Beginner Assault Rifle of CoD Warzone Rocks the Meta in Season 3 – With the Right Setup

With Season 3 / 2022, a lot of balance adjustments came to Call of Duty: Warzone – on the side of the nerfs and buffs. The assault rifle STG 44 has particularly benefited from a buff and is now very easy and mobile to play. We show you the appropriate setup on MeinMMO.

What kind of weapon is this? The STG 44 is like the mother of assault rifles and came to the free battle royale Warzone through CoD: Vanguard.

It is considered a beginner assault rifle because it is available at account level 4 and provides average stats – moderate fire rate, moderate damage, moderate performance.

After a buff in Season 3, the assault rifle now plays very smoothly and offers low recoil. Thus, the STG 44 rises into the meta for long-range weapons, and MeinMMO shows you the appropriate setup for it.

In the trailer, you can see what Season 3 has to offer:

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CoD Warzone: STG Setup for Long-Range Ease

What does a strong setup look like? The STG 44 is a classic Warzone assault rifle for range, which, with a focus on recoil stabilization, becomes a very reliable companion.

Warzone STG 44 Setup

  • Muzzle: MX Silencer
  • Barrel: VDD 760MM 05B
  • Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6X
  • Stock: VDD 27 Precision
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 50 Round Mag
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
  • Perk: Sleight Of Hand
  • Perk 2: Fully Loaded
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Warzone: STG 44 Setup

  • Muzzle: MX Silencer
  • Barrel: VDD 760MM 05B
  • Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6X
  • Stock: VDD 27 Precision
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 50 Round Mag
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
  • Perk: Sleight Of Hand
  • Perk 2: Fully Loaded

If you can handle some recoil, switch to the magazine “Short 8mm 60 Round Drums” (engl: 8mm Kurz 60 Round Drums). This gives you a good amount more damage.

cod warzone stg 44 setup season 3 2022

What is the STG good at? With the setup, you get a very stable weapon with good mobility stats. The weapon is comparable to the Grau 5.56 from CoD MW. The Grau also plays a role in the long-range meta of Season 3.

However, the STG 44 wins in terms of mobility. In the range, the two are roughly equal and with meta setups, they reach around 45 meters in the second damage area.

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Where does the STG have weaknesses? Due to the low recoil, you hit easier, but this comes at the cost of damage. As is often the case with long-range assault rifles in Warzone, it is primarily about getting the opponent and not how quickly the enemy goes down.

The secure feeling of the weapon is also a factor that you should not underestimate. If you want to see gameplay of the STG 44 with the 50 Round Gorenko Magazine, we are embedding an English video from the Warzone YouTuber “TheKoreanSavage”:

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The STG 44 is one of the first weapons that stands out after the comprehensive balance updates of Season 3 in Warzone. It remains exciting to see in which direction the weapon meta develops.

We at MeinMMO will continue to keep an eye out and keep you informed about important changes in the meta. For that, regularly check our list of the best weapons in Warzone.

We are also interested in which firearms you started the new season with. Feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts on the topic.

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2 important reasons why you should definitely participate in the Guardians’ Games 2022 in Destiny 2

In Destiny 2 the Guardian Games will soon start where all Guardian classes will compete against each other. For glory and especially for the title of the best class, Guardians will go all out and support their class. However, since the Guardian Games have hardly changed over the years, we will show you 2 reasons why you should participate.

When do the Guardian Games start? The Guardian Games 2022 will start on May 3, 2022, as usual after the reset at 7 PM. Eva Levante, the organizer and loot giver, will support you at the start as well as during the Guardian Games and will equip you with enough tasks.

However, since the Guardian Games are held by Bungie for a while now without major changes, some Guardians avoid this event. To not stay completely away, we will show you two important reasons that might motivate you to participate and support your class.

2 important reasons to participate

What makes the Guardian Games so boring? Bungie sends the Guardians into different activities where they should farm medals. They must submit these at the altar in the Tower to collect points for their class. Each day, a class will be stamped as the winner of the day.

The class that has won the most days ultimately wins the Guardian Games. However, the problem is that no special activity has been added. Players only need to wear a selected class item while farming activities.

This feels aimless and boring to many players, which is why little effort is made for the Guardian Games. Nevertheless, there are two reasons why you should participate.

Get your Godroll “The Title” – best void SMG in the game

To give Guardians an incentive to participate in the Guardian Games, a new weapon has been forged.

The Title in German “Der Titel”

“The Title” is supposed to outshine the popular funnel net with its stats and its origin perk, thus placing itself as the best void SMG in the future. However, you can only earn the new weapon during the Guardian Games 2022. So if you are looking for a strong alternative for your arsenal, “The Title” would be a good option.

Rare emblem for dedicated Guardians

What kind of emblem is this? This is an emblem for the best. It is only granted to 10% of the Guardians, namely those who contributed the most to the Guardian Games. So if you want to flaunt one of the rarest emblems in front of your Guardian friends, you will find it here.

The rare emblem that only the worthy receive

How do you get the emblem? To obtain the emblem, you must participate in the so-called “Competitive Strikes”. In this playlist, the most points count. Players who manage to achieve the highest score in all three weeks of the Guardian Games 2022 have a higher chance of obtaining the emblem.

There will be two Guardian Games playlists: Training and Competition. So it is also important when you play.

  • On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the training playlist is on. Here you can collect training points (the combined score of your entire fireteam).
  • On Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, it is time to sweat in the competition playlist. Here you will receive additional rewards.
  • Players can also earn buffs in the playlists “Casual”, “Training”, and “Competition” by achieving bronze, silver, gold, or platinum. These last until the next weekly reset.
  • And you can use these buffs in the regular Vanguard Ops playlist.

Only your highest scores of the individual weeks will be added up. So farming the activity does not benefit you. Only your best score of the week counts. If you qualify for the emblem, you will unlock a triumph and the emblem will belong to you.

Of course, there will be armor glowing again: Igniting the bronze, silver, gold, and platinum torches that stand on the Tower during the event grants rewards and a glow visible on the right shoulder of a Guardian’s armor.

How long do the Guardian Games last? You have three weeks for the Guardian Games. The Guardian Games will take place from May 3 to May 24, 2022. So if any of the reasons motivate you to participate, do not miss a week. Because when the event ends, you will have no chance to obtain the event-specific items and the weapon.

What do you think about the Guardian Games starting soon? Are you ready for the battle of the best class? Let us know in the comments if you will participate and if you think the Warlocks will win this time!

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You can currently buy a PS5 at Alternate

Do you really want to buy a PS5? A bundle just went online at Alternate, which is now being sold. We at MeinMMO present you with all the important information you need for it

Even almost a year and a half after its launch, the PlayStation 5 is still in absolute short supply. Therefore, the joy is of course great when drops or sales occur again at reputable dealers. This is the case today at Alternate.

Because a PS5 bundle has just been unlocked on the dealer’s homepage and released for sale.

You can get the PS5 bundle with gaming headset and PS5 games at Alternate

What kind of PS5 will be available?bundle including Razer Kaira Pro + Horizon Forbidden West & Gran Turismo 7 is offered for a rather expensive 879.00 €.
The price consists of the sum of the recommended retail prices, so it is reasonable.

Additional bundles may be offered later. However, this is unfortunately still unclear at this moment.

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

Buy PS5 – From now on, pay attention to these dealers

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New MMORPG relies on realistic weather system and every race reacts differently to it

In the sandbox MMORPG Fractured, there will be a detailed system regarding temperatures and weather. The temperature is expected to influence gameplay and will be experienced differently by each playable race. This system has now been presented in more detail and is well received by many players. Instead, they are bothered by other issues.

What exactly does the temperature system in Fractured look like?

  • The temperatures in Fractured are expected to depend on various factors including day and night, the weather, but also the biome itself. For example, walking through a forest will lead to different temperatures compared to being at the sea or in the desert.
  • Each biome also has a weather cycle that will be followed. Storms, thunderstorms, or even blizzards could occur.
  • If a character becomes too cold, they receive a “Chilled” debuff. If they are warm, they receive the effect “Warm”. Over time, stacks will accumulate. Exactly what the stacks do to you, the developers do not reveal. However, the buffs and debuffs can be removed if you are hit by a fireball, for example. You should also be able to injure yourself with your own fireball to lose the Chilled debuff.
  • Your tolerance to temperatures depends on the playable race, but also on the clothing worn. The developers have published a table showing that fabric armor keeps you warmer than leather or iron armor:
Fractured Heat Table

Is the system already implemented? Partially. With the patch on April 27, the temperature system was officially introduced in the closed beta.

However, the weather effects are still missing and are expected to be implemented in the coming weeks.

“Everything about this game is great, except for the graphics”

How are players reacting to it? The new system around temperatures and weather is generally well received. It adds new depth to the gameplay:

  • User Manjmau writes: “This is exciting! I love it when games incorporate climate and temperature into them. It makes the survival aspect even more interesting.”
  • Backwardspellcaster is also thrilled: “Damn, I love the weather aspect. It changes how the world looks. The game is capturing my interest more and more.”

User lebrow also sees the system positively. However, he is very bothered by a completely different point:

Everything about this game is great, except for the graphics. The game looks like there are only Unity assets everywhere.

The graphics and Gamigo, who were introduced as the publisher earlier this year, are seen as points of criticism by Fractured. Overall, the game comes with some interesting and even innovative ideas.

A look into Fractured is provided by this video on the current beta:

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What kind of game is Fractured? The sandbox MMORPG uses an isometric perspective and has relatively weak graphics. However, it has a very special concept in dealing with PvP. At launch, there will be three different races that play in different worlds:

  • Those playing as Beastmen live on a planet that only has PvE content.
  • Humans have a planet with restricted PvP and a karma system for griefers.
  • Those playing as Demons enter a world that is solely focused on PvP. Here, constant action and full loot are the focus.
  • Each planet has its own biomes, assets, and adjusted geography. While it will be possible to switch between worlds, it will be subject to strong limitations.

Otherwise, Fractured relies on a system without classes and instead offers various talents that you can unlock and distribute as you wish. This unlocking should work without tedious grinding from the same content.

In the endgame, a lot will revolve around crafting, bosses in PvE, and the expansion of cities in PvP.

Fractured brings several innovations, especially with the various planets, the knowledge system, and now the temperatures. But is that enough to spark your interest? Will you try Fractured or does the graphics put you off too much? Feel free to share in the comments.

This year, a new MMORPG called Tower of Fantasy is launching, which we have already played:

Tower of Fantasy is the MMORPG that Genshin Impact should have been

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Large Twitch streamer has already sent 2 viewers to jail – “I will be swatted 3 times a week”

The famous Twitch streamer and YouTuber Nicholas “Nickmercs” Kolcheff talked in one of his live streams about how often he gets swatted in a week and that 2 people ended up in jail because of it.

Who is the streamer and YouTuber?

  • Nickmercs has 4.3 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, while he has 6.4 million followers on Twitch and over 27,000 people watch his streams on average.
  • His YouTube channel has been performing a bit poorly for some time and he generates “only” around 4–5 million views per month. At his peak, views were over 30 million.
  • However, he is still incredibly successful on Twitch. Nickmercs currently sits at 3rd place among all streamers with over 59,000 active subscribers, below only Casimito and xQc.
  • Definitely a good investment on Twitch’s part, securing the streamer for the platform in 2021 so he wouldn’t switch to YouTube, as many of his colleagues did.

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Nickmercs gets swatted 3 times a week, sent 2 people to jail

What is swatting? Swatting involves making a false call to the police, claiming that a person poses a serious threat or has committed a crime. A special unit then appears at the home of the said person, surrounding the alleged perpetrator with drawn weapons.

Swatting has become a popular method to instill fear in streamers or to play what is perceived as a prank out of boredom.

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What did the streamer say? His viewers urged him to do a cooking stream with his wife Emumita Bonita. However, Nickmercs did not want to fulfill this request as he does not want to mix his online life with his private life.

You know I get swatted about 3 times a week? Literally. And I don’t want you to feel sorry for me; I just want you to understand that if you were in my shoes, you wouldn’t want to show your people in the livestream that often – it really doesn’t feel good.

Nickmercs

Afterward, a viewer asked, “Still?”, and Nickmercs replied, “Yes, we’ve already sent 2 people to jail and I’m getting ready to do it again.”

You can see the streamer talking about it in this Twitch clip:

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In 2018, there was a swatting incident with the streamer (via YouTube), and in 2020, Nickmercs also talked about wild swatting stories from his front yard (via YouTube).

Even in 2022, it seems that swatting is not letting up for the big content creator – no wonder he wants to present as few private individuals as possible in his streams.

But it’s not only him who has swatting problems; the well-known streamer Amouranth has also mentioned that she has police at her house several times a week. Amouranth and the police probably address each other by their first names.

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The best curved monitor for gamers is currently available for under 400 euros

On Amazon, eBay and similar platforms, there are always exciting offers. Currently, you can get the best curved monitor for your gaming PC or your PS5 and Xbox at a great price. MeinMMO tells you who could benefit from the device.

If you want to fully utilize the performance of your graphics card or value a particularly high-contrast image when playing, you need a good gaming monitor.

Currently, you can get the best curved gaming monitor at a great price. We explain in this article for whom the device from Samsung is worth it and who might consider investing in it.

The Samsung Odyssey G7 is one of the best gaming monitors of 2022

What kind of monitor is this? The Samsung Odyssey G7 is part of Samsung’s mid-range gaming devices and was released in 2020. The device is available in 27 and 32 inches. Both sizes feature a WQHD resolution. This makes games look better than with Full HD, but you will need a faster graphics card.

The Samsung Odyssey G7 is a curved monitor. Curved means that the display is slightly curved towards you. At first, curved can take some getting used to, but it has various advantages. Firstly, curved is said to be more comfortable for the eyes as it mimics the curvature of the eye. Secondly, players can immerse themselves better in the action. This is also called immersion.

  • The monitor features a curvature of 1000R and supports a WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels).
  • The display offers you a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz.
  • On the back, there are HDMI, DisplayPort, and connections for USB devices.

How is the device rated? The well-known online magazine Rtings tested the gaming monitor (via rtings.com) and described the device as “the best gaming monitor we have tested. (…) It has excellent gaming performance that most players will likely appreciate.”

The testers praise the excellent response time of the display and the great contrast. Additionally, the device supports both FreeSync and G-Sync. This means the device is compatible with both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards. As a point of criticism, Rtings mentions the poor viewing angles of the device. If you’re not perfectly positioned in front, you won’t see everything.

By the way, the monitor is not only suitable for your gaming PC. We consider the Odyssey G7 to be among the best monitors that you can use with the PS5 or Xbox Series X. The only downside: The PS5 currently does not support WQHD resolution.

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How good is the offer? Currently, you can get the gaming monitor at Notebooksbilliger.de for 389 euros. You rarely got the monitor this cheaply (via geizhals.de). If you are currently looking for a top monitor for your setup and want a display with a high refresh rate and WQHD resolution, then you can’t go wrong with the Samsung Odyssey G7.

Buy Samsung Odyssey G7 for 389 euros at Notebooksbilliger.de

Other gaming monitors: You don’t like the Odyssey G7 or you’re just looking for more alternatives or comparisons? Then take a look at our buying guide for gaming monitors. Here we explain what you need to consider when buying a gaming monitor:

The best gaming monitors of 2022 for the PC

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Professionals in Apex Legends are disappointed because EA only provides them with cheap PCs for a million-dollar tournament

In the battle royale shooter Apex Legends, tensions are high: For the first time in two and a half years of pandemic pause, a major tournament is taking place on-site: The Apex Legends Global Series begins today, on April 29, 2022, in Stockholm, Sweden. There is a prize pool of one million US dollars. However, the professionals will have to play on weak PCs, which they consider ‘outdated’.

What kind of tournament is this?

  • It’s the “Apex Legends Global Series: Split 2 Playoffs.” The tournament starts today, April 29, in Stockholm, Sweden, and ends on May 1.
  • Forty teams will participate in the tournament. They will start in 4 groups of 10 teams each. The grand finale is scheduled for May 1.
  • The winner receives $250,000 in prize money, while the remaining $750,000 is distributed among the other participants. The teams placed 31 to 40 will each receive $4,500.
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Professionals play the tournament on weaker PCs than they are used to

What is the problem? The tournament is to be played on PCs using an RTX 2070 graphics card. The graphics card is about four years old. The professionals see the PCs provided by EA as an ‘outdated’ setup that will struggle to render Apex Legends in e-sport quality.

Because a lot is happening in Apex Legends: many effects fly across the screen, especially when the action at the end of a match concentrates on a small circle. And in the tournament, it will be determined in this circle who takes home the $250,000. According to the professionals, the tournament PCs should be able to represent this well and smoothly.

Therefore, the professionals train and play at home on better PCs and must then, when it counts, settle for this weak hardware. From their perspective, this is a problem.

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Can EA do anything about it? Yes, they wanted to as well. Meanwhile, EA had assured to switch to ‘high-end PCs’.

On April 21, an EA employee stated that new computers with RTX 3080 graphics cards and modern Intel processors would be delivered to Stockholm, which received praise from the community.

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However, this ultimately did not work. In a last-minute change, the professionals now have to use the cheaper PCs.

The players are particularly pessimistic, claiming that when the character Gibraltar uses his ultimate ability, the FPS will surely drop to an unbearable 50 FPS, even if they lower the settings completely.

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The professionals seem to be disappointed and describe it as “more than pathetic.”

What’s behind this: Due to the global shortage of semiconductor chips, high-quality modern gaming hardware is difficult to obtain. For the tournament in Stockholm, it is not enough to just bring one or two gaming PCs.

This task seems to be unsolvable even for Electronic Arts, especially since it is crucial in such tournaments that everyone plays on exactly the same PCs to have the same conditions.

EA cannot simply fly “any gaming PCs” to Stockholm.

Apex Legends is still a huge game in 2022 according to MeinMMO author Jürgen Stöffel:

3 years after release, Apex Legends is still the best battle royale in 2022.

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Dying Light 2 brings a desirable game mode with update 1.3.0 and plans events like an MMO

The action RPG Dying Light 2 recently released the new update 1.3.0. The patch is packed with bug fixes and brings the coveted New Game+. Additionally, events are now taking place in-game, which are typically known from MMOs. MeinMMO shows you details about the new mode and the event.

What’s happening with Dying Light 2? After a strong release, it has slowly become a bit quieter around the zombie survival game. Nevertheless, the developers continue to work hard on bug fixes and new content for the action RPG.

In line with that, the new update 1.3.0 was released on April 27. On Steam, the patch is 5.3 GB large and brings the following content:

  • New Game+
  • New events
  • A new quest
  • Co-op updates
  • Gameplay updates
  • Quest updates
  • Interface updates
  • Technical updates

We briefly introduce the highlights of update 1.3.0. There is even a trailer for the patch, which we embed here:

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Dying Light 2: Update 1.3.0 – “Patch Notes” Highlights

How does New Game+ work? After you have completed Dying Light 2 once, you can start New Game+ and it is more than just a second playthrough.

The developers have introduced some new features so that the second round feels different: enemies behave slightly differently, everything is a bit more challenging, and there are new objects to find in the world. In addition:

  • 30 new inhibitor containers
  • Platinum difficulty in parkour challenges
  • New distribution of zombie enemies
  • Additional loot tier for legendaries
  • Random gold encounters
  • Enemy difficulty scales with level

What events are there? In the future, Dying Light 2 will feature several events that grant you gameplay or loot bonuses, as you would typically see in larger MMOs:

  • April 28 – May 3: Double XP
    • More experience points for battles and parkour
  • May 5 – May 9: Trove of Crystals
    • You get better crystals when collecting
  • May 12 – May 16: Blue Moon
    • More immunity at night and more chemical resistance
  • May 19 – May 23: Hyper Mode
    • Zombies fly around from your actions like crazy

With this, you have almost the entire May filled with active modifiers that influence your looting or gameplay, providing some variety.

What’s the new quest? There is a new quest called “Mutated Infected”. Throughout the quest, you will encounter the hefty “Goon” enemies in special elemental variants.

What else is there to know? The majority of the patch notes consisted of bug fixes. A long list of fixed bugs and removed issues. If you want to take a look at the English patch notes for yourself, you can find them here (via dyinglightgame.com).

What’s next for Dying Light 2? The action game is set to be developed for over 5 more years.

In a recent interview, the developers even revealed that possibly more vehicles will come to the game, real weapon repair, and improvements for the factions. We will link the English interview below in the sources.

Much of that is still a while away and not certain. But there is also a plan for 2022: Dying Light 2 brings a ton of content post-launch – The roadmap and DLCs at a glance

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Diablo 2: Resurrected starts first ladder, changes over 330 things to the classes – patch notes for patch 2.4

Finally, fans of Diablo 2: Resurrected are getting what they have been waiting for since the release of the remaster. The first ladder started today with patch 2.4 on April 29, 2022, bringing a ton of changes. MeinMMO reveals what you need to know about the update.

What is the ladder? What seasons are to modern games is called the ladder in Diablo 2. Here, you can compete against other players on a leaderboard and try to be among the first to reach max level with your class or defeat the toughest bosses.

Fans have been waiting for the ladder since its release in September 2021, as it is the reason many play Diablo 2 at all. After several delays, it is finally here. Since 2:00 AM German time, the ladder has been playable on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. You have the option to choose from four game modes:

  • Standard/Softcore for Diablo 2 without Lord of Destruction
  • Hardcore for Diablo without Lord of Destruction
  • Standard/Softcore for Diablo 2 with expansion
  • Hardcore for Diablo with expansion

The normal mode remains in place. Ladder characters will become regular characters after the season. You can find everything about the ladder in our overview.

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Why should I play the ladder? Certain content like special items is only available in the ladder. So if you want to try new builds or explore more of the game, you need to play the ladder.

Additionally, the ladder offers an incentive to start from scratch and experience Diablo 2 again. Because every character must be leveled up anew.

The accompanying patch 2.4 also offers hundreds of changes for all classes, altering your companions and items.

Balance changes to classes, mercenaries, and sets

What changes for the classes: Patch 2.4 is essentially a balance patch for all classes in Diablo 2 and the largest one so far. Each class receives at least two dozen adjustments.

Most of these changes are, however, minor tweaks, like a few percent more or less damage. However, the developers also adjusted the synergies of several skills or changed their functions.

For example, the “Impalement” of the Amazon can no longer be interrupted, and the “Inferno” of the popular Sorceress can now be cast freely, no longer locking onto a target. You can find all the changes in the official patch notes from Blizzard.

What else is changing? The mercenaries, which are integral to every build, are also getting stronger. You can recruit mercenaries in the towns of each act, and they support you in battle. All mercenaries have been strengthened, and there have been several other adjustments:

  • Amazon Archers (Act 1) can now equip Amazon bows and have more abilities.
  • Desert Mercenaries (Act 2) have a stronger Thorns aura.
  • Iron Wolves (Act 3) have more health points, defensive values, and other spells.
  • Barbarian Warriors (Act 5) can now receive bonuses for Barbarian skills through equipment. They also have more health points and the best defensive stats of all mercenaries.
  • A new two-weapon Barbarian Warrior can now be hired.

Some class sets have also been adjusted and are now stronger. This aims to make them viable options to the already popular builds in the game. Additionally, there are several bug fixes and changes to the areas that scale higher on “Hell”.

For Uber-Diablo, the toughest boss in the game, the summoning process is now calculated differently. To summon him, the Stones of Jordan need to be sold as usual. However, the quantity will now be tracked individually for each mode.

Moreover, all players in a region will gain access once Uber-Diablo is summoned, no longer just the server instance. With the command /uberdiablo you can check the current status.

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It will now likely be easier to see the toughest boss in Diablo 2.

New Rune Words and Recipes for the Horadric Cube

Which new rune words are there? Rune words are powerful items that you can create yourself. To do this, you need to insert runes in the correct order into a normally weak item with enough sockets. Tip: You can find base items easily in the cow level.

In total, there are 7 new rune words for the first ladder that you can craft. They complement the list of all rune words in Diablo 2, but are only available in the ladder:

  • Pest (Cham + Shael + Um) on swords, claw weapons, and daggers
  • Prasseln (Tal + Ort + Thul) on claw weapons
  • Unyielding Will (Fal + Io + Ith + Eld + El + Hel) on swords
  • Wisdom (Pul + Ith + Eld) on headgear
  • Obsession (Zod + Ist + Lem + Lum + Io + Nef) on staves
  • Flame (Nef + Pul + Vex) on headgear
  • Fog (Cham + Shael + Gul + Thul + Ith) on bows and crossbows

Furthermore, Insight can now be applied to bows and crossbows. Infinity, Obedience, and Pride work on spears and Amazon spears.

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What new recipes are there? With the ladder, you have new options for using your Horadric Cube. There are 4 new recipes with the following functions:

  • Create exceptional versions of set weapons
  • Create elite versions of set weapons
  • Create exceptional versions of set armor
  • Create elite versions of set armor

We have already introduced the 4 new recipes of the Horadric Cube in detail and also explain in the guide how to create them. You can also find all recipes for the Horadric Cube in Diablo 2 on our website.

Will you play the ladder? What changes do you like the most? Let us know in the comments!

If you played the first season of Diablo 2 and secured a spot on the leaderboard, you can continue your Diablo adventure directly. Because on June 2, a new part of the popular series is coming out. The game, fittingly, even takes place directly after Diablo 2 and before the successor Diablo 3:

Diablo Immortal reveals release date and announces PC version: “Will be the biggest Diablo yet”

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Pokémon GO starts Mega Event today with new Mega Pokémon

In Pokémon GO runs the event “A Mega Moment” and brings the new Mega Kangaskhan worldwide. There are also free Raid Passes and increased Shiny chances. We will show you all the content.

What kind of event is this? In Pokémon GO, the changes to Mega Pokémon and Mega Evolutions are now active worldwide. The developers celebrate this with an event that releases the new Mega Kangaskhan.

This includes changed spawns, rewards for field research, and a CP boost for Megas. In the overview, we show you all the details.

Mega Event in April – Start, End, Content

What has changed? In Pokémon GO, the new Mega Evolutions are live. The team announced a few days ago how they want to improve the Mega Evolutions. After testers were able to try the new system, the improvements are now available worldwide. The following video summarizes the changes and the new Mega system:

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Mega-Update in Pokémon GO

When does it start? On April 29th at 10:00 AM local time, the event starts. It will run for a few days and ends on Sunday, May 1st at 8:00 PM local time.

Special Raid Day: On Sunday, May 1st, a Raid Day with Mega Kangaskhan will take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. During the event, Mega Kangaskhan will appear more frequently in Mega Raids, and the chance to encounter Shiny Kangaskhan is increased. Additionally, during the event and up to two hours afterward, you will receive up to five free Raid Passes for spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.

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Changed spawns: Starting with the event, you will find Mega Raids with Kangaskhan. During the event, you will encounter selected Pokémon in the wild. All Pokémon in our list carry a star, which means you can also catch them as Shiny.

  • Bulbasaur*
  • Charmander*
  • Squirtle*
  • Staryu*
  • Gastly*
  • Electrike*
  • Swablu*
  • Shuppet*

Field research: During the event, there will be special field research tasks for you, which will reward you with Mega Energy. However, you can only obtain Mega Energy for Kangaskhan from Raids against Mega Kangaskhan.

Additional bonus: Mega Pokémon receive a CP boost during the event.

How do you like the event? Are you looking forward to the Raid Day with Mega Kangaskhan, or are these special developments after the update not that important to you and would you rather play other content?

Let us know your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers in the community.

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WoW makes ancient joke real: brings playable Tauren rogues

Eight new race-class combos have been confirmed for World of Warcraft. And the probably silliest of them is finally becoming a reality.

The choice of race in World of Warcraft also determines which class a hero can choose. This will also be the case in Dragonflight, as the new race of Dracthyr can only become a Evoker. However, Blizzard wants to relax these restrictions for the old races and ultimately even remove them completely. With the next expansion “Dragonflight”, a very special combo will therefore be allowed:

Tauren Rogues.

Tauren Rogues are a myth and a joke that has existed for almost two decades. The oldest WoW veterans will surely still remember this joke:

“What if there are Tauren Rogues, but they are just so good that you never catch them?”

What was said? In an interview with MrGM, Brian Holinka of the WoW team talked about some changes with patch 10.0. Specifically, it was about whether there would be new race-class combinations. Holinka explained:

You know, we have this rough direction. I don’t want to make any big promises right now, but we feel like we want to move towards a world where a character’s race is not a limitation on what they can be in World of Warcraft.

We are working towards that, but not all classes have the same requirements for content. More of that will come over time, but directly with 10.0 we will make Rogues, Mages, and Priests available for all races. So anyone can go out and sneak around with their stealthy Tauren Rogue.

Thus, Holinka made it clear: Tauren Rogues are coming, and whoever wants to fulfill their mooing stealth dream can do so soon.

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What is the goal? The stated goal according to Brian Holinka is that eventually, almost all restrictions should be lifted. Belonging to a race should not determine what a character can be in World of Warcraft. So we can expect that sooner or later all barriers will fall. Whether some exceptions will remain, such as for Demon Hunters or Evokers, is still unclear – but it would at least make sense, as in these cases the animations are closely adapted to the respective race and also historically the races are tied to these classes.

Which new race-class combinations are then possible? If it actually happens as Holinka promises, then the following new combinations will be possible with patch 10.0:

  • Highmountain Tauren Mage
  • Tauren Mage
  • Highmountain Tauren Priest
  • Orc Priest
  • Draenei Rogue
  • Lightforged Draenei Rogue
  • Highmountain Tauren Rogue
  • Tauren Rogue

What do you think about the restrictions being lifted? A good thing for more freedom? Or does that ruin the lore of the individual races?

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Lost Ark: What are Protection Marks and where do I get them?

With the big April patch, the Chaos Lines were introduced in Lost Ark, a new dungeon in South Vern. However, to enter this, you need the Tokens of Protection. We at MeinMMO will explain how this works and what rewards there are for the Chaos Lines.

Where do you get the Tokens of Protection? You can earn two Tokens of Protection per week by completing the quest “I must protect” in the Bellion Ruins.

To get this quest, you must complete the main story of South Vern and the quest “Become a member of the Knights.” This is a [guide] quest that you can get near the Chaos Dungeon in Bug Vern (North Vern) from the NPC Mage Scholar Jeneca. This quest also gives you two Tokens of Protection, but only once.

Warning: In the guide quest, it may sometimes happen that Jeneca does not have the quest. It may help to complete the guide quest in Neria’s Tavern.

The quest “I must protect” is a weekly repeatable task for which you must speak to Professor Farhat. He is located at the entrance to the Chaos Lines.

Enter the Chaos Line and grab the rewards

What can I do with the Tokens of Protection? You can use them to enter the Chaos Lines in Burg Vern. This dungeon requires an item level of 1,370 in normal mode and 1,415 in hard mode. However, the hard mode is currently not available.

As a reward, you get Shattered Blood Magic Stones in the dungeon.

What can you buy with Shattered Blood Magic Stones? For the Blood Magic Stones, there are the following rewards, which can only be purchased in certain amounts per squad:

Intact Silver Chest100,000 Silver10x per squad30 Blood Magic Stones
Destruction Stone Crystal Chest100x Destruction Stone Crystal5x per squad200 Blood Magic Stones
Guardian Stone Crystal Chest100x Guardian Stone Crystal15x per squad60 Blood Magic Stones
Chest: Glory Fragment Bag (M)1x Honor Fragment Bag10x per squad20 Blood Magic Stones
Chest: Glorious Jump Stone10x Honor Jump Stone17x per squad30 Blood Magic Stones
Chest of Solar GraceGrants the buff Solar Grace30x per squad10 Blood Magic Stones
Chest of Solar BlessingGrants the buff Solar Blessing15x per squad30 Blood Magic Stones
Chest of Solar ProtectionGrants the buff Solar Protection5x per squad75 Blood Magic Stones
Epic Selection Chest: RelationshipAn epic item
for the relationship
10x per squad70 Blood Magic Stones
Card Pack: Legendary – EpicA pack of cards3x per squad360 Blood Magic Stones
Spirit Leaf1x XP Card Spirit Leaf1x per squad200 Blood Magic Stones

According to the user civocivocivo, it should take about three weeks to earn all the rewards (via reddit). However, the important upgrade materials can also be obtained in two weeks.

Additionally, players assume that there will be further rewards with the introduction of the new difficulty level.

Further guides and tips around Lost Ark can be found here:

Lost Ark Guides: All tips, tricks, and builds at a glance

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Pokémon GO: A Mega Moment – All Rewards of the Special Research

In Pokémon GO the special research “A Mega Moment” is active and brings you some quests and rewards. We will show you all the contents of the research.

What kind of research is this? In Pokémon GO, the new Mega Evolutions have been available worldwide since the evening of April 28 . Niantic is celebrating this with a special research.

We will show you here an overview of all 4 chapters of the research with all tasks and rewards.

A Mega Moment 1/4

TaskReward
Catch 3 PokémonEncounter with
Bulbasaur
Catch 3 PokémonEncounter with
Charmander
Catch 3 PokémonEncounter with
Squirtle

Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim your rewards, you will also receive 500 XP, 200 Stardust, and 10 Poké Balls.

Now you should choose between Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. The choice affects which encounters you will have in the next quests and for which Pokémon you will receive Mega Energy. In this example, we choose Venusaur and show how the research continues with this choice.

A Mega Moment 2/4

TaskReward
Catch 5 Pokémon10 Poké Balls
Use 5 berries while
catching Pokémon
10 Great Balls
Use 5 power-ups10 Razz Berries

Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim your rewards, you will also receive 200 Mega Energy for Venusaur, 1 Raid Pass, and an Encounter with Venusaur.

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A Mega Moment 3/4

TaskReward
Earn 5 hearts with
your buddy
50 Mega Energy
for Venusaur
Use 10 power-ups50 Mega Energy
for Venusaur
Perform a Mega Evolution with
Venusaur
1 Charged TM

Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim your rewards, you will also receive 1,000 XP, 600 Stardust, and 100 Mega Energy for Venusaur.

A Mega Moment 4/4

TaskReward
Win a raid6 Revives
Defeat a Rocket Grunt2 Silver
Razz Berries
Take a snapshot of
your buddy
6 Hyper Potions

Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim your rewards, you will also receive 2,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 100 Mega Energy for Venusaur.

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What do you think about the new special research on Mega Evolutions? Do you like that this allows everyone to try out the new evolutions and also gets enough energy for it, or would you prefer a different research topic? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.

The GO Fest 2022 was introduced with all Shinies, Pokémon, bonuses, and tickets.

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New multiplayer shooters 2022: The most important releases for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch

Online shooters are among the most popular games on the market. Again in 2022, there is much to offer – whether on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S or Nintendo Switch. MeinMMO tells you which shooter releases you should particularly pay attention to this year.

To prepare you for the gaming year 2022, we will tell you the most important releases from the shooter market. Here you will find PvP, PvE, and PvPvE games that are set to release for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch in 2022. However, the announced dates may change before the release.

This article was originally written on January 21, 2022. We will update this list as new announcements come in or the listed games are released.

Update from 04/29/2022: Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands has been released and was therefore removed from the list. In exchange, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been listed, about which more is slowly becoming known.

New links have also been added and information on release dates has been updated when newer information has been made available.

The listed games are exclusively sorted alphabetically. This list is therefore not a ranking, but an overview of the most important online shooter releases in 2022 for all platforms.

We also have an overview of the 15 best online shooters that you can already play.

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These are the shooters you can look forward to in 2022:

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – For PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S

What kind of game is this? After many rumors, official confirmations are slowly coming in that the latest Call of Duty in 2022 will be the sequel to the popular Modern Warfare from 2019.

Not much is currently known about Modern Warfare 2, but there are some leaks. However, these should be taken with caution until there is an official confirmation:

  • This will probably be the last CoD on PS4 and Xbox One
  • It is expected to release already in October, a month earlier than usual
  • The campaign is said to continue the story of CoD MW
  • There will be another collaboration with Warzone, possibly even directly Warzone 2
  • The coop mode could be oriented to ‘Escape from Tarkov
  • The multiplayer is expected to benefit from many map remakes
  • Since CoD 2023 will likely be skipped, CoD MW2 will be the largest title in the shooter series so far

Further information can be found in the following article:

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ExoMecha – For PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S

What kind of game is this? ExoMecha is an MMO shooter that is said to be free-to-play. It is primarily a battle royale, but other multiplayer modes are also available. As the name suggests, the game combines 2 sci-fi elements – exo-suits and large mechs.

In the trailer, you can see the action reminiscent of a mix of Transformers and Titanfall:

How does the shooter play? ExoMecha places great emphasis on a flexible class and abilities system. 

Your soldiers with exo-suits can equip abilities, weapons, and gadgets as you wish, but you are limited in number. For example, if you want to have two active abilities, you must give up a weapon and all passive abilities in return. You can even make these changes during a battle royale match to adapt to the circumstances. 

Your Titanfall-like mechs are also important. These are available to you like vehicles in a match. The mechs must be customized before each round and are very versatile: in addition to large robots with sword and shield, there are also agile metal spiders and robo-dragons in the game.

When will the game be released? The game has been announced for Q1 2022. However, a specific date is currently not known.

Isonzo – For PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S

What kind of game is this? Isonzo is the next PvP shooter from the makers of Tannenberg and Verdun. Once again, World War I is the setting, this time the mountains of Italy are the battlefield.

The trailer shows how it looks in motion:

How does the shooter play? Following the trench battles from Verdun and the control battles in Tannenberg, Isonzo focuses on a new game mode. In the mountains or destroyed cities of Italy, one team attacks while another defends. The elevation differences that the setting offers are expected to strongly influence the strategies you will need to rely on.

The game is centered around large battles with up to 64 players. Developer M2H emphasizes how authentically they want to maintain the graphics, gameplay, and atmosphere. Accordingly, your weapon arsenal consists of the most important weapons from World War I, including poison gas and mortars.

When will the game be released? The buy-to-play game is expected to be released in early 2022. There is currently no exact date.

Overwatch 2 – For PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S

What kind of game is this? Overwatch 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Blizzard’s hero shooter. With a variety of characters, each with their own personality and special skills, the game resembles a mix of a PvP shooter and a MOBA.

You can get an impression of this with the following video:

How does the shooter play? The second part doesn’t change much, but some elements have been partially dramatically revised. An unpopular game mode has been removed, teams have been reduced to 5 players, and heroes have been drastically reworked in some cases. Blizzard hopes to achieve a more intense and faster gameplay.

The biggest new feature is a co-op campaign that is expected to be played many times due to the many characters with their new skill trees. Additionally, the contents of Overwatch 1 are to be seamlessly integrated into the sequel, allowing players to play in the same matches with both games.

When will the game be released? There is currently no exact release date for Overwatch 2. It might still be released in 2022 despite a turbulent time at Blizzard, but a release in 2023 is also not unlikely. The announced release platforms should not change despite the spectacular Microsoft acquisition.

Redfall – For PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S

What kind of game is this? Redfall is the latest game from Arkane, the creators of Dishonored, Prey, and Deathloop. This game is a first-person shooter in an open-world setting that you can play solo or in co-op.

How crazy it gets in the American city of Redfall after being overrun by evil vampires, you can see here:

How does the shooter play? Official gameplay has not yet been shown, but the trailer offers some insights:

In Redfall, you can play as one of 4 survivors. They can use special abilities like telekinesis, levitation, or invisibility. Also, crazy weapons like cryo lasers and stake harpoons are at their disposal. A shooting, sweet robo-friend gives them support.

When will the game be released? The game is expected to be released in summer 2022 on PC and Xbox consoles. The game will likely be buy-to-play but will be available through Game Pass at launch.

Splatoon 3 – For Nintendo Switch

What kind of game is this? Splatoon 3 is the latest installment in Nintendo’s wildly successful PvP shooter franchise. According to Nintendo, the second part has already sold over 13 million copies (via Nintendo). The third part will also be exclusively playable on the Nintendo Switch.

In motion, it looks like this:

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How does the shooter play?  The special feature of Splatoon is the color mechanic: with your weapons you not only defeat opponents but also paint the environment in vibrant colors. Through your own team color, you can move quickly – but the opponents cannot. This leads to unique gameplay with a dynamic battle for map control.

Thanks to the colorful graphics and a single-player campaign, Splatoon 3 appeals to a wide audience, but shooter fans can expect particularly in 4v4 multiplayer a real treat: fast movement, short TTK, no aim assist thanks to motion controls, ranked modes, many weapons – this colorful game is a real hardcore shooter for fans.

When will the game be released? There is still no exact date for Splatoon 3. However, it is set to be released exclusively as a buy-to-play title on Switch in 2022.

The Cycle: Frontier – For PC

What kind of game is this? The Cycle is a so-called PvPvE shooter from the German developer Yager. Towards the end of 2021, the game received a lot of attention and then ended its beta. In 2022, it is set to fully release under the name The Cycle: Frontier.

Here’s what it looks like in motion:

How does the shooter play?  The Cycle is a free-to-play shooter that, in terms of gameplay, resembles a mix of survival game and Hunt: Showdown. You not only fight against other players, but also against AI opponents. The developers refer to this as a PvPvE game. Unlike the direct competition, The Cycle is set in a sci-fi environment on a foreign and dangerous planet. Not only aliens are a danger here – the weather can also be deadly.

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As in Hunt or Escape from Tarkov, the focus is on collecting resources and loot, which you lose entirely when you die. There is also a social hub with different factions that feed you with missions. With them, you unlock new weapons and upgrades.

When will the game be released? The F2P game is set to be released in spring 2022 on PC – probably in May.

These are the announced shooters that you should look forward to the most in 2022. Are you particularly excited about a game? Is there a secret tip we missed? Let us know in the comments.

If you are looking for the best single-player shooters that you can play in 2022 for under 20 €, we have just the right list for you:

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How much money have you spent on your current PC accessories?

PC accessories come in all colors, shapes, and especially price categories. How many peripheral devices do you use and how much did they cost you? Tell us.

Every year, the developer companies release metric tons of various PC peripheral items. Keyboards are getting better, mice are getting more precise, and RGB lights are getting more colorful.

The vast selection includes every conceivable price category. There are cheap devices for those who do not care about fancy features or just want to save money. On the other side of the spectrum, there is also extremely expensive accessories, such as a PC mouse made of white gold for €35,000.

And there are plenty of accessories in between that PC enthusiasts or just regular users can choose from. Examples of peripherals include:

  • Classic mouse and keyboard
  • PC controllers
  • Keypads
  • Headphones and headsets
  • Speakers and sound systems
  • Webcams
  • Desktop microphones
  • Screen lighting
  • Graphic tablets
  • USB hubs
  • External sound cards, etc.

Each of us has our own preferences and priorities when it comes to selecting PC peripherals. Some value mouse and keyboard control more, while others prioritize good sound.

And how about you? How much money have you spent on the PC accessories you are currently using?

Here’s how you can vote: In the survey tool below, you can indicate how much money you have spent on your current peripheral setup.

Each of you has one vote, and the choice cannot be undone.

So tell us: How much does it add up to if you count the value of your PC peripherals? Which part was the most expensive? What do you particularly value in these accessories? Or do you not care much about what you use as long as everything works properly?

Let us know in the comments and have fun voting.

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You devastate as Godzilla and King Kong CoD Warzone – All about the event “Operation Monarch”

Call of Duty: Warzone will feature a major crossover event with Godzilla and King Kong – Operation Monarch on May 11, 2022. You can find out what is known so far on MeinMMO.

Update, May 9: We have summarized all information about Operation: Monarch in a current article.

What is happening in Season 3? Call of Duty: Warzone regularly releases new live seasons with fresh content, a new Battle Pass, and changes to the game. The new Season 3 went live on April 27 – here are the patch notes.

A major highlight for the new season is a crossover event featuring massive monsters – you wreak havoc as Godzilla or King Kong on the Caldera island. Here’s what you need to know about the event.

We are embedding the trailer for Operation Monarch here:

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Season 3 – King Kong & Godzilla in Operation Monarch

When does the event start? Operation Monarch starts on Wednesday, May 11, at 6:00 PM. How long the event will run is currently unknown. The current playlist preview shows the event in rotation for at least 2 weeks.

What is known about the event? It is already certain that there will be a special event mode. The mode is designed for teams of 4 and offers a classic battle royale experience – but with a special twist involving Godzilla and King Kong. More about the mode can be found below.

It is highly likely that there will also be event challenges that reward you with thematic cosmetics.

There may also be further map changes during or at the end of the event. Areas underground in Caldera are expected to open up around mid-season. This is indicated by the Season 3 roadmap, and a teaser has already hinted at this:

https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1516125776910897154

There are still some bunkers/underground areas in Caldera that cannot be accessed yet.

How does the event mode work? Everything is initially like in a normal battle royale on Caldera.

Teams can search for a “Monarch Stream Device”. With this device, you can control King Kong and Godzilla.

King Kong has the ability to stomp on the ground and throw boulders. Players hit go into the K.O. phase.

Godzilla can set entire areas on fire with his atomic breath. Enemies hit by the beam are immediately dead, without K.O. phase. Additionally, the attack leaves fire on the ground.

Whether controlling the monsters remains the only special feature in the mode is still unknown.

Warzone promised to create entirely new opportunities for major events in the free battle royale with an overhauled engine at the release of Call of Duty: Vanguard.

At that time, it was assumed that there would be extensive adjustments to graphics and gameplay feel. The disappointment was tangible when the visible changes turned out to be scant.

However, at least the part about the events is now becoming a reality.

If you want to polish your arsenal until then, check out our list of the best weapons in Warzone: CoD Warzone: The best weapons with setups – constantly updated

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Riot changes LoL because a Twitch streamer uses a strange tactic in which he constantly dies

In League of Legends the Twitch streamer Thebausffs has made a strange tactic famous with the champion “Sion”: Inting Sion. In doing so, he kills himself repeatedly with the champion so that he can rampage as an “undead behemoth” and smash towers. That should come to an end soon. Riot is preparing a nerf.

What is the gag of Sion?

  • The undead behemoth Sion has been in LoL since February 21, 2009, and was reworked in 2014. Sion is a tank and is played in the top lane or mid lane.
  • According to his lore, Sion is a former warlord who strangled a king with his bare hands. Even after his death, he must continue to serve his realm Noxus: Sion is a kind of zombie warrior who rushes at his enemies in primitive armor and barely remembers who he really is or once was.
  • His passive ability “Glory in Death” ensures that Sion resurrects after his death, at which point he can only use enhanced auto-attacks while his zombie corpse decays and he constantly loses health points.
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“Kill mobs, hit tower, die, keep hitting the tower”

What is the tactic with him? The Twitch streamer Simon Thebausffs has devised a tactic known as “Inting Sion”:

  • Sion focuses on killing the wave of minions on his lane, then dives into the enemy’s tower and takes hits until he dies there.
  • Then he stands up as a zombie and uses his enhanced auto-attacks to keep pounding on the tower.
  • He repeats this until he has destroyed the nexus.

The tactic is so strange, that TheBausfffs was temporarily banned from LoL for this back in January 2021.

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What is so strange about the tactic? The tactic is the ultimate ego trip (via leaguefeed). One follows one’s own plan, ignores everything around oneself, helps no teammate, does not respond to the opponent, but only plays one’s own game while essentially blocking out the rest of LoL.

The tactic is also called “inting” (“intentional feeding”) because it looks like Sion is repeatedly committing suicide on purpose, wanting to sabotage his own team and actually help the opponent.

This leads to an “inting Sion” even in games where he wins having a relatively high death rate, often in double digits.

In 2020, “Thebausffs” released a video with a comprehensive guide to “Sion” that has since collected 1.1 million views (via youtube).

He still advises that one should wait until everyone is fighting to push one’s lane – or that one should also get involved in a fight as long as one can teleport back to the lane.

The German LoL expert Maxim has analyzed the strategy:

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Successful strategy, but very poor “KDA” value

Why is this currently relevant again? Thebausffs has been making headlines recently because he exported his “Inting Sion” strategy to Korea and confronted the Koreans with his strange way of playing LoL.

He climbed to Challenger there on April 24. He achieved this in less than a month. The ironic thing is that he did this with a “negative KDA.”

According to the statistics from op.gg, while TheBausffs won 58% of his 305 matches with Sion, he achieved a 0.97:1 KDA with scores of 4.9 – 9.1 – 3.9 (via op.gg).

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Twitch streamer somewhat proud that Riot is changing the game just because of him

What is Riot doing against this tactic now: Riot will reduce the damage that Sion does to towers in zombie form by 50 %.

The nerf is already active on the test server.

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How does the streamer react? He seems to be amused that Riot Games is changing League of Legends just because of him.

Another Twitch streamer has also changed LoL, albeit in a completely different way:

Twitch streamer cries when he sees he is now part of LoL: “I am no longer a random”

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Blizzard promises finally information about Warcraft Mobile after 4 years – But what kind of game will it be?

At BlizzCon 2018, not only was Diablo Immortal announced, but also a mobile game for Warcraft, which had apparently been in development for quite some time. Now, several years have passed, but reliable, concrete information is still lacking. However, Blizzard has now made an announcement about an announcement.

Update April 29: Blizzard has now announced that new information about the game will be shared with players on May 3 at 7:00 PM.

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What was specifically announced? During the earnings call discussing Activision Blizzard’s current quarterly figures, there was also a brief mention of Warcraft Mobile. It was stated that “new details about a mobile game in the Warcraft universe” will be revealed “in the coming weeks.”

However, there is still no concrete date. We will keep you updated on what is exactly behind Warcraft Mobile.

In the last two weeks, Blizzard has already been very active in sharing news:

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Warcraft Mobile has no genre yet, but many hope for an MMORPG

What kind of game will it be? This is still completely unknown. However, there are some statements that at least contain hints.

In spring 2021, Bobby Kotick revealed that there should be more and more frequent premium content for the Warcraft franchise. This is intended to maintain and expand the community of World of Warcraft.

Possible additions to WoW could include:

  • A pet battle game that uses the pet combat system from WoW and possibly even connects it with the base game.
  • A hero collector where players can collect well-known Warcraft characters and use them in battles.

Of course, a WoW mobile version with crossplay or a completely standalone MMORPG based on the Warcraft world would also be possible. These versions would be significantly more elaborate, which could explain the long development time.

Moreover, a statement from the last quarterly report suggests that Warcraft Mobile will be playable this year, albeit only in beta:

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How long has Warcraft Mobile been in development? Clayton Chod is a 3D artist and has been working on Warcraft Mobile for quite some time. He has been with Blizzard since 2016 and claims to have already worked in 2021 for “the longest time at Blizzard” on the mobile game.

Since this game was announced back in late 2018, development must have started some time prior. It is likely that work has been going on for four to five years on this implementation.

What would you like to see as a mobile game for Warcraft? Preferably a strategy game, an addition to WoW, or a completely standalone MMORPG? Let us know in the comments.

The well-known Twitch streamer Asmongold would welcome a Warcraft Mobile, even though he would prefer to play a strategy game or a tower defense on his smartphone rather than a mythic raid.

One of the largest MMORPG streamers on Twitch says: “I would be glad if a WoW mobile comes”

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MMORPG New World lets you play the new PvP arenas and adjustments to the combat system now

New World brought the new 3v3 arenas for PvP and some other changes to the PTR server on April 28. Anyone who has an account for New World can use this. Although the arenas are still in testing, they are already receiving good feedback. The official release is planned for May.

What’s in the new update? The big May patch will bring some changes for New World:

  • The 3v3 arenas in PvP are being introduced. You can enter them from level 20, and there is automatic matchmaking that you can join from anywhere in the world. A round lasts 2 minutes, and a Best of 5 will be played overall.
  • Two new PvP currencies will be introduced. With PvP XP, you will climb a reward path, and using Azoth Salt, you can buy new rewards. These rewards are available for both the arenas and for wars, outpost rush, and PvP in the open world.
  • The dungeon Depths will be included in the mutation rotation and three new mutators will be introduced, bringing new challenges.
  • The Varangian Knights are attacking again. In Everfall, they will create a new event for players between level 25 and 30. The knights first appeared in the November patch.
  • The combat system will be optimized. Healers will be adjusted, dodging will have a short cooldown before stamina regenerates, and the bow will have a better player experience when firing.

When can I try the patch? The patch was released on April 28 at 19:00 on the PTR server. Every player can test it there.

When will the patch be officially released? The release of the update on the regular servers is planned for May. There is no specific date yet.

The May update also brings over 100 bug fixes

What else is in the May patch? The developers have published the preliminary patch notes in the official forum. The word “fixed” appears exactly 144 times. In addition to the major innovations, there are also numerous gameplay improvements.

Highlights include:

  • More radius indications in the tooltips for AoE abilities.
  • Those who are rooted can now dodge and thus avoid damage even if they do not move.
  • Balance adjustments to the bonuses of the attributes strength, constitution, and dexterity.
  • Coatings will no longer be removed from weapons when gathering materials and equipping the gathering tool.
  • There were numerous fixes for desyncs between server and client.
  • Fixes for bugs and exploits in dungeons.
  • The gathering speed and the speed of turning conquest points in the outpost rush have been reduced.
  • Many perks have been fixed or at least the description has been revised to be correct.
  • The latest weapon Thunder Rifle has received several bug fixes.
  • Chests in the inventory can no longer be opened when already overloaded.

Anyone who wants to delve deeper into all the changes should definitely take a look at the patch notes.

What do you think of the big May update? Are you interested in the new features? Will you test them on the PTR or wait for the full release?

How New World has developed recently is summarized here:

6 months after release, New World is still my top MMORPG

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Call of Duty shows the first teaser of CoD 2022 – Confirms leaks from the last months

With a first teaser clip, Call of Duty revealed the name of CoD 2022 and the leaks of the past months were correct: It will be Modern Warfare 2. MeinMMO shows you the teaser and provides information about further leaks about the new shooter.

What is now known? With a teaser, Call of Duty officially confirmed the name of CoD 2022: Modern Warfare 2. We embed the short teaser here:

https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1519724521133121536

What else is known? Officially, very little is known about MW2 at this point. The studio “Infinity Ward” is leading the development and has already confirmed that it is a sequel to CoD MW from 2019.

There will also be a story campaign and a multiplayer mode. Basically, that’s all there is to official information.

What do leaks suspect? For months, however, the leak machinery has been running at full speed and information occasionally leaks through. The most important key data we list for you here:

  • It will probably be the last CoD on the old consoles (PS4, Xbox One)
  • The new CoD may come a month earlier than usual (already in October)
  • The campaign may continue the story of CoD MW
  • There will be a collaboration with Warzone again, possibly even directly Warzone 2
  • Co-op mode probably DMZ – could be based on ‘Escape from Tarkov’
  • The multiplayer is expected to benefit from many map remakes
  • Since CoD 2023 is likely to be skipped, CoD MW2 will be the largest title in the shooter series so far

However, these are leaks – take the information with a degree of skepticism. If you want to learn more about the leaks regarding MW2, check out our big special on CoD 2022.

When will the full reveal happen? Leaks currently anticipate a reveal on May 30, 2022. That day also saw the introduction of CoD MW 2019. The new teaser has made the date much more likely now.

Very little is yet known about the new Call of Duty 2022. However, many players have high expectations for the shooter, as the last premium titles, Vanguard and Cold War, did not have the impact of the most successful CoD title so far: CoD MW 2019.

Furthermore, the prospect that CoD MW2 could run for over 2 years in 2022 excites many players. As soon as there are new information about the new CoD, you will find them on MeinMMO.

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