32-year-old Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez is the CEO of G2 Esports, one of the most important eSports teams in Europe, dominating in European League of Legends. The former midlaner in LoL is known for his loud and fiery appearances: He recently posted a video on Twitter showing him celebrating with Andrew Tate. For this, he must endure a lot of criticism, even from his own favorite player, Perkz.
What did Ocelote do? The CEO of G2 posted a tweet on the afternoon of September 17 with the text: “Yesterday we celebrated G2’s world championship”:
In the tweet, some people are holding bottles with sparklers
During the camera shot over the celebrants, Andrew Tate can be seen – along with his brother Tristan
Why is Andrew Tate such a controversial figure? The former kickboxer Andrew Tate has become one of the most infamous figures on the internet in recent months, mostly due to his views and behavior towards women. His actions and opinions are considered by many to be misogynistic.
The Guardian reports, on August 6 (via theguardian):
Andrew Tate says women belong in the house, can’t drive, are the property of men. He also thinks that rape victims must take responsibility for the assaults […]
The Guardian
What most people find worst: In a YouTube video, Tate said he decided to move to Romania because it is less likely there to be prosecuted for rape.
In April 2022, his house in Romania was investigated by the police after the US embassy reported that an American woman might be held there. Later, the investigation was expanded to include human trafficking. The investigation is still inconclusive – Tate denies the allegations (via sportskeeda).
Meanwhile, Andrew Tate has been banned from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok – he deleted his Twitch channel himself.
Twitter users accuse G2 of undermining their own values
How is the criticism directed at Ocelote? The video of the celebration is being controversially discussed. Users say:
Weird to hang out with a known womanizer, to be honest. Fits the “G2” brand; or?
Wait, Carlos, you must be joking, right? You’re better than that?
A user on Twitter has tagged all the major brands G2 collaborates with, asking if they also support “misogyny”? Partners include BMW, Logitech, Red Bull, Adidas and many more.
In reference to the announcement that G2 has announced an all-female team, people ask: Does the 2 in G2 stand for “double standards”?
However, some users defend Ocelote: After all, Tate has not been convicted.
Perkz and Caps (left) were the pillars of G2 for years.
What is Perkz’s criticism? The player Perkz was the face of G2 in LoL for years and was always considered a kind of “adopted son” of Ocelote. Perkz also criticized G2’s appearance on Twitter with a “vomit” emoji and a meme (via perkz).
In response to the demand that he needs to come back to G2 and lead the company as CEO, Perkz replies: He was already there, had won 9 titles, had recruited 7 players, and made G2 profitable on his own.
The LoL caster Medic explains: The behavior is in no way a private matter. Ocelote must know exactly what such a video triggers.
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How does Ocelote respond? He wants nothing to do with the criticism. He says: That’s where he draws the line. He celebrates with whom he wants to celebrate:
For Ocelote, it is apparently a private matter
Many of his critics, however, see in the video behavior that disgusts them and directly associate it with G2 Esports
Ocelote has always stood out with bold statements:
The year 2022 could have been a year of multiplayer games, but then numerous titles were delayed. We at MeinMMO provide you with an overview of the 10 most exciting multiplayer games that were supposed to be released in 2022 but have been postponed to the coming year.
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In this list, we provide you with an overview of what we believe are the 10 most exciting multiplayer games that were supposed to be released in 2022 and have been postponed. The order of the games is alphabetically arranged and does not represent a ranking of the titles.
ARC Raiders
Genre: Co-op Shooter | Developer: Embark Studios | Platform: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) original release date: 2022 | new release date: 2023 | Model: Free-to-Play
In ARC Raiders you must fight huge robots that come to Earth from space. In addition to a sci-fi setting and a third-person perspective, the shooter mainly focuses on teamwork.
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Loot-Shooter ARC Raiders – Announcement Trailer
ARK 2
Genre: Survival | Developer: Studio Wildcard | Platform: PC, Xbox Series X/S | original release date: 2022 | new release date: 2023 | Model: Buy-to-play
What kind of game is this?ARK 2 is an upcoming survival game being developed by Studio Wildcard and is supposed to be the direct sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved.
The release of ARK 2 was postponed to 2023 during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2022 on June 12. Previously, it was stated at the world premiere of the “ARK 2” announcement trailer during the Game Awards on December 14, 2020, that ARK 2 would still be released in 2022.
ARK 2 is supposed to differ from its predecessor in several gameplay elements, for example, it will feature a Soulslike combat system and parkour movement as well as allow building according to templates and cross-platform modding.
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ARK 2: Watch the 4-minute announcement trailer for the survival sequel
Ashes of Creation
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Intrepid Studios | Platform: PC | original release date: 2019 | new release date: TBA | Model: Pay-to-Play
The open world of Ashes of Creation is divided into zones, each containing a city. This city starts as a small collection of tents and can grow into a huge metropolis, which can, however, be attacked, destroyed, and conquered at fixed times.
After Alpha 2, several beta events are expected to follow, which will likely run for a longer time. Therefore, a release in 2022 is virtually ruled out. Much indicates that Ashes of Creation will rather be released in 2023 or even 2024.
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Ashes of Creation Trailer zeigt Wüste als neues Biom
Nightingale
Genre: Survival | Developer: Inflexion Games | Platform: PC | original release date: 2022 | new release date: 1st half of 2023 | Model: Buy-to-Play
Nightingale stands out primarily due to its setting, as the survival title takes place in a Victorian fantasy world where elements of industrialized England are mixed with fairies and monsters.
Nightingale focuses primarily on PvE, but also on exploration, crafting, and communal building. Generally, you are supposed to explore a new world in Nightingale and build a life there, as your old world will soon be destroyed by a magical storm. However, surviving in the new world is no simple task, as there are also new dangers awaiting you in this new place.
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See the trailer for the new survival MMO Nightingale, reminiscent of Valheim
Palworld
Genre: Survival & Monster Collector | Developer: Pocketpair | Platform: PC (Steam) | original release date: 2022 | new release date: 2023 | Model: Buy-to-Play
You can also tame, collect, and breed the so-called Pals just like in Pokémon, Temtem, or the dinosaurs in ARK: Survival Evolved. They then serve as your mount, weapon, or worker on a farm.
The Steam page of Palworld initially indicated a release in 2022, although no exact date was known. However, this information has since changed, and the planned release date is now listed as 2023.
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New survival game on Steam mixes shooter with Pokémon – Looks crazy and amazing at the same time
Redfall
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Arkane Austin | Platform: Xbox Series X/S & PC original release date: Summer 2022 | new release date: 1st half of 2023 | Model: Buy-to-Play
What kind of game is this?Redfall is a co-op shooter where you must prove yourself as a vampire hunter in the titular town. To do this, you choose one of the playable characters, each with different backgrounds and traits.
Additionally, Redfall will feature an open world where there will even be war between various NPCs.
The co-op shooter was originally supposed to be released in summer 2022, but was delayed along with Starfield. The new release is now planned for the first half of 2023.
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Redfall in the gameplay trailer
Sons of the Forest
Genre: Survival-Horror | Developer: Endnight Games Ltd | Platform: PC (Steam) | original release date: May/October 2022 | new release date: February 2023 | Model: Buy-to-Play
What kind of game is this?Sons of the Forest is a survival horror game and the sequel to The Forest.
One of the biggest innovations compared to its predecessor is that Sons of the Forest will feature changing seasons that will not only affect you and your survival struggle but also the various creatures on the island.
Sons of The Forest has already been delayed multiple times. The first missed release of Sons of the Forest was scheduled for May 2022, before the planned release was moved to October 2022.
Some time later, Endnight Games announced that they could not meet this date either and set February 2023 as the new planned release date (via Twitter).
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See new gameplay of Sons of the Forest, the sequel to the survival hit ‘The Forest’”
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Rocksteady Studios | Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S | original release date: 2022 | new release date: 2023 | Model: Buy-to-Play
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a story-driven co-op game, where you step into the role of four well-known DC “heroes”: Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot, and Captain Boomerang.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was originally supposed to be released in 2022 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, but was postponed to 2023 (via Twitter).
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Gameplay Trailer
The Day Before
Genre: Survival-Shooter | Developer: Fntastic | Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S | original release date: June 2022 | new release date: May 2023 |
In the game, it is not only about fighting zombies but also about searching for food, weapons, and resources to ensure your survival. However, you are not only fighting against NPCs – a significant part of The Day Before is PvP.
Everything you need to know about the new MMO The Day Before – In 2 Minutes
Throne and Liberty
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: NCsoft | Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S | original release date: 2022 | new release date: 2023 |
What kind of game is this?Throne and Liberty is an MMORPG from the Korean developer NCsoft, originally planned as Lineage Eternal and completely taken offline and revised in 2017.
The MMORPG focuses on an open world, where movement will play an important role. Players can use grappling hooks but can also transform into water and flying animals.
Throne and Liberty: We show you in 80 seconds what you need to know about the great MMORPG hope
If you are wondering if only multiplayer games have been postponed, the clear answer is “No”. Among the highly anticipated single-player titles that have been delayed from 2022 to 2023 are games like Hogwarts Legacy, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (“BotW2”), and Forspoken.
What is your overall conclusion about the year 2022? Did the game you were looking forward to release, or was it also postponed? Are you looking forward to any of the 10 games on our list? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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What do the beta of CoD MW 2019, Cold War, and Modern Warfare 2 have in common? Their best weapon! The submachine gun MP5 rocks the maps of the current beta and is no stranger in meta circles. However, you need a little trick to unlock it – we, from MeinMMO, provide you with a strong setup for the MP5.
Why is the MP5 so strong? The beta of Modern Warfare offers a total of 17 weapons, but only about half of them are playable in the first week. The submachine guns perform particularly well:
Lachmann-MP
FSS Hurricane
Both are considered very strong, deal a lot of damage to the opponent in close combat, and can also be controlled at greater distances.
The Lachmann-MP, which is actually the MP5, performs slightly better than the Hurricane. It eliminates opponents in close combat with just a few hits and hardly recoils while firing. Additionally, you are fast on your feet with strong movement values.
CoD expert “TheXclusiveAce” labels the weapon in a short video as “the best weapon” of the beta (via youtube.com) – at least in the first beta week.
CoD Modern Warfare 2: PlayStation trailer for the beta
CoD MW2 Beta: MP5 / Lachmann-MP – Unlocking and Setup
How do I get the MP5 in the beta? The gunsmith is somewhat bugged in the beta. Access to the Lachmann weapon platform is therefore restricted. However, you can still get it with a trick:
Go to the “Weapons” tab
Select a class without “Overkill”
Select the shotgun Expedite 12 as primary weapon
Change your perk package to one with “Overkill”
Now you have the Lachmann-556 as secondary weapon
Level the Lachmann-556 for a few matches (as secondary weapon with Overkill)
Now the Lachmann-MP can be selected among the submachine guns
This is a bug. Developer Infinity Ward has confirmed that the weapons are actually part of the current beta phase (via twitter.com).
What does a strong setup look like? Currently, many setups for the Lachmann-MP5 are circulating on the internet. We show you a setup with very strong movement values and a focus on aim speed, so you can quickly get into view. But the stability is also impressive:
The German Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris was the target of a parody by Jan Böhmermann on ZDF Magazin Royale on September 16. In the show, Twitch streamers were accused of promoting gambling in games like FIFA 22. In a Twitch stream, MontanaBlack explained how he views the discussion around loot boxes. MontanaBlack sees the responsibility only partially lying with EA or Twitch streamers: He believes the state should be accountable.
The satirist Jan Böhmermann commented on the show in the role of a Twitch streamer, resembling the German streamer MontanaBlack. He was quite shocked when the topic of “taxes” was mentioned.
At the end of the video, host Böhmermann insulted streamer Böhmermann as an “asshole” for promoting something like loot boxes.
Cap, muscle shirt, chain around the neck, and a bulky watch: The external features of MontanaBlack were clearly recognizable in Böhmermann’s character:
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
“I have a clean slate”
What MontanaBlack said before the broadcast: Even before the show aired on Friday, MontanaBlack was seen live on Twitch with streamer Trymacs.
Trymacs asked MontanaBlack how he felt about Böhmermann seemingly parodying him:
Trymacs: “Should that be you?”
MontanaBlack: “Yeah, I guess so. I don’t know. At least – it was definitely a reference to me. But I think if it were a complete thing, then maybe he would have added a tattoo …”
MontanaBlack, in any case, viewed the appearance casually. He stated he has a clean slate. He last showcased a casino 3.5 years ago. Only the “e-cigarettes” thing could Böhmermann open up, but he stated he only smokes them; he has no cigarettes on the market himself.
However, it annoys him when thousands of people ask him what it is all about, and he himself simply does not know.
Even though MontanaBlack stated he has a clean slate, it sounded like he had concerns about being a scapegoat for casino streams or e-cigarettes. He already found this criticism unfair in advance.
The streamer said: He actually likes Böhmermann and could potentially be friends with him in private – only that thing from a few years ago when Böhmermann accused his community of consisting of young Nazis, that was a major mistake by the satirist. MontanaBlack had also defended himself against that accusation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyAEkNDfFIk
MontanaBlack lets lawyer check video
What MontanaBlack said during the broadcast: While the show was already available in the media library, MontanaBlack continued to stream on Twitch. In the middle of it, he looked at his phone, read briefly, and then said to Trymacs:
“It’s about in-game purchases. My business partner is writing to me right now: all good, it’s about in-game purchases. Meanwhile, the first one who watched the video was my lawyer. You never know what nonsense might be claimed. You have a status, dude, where you always have to have lawyers available 24/7.”
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What does MontanaBlack say about the criticism of streamers in the segment? Like Trymacs, MontanaBlack sees only a small responsibility on his part when viewers spend too much money on loot boxes in FIFA. The streamer says:
“You can take every larger influencer who plays FIFA or CS:GO or whatever and does case openings, and that is something that can definitely be criticized. Max [Trymacs] or I or the others are also aware that it’s really not far from gambling.
But it’s content for us, and we simply hope that people realize that we are people who have more money and waste it there. And I hope that people are in control of themselves, and in the end, everyone is responsible for themselves.”
MontanaBlack sees the blame for the problem with:
1% EA
4% the streamers
and 95% “Father State,” who allows this
MontanaBlack says, if he were in EA’s position and loot boxes were legal, he would also do it right away.
With “Father State,” MontanaBlack has had ongoing problems. He was annoyed in April 2021 about the regulations he faced. He was considering leaving Germany for Malta. There, he would have to pay fewer taxes and could indulge in gambling on Twitch again.
How dangerous gambling can be is currently shown by the streamer “ItsSlikeR,” who borrowed money from viewers and fellow streamers over several years – and paid back nothing:
Multiplayer games and MMOs are “endless games” that can consume a lot of time. How much do you spend on it?
Gaming can be a very time-consuming hobby. Especially in the multiplayer and AAA sector, publishers often compete with each other, trying to outdo one another in terms of gameplay time and replay value of their games. Not to mention “endless games” like MMORPGs that receive regular updates.
Time is a valuable resource that gaming has to compete with other leisure activities and entertainment options. The head of the MMORPG FFXIV, Naoki Yoshida, noted this years ago. Most of us do not spend our often limited free time solely gaming.
We watch movies and series
Go out and spend time with friends
Do sports and have other hobbies that have nothing to do with gaming.
Additionally, many have families they need to care for and spend time with. The hobby of gaming must take a backseat.
We want to know how much time you spend on gaming per week.
How can I vote? In the survey tool below, you can tell us how many hours per week you typically spend gaming. Each reader has only one vote, and the choice cannot be undone.
Update: The survey has ended.
Let it out: How are things going for you with gaming right now? Do you play daily or only on weekends? Do you play less than before or more? What is the reason? How do you distribute your time among all the big titles that keep getting bigger and longer?
Let us know in the comments and have fun voting!
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Today is the day, and players of Fortnite will get to enjoy Season 4 Chapter 3. When Paradise starts and whether there will actually be a live event, you can find out from us at MeinMMO.
Update September 17th, 16:36 PM: According to Hypex, at 07:00 AM, one hour before the update, the Battle Pass trailer and the story trailer for Season 4 will be released. Stay tuned!
Meanwhile the French Twitter account of Epic Games revealed that this update is much larger compared to previous ones. So stay tuned, we will be live on update day and keep you updated on all issues and new leaks.
You haven’t seen the new Battle Pass yet? Then we have the right trailer for you here:
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Fortnite: New Battle Pass of Season 4 Presented in Trailer, Brings Creepy Teddy and New Marvel Heroine
All Important Information about Season 4 Chapter 3 at a Glance
No timer or similar clues indicate a live event. Therefore, we assume that Epic Games has not planned an event this time. If something changes shortly, we will let you know.
What could you expect in Season 4? Epic Games does not make it easy for fans, as all leaks and hints from Season 4 Chapter 3 have also been referred to as Paradise and deleted by the developer. Well-known leakers like Hypex and Shiina have managed to save some of the most important tweets for everyone to see.
These secured leaks speak of a new looming catastrophe that threatens to consume everything. After the peace celebration of Season 3, the Seven began to behave strangely. They removed their protective helmets and were captured by a mysterious figure.
Moreover, there is still a silver slime that engulfs everything it touches. This is slowly spreading across the map according to the story. Everything can be traced back to the saved zero point. Now it is up to you and your helpful scientist AI to avert another catastrophe.
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A renewed chaos on the map, as well as the slow advance of the silver slime over various POIs, is possible. It remains to be seen whether Epic Games will immerse the entire island in chrome.
Are there hints about the new Battle Pass? Fortnite itself has released teaser images of drowning skins on various platforms. These hands still visible have been analyzed by fans and leakers and might show all upcoming skins of the new Battle Pass. These include:
Gwen from the Marvel universe
Goth Meowscles – A different variant of the muscular cat from Chapter 2
Paradigma – One of the Seven
An unknown skin known from Epic surveys
Thus, there are still at least three more skins to complete the Battle Pass. Which ones they are, fans will find out only upon its release. Are you excited for Season 4 and can hardly wait to walk on a chrome-covered map? Let us know in the comments!
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On the night of Saturday to Sunday, September 18th, a user on “GTAForums” shared links to 90 clips of the highly anticipated GTA 6. They are now circulating on the internet: especially one YouTube video seems to actually offer images from the game by Rockstar that everyone is waiting for. Gaming insider Jason Schreier calls it the “biggest leak in the history of Rockstar.”
Where do the leaks come from?
In the forum “GTAForums”, a user named “Teaportuberhacker” posted a data file that supposedly contains 90 videos and footage – the data is 3.4 GB in size (via gtaforums).
He claims: The videos come from a “test build” of GTA 6.
These videos are now spreading rapidly on YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit.
“Raw” gameplay video shows heist reminiscent of Pulp Fiction
This is the most exciting video: A 3-minute video has already been circulating on YouTube.
The video shows a character named Luca robbing a waffle restaurant, threatening the staff, who respond with a Slavic accent.
Action music plays in the background, an accomplice threatens the restaurant patrons, police sirens wail, and it all somewhat resembles a scene from Pulp Fiction.
The leaked material is currently being removed from YouTube and is mostly no longer accessible.
GTA 6 looks like rough, hard-hitting action
What stands out: Especially the lines from the criminal accomplice create tension in the clip and put pressure on the player:
“If I take one of you out, I might have to take them all out”
“These are the cops. What the hell do we do now?”
“I’m just waiting for a reason”
“Don’t even try anything.”
“Nobody wants me to use this.”
The clip then ends with the character shooting a restaurant patron and asking: “Who wants to be next?”
Insane talk by the pool
What other clips are there? On Twitter, there is about a 1-minute video showcasing strange “conspiracy” talk at the edge of a swimming pool:
People talking about how someone can “download your brain and sell it to the Chinese”
that some idiots even believe there is a country called Finland
one must “break out of the damn cage”
What is the reaction to this? In the forum, the leaker was first insulted before taking a closer look at the content. A user then judges: “This might be the first real leak of GTA 6.”
At the moment, people are apparently busy reviewing the material before Rockstar or Take-Two takes it down.
Leak apparently created through “social engineering” – sneaked into Slack group
How did the leaker get this data? From the few details we have, it is said that the leaker used “social engineering” to sneak into a Slack group of Rockstar employees.
This seems to be easier during times of “working from home due to COVID” than it used to be.
“Social engineering” refers to techniques that influence interpersonal relationships so that people act in ways they normally wouldn’t. It works through psychological manipulation or tricks. It essentially exploits the “human factor” to bypass security measures.
“The biggest leak in the history of Rockstar”
Experts say: There seems to be something to the leak. Gaming insider Jason Schreier calls it the “biggest leak in the history of Rockstar” (via twitter).
Recently, rumors intensified that we might receive new info about GTA 6 in October:
The new map from Season 4 in Chapter 3 of Fortnite has been revealed. There are a few changes from the old map of Season 3. We will show you what’s new.
What’s new? On September 18, the new Season 4 in Fortnite started. At such a season start, players expect many changes like new weapons, items, and a new map. The map is usually extensively revised for the new chapters and receives smaller adjustments for the individual seasons.
In this overview, we show you the new POIs and first images of the new map. In the video, you can already get an impression of how the map has changed:
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Fortnite: Story trailer for Season 4 Chapter 3 shows how the map and characters are chromed
Season 4 map with POIs – What’s new?
This is the map: Here we show you two images of the new map, provided by data miner Hypex. In the first image, you see the normal map without annotations, and in the second image, you see the map with all POIs. You can find the images in the Twitter embeds.
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All POIs: On the new map of Season 4, you now find the following named locations:
New highlighted locations:
Lustrous Lagoon
Herald’s Sanctum
Shimmering Shrine
Fort Jonesy
Other known locations:
Sleepy Sound
Logjam Junction
Shifty Shafts
Rave Cave
Coney Crossroads
Reality Tree
Tilted Towers
Greasy Grove
Rocky Reels
Cloudy Condos
Chonker’s Speedway
Synapse Station
What stands out? The four new POIs Lustrous Lagoon, Herald’s Sanctum, Shimmering Shrine, and Fort Jonesy are new and will likely be very popular at the start of the season. After all, everyone wants to find out what there is to discover. It seems like the Chrome is spreading in the east and aiming for the rest of the map.
Changes are also present in areas like Condo Canyon, which is now floating in the air. You can only reach the new floating POIs with the D-Launchers, which you can find distributed all over the map.
What do you think of the first look at the new map of Season 4? Do you find the changes cool and are you looking forward to the new Chrome gameplay, or is this update not to your liking?
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A new major patch for Final Fantasy XIV also always means new cosmetic items. We summarize for you where to find them.
The major updates of Final Fantasy XIV bring not only quests and instanced content but also a lot of cosmetic items such as mounts, companions, and emotes. In this article, we summarize for you where to find the cosmetics from the new patch 6.25 and how you can obtain them.
This list has been compiled by the FFXIV community, and some details are still missing, which will be added as soon as we have the information available.
Update October 18: The cosmetic items from patch 6.25 have been added.
Attention! Some of the mounts and companions are related to the main story of patch 6.2 or upcoming events and are therefore spoilers.
New Mounts
NEW: Miw Miisv
Exchange for 18 Omnikoins at NPC N-0598 in Ultima Thule (X: 27.7 , Y: 24.7). Required rank for Omikrons not yet known.
NEW: Throne of Sil’dih
Exchange for 100 Sil’dih silver coins at NPC Trisassant in Alt-Sharlayan (X:11.9 Y:13.3).
NEW: Silkie
From the achievement “Gone to the Bottom: The Under City of Sil’dih” for collecting all exploration reports from Sil’dih.
Knight Paradise Eggplant
Buy for 12,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
Prince Paradise Onion
Buy for 12,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
Paradise Mandragora
Buy for 12,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
Garlond GL-II
Buy for 24,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise). Required island level is 10.
Lotus Racer
Will be available in the future at the Moogle kiosk (estimated price €13.00).
Fylgja
Reward for level 25 of PvP series 2
Wonderlanner
Exchange for 600 Dream Leaves at Master Reineke in Frohenhalte (X: 5,7 / Y: 6,1). Exchange for a gold certificate at Khloe Aliapoh in Frohenhalte (X: 5,7 / Y: 6,1).
Stormwind Lynx
Random drop from the trial Eschatos – Barbarizia
Born of Flame
Drop from the chest in content “Abyssos – Eighth Circle (epic)”
New Companions
NEW: Lumini
Exchange for 8 Omnikoins at NPC N-0598 in Ultima Thule (X: 27.7 , Y: 24.7). Required rank for Omikrons not yet known.
NEW: Under City Lizard
Random drop from the chests in the dungeon “The Under City of Sil’dih”.
NEW: Silkie Mushroom
Random drop from the chests in the dungeon “The Under City of Sil’dih”.
Scarmiglione
Random drop from the last chest in the dungeon “The Black Court of Troia”
Flying Squirrel
Exchange for 400 Dream Leaves at Master Reineke in Frohenhalte (X: 5,7 / Y: 6,1).
Miaurizius Doll
Buy for 4,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
In addition to the usual mounts and companions, there are also a number of other items that are purely cosmetic, such as emotes, hairstyles, and fashion accessories.
NEW: Emote “Enchanted”
Exchange for 9 Sil’dih shards at NPC Trisassant in Alt-Sharlayan (X:11.9 Y:13.3).
NEW: Sabotender Umbrella
Random drop from the chests in the dungeon “The Under City of Sil’dih”.
Blue Pixie Wings
Buy for 6,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
Hairstyle: Rough Ponytail
Buy for 6,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
Hairstyle: High Braid
Buy for 6,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
Emote: Olé, Olé, Olé!
Reward for level 5 of PvP series 2
Island Explorer Outfit
Buy for a total of 15,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri for all pieces at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
Barbarizia Horse Armor
Crafted by the Leatherworker from 1x Wind Pearl, 2x Gold Silk, 1x Amynodon Leather, 2x Chondrite Bars
Island Pioneer Horse Armor
Buy for 4,000 Blue Cielsdaläen Kauri at NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise).
Did any particular items stand out to you? Which ones do you want to have? Let us know in the comments.
For how to unlock the Island Paradise and other content of patch 6.2, you can find it here:
In Pokémon GO you can get a ticket with a research for the Community Day with Onix for 1 €. We will show you all the tasks and rewards of the special research.
What kind of research is this? In the Pokémon GO shop, you can buy a ticket for the Community Day with Onix for about 1 € (varies by shop). With this ticket, you unlock the special research Rock ‘n’ Roll. The tasks are perfectly suited to the C-Day and can be easily completed during the event time.
In the overview, we will show you everything that is included in the ticket and assess whether the purchase is worth it.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Ticket in Pokémon GO
Where does the information come from? Due to the time difference, the Community Day has already started in other regions. Trainers are sharing the information from the research. We are following the overview from Leekduck.com and presenting you the tasks and rewards of the research.
The website Leekduck has been providing reliable information on this topic for years.
Onix Research 1/4
Task
Reward
Use 10 power-ups on Pokémon
15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Onix
Encounter with Onix
Land 5 Great Throws
20 Onix- candies
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim the respective rewards, you will also receive an additional 2,000 Stardust, 1 Lucky Egg, and an encounter with Onix.
Onix Research 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Onix
30 Onix- candies
Send 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Grapploct
Evolve 3 Onix
10 Razz Berries
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim the respective rewards, you will also receive an additional 1,500 XP, 1 Lucky Egg, and an encounter with Onix.
Onix Research 3/4
Task
Reward
Land 3 great Curve Ball throws
50 Onix- candies
Evolve a Grapploct
1 Lucky Egg
Send 10 Pokémon
15 Ultra Balls
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim the respective rewards, you will also receive an additional 2,500 XP, 1 Rocket Radar, and 15 Ultra Balls.
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim the respective rewards, you will also receive an additional 3,000 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, and an encounter with Golem.
Is the ticket for Onix on Community Day worth it?
What should you consider? The value of the items you receive through the rewards of the special research is significantly higher than the respective prices in the in-game shop:
A Rocket Radar costs 200 coins in the shop, which is about 2.00 euros
Two Lucky Eggs are worth 200 coins, so around 2.00 euros
For a Lucky Egg, you pay 80 coins in the shop, which is approximately 0.80 euros
In addition, you will receive plenty of balls, regular and silver Razz Berries, Rare Candies, as well as Stardust and XP from the special research.
What do you think about the research with Onix for this Community Day in September? Do you find the rewards good and will you get the ticket for 1 € or do you see no incentive and rather save your money? Share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
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In Pokémon GO on Sunday, September 18, 2022, the Community Day featuring Klang will take place, where you can look forward to plenty of bonuses. We from MeinMMO have looked into what content awaits you and we will tell you how to make the most of the event.
What event is it about? Pokémon GO hosts a so-called Community Day each month, where they spotlight a specific Pokémon, which can then be found almost everywhere. Additionally, the shiny rate is increased, giving you a better chance to encounter a shiny version. Various bonuses are also set to round off the event.
On Sunday it’s time again and you can look forward to a Community Day featuring Klang. We have summarized all bonuses and special features of the event for you below. Additionally, we show you how to make the most of the day and if the event is worth it.
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Community Day in September 2022 – Start and Bonuses
What? Community Day featuring Klang When? Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time Pokémon of the day? Klang Exclusive move: Meteor Beam when you evolve Sedimantur into Brockoloss (up to 5 hours afterward) Bonuses: – Incense lasts 3 hours – Lure modules last 3 hours – Eggs hatch 4 times faster – double candy when catching – double chance for XL candies when catching (from level 31) – surprises in snapshots – event stickers from gifts and at PokéStops
Additional bonuses from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time: – 50% less stardust cost when trading – one additional special trade (2 total on this day)
As in the last months, the Community Day featuring Klang will also last over 3 event hours. Most of the bonuses will only be available during this time. Only the trading bonuses can be used until 10:00 PM local time.
Special raid battles: Following the Community Day, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM local time, you can encounter special level 4 raids, where you can battle Sedimantur, the first evolution of Klang. We will show you the best counters against Sedimantur here.
Participation is only possible on-site. You can only play with raid passes and premium battle passes. Remote raids do not work. Once you defeat the raid boss, you secure additional Klang spawns within a 300-meter radius around the gym for 30 minutes that offer you the same shiny chances as during the main C-Day.
What event content is available in the in-game shop? If you want to secure more content around the Community Day, you should check out the in-game shop. The following specialties are available for you:
Event ticket for the special research “Rock’n’Roll” focused on Klang for 1 Euro
New stickers for the Community Day featuring Klang
How to make the most of the Community Day featuring Klang
How you can prepare: To avoid suddenly facing a space issue in your Pokémon bag during the Community Day, it’s best to sort it out well in advance. It’s a good idea to use the filter function of Pokémon GO.
By entering “0*,1*,2*” you can specifically display all Pokémon with two or fewer stars. If you still need to sort during the event, you can add the input “Age0” to see only Pokémon that are not older than 24 hours.
If you want to pre-sort your Pokémon, you can also create a corresponding tag and assign the Pokémon there. You just need to click on the category “Tags” located to the left of the Pokémon, to add a new tag via the “+”.
Use tags in Pokémon GO
After that, you can easily assign your Pokémon to this tag through the Pokémon view. This way, you can also send the Pokémon later, for example during the event, all at once.
However, space in the Pokémon bag is not the only thing you should prepare for now. You will also need some items during the event. It’s best to acquire these in advance.
These items can be useful for the Community Day featuring Klang
Balls: First and foremost, you will obviously need balls on this day, as you can’t catch Pokémon without them. If you want to play throughout the entire event, be sure to have at least 200 balls available, so you won’t need to restock immediately.
Incense & Lure modules: As in previous months, the lure modules and incense will last 3 hours each during the Community Day featuring Klang. So it’s sufficient to have one of each in your inventory. If you want to set up multiple stops nearby with lure modules, you will need more.
Sananaberries: If you want to earn a lot of candies from Klang, it’s best to use Sananaberries while catching. They double your candies. However, you will still receive 6 candies even without using the berry due to the bonus.
These items should be used for the Community Day
Hatchers: Since your eggs will hatch 4 times faster during the event, it’s a good idea to place eggs with a high hatch distance in the hatchers. If you have additional hatchers besides the endless hatcher, you should definitely use those as well.
Due to the Steel Event that takes place alongside the Community Day, you might also find new content in the 7 km eggs. With some luck, you could hatch the fighting Pokémon Riolu from them, whose evolutions Lucario is among the best fighting attackers in the game.
Other items: Due to the amount of Pokémon that spawn in a short period during the event, it’s also a great opportunity to earn experience points and stardust. If that’s your goal, be sure to also think about lucky eggs and star pieces.
After the Community Day, there will also be special level 4 raids featuring Sedimantur, which you can only battle on-site. So make sure to have appropriate raid passes and premium battle passes ready to participate in the raid, as well as revives and potions, so your top attackers are ready to go again.
Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
This Mega Evolution is suitable for the C-Day
Why do you need a Mega Evolution? Not only the right items can be helpful during the Community Day. If you want to collect even more candies, it’s best to develop a Mega Pokémon for the event.
If it has the same type as the Pokémon you are catching, you will receive an additional candy for each Pokémon you catch. Since Klang is a rock type, your Mega evolution should also be a rock Pokémon. However, there is currently only one in the game, which is Mega-Aerodactyl.
Use Mega-Aerodactyl to get even more candies
Is the Community Day featuring Klang worth it?
Is Klang available as shiny? Yes, Klang can also be found in its shiny form in the game. During the Community Day and in the special spawns after the raid battles, the chance of encountering one is even increased. You recognize the shiny by its purple body and orange eye.
Klang, Sedimantur, and Brockoloss normal (left) and as shiny (right)
How strong is Klang? Klang is a rock Pokémon from the 5th generation of games, which can evolve into Sedimantur and then into Brockoloss. This small Pokémon is not particularly strong itself. However, its evolution Brockoloss is another story.
This one has solid stats and can deal significant damage to opponents with a current moveset of Rock Slide and Meteor Beam. For this reason, it is one of the best rock attackers in Pokémon GO.
The event charge move Meteor Beam can be learned by Brockoloss during the Community Day for the first time. This move does even more damage compared to its previous charge move Rock Slide. In the GO Battle League, however, Klang and its evolutions do not impress.
Who should take advantage of the Community Day? The Community Day featuring Klang is interesting for all players looking for a strong rock attacker for raids. It makes sense to evolve Sedimantur into Brockoloss to secure the new charge move. Additionally, shiny hunters will find great value in this event.
Due to the shortened hatch distance for eggs, it’s also advisable to put 7-, 10-, and 12-km eggs in hatchers. And the candy bonus is also impressive, as it applies to all Pokémon you catch during the C-Day.
You can also play raids or trigger a mystery box if Klang does not interest you. Just be careful not to activate any incense at the same time, as both cannot be active simultaneously.
What do you think of the prospects for the Community Day featuring Klang? How do you prepare for the event? And what bonus do you not want to miss? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
In the beta of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the gunsmith is a bit buggy. This prevents you from unlocking 3 of the Lachmann weapons. However, there is a trick to make it work.
Update, September 18: Another bug found in the gunsmith: The Kastov-74u can be equipped with attachments, even though you can only reach level 1 in the game. Edit the weapon in the match – you can access the gunsmith even if the display on the weapon is not visible.
The beta test of Modern Warfare 2 is in full swing on PlayStation. Pre-orders can already take their first rounds. On Sunday evening, the open beta for PlayStation will start. The other platforms (Xbox and PC) will only be available next week.
In the first week, you can level up to rank 15, actually even up to level 16. The progress menu shows that the unlocks for level 16 are already available. Included: the Lachmann-556, which visually resembles the Grau 5.56 from Warzone.
However, there’s a catch: the weapon cannot be equipped in the gunsmith, even though developer Infinity Ward states on Twitter that the weapon is part of the beta (via twitter.com).
However, there is a small trick to use the gun in the beta anyway. We embed the German trailer for the beta here:
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CoD Modern Warfare 2: PlayStation trailer for the beta
CoD MW2 Beta: Overkill trick gives access to Lachmann weapons
How can I use the weapon? Go to the “Weapons” tab and select one of your multiplayer loadouts. Choose a perks package that does not include the “Overkill” perk.
Change your primary weapon and use the shotgun “Expedite 12” here. The secondary weapon doesn’t matter.
Now select another perks package and change it this time to a package that includes Overkill. Now you automatically have the Lachmann-556 as your secondary weapon.
This is what it looks like
With the weapon, you can now unlock two more weapons: including the Lachmann-MP, which is quite clearly an MP5. The thing is very stable and fast.
The gunsmith has undergone some changes in general and is now more complicated. We have explained exactly how the new system works in another article:
Aside from that, the first beta phase runs without many bugs. The servers had a few small hiccups for a few minutes, and some players report crashes. Developer Infinity Ward is addressing the issues (via twitter.com).
If you want to take a look at the beta yourself, you also have the chance without pre-ordering. For PlayStation players, the second weekend (starting September 22) is even completely open beta. PC players can test for free starting September 24.
In World of Warcraft, there are many funny titles. We present some of the coolest ones and how to get them here.
In World of Warcraft, there are many ways to customize your character to your liking. Most of this happens through the talent selection, the chosen transmog set, or your mount. However, you can also further individualize your character through titles. However, all titles in WoW must be earned, and some of them are no longer obtainable.
We show you five interesting titles that you might not have considered – and explain how you can obtain them.
1. The Insane
(The Insane)
Not all titles in World of Warcraft need to sound glamorous and glorious; they can also simply show your passion for the game. And passion (and a lot of endurance) is also the most important thing if you want to call yourself “Melinda the Insane”.
For this title, you need to grind reputation with several factions that otherwise have very little gameplay utility and earn the achievement “On the Edge of Insanity”. These include:
Booty Bay (Exalted)
Everlook (Exalted)
Gadgetzan (Exalted)
Ratchet (Exalted)
Darkmoon Faire (Exalted)
Ravenholdt (Exalted)
Bloodsail Buccaneers (Friendly)
The first four listed factions are neutral Goblin cities scattered throughout Azeroth. You can gain reputation with them by completing quests for them. For the last reputation points – and that can be quite a lot – you must travel to Tanaris and kill the pirates east of the Caverns of Time. This can take a few days, but you can drastically shorten the time if you look for a group for this task. This way, you can cover a larger area and force a steady respawn of enemies.
For the Bloodsail Buccaneers, there is only one way. You must travel to Stranglethorn Vale and set the faction “Booty Bay” to “Hostile” in the reputation window. Then, you slaughter your way through all of Booty Bay. Over and over again. But be careful! You will lose reputation with the Goblins. So, you should either get all Goblin factions to Exalted first or get the Bloodsail Buccaneers to Friendly first.
The Darkmoon Faire is currently the easiest reputation faction. Just visit it when it is active again – always from the 1st Sunday of the month until the next Saturday and complete the daily quests with the mini-games. Then you should be exalted fairly quickly.
For Ravenholdt, you absolutely need a rogue. Because with this faction, you can only become Exalted if you turn in a “Heavy Loot Hoard” in Ravenholdt Keep in Hillsbrad Foothills to the NPC Winstone Wolfe. This loot hoard can be stolen from various enemies via Pickpocketing. This works particularly well on the island of Quel’danas, to the east by the Murlocs. Loot the Murlocs, then kill them, and wait for their respawn.
All of this is quite time-consuming, but it is rewarded with a nice title.
2. Minion of Mayhem
(Minion of Mayhem)
The English version of the title sounds rather cute, whereas the German one has quite a punch. Because who wouldn’t want to be “Velandariel, Minion of Mayhem”? Especially for Warlocks, this is quite a cool title, but anyone else should be able to get on board with it.
The catch is this: you need to play a lot of pet battles. You must successfully complete all pet battle dungeons so that you receive the invitation to the final pet battle dungeon in Blackrock Depths. The fights here are extremely challenging and require a lot of planning and a large collection of pets.
However, if you successfully complete the dungeon, you can speak to the NPC “Tasha Riley” after the last fight and state that you want to join the “Council of Chaos”. You will then immediately receive the title “Minion of Mayhem”!
Since Shadowlands, there is also a second way to get this title – although it is not entirely clear if this is intentional. In Maldraxxus, you can earn the pet “Karpal”. You need to assemble it from three individual components:
“Enchanted Spine” can sometimes be earned from pet world quests in Maldraxxus.
“Enchanted Claw” is available from the Quartermaster of the Eternal Army.
“Bending Fingerbones” can be looted at coordinates 47 / 62 in Maldraxxus.
Once you have assembled Karpal and added it to your collection, you should receive the title simply credited to you within the next hour.
As mentioned before, it is unknown if the second option with Karpal is intended or a bug. Therefore, the safe way is through pet battles.
3. Esteemed
(Esteemed)
There are some titles that can be earned very quickly. And then there are titles that require months of work. One of these titles is “Esteemed”. To be able to call yourself “Esteemed Serathion” in the future, you must bring a total of 100 reputation factions to Exalted.
Which reputation factions you choose for this is completely irrelevant – they can be PvP factions from vanilla times, side factions from The Burning Crusade, or even the latest factions from Shadowlands. All reputation factions that you bring to Exalted count towards this achievement.
At least: the task gradually becomes easier. Because the older World of Warcraft gets, the more factions are added to the game. So if you are currently not reaching the 100 factions, just wait – because the next expansion will surely bring even more reputation factions. And as long as they are “current content”, you farm them anyway on the side to Exalted.
A mount is a bonus.
4. The Crazy Cat Lady / The Crazy Cat Guy
(The Crazy Cat Lady / The Crazy Cat Guy)
Because we all know that cats are much better than dogs (no discussion allowed), you can also express this in World of Warcraft. If you want to be known as “Anastasia, the Crazy Cat Lady” or “Dwarusch, the Crazy Cat Guy”, you have to show your love for the furry quadrupeds.
In other words: You must own at least 20 of the 26 different cat pets that are part of the achievement “Crazy for Cats”.
You must collect 20 of the cats listed here.
Most of them can simply be obtained from various vendors around the world, while others are rare drops from specific bosses or can be tamed in pet battles.
However, you will likely have the most success by checking the auction house. A large portion of the cats can also be sold to other players, allowing you to complete a significant part of the achievement for a few gold coins.
5. Slayer of Stupid, Incompetent and Disappointing Minions
(Slayer of Stupid, Incompetent and Disappointing Minions)
There are many titles that are glorious. And then there are titles where you are not quite sure if they are a true accolade – but they are just so funny that you have to have them.
Because you are not just any Paladin, you are “Tellos, Slayer of Stupid, Incompetent and Disappointing Minions”.
To obtain the title, you need to visit the raid “Blackwing Descent” and make your way to the boss Maloriak. You can find the raid at the top of Blackrock Mountain – that’s the big volcanic mountain between the Blasted Lands and the Searing Gorge in the Eastern Kingdoms.
The boss Maloriak himself should not pose a problem for any champion at level 50 or above – he will likely fall after using a single ability.
Maloriak was a scientist who conducted experiments on behalf of Nefarian – but these never led to a satisfactory result.
When you kill Maloriak, Nefarian sarcastically thanks you and grants you a negative effect called “Master Adventurer’s Distinction” for 30 minutes.
As long as you have this negative effect, you will soon carry the title “[Character], Slayer of Stupid, Incompetent and Disappointing Minions”.
Unfortunately, there is no way to permanently wear this title – but it’s worth a regular visit to Blackwing Descent just for this absurdly long title.
What title do you fight through World of Warcraft with? Is your favorite title included, or what do you boast about?
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has finally opened its beta, and MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider jumped into the new shooter from minute 1. You can learn about his first impressions and the connection of his favorite new gadget to an air mattress on MeinMMO.
Ah yes, the first moments in a new Call of Duty. With a big grin, I start the beta every year, only to leave the match immediately confused. Forgot settings… invert vertical look axis, disable image filter, raise field of view – much better.
But now: the first moments of Modern Warfare 2 2022. I was curious, maybe even a little hyped. After all, I’m testing not only the gameplay of multiplayer but also the future mechanics of Warzone 2.0.
With the light assault rifle from one of the pre-made classes, I rush into my first death and could not be more relaxed. Because right away, a noticeable change in gameplay is apparent – the beta comes without the normal slide-cancel and my fingers have a lot less to do.
This gave me a pleasant feeling right away; it even brought a bit of relaxation. During the first hour, I felt light as a feather, like on a calm weekend with nice weather, where nothing important is scheduled. I may not go outside, but I can thoughtlessly game until after midnight. Awesome.
If you also want to take a look at some of my first moments in the game, I will embed a few minutes of unedited gameplay here:
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CoD MW2: Gameplay of the First Rounds in the Beta
More about the author Maik Schneider: My first Call of Duty was “World at War”, the cornerstone of the “Black Ops” universe. I found a clan early on, and we played and trained dozens of hours every week.
However, I prefer the universe of Modern Warfare. In 2009, with the original Modern Warfare 2, the title that pulled me in completely was released. We played tournaments, had set training days, and wreaked havoc in the then “PlayStation League”.
Except for the titles with jetpacks, I have always remained loyal to Call of Duty and spent many thousands of hours in the franchise.
CoD MW2 Beta: Movement and weapon feel
As indicated: The normal slide-cancel from CoD MW 2019 and Warzone 1 is no longer in the game, even though some pros have already found a way to use the trick. I hope the developers will intervene and completely remove the slide-cancel.
Because – wow – it simplifies movement in a really pleasant way. Before, I thought the trick added something to movement. You feel strong because you’re using this pro trick.
But after a few matches without the slide-cancel, I no longer need it: bunny hops and drop shots are enough, please.
With these two tricks, I can peek around corners and respond to attackers. But I no longer have to mash the controller constantly to keep my hitbox moving and advance slightly faster.
What are slide-cancel, drop shots, and bunny hops in CoD?
Slide-Cancel: By using certain button combinations, you can interrupt sliding. This allows you to utilize the momentum from sliding to be faster and keeps the important hitbox at the head, making it harder to hit.
Drop-Shot: You quickly drop while firing so the opponent cannot just hold down the trigger but must also react to your movements. Additionally, your hitboxes are in motion.
Bunny-Hop: Here, it is also about keeping the crucial hit zones on the chest and head in motion. You don’t only fire but also jump to make it harder for opponents to hit.
This feeling of more relaxed movement carried through my entire first evening. It is not sluggish, but also not at a flip level – I feel comfortable.
For my taste, it could be a bit faster. “Strafing” with the standard assault rifle felt strange and was hardly worthwhile. But with a larger selection of weapons, perks, and attachments, I’m sure something can be worked out later.
Speaking of weapons: I felt overall that controlling the weapons is supposed to be more difficult again. Even after unlocking and attaching all important recoil attachments for the M4 platform, I felt a noticeable kick when firing.
However, it is still too early to give an assessment with exclamation marks on the weapons. The selection is still very limited in the beta; the first real laser could already be waiting in the developers’ arsenal.
Maybe it’s also a matter of habit and, with a bit more game time, the M4 will fire like a laser.
The weapon smith still needs some work, however. I had already dealt with it in advance for an article and still found it a bit overwhelming in-game. You can find the article here:
“Valderas Museum” was replaced shortly after the launch of the beta by “Breenbergh Hotel”. All new maps from CoD MW2 and all with a noticeable 3-lane structure.
What does “3-lane structure” mean?
It is a concept that divides maps into certain zones, on which different tactics are more successful. The 3 lanes can usually be better played with certain weapons:
Lane for short range – submachine guns
Lane for medium range – assault rifles
Lane for long range – sniper rifles
There are often hybrid forms to provide variety. With CoD MW 2019, this concept was partly abandoned, and larger maps were introduced instead. This did not sit well with many players.
This benefits gameplay; even the comparatively small maps Farm 18 and Mercado Las Almas felt varied and offered many tactical options. Everywhere are small corners providing cover but are not unreachable.
What is particularly important to me, always in view of CoD MW 2019: That the maps are not too large for 6v6 matches. If I have to wander around for 30 seconds until a hostile face jumps into my view, I get anxious in a team deathmatch.
My first impression was correspondingly positive because that was my biggest wish for the new maps.
They also did not overdo it with the verticality. Once I memorized a few sight lines, most spots were easily attackable or avoidable. For example, a large, walkable roof on Farm 18 serves well.
This spot offers a lot of visibility over a large part of the map, but can also be attacked easily from many sides. The balancing of what is actually a very strong position works great here; I liked that.
The roof offers a lot of visibility but also dangers.
I noticed some very strong “head glitches” on the longer lanes negatively. Due to the “gun rest” mechanic, the gun recoil can be significantly reduced, making these spots even stronger.
Often I had to take long routes or take big risks to clear the positions. This was especially bad on the middle lane of Mercado Las Almas. A head glitch massacre that I ran into way too often.
Head glitches are positions where only the small head of an enemy is visible.
By the way, I had the least fun on the map Breenbergh Hotel, which was added during the evening. Due to the many head glitches and vertical positions, I never really got into the groove here.
However, I was satisfied with the spawns of the beta. A problem that has plagued Call of Duty since CoD MW 2019:
Casual players complain that they constantly end up in bad positions due to poor spawns, where they have no chance.
Hardcore players complain that a bad spawn system prevents them from anticipating enemy spawns and developing appropriate tactics.
In the whole 6 hours, I only felt that one match had bad spawns. In that match, my team was clearly outgunned, and the opponents surrounded us at the spawn point. It took a bit too long for the system to send us to the other side of the map.
Otherwise, thumbs up here; there is definitely progress noticeable.
Where I don’t dare to make a judgment yet is on campers. Experience has shown that it takes a while for players to find good spots here. The first few hours in a new Call of Duty are usually characterized by run-and-gun and confused players who are still figuring out the new maps.
You can tell I’m satisfied so far and experiencing a solid CoD experience. However, I really had fun with the new gadgets. I want to highlight three of the new equipment:
Deployable cameras
Drill grenade
Inflatable soldier
The cameras fit perfectly into my playstyle. Once placed, the field equipment stays in its spot, and I can observe what happens there.
Enemies can be marked through cameras for teammates.
However, I find the secondary function much better. Because as soon as an enemy runs through the camera’s field of vision, I get a signal. This allows me to secure areas and always know when an enemy runs through that area. The detection can be countered with perks, but is still extremely helpful.
Additionally, I really like these drill grenades. You throw the devices at an obstacle or wall, and they explode on the other side. I had to experiment a bit to understand which obstacles can be drilled through. But once it clicked, the nasty grenades turned out to be an unplanned stress factor for my opponents.
However, my favorite: the inflatable soldier aka Buddy Blimp. What a powerful device. In the heat of battle, the buddy is hardly distinguishable from real soldiers and offers fantastic tactical possibilities.
Already on the first evening, I used the field equipment dozens of times. Opponents came out of their cover to shoot a few bullets at the cousin of an air mattress, and I only had to pull the trigger.
Deceptively real: an inflatable soldier as a distraction.
All three gadgets add new tactical components to Modern Warfare 2, which fit sensibly and enhance my possibilities for decoys, surprise attacks, and pressure on enemy positions.
I can say that the new gadgets made the difference for me on the first evening – between a solid CoD experience and a refreshing experience. With the new toys, I had a lot of fun.
Those new “highlight” mechanics couldn’t keep up, such as the weapon smith and the expanded movement mechanics (holding onto edges and the comeback of the dolphin dive). Water, AI behavior, and vehicle mechanics have not been tested so far.
One more thing pleasantly surprised me: the new reloading.
This is now much more realistic. If you have an LMG and start reloading, your soldier lifts the lid up and loads the new ammunition belt. You can no longer cancel the reload, as the lid is still open. Even a weapon switch does not help.
If you run out too early with smaller weapons, a reload that you would have actually canceled doesn’t mean you have to start over. The game remembers the current status of the reload and continues it after the sprint.
This is also a sensible and round mechanism that immediately appeals to me.
Conclusion: Modern Warfare 2 delivers with small surprises
Modern Warfare 2 has technically convinced me and plays well. The movement has an exciting pace, the controls are crisp, and the graphics are top-notch. It offers a good foundation for a few weeks of fun. Maybe even months, if the live service is right.
The new/old philosophy regarding the maps is immediately noticeable. Here, the community was listened to, and steps were taken back to move forward.
Once I was in the match, I had nothing to complain about. Except for some nasty head glitches.
I was surprised by the gadgets and how well they were immediately integrated into gameplay. They really provided variety and completely new possibilities.
However, the menu navigation was terrible – whether for the weapon smith or creating lobbies. That can definitely be better, and I hope for a revised UI at release.
I also love reading your first assessments on the topic in the comments. If you have any questions or something remains unclear, feel free to reach out.
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Slide-Canceling was one of the most discussed features of Call of Duty 2019 and Warzone. For Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0, the developers have revised the movement and removed Slide-Canceling from the game. However, after the public beta launch, some players found a way to bring back this controversial feature.
What is Slide-Canceling anyway? Under Slide Canceling, “Call of Duty” veterans understand a movement technique that allowed you in CoD Modern Warfare and Warzone to transition from a tactical sprint to a slide. The slide is then interrupted, and you can immediately continue sprinting.
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Although Slide-Canceling only chains 3 movement mechanics together, the trick provides you with two crucial advantages:
You move faster across the map because you are constantly on the move. Because Slide-Canceling resets your tactical sprint, you can use it more frequently.
You are harder to hit because your posture constantly changes due to the Slide-Canceling. The head of your character is never in the same position, making it harder for opponents to snipe you.
However, you need some practice to successfully apply the trick. Slide-Canceling quickly became the meta in Warzone, leading to casual players feeling at a disadvantage.
Is Slide-Canceling possible in MW2?
Initial rumors that Slide-Canceling was to be removed in MW2 already sparked discussions in the community (via reddit.com). While many players welcome the change, some believe that such aspects are simply part of Call of Duty.
The start of the open beta on Friday now fuels the discussion further. It didn’t take long before some players found a way to use Slide-Canceling in MW2 as well.
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Technically, it is not the same technique that we already know from Modern Warfare and Warzone. The new Slide-Cancel is a bit more complicated, but it offers the same advantages as the old trick. Especially casual players now fear that this trick will develop into the meta again.
What do you think, should such movement tricks completely disappear from Call of Duty? Or is it okay if a technique like Slide-Canceling contributes to the skill gap between professionals and casual players? Feel free to write it in the comments.
Overwatch 2 announced Season 1 of the shooter at the Tokyo Game Show 2022 and introduced a new hero. Some players already believe that she might be too strong.
Which hero is it? Overwatch 2 introduced the new support hero Kiriko in a gameplay trailer.
We will embed the impressive trailer of the new hero right here at the beginning. Below the trailer, we will delve deeper into her abilities and show where you can see them in the trailer.
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Overwatch 2 Kiriko New Hero Gameplay Trailer
Kiriko is a teleporting healer
What can Kiriko do? In Kiriko’s gameplay trailer, it is evident that she is expected to be a support hero who supports her teammates. For this, Kiriko throws so-called Ofuda talismans, which heal her teammates (minute 00:25).
In addition to her healing ability, Kiriko also possesses knives, called kunai, which she can throw at her enemies to inflict damage (minute 00:35).
However, the trailer particularly showcased a teleport ability, allowing the hero to travel through walls to reach her teammates (minute 00:40). Walls are therefore rarely a challenge for the new supporter, as she can climb them easily with her passive ability, just like Genji and Hanzo (minute 00:47).
At minute 00:53, we also see that Kiriko can throw a kind of bell on the ground near her allies, granting them a boost that apparently makes them temporarily invincible while also removing all debuffs from them.
Additionally, Kiriko is expected to pave the way for her teammates with her ultimate ability, providing them with increased movement speed, increased attack speed, faster reload speed, and reduced cooldowns (minute 01:11).
Players on Kiriko: ‘She looks like a support Genji’
What do players say? Many players find Kiriko’s displayed abilities impressive. While some are looking forward to her and see her as a good support hero, others are already concerned that she may be too strong (op = overpowered) (via YouTube).
Tacotijn: ‘She looks like a support Genji and I can’t wait to try her out!’
MJBGamez: ‘She looks insanely strong.’
Lootto: ‘Yes, she will be OP at the start! Wall climbing, teleporting […] and whatever she did to stop the Junkrat tire.’
LeFlairon: ‘Finally, supporters/healers are getting some love!’
ShartCandy: ‘She looks so amazing – I’m afraid of the ability that saved her team from the tire.’
What else was shown? Besides the new hero Kiriko, Overwatch 2 also presented a trailer for the first season of the shooter at the Tokyo Game Show 2022.
We will take a look at new skins for the various heroes and other cosmetic content such as talismans and souvenirs.
You can watch the Season 1 trailer of Overwatch here:
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Overwatch 2 Season 1 Trailer
What do you think of the new hero? Do you also believe she might be too strong? Should Kiriko remain as she is in the trailer, or do you think a nerf will be necessary? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
Are you still unsure whether you want to play Overwatch 2? MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus tested the shooter in beta and finds that it feels like a completely new game.
The 20 best counters against Sedimantur in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Sedimantur in raids during the Community Day in September.
What is Sedimantur? Sedimantur (eng. Boldore) can be found on September 18, 2022, in special level 4 raids in Pokémon GO. It is the evolution of Kiesling and can evolve into Brockoloss.
You can find the level 4 raids corresponding to the Community Day with Kiesling. Here is an overview of the 20 best counters with movesets.
Defeating Sedimantur in Raids – With These Counters
Crypto-Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Are there Shiny Sedimantur? Yes. You can catch shiny Kiesling in Pokémon GO and then evolve them.
The shiny family of Kiesling
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have already reached a high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Sedimantur alone. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
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The popular graphics card manufacturer EVGA parts ways with Nvidia. EVGA CEO Andrew Han was reportedly dissatisfied with the collaboration.
Which companies are involved? On one side, we have the graphics card giant Nvidia. The company is known for its RTX series graphics cards and has over 22,000 employees worldwide (via Forbes).
On the other side is the comparatively small graphics card manufacturer EVGA, with 201 to 500 employees (via LinkedIn), which has been producing Nvidia graphics cards for over 17 years (via phoronix.com).
EVGA even describes itself on its LinkedIn profile as “the number 1 authorized NVIDIA partner in North America.” That is likely to change now, as EVGA has ended its collaboration with Nvidia. It seems they did not feel like they were working on an equal footing.
EVGA describes itself as the number 1 NVIDIA partner in North America via LinkedIn.
What happened? As reported by YouTubers GamersNexus and Jayztwocents, EVGA is parting ways with Nvidia. According to the online magazine Kotaku.com, EVGA CEO Andrew Han was not satisfied with the collaboration.
One problem was that Nvidia shares important information with the company’s partners only when it is made public at a press conference.
Additionally, according to Kotaku, he felt that Nvidia undermines partners like EVGA by selling its own “Founders Editions” at a lower price.
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What kind of partnership was that? EVGA manufactures Nvidia graphics cards that differ from Nvidia’s in-house version, the so-called Founders Edition.
While EVGA continues to sell the manufactured 30-series cards, EVGA will not produce cards for the upcoming GPU generation, the 40-series (via EVGA.com).
Will EVGA enter into a partnership with AMD or Intel? Now that EVGA no longer manufactures Nvidia graphics cards, the question is whether they will enter into a partnership with Nvidia’s competitors and possibly distribute AMD graphics cards.
The online magazine Kotaku states regarding this question that the company will not form a partnership with AMD or Intel and it seems that EVGA might be exiting the graphics card market.
However, EVGA continues to manufacture other PC components such as motherboards, cases, and power supplies.
How well do you know gaming trivia? Can you consider yourself a true pro who can’t be tricked? Test it in our quiz.
If you spend a lot of time on a hobby, you naturally pick up plenty of information and knowledge along the way. This applies to everything, including gaming.
We often play games every day, share information online and among friends, and gather news and social media information related to our hobby. Over time, a lot of (often useless) knowledge about various gaming trivia accumulates in our heads.
One person knows exactly how many lines of dialogue are in the Mass Effect games, while another can instantly recite the names of all the developers of Mario Kart 6.
To test your gaming knowledge, we’ve put together a quiz. The questions won’t be super tricky, but they will be interesting.
How does it all work? In the quiz tool below, you’ll be presented with a total of 10 questions about various gaming trivia, along with 4 answers each. The questions range from facts about sales figures and world records, events in the gaming industry, to funny stories from the community that have gone viral.
At the end of the quiz, you will see a score indicating how many questions you answered correctly. In between, you’ll receive smaller info tidbits about the respective questions with additional interesting trivia.
Let us know in the comments how many answers you got right in the quiz. Which questions did you find particularly difficult? Were you surprised by some answers? What trivia knowledge did you find interesting?
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Do you want to start planning how your first team in FIFA 23 should look like? Then you can use a FIFA 23 Squad Builder.
What is a FIFA 23 Squad Builder? There are several portals on the internet that provide what’s called a “Squad Builder.” There you can access a currently growing number of Ultimate Team cards – the more ratings come out, the larger the databases will also become.
Good Squad Builders can be found here, for example:
Why should I use a Squad Builder? Basically, it is simply fun to put together some dream teams and experiment around. However, there is another argument this year.
FIFA 23 removes the old chemistry system in FUT and has introduced a new one. There are no direct connections between players anymore, in addition, new chemistry points from 1 to 3 per player are being used instead of the old system. We will show you how the new chemistry system in FIFA 23 works here.
In addition, there are now new alternative positions that you can try out for your players. This system has already been implemented in the Squad Builders. So you can already practice what to expect in the Ultimate Team mode in FIFA 23.
How do FIFA 23 Squad Builders work?
Typically, in the Squad Builder, you can choose from one of several formations. Then the entire team is displayed to you as an empty shell.
Now you can select individual players for each position. You have various options – either search directly for the desired name or use parameters like league, position, nation, and similar.
Once you have selected a player, you can either continue searching manually for suitable players or, for example on futbin, use a suggestion feature. On futbin, you can access it through the “light bulb”. It will then suggest suitable players for your current squad.
Now you can just try out a bit.
This is what an exciting team could look like (via futbin)
Here in this example, you can already see a few interesting points. For example, with Mendy and Koundé, only two LaLiga players are completely without direct connection in the team, but both already receive two chemistry points.
Joshua Kimmich in the back right even gets full chemistry – even though he has no suitable player next to him. Additionally, you can see the “alternative” position in action here – because Kimmich is primarily at home in the central midfield. In the RB position, he could not have played without a significant chemistry loss in FIFA 22.
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What else makes the Squad Builder useful? If you look at the sidebar of the Squad Builder, you will see an overview of the new chemistry system, where you can clearly see which players lead to which chemistry bonuses.
This is already interesting, but it will also be relevant for the FIFA 23 release, when considering solutions for SBCs with the Squad Builder. Then you can plan there and directly obtain the necessary players in the FIFA 23 Web App.
Moreover, the Squad Builder shows you the rating, the total chemistry, and above all the prices of your players. Currently, the latter still plays no role – but as soon as FIFA 23 is released, you will be able to see directly in the Squad Builder what your dream players cost.
