In FIFA 22 the new TOTW 23 is now live, and we know who has made it into the squad. You can find everything about the new Team of the Week here.
What is the TOTW? Each week, the Team of the Week features 23 players who have excelled with strong performances on real football pitches. These players then receive so-called “Inform cards,” where their stats get a boost.
New in FUT 22 is also the introduction of a “Featured” card, which has a more significant boost than the regular TOTW cards.
How to get TOTW cards: With a big portion of luck you can pull Inform cards from packs. Alternatively, the cards are also available on the FUT transfer market, where they can be quite expensive.
This is the new TOTW 23: The new TOTW 23 features some really strong cards, with Robert Lewandowski receiving the highest rating of 94. He is followed by the Inform cards of Kane (92), Sancho (88), Aubameyang (86), Rüdiger (85) and Ito (86).
The featured player this week is Bremer from FC Turin, who receives a significant upgrade from 77 to 84.
TOTW 23 Starting XI:
GK: Lafont (86)
CB: Rüdiger (85)
LB: Walker-Peters (84)
LB: Günter (84)
LM: Sancho (88)
RM: Ito (86)
LM: Muniain (85)
CM: Dani Olmo (84)
ST: Lewandowski (94)
ST: Kane (92)
ST: Aubameyang (86)
TOTW 23 Bench:
GK: Consigli (84)
RB: Mazraoui (83)
CB: Bremer (84)
CAM: Rodriguez (81)
ST: Danjuma (84)
ST: Quagliarella (82)
ST: Marega (81)
CB: Sainsbury (79)
LB: Garusccio (75)
LM: Goiginger (79)
ST: Giakoumakis (80)
ST: May (74)
What about Marco Reus? Although Marco Reus had an outstanding match with a proud 5 goal contributions in the 6-0 against Borussia Mönchengladbach, he is not part of TOTW 23.
This is because the Dortmund player was already featured in the previous TOTW 22, and players cannot be part of two consecutive TOTWs.
3 Strong Forwards for TOTW 23
Robert Lewandowski earns his second Inform card in FUT 22 this week, which has particularly improved in speed and dribbling (both +2). If you apply the Engine Chemistry style, the new Lewandowski card becomes a fast and extremely dangerous striker.
Harry Kane from Tottenham has a 92 rating, but there is a problem: speed. This is only 74 and may not appeal to many FUT players. However, the remaining stats are excellent, and Kane is definitely a solid striker card.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has just moved to FC Barcelona and already receives his first TOTW card. The card has respectable stats in all areas, but may struggle to keep up with current ST cards.
What do you think about the TOTW? Do you like the new cards? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
If you prefer Icon cards, you can participate in the Icon Swaps 2 event. How to earn tokens quickly there is revealed here:
Amazon has taken action against the rampant spam from gold sellers in the MMORPG Lost Ark. Like in all Free2Play MMORPGs, Lost Ark was plagued by constant spam from people trying to conduct “Realtime-Money-Transactions”, real money trading. This was becoming very annoying for players. However, one of Amazon’s planned measures was considered too radical by players.
What is the worst plague of MMORPGs? It is the gold spammers:
Normally, the public chat in MMORPGs is meant for players to talk, exchange, trade, and find guilds or groups.
In reality, however, it is filled with monotonous, often particularly conspicuous sales messages full of exclamation marks and special characters, saying things like: “Give me money, and I’ll give you gold. I have the best gold ever, at the best prices.”
In Smilegate’s new MMORPG Lost Ark, distributed by Amazon, the problem was particularly severe. New measures are supposed to curb spam now.
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“Never experienced such a terrible gold spam in Lost Ark”
Why was it particularly bad in Lost Ark? Normally, MMORPGs have certain barriers in place to block gold spammers: You need to reach a certain level to use chats or similar.
However, there was none of that in Lost Ark. So gold sellers could simply create new heroes for a server and pollute the chats there.
If a gold spammer was actually banned, they simply made a new account: They hadn’t lost any time (for leveling) or money (for a new game key).
Therefore, in the past few weeks, posts on reddit increased, stating that gold sellers were particularly bad in Lost Ark:
One person asks: “What’s going on with all the gold sellers – aren’t they supposed to get banned?” and received the reply: “Yes, but it’s Free2Play; they just make new accounts.”
Another user said: He had never experienced anything as terrible as the gold spam in Lost Ark – he was advised to block and report them, a Sisyphean task.
And a third person asked: “Why isn’t Amazon doing anything against gold sellers?” But Amazon was already on it.
What is Amazon doing against the gold sellers? In a post by Amazon on February 20, it stated that they had noticed an increase in gold sellers and already had scripts active to regularly ban them (via playlostark).
Additionally, they are working on “permanent solutions” to reduce chat spam. Players could also simply turn off the area chat for the time being.
What was retracted? Originally, Amazon planned to limit the area chat so that players would need to be level 35 to use it.
However, following protests from fans, this was hastily retracted on February 21. Fans complained: The restriction made it difficult for new players to cope with problems.
In response, Amazon acted quickly and withdrew the proposal, even deleting the passage from the blog post. They stated that nothing had been implemented in the game and that there was no longer any time frame for when the level restriction would be introduced. If that changes, they will let players know.
If you’re sharp on worms in Destiny 2, then your hour has come. The Exotic quest for the nasty ‘Worm Thrower’ Parasit is available through the quest ‘Of Queens and Worms’ The weapon is one of the six new Exotics from Witch Queen. MeinMMO reveals to you how to snag the worm among grenade launchers.
Even before the release of Witch Queen, the exotic grenade launcher Parasit sparked discussions among Guardians: Is it okay to use “worm babies” as ammunition? Yes, it is. Guardians show no mercy to Savathun’s minions, so they will also be sent to the afterlife with a handful of worms – even if this specific grenade launcher also hurts you.
If you want to know what other exotic weapons are waiting for you, we’ve compiled them here for you:
To get the exotic grenade launcher Parasit, Guardians must first own the Destiny 2 expansion “Witch Queen” and, most importantly, have completed the story campaign (on Classic or Legendary). Only then can they accept the exotic quest “Of Queens and Worms” from Ikora Rey.
The quest itself has 17 steps, and we will now show you exactly what to do.
Step 1: First, meet Mara Sov. Your first target is the Enclave on Mars. Mara Sov is already waiting there for a conversation.
Step 2:Complete the strike “Birthplace of Evil”. It is enough to complete the strike once. At the end of the strike, you must use your new ability “Deep Sight” and interact with the worm table.
Step 3: Visit the vendor NPC of the Throne World. Fynch is expecting you for a conversation near the landing zone “Morass” in Savathun’s Throne World.
Step 4: Find a cryptoglyph rune. Now you must enter Savathun’s Temple of Deceit. If you mark the quest in the menu, your Ghost will show you the way. Now you just need to kill all the Scorn enemies so the rune will appear.
Step 5: Defeat 100 enemies in the Throne World. The rune is not ready for use yet – it is exhausted. It must first be charged with kills. Therefore, 100 Scorn enemies in the Throne World must perish.
Step 6: Discover the Lost Sector “Grave”. The next quest step leads you to the Lost Sector “Grave”. It must be discovered by you. You will find access in the “Fluorescent Canal” in Savathun’s Throne World. Follow the quest marker here.
Step 7: Complete the Lost Sector “Grave”. At the end of the sector, you will need the new ability “Deep Sight Resonance” after it has been successfully cleared. With it, you will reach the worm table, where you will interact.
Step 8: Complete three patrols. Now you can leave the sector again. But stay in the “Fluorescent Canal,” because you should complete patrols there. To make it faster, choose patrols that only require kills.
Step 9: Find the cryptoglyph rune in the Queen’s courtyard.
Step 10: Discover the Lost Sector “Metamorphosis”. Here, too, you must discover the sector. You will find the Lost Sector near Miasma in Savathun’s Throne World.
Step 11: Complete the Lost Sector “Metamorphosis”. Another secret must be discovered. So use the “Deep Sight Resonance” again and interact with the worm table.
Step 12: Find the cryptoglyph rune in the Enticing Veil.
Step 13: Find the Deep Sight ability. You should find the box, which can only be found with the Deep Sight ability.
Step 14: Search for the Lost Sector “Extraction”. You will find the sector in the area “Morass” in Savathun’s Throne World.
Step 15: Complete the Lost Sector “Extraction”. “Deep Sight Resonance” will also help you find the worm table there and interact with it.
Step 16: Stop by Fynch again. The vendor NPC of the Throne World might have a tip for you. He is in the “Morass”.
Step 17: Complete the parasitic pilgrimage. At the end, only the mission “Parasitic Pilgrimage” stands between you and the new weapon Exotic. Once that’s done, you have rightfully earned your reward from Mara Sov. The new Exo grenade launcher is already waiting for you.
If you don’t want to read, you can also watch the complete quest at KackisHD as a video. This way, you can better find the sometimes well-hidden Lost Sectors:
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This is how the exotic weapon quest for the grenade launcher “PARASIT” goes.
What can the new exotic grenade launcher Parasit do?
The weapon has the intrinsic perk “Worm Hunger”: Its ammunition consists of worms that explode upon impact. The size and damage of the explosion scale with the number of enemies you defeated just before firing this weapon.
“Worm Byproduct”: This perk ensures that damage you receive from the detonation of your own worm projectile temporarily makes your other weapons stronger.
This means that to get the most out of this weapon, you should stay within the explosion’s effective range. However, this is not completely safe. Get too close, and you’ll become worm food yourself.
Does the weapon have a catalyst? Unfortunately, no. At least nothing is known about it yet. The weapon currently does not have a catalyst.
If you’re interested in more about Witch Queenthis might also appeal to you:
Have you already played the weapon? Then share your experiences. Or are you still in the middle of the campaign? By the way, this is not the only Exotic that players are currently obtaining. You can also earn the submachine gun “Osteo Striga”:
Sony has announced the new games that PS Plus subscribers will receive in March. This time, there are 4 games for PS4 and one for PS5. Also, starting March 15, you can play GTA Online as a standalone.
These are the new games: If you have an active subscription to PlayStation Plus or are planning to get one soon, you can look forward to the following free games in March:
ARK: Survival Evolved – A survival game
Team Sonic Racing – A racing game featuring Sonic, in the style of Mario Kart
Ghostrunner – a hardcore FPP slasher (PS5 only)
Ghost of Tsushima Legends – The multiplayer mode of Ghost of Tsushima (Bonus)
Another highlight is GTA Online, which will be released on March 15 along with the next-gen version of GTA 5. This standalone can be played for free by PS Plus owners for a whole three months.
When and where can you download the new PS Plus games? The 3 new free titles will be available to subscribers starting March 1 at around 12:00 PM. You can download them at no additional cost from the PlayStation Store.
The two PS4 games can be easily played on a PS5 thanks to backward compatibility. However, for the PS5 game, you will need the corresponding console.
ARK: Survival Evolved
What kind of game is this? In ARK: Survival Evolved you land on a deserted island full of dinosaurs, naked and without tools. You must survive while learning more technologies, taming dinos, and building futuristic equipment.
The game is especially impressive with its dinosaurs of various sizes, shapes, and colors, as well as a comprehensive skill system and exciting boss battles.
You should play ARK if you are looking for a survival game with a lot of content and gigantic dinosaurs. You can explore the world alone but can also play with your friends. Anyone hosting their own server can even play with users on Xbox or PC.
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What kind of game is this? Ghostrunner is an action-packed first-person game where you must defeat enemies and overcome tricky obstacles. You fight your way through hordes of foes with a katana and can protect yourself from enemy attacks thanks to superhuman reflexes.
You should play Ghostrunner if you are looking for an action-rich, brutal, and bloody massacre. Ghostrunner is pretty much a cyberpunk version of Hotline Miami.
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What kind of game is this? Team Sonic Racing is a racing game that you can play alone or online in multiplayer mode. There is even the option to team up with other players and compete against other teams online.
The game was released on May 21, 2019, for PS4, but also for Xbox and PC.
You should play Team Sonic Racing if you are looking for a crazy racing game that, thanks to smaller power-ups and colorful tracks, vaguely resembles Mario Kart. You can play excellently with friends here, but you can also really annoy each other.
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If you already own Ghost of Tsushima, you have free access to the contents of Legends. If you only want to play the co-op part, you could previously purchase it for 19.99 euros. In March, the game is now part of PS Plus.
You should play Ghost of Tsushima Legends if you want to experience an entertaining co-op game with friends and slice through an Asian world with traditional weapons.
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What you need for this: The requirement for the monthly free games is an active membership at PlayStation Plus, meaning a PS Plus subscription. For a 12-month subscription, you usually pay 59.99 €, but there are also sales where you can get the subscription cheaper. Please note: The annual costs are higher with a shorter membership duration.
As a subscription user, you will receive 2 selected free games for PlayStation 4 each month and one free title for PS5. The games are available as a digital download in the PS Store for specific periods and do not cost you anything extra (apart from the regular subscription fees). Once you’ve added these games to your library, you can play them anytime as long as you have an active membership – even if it has expired in the meantime. The games remain in your possession.
Here are more benefits of PlayStation Plus at a glance: Apart from the monthly games, subscribers to PS Plus also benefit from several additional perks, including:
Access to free trials where you can try full games for free
How about you? What do you think of the new PS Plus lineup for March 2022? Is there a title that particularly piques your interest or that you’re looking forward to? Or does Sony’s current selection of games leave you cold? Share your opinion with us and other MeinMMO users in the comments.
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With the live-season model and the very popular free-to-play Warzone, the franchise remains relevant. Especially since a second part with better technology for Warzone has already been announced.
Further opportunities arise from potential new titles under the Call of Duty umbrella. Activision responded with the following statement regarding the leaks about the missing premium title in 2023:
We have an exciting list of premium and free-to-play experiences for Call of Duty this year, next year, and beyond. Reports claiming otherwise are incorrect. We look forward to sharing details when the time is right.
The announcement by the CoD creators could mean many things. The leak report is neither confirmed nor really denied – a premium title for 2022 has already been announced, and a new free-to-play title is being launched alongside Warzone.
However, there is also room for other CoD experiences that we have barely or not at all on our radar. The leaker “Tom Henderson” wrote as early as the beginning of 2021:
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“A separate zombie project is in early development. The game is currently not connected to any other title,” Henderson wrote back then.
This could mean a CoD zombie title that focuses entirely on the popular PvE aspect of Call of Duty. The trend would lean towards a paid title.
Other rumors revolve around a standalone mobile version for Warzone. The title would likely be a free-to-play game.
However, developers might also be pursuing entirely different projects that expand the Call of Duty franchise and bring in new dynamics.
In the end, the longer life cycle of the premium titles could also lead to a generally higher quality and quantity of content.
By the way, we also have a MeinMMO podcast. Recently, we discussed the big shooter releases of early 2022:
CoD without annual titles: The risks
Call of Duty is a development machine, worked on by many studios, and its strategy includes annual releases.
Shifting an established strategy always carries some risk and also involves a lot of speculation.
There is particularly great potential for failure in choosing the right setting.
2022 brings with it a sequel to the most successful CoD title so far, Modern Warfare II. Following the very weak sales of Call of Duty: Vanguard, a significant upswing is expected here.
But what happens after that? By 2024, the last “Black Ops” title will already be 4 years old. Will the fan base hold on that long? What if the next setting doesn’t resonate at all?
Long-term, Call of Duty risks losing its paid titles entirely. CoD could be perceived more as a free-to-play franchise.
Perhaps that is even the plan – that cannot be said for sure right now. But so far, the annual titles have been a guarantee to remain in the discussion.
Generally, the strong connection of many players to the individual series of the franchise could also be lost. Annual titles have always defined CoD, and if the current game doesn’t fit: “Then I’ll just wait until next year – a Black Ops is coming then”.
Moreover, if there is no new zombie experience, this CoD community might lose interest in the short or long term. One of the biggest content creators for CoD Zombies can hardly imagine waiting until 2024:
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Additionally, the current strategy may tempt them to take fewer risks in the future. Vanguard faced criticism for not introducing enough new elements in multiplayer.
If there is only a title every 2 years, gameplay experiments or important innovations might be missed. CoD would then only bring:
Better graphics
New maps
Proven settings
The usual campaign
If a new premium “Call of Duty” does not resonate at all, the developers might toil for 2 years on an unpopular game and then completely abandon the next title.
The free-to-play Warzone has shown the CoD creators that a Call of Duty does not have to be a full-price title to ring the cash registers.
The potential and demand are there. Time will tell if Call of Duty makes the most of it.
Please feel free to share your thoughts on the topic with us in the comments. What opportunities & risks do you see for CoD? Do you like the idea of a 2-year rhythm?
2022 brings with it a sequel to the most successful CoD title so far, Modern Warfare II. Following the very weak sales of Call of Duty: Vanguard, a significant upswing is expected here.
But what happens after that? By 2024, the last “Black Ops” title will already be 4 years old. Will the fan base hold on that long? What if the next setting doesn’t resonate at all?
Long-term, Call of Duty risks losing its paid titles entirely. CoD could be perceived more as a free-to-play franchise.
Perhaps that is even the plan – that cannot be said for sure right now. But so far, the annual titles have been a guarantee to remain in the discussion.
Generally, the strong connection of many players to the individual series of the franchise could also be lost. Annual titles have always defined CoD, and if the current game doesn’t fit: “Then I’ll just wait until next year – a Black Ops is coming then”.
Moreover, if there is no new zombie experience, this CoD community might lose interest in the short or long term. One of the biggest content creators for CoD Zombies can hardly imagine waiting until 2024:
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Additionally, the current strategy may tempt them to take fewer risks in the future. Vanguard faced criticism for not introducing enough new elements in multiplayer.
If there is only a title every 2 years, gameplay experiments or important innovations might be missed. CoD would then only bring:
Better graphics
New maps
Proven settings
The usual campaign
If a new premium “Call of Duty” does not resonate at all, the developers might toil for 2 years on an unpopular game and then completely abandon the next title.
The free-to-play Warzone has shown the CoD creators that a Call of Duty does not have to be a full-price title to ring the cash registers.
The potential and demand are there. Time will tell if Call of Duty makes the most of it.
Please feel free to share your thoughts on the topic with us in the comments. What opportunities & risks do you see for CoD? Do you like the idea of a 2-year rhythm?
With the live-season model and the very popular free-to-play Warzone, the franchise remains relevant. Especially since a second part with better technology for Warzone has already been announced.
Further opportunities arise from potential new titles under the Call of Duty umbrella. Activision responded with the following statement regarding the leaks about the missing premium title in 2023:
We have an exciting list of premium and free-to-play experiences for Call of Duty this year, next year, and beyond. Reports claiming otherwise are incorrect. We look forward to sharing details when the time is right.
The announcement by the CoD creators could mean many things. The leak report is neither confirmed nor really denied – a premium title for 2022 has already been announced, and a new free-to-play title is being launched alongside Warzone.
However, there is also room for other CoD experiences that we have barely or not at all on our radar. The leaker “Tom Henderson” wrote as early as the beginning of 2021:
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“A separate zombie project is in early development. The game is currently not connected to any other title,” Henderson wrote back then.
This could mean a CoD zombie title that focuses entirely on the popular PvE aspect of Call of Duty. The trend would lean towards a paid title.
Other rumors revolve around a standalone mobile version for Warzone. The title would likely be a free-to-play game.
However, developers might also be pursuing entirely different projects that expand the Call of Duty franchise and bring in new dynamics.
In the end, the longer life cycle of the premium titles could also lead to a generally higher quality and quantity of content.
By the way, we also have a MeinMMO podcast. Recently, we discussed the big shooter releases of early 2022:
CoD without annual titles: The risks
Call of Duty is a development machine, worked on by many studios, and its strategy includes annual releases.
Shifting an established strategy always carries some risk and also involves a lot of speculation.
There is particularly great potential for failure in choosing the right setting.
2022 brings with it a sequel to the most successful CoD title so far, Modern Warfare II. Following the very weak sales of Call of Duty: Vanguard, a significant upswing is expected here.
But what happens after that? By 2024, the last “Black Ops” title will already be 4 years old. Will the fan base hold on that long? What if the next setting doesn’t resonate at all?
Long-term, Call of Duty risks losing its paid titles entirely. CoD could be perceived more as a free-to-play franchise.
Perhaps that is even the plan – that cannot be said for sure right now. But so far, the annual titles have been a guarantee to remain in the discussion.
Generally, the strong connection of many players to the individual series of the franchise could also be lost. Annual titles have always defined CoD, and if the current game doesn’t fit: “Then I’ll just wait until next year – a Black Ops is coming then”.
Moreover, if there is no new zombie experience, this CoD community might lose interest in the short or long term. One of the biggest content creators for CoD Zombies can hardly imagine waiting until 2024:
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Additionally, the current strategy may tempt them to take fewer risks in the future. Vanguard faced criticism for not introducing enough new elements in multiplayer.
If there is only a title every 2 years, gameplay experiments or important innovations might be missed. CoD would then only bring:
Better graphics
New maps
Proven settings
The usual campaign
If a new premium “Call of Duty” does not resonate at all, the developers might toil for 2 years on an unpopular game and then completely abandon the next title.
The free-to-play Warzone has shown the CoD creators that a Call of Duty does not have to be a full-price title to ring the cash registers.
The potential and demand are there. Time will tell if Call of Duty makes the most of it.
Please feel free to share your thoughts on the topic with us in the comments. What opportunities & risks do you see for CoD? Do you like the idea of a 2-year rhythm?
An insider report reveals that Call of Duty 2023 will likely skip the annual multiplayer title. Our CoD expert Maik Schneider sees this as both an opportunity and a risk.
The release of the free Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone has fundamentally changed the CoD franchise.
However, the success of Warzone is putting pressure on the annual premium titles, for which players still have to pay full price.
An insider leak now suggests that Call of Duty will skip the annual title for the first time since 2005 this year. This is a great opportunity for the shooter franchise, but it also carries risks. I want to delve deeper into both aspects.
More about the author: Maik Schneider has been covering Call of Duty for MeinMMO daily since the release of CoD MW 2019. He has known the series since the beginning as a World War shooter and is a big fan of the Battle Royale Warzone.
CoD without annual titles: The opportunities
The annual releases of CoD led to a fragmentation of the fan base. Some prefer the titles from “Modern Warfare”, while others identify as Treyarch groupies and stick mainly to the “Black Ops” series.
This division could dissolve to some extent, bringing the community closer together.
For CoD, this would fundamentally mean more sales of a title:
Because there won’t be a CoD every year anymore
Because fans of a setting might not want to wait 2 years for the next Black Ops
Players are again buying a “Call of Duty” rather than just the setting. This shifts the focus back onto the unique features of the entire series rather than the individual titles.
A strong opportunity to sharpen the profile of the series more and compete with other games instead of constantly battling internally.
CoD is at a point where the decision also makes financial sense: By skipping a title, they tend to save development costs while increasing earnings per title.
Whether more revenue can be generated overall remains to be seen. However, profit shares are likely to increase.
Moreover, if there is no new zombie experience, this CoD community might lose interest in the short or long term. One of the biggest content creators for CoD Zombies can hardly imagine waiting until 2024:
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Additionally, the current strategy may tempt them to take fewer risks in the future. Vanguard faced criticism for not introducing enough new elements in multiplayer.
If there is only a title every 2 years, gameplay experiments or important innovations might be missed. CoD would then only bring:
Better graphics
New maps
Proven settings
The usual campaign
If a new premium “Call of Duty” does not resonate at all, the developers might toil for 2 years on an unpopular game and then completely abandon the next title.
The free-to-play Warzone has shown the CoD creators that a Call of Duty does not have to be a full-price title to ring the cash registers.
The potential and demand are there. Time will tell if Call of Duty makes the most of it.
Please feel free to share your thoughts on the topic with us in the comments. What opportunities & risks do you see for CoD? Do you like the idea of a 2-year rhythm?
2022 brings with it a sequel to the most successful CoD title so far, Modern Warfare II. Following the very weak sales of Call of Duty: Vanguard, a significant upswing is expected here.
But what happens after that? By 2024, the last “Black Ops” title will already be 4 years old. Will the fan base hold on that long? What if the next setting doesn’t resonate at all?
Long-term, Call of Duty risks losing its paid titles entirely. CoD could be perceived more as a free-to-play franchise.
Perhaps that is even the plan – that cannot be said for sure right now. But so far, the annual titles have been a guarantee to remain in the discussion.
Generally, the strong connection of many players to the individual series of the franchise could also be lost. Annual titles have always defined CoD, and if the current game doesn’t fit: “Then I’ll just wait until next year – a Black Ops is coming then”.
Moreover, if there is no new zombie experience, this CoD community might lose interest in the short or long term. One of the biggest content creators for CoD Zombies can hardly imagine waiting until 2024:
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Additionally, the current strategy may tempt them to take fewer risks in the future. Vanguard faced criticism for not introducing enough new elements in multiplayer.
If there is only a title every 2 years, gameplay experiments or important innovations might be missed. CoD would then only bring:
Better graphics
New maps
Proven settings
The usual campaign
If a new premium “Call of Duty” does not resonate at all, the developers might toil for 2 years on an unpopular game and then completely abandon the next title.
The free-to-play Warzone has shown the CoD creators that a Call of Duty does not have to be a full-price title to ring the cash registers.
The potential and demand are there. Time will tell if Call of Duty makes the most of it.
Please feel free to share your thoughts on the topic with us in the comments. What opportunities & risks do you see for CoD? Do you like the idea of a 2-year rhythm?
With the live-season model and the very popular free-to-play Warzone, the franchise remains relevant. Especially since a second part with better technology for Warzone has already been announced.
Further opportunities arise from potential new titles under the Call of Duty umbrella. Activision responded with the following statement regarding the leaks about the missing premium title in 2023:
We have an exciting list of premium and free-to-play experiences for Call of Duty this year, next year, and beyond. Reports claiming otherwise are incorrect. We look forward to sharing details when the time is right.
The announcement by the CoD creators could mean many things. The leak report is neither confirmed nor really denied – a premium title for 2022 has already been announced, and a new free-to-play title is being launched alongside Warzone.
However, there is also room for other CoD experiences that we have barely or not at all on our radar. The leaker “Tom Henderson” wrote as early as the beginning of 2021:
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“A separate zombie project is in early development. The game is currently not connected to any other title,” Henderson wrote back then.
This could mean a CoD zombie title that focuses entirely on the popular PvE aspect of Call of Duty. The trend would lean towards a paid title.
Other rumors revolve around a standalone mobile version for Warzone. The title would likely be a free-to-play game.
However, developers might also be pursuing entirely different projects that expand the Call of Duty franchise and bring in new dynamics.
In the end, the longer life cycle of the premium titles could also lead to a generally higher quality and quantity of content.
By the way, we also have a MeinMMO podcast. Recently, we discussed the big shooter releases of early 2022:
CoD without annual titles: The risks
Call of Duty is a development machine, worked on by many studios, and its strategy includes annual releases.
Shifting an established strategy always carries some risk and also involves a lot of speculation.
There is particularly great potential for failure in choosing the right setting.
2022 brings with it a sequel to the most successful CoD title so far, Modern Warfare II. Following the very weak sales of Call of Duty: Vanguard, a significant upswing is expected here.
But what happens after that? By 2024, the last “Black Ops” title will already be 4 years old. Will the fan base hold on that long? What if the next setting doesn’t resonate at all?
Long-term, Call of Duty risks losing its paid titles entirely. CoD could be perceived more as a free-to-play franchise.
Perhaps that is even the plan – that cannot be said for sure right now. But so far, the annual titles have been a guarantee to remain in the discussion.
Generally, the strong connection of many players to the individual series of the franchise could also be lost. Annual titles have always defined CoD, and if the current game doesn’t fit: “Then I’ll just wait until next year – a Black Ops is coming then”.
Moreover, if there is no new zombie experience, this CoD community might lose interest in the short or long term. One of the biggest content creators for CoD Zombies can hardly imagine waiting until 2024:
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Additionally, the current strategy may tempt them to take fewer risks in the future. Vanguard faced criticism for not introducing enough new elements in multiplayer.
If there is only a title every 2 years, gameplay experiments or important innovations might be missed. CoD would then only bring:
Better graphics
New maps
Proven settings
The usual campaign
If a new premium “Call of Duty” does not resonate at all, the developers might toil for 2 years on an unpopular game and then completely abandon the next title.
The free-to-play Warzone has shown the CoD creators that a Call of Duty does not have to be a full-price title to ring the cash registers.
The potential and demand are there. Time will tell if Call of Duty makes the most of it.
Please feel free to share your thoughts on the topic with us in the comments. What opportunities & risks do you see for CoD? Do you like the idea of a 2-year rhythm?
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Players have been waiting long for the new expansion Witch Queen of Destiny 2, which finally celebrated its release on February 22. What do you think of the first hours? Tell us.
This is Witch Queen:Rumors and whispers about the arrival of the Witch Queen existed in the Destiny community long before the official announcement. The Hive Queen Savathûn is an important character from the Destiny universe and has already been mentioned in the lore of the first part of the franchise.
Now she is here and has even managed to give her resurrected brood the gift of light. Something that until now was reserved only for the Guardians. But now your enemies can also use the light against you, and it is up to you to figure out how the Witch Queen did it.
In addition to the story missions, the expansion brings a variety of content:
New areas belonging to Savathûn’s massive Throne World.
Weapon crafting, allowing you to combine weapons with mods, shaders, and a pool of stats.
Revisions of existing content like Gambit or the light classes and more.
On the evening of February 22, the Destiny 2 servers went online again, and Guardians could dive straight into the new content, as the launch was relatively smooth this time.
Accordingly, many of you have already spent several hours in the new expansion. How have you found your experience so far?
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This is how you can vote: Cast your vote in the poll box below and let us know what you think of Witch Queen so far. Everyone has only one vote to cast, and the choice cannot be undone.
So, how about you? What is your opinion on the first hours of Witch Queen? Did you like the story or was it not that great? Have you tried out the new features and weapons? Or have you preferred to stay away from the DLC so far and wait for the first reactions and reviews? Let us know in the comments.
In March, there will be free games again for PS Plus owners. It has been known for some time that GTA Online will be one of the games in March. A leak now reveals which other games are expected.
Update 3:40 PM: A new leak has surfaced, also from billbil. It states that Team Sonic Racing should be included in PS Plus, but ARK and Sifu will not (via Delabs).
Instead, these two games are likely to be included:
Ghost of Tsushima Legends – The multiplayer of Ghost of Tsushima
Ghostrunner – a hardcore FPP slasher
What does the leak say exactly? In March, two games are expected to be included in PS Plus:
The leak comes from the well-known insider billbil kun. He has made several accurate predictions about the games in PS Plus. However, there is no guarantee that both games will actually be included in PS Plus.
It is also unusual that there is no accidentally revealed image or a clear statement from the leaker this time. Instead, billbil kun has hidden the leak in a cryptic message (via Delabs).
Is there a third game? Generally, yes. This could be Sifu in March, as according to the website Techradar, it is shown in the online library of the PSN account with a PS Plus symbol (via Techradar). However, the game is so new that many doubt a release in March in PS Plus.
When will we learn more about the contents of PS Plus? The official announcement of the games is expected to take place today, on February 23rd. Usually, the information goes online between 5 PM and 8 PM.
ARK is one of the best survival games for PlayStation
What kind of game is that? In ARK: Survival Evolved you land on a deserted island full of dinosaurs, naked and without tools. You must survive and learn more technologies, tame dinos, and build futuristic equipment.
The game stands out especially with its dinos in various sizes, shapes, and colors, as well as a comprehensive skill system and exciting boss battles.
What is Team Sonic Racing? It is a racing game that you can play alone or online in multiplayer. There is even the possibility to team up with other players and compete against other teams online.
The game was released on May 21, 2019 for PS4, but also for Xbox and PC.
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GTA Online is guaranteed to be included in March, albeit a bit delayed
What’s the deal with GTA? GTA Online will be a bonus title for PS Plus users. In conjunction with the next-gen version, which will be released on March 15, GTA Online will become its own game. It will be playable for free for three months for all PS Plus owners.
What do you think of the shown lineup? Would you find these games good in March or are you rather disappointed?
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The biggest German streamer on Twitch is Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris. He surprisingly disappeared from Twitch and social media for a week and even announced an indefinite break on Saturday. After many were concerned about his family, the streamer now clarifies: He had dental surgery and was under full anesthesia. However, there seem to be other private reasons.
This is the situation:
MontanaBlack is the biggest German streamer on Twitch. He has become a prominent figure in the gaming scene with streams of Call of Duty, FIFA, and Fortnite. With controversial views and gambling streams, he has also gained notoriety beyond that. For instance, he had a public conflict with satirist Jan Böhmermann.
After two problematic actions regarding NFTs, MontanaBlack was missing from Twitch and social media for a week. On Saturday, he announced a break from Twitch, stating that he had reached the “lowest point of his life.”
An online site, Watson.de, even headlined “MontanaBlack announces career end.” Fans speculated in the comments that perhaps something had happened to MontanaBlack’s grandparents, to whom he is so close. However, Monte can’t let that all stand.
MontanaBlack has, among other things, been in the spotlight in recent years due to spectacular Twitch bans:
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This is what MontanaBlack says: In a tweet on Tuesday, February 22, MontanaBlack addresses these headlines. People should not believe everything that is reported. He never said he was withdrawing completely.
He also states that his grandma, grandpa, and his dog Kylo are doing well.
“Getting new teeth has physically taken a toll on him”
Why is he withdrawing?: MontanaBlack had said that both physically and mentally, he had reached the lowest point of his life. At least his physical condition is now explained: He had undergone a procedure for nearly 5 hours under full anesthesia on Friday to get new teeth. This has taken quite a toll on him physically.
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What is weighing on him mentally, he does not say.
MontanaBlack says: He has a “heavy phase in his mind” and wants to take time for himself now, without YouTube and Twitch. He doesn’t know how long this phase of self-reflection will last. Everything from one day to one month is possible.
Update February 25, 11:48 AM: In the meantime, MontanaBlack is back:
In Destiny 2, the ‘Witch Queen’ fever has broken out. The Witch Queen has completely enchanted the Guardians, and this is despite not being the most presentable for years. But she has competition. Caiatl, the Cabal princess, is just as imposing. She is the center of Season 16 and brings not only stylish Cabal weapons but also the new psionic artifact.
Currently, players in Destiny 2 can take two paths. They can either choose the mega-story about Savathun, which is truly captivating, or they can fully dive into the contents of Season 16. However, you can also change your decision midway and do the season activities first. It’s up to each player how they prefer to proceed.
In the season of the Resurrected, the psionic artifact is primarily in focus. The Vanguard has discovered an ancient relic, and the Empress of the Cabal possesses the light-suppressing technology to make it fully usable. So, Zavala has no choice in the season of the Resurrected.
The H.E.L.M. has been specially modified and equipped with tactical resources.
Guardians plan psionic special operations from there via the PsiOps Battlegrounds playlist.
The new battlegrounds are a horde mode with Hive lieutenants and champions.
The H.E.L.M. has been modified and is now ready for new content.
How to get the artifact of Season 16
Like every new season, the season of the Resurrected has its own unique artifact that players can unlock and even modify. In Season 16, this is the ‘Synaptic Spear’.
In this Season 16, however, it is not static, as it was in Shadowkeep or Beyond Light. This artifact can penetrate the minds of the Hive Guardians and the Witch Queen, and it can be made ‘usable’.
Since Savathun’s plans are so difficult to see through, there might be a glimmer of hope to uncover her plan and make the story even more exciting.
Everything starts with the introductory mission “The Arrival”: You can only get the artifact if you have played this. But don’t worry: The first mission is completely free for all ‘Destiny 2’ players. Whether you have the new DLC ‘Witch Queen’ or not.
Your journey starts by talking to Ikora Rey, the Warlock Vanguard, in the enclave on Mars. There you will receive a mission with a giant cannon, after completing which you will get the new Season 16 artifact.
The mission is entertaining but also challenging, and while you fight, you should collect various “additional artifacts”, like the artifact of the Black Fleet. Once you have completed and collected everything, you can return to Ikora in the enclave. There the new artifact will already be waiting for you.
The artifact then offers you several advantages:
The artifact brings important champion and additionally special seasonal mods.
The more XP you collect, the more mods you can unlock in the artifact.
At the start of Witch Queen, Guardians can unlock all 25 mods simultaneously for the first time.
It is still uncertain whether players will also use the artifact as a weapon.
You can increase your power level over the season through the artifact, even above the maximum value of 1560. However, keep in mind that this is just a seasonal power push for your Guardian to reach certain levels faster, for example.
The most expensive mod is “Suppressing Darkness”
All seasonal artifact mods of Season 16 at a glance
This is the order in which you will unlock the mods. In the last column, you will also find the most expensive mod of Season 16 “Suppressing Darkness”.
First, the Guardians unlock the first champion mods:
Anti-Barrier Scout Rifle (1 energy cost)
Overload Rounds for Auto Rifle and Submachine Gun (1 energy cost)
Unstoppable Hand Cannon (1 energy cost)
“Piercing Bowstring” (1 energy cost)
Shield-breaking arrows for anti-barrier champions
Unstoppable Pulse Rifle (1 energy cost)
2nd row:
“Glaive Skill” (1 energy cost)
Glaives are readied faster and are holstered faster
“Rocket Launcher Scavenger” (1 energy cost)
Bonus reserves when picking up ammo
“Psionic Forge 1” (1 energy cost)
Increases the origin attribute “Psychohack” and the effect of “Suros Energy”
“Melee Source Creator” (1 energy cost)
Charged melee kills generate elemental sources
“Hand Cannon Targeting” (1 energy cost)
Improves aim assist, accuracy, and aim-down sights speed
3rd row:
“Glaive Scavenger” (1 energy cost)
Bonus reserves when picking up ammo
“Thermal Shock Armor” (2 energy cost)
Reduces incoming solar and arc damage from combatants
“Auto Rifle Loader” (1 energy cost)
Increases reload speed of auto rifles
“Source of Power” (1 energy cost)
Picking up an elemental source that matches the focus energy type grants a temporary damage bonus to weapons of the same elemental type
“Psionic Forge 2” (1 energy cost)
Increases the origin attribute “Land Tank” and the effect of “Häkke Breakthrough”
4th row:
“Unstoppable Glaive” (5 energy cost)
“Radiant Finisher” (6 energy cost)
When you defeat a Lightbearer or Champion of the Radiant Hive with a finisher, you generate heavy ammo for yourself and your allies.
“Suppressing Glaive” (4 energy cost)
When you deal damage to combatants with the glaive, they are suppressed and cannot use abilities for a short time.
“Overload Grenades” (1 energy cost)
Void grenades disrupt combatants, stun them, delay their ability energy regeneration, and reduce their damage dealt. Strong against Overload champions.
“Inferno Whip” (1 energy cost)
Solar melee abilities stun unshielded combatants. Strong against Unstoppable Champions.
5th row:
“Masterful Suppression” (3 energy cost)
Suppression effects created by you last longer
“Devouring Strong” (3 energy cost)
Using your Void super while critically wounded or profiting from devouring increases damage with that super.
“Fleeting Flow” (2 energy cost)
By picking up a Void elemental source, you gain fleeting projectiles for your Void weapon.
“Energy Vampire” (3 energy cost)
Gain energy for your least charged ability when you suppress a target.
“Suppressing Darkness” (7 energy cost)
Whenever you suppress combatants, you also weaken them, causing them to take additional damage for a short time.
These are the first news from Witch Queen on MeinMMO:
How far along are you with unlocking your artifact? Already at max level or still in campaign fever? Or did the new DLC not convince you at all? We look forward to your feedback, of any kind. So feel free to leave us a comment.
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The latest patch of World of Warcraft is starting. We at MeinMMO will tell you what you should urgently take care of if you don’t want to miss anything.
Patch 9.2 of World of Warcraft launches today and brings some new content. But which content is really “important” if you want to keep up? What should be tackled in a timely manner and where can you take your time? We clarify what you should accomplish as quickly as possible.
1. The campaign of Zereth Mortis
With the launch of the patch, the first 3 chapters of the new campaign become accessible. They lead the heroes to Zereth Mortis and help unveil some initial secrets while enabling access to the most important game systems. The quest for Zereth Mortis should automatically start with “Call of the Primus” right after logging in. It takes you to Oribos and from there quickly to Zereth Mortis – it’s practically impossible to miss this quest line.
The quest line takes about an hour of playtime until the end of chapter 3 – maybe a few minutes more or less, depending on your playstyle.
If you complete the campaign, you will unlock primarily three important features along the way:
A portal from Oribos to Zereth Mortis.
Access to the “Cipher of the First,” a new “talent system” that gradually makes gameplay in Zereth Mortis easier.
Access to the new faction of the Enlightened.
The “Enlightened” are a new faction.
2. Gathering reputation with the “Enlightened”
As usual, the new area also includes a fresh reputation faction. Almost everything you do in Zereth Mortis will grant you reputation with the faction in one way or another. However, most reputation unlocks are of a cosmetic nature.
The only significant hurdle is a respectful reputation, preferably within the first 3 weeks. Because then you can unlock the new legendary power for alt characters or transfer it to another slot than the belt. Reputation is earned from:
The campaign quest line, which should give a hefty 2100 reputation points in week 1.
The quest “Patterns Within Patterns” gives 500 reputation points. The quest is available every 3 days.
World quests in Zereth Mortis give 125 reputation points.
Rare enemies give 10-15 reputation points.
However, keep in mind: You don’t necessarily have to farm a lot. If you complete the overarching quest with the progress bar (“Patterns Within Patterns”) every 3 days and occasionally do some daily quests or take down a few rare enemies, you will be in good shape.
3. Start the research of the Cipher of the First
Upon completing the campaign, you will gain access to the “Cipher of the First” system. This is a new progression system in Zereth Mortis resembling a talent tree. You have 4 different lines that you can “skill down” to unlock various passive bonuses. This ranges from buffs to additional quests and chances for other rewards.
The ciphers needed for research are essentially found “on the side,” through killing rare enemies, completing quests, or opening treasures.
Basically, there isn’t much that can go wrong with the ciphers. Sooner or later you will have all the research. At the beginning, you should only focus on building “Cachial Understanding” to unlock a new world quest. After that, you can choose freely.
The research grants bonuses – most of them are more of a gimmick than really important.
Checklist: What to do on Day 1?
If you want to maximize your progress on Day 1, you need to check off the following steps as soon as possible:
Follow the quest line until you complete chapter 3 of the campaign.
Complete research “Cachial Understanding” in the Cipher of the First to unlock a third world quest. This is the second ability from the top in the left “talent tree”. Research takes an hour.
Accept the quest “Patterns Within Patterns.”
Complete all 3 world quests.
Optional: Complete the daily quests and kill rare enemies. However, the reputation yield is low.
More updates on Patch 9.2 in WoW can be found here:
Is this really mandatory? This can probably be answered with a clear “It depends.” Even if you fall a bit behind and don’t play every day, it shouldn’t be a big problem. Those who prefer to enjoy the content and experience it at their own pace should prioritize that over the rush. In the worst case, you’ll get your second legendary a few days later. However, no significant long-term disadvantage will arise. So if you feel that rushing diminishes the enjoyment of the game, take your time with Zereth Mortis and the new campaign.
Are you having fun with Patch 9.2? Or is it again too many tasks for you?
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The Canadian Félix “xQc” Lengyel is the largest and most successful streamer on Twitch platform. He is distinguished, among other things, by his exceptionally lively language. Viewers could now experience xQc in full glory as a viewer dared to suggest that he was not working enough.
Who is xQc?
At just 26 years old, Félix Lengyel began his career as a rather talented eSports player in Blizzard’s Overwatch. However, he ruined all his chances there because he was a hothead who regularly exploded and insulted people fiercely. In his defense, he said: He is just a child of the Twitch chat, who raised him. What did people actually expect from him?
After being kicked out of his team, xQc became a full-time streamer on Twitch. The previous big names shroud and Ninja had left the platform for greener pastures, and xQc exploded into a superstar of the platform within a few months. In December 2019, he was the largest streamer for the first time.
xQc shaped a new kind of streaming: he did not specialize in one game, it was not so much about gaming, but rather about a constant engagement with the chat and a continuous reaction to everything his viewers found exciting. xQc took every trend he could find and even created some Twitch trends himself. Since the end of 2019, xQc has repeatedly been the most-watched streamer in the world, also because he racks up so many hours.
xQc is naturally also involved in the major Twitch bans:
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“You are just a part-time streamer”
Why did xQc yell at a viewer?xQc is known for his extremely long streams. It happens repeatedly that he is on air for more than 20 hours without interruption. Occasionally, even he takes a day off, like on Sunday, February 20th.
Promptly, he heard from a viewer: “xQc was just a part-time streamer.”
This made xQc furious, and he fell into a one-minute rage outburst. This demonstrates well the unique way xQc speaks, which is a large part of his distinctive style.
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The largest Twitch streamer in the world in full swing
This is what makes xQc’s strange charm: In his outburst, xQc uses the words “Bitch” and “Fuck You” like punctuation marks to strengthen and structure his argument. He gestures wildly with his hands and repeatedly reiterates individual sentence parts as if he needed to restart. He asks the question “Who is you?” four times in a row.
He also gets worked up about the situation and makes strange jumps in logic. He tends to exaggerate slightly: he claims that in a “free week” he works one and a half times more than others in their normal office jobs.
Moreover, he accuses the viewer of only attending a “part-time school” with perhaps 8-10 hours a week and not even completing all classes there.
Also typical for him: xQc changes his speech pattern to illustrate how others supposedly talk about him. This results in an almost completely incomprehensible mumble to make clear: some idiots would say that streaming is not real work.
He really gets angry when he talks about his own work. He claims it is harder than any normal job. After all, outside of his streams, he “thinks, stews over streaming theory, and works creatively.” In the process, he invents two words, “theoretingling” and “creativeling,” which the English language does not know but are somehow understandable.
The show ends with him embellishing his outburst with Star Wars sounds; “Boom” “Pff-Crack,” as if an Ewok were describing how a spaceship crashed.
His chat, in any case, is greatly entertained by the performance. That’s what they are there for.
xQc repeatedly ranks among the world’s largest streamers on Twitch:
Do you enjoy building computers or are you looking for budget solutions when you don’t have the right cable on hand? A YouTuber has shown why this can be really dangerous for you and your hardware.
Your power supply offers enough power for your hardware, but not enough suitable connections? Many users tend to use a SATA to 8-pin adapter here, as power supplies often provide more than enough SATA connections. Using these connections with the help of an adapter for power supply seems reasonable at first.
However, a YouTuber has demonstrated and explained why these adapters can pose a real danger to your hardware. Many users are not even aware of the risks associated with such adapters, especially at a time when graphics cards are extremely expensive or hardly available.
A wrong cable can pose a high risk for you and your computer
What kind of connections are we talking about? Many modern graphics cards require an additional power connection. For this, an 8-pin cable is connected directly from the power supply to the graphics card.
However, if you are using an older power supply and buy a new graphics card, you may notice that the power supply does not provide enough 8-pin connections. An adapter that connects to the power supply via SATA is supposed to be the way out of having to buy a new power supply. This is about SATA power cables and not data cables; the data cables look different.
The adapter cables are not suitable for this purpose:
SATA connections provide a maximum power of 54 watts.
8-pin connections that you connect to the graphics card provide up to 150 watts.
What is the problem? If you now connect an adapter where two SATA connections are supposed to supply the 8-pin of the graphics card with power, you are underpowering the connection. This means that where the graphics card wants 150 watts, it only gets 108 watts with the adapter.
A SATA to 8-Pin adapter: looks harmless, but can be really dangerous if misused.
If the graphics card needs significantly more power under full load, it will fully use the 150 watts. However, this is not possible with the adapter since you only get a maximum of 108 watts through the two SATA connections.
The YouTuber also shows this in his video: under load, the adapter becomes warm to hot, and the temperatures of the adapter rise above 50 degrees. But not only the adapter is stressed; the power supply also becomes very hot and is put under pressure by this action. We have embedded the video here for you.
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“Dawid Does Tech Stuff” shows in the video what such an adapter can do.
With a wrong cable, at best, the cable will melt
What happens when you use such a cable? In the best case, only the graphics card crashes. But if you are unlucky, the cable will melt, and in the worst case, you will have a smoldering fire in your PC.
On reddit and Amazon, negative reviews about “poorly manufactured” cables are piling up (via reddit.com). In the reddit post, you can also see a melted adapter along with the card.
In most cases, neither the cable, Amazon, nor the provider are to blame. Many users are not even aware that they are subjecting the cable and their power supply to a much too high load. You can accuse the provider of not indicating that the cable is not suitable for that purpose.
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You should never just plug things together without being aware of the possible risks. If you need an additional 8-pin connection for your graphics card, it is best to buy a new power supply with a higher power rating.
The costs range from 40 to 60 euros, but you minimize the risk of ruining your hardware with a wrong cable. This happens quickly when you want to upgrade an old PC and the installed power supply does not provide enough connections.
The community of Genshin Impact is wondering if they have found a hint from the developers. It is said to be a new, upcoming element. What lies behind it will be revealed to you by MeinMMO.
How does the community come to this conclusion? Players can currently participate in the event “Ritual of Sacrifice of the Three Worlds”. The event takes place in the new area Enkanomiya, which made its way into Genshin Impact with patch 2.4.
During the event, you explore Enkanomiya and collect the currency “Seals of the Light World” to then use it as levelling material for your “Bokuso Box”.
These seals of the light world look just like the previous collectible seals from other regions of the world Teyvat. The previous collectible seals correspond to elements that playable characters can possess and that the Traveler can assume as an element in the respective regions.
“Is miHoYo hinting at something? Perhaps a new element?”
What do the fans say? In a reddit thread by BluwulfX, things are getting intense. The thread has already gathered 11,500 upvotes and opinions on the new seal of the light world are widely divided.
The thread is titled “Light Seal: Is miHoYo hinting at something? Perhaps a new element?” Furthermore, all four seals were placed side by side to show that the new seal is designed just like the other elemental seals.
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Depicted are the new light seal, Electro, Geo, and Anemo.
These are the responses and opinions under the reddit post:
_sachura reminds us: ‘We haven’t even had Dendro in the game yet, lol.’
Mojambo213 approaches it factually: ‘Given the fact that I believe they have a plan for 12 years, it is not impossible that new elements will be added to the game after Dendro, even if it isn’t very soon. Light or “Holy” based would be great, plus I hope for a Darkness/Shadow element type.’
MerylasFalguard thinks: ‘But once we get Dendro, they will need a new, unobtainable element to keep us on our toes. It seems like the perfect time to tease us about light and abyss elements.’
MadMareek points to the game’s intro: ‘If you go back to the opening of the game: Could it be that the light element is the Traveler’s actual power?’
Some also mention characters like Dansleif, who possesses abilities like “Abyss Fire”. They say it is almost confirmed that “Abyss” or “Void” will be an additional element. Additionally, Dansleif mentions a “power from the beyond,” which fans associate with the possibility of a new element.
Furthermore, some speculate that the Traveler will have a special element like “Star” or “Light,” as he awakened in the region Khaenri’ah before arriving in Teyvat. This region has no god and is not under the watch of “The Seven”.
It is uncertain whether light and even darkness may eventually be added as elements to Genshin Impact, but it is not impossible. First, the plant element Dendro must be released. This has been the talk of the town since the game’s release and is expected to finally make its way into the game starting with patches 3.X.
What do you think about the speculations? Do you think it is possible that miHoYo wanted to give a small hint, or are the fans reading too much into it? What would you think of light and darkness as elements? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
In Dying Light 2 nights are less difficult than in the predecessor. There are reasons for this. But what happens when you completely mess up a night outing and attract pretty much every super zombie? This happened to a player. Read here what became of him.
What is the problem with difficulty in Dying Light 2? Dying Light 2 relies on a slightly easier gaming experience at night. Unlike in the predecessor, you progress better at night despite the more dangerous zombies. This is because in the first part, only a few players dared to venture out at night and thus missed a larger part of the game.
What happened to the player here? Nevertheless, the night in Dying Light 2 is no walk in the park. Because once the zombies have spotted you, they chase you across the map until you either reach safety or they catch you.
The player and reddit user StokedMetal18 experienced exactly that. According to his own statements, he challenged “every volatile in the game” at night and provocatively asks in his thread, “Who would win? The zombies or a crazy person on drugs?”
The player actually attracted a very large horde of zombies at night and was confronted by them.
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Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Player brawls like crazy through hordes of zombies
So the fight continued: Indeed, one can hardly see much of the environment in the thread due to all the volatiles. Constantly, angry super zombies rush towards the player, eager for their meal.
But he takes massive drugs and swings wildly with his melee weapons. Pieces are flying in the literal sense of the word. Nevertheless, more and more zombies are rushing at the poor player from all corners. Then the video suddenly cuts off.
Various comments on reddit already anticipate the brutal death of the player in the game. After all, volatiles are considered one-shot killers according to many players, and you should avoid them.
Player still wins: Indeed, most players in Dying Light 2 are likely to reach their limits and die miserably. However, StokedMetal18 equipped himself with high-grade boosters and claims to have slaughtered through the zombies all night without dying.
The zombies, on the other hand, suffered total losses. When asked why he hadn’t recorded the entire fight, StokedMetal18 replied that his Xbox didn’t have enough storage for such long videos. However, he assures that he survived the fight.
Destiny 2: Witch Queen was released on February 22 and not only enjoys a smooth start but also a lot of positive feedback regarding the campaign. Even the most well-known Destiny expert “Datto” has spoken out.
Who is Datto? Datto is one of the veterans of the Destiny community. He has been there since the beginning and has created countless videos comparing weapons and stats. He is regarded as an expert and professional in the loot shooter community. Datto mainly streams on Twitch and produces many analyses for YouTube on topics in Destiny. Since Witch Queen was released, Datto has been involved and even played through the story.
The best Destiny campaign ever
Datto’s opinion is clear: He describes the story as the best Destiny campaign ever. Anyone who knows Destiny knows that the story missions follow a pattern. Land on Planet Mars, Kill the enemies, Investigate an unknown signal.
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These missions usually last 10–15 minutes and repeat throughout a campaign, which can be really boring. That was the case until Witch Queen appeared.
In the new DLC, each mission resembles a mini-dungeon, where you receive a reward for each step and are encouraged to keep going. Bungie has broken its stereotypical mission pattern and created something new with Witch Queen that even impresses Datto.
What do other players say? The story is not only well-received by the expert, but also our freelance author on MeinMMO and users on YouTube find the story finally worthwhile, captivating, and smooth.
Legendary solo campaign completed. One of the best Destiny experiences I’ve ever had. This revelation at the end just got me hyped for so much more Destiny.
So if you haven’t started Destiny 2 yet and you want to finally feel the magic that the loot shooter radiates, you should definitely start with Witch Queen. The Guardians have a lot to process here and Bungie is weaving a story that, at the current state, might become the best storytelling experience one could ever have in a shooter.
Were there complications at launch? In the past releases, such as Beyond Light and Shadowkeep, players were faced with long queues. Despite successfully logging in, players couldn’t play for long as they often got kicked with error messages like “Calabrese” and “Baboon.”
But Bungie kept its word and the release didn’t turn into a rollercoaster for all Guardians. There were short queues and error messages were also reduced. Only PS4 players had to re-download the loot shooter due to a system error, but everything ran smoothly despite that. Many players on Twitter thanked Bungie that evening for the seamless process.
What is your opinion on the new campaign of Destiny 2? Do you find it good and share the same opinion as Datto? Or do you want the old story pattern back? Let us know!
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FIFA 22 is undergoing maintenance today (February 23). As a result, matches in Ultimate Team and VOLTA are currently not possible. You can find out when the servers should be back online here.
Update, 12:10 PM: The servers seem to be partially online again and players are regaining access to FUT.
How long are the servers down? Today, maintenance of the servers is scheduled for FIFA 22. This will be communicated to players when starting the game in a new pop-up window.
According to EA, the server work is supposed to take place between 08:00 AM and 12:00 PM (German time). However, matchmaking for VOLTA and Ultimate Team was deactivated 30 minutes earlier (since 07:30 AM) to prevent sudden match interruptions.
Which modes are affected? The maintenance work today in FIFA 22 affects only the two online modes VOLTA and Ultimate Team. All other modes like Career Mode, Pro Clubs, as well as online and offline friendly matches should function without any issues and not be affected by the maintenance work.
What is being worked on? Why EA has to perform maintenance this morning has not been disclosed by the development studio. More stable servers are likely always welcome for FUT players.
However, it may also be that the maintenance work is related to Title Update 6. The patch was already released on February 15 for the PC version of FIFA 22. However, the update is still pending for the consoles PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
We hope that the maintenance work will be finished on time and that you can quickly start playing FUT matches again. Perhaps you want to earn tokens for Icon Swaps 2 directly? How to quickly get tokens and what you should pay attention to, we will tell you here:
The new MMORPG Lost Ark has been playable in the West for several weeks now. However, Western players cannot yet enjoy all the classes that have already been released. Which of the missing classes would you like to see next?
While Lost Ark is still fresh for us, it has been running in Korea for several years. There is already more content that players can enjoy, including all the classes currently available in Lost Ark.
Players in Europe and the USA received a somewhat unique mix of 15 new and old classes at release. Launch classes like Destroyer and Summoner were left out, but the brand new Sorceress came directly to us.
These classes are still missing: Of the total 22 classes 7 are still missing in the West. Some of them are fan favorites that have not made it to us yet. They include:
Summoner is the subclass of Sorceress. Despite the name, it is not a typical pet class. Instead, it summons elemental spirits that carry out an attack and then disappear.
Arcana is also the subclass of Sorceress, but it is not a classic mage class. It uses tarot cards as a weapon and randomly draws cards from its deck that can buff the group and debuff enemies.
Destroyer is the subclass of Warrior. It is one of the slowest classes in the game, swinging a massive hammer and utilizing the forces of gravity for its advantage.
Painter belongs to the newest cross-class of Specialist. Armed with a large brush, Painter switches between white and black ink to deal damage or buff the group.
Scouter is a subclass of Gunner and is somewhat the “Iron Man” of Lost Ark. He relies on high-tech equipment like lasers or a drone, merging with it in his Hyper Sync mode.
Reaper is part of the base class of Assassins. She is one of the fastest classes in Lost Ark and, like her colleagues, relies on close combat. In battle, she collects 3 different resources through her skills that grant her different buffs.
They all sound cool and fun, but which one should come to us next? Let us know your wish in our survey.
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Here’s how you can vote: You can cast your vote as always using the tool below. Everyone has only one vote, so you need to decide which of the 7 classes you want to see the most.
Explain your decision in the comments: Which class did you vote for and why? Do you want to see one of the launch classes or one that appeared in later patches? Do you perhaps have a ranking of the order in which the classes should be released?
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In League of Legends the US club Cloud9 has fired its coach Nick “LS” de Cesare. A puzzling decision, as it seemed from the outside that the season was going excellently for Cloud9. Cloud9 had won 3 out of 4 games and appeared to be exceptionally strong. Coach LS had even changed the meta of LoL with innovative ideas. Now the club has released a statement regarding LS’s termination, which has already garnered over 1.1 million views within a few hours.
But shortly before the last game, Cloud9 fired the coach. There is no real justification. The game against a supposedly easy opponent was promptly lost by Cloud9.
What does Cloud9 say now? In a clip to the fans, Cloud9’s head, Jack Etienne, talks about LS’s firing. The central sentence is:
“The reason we got to this point with LS is that Cloud9 has developed a system over the years on how we want to coach and lead our team. And despite our best efforts to work with LS, we could not implement it in reality.”
Jack Etienne, owner of Cloud9
Otherwise, there is no real information. It is also said that they completely trust new coach Max Waldo. The highly praised Waldo then says that the goals will remain, and Cloud9 should perform well internationally.
Players from Cloud9 speak to the camera that everything is great.
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1.1 million views in a few hours show how big the topic is.
“I hate PR”
How is this received? The video has an extremely high number of views but leaves many viewers disappointed. There are no indications of what exactly went wrong between LS and Cloud9.
Generally, there is a lot of confusion, even among the biggest LoL experts. The German Maurice “Amazing” Stückenschneider says, for example: “I hate PR. You raised more questions than you answered.” Stückenschneider criticizes the lack of transparency in connection with the severity of the problem.
The expert’s statements resonate with what many say: A huge video that says nothing, but with great lighting, another user remarks.
Especially puzzling for many people is that Cloud9 has actually done everything to become the perfect organization for LS and has implemented his ideas for years, only to now fire him. Yet the results were so good.
People say: Now someone comes and really changes something, has even succeeded, and then he is fired.
The former coach of the team, LS.
What is behind this: It is noticeable that even close friends of LS or the players who have greatly benefited from him say in the aftermath of the firing things like: “Well, it had to happen” or “This had been brewing for some time.”
Apparently, something must have occurred during the daily routine, as it shows: Something is simply not right
LS is apparently recognized as a “thought leader” and “strategist.” However, it could be that Cloud9 expected other things from their coach that LS could not fulfill.
However, it is incredibly difficult to speculate here.
At the moment, one must accept that we will not get definitive answers on the topic. One fears that it could become the next big unresolved mystery in gaming, right after “Why did Twitch actually ban DrDisrespect?”
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In your equipment, focus on Crit and Specialization to maximize the damage from the Berserker.
These are the two stats you should focus on with the Berserker.
How should I distribute my initial skill points? Important when distributing points during the leveling phase is that you should never raise the skill levels higher than level 10. This only becomes interesting when heading towards the endgame.
Skill Level 4 is needed for the first tripod, Skill Level 7 for the second, and Skill Level 10 for the third. However, the number of skill points required varies. For level 1, you need 4, for level 2, you need 20, and for level 3, you need even 48 skill points.
Level 12 – Invest the first 4 points in Shoulder Charge. There, you skill Great Mobility for more range. Invest another 4 points in Finishing Blow to activate Persistence.
Up to level 20 – Invest more points in Finishing Blow and choose the bonuses Weak Point Detection and Confirm Kill.
Up to level 25 – Invest the first 20 points in Strike of Storms. There, select Quick Preparation and Enhanced Strike.
Up to level 31 – Invest the remaining points in Strike of Storms for the bonus Driving Strike and distribute 4 points in Whirlwind for the Preservation Enhancement.
Up to level 35 – Get the second bonus from Whirlwind and skill Broken Blade there. Additionally, invest 4 points in Dive Combat Strike and choose Great Mobility for more range.
Up to level 41 – Distribute 20 points in Hell Blade for the bonuses Jump and Merge. Distribute another 20 points in Red Dust for the bonuses Quick Preparation and Nerve Strike.
Up to level 44 – Get the last bonus for Hell Blade. There, choose Earth Salto.
Up to level 48 – Get the last bonus for Red Dust. There, choose Red Wave.
Up to level 50 – Invest 20 points in Strike Wave for the bonuses Quick Preparation and Calberoth.
Everything you need to know about Lost Ark’s endgame – in the video
The Berserker in the endgame – Is the solo class still useful?
What role does the Berserker play in the endgame? The Berserker belongs to the classes with the strongest DPS in dungeons and also provides a useful buff for the group.
With the ability Red Dust, you apply a debuff that causes the opponent to take 12% more damage from all sources. However, the buff needs to be well placed to enable a strong burst phase for the entire group.
In PvP, the Berserker is easy to play and quite strong in low-rank PvP. However, his abilities are somewhat slow and predictable. This makes him weaker in high-rank PvP. But those who play PvP just for fun should have no problems with the Berserker.
Which class did you choose at the start? And how satisfied were you with this class choice? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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Lost Ark is an MMORPG, but it can also be played excellently solo. So which class is the best for solo play? We at MeinMMO will reveal it to you.
Which class is the best for solo players? Basically, every class in Lost Ark works completely on its own during the leveling process. So you are not forced to choose a specific class.
After numerous hours of gameplay in Russia, the beta, and now the live version in Europe, we conclude that the best classes for solo players are the warrior classes, namely Berserker, Paladin, and Gunlancer.
However, the Berserker is the best solo class among them:
He has a large pool of health points and defense
He is very easy to play
He has good AoE damage
His mobility is decent
Thanks to the good damage and the debuff from Red Dust, he is a strong DPS class in the endgame
The Berserker, however, has a significant damage advantage over the Paladin, which makes leveling a bit faster. Paladins primarily land in the S-Tier because their support is so important. The Gunlancer is very strong but much harder to play.
This makes the Berserker the best class for solo players and also for newcomers.
The best solo class in the leveling process
This is what the Berserker can do: The Berserker wields a greatsword, with which he smashes enemies. All his abilities deal AoE damage, although for some attacks, you need to position enemies directly in front of you.
For his special class mechanic, you build rage to activate Berserker mode. This temporarily increases values such as damage, speed, and critical hit chance. Once the ability has expired, you need to gather rage again by defeating enemies.
How do I play the Berserker most effectively at the beginning? As a Berserker, you need to learn to group your enemies together and position them in front of you. Afterwards, you can defeat them all with powerful sword strikes in one fell swoop.
Helpful here is the ability Shoulder Charge, which gives you mobility at the beginning. You defeat your enemies initially with Finishing Blow and Whirlwind. You need to hold the latter down, and you can also move while doing so. From level 14, the Strike of Storms is added.
In your equipment, focus on Crit and Specialization to maximize the damage from the Berserker.
These are the two stats you should focus on with the Berserker.
How should I distribute my initial skill points? Important when distributing points during the leveling phase is that you should never raise the skill levels higher than level 10. This only becomes interesting when heading towards the endgame.
Skill Level 4 is needed for the first tripod, Skill Level 7 for the second, and Skill Level 10 for the third. However, the number of skill points required varies. For level 1, you need 4, for level 2, you need 20, and for level 3, you need even 48 skill points.
Level 12 – Invest the first 4 points in Shoulder Charge. There, you skill Great Mobility for more range. Invest another 4 points in Finishing Blow to activate Persistence.
Up to level 20 – Invest more points in Finishing Blow and choose the bonuses Weak Point Detection and Confirm Kill.
Up to level 25 – Invest the first 20 points in Strike of Storms. There, select Quick Preparation and Enhanced Strike.
Up to level 31 – Invest the remaining points in Strike of Storms for the bonus Driving Strike and distribute 4 points in Whirlwind for the Preservation Enhancement.
Up to level 35 – Get the second bonus from Whirlwind and skill Broken Blade there. Additionally, invest 4 points in Dive Combat Strike and choose Great Mobility for more range.
Up to level 41 – Distribute 20 points in Hell Blade for the bonuses Jump and Merge. Distribute another 20 points in Red Dust for the bonuses Quick Preparation and Nerve Strike.
Up to level 44 – Get the last bonus for Hell Blade. There, choose Earth Salto.
Up to level 48 – Get the last bonus for Red Dust. There, choose Red Wave.
Up to level 50 – Invest 20 points in Strike Wave for the bonuses Quick Preparation and Calberoth.
Everything you need to know about Lost Ark’s endgame – in the video
The Berserker in the endgame – Is the solo class still useful?
What role does the Berserker play in the endgame? The Berserker belongs to the classes with the strongest DPS in dungeons and also provides a useful buff for the group.
With the ability Red Dust, you apply a debuff that causes the opponent to take 12% more damage from all sources. However, the buff needs to be well placed to enable a strong burst phase for the entire group.
In PvP, the Berserker is easy to play and quite strong in low-rank PvP. However, his abilities are somewhat slow and predictable. This makes him weaker in high-rank PvP. But those who play PvP just for fun should have no problems with the Berserker.
Which class did you choose at the start? And how satisfied were you with this class choice? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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How was the first evening in Destiny 2: Witch Queen? Surprisingly stable and with a touch of insight. Savathun’s Throne World and the other content completely captivated the Guardians last night. MeinMMO had tea with the Witch Queen and asked her what she thinks about the influx into her world.
However, the bad news first: Nothing that Guardians can do in Destiny 2 since yesterday is a coincidence. Savathun planned everything, and a certain person also helped her. But no spoilers.
The smoothest launch in years: When Bungie announced that they would do their best to ensure a smooth launch of Witch Queen, many Guardians just smiled tiredly. With the two previous expansions, Shadowkeep and Beyond Light, they had already had bad experiences.
Also, due to the many pre-orders, hopes were low that one could even start on release night. In the end, it turned out to be the smoothest launch Destiny 2 has ever had.
Savathun’s “Temple of Deceit” – a dark place in the Throne World
Some Guardians speculated that this could be because PS4 players couldn’t start right away. Whether that’s really the case is anyone’s guess. Nevertheless, the Destiny 2 community was thinking of the stragglers, as everyone knows the feeling when you want to play but can’t. So, it’s no wonder that some PS4 players were very upset that they had to wait again.
Later that evening, however, they too were able to explore the new content. And it looks really nice visually. Not only did the starting map in Destiny 2 get a sharp visual rework. The game itself also felt much smoother on all platforms.
The movements of the characters are well done, and those who master their Guardian have a real “Movement Star”.
The new locations are designed in the last detail. It stands out that Warlocks wear stylish knitted sweaters under their armor, and Savathun has excellent taste in artistic ceiling design. The interior design student will likely get to know the Guardians soon.
Just Savathun’s ship is a huge location in Witch Queen.
At the latest, after the first “Cool stuff!” and “Awesome!” in the Throne World, every Destiny 2 player was fully on board and explored everything from Savathun’s Throne World. The Grand Dame of Deceit has indeed created great, creepy, and varied places to explore with her mind. Whether strolling through the vast gardens or exploring the depths of the undermined Mars, it was captivating.
The world is open almost everywhere. You can peek into every corner, and with the hidden secrets you can only unlock later, it will remain that way for a while.
Due to the low power level, some fights are a challenge, such as Lost Sectors or the Guardians of the “Radiant Brood”.
The story is thematically captivating and reminds more of lots of little mini-dungeons than of the old Destiny 2 campaign missions from Shadowkeep or Beyond Light.
On top of that, there are the contents of the current and new Season 16. The elegant turtle lady has just cheekily parked in the tower hangar. Zavala can simply refuse her nothing. This leads to a unique alliance. Guardians and Cabal fight side by side in the Season of the Resurrected.
This is truly Legendary: Especially the Legendary campaign is really fun. Longtime Destiny 2 players will get their money’s worth there. In addition to the tasks that need to be solved in some campaign sections, the individual story sections offer a great challenge.
This is ensured by the fact that in the Legendary mode, during boss fights, you do not have unlimited revives available. Players already know the system from Destiny 2 raids. Each player on the team has only one revive and not much time for the resurrection. You need to be careful and “manage” your lives; otherwise, a wipe follows.
The “Radiant Brood” are the new Angry Birds in Destiny 2. Their light powers bring fresh air to the enemy types, and they like to growl. Currently, they are also not instantaneously defeat due to low power level. And if the Titan in the team forgets to kill the Ghost, they come back with full force. But even at the appropriate power level, they will be a pleasant change for the Guardians in the harder activities.
Moths are lightning-fast bombs: Other enemies, like the small light moths, are always good for explosive surprises, especially if you overlook them. To put it simply: These flying flutterers are simply fantastic. So be sure to bring some Moth Ex.
The moths are lightning-fast, fly towards the Guardians, and explode.
Cool weapons, abilities, and crafting: After the first quest steps in the campaign, the Guardians also come to weapon crafting, where they are accompanied by Ikora. During the Witch Queen campaign, first craftable weapons already drop.
And via the season pass, there was already the Exotic “The Great Overture” at the start.
Many Void 3.0 aspects are directly usable, provided you’ve fully unlocked the Stasis abilities on your character.
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New and old story details are explained: By then, Bungie had already explained many peculiarities of the game through interactive buttons. In fact, this should provide new players with good help to get into the game. In addition, there was also an in-game cinematic that fundamentally summarized Savathun’s story.
The cinematic briefly summarizes the lore past in Destiny 2.
Engaging and with exciting twists: Savathun herself also lives up to her deceptive role. Figuring out her plan is anything but easy. The story constantly takes interesting turns, and the Guardians will also encounter an old friend again. She then grants the first honest insight into Savathun’s plans and a mysterious third party involved. And also the betrayal of a “time-lost friend” comes to light. This twist was surprising as well.
Beyond Light was significantly more boring: Essentially, Bungie has taken the best of Destiny 2 and given the Guardians exactly what they have been looking for for a long time. A cool story with interesting turns and a DLC campaign that is like many little mini-dungeons full of challenges, especially at the Legendary difficulty level.
While the campaign in Beyond Light was predictable, Witch Queen offers one surprise after another. The Witch Queen plays with the minds of the Guardians, and one inevitably begins to think about how she will trick them again.
These are the first news from Witch Queen on MeinMMO:
Overall, the campaign of Witch Queen is captivating, surprising, and has the potential to strongly influence the future story of Destiny 2. At the latest, in the new raid, which starts on March 5th, players can expect the next truth.
How was your first evening in Destiny 2: Witch Queen? What did you personally enjoy the most? And have you already spotted any favorite weapons? Let us know in the comments.
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