In the crazy Season 4 of WoW Shadowlands you can choose the best loot yourself

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Even though the dungeon master has fallen, WoW: Shadowlands still has a Season 4 that runs a bit differently than you are used to. One aspect of this unique season is Blizzard’s experiments with mechanics, for example in raid loot. Soon there will be vendors and upgrade options.

What will change with raid loot? In Season 4 of WoW: Shadowlands, Blizzard’s developers are experimenting with 2 new mechanics regarding the most powerful loot in the game:

  • Currency “Puzzling Cartel Dinar” to purchase raid loot from vendors
  • “Shards” that you can use to upgrade raid loot

Raid bosses that are marked with the Season 4 affix will give you the strongest loot of the season – “Fated” loot. This has a higher item level than the normal raid loot before Season 4.

The Season 4 affix rotates between the 3 raids of Shadowlands – Castle Nathria, the Sanctum of Domination, and the Mausoleum of the First. This is to ensure that all Shadowlands raids are relevant in Season 4.

You will only receive the “Fated” loot from the raid with the affix. However, if you are looking for a raid item that drops from a boss that is not marked with the season affix, the hunt for the “Fated” version will be harder, as that raid has the affix only every 3 weeks.

The new mechanics aim to lessen the loot bad luck and the lower chances for items from specific bosses due to the rotation. MeinMMO explains the experiments in detail.

What happens in Season 4? Normally, an expansion of WoW ends in the season where the last raid boss falls. Not so in Shadowlands, here comes an additional Season 4.

However, it does not bring new loot or content but tries out some things – such as raid rotation, possibly including M+ raids.

Some changes are also coming to M+ dungeons. A total of 8 dungeons will offer the possibility to play them on M+. 6 of those are from past expansions such as Legion, Battle for Azeroth, or Warlords of Draenor.

The release date for Season 4 is still unknown.

WoW experiments with raid vendors to reduce loot bad luck

How does the currency work? During Season 4, you can acquire a total of 3 “Puzzling Cartel Dinar” in the raids. This is done via a quest where you must defeat “Fated” bosses that are marked with the Season 4 affix:

  • Dinar 1 – 30 kills
  • Dinar 2 – 20 kills
  • Dinar 3 – 10 kills
    • The number of kills may still change
    • You will receive the quest upon entering a raid in Season 4

With the currency, you can pay 3 specific vendors, each of whom has loot from one of the Shadowlands raids available. This allows you to choose 3 pieces of the best loot in the game during Season 4.

However, the corresponding bosses that count for the quest cannot be “pushed”, meaning they cannot be infinitely repeated. Not even on different difficulty levels do they count double.

According to the developers, it takes at least 3 weeks to get the first Dinar and up to week 6 to get Dinar number 3. But only if you defeat the maximum number of Fated bosses each time.

Once you have spent all 3 Dinar, the vendors disappear for you and are no longer available in Season 4.

From the vendors, you will receive normal raid loot with an item level between 278 and 285. However, it is “Fated” loot. To also provide heroic or mythic raiders with access, the second new mechanic with the “Shards” helps.

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How does the shard system work? In heroic and mythic raids, each boss has a 100% drop chance for a “Shard” to drop in Season 4.

Currently, it is planned that you can combine 20 of these “Shards” into a new upgrade material. This material can be used to upgrade “Fated” raid loot:

  • Normal to Heroic
  • Heroic to Mythic

This way, you can upgrade the normal items purchased from raid vendors for the more challenging raids. It is important that only the “Fated” loot you obtain from vendors or the raids marked with the Season 4 affix can be upgraded.

If you want to take a closer look at the developers’ information yourself, you can find the English blog post in the WoW forum here (via blizzard.com).

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Overall, the raid experiments create more opportunities to obtain your desired item. However, the chance for specific items goes down due to the rotation.

Through the upgrade options of normal “Fated” items to their mythic level, you can play raids at different difficulty levels more often within a week and then upgrade the items.

This definitely brings a new dynamic to the loot system of the raids, and we are interested in what you think about the “experiments”. Feel free to leave us a comment on the topic.

If you would rather read about the new expansion Dragonflight now, check here: WoW Dragonflight – Everything we know about the new expansion

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Elden Ring actually requires hammer-hard finger acrobatics – But one player becomes a hero without doing anything

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Elden Ring has had a problem in PvP since release. So-called AFK farmers are raking in tons of runes without doing anything for it. This wastes the time of other players and annoys the entire community. Now a player has gone on a successful revenge mission – without lifting a finger.

In Elden Ring players have been destroying the PvP for some time now, the so-called AFK farmers are using a nasty trick:

  • They go to a place with their horse that cannot be reached on foot
  • Then they constantly lure in new PvP intruders.
  • Since they cannot summon a horse, they are stuck and cannot attack the opponent.
  • These players are now ‘trapped’ in the farmer’s world. To continue playing, they must either give up or lose to the farmer’s helpers.

The AFK farmers are rewarded with runes for these retreats. Therefore, they purposefully position themselves in remote corners of the map and receive hefty rewards for twiddling their thumbs and doing nothing. They take the fact that the fun of others is ruined into account.

The reddit user Teasnarker had enough of this. Furious, he wanted to mess up the AFK farmers’ plans. For this, he devised a sneaky plan: He became a bush himself.

In the video, we explain how multiplayer in Elden Ring actually works:

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“I hid in a bush for 3 hours”

What upset the player so much? Teasnarker explains his situation like this: “I ambushed an AFK farmer in Liurnia – no joke – five times in a row. He is on top of a cliff, where you simply cannot reach him. After 4 pointless invasions, I had enough.”

The concept of fairness in the multiplayer of Elden Ring is a controversial one, as we discussed in this article:

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His plan was to fight fire with fire. He wanted, “that this host does not get a single rune from me anymore.”

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What did the player do? During his 5th invasion, Teasnarker ran away, sat in a bush, and used the Mimic’s Veil. With this item, the player transforms into an object in the environment – and was able to perfectly camouflage himself in the bush. Some see parallels to NPC Boc.

Because the AFK farmer’s helpers could not find him this way and the player did not want to give up, the farmer did not receive a single rune: “I AFK-farm the AFK farmer.”

For 3 patient hours, Teasnarker sat in the bush, turning an invasion into a very special revenge mission. The PvP in Elden Ring was, at least in this match, a battle of two players who most likely didn’t even have their hands on the controller.

Teasnarker may not be able to do anything himself, but he takes it with humor and satisfaction. He recommends the community to imitate this tactic:

I like it in here. There are rocks and leaves and sometimes a beetle flies by to keep me company. If you ambush an AFK farmer and have some time, I recommend doing it too. But you have to take a different bush. This one is mine. […]

The bush is now my home. I can’t get out. You can’t force me to do that.

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What do you think of this creative revenge mission? Have you had problems with AFK farmers yourself? Let us know in the comments.

The concept of fairness in the multiplayer of Elden Ring is a controversial one, as we discussed in this article:

Play honorably in the PvP of Elden Ring – then I can kill you better

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LoL: Mess at the MSI Tournament – Riot takes away 3 wins from one team, RNG has to replay all matches

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Currently, the international tournament “Mid Season Invitational 2022” is taking place in Busan for League of Legends: The representatives from China, Royal Never Give Up, won all their group stage matches at MSI, but the results have now been annulled by Riot Games. RNG must repeat their 3 LoL matches. The reason was a discrepancy in ping.

This is the situation:

  • At the MSI 2022 tournament, 11 LoL teams are competing, each the best in their respective regions. Traditionally, the representatives from the two major Asian regions: China (RNG) and South Korea (T1), are seen as favorites to win the tournament. The European representatives G2 are considered outsiders, although they see it quite differently.
  • All teams are playing on-site in Busan, South Korea. Except for the representatives from China, Royal Never Give Up: Due to the COVID situation, the team from China is not participating.
  • After RNG had already won 3 group stage matches, a big mess occurred on day 3. Riot Games annulled the 3 matches in which RNG was involved.

The German representatives, Eintracht Spandau, are still a few steps away from being allowed to participate in the MSI:

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Ping discrepancy leads to annulment of 3 matches

What is the problem? Because all teams are playing in Korea, except for RNG, Riot Games set the technology so that everyone should play with a 35 ping to create equal conditions: Both the Chinese and the 10 teams on-site should play under exactly the same conditions to ensure fair competition.

Ping refers to how quickly a player’s input is actually implemented in the game. The lower the ping, the better. In LoL, ping is crucial for skill shots, reactions, and evasive maneuvers.

But Riot Games reported on day 3 that there were problems. In Busan, the desired 35 ping was not achieved. This became apparent now (via twitter). They will now change the configuration to reduce latency to the targeted level.

The matches of RNG had a “ping discrepancy”: Therefore, it was decided by Riot Games that it would be in the best interest of fair competition to repeat all 3 matches in which RNG was involved.

They apologize to all players and teams.

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RNG suggests that this is somehow unfair

This is the result now: RNG has had their 3 wins annulled and they must play again.

They have already won their first rematch against Istanbul Wildcats and are back to 1-0.

Since RNG’s 3 opponents are clearly weaker, there is hardly any doubt about how the next matches will turn out.

RNG seems to be somewhat disappointed with Riot Games’ decision, mentioning in a tweet “unexpected events” and “unfair treatment.”

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The Chinese are just accepting the situation.

This is how it is being discussed: It is definitely a strange situation. People are now discussing on Twitter whether it is really fair for RNG to “play 3 more matches” than everyone else. Additionally, RNG would also play without the noises of the arena.

The fairness of the tournament overall is being questioned because RNG is playing under these different conditions than the 10 teams on-site.

Ultimately, it is believed that it will end up being a duel between T1 and RNG.

In general, the tournament is also being viewed critically at the moment because the group stage provided little excitement. In the first days, there were mainly clear victories for the favorites and hardly any surprises.

For years, RNG has been associated with one name: Uzi, who might be the best mechanical LoL player in the world:

LoL: Uzi (22) is considered the best ADC in the world, has broken “arms like a 50-year-old”

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Oops! Pokémon GO takes away a research from players, now distributes new ones to everyone

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In Pokémon GO the research for the Air Adventure was accidentally reset for some players. As an apology, there is now a research for you that you can easily solve.

Which research was reset? In the past few days, the Air Adventure event was running in Pokémon GO. In a Limited Research, you were supposed to catch Pokémon and were rewarded with Mega Energy for Latias and Latios. Additionally, you received 3,000 XP and an encounter with a Flying Pikachu. Due to an error, the progress of some trainers was reset.

The new research “Electric Swarm in the Sky” is now active for you. We will show you what it involves and what Niantic says about it.

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This is included in the research: The tasks of the new research are straightforward and can be solved quickly.

  • Catch a Pokémon
    • Reward: 50 Mega Energy for Latias
  • Take a snapshot of a Pokémon outdoors
    • Reward: 50 Mega Energy for Latios

Stage reward: If you complete both tasks and have collected your rewards, you will additionally receive 3,000 XP and also an encounter with a flying Pikachu. Once you have collected all this, the time-limited research is complete.

The old research included the following tasks that were accidentally reset:

  • Catch 10 Pokémon (gave 50 Latias Energy)
  • Catch 30 Flying Pokémon (gave 50 Latios Energy)
  • Additionally 3,000 XP and an encounter with a flying Pikachu

This is what Niantic says about it: On Twitter, the support account of Niantic posted on May 13 at 08:48 AM:

“We apologize to the trainers whose time-limited research for the Air Adventure event was reset before the event ended. A time-limited research with the same rewards is now available for all trainers until May 18 at 8:00 PM local time. Thank you for your understanding.”

In the comments on Twitter, players thank for the clarification and the compensation.

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What’s happening in Pokémon GO? Currently, the Water Festival in Pokémon GO is ongoing. This brings special spawns, new Pokémon, special 7-km eggs, a new shiny, and special raids for you.

There are also spotlight hours and raid hours coming up for you. In the Community Day, Alolan Geodude is the focus this May.

In our overview, we show you all events in May 2022 for Pokémon GO. We regularly update the article with the latest info for you.

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Diablo 3 brings Endgame feature from Season 26 forever, because it makes you so happy

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Diablo 3 is celebrating its tenth anniversary and wants to celebrate it with you. In the announcement, the developers explain that they have now improved Season 26 and that a feature of the season will remain in the game forever.

What feature is it about? In the current Season 26 of Diablo 3, which has been running since April 15, there is the endgame activity “Echoing Nightmare”. This feature was specifically developed for the current season as a seasonal theme. It is based on content that was already seen in the game a few years ago. The revised version of it is now active and is intended to stay.

Additionally, the D3 team wants to improve S26 now and is introducing a special bonus that will remain active until the end of the chapter.

“A lot of positive feedback, that’s why Echoing Nightmare stays”

This is what Blizzard says: In the latest blog post from May 12, the team writes that they have received “a lot of positive feedback on Echoing Nightmare” and that players have had “so much fun”. Due to the feedback from the community, Blizzard has decided to make “Echoing Nightmare” a permanent feature in the game. It will remain active even outside of S26, and you can use it again and again.

It is a horde mode that you activate after you have received the corresponding item from a boss. You then teleport to an arena via Kanai’s Cube, where gradually more and stronger enemies appear. In relation to your completed difficulty, you will then receive strong loot.

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Bonus for Season 26: The current season aims to be more attractive for players, and therefore, there is a bonus on bounties. “From today until the end of Season 26, all bounties will be doubled,” it says in the blog post.

The team explains that the bonus affects the Horadric Caches. If you complete five bounties in an act, you will receive double the number of caches, based on the game’s difficulty. This does not affect the drop rates of rewards.

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How do you like the change that a seasonal feature is becoming permanent content? Do you like Echoing Nightmare so much that you want it to be permanent?

However, Echoing Nightmare is not completely new. The feature originates from 2015 and is now in a revised form in the game. In the earlier version, there were some things that had to be smoothed out.

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5 of the rarest pickaxes in Fortnite from the item shop – Do you have them?

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In Fortnite there are many pickaxes that players can earn through new Battle Passes, events, and the item shop. However, we show you the 5 rarest from the item shop that have not appeared for ages.

What are pickaxes in Fortnite? Pickaxes or harvesting tools are tools with which you can destroy and break down obstacles. Every new player starts with a gray standard pickaxe and can earn or purchase new designs over the course of new seasons or in the item shop.

We chose pickaxes in this list that can only be purchased in the item shop, as these may be offered again, giving players a chance to acquire a rare piece someday.

Rare pickaxes from season passes cannot be obtained again, as season items can no longer be earned after the season ends. We will therefore constantly update this list if any of the rare candidates happen to find their way into the item shop.

5 of the rarest pickaxes in Fortnite from the shop

How do we determine the rarest pickaxes from the shop? We gathered information from progamesguide, which has cataloged a list of all items from Fortnite. Their list has also dated all the release data. We compared all pickaxes based on when they were released and how often they appeared. This led us to the following candidates:

5. Flimsie Flail

Fortnite pickaxe Flimsie Flail
Flimsie Flail

What kind of pickaxe is this? This tool features an inflated boxing buddy with which you can bash your opponents. This harvesting tool was released on March 2, 2019, in Chapter 1 Season 7. After its release, this pickaxe appeared only twice in the shop before disappearing on March 4, 2019. Since then, collectors have waited 1165 days for this pickaxe (as of May 11, 2022).

How much does the pickaxe cost? The harvesting tool has a rarity of “Rare” and therefore costs 800 V-Bucks. In line with its appearance, the pickaxe belongs to the “Hot Air” set.

4. Empire Axe

Fortnite pickaxe Empire Axe
Empire Axe

What kind of pickaxe is this? The “Empire Axe” ranks fourth among the rarest pickaxes. The harvesting tool first appeared in the shop in Chapter 3 Season 1 and last appeared on February 28, 2019. Since then, players have waited 1166 days for its return (as of May 11, 2022).

How much does the pickaxe cost? How much does the pickaxe cost? The harvesting tool has a rarity of “Rare” and therefore costs 800 V-Bucks. The pickaxe does not belong to any set.

3. Armature

Fortnite pickaxe Armature
Armature

What kind of pickaxe is this? This simple pickaxe named “Armature” ranks third. It has been 1167 days since the pickaxe returned to the shop (as of May 11, 2022). The release took place on January 25, 2019, in Chapter 1 Season 7.

How much does the pickaxe cost? The harvesting tool has a rarity of “Uncommon” and therefore costs 500 V-Bucks. In line with its appearance, the pickaxe belongs to the “Tech Ops” set.

2. Tooth Pick

Fortnite pickaxe Tooth Pick
Tooth Pick

What kind of pickaxe is this? This massive tool with a fixed tooth is called “Tooth Pick” and ranks second. The release took place on December 14, 2017, in Chapter 1 Season 1. This absurd club last appeared in the shop 1195 days ago (as of May 11, 2022).

How much does the pickaxe cost? The harvesting tool has a rarity of “Rare” and therefore costs 800 V-Bucks. The tool does not belong to any set.

1. Drumbeat

Fortnite pickaxe Drumbeat
Drumbeat

What kind of pickaxe is this? This is the rarest pickaxe that you can buy – The drumstick “Drumbeat”. It was released in Chapter 1 Season 5 on September 2, 2018, and has only been brought to the item shop twice since then. Since then, 1345 days have passed (as of May 11, 2022) without this pickaxe returning to the shop.

How much does the pickaxe cost? The harvesting tool has a rarity of “Uncommon” and therefore costs 500 V-Bucks. In line with its appearance, the pickaxe belongs to the “Flower Power” set.

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The good thing about these items is that you might eventually get the chance to acquire one of them to also possess rare items. So if you want a piece of history from Fortnite, don’t give up, eventually these items will return to the shop so you as a new player can obtain something from Chapter 1.

What do you think of the cool items? Are you also a collector in Fortnite, or are you not interested in the various designs of the pickaxes since they all do the same job? Let us know in the comments how you feel about it!

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Big German Twitch streamer wants to discover smaller YouTube channels – Immediately realizes how hard that is

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Simon “ungespielt” Wiefels, kurz Unge, wollte in seinem letzten Twitch-Stream einmal Kanäle von kleinen YouTubern anschauen, jedoch stieß er direkt auf ein Problem und fragte: “Wie kommen wir dahin?”

Was ist das Problem? Unge startete in seinem letzten Twitch-Stream ein neues Projekt. Es hat zwar noch keinen Namen, jedoch möchte er im Rahmen dieses Projekts nun Videos von kleineren YouTubern ansehen und vielleicht auch bewerten.

Allerdings gestaltete sich die Findung solcher kleiner Kanäle als äußerst schwierig, da es auf YouTube keine Kategorie oder Features gibt, um schnell kleinere Channels ausfindig zu machen. Unge fragte auch als allererstes “Wie kommen wir dahin, ist die Frage. Wie kommen wir dahin?”

Klickt man bei YouTube auf eine Kategorie, wie Gaming, Sport oder einfach auf “Entdecken” werden einem sofort größere Content-Creator vorgeschlagen, die schon mehrere 1.000 Aufrufe generieren konnten. Die, die aber nur 100 oder noch weniger Aufrufe bekommen, findet man nirgends flott.

New survival MMO aims to bring cinema hit from 2021 to life – developer says: „Perfect setting”

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

Funcom is working on a new game in the Dune universe. Not much is known yet – but at least a few details have now emerged through an announcement from the developer.

What kind of game will it be? For the first time, the Dune game from the Conan Exiles developer appeared in 2019 when Funcom announced an “Open World Multiplayer” game in the Dune universe along with two other games.

Now there is at least a new step in the development of the game: Funcom officially announced on its website that they are looking to fill several positions for the game in the “Multiplayer Open World Survival Genre.” There is also a first piece of artwork:

A first artwork of the game shows what the world might look like
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This also fits with the fact that the game is expected to draw inspiration from the Funcom work “Conan Exiles”. Dune could seamlessly connect there – as the setting of Dune fits perfectly into a survival world. The developer emphasizes this as well.

“Sand under the fingernails” – What kind of world does Dune offer?

Funcom describes in the context of the job offers that both the novel series by Frank Herbert and the new film adaptation excite entire generations of fans: “It is the perfect setting for the Multiplayer Open World Survival Genre,” the announcement stated.

The new game is set on the desert planet Arrakis, which is also the main setting in the 2021 film “Dune” with Timothée Chalamet. There, the planet is shown to be extremely hostile to life – not only due to the destructive climate and the desert itself but also the constant danger of attracting massive sandworms if one does not know how to navigate safely through the desert.

Such a constant threat presents itself indeed for a game where survival is at stake. Funcom explains in the announcement that the Dune survival game will be their most ambitious project yet. For this, they are now looking for numerous new employees in many areas of development:

Join us as we build a Dune for all fans to realize the dream of traversing the ever-changing landscape, with sand under the fingernails and spice in the air.

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The Dune survival game would already be the second Dune title from publisher Funcom: The strategy game “Spice Wars” just debuted in April 2022.

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When will the survival game come out? There is still no official date, let alone a hint. However, since the game does not even have an official name yet and is currently in the process of searching for numerous employees for the project, a release is likely still a long way off.

However, it is known that the German developer “Nukklear” is on board as a co-developer – the studio announced this in December 2021. Nukklear calls it an “ambitious AAA project” on its own website, so one should not expect a small game.

If you are generally looking for new survival food: Here you can find the best survival games that you can currently play.

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A new version of the PS5 has reportedly appeared – Sony’s secret weapon against the hardware shortage?

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However, the “CFI-1200 Series” of the PS5 might just be the secret weapon needed to achieve the 18 million deliveries.

If you are still looking for a PS5 in fiscal year 2022, then check our ticker regularly: PS5 ticker 2022 – Where can you buy a PS5 now?

It is not excluded that the new series could be a possible PS5 Slim / Pro, but this is less likely. Currently, it indicates more towards a standard PS5 version, which will have some internal modifications.

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Why is a new model needed? In a recent report on PS5 sales, Sony stated that they delivered around 11.5 million consoles in their fiscal year 2021. The fiscal year at Sony always ends in March.

For the fiscal year 2022, that is until March 2023, however, the manufacturer wants to sell another 18 million units. And even as graphics card prices slowly begin to fall – chip manufacturer Intel expects further shortages until at least 2024.

Sony sees a chance to revert to more readily available components through a change in its hardware. Or they see the possibility of involving other manufacturers.

This will not be easy. Many parts affected by the shortage are high-tech goods requiring a lot of know-how and extremely high standards in manufacturing.

However, the “CFI-1200 Series” of the PS5 might just be the secret weapon needed to achieve the 18 million deliveries.

If you are still looking for a PS5 in fiscal year 2022, then check our ticker regularly: PS5 ticker 2022 – Where can you buy a PS5 now?

Apparently, PlayStation manufacturer Sony has certified parts for a new model of the PS5. After ambitious announcements regarding the planned sales figures of the PlayStation 5, a revised model could be the secret weapon of the Japanese manufacturer.

What has emerged now? A certification for PlayStation manufacturer Sony has been discovered on a government website of the Japanese government. It concerns a revised radio module in the device (via tele.soumu.go.jp).

The registered type name is “CFI-1200 Series”. This aligns with the previous numbering of the PS5 models – CFI-1XXX and CF-11XX. An excerpt of the certificate can be found on Twitter:

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What does that mean? Since there is currently no further official information about a new model, this could mean a lot. Already for the last new model in September 2021, Sony remained silent on the release.

At that time, cooling elements were exchanged, and the new console version was about 300 grams lighter.

However, there is a statement from Hiroki Totoki, the CFO of Sony, that raises eyebrows. He recently mentioned in a Q&A about Sony’s financial results in connection with a possible microchip shortage until 2024:

“[…] in various areas… we have changed our sourcing and among other things, we have also changed our design. So we were able to manage it. Therefore, for parts procurement, I think we have good prospects” – via videogameschronicle.com.

The senior Sony staff member Totoki did not directly refer to the PS5. However, combined with the discovery of the “CFI-1200 Series”, indications of potential changes to the console are intensifying to partially overcome the current hardware shortage.

It is not excluded that the new series could be a possible PS5 Slim / Pro, but this is less likely. Currently, it indicates more towards a standard PS5 version, which will have some internal modifications.

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Why is a new model needed? In a recent report on PS5 sales, Sony stated that they delivered around 11.5 million consoles in their fiscal year 2021. The fiscal year at Sony always ends in March.

For the fiscal year 2022, that is until March 2023, however, the manufacturer wants to sell another 18 million units. And even as graphics card prices slowly begin to fall – chip manufacturer Intel expects further shortages until at least 2024.

Sony sees a chance to revert to more readily available components through a change in its hardware. Or they see the possibility of involving other manufacturers.

This will not be easy. Many parts affected by the shortage are high-tech goods requiring a lot of know-how and extremely high standards in manufacturing.

However, the “CFI-1200 Series” of the PS5 might just be the secret weapon needed to achieve the 18 million deliveries.

If you are still looking for a PS5 in fiscal year 2022, then check our ticker regularly: PS5 ticker 2022 – Where can you buy a PS5 now?

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LoL: US team buys expensive star first, then young Koreans, fails with everything – now brings back old Danes

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The US team Cloud 9 made a radical change in League of Legends: They focused on young players from South Korea and systematically sorted out the old veterans. After a disappointing season, they are now taking the exact opposite approach and bringing back experienced players from Europe, including a 27-year-old Dane.

Cloud9 has always been the modern, somewhat different team in League of Legends. With Sneaky, they had a colorful franchise player for years, who liked to try his hand at cross-dressing.

But lately they have been going a bit overboard with the upheavals.

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Perkz was the face of Cloud9 in 2021 and allegedly incredibly expensive.

3 completely different identities in 1.5 years

This is what the team looked like a year ago: A year ago, Cloud9 was a team with 3 outstanding players: They had acquired the Croatian Perkz for a lot of money. On the bot lane, the strong Dane Zven raged with his supporter Vulcan, who was considered a huge talent in North America.

Weak points of the team were jungle Blaber and top laner Fudge, who played solidly but not spectacularly.

Blaber once had such a terrible play that Zven apparently snapped and was then banished to the “Academy League,” where he went berserk.

With the team, Cloud9 finished second in the LCS – but that wasn’t enough, so they completely rebuilt the team. They had to, as Perkz escaped back to Europe after the chaotic year.

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Cloud9 becomes an extension of Korea in the LCS

This is what the team looked like half a year ago: Before the spring split of 2022, the team radically focused on Korea: They had a boot camp in Seoul and hired an innovative coach who had trained in Korea, and relied on a young hungry team filled with Koreans:

  • They replaced the experienced Dane Zven on the bot lane with the young Korean Berserker (18)
  • on the top lane, Summit (23), another talent from Korea moved in – the Australian Fudge had to switch to the mid lane, where the European and very expensive star player Perkz had disappeared
  • as a supporter, Winsome, an American with Korean roots, now played

They were radical overall, wanting to build a “10-man” roster with equal players to enable optimal training.

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Summit was voted the best player in the USA.

This is how it turned out: The team had a strong run in the regular season, with the South Korean Summit even being voted the best player in the USA on the top lane. But there were already cracks: the coach left the team early for unspecified reasons.

In the playoffs, Cloud9 fell apart and lost all 6 games.

MVP Summit left the team after only 6 months – just like Winsome. Allegedly, the players were even offered to all other teams in the US LCS for free.

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What’s next? Before the summer of 2022, Cloud9 is making a complete turnaround:

  • Only Berserker remains from the South Korea offensive.
  • The support role will now be played by Zven (24), the trained bot laner with a penchant for penta kills will become the partner of Berserker.
  • Mid laner Fudge is moving back to the top lane to replace Summit.
  • For mid lane, they are bringing back Jensen, the 27-year-old Dane, who had already played for Cloud9 from 2015 to 2019. He was last released by Team Liquid and was left without a team in spring 2022.

After Cloud9 relied on young Koreans in spring 2022, now older Danes are expected to do the job.

With Jensen, there was already wonder two years ago why he still got so much money – a year later he was replaced by his then team:

LoL: Man at retirement age (25) allegedly receives a record contract worth $4.2 million

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Why are USB ports so many different colors?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

When buying a new USB device or a new gaming PC, you may have noticed: it seems that every USB port has a different color. But why is this and what lies behind the color code?

Nowadays, you connect pretty much every device like gaming headset, mouse, or keyboard to your gaming PC or console with a USB cable. However, if you take a look at the USB ports, you’ll notice that each USB port has a color.

Originally, USB was introduced as a universal interface (USB stands for Universal Serial Bus) to reduce the number of cable types needed for computers. But where does this color code come from, and what does it mean for all the devices? In practice, you can insert the classic rectangular USB plug (USB-A) into any port.

The colors have existed since the birth of USB, but not everyone uses them consistently

Who introduced the colors? Officially, the colors are industrial standards that are implemented broadly across USB devices. However, this sounds easier than it is.

What is the issue with the colors? The colors of the ports are not mandatorily defined in the USB specifications and are not always applied consistently. For example, the manufacturer Razer uses green USB ports for a uniform design. Other manufacturers opt for pink ports, as they match the overall design.

In the most frustrating case, you need to consult the manufacturer’s manual or pay attention to the symbols. Because the symbols and logos are standardized.

However, it can be noted that the first USB port was white and was introduced in 1996. We will now individually introduce the most well-known colors again. The colors white, black, and blue are likely already familiar to most. Additionally, there are other colors that are less known.

Specific colors have the same meaning for most manufacturers

What does white represent? White USB ports stand for USB-1.0 and are hardly found today. In inexpensive small devices like webcams, you might still find the white port. The speed is 12 Mbit/s.

What does black represent? Black USB ports stand for USB-2.0. This port first appeared in 2000 and is still found in many devices. You typically connect mice and keyboards via USB-2.0 today, as you don’t need faster performance there. USB-2.0 achieves speeds of up to 480 Mbit/s.

What does blue represent? Blue USB ports represent USB-3.0. The blue ports have been around since 2008 and signify “Super Speed.” Therefore, you often find a small “SS” on USB-3.0 ports. The speed is 5 Gbit/s.

What does purple represent? Purple or teal-colored ports represent USB-3.1. The abbreviation “SS+” stands for SuperSpeed+ and officially achieves speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s. This standard has been around since 2013.

What other colors are there? Besides, there are yellow, red, and orange. However, they do not represent speeds but rather indicate a specific function. These colors denote that these USB ports are permanently powered and can be used as charging ports.

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You can plug all USB devices into any color, but in practice, you lose performance

Theoretically, you can plug the rectangular USB plug (USB-A) into any port. Initially, the colors do not matter, as you can easily connect a USB-3 stick to a USB-2 port. Your computer will not complain and will recognize the device.

In practice, however, you lose the advantage of the USB-3 device. Because the USB-3.0 device (5 Gbit/s) will then operate at a maximum of USB 2.0 performance (480 Mbit/s). The recommendation is to preferably buy devices with USB-3 or faster, as USB 2.0 is considered outdated especially for USB sticks and other storage devices.

Annoyed by all the cables? You have dozens of USB cables and are tired of crawling under the desk? Then do it like MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese. He bought a USB hub that makes cable management significantly easier:

A USB hub for 30 € saves my cable management for my gaming PC

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Pokémon GO: New promo code gives you 8 items, hurry up

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is a new promo code on May 12, 2022. It gives you 8 items. We will show you the code and the items here.

What kind of code is this? Promo codes for Pokémon GO are released from time to time. You can redeem these codes either in the game or on a corresponding website to easily secure some gifts for yourself.

Today, on May 12, a new promo code appeared, which is being shared in the trainer community.

How long is the code valid? Update on May 12 at 19:19 – The code has apparently expired and can no longer be redeemed. Feedback from trainers who have the code marked as “already redeemed” is increasing. Here’s the original message:

You can redeem it immediately, and you should do so while you can. As it is unclear how long the code will remain valid, you should hurry. In the past, promo codes have been quickly redeemed by trainers and lost validity rapidly. At 16:35 on May 12, the code was still valid.

What items are available? After redeeming, you will receive 2 Super Incubators, 2 Incense, 2 Incubators, and 2 Lucky Eggs.

All promo codes in May 2022 for Pokémon GO at a glance

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How to redeem promo codes in Pokémon GO

How you redeem the codes depends on your smartphone. In Pokémon GO, the procedures are a bit different between iOS and Android. While on Android you can simply redeem codes in the game, on iOS you have to go through an external website.

On Android devices: If you play with an Android device, you can easily redeem promo codes in the in-game shop. You just need to scroll down until you find the “Promos” field. There, you enter the code, confirm, and the items should already be added to your bag.

On iOS devices: On iOS devices, entering in the shop is not possible, as the corresponding field does not exist at all. Instead, you need to visit Niantic’s rewards website. You can find the link here: Redeem promo code (via rewards.nianticlabs.com).

Here, you must select your linked account and enter the code. If everything works, you should see a corresponding notification on the website. In the game, you can check the journal to see if the items have been credited to you via the code.

The new Pokémon Araqua and Aranestro are so strong

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Lost Ark does almost everything right with the May update

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 4 minutes

The big May update for Lost Ark arrives on May 19th, coinciding with next week’s weekly update. It brings a ton of new content and gets almost everything right, but one thing MeinMMO author Mark Sellner thinks is not as well done.

What does the update bring? Every month, the MMORPG Lost Ark receives a major update. In April, for example, the new class, the Lancebearer, was released. Also in May, fans will be treated to another update that focuses entirely on new content.

With Valtan, the game receives its first Legion Raid, where eight players must face a particularly strong boss opponent in two phases, and with Deskaluda, the latest Guardian Raid, there is also new content for four players.

The new continent South Vern is also being further populated. Although it is already in the game, it still lacks Chaos Gates, Chaos Dungeons, boss enemies, and more. All this content is expected to be delivered with the May update on the 19th of the month.

Thus, the patch primarily targets players at the upper end of the current gear score, meaning above 1,415. In the hard mode, you even need an item level of 1,445 to face Valtan. However, you will also receive brand new loot there, namely equipment of the “Relic” rarity. This has not been available in our version of Lost Ark before.

The new guardian Deskaluda is set to really shake things up for you

There’s something for new players too: Although most content is geared towards players who have spent several hundred hours in the game, there are also exciting contents for new players. The next new class, the Destroyer, is also making its debut in the West with the latest patch.

It even brings its latest balance adjustments that it has already received in Korea. So the update seems to really do everything right, right? No, almost. At least that’s what MeinMMO author Mark Sellner says.

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Personal conclusion: Balancing issues and anticipation

What else is there? After all the content announcements, further down in the original post are new skins, quality-of-life updates, and a small section on balancing, but this small section is actually much bigger than it looks.

It is described there that there will be some extensive balance changes that were just made in Korea. However, this doesn’t quite fit into our version. Because assuming we keep exactly the same balance package as what Korea recently got, it would be way too early.

Korea has many, many more contents than the western version of Lost Ark has at the current stage. Especially the number of classes plays a major role in this.

Why is this a problem? The balance changes of the Korean server are adapted to their meta. If these changes come to us one-to-one, the original balance plan will no longer hold. Even with the Destroyer, Korea still has 5 more classes that can fundamentally change the meta gameplay.

There are changes that also make sense for our version, such as the strengthening of the Scrapper or the weakening of the Madness Berserker, but other changes make less sense for us. For example, a content of the balance patch also included changes to some skills of the Lancebearer, which was just released here a month ago.

The Legion Raid Valtan will be your next challenge

Furthermore, many players are still in the process of slowly mastering their class. The fact that a large part of the skills will be changed, new counter skills will be introduced, and some effects of certain skills will change could cause problems here.

An overview of all changes in Korea can be found at Onstove.com. However, note that it is still not 100% certain that we will receive all these changes in Europe.

The anticipation outweighs despite everything

Only small concerns: Nevertheless, Lost Ark is getting almost everything right with the May update, as the headline suggests. The communication with the community was exemplary and Amazon kept the players constantly updated.

After there were initially great discussions about the fast arrival of content with the first new boss Argos, the release of Valtan seems very deliberate. The developers promised that they would closely monitor the progress of the players before bringing a new endgame boss into the game.

The reason for this is that Smilegate wants to prevent fans from feeling that they can only keep up by investing real money. Whether Valtan really comes at the right time, we will only know at the release. However, the mood in the community is already much more pleasant and positive than it was at the announcement of Argos.

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The uncertainty: However, the developers will only reveal what awaits us in detail next week. Whether all balance changes will be adopted exactly as they are in Korea is currently still not 100% confirmed. However, there will not be a power pass for the Destroyer, as was the case with the Lancebearer.

Perhaps my opinion, as well as that of some fans, will change when the final patch notes are available. Until then, however, it is a matter of waiting.

What do you think of the upcoming update? Are you looking forward to the May patch or rather to the upcoming summer roadmap? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.

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Absolute chaos with the German YouTuber ApoRed – insolvency and allegations of fraud and rip-off

Sayumi (Lena) Sayumi (Lena) Reading time 4 minutes

The German YouTuber MiiMii has been making a multi-part video series about the alleged misdeeds of Ahmad Nadim “ApoRed” Ahadi for some time now. In the latest installment, the YouTuber accuses him of not redeeming contests for viewers and reveals that ApoRed is facing bankruptcy proceedings.

Who is ApoRed? The German YouTuber has released various pranks, vlogs, gameplay videos, and songs with other well-known influencers. He has also been frequently involved in dramas with Unge, KuchenTV, and other YouTubers. He played Fortnite but was upset that he received no preferential treatment from Epic simply because he was allegedly not “brand safe”.

What allegations are there against ApoRed? ApoRed filmed a bomb prank in which he pretended to have a bag with a bomb. He placed it down, warned nearby people about it, and ran away. He even had to go to court for it, and the victims reportedly have suffered from anxiety and sleep disorders as a result (via spiegel.de).

Additionally, he is said to have not redeemed several contests in recent years. These included a fan meeting, a live concert in a school, or physical prizes. MiiMii once again accuses him in the current video of not having redeemed contests and even shows that a bankruptcy procedure against ApoRed is ongoing.

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ApoRed boasts about wealth – Is it all just a lie?

What is MiiMii discussing in the video? MiiMii highlights various issues in the latest video:

  • The bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Unredeemed contests.
  • Sale of worn clothing that ApoRed never sent to the buyer.

Here you can watch MiiMii’s video:

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What does MiiMii say about the bankruptcy proceedings? He pointed out that one should check Insolvenzbekanntmachungen.de and enter ApoRed’s last name Ahadi to find a listing dated March 29, 2022. It states that he is in debt and insolvent.

What does that mean? Ahadi owed money to people. After several reminders, the creditors went to court, which appointed an insolvency administrator after a review.

This insolvency administrator is investigating the assets of the YouTuber and has control over cash inflows, the account, and ensures that the individuals who contacted the administrator, and will contact, get their money back.

“Pretty ironic,” finds MiiMii, as ApoRed constantly talks about how rich he is, owning several cars and being a partner in businesses.

If Red isn’t making music, if Red isn’t uploading videos properly – the guy must be making or have made millions behind the scenes. I have to say, this theory is unfortunately wrong, because billions were made behind the scenes, friends, billions.

ApoRed (Source: excerpt from ApoRed’s comeback video in MiiMii’s YouTube video)

Furthermore, he boasts about making heaps of money through businesses and things outside of YouTube and sets some aside to travel abroad. He also showed in a XXL tour his huge new apartment, where he initially woke up in a bed full of Euro bills.

Both videos were recently deleted from his channel.

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ApoRed allegedly scammed viewers – In contests and with sales

What kind of contests were they? In a contest, fans could win 20 prizes,including items worth a total of around 10,000 euros, including PS5 consoles, TVs, and iPads.

In the second contest, the YouTuber raffled off a diamond-studded Rolex, chains, glasses, and bracelets worth around 20,000 euros.

The winners were already announced in the first contest, but according to MiiMii’s research, none of them have received their prize yet. Instead, ApoRed allegedly deleted both posts from his Instagram profile.

Instagram posts of the contests (Source: screenshots from MiiMii’s YouTube video).

What did ApoRed sell? ApoRed sold worn designer clothes in the “APORED STORE”, where a fan apparently purchased a pair of shoes in 2018. He sent 125 euros to the YouTuber, but apparently hasn’t received the shoes to this day. MiiMii showed the transfer receipt in the video, as well as the emails from the fan and the order confirmation.

The domain of the store was subsequently blocked, but ApoRed then opened a shop on Vinted.de. He was supposedly also blocked on Vinted, as seen in MiiMii’s video. However, when visiting the profile, there is no mention of a ban, nor are any products found there.

How much truth there is to the accusations and what is true only the YouTuber ApoRed himself knows. We at MeinMMO have already requested a statement from ApoRed, but have not yet received a response. If we get a reply, we will include it in the article.

Did you know that ApoRed started with Let’s Plays on YouTube in 2011? He is not the only one, as iBlali also began with gameplay videos back then: Aligator1024 was one of the first major Let’s Players on German YouTube – what is he doing today?

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2 of the biggest releases for 2022 have been postponed – Starfield and Redfall will only come in 2023

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

With Redfall and Starfield, we were expecting two big hits from Bethesda in 2022. However, Bethesda has now announced that the release will be delayed.

Starfield is a new action game from Bethesda and the first new franchise from the makers of Skyrim in 25 years. A first trailer was shown at E3 2021; furthermore, Bethesda, along with Microsoft, announced that the game was set to release in 2022. After Elden Ring, Starfield could have potentially been the biggest and most exciting game of 2022.

Redfall will be a new open-world first-person shooter from Bethesda. In it, you fight against vampires with modern firearms, which are becoming larger and stronger due to a failed experiment. The game was supposed to be released in the summer of 2022.

What happened? Bethesda stated on Twitter that the two major games will be delayed:

“We have made the decision to delay the release of Redfall and Starfield to the first half of 2023.”

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Are there reasons for the delay? Specific reasons were not provided as to why the two games are being delayed. They at least promise waiting gamers that they will receive the “best and most polished” versions of the games.

Is there a new release date? Bethesda did not provide a date either. Officially, the games are now set to be released in the first half of 2023. Here, the developers have a lot of leeway as to when the game will actually be released.

Both games will definitely be included directly in the Game Pass:

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Starfield is set to be the next big single-player RPG after Skyrim

What is Starfield anyway? Starfield is supposed to be a single-player RPG in the Bethesda style, just like Skyrim and Fallout 4. It takes place hundreds of years in the future, and humanity has made the leap into space. However, there is currently no detailed information about gameplay and game content.

What is Redfall anyway? In the new shooter Redfall, you should travel to the eponymous city and work as vampire hunters there. For this, you choose your favorite from several characters and then shoot your way through your enemies in the style of a loot shooter. Similar to Borderlands, the co-op shooter is said to rely on humor but provide a modern look, thereby appealing especially to those who had no affinity for the colorful design of Borderlands.

So far, the developers have introduced 4 characters and abilities. When more information will follow is still unknown.

Bethesda boss explains why it is good that Starfield is not coming to PS5

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Destiny 2 changes the Gambit rules – Even cheaters are rewarded

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2 the Guardian Games 2022 are currently taking place. However, it was revealed in the first week that some players are cheating for a rare emblem. Bungie has now released a fix, but instead of punishing the cheaters, they will even be rewarded at the end of the Guardian Games.

What are the Guardian Games struggling with? We had already reported on MeinMMO beforehand, that the Guardian Games are struggling with cheaters. Players shamelessly exploited an in-game mechanic to rack up a huge amount of points in the competitive playlists. With a high score, they positioned themselves among the top 10% of players who should have access to a very rare emblem.

However, these cheaters drove honest players out of the ranking, who were genuinely trying to achieve a high score just to barely qualify.

Bungie has caught wind of this and announced on Twitter that they have now addressed the problem. But instead of punishment or disqualification, the crafty Guardians will also be rewarded.

Rule Change – More Guardians Now Get the Emblem

What has Bungie changed? With other minor fixes from the new update, Bungie mentioned the following:

We have updated the Guardian Games community scores (including the top 10%) to ignore high scores achieved through repeated respawns of fireteam members. Everyone remains eligible for the top 10% emblem, inflated scores will not unfairly distort the “10%” threshold.

Bungie stated on May 11 via Twitter
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This is the rare emblem that many Guardians are interested in

However, that does not mean that the cheaters have been disqualified. Bungie means that players with such a “cheese score” will not be taken into account in the overall Guardian Games community scores. This gives them, with their extremely high score, an almost guaranteed chance to receive the emblem.

Do I still have a chance at the emblem? This means for you that the 10% pool of the “worthy” Guardians will be expanded. Thus, not only the cheaters benefit but also honorable players who have genuinely put in time and effort to obtain the emblem.

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All you have to do is to be above the average of the overall score.

How high does the score need to be? The YouTuber “Cheese Forever” sets the minimum score at around 200,000 – 300,000 and states that this threshold must be reached or exceeded to secure the emblem.

What do you think about Bungie not taking a hard stance against the cheaters? Do you care or are you upset that they are being rewarded as well? Let us know in the comments what you think!

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Twitch streamer freaks out and insults his viewers when he learns of a rule

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 4 minutes

Third-party tools are basically not allowed in Final Fantasy XIV. This was emphasized multiple times by the head of the MMORPG. Some players still use them. One of them is the streamer Pyromancer, who became angry when he was criticized for using the addons.

The situation in brief:

  • Third-party tools and addons have basically been banned in Final Fantasy XIV for years. Players use them at their own risk and with the possibility of receiving temporary or permanent bans.
  • On May 9, the head of the MMORPG, Naoki Yoshida, published a blog post in which he reiterated that third-party tools are not allowed. He also explained what types of programs fall into this category.
  • Yoshida’s post came in connection with the world-first race for the kill of the new ultimate raid Dragon War (Fatal). Several participants used unauthorized addons to gain advantages in combat.
  • As a result, several players received temporary bans for openly showcasing the use of addons in their streams or videos.

Yoshida’s post caused a significant uproar in the FFXIV community. Factions formed that represented different viewpoints regarding the regulation.

While some demanded strict enforcement of the no-addons policy, others defended some of the addons. A prominent defender was the well-known streamer Pyromancer.

“You are so fucking dumb.”

Pyromancer was one of the YouTubers and streamers who switched to FFXIV in summer 2021 because he was dissatisfied with WoW. The switch gave his channels an enormous boost in followers, active viewers, and subs, making him one of the largest FFXIV streamers in a very short time.

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This is what happened: In his streams, Pyromancer openly used addons and mods that altered his user interface. His icons, windows, and text boxes looked different. Addons also indicated when he could move while casting spells without being interrupted, as the server does not register it due to lag, which is a DPS advantage.

In previous streams, the streamer claimed that the third-party tools he uses are not banned. He seemed unaware of the rule that no such tools are allowed.

In one of his latest streams, several viewers pointed out to Pyromancer that this type of addon is not allowed. The streamer defended its use because he “just wants to play the game with a nice UI that doesn’t look like garbage. That’s all I want.”

The conversation with the chat started calmly but escalated further. Pyromancer began shouting at viewers who contradicted him and banning them. There were also strong insults against individual users.

The video ended with Pyromancer telling his opponents to “go outside and interact with real people.” The Twitch clip of the video is no longer available, but it was uploaded separately on several YouTube channels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78T92RoivZc

What’s behind it: FFXIV viewers who know Pyromancer are aware that the streamer has a short fuse. He has previously blown up and reacted aggressively to criticism. This makes him an easy target for trolls.

According to the FFXIV streamer Arthars, a group of 5Chan users has targeted Pyromancer because he openly shows mods in his streams and argues for their use. This group is said to have organized to conduct mass reports intended to lead to the streamer being banned.

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Some of these users also appeared in Pyromancer’s stream and argued with him until he blew up.

One day after his rage stream, Pyromancer went online again. In an emotional stream , he apologized for his behavior. He justified his extreme reactions with ADHD, which he suffers from.

The streamer explained that he regularly sees a psychotherapist and takes medication for it. However, the disorder cannot always be controlled, which leads to his outbursts or insulting comments.

He still wants to continue streaming FFXIV because he loves the MMORPG and knows that most of the community is friendly. Initially, he stated that the game is “like therapy” for him. He will stream without addons or mods in the future.

What is ADHD? The abbreviation ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Characteristic of ADHD are the following three main symptoms: hyperactivity (excessive motor activity), inattention (disrupted concentration), impulsivity (acting without consideration). More information can be found on the main page of the Federal Ministry of Health.

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Yoshida’s post leads to a division in the community

This is what FFXIV players are arguing about: The post by Yoshida sparked heated discussions within the FFXIV community. The use of mods and third-party programs is officially not allowed but still relatively widespread.

  • Players change the appearance of the UI, their characters, and the in-game clothing that can only be seen by them. Or they take the appearance of paid and partially unreleased items from the official store.
  • They gain gameplay advantages through addons, such as being immune to CC effects in PvP or seeing AoE areas in PvE that should actually be invisible.
  • They use automated bot programs that, for example, automatically craft their character or monitor the market board and immediately adjust the price of their items as soon as someone offers cheaper items for sale, and so on.

Director Yoshida has regularly warned in the past that the use of such third-party programs can lead to penalties or a permanent ban. Therefore, the use is always at one’s own risk.

After the last blog post from the boss, two large factions formed that are either for or completely against the use of addons:

  • The opponents of the addons say that the use is unfair to console players since FFXIV has unrestricted crossplay. Addon users on PCs gain unfair advantages. Moreover, rules are there to be followed. Forbidden is forbidden.
  • The supporters like Pyromancer justify their position by stating that these addons, for example, improve the interface of FFXIV and offer useful options that don’t disturb anyone but make playing more enjoyable.

Whether the boss’s warning will lead to less use is hard to assess. However, there will definitely be fewer streams in the future where the addons are visible, as the videos are evidence that can be used against the players.

What is your opinion on mods and addons? Do you think that Square Enix is overreacting here and should allow some or should they be banned entirely? Let us know in the comments.

Meanwhile, there are also issues in FFXIV’s PvP:

The PvP in Final Fantasy XIV is finally fun; now it just needs to survive

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Lost Ark prepared the big May update on May 12 – 4 hours server down

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 2 minutes

The weekly update in Lost Ark focuses today, on May 12, on some adjustments in the game’s backend. With this, the aim is to prepare for the big update next week. We at MeinMMO summarize.

What’s in the update? When it comes to the direct content of the patch, this week’s update is likely one of the smallest Lost Ark has received so far. Smilegate and Amazon are focusing more on backend adjustments this week.

Because in the blog post, it is confirmed once again that with the weekly update next week, on May 19, the big monthly update will be released. This will then bring a massive amount of new content and needs to be prepared accordingly.

In addition to the backend improvements, you can expect only a single bug fix this week. A bug that caused the PvP leaderboards to sometimes not load is no longer in the game. However, there are no further changes.

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When is the server down? The “Lost Ark” servers will go offline as usual at 9:00 AM German time. The update is expected to require about four hours of server downtime, which means you can set off for Arkesia again around 1 PM.

We will keep you updated on the server status in this article.

Update 14:15: The servers are back online. We wish you good loot!

You probably shouldn’t expect a larger update on Steam either, as the changes appear to be rather minor.

The players are concerned

How does the community react to the update? This week’s update receives rather few reactions, to be honest, as it brings almost no changes. Nevertheless, a clear mood among the fans of Lost Ark can be seen.

While some are looking forward to the big update next week and thank Amazon for the good communication, a completely different topic is also taking the forefront in the comments on the update. The problem with bots seems to be increasing again and is causing despair among some players.

They wish that at least the roadmap regarding the bots could be communicated and not just kept silent. Nevertheless, the general mood towards the new content entering the game next week is a good one.

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What do the fans say? Under the announcement of the update on Twitter, there are some comments that can reflect the mood in the community (via Twitter):

  • luktro3 writes: “Bots are really destroying the entire game. They cause disruptions in the economy and ruin the leveling experience. The bots farm the maps empty like a swarm. When will you really do something about this? It’s exhausting”
  • revora___ is looking forward to the new update: “Let’s go! I’m excited for the 19th and have 44 cans of Dr. Pepper ready to go all out.”
  • Well writes: “Thank you! You guys are doing a great job”

What do you think about the update and the current state of Lost Ark? Are you looking forward to the update next week or are you just as annoyed by the bots, as many players are in the comments under the official postings? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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Do you think you know Elden Ring by heart? Prove it in our tough quiz

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Elden Ring is a game full of secrets, mysteries, and complex mechanics. In this incredibly difficult quiz from MeinMMO, you can prove that you are an absolute expert when it comes to the latest game from FromSoftware.

Even though competitive fighting plays a minor role in Elden Ring, players of Souls games like to compete indirectly. Just the famous saying “git gud” encourages players to constantly improve and be better than others online or in their friend circle.

In our incredibly difficult quiz, you can prove that you have more skills than other players in the Elden Ring community. From profound lore questions to detailed mechanic knowledge, everything will be tested here.

Do you know enough about the Lands Between to impress Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing? Are you the true Elden Lord, or just a pitiful beggar? Here you can test yourself.

If you want another quiz about Elden Ring, we have a weapon quiz for you here:

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This is how the quiz works:  In the quiz, you will find 10 questions about various aspects and elements within Elden Ring. All questions are intentionally very difficult, so that only true experts can answer them.

We also have a Cheese Strat for you: The quiz can be repeated as many times as you want. So, if you didn’t get all the answers right the first time, you can try it again right away.

Have fun with the quiz!

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Let us know in the comments how you did. Are you satisfied with your result? Did you find certain questions particularly difficult? What quizzes would you like to see in the future? We look forward to your feedback.

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New monsters in Pokémon GO: How strong are Araqua and Aranestro

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In Pokémon GO there are two new Pokémon from the Alola region: Araqua and Aranestro. We at MeinMMO introduce you to the new monsters and tell you how strong they will be.

Which monsters are they? Just in time for the currently ongoing Water Festival, the two Alola Pokémon Araqua and Aranestro celebrate their debut in Pokémon GO. But what kind of Pokémon are they, and how strong are they? We took a closer look at this and summarized it for you below.

Araqua and Aranestro – How strong are they

What kind of Pokémon are Araqua and Aranestro? The Pokémon Araqua is a Water and Bug Pokémon from the 7th generation. With the help of 50 candies, you can evolve it into Aranestro. During the Water Festival, you can find Araqua in the game for the first time.

How strong are the new monsters: Araqua’s stats are not particularly strong, which is why it has no use in the PvP league as well as in raids. The only exception is the smaller leagues of the GO Battle League, such as the Element Cup. However, this is not the case for its evolution, Aranestro.

The Water and Bug Pokémon can especially shine with a decent defense value. With a moveset consisting of Bug Bite, Bug Buzz, and Bubble Beam, it secures the 13th place in the Super League ranking on PvPoke. In the Hyper and Master Leagues, however, it plays no significant role.

And also for use in raids, Aranestro is not the first choice. Instead, rely on the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

Araqua – Locations, Appearance, and Shiny

Where can you find Araqua? Keep an eye out for Araqua in the wild. Alternatively, you can also get it from event field research as well as from the new limited research. You can recognize it by its spider-like body, the long neon green legs, and the large bubble around its head.

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This is what Araqua and Aranestro look like

Can you catch Shiny-Araqua? No, the shiny variant of the small Alola Pokémon is unfortunately not available in the game at the moment. If it ever becomes available, you will recognize it by its purple legs.

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Is it worth catching Araqua?

Since Araqua is brand new in the game, you should definitely try to catch one or two specimens to secure yourself the two PokéDex entries for Araqua and Aranestro.

Additionally, Aranestro is particularly worthwhile for trainers looking for a strong candidate for the Super League. However, shiny hunters will not find what they’re looking for with Araqua and its evolution for now.

What do you think of the new Alola Pokémon? Have you already secured a specimen? Let us know in the comments.

By the way: With a trick, you can complete both Rocket battles of the new special research for Poni at once. We will show you how it works.

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