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Pokémon GO changes bonuses for GO Fest 2022 – Here’s how to unlock them

Max Handwerk 31. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO celebrates the GO Fest 2022 next weekend. There is a new announcement on how you can unlock the Hyper Bonuses this year.

What is a Hyper Bonus? The Hyper Bonuses have established themselves as a fixed part of the Pokémon GO Fest over the past years.

Recently, all trainers around the world had to complete several challenges in the game during the GO Fest together. This happened in three stages. For each stage, there was a “Hyper Bonus”.

The bonuses were separate events that were unlocked and then took place after the respective GO Fest. The third bonus of the last GO Fest, for example, brought the debut of the legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta.

This time, however, things will be a bit different.

You cannot unlock all Hyper Bonuses at once

How to unlock the Hyper Bonuses? As the Pokémon GO team officially announced, there will also be Hyper Bonuses at the upcoming GO Fest events. However, you will need to keep track of several dates – and not just the global GO Fest 2022 taking place this weekend.

Because this year there are multiple GO Fest events, the game also takes multiple opportunities to challenge you.

What else is changing? This time, the Hyper Bonuses will apparently not be “own” events as in the past, but will improve events of the upcoming Season of GO.

The first Hyper Bonus can be unlocked at the global GO Fest on June 4 and 5, 2022. To do this, trainers must complete a total of at least 20 global challenges. The bonus will then enhance Adventure Week from June 7 to June 12.
The second Hyper Bonus can be unlocked during the GO Fest Berlin, from July 1 to July 3. It is supposed to enhance the Pokémon GO birthday event.
Hyper Bonus 3 can be unlocked at the GO Fest Seattle, which runs from July 22 to July 24. The event that will be boosted by the bonus is still unknown.
There is also a fourth Hyper Bonus that can be unlocked at the GO Fest Sapporo, running from August 5 to August 7, 2022. Again, it is not yet known which event the bonus will enhance.

Important: At the three events in Berlin, Seattle, and Sapporo, although they are “on-site GO Fests”, you can still help unlock the Hyper Bonus – even if you’re not there. The Hyper Bonuses are all to be unlocked through global challenges.

The GO Fest is indeed the biggest, but not the only event in the upcoming weeks. To learn more about what else is ahead, check our overview of all Pokémon GO events in June 2022.

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Shooter hit from 2021 loses 96% of players on Steam – now wants to score with 3 new modes

Benedict Grothaus 31. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

Splitgate attracted tens of thousands of players with a crazy new concept in 2021. However, the hype only lasted a few months. Now the developers are working on fresh content and trying to rekindle the excitement.

What kind of shooter is this? Splitgate has actually been in Early Access since 2019. The gameplay concept is quite simple: fast-paced shooter gameplay in the style of Unreal Tournament meets Portal. On MeinMMO, Splitgate was a clear recommendation as an alternative to CoD Vanguard and Battlefield 2042.

You jump rapidly through the map and confuse your opponents (or yourself) with portals. The mechanic adds a whole new dimension to shooters and thrilled so many players, that the indie studio even had to delay the release.

In August 2021, the game reached its peak with over 67,000 players simultaneously. The success even attracted sponsors, who pledged a total of 100 million dollars to Splitgate in total. Since then, however, it has been quiet around the game.

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What is the current state of Splitgate? According to steamcharts, an average of 1,362 players were playing in May 2022, peaking at 2,198. For comparison:

in August 2022, the peak was 67,724 players
on average, Splitgate had 36,262 players
the average player count has thus decreased by 96.24%

However, more than 1,000 players is by no means a death sentence for an indie shooter. The developers are even optimistic and are introducing 3 new modes that players can soon explore.

The latest video from Splitgate shows the improved version of the map Abyss:

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3 new modes in Season 2 – What’s next?

These are the new modes: In a new blog post, the developers talked about the future of Splitgate. Highlighted are 3 new game modes:

Hotzone: a variant of King of the Hill, where you must secure a zone for 30 seconds to score points. After that, the position of the zone changes.
Lockdown: a variant of Domination. All 3 zones must be held by one team to score a point. Then the positions change.
Juggernaut: one player becomes the Juggernaut, gains more health points, and is faster but cannot place portals anymore. Every second as Juggernaut gives points, and all other players compete against him. If the Juggernaut dies, the killer becomes the new Juggernaut.

The team modes are designed to address the issue of “snowballing” that the community is currently facing. Juggernaut is intended to provide more “Free for All” action. Juggernaut, Hotzone, and Lockdown follow Evolution from Season 1 as new modes.

If you missed it: Here is the trailer for Season 1:

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Splitgate Beta Season 1 Trailer

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When will it all be released? With the 2nd Beta Season of Splitgate, the new modes and further adjustments will come. Season 2 releases on June 2, 2022.

Even though Splitgate has lost many players, it is still considered an excellent pastime for many – also here in the editorial office of MeinMMO. Especially when you just need something to play in between, Splitgate is perfect:

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 31.05. – Lord Saladin presents the Iron Banner event

Christos Tsogos 31. May 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2 begins the second week of Nightmare Containment. Players can experience another episode of a separation while Lord Saladin runs the refreshed Iron Banner in the background. Additionally, Guardians can expect more activities to reach the new power cap.

This week: Bungie had already announced before Season 17 that they want to refresh the Iron Banner event. It will now be a big event where Guardians can experience quite a bit in the newly decorated tower. The new spark mode “Rift” is being revived specifically from Destiny 1 so that players can experience a bit of variety in the otherwise familiar Iron Banner mode.

Additionally, the raids with the top loot are rotating again. This time, a well-known Vex raid on the Moon is up. So if you have already completed the new story mission, the Raid “Garden of Salvation” might be a good alternative to pass the time.

The key information about activities from 31.05. to 07.06.

Vex Offensive: Nightfall: The Trials

The Nightfall: The Trials is the strike of the week:

Terminus of Insight, deep in Nessus
- Guardians must fight their way deep into Nessus to take care of a Psion named “Kargen”. He steals data from the Vex network to help the Cabal Legion win. Fight through a horde of Cabal and Vex and take out this thief.

Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:

Solar Singe
Heavyweight
Grounded
The Singe modifier accompanies you all week; the others change daily.

New Nightfall weapons in Season 17: In the 2nd week of the season, you can pick up the hand cannon.

T.V.O. – Kinetic Hand Cannon

Endgame: Raid Challenges

This is what happens in the raid “The Oath of the Student”:

This week in the “Oath of the Student” raid, the “Defense Failed” challenge requires you to kill only one possessed knight with your relic.
As a reward for the challenge in the third section of the raid on Grandmaster, this week you have a chance to get a master version of the submachine gun “Subjugation” or the fusion rifle “Redemption”. However, keep in mind that hard and normal modes share the loot.

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This is what happens in the raid “Glass Chamber”:

In the Glass Chamber, you can accept the challenge “The Only Oracle for You”. During the encounter, you may only destroy each oracle once. You must rotate during the oracle phases.
As a reward awaits in the challenge mode the time-lost weapon “Praedyth’s Revenge”. The weapon will then definitely come with 2 perks per slot. Keep in mind, however, that hard and normal modes share the loot.

Weekly Activities

With Season 17, new activities have also come to the game. Explore the Leviathan and face the nightmares or take the scythe and defend yourself against hordes of enemies. Alternatively, you can also explore the new dungeon to farm the weapon exotic “Heartshadow” from it.

Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

“The Communion”
- You will head to the pyramid on Europa, where Caiatl’s Cabal are already waiting for you. The Light has made you forget, and now the Vanguard wants to use the Darkness to uncover old memories.

Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:

Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Showdown
Iron Banner Event

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

Petra Venj can be found in the Rheasilvia area in the Dreaming City. The whole zone is under the 3rd curse week. The 4th Ascendant Challenge is to be mastered.

Sources for Top Loot in Season 17 of Destiny 2

This is the new max level: In the new Season of the Haunted, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,570. This means the power level at the start of new Season 17 has risen by +10 power levels compared to the previous Season 16. However, all players will also be raised to a base power level of 1,510 at the start, and there are many sources to level up quickly.

This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings your power level above 1,560:

Raid “The Oath of the Student” (+2)
Raid rotation this week: “Garden of Salvation” (+2)
Dungeon rotation “Pit of Heresy” (+2)
Achieve in the Nightfall: Trials with at least 100,000 points (+2)
Weekly Witch Queen campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
Complete the activity “Preservation” in the Pyramid of Darkness (+2)
“Eternity Trials”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
Defeat powerful Cabal in the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” (+2)
Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
Complete 3 Vanguard operation strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s Clan quest (+1)
Iron Banner event (2+)

Shiny Highlights in the Eververse

This time, you can also expect great bargains in the Eververse shop for a small amount of shiny dust. So if you still have your pockets full of it, you might be interested in the ornament of the perfected outbreak:

Exotic weapon ornament for the Dead Messenger “Melted”
Exotic weapon ornament for Perfected Outbreak “Plague of Matter”
Legendary weapon ornament for the machine gun Fixed Chances “Revelation for the Unseen”
Exotic ghost shell “Izanagi’s Shell”
Exotic ship “Synchotron-Forerunner”
Exotic emote “Clap and Gossip”
Legendary emote “Rage Can”
Legendary emote “Glowstick Dance”
Shader “Nectar Dynamo”

How will your week go this time? Will you jump straight into the Iron Banner event and see what rewards Bungie has promised this time? Or do you find the current story more exciting and first play a new round of separation? Let us know in the comments what you plan to do this week?

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In France, there is no more ‘Free2Play’ and ‘Pay2Win’ – Government invents new terms

Max Handwerk 31. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

English gaming terms like streamer, season pass or free-to-play (F2P) are totally established in Germany as well as internationally. However, in France, it seems they’ve had enough of it.

In today’s gaming world, many elements around new releases have become indispensable. Many games enter early access before they are fully released. Likewise, games often come with a season pass that provides players with additional DLCs after the release.

There are free games, which are free-to-play, but there are also games with unfair funding models, which are pay-to-win. Top players earn their money as pro gamers, and if you don’t want to play yourself, you watch streamers.

Here in Germany, all of these and many more English terms have long taken root in the video game cosmos. People have gotten used to it.

And in France, there is now a counter-movement.

This is what’s happening in France: Of course, gaming is also popular in France, the government has noticed this too. However, it seems they are not entirely satisfied: As reported by the news agency AFP, the many anglicisms are said to create a language barrier, which non-gamers might find difficult to understand (via theguardian).

Now, several terms from the gaming sector have been published in the official gazette of France, for which there will now be French alternatives. For example, public representatives like authorities and other government institutions must now use these.

“Pro-gaming” and “E-sport” become jeu vidéo de compétition

What does this look like now? Overall, it is a collection of 19 terms that are getting new translations. You can find the complete list in the official state bulletin (via legifrance.gov).

A list of specific terms and their new, official translations has been presented there. Depending on your French language skills, some may be easier to understand than others.

The “season pass” will be referred to as “passe saisonnier,” “early access” is now called “accès anticipé.” This is still relatively easy to say.

It gets more interesting when looking at the term “e-sport.” This will be translated as “jeu vidéo de compétition,” which at least for those not well-versed seems rather cumbersome.

Other examples include:

downloadable content (DLC): contenu téléchargeable additionnel (CTA)
matchmaking: appariement de joueurs
skill game: jeu vidéo d’habilité
streamer: joueur, -euse-animateur, -trice en direct, joueur, -euse en direct
free-to-play: jeu vidéo en accès gratuit

Gaming does not always proceed the same way everywhere – as can be seen in the current controversy surrounding Diablo Immortal in the Netherlands and Belgium.

From a German perspective, the whole story about the terms may initially seem unusual, but in France, it is not at all uncommon for anglicisms or other foreign terms to be avoided. Anyone who has traveled in France will have noticed this as well.

Even from a state perspective, language is repeatedly a topic, as seen in the example above. This has even been institutionalized: The Acádemie française was originally established to “protect” the French language.

What do you think about this topic? Would you wish for something like this in Germany – or are you satisfied with the terms? Let us know in the comments.

And yes – there are indeed a few terms that might not directly make sense to you if you’re not involved in the topic. If you want to put your knowledge to the test: Here is a quiz with terms that every MMO gamer should know.

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First fans fear that the Steam hit V Rising will die – This is what the developers say

Benedict Grothaus 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The new survival game V Rising is a huge success for the indie studio Stunlock. With over 1.5 million sales, the game ranks high on the list of most played games on Steam. However, some players fear that the game alone is not enough. It needs updates.

What’s happening with V Rising:

On May 17th, V Rising was released in early access on Steam and immediately took off. The player numbers are growing, with an average of over 100,000 players (via steamcharts.com).
By now, the first players have achieved everything, even though they had to play an average of 9 hours a day since release.
Developer Stunlock Studios repeatedly releases hotfixes with important changes, but still, some players fear that this is not enough.

What are the fans afraid of? Looking at the subreddit for V Rising, you see posts popping up that talk about the future of the game. Fans are worried that what V Rising currently offers is not enough (via reddit.com).

As hard as many players grind now, the content is just limited. The threads are usually small, but numerous. Other players predict that the official servers of the game will die if nothing changes (via reddit.com).

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However, there are many other voices countering these fears. The atmosphere among fans is clearly in favor of V Rising. The user sdeanjr1991 reassures critics: V Rising is still in early access and offers a lot for what it is.

There is a lot of agreement. Players are having fun with the available content and enjoy playing solo as well. Moreover, there is already a message from the developers. They promise: more is coming, and they want to deliver new content as quickly as possible.

In our video, you can see everything you need to know about V Rising in 2 minutes:

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More big updates, fewer small patches

This is what the developers say: In an official blog post, the developers talk about the future of V Rising. It is stated that they want to find out exactly what players are demanding.

To do this, feedback needs to be collected and analyzed. However, they are already working to continue supporting the game:

We are currently planning to work on more extensive updates rather than frequent small patches with minimal changes. It is too early to say when the first major content patch for V Rising will be released, as we want to ensure it adds something new to the experience. This will require a bit more patience from you as fans.

Between the lines, it can be read that Stunlock Studios seems to be quite satisfied with the state of the game. In fact, there are rarely complaints about technical issues and more criticism about gameplay, such as the overly tough PvP. Even here, improvements have already been made.

When will it continue? It is hard to pinpoint a date. With Valheim, which is often compared to V Rising, the first big update “Hearth & Home” was released only over six months after its release.

However, the studio behind Valheim also relied on making the game flawless before new content was to be released. This caused the game to lose some traction a few months after release. V Rising apparently wants to take a different path.

At the moment, many players rely on private servers and sessions where they can simply play their way. They enjoy exploring the world at their own pace or building their Victorian castles.

If you still want to join, it’s absolutely no problem right now. Even if you may have some difficulties in certain places, it’s worth a look. Especially now that we know that more content will be added:

Can I still start with the new Steam hit V Rising now or will I just get beaten up?

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Destiny 2 Hotfix 4.1.0.1 from 31.05 is here – All patch notes and information

Britta ♤ BeAngel 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, the first hotfix for Season 17 is on the way. The servers will go offline today, May 31, for Hotfix 4.1.0.1 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. MeinMMO will accompany the server downtime and tell you when you can’t play.

What you need to know today: In the still fresh Season 17, Destiny 2 is plagued by some bugs. Whether this is due to the permanent arrival of Telesto at the Tower is something we can only speculate about. However, Bungie has already pulled out the bug fix spray and wants to tackle the problems as quickly as possible before the new Iron Banner event starts.

Update history:
19:15: The patch notes are here. We will link them for you further down in the article.
19:00: Done. The Destiny 2 Hotfix 4.1.0.1 is currently rolling out on all platforms and regions. The file size for PC is 306.17 MB. Bungie officially plans to complete the Destiny 2 maintenance by 20:00. However, you can log back in to play as soon as the update has been downloaded. And don’t forget: Today is the start of the Iron Banner event.
18:45: Servers are planned to go offline. Now there are 15 minutes of downtime to withstand..
14:00: Bungie has begun maintenance in the background. This may cause minor “hitches” and also affect the accessibility of third-party apps.

Maintenance on 31.05. – All times and server downtime

These times are important today: As always, the effective inaccessibility of the servers should only last 15 minutes today, although maintenance begins in the early afternoon. The time you cannot play will remain very short.

These times are important today:

At 14:00 German time, maintenance will start in the background on all platforms.
From 18:45 the servers will go offline, and you will be automatically kicked out of all activities.
Around 19:00 the servers are supposed to come back online, and Hotfix 4.1.0.1 will be rolled out for all platforms. However, you can already log back in to play.
Officially, maintenance for Hotfix 4.1.0.1 will end at 20:00.

It’s important: Even if you have downloaded the update, there may be connection issues until the end of the maintenance at around 20:00. You may also need to expect queues when logging in. Additionally, keep in mind that third-party applications and the official companion app may not be accessible correctly.

What is changing with Hotfix 4.1.0.1 in Season 17

This is what the hotfix brings today: After Hotfix 4.1.0.1, Guardians can expect the start of the revamped Iron Banner event. However, Bungie will likely fix a few bugs and issues first.

MeinMMO lists some of the problems that Bungie is already aware of and also those that our readers have pointed out:

Telesto causes crashes when players interact with Banshee-44. No, this is not a joke.
Solar 3.0 is plagued by bugs and needs technical refinement. Currently, the Solar fragment “Glow of Benevolence” is disabled.
The elemental sources mod “Melee Source Creator” does not generate a Solar elemental source with the new melee variants.
Players cannot pick up the fake Engrams in the final encounter of the “Sog der Habsucht” dungeon.
Some players experience low frame rates when in their menus or in the navigator. This slows down menu interactions.
Sometimes there is excessive zoom on characters on the character screen, so only your boots are displayed.
The improved perk “Lock and Swap” does not work as intended.
Using the emote “Faithful Companion” can sometimes crash the game.
More known issues can be found on the Bungie website.

If you encounter problems in the game, it is recommended to report them directly through the official Bungie Help Forum to bring them to the developers’ attention as well.

Patch Notes for Hotfix 4.1.0.1 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes to Hotfix 4.1.0.1 will be released by Bungie in the form of patch notes. MeinMMO will link you to the latest change log here:

Patch Notes – Hotfix 4.1.0.1 (EN) for Destiny 2

If you have noticed any further issues in the game that spoil your gaming experience, please feel free to leave a comment. Otherwise, let us know if you will be joining the start of the Iron Banner event tonight.

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„He was ahead of his time“ – A top player from WoW became a star on YouTube before it was cool

Benedict Grothaus 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

To become a legend in MMORPGs like World of Warcraft, you need to achieve quite a lot. Or provoke the right reactions at the right time. One who could do this particularly well is the Undead Rogue Grim.

Who is the player? Grim was playing as a Rogue in Vanilla WoW, so back over 17 years ago. Similar to the legendary Angwe, Grim is also a PvP talent. However, he doesn’t rely so much on nasty assassination tactics.

In the community, Grim is considered one of the best Rogue players of Vanilla. It cannot be compared to today’s skill leveling, but back then, his name did evoke respect.

However, his handling of the class and his skill in PvP was not the only reason Grim became so well-known. He was one of the first to showcase his talent so effectively.

Viral videos before there were viral videos

What makes Grim so special? Unlike the feared Angwe, Grim recorded his fights and duels and posted them online. Some of his first recordings are from 2006, just before Google bought YouTube.

There weren’t many WoW recordings at that time, and those that existed often had a miserable resolution of 240p or 360p – so quite poor. Accordingly, it was hard to see how exactly some of the top players played so well, as the videos didn’t show the key presses.

Grim was among the first to present his skills in montages, known as “Compilations.” On his YouTube channel, you can even find the re-up of his first compilation in HD:

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Where does the success come from? One of Grim’s first and most well-known videos features a PvP fight against the Paladin Zalgradis. He was a well-known name at the time, astonishing many players with his PvP skills.

Grim managed to quickly spread his name by showcasing his own successes, compiling his highlights, and collaborating with other well-known players.

Even before Twitter and YouTube algorithms existed, his videos circulated within the World of Warcraft community. Today, Grim even runs a Patreon page, but he is only minimally active now. Still, his name keeps resurfacing among WoW fans.

“Grim was an extraordinary player”

When Grim publishes a new or old video, at least a small group of his fans celebrates the day. In a reddit post from 2019, some community members explain what fascinates them about Grim:

“For the standards of the time, Grim was an extraordinary player […] he was ahead of his time. His movement in general was one of his outstanding skills; everything was fluid and he was also mechanically skilled.
After he stopped making videos, he started playing Arena at a high rank in Burning Crusade. He was one of the best in his battleground group. Gladiator and higher in every season he played, not just some flashy video maker. There were many of those, but Grim was not one of them.”
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Another praises that he was far beyond the knowledge level of most players at that time. Hardly anyone knew about proper key bindings and such. With the then-availability of Google videos and WCM, it was difficult to acquire such skills. YouTube and widespread information about WoW were not available to that extent back then.

All of this was a long, long time ago. In the meantime, many games have tried to dethrone WoW – and have failed:

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Grim still uploads videos today, but rather rarely, and he is not particularly active on social channels. How intensively he still plays WoW is unclear. He seems to be fading a bit into obscurity, similar to the famous warrior Kungen:

Kungen was the most well-known player in WoW – What happened to him and his guild Nihilum?

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Play Diablo Immortal with a controller – Here’s how it works on iOS, Android, and PC

Benedikt Schlotmann 31. May 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

Diablo Immortal is coming to PC, iOS, and Android. MeinMMO explains how you can play with a controller and what you need to keep in mind.

Diablo Immortal aims to bring the typical hack & slash gameplay to mobile devices. You can slay a multitude of enemies and then collect loot. The release on PC, iOS, and Android is already on June 2nd. Many users are now wondering if they can also play the action RPG with a controller. MeinMMO explains how it works.

All the information you need to know about the release of Diablo Immortal can be found directly on MeinMMO in our info hub:

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Diablo Immortal: Overview of Controller Support

Which controller can I use? Blizzard has already released a list before the release that specifies which controllers officially work with mobile devices. Depending on whether you are using an Apple device with iOS or an Android phone, different controllers are supported.

What should I consider if I want to buy a new controller? Keep in mind that some controllers come in both Bluetooth and wired versions, which you can connect directly via USB-C or Lightning (iOS). Wired controllers have lower latency. The best gaming controllers for Android and iOS can also be found in our buying guide on MeinMMO.

Here we list all currently supported controllers for iOS and Android (as of May 31, 2022):

iOS Devices

Backbone One Controller

Razer Kishi

Rotor Riot Controller (Mfi)

SteelSeries Nimbus (Mfi)

Sony Dualshock 4

Sony DualSense Wireless Controller (PS5)

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (iOS 15+)

Xbox Adaptive Controller (iOS 14+)

Xbox One Wireless Bluetooth Controller

Xbox Series X/S Bluetooth Controller

Android Devices

Xbox One Wireless Bluetooth Controller

Xbox Series X/S Bluetooth Controller

SteelSeries Stratus Duo

Sony Dualshock 4

Sony DualSense Wireless Controller (PS5)

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2

Xbox Adaptive Controller

Razer Kishi

8bitdo SN30 Pro Controller

In the next section, we will explain how to connect your controller to your phone.

How to connect your controller to your phone

Which controller do you want to use? Once you have decided on a controller, keep in mind how the controller wants to connect. Some controllers, like the Razer Kishi, connect directly to your phone via a USB-C port and therefore do not require Bluetooth.

In this case, you usually don’t have to do much more, as a directly connected controller should be recognized automatically.

How do I use a Bluetooth controller? If you want to use your PlayStation or Xbox controller on your phone, you will need to do a bit more setup.

First, activate Bluetooth on your phone to be able to connect it.
Then, activate pairing mode on your controller. For the PS4 and PS5 controllers, hold down the PS and Share buttons simultaneously. For the Xbox controller, press and hold the Xbox button until it blinks.
Next, open the Bluetooth menu on your phone. Here you will see all the devices you can pair with your phone. Select the device, and your phone will ask you if you want to connect the controller.

Typically, this is all you need to do, and you shouldn’t need to do anything else. Once you have the game open, you should now be able to navigate through the game with your controller. Controller support is officially supported in Diablo Immortal, so you shouldn’t need to do anything else.

What you should not do: You should refrain from using mapping tools. Mapping tools are usually third-party apps that allow you to assign game functions to specific controller buttons, even though that is not officially supported. Many games and developers consider this cheating, especially when there are PvP options. In the worst-case scenario, your account could be banned.

How to connect your controller to the PC

On PC, you have four options for connecting your controller:

You can use a regular USB cable.
You can use Bluetooth. However, your computer must either support Bluetooth or you need to have an adapter.
Another alternative is controllers that come with their own wireless adapter.
Lastly, you can connect the controller to the PC using an Xbox Wireless Adapter. However, this only works with the official Xbox controller, and you need the corresponding adapter, which costs around 20 euros.

How to connect a controller on PC via Bluetooth: If you have a motherboard with Bluetooth support or a Bluetooth adapter, you need to do the following:

In Windows, open the settings and look for the “Devices” option.
In this menu, select “Add Bluetooth or other device,” and in the new menu select “Bluetooth.”
You now need to put your controller in pairing mode. Ideally, the controller will be displayed in Windows as “Wireless Controller.” Click on it to connect. If Windows asks for a PIN, it is usually “0000.”

How to connect a controller on PC with Xbox Wireless: If you want to connect an Xbox controller to your PC via Xbox Wireless, proceed as follows:

First, connect the Xbox Wireless Adapter to your PC. In the best-case scenario, you won’t have to do anything else here.
Next, turn on your Xbox controller and hold down the Xbox button. The button will start blinking. Once the button lights up continuously, the controller is connected.

More information about Diablo Immortal: Do you want to dive right into Diablo Immortal and find out what you need to know for the release? Then check out our special here on MeinMMO. Here we present you with 5 things you should know:

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A bold mix of LoL, XCOM, and Warhammer 40k results in a game that is so unpopular it dies 3 times

Schuhmann 31. May 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

The tactical game Atlas Reactor just never worked. The title was released in 2016 for PC, proved to be a flop almost immediately, but was revived again and again: time and again, the business model changed, and in 2020 it even switched from PvP to PvE and gave the game a new name. But now it seems to be over for good: even the new variant “Atlas Rogue” did not work. Gamigo gives up.

What was the idea behind the game? Atlas Reactor was supposed to be an innovative game that would bring the troubled video game publisher Trion Worlds back up. They had a really rough time in 2016: the MMORPG ArcheAge was outdated, Rift and Defiance were getting old, and they urgently needed a hit to try something completely crazy.

In a YouTube video from 2016, the minds behind the game presented their game Atlas Reactor as a wild genre mix (via youtube):

The developers said the game concept drew inspiration from XCOM: Enemy Unknown, League of Legends, and tabletop games like Warhammer 40k.
The most important question in the design was: “How do you make a turn-based game where you play more than you wait?”

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Atlas Reactor focused on interesting characters and innovative gameplay.

Ultimately, turn-based battles of 4-player teams emerged with gameplay reminiscent of XCOM, but as a pure PvP title like LoL:

Each hero on a team could die an unlimited number of times. There were, like in LoL, numerous heroes to choose from.
The team that achieved 5 kills first won – or the team with the most kills after 20 rounds
Players could give commands in one mode and in the second mode watch how their commands played out. The modes broke down into further phases.

Changed the business model many times in search of success

In what ways did the game fail? The game failed in every possible way.

The game practically never had a significant player count on Steam, only when it was brand new in 2016 did it reach around 3,000 players for a few weeks, but they were gone quickly.

Atlas Reactor started as a title with a strange business model, calling it “Trial-until-you-buy”: players could only play a few heroes that rotated for free and had to buy the whole game if they wanted all freelancers available.

Quickly, they switched to a typical free-to-play model where players could buy heroes.

A company bankruptcy and a complete transformation from PvP to PvE

How often did it die?

The first run of Atlas Reactor ultimately ended with the sale of Trion Worlds in 2018. Atlas Reactor was a flop for Trion Worlds and could not stop the company’s demise.
The German company Gamigo is known for buying failed MMOs and keeping them running without massive expansions. They took over Atlas Reactor and let the ailing PvP title run for a while. But it was discontinued after a year, as they thought Atlas Reactor simply did not work as a PvP game. Gamigo brought the game back as “Atlas Rogue” and wanted to establish it as a PvE title.

atlas-rogues-tot — On Discord, they announced the end of “Atlas Rogue.”

After 2 years, however, the lights go out here as well – the game’s Discord server announces that the servers will go offline on July 5, 2022, and stay offline. In-game purchases will no longer be accepted from now on.

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Players always demand innovation, but bold gameplay is not rewarded in Atlas Reactor

What was the problem with the game? On Discord, you can now hear the complaints of the remaining players. They still love their game today and are sad and disappointed because Gamigo allegedly never listened to them and never implemented their suggestions to save the game.

Ultimately, though, Atlas Reactor was a game that only appealed to a few “truly” interested players. It faced similar difficulties as Artifact: The gameplay mechanics look so strange and technical when watched that they appear off-putting.

The game’s “innovation” of dividing rounds into phases feels unusual and counterintuitive. Ultimately, one really had to like the game to give it a chance.

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The new version “Atlas Rogues” also had no success. YouTuber Entenburg reviews the game.

Because the game never generated hype from the beginning and player numbers were low, a death spiral set in: the fewer people played it, the less it was talked about, the fewer new players tried it, the longer it took to find matches.

Now that everything is over, one has to wonder why Atlas Reactor lasted for 6 years. Apparently, there was a small, dedicated fan base that really enjoyed it. One can feel sorry for them.

A fan of Atlas Reactor was former MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn. He has a weakness for games that seem doomed to failure:

Atlas Reactor: First impression – Impossible idea, interesting gameplay

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MMORPG Black Desert gets single-player PvE zones – But you can’t always go in

Mark Sellner 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

Black Desert Online takes place primarily in an open world. Leveling mainly works through grinding monsters, which can be taken from you by other players, and there are constant disputes over grind spots. The developers want to tackle this problem. We from MeinMMO summarize.

How does grinding work in BDO? In Black Desert Online, you mainly level by defeating hordes of monsters. You gain experience points and loot, and the poor creatures respawn a few minutes later right in front of you.

This so-called “grinding” takes place in the open world of BDO. So, it may happen that you have to compete with other players for your spot and the monsters that spawn there. This is, unfortunately, the order of the day, especially in the popular areas of the MMORPG, and spoils the fun for many fans.

The developers of BDO are now addressing this problem and introducing “Marni’s Secret Room”. With this option, you can farm in peace, but only for one hour a day.

Why just for such a short time? The developers explain that they do not want to destroy the fundamental feeling of an MMORPG by sending players to their own isolated worlds for too long. Many were internally convinced that one hour is short, while others thought it was too long. However, it will remain at one hour per day during the start phase.

For these reasons, you cannot carry over time to the next day or buy more time in Marni’s Room for real money. The developers do not plan for the time in this room to be extendable. However, later changes from the developers are possible.

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A personal room – Almost everywhere

How exactly does it work? For now, these solo instances will only be available on specified maps. However, these will be expanded, and new areas will be added over time. Initially, the developers want to focus on the particularly popular zones.

If you are in Tshira, Elvia, Ronaros, and Co., you can call up the menu with F5 and enter Marni’s Secret Room. You will then enter a solo instance of this zone and can farm there comfortably for an hour a day without being interrupted or annoyed.

When you leave the room, time stops. So you can definitely use your whole hour and even split it over different areas.

What else changes? Nothing at all. When you enter the Secret Room, all other players besides you disappear. The monsters continue to appear at the same rates and identical spots as in the open world. The drop rates or experience points do not change either.

“That was the reason why I quit the game”

How does the community respond? They are positively surprised by the feature, even though there are some negative points that arise among fans. Primarily, the tone on reddit is positive. People think it’s a good idea that you do not have to fight over grind spots anymore and can farm in peace if you want.

However, one negative aspect that is also discussed is that Black Desert is moving further towards a solo game, while many fans believe it should go exactly the other way. The demand for more multiplayer content is strongly voiced here. Nevertheless, the mood around the Secret Room is very positive.

What do the fans say? In a thread on reddit, players discuss the topic. We would like to share some viewpoints with you (via reddit):

LaggingIRL writes: “Good, I like the idea of not being constantly interrupted when I want to loot. For people like me […] this will be a great addition!”
Puppetmaster says: “No matter how it turns out, it will definitely lead to many more players grinding a solid hour a day due to the feature.”
Even Venoid is happy: “Being interrupted all the time was the reason why I quit the game two years ago. I hated it. Now you can really think about returning.”
SmolikOFF writes: “I’m a bit torn about this. It’s great that you can now grind in peace and I will probably use it constantly myself. On the other hand, it’s just another feature aimed only at single-player players.”

What do you think about it? Would you like to grind alone in BDO or do you think this feature is going in the wrong direction? Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here at MeinMMO.

Black Desert is often criticized for being pay-to-win. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch says: “An MMORPG is so pay-to-win that I can only laugh at the criticism aimed at Lost Ark and Black Desert“.

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The biggest German YouTuber about Fortnite is Standart Skill – What makes him so popular?

Christos Tsogos 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite there exists a YouTuber who is among the most successful and popular of the colorful battle royale shooter. Standart Skill or Stanni entertains countless viewers with his huge number of subscribers, but who exactly is he and what has contributed to his success? We will show it to you.

Who is Standart Skill? Standart Skill or Stanni, as he is called on YouTube, is named Philip Geißler, is a 28-year-old YouTuber, and is among the most successful and largest YouTubers for the “Battle Royal” shooter Fortnite.

His passion and perseverance as a web video producer have earned him 3.17 million subscribers so far (as of May 31). Stanni is known in his videos as a loud, lively, and temperamental entertainer. Despite his daily uploads in the area of Fortnite, GTA 5, and other games, not much is known about the 28-year-old.

That’s why we dug deep and found out what Stanni did before, what made him become a YouTuber, and especially, what else he does apart from streaming and making videos.

From Office Clerk to Fortnite YouTuber

Before Standart Skill made entertaining videos, he sat in school and pursued training as an office clerk at the hospital in his hometown Neuruppin in northern Brandenburg. Once that was completed, he switched to the retailer Real to work as an office clerk.

On the side, the enthusiastic video game fan had YouTube running and sporadically released videos of his gameplay without a facecam. Simple recordings of his skills, which he recorded from his Playstation, edited together, and then uploaded.

When he first started with Fortnite on October 27, 2017, his career as a video producer really began. Daily videos of his fights or general topics related to the colorful battle royale shooters were graced with up to 3 million clicks.

Now the 28-year-old also used his face as an eye-catcher for his videos. Great emotions, followed by eye-catching thumbnails, are meant to attract new fans to the steadily growing Fortnite YouTuber.

When Standart Skill realized that he could earn more from ad revenue than in his job at Real, he focused primarily on YouTube and quit his office job. From then on, he made YouTube his main source of income.

Wide Range of Standart Skill and His Skills

What makes Standart Skill stand out? His talent to entertain viewers through his enthusiastic presence has gained him many subscribers. But the community also appreciates his constant presence. On his birthday and even Christmas, he puts together videos and thus entertains his fan community.

Even when Fortnite was completely swallowed by the black hole, Standart Skill streamed for almost 10 hours straight, proving that he is consistently there for his community. There was only a black hole to see, but it was still entertaining.

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However, it should not only remain with his gameplay videos on YouTube. Standart Skill decided to also produce music videos like his YouTube hit “Skybase” and upload them to his channel. With this song, he gives a big thank you to his fan base and brings the virtual Fortnite world into reality.

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But the Neuruppiner does not only make music: He has also written two books titled – “Standart Skill – Fully Glitched!” and “Standart Skill – Cursed Again!” In these books, everything revolves around an adventure involving the video game fan and a game in which he is trapped in the virtual world due to a game error.

Despite the waning Fortnite hype, Stanni is still there and currently reports on the events of the colorful shooter. Hours-long streams while the Fortnite servers are turned off after a live event entertain his fans until they can get back into a match.

Now enough about Stanni, how about you? Do you know Standart Skill or even live in Neuruppin and have you met him personally? Let us know in the comments what you think of the YouTuber and whether you are a fan of him.

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Destiny 2: All Armor Exotics from Season 17 and why you should definitely use one of them

Britta ♤ BeAngel 31. May 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

Destiny 2 has also introduced an armor exotic for each class with the new Season 17. Some not only provide exotic benefits but also have the important Champion mods sewn in. MeinMMO tells you which new armor exotics the Season of the Haunted offers and which class already benefits from them twice.

In total, the “Season of the Haunted” brought 3 new exotic armor pieces (one for each class) and, so far, 2 new weapon exotics (the Exo Pistol “Trespasser” and the Dungeon Exo “Heartshadow”) along with a catalyst into the game.

The cool thing about the new armor exotics: For some, it’s definitely worth grinding for them.

Bungie has already started integrating important Champion mods directly into the properties of exotic armors since Beyond Light.
This not only saves you a mod slot but is now one of the most practical options against the annoying champions, as 2 more exotics have since been added.

MeinMMO presents the respective strengths of the new armor exotics from Season 17 and tells you which exotic armors currently save you from using Champion mods.

The new armor exotics from Season 17 at a glance

Hunter: “Caliban’s Hand” – Exotic Gauntlets

What’s better than proximity grenades? Of course, proximity explosive knives. With this new armor exotic “Caliban’s Hand” (German: “Calibans Hand”) hunters can now not only stab their enemies but also roast them in a particularly nasty way.

What can this armor exotic do?

Roast them: The proximity explosive knife scorches targets that take damage from its explosions or sets them ablaze on a direct hit. After throwing a proximity explosive knife, players receive increased melee regeneration until the knife explodes.

Warlock: “Rain of Fire” – Exotic Leg Armor

Your Warlock likes to use fusion or linear fusion rifles? Then treat him to the new leg exotic “Rain of Fire” (German: “Rain of Fire”). With this, you can triumph over your enemies in the air as a Solar Warlock.

What can this armor exotic do?

Flying Fusilier: With this armor exotic, you can perform aerial dodges while reloading all weapons. The effectiveness of fusion and linear fusion rifles in the air is also improved. Thanks to this exotic, kills with these weapons grant Radiant, allowing you to deal more damage.

This combination is particularly strong: Some players already see this armor exotic as the best addition for Solar 3.0. Especially the combination of the Raid exo Vex Mythoclast, including its catalyst, Light mods, and the new damage boost “Radiant” is definitely capable of making a difference.

Titan: “Second Chance” – Exotic Gauntlets

Finally, shoulders worthy of a true Titan? Then grab this exotic with stylish satellite dishes. It is meant for Void Titans who like to throw shields and use a “Second Chance” (German: “Second Chance”). Additionally, with this armor exotic, you have the anti-barrier mod built in.

What can this armor exotic do?

Myrmidon Reach: You gain a second charge of the shield throw melee attack, which becomes shield-breaking and can stun anti-barrier champions.

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All classes can utilize a built-in champion advantage

So far, there are already a total of three armor exotics in Destiny 2 that come with built-in champion mods.

In addition to “Second Chance” of the Titans, Bungie added the Warlocks with “Secant Filaments” a similarly symbiotic exo at the start of Witch Queen. This armor exotic automatically grants the Warlock’s weapons overcharged rounds when you are in a strengthening rift.

And for the Hunters, “Athrys’s Embrace” is available. With this, your Guardian can skillfully stop Unstoppable Champions with the “Balanced Knife”.

Whether more exotic armor pieces will be introduced during Season 17 is still uncertain. However, if Bungie pulls a surprise out of the hat, we will update this article for you.

Important to know: This feature of the armor exotics does not override the intrinsic perk of weapons. This is to avoid conflicts with seasonal champion mods.

How to get the new armor exotics: Unlike at the start of Witch Queen, where there was an exotic choice upon campaign completion, you only receive the exotics presented here as random drops from Lost Sectors. You must play them on the Master or Grandmaster difficulty and complete this activity solo.

Have you already been lucky and managed to fish out and try the new armor exotics? Then feel free to tell us and other readers of MeinMMO about your experiences in the comments.

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With a new handheld console, you can play your favorite games from a time when you were 20 years younger

Benedikt Schlotmann 31. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

A company has introduced a new handheld console. However, the secret strength of the device lies in a different feature.

Handheld devices provide an alternative to gaming PCs or stationary gaming consoles for many gamers. The Nintendo Switch is the most successful device here, and many are waiting for the announcement of a Pro version.

With the Steam Deck, a second powerful handheld has now appeared, which is getting great reviews from many testers.

The Odin Pro is now another interesting handheld. However, its strength does not lie in games for Windows, but elsewhere.

The Odin Pro relies on Android and a Full HD display

What hardware does the handheld use? Ayn Technologies relies on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 for the Odin Pro. This is a former high-end processor from the smartphone sector. The processor was originally launched in 2018.

The nearly 6-inch display offers you a Full HD resolution. Depending on the model, 4–8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of system storage are installed.

What operating system does the Odin Pro use? The device runs on Android 10. So you won’t get a handheld with Windows and therefore cannot directly play all your Windows games.

However, the handheld uses a processor based on the ARM architecture. You normally cannot install Windows on that. Ayn Technologies, however, has stated that they support “Windows on ARM.” This means that with some effort, you can install a Windows version that supports this architecture.

Who is the device aimed at? The Odin Pro is clearly not a replacement for a gaming PC. Android restricts you too much for that. However, if you’re looking for a device that allows you to use streaming services like Game Pass or GeForce Now, then the Odin Pro could become a hidden gem.

And above all, the device could also be an alternative for those who want to play old classics from the era of the PS2 or Dreamcast again.

With the Odin Pro, you can easily get ancient classics running

What is the special feature? Through the Google PlayStore, you can conveniently download and install various emulators. How well the emulators run on the Odin Pro is shown, for example, by John Walker, who writes for the news magazine Kotaku (via kotaku.com).

What is an emulator? An emulator provides a kind of virtual operating system. This way, you can run games or software that is not compatible with the actual OS. For example, you can play PlayStation games on Windows. Emulators are legal, but the software used often is not—especially if you do not own the games.

In his short test, he tried both N64, PS2, and Dreamcast games. All games ran smoothly and with a stable frame rate, but not entirely problem-free. For example, Spider Man 2 for the PS2 struggled with graphical glitches. GoldenEye from the N64 times also played a bit strangely with the Odin Pro’s controller.

Another game, Crash Bandicoot, runs very well on the device, as another tester reports.

So if you want to relive your past and bring back the early 2000s, then the Odin Pro could be well-suited as a basis for emulators.

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Mid-Season 3 created a laser assault rifle in CoD Warzone – The BAR has never been this good

Maik Schneider 31. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

The BAR assault rifle was a strong choice shortly after its release in Call of Duty: Warzone, but suffered from its high visual recoil. After substantial buffs in Mid-Season 3, the rifle is trying to make a comeback in the weapon meta, and fans of range lasers should check this out.

The BAR is such a typical rifle that must not be missing in any Call of Duty with a World War setting. Especially its low fire rate gives the assault rifle a solid recognition feature.

After some buffs in Mid-Season 3 / 2022, now there’s also decent damage and very little recoil added – perfect conditions for a meta weapon in Warzone. The suitable setup will be shown on MeinMMO.

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CoD Warzone: BAR Setup – All perfect, except the fire rate

Muzzle: MX Silencer
Barrel: CGC 30″ XL
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope
Stock: Chariot WR
Underbarrel: m1940 Hand Stop
Magazine: 8mm Klauser 40 Round Magazine
Ammunition Type: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk 1: Sleight of Hand
Perk 2: Fully Loaded

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Muzzle: MX Silencer
Barrel: CGC 30″ XL
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6X
Stock: Chariot WR
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 8mm Klauser 40 Round Mags
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk 1: Sleight of Hand
Perk 2: Fully Loaded

The BAR is currently a very stable laser assault rifle that is easy to handle and also scores well in damage.

You’re not getting a mobility monster or the craziest flyer here, but a solid assault rifle option that doesn’t require much from you. If you want it even more stable, choose “Perk 1” as “Sleight of Hand”.

A clip on Twitter from the expert “JGOD” illustrates how little recoil the BAR currently has:

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The major disadvantage of the extremely stable BAR is the sluggish fire rate. If a shot actually goes wide, the time-to-kill increases more than with the competition.

The weapon meta in Warzone is no longer as strict as it was in the first 1.5 years of the battle royale. The weapons no longer vary as much, and your preferences weigh more.

If you’re always looking for the latest meta options, check our large list regularly: CoD Warzone: The best weapons with setups – constantly updated

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LoL: 21-year-old pro dominates SoloQ in Korea in his free time – simply takes 1st and 2nd place

Schuhmann 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

In League of Legends, the South Korean professional Heo “Showmaker” Su has taken both top spots in South Korea’s SoloQ. He played practically the same champions in LoL: he favors the champs Ahri and Vex. But he even gets the best out of the problematic champ Ryze.

This is the situation:

In recent weeks, the champions of their respective LoL regions fought against each other in the MSI tournament. Ultimately, Royal Never Give Up, the champion of the Chinese LPL, prevailed: only one team was qualified from each region.
The professionals of the other teams had actually some free time. Their seasons ended a few weeks ago. However, it is common for LoL professionals to continue playing LoL in their free time; they keep fit in their country’s SoloQ.
Showmaker is considered one of the best players in the world. He became World Champion in 2020 and Vice-World Champion in 2021. In 2022, things didn’t go well for DWG. The long-time supporter was missing, and there were now problems on the top lane: in the league, DWG finished in second place, and in the playoffs, they were knocked out in the semifinals against Gen G. So Showmaker has daytime leisure, and SoloQ must suffer.

He loves SoloQ too, but even Tyler1 is not as strong as Showmaker:

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Showmaker doesn’t need a team to shine

How did Showmaker dominate SoloQ?

Showmaker is ranked first with the account “MIDKING” with 1614 LP and a win rate of 63% (via op.gg)
The South Korean is ranked second with the account “DK Showmaker” with 1576 LP and a win rate of 59% (via op.gg)

In total, he has already won 432 games with both accounts and “only” lost 274.

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Which champions is he strongest with? His dominant champion with both accounts is the fox-like Ahri. With her, he has a win rate of 74% and 68%. He also plays her the most, having played 100 games with her. With his second favorite champion Vex, he has only played 52 times.

He is also strong with Zoe – where he has a win rate of 69%/79%.

Showmaker doesn’t experiment much in SoloQ. Occasionally, he has to play on the top lane or as support, but the overwhelming majority of his games are in the mid lane.

Showmaker doesn’t really go into SoloQ alone but is on the move with changing duo partners. In the last 20 games with the account DK Showmaker, for example, he played 4 times with his teammate Nuguri (the old and new top laner) and 4 times with deokdam (bot laner).

Riot recently toyed with the idea of decoupling the “Duo Mode” completely from SoloQ.

lol-ahri — With Ahri, Showmaker dominates.

Are there also champions he is weak with? There are also some champs with which even Showmaker has a negative record. However, he plays them relatively rarely, so it’s hard to identify a pattern of whether this jack-of-all-trades has any champions that he doesn’t really excel with.

With Pyke, he played twice and lost both matches.

However, Showmaker still manages to get something out of the supposedly weakest champ in LoL: with Ryze, he won 14 matches and lost only 9. The man can really do everything.

A mage is currently the indisputable weakest champion in LoL – Why is Ryze so bad?

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Through a secret change in Elden Ring, you now feel even more powerful

Dariusz Müller 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

One of the most beautiful feelings in video games is when you finally defeat a difficult boss that has driven you to despair for a long time. Elden Ring is one of those games that relies on this feeling due to its high difficulty. You feel powerful when you defeat one of the feared fighters. With a hidden change in patch 1.04, you now feel even more powerful than before, as fights against multiple bosses have become easier.

What secret change is it? FromSoftware’s successful title Elden Ring is a real challenge. Extremely difficult boss fights characterize the entire gameplay.

It becomes particularly tricky when instead of one extremely strong boss, two or three strong bosses suddenly want to fight the player at the same time.

A YouTuber has now discovered that FromSoftware has apparently made those group boss fights easier in patch 1.04 without mentioning the change in the patch notes.

If you are interested not only in unmentioned patches but also in general secrets in Elden Ring, check out MeinMMO’s list of 7 secrets in Elden Ring that you can very easily miss:

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Reduced Aggressiveness of Bosses

How has FromSoftware changed the boss fights? Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has allegedly made group boss fights easier through various changes to the bosses’ behavior.

In general, there is likely to be one or more so-called primary attackers among the bosses who attack the player, while the other bosses behave a bit more passively. Who the current primary and secondary attacker is can change during the boss fight.

In patch 1.04, there seems to have been a change that reduces the number of primary attackers. This change is intended to prevent all bosses in the arena from attacking the player simultaneously.

Furthermore, the aggressiveness of the bosses that are not primary attackers is said to have been reduced. This affects the fight in practice in such a way that, for example, in a duo boss fight, one of the two opponents aggressively attacks you as the primary attacker, while the other holds back more passively in the background.

To keep track, we list the changes at this point:

Number of primary attackers reduced
Non-primary/secondary attackers are less aggressive

Which bosses were adjusted? The change in group boss fights apparently does not affect all boss fights of the category. There are also said to be some bosses that only received part of the changes.

Group boss fights that received both changes:

Crystallians
Mad Pumpkin Heads
Abductor Virgins

Boss fights that were only partially adjusted:

Erdtree Avatars
Crucible Knights

Some bosses in Elden Ring are a real challenge, even when they do not attack you in a group. Among the most feared opponents of the action RPG is Malenia. Check out MeinMMO for the story of a player who became the hero of the community in the fight against the warrior:

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YouTube Channel Discovers Secret Changes

Where does the information come from? FromSoftware did not mention the changes in the official patch notes. The YouTube channel illusory wall reported in a video on May 27, 2022, about the change of group boss fights as well as 9 other secret changes.

Illusory wall is known especially for videos on games like Elden Ring and Dark Souls. In his videos, he points out changes in gameplay mechanics and maps that are not mentioned in the patch notes or explains gameplay details and secrets of the titles.

The channel, established in 2013, has 122,000 subscribers on YouTube and has received several hundred thousand views for its recent videos.

We include the channel’s latest video about the secret changes of patch 1.04 here in the article:

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Elden Ring, like other action RPGs from FromSoftware, is characterized by its high difficulty and the enormous challenge of some boss fights.

Players must learn the movement patterns of their opponents, design perfectly tuned builds, and, despite numerous failed attempts, keep their patience when they want to defeat a boss.

Nevertheless, a well-known speedrunner recently managed to take down every boss that must be defeated to complete the story of Elden Ring with just one single hit.

Speedrunner kills every main boss in Elden Ring with one hit – Turns himself into a glass cannon

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MeinMMO is looking for an editor (m/f/d) in the home office for tech and hardware

Jürgen Horn 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The team at MeinMMO is looking for reinforcement in our Tech and Hardware department. Apply now for a position with us, where you can independently write news, stories, analyses, guides, and specials on technology and hardware from your home office or in our office in Munich.

What we are looking for: If you are applying for our position as (Junior) Tech Editor, you should be passionate about hardware and technology in the PC and console area.

Do you love optimizing your Nintendo Switch with cases and analog stick grips, or do you like picking up ten controllers for the PlayStation to find the best one?

Do you want to help our readers get the most out of their hardware or even discover new ones – with tips, guides, and creative self-experiments? Then you are in the right place with us!

This is important to us:

You are fascinated by gaming tech and hardware, e.g., consoles, gaming PCs and laptops, peripherals, or tech gadgets
Dull news is not for you; you are always looking for exciting stories to inspire many more tech enthusiasts with your content
You live in practice, not in theory; you enjoy tinkering with settings or seeking creative solutions to hardware problems
You can explain technical terms and complex topics in an understandable and entertaining way
You engage with like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in communities to know what the target audience is currently interested in
You are willing to conduct thorough research and can assess facts with your expertise
Excellent German skills and good English skills
You always give your articles a unique spin that makes them enjoyable to read
You know how to report on tech topics in an informative yet entertaining manner
You are open to new trends and developments and enjoy learning
Basic knowledge in SEO, image editing, and/or product photography is a plus, but not a requirement
Also advantageous, but not required, are initial experiences in the video area, e.g., you have written texts for videos or stood in front of the camera yourself

We would like to fill the position on 01.07.2022. Maybe with you.

This is your job

As a (Junior) Tech Editor, you will be part of our editorial team and help MeinMMO shape the reporting with a focus on tech and hardware. We are grateful for suggestions and input on how we can improve this area even further.

As a (Junior) Tech Editor, you are not only well-versed in your field but also follow new trends and understand how to tell exciting, unique stories about tech products.

You enjoy trying new things and engage intensively with products, features, and software or app solutions.

Your responsibilities:

You research, write, and edit tech articles for MeinMMO.de, including “Hands On” reports, guides, news, and columns
You can express your creativity and contribute to a unique content mix
You optimize articles for search engines (SEO) and Google Discover, and maintain them in an appealing format in our content management system
You conceptualize new article and video formats together with the team
You receive clear guidelines and coaching in all relevant areas such as SEO, digital publishing, storytelling, and image editing
You analyze data with appropriate tools to find relevant topics and prepare articles suitable for the target audience
You come into contact with important manufacturers from the tech industry
You will be part of a growing tech & hardware team with common goals and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals writing for GamePro.de and GameStar.de

This is MeinMMO

Who we are: MeinMMO was founded in September 2013. Since March 2016, we are part of Webedia Gaming. We maintain an independent editorial team, most of whom work from their home office. We draw on resources in our headquarters in Munich, where the editorial team of GameStar is also located. Both GameStar and MeinMMO and GamePro are part of the Webedia Gaming GmbH.

The focus of MeinMMO is on popular service games that are continuously developed and played together online. This includes titles such as games from the “Call of Duty” series, World of Warcraft, Lost Ark, Pokémon GO, GTA Online, Fortnite, Destiny 2, or FIFA 22.

What we offer:

A full-time position for our location in Munich (or from home office)
A very good working atmosphere and varied tasks in a dynamic department
The opportunity and ambition to further build and shape the tech & hardware area of Mein-MMO.de and Webedia
A wide range of training opportunities
Flexible working hours and home office regulations
A very good connection to public transport

Conditions and Application

When is the job? From 01.07.2022.

How many hours is the job? 40 hours a week, with flexible working hours.

What about payment? Details will be clarified in a personal conversation.

What should be included in the application?

A cover letter
Your tabular resume
Certificates
Writing samples

Where should the application be sent? Please use our online portal at this link.

When can I expect a response? In general, you should receive a reaction from us within 14 days. If the period is exceeded, we recommend that you proactively reach out to us again.

Note on data protection: After we have hired someone, we will delete all applications. But before that, everyone should have received a positive or negative response.

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Activision Blizzard will not release Diablo Immortal in 2 EU countries

Maik Schneider 31. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

An employee of Activision Blizzard has confirmed that the new action RPG Diablo Immortal will not be released in Belgium and the Netherlands. The reason is the strict laws regarding loot boxes in both countries. The release on PC, iOS, and Android is on June 02.

In many countries, not just in Europe, states are taking action against the exploitation of players in video games. Belgium and the Netherlands are at the forefront in Europe and have enacted laws against excessive loot boxes.

The games are then considered “gambling” and are treated accordingly.

To circumvent the strict laws in both countries, the officials at Activision Blizzard have now decided to completely skip Belgium and the Netherlands. Diablo Immortal will not be released in these countries.

Everything about the release of Diablo Immortal on June 02 can be found in our info hub:

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“This is due to the current operating conditions”

Why is the game not being released? The laws in the two EU countries are significantly stricter than those in Germany regarding loot boxes. In Belgium, a state permit for gambling is required, similar to Germany.

Without this permit, heavy fines can be imposed (via kotaku.com).

A spokesperson for Activision Blizzard told the Dutch site tweakers: “This is due to the current operating conditions for games in these countries” (via tweakers.net).

There is also a post circulating on reddit from a game master at Blizzard, explicitly stating that it is about the loot boxes in the game. If the gambling regulations in the countries do not change, no release is expected in Belgium and the Netherlands (via reddit.com).

This also aligns with the increased Pay2Win allegations in recent times:

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It is not yet entirely clear what the shop of Diablo Immortal will look like at the release on June 02. However, they seem to want to avoid risking a classification as “gambling” for now.

The MMORPG Lost Ark was even banned upon release in both countries. We spoke with a lawyer back then to find out if this could also happen in Germany:

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We will likely only see after the release whether Activision Blizzard is simply being cautious here or whether the gambling mechanics will actually hit hard.

In an interview with MeinMMO, the officials have already responded to the Pay2Win criticism: Diablo Immortal heads respond to Pay2Win allegations from the biggest MMORPG YouTuber

We are also eager to hear your thoughts on the topic of Pay2Win in Diablo Immortal. Feel free to leave us a comment.

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Twitch streamer is afraid to go to the big fair – Because of ‘stalker and constant death threats’

Sayumi (Lena) 31. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

The TwitchCon is a large fair that is taking place this year in Amsterdam and San Diego. Streamers and viewers from all countries come together there, hosting meet & greets or simply celebrating together. The streamers BrookeAB and Sweet_Anita have now announced how much fear they have of the fair. BrookeAB even canceled.

Warning: This article deals with stalking, harassment, and death threats. If such topics make you uncomfortable and cause distress, we recommend that you do not continue reading this news.

Stalkers and “very dedicated” fans are always a problem for well-known individuals – including streamers. Recently, the WoW streamer Nalipls shared how a former moderator terrorized her for years.

Both BrookeAB and Sweet_Anita have such viewers, which is why the former does not dare to go to TwitchCon.

Both streamers have follower counts in the millions and are among the most successful on the platform. Here you see the first successful streamers:

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Twitch streamer BrookeAB on stalking and death threats

Who is the streamer?

BrookeAB primarily streams Valorant and GTA V. When she is not gaming, she is in the “Just Chatting” area chatting with her viewers.
About 2,000 viewers follow her streams, and she has over 1.2 million followers.

What did BrookeAB say? “I have been asked this a lot lately, so I just wanted to tell you – I will not be going to TwitchCon this year! Everything is fine on Twitch’s side, and they are doing a good job with security; I just do not feel safe with my stalkers and constant death threats. I AM SORRY,” wrote the streamer on Twitter.

The majority of responses to the tweet expressed support and understanding. However, some questioned why she received death threats and whether that was true. In response, BrookeAB posted another tweet detailing one of those threats.

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The threatener describes in detail and elaborates on how he wants to murder her grandma and the whole family. According to him, she “deserves” it because she allegedly cheats on her boyfriend and streamer Symfuhny, according to the “fan”.

For years, the 24-year-old has been fighting against stalkers, cyberbullying, and death threats. The attacks against her were so severe that even the FBI had to be involved (via refinery29.com).

Due to such things, the streamer does not dare to go to TwitchCon. However, she is not alone in this: Streamer Sweet_Anita also expressed concern, as one of her “crazy” stalkers managed to get a ticket to TwitchCon.

Sweet_Anita on “crazy homeless man” who loves her

Who is the streamer?

Sweet_Anita mostly does not game but rather talks to her viewers. She became known through Overwatch gameplay and her Tourette’s syndrome.
She takes the condition with humor and encourages her fans to do the same.
The streamer has over 1.8 million followers on Twitch, and her streams are followed by an average of 2,342 people.

What did Sweet_Anita say? On Twitter, the 31-year-old asked where she could book security personnel for TwitchCon, as a “crazy homeless man” wants to find her at the fair. She further reports in the tweet that he came onto her Discord, and nice people donated for him without knowing what messages he sent to Sweet_Anita.

You can see an excerpt of the messages and Sweet_Anita’s tweet here:

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He wrote that he wanted to wear a mask and dye his hair so that no one would recognize him. He did not want to fall in love with her or hurt her. The homeless man believes that she loves him too but might change her mind. He wants to “reassess” the last 6 months with her.

Streamer Amouranth replied to Sweet_Anita under the tweet, stating that TwitchCon in the past provided a bodyguard if the content creator wanted it.

Her fans also advised her not to move around the fair alone and were shocked by the messages. Unlike BrookeAB, Sweet_Anita actually still seems willing to attend TwitchCon.

The streamer Beddle also reported in late April about one of her former stalkers: “He counted the steps” – Twitch streamer shares how she was followed by a creepy stalker

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Peppeck and XP Bonus

Franzi Korittke 31. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, there is a spotlight hour with the Alolan Pokémon Peppeck today, on May 31, 2022. We at MeinMMO will show you when the event starts, whether there will be a shiny Peppeck and what bonus you can look forward to.

What event is it about? Every Tuesday, a so-called spotlight hour takes place in Pokémon GO. During this time, a specific monster is highlighted, which you can find everywhere.

Today, you will encounter the Alolan Pokémon Peppeck during the spotlight hour. It is of Normal and Flying types. To round off the event, you will also receive an XP bonus.

Spotlight Hour with Peppeck – Start, Bonuses & Shiny

When does the spotlight hour start? As every Tuesday, the spotlight hour starts today, on May 31, at 6:00 PM local time. The event will last for 60 minutes and will end at 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are there? Throughout the entire spotlight hour, you will encounter Peppeck everywhere in the wild. Additionally, you will receive double XP for catching Pokémon. Those who want to catch as many Peppeck as possible can use incense to attract additional specimens.

Is Peppeck available as shiny? No, unfortunately Peppeck is not yet available in its shiny form in the game.

Is the spotlight hour with Peppeck worth it?

How strong is it: Peppeck and its evolutions, Trompeck and Tukanon, are not particularly strong. Therefore, they are less interesting for use in raids and PvP battles.

For whom is the spotlight hour worthwhile? The spotlight hour is only worth it today because of the XP bonus when catching. If you still need a few XP on your way from level 41 to level 50, you have the opportunity to farm a few points today. If you also use a lucky egg, you can double your XP again for 30 minutes.

And trainers who still need Peppeck candies to evolve, to complete the collector challenge “Alola to Alola”, also have another chance today. However, those looking for a strong attacker or a shiny specimen will not find it here.

What do you think about the spotlight hour with Peppeck today? Will you participate? Or are you not interested in the event today and would rather focus on the spotlight hours in June 2022? Let us know in the comments.

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