app, but the performance is abysmal, and the video regularly cuts out. Additionally, the TV’s hardware is now somewhat slow.
Given current prices, I didn’t want to invest several thousand euros in a new TV. An interim solution for a few hundred euros was out of the question because it wouldn’t have been worth it.
What was the solution? The simpler and cheaper option was actually a streaming TV stick. These devices are slightly larger than a USB stick and connect to the TV via HDMI. The setup is no more complicated than logging into Netflix on a PS5 or on your mobile phone.
I bought a “Fire TV Stick 4K” on sale. At the time, it was available for under 30 euros.
The TV stick also expands the functionality of the 9-year-old TV. This way, many streaming services and other apps can be used much more conveniently and with significantly better performance than if you installed them through Samsung’s own platform.
What alternatives are there? I could have considered alternatives as well. After all, Amazon is not the only provider that makes such TV sticks:
The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick looks almost like the “Fire TV Stick” and costs a few euros less on average. The big advantage: Xiaomi lets you freely choose which account to log in with on the stick.
The Google Chromecast is also a well-known alternative. The only downside: Without a Google account, it’s hardly usable.
The Roku Express 4K offers you 4K for 39 euros, significantly less than Amazon. However, there’s no Dolby Vision. Roku uses its own operating system (Roku OS) and is very user-friendly.
The Apple TV 4K offers you powerful hardware and access to “Apple TV+”. However, the high MSRP of 199 euros is a downside.
The MagentaTV Stick offers live TV, media libraries, and streaming services for around 70 euros. Thanks to Android, you can theoretically install more apps. It also includes HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision.
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The contents of the Fire TV Stick package
I use the TV stick instead of the PS5 for streaming and save energy
Since we’ve been using the TV stick to watch Netflix or Prime Video, the energy consumption has significantly decreased:
According to nrdc.org, the PS5 consumes an average of 70 to 80 watts while streaming. Not counting the TV.
A TV stick consumes significantly under 10 watts: An Apple TV 4K uses about 6 watts, and a Chromecast Ultra only 3.4 watts.
On average, I save 60 to 70 watts when using the TV stick instead of the PS5. If my girlfriend were to stream for about 2 hours a day, that would save us about 4 kilowatt-hours a month. Since according to NDR, the prices for one kilowatt-hour are currently around 0.54 euros, we would save about 2 euros a month.
Prices are expected to rise sharply before winter. If you stream for about 5 or 6 hours a day or 8 hours on weekends, and if prices double, you can quickly save 10 euros or more a month.
For whom is it worth it? For me, the purchase of such a TV stick was worth it because I can bypass the weak hardware of the TV and save energy when I don’t use my console for streaming.
If you own an old or very cheap TV that is somewhat lacking in power, I can recommend such a stick to you. There are plenty of alternatives that all offer similar performance and a comparable range of functions. Only Apple’s device is by far the most expensive with an MSRP of 199 euros.
More on the topic of PS5: If you want to know more about energy prices and gaming, check out the following article. Here we explain how much money you need to spend if you want to game regularly on your PS5:
Currently, there are 2 popular co-op games in a bundle on the Humble Bundle website that costs under 20 euros. It also includes numerous DLCs. We at MeinMMO show you which games are included and what kind of offer it is.
Which games are included? The 2 popular co-op games that are currently in a bundle for under 20 € are called Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide. The bundle also includes numerous DLCs.
What kind of games are they? In the 2015 released Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide and its successor, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (released in 2018), you fight through hordes of enemies from a first-person perspective.
Warhammer Bundle offers up to 21 contents for under 20 euros
What kind of offer is this? The offer is available on the Humble Bundle website. You can choose from various bundles, each offering a certain number of contents at varying prices.
The largest bundle includes a total of 21 contents and currently costs 18.43 euros. It includes the two games as well as 19 DLCs. Humble Bundle itself states that the actual value of the package with 21 contents is 194.50 euros – so you would save almost 175 euros.
What is Humble Bundle? Humble Bundle is a website where you can purchase games, books, or software digitally, particularly in bundles. You pay a price of your choosing, which is at least one euro and provides access to a certain number of contents.
A portion of the amount you pay goes to charitable causes and a portion is received by the developers. However, you can also allocate a share to the Humble team. How you distribute the shares is mostly up to you.
The price you must pay for a complete bundle or parts of it varies from offer to offer.
Good ratings on Steam and Metacritic
How popular are the games? The PC version of Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has a solid score of 82 on Metacritic. On Steam, the co-op title is also well-received: over 83% of the 66,000 reviews are positive.
Even the predecessor, Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, does not have to hide. The game has a score of 79 on Metacritic and boasts an impressive 82% positive ratings on Steam with a total of 12,500 reviews.
More offers on Humble Bundle: If the two co-op games do not pique your interest, Humble Bundle currently has other bundles on offer.
Included is a bundle with 8 of the best role-playing games, which also costs under 20 euros. Alternatively, there is the “Melee Mayhem” bundle (via Humble Bundle), in which you can secure games like Mortal Kombat 11, Chivalry 2, and Mordhau for just under 24 euros.
What do you think about the Warhammer bundle? Will you take advantage of the offer or are the games rather not for you? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
If you are interested in Warhammer, but currently prefer to play Warhammer 40,000: Darktide? Then now is the right time, as a beta is currently running on Steam.
Soon, the launch of Dragonflight will be here. We reveal what you should definitely accomplish in World of Warcraft by then.
Slowly but surely, time is running out in the Shadowlands. And while many World of Warcraft heroes can’t wait to dive into the new expansion “Dragonflight”, some still have a long “To Do” list. Collections need to be completed, or mounts need to be acquired before Shadowlands fades into oblivion.
We’re showing you 5 things you should accomplish before Dragonflight starts – because it won’t be possible or it will be much harder afterward.
1. Unlock Covenant Rewards
No matter what you think of Shadowlands, at least the Covenants were packed with all sorts of rewards. From toys to mountains of transmog to really cool mounts, all collectors should get their fill.
In total, you need several million Anima and numerous other Covenant resources for all the rewards, which you primarily unlock through daily and weekly quests, treasures, and special Covenant features.
There’s a lot to do with the Covenants…
Basically, the Covenants will still exist, and you can still collect the rewards afterward. But for those who have some time to kill right now, you can still farm the necessary Anima to grab the last rewards.
Because who wants to return to the Shadowlands later if they don’t have to?
By the way, you’ll also earn a good amount of gold while doing this, because through treasures and missions, you’ll receive plenty of gold that you can surely use in Dragonflight, as crafting there will be important and probably quite expensive.
The last season of Shadowlands runs until October 25, before both PvP and PvE rewards are lost forever. Therefore, now is the last chance to secure various rewards. These include:
Title “the Veiled” – Mythic Dungeon rating of 1,500
Mount “Restoration Deathwalker” – Mythic Dungeon rating of 2,000
If you want more, you can unlock a personal teleport to each current dungeon permanently. However, the respective dungeon must be completed on “Mythic+20” within the time limit. Nevertheless, that would be an exclusive reward that very few players possess.
Until the launch of Dragonflight, you can also pick up more rewards in the raids, including:
Mount “Fractal Cipher of the Carcinized Zereth Stag” – Defeat the Jailor on Heroic or Mythic.
Mount “Reins of Vengeance” – Defeat Sylvanas on Mythic.
“Jigglesworth Sr.” – a corrupted cat mount for completing all 3 Shadowlands raids in “fateful” mode.
Title “Hero of Destiny” for completing all 3 Shadowlands raids in heroic, fateful mode.
If you can’t find a group for the achievements or lack the patience (or skill), there are often groups that either do it for free (“Friendship” communities) or sell the corresponding achievements and rewards for gold.
3. Back from the Beyond
One of the biggest and most time-consuming achievements of Shadowlands is the feat of strength “Back from the Beyond.” Blizzard probably doesn’t expect many players to complete this achievement, as you won’t see it in your achievements overview. The feat only appears once you’ve met all the requirements.
However, the achievement is definitely worth it, because you receive the pretty cool title “Veilstrider” for all your characters when you meet the requirements. But for that, you need to complete a variety of other achievements to ultimately receive the big meta-achievement. If you complete the achievement, you will also complete two additional titles almost “on the side,” namely “Torghast Strider” and “Tower Raider”.
For the achievement, you really have to do a lot…
The complete list of necessary accomplishments is:
“Castle Nathria” – Defeat all bosses in the Castle Nathria raid on any difficulty.
“Chains of Domination” – Complete the storylines of the “Chains of Domination” patch.
“Sometimes the Dead Do Speak” – Complete all four Covenant campaigns.
“Good Fakes Are Half the Battle” – Defeat So’leah in Tazavesh in the “Hard Mode” variant of the dungeon.
“From A to Zereth” – Complete the major achievements in Zereth Mortis.
“Endless Things” – Explore all talents in the Box of Many Things (Torghast).
“Dungeon Myths of Shadowlands” – Complete all Shadowlands dungeons on “Mythic” or “Mythic+”.
“In the Offensive” – Complete four of the achievements of the Covenant offensives in the Maw.
“There Is No More Glorious” – Reach Renown level 80 with each Covenant.
“Sanctum Sanctorum” – Upgrade all four Covenant Sanctum features to Rank III.
“Sanctum of Domination” – Defeat all bosses in the “Sanctum of Domination” raid on any difficulty.
“Secrets of the First” – Complete the storylines in Zereth Mortis.
“Mausoleum of the First” – Defeat all bosses in the “Mausoleum of the First” raid on any difficulty.
“Layman of the Shadowlands” – Complete the major achievements of the special Covenant features.
“Tower Raider” – Complete the major achievements in Torghast.
“All Around the Maw” – Complete the major achievements in the Maw.
You can view the individual necessary achievements in your achievements; however, the big meta-achievement only appears after you’ve completed all the “smaller” achievements.
“Veilstrider” will probably be a title achieved by very few players for years. So it’s best to try to get the title now, as some of the tasks are easier with a group. With the launch of Dragonflight, far fewer people will likely be interested in it – although the tasks will probably be easier at a high level.
4. Level Any Missing Character Classes
If you don’t have many characters at the maximum level of 60, now is the perfect time to whip up a few twinks through Azeroth and the Shadowlands.
Of course, it’s not mandatory to have multiple characters at maximum level, but with Dragonflight, it might be worth it. Because all classes and specializations will receive extensive talent trees. This may mean that a previously boring or disliked class suddenly becomes a lot of fun because completely new play styles emerge.
Leveling is going really fast right now.
It would be quite unfortunate if you had to run through the old world for days until the launch of Dragonflight while friends and guildmates are already on the Dragon Isles.
A wide selection of characters is worth it to test the new talent system early and then pick a (possibly) new favorite class.
Throughout Shadowlands, you’ve surely accumulated countless resources like herbs, ores, or food that are now clogging your reagent bank.
In Dragonflight, you will be overwhelmed with even more resources for which there will be no space left in the bank. To prevent this problem, you should already loot your reagent bank and sell the whole stuff at the auction house. You’ll probably get some thousand gold coins and at the same time create plenty of space so you can confidently start your journey to the Dragon Isles.
Since the auction houses in a region are now linked for crafting materials, you have a large market of buyers, and resources are often sold within seconds.
If you have the space left, you can also send materials to a “bank twink” to sell the stuff later when prices might have risen. However, you will find secure buyers now when the materials are still needed.
What do you definitely want to accomplish before the launch of Dragonflight? What tasks are still on your “To Do” list? Or have you already concluded with Shadowlands?
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In Pokémon GO you can look forward to new top raids starting tomorrow. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what this is all about and will tell you which Pokémon you can find first in the new raids.
What raids are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, you can not only catch monsters in the wild but also prove your skills in so-called raids. These are defended by various Pokémon at different difficulty levels. To secure the corresponding raid boss, you will have to fight against it.
New excitement is expected in these battles, as weeks ago the Pokéminers, a group of dataminers, found hints about new raids that sparked much speculation. Now, Niantic has finally announced a new form of raids, known as top raids.
What these battles entail and which monster you can expect first, we have summarized for you below.
What to expect in the new top raids
How to recognize the new raids? As can be seen from the image of the corresponding Twitter post from Pokémon GO, the new raid eggs will be red. In addition, they are supposed to have a hatch time of 24 hours. So you will see a day in advance when the raid boss appears in the arena and can organize yourself in your raid groups accordingly.
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What can you expect in the raids? The raids are said to be a bit more difficult than the previous raids available in the game. Therefore, you should prepare to need strong support from your friends to defeat the raid boss. In return, you can secure an exclusive Pokémon this way.
What do you need to consider? Unlike other raids, the raid boss can only be defeated in the arena for 30 minutes. After that, everything is over. The participation conditions are also different.
Just like in the level 4 raids you know from community day, you can only participate in top raids on-site. It is therefore not possible to invite friends to remote raids or participate in other regions with your remote raid passes.
When does the first top raid take place? The first top raids are set to start tomorrow. Niantic announces these for October 16, 2022, at the following times:
11:00 local time
14:00 local time
17:00 local time
When exactly it will be time for you depends on when the corresponding raid egg appears for you today, as the hatch time is a full 24 hours. During the current Season of Light, additional top raids are also expected to follow. The exact dates for this are not yet known.
This Pokémon can be secured in the top raid tomorrow
Which raid boss appears in the new raids? In the first top raids, you can encounter the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa (Unbound). This Pokémon comes from the 6th generation of games and belongs to the Psychic and Dark types.
Until now, you could only obtain it through special research. Now you have the chance to secure additional specimens. You can recognize the monster by its large light body covered with pink hair. It also has six arms and golden rings.
Hoopa (Unbound)
Is Hoopa (Unbound) worth it? Yes, Hoopa can benefit from an enormous attack value in its unbound form, which is even a bit higher than Mewtwo’s. Its stamina and defense are solid as well. Therefore, it is one of the best Psychic attackers in Pokémon GO and is well-suited for raids.
How do you feel about the new top raids? Will you participate with your friends? And which monsters are you hoping to see in this raid format in the future? Please share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
With Embers Adrift, a new indie MMORPG focusing on PvE will be released on October 15. In particular, fans of old school games who enjoy interacting with other players will get their money’s worth. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch summarizes everything important for you.
When does Embers Adrift come out? The new MMORPG officially releases on October 15 at 7:00 PM German time. Then, all who purchase a game version for $29.99 can get started. This includes a subscription for the first 30 days.
Additionally, there was a head start for alpha testers. This began on October 12, but also required you to purchase a more expensive early access version of the game. Beta testers, who also bought a special package, may start as early as October 14.
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Embers Adrift is a pure PvE MMORPG
What makes the game special? Embers Adrift is a PvE sandbox MMORPG. While you will constantly encounter quests in the game world, the developers adhere to the philosophy that each player should be able to experience their own adventure, and the NPCs are not completely dumb. Boring plant gathering is not included.
So you can set out to complete quests, but also go hunting for bosses, clear dungeons, or just sit around the campfire with other players. Since there are already really tough monsters in the starting area, the aspect of needing to play through challenges up to the endgame is eliminated.
The MMORPG relies on three classes that represent tank, healer, and DPS. From level 6, you can also choose a second specialization, which again consists of the three options. In total, there are 9 combinations possible.
Is there really only PvE? Yes. The developers have completely omitted PvP in the open world, as well as in arenas.
This video gives you a first look at the MMORPG:
Start video
New sandbox MMORPG will be released in 2022 – Developer explains Embers Adrift in 1 minute
You really need to read quest texts
How do the quests work? Very differently than in modern MMORPGs. While WoW adds more comfort features with each expansion – such as markers on the map – you have to read every quest text in Embers Adrift. Because there are no markers, and also the minimap is omitted.
This leads to a deeper engagement with the game, but also means you’ll have to read a lot of fluff.
Watch out for the strength of the monsters
What is special about the monsters? In Embers Adrift, all monsters are marked. Directly to the left of the name are arrows:
An arrow means that the monster can be defeated alone.
Two arrows mean that you can manage it alone, but it’s better to work together with a partner.
Three arrows indicate that it is a group enemy.
Monsters with three arrows are also located right in the starting area. If you’re not careful, you may experience a nasty surprise, almost as if you took a wrong turn in Elden Ring.
The combat system is rather sluggish
The new MMORPG relies on a rather leisurely and tactical combat system. Each attack is accompanied by long animations, and there are global cooldowns that restrict the next available action. Moreover, you often have to rest at the start to regenerate health points.
The appeal comes more from group dynamics and the tactical component.
However, you can be picked up from an “injured state” by other players when you die. This system is also used by New World and Guild Wars 2, and fits perfectly into the social concept of the game.
Global and sometimes long cooldowns hinder the action.
Other players are essential for the fun
Embers Adrift features challenges in all areas of the game. That’s why the MMORPG is truly enjoyable when other players are involved. A group can consist of up to six players.
Since everything is generally slower and more tactical, exchanging ideas in voice chat is also a refreshing change. The developers themselves say that you should experience adventures with others in Embers Adrift, which you can later share with others.
If you don’t have a group, you can open an LFG tool by pressing the “O” key and look for teammates. Of course, there is also a guild system to stay in touch with fellow players permanently.
Graphics like from the early 2000s
What about the graphics? Embers Adrift is an indie MMORPG. Nowhere is that more evident than in the graphics. The attacks are very static, the textures are not particularly high resolution, and overall it feels like a game from the late 2000s. Those hoping for a fully detailed character editor like in Black Desert will also be disappointed.
However, the game emphasizes “realism.” Swords are not huge, magic doesn’t play a major role, and there are no abnormalities in physics like in some Asian MMORPGs.
One particularity lies in the night. It is truly pitch black and makes exploration very challenging.
How is Embers Adrift funded? First, you need access to the game. It currently costs $29.99. It also includes a subscription for the first month. A subscription costs $9.99 per month in 2022, but is expected to increase to $15 in 2023. This corresponds to the costs of WoW or Final Fantasy XIV.
However, Embers Adrift does not incur any additional costs. There is no shop, so no purchasable skins or boosters. Everything has to be played manually.
The system requirements
Operating system: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel® Core i5 9300h or AMD Ryzen 7
System RAM: 12GB
Storage space: 20GB free storage space
GPU: Direct X 11.0 compliant video card with 6GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580) or higher
Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Internet: Broadband connection
What do you think about Embers Adrift? Does the concept of the MMORPG appeal to you, or does the graphics and combat system rather deter you? Feel free to write it in the comments.
More about Embers Adrift and the first impressions you can find in our preview report:
In Pokémon GO is running today, on October 15, the Community Day with Lichtel, for which you can secure a special research again with the help of an event ticket. We at MeinMMO have looked at what tasks and rewards await you and whether it is worth buying.
Which ticket is it about? Today, on October 15, 2022, it is finally happening and the Community Day with Lichtel is taking place. As you know from previous C-Days, a corresponding special research around the Fire and Ghost Pokémon must not be missing.
Whoever does not want to miss this can secure an event ticket under the name “Field Notes: Trick of the Light” in the in-game shop for just under 1 Euro. You can find it there under the category “Worldwide Events”.
“Field Notes: Trick of the Light” – All Tasks & Rewards
Where did we get the information? Even if you have to wait a bit until the start of the Community Day with Lichtel here in Germany, the event has already started due to the time difference in other parts of the world.
These trainers already have access to the content of the special research and are sharing it actively on social networks. Accordingly, there will again be a total of four different panels, each containing 3 tasks. With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we have summarized all tasks and rewards for you below.
Research on Lichtel 1/4
Task
Reward
Make 10 Power-Ups with Pokémon
15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Lichtel
Encounter with Lichtel
Land 5 nice throws
20 Lichtel candies
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks of this panel and collect the rewards, you will also receive 2,000 Stardust, one Incense, and an encounter with Lichtel.
Research on Lichtel 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Lichtel
30 Lichtel candies
Send 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Laternecto
Evolve 3 Lichtel
10 Razz Berries
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks of this panel and collect the rewards, you will also receive 1,500 XP, one Lure Module, and an encounter with Lichtel.
Research on Lichtel 3/4
Task
Reward
Land 3 great curveball throws
50 Lichtel candies
Evolve one Lanternecto
1 Lucky Egg
Send 10 Pokémon
15 Ultra Balls
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks of this panel and collect the rewards, you will also receive 2,500 XP, 15 Great Balls, and one Rocket Radar.
Stage Reward: If you complete all the tasks of this panel and collect the rewards, you will also receive 3,000 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, and an encounter with Skelabra.
Is the event ticket for the Community Day with Lichtel worth it?
This is what you need to consider: In comparison to the ticket price of around one Euro, the items in the in-game shop have a significantly higher value. Normally, you would pay the following for the individual items:
The incense costs you 40 coins in the shop, which is about 0.40 Euro.
To buy a Lure Module, you have to spend 100 coins, which is about 1.00 Euro.
A Rocket Radar has a value of 200 coins, which is about 2.00 Euro.
For a Lucky Egg, you pay 80 coins in the shop, which is approximately 0.80 Euro.
In addition, there are plenty of balls, experience points, valuable Stardust, and Rare Candies, as well as regular and silver Razz Berries.
Who should buy this ticket? The event ticket is especially interesting for trainers who would have bought the items from the research in the shop anyway. With the ticket, you save quite a bit of money compared to buying individually.
Furthermore, the tasks are quickly completed and also provide you with one or another additional encounter with Lichtel, which is especially interesting for trainers who are still looking for a strong specimen for raids. Generally, the monsters from the research are a bit stronger.
Whoever has no use for the items from the rewards can still participate in the Community Day without a ticket. All other bonuses are independent of that, and buying the ticket has no influence on them.
How do you like the content of the special research on Lichtel? Will you buy the event ticket? Or do you prefer to use the day without spending money in the game? Let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
In FIFA 23 the Rulebreakers event has started. We show you what the event is about and what new special cards are available.
When does Rulebreakers start? The new FUT event started on Friday, October 14th at 19:00. It has replaced the RTTK event, during which dynamic cards related to real football were released.
What are Rulebreakers cards? The “Rulebreakers” are already known from FIFA 21 and FIFA 22. The theme of the event is new special cards whose attributes are somewhat reshuffled. It is not uncommon for some cards to receive downgrades in certain areas, only to become much stronger in other stats.
Last year, for example, there was a Haaland card that had a slightly weaker shot but received boosts in pace, dribbling, passing, and physicality.
What crazy changes there are this time, we will show you here.
Rulebreakers Team 1 – Featuring Ronaldo, Pique, Dzeko, and Bonucci
This is Rulebreakers Team 1: In the first Rulebreakers team, there are some really strong cards. Cristiano Ronaldo gets a new card that has a slight downgrade in shooting (-3 points), but is boosted in all other areas. The dribbling stat is particularly boosted, from 85 to 90.
But the cards of Piqué (89) and Dzeko (88) also look impressive, as both players are given really fast variants with the Rulebreakers event.
Additionally, there are more great cards for Phillips (87), Bonucci (87), Fekir (87), Zaha (86), Godfrey (84), and Aurelio Buta. Due to their strong stats, however, the cards are unlikely to be very cheap.
Destiny 2 is again being visited by Xur today. He is the mysterious vendor of the Nine who sells you affordable Exotics and legendary items. MeinMMO tells you where to find him, what he has on offer, and why the Trials this weekend are particularly worth it for PvE players.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? On Tuesday, the community discussed a video from the streamer Aztecross. He addressed many problems with Bungie. There were talks about obfuscation and a lack of transparency.
A humorous joke by Bungie in the patch notes sent many players on a pointless search. But it also drew attention to a big problem in Destiny 2, where players want to play certain content more often.
Furthermore, Bungie is preparing the way for a more player-friendly universe by addressing the current material economy and simplifying it significantly. This is another step toward continuously transforming Bungie’s loot shooter into a more comprehensible version, which is expected to transition into a large Destiny universe in 2025.
Last but not least, a secret tip: When the Trials of Osiris, the PvP endgame, starts at 7 PM tonight, you can scoop up a Godroll of the Linear Fusion Rifle “Reed’s Regret.”
However, to get it, you will need endurance and time. For more information on how to obtain the weapon, check out the Trials section of this article.
In the Trials, there is a stunning Godroll of the powerful Linear Fusion Rifle “Reed’s Regret”
All information about Xur on October 14, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur arrive? The exotic vendor visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 7 PM. Anyone with gaps in their Exotic collection waits for him as he is the easiest way to obtain Exotics. It will cost you just a trip and some materials as currency.
Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend
Xur’s position: Every week, Xur can be found at a different location. So you never know exactly where to encounter him.
You will find Xur on Nessus in the landing zone Guardian’s Grave until Tuesday at 7 PM.
Xur’s location from October 14-18.
Xur’s inventory from October 14 – 18 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? As the chosen Exotic vendor of the “Nine,” a mysterious group in Destiny 2, Xur delivers new weapons and armor to players weekly on their behalf. All characters, including Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, can shop from him. Whether you’re new to the game or already an experienced Guardian.
This week he sells you the following items:
Xur’s offer at a glance
Exotic weapon: Hard Light – Auto Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Raidsinger’s Boots – Arc leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +10
Resilience: +12
Recovery: +11
Discipline: +15
Intellect: +10
Strength: +7
Total: 65
Hunter: Liars Handshake – Arc arm armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +9
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +2
Strength: +23
Total: 62
Warlock: Crown of Storms – Arc head armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +14
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +17
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +14
Strength: +13
Total: 62
Legendary armor set: Players can also purchase the “Lightvessel” set from Xur.
Check out the video to see the perks and details of the offered items:
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Xur also sells Legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs every week. However, keep in mind: You can only buy the weapons if you also own the corresponding expansion.
You can only shop the DLC Exotics if you also own the expansion.
Currently, he has these two weapons on offer:
The Exotic Hand Cannon “Fallen Sun” (Beyond Light) with the perk “First Shot”
The Exotic Scout Rifle “Tale of a Dead Man” (Beyond Light) with the perk “Vorpal Weapon”
The cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the costs are 1 Ascendant Shard each, 1 Exotic Code, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.
What Xur always has with him: You will always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest to receive an exotic code.
Trials of Osiris from October 14 – 18 with Godroll weapon
This weekend, you can obtain the Godroll for the best Stasis linear fusion rifle from Destiny 2 in the Trials. Why it is worth it and how to get this incredibly strong weapon, Nexxoss-Gaming tells you in his video.
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Which map is up this week? The so-called PvP Trials always take place on a designated map.
This weekend, you will be sweating on the map “Altar of Flames.”
The PvP map “Altar of Flames”
If you are interested in playing the Trials with a fixed team, MeinMMO recommends the Callout Maps via Warmind. This way, you can describe to your fireteam where the enemies are currently located on the map, which is useful information for the entire team.
How to get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a reputation rank system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently available for:
Seven victories
50 rounds
as well as the infamous flawless run, which will lead you to the Lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Each week, there is also a very special weapon at the Lighthouse that you receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 victories, as a master version. You can obtain the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, October 18, at 7:00 PM.
This Trials weekend, you will receive the fusion rifle “Burden of Guilt” (Master).
All Trials weapons have a Trials origin perk: “Rapid Hit” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last remaining member of your fireteam or fighting alone.
You can focus your Trials Engrams at the 14th Holy on your desired weapon. Additionally, you will receive enhancement prisms and Ascendant Shards. Remember that your rewards increase even more once you have a complete card – even if you have lost one or two games.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, October 14, at 7:00 PM and end with the Weekly Reset on October 18 at 7:00 PM.
What do you think about the tempting Godroll offer? Does it entice you to join the Trials, or is it not worth the 160 victories or 240 defeats if you have never played Trials before? Feel free to leave us your opinion on this.
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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:
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:
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.
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.
In Pokémon GO the Community Day with Litwick is already around the corner. In additionyou 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:
Event ticket for the special research “Field Notes: Trick of Light” for Litwick for about 1 Euro
Community Day box with 50 Ultra Balls, 5 Super Incubators, 5 Lucky Eggs, and a Charged TM for 1,350 coins
Event sticker with 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.
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.
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:
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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.
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.
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:
