Nothing is as closely associated as the Jedi Knights from Star Wars and their lightsabers. Yet, Fortnite keeps releasing skins without the iconic weapon, even though it would make so much sense. The latest example: Obi-Wan Kenobi.
This is the Obi-Wan skin: The new Obi-Wan Kenobi series is starting soon. Unsurprisingly, Fortnite has released a new skin pack featuring the titular hero himself, Obi-Wan Kenobi. This was already made available over the weekend for the winners of the Obi-Wan Cup, and it should soon be available for purchase in the shop.
The set consists of several cosmetics:
The pack also offers a great… knife
There is the Obi-Wan skin, which allows you to transform into the Jedi Master. Additionally, there are:
The back accessory “Desert Gear,” which likely contains everything Obi-Wan needs during his exile on Tatooine.
The Jedi starfighter from the movies that you can use as a glider.
An emote called “Obi-Wan’s Message.”
And, of course, Obi-Wan’s iconic weapon “Obi-Wan’s Blade.” A small knife that allows the Jedi Master to gather resources and fight.
Wait… what?
Fans say: Just give us lightsabers already
This is what the fans say: While the Obi-Wan skin itself is well received and, for example, scores points with the glider, many wonder why Obi-Wan comes with “Obi-Wan’s Blade” as a harvesting tool – and not with his lightsaber.
This means Obi-Wan ends up in the group of Star Wars characters who should obviously have a lightsaber as a harvesting tool but are instead swinging around something else. Both Rey and Kylo Ren from the new movies are in the game, but do not have their lightsabers by default.
And at least for Obi-Wan, fans apparently would have liked to see that. In the Fortnite subreddit “FortniteLeaks,” some users are annoyed about the missing weapon, especially since the lightsaber even hangs from his new “Desert Gear” backpack without being used:
“Didn’t know his famous weapon was a butter knife,” writes user “MasterChief49” (via reddit).
“I can’t wait for them to stick the Death Star on a stick for Darth Vader as a pickaxe,” jokes another user (via reddit).
“I really wanted to buy this, but it’s pretty disappointing to have a damn shovel in hand and not see an integrated hood emote,” criticizes user “ZazaBoo” (via reddit).
Overall, some players are sad that there are no further variations of the skin, while content creator “Ali-A” received a huge skin pack.
Why the Star Wars heroes are currently without their weapons as harvesting tools in the game is still unknown. Some players suspect it has to do with licensing rights and Fortnite can only use the swords as weapons, but not as cosmetics.
Others speculate that it would perhaps be too confusing if both the cosmetic and the weapon existed simultaneously. However, a similar situation occurred with Wolverine’s claws – there was no problem.
There is currently no official information on this topic. Nevertheless, players continue to hope to be able to run around with the lightsabers of their heroes as harvesting tools someday – and not with any substitute items.
In general, legendary weapons in video games are always a big topic – and there’s hardly anything more iconic than the “lightsaber.” But there are also other examples: Here you can find some weapons from video games that will stay in our memory forever.
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Call of Duty: Warzone is getting a successor, and the leak machinery for the second part of the Battle Royale is slowly getting underway. The alleged insider “Tom Henderson” shows 5 mechanics that are very different in “Warzone 2”. And some of them you know from the competition.
What mechanics are we talking about? The well-known leaker “Tom Henderson” has often shared advance information on major shooters like Call of Duty or also Battlefield. At the moment, the successors to Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare are in focus.
For the currently unnamed “Warzone 2”, Henderson has now revealed 5 changed mechanics that, according to him, have already been tested in playtests:
Interrogation
Backpack adjustments
Armor tiers
Pro Perks
Strongholds
The new Warzone does not reinvent the wheel but partially draws from the competition – such as Rainbow Six: Siege. We will explain the individual mechanics in detail on MeinMMO.
However, keep in mind: The information here consists of unconfirmed leaks. Warzone 2 is likely to be released in a few months or next year. Until then, things may still change or the mechanics may just be in testing.
Interrogations – Enemies reveal their teammates
If you shoot an enemy into the KO phase, it may be worthwhile in Warzone 2 to visit the writhing enemy briefly. Because you can still interrogate him.
You perform a kind of finisher on the downed enemy and briefly see the positions of the rest of the team – similar to the “Revival” mode when you completely finish an opponent.
The mechanic may borrow from Warzone 2 from Rainbow Six: Siege. The Brazilian special agent Caveira uses a very similar interrogation technique.
Currently, you have no real inventory in Warzone, but only a kind of clutter bar from which you can drop weapons or ammunition. That is supposed to change.
In the new Warzone, there are supposed to be backpacks with different slots. 3 sizes of backpacks are available for looting.
Ammunition, weapons, killstreaks, and equipment take up different amounts of slots. So you will have to manage your ammunition better, but you can also take weapons that can be swapped in between.
A similar system is used by Escape from Tarkov or even PUBG.
In Tarkov, your inventory is limited by the backpack, vest, and pockets
Armors – Vest determines the number of plates
At the moment, every player has 3 slots for armor plates from the start of the match. You even start with 2 equipped plates.
In Warzone 2, however, according to the current state, new armor vests are in the game:
Tier 1 – One plate
Tier 2 – Two plates
Tier 3 – Three plates
To completely fill the armors, you first need to collect the vests and then equip the plates that you need to find separately. However, the vests do not disappear if your armor gets shot down.
Strongholds – Fight for your loadouts
Buyable or free loadouts likely belong to the past – “Strongholds” ensure better equipment.
On the large map, there are supposed to be 25 to 30 of these guarded areas. NPCs ensure that you do not simply walk into the areas. 3 of the strongholds are larger and more heavily guarded.
Every infiltrated stronghold gives you the chance at a loadout drop and thus to your equipment. The harder the strongholds are to take, the more loot you will likely receive.
A secure stronghold would also be nice in the current Warzone. The monsters are on the loose:
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Pro Perks – Better extras: Like before
With the “Pro Perks”, there are likely better versions of the normal perks in the game. These are passive bonuses that you loot or receive through your loadouts in the match.
Henderson claims he is not quite sure how this mechanic comes into play. In previous playtests, Pro Perks could be looted in the strongholds, and pre-made loadout classes were equipped with Pro Perks.
Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former head of Nintendo of America and part of many popular memes, is currently on a promotional tour for his latest book. As part of this, he is giving many interviews. Now he has revealed what he thinks about Elden Ring.
The former CEO of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé, presents his career journey in his new book “Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo”.
The 61-year-old was part of Nintendo from 2003 to 2019 and has particularly become a meme in the hearts of gamers over the years. It all started with his first public appearance for Nintendo, where Fils-Aimé introduced himself with a famous line that is hard to translate into German:
“My name is Reggie. I’m about kicking ass, I’m about taking names, and we’re about making games.” (via YouTube)
Now Fils-Aimé has stated what he thinks about Elden Ring. And the ass-kicker reveals that he is reluctant to be the one who gets his ass kicked by tough bosses in games. And that’s despite the fact that old Nintendo games were extremely hard.
Elden Ring also has community legends. In the video you will learn more:
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Fils-Aimé: The Souls games “contradict my play style”
What does the former head think of Elden Ring? In an interview with Mashable, Reggie Fils-Aimé commented on numerous issues currently concerning the gaming industry – be it NFTs or discussions around diversity.
Fils-Aimé also had to comment on Elden Ring. Because the action RPG from FromSoftware dominates the discussions in gaming in 2022:
Like seemingly every other player, I had to play a bit of Elden Ring. And it’s interesting because I did not enjoy the ‘Souls’ games from [From Software] in the past.
They don’t fit my play style: I like to be overpowered when facing bosses; I like to win. I don’t like it when my character dies.
That is not the case in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Despite a similar design philosophy in terms of the open world, “I die [in Zelda] only a handful of times.” But Elden Ring is intentionally a difficult game where players often die and learn from these setbacks.
Why is that ironic? Anyone familiar with the old Nintendo games for NES and SNES knows that they were no walk in the park either. As MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus notes: “Super Mario 3 has claimed more controllers than all Soulsborne games combined.”
“I didn’t play to the end, but I enjoyed the experience”
How did he find Elden Ring? Perhaps this contrast between the old Nintendo games and his issues with the Souls games explains why Fils-Aimé ultimately did not hate Elden Ring – even though a high difficulty level has “historically brought him little joy”.
Elden Ring was fun for me. I didn’t play to the end, but I enjoyed the experience and learned from it.
Nonetheless, Fils-Aimé does not want every new game to now rely on the FromSoftware formula. He believes that innovation in the gaming industry is of utmost importance: “Consumers don’t want just another shooter [or] a copycat of Elden Ring”.
Why exactly he prefers Elden Ring over the other Souls games, the former head of Nintendo does not explain. If you want to find out what the biggest differences between the latest FromSoftware game and the old ones are, you should check it out here:
Nonetheless, Fils-Aimé does not want every new game to now rely on the FromSoftware formula. He believes that innovation in the gaming industry is of utmost importance: “Consumers don’t want just another shooter [or] a copycat of Elden Ring”.
Why exactly he prefers Elden Ring over the other Souls games, the former head of Nintendo does not explain. If you want to find out what the biggest differences between the latest FromSoftware game and the old ones are, you should check it out here:
The Filipino-American professional player Michael “ninjaboogie” Ross Jr. (30) played the MOBA DOTA 2 (Steam) for the team SMG, an organization from Malaysia. On Friday, the team announced his release. The player states: He was fired because he visited his mother, who was in end-stage cancer. He wanted to spend just a few days with her in the hospital as it was coming to the end, but the team did not accept this decision. There were doubts about his motivation.
This is the player in question:
The 30-year-old ninjaboogie is a veteran in DOTA 2. He switched to Valve’s MOBA in 2012; previously from Heroes of Newerth. He plays the role of a support.
In his long career as a professional player, he earned $475,000. The majority of the money came in 2019 when he earned $137,320 for a mid-range placement at the huge tournament “The International 2019” (via esportsearnings). At that time he played for the team Mineski, also a team from Southeast Asia.
In 2021 he joined Team SMG, but this period ended in a dispute.
Team bids farewell to player in Twitter post, thanks him for his dedication
The team announced its farewell: Team SMG posted on Twitter on May 20 the departure of ninjaboogie and thanked the player for his “enthusiasm, hard work, and dedication to Team SMG”.
There were no signs as to why the separation occurred. Everything seemed kind of cool.
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Knowing the background makes the post seem cynical.
Player wanted to spend just a few days with his dying mother
This is what the player says: The 30-year-old explains what lies behind the separation. It was an eviction that had already come the previous week:
He had known for a long time that the day would come when his mother would die. Because she had end-stage cancer.
The player’s mother had suffered a stroke on May 12 and was admitted to the hospital.
Ninjaboogie was actually supposed to fly back to the team on May 14. A “boot camp” was pending. But he asked in a conversation with the team to be able to stay longer with his mother, as the preparation camp did not start until the 20th. He would be there then.
A player from Team SMG, Carry Midone, pressured him already on May 14 to make a decision on whether he would fly back or not. The team expressed doubts about whether he was still completely focused.
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The player received a lot of support for his situation on Twitter.
“I can’t leave her alone in this critical situation”
This is why he did not fly back: The professional assured the team that he was still fully motivated and would not be distracted. In his free time, he also trains, but he can’t leave his mother alone right now. He would feel like a failure as a son if he did that. He just needed a few more days to be with his mother: It would be decided in the next few days, either she would be better or unfortunately she would die.
By Monday, the 16th, she would be discharged from the hospital.
The player asked for more days with his mother before he then goes to the boot camp with the professional team. He hopes the team will accept his decision (via twitter).
My aunt is with her in the hospital and keeps me updated on her condition. I play ranked in the free time I have. She even told me herself to go, but I can’t leave her alone in a critical situation like this. I would feel like a terrible son.
I just need to sort out a few more things before she hopefully gets discharged from the hospital, and I am ready to meet all of you in the boot camp. I hope my decision is okay with you.
ninjaboogie in a message to Team SMG
Player is fired, his mother dies the next day
This is how it continued: On May 15, the team informed him that they had a meeting without him. And would continue without him in the future.
The player says his mother died on Monday, May 16.
Twitch streamer Trainwreck is a tough guy, but the case of the DOTA 2 professional outrages him.
These are the reactions: Many on Twitter can empathize with the player’s situation, as they too have lost loved ones to cancer.
Screw them, dude. It’s clear that the people who made this decision don’t have families, because if they did, they wouldn’t have just supported your decision, they would have encouraged you to do it.
Trainwreck
The professional player was asked on Twitter why he wanted to return to his team so quickly. Why he didn’t take the time to mourn his mother. The player explained (via twitter):
his father died of COVID early in the pandemic
since then, ninjaboogie has been the head of the family, and it is his responsibility to take care of them
he had used up all his savings and had to earn money – only in this way could he take care of his mother if she survived
There has been no further statement from the team so far.
We recently reported on MeinMMO about a professional player who was fired under controversial circumstances:
In Pokémon GO the contents of the weekly event box have changed, but many trainers are not at all excited about it. We at MeinMMO have looked into which items you can now get from the box and what the community finds troubling.
Which boxes are we talking about? Each week you receive a special event box in the in-game shop of Pokémon GO. You can retrieve this once a week and it is always available from Monday.
The special box costs a one-time fee of one PokéCoin and previously provided you with a precious remote raid pass every week. However, Niantic now wants you to raid more in person again and has therefore changed the contents of the box.
These are the contents of the new box
Just in time for the start of the week, the new event box is available in the game. Instead of the usual remote raid pass, you now find three super incubators in there. These will hatch your eggs in 2/3 of the time it takes with a normal incubator.
New contents in the weekly box
And regarding the value of the individual items, the new box brings a marked improvement. While the remote raid pass can be purchased in the in-game shop for 100 PokéCoins, you would have to pay a total of 600 Coins for the three super incubators. But what do the trainers say about the new items? We’ll show you.
What do trainers think of the new box?
Even though the new box appears to be stocked with higher quality items at first glance, most trainers are not particularly happy with the contents.
Why are the trainers not convinced by the new box?
Remote Raid Passes: The primary reason for this is the changes made by Niantic regarding the remote raid passes. These were introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow trainers to participate in raids from home due to quarantine or lockdowns.
Even after the restrictions were lifted, this item continued to be actively used by numerous trainers. Now, however, Niantic wants to push trainers to go out more and has raised the prices for the remote raid passes. With the additional removal from the weekly box, trainers are left with no choice but to invest money in the special passes.
Contents of the eggs: But the super incubators also generate little enthusiasm among players. Even though you can hatch your eggs twice as fast, trainers have been criticizing the various eggs for some time. Especially the 12 km eggs are heavily criticized.
This is primarily due to the chances of obtaining certain Pokémon. Most often, rather uninteresting monsters hatch from these eggs, while others like Ganovil are harder to find. Therefore, many find the incubators less interesting now.
The criticism of the changes to the remote raid passes and the incubators, which many trainers find uninteresting, is also reflected in the reactions from the reddit community. Some users cannot believe that these boxes will permanently maintain such high value and suspect that Niantic has only released them to appease players temporarily.
In the comments, you can read the following (via reddit.com):
Isthiscreativeenough: “Well, surely this is worth 600 coins and a remote raid pass is worth 100 coins. I wonder how many times Niantic will take the bitter pill. Maybe twice”
theunworthyviking: “This won’t last long”
gnpfrslo: “Just because the nominal value is higher doesn’t mean it has more real value. I have no problem walking 2-10 km in a day or so. I struggle to get to a level 5 or mega raid with enough people to give me an actual chance at winning. Therefore, I have never spent a single coin on purchasing incubators, but I have spent coins to buy 3 remote raid passes many times and even bought single passes a few times for emergencies. Plus, come on, do you really say you generally prefer the egg pool over the raid pool?”
hhhydrah_: “Yes, super incubators are cool, but some people prefer the chance to catch a legendary than hatching a useless egg.”
buschbar: “I suspect they are trying to distribute incubators to create an incentive for players to activate adventure sync so that they can gather more location data.”
redlurk47: “This is to make us forget the remote raid passes and slowly degrade the weekly box until it’s only balls and revives left.”
Alice_Sliva: “The question is, how long will it take for them to start giving us inferior products?”
That there will likely not be just the three super incubators in the long run has already been announced by the developers in their blog post. It was announced that from May 23, 2022, there would be a “changing selection of items” in the weekly box (via pokemongolive.com). However, it remains to be seen how good these items will be in the future.
That the adjustments to the remote raid passes are a big topic is also reflected in the results of our survey. On May 20, we wanted to know from you how you mainly raid. As of May 23, 2022, at 10:35 am, a total of 3,142 readers participated in our survey and voted as follows:
93% (2,909 votes) for “By remote raid”
7% (233 votes) for “In regular raid groups”
This is how you feel about the change: As the results clearly show, the majority of you mainly participate in remote raids. In the comments on MeinMMO you also let us know what you think about the changes:
Ingo: “Just a rip-off!!! Niantic has realized this brings in real money. The players are being scammed more and more.”
14.7.2016: “Everything seems to be against the player now. Only disadvantages, never anything positive. I will only use the remote raid pass for any dumb new creatures, but only once for the DEX. Where are the EX raids??? Also, all our raid groups have dissolved, so all this is nonsense.”
angelika: “It would be nice if all this wasn’t contradictory: Go out to meet people….you don’t need to meet anyone, just do PvP. Move around….use lure modules and stay in the same spot for 90 minutes. Find friends worldwide… but trading is not available, raiding together is made expensive for you. In the end, it’s probably only about money.”
What do you think about the super incubators in the weekly event box? Do you wish to have the remote raid pass back in the weekly box? Or do you prefer to play in person anyway? Let us know in the comments.
In a few days, the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 will start. We will show you everything you need to know about the ticket, the shinies, and the content.
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In LoL Auto Chess Teamfight Tactics the new Set 7 named “Dragonlands” will be released in June. We have compiled an overview of the new champs and current cheat sheets for you.
What changes with Set 7? With the new set, the focus will be on dragons. A total of seven dragons will be introduced, of which 5 are only known from the lore. These dragons have not existed in League of Legends before.
Another major innovation is the Treasure Dragon, which replaces an NPC battle during the game. This brings some items and even allows you to reroll if you don’t like the offer.
There are also changes to the Hextech Augments. The basic procedure will be maintained, but there will be new augments. Additionally, the rounds in which they spawn are different. In Set 7, these are: 2-1, 3-2, and 4-2.
Otherwise, with the update, 54 champions will be brought into the game, all of which differ from the old Set 6. You can find a complete overview of the changes to Set 7 here:
What are cheat sheets? Cheat sheets are meant to help you get an overview of the current situation in the game. They show you which champions have a certain origin or class, what synergies these attributes bring, or how items can be combined.
Cheat sheet for the champions: A good overview of the champions, origins, and classes is provided by the cheat sheet from Riot Games itself. In it, you will find the most important things at a glance.
Cheat sheet for the items: Not much changes with the items, aside from the adjustments to the spatula items. We will add a cheat sheet here as soon as it becomes available.
Cheat sheet as an ingame overlay: At the beginning of 2020, we already introduced you to various tools where you can see the cheat sheets in-game. This makes playing much easier for you. Often, you can even create templates to assemble the right champions for early-, mid-, and late-game.
While the tools may take a little while to update, we again recommend using TFTactics or Blitz.gg.
In June 2019, Teamfight Tactics, an auto battler for League of Legends, was released. Despite initial enthusiasm, the game experienced a significant decline in 2020, leading to doubts about whether further development was worthwhile. The developers shared with MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch how they emerged from this low point and what to expect this year.
What is the history of TFT?
In early 2019, a small hype emerged around the auto battler genre. The reason for this was a DOTA 2 mod called “Auto Chess”. It quickly gained popularity among streamers and DOTA fans.
Throughout 2019, several new auto battlers were created, including Dota Underlords as Valve’s official game and Teamfight Tactics from Riot Games.
Especially in the first weeks, more than 350,000 viewers watched TFT simultaneously at its peak on Twitch (via Sullygnome). Many LoL streamers tried it out and were convinced by the concept.
However, interest sharply declined in 2020, partly due to the second set focused on Elementals, which did not fare well among players for various reasons. Throughout the year, the game only broke the mark of 100,000 simultaneous viewers three times on Twitch – and only during major announcements.
Geoffrey Virtue, Executive Producer of TFT, described how dire the situation was for TFT. However, he now sees a bright future.
“At the end of the second set, everything was on the verge of collapse”
What did Virtue say about the development? At an event, Riot Games presented the upcoming 7th set of TFT. In this context, Geoffrey Virtue also revealed how tough things had been for the LoL spinoff in the meantime:
At the end of the second set, Rise of the Elements, everything was on the verge of collapse. Things did not look good for us. If our third set – Galaxys – had not become successful, TFT probably would not be the great experience it is today.
Virtue also mentioned that there have always been setbacks in LoL, such as with the maps Twisted Treelines or Dominion. TFT initially felt like such a setback, where players could not be retained in the long run.
Rise of the Elements was rather a flop.
However, the game has since made a turnaround. According to Virtue, this was mainly thanks to the community’s help. They provided important feedback, aiding the developers. Additionally, Riot Games stepped in and improved communication around the game:
You can see our adjustments set by set, mid-set by mid-set, and even patch by patch. And you can also see it directly in our communication, through blog posts like /Devs, where we examine our mistakes under a microscope.
An important role has also been played by better accessibility and guides that the developers now share themselves on the official site.
Overall, players are said to have played over 1.5 billion hours of TFT since release. The competitive scene is also said to be continually growing. However, the long-requested spectator mode, which was a topic right at release, is still not in the game.
However, we were first presented only with the upcoming Set 7 – Dragonlands – which brings some interesting new features.
What’s in Set 7? As usual, the new set mainly mixes up the champions. The highlight is the new dragon champions:
These cost double the gold (in the epic version 8 and the legendary version 10 gold) and are particularly strong.
Dragons count as three for each specific attribute.
However, you can only effectively use one dragon, as they take up two champion slots and have a trait that makes them weaker when multiple are on the field.
The dragons are: Daeja, Idas, Shi Oh Yu, and Sy’fen (epic) as well as Aurelion Sol, Ao Shin, and Shyvana (legendary).
Additionally, there will be some new champion traits, including Shapeshifter, Astral, Tempest, Ragewing, Jade, Bard, or Guild. Much of the old set will not be retained.
What happens with the Hextech Augments? A unique feature of the currently ongoing Set 6 is the augments. Players receive three of them offered three times throughout a match, which dictate the direction in which their team develops.
There are augments that strengthen a trait or count as an additional unit of a trait. Bonuses for melee fighters, mages, or complete items are also possible.
The augments will be retained in Dragonlands, with adjustments:
They now appear in rounds 2-1, 3-2, and 4-2
There will be new augments, and old ones will be removed
You will be able to reroll the augments once per match if you don’t like the three offered
A new augment will allow you, for example, to have more than one dragon on the field. This is considered particularly strong.
What else does the set bring? Another significant change concerns the enemy NPC creatures in the late game. They will soon no longer drop emblems with attributes that you do not use. Additionally, there will be a treasure dragon, where you will receive 5 rewards at once in the endgame, including items, item components, and gold.
There will also be slight adjustments to the items, including a renaming of Neeko’s help since Neeko herself will become a playable character. This is meant to avoid confusion.
The three new legends Poggles, Choncc the Wise, and Burno.
As with every new set, there will also be a new battle pass and some new little legends.
Dragons will be important, but not overpowered
Are dragons mandatory in the new set? With the new set, a significant focus is placed on dragons. Mortdog confirms that dragons are indeed strong and useful for almost every team. However, it should also be possible to win a match without a dragon.
Additionally, there is said to be a trait that is specifically strong against dragons. This is meant to prevent dragons from becoming overpowering in the set.
Is an important piece of the puzzle for the set – Shyvana.
Shyvana carries me easily to victory
As part of the event, I was able to spin three runes in the new set 7. Twice, I relied on Shapeshifter and Shyvana. In the early game, Nidalee took the lead, supported by Swain and Neeko. Accordingly, I placed two Guild units on the field, providing the entire team with a bonus.
In the endgame, it was Shyvana who led me to 1st and 3rd place. She is also a Shapeshifter, provides the bonus for Ragewing, and is also a really strong unit. During her transformation, she tosses several enemies in the vicinity into the air, giving my remaining units time to breathe.
Overall, the set makes a good impression on me. It retains some great content like the augments and brings fresh wind into the game with the dragons. Especially the adjusted timings for the augments and the adjustments to the NPCs sound good.
When it comes to balance, more will become clear when the set is playable for everyone on the PBE.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert and active TFT player at Platinum rank
What do you think about Dragonlands? Does the new set appeal to you? And what do you think about TFT and the development of the game? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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The new survival game V Rising is a huge hit on Steam. However, many are wondering where to find specific resources they need to progress. Some helpful players have now created interactive maps that display all the important information.
What kind of map is this? The interactive map for V Rising shows you where you can find resources and bosses. Relevant locations are marked on the map. Players currently recommend two versions of the map:
New players and power gamers who want to progress as quickly as possible benefit the most from the maps. Even on PvP servers, they give you an advantage, as you can find what you are looking for faster and thus acquire better equipment more quickly.
Here you can find all the info about V Rising in 2 minutes:
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All info about the new vampire survival MMO ‘V Rising’ on Steam – in 2 minutes
However, the maps will not do all the work for you; you will only find raw resources and bosses there.
Interactive Map for V Rising – All Resources at a Glance
How do I use the maps correctly? You can adjust various filters to specify exactly what you are looking for. If you are missing certain resources like copper or don’t know where to find iron, you can easily look it up.
At mapgenie.io, you will find pure resources that you can gather. The Vrising-Map.com shows you in which area you can find specific items. Additionally, you can find the location of all portals here to travel faster.
Through the maps, you will also easily find V-Blood carriers. These are the bosses of V Rising that you have to hunt for new recipes and abilities. With the map from Vrising-Map.com, you even know which spells you will learn from the respective boss.
Normally, you have to start a hunt at the blood altar and then track your prey. If you are not interested in the mechanics and just want to progress quickly, you can find the blood directly on the map. Keep in mind: some bosses patrol and are not directly found at the marker.
mapgenie.io shows you the locations of “Nodes” for resources. Here: all bosses and blood roses as an example.In comparison with the same settings: Vrising-Map.com is more sparse with locations but provides more additional information.
What do the maps not provide? You still have to refine the resources yourself. For example, animal hides still need to be tanned into leather. If you don’t know how to do that: This is how easy it is to get leather in V Rising.
Additionally, one of the most important features of the game cannot be completed through the map. Blood groups with various effects are crucial for your strength and the build you play.
Depending on which blood you drink, you will receive different buffs or better servants. However, the maps do not currently show where you are most likely to find certain blood groups. This may come later, although many blood groups are available everywhere in the world.
If you play solo or on your own server, you can easily ensure that your resources last longer and that you don’t have to constantly fight against time or wait:
Streaming services are now an integral part of everyday life and there is a wide selection of different providers. Which ones do you have a subscription with?
This is about streaming: While streaming movies and TV series was still in its infancy in the early 2000s, it has significantly spread in recent years. With Netflix as a pioneer, more and more major entertainment companies have launched their own streaming channels online.
Amazon, Disney, Apple, and many others offer their customers unique programs that are only available with them and are also entering the production business themselves. There are now films and series that are referred to as “Netflix” or “Amazon Original.”
This trend is also seeping into gaming. Series like Arcane from League of Legends, Halo, Witcher, or Castlevania are very popular among fans of the games, and more are on the way.
Mass Effect and many others have already been announced.
The streaming services are suitable for both cozy watching on the couch and for “secondary viewing” while peacefully grinding in an MMORPG.
With which providers do you have a subscription and how do you prefer to watch your movies and TV series?
Here’s how you can vote: In the survey tool below, you can select which streaming services you currently have an active subscription with. You have up to 11 votes to cast, so if you own each individual subscription, you can select it too. However, the choice cannot be undone.
Tell us which platforms you consume your movies and TV series on. Why did you specifically choose that platform? Which series have excited you the most there? Have you switched providers in between? Why?
We have selected the best MMOs, MMORPGs, and online games for Android for the year 2022.
Even on the first mobile phones, you could have many hours of fun on the go with games like the legendary Snake. But since the advent of powerful smartphones and decent data connections, complex and high-quality games like MOBA, online role-playing games and action RPGs are also possible.
So you know what’s worth it, we’ve compiled some of the best online games for you here and on the following pages of this article.
Note: The article originally appeared in November 2017; it was completely revised in March 2019 and updated in January 2021 regarding links, layout, and general information on the games. In May 2022, the article was revised again.
What is Pokémon GO?Pokémon GO (PoGO) is an augmented reality (AR) game by Niantic. Unlike most mobile games, you hunt for small, virtual monsters in the real world.
The Features of Pokémon GO
This is all in the game: The Pokémon appear in specific locations in our world, and you can only see them when you are near them with your mobile device.
Then you have to catch the little monsters by throwing a virtual Pokéball at them. Once you’ve caught one, you can level them up and evolve them.
With the monsters, you fight other players and their teams or work together with more players to defeat particularly tough beasts in raids.
The Reviews Say
In the “Google Play” store, Pokémon GO currently has 4.1 stars based on over 15 million ratings, most of which are very positive.
Pros: Players from the first hour praise that the title has evolved from a simple AR app into a real game thanks to raids, PvP battles, and other features.
Cons: Negative feedback includes high battery consumption and some instability of the app. Especially connection interruptions and lost loot during tough fights disturb some users.
Additionally, players in big cities have it easier to catch a good selection of monsters. In the countryside, you may be at a disadvantage.
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That’s why Pokémon GO is ideal for you: Pokémon GO is primarily directed at fans of Pokémon who cheer with joy at the sight of a Pikachu or Snorlax.
Because you will find your favorites in the game in the real world, such as sitting on the table in a restaurant or populating the wardrobe at your grandmother’s house. Hunters and collectors of cute creatures are clearly the target audience.
Moreover, the game’s physical aspect is essential because those who just sit at home will never find all Pokémon. The game rewards an active lifestyle, where you move a lot outdoors and visit places to catch special Pokémon.
Many players have discovered new and cool places in their hometowns that they didn’t know before.
Here’s the download: You can download Pokémon GO from the “Google Play” store.
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V Rising is currently experiencing great success and has received mostly positive reviews. A few features annoy some players, but they can simply be turned off.
However, there is also criticism, as players complain that they are punished by the game if they are not logged in. This problem can be circumvented by adjusting the server settings of the game accordingly. We at MeinMMO will show you what you need to consider.
Your castle in V Rising won’t decay quickly with the right settings
What exactly is the problem? When you build your castle, you need to take care of your Heart of the Castle and feed it with blood essences. Some users complained that the Heart decays after just a few hours.
Here’s what you can do: If you don’t want your castle to decay so quickly and your property to be destroyed, then host your own game. Choose “Private Game” for this. You have over 50 features here that you can customize to your needs. For example, you can choose your starting equipment or how many resources enemies drop.
Here’s how to proceed: Click on private game and first set up the basic things. This includes how many players are allowed to join you and whether there are PvP or PvE rules.
Then proceed to the “advanced game settings.” Here you can further customize additional options.
These settings you must make: First go to “Castle Settings.” The two most important points for you are “Decay Rate Multiplier” and “Blood Essence Drain Rate”:
Decay Rate Multiplier is the rate at which the castle decays when the heart has no blood essence left. If you lower this multiplier, you have more time until your castle decays.
Blood Essence Drain Rate describes how quickly a castle consumes blood essence. A higher rate means a higher consumption of blood essence. If you lower the value, it takes longer for your blood essences to be consumed.
This applies, by the way, to all castles that are on your server. If you adjust these two points accordingly, you should not have any problems if you can only log in once a day for an hour or if you are away for several days and have no time to play.
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What if I play on another server? Here you cannot change the settings and should check how these two values are set. Because in the most annoying case, everything could suddenly be gone.
More guides for V Rising: Want to fully dive into the new vampire survival game? Then take a look at the guide on blood types. Here you will find all the important information and what you need to pay attention to:
A gaming headset for PS4 and PS5 is currently a bestseller on Amazon. We’ll tell you what the device is worth or whether you should invest more.
What are these bestsellers? The retailer Amazon creates “bestsellers” for various products and categories. These figures are based on the most orders and are updated hourly by Amazon. This allows you to see which products are currently in high demand among potential customers.
Currently, a gaming headset from Logitech is among the bestsellers on Amazon. We will introduce you to the headset and also explain what alternatives are available for a small additional cost.
The Logitech G435 primarily impresses with its comfort
What kind of device is this? The G435 is a wireless gaming headset from Logitech that offers you both a Bluetooth connection and a connection via an included dongle. The device is very lightweight at 165 grams and features a closed design.
According to the manufacturer, the device offers both Dolby Atmos and the free version Windows Sonic. For the ear cushions, the manufacturer uses memory foam ear pads.
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How is the device rated? The well-known online magazine tested the G435 in the lab (via rtings.com). The testers explain that the headset offers a very good battery life of almost 20 hours and that the sound is also quite good for the price. However, the latency over the USB dongle is very high. The delay is 92 ms, which could be a problem in fast-paced games, as what you hear may not match what you see.
With the PS4 and PS5, you must use the dongle; the Bluetooth function can only be used with your phone or gaming PC. It is also unfortunate that you cannot pair multiple devices via Bluetooth at the same time.
Good secondary headset if you don’t want to play competitively
Who is this device worth it for? If you are looking for an affordable secondary device and mainly play single-player games or games where latency does not matter, then the headset is certainly an option. Its main strengths are its low weight and high comfort. If you are looking for a lightweight gaming headset for your Windows PC, then the G435 is also an affordable option under 50 euros.
For about 20 euros more, you can already get the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2. It not only offers better sound but also significantly better latency if you want to play wirelessly on your PS4 or PS5.
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Other recommended gaming headsets: If you want to invest more money in a headset or headphones or are looking for a microphone, check out our buying guide. Here we present you with the currently best gaming devices:
In the big Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone you can encounter various types of players and you typically fit into a certain category yourself. Find out what type of player you are in the MeinMMO quiz.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, some of the craziest people are around. You can especially notice this when you activate the in-game chat and listen to the short audio snippets from opponents that Cod transmits to the shooter after a kill.
But what type of player are you? With our little MeinMMO quiz, you can find out what defines you in the Warzone and which gameplay advantages you enjoy the most. Do you use the best weapons in Warzone in every match or are you always looking for the next loot box?
Feel free to tell us in the comments what result you got and how you prefer to proceed in the Warzone.
How does the quiz work? You can answer 6 questions about your play style in Warzone and at the end, you will receive an assessment of your player type. Each question corresponds more to a particular type, and in the end, the dominant traits decide.
You can repeat the quiz as often as you like. However, you cannot change answers midway through. If you completely messed up, refresh the page and the quiz will start over.
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A victory in a Battle Royale is something special for many players and can often be the highlight of a day. However, not everyone is so obsessed with winning. Some just want to relax and start a bit of co-op action with their friends. Here are more personality quizzes:
It’s important that in the end, fun wins. Whether you sit often in the Gulag but laugh a lot with your friends, or your communication is limited to tactical instructions but you often win strong battles and achieve wins. The feeling at the end of a session counts. If you want to take it a bit more seriously, here you can find the strategy of the most successful Warzone player for the Verdansk map.
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After the success of Witcher and Arcane, a whole series of TV shows based on video games have been announced. We summarize what is known about them for you.
Video game adaptations have often turned out to be total flops in the past. Movies and series of major and popular IPs like Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, or Assassin’s Creed received devastating reviews from both critics and fans of the games.
However, in recent years, a turn seems to be expected. Detective Pikachu, Werewolves Within, and Sonic have managed to gather good ratings on the review site RottenTomatoes for the first time.
For TV series, Witcher and Halo have provided positive surprises and paved the way for more series. Here are 5 games and game franchises that have been announced to get their own TV series.
Resident Evil
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Provider: Netflix
Release: July 14
What is already known: The series focuses on the Umbrella Corporation and takes place on two timelines: in 2022 and 14 years later in 2036. The story follows the two sisters Jade and Billie Wesker, who are the daughters of the scientist Albert Wesker.
In 2022, they move to New Raccoon City near their father’s workplace. There, they first have to find their way around at the new school and in their new life. In 2036, the zombie apocalypse has already broken out, and Jade desperately tries to gather information about the zombies while looking for her sister.
Albert Wesker is played in the series by Lance Riddick, known to fans of Destiny as Commander Zavala.
The Last of Us
Provider: HBO
Release: 2023
What is already known: The TV series is based on the events of the first “The Last of Us” game, which follows the characters Joel and Ellie. After the outbreak of a terrible virus, large parts of the U.S. population have mutated into monsters, and civilization has completely collapsed.
Joel and Ellie try to survive in this post-apocalyptic world, where they not only have to contend with mutated fungal monsters but also with other humans who have become cannibals.
The main roles in the series are played by “Game of Thrones” stars Pedro Pascal (Oberyn Martell) and Bella Ramsey (Lyanna Mormont).
Assassin’s Creed
Provider: Netflix
Release: Unknown
What is known so far: In fact, the gaming franchise will get not one, but several series. One will be live-action, and two others will be animated. A whole “Assassin’s Creed” universe is to be built.
However, nothing is known about the setting of these series so far, although AC is known to offer a very large selection after over a dozen main games, spanning many eras.
It is known that the live-action series has Jeb Stuart as writer. Most of you will know him for his work on the original “Die Hard” film. That gives hope.
Fallout
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What is known so far: Here too, little is known about the plot of the series. However, the setting is established thanks to the games. The nuclear post-apocalypse must not be missed in Fallout, of course.
More is known about the two main characters, played by Ella Purnell (Star Trek: Prodigy) and Walton Goggins (Tomb Raider 2018). While Goggins’ character is a ghoul who has been terribly mutilated by radiation, Purnell’s character is “cheerful and positive,” which is unsettling.
Jonathan Nolan, the creator of Westworld, is the producer of the series. The showrunners are Geneva Robertson-Dworet, known for her work on Tomb Raider (2018), and Graham Wagner, who previously worked on The Office and Portlandia.
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What is already known: The story of the animated TV series will revolve around a teenager who struggles to survive on the streets of Night City every day. He makes his way as a criminal mercenary called an Edgerunner.
The series will initially contain 10 episodes and is produced by Studio Trigger, which boasts big names like Hiroyuki Imaishi, Masahiko Otsuka, or Hiromi Wakabayashi. All of them previously worked on well-known and popular animes Kill la Kill, Promare, and Gurren Lagann.
There will soon be more information about the series. Netflix announced a reveal for June 8, where fans will likely see the first trailer.
These video game series are also coming: The list of video game adaptations does not stop there, of course. Following the success of Witcher and Arcane, the following games will also receive their own TV series:
Splinter Cell
Sonic – Knuckles Spin-Off
Tomb Raider Anime
Twisted Metal
God of War
It Takes Two and more.
Which of these are you looking forward to? Which would you prefer to see as live-action and which as animation? Let us know in the comments.
The MMORPG Fractured Online is opening its closed beta to all interested players next week. Here’s how you can participate and what to expect.
This is Fractured: Fractured Online is an open-world sandbox MMORPG that draws inspiration from old-school games like Ultima Online. The setting is classic medieval fantasy.
It is played from an isometric perspective, similar to Lost Ark or Diablo, and the combat system is action-oriented, meaning you need to aim your skills and attacks to be effective.
The beta testing has been ongoing since April 6th. Players have been able to explore the continents of Myr and Aerhen, which consist of various biomes. Snowy mountains, steppe regions, and active volcanoes provide variety, and players must dress appropriately for the weather.
The weather system in Fractured is very detailed and each biome has its own weather cycle. The game characters are differently sensitive to temperature fluctuations, depending on their race. Therefore, they need to be dressed appropriately.
So far, only owners of the Founder’s Packs could participate. It cost at least €25.99 to join. This will change temporarily next week.
You have one week to test Fractured for free. Before or after that, access to the beta will only be possible through a Founder’s Pack. However, if you decide to continue playing, your progress from the free week will carry over and you won’t have to restart.
When is Fractured releasing? There is currently no exact release date, but the MMORPG is expected to launch in 2022. Given that the closed beta has been running for some time now, a release at the end of 2022 is not unlikely.
However, keep in mind that your progress from the closed beta will not carry over. All characters and progress will be wiped before launch, meaning everyone has to start anew.
Will you try Fractured or are you perhaps already playing it? Let us know in the comments.
This week, Lost Ark was once again in the spotlight among MMORPGs. The big update on May 19th released many new contents. However, the quarterly reports from NCSoft and Square Enix also made headlines. Additionally, there were some new MMORPG introductions. We have gathered all the important MMORPG news of the week.
Final Fantasy XIV celebrated its success in 2021 with Endwalker and “drastically” increased subscription numbers. This saves Square Enix the entire year.
The PvE MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen revealed in a new Producer Letter that at least Crafting and Gathering have reached “playtest status” (via Pantheon).
These were the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. Tell us, what was your personal highlight? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Have you perhaps experienced something exciting that you want to tell us? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO.
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The publisher Activision Blizzard has released a tool intended to measure the diversity of the characters in their game. They received a lot of negative reactions for this and even their own employees distanced themselves from the tool. In the new episode of the MeinMMO podcast, we discuss the reasons.
On May 12, Activision Blizzard published a blog post presenting a tool to calculate the diversity of characters in video games. It is based on a system that awards characters more or fewer points depending on how diverse they are.
The sniper Ana received 7 points in the “race” category for her Egyptian heritage and another 4 points in “physical flaws” for her missing eye. However, she received 0 diversity points for her sexuality, as she is heterosexual.
What was designed as a potentially useful and helpful tool received much criticism and confusion. Users asked, “What does it even mean for a character to have a higher race than others?”
Employees from Blizzard distanced themselves from the tool, and Overwatch developers emphasized that it was not used during the development of the shooter. The whole situation turned into another PR disaster for the publisher.
Schuhmann, Leya, and Marko, who is currently writing a dissertation on diversity in video games, are addressing the topic.
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This card offers very good offensive stats for a winger. A lot of pace and strong passing and crossing stats make Kostic an exciting playmaker. Kostic can also impress with his dribbling, alongside strong stamina (97).
Additionally, Kostic received an upgrade on his star ratings: He now has 4-star skills and 3 stars on his weak foot – which is one more than before.
To make him a bit more lethal in front of goal, a Finisher style is recommended.
Salem Al Dawsari
Price: approx. 29,500 coins
League / Nationality: SPL / Saudi Arabia
This is what makes Al Dawsari special: The left midfielder received an incredibly powerful card. With a lot of speed and dribbling, Al Dawsari can easily maneuver around opponents, accompanied by good shooting and passing stats. He also has the necessary physicality, although his defending leaves much to be desired.
Notably, he boasts 5 stars on his weak foot, as well as 4 stars for skills. This makes the offensive player, who also carries high work rates going forward, quite unpredictable.
However, as a Saudi Arabian player from the MBS Pro League, fitting him into the starting eleven can be tricky, since chemistry with other players of the same level can be hard to establish. This is likely one reason why Al Dawsari is relatively inexpensive.
But if you can incorporate him, or use him as a substitute: It’s best to use a Marksman style to further enhance his shooting, dribbling and physicality stats.
David Raum
Price: approx. 30,000
League / Nationality: Bundesliga / Germany
This is what makes Raum special: 99 pace, consisting of 99 acceleration and 99 sprint speed – for many players that’s already a hell of a good argument. If you’re still not convinced, you might enjoy the high physicality and defensive stats.
And if that still isn’t enough, take a look at Raum’s passing and dribbling stats, which also make him interesting on the offensive flanks. Only his shooting stats are rather negligible.
To put it briefly: If you use a Sentinel style, you’ll have a left-back who leaves little to be desired.
This card offers very good offensive stats for a winger. A lot of pace and strong passing and crossing stats make Kostic an exciting playmaker. Kostic can also impress with his dribbling, alongside strong stamina (97).
Additionally, Kostic received an upgrade on his star ratings: He now has 4-star skills and 3 stars on his weak foot – which is one more than before.
To make him a bit more lethal in front of goal, a Finisher style is recommended.
Salem Al Dawsari
Price: approx. 29,500 coins
League / Nationality: SPL / Saudi Arabia
This is what makes Al Dawsari special: The left midfielder received an incredibly powerful card. With a lot of speed and dribbling, Al Dawsari can easily maneuver around opponents, accompanied by good shooting and passing stats. He also has the necessary physicality, although his defending leaves much to be desired.
Notably, he boasts 5 stars on his weak foot, as well as 4 stars for skills. This makes the offensive player, who also carries high work rates going forward, quite unpredictable.
However, as a Saudi Arabian player from the MBS Pro League, fitting him into the starting eleven can be tricky, since chemistry with other players of the same level can be hard to establish. This is likely one reason why Al Dawsari is relatively inexpensive.
But if you can incorporate him, or use him as a substitute: It’s best to use a Marksman style to further enhance his shooting, dribbling and physicality stats.
David Raum
Price: approx. 30,000
League / Nationality: Bundesliga / Germany
This is what makes Raum special: 99 pace, consisting of 99 acceleration and 99 sprint speed – for many players that’s already a hell of a good argument. If you’re still not convinced, you might enjoy the high physicality and defensive stats.
And if that still isn’t enough, take a look at Raum’s passing and dribbling stats, which also make him interesting on the offensive flanks. Only his shooting stats are rather negligible.
To put it briefly: If you use a Sentinel style, you’ll have a left-back who leaves little to be desired.
This card offers very good offensive stats for a winger. A lot of pace and strong passing and crossing stats make Kostic an exciting playmaker. Kostic can also impress with his dribbling, alongside strong stamina (97).
Additionally, Kostic received an upgrade on his star ratings: He now has 4-star skills and 3 stars on his weak foot – which is one more than before.
To make him a bit more lethal in front of goal, a Finisher style is recommended.
Salem Al Dawsari
Price: approx. 29,500 coins
League / Nationality: SPL / Saudi Arabia
This is what makes Al Dawsari special: The left midfielder received an incredibly powerful card. With a lot of speed and dribbling, Al Dawsari can easily maneuver around opponents, accompanied by good shooting and passing stats. He also has the necessary physicality, although his defending leaves much to be desired.
Notably, he boasts 5 stars on his weak foot, as well as 4 stars for skills. This makes the offensive player, who also carries high work rates going forward, quite unpredictable.
However, as a Saudi Arabian player from the MBS Pro League, fitting him into the starting eleven can be tricky, since chemistry with other players of the same level can be hard to establish. This is likely one reason why Al Dawsari is relatively inexpensive.
But if you can incorporate him, or use him as a substitute: It’s best to use a Marksman style to further enhance his shooting, dribbling and physicality stats.
David Raum
Price: approx. 30,000
League / Nationality: Bundesliga / Germany
This is what makes Raum special: 99 pace, consisting of 99 acceleration and 99 sprint speed – for many players that’s already a hell of a good argument. If you’re still not convinced, you might enjoy the high physicality and defensive stats.
And if that still isn’t enough, take a look at Raum’s passing and dribbling stats, which also make him interesting on the offensive flanks. Only his shooting stats are rather negligible.
To put it briefly: If you use a Sentinel style, you’ll have a left-back who leaves little to be desired.
In FIFA 22 is currently the “Team of the Season” event. This brings a ton of strong cards – here are 5 good but inexpensive candidates for your team.
What kind of list is this? New cards are regularly being added to FIFA 22, boasting extremely high stats. Through the TOTS event, more cards are being added to the game that are really, really good.
The problem: Many of these cards are not only really good, but also really expensive. The top candidates often cost coin amounts in the upper six-figure range.
This is hardly affordable when you only have a few coins in your FUT account. But there are also some cards that are noticeably cheaper – and they can deliver as well.
Here we show you 5 good but budget-friendly TOTS cards that cost no more than 30,000 coins. Keep in mind: The transfer market in FIFA 22 fluctuates a bit and prices are not fixed. If the cards are a bit more expensive right now, wait until they drop in price again.
Karim Adeyemi
Cost: approx. 30,000 coins
League/Nationality: Austrian Bundesliga / Germany
This is what makes Adeyemi special: In real football, Adeyemi recently made headlines as his transfer was announced. Instead of playing for Red Bull Salzburg, the forward will be playing for Borussia Dortmund in the future – a new signing for the Bundesliga.
And Adeyemi could also have a place in your team. The German striker comes with plenty of speed and strong dribbling stats, also boasting four stars for skill moves. With a Deadeye style, you can elevate his shooting and passing stats above 90. So Adeyemi has basically everything you need in the offensive – and he’s also strong in the air.
However, he has just fallen below the 30,000 coin mark and sometimes jumps back above it. So keep an eye on the right buying timing.
Owen Wijndal
Cost: approx. 21,750 coins
League/Nationality: Eredivisie / Netherlands
This is what makes Wijndal special: Let’s drop a bit in the price range: Wijndal is one of the cheapest TOTS cards you can currently get. But don’t let that fool you: The Dutchman has all the stats for an absolutely solid left-back.
He combines speed with physicality and defensive stats to solidify the backline, while also offering good passing and dribbling stats to help in offense. Additionally, he has a high stamina rating of 97 – you probably won’t need to substitute him.
To make him a bit more lethal in front of goal, a Finisher style is recommended.
Salem Al Dawsari
Price: approx. 29,500 coins
League / Nationality: SPL / Saudi Arabia
This is what makes Al Dawsari special: The left midfielder received an incredibly powerful card. With a lot of speed and dribbling, Al Dawsari can easily maneuver around opponents, accompanied by good shooting and passing stats. He also has the necessary physicality, although his defending leaves much to be desired.
Notably, he boasts 5 stars on his weak foot, as well as 4 stars for skills. This makes the offensive player, who also carries high work rates going forward, quite unpredictable.
However, as a Saudi Arabian player from the MBS Pro League, fitting him into the starting eleven can be tricky, since chemistry with other players of the same level can be hard to establish. This is likely one reason why Al Dawsari is relatively inexpensive.
But if you can incorporate him, or use him as a substitute: It’s best to use a Marksman style to further enhance his shooting, dribbling and physicality stats.
David Raum
Price: approx. 30,000
League / Nationality: Bundesliga / Germany
This is what makes Raum special: 99 pace, consisting of 99 acceleration and 99 sprint speed – for many players that’s already a hell of a good argument. If you’re still not convinced, you might enjoy the high physicality and defensive stats.
And if that still isn’t enough, take a look at Raum’s passing and dribbling stats, which also make him interesting on the offensive flanks. Only his shooting stats are rather negligible.
To put it briefly: If you use a Sentinel style, you’ll have a left-back who leaves little to be desired.
This card offers very good offensive stats for a winger. A lot of pace and strong passing and crossing stats make Kostic an exciting playmaker. Kostic can also impress with his dribbling, alongside strong stamina (97).
Additionally, Kostic received an upgrade on his star ratings: He now has 4-star skills and 3 stars on his weak foot – which is one more than before.
To make him a bit more lethal in front of goal, a Finisher style is recommended.
Salem Al Dawsari
Price: approx. 29,500 coins
League / Nationality: SPL / Saudi Arabia
This is what makes Al Dawsari special: The left midfielder received an incredibly powerful card. With a lot of speed and dribbling, Al Dawsari can easily maneuver around opponents, accompanied by good shooting and passing stats. He also has the necessary physicality, although his defending leaves much to be desired.
Notably, he boasts 5 stars on his weak foot, as well as 4 stars for skills. This makes the offensive player, who also carries high work rates going forward, quite unpredictable.
However, as a Saudi Arabian player from the MBS Pro League, fitting him into the starting eleven can be tricky, since chemistry with other players of the same level can be hard to establish. This is likely one reason why Al Dawsari is relatively inexpensive.
But if you can incorporate him, or use him as a substitute: It’s best to use a Marksman style to further enhance his shooting, dribbling and physicality stats.
David Raum
Price: approx. 30,000
League / Nationality: Bundesliga / Germany
This is what makes Raum special: 99 pace, consisting of 99 acceleration and 99 sprint speed – for many players that’s already a hell of a good argument. If you’re still not convinced, you might enjoy the high physicality and defensive stats.
And if that still isn’t enough, take a look at Raum’s passing and dribbling stats, which also make him interesting on the offensive flanks. Only his shooting stats are rather negligible.
To put it briefly: If you use a Sentinel style, you’ll have a left-back who leaves little to be desired.
This card offers very good offensive stats for a winger. A lot of pace and strong passing and crossing stats make Kostic an exciting playmaker. Kostic can also impress with his dribbling, alongside strong stamina (97).
Additionally, Kostic received an upgrade on his star ratings: He now has 4-star skills and 3 stars on his weak foot – which is one more than before.
To make him a bit more lethal in front of goal, a Finisher style is recommended.
Salem Al Dawsari
Price: approx. 29,500 coins
League / Nationality: SPL / Saudi Arabia
This is what makes Al Dawsari special: The left midfielder received an incredibly powerful card. With a lot of speed and dribbling, Al Dawsari can easily maneuver around opponents, accompanied by good shooting and passing stats. He also has the necessary physicality, although his defending leaves much to be desired.
Notably, he boasts 5 stars on his weak foot, as well as 4 stars for skills. This makes the offensive player, who also carries high work rates going forward, quite unpredictable.
However, as a Saudi Arabian player from the MBS Pro League, fitting him into the starting eleven can be tricky, since chemistry with other players of the same level can be hard to establish. This is likely one reason why Al Dawsari is relatively inexpensive.
But if you can incorporate him, or use him as a substitute: It’s best to use a Marksman style to further enhance his shooting, dribbling and physicality stats.
David Raum
Price: approx. 30,000
League / Nationality: Bundesliga / Germany
This is what makes Raum special: 99 pace, consisting of 99 acceleration and 99 sprint speed – for many players that’s already a hell of a good argument. If you’re still not convinced, you might enjoy the high physicality and defensive stats.
And if that still isn’t enough, take a look at Raum’s passing and dribbling stats, which also make him interesting on the offensive flanks. Only his shooting stats are rather negligible.
To put it briefly: If you use a Sentinel style, you’ll have a left-back who leaves little to be desired.
In Final Fantasy XIV there is an almost unlimited number of NPCs. Some are extremely important and powerful, while others are insignificant. And some are completely underestimated by players at first. Here are 5 of them.
It’s about these NPCs: As is usually the case with theme-park MMORPGs, the world of FFXIV is populated by countless NPCs. They send players on quests, advance the story, buy and sell stuff, and do what NPCs in MMORPGs do.
However, some of them are not what they initially seem. They may appear harmless or unimportant, but it turns out there’s more to them than meets the eye. We present to you 5 such NPCs.
Warning: This contains major spoilers for the story of FFXIV and several side quests.
The Merchant
Who is this? The merchants are among the first NPCs that the player character encounters in FFXIV. Each starting city has its own merchant who tells players a bit about them and serves as a kind of exposition.
When players begin their journey in FFXIV, they are greeted by an opening cutscene in which they are awakened by a merchant from their dreams. This merchant then engages them in a conversation where some tidbits and lore information about the world is revealed.
Why is he underestimated? The merchants from the opening cutscene initially seem to be completely generic NPCs who don’t even have a name. They appear as typical “throwaway NPCs” who only get one scene and are never seen again.
Most players who say goodbye to the merchants in the opening consider this NPC to be unimportant and underestimate his role in the game. Most of them also simply forget about him.
However, after the bloody banquet in Ul’dah and the escape from the city, they will see their merchant again. He comes to their aid and supports Alphinaud and the pursued player character during their escape. Many players were astonished during this scene.
Who is Eynzahr? The Roegadyn is the Marshal of the Grand Company of Limsa Lominsa, Maelstrom. He is the right-hand man of Admiral Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn and enjoys her boundless trust.
Aside from that, not much is initially known about Eynzahr. The taciturn warrior predominantly keeps to the background and shares his opinions and advice with Merlwyb.
Why is he underestimated? Like many underestimated NPCs, Eynzahr initially appears very inconspicuous. He can be seen here and there during the cutscenes that take place in Limsa Lominsa. Mostly, he stands in the background while Admiral Merlwyb issues commands and makes decisions.
It’s only much later that the player character discovers who Eynzahr really was before his service with Merlwyb. His second identity is that of the legendary pirate king Mistbeard. Under this name, he plundered countless ships and seized legendary treasures.
In the dungeon Shipwrecked Island (Hard), players can personally experience the strength of the legendary pirate. He appears there as the final boss in battle against them and shows that he still has some tricks up his sleeve.
Karasu Kanshi
Who is Karasu? Before the nation of Doma was invaded and conquered by the Garleans, Karasu studied the art of Ninjutsu in a hidden village with his friends Oboro and Tsubame. He was considered one of the best students.
However, he betrayed his homeland to the invaders and worked for the Empire as a spy and ninja. Oboro and Tsubame have made it their mission to find Karasu and hold him accountable for his crimes.
Why is he underestimated? Karasu does everything he can to be underestimated. His somewhat… eccentric mannerisms, his goofy poses, and the tendency to refer to himself as the hero of the story make it really hard to take him seriously as an opponent.
Each of his appearances is theatrically staged and accompanied by comments that portray him as great and his enemies as foolish. Despite his crazy behavior, Karasu repeatedly manages to deceive the players and other NPCs.
He ensures that Oboro defeats the true traitor of Doma and fakes his own death multiple times. He even manages to steal the forbidden Mudra scroll at the end of the Ninja storyline, that rascal.
Who is Ilberd? When his homeland, Ala Mhigo, was conquered by the Imperial forces of Garlemald, he was forced to flee to Ul’dah. There, he initially worked as a mercenary until he joined the Crystal Warriors and rose in rank.
He is also a close friend of General Raubahn, who also hails from Ala Mhigo and worked his way up to become one of the richest men in Ul’dah.
Why was he underestimated? Ilberd is also an NPC who has been repeatedly underestimated by players, but regarding his deceitfulness and cruelty. He first encounters the player character as a brave and loyal fighter who joins the Crystal Warriors.
However, during the bloody banquet in Ul’dah, he betrays the Scions of the Seventh Dawn and even chops off Raubahn’s arm. But even after the bloody end of ARR and Raubahn’s rescue from prison in Heavensward, Ilberd seems to be nothing more than a puppet of Lolorito, who pulls all the strings in the background.
Hardly anyone suspects that he will be responsible for countless deaths and will unleash a war. With the help of the Ascians, he comes into possession of the Eyes of Nidhogg, which still carry great magical power, and takes his own life to summon the Primae Shinryu.
The Mandervilles
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Who are the Mandervilles? The side quests revolving around the self-proclaimed criminologist Hildibrand Manderville have existed in FFXIV since the failed 1.0 version. Together with his assistant Nashu, Hildi solves tricky criminal cases. Or at least he tries to.
Because his adventures are always filled with plenty of chaos and often end with him being catapulted somewhere. Throughout the quests, more members of the Manderville family have also been introduced. And they are something else.
Why were they underestimated? It quickly becomes clear to players at the beginning of the Hildibrand questline that the parents of the legendary detective Hildibrand Manderville likely have a screw loose. After all, very few NPCs in these quests are blessed with common sense.
But hardly anyone suspects that Godbert, the father, possesses powers that would make any Primae tremble. What can you expect from a guy who constantly walks around in his underwear and plays Santa during the Starlight celebration?
Getting on Julyan’s nerves is a very, very bad idea.
But even more powerful than Godbert is his wife Julyan, the mother of Hildibrand. Although she is initially portrayed as a loving and caring mother, woe to anyone who incurs her wrath. They will feel the full force of her frying pan, which even her husband Godbert fears.
Fortunately, she is kind to the player characters. After all, they took care of her precious son and are his good friends.
Which NPCs do you think are still underestimated in FFXIV? Let us know your opinion in the comments and tell us why it is precisely these NPCs.
No matter if a longer video catches your eye on the YouTube homepage, you want to watch your guilty pleasure on Netflix for the tenth time, or you finally want to listen to that one podcast – not everything requires your full concentration. That’s why we’re going to tell you about 5 Steam shooters that you can easily play while doing something else.
Be honest: How many True Crime podcasts have you listened to while driving? Watched YouTube videos while ironing? Sat in online conferences while doing the dishes?
Some things just don’t need your full concentration. You don’t have to stare at your screen for the full 2.5 hours while a video essay on YouTube finally explains NFTs clearly.
But you don’t always have to do household chores on the side. We’re going to name 5 great shooters that you can enjoy at low volume while something else is happening on your second monitor. This way, you keep your hands busy while your mind wanders elsewhere. That’s how multitasking can be really fun.
Destiny 2
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Everything you need to know about Destiny 2 – in 2 minutes
In Destiny 2, you feel like a god. And you can do that quite casually.
The best thing about this incredibly popular loot shooter is that you play literally immortal forces, capable of unleashing devastation with huge guns, electric magic, or frost tornadoes at the push of a button.
But when you’re on autopilot in Destiny 2, you don’t really need to focus much on the game. In the grind for the next new weapon, you hardly need to stress your brain; instead, you can jump meters high in a trance, chase rocket-firing zombie aliens, and completely ignore the dialogue.
That’s why Destiny 2 is the perfect companion for that new rock album you’ve wanted to listen to uninterrupted and in one go for so long. Let the sounds guide and enchant you while the guitar solo of song 4 takes you to the seventh heaven.
Warframe
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Warframe shows new gameplay trailer for the next update – Coming this month
Warframe works for very similar reasons as a “podcast game” like Destiny 2. Warframe is also a gigantic sci-fi loot shooter, where you can farm better gear for hours.
But where Warframe sets itself apart from Destiny 2 is particularly in the progression system. Destiny 2 opens up the entire universe quite early to you, but you primarily play what is currently trending in the current season.
In Warframe, however, as a beginner, you tackle one planet at a time without much story distracting you. You, as an overpowered space ninja, carve your way through countless aliens, robots, and alien robots while always making progress.
All this can be done without much effort since, whether on a planet’s surface or on a spaceship – your tasks are always clear, relatively simple, and always fun. Accordingly, you can easily activate your relaxed brain cells for the trial between Hollywood stars that you have running in the background.
Risk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 presents its latest add-on
Risk of Rain 2 is an absolute indie gem. This roguelite shooter throws you on alien planets where endlessly spawning enemies appear. The longer you play a round, the harder and more numerous the hordes coming your way become – along with the rewards they drop when defeated.
Each level in Risk of Rain 2 is therefore a balancing act: How long do you want to stay in a level? Do you really want to take all the items with you, or do you pull the emergency brake, summon the boss, and fight your way to the next level?
Perseverance in the game is rewarded with an incredible power fantasy. Hundreds of enemies explode, sizzle, or freeze in front of you while you diligently collect the gold. But if you become careless and die, you have to start all over again.
Risk of Rain 2 is an excellent game to play on the side because it plays effortlessly despite a high difficulty level. You don’t have to think much here, and there are no dialogues. Instead, you can rely purely on your gaming instincts. The massive spectacle on the first screen distracts just enough for you to keep up with the dialogues on the second screen.
Splitgate
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Splitgate Beta Season 1 Trailer
If you are less interested in loot than PvP duels, then Splitgate is a great game for casual play.
This clever F2P shooter is best described as a very successful mix of Halo and Portal. You shoot with sci-fi weapons in arena-like maps at enemies who can, like you, quickly create portals through which they can escape or shoot.
With a relatively slow TTK, it hardly matters whether you can hear enemies well or react at lightning speed to them. In Splitgate, fundamental shooter basics matter much more than reaction times enhanced by energy drinks.
So it doesn’t matter if you’re completely focused on the game or watching sports on the side – Splitgate can entertain you as a PvP shooter without giving you a huge handicap.
Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic shows its Season 2 in the trailer
This co-op shooter has a pacing that is great for casual play: Between intense waves where you have to shoot alien bugs, there are many completely calm moments. Here you can pay attention to the YouTube video, plan your shopping in your head, or have pleasant conversations with your colleagues. Then it’s back to dealing with hordes of creatures that want to make your life difficult.
So you can have a simple, pleasant evening with the game and the alien bugs.
