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

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Here you can see the gameplay video of SHRAPNEL:

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SHRAPNEL – In-Engine Gameplay

The users like the video, but request an adjustment

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

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

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

What to expect in SHRAPNEL

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

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

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

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

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

  • Assault
  • Infosec
  • Survivalist

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

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

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

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

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

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Source(s):
  1. shrapnel.com

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

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

Here are the core features of the MMORPG:

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

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

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

You can watch the new trailer for the game here:

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

Fans react disappointed to the class selection

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can see the 4 classes here:

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

Mood before the launch is rather gloomy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Source(s):
  1. genvel.com
  2. Dekaron Fandom
  3. Twitter

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

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WOW WotLK Classic: Die Pforte des Zorns

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

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

Have fun voting!

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

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

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

Now is the perfect time to start with WotLK Classic

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

Maximilian Maximilian Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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Here are the highlights of the new PS Plus games:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More about Lost Ark on MeinMMO:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

What are planetary materials?

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

In Season 19, everything will be clearer 

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

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Long-time Guardians are drowning in materials

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

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

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

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

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

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

More about Destiny 2 can be found here?

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

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

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  1. Bungie - TWAB

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

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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The Explosive Goo Gun

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

Can destroy buildings in seconds – players fear nerf

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

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

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This shows the sticky mass from the Explosive Goo Gun.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More about Fortnite can be found here:

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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  1. Epic Games

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

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buyers use price tourism to shop cheaply

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

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

Mike Rose via Twitter

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

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

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

Mike Rose via Twitter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who is Tyler1?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do you find Overwatch 2 so far?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Better protection through kernel-level drivers and SMS authentication

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

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

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

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The results of the beta test are promising

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is the background:

In the MeinMMO podcast, we analyze the acquisition:

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

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

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

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

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

Sony is already doing exactly what they fear from Microsoft

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prime has so far been essential for PS5 drops on Amazon

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

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

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

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

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

The offers listed here are equipped with so-called affiliate links. By purchasing through one of these links, you support MeinMMO: Without affecting the price, we receive a small commission from the provider.

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

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

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

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

Cool titles of chaos and stylish armor styles

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

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

And you can obtain these cool titles through certain achievements:

  • Chaos Guardian
  • Chaos Champion
  • Chaos Keeper

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

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

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

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

For more events, check out our ESO event ticker.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Limited Research

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

There will be two tickets for the research tasks.

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

Special Research for Halloween 2022

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

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

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

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Candy Bonuses for Halloween 2022

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

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

Mega Pokémon for Halloween 2022

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

Pokémon GO Mega Banette

Eggs, Spawns, and Raids for the Halloween Event 2022

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

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

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

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Look forward to these Pokémon for Halloween

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

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

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

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

Field Research during the Halloween Event 2022

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

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

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

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Decoration and Music for the Halloween Event 2022

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

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

Attack for Giratina for Halloween 2022

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

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

Avatar Items for Halloween 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More about World of Warcraft can be found here:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research Light Festival 2022 1/2

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

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

Research Light Festival 2022 2/2

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

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

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

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

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FIFA 23: Rulebreakers starts today – Leaks & info about the event

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In FIFA 23, the Rulebreakers event is approaching. Here you will find all the information about time, content, and leaks regarding the next FUT event.

Update, October 14 at 7:00 PM: The Rulebreakers Team 1 is now known:

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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.

More about FIFA 23 on MeinMMO:

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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New multiplayer game for Dragonball is released today, looks like Dead by Daylight

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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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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.

It’s not about a duel but a race for survival – quite similar to Dead by Daylight, where you try to escape from gruesome killers as a survivor.

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.

Dragonball civilian
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.

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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.

Dragonball Freezer
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.

If you want a detailed overview of the game, you can find the MeinMMO review of the closed beta of Dragonball: The Breakers.

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.

If you want a detailed overview of the game, you can find the MeinMMO review of the closed beta of Dragonball: The Breakers.

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ESO boosts gold, XP, and resources in mini-event – Here’s how to get the most out of it now

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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.

ESO - Explorer's Celebration

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.

In this article, you can find out how to increase your XP bonus to a total of 346 %.

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Farming resources in older, less-visited areas

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.

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Players say support is “the hardest role” in Overwatch 2 – Provide valuable tips for more wins

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

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.
  • Due to the adjustment, one tank per team was removed – a reason why Overwatch 2 excited MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus.
  • 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.

In a large thread on Reddit, players address this issue directly. They say healing is now the toughest role in the whole game. There is a lot of praise for the gameplay of Overwatch 2, but hardly anyone wants to play support now.

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.

In our tier list for Overwatch 2, you can find the best healers, DPS heroes, and tanks. You can see the new support Kiriko here in the gameplay trailer:

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Overwatch 2 Kiriko New Hero Gameplay Trailer

“If you overextend, you will die”

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.

More about Overwatch 2 on MeinMMO:

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:

Many maps are missing in Overwatch 2 – Where have Hanamura and Volskaya gone?

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