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Final Fantasy XIV: How to get all hairstyles for your character

Irina Moritz 14. September 2022 Reading time 6 minutes

In Final Fantasy XIV there are ways to get new stylish hairstyles for your characters. We from MeinMMO will reveal to you here which ones they are and how to get them.

In FFXIV there is a saying that glamour is the real endgame. And of course, this includes not only stylish clothes but also hairstyles. There are several different methods to obtain new hairstyles. Once a hairstyle has been unlocked, it will be available at the cosmetician and can be used immediately.

Some hairstyles can also be purchased at the market board for Gil. For this, you need to go to the “Miscellaneous” tab and flip through some pages. However, they are often very expensive and not everyone can afford them.

The hairstyles in this guide are organized by their locations. At the top are the hairstyles that have been added with the latest updates. Once a new update is out, they will be replaced with the new ones and categorized accordingly.

The status of the article is September 14, 2022 (Patch 6.2).

Currently Latest Hairstyles from Endwalker

Name: Grober Pferdeschwanz
Location: Purchased from the NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise) for 6,000 Blue Cielsdalaen Coeries.

Name: Hoher Zopf
Location: Purchased from the NPC Ladmilla (Island Paradise) for 6,000 Blue Cielsdalaen Coeries.

Name: Fransen der Freiheit
Location: Purchased for €10.50 in the cash shop (comes with the Stormblood outfit of Lyse)

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Reconstruction of Ishgard

Name: Asymmetrie
Location: Trade with the NPC Enie in the City of Heaven (X: 12.0 / Y: 14.0) for 1,800 City of Heaven Reconstruction Vouchers

Name: Himmlische Flügel
Location: Trade with the NPC Enie in the City of Heaven (X: 12.0 / Y: 14.0) for 1,800 City of Heaven Reconstruction Vouchers or received as a gift from the celebration for the Reconstruction of Ishgard.

Name: Legendäre Haartrachten
Location: Trade with the NPC Enie in the City of Heaven (X: 12.0 / Y: 14.0) for 1,800 City of Heaven Reconstruction Vouchers or received as a gift from the celebration for the Reconstruction of Ishgard.

Gold Saucer

Name: Abenteurer
Location: At the Gold Saucer Casino from the NPC Magazine Seller (X: 5.4 / Y: 6.6) for 14 MGP.

Name: Glücksspieler
Location: At the Gold Saucer Casino from the NPC Magazine Seller (X: 5.4 / Y: 6.6) for 5,000 MGP.

Name: Klassisch lang
Location: At the Gold Saucer Casino from the NPC Gold Saucer Servant (X: 5.2 / Y: 6.6) for 30,000 MGP.

Name: Lexentale
Location: At the Gold Saucer Casino from the NPC Gold Saucer Servant (X: 5.2 / Y: 6.6) after completing all Ivalice raids and quests for 50,000 MGP.

Name: Pferdeschwänze
Location: At the Gold Saucer Casino from the NPC Gold Saucer Servant (X: 5.2 / Y: 6.6) for 8,000 MGP.

Name: Locken
Location: At the Gold Saucer Casino from the NPC Gold Saucer Servant (X: 5.2 / Y: 6.6) for 9,600 MGP.

Raids and Dungeons

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Name: Lange Haare
Location: Dungeon Palace of the Dead, from Found Treasures I, II, and III that you receive from hidden treasure chests.

Name: Abanischer Zopf
Location: From the dungeon Heaven’s Pillar, from silver shining treasure bags. From May 14 to June 14, the hairstyle can also be obtained through the “Mod Mog Collection” event.

Name: Zopf am Morgen
Location: From the last treasure chest in the dungeon Delubrum Reginae from Bozja

Name: Seitlicher Pferdeschwanz
Location: Random drop from a Zadnor closure box in the Southfront content from Bozja

Name: Der Vartan
Location: Trade with the Technical Officer on the Bozja Southfront or exchange for 150 Bozja Polycystals.

Name: Gestricktes Haarband
Location: Random drop from boxes in Eureka Pyros content.

Name: 9S and 2B
Location: Both drop from the last chest in the Nier raid “The Tower, Paradigm Breaker”

Miscellaneous

Name: Söldner
Location: Trade with the NPC Supply Officer at Wolf’s Hollow Pier for 18,000 Wolf Marks.

Name: Federkleid
Location: Trade with the NPC Supply Officer at Wolf’s Hollow Pier for 18,000 Wolf Marks.

Name: Cloud
Location: Awarded as a prize in community contests.

Name: Noctis
Location: Was available as part of the crossover event with FFXV. Currently not available. Players speculate that it may come to the FFXIV cash shop.

More Hairstyles from the Cash Shop

There are also a number of hairstyles that are only available in the FFXIV cash shop. They all come in a set with outfits and cannot be purchased separately. So if you want the respective hairstyle, you must buy the complete set.

Name: Pulse
Location: Purchased in the cash shop for €10.50. The hairstyle belongs to the costumes of Snow and Lightning. When you change the gender of your character, you automatically receive the other version of the hairstyle.

Name: Großmeister
Location: Purchased in the cash shop for €10.50. The hairstyle belongs to the costume of Grandmaster Aymeric. While the costume can only be worn by male characters, the hairstyle is not gender-bound.

Name: Sharlayan Wonderchild
Location: Purchased in the cash shop for €10.50. Not to be confused with the old Alphinaud costume, which comes without hairstyle. Also, the hairstyle is unisex.

Name: Morgenröte I
Location: Purchased in the cash shop for €10.50. Comes in a set with the outfit of NPC Minfilia. The hairstyle can only be used by female characters.

Name: Morgenröte II
Location: Purchased in the cash shop for €10.50. Comes in a set with the outfit of NPC Thancred. The hairstyle can only be used by male characters.

Name: Morgenröte III
Location: Purchased in the cash shop for €10.50. Comes in a set with the outfit of NPC Y’shtola. The hairstyle can only be used by female characters.

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Pokémon GO: Everything about the Ultra Beasts Kaguron and Katagami – Location, Strength and Shiny

Franzi Korittke 14. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO, you can currently encounter the Ultra Beasts Kaguron and Katagami. We at MeinMMO show you where to find each monster, how strong they are, and whether you have a chance at a Shiny.

Which monsters are involved? On September 13, 2022, there was a major raid boss rotation in Pokémon GO, which is why you can now encounter the Ultra Beasts Kaguron or Katagami in level 5 raids in certain parts of the world.

What kind of monsters they are, where you can find which raid boss, and how strong they actually are are summarized for you below.

Here are our counters guides to the new Ultra Beasts:

What kind of Pokémon are Kaguron and Katagami?

Kaguron: Kaguron is an Ultra Beast from the 7th generation of games. It is a Flying and Steel Pokémon and has no pre-evolutions or further evolutions. You can recognize the monster by its distinctive appearance. The Ultra Beast has a thin, white body surrounded by a metallic gray-green coat.

Katagami: Just like Kaguron, Katagami is also an Ultra Beast from the 7th generation of games. The Grass and Steel Pokémon also has no other evolutionary stages. You can recognize the small monster by its white body adorned with yellow and orange decorations, resembling a folded origami.

What are Ultra Beasts?
The Ultra Beasts are mysterious Pokémon from another dimension. They can switch to the world of Pokémon GO using wormholes known as Ultra Wormholes. Besides Kaguron and Katagami, there have been four other Ultra Beasts catchable in the game: Anego, Schabelle, Masskito, and Voltriant.

How strong are Kaguron and Katagami?

Kaguron: The Ultra Beast Kaguron particularly shines with good stamina. Its defense and attack are solid. It has the following stats:

Attack: 207
Defense: 199
Stamina: 219

Its moveset is somewhat limited for the Flying and Steel Pokémon. With its two Steel Charge Attacks, Iron Head and Ramsch, it has two relatively fast charge moves, but it lacks a Steel quick move.

Similarly for the Flying type. Here it can benefit from the quick move Air Slash, but has no suitable charge move. For this reason, it is rather uninteresting for raids and the GO Battle League.

Katagami: In contrast to Kaguron, Katagami scores with a high attack value. Its defense and stamina are solid as well. Its stats are as follows:

Attack: 323
Defense: 182
Stamina: 139

Furthermore, its attacks utilize a good moveset with Leaf Blade and Leaf Tornado, which deals significant damage to the opponent. Thus, Katagami can rank among the 10 best Grass attackers in Pokémon. In the GO Battle League, however, it is less interesting.

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Are there shiny versions of Kaguron and Katagami?

No, so far both Ultra Beasts have not yet been found in their shiny form in the game. Thus, you still cannot encounter any Shiny after the raid. However, once they make their debuts in Pokémon GO, you will definitely hear it from us at MeinMMO.

Where to find Kaguron and Katagami?

Unlike most other raid bosses in Pokémon GO, Kaguron and Katagami cannot be found equally in all parts of the world. Where each of the monsters spawns and what you need to pay attention to is summarized for you below.

How to get Katagami: The search for Katagami is quite easy for players in the northern hemisphere, which includes Germany. Here, the Pokémon spawns everywhere in level 5 raids.

To defeat it, you only need to find an appropriate raid. Since there is also a corresponding raid hour with Katagami in this region on September 14 and September 21, you shouldn’t have any problems encountering the Ultra Beast.

Trainers in the southern hemisphere have less luck, so you should invite your friends to these raids, so they also have the chance to get a Katagami.

How to get Kaguron: Just like Katagami, Kaguron is also only regionally available. It spawns alongside Katagami in the level 5 raids of the southern hemisphere. Here in Germany, you cannot easily encounter the raid boss.

To secure an example, you can ask friends to invite you and participate in remote raids. Alternatively, apps like PokéGenie or PokéRaids can also help, where you can be invited to these raids as well.

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How long are Kaguron and Katagami in the raids? Both Ultra Beasts will be available in their respective regions in level 5 raids until September 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time.

Have you already secured the new Ultra Beasts? And which raid bosses are you hoping for in October in the level 5 raids? Let us know in the comments.

By the way: Kaguron is currently causing quite long wait times. We explain why that is and why the Ultra Beast is so in demand among trainers.

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The MMO Babylon’s Fall is dying after less than a year – “Destiny in medieval look” was a flop on Steam

Marius Mach 14. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The action RPG Babylon’s Fall from PlatinumGames, the creators behind hits like NieR:Automata or the Bayonetta series, is on the verge of shutting down. After not even 365 days, the servers and associated websites will be taken offline. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you here.

What is Babylon’s Fall? Babylon’s Fall is a third-person action RPG with hack-and-slash elements. You play as a Sentinel and must explore the Tower of Babylon. There, you fight powerful foes and can continuously earn better equipment.

The game can be played solo as well as in groups of four players. There is also a social hub where you can find NPCs, quest givers, and merchants. You can interact with other players and form groups for the next adventure, much like in Destiny.

The gameplay is typical hack-and-slash, as known from NieR: Automata, another game from PlatinumGames.

However, there is a peculiarity: In addition to your four primary weapons sword, shield, hammer & bow, your character can equip two astral weapons. The order in which you use your weapons in combat changes their effect and allows you to perform cool combination attacks.

Despite this, the game spectacularly failed about half a year after its release and we will show you the reasons for that.

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Why Babylon’s Fall flopped

Why did Babylon’s Fall fail? The first trailer for the game received a lot of positive feedback, but during the beta phase, critical voices began to accumulate. While the combat system was praised, players criticized the level and item design. The graphics, which were meant to resemble a living painting, were also criticized and subsequently revised.

Many players were frustrated that Babylon’s Fall became a live-service game; they would have preferred it to be a single-player game like NieR: Automata or Bayonetta.

At release, the game failed to impress. Most reviews were mixed or negative. However, the biggest problem with Babylon’s Fall is the lack of active players. Most of the time, fewer than 50 Sentinels were on the servers. At times, Steam even recorded only a single player, who was exploring the Tower of Babel alone (via steamdb.info).

The trailer for Babylon’s Fall looked quite promising:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRX3EqCyB1c

The official trailer for the game

What happens next with Babylon’s Fall

In a community statement, the developers from PlatinumGames apologized to players for the shutdown of Babylon’s Fall. They outline how the game will proceed before the servers are finally shut down on March 3, 2023.

September 13, 2022 – The sale of the digital and physical versions of the game. The sale of in-game currency will also be stopped.
November 29, 2022 – Season 2 ends and the sale of the premium battle pass will cease. At the same time, a final season will start, adding special rewards and an event mission.
December 2022 – Additional unique rewards will be added.
January 2023 – Another event mission will be released.
February 2023 – The last event mission will become playable and a quest boost will be implemented.

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On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the developers will shut down the service for Babylon’s Fall. This will result in the servers being taken offline and the websites being discontinued. Would you have been interested in a free-to-play version? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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Destiny 2 nerfs the strongest healing Exo of the Titan – Are no longer unbeatable

Britta ♤ BeAngel 14. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

Until last night, Solar Titans in Destiny 2 were still immortal kings. Bungie generously awarded them the powerful Solar armor Exotic “Lorelei’s Splendor” at the beginning of the year. A few weeks later, it became the most popular Exotic for Solar Titans because it made them almost invincible. However, with yesterday’s hotfix, the “Era of the Immortal” has now ended, as Bungie has drastically nerfed the Exotic once again.

Which Exotic has Bungie nerfed now? Destiny 2 deployed update 6.2.0.3 to the servers yesterday, which actually only fixed a few issues in the game and also did not include a nerf for Divinity. But shortly after, Solar Titans noticed that their beloved Exotic, the “Lorelei’s Splendor”, was not functioning as usual.

Initially, they hoped this was just a bug caused by the update. But then Bungie posted on Twitter the addendum that the “Lorelei’s Splendor” had received an adjustment. They just forgot to include it in the patch notes.

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A small addendum that immediately led Solar Titans to hang up their beloved Exotic in Destiny 2. While the Exotic was still usable after its first nerf, yesterday’s nerf made it only half as effective.

What changes were made to the “Lorelei’s Splendor”? In a first nerf on March 3, Bungie ensured that the Lorelei’s Splendor now only generates one solar spot when a barricade is deployed. If critically injured, it still grants a solar spot, but now also requires charged class ability energy.

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However, Titans could still compensate for this first nerf, as the exotic helmet with the wings was still strong enough despite this adjustment – thanks to the still solid restoration x2.

Yesterday’s adjustment, however, was much more severe. Titans now receive only half as much healing from the helmet. With update 6.2.0.3, Bungie reduced the health restoration from solar spots from x2 to x1.

This change now requires Titans to die more often again. Both in PvE and PvP.

And likely because the armor Exotic was simply too dominant and powerful. Especially compared to other Solar options that hardly any Titan thought of anymore.

Bungie’s balance philosophy has changed: In the early years of Destiny, Bungie still wanted a “living game,” where there is at least one powerful weapon or strong Exotic every season. Now, balance is much more important.

The Lorelei’s Splendor of Titans was simply a staple among the Exotics that hardly any Solar Titan wanted to do without in recent months. Many even left the helmet on, when Bungie introduced Arc 3.0 with Season 18. This shows how good the helmet really was in the game.

Perhaps a bit too strong: The fact that you get double regeneration without having to do anything other than deploy a barricade or take damage was immensely popular among players. This made it almost impossible to die in PvE and offered the simplest method of application.

In many endgame contents, Titans survived almost everything with it.

In the Grandmaster Dungeon “Duality,” where countless enemies usually destroy Hunters and Warlocks quickly, the Lorelei’s Splendor of Titans provided solid survival skills.
And also in PvP, the Lorelei’s Splendor trivializes most Guardian vs. Guardian fights. Solar Titans also benefited repeatedly from the fiery heal of Lorelei’s Splendor followed by faster reloading and a damage buff.
Only at the Strike difficulty “Grandmaster” in PvE did Titans occasionally have to take cover.

Titans need to think about alternatives again: After the nerf, the Lorelei’s Splendor has certainly not become useless. It still provides easy healing – just not as overwhelming.

This is likely intended to encourage Solar Titans to start thinking about alternative options again and vary their armor Exotics according to the activity. This way, the armor Exotics “Heart of Inmost Light” or “Path of Burning Steps” can also come into play.

What do you think about the change? Was it necessary because the helmet strengthened Titans too much? Or do you think the nerf is unfair because the helmet was just right as it was and did not deserve a nerf. Which Exotic do you think Titans will use now? Feel free to share your thoughts with the Destiny 2 community in the comments.

Read here which Exotic might be next on Bungie’s nerf list:

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I played 2 MMORPGs for you on the Steam Deck and was surprised

Benedikt Schlotmann 14. September 2022 Reading time 5 minutes

The Steam Deck gives you the opportunity to play your Steam games on the go. But how well do MMORPGs actually play on the Steam Deck? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tried it out for you.

With the Steam Deck, you can theoretically play all your Steam games on the go. But how well does the Steam Deck suit extensive games like MMORPGs? To find out, I took two major MMORPGs and installed them on my device.

You can read about the experiences and how well the MMORPGs play on the device in this article.

Which games did I choose? I opted for the two MMORPGs New World and Star Wars: The Old Republic. New World is still very fresh, while The Old Republic has been around for several years.

Both games are rated as “playable” by Steam itself for the Steam Deck. This means that installation goes smoothly, but you need to set up some things yourself or certain commands require keyboard input, and not everything works with the controller. In the background, the device runs not Windows, but SteamOS, a proprietary operating system by Valve.

New World on the Steam Deck: If it weren’t for the damn controls

What kind of game is this? New World is an MMORPG that was released on Steam on September 28. You take on the role of a freely created hero and fight your way across the fictional continent of Aeternum.

How well does the game run on the Steam Deck? New World starts on the Steam Deck without issues. But here the first problem becomes apparent: New World does not offer official controller support. However, there is the option to use community settings, which work very well. The controller settings can also be further customized to your personal needs.

Therefore, you have to make do with mouse emulation of the touchpad for the first menus, like server selection. This works quite well, but it is cumbersome. Character creation is similarly confusing, so I eventually turned off the game in frustration and created my character in desktop mode.

The next problem follows immediately, as New World complains that the file “Easy Anti Cheat” cannot be loaded when I want to start with my character. But there is a solution, which altarofgaming.com pointed out to me. With the fix, the game starts without problems.

With the fix, I can then play New World. I fight through the tutorial and end up on the beach of the starting area, where I defeat more drowned sailors and unlock my next level up. Despite many new players regularly appearing in the zone, the performance remains stable.

The performance itself is quite good on the Steam Deck; I couldn’t observe significant frame drops. I consistently get 50 – 60 FPS on high graphic settings. However, the Steam Deck gets very hot while gaming.

In handheld mode, especially fonts and menus are partly very small, and the chat is hardly recognizable. With the Steam button and X button, you can open the keyboard, but I have never written long texts with it.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic: Small text, but otherwise great performance

What kind of game is this? Star Wars: The Old Republic is an online role-playing game that was released in 2011 as a purchase title with a subscription model. Later, the game was converted to Free2Play. You take on the role of a Jedi, Sith, or soldier and complete various missions for the Republic or the Empire.

How well does the game run on the Steam Deck? The game also starts without issues. I can log in through the launcher without difficulties and then land in character selection. Character creation here is also a test of patience, but it runs slightly better thanks to improved controller controls.

Otherwise, the aged MMORPG runs very smoothly on the Steam Deck and looks damn good on the small display of the Steam Deck. With my Jedi Knight, I can roam effortlessly across the planet Quesh and defeat numerous enemy groups blocking my way.

The ability bar is spread colorfully across the buttons of the Steam Deck. This is primarily a gamble at the beginning, hitting the right buttons. I use the presets of the Steam Deck. It regularly happens to me that I accidentally hit the wrong button during fights and waste my medikits with a full health bar. The game explains absolutely nothing to me: I felt that it took forever before I could loot enemies.

What is also noticeable is the small display. Especially the inventory with its rectangular boxes looks very small and fiddly. However, the font size is better than in Amazon’s New World. The temperatures are also more manageable here than in New World.

I wouldn’t buy a Steam Deck for MMORPGs in handheld mode

What is my conclusion? MMORPGs like New World or The Old Republic run on the Steam Deck without problems: The games either start without issues or with minor limitations on the Steam Deck and are playable with more or less significant effort.

However, as soon as there is a genuine controller support (New World) missing or very many small or nested menus come into play (The Old Republic), gaming becomes quite cumbersome.

This primarily applies to handheld mode. When I connect my Steam Deck to the TV or gaming monitor, the games shine in higher resolution and I can also use mouse and keyboard. Full HD, however, is only possible when I start the games from desktop mode and not directly from Steam.

But honestly: If I’m already playing on the monitor and have to choose between Steam Deck and gaming PC, I clearly prefer the latter. For “real” couch gaming, I will probably continue to reach for the Switch:

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How are other games? Currently, I have the most fun on the Steam Deck with smaller titles like Brawlhalla, Persona 4: Golden, or also Temtem. These games not only look good, but they also play really well. Especially games that offer good controller support almost always work excellently on the Steam Deck.

What other handheld devices are there? If you’re looking for other handheld devices besides the Steam Deck, you should take a look at the following list: There are now half a dozen devices that also claim to offer gaming in handheld form. We present the most interesting devices to you here on MeinMMO:

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Competition for Monster Hunter? EA brings new action RPG in which you go hunting

Irina Moritz 14. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

The publishers EA and Tecmo Koei have announced a collaboration. They are working together on an action RPG that resembles the Monster Hunter games.

This is what EA and TK announced: The two publishers reported that they have entered into a new partnership. In collaboration with EA, Tecmo Koei’s Omega Force studio will develop a new action RPG.

This is a new IP set in feudal Japan. It is intended to be “a new type of hunting game” that brings innovative gameplay mechanics and elevates the hunting experience to a new level.

Much more has not been revealed about the new IP, but the details so far make it sound more like a Monster Hunter game rather than a more realistic hunting game shooting wild boars.

The developer Omega Force has a lot of experience in action games

This is Omega Force: Another hint that it is a game similar to Monster Hunter is the developer Omega Force. Most gaming fans will know the studio for their popular “Dynasty Warriors” series and as the creator of the Musou game genre.

The developers have a lot of experience in the action game field and have already worked with numerous other IPs outside of Tecmo Koei. Their portfolio includes Hyrule Warriors from Nintendo and Persona 5 Strikers from Atlus.

Most importantly, Omega Force already has experience with games similar to Monster Hunter. Toukiden: The Age of Demons and Toukiden 2 borrow gameplay elements extensively from the Capcom games but change the setting. They are set in feudal Japan where players hunt Oni, Japanese demons, instead of monsters.

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Some gaming fans on reddit suspect that the new IP from EA and Tecmo Koei will go in the same direction: a Monster Hunter-like action game where players will hunt demons. A kind of Toukiden with a high AAA budget.

However, these are only speculations for now. EA and Tecmo Koei promise to reveal exact information about the game in the coming weeks of September. It is likely that the first details will emerge during the Tokyo Game Show, which is right around the corner and starts on September 15.

What hopes do you have for the new action RPG? Are you hoping for a new Toukiden, or would you prefer a quieter hunting game? Let us know in the comments.

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PvP frustrates players of WoW Classic because some play the mode again as it was originally intended

Anny 14. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

Players in WoW Classic used the PvP in Alterac Valley to farm honor badges casually. However, some teams turn it into endless battles by using the game principle ‘Russian Meta’.

In WoW Classic, many players focus on efficiency. It’s not worth playing long matches to farm honor badges. A currency that can be exchanged at the PvP vendor for weapons and gear.

A rogue showed that many are just AFK farming. Blizzard has already banned numerous players for not participating properly in the battlefield. Some of the bans were, however, not justified and were reversed.

Those focused on efficiency are now frustrated by the playstyle of others who take the PvP match in Alterac Valley much more seriously.

Most don’t want to fight each other

What is Alterac Valley? It is a battleground with towers, bunkers, and a boss in each headquarters. Each team has a total of 600 “tickets”, meaning they can respawn 600 times. The goal is to either kill the opposing boss or eliminate all opponents until they have no respawns left.

Many turn Alterac Valley into a 5-minute match based on a principle called ‘European Meta’. Both teams position themselves without attacking each other and wait for the capture of the graveyard. They destroy the towers and bunkers of the opposing team, kill the boss, and calmly collect the honor badges.

Curiously: Those who defend towers alone can be banned.

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Russian Meta: Epic battles instead of efficiency

This is the ‘Russian Meta’: Sometimes you encounter teams in PvP that play in Alterac Valley as the developers originally intended. The team charges headfirst into the other and forces them back toward the towers. Then they start fighting their opponents and try to reclaim towers and bunkers before the enemy team does the same.

Due to this gameplay principle, the match lasts significantly longer, often over 30 minutes. Therefore, many players are frustrated and leave the mode instead of engaging in the battle.

What do you think about the playstyle? Do you think it’s good that players want to engage in real battles in Alterac Valley again? Or do you see the mode as an efficient method to quickly get honor badges and are also frustrated by players who turn it into an endless slaughter? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!

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FIFA 23: Fast Defender Gets Much Better Rating – Ideal for Your First Bundesliga Team

Max Handwerk 14. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

Are you planning a Bundesliga team for FIFA 23? Then you should keep an eye on the new ratings – because there are already players who could be worth it for you.

More and more ratings for FIFA 23 are being released. Among other things, EA has now shown which players have the biggest rating improvements compared to last year (via EA.com).

Among them: David Raum.

This is David Raum: David Raum is a 24-year-old German left-back who moved to RB Leipzig for the current season. Last season, he played for TSG Hoffenheim, where he impressed with strong performances. Since September 2021, Raum has also been playing for the German national team.

This is how strong David Raum will be in FIFA 23

This is Raum’s rating in FIFA 23: Last year, David Raum only received a silver card with an overall value of 73. However, over the season, he collected 3 TOTW and one TOTS card for his strong performances in real life.

This has now resulted in a hefty upgrade of 8 points in the overall rating. In FIFA 23, Raum has received an 81-rated card.

This is how strong Raum will be: Raum’s best value remains his speed. With 87, he is likely to become one of the fastest full-backs from the Bundesliga in FIFA 23.

In addition to speed, Raum receives upgrades mainly in defense, passing, and physicality. The changes in summary:

Speed: 86 to 87
Dribbling: 74 to 78
Shooting: Stays at 59
Defense: From 64 to 71
Passing: From 66 to 77
Physical: 70 to 77

This makes Raum a significantly more balanced defender than in FIFA 22.

In terms of speed, Alphonso Davies from FC Bayern is, literally speaking, the uncatchable leader in the Bundesliga, but Raum could be just the right, cheaper alternative for starter teams in FIFA 23.

Also, Raum is only 24 years old and could thus also be an exciting signing with potential in Career Mode.

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By the way, there are still 5 more players from the Bundesliga on the list of “most improved” players:

Kouadio Manu Koné – 69 to 77
Piero Hincapié – from 70 to 78
Patrick Wimmer – from 67 to 76
Georginio Rutter – from 65 to 75
Nico Schlotterbeck – from 72 to 82

Especially Schlotterbeck’s upgrade of 10 points is noticeable. He could also be a really good defender for the Bundesliga start in FIFA 23.

How the players ultimately perform will only be known after the release of the new installment of the series. You can find everything about the FIFA 23 release here.

Also, Raum is only 24 years old and could thus also be an exciting signing with potential in Career Mode.

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By the way, there are still 5 more players from the Bundesliga on the list of “most improved” players:

Kouadio Manu Koné – 69 to 77
Piero Hincapié – from 70 to 78
Patrick Wimmer – from 67 to 76
Georginio Rutter – from 65 to 75
Nico Schlotterbeck – from 72 to 82

Especially Schlotterbeck’s upgrade of 10 points is noticeable. He could also be a really good defender for the Bundesliga start in FIFA 23.

How the players ultimately perform will only be known after the release of the new installment of the series. You can find everything about the FIFA 23 release here.

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New Ultra Beast in Pokémon GO causes long queues – What makes it so popular?

Franzi Korittke 14. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO there have been two new Ultra Beasts in raids since September 13, 2022. One of them is causing some pretty long wait times for the trainers. We at MeinMMO explain to you why players are so excited about the new Pokémon.

Which Pokémon is it? After trainers in Pokémon GO had to wait a long time for the announcement of the new Level 5 bosses, they can now encounter the two Ultra Beasts Kaguron and Katagami since yesterday, September 13, 2022.

In particular, Kaguron is experiencing a special hype that hasn’t been seen in raids for quite some time. We show you which wait times the Ultra Beast is causing and tell you why the trainers want to secure the monster at all.

What is an Ultra Beast?
Ultra Beasts are so-called mysterious Pokémon. They come from another dimension into the world of Pokémon GO through Ultra Wormholes, which open up in the game like wormholes.

How big is the hype around the new Ultra Beast

The new Ultra Beast Kaguron, which has been found in Level 5 raids in the Southern Hemisphere since yesterday, is causing a real rush among trainers. It seems that every player wants to secure this new Pokémon.

However, looking into social networks makes it clear that this monster doesn’t seem to be that easy to obtain. Currently, in order to secure a specimen, you need one thing above all: plenty of time.

Why does it take so much time? The Pokémon causes really long wait times, as numerous images and reports from players on reddit show. Since it can only be found in the Southern Hemisphere, players are either invited by friends abroad or use external apps like PokéGenie or PokéRaids to participate in the battles.

Moreover, the number of participants per remote raid is limited, meaning only a few players can play in this arena remotely at the same time. This leads to delays.

This is also illustrated by the reddit user EmptyRook, who tried to participate in one of the coveted raids through the external app PokéGenie. At times, more than 85,000 players were waiting there to join a corresponding raid lobby.

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And also the reddit user Hefty_Ad_9827 can hardly keep up with friend requests. He wanted to enable other players to invite them via remote raid to one of the Kaguron raids on-site. As his picture shows, he received more than 100 requests within 2 minutes.

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How long do players have to wait for a raid? As seen in the comments under the reddit posts, Kaguron demands quite a lot of patience from players. Trainer HankRHenry hopes that after about 14 hours he can finally join a raid lobby.

He writes in the comments (via. reddit.com): “At 8:30 AM CST [16:30 CEST] I queued up with 65k. Currently, 6.5 hours later, I’m at 35k. Maybe I’ll finally be let into a lobby tonight around 11 PM.”

This experience is also confirmed by hagared (via. reddit.com): “I queued this morning at 4:00 AM with 65,000. I got in around 5:00 PM [into the raid] and the queue was already at 106,811… truly the highest I’ve ever seen.”

Why is the hype around Kaguron so big?

What kind of Pokémon is Kaguron? Kaguron is an Ultra Beast from the 7th generation of games of the Flying and Steel type. However, it has no pre-evolutions or further evolutions. You recognize it by its thin white body, which is encased in a kind of metallic armor. As a shiny, it cannot be caught at the moment.

How strong is it? Kaguron has solid attack and defense stats and can also benefit from good stamina. However, its attacks are currently not the best. For its Flying type, it only has one instant attack, Air Slash, and a corresponding charge attack of this type is missing.

As a Steel attacker, it also doesn’t have a suitable instant attack. However, with Iron Head and Heavy Slam, it has two relatively fast charge attacks that deal solid damage.

Therefore, it plays a lesser role in the GO Battle League and there are better alternatives for raids. Here you should rather rely on the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

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Why do so many players want Kaguron? Although Kaguron is not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO and also not at the very top in the GO Battle League, there is a huge rush for this Pokémon.

The reason for this is primarily its availability. While Katagami, another Ultra Beast that also came into raids yesterday, can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, Kaguron can only be found in the Southern Hemisphere.

Therefore, anyone who wants to secure a corresponding specimen must, unfortunately, be invited to the raids abroad. Since it is also the first time to catch this Pokémon in the game, demand is particularly high.

It can be assumed that the hype around Kaguron will somewhat subside in the coming days, and you won’t have to struggle with such long wait times anymore. You can still find the Ultra Beast in the Level 5 raids of the Southern Hemisphere until September 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time.

Here you can find the best counters against Kaguron.

How do you like the new Ultra Beasts? Have you already secured a Kaguron? Or are you also struggling with such long wait times? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

In the coming days, you can still catch more new Steel-type Pokémon in the game. We’ll show you which spawns and bonuses await you during the Steel event “Test your nerves”.

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WoW: Jeweler builds legendary sword Frostgram after over 700 hours of work

Cortyn 14. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

A personal runeblade. This dream was fulfilled by a jeweler who recreated the legendary blade Frostmourne from World of Warcraft.

If World of Warcraft has one thing, it’s quite passionate fans. It becomes particularly interesting when these fans also possess extraordinary talents or engage in an exciting craft. Because then, fans can express their love for the game through unique projects, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that only they own.

This was also thought by a jeweler from Vienna, Febo from Goldschmiedemanufaktur Avalone. He dedicated a tremendous amount of time to a project to create the legendary Warcraft weapon Frostgram – made of gold and silver. The result is a piece of jewelry that does not exist anywhere else in the world.

What is Frostgram? While there are numerous named weapons throughout the Warcraft cosmos, none is as famous and infamously recognized as Frostgram. Known originally as “Frostmourne,” it is a runeblade that Prince Arthas receives during the campaign of Warcraft III in Northrend. The weapon grants him immense power, with which he attempts to save his kingdom, but it also corrupts the user.

Frostgram is capable of devouring the souls of its victims and resurrecting the fallen as undead servants afterward. Few weapons in video game history are as well-known as Arthas’s runeblade, the Lich King.

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How much work went into it? “Enormously much” might still be an understatement. Many, many days have gone into the project of the Frostgram piece of jewelry. Febo himself gives some key data in his video:

More than 700 working hours
38 days of filming
124 individual elements that were then merged into 43 different components

How much does the sword cost? Those hoping to buy the runeblade as a perfect piece of jewelry will have to be disappointed. The sword is not for sale, but was a passion project of Febo. When asked how much it would cost, he only replied that it would likely be “very expensive”—no surprise, given the skill and the numerous working hours invested in this Frostgram project.

Frostgram is based on Warcraft III: Reforged: At the end of his video, Febo explains why he actually did this. He has played and loved the Warcraft games over many years. His final design is based on the Frostgram from Warcraft III: Reforged. He explains:

Because Frostgram has been featured in the Warcraft lore since 2004 and in various games with different representations, I had to decide which design to use. I chose the design from Warcraft III: Reforged—and I know everyone hates Reforged—but for me, that’s still the best version of Frostgram, and it definitely has the most details. And I love details.

An impressive piece of craftsmanship that also shows how much work and detail actually goes into making jewelry.

Definitely not comparable to the 3-second casts of a jeweler in World of Warcraft.

Meanwhile, Warcraft III: Reforged is “really okay” – after 31 months, the game is complete.

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You will soon be able to collect digital rewards on PS4 and PS5 – But gamers demand something completely different

Benedikt Schlotmann 14. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

Sony introduced a new system for the PS4 and PS5 at the State of Play. The program is called “PlayStation Stars” and aims to reward loyal customers digitally. However, fans are demanding something completely different, so that the digital rewards will actually mean something.

At the event stream State of Play, Sony regularly showcases new features and new games for the PS4 and PS5. Sony also regularly brings new features to make gameplay feel smoother and faster on the PS5.

On September 13, 2022, there were plenty of fresh announcements, including information about a digital bonus program for loyal players on the PS4 and PS5: “PlayStation Stars.”

However, player reactions have been mixed. On one hand, they find the idea cool; on the other hand, there is another demand currently at the top of the list that would be more important.

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PlayStation Stars aims to reward long-time and loyal fans

What exactly is it? PlayStation Stars is a loyalty program for PS4 and PS5. All members have the opportunity to collect loyalty points and can then redeem them in a catalog. If you are a PS Plus subscriber, you will also earn points when purchasing games in the PS Store.

What exactly has been presented now? In the latest blog post, digital collectibles have now been introduced. According to Sony, these are “digital representations of things that PlayStation fans love, such as figures of popular and iconic characters from games and other forms of entertainment, as well as valued devices that reflect Sony’s innovation history.”

Among the presented collectibles are

The PlayStation 3
The Gondolier’s Point from Ape Escape 2 (cover image)
PocketStation
Toro and Kuro celebrate their birthday
and Polygon Man

How and when can you collect this? Sony has not yet explained how to collect these digital items. The program is set to launch in Asia at the end of September, with Europe and North America to follow a few weeks later.

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Fans finally want an improved homescreen

What is the community’s demand? Many gamers find the idea of PlayStation Stars quite cool, but at the same time explain that they wish for something completely different: namely an improved homescreen.

An updated homescreen has been requested for a long time, especially for more personalization options. With PlayStation Stars, many are even more demanding of this change, as there needs to be a way to display the new digital collectibles. As one user wrote under the official YouTube video:

I really hope that we will get something like PS Home in the near future, where we can place these collectibles.

What do you think? Do you find such digital collectibles cool or are you not interested?

More features and updates for the PS5: Recently, Sony released an extensive update for the PS5. It includes several new features that you can now use on your PS5. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann is particularly excited about one feature:

Sony is finally bringing the feature to the PS5 today that I have been waiting for 2 years

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Buy PS5: Drop at Otto with several bundles – You have to be quick.

Nico Charpantidis 14. September 2022 Reading time < 1 minutes

You can currently order a PS5 console from the retailer Otto. MeinMMO tells you what to keep in mind.

This is the drop: At Otto, there are currently four different bundles available for order, both in Digital and Disc Edition.

The PS5 console is still in high demand and remains scarce. The demand is still so high that even Sony is struggling to keep up with the production of the PS5. Gamers are taking every opportunity to buy a PS5.

Where can you buy a PS5? Currently, you can get various bundles of games and the PS5 console from the online retailer Otto. Some of the bundles are already sold out, but typically, more bundles become available throughout the morning.

So if you are looking for an opportunity to buy a PS5, keep an eye on Otto’s shop this morning.

PS5 overview at Otto

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Don’t like the bundles? More bundles may follow throughout the morning. We cannot give you a definite guarantee for this, as we do not have insight into the shop’s data. For a better overview, you can also check directly on Otto’s main page and bookmark the page. Here you will find all PS5 bundles and offers directly in the overview at Otto.

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

Buy PS5 – All offers in the ticker

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FIFA 23 removes 6 icons – 2 missing legends are now included

Max Handwerk 14. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

EA Sports has announced new icons for FIFA 23. At the same time, there are also 6 names missing that were previously playable legends in FIFA.

Update, September 14, 2022: EA Sports has now updated the “Class of 23”. Now, 2 icons that were previously missing have returned:

Casillas
Cafu

Both players are icons that were only added in FIFA 22. Consequently, their absence from the original listing was surprising. Now they are back.

However, the two remaining spots in the “Icon 100” are now filled. Therefore, it is not expected that any more icons will be added before the FIFA 23 release.

The updated icon overview in FIFA 23:

The updated “Class of 23” in FIFA 23 (via EA Sports)

This article is an update after 8 icons were previously listed. From here, the original article continues – however, we have removed Casillas and Cafu from the overview of missing icons below.

These are the new icons: The icon field in FIFA 23 will be expanded by three names – Xabi Alonso, Jairzinho, and Gerd Müller. Learn more about the new icons in FIFA 23 here.

At the same time, EA Sports provided an overview of the “Class of 23,” meaning all icons of FIFA 23.

A total of 100 legends are expected to be included this time in Ultimate Team. However, it is noticeable that only 98 icons have been announced for the game so far. So two more icons are likely to be added.

Furthermore, it is noticeable that there are not only new names, but also some that are missing.

Which icons are no longer in FIFA 23?

These old icons are missing: The most notable name is one that was already expected. Diego Maradona will reportedly not be present in FIFA 23.

In recent years, Maradona has been one of the absolute top players in Ultimate Team and had incredibly strong icon cards. However, Maradona had to be removed from the game in FIFA 22 due to a third-party lawsuit.

Only players who had already drawn Maradona as a card could still use him. However, he was removed from packs, drafts, and the “Soccer Aid World XI Team.” In FIFA 23, he apparently is not available at all anymore, as he is missing from the official list.

Besides Maradona, 7 other names from FIFA 22 are also missing, which likely will not be legends at the FIFA 23 release.

Which icons are still missing in FIFA 23?

Deco: The Portuguese midfielder has been around for a long time, but his cards did not have particularly high stats. The same applies to the next icon.

Giggs: Ryan Giggs also seems to be leaving the game.

Guardiola: Pep Guardiola was added in FIFA 20 but was also considered one of the weaker options in the icon midfield. However, you can now play him as a manager in Career Mode.

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Overmars: Marc Overmars is also missing in FIFA 23. However, Overmars had already been banned in FIFA 22 due to a real-life scandal.

Inzaghi: Filippo Inzaghi also no longer has a card in the FIFA 23 icons list. The Italian forward has been considered by many players as one of the weakest icons, as his real-life class was simply not feasible to translate into the game due to weak stats.

It remains open whether the icons have been permanently removed or if they will return to FIFA 23 at a later date.

It has also happened that icons have been transformed into hero cards. However, given the previous announcements, this also seems rather unlikely.

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FIFA 23 shows the highest ratings of the Premier League – This is how strong the “best league in the world” is

Max Handwerk 14. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

More and more official FIFA 23 ratings are being released. EA Sports has now revealed the 23 best players in the Premier League.

These are the FIFA 23 ratings: The ratings describe the players’ abilities in FIFA 23. The higher a player’s values, the better they are on the virtual soccer field.

More and more values are appearing on the way to the FIFA 23 release:

There was a leak on Xbox that showed many ratings
The 23 best players in FIFA 23 were then officially introduced
New icons for FIFA 23 are known

Additionally, the first ratings have already sparked some discussions.

The official list will now include some more players: The 20 best players in the Premier League are now known.

These are the 23 top players from the Premier League for FIFA 23

That’s why the Premier League is so important: For many soccer fans, the Premier League is considered the “best league in the world.” It brings the most exciting title race, as several teams are in contention for the top positions. Moreover, no other league has as much money as the English top league – which is evident from the exorbitant transfer fees, but also that many of the best players in the world are on the field there.

In Ultimate Team, Premier League players are typically among the most sought-after cards in the mode.

These are the top 23 of the Premier League:

De Bruyne (91)
Salah (90)
Van Dijk (90)
C. Ronaldo (90)
Son (89)
Casemiro (89)
Alisson (89)
Kane (89)
Ederson (89)
Kanté (89)
Haaland (88)
Joao Cancelo (88)
Ruben Dias (88)
Bernardo Silva (88)
Fabinho (87)
Rodri (87)
Robertson (87)
Koulibaly (87)
Alexander-Arnold (87)
Lloris (87)
De Gea (87)
Laporte (86)
Mendy (86)

These are the most exciting players for FIFA 23: Overall, the high ratings of the Premier League stand out once again. A total of 11 players from the Premier League top 23 also belong to the overall top 23 of FIFA 23.

Nevertheless, some players stand out. Especially the attackers Salah, Ronaldo, and Son are likely to be highly sought after again this year – even though Ronaldo is significantly slower than usual. De Bruyne will shine in midfield, while van Dijk remains one of the best defenders.

Erling Haaland also has a good upgrade, and Cancelo is likely to remain one of the best full-backs in the game. The Premier League has also acquired possibly the best defender from last Serie A season in FUT, Koulibaly.

It will be more challenging with cards like Casemiro, Kane, or Ruben Dias and Rodri. They all received high ratings but are very slow – and that can be a huge issue in FIFA.

How the cards ultimately perform will become clear only after the release. If you want to start building your team earlier, you can do so with the web app. When the FIFA 23 web app starts and what’s included, you can find out here.

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My first multiplayer shooter was on the index for 23 years – Is it coming now for Switch and the Xbox Game Pass

Maik Schneider 13. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

About a year ago, Golden Eye 007 was unexpectedly removed from the index. The N64 game from 1997 never really hit the market in Germany but still had many fans and is considered one of the best shooters of its time. MeinMMO author Maik Schneider also got his hands on the title and is looking forward to a reunion.

GoldenEye 007 is the video game adaptation of the 1995 James Bond film of the same name. The legendary Pierce Brosnan was in top form and apparently inspired the developers of the corresponding video game.

After all, GoldenEye was groundbreaking in many ways and a milestone in the development of single-player shooters and the introduction of new gadgets into the genre. GoldenEye was not the first modern shooter, but definitely a big step forward.

However, the development was also on the brink: A relatively small team developed the title and brought little experience. This, however, led to unconventional solutions that ultimately benefitted the game.

The level structure was designed before gameplay considerations were made. This resulted in often having multiple ways to reach the goal, which didn’t always make sense for the player (via webarchive.org). This made the levels feel organic, like a real house, not simple linear levels.

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The same goes for the cool gadgets and weapons, without which a Bond adventure would probably never work. They were added to the game only after the levels were already finished, and creative solutions were needed to incorporate them meaningfully.

All in all, the development was probably very chaotic and characterized by “crunch,” meaning constant overtime and extra work.

But somehow the team managed to bring a damn good shooter to the market – and I haven’t even mentioned the best part yet: The 4-player mode with the option for split-screen.

There was a bit of chaos here too: The mode wasn’t actually planned, was added without the knowledge of the responsible people at Rare and Nintendo, and was developed within a month (via gamespot.com).

And that multiplayer mode turned a good shooter into a milestone in my personal video game history.

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We spent countless hours huddled together in front of the much too small television, causing hundreds, thousands of digital deaths. The nasty proximity mines particularly stuck in my memory and required unnecessarily complicated tactics to lure friends into the explosives.

One needed to have some persuasion skills to be successful in a multiplayer shooter. Okay, a bit of screen cheating might have helped too.

I was 10 or maybe 11 years old at the time and had no idea until recently that the game was indexed in Germany.

What does “indexed” mean? When games land on the index in Germany, they are considered youth-endangering media. These games are not banned, but advertising for them is forbidden, as is making them accessible to children or teenagers.

There are different classifications in indexing, and GoldenEye was on the so-called “List A”. The game was therefore allowed to be sold in Germany, but advertising was prohibited, as was placement in stores or areas that were freely accessible to children and teenagers (via schnittberichte.com).

The shooter was indexed due to its explicit depictions of violence from a first-person perspective. This time, the developers’ creativity apparently led to their downfall: Because GoldenEye 007 inadvertently invented “headshots” for video games and thus probably caused the extra kick of “youth endangering”.

But now that’s over and GoldenEye 007 can finally be officially advertised in Germany. Two major players in the video game market want to benefit from this – Xbox and Nintendo.

GoldenEye 007 will soon be available in the Xbox Game Pass with 4K resolution, achievements, and local multiplayer
Golden Eye 007 will be coming to the Switch soon, with a focus on the original but will include online support

For me, the game was a defining factor in my gaming career. I played every game related to James Bond movies from then on but never watched the films.

At some point, I realized that GoldenEye was both the first and the best Bond game. Let’s see if that’s still true 25 years later.

Leave me a comment with your thoughts on the topic. If you prefer to read more about new games on the Switch, check this out: New co-op game on the Switch is like Stardew Valley – But with 4 players, magical fairies, and 3D graphics

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 13.09. – The PvP endgame starts this week

Britta ♤ BeAngel 13. September 2022 Reading time 6 minutes

For all Guardians of Destiny 2 who love to showcase their skills in the tough endgame PvP, Trials, the Trials of Osiris, are returning at the 14th Saint this week. But first, the weekly reset brings you a new update on the current story. MeinMMO tells you what you can play this week.

Update info for Hotfix 6.2.0.3: Today’s background maintenance for Hotfix 6.2.0.3 also brought a surprising downtime, causing the Destiny 2 servers to be temporarily unavailable. The update is 201.8 MB on PC. The servers are now back online, so you can log in.

We link you to the patch notes for update 6.2.0.3 accordingly here in the article.

This week: As always, Guardians can expect a new chapter in the seasonal story of Destiny 2 in Season 18. Guardians are particularly curious about the dark secrets that Mithrax, one of the main characters in Season 18, hides. He currently struggles to reconcile the looter he once was with the leader he is now.

Perhaps also because he doesn’t want his daughter to think poorly of him. And it looks like Eramis, the thawed pirate bride from the “Beyond Light” DLC, could significantly disrupt his plans.

Besides the story, players can also increase their power level again by completing challenges. By the end of the week, the Trials of Osiris will join the regular pinnacle loot activities.

After several weeks of absence, the PvE endgame returns, luring the elite through sweaty matches to flawless loot on the prestigious Lighthouse. Additionally, the Vanguard grants double points for your reputation rank.

What else to expect, we will reveal to you now.

The most important information about activities from September 13 to September 20.

Vanguard: Nightfall – The Trial by Fire

The Nightfall: The Trial by Fire is the strike:

“Fallen from Grace”, in the Cosmodrome
- Navôta, the witch and successor of Omnigul, is responsible for the fireteam of Shaw Han, Cas, and Maeve. Rob them of their leader in the Cosmodrome and take revenge – also in Shawn’s name.

This is the Nightfall weapon of the week: As a reward for your run, you will always receive a special Nightfall weapon. In Season 18, Bungie has provided you with some good old options.

This week you will receive the grenade launcher “Sledgehammer.”

The Master version (Adept) of the Nightfall weapons will be available to unlock starting October 4th. That’s when the hardest PvE difficulty in Destiny 2 called “Grandmaster” begins.

Playlist Strikes have the following modifiers this week:

Solar Scorch
Stasis Burn
Grounded
The Scorch modifier lasts the entire week, while the others change daily.

Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation

This is happening in the raid “The Oath of the Student“

In the “Oath of the Student” raid, you should survive the challenge “Basic Information” this week. If you have collected a symbol for the Obelisk, you must not exceed the buff “Increased Knowledge”.
As a reward for the challenge in the raid encounter of the “Carer” on Grandmaster, this week awaits the chance to receive a Master version of the submachine gun “Subjugation,” the grenade launcher “Sighted,” the linear fusion rifle “Catastrophic,” or the pulse rifle “Insidious.” But keep in mind that hard and normal modes share the loot.

Additional pinnacle rewards from the endgame you can get:

In the Vex raid “Glass Chamber” on Venus
As well as in the dungeon “Siphon of Avarice”

Weekly Activities

With Season 18, new activities have come to Destiny 2, turning the Guardians into pirates with their own crew and letting them puzzle over cryptic four-liners.

Skiff Crash: Dive into this new 6-player activity for ship-to-ship battles, to prevent Eramis and her pirate gang from plunging the galaxy into chaos.
Expedition: Assemble treasure maps, search for treasures, and return to your ship while fending off enemy pirate crews.
Pirate Hideouts: Battle through weekly missions and loot powerful relics hidden in the hideouts of the pirate lords.

In addition, the contents of the current DLC “The Witch Queen” are still active and can be played. For example, in the weekly repeatable campaign mission.

Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

“The Ritual” – Repeatable Witch Queen campaign mission
- You must linger in the Throne World on behalf of the Vanguard, for Savathun has brought the Traveler there. While you try to free him, you must “play games” with her to reveal the betrayal to the Witch Queen and the last memory of her Worm Ancestor. However, whether that was just part of her plan, you will have to decide for yourself in the end.

Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:

Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Showdown
Conflict
Trials of Osiris (Starts September 16)

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

Petra Venj is now found in the Dreaming City right at Rheasilvia – as always during the 3rd Curse Week. At the same time, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.

Sources for Pinnacle loot in Season 18 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the new season of the Looters, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,580. This raises the power level at the start of the new Season 18 by +10 compared to the previous Season 17. All players receive the base power level of 1,350.

This is how you get free loot: For all new and old Guardians who want to play along in the future or after a break, Bungie has prepared “The Gift of the Thunder Gods” in Season 18.

You can pick up this loot chest for free in the H.E.L.M. after completing the “New Light” campaign. It will bring you up to a power level of 1540 or more – with Arc gear and weapons, as well as two exotics and ten legendary items. The rewards can also be claimed once for all your characters.

This top loot raises your power level to 1,580:

Top Legacy Raid “King’s Fall” (+2)
Top Dungeon “Duality” (+2)
Raid rotation this week: “Glass Chamber” (+2)
Legacy Dungeon Rotation “Siphon of Avarice” (+2)
Reach in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire at least 100,000 points (+2)
Weekly Witch Queen campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
“The Ur-Source” on Grandmaster difficulty (+2)
Seasonal activity “Skiff Crash” on Grandmaster difficulty (+2)
Complete the activity “Preservation” in the Darkness Raid Pyramid (+2)
“Eternity’s Trials”: Reach at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
Defeat Powerful Cabal in the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” (+2)
Seasonal activity “The Astral Seas” on Grandmaster difficulty (+1)
Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
Complete 3 Vanguard operations strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s Clan task: Earn 5000 XP (+1)
Trials of Osiris/ Starts September 16 (+2)

Glittering Dust Highlights in the Eververse

In the Eververse, you can secure a Sparrow from the Season of the Haunted this week named “Ignited Wanderer.”

If that doesn’t appeal to you, you can of course also spend your Glimmer, the earnable in-game currency, on other things.

Maybe one of these offers appeals to you:

Exotic Emote “A Bitter Taste”
Exotic Emote “Chit Chat”
Legendary Emote “Counting”
Rare Emote “Dramatic Countdown”
Exotic Ship “The Coffin Bearer”
Exotic Weapon Ornament “Theoretical Heat Exchange” for the weapon “Cold Heart”
Legendary Ghost Projection “Shard Projection”
Legendary Teleport Effect “Cannon Fodder”
Shader “Whisper Glimmer”
As well as the Arms Armor Ornaments from Fortnite:
- Hunter Ornament “Eternal Revenge” Graspers
- Warlock Ornament “Painted Kitsune” Gloves
- Titan Ornament “Knightly Black” Gauntlets

Not enough Glimmer? So many great items, but you’re already low on Glimmer? Then check out our tips on how to improve your Glimmer budget.

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Are you looking forward to the return of the PvP endgame? Or is the Crucible not one of your favorite challenges in Destiny 2? Feel free to leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts.

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MMO shooter Division 2 starts Season 10 today – Brings new weapons, sets and more difficulty levels

Britta ♤ BeAngel 13. September 2022 Reading time 5 minutes

Today, Season 10 titled “Price of Power” launches in Division 2. After many months of relative silence around the cover shooter, players can now look forward to new content. And that’s not all. Ubisoft announced, with an eye on 2023, that work on Year 5 has already begun. MeinMMO will bring you up to date.

After Division 2 announced it would only rotate old content until the end of 2021, many agents lost their loyalty. However, more players are now returning to Washington and New York because Ubisoft is not only offering hope for more but has also announced many new contents for Division 2 in recent months.

These will now gradually make their way into the game. Today, Season 10 “The Price of Power” has launched and brings new content for “Busy Bees”.

Check out the current The Division 2 trailer for the new PvE activity “Countdown”, which has now received an update to the difficulty levels in Season 10.

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The Division 2 – Season 10 “Price of Power” Trailer

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What’s new in Season 10 of TU16? The wait was certainly worth it, as shown by the last Season 9. There, Ubisoft hid a cool cliffhanger that made many players curious about a background story involving the feared Hunters.

Season 10 will continue this story in a new bounty.

What is the new bounty about? Agents are to hunt 5 targets including the main target General Anderson in the upcoming 3 months during the new bounty. He is a leader of the True Sons, who is trying to negotiate peace with the Black Tusk to pose their united forces against the Division.

Additionally, there are plenty of new items to earn during these hunts through the season pass, such as weapons, 2 new brand sets, and more.

From rank 2, the new brand set named “Brazos-de-Arcabuz” awaits
At rank 11, you receive the new brand set “Umbra-Initiative”
Rank 30 gives you the named M1A rifle “Left Part of the Stage”
The named left-handed “Lefty” shotgun, which wiped everything out on the PTS server, awaits at rank 80
Rank 85 holds the exotic pistol “The Busy Bee”
And rank 90 will provide agents with the exotic gloves “Bloody Knuckles”.
Additionally, there are many blueprints to collect in Season 10.

“Lucky”, the last target of the bounty, can be completed from November 15. After that, nothing stands between you and the primary target General Anderson, as the current roadmap shows.

Additionally, there will be 2 new clothing events “SHD Poster Boy”, which will offer military outfits, and “Dark Path”, with creepier masks or Halloween themes. There will also be 4 previously known Global Events again.

What else has changed? Ubisoft and Massive have integrated not only new content but also improvements for players. For instance, exotics now have a small chance to drop from NPCs in normal gameplay.

In addition, players had requested through feedback from public test servers (PTS) to introduce harder versions for Countdown as well as other activities.

Consequently, in Season 10, the two missions “Tidal Basin” and “Manning National Zoo” can be completed on Legendary difficulty. More are to follow.

Loot-heavy PvE mode becomes more flexible: For the PvE mode “Countdown”, there will now be multiple difficulty levels instead of just one. You can then complete these alone or in a group, even with player matchmaking.

Normal – Can be completed alone
Hard – Designed for groups of 8 casual players
Challenging – For a group of 8 randomly matched players. However, this can also be completed by a team of 2-4 hardcore players.
Heroic – The perfect challenge for 4-8 hardcore players.

The Hunters at the beginning are, however, not easy to farm from Season 10 onwards, as they now do not give you normal loot anymore, but instead “Hunter Dog Tags”.

Looking good has also become easier: Since Season 10, every player can fully customize their character at the mirror. So not only hair and tattoos but also face and body.

This is what agents can expect in free play: For the open-world, there was an update for the adjustable directives. Now you can voluntarily restrict access to blue ammunition crates in exchange for more XP. However, no new directives have been added.

The launch of Season 10 was rather rocky, and many players reported Delta errors and unstable server connections. However, Ubisoft has also mentioned future improvements here.

Overall, the new story and the new content give the impression that it is worthwhile to rediscover Division 2. Especially, Ubisoft revealed in the last showcase that work on Year 5 of Division 2 has already started. Players can thus expect not only new but also regular content for the cover shooter.

With TU17 and Season 11, a new PvE mode called “Descent” will come to the game.
In this mode, players are stripped of their powerful gear and must survive longer without their usual set advantages, just like in the “Survival” mode from Division 1. However, they can loot talents to gain strength.
This way, mechanics can be combined that the game typically does not allow. This allows for completely new play styles and builds within “Descent”.

By the way, Survival was the mode where most Division players died:

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The future of Division 2 looks much brighter now, and if the ongoing story turns out as good as hoped, then the game might experience a second spring. Additionally, the new free-to-play game Division: Heartland will contribute, which indirectly ties into the Division 2 saga.

Furthermore, now everyone can try Division 2 for free.

Here’s how you can play The Division 2 for free now

If you want to discover the game now, you can even do so for free. Until October 10, Division 2 is included in the free trial month of Ubisoft+. Interested players can explore the game with all the content and rewards of the Ultimate Edition.

To make use of the free month, you just need to activate the free subscription of Ubisoft+. This can be done directly through the launcher.

Little tip: This also allows old players, who may not own the “Year 1 Pass” of Division 2 or other content, to obtain these again for free now. So you can, for example, enjoy the hidden 7 secret missions again, which entertain you with some tricky puzzles.

Have you already taken a glimpse into Season 10? Or have we just made you curious? If so, feel free to share your first impressions of the season and what you like best so far in the comments with the Division community.

For those who prefer to indulge in memories, we recommend a royal meeting with the king of exotics.

In Division 2, a cult weapon recalls a legendary exploit that players continue to exploit to this day

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Fortnite: We now know when Season 4 in Chapter 3 starts

Christos Tsogos 13. September 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite remains silent about the further course of the story. Will there be a live event? When is the server down and when exactly does the new 4th season of the battle royale shooter start? We will answer all of this here on MeinMMO.

What is happening in Fortnite? Nobody knows for sure. When the battle against the terrorist group “IO” was won, the situation on the “Chapter 3” map relaxed. The Seven and the inhabitants of the island built a theme park in the name of peace and finally started to take a “vacation.”

We have summarized all the important information about the live event, the paradise, and the server down here:

Fortnite: Season 4 Chapter 3 starts tomorrow – Everything about live event, server down, and paradise

What we now know: Fortnite starts Season 4 in Chapter 3 on Sunday, September 18.

Here is the relaxed trailer for the fun in Chapter 3 Season 3:

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Fortnite: Trailer for Season 3 shows crazy parties and a huge amusement park

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While the zero point relaxed after the crisis, plants and roots sprouted everywhere on the map. Even a giant reality tree towered over the map and delighted many players with its lotus tree crown.

Everything seemed peaceful, but that was only for a short time. The zero point used its power to bring back many things from Chapter 1.

Even the Seven began to behave strangely. Until everyone disappeared and you had to search for them. A new threat is on the horizon, threatening to transform the entire island into a chrome wonderland.

Season 4 begins in Fortnite this week

When does Season 4 start in Fortnite? Epic Games has finally broken its silence and dated the release of the new Season 4 for September 18. On the same day Fortnite will take the servers down at 08:00 AM German time to deploy the update.

We will accompany you during the server downtime on the weekend and provide you with leaks and new information.

Will there be a live event? According to leakers, a live event is unlikely. All data has been scrutinized and there are no indications that Epic Games is hiding anything from the public.

We also assume that Fortnite will suddenly go into server downtime on Sunday and surprise players with many new features after a few hours.

Are there new leaks? Despite this, we give you a small but quite frightening preview of what this chrome threat looks like:

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Here, too, the strange chrome mass appears that devours everything. Where this substance comes from and whether it has anything to do with the zero point is still uncertain. However, it is a fact that Season 4 is already creating a lot of excitement with its mysteries.

What do you think about everything being dipped in chrome soon? Do you think the zero point is to blame, or are there other forces at work that we do not yet understand? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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Twitch streamer regrets turning down a multimillion-dollar deal: “It keeps me up at night”

Lydia 13. September 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The Twitch streamer Chance “Sodapoppin” Morris had the opportunity in 2019 to switch to the Microsoft platform Mixer for a million-dollar deal. He turned down the offer – a decision that still keeps him awake at night, as he admitted recently.

Who is the streamer?

Sodapoppin is a veteran on Twitch and has been on the platform since 2011, referring to himself as the “Twitch guy”.
He currently has 8.8 million followers on Twitch, with an average of 20,000 viewers watching his streams.
He started as a WoW streamer, but his content has since diversified: from Sex Dungeon in VR to burger joint in GTA , it’s all there.
In theory, he can look back at a successful career, but there is one decision the streamer still regrets.

Soda has been on Twitch for ages and has witnessed many changes in the streaming platform. One of the most significant ones has been presented to you in the video:

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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success

Missed deal still haunts him years later

This is how the statement came about: In a joint stream with Nick “Nmplol” Polom, Soda was asked which missed opportunity he would not let slip away with his current knowledge. Sodapoppin’s response came quickly: “Mixer!”

Sodapoppin explained that he had been offered a lucrative deal from Mixer worth $10 million, which he turned down. Nmplol could hardly believe that someone would let such an opportunity slip and called Soda an idiot. He replied that he knows that himself.

This is what’s behind it: In 2019, Microsoft aimed to build a competitor to the streaming giant Twitch with Mixer. They dug deep into their pockets and poached some of the biggest Twitch stars.

Big streamers like Ninja and shroud made a lot of money with their Mixer deals, but for Microsoft, the plan did not work: Mixer failed, and the streamers simply returned to Twitch as if nothing had happened. Small Mixer streamers, however, were left behind.

Sodapoppin could have taken the money without having to face the consequences.

I could have signed, they would have gone bankrupt and closed down. They would have had to fulfill the contract and pay me what they owed. That would have been millions, and I would have just come back. I didn’t sign it. Morality!
Sodapoppin via Twitch

Since then, Sodapoppin seems to be haunted by the missed opportunity. The streamer said it keeps him awake at night. Just recently, he was upset about not having taken the chance back then.

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This is what Soda would do differently today: Back then, Sodapoppin turned down the deal out of moral concerns. Today, it seems that his conscience no longer bothers him: He would sign the damn deal, leave, and take the damn money with him.

“If Soda leaves, then the ship Twitch sinks”

So why didn’t Soda sign then? Sodapoppin is known for his dry humor and sometimes mocks his own viewers. But turning his back on Twitch so easily, he probably couldn’t bring himself to do that.

He believes Mixer wanted him because he had been on the platform for so long, longer than anyone else:

I have this image attached to me; Soda is the original, he is the Twitch guy. He has been on Twitch longer than anyone else; if he leaves, that means the ship sinks, right? That’s a big responsibility.
Soda via Twitch

Clearly, Soda was worried that his departure could signal the end for Twitch.

What do you think? Is this delusion, or would Sodapoppin’s departure really have such an impact on Twitch? Feel free to leave us a comment with your opinion.

Similar to how Mixer tried back then, YouTube is now also trying to build a competitor to the streaming giant Twitch. In doing so, they are also acquiring some of the biggest streamers, but are going about it more tactfully. However, one of the biggest Twitch streamers believes that others are undervaluing themselves.

The biggest streamer on Twitch says: People are selling themselves way too cheaply to YouTube – Demands ridiculous sum for a switch

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Who will win the LoL Worlds 2022? After the draw there are 2 death groups and the dreams of the West die

Schuhmann 13. September 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

The groups for the LoL Worlds 2022 have been drawn – the betting odds on who will win the 2022 World Championship at League of Legends are also set: For fans of teams from the USA or Europe, the outlook is grim. The weakest team from Asia is given twice the chance to win the LoL Worlds 2022 as the 4 best teams from Europe and the USA. Fans of G2, Fnatic, or Cloud9 will need to be brave.

What does the ratio between West and East look like in LoL? From the West’s perspective, it has been getting slightly worse each year for the past 4 years:

In 2018, the teams from Asia struggled: 3 teams from Europe and the USA made it to the semifinals, but ultimately, the Chinese team Invictus Gaming prevailed.
In 2019, G2 at least made it to the Finals of the Worlds – where they had to concede defeat to Super-Carry Doinb.
In 2020, G2 at least reached the semifinals, where they were shown by Showmaker and Canyon that it just wasn’t enough.
But in 2021, it was all over: Only 2 teams from the West made it to the quarterfinals and were eliminated there without a chance.

Faker has put together a strong team with T1 in 2022 and belongs to the extended favorites for the 4th World Championship:

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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend

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5 teams from China and Asia in the circle of favorites for the LoL Worlds 2022

This is how it looks this year: The bookmakers see 5 teams from China and South Korea as the closer favorites to win the LoL Worlds: 2 teams from South Korea, 3 teams from China. Anyone betting $1 on these teams will receive between $3.50 and $9 in return.

The “best chances” for a team from the West to win the LoL Worlds are given to 4 teams from Europe and the USA: All 4 teams are given odds of 1:67 by a US website.

The weakest team from Asia, DRX, gets twice as good odds, at 1:34.

The two finalists from the LPL are considered top favorites for the LoL Worlds 2022

Which teams are the top favorites for the LoL Worlds?

The top favorites for the 2022 World Championship, according to bookmakers, are two Chinese teams that have not played a significant role in the LoL Worlds in recent years but have excelled this year:

The Chinese team JD Gaming won the LPL in 2022. They had the dominant player Yagao in the Chinese finals as their Midlaner. Additionally, they have the good Jungler Kanavi from the legendary team Griffin in the Jungle.
The other favorite is Top Esports: The team around Midlaner Knight and Botlaner JackeyLove has been given great chances for years to make a breakthrough. But it went wrong. This year, a top player Tian joined Top Esports, who was able to win a Worlds in 2019.

Gen G. and Chovy are the hope for South Korea

What about South Korea? The third top favorite for the title in 2022 is Gen G., the South Korean champion:

They have assembled an insane team in 2022: The core Botlaner Ruler is now complemented by Chovy, a dominant Midlaner who is regarded as the founder of the “Church of Chovy”.

The team is supported by 3 strong role players, with the experienced Jungler Peanut experiencing a renaissance at the moment.

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What about the other teams? From the bookmakers’ perspective, the other 5 teams from China and South Korea gradually follow:

The South Koreans T1 with Faker and exceptional support Keria
Edward Gaming, the reigning world champion, with ADC Viper
Royal Never Give Up, the winners of MSI 2022, are slotted at 6th in the odds
DWG KIA, the former miracle team with Showmaker and Canyon, now have only outsider chances to win the World Championship
The last place among the Asia teams with odds of 1:34 is occupied by DRX.

G2 and Cloud 9 hit death groups A and B

What about “our teams”?? Things look quite bleak. Because the “experienced teams” from the West, which one could expect a surprise from, have hit death groups:

G2 is already up against the top favorite JD Gaming in the preliminary round and then has to get past Showmaker/Canyon: an extremely difficult task.
Cloud9, the strongest team from the USA, faces T1 with Faker and reigning world champion EDward Gaming – it also seems likely that they will be eliminated already in the main round.

The other two teams that are certainly playing Worlds, Rogue and 100 Thieves, have managed to secure still manageable groups at the moment, but might be unlucky enough to get strong teams assigned here as well, which will come through the Play-Ins.

The best teams from the West have half as bad chances as the weakest team from Asia

According to the bookmakers, the odds for a team from the West to win the LoL Worlds have likely never been worse than this year:

All “4 big” teams from the West are given maximum outsider odds of 1:67 to win the Worlds: Rogue, G2 Esports, Cloud9, and Fnatic are all at 1:67.
100 Thieves, MAD Lions, and Evil Geniuses are even at 1:101.

Even in 2021, some teams from Europe experienced a harsh awakening:

LoL Worlds: Europe’s hope sensationally defeats China, then faces the raid boss

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