Today Xur, the exotic vendor, is back in Destiny 2. He will choose a random location where he will stay for the remaining weekend. Whether a visit to Xur is worth it this time, you can find out here.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? This week in Destiny 2, the fix for Xur made the rounds. Many players finally believed that the distinctive vendor was selling armor with good stats, but this time a new bug has crept in.
All info about Xur on April 08, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Even in April, Xur does not tire. As always, the good tentacle face arrives at 7 PM due to the time change.
Where is Xur? This is his stock for the weekend
Xur’s position: Xur remains mysterious. He shows up on time, but no one knows exactly where. His strange maps and routes are secret. This time he is in the Twisted Cove on the EDZ.
This is his location
Xur’s inventory from April 8 – April 12 – All exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for sale? Xur sells one exotic weapon and armor for all characters each week, so for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans. We will also update you on what he has in stock later.
Note: Bungie informs about the issue with Xur This time, Bungie has tried to fix Xur in patch 4.0.0.6. However, a problem has crept in again, which means you won’t receive the piece of armor with the stats that are displayed to you. So you have to gamble and hope to get a good pair.
Weapon: Scarlet – Hand Cannon for 29 Legendary Shards
Titan: Ursa Furiosa – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +25
Resilience: +8
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +6
Strength: +23
Total: 66
Hunter: Aeon Swift – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +3
Resilience: +7
Recovery: +20
Discipline: +6
Intellect: +17
Strength: +10
Total: 63
Warlock: Sunbracers – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +8
Resilience: +21
Recovery: +3
Discipline: +8
Intellect: +9
Strength: +12
Total: 61
Rare Armor:Xur has the Anti-Devastation armor set from the Dead Orbit as a legendary armor set.
This is what his inventory looks like
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This is what Xur always has: You will always get an exotic engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest for an exotic code.
Furthermore, since Witch Queen, he also offers you a unique roll for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions each week. Currently, he has these two weapons on offer each week.
The exotic hand cannon “Fatebringer” with the perk “Fixer Grip”
The exotic scout rifle “The Tale of a Dead Man” with the perk “Murderous Wind”
This is the cost of the weapons: For these two Exotics, the costs are 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Code, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.
Trials of Osiris on April 08 – April 12 – Map, Weapons and Info
Will you take on the Trials solo?
On this Friday, April 8, the Freelance mode returns in the Trials of Osiris. So grab a participation pass from the 14th Holy in the Tower Hangar and get the top loot and a flawless run to the lighthouse and participate in some solo rounds.
Which map is in play this week? Every weekend, you play on a designated map. This time on Mercury on the map Burnout.
This is the map
If you are interested in playing the Trials in a team, we recommend the callout maps over Warmind. This way, you can clearly describe to your fireteam where the enemies are on the map, which is useful information for the entire team.
This is how you get your loot: The Trials of Osiris have a ranking system. Your top loot reward from the PvP matches is currently for:
Seven wins
50 rounds
as well as the infamous flawless run, which leads you to the lighthouse
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week there is also a very special weapon at the lighthouse that you receive as a master version for your flawless run, meaning 7 wins. It also has the Trials origin trait, and you can earn it until the following Tuesday at 7 PM. This weapon is the Void SMG Shayura’s Wrath.
All Trials weapons have a Trials origin trait: “Quickdraw” – Improves reload speed, stability, aim assist, and range when you are the last remaining member of your fireteam or fighting alone.
If you have obtained your desired weapon, you can focus your Trials engrams at the 14th Holy specifically on your desired weapon. On top of that, there are enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Remember that your reward increases further once you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials start? The Trials (Trials of Osiris) start this Friday at the daily reset at 7 PM.
Are you excited for a few solo rounds of Trials? Or do you prefer to go with your pack and crush every other player’s hope for a victory? Let us know in the comments!
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The livestream platform Twitch has come up with something new and special for its streamers: the SUBchallenge. What it’s about and why neither viewers nor streamers seem particularly enthusiastic about it is reported by MeinMMO.
What is the SUBchallenge? The SUBchallenge is about gaining new subscribers for your Twitch channel. This is achieved when users gift subscriptions on the channel or subscribe themselves. Only the subscribers collected during the challenge period count towards the rewards, not those that the streamer already has.
What rewards are available? Only the streamer receives the rewards that the viewers pay for him in the form of subscriptions. There is a tier system that determines which gifts the streamer receives:
When does the SUBchallenge start? The challenge begins on April 11 at 12:01 AM and ends on April 24 at 11:59 PM.
Who can participate? Only official Twitch partners can sign up, meaning those who have a purple symbol with a checkmark next to their name. A maximum of 300 partners can register for the challenge in Germany. Otherwise, it will only take place in England, France, Italy, and Spain.
What do streamers and the community say about this? Both the streamers and the community find the rewards disproportionate to the required subscriptions. Streamer Razzortainment noted that almost 22,000 euros (for 5,500 subs) must be raised to receive gifts worth about 650 euros (via Twitter).
Because the streamer only receives the gifts that are listed in the respective subscription category. For example, with 750 subs, he gets the scarf, the metal mug, the ring light, and the 20-euro voucher, but not the rewards for 250 subs on top.
We have gathered statements from the community and streamers for you:
Twitter user Liiiiin says: “No… somehow, just no. First, the ‘prizes’ are quite weak, and in the end, this whole thing probably just exerts pressure and leads to frustration when goals aren’t met.”
The streamer tyraphine says: “I fundamentally don’t participate. The sub-goals and ‘prizes’ are not proportionate to the costs for the community. And giving away the prizes feels rather hypocritical. I/Twitch get about 2,000 euros, and the community gets a scarf as thanks? Hmm, not really (via Twitter).“
synthie_ sees it from a different perspective: “Twitch sees it a bit differently – they assume that sub-growth is one of the main goals of every streamer. They also offer a few goodies. Is that cool? No, but it’s also not a big deal (via Twitter).”
Others complain that smaller partners are excluded from the action. They are unable to generate such large sums of subscriptions – therefore, they also do not receive rewards. This action is only something for the bigger ones.
In addition, some users find it unfortunate that the community effectively gets nothing from the rewards; although one can support their favorite streamer this way, those who want to do so will do it anyway.
Thus, Twitch faces little favor overall with this action from the streamers and the community.
The events in April 2022 for Pokémon GO with dates and bonuses. These include Spotlight Hours, raid bosses, and theme events that run over several days. We show you all the dates and information.
This is what we show here: In this overview, we present all events taking place in April for Pokémon GO. These are one-day occurrences such as Spotlight Hours or Raid Hours, as well as Community Day and theme weeks.
Update from April 8: We have updated the article with the latest information on events. This includes new details about the Spring event that you can participate in.
All events in April at a glance
Mark the dates: In the following table, we show you all dates for the events in the coming weeks. Below the table, we will discuss the content worth your while.
Spotlight Hour with Cottonee (Sunny Form) and double catch XP
April 27
Raid Hour with Landorus (Incarnate Form)*
April 29 to May 3
Mega Raids with previously unknown Pokémon
Pokémon marked with a star (*) can be caught as Shiny
Which events are worth it in April?
The theme events:
April 1 Event: In previous years, Niantic has come up with fun events that turned Pokémon GO upside down for a short time. In 2021, Team Rocket only battled with Grimer on this day. One of the craziest ideas for April 1 was this event with pixel graphics that confused trainers. On April 1, 2022, Niantic says that “a mysterious event begins”
Rocket Team Excursion (April 3 to April 7): During the event, there is supposed to be increased activity from Team GO Rocket.
Earth Week (April 20 to April 25): In the event week, Niantic wants to learn more about the importance of sustainability together with you. A new Pokémon from the Alola region is supposed to appear in Pokémon GO for the first time.
Raids: In April, you have a large selection in raids. For the first time, Tapu Lele enters the game and can be battled in the 5-star raids. Unfortunately not as Shiny. Additionally, you will encounter Thundurus and Landorus in their Incarnate forms, which you can encounter as Shiny. Exciting is also the previously unannounced Mega Pokémon – could it fit in with the found legendary Mega Pokémon?
Spotlight Hours: The Pokémon selection for the Spotlight Hours is rather average. However, there is hope for a new Shiny. The Spotlight Hour on April 5 with Stunky overlaps with the Rocket Team Excursion. It is quite possible that Shiny Stunky will be released at that time. However, this has not yet been confirmed.
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In Pokémon GO a Community Day Classic with Mudkip takes place on April 10th, 2022. We at MeinMMO have looked into what to expect on this day and how to make the most out of the event.
What kind of event is this? Every month, a special Community Day takes place in Pokémon GO, focusing on a specific Pokémon. Now there is also a Community Day Classic, focusing on a Pokémon that has previously had a C-Day.
In January, you could encounter the Grass-type Pokémon Bulbasaur during the Community Day Classic. With the Water-type Pokémon Mudkip, this format is now entering its second round. Below, we show you all the information you need to know about the Community Day Classic with Mudkip.
Community Day Classic in April 2022 – Start, Bonuses & Shiny
What? Community Day Classic with Mudkip When? Sunday, April 10th 2022, from 14:00 to 17:00 local time Pokémon of the day: Mudkip spawns more frequently in the wild Exclusive move: Hydro Cannon, when you evolve Mudkip to Swampert within 2 hours after the event Bonuses: – three times XP when catching – Incense and Lures last 3 hours – Surprises in snapshots
The Community Day Classic lasts 3 hours on Sunday again. During this time, you can benefit from all bonuses and catch plenty of Mudkip. If you use Incense and Lures, additional specimens will also be attracted.
What offers are available in the in-game shop? As you know from regular Community Days, you will also encounter various offers in the in-game shop that you can purchase:
Event ticket for special research “Community Day Classic with Mudkip” for about €1
a free event box with 30 Ultra Balls
Community Day Box with 15 Ultra Balls, 15 Nanab Berries, a Premium Battle Pass and a Remote Raid Pass
How to make the most of the Community Day Classic with Mudkip
How to prepare: Before the actual Community Day Classic starts, you should make a few preparations. This primarily includes clearing out space in your Pokémon storage. So start sorting out your Pokémon now so that you don’t have to constantly send them during the Community Day.
It is also important to have enough Poké Balls in your item bag. If you want to play for the full 3 hours, we recommend a stock of at least 150 to 200 balls. This way, you can catch Pokémon for a while and won’t need to restock right away.
Items you should use for the Community Day Classic
In addition to space and balls, you should also rely on one or two items. If you want to catch especially many Mudkip, you can activate an Incense or a Lure Module. Since both last for 3 hours during the event, you only need to invest one of each.
Furthermore, there is a triple XP bonus for catching. If you are on your way to level 50 and need more experience points, you should definitely use Lucky Eggs. These last for 30 minutes each and double your XP during that time. Therefore, it is also the perfect time to level up with your friends.
Useful items for the Community Day Classic with Mudkip
Of course, you should also secure as many Mudkip candies as possible on this day, especially if you want to evolve and level up Swampert. To get extra candies, you can use Nanab Berries while catching.
Tip: If you have developed a Mega Pokémon that shares the same type as the Pokémon you want to catch, you will receive an extra candy for that catch. You should definitely take advantage of this opportunity during the Community Day Classic if you want to farm candies.
Since Mudkip is a Water-type Pokémon, Mega Blastoise is a good match. However, Mega Gyarados or Mega Swampert are also good alternatives.
Is the Community Day Classic with Mudkip worth it?
Is there a Shiny Mudkip? Yes, Mudkip can also be found in its shiny form. You can recognize it by its pink body. Typically, the shiny chances are increased during Community Days, so you are likely to encounter at least one.
Mudkip, Marshtomp, and Swampert as Shiny (top) and normal (bottom)
This is how strong Mudkip and its evolutions are: Mudkip is a Water-type Pokémon from Generation 3. It evolves into Marshtomp and then Swampert. While Mudkip and Marshtomp are not particularly strong, you should not underestimate Swampert.
The Water and Ground-type Pokémon scores especially well with high stamina. Its attack and defense stats are also solid. In the GO Battle League, this Pokémon can perform really well and is among the best candidates (via pvpoke.com).
With a moveset of Mud Shot, Hydro Cannon, and Earthquake, it ranks 12th in the Great League. In the Ultra League, it even ranks 6th. The event move Hydro Cannon, which you can acquire during the Community Day Classic, makes Swampert really strong.
Who should use the Community Day with Mudkip? The event is especially worthwhile for trainers who still need a strong Swampert in their team. Since this Pokémon is interesting in both raids and PvP, everyone should find something of value.
Additionally, you can find Mudkip in its shiny form. For those who do not have one in their collection yet, this is the perfect opportunity to encounter one. And don’t forget to take advantage of the XP bonus on this day. This way, you can make significant progress in leveling up.
Will you participate in the Community Day Classic with Mudkip? Or is it not your thing? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Paramount Global is an American media company that holds many major licenses, including Star Trek and brands from Nickelodeon. Paramount plans a series of NFT games with some licenses and has now started selling spaceship NFTs – what the game looks like remains completely unclear.
Star Trek was one of the biggest and most popular film and television franchises in the world in the 90s and early 2000s. There was also regular new content for fans in the video game market.
Then there was silence for a while regarding travels to infinite expanses.
Currently, there are again 2 television series running for Star Trek, more movies are set to come, and for gaming fans, an adventure is about to be released (via gamestar.de).
Additionally, there is now a project from rights holder Paramount that is fully focused on NFT content. Initial spaceships are already being offered, but so far, it is unclear what the game will actually look like. MeinMMO presents “Star Trek: Continuum”.
Star Trek: Continuum – Entry into the game costs $250 at launch
What kind of game is this? It’s difficult to say at the moment. Currently, there is only a roadmap with 4 Seasons that provides little indication of what kind of game this is intended to be:
Season 0: NFT ships can be purchased, which you will need for missions
Season 1: NFT crew members will be added – you need them for traveling with the ship
Season 2: You can start missions to collect additional NFT goods
Season 3: More NFTs will come into the game – including planets, characters, species, and more
So far, only Season 0 has a date. The first drop of NFT spaceships will take place then. On April 9th at 5:00 PM our time, the first ship sale will start for 24 hours. The ships of the first drop will cost at least $250 (around €230 / as of April 8, 2022).
It is a game, but what it looks like, whether you can control the ships yourself or just send them on missions regularly, cannot be said at this time.
Pamela Kaufman, President of Consumer Products and Experiences at Paramount, says: “Fans should be able to interact with our content wherever they are, including the Metaverse” (via intl.startrek.com).
Currently, it seems rather that the “game” with the missions is secondary. It is more about a collection of NFTs in “Star Trek” style.
The ships are randomly generated and all a little different.
How can you participate? You can sign up on a Star Trek website (startrek.xyz). Here you buy a ship and become part of the NFT project.
The first batch of ships will be available from April 9th, 5:00 PM for 24:00 hours. Here you need to spend at least around €230 to acquire your part of the new Continuum.
More ships are to follow later, but there is currently no information about the prices of the next batch.
What ships are available? Overall, you have the chance of 6 different ship classes. The whole thing will be organized through the Metaverse marketplace “Recur”.
However, you cannot choose which one you get. It is more like NFT loot boxes:
Offer “Captain Pack”: 6 ship classes
Price: $250
Miranda – 22.23 %
Oberth – 22.23 %
Soyuz – 22.23 %
Class III Carrier – 22.23 %
Constitution – 5.55 %
Constitution Refit – 5.55 %
Offer “Admiral Pack”: 2 ship classes
Recur pass required (about $350)
Price: $250
Constitution – 50 %
Constitution Refit – 50 %
All ships are also visually unique and are created by an automatic algorithm. To gain access to the Admiral Pack, you need to have a pass from the “Recur” marketplace beforehand. The pass offers advantages when purchasing digital goods on the platform.
The price of the pass varies, at the time of the article it was $350.
To promote the NFT project, several actors from the series “Star Trek: Discovery” have also been involved. These include Sonequa Martin-Green, who played Captain Michael Burnham.
Part of the cooperation apparently also involved tweets, and under one post, it can already be clearly seen what fans think of the project (via twitter.com).
Many comments go in the direction of: “I respect you and I hope your agent works overtime to get you out of this scam promotion”.
Because NFTs have a tough standing and are very controversially discussed. When content is sold and an appropriate game is only hinted at, that is quite understandable.
What will come out of the project remains to be seen. In the meantime, Paramount is already planning the next licensed NFTs featuring characters from Nickelodeon.
The biggest MMORPG streamer in the world, Asmongold, created a tier list with 33 bosses from Elden Ring during a Twitch stream. He placed seven of these bosses at the highest tier, but feared opponents like Malenia and Margit didn’t make it to the top.
Which bosses narrowly missed the S-tier? The Twitch streamer Asmongold rated 33 “Elden Ring” bosses. In total, he assigned 7 of these 33 opponents to the highest tier, the S-tier.
It is notable that some of the most feared or notorious bosses did not reach the very top and landed in the A-tier, the second highest level.
Why isn’t Malenia in the S-tier? For Asmongold, Malenia is primarily defined by her special combo attack: the Waterbird Dance. This is strong and makes the fight difficult. Some players got creative and threw jars to counter Malenia.
Without the Waterbird Dance, she would be a significantly easier opponent according to Asmongold. It feels like the player is fighting a single gimmick. Why Malenia is A-tier for Asmongold, he explains in the following clip:
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What kind of list is this? The list created by the Twitch streamer Asmongold is a so-called tier list. It organizes various things. There are tier lists for characters in games, types of bread, or movies.
The list created by Asmongold covers 33 bosses from the successful title Elden Ring. He assigned the bosses to the tiers S, A, B, C, D, and E. Here, “S” is the highest rating and “E” is the lowest.
What criteria were decisive? Asmongold rated various criteria and especially focused on mechanics that define the bosses or the fights. He deviated from purely difficulty ratings.
For example, a boss was rated poorly due to its immunity to magic, as it can be frustrating for players who are specifically set up for that.
In contrast, he rated Godrick relatively high, even though he found him comparatively easy. In this case, the reasoning was that he is one of the “coolest” bosses in the game.
If you want to know how many bosses are in the game, check this out:
The drink Skooma is an illegal drug that appears in the role-playing series of The Elder Scrolls and is also part of the MMORPG ESO. Nowadays, you can also buy the notorious drink in real life. The reviews are even very positive.
What is Skooma? Skooma is a drug in the world of Tamriel that is produced illegally. It is brewed in shady alchemy labs of the Dunmer, an elf race.
Consumption of Skooma leads to a strong addiction and can even lead to death. An initial phase of euphoria is supposed to be followed by a paralyzing narcolepsy. Therefore, its sale is officially prohibited in the game world, and you often encounter addicts in the role-playing games who are not doing well at all.
What about the “real” variant of Skooma? The drink in real life is sold by the company Jim and Tonic. It comes in bottles that visually resemble the symbol in the games. After all, it is also sold in collaboration with Bethesda.
It consists of 69% absinthe, and for 700 milliliters, you pay around 82 euros. However, the product is currently sold out.
The reviews on the website are consistently positive, and also a colleague from PCGamer has now tried the drink and reported on his experience with it.
This is what the “real” bottle of Skooma looks like.
Impressive effect even without magic
How is the drink received? Of course, the brewers of Jim and Tonic do not have access to Magicka and the ingredients from the games, but still, the absinthe seems to be well received. It took second place at the UK Spirit Master, an event for absinthe connoisseurs.
Additionally, there are a total of 75 reviews for the drink on the sellers’ website, of which 73 have given the full score of 5 stars. There the praise piles up regarding the taste, prompt delivery, and especially the bottle design.
According to Luke Winkie, the author of the article at PCGamer, the drink is said to have a hint of citrus, vermouth, and foliage, combined with a napalm effect that singes your eyebrows. A very interesting description.
However, absinthe should be consumed with caution. The high alcohol content poses a risk. The reviews warn against drinking more than one shot. Others recommend mixing Skooma with other drinks.
Blizzard is looking for someone to protect and preserve the Warcraft story. And the most famous “know-it-all” from World of Warcraft has applied for it.
Even after the major scandals at Blizzard in recent years, it is still a dream for many to be able to work for this game developer. A job posting promises a very special position that probably doesn’t come around often. Blizzard is looking for an “Archivist for the Warcraft Story” – and the most famous “know-it-all” in the Warcraft community has promptly applied: the “Red Shirt Guy”.
What kind of position is that? The job is for an “Associate Historian, Lore” – a position that probably only exists in a few companies. The task of this person will be to catalog and keep up-to-date the history of Warcraft with all its details. It is not just about having an overview of the storyline, but also capturing even the tiniest detail that has ever been mentioned – whether it be within the “main canon”, such as in Warcraft III and World of Warcraft, or in the expanded universe, such as in Hearthstone or the comics and manga that are not part of the official story.
This position is not entirely new, by the way. Blizzard has had such employees for many years who have access to the “Vault” – a massive archive containing all references and details related to many Warcraft contents. These “Warcraft Historians” are points of contact for other developers who want to continue the current story and verify or inquire about details. After all, it is nearly impossible to have every little detail that was ever mentioned in a quest or NPC dialogue directly in one’s head.
Who is the Red Shirt Guy? Applying for the position is Ian Bates, known to many simply as the “Red Shirt Guy”. He made a name for himself at BlizzCon when he asked a question about the then-latest expansion “Cataclysm”. He wanted to know where the dwarf Falstad Wildhammer had gone, who was supposed to be present at the Council of Three Hammers in Cataclysm. However, he was absent.
The question completely threw both Chris Metzen and Alex Afrasiabi off guard at the time: “Isn’t he dead since ‘Day of the Dragon’?”
Bates then explained that the dwarf had survived, and the WoW developers promised to fix this detail in the beta of Cataclysm.
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Bates has since been the “Red Shirt Guy” due to the clothing he wore at that time. At the same time, he has received an NPC in World of Warcraft, the “Wildhammer Fact Checker” – also dressed in red.
But even in the years that followed, Bates repeatedly engaged with the lore surrounding World of Warcraft, pointing out problems and compiling a wealth of information to highlight developments or uncover difficulties with the current storytelling.
The community sees the perfect candidate: For many in the community, it seems clear: if someone is suitable for the job as “Lore Historian” in Warcraft, it is the “Red Shirt Guy” Ian Bates.
In fact, Bates has even applied for the position, as he shared on Twitter.
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The Iron Banner is currently taking place in Destiny 2. Players earn valuable pinnacle gear and Iron Banner tokens in this regular PvP event. However, those who wanted to keep their Iron Banner tokens should not do so. MeinMMO tells you why you should act quickly now.
Last Tuesday, the first Iron Banner, a recurring, temporary PvP event hosted by Lord Saladin, officially started in Season 16. It not only brought variety to PvP but also two new weapons. Among them are the hand cannon “The Borderlands’ Scream” and the sword “Blade of the Knife” as well as another origin trait.
Article Update, April 08, 2022: In the meantime, Bungie has commented on the Iron Banner tokens in the current TWaB (This Week at Bungie blog). As MeinMMO has already suspected, there will indeed be updates regarding Saladin and how he distributes rewards. This will automatically lead to the elimination of Iron Banner tokens and loot pulls.
Since the Iron Banner is an event that is only active every 4 weeks, we would like to remind you again that you only have two Iron Banner events left to collect your rewards, including the week from April 12 to April 19, 2022. Anyone who has not redeemed their tokens by Tuesday, May 24, at 7 PM, will no longer be able to use them.
The new weapons from the Iron Banner in Season 16.
What tokens are we talking about exactly? During the event, players earn what are called Iron Banner tokens, a currency that can later be exchanged for Iron Banner rewards, such as weapons and armor, from Lord Saladin.
Last weekend, Bungie unexpectedly and at very short notice warned players that they should definitely turn in these tokens by the end of the event. And this is despite the fact that two more Iron Banner events are still planned this season.
The next Iron Banner event will take place on April 12, 2022.
You will have your last chance on May 10, at the last Iron Banner of Season 16.
The Season of the Risen officially ends on May 24, 2022.
This is what Bungie communicated: Dylan Gafner (dmg04), Bungie’s Senior Community Manager, stated on Friday on his Twitter account that he recommends players to hand in their Iron Banner tokens, because otherwise, they will be lost by the end of the last Iron Banner event in Season 16.
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Why is this notice so important? In the past, Bungie has implemented a new reputation rank system for several NPC vendors to provide players with more direct ways to claim their loot. Instead of collecting activity tokens, players now automatically level up and gain reputation for playing the respective activity.
This is how the old token system works: Players earn weapons, armor, or resources during their adventures in Destiny 2, but also tokens. They primarily earn these marks in what are called core activities (Strikes, Gambit, PvP). If you bring a certain amount of tokens to the corresponding NPC vendor of the activity, you will receive a rank-up and a random legendary item in exchange.
This will likely change in the Iron Banner soon: As it appears now, the new reputation rank system will soon be activated for Lord Saladin and the Iron Banner.
You will automatically level up just by playing the Iron Banner activity
There are fixed rewards to aim for
As rewards, rare upgrade materials, often an Ascendant Shard await
You can even reset your rank and then enjoy exotic engrams
Although this change for the Iron Banner has not yet been officially confirmed by Bungie, the announcement from the Community Manager makes this very likely in the near future, at the start of Season 17.
Lord Saladin stands in the Tower during the event, one stair above Lord Shaxx.
How to redeem your Iron Banner tokens with Lord Saladin
When should you redeem the tokens? It is advisable to hand in your earned Iron Banner tokens to Lord Saladin by Tuesday, May 24, at 7 PM, which is when the last Season 16 Iron Banner event will take place from May 17 to May 24.
You can see how many you have in your inventory, as you currently automatically receive tokens by completing matches and Iron Banner loot pulls, with victories rewarding you with more tokens.
For each completed Iron Banner loot pull, you receive 50 Iron Banner tokens each
20 tokens can be exchanged with Lord Saladin for a piece of Iron Banner gear.
To ensure that you don’t lose anything, you should definitely check in with Lord Saladin. Players who do not hand in their Iron Banner tokens with Lord Saladin may lose them. Please also be aware that there may already be planned downtime for the weekly reset.
How many Iron Banner tokens do you still have in your inventory? Are you looking forward to this adjustment, or does it annoy you that you constantly have to redeem your tokens because Bungie is restructuring the NPC vendors? How do you like the new reputation rank system for vendors? Better or worse?
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If you’re considering starting with GTA Online in 2022 or returning to the world of Los Santos, we will show you what has changed and why the game is worth it.
Genre: Action/Third-Person Shooter | Developer: Rockstar North | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Release: 01.10.2013
What can you expect? GTA Online has a lot of content that has been added gradually since its release in 2013. You don’t have to pay for new DLCs; everyone gets access to them. However, the new properties and vehicles cost GTA dollars, which you can buy for real money or earn in the game.
GTA Online offers a variety of content for single-player and multiplayer, ranging from exciting heists to racing to quiet tournaments on the golf course. But is it worth starting with GTA Online in 2022? We clarify that question here.
What can newcomers expect?
GTA Online summarized: In GTA Online, you will find a world full of criminal activities. Because hardly anyone makes money here the “normal” way. And that is your goal: to earn lots of money so you can buy the content that Rockstar Games regularly releases. Of course, you want to park the new Lambo in your garage, but you first need to get those millions into your bank account.
You can manage drug labs as the boss of a biker gang and deliver the finished product to your customers. Motorcycles too boring? Then steal valuable cargo with planes and bring it to your hangar. But even in heists, whether solo or in co-op mode, you fill your piggy bank.
In sessions with other players, events take place where you have to deal the most damage in a matter of seconds. To do this, you destroy cars and blow them up. The three most destructive players will be rewarded afterward.
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Racing: A key component of the GTA series is racing. Whether with cars, boats, planes, motorcycles, bicycles, or in stunt races, everything at once. Depending on the race, you can use your tuned vehicles and compete against other players with their souped-up rides.
Shooting: You will reach for a weapon in almost every area of GTA Online. It is one of the core elements of the Grand Theft Auto series to shoot randomly or deliberately. In PvP modes, you face other players directly in the game areas and duel with provided weapons. If you prefer to play in co-op, then you can use your arsenal in heists to rake in millions of GTA dollars.
In the open sessions in Los Santos, shootings are the order of the day. The selection ranges from stun guns to laser weapons to guided missiles. If it all becomes too colorful for you, you must activate passive mode and will be protected from the nasty deeds of other players. However, you will have to forgo some content that you cannot use from your “safe” position. For example, you cannot attack enemies while you are invulnerable. Important deliveries of drugs, which earn you money, are also not possible. You can change your hairstyle, drive around, shoot at civilians, and handle similar small tasks in passive mode.
Money grind: As a new player, you will initially be pleasantly overwhelmed by the various contents of GTA Online. But you will quickly realize that money rules the world in Los Santos as well. For a cool super sports car that you saw with another player, you need to put a few million dollars on the table.
This quickly develops into a grind because naturally there are a few ways that are more lucrative than others. Someone who robs gas stations all day, races, and plays PvP modes will earn less money than someone who grinds the Cayo Perico Heist in the same time.
Bonus: The story in Grand Theft Auto V is a highlight
What is happening there? Fans love the Grand Theft Auto series for its crazy stories, which often tie into real events or people, which the game then pokes fun at. The story of GTA 5 is absolutely recommended.
You control three protagonists in single-player: Michael, a family man and former bank robber. Trevor, who was once Michael’s heist partner and still has an account to settle. And Franklin, who wants to elevate his boring life with a few hot jobs.
Trevor, Franklin, and Michael – Each has their own personality, strengths, and weaknesses
All three types have a great chemistry together, which runs through the various story missions. During the campaign, all your skills with the weapon, in the car, in the water, and in the air are called for. You will even encounter different endings that you trigger depending on your choices.
Conclusion: Is it worth it for newcomers? Pros and cons
Pros
Low entry barrier
Many different contents in game modes that appeal to different player types
Large selection of cars, from muscle cars to super sports cars
Lucrative group and solo content
Tactical gameplay and mindless “I’m watching Netflix while grinding”
Compelling story in single-player
Good graphics despite being an “old” game
Dedicated versions for PS5, XSX|S
Cons
Lots of grinding
Toxic players
Hackers are a problem on PC
Sometimes still long loading times in multiplayer
What can returning players expect?
What has happened recently: In March 2022, Rockstar Games finally released the standalone version of GTA Online. So if you are not interested in the story mode and just want to play online, you don’t have to buy “the whole” game, but can access the cheaper online standalone version.
On March 29, Rockstar Games launched the paid “GTA+” subscription for GTA Online. It has a fixed price of €6 per month and offers exclusive bonuses. Subscription customers receive special content before other players, as well as cash gifts and special discounts.
Depending on when you left GTA Online, a lot has happened since then. In 2015, the heist update fundamentally changed the online mode and finally provided repeatable content that players still love today. In 2016, the large DLC Further Adventures in Finance and Felony was released, which brought alternative ways to earn money and opened up the grind.
Another highlight was the release of the Bikers DLC, which focused its content on motorcycles and motorcycle clubs. You acquire the raw materials, your employees process the stuff, and you sell coke or similar things on a large scale. In the same year as the Biker DLC, the Import/Export DLC was also launched, which still offers one of the most lucrative ways to earn money.
In the coke lab, your employees process the stuff – You then transport the goods to customers and cash in
The next major highlight shouldn’t take long to arrive. The release of the Cayo Perico update brought one of the heists into the game that still earns you a lot of money today. With our solo guide for the Cayo Perico Heist, you can quickly earn millions. The story revolves around the drug lord “El Rubio”, who owns a fancy private island where people party a lot. Coincidentally, there are also a lot of drugs and valuables on the island that you are supposed to steal in the heist.
El Rubio – The story leads you to his island and to the party. Later, you rob him over and over again
The quality-of-life highlight followed in 2021. An update fixed the eternally long loading times – Previously, a fix was found by a community member after players had criticized for years how slow everything was.
With the Gunrunning DLC, new types of income and a way for weapon upgrades were introduced to the game in 2017.
Smugglers Run brought access to hangars and cool planes in 2017, as well as a new way to earn money through the collection of deliveries.
At the end of 2017, the Doomsday Heist caused a stir, which also introduced a flying car.
With the Arena War DLC, new game modes and car variations entered the online world of GTA 5 in 2018.
In Summer 2021, Rockstar Games released the big Tuner Update featuring the LS Car Meet and special tuning missions
In Winter 2021, the big story update “The Contract” followed, bringing Franklin back from single-player to the online world. Additionally, there are agencies in the game where you interact with Franklin and his clients.
Players who left due to too much grind: Earning money in GTA Online is still associated with a certain grind. While there are now various options like the Cayo Perico Heist or missions as a biker boss/CEO, you still need to invest time.
How to earn the most money currently is shown in our money guide for GTA Online:
Players who left due to lack of group content: Lucrative group contents that fill your account are heists in GTA Online. The heists run through several missions and culminate in a big finale that can pay out several million GTA dollars for your group. Rockstar Games regularly brings new heists as group content that you can also play solo.
Additionally, there are various game modes from racing to regular missions that you can complete in co-op or versus.
Players who left due to lack of roleplay: Since 2017, roleplay has become increasingly popular on GTA servers. On Twitch, this gained more attention and gave the “old” GTA Online top rankings on the streaming platform. A look into this community is worthwhile if you’re into roleplay in the world of GTA 5.
What will happen with GTA Online? In the future, we can probably expect more DLCs for GTA Online. Typically, developers release one to two major updates per year that are free for all players. The content from these updates can be purchased for GTA dollars that you earn in-game or buy for real money.
New DLCs again bring new ways to earn money. This ensures variety in the content. However, the developers have always remained true to themselves and brought a mix of madness, shootings, and entertainment with every update.
GTA 6 has been announced. Many players are now waiting for it. How many years it will be until the release is unclear. But it can be assumed that Rockstar Games will continue to bring more updates to the online world of Grand Theft Auto V in the meantime, in which you can let loose.
Who is GTA Online still worth it for in 2022?
I have now spent over 800 hours of gameplay in GTA Online. I regularly play the new content, grind, and purchase cars and properties. I enjoy playing in co-op with friends to experience the tactical heists with their crazy stories as a group and have fun together.
However, I cannot recommend the game to everyone.
In GTA Online, earning money has certainly become easier, but you still have to play a lot to afford the super sports cars with prices in the millions. And tuning comes as an extra cost on top of that. With every update, you should have a few million dollars on hand to afford the new essential content at all. You then make money from this to pay for even more new content.
In lobbies on PC, encounters with modders are usually a very negative experience. They can force you to seek out a new session with their hacks. Alternatively, you watch your character die over and over again – without doing anything.
On the other hand, GTA Online offers a wide variety of content. You can race alone or with passengers against other players, shootouts occur in open lobbies and also in special game modes. You have endless PvP content.
Even PvE friends will get their money’s worth with heists. This now works even solo OR as a group.
I recommend starting or playing together with friends. In a group, you have much more fun with the content, and reliable teammates in heists are worth their weight in gold.
If you have an allergy to grinding, it’s better to pick a different game.
Patrick Freese
Editor at Mein-MMO
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In Pokémon GO, trainers have been demanding a way to communicate within the game for years. Now, players have renewed hope that a long-awaited in-game chat could soon become a reality after a recent update. We at MeinMMO explain what has happened.
What function is it about? In Pokémon GO, trainers can form friendships and thus fight, trade, or send gifts together. However, communication cannot occur through the game.
This missing feature has been criticized by many trainers for a long time. After all, it is useful to discuss strategies before raids or level-ups. However, this is only possible through other external platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, or Discord.
Therefore, the demand for an in-game chat is growing louder among many trainers. However, there are new hopes that this could soon become a reality. We explain why.
This is why trainers have hope for an in-game chat again
As trainer SambucaSebi shows in his reddit post, Niantic has added a new function to its other augmented reality game Ingress Prime. Under “Niantic Social,” players there have had the option to chat and coordinate with each other for a few days now.
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As StevensDs, another reddit user, explains in the comments, this chat functions similarly to Discord and is quite easy to use. Trainer JGCInt also goes into more detail about the chat function in his comment.
Yes, and you can create communities within the game (no external apps required) and some other things. That’s pretty cool. Oh, and you can also contact your PoGo/Pikmin friends when they are available to chat. This way, you can coordinate trade actions/friendship level ups.
Since Ingress Prime has now received an in-game chat, many trainers hope that this will soon be implemented in Pokémon GO as well. Comments like that of Heavy-Background-217 can be found on social networks regarding this news.
He writes under the post: “Wait, can we send messages to people in-game?! Ahhhhh, I can’t wait for Niantic Social to come to PoGo” (via reddit.com).
This suggests that it could soon be possible in Pokémon GO.
What speaks against an in-game chat: However, the protection of players, especially for children and adolescents, plays a crucial role, which is why Niantic would need to make appropriate provisions. Some trainers also view the input rights from Nintendo critically.
Thus, the following comments can be found on reddit (via reddit.com):
Kel-nage: “Hmmm… I don’t want to be a spoilsport, but I’m really not sure if this will ever come to PoGO. Ingress is obviously Niantic’s IP – so they have a lot of flexibility there. The holders of the IP for PoGO and Pikmin have been very cautious about incorporating broad, unrestricted social functions into their games – therefore I’m not sure if this will be made compatible with all their games”
ArcanineFan01: “Yes, it’s unlikely that Nintendo would allow it (they own one third of the Pokemon company and own Pikmin). They are pretty opposed to messaging services after the 3DS services were abused.”
Duarjo: “I’m glad to hear that the likelihood is very low that Nintendo will allow this service in a game associated with its brand… I would hate to see what happens with an in-game chat”
Whether there will actually be an in-game chat in Pokémon GO in the future remains to be seen. If Niantic provides further information on this, you will of course find out here on MeinMMO.
What do you think about the implementation of a chat function in Ingress? Would you like to see this in Pokémon GO as well? Or do you have concerns that a chat would only lead to problems among players? Feel free to share your opinion here in the comments on MeinMMO.
Rebirth Island is currently bringing more fun to many players than the large map Caldera in Call of Duty: Warzone. The small island stands for quick action and exciting battles. We will show you how to easily secure powerful bonuses at the start of the round on MeinMMO.
What are the advantages? You can use 3 different key cards on Rebirth Island and receive hefty bonuses in a vault:
Vikhor’s Card: Loadout Drop and Cash
Effort: Low
Forgotten Card: Specialist Token, Loadout Drop and Cash
Effort: High
Perseus Card: Improved Recon Drone and Cash
Effort: Low
If you focus on the cards at the start of the match, you will start with advantages. MeinMMO shows you the locations of the cards on the map with tips on how to best get there.
You must then use the cards in the southern part of the map at the POI “Stronghold”. There is a vault, and each card opens a specific safe.
How do I get the card? This card can be easily grabbed if no other team is going to the map with you. You can get it in almost every match and start with a huge advantage.
Land at the marked house on the map below and go through the window on the west side.
Run through the open bunker door down the stairs, and the card is lying on a desk. However, Vikhor’s card disappears quickly after the match starts – you cannot retrieve the card during the round.
By the way, there is always a certain weapon blueprint for the Milano SMG on the table in front of the card. If you haven’t gotten it yet, pick up the weapon.
With the card, go to the Stronghold POI and collect your bonuses:
Rewards
Loadout Drop
Cash
Forgotten Card: The Ultimate Buff for the Team
How do I get the card? This card carries the greatest risk but also brings the best rewards.
Land at the northernmost house on Rebirth Island on the north side and jump through the window. Go straight through the room and down the stairs into the basement.
Here you will find a shower room, and you can interact with one of the showers. A few dollars drip out, and at the end is the key card. However, this takes a while.
It goes faster if you activate the shower during the “warm-up” before the match when you have the chance. Then the card is right there.
To bring the card to the Stronghold on the other side of the map, it’s best to find a helicopter when it fits. Strong bonuses await you in the vault:
Rewards
Specialist Token for the whole team
Loadout Drop
Cash
Perseus Card: Not a Bomb, but Still Good
How do I get the card? Land at the house south of the tanker in the southeast of the map. The card is clearly visible on a shelf in the ground floor.
The card is easy to get and is also not far from the Stronghold. Vikhor’s card is better suited for the start of the match. Maybe get the Perseus card later in a round if you need cash.
A drone is also included:
Rewards
Improved Recon Drone
Cash
If you want to see the processes for collecting the card in a video, check out the English YouTuber “Geeky Pastimes” (via youtube.com).
The Easter egg hunter loves to solve the puzzles of Warzone and always discovers fascinating secrets and hints.
Rebirth Island has developed into a community favorite since release and received a facelift with Season 2 of Warzone.
This brought many new secrets into the game, and some of them will only gradually be uncovered. An exciting side aspect in an otherwise straightforward shooter like Call of Duty.
The map is especially recommended for beginners because you encounter enemies much more often here and the modes often promise a revival.
In Elden Ring there are many enemies and bosses. Since the game world is merciless and mysterious, it does not show anywhere what your enemies are resistant to. Therefore, we will demonstrate to you, based on enemy types, how to deal the greatest damage to your foes in order to exploit their weaknesses.
What weaknesses exist for enemies? Since Elden Ring is vast and your foes appear in a variety of variations, you have different ways to damage them. Enemies can therefore suffer significant damage from the following factors:
By damage types
Slash – Inflicted by swords, katanas, and other bladed weapons
Stab – Stabs inflicted by weapons such as rapiers or spears
Blunt – Blunt strikes from hammers or maces
By elements
Fire – Ignites oil and sets enemies on fire
Lightning – Damage that spreads in enemies in water
Magic – Damage from magical sources
Holy – Blessed damage that prevents undead enemies from resurrecting
By status effects
Sleep – Causes enemies to tire or fall completely asleep
Frost – Causes enemies to freeze and reduces a portion of their HP. Frozen enemies take more damage.
Poison – Poisoned enemies take damage over time
Scarlet Rot – Infected enemies take significant damage over time
Madness – Inflicts light damage until madness occurs. Enemies succumbing to madness take large damage and become stuck in an animation for seconds.
Deathblight – When deathblight occurs, your enemy dies instantly
Many of these are useful, while others are completely useless against certain enemies. Not every foe is weak against the same element. Therefore, we will show you the weaknesses of various enemy groups so you can prepare accordingly for each situation.
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Every enemy type has one or more weaknesses
What enemy types are there? To understand which element or damage type to use against which enemy, we have categorized all foes into groups.
Humanoid
Undead
Dragons
Stone enemies
Animals
Abominations
Plants
We will go into detail about each group and show you which effects they weaken and which type of attack you should use best.
Humanoid – Enemies of human stature
A cursed enemy
Which enemies fall under this? Humanoid enemies are foes that appear and behave like humans. However, their stature and physique may vary. This includes giants, trolls, as well as foot soldiers and knights. The more armor the enemies carry, the more their resistances resemble those of stone opponents.
What are their weaknesses? Humanoid enemies are particularly vulnerable to bleeding damage. Their soft skin and unprotected bodies offer little to no defense against slash and stab damage. In addition, many enemies of this class can be afflicted with sleep, poison, scarlet rot, and frost.
Fire and lightning damage are semi-optimal, as knights usually inflict lightning damage themselves or bosses like the fire giant wield flames. Magic can be used as an alternative.
Undead – Beings that no longer dwell among the living
An unresting skeleton
Which enemies fall under this? Undead are, as the name suggests, not living beings. This includes skeletons, ghosts, and decayed zombies.
What are their weaknesses? Since undead are not very robust and do not suffer bleeding damage, you should use weapons with blunt damage. Greatswords or great hammers ensure that skeletons have no chance to attack.
To stop their annoying resurrections, you should buff your weapon with holy damage. This provides extra damage and ensures that your first death is also their last.
Dragons – Flying beasts that can breathe fire and throw lightning
Dragons remain one of the most dangerous enemies
Which enemies fall under this? All dragons that have wings and can fly. Some are special and can even throw lightning or have two heads. Additionally, there are also elemental dragons that can breathe magic or even scarlet rot.
What are their weaknesses? All dragons are weak against bleeding damage. Additionally, it is beneficial to inflict stab or blunt damage, as this allows you to overcome the dragon’s tough scales. Lightning, fire, and magic are also worthwhile, but only if the dragon is not wielding them.
Stone enemies – Opponents that hardly budge
Annoying little pests that roam the catacombs – Wights
Which enemies fall under this? All enemies that consist of stone or similar structures. This includes the wights from the catacombs, as well as towering golems. However, heavily armored humanoid foes share many properties of stone enemies.
What are their weaknesses? You defeat stone enemies best with a blunt weapon such as great hammers or maces. This allows you to stagger your opponents and also provides good damage.
Avoid slash and stab weapons, as these literally bounce off the armor and inflict significantly less pain on your enemies. Magic and lightning are good elements against these annoying pests, but poison and fire should be avoided.
Animals – Usually peaceful beings that must be hunted
Rune bears are very dangerous
Which enemies fall under this? Every living being that is considered an animal. From goats and sheep, bats and wolves to the towering rune bears that tear you apart.
What are their weaknesses? Just like humanoid enemies, animals are vulnerable to slash and stab weapons. They have no chance against bleeding, and poison, rot, or frost can be effectively applied to them. As elements, depending on the animal, you should use either lightning, fire, or magic.
Abominations – Beings that possess an obscure form
A being beyond our imagination – Astel
Which enemies fall under this? This includes foes such as the falling star beasts, Astel, and death birds that have an unknown origin and whose appearance is undefinable.
What are their weaknesses? For such beings, only physical attacks such as stab, slash, or blunt are effective. Elements like fire, lightning, magic, or holy damage are ineffective and should only be used rarely.
However, for both the falling star beasts and Astel, it is advisable to use the meteor sword, as they have a weakness against it. Status effects such as poison or rot are also ineffective against these soulless shells and should be reserved.
Plants – Living green stuff
These plants are not only annoying, but they can also take a lot
Which enemies fall under this? All green plants that want to get you. There are wandering flowers that can summon light bursts or dust you with poison pollen. These plants come in several variations.
What are their weaknesses? Since this involves a plant, fire is the best element. Combined with slash damage, you can take away many hit points and prevent them from attacking. Bleeding and poison also work well, as does frost damage. However, avoid sleep.
An important feature to recognize resistances: Observe your enemies. They also use elements. Bosses like the fire giant are resistant to fire since they also want to damage you with fire.
Malenia, one of the hardest bosses, is drenched in rot in this case and thus very resistant to all poisons. So you can also see through your enemies in battle and know how to best destroy them.
This was our little guide to resistances of the respective enemy classes. Do you have any tips or tricks on how to eliminate specific enemies? Let us know in the comments how you have analyzed your foes!
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Jens “Knossi” Knossalla watched a Twitch stream of his fellow streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler reacting to the wild boxing match between himself and MckyTV. Knossi did not like one statement from his colleague at all.
This is the backstory: Trymacs and MckyTV faced off at the boxing event “The Great Fight Night”. The fight took place on the evening of April 2nd and became a major event.
A few days later, Trymacs watched the fight again with his viewers during a stream and analyzed it.
Knossi watched this analysis (via YouTube). He praised Trymacs, his family, and especially his father in the highest terms: “Cool guy, very, very nice people. The Trymacs family, man, the father – best friends with father Trymacs”
Knossalla gushed about how well he got along with the father. They were on the same wavelength, both laughing at each other’s jokes. Knossi loved both Trymacs’ father and brother – he was over the moon while reporting about the two in his stream. He was really excited about the video and felt positive.
Knossalla then lost it. He switched his chat to emote-only mode and began to scream: “Where does he look like me?”, and he continued: “I will talk to your father about this, Maximilian.”
He then immediately called Trymacs, who knew exactly what it was about and answered Knossi’s call: “Hey, what’s up, are you mad?”
Knossi demanded to speak to Stemmler’s father, with whom he was friends. He also asked where he looked like MckyTV after the punch. Trymacs just laughed and said that he definitely looked more like him after the punch than before. “You saw me, how I really look, how beautiful I am,” Knossi tried to instill in his colleague.
After the phone call, Knossalla still cheered for MckyTV, even though he knew that the match went to Trymacs. “For me, the fight is not over yet, now the fight is just starting – everything can change again!” shouted the streamer to his viewers.
Is there now beef between the two streamers? Of course not. Knossi himself decorated his YouTube video, which summarized the highlights of his stream, with ironic emojis and titled it “MOM he insulted ME! MESSAGE to TRYMACS!” Both took the situation more with humor and the conversation served simply as entertainment, as you know from Knossi.
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The streaming special Find Your Next Game: Spring (FYNG) is over. But a sequel is coming soon. What to expect in the summer with the next FYNG event and the highlights of FYNG: Spring can be found here.
What is this FYNG actually? Under the abbreviation FYNG lies “Find Your Next Game”. On all our pages (GamePro, GameStar and MeinMMO) we present interesting games in the context of FYNG. Our goal is for you to notice games that you otherwise wouldn’t have had on your radar.
FYNG: Spring 2022 ended on April 7, 2022, but in the summer, it will continue with an even bigger FYNG. Everything that is currently known about it and the highlights of FYNG: Spring can be found in the following paragraphs.
The highlights of FYNG Spring and the outlook for FYNG in summer 2022
What were the highlights of FYNG Spring? Every day there were several hours of livestreaming with various topics in FYNG: Spring. Highlights included, among other things, the following games and topics:
Recordings of the streams from FYNG: Spring can be found on our Twitch channel MAX (Monsters & Explosions).
What’s next for FYNG? FYNG will continue soon. Between June 7 and June 17, 2022, our large, new FYNG: Summer Edition will launch.
Since the E3 is completely canceled this year, we will kick off our FYNG special in June and provide you with new information about game announcements and hidden gems over a 3-week period through many streams and website specials.
Even without the E3, a lot will happen in gaming this summer. We will closely cover everything and, of course, cover the important press conferences of the publishers.
In addition to numerous highlights on our websites, an extensive live show awaits you on our Twitch channel MAX (Monsters & Explosions). As usual, our gaming hosts Ann-Kathrin, Michi, Julius, Natascha, and Fritz will host.
You’ll receive more information about the upcoming FYNG: Summer Edition in due time as the launch approaches at the end of May. See you!
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Daniel “Keemstar” Keem is an important voice in gaming with 2.7 million followers on Twitter. He engages with the discussion about YouTuber IShowSpeed: He was banned from Valorant for vile sexist and racist insults. For Keemstar, such outbursts aren’t real, as video games aren’t real either. That’s just trash talk, it comes with the territory.
This is the situation:
E-sport journalist Jake Luckey shared a clip from Valorant in which YouTuber IShowSpeed (19) had an outburst and insulted a female player in the worst sexist manner. He yelled at her to get out of the game and do the dishes for her husband.
Riot subsequently banned the YouTuber from all games. A representative from YouTube Gaming stated they are looking closer into the case. The career end of the very successful YouTube star is at stake. The YouTuber himself admitted that his behavior in the clip was wrong. But he is very young and still developing.
A controversy has now erupted surrounding this incident. Influential content creator Keemstar has intervened: He believes the action against IShowSpeed is racially motivated and defends the black content creator. It’s just trash talk, after all.
This isn’t real – just like the guns in video games
This is what Keemstar says: In a video comment on Twitter, Keemstar defends the young IShowSpeed (via twitter):
What is going on in the world we live in? You have this e-sports reporter who is attacking Speed for trash talk in a game. First of all: The boy is a kid! And what is being said is simply not real. These are not real statements. This is trash talk in a video game. If they were to stand face to face in real life, they would never say such things to each other. […]
Things said in a fantasy video game are simply not real. You know what else isn’t real? The guns! The guns in the game are not real weapons.
KeemStar
Keemstar sees a racial motivation behind the discussion about IShowSpeed. The white e-sports journalist attacked the biggest black streamer on YouTube Gaming while downplaying the misbehavior of other white influencers in the past.
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Discussion about whether one can change or always remains the same
What is the reaction to this? The biggest streamer on Twitch, xQc, is known for his outbursts and sexist comments towards women. He is also a well-known trash talker. He responded directly to Keemstar.
xQc says that such sexist remarks are “not trash talk at all.” And it is quite audacious to play the racism card while simply overlooking sexism.
Keemstar is just trying to attract attention by catering to hate against women.
xQc responds: That’s a great example. These old stories show (via twitter):
some people, like xQc himself, can change radically in 3, 4 years. They can get better
other people, like Keemstar, wouldn’t change a bit even in 10, 15 years.
xQc was known for sexist remarks in the past. He says: His example shows how true change is possible.
Are there other perspectives?? Yes, the well-known MMORPG streamer Amsongold addresses the ban of IShowSpeed. He believes it is not a solution to simply ban people who misbehave, just to show that there are consequences for misconduct. That helps no one.
It would be better if people acknowledged their mistakes, promised to change, and actually followed through. People should also realize what nonsense they themselves did when they were 17 or 19 – depending on what age one estimates IShowSpeed to be.
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Who is Keemstar and what role does he play? Keemstar came to prominence in 2009 when he demonstrated horrible trash talk in a YouTube video, earning a reputation as a “trash talker.”
The 40-year-old Keemstar is now a podcaster, streamer, and YouTuber. He is known for addressing controversial topics, taking contrarian positions, and generating a lot of attention.
With his show “DramaAlert,” he is simultaneously active in a journalistic role: He “comments on drama,” while also stirring up those very topics he reports on with harsh comments. Thus, he has a very controversial role in the influencer scene.
Since most influencers are in their 20s, while he himself is already 40, Keemstar constantly hears from younger people that he is becoming “old and irrelevant” and that he should behave more appropriately for his age.
Keemstar has become the figure on Twitter who people reach out to when they catch any kind of “villain” doing something wrong. They hope that Keemstar will then expose them on his internet gallows.
Keemstar was involved in an ugly campaign against Twitch streamer Pokimane.
Can you make a great gaming mouse even better? A user tried it, and the result is almost too good. A clip from Overwatch is causing a stir.
How can you make one of the best gaming mice in the world even better? A user probably thought the same. A tinkerer modified the G502 Hero, which according to Logitech is the most popular gaming mouse in the world, with LEGO (via logitech.com).
The result is quite impressive. The effort is minimal, but the result is significantly better. Even though some may wonder if such a lifehack isn’t cheating.
User combines LEGO motor with Logitech’s G502 Hero
This is what the user did: The user explained in a Twitter post that he attached a small motor to the scroll wheel of the G502 Hero made of LEGO. He takes advantage of a feature of the G520 Hero: With the G502 Hero, you can choose between a notched and a free-spinning scroll wheel. Nowadays, Razer even includes a free-spinning scroll wheel in its new mouse, because everyone loves this scroll wheel.
To control the motor better, he attached the construction to a glove that he can put on and take off at will. You can see the result on Twitter:
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What exactly does it bring? In his test with the motor, he plays Mercy. She’s a supporter from the shooter Overwatch by Blizzard.
The tinkerer has bound both her healing and damage-boosting abilities to the scroll wheel. The motor now continuously spins the free-spinning scroll wheel, rapidly switching between attack and healing boosts so that the supported target receives both buffs.
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The clip left some users speechless: You can’t normally play Mercy like that.
What are the reactions? People are both surprised and stunned. One person writes on Twitter in a comment that it is “absolutely incredible” what he has done with his mouse. Others are not so sure whether what the user did with his mouse can really be legal.
The G502 Hero is one of the best-selling mice in the world
What makes the G502 Hero so popular? On Amazon, the G502 Hero is an absolute bestseller and regularly ranks among the best-selling gaming mice. Logitech’s G502 Hero has the advantage of being a strong all-rounder: The mouse is not tied to any specific game or genre but offers many buttons, providing a lot of options when you want to customize it to your gaming style:
If you are currently playing a shooter, you can remove the weights from the mouse and configure the sniper button or assign gadgets or your secondary weapon to the additional buttons.
If you prefer playing an MMORPG, you can assign important spells or abilities to the buttons on the mouse.
Currently, thanks to Easter offers on Amazon, you can get the mouse at a really good price. If you are interested in the G502 Hero, you can get the gaming mouse for only 36 Euros:
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It’s not the first time a user has modified Logitech’s G502 Hero or given it a completely different appearance. A user had turned the G502 Hero into a bow that you can actually play with. You can read the story about the bow-mouse and how it works on MeinMMO:
Since January 2022, the servers of all Dark Souls games on Steam have been offline. The cause was several severe exploits discovered and partially exploited by hackers. Now there has been a change on the Steam page, and fans are concerned: Will the servers remain permanently offline?
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware reacted by taking the Steam servers completely offline. It was said that they wanted to solve the problem and bring the servers back online.
At the time, criticism arose regarding the fact that the exploits had already existed for years and that action was only taken when they were publicly released by hackers. Some hackers had even tried to warn the developers repeatedly.
The servers of the Dark Souls games remain offline. And now, the multiplayer tag and any mention of multiplayer have even been removed from Steam for the affected games.
The exact reason is currently unknown. But after 2 months of silence and the “stealth” change, fans are now worried whether the servers will ever be back online.
Here the multiplayer tag is now missing. (via Steam)
Will Dark Souls remain offline? Players worried, but some reassure
This is how players are reacting to the step: After no news regarding Dark Souls has surfaced in recent months, there have already been some speculations and discussions. Especially in various subreddits, there are some players who are concerned.
Many are worried after the latest change on the Steam page that the multiplayer might not return and that the Dark Souls games will remain offline.
Some speculate that the issue has already been resolved and that the servers are intentionally kept offline so that people can play the multiplayer of Elden Ring.
Others believe that FromSoftware is primarily focused on their latest open-world game and Dark Souls has to wait for now.
However, there is an explanation that puts the latest step and the removal of multiplayer references in a different light: “False advertisement” or false promises.
Because after two months of missing multiplayer, it is quite possible that Bandai Namco or FromSoftware had this description removed to avoid misunderstandings.
Until then, it could have theoretically happened that new players wanted to purchase one of the Dark Souls installments just because of the multiplayer. If a new player only finds the offline mode, they could feel misled.
Therefore, most players consider it more likely that this is a precautionary measure rather than a hint at the demise of Dark Souls multiplayer.
Nonetheless, there is general criticism of the actions of Bandai Namco and FromSoftware.
“At this point, I just want something other than silence.”
This is the criticism: Aside from various speculations, it is about the communication from the publisher and developer. Since the step in January, which took the servers offline, there has been virtually no word on the subject.
This bothers many players like XBamfo: “At this point, I just want something other than silence. Is anything being worked on? Is a fix planned? Has Fromsoft just disappeared and not cared? It’s ridiculous that they are completely silent on this.”
Most assume after the step that we will not hear anything from the PC servers for a while.
Many are disappointed about this. They prefer the multiplayer over that of Elden Ring and would like to return.
Until there is new information, it may actually take a while. FromSoftware took the servers offline in January. If a quick return were in sight, they would not have adjusted the Steam page.
Which of the various reasons currently speculated to be the actual cause is uncertain.
But after the huge success of Elden Ring and the necessary support for the game, it is quite possible that the developers are currently busy elsewhere.
In Lost Ark you can buy many items with gold in the auction house. To prevent prices from skyrocketing, the currency Pheons was introduced. We from MeinMMO reveal how it works and why it’s so important.
Recently, a thread appeared on the Lost Ark subreddit that discusses market regulation in the game. Reddit user korean1351 explains the real money currency Pheon and its impact on gold prices. This thread is being discussed controversially.
What are Pheons? Pheons are quite unique among the many currencies of Lost Ark. They only come into play when you buy items from other players for gold in the auction house. For each transaction, you have to pay exactly 25 Pheons – regardless of how much gold you spend.
You can obtain Pheons in the cash shop using royal or blue crystals. Additionally, you can receive them at events or as a login reward.
How do F2P players benefit from this? Pheons act as a kind of tax imposed on each transaction between players. This leads to players being able to make only a very limited number of gold purchases in the auction house.
As a result of these limited activities in the auction house, interest in selling items for only a slight profit decreases, which keeps prices overall lower. The risk of losing Pheons is greater than the profit that could be made in gold.
The reddit user also draws on his experience in Korea. There, the prices for equipment skyrocketed for a while until Pheons were introduced last year.
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What the community says
What the community says: Opinions on Reddit about the topic are highly divided. Some support the system, while others only complain about Amazon and Smilegate.
DarkSkyKnight: “This subreddit is economically completely incompetent, but I really appreciate this understandable explanation.”
Jus2mint: “I feel the same way. The supply of accessories and ability stones is determined by the game. Excessive demand would mean price increases. Pheon reduces unnecessary demand and thus stabilizes the price of accessories and stones. Since Pheon was introduced, it’s also possible for F2P players with less gold to access the market.”
Is Lost Ark Pay2Win? Many players claim so. However, this mechanism is seen as evidence to the contrary, as players benefit even if they do not spend real money. Pheons must be purchased with real money, while gold can be farmed. This initially makes Pheons more valuable, which is why F2P players want to save them and thus spend less gold.
Since there are only a few Pheons available to the general public, it is not worth artificially creating demand by buying up good equipment. The risk of being left with unsold items and making a loss is too great.
While those who invest a lot of money can gain some advantages in Lost Ark, they cannot manipulate the market. The Pheon system stands in the way and gives F2P players a chance.
What do you think? Does the system work as it should and actually prevent gold prices from skyrocketing? Have you invested real money in Lost Ark? If so, how much? Do you generally consider the game to be Pay2Win or are you satisfied free-to-play players? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO!
What exactly is in the shop, we have summarized here:
The MMORPGs RuneScape and Old School RuneScape are free-to-play but share a subscription for endgame content. Until now, the cost was €9.49 per month. Starting in May 2022, this and the costs for shop items and Runecoins will be increased. The community is upset, mainly due to the successes and ongoing issues with the games. They see no justification for the price increase.
What exactly changes with the subscription? From May 4th, the prices for RuneScape will increase in all currencies, although not uniformly. According to the developers, this must be done to offset higher development costs and inflation.
Players paying in euros are particularly affected. Prices there will increase by an average of 21.56%. In US dollars, prices will only increase by an average of 10.77%.
Notably, the developers have completely removed the subscription for three consecutive months. However, they did not provide a reason for this.
The increases will initially only apply to new subscriptions. Those who continue with their subscription are not affected for the time being. It’s also important to note that the regular 12-month subscription previously cost €79.99, but between November and March, there was always the Premier Club, which only cost €64.99 for 12 months. This price will now be adjusted to €69.99 for the entire year.
How is the increase received? Not well. However, players do not criticize the price adjustments themselves, as they would be completely understandable under different circumstances.
The price increase comes at a time when the developer studio Jagex is celebrating record player numbers and revenues. As reported in 2019, RuneScape had its most successful year since 2001. Since then, things have been going even better.
There is also criticism for the lack of player support, an increase in bots, and allegedly poor employee pay. These issues should be addressed first before players are expected to pay more.
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In early 2022, the financial report for the year 2020 was released. Revenues in RuneScape grew by 18%, while in Old School RuneScape they grew by 6% (via Jagex financial report ).
Revenues were €130 million in 2019 and €144 million in 2020
The pure profit after tax, operating costs, and so on was €52 million in 2019 and €42 million in 2020
What is the problem? These profits should be used, as the community wishes, to improve the two MMORPGs. However, Jagex belongs to another company that takes a share of the revenues.
This company withdrew a total of €109 million in 2019 and 2020. More than the actual profits allowed.
This leads to a standstill in the development of the two MMORPGs. Fans are upset because they fear that the additional revenues from subscription fees will not flow into the further development of the games, but directly into the pockets of the investors.
The user esporx wrote a long post about this (via reddit). He emphasizes that the problem is not the developers and community managers, but those at the top who are letting the game deteriorate. Generally, the topic of price increases is currently dominating the subreddits of both MMORPGs.
Price increase would be acceptable if the value is right
What are the problems with RuneScape? According to the reddit user TTGunlimited, there are some issues that Jagex needs to address for the game to be worth the price increase (via reddit):
The customer support is said to be poor. Those who lose access to their account or are wrongly banned are said to have only a very small chance of ever getting their account back.
The chat is said to be crawling with scams, bots, and gold sellers.
Account security is a problem because you cannot use capital letters and symbols in passwords.
Employee pay is said to be poor, also because the studio itself is located in one of the most expensive environments in the UK.
So far, Jagex has not commented on these allegations.
How do you see the price increase for RuneScape? Do you think the costs are too high, or are some players exaggerating their concerns?
In WoW, there was also a big discussion about subscription fees in early 2021. At that time, the options for Game Time Cards for 30, 90, and 180 days were removed:
