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Nine months ago, New World was a massive hit on Steam and was considered the MMO hope – Where does it stand today?

Alexander Leitsch 22. June 2022 Reading time 6 minutes

In September 2021, the new MMORPG New World was released. Over 900,000 players logged in simultaneously on the release weekend. However, the hype quickly faded. While the game receives regular updates, the initial excitement is still missing. What has changed and where does the game continue to have problems?

How did the release of New World go?

New World caused a massive hype at launch. The initially 63 EU servers were hopelessly overcrowded. There were hours-long queues. Additionally, over 120 new servers were opened in the first week to provide more players with a place.
At peak, the MMORPG had 913,634 concurrent players on the Sunday after release (via SteamDB). Many had high hopes for the game. However, the player count dropped rapidly. After just one month, the peak had halved.

Players criticized the uninspired quests and long leveling phases at release, the clunky combat system, and dozens of bugs that caused a lot of frustration. Hardcore players also complained within a few days about the lack of endgame content and long travel times.

Moreover, many players had entirely different expectations for New World. After the much-touted shift from PvP to PvE, many hoped for a theme park game. However, they were not impressed with the “survival aesthetic” and the lack of story.

Overall, New World seemed unfinished despite several delays. Many players felt that the MMORPG should have been given more time. However, almost 9 months have passed since the release, and there have been numerous updates. What is the current state of New World?

By the way, New World announced the big July patch on June 23: New World will receive its largest update to date in July – bringing new dungeons and musical instruments.

Major updates brought new dungeons, PvP arenas, and a clear equipment system

What is the biggest change to New World since the release? The biggest change was likely the equipment in endgame. Everything from gear score 500 was initially completely tied to crafting and random drops. The system behind the drops, the watermark system, was opaque. Somehow, a chance for loot was stacked in the background, and when a drop occurred, the chance was restacked. However, the game did not explain this.

Now, the system is very transparent:

Each equipment slot has its own expertise level. By increasing expertise, you can receive better drops from enemies. Additionally, a high expertise level must be reached for endgame equipment to fully unleash its potential. Between gear score 500 and 600, the equipment scales to a mean value between gear score and expertise. This is meant to prevent the simple purchase of power.
Expertise can be guaranteed increased through gypsum casts, dungeons, PvP battles, or crafting. Random drops still exist that can also increase expertise.
Furthermore, the equipment has been expanded: Where it used to end at gear score 600, since the major January patch there is a gear score of 625.

What changed about the dungeons? Dungeon fans were also provided with new content. In January, the mutations reminiscent of Mythic+ in WoW were introduced. With this, players received 10 new difficulty levels for selected dungeons.

In March, the new dungeon Heart of Storms was released. Here, the main story is concluded, and there are challenging and varied boss fights. In July, the next dungeon Barnacles and Black Powder will also be released.

The dungeons also received some “quality of life” changes, including better rewards, many bug fixes, and easier ways to get the orbs needed to enter the dungeons. With the July patch, the orbs are supposed to be completely abolished. Furthermore, a dungeon finder will be introduced, which will facilitate group searches.

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Everything you need to know about the New World endgame – in 2 minutes

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What is new in PvP? At release, PvP was in a difficult state:

The wars could hardly be played due to bugs and lags
The Outpost Rush as an alternative was disabled for many weeks due to bugs
There were no incentives to engage in PvP in the open world

Meanwhile, the bugs have been fixed, and the wars function reasonably well. Additionally, rewards for PvP in the open world have been increased. In May, a new PvP currency was also introduced.

With Azoth Salt, you can earn various rewards whether you participate in wars, Outpost Rush, or fights in the open world. Primarily, however, it supports the 3v3 arenas, which were also introduced in May. With them, PvP can now be played in a controlled manner.

What else has changed? The list of patch notes is long, but we have summarized some highlights for you:

There are two new weapons with the Maleficent Gauntlets and the Thunder Cannon
You now run 10% faster on paths and the Azoth costs for fast travel have been significantly reduced
Daily cooldowns now have a fixed time (always at 5:00 AM)
You can now use your inventory while running
The level time from levels 20 to 50 has been reduced
There are now rewards when you level a profession beyond level 200
Storage can now be accessed and used globally from anywhere
Housing taxes have been reduced
There have been adjustments to the combat system with shortened animations and better transitions
Additionally, thousands of bug fixes have been implemented

In addition, many servers have been merged to maintain the population somewhat.

There are still too many bugs and issues

Is New World now a perfect MMORPG? No, not by a long shot. The developers have addressed many of the original criticisms, but New World still has many issues.

Especially the combat system suffers from delays in using abilities, animation issues, and bugs that occur with certain skills. Some of these bugs have existed for months.

The problems with the combat system adversely affect PvP. Many players avoid Outpost Rush or the arenas for this reason, as it is frustrating to lose a fight due to technical issues.

However, not everything is problem-free outside of the combat system:

Some perks are bugged – especially in PvP
Some enemies in dungeons can be exploited
There is a bug regarding the stamina needed for dodging
There are dozens of small bugs in the game, whether related to monsters, territories, or the UI in Outpost Rush

In February, the Valentine’s weapons had to be removed from the shop shortly after release due to bugs, which was emblematic of the problems.

Are bugs the only problem? No. Especially hardcore players are eagerly awaiting new content that does not involve PvP. After all, New World has marketed itself as a game for PvE fans.

The strength of New World for many lay in its atmospheric world and crafting system. However, both have not received significant updates, in part because “core features” like PvP arenas were only implemented later. The MMORPG would have benefited from such features being available at the release.

The numbers are declining and no trend reversal is in sight

So how does it stand with New World? In the last 24 hours, 17,900 players were online concurrently at peak (via SteamDB). That is sufficient on Steam for 4th place among the most played MMORPGs – behind Lost Ark, FFXIV, and ESO. However, ESO and FFXIV have many of their players outside of Valve’s platform.

Currently, however, nothing indicates a turnaround. Even a free weekend in April was a complete disappointment.

Although New World has fixed many launch errors, it still faces four major problems:

There are still too many bugs, and new bugs appear with every update.
The combat system remains suboptimal.
The MMORPG has a bad reputation, and currently, nothing is happening to improve that reputation.
A significant feature or unique selling point is missing to draw players and media attention back to New World. Everything New World has received so far are standard contents offered by other MMORPGs as well.

Is there anything positive? Yes, the communication and dedication of the developers are commendable. In recent months, more videos and blog posts have been released, providing insights into the ideas and future of the game.

There was also praise for the developers joining streams with Asmongold or other Twitch streamers to play the new dungeon. They also presented their gameplay on their own YouTube channel:

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New World is not WoW, but it can be fun

Is it worth joining in June 2022? If you are looking for an MMORPG with an unusual and tactical action combat system and do not expect a classic theme park game like WoW, you should definitely check out New World.

Especially the atmosphere of the game world, the different ways to level up, and the dungeons are quite appealing. If you also do not mind grind and PvP in the endgame, you can find enjoyment here.

I myself have now spent over 600 hours in the game and have had many good experiences. I am particularly engaged by the game world, the constant carrot in front of me, and the fights, which differ significantly from the major MMORPGs like WoW or FFXIV.

However, New World still cannot compete with the strongest games in the genre – there are still too many bugs, too little content, and too few incentives to replay the old content. Whether there will ever be a turnaround is currently uncertain. Perhaps only an addon with a major marketing campaign could create a new hype.

What do you think of New World right now? What would the game need to get you to check it out again?

If you want to know where the best MMORPGs stand currently, take a look at our tier list:

Where do the 50 largest MMORPGs stand currently? The Tier List 2022

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Mysterious collector has skins on Steam for 2 million euros – But hackers take his treasure

Dariusz Müller 22. June 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The German content creator ohnePixel is known for focusing on skins in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in his videos on YouTube and in Twitch streams. He recently pointed out in a post on Twitter that an anonymous Steam account with some of the most valuable skins of the tactical shooter, worth over 2 million US dollars, has been hacked.

What was stolen? The German Twitch streamer ohnePixel posted on Twitter yesterday, June 21, that the Steam account of a CS:GO skin collector had been hacked. However, it is not known who is behind the stolen account, which is known under the alias ‘HFB’.

During the hack, skins of the tactical shooter worth over 2 million US dollars are said to have been sold or transferred.

According to ohnePixel, the collection is one of the most valuable inventories of all time. It reportedly includes some skins considered legendary. The following skins are cited by ohnePixel as examples of the stolen content:

Souvenir Dragon Lores
no-star Karambit
#1 Blue Gem Karambit

According to Dexerto, the #1 Blue Gem Karambit alone is worth 1.2 million euros. This shows how valuable skins in CS:GO still are today, which is likely partly due to the fact that the e-sport title is still among the top 10 free-to-play shooters of 2022.

Steam as a Savior in Distress?

What is Steam doing about the hack? During the Twitter thread, ohnePixel pointed out that approximately half of the skins were sold quickly, while the other half remains on the hacker’s account. Furthermore, ohnePixel offers to connect Steam with HFB to expedite the resolution of the incident.

The Twitter user @CrystalChrisYT meanwhile pointed out that Steam Support seems to be manually banning those who bought one of the stolen items.

As Twitter user @zipelCS noted in a tweet, the stolen items would apparently also disappear from the buyers’ inventories. He speculates that Steam is reverting the transactions.

Below are the Twitter threads from @ohnePixel, @CrystalChrisYT, and @zipel:

What is the significance of skins in CS:GO? In the tactical shooter, many players and collectors like the content creator ohnePixel place a high value on skins and are willing to spend significant amounts for their favorite skins. Just in April 2022, a player demonstrated how slim the chances are for rare items when he revealed what was in loot boxes totaling 200,000 €.

But while many CS:GO players are disappointed and do not receive rare skins, one of the biggest streamers in the world was unaware of just how lucky he was while opening loot boxes when he pulled extremely rare weapon skins.

Twitch streamer xQc opens loot boxes in CS:GO – Is ridiculously lucky with valuable skins, doesn’t even realize it

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Diablo Immortal: Demon Hunter Build with High Single Damage: Skills, Attributes and Sets

Dariusz Müller 22. June 2022 Reading time 6 minutes

The Demon Hunter is one of 6 classes in Diablo Immortal. With his crossbow, the ranged fighter excels in high single-target damage but also offers AoE skills. MeinMMO shows you a Demon Hunter build that allows solo players to successfully farm bounties, hidden caches, side quests, and elder portals.

What kind of class is the Demon Hunter? The Demon Hunter is a crossbow shooter who, with his abilities, is suitable for both solo players and group play, and is characterized by high mobility as well as damage against single targets.

Furthermore, the Demon Hunter is also suitable for beginners, as the skills of the ranged class are easy to understand and operate, even for newcomers to Diablo.

In our class tier list for Diablo Immortal, the Demon Hunter ranks among the top positions for good reason.

Pro

High damage against single targets
High mobility (can move while performing ranged attacks)
The multi-shot is a strong ability in all areas
Can use abilities with primary attacks

Contra

Low variety in builds
No group buffs
Suffers high damage
Lacks crowd control in PvP

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Who is this Demon Hunter build for?

What kind of build are we presenting? The build we present here is a Demon Hunter build for farming bounties, hidden caches, side quests, and elder portals.

The build is also suitable for solo players but assumes that you have already reached level 60 in Diablo Immortal. If you haven’t reached level 60 yet, you can read on MeinMMO how to quickly reach level 60 in Diablo Immortal.

What does the guide include? The guide provides information on the abilities, attributes, and equipment of a Demon Hunter.

Where does this build come from? The information on the Demon Hunter build comes from the theorycrafter “Dredscythe” on Maxroll.gg – a website where content creators and theorycrafters from the Diablo community come together to write strong builds and helpful guides through their expertise.

The distribution of attributes

What attributes are important for the Demon Hunter? For the Demon Hunter, you should use equipment with strength if you want to maximize damage. Strength is the most important primary attribute of the crossbow shooter, as it grants +0.3 additional damage per point.

Bravery increases armor penetration by +0.1, thus increasing the damage of critical hits. This is particularly beneficial if you have a high chance of critical hits. Increased vitality, in turn, means more health, which can be particularly advantageous in the endgame or PvP.

Willpower is currently of rather low significance, though according to theorycrafter Dredscythe, this may change in the future. Willpower increases potential by +0.1, thus increasing the duration of harmful effects your enemies suffer. Additionally, willpower raises your resistance by +0.1, reducing the duration of harmful effects that enemies inflict upon you.

The worst primary attribute of the Demon Hunter is intelligence. Intelligence only increases combat rating by +1 and does not provide any other bonuses.

Strength: +1 combat rating and +0.3 damage
Bravery: +1 combat rating, +0.1 armor, and +0.1 armor penetration
Vitality: +1 combat rating and +3 health
Willpower: +1 combat rating, +0.1 potential, and +0.1 resistance
Intelligence: +1 combat rating

If you want an overview of the other classes, we have a gameplay video of all 6 classes for you:

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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay

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The abilities

What are the best abilities of the Demon Hunter? The crossbow-firing Demon Hunter has a range of different attacks with high single-target damage as well as some AoE skills. We at MeinMMO show you the four abilities that have proven to be the most useful or strongest at the moment:

Multi-Shot
- The multi-shot fires a volley of arrows that deals damage to all enemies in one direction.
Vengeance Rain
- You fire a massive volley of arrows into the air that rains down for several seconds, dealing damage to all enemies in the area for the duration of the attack.
Daring Swing
- You swing on a rope to a nearby location, dealing damage to enemies along the way. You are invulnerable during the execution of the ability.
Vengeance
- When “Vengeance” is active, your primary attack fires additional shots for a certain number of seconds. Plus, your movement speed increases by 3% for each enemy nearby. This effect can stack up to 10 times.

The equipment

What set do we recommend? To increase the damage of your crossbow shot, you should equip the War Vest of Shal’baas.

If you have two pieces of the set, the damage of the crossbow shot increases by 15%. With four pieces, primary attacks increase your attack speed by up to a maximum of 25%, and with six pieces of the set, your crossbow shots have a 5% chance to increase your attack speed for 10 seconds, with this effect occurring only once every 30 seconds.

On MeinMMO you can read in our Diablo Immortal Set Guide in detail where to find the items of the individual sets and what they can do.

What equipment should you use? For the 6 slots of legendary equipment, you should use the following items and ideally awaken them in exactly this order:

Off-Hand: The Devourer – The crossbow shot pierces enemies and also hits those behind them. As an awakened item, it additionally increases the damage of the crossbow shot by 10%.

Chest: Heart of Vengeance – The cooldown of the ability ‘Vengeance’ is reduced by 15% and in the awakened state by another 10%.

Head: Vision of the Lost – If you defeat enemies while the ability ‘Vengeance’ is active, each kill extends the duration by 0.2 seconds. The maximum extension is 2.4 seconds. If you awaken ‘the Vision of the Lost’, the cooldown of Vengeance is also reduced by 10%.

Legs: Coe’s Unrelenting Rage – When the ability ‘Vengeance’ is active, every second primary attack causes an additional rocket to be fired. If you awaken the leg armor, it also reduces the cooldown of ‘Vengeance’ by 10%.

Shoulders: Hailstone Shoulder Protection – The ability ‘Vengeance Rain’ is enhanced by this shoulder armor using frost, dealing damage to all enemies and chilling them. Additionally, the cooldown of Vengeance Rain is reduced by 10% when you awaken the shoulder protection.

Main Hand: Flame Woe – The multi-shot now shoots fire arrows that deal damage and burn your enemies. If you awaken Flame Woe, the cooldown of the multi-shot is additionally reduced by 10%.

Normal & Legendary Gems

Which normal gems should you use?

Turquoise: is better suited than Ruby, as damage is more important than health.
Sapphire is better than Aquamarine, as armor penetration (damage on critical hits) is more important than armor.
Citrine and Topaz are equal, as both potential and resistance are weak values for your build.

Which legendary gems should you start with? Legendary gems are one of your most important sources to significantly improve your equipment in Diablo Immortal. Here you can see which legendary gems are useful for the Demon Hunter.

Eye of the Berserker: The Eye of the Berserker is a gem that grants you a glass cannon effect. The gem increases both the damage you deal and the damage you take. However, since the Demon Hunter is a ranged class, you can minimize the damage taken through your movement and take advantage of the distance to your enemies with additional damage.

Endless Torments: The gem deals damage over time and can apply this effect with AoE attacks and the crossbow shot – which pierces enemies with ‘the Devourer’ and also hits foes behind them – to many enemies.

Ca’arsen’s Empowerment: Ca’arsen’s Empowerment is a gem that works significantly better for the Demon Hunter than for other classes, as the ranged fighter nearly continuously utilizes his crossbow tamer, and the gem increases the speed of primary attacks.

Fervent Fang: Each attack an enemy suffers from you increases the damage you deal by 0.8%. This gem is excellent for fighting single targets like bosses or elite foes, as the stronger the enemies are, and the longer the steam lasts, the more valuable ‘Fervent Fang’ becomes. The maximum value of damage increase is capped at 8%.

Lightning Core: When you move or shoot your crossbow shot, you charge yourself with electricity. Once you are fully charged, the next crossbow shot releases a chain lightning that causes high damage.

Power & Command: This gem boosts either the damage of your crossbow shot or your abilities. What is boosted switches regularly. Since the Demon Hunter acts simultaneously with the crossbow shot and abilities, you will always receive a bonus on one of the two attacks.

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Diablo Immortal: What are legendary gems? Facts and locations in 3 minutes

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Which legendary gems are recommended for the long term?

Blood-soaked Jade: Increases the damage you deal and your movement speed.

Dripping Gall: This gem allows your enemies to be poisoned and subsequently take damage from the poisoning. Additionally, affected enemies are slowed. The abilities of ‘Dripping Gall’ are particularly recommended in combination with your crossbow shot and the ability ‘Vengeance’.

Petrified Flesh Shard: This gem has a chance to petrify a target, which can buy you critical time and keep you alive. Enemies can also be afflicted with a curse that causes an explosion when they are defeated.

Call of the Howler can deal damage to players that are far in front of your character and hit multiple enemies when they are grouped together.

Echoing Shadow creates a shadow clone of you that uses your attributes and skills.

If you are wondering how to get legendary gems in Diablo Immortal for free, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has compiled all the important information for you: Legendary Gems: How to Get the Best Items in Diablo Immortal for Free

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In Fortnite, players create their own action figure – But the cool action from Season 3 flops hard

Christos Tsogos 22. June 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite has promoted many things for Season 3. Better XP system, relaxed vibe, and cool new skins like the customizable action figure ‘Schnips’. Many were looking forward to the countless combo possibilities, but now all players are disappointed. Why?

What is Schnips? Schnips is part of the new Battle Pass of Season 3 Chapter 3 and is an action figure. Players can customize this skin over the weeks and unlock different styles, heads, arms, and much more.

When you unlock the skin for the first time, you can see many grayed-out fields on its Battle Pass page. Behind these wait new opportunities for you to customize the action figure to your liking.

Players have therefore hoped for many new heads and torsos to look cool, but leakers have now found out what fans can really expect from the data.

Reskins disappoint the community across the board

What information was found? Reddit user Livid-Respect5357 published a leak from leaker “Hypex”, showing what additional styles players can expect for Schnips.

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This post shows a new headgear, the rest are just reskins of existing body parts. So you won’t receive any new cosmetic content regarding Schnips until the end of Season 3.

In doing so, Livid-Respect5357 disappointingly titles their post “One of the biggest missed opportunities I’ve ever seen…”.

How are players reacting? Not only Livid is disappointed, but also everyone in the comments under their post. Many players cannot believe that Epic Games has wasted such potential. Those who know Toy Story understand the possibilities Epic Games could have had to provide the action figure with crazy combos.

Players are therefore commenting on reddit about their displeasure regarding how Epic designed the skin:

I was looking forward to a new torso, but no, we are stuck with three buff torsos in different colors – says DeadEndXD
I really thought we would get new, unique things for Schnips, but I believe they are just blatant reskins – writes i_only_land_onchard disappointed
This game always gets sooo close to something great and then completely ruins their chances. […] – says tideshark
It’s not even that it just changes color, it’s also that the parts are bad, why is the cool action figure not based on toys, but on garbage and olives? – adds Notwarioalt

The disappointment runs through to the end of the post. Players want to make it clear what opportunities Epic had and ultimately buried through reskins.

What do you think of Schnips, do you find the combo possibilities sufficient and appropriate or do you also think Epic Games should have put in more effort? Let us know in the comments what you think.

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Twitch streamer xQc opens loot boxes in CS:GO – Has an incredible amount of luck with valuable skins, doesn’t even realize it

Marie Friske 22. June 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

Félix “xQc” Lengyel (26) opened loot boxes in the Steam hit Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and had incredible luck. He received several skins and a weapon worth several thousand euros. However, he did not immediately realize how valuable the items were.

What is the deal with loot boxes in CS:GO? Over the years, a trade in cosmetic weapon skins has developed in CS:GO, which players can find in loot boxes and can sell for absurdly high amounts on the marketplace.

The probability of getting good loot boxes in CS:GO is low. Often, you open one box after another and still do not get any special items.

Ultimately, buying and opening loot boxes is a kind of gambling: you can be very lucky and pull a special skin, but you can also just get “duds”.

Who is xQc? The Canadian streamer made a name for himself in 2016 as a professional player in Overwatch but now also streams CS:GO and other games. He is now one of the most successful Twitch streamers in the world, with 10.9 million followers.

As a large leak revealed, xQc is also the highest-earning Twitch streamer through the subscription model.

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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success

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CS:GO-Stream: xQc’s lucky streak begins

This was the lucky streak: xQc opens old CS:GO weapon cases in a stream. These cases cost over €55 each, making them the most expensive loot boxes in CS:GO. The top skins from this box are:

AWP Lightning Strike
AK-47 Case Hardened

The probability of getting either of the two weapon skins is exceedingly low. In fact, xQc receives two of the rare AWP skins and one AK-47 skin worth over €950. An impressive record, considering that xQc had only opened eleven loot boxes at that point.

However, the streamer was not aware at first that he had just received absolute top skins. Accordingly, xQc reacted emotionlessly to the AWP “Lightning Strike”.

Here you see the moment when xQc gets the top skin:

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Streamer, who already earns the most money on Twitch, is also the luckiest

What else did xQc receive? Since his return to CS:GO, the streamer has been followed by loot luck. He received two very valuable knives in the last months.

Many knives in CS:GO can be sold for around €100. Some even for several thousand. Depending on the skin and color, the price can rise further.

When xQc opened a “Chroma 2” weapon case, he received the knife “Karambit Marble Fade” with the well-known “Fire and Ice” design. It was “Factory New” and “Stat Trak”. A combination that is incredibly rare and worth more than €1,900.

xQc recognized this lucky grab immediately. See his reaction again in the video:

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xQc’s reaction to the “Karambit Marble Fade” Source: YouTube

When xQc opens another loot box, he receives a Karambit knife in the “Crimson Web” design. The streamer seems initially disappointed and even comments on his loot as “garbage”.

However, the streamer was once again incredibly lucky. The depicted web of the skin was located centrally on the blade, which increased the price of the weapon by an additional 50%. The knife is therefore worth between €1,100 and €1,600.

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xQc receives the Karambit knife in the “Crimson Web” design Source: YouTube

After all these lucky grabs, there was still a surprise at the end. xQc received a Stat Trak AK-47 “Fire Serpent”. Because it was equipped with Stat Trak, its value was around €1,900.

Here the streamer was immediately happy:

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xQc is happy about the Stat Trak AK-47 “Fire Serpent” Source: YouTube

xQc keeps finding new ways to engage with his gambling addiction

What’s behind it: Although xQc had incredible luck with his loot boxes, one fact should not be forgotten: to get valuable items, you have to spend a lot of money beforehand. Especially the most expensive CS:GO boxes are not cheap at over €55.

xQc has shown a dangerous penchant for gambling in online casinos in the past, which even led to addiction: The streamer recognized his problem and wanted to stop gambling on Twitch.

He has also been heavily criticized by other streamers for his gambling streams: he was said to be setting a bad example for his young audience. xQc has repeatedly warned against gambling but then lost large sums.

When you look at his €55 spins on loot boxes, the question arises whether looting in CS:GO is not just another form of gambling, and whether xQc is falling back into his addiction. The positive impression that the large audience could get from gaming is problematic in any case.

That expenses usually exceed income and the probability of large wins is exceedingly low can quickly be forgotten during such a lucky streak

If you want to see how differently it can turn out, look at this case: A CS:GO player spent €200,000 on loot boxes and was bitterly disappointed.

What do you think about xQc’s CS:GO streams? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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WoW Dragonflight: Which version is worth it the most?

Cortyn 22. June 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

The new expansion WoW: Dragonflight offers several versions for purchase. But which one is worth it for you? We have explained it in detail.

Relatively unexpectedly, Blizzard suddenly started the pre-sale of the next expansion WoW: Dragonflight. Almost “in passing,” the developers also revealed a rough release date. For the various versions of the pre-sale, it is clear that Dragonflight is supposed to be released by December 31, 2022 at the latest.

This not only fuels anticipation but also puts players in a tough decision: Should you purchase Dragonflight in the pre-sale? And which of the versions is the right one? Is the Base Edition enough, or should you opt for the Heroic or even Epic variant? Or perhaps go for the especially deluxe Collector’s Edition?

To make your decision a bit easier, we’ll reveal what’s included in the individual versions and explain which one is the most worthwhile for you.

Buy WoW Dragonflight: What’s included in the versions?

What’s included in the Base Edition: Priced at €49.99, the Base Edition is significantly the cheapest offer, but it also comes with the least content. It contains:

The expansion Dragonflight
Access to the Dracthyr Summoners (new class/race), with the possibility that they will be playable before the release of Dragonflight

What’s included in the Heroic Edition: At €69.99, the Heroic Edition is significantly more expensive, but it includes even more goodies. Included are:

All content from the Base Edition
A character boost for Dragonflight to level 60, so you have a character ready for the start of the new expansion.
The flying mount “Entwined Dreamweaver”
The battle pet “Murkastrasza”

What’s included in the Epic Edition: The most luxurious variant is the Epic Edition, which costs a proud €89.99 and is therefore quite an investment. However, Blizzard also includes some additional content that is supposed to justify the price. These are:

All content from the Base Edition and Heroic Edition
Toy “Timewalker’s Hearthstone”
Head transmutation “Diadem of the Spellkeeper”
Back transmogrification “Wings of Awakening” in 5 different colors (black, red, blue, green, bronze) – these are wings for your character.
30 days of game time

Is there a pre-order bonus? Yes. Regardless of which version you buy, there is an additional bonus for pre-orderers, specifically the pet “Drakks”. This is a cute little humanoid dragon, basically a mini-version of a Dracthyr.

It is only available if you purchase Dragonflight during the pre-order phase – that is, up until the release. However, it is possible that Drakks can also be purchased separately later in the in-game shop if you miss this opportunity.

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Which edition of Dragonflight should you buy?

Which edition of the game you ultimately buy is primarily a question of budget. However, if you can dig deeper into your pockets, you may not necessarily want to do it – which is why we have some guidelines here to help you figure out which edition is the right one for you.

If you just want to play Dragonflight and don’t care about transmogs, toys, and mounts, then opt for the Base Edition for just under €50. There’s no rush, as the pre-sale only offers an additional pet and possibly earlier access to the Dracthyr.

If you collect mounts and/or want a character boost to level 60, you should go for the Heroic Edition. Just the character boost would normally cost a whopping €60, so you save quite a bit here. If you don’t need the boost, €20 for the dragon mount is the price you would otherwise pay in the shop for a comparable mount.

If you collect pets, mounts, and toys, you can confidently opt for the expensive Epic Edition for €90. Here, it is important to note that the Epic Edition also includes 30 days of game time, which you would eventually need to purchase one way or another.

Thus, if you deduct the €13 for game time, the upgrade from the Heroic to the Epic Edition actually only costs €7, and for that, you get 6 transmogrification items and a toy.

What about the Collector’s Edition?

Yes, there is one as well. It is physical and must be pre-ordered directly from the Blizzard shop. The contents are the same as the Epic Edition, but there are also physical goodies like an art book, a mouse pad, and pins. We have presented the exact contents of the Collector’s Edition here.

Will you pre-order Dragonflight? Or do you prefer to wait for the release and first reviews?

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Pokémon GO: Soon new monsters and special balls for beasts – Finds leave trainers hopeful

Franzi Korittke 22. June 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO you might soon be able to look forward to new monsters and balls, as they show current finds. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what it is about and explain it to you.

What finds are we talking about? In Pokémon GO, the Pokéminers, a group of dataminers, regularly search the game code for new information. They eventually make this public on their homepage and social networks.

Now the Pokéminers have once again searched for changes and have come across new Pokémon, as well as a new ball and symbols in the game.

These are the new finds

The Ultra Ball: As Reddit user martycochrane reports in his post, the Pokéminers have come across new symbols and items in the game during their current search. For instance, you can see a new “epic” level 5 raid egg in the image in his post. Furthermore, new flower petals and grass, as well as game hints, have been added to the game.

However, particularly striking is a special blue-yellow ball in the upper left corner. This is called an “Ultra Ball,” which is better for catching Ultra Beasts. It is said to create a special effect that can also be seen in the Pokéminers’ graphic.

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Also in the anime and in the Pokémon games “Sun and Moon,” you can find this Ultra Ball. If you want to catch an Ultra Beast with it, this ball is about 5 times more effective than a normal Pokéball. However, it is slightly harder to catch other Pokémon with this ball, as the catch chance is only 0.1.

Additionally, the PokéMiners share on Twitter that this item has been added as an object in the game, but with access from level 100. However, this cannot currently be reached by trainers. Whether and when the item will be added to the game remains to be seen.

Two new Pokémon found

However, the find surrounding the Ultra Ball was not the only news that the Pokéminers discovered in the game code. They also found two new Pokémon from the 8th generation of games: Axantor and Ursaluna.

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Anyone who plays the main Pokémon series on the Nintendo Switch alongside Pokémon GO already knows these two monsters from Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

What kind of Pokémon is Axantor? Axantor is a Bug and Rock-type Pokémon. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it evolves from Scyther using a Black Augite, a special item.

You can recognize Axantor by its large, brown, grasshopper-like body. It also prominently features the axes it carries as hands on both arms.

What kind of Pokémon is Ursaluna? The Ground and Normal-type Pokémon Ursaluna also comes from the 8th generation of games and can evolve from Teddiursa and Ursaring. It uses a peat block during a full moon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Ursaluna visually resembles a large bear with brownish fur. Its golden yellow round spot on its forehead appropriately resembles a full moon, fitting its name.

“Hopefully this is a sign for more.”

In the reddit community, the two finds are being received very well. Even though there was already the first Ultra Beast to catch at GO Fest 2022, many trainers are now hoping for more. You can read the following in the comments on reddit:

tkcom: “The first new ball since the Premier Ball in 2017.”

TheMadJAM: “Hopefully this is a sign for more.”

128thMic: “I wonder if this new ball will replace the balls in which Anego was caught, or if they will just be one-time items.”

ArcanineFan01: “It seems strange to introduce Ultra Balls now and not when Anego was in raids, but at least they added it.”

DarkKnightMcKenyan: “Finally a new ball, and it makes sense.”

Some trainers would also be happy about the new Pokémon and are already speculating in the comments about how to evolve them (via reddit.com):

KonoPez: “I wonder what evolution method they will use? Sinnoh Stone would make sense for them and Snieboss. I am sure that Salmagnis, Damythir, and Myriador will be long quests.”

electric_emu: “A Sinnoh Stone would make sense, but we hope that Niantic does not try to repeat the hassle of acquiring the peat block and waiting for the full moon for Ursaluna as in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.”

davebybab: “I was lucky to keep a lot of decent Scyther before Legends: Arceus, hopefully Axantor is useful.”

JRE47 is already thinking about the movesets and writes:

My initial thoughts
There are still many unknowns, but here is the good news:
Ursaluna will almost certainly have Shadow Claw (the only other fast moves it can learn are Stone Edge and Tackle), and it has some excellent charge moves. If it doesn’t come equipped with Hyper Beam and Air Slash, it looks good!
Axantor has a bit more potential to get stuck with poor fast moves (Air Slash & Smack Down), but if it gets Psycho Cut or even Quick Attack, it should be okay. As for the attack moves, we have Close Combat and all those. There’s potential here.
via reddit.com

As always, the finds of the Pokéminers are not official information. Even if this data has mostly been confirmed in the past, Niantic can still change it or decide not to bring it into the game.

As soon as there is more information on a possible release, you will of course hear about it from us at MeinMMO.

What do you think of the new monsters and the Ultra Ball? Are you hoping they will be introduced into the game soon? Or would you have preferred other things? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers on this topic.

This weekend, the Community Day featuring Kapuno will take place and provide you with a special surprise. Pokémon GO is bringing back level 4 raids, but with a restriction. We looked at what that is.

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Chip manufacturer Intel allegedly used nasty tactics to annoy AMD – Now suddenly wants 600 million euros from the EU

Benedikt Schlotmann 22. June 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

The manufacturer Intel is currently demanding 600 million euros from the EU. Behind this is a billion-dollar fine that Intel had to pay back then. But now they suddenly want money back.

Intel and AMD are the largest manufacturers of processors that you can install in your gaming PC. On Amazon, AMD was at times significantly ahead of Intel in sales figures. Now Intel is demanding 600 million euros from the EU – this involves a dispute over a lawsuit between the EU and the US chip manufacturer.

Intel allegedly offered anti-competitive discounts

What exactly did Intel do? The mentioned nasty practices go back a few years. Intel allegedly offered major PC manufacturers like HP or Dell a specific deal for years: If you only install our processors in your PCs, you will receive substantial discounts. Intel is said to have deliberately concealed these practices to make them less obvious.

The EU had sentenced the chip manufacturer Intel to a fine of 1.06 billion euros in a lengthy procedure, as such agreements distort competition and give rivals no chance.

Since 2009, Intel has been in a dispute with the European Court of Justice, arguing against the accusations. They claimed that all measures were lawful and should not have impaired competition. In 2017, the highest court of the European Union ordered a re-examination of the fine, and in January 2022, the fine was then lifted.

The fine has been lifted, now Intel wants interest on the penalty

Why does Intel now want 600 million euros? Intel had previously paid the fine to the EU, and after the latest decision in January 2022, they received the money back from the EU.

However, Intel now also wants interest on the money that the EU repaid. The EU was willing to pay 38 million euros to Intel, but the company believes they should receive 593 million euros. This is based on the interest rate of the European Central Bank. However, the EU does not agree to pay an additional sum to the chip manufacturer.

Against the decision to refund the billion-dollar fine to Intel, an appeal can still be filed. Therefore, the process and negotiations could still take a few more years at worst.

After all, they are arguing over a large sum of money. In comparison: In the first quarter of 2022, Intel Corporation achieved a revenue of about 18.35 billion US dollars and a net profit of around 8.1 billion US dollars.

Cooperations and agreements are always present in the hardware sector

Even today, you will always find shops or providers that position certain manufacturers or products more prominently. These often involve deals or long-term partnerships. However, since 2009, much has changed in the market, and AMD is now much better positioned than it was 10 years ago, making it difficult for any seller to simply exclude a product line from Intel or AMD from their assortment.

For years, Razer had used Intel processors in its “Razer Blade” laptops and now for the first time, they have installed AMD. You can read on MeinMMO whether the Razer Blade 14 is worth it for you.

But one manufacturer took it too far: Nvidia introduced a partner program aimed at deliberately pushing AMD’s Radeon cards out of the market. After significant criticism, the program was pulled back:

AMD says: GPU manufacturers feel pressured by Nvidia to avoid Radeon.

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PS Plus Essential: All information about the new standard subscription on PS4 & PS5 – Games, Costs & Services

Maik Schneider 22. June 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

The new PS Plus subscription is online. The standard subscription transforms into “PS Plus Essential” and every regular member of PlayStation Plus lands in this new service. Which games you can expect in the subscription for PS4 and PS5 and what services are provided, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

What happens with PS Plus? The subscription service from PlayStation is undergoing its biggest overhaul to date. The one-dimensional service is becoming a three-tier offering. Instead of just one service option, you can choose from three different levels:

PS Plus Essential
PS Plus Extra
PS Plus Premium
- Here you can find all 566 games of the new PS “Game Pass” at a glance

The Essential subscription is like the standard subscription you already know. We gather all the details for you here on MeinMMO. For more information about the new PS Plus, check out our video:

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PS Plus Essential – Everything about games, prices, release

When does PS Plus Essential come out? The service went live on June 23, 2022.

What does PS Plus Essential bring? Basically, you get the familiar base package here. The most important contents are access to online multiplayer and two free games as part of the subscription:

2 “free” PS4 games per month
1 “free” PS5 game per month
Online multiplayer
PS Plus Collection (only PS5)
Game help (only PS5)
Exclusive offers in the PS Store
Cloud storage for your game saves
Share Play
Exclusive game content (free DLCs)

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What changes compared to before? At the moment, it looks like only the name will change with the Essential subscription.

Initially, there was information from PlayStation that there would only be two monthly games in total. However, the PS Plus website now mentions three games: two for PS4 and one for PS5 (via playstation.com).

Which subscription the readers of MeinMMO prefer, you can find out in our survey results on the new PS Plus subscription.

How much does PS Plus Essential cost? You don’t need to adjust to the costs either:

1 month: €8.99
3 months: €24.99
12 months: €59.99

Who gets into another PS Plus subscription? If you have subscribed to the streaming service “PS Now”, your remaining subscription time will convert into the “PS Plus Premium” subscription. This gives you a streaming package with classics from PS1, PS2, and PS3, as well as the contents of “PS Plus Extra” and some additional games on PS4 and PS5.

In the Extra package, you will find plenty of games for PS4 and PS5 in a sort of “Game Pass” that you can download at no additional cost.

If you are also looking for a PS5 to match the new PS Plus, check our sales ticker on MeinMMO regularly: Buy PS5 in the ticker – All news and offers

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Mastermind Luke Smith talks about the future of Destiny 2: We need to “get the engines running again”

Britta ♤ BeAngel 22. June 2022 Reading time 6 minutes

Whoever has been exploring Destiny 2 in recent months knows that Bungie is currently wrapping up its grand saga of Light and Darkness. But what comes after the dramatic showdown? This week, Luke Smith, Bungie’s “mastermind,” has commented on this. MeinMMO brings you up to date on what Bungie is planning.

Destiny 2 has become a live service game with a series character and not only provides its guardians with regular content but also with a seasonal weekly narrative.

Players return week after week to the universe of the loot shooter to find out how the ongoing story continues and to empower their guardian for the final battle. A core concept that Bungie plans to further develop for its IPs in the future.

The upcoming expansion “Lightfall,” which is expected to start in early 2023, will once again advance players in this story narrative in a serial format.
And in the last officially announced expansion “The Final Shape,” which is planned for early 2024, Bungie announced that the saga of Light and Darkness will come to “a dramatic conclusion.”

But what happens after “…and beyond”?

Is Destiny 2 officially coming to an end after “Final Shape”?

Even though Luke Smith did not directly address what comes next, Bungie’s “mastermind” and Executive Creative Director hinted at a future for the Destiny cosmos in a Game Maker’s Notebook podcast with Ted Price of Insomniac Games.

Luke Smith understands the issues of the guardians: In the podcast, it became clear that the Executive Creative Director is aware of the things that mar the experience of players in the current version of Destiny 2.

He knows, “that currently every player who plays the game feels that what they love could be better.” He especially talked about the current and future player experiences of new players who join through New Light, the Destiny 2 Free2Play version, and the gaming experience of veterans.

Although the content vault is practical for a massive live service game like Destiny 2 for Bungie as a developer, it is hated by many players because the system regularly swallows beloved locations and seasonal activities.
Furthermore, the story of Destiny 2 is so complex that new players who join via New Light cannot follow at all. They are thrown into the story midway and only gradually understand the universe, which frustrates them.

Especially on reddit and in the community, this “content understanding problem” is pervasive. Far too many new players feel in the current Destiny 2 regarding the story that “they arrive too late to the party,” describes Luke Smith this issue.

Thus, they have actively sought contact and feedback from their player community for years, which is indeed not always easy, but also look for solutions for upcoming content.

When we look at the two projects [Destiny 1 and Destiny 2] together, we are in the eighth year [and] a lot has happened in the last eight years. You can’t play everything. So how can we help people [in the future] catch up?
Luke Smith, Executive Creative Director at Bungie

He absolutely appreciates the work of player veterans and YouTubers who currently provide regular summaries of the previous stories for Destiny 2 newcomers, but also states regarding the future, “we shouldn’t expect this from our players!”

This is how Bungie wants to “get the engines running” again: Player support within DLCs and the game is something Bungie hasn’t done in the past at all and has only recently started to focus on more.

Therefore, the developer wants to take new paths after “The Final Shape” so that more players can grasp and understand future game worlds more easily.

I think when we look at this narrative arc that we call the “end of the light versus dark saga,” we will, so to speak, get the engines running again and welcome the [players] back. […] we will still have to figure out how we can pave the way for the [players] who return to the universe, and what Bungie can contribute to that.
Luke Smith explained in the podcast

In Destiny 2, Bungie will continue to build upon its special way of telling captivating, profound, and also epic stories in the upcoming seasons and next expansions.

The current Season 17 offers more story content than ever, revolving around “a meaningful experience.” This development had been announced by the Project Lead for “Lightfall,” Blake Battle, at the launch of Witch Queen in early 2022. He has also confirmed that the Lightfall expansion will include a legendary campaign.

The new DLC “Lightfall” will thus offer players the choice between the classic campaign for casual players and the legendary campaign for veterans.
Moreover, one can strongly assume that Bungie will maintain the story direction it has taken as a “weekly serial format.”

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Destiny 2 is likely to evolve as a universe within “Destiny”

Luke Smith’s current personal work at Bungie has little to do directly with Destiny 2, as he revealed. There is a different leadership team planning the future of the space shooter.

He and his longtime production partner Mark Noseworthy are currently responsible for expanding the “Destiny” brand. Their mission for the future is therefore to “think about making Destiny a universe that […] persists and continues beyond a single MMO project.”

There will likely never be a Destiny 3: As Luke Smith explains, they have now “reached a point where a number of people have come to Destiny 2, to Bungie, to work on Destiny in the future.” This brings fresh ideas to the company.

He also addresses in the podcast what has become more evident since the introduction of the content vault:

I think Destiny 2 is Destiny. The design of Destiny 1 and 2.

Bungie believes in the concept of live service games, which Joe Blackburn, the current Game Director, is also pursuing resolutely. Thus, the content of Destiny 1 and 2 is slowly coming together.

Captivating TV stories like those of the “Star Wars” universe or “The Witcher” should similarly unfold the story of Destiny 2 in the future as Bungie seeks to establish its new gaming vision. However, what exactly is planned here, whether new IP or an altered Destiny universe, remains open.

On YouTube, you can watch the full interview between Luke Smith and Ted Price from Insomniac Games.

At the end of the interview, Luke Smith also shared a personal vision for the future:

Sometimes resources are worth it. And sometimes you look back and think: “We couldn’t support this as well as we wanted to,” like with bringing back popular modes from Destiny 1. […] We get up and just keep going, we come back and we keep going. We will continue to try to learn and improve. I think it will be a highly competitive environment.

One will utilize a lot of opportunities for projects that people may enjoy. But Luke Smith is also sure that some people will be unhappy when projects or single-player games that were not live service games become so in the future.

I’m not saying that no one should hear this and say: “Luke said: Every single, you know, single-player game will become a service game. That’s not what I mean at all. What I’m saying is that there are many ways to create experiences that fans and potential fans will love. And I’m not afraid of a world where there are more service games. If anything, it’s going to be a challenge for them all to do better and find a better way. And in a way, where this entity may still have one.
he elaborates his “Luke Smith vision”

What do you think about Bungie’s plans for the future and the upcoming improvement of the New Light Free2Play player experience? Do you believe a reboot of the brand and the universe “Destiny” is possible? Or will you turn your back on the universe for good after the end of the light and darkness saga? Please share your thoughts in the comments.

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HandOfBlood’s LoL team completely destroys the opposing AD carry – Finally has sole first place

Alexander Leitsch 22. June 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

For weeks, several LoL teams have been competing in the German Strauss Prime League for first place. On June 21, Eintracht Spandau faced Schalke 04, the two remaining top teams. In a game that was balanced for the most part, the team of HandOfBlood managed to prevail in the end because they completely shut down the opposing AD-Carry.

How did the season go in the Prime League?

The Strauss Prime League is the highest German-speaking league in LoL. Here, the teams face off that will later represent us in the EU Masters against other regional leagues. In November 2021, YouTuber HandOfBlood announced that he would start with his own team in this league: Eintracht Spandau.
Right in the Spring Split, they secured a strong 2nd place, which was also defended in the playoffs. However, the team was eliminated in the group stage of the first EU Masters.
In early June, the Summer Split started. There, the top was closely contested over several weeks. Eintracht Spandau even briefly changed their name to ensure they were displayed as first in the standings.
Before the 7th matchday, there were still two teams tied for first place: Schalke 04 and Eintracht Spandau both had five wins and one loss. The winner would therefore take the sole lead in the standings.

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Eintracht Spandau doesn’t let an opponent into the game

How did the match go? The first 20 minutes were very balanced. Schalke 04 even gained a slight advantage, with about 4,000 gold ahead at minute 17. However, a risky tower dive in the bot lane and a lost team fight at minute 21 marked the turning point.

Eintracht Spandau managed to secure a Baron and had an advantage in gold and on the map from then on.

What was particularly noticeable in the game was the focus on the opposing AD-Carry TakeSet. He played Jinx and was supposed to deal significant damage. However, TakeSet was eliminated so quickly in every team fight that he ended the match with 0 kills and 0 assists. He was thus not involved in any of his team’s 8 kills.

What does the table look like now?

Eintracht Spandau leads the table with 6 wins and 1 loss
The second place is shared by three teams: Schalke 04, BiG, and SK Gaming Prime, each with 5 wins and 2 losses
In 5th place is Unicorns of Love: Sexy Edition with 4 wins and 3 losses
Place 6 is shared by MOUZ and E WIE EINFACH ESPORTS with 3 wins and 4 losses
GamerLegion and Wave Esports both have 2 wins and 5 losses
The last place is held by PENTA 1860 with 0 wins and 7 losses

On Thursday, June 23, the next matchday will take place. Matches of the league are held every Tuesday and Thursday. By July 28 at the latest, it will be clear which teams will qualify for the playoffs and then compete for participation in the EU Masters in the summer.

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On average, 88,000 people watched the EU Masters in Spring 2022, and at peak, up to 290,000 were simultaneously in the streams (via Esports Charts).

They competed for a total prize pool of 167,000 euros.

What do you think about the success of Eintracht Spandau? Does the team deserve to be in first place? And do you regularly watch the German league?

If you want to learn more about Eintracht Spandau, the founding and vision of the team, you can listen to our podcast on it:

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3 champions in LoL are so strong that they are currently chosen by the professionals in almost every match

Alexander Leitsch 22. June 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

In League of Legends, the Summer Split started last weekend in many leagues. We summarize which champions are currently particularly strong, so they are either banned or played. At the top in all major leagues are mainly three champions.

Which champions are these? For this list, we looked at the four major leagues – LEC, LCS, LPL, and LCK. This resulted in three champions who were noted in almost all of the 113 matches by the professionals (via gol.gg):

Wukong – played 55 times, banned 54 times – 96.5% of all games played or banned
Lucian – played 22 times, banned 86 times – 95.6% of all games played or banned
Gwen – played 29 times, banned 74 times – 91.1% of all games played or banned

In 4th and 5th place are Viego and Ahri, who only reach around 80%. In the European LEC, they are only noted in 60% (Ahri) and 53% (Viego) of the games.

By the way, there are also 5 champions that the professionals do not choose.

Just a few days ago, Riot introduced the new AD Carry. Check out Nilah in this video:

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LoL: Trailer shows new champion Nilah – Is so mobile that you can’t escape

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Wukong experiences his great comeback in the jungle despite nerfs

What makes the champions so strong? Looking at the statistics, it stands out that Gwen has been one of the most popular champions all year long. Her invulnerability and good damage make her a real monster in 1v1 on the top lane.

Lucian and Wukong, on the other hand, celebrated their rise especially around the Mid-Season Invitational, which the RNG team controversially won. There was already a buff for Wukong in the previous patch 12.7.

Although with the patch 12.11 many nerfs were applied and Wukong was weakened, the meta has not been shaken by the top teams. Currently, the same three champions are at the top as they were in May at the MSI.

A small surprise is only Swain. He was played 19 times in the Chinese LPL and banned 17 times (59% of all matches). He played no role in the Spring Split in China (0%) and at MSI (0%). He benefited from the latest updates.

Can I also play these champions in SoloQ? Yes, although there are restrictions.

Wukong is ranked 5th among junglers in all leagues with a win rate of 53.1% in the current patch. Looking at players with rank Platinum or higher, he is even ranked 3rd among all junglers.
Lucian has a win rate of 50.4% (rank 8 among all ADCs) at all ranks and reaches a win rate of 51.2% (rank 6) in Platinum+.

Gwen, on the other hand, is at the lowest win rate (45.3% – rank 50) among top laners from Iron rank. However, it rises sharply when looking at Master, Grandmaster, and Challenger. Gwen is a super strong champion, but not so easy to play. One should keep this in mind when going to the top lane with her.

What do you think about the three champions? Do you play them yourself or do you think they are overrated? Feel free to write it in the comments.

In the European LEC, there has been quite a bit of movement in the teams’ rosters during the off-season. Especially Vitality restructured itself:

LoL: Team Vitality buys the best players in Europe for millions € but fails – Now they are bringing in 2 players from Asia

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GTA Online is currently giving away one of the best cars – Last day is running

Patrick Freese 22. June 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

In GTA Online there is currently a car offer that you definitely should not miss. You will save more than half a million GTA dollars and make your missions significantly easier.

What kind of car is it? The armored Karin Kuruma actually costs you a whopping 525,000 GTA dollars when purchased. However, right now you can get the ride for free at Southern San Andreas Super Autos. The reason for this is the current event week.

We will show you here what makes the car so good and how much time you have left to secure the offer.

Why is the Kuruma worth it?

What you need to know: The Kuruma is not particularly fast and cannot keep up with other armored vehicles like the Paragon R. But that is not so important, because you do not want to race with it, but complete missions and heists.

It is a five-door car – Your friends and heist colleagues will find plenty of room for transport. This is particularly interesting when you are playing with new players who do not yet own armored vehicles. Instead of being shot in unprotected cars, they find protection with you.

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The armored Karin Kuruma is almost bulletproof. Hardly any bullet penetrates the vehicle interior. This allows you to stand directly in the line of fire of the enemies during missions and shoot from the car while being very well protected.

Although it is not the best armored car, I keep using the Kuruma. Find out in the linked article what other features make it so good.

Due to its solid construction, which makes missions significantly easier for players, the Kuruma is among the best cars in GTA Online. Its features make the car very popular, which is why it is often used for making money.

How long does the offer last? You have until Wednesday, June 22, to secure the free armored Kuruma. When the new bonus week starts on June 23, the offer will expire. So you should hurry and make space in your garage so that you can accommodate the car.

Will you get the free Kuruma or do you prefer other armored cars in GTA Online? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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Fortnite makes Darth Vader as powerful as it should be for this legend

Max Handwerk 22. June 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

Your attacks land when he’s doing something other than blocking. The problem is: This can include throwing objects using the Force.

So Vader can also harm you from a distance. Moreover, he likes to throw his red lightsaber at you.

Lastly, Vader can bridge distances by using a Force jump or by simply pulling you closer with the Force. And in close combat, there’s little that can stand against his lightsaber.

Overall, Vader is a suitably powerful boss in Fortnite – not as unbeatable as in Fallen Order, but still a challenge. However, you have a real chance if you can rely on enough weapons and a good position. That is not easy, though.

A popular landing point: At least right now, shortly after the update, Vader is a popular target – because if you defeat him, you get his lightsaber and some offensive abilities. The problem is: Everyone wants that right now.

Accordingly, it is currently quite crowded wherever Vader lands. In the chaos, you have to deal not only with the stormtroopers and Vader but also with your fellow players. It can be tough to get your hands on weapons – and you really don’t want to fight Vader without a weapon.

Furthermore, Vader can also throw a streetlamp at your head while you’re trying to figure out who’s shooting you in the back. In short, anyone flying directly at Darth Vader should expect a quick demise.

Darth Vader is not the only crossover in Fortnite at the moment. The ninjas from the world of Naruto are also back in the game – and there are gifts from Naruto in Fortnite.

With Darth Vader, the island in Fortnite has a new boss. And the Sith Lord doesn’t mess around when you attack him.

It has been over 45 years since Darth Vader first instilled fear in the galaxy in “Star Wars.” To this day, the myth has only grown larger: in movies, but also in games, comics, books, and pretty much every other media format, the dark lord has reappeared time and time again.

The last few years have been no exception. The final scene in “Rogue One,” the impressive appearance in the game “Jedi: Fallen Order,” and his presence in the new Kenobi series all primarily showcase Vader as a relentless killing machine who rarely shows mercy.

Now, Darth Vader has also appeared in the usually colorful world of Fortnite and was immediately mocked for having a strange stick instead of his iconic lightsaber in the Battle Pass.

But since the new patch 21.10, Vader has also been roaming the island as a boss. And he not only has his lightsaber, but he also knows how to use it.

If you don’t take down Vader, the other players will

This is how Vader fights in Fortnite: Darth Vader does not have a fixed location on the map but flies to a new point on the island in each match. Pay attention right from the start to the imperial ship that passes by the Battle Bus – then you’ll see where Vader lands. His location is also marked by a light signal.

At the landing point, Vader doesn’t appear alone but is accompanied by four stormtroopers. They are, of course, after you – but you shouldn’t lose sight of Vader himself.

As befits Vader, he doesn’t run around like a madman but strides menacingly towards you. So you have a good view of him. However, that only helps to a limited extent since he can block your shots with his lightsaber.

Your attacks land when he’s doing something other than blocking. The problem is: This can include throwing objects using the Force.

Even from a distance, Vader is dangerous

So Vader can also harm you from a distance. Moreover, he likes to throw his red lightsaber at you.

Lastly, Vader can bridge distances by using a Force jump or by simply pulling you closer with the Force. And in close combat, there’s little that can stand against his lightsaber.

Overall, Vader is a suitably powerful boss in Fortnite – not as unbeatable as in Fallen Order, but still a challenge. However, you have a real chance if you can rely on enough weapons and a good position. That is not easy, though.

Fortnite Darth Vader — If Vader notices you, you should run for your life

A popular landing point: At least right now, shortly after the update, Vader is a popular target – because if you defeat him, you get his lightsaber and some offensive abilities. The problem is: Everyone wants that right now.

Accordingly, it is currently quite crowded wherever Vader lands. In the chaos, you have to deal not only with the stormtroopers and Vader but also with your fellow players. It can be tough to get your hands on weapons – and you really don’t want to fight Vader without a weapon.

Furthermore, Vader can also throw a streetlamp at your head while you’re trying to figure out who’s shooting you in the back. In short, anyone flying directly at Darth Vader should expect a quick demise.

Darth Vader is not the only crossover in Fortnite at the moment. The ninjas from the world of Naruto are also back in the game – and there are gifts from Naruto in Fortnite.

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PC company goes bankrupt after disastrous action on Twitch – Now they are selling hardware that they actually wanted to give away

Benedikt Schlotmann 22. June 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

In 59 seconds, a CEO destroyed his PC company. Now, the hardware he wanted to give away in a promotion is being auctioned off. Thus ends the infamous story behind the company “Artesian Builds.”

The company “Artesian Builds” was still one of the major showcase companies a year ago when it came to having a gaming PC. Many sponsors and streamers supported the company. But that changed radically in March 2022.

Now, the remaining parts of the company are being sold. But what actually happened that it came to this?

CEO of a PC company behaves poorly towards a streamer

What kind of company is this? The CEO of “Artesian Builds,” Noah Katz, was giving away a gaming PC live on Twitch that a small Twitch streamer won. But Katz thought the winner was too insignificant and hadn’t generated sales as a brand ambassador, so he excluded her.

However, the whole action backfired on “Artesian Builds”: The streamer was outraged on her social media channels. As a result, an avalanche of anger fell upon the company. A classic shitstorm.

Eventually, “Artesian Builds” ceased operations on March 9 and wanted to start anew.

The employees also considered whether they should buy and continue the company themselves. Because the big villain was quickly identified as CEO Noah Katz. But that is unlikely to happen now.

These are the consequential seconds on Twitch:

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PC company’s hardware being auctioned off to pay debts

What exactly happened? As announced in a tweet, Artesian Builds will auction off the rest of its inventory to pay off its debts. The auction is set to begin on June 21, 2022.

The tweet lists the official court filing and a link to a Dropbox folder with official documents. Here, one can also see exactly what is being auctioned off (via pcgamer.com):

A total of hundreds of components are being auctioned off, including graphics cards, coolers, processors, and computer cases. Even unfinished computers are among the auction items.
In addition, the websites, addresses, and especially the brand “Artesian Builds” are being auctioned off.

The gaming systems that were originally intended to be given away in that stream will also be auctioned off.

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Who could buy the items? The well-known Twitch streamer Trainwreck had contacted Twitter after the crisis began and said he wanted to take over the company and run it “properly.”

Whether that was merely a loose claim or indeed taken seriously, we cannot say. Should Trainwreck actually buy the company, he would at least surely have enough money available:

Twitch streamer wins 12.7 million euros in a spin – Warns viewers: “Don’t ruin your life”

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5 Strong MMORPGs on Steam that You Should Know About

Anny 22. June 2022 Reading time 6 minutes

MMORPGs don’t have to be better just because everyone knows them. We at MeinMMO look at small hidden gems among the online role-playing games that have received positive reviews on Steam.

What is the article about? We have looked at the MMORPGs on Steam that are positively rated but do not get much attention. It is important that

it is indeed an MMORPG (the tags are set by players and not by the developers)
the game title is still being actively expanded and is not already in “maintenance mode”
the games are actively played, even if not by many people

We have come up with 5 games that you should definitely check out. The player numbers mentioned are based on data from SteamDB.

The list was originally published in June 2022.

If you are not interested in hidden gems, but overall in the best MMORPGs on Steam, you will find what you’re looking for in this list: The 10 MMORPGs on Steam with the best ratings in 2022.

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Project: Gorgon

What kind of game is this? Project: Gorgon is an MMORPG in the style of old classics like Everquest or Asheron’s Call. At the same time, it focuses more on PvE and free exploration of the map. Much of the MMORPG you have to explore and find out for yourself. There are no clear paths or quests to guide you through the gameplay.

While the game is designed for a multiplayer experience, it is also playable solo. NPCs can serve as friends with whom you can build relationships.

Predefined classes, as seen in most other MMORPGs, do not exist in Project: Gorgon. Over time, you develop your character and level your skills.

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What content does it offer?

NPC personalities: Depending on behavior, you can be friends or foes with NPCs.
Necromancy allows you to summon the undead – even the corpses of fallen comrades
Tame animals and train them into powerful combat companions
Trade: In Project Gorgon you can rent a market stall.
No classes: Instead, the game offers constant development of various abilities

What do the reviews on Steam say? 85 % of the total 1580 reviews on Steam are positive. Players particularly praise the depth of the game, the community, and the skill progression.

How many players does it have on Steam? At the peak in 24 hours, there were 165 people online in Project Gorgon.

Who is this game for? For players who want to discover a new world without being guided too much. Project: Gorgon thrives on tricky puzzles and is therefore aimed at players who enjoy engaging deeply with the dialogues and texts. Additionally, Project: Gorgon targets fans of old-school MMORPGs.

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CoD Warzone: Season 4 brings a new map – All information about the update & content

Maik Schneider 22. June 2022 Reading time 5 minutes

In Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 / 2022 is live. Highlights include a completely new map and extensive adjustments in Caldera. What you need to know about the season can be found on MeinMMO.

The free battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone functions as a service game, bringing new free content to the game via live seasons every few weeks. Next up is the 4th joint season with Call of Duty: Vanguard.

The season is now live, and the new map is ready to be played. We show you all the info about content and updates. If you prefer a quick overview of Season 4, visit here. We will embed the roadmap here:

Update, June 22, 6:00 PM: Season 4 is live, the patch notes can be found here.

CoD Warzone: Season 4 / 2022 – Update Info & Trailer

When is Season 4 coming? The season is live.

How big will the update be? It depends on your platform:

PlayStation 5: 21.3 GB
PlayStation 4: 21.3 GB
Xbox One Series: 27.2 GB
Xbox One: 27.2 GB
PC: 23.0 GB
PC: 26.1 GB (with CoD MW 2019)

What does the trailer look like? You can find the Season 4 trailer with an extensive look at the new map Fortune’s Keep below in the content info. Here we will embed the cinematic trailer for the story:

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What about CoD: Vanguard? The current premium title is also entering Season 4 and will receive new content. There will be a new zombie map that focuses again on round-based gameplay. Additionally, two new multiplayer maps have been announced for the entire Season 4.

You can find the English patch notes at developer Sledgehammer Games (via sledgehammergames.com).

Recently, there has been a lot of information about the new Modern Warfare 2, the CoD 2022. If you’re interested, check it out here:

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CoD Warzone: Season 4 / 2022 – New map and content

The highlight has already been revealed through a scavenger hunt on Twitter: the new map “Fortune’s Keep”. We will embed the overview map here:

The map is referred to by the developers as a “Resurgence” map, just like the smaller map “Rebirth Island”.

For a first look at the map, we will embed the Season 4 trailer here:

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You can find more images of Fortune’s Keep in our article about the trailer: CoD Warzone finally shows more of the new map in Season 4 – trailer and images of Fortune’s Keep.

For the new map, Warzone is introducing map rotation for the first time and keeping both maps in the game. The playlist after the season start looks like this:

To estimate the size of the new map, developer Raven Software released a map with all 3 maps:

Caldera is also getting a facelift. The developers describe the changes as follows:

New micro-locations and more loot
Storage Town as a location
Secret underground mercenary vaults
50% less vegetation & better visibility
Over 12 revamped locations

An overview map already exists:

Additionally, there have been announcements for further content:

Fresh battle pass with 100 tiers
LMG “UGM-8” / SMG “Marco 5”
Contract: Black Market Supply Run
In-match event: Cash Extraction
Live event: Mercenaries of Fortune
Equipment: EMP grenade
Plunder mode: Golden Plunder

There are also already first details for the mid-season:

Armored SUV
2 more weapons
Titanium Trails
Zombies on Rebirth?

In our article about the roadmap of Season 4 of Warzone, you can find more details about the individual content focuses:

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CoD Warzone: Season 4 / 2022 – Battle Pass, Weapons, Operators

What does the battle pass bring? With each new season, there is a fresh battle pass that you can level up with your gameplay time. There are some items for free, such as the new weapons, a handful of CoD points, and cosmetics. If you pay just under €10, you get more than 100 items if you play through the pass.

What’s in the battle pass? Most of the pass consists of cosmetics, XP boosts, CoD points, or similar. However, there are always also gameplay-relevant content like new weapons or perks.

All gameplay-relevant content in the battle pass is always part of the free pass. So you can definitely unlock them without extra cost.

If you play a lot of CoD, then the battle pass is a fair deal: you get a total of 1,300 CoD points back when you reach a very high level.

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What goodies does the battle pass offer?

2 new weapons for Warzone
A new operator
“Legendary” skins upon completion of the pass
Many operator skins with missions for even more skins
Cosmetics like calling cards, emblems, sprays, and talismans
Vehicle items like battle cries or skins
XP tokens for an experience points boost
10% experience boost on the battle pass

Which weapons are coming in Season 4? At the start of the season, you will receive two weapons through the new battle pass, as usual.

There is the SMG “Marco 5” with high mobility and a lot of damage at the shortest ranges. And there is the LMG “UGM-8” – high mobility is also mentioned as an advantage, as well as large magazines.

During the season, there will also be a melee weapon and an SMG added.

Who is the poster girl / poster boy in Season 4? Captain Butcher joins the fight. The captain is already known from CoD WWII from 2017 and connects the story of the Cold War era with the World War Warzone.

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We also look forward to your comments and thoughts on the new Season 4.

As there have also been many changes to the weapons, we are closely monitoring developments in the weapon meta and will update our list of the best weapons as quickly as possible: CoD Warzone: The best weapons with setups – constantly updated.

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The new subscriptions of PS Plus are online on PS4 and PS5 – Start of PS Plus Extra & Premium

Maik Schneider 22. June 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The subscription service PlayStation Plus is experiencing its biggest change yet on June 23. There will then be 3 offers with PS Plus for PS4 and PS5 – Essential, Extra, and Premium. What you should know about it is shown on MeinMMO.

Update, June 23: The new subscriptions are online. Here you will find all 566 games in overview.

Original message: What happens with PS Plus? On June 23, the subscription service will change radically. Instead of a single offer, you can complete PS Plus in 3 different tiers – each higher tier costs a little more but also brings more services:

PS Plus Essential
- Basic offer
PS Plus Extra
- Game Pass with many games for PS4/PS5
PS Plus Premium
- Additional streaming package

The most important information regarding the content of the packages and what you should consider with your current subscription, we compile for you in a brief overview. You can also take a look at our video on the topic:

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PS Plus: 3 new subscriptions from June 23

How does the transition to the new subscription work? The specific time is not yet known. However, you don’t need to consider anything at the start of the new services. You will receive an email as soon as the process is completed.

What do the subscriptions offer me? The more money you invest in your subscription, the more services the packages provide you. Costs and content in overview:

PS Plus Essential

Costs
- Monthly: 8.99 €
- Quarterly: 24.99 €
- Yearly: 59.99 €
Content
- 2 games for free download per month
- Exclusive offers in the PS Store
- Cloud storage for your game saves
- Online multiplayer
- Share Play

PS Plus Extra

Costs
- Monthly: 13.99 €
- Quarterly: 39.99 €
- Yearly: 99.99 €
Content
- 2 games for free download per month
- Exclusive offers in the PS Store
- Cloud storage for your game saves
- Online multiplayer
- Share Play
- 400 games for download (PS4/PS5)

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PS Plus Premium

Costs
- Monthly: 16.99 €
- Quarterly: 49.99 €
- Yearly: 119.99 €
Content
- 2 games for free download per month
- Exclusive offers in the PS Store
- Cloud storage for your game saves
- Online multiplayer
- Share Play
- Game Trials for some AAA games
- 400 games for download (PS4/PS5)
- Stream PS4 games from Extra package
- 340 games for streaming
- PS3 games only for streaming
- PS1, PS2, PSP games for download and streaming

With ‘Essential’, you get the usual PS Plus subscription, as you already know it. The other subscriptions provide you with more services than the basic version. Which subscription is suitable for you can be read here:

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What happens to my old subscription? If your normal PS Plus subscription is for example still valid for 6 months, your service will be transformed to ‘PS Plus Essential’.

You will receive an email with information about the new subscription, but you don’t need to consider anything further and can continue to collect the games from June in your library.

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Players with a subscription to the streaming service PS Now fall into the ‘PS Plus Premium’ category. Your service offering improves with the transition.

If you land in the new services in the Essential subscription but want to upgrade to a higher subscription, that is possible. However, you will then need to extend your entire remaining subscription period – if you still have 6 months of subscription, you must extend those 6 months to Extra or Premium.

Which games are included in the subscriptions? The list for the German market has not yet been published. In Asia and North America, however, the new services are already online – here you can find the list for the USA (via videogameschronicle.com).

As soon as the German games are known or the service goes online, you will find more information about it on MeinMMO.

Please feel free to leave us a comment until then and tell us which subscription you choose. If you prefer to hunt for a PS5, then regularly check our sales ticker: Buy PS5 in ticker – All news and offers

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GTA Online: Server Down today on June 22 – How long will you not be able to play?

Patrick Freese 22. June 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on June 22, the playability of GTA Online on PC is limited. Rockstar Games announced maintenance work and server downtimes.

What kind of maintenance work is this? Usually, maintenance work in GTA Online is always related to major updates. Since the maintenance on June 22 only affects the PC version, it can be assumed that these are bug fixes or other features that are initially only available on PC.

We will show you everything we know about the temporary outage.

PC Update on June 22 – What is happening? Start and End

This is what Rockstar Games says: On Twitter , the Rockstar Intel account reports on the upcoming maintenance work and cites the support from Rockstar Games.

It is stated:

The Rockstar services for GTA Online on PC will be temporarily unavailable
This affects the period from 07:00 to 12:00 on June 22
During this time, some players may not be able to access GTA Online
It is assumed that the maintenance will not last the full 5 hours
Once the work is completed, the servers will be available again

If the maintenance takes longer, we will inform you here in the article.

Start of the server downtime: Around 07:00 on June 22.

End of the server downtime: By 12:00 on June 22 at the latest (according to plan).

What could the update bring? This is not officially known yet. However, players are already speculating about how the maintenance work could have an impact. It may target hacks and exploits that occur in the PC version of the game and are to be prevented.

Recently, there have been modders in the PC version who manipulated the game to their advantage. This ridiculously large transformer was controlled by hackers in GTA Online.

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Also, the summer update for GTA Online is being discussed among players. Rockstar Games has not officially presented it yet, but based on the last few years, it can be assumed that there will be a summer DLC.

Therefore, the maintenance on June 22 could be a kind of preparation for the next major update for the now 9-year-old online mode.

What changes are you hoping for from the maintenance work? Please share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other players.

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WoW Dragonflight: Collector’s Edition now available for pre-order – All content of the collector’s edition

Patrick Freese 21. June 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The Collector’s Edition of WoW Dragonflight is now available for pre-order. We show you all the contents and the price of the coveted Collector’s Edition.

What kind of edition is this? The new WoW expansion Dragonflight is available in the Base, Heroic, Epic, and Collector’s Edition, which is a collector’s edition. The latter is the most expensive of all versions and includes not only the key for the game but also a mousepad, an art book, and other goodies for you.

Surprisingly, it was confirmed on June 21 that Dragonflight will be released in 2022. We provide you with an overview of everything you need to know about the special edition.

Dragonflight Collector’s Edition – Price and Contents

How much does the Collector’s Edition cost? The price is €129.99. Additional shipping costs apply.

Where can you buy the Collector’s Edition? You can now pre-order it at the Blizzard Store.

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When will the package arrive? According to the Blizzard Store, the item should be available by December 31, 2022. An exact release date for the expansion is still pending.

For this reason, it is not possible to predict an exact delivery date. However, the package should be with you in time for the start of the expansion.

What is included?

World of Warcraft Dragonflight Epic Edition game key
- With the key, you unlock the Epic Edition of Dragonflight
The Art of Dragonflight – Hardcover art book
- The book showcases the visual development of the Dragon Isles
Alexstrasza mousepad
- A mousepad featuring the Life-Binder – In her dragon and high elf form
Dragonflight Five-Pin Collector’s Set
- Pins featuring the primary dragonflights from Azeroth in red, green, black, blue, and bronze
Epic Edition contents in-game
- All contents of the Epic Edition
A character boost to the level for Dragonflight
- A boost to level 60
Wings of Awakening
- A back transmog in the 5 color variants red, green, black, blue, and bronze
Tangled Dreamweaver mount
- A flying mount
Murkastrasza pet & Drakk pet
- Small draconic companions
Diadem of the Spellkeeper
- A crown that was worn by Sindragosa herself
Hearthstone effect of the Timewalker
- A cosmetic effect that makes it look like you are traveling through the sands of time back to your home inn
30 days of game time
- Extends your playtime by 30 days

What do you think of the contents of the Collector’s Edition of WoW Dragonflight? Is it worth the purchase price for you, and will you pre-order the edition? If so, will you use it for yourself or will you sell it later?

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