SWTOR does 3 things right with Legacy of the Sith – but that is far too little for an expansion

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 7 minutes

On February 15th, Star Wars: The Old Republic released the latest expansion. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch has already played Legacy of the Sith. However, despite many good approaches, it offers him overall too little content and too few innovations.

SWTOR and I have an on-off relationship. I look forward to a new expansion every time and play through it as quickly as possible. After that, I usually take a break for several months or even years before I catch up on the new story content that appears between two expansions.

And with a new expansion, the process starts all over again.

But even with Onslaught, the expansion from 2019, I felt a noticeable dampening of my love for the “Star Wars” MMORPG. Because I mostly value the story, and neither the scope nor the fight against Valkorion was able to really excite me back then. It always seems to be about Valkorion; a new villain would really do the game good.

With Legacy of the Sith, I hoped for improvements until a few days ago but was greatly disappointed. SWTOR has noticeably declined again. In addition, there are numerous problems that could have been avoided.

And all of this, coincidentally, in the expansion that should have celebrated the 10th anniversary of the game.

Who is speaking here? Alex is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He basically plays every title but has spent most of his time in Guild Wars, Guild Wars 2, ESO, Black Desert, and most recently New World and Lost Ark. He has been playing SWTOR since its release in 2011, although only in stages.

Three things I really like and spark a desire for a new beginning

There is not everything bad about Legacy of the Sith and the new Patch 7.0. One of my absolute favorite changes is related to the new class system. Now you can choose one of the four story branches at the start and play it not with two but with four or eight different classes.

SWTOR Character Creation Agent

This change was long overdue, as SWTOR has placed a lot of emphasis in the base game on having its own stories for each class path. It is very well done, and it’s worth experiencing each of the eight stories.

However, the problem was always that you were bound to two classes for the story. If you didn’t like both play styles, you couldn’t experience the story or had to struggle through it. This is no longer necessary since Patch 7.0.

The change made me want to experience the story of the Jedi Knight again, which I believe is the second best. Only now can I finally play a Jedi Shadow for it.

Another very useful change SWTOR has borrowed from other MMORPGs. There is now “Shared Tagging.” It no longer matters who attacked an enemy first; all attackers receive the reward and the loot. Especially when questing in the open world, it has been annoying for years that we could steal each other’s mobs.

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SWTOR prepares with new, movie-like cinematic for the release of Legacy of the Sith

The third highlight is the story. Even though it is quite short, the section on Manaan is particularly fun. I don’t want to spoil too much, but I can recommend playing that part of the expansion.

It only takes two to three hours.

Too little story, strange revisions, and missing incentives

The story is both a highlight and my biggest criticism of Legacy of the Sith. Although the nearly three hours are very entertaining, the scope is almost an insult for an expansion. After all, more than two years have passed since Onslaught.

However, this is just a continuation of the trend that has been established in SWTOR for a long time:

  • The expansions Knights of the Fallen Empire / Knights of the Eternal Throne brought about 20 hours of story content together
  • The last expansion Onslaught brought only about 5 to 7 hours

By comparison, the class stories in the base game keep you occupied for between 20 and 40 hours, and there are a total of 8 different stories. That’s a lot of content for new players.

Generally, the content of the expansion is a disappointment. The story and a flashpoint, a dungeon that you can complete in two different difficulty levels, are basically the only new things.

While there were numerous other adjustments and revisions, two of which also count among my highlights, they hardly justify a return to the game. Some even have the opposite effect.

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Everything you need to know about SWTOR: Legacy of the Sith – in 2 minutes

The removal of random loot sounded really interesting on paper. Instead of having to hope for a random reward, I should now be able to farm specific improvements. In reality, however, this means that I have to grind flashpoints every week and there are hardly any alternative ways to improve my gear.

Complicating matters further is that the new gear is static and can no longer be modified. Previously, you could adjust the stats according to your wishes afterward. A feature that I am currently missing painfully.

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In general, I see the changes to endgame gear with mixed feelings. In Onslaught, I was able to farm one of the strongest gears through solo dungeons and some heroic missions. That was helpful to be strong enough right at the start of the new expansion.

Overall, I have always seen SWTOR more as a single-player game with optional other players. This is also due to the good story and the fact that story missions with friends in voice chat can be incredibly annoying. Those who enjoy the story do not want to be distracted by other players.

But now I have to complete flashpoints with other players if I want good gear. That makes sense when I think that SWTOR is an MMORPG, but it doesn’t fit my playstyle.

Since there was only one new instance with Legacy of the Sith, I end up grinding old content again. This is good for new players, as they will experience dungeons they might never have played otherwise, but for veterans, it only brings limited variety.

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Balance, UI, and other problems

Legacy of the Sith wouldn’t be such a big disappointment if only the scope had turned out to be too small. This can probably be explained reasonably well with a small development team. ZWhile SWTOR is a very successful MMORPG in terms of revenue, it is not successful enough to receive massive updates like Final Fantasy XIV or WoW.

However, the new expansion brought many things that have made the game worse.

Besides the already mentioned lack of mods for the gear, I find the adjustments to the interface everything but satisfactory. While the old windows could certainly use an update, the new interface looks too sterile and minimalist. Also, the fact that some icons no longer fit into the design of the interface feels strange.

If an overhaul is made, then it should be done properly and with a bit more attention to detail.

SWTOR UI
The new UI is “squarer”, crams all options into one window, and has visual bugs, such as with the accessory lettering.

Moreover, the balance changes in SWTOR are hotly debated. Here I am not very deep into it, but anyone who plays a match in PvP immediately notices the problems. Jedi Shadows and Sith Assassins are way too strong. Also, you constantly feel stunned, which, at least at the beginning of Onslaught, wasn’t so bad.

Lastly, Patch 7.0 also introduced some bugs, FPS drops, and lags into the game. These will surely be fixed in the coming weeks, but at the beginning, such problems are just annoying.

The problems leave a bitter aftertaste, especially because the expansion was delayed by another two months right before release. Even before that, players had criticized the problems with the interface, balance, and equipment system.

The new expansion is not enough to breathe fresh life into SWTOR

Pro
  • Interesting story
  • Good changes to class stories
  • Shared kills in the open world
  • A step towards more MMO
Contra
  • Story is too short
  • Overall too small scope
  • Equipment system is no longer modifiable
  • Little care in the revamp of the interface
  • Launch bugs and balance problems

Star Wars: The Old Republic celebrated its 10th anniversary two months ago. However, those who hoped that Legacy of the Sith would bring some party atmosphere will be sadly disappointed. The expansion offers overall too little to spark hype around the game.

Three hours of story and a flashpoint are the new features on one side, problematic equipment systems and a hasty change to the interface on the other. If you want to experience something truly cool, it’s best to play the story from level 1 on. It’s a lot of fun, and thanks to the revisions of the class system, you are as flexible as never before. But aside from that, there are just too many problems with balance and bugs in endgame.

SWTOR has been languishing for years, receiving updates but no real incentive to dive deep back into the game. Unfortunately, the new expansion worsens this feeling. More updates are planned that will continue the story, and a new raid will come directly with Patch 7.1. Whether that will turn things around is something I doubt.

Alexander Leitsch

Expert on MMORPGs at MeinMMO

What are your experiences with the new expansion? Did you like Legacy of the Sith more or do you agree with me and my experiences? What does SWTOR need to turn things around?

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Pokémon GO launches the Johto tour this week – The most important in 3 minutes

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

The Pokémon GO Tour: Johto starts in a few days. With this overview, we prepare you well for the event. Everything about the start, end, tickets, editions, content, and shinies explained in 3 minutes.

What kind of event is this? The GO Tour: Johto revolves around Pokémon from the second generation of games. The main part of the event is active only on one day. After that, there will be a few live events, which however have significantly fewer bonuses.

To ensure that you are well prepared for the Johto Tour, we show you here the most important content.

Everything about the start, end, shinies & editions

When does it start? The Johto Tour starts on Saturday, February 26th, at 09:00 local time.

When does it end? You can play the Johto Tour until 21:00 on February 26th.

But keep in mind that there will also be live events at selected locations on Saturday. They will run from 10:00 to 17:00 at the following locations:

  • Linz, AT: City Park
  • Berlin, DE: Britzer Garten*
  • Dortmund, DE: Westfalenpark*
  • Essen, DE: Burgplatz
  • Hamburg, DE: Überseeboulevard
  • Hannover, DE: Steintorplatz

*Entry to the Britzer Garten and the Westfalenpark is subject to a fee. You can find the prices on the websites of the locations.

Does it cost something? Yes and No. If you want, you can buy a ticket for the event. The ticket costs about €12 and is available in the shop within Pokémon GO. By purchasing the ticket, you unlock special content that players without the ticket cannot access. However, the ticket is not a “must.” You can also participate in the Johto Tour without spending money.

These are the differences the Johto Tour offers with and without a ticket.

What do the editions offer? Ticket buyers must decide whether to play the gold or silver edition of the Johto Tour. Depending on which edition you choose, it will affect the Pokémon you encounter. To complete the collector’s challenge, it is necessary to trade with players who have chosen the other edition. Specific Pokémon from an edition will be attracted by incense. Furthermore, the chance of encountering selected shiny Pokémon varies by edition.

The shinies from the gold and silver editions at a glance.

It is important: Once you have chosen an edition for the Johto Tour, that counts for the event and cannot be undone.

Are there habitats again? Yes! During the event, there are five different habitats named after locations from the Johto region. Different Pokémon will spawn in the various habitats.

HabitatWhen?
New Bark TownFrom 09:00 to 10:00
and
From 14:00 to 15:00
Violet CityFrom 10:00 to 11:00
and
From 15:00 to 16:00
National ParkFrom 11:00 to 12:00
and
From 16:00 to 17:00
Goldenrod CityFrom 12:00 to 13:00
and
From 17:00 to 18:00
Silver MountainFrom 13:00 to 14:00
and
from 18:00 to 19:00
All togetherFrom 19:00 to 21:00

What attacks are there? During the event, Pokémon like Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr, Tyranitar, Espeon, Umbreon, and Mamoswine can learn event-exclusive attacks from past Community Days.

What research options are there? Special attacks can also be learned by the new Apex Shadow forms of Lugia and Ho-Oh, which you can obtain only in the Masterwork Research for ticket holders. A ticket also provides access to the research with Celebi.

For trainers with and without tickets, there is a timed research that gives you encounters with Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, as well as a timed research for the Johto Battle League.

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What changes in raids? In the raids during the Johto Tour, you’ll find legendary and regional Pokémon. Niantic has already stated that you will find Pokémon like Entei, Raikou, Suicune, Lugia, and Ho-Oh in level 5 raids. All of them can be found and caught as shiny. Ticket holders will also receive a bundle with three Remote Raid passes and up to nine Raid passes when spinning photo discs at stops or gyms.

Which of the contents are you most looking forward to? Do you have any questions about the Johto Tour? Feel free to write to us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers from the community.

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Twitch has a new, biggest streamer and none of her viewers know her face

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The V-Tuber and Twitch streamer Ironmouse has actually managed to become number 1 on the livestream platform in terms of subscriber count. Thousands of viewers still subscribe daily. MeinMMO shows you why that is and how the streamer has reacted.

The background and facts about Ironmouse:

  • Ironmouse uses an anime-style avatar to express her emotions and character – thus she is a V-Tuber. She never shows her real appearance in her streams.
  • The streamer plays various games like Apex Legends or Mario Kart or simply chats with her viewers about different topics.
  • Previously, she broke a sub record, namely that of the most subscribed female streamer on Twitch. She surpassed the previously set record by Twitch streamer kkatamina. The V-Tuber collected over 73,600 subscribers by February 16.
  • Now she even reached the top: Ironmouse overtook her last male colleagues and landed in first place among the most subscribed channels on Twitch.
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Marathon stream grants Ironmouse nearly 83,000 subs

How did the streamer reach 1st place on Twitch? Currently, Ironmouse is doing a subathon, which is the reason for her massive increase in subscribers. Daily, the streamer gains between 5,000 and 6,000 subscribers. She started with about 14,000 subscribers.

Previously, we reported that this V-Tuber has significant potential to surpass her male colleagues – and she actually did. Ironmouse is currently the most subscribed Twitch streamer on the platform with 97,433 subs.

This is how emotional Ironmouse reacted to her success:

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How long will the stream last? So far, the subathon has lasted 17 days. Ironmouse has set no limits. Currently, the stream will go on for another 4 hours and 30 minutes, unless she continues to receive a large number of subs, donations, and bits.

Each sub, 5 dollars, or 500 bits extends the marathon stream by 15 seconds.

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How does the V-Tuber structure the marathon stream?

  • Ironmouse belongs to the sweet type of V-Tubers. She has a high voice and often acts in a cute manner.
  • She watches various videos with her viewers and reacts to them.
  • The streamer has a rather dry sense of humor and doesn’t mince words.
  • Sometimes she invites friends to support her during her marathon stream.
  • When Ironmouse played games, they have mainly been Resident Evil 2, Pokémon, or shooters.

Have you followed the subathon of V-Tuber Ironmouse or tuned in at some point? Do you think the stream will end soon or will she possibly even reach 100,000 subs? In any case, she has positioned herself with over 97,400 subscribers above the record of the giant streamer xQc.

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WoW Patch 9.2: The most important changes explained in 3 minutes

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Patch 9.2 of World of Warcraft is just around the corner. The last major update of Shadowlands will launch on February 23.

Have you lost touch with WoW a bit? Do you not even know what the new Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End contains? We summarize the most important updates for you and provide a compact overview of what you can expect and what content you will face.

New Area: Zereth Mortis

The area Zereth Mortis is the centerpiece of the solo content in Patch 9.2. It is a completely new zone and historically the “Forge of the Shadowlands.” Here, realms like Revendreth and Ardenweald were created by the mysterious “First Ones.” The area is similar in size to Nazjatar, so there is much to discover – and this is also necessary.

To unlock all secrets, you first need to learn the mysterious language of the First Ones, the “Ciphers.” This is a new progression system, quite similar to a talent tree, which you feed with resources from Zereth Mortis. You unlock numerous different bonuses, such as access to mounts, toys, or pets. There are also useful buffs included.

Zereth Mortis is, as usual for endgame areas, filled to the brim with rare mobs, repeatable quests, and plenty of treasures – along with a new reputation faction.

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In Zereth Mortis you will find the “Enlightened” – a new reputation faction.

New Raid: Mausoleum of the First

The new raid, the Mausoleum of the First, features a total of 11 bosses and is available in the usual difficulty levels from “LFR” to “Mythic.” Unlocking occurs in multiple stages. Initially, you can only go as far as the fight against Anduin, and a week later the fight against Zovaal – the Jailer – will be available.

The goal of the raid is to rescue Anduin from the Jailer’s grasp while simultaneously preventing his plan to “rewrite” the world and subjugate all beings of the cosmos to his control.

You can find all the details about the release dates of the individual raid wings here.

New Layers in Torghast

Even though visiting Torghast is no longer mandatory since the necessary resources for upgrading Legendaries can also be found elsewhere, the Tower of the Jailer’s will be expanded once again.

There are 4 new layers featuring even stronger torment effects that make progress more challenging.

If you prefer cosmetic rewards, you can check out the new mode “Jailer’s Gauntlet.” Here, you face one boss after another, with very few trash mobs. The mode can therefore be completed in just a few minutes, and particularly powerful combinations of anima powers are said to be possible here.

New Covenant Campaign

The Covenant campaign reaches its final chapter. All covenants are working together to prevent the Jailer from executing his plans. The journey to Zereth Mortis is ahead, where the strange “Automa” creatures will help to thwart Zovaal’s plans.

Accompanying them are the great heroes of the Alliance and Horde – but Sylvanas Windrunner also plays a role again, following her falling into a coma at the end of Patch 9.1. An initial cinematic shows the current state of the former Banshee Queen.

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Second Legendary

Upon completing the Covenant campaign, all characters unlock a new special feature: a second Legendary. In addition to your existing Legendary, you receive a belt with the special effect of your covenant, which you can wear additionally. Don’t worry: If for any reason you don’t want the belt, you can later transfer the effect to other slots.

Note that you cannot simply mix 2 legendary effects – only the special covenant effect can be used with one Legendary of your choice. But what’s particularly cool is that the covenant effect automatically changes when you switch covenants. So you don’t have to create a separate Legendary for each covenant.

Return of the Tier Sets

For long-time fans, the return of the tier sets is a special highlight. Each class receives its own set with two strong bonuses, depending on the specialization. The bonuses are activated when 2 or 4 items of the set are worn.

Especially cool: This time, you can obtain the tier set items not only from the raid but also earn them in PvP or Mythic+. This way, you can enjoy the new sets in every form of endgame content and gradually benefit from the strong, passive bonuses.

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What else is changing?

In addition to the major highlights, there are many smaller adjustments or new features that we will list here in a quick overview:

  • Fragments of domination from Patch 9.1 lose all relevance, the system will be disabled in almost all endgame activities. You can therefore dispose of the fragments.
  • Tazavesh now also exists as a heroic dungeon and as a “Mythic+” variant, divided into 2 smaller parts.
  • A new affix in Mythic+ called “Encrypted” awaits you in Season 3 starting at M+10.
  • There are more than 50 new mounts and pets to craft.
  • There is new buff food that your whole party can contribute to.

Are you looking forward to Patch 9.2? Which content are you really excited about and which will you skip?

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Lost Ark reveals what they are currently working on – server transfers and matchmaking

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 4 minutes

The new MMORPG Lost Ark is still struggling with issues. Overloaded servers, queues, and missing transfer options are among the biggest problems. Amazon has now commented on the current status and what they are currently working on. We at MeinMMO summarize.

What is going on with Lost Ark? The new MMORPG is still plagued by technical problems, even if they are not as severe as those in New World. Still, over a million people log into Lost Ark simultaneously every day, leading to massively overloaded servers.

Hours-long queues are just the first hurdle. Once logged in, players often cannot play with others, as the matchmaking servers are also down. The shop is often inaccessible, and the bonuses from the crystal aura also disappear.

This is particularly hard to bear, as more and more players are reaching level 50 and thus are necessarily dependent on group content like the Guardian Raids to progress meaningfully. However, these raids won’t function even if you have a full group. It can take over an hour to enter a raid.

After a server downtime on the night of February 20 to 21, Amazon has now commented on their website about what they are currently working on and how they intend to address the ongoing issues surrounding Lost Ark.

Lost Ark introduces new region, aims to prevent queues

How is Amazon responding? As a first reaction to the enormous queues a new region for Europe has been opened to limit the influx of new players to the old servers. The publisher further states that they cannot increase server capacity any further, which is why the current focus is on moving players from full servers to emptier ones.

To facilitate this, every player who pre-ordered a Founder’s Pack has received another one. You could theoretically take advantage of this on the new region, so you won’t have lost anything except your time if you switch to the new region.

However, players who do not want to change servers also received this package again, and they are naturally happy about the double bonuses. Whether Amazon’s plan will work remains to be seen.

The much-discussed request for a Power Pass to immediately continue playing at level 50 when switching servers remains unheard. According to Amazon, this is also technically not possible.

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Server transfer as a solution still in progress

What is the status of the server transfer? Transferring your character from one server to another or even to a new region would significantly reduce the issue of long queues.

Unfortunately, the current status according to Amazon is that a server transfer is technically not possible because the Lost Ark server infrastructure was never designed for that to function. Currently, Amazon states that there is no viable option for a server transfer.

In the same sentence, they also emphasize that “they will not stop until all options are fully exhausted.” So, server transfers do not seem to be off the table for Amazon yet, but you shouldn’t expect it anytime soon.

Even worse news about matchmaking: Besides the long queues, the biggest problem in recent days has been that matchmaking simply often does not work, preventing players from playing with friends or strangers.

Amazon emphasizes that they see the problem and acknowledge how severe it is, but they broadly state that they do not even know where the error lies. The servers were restarted overnight in the hope that this could help. They are working together with Smilegate on a long-term solution.

When that solution will arrive and what it will look like is still open. So unfortunately, you can expect that the matchmaking issues will persist for the time being.

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There is also good news

What has been fixed? The issues with the shop and the crystal aura should, according to Amazon, have been resolved. A “promising” patch was deployed to the server last night to make the payment bonus more stable.

Users often had the problem that the premium service of Lost Ark, the crystal aura, simply did not work even though it had been paid for. The shop also often did not open, took a long time to load, or returned errors when trying to purchase something for real money.

According to Amazon, these problems should now be much better, although not completely resolved.

What else has happened? The issue with gold sellers and bots has also been tackled by Amazon. You have surely noticed that links to dubious sites where you can buy gold for real money have been posted increasingly in the general chat.

While Amazon is working on better moderation of the in-game chat to quickly ban such spammers, a temporary solution has been implemented. The area chat can now only be used from level 35, which should mitigate bot activity somewhat.

Otherwise, Amazon currently advises simply hiding the area chat.

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What is Amazon working on? The publisher reaffirms at the end of the blog post that they are aware of the current issues. They continue to work on improving the matchmaking problems.

Amazon also states that the stability of the shop and the crystal aura is a priority. They want to keep working on both issues. They also warn that both problems will ultimately lead to a restart and server downtime. When that will happen is not yet known.

How is your experience with Lost Ark currently? Are you actively playing the game, or are you spending more time in the queue than in the game? Or are you like our authors and stuck at level 50, unable to participate in group content? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.

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The naked class in Elden Ring is as versatile as no other

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

The Wretch is the 10th class of Elden Ring. It is notable that this class starts the game without any clothing or armor. What is the purpose of the Wretch then? MyMMO introduces it to you.

This is the Wretch: Souls veterans are familiar with the Wretch class from games like Dark Souls, Demon’s Souls, or Bloodborne. Each of these games features this class, which starts without armor and is only armed with a club.

The official description states: “A poor, aimless swine, naked as the day of their birth. A fine club is all they have.“

But why would anyone choose the “poor swine” when they are inferior to others in terms of equipment? According to the community, it is worth taking a second look.

For the Wretch may be poor and aimless, but they have some qualities that set them apart from the other classes in Elden Ring and make them interesting for veterans.

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The Wretch is perhaps the most flexible class in Elden Ring

The class choice in Elden Ring is a bit different than one might expect from other RPGs. While many classes there have a decisive influence for the rest of the game and set your playstyle within a framework, the classes in Elden Ring are significantly more flexible.

For example, you can start as an Astrologer with a staff, but with additional progress, you can easily reskill into a Warrior or Hybrid. The classes only define equipment and starting attributes. Everything else is determined with each level, somewhat like in Path of Exile.

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What makes the Wretch so interesting: The class starts with completely balanced initial attributes of 10 points in each attribute and level 1. In comparison, the Warrior starts with 16 Dexterity and level 8. However, two of the 9 main attributes are below 10.

The balanced skill set makes the Wretch seemingly a bit weaker and is limiting at the start since you only meet the minimum requirements for a few weapons.

But that is exactly why many players play the class, as the attributes are well-suited to try out different builds. The reddit user Zerim023 writes about the class:

The Wretch is always a good way to play a Soulsborne game for the first time because you can discover everything for yourself and look for items and weapons while building a build that you choose spontaneously. Since resetting attributes has already been confirmed, there’s no reason not to experiment with a skill build.

Also zyuke19 agrees: “Wretch gang here. This is literally the best class if you frequently want to reset [attributes] later in the game and try different classes.”

However, not all players agree with the assessment that the Wretch is a good beginner class. biblethumb argues:

This is not true because in these games you take additional damage if you don’t wear equipment in a slot. Wearing something with 2 defense is much better than wearing nothing at all. Also, it is difficult for beginners to start with the club, a weapon with short range, because you need a good distance.

When should you choose the Wretch then? In summary, it can be stated: As a beginner class, the Wretch is not necessarily recommended. Elden Ring will be a challenging game anyway, and without armor, you’ll just take more damage.

However, if you already have experience with FromSoftware games and are looking for a flexible foundation for various builds, the Wretch might be the right choice for you.

In a few days, you can finally try out which of the classes is suitable for you. Elden Ring will be released on Friday, February 25th for PC via Steam, on PS5 and PS4, as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

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Then you can explore the vast Between Lands, embark on a quest for the fragments of the Elden Ring, and become the Elden Lord.

However, you will first have to face numerous dangers, solve puzzles, and encounter absurd, strange, and quirky figures in the form of allies or monsters.

The story of Elden Ring will occupy you for about 30 hours – But you should take your time.

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Fans have been waiting for 8 years for a new survival game – developers say: it’s really coming

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Dead Island 2 has been haunting the news since 2014, but nothing concrete has been announced yet. However, the head of the company behind the publisher gave a pretty clear announcement in an interview that the Survival game is still in development and may be announced soon. Read everything about it here on MeinMMO.

What is Dead Island? Dead Island was released in 2011 (a standalone addon called Riptide came out in 2013) and placed you on a tropical island where the zombie apocalypse has broken out. As one of 4 survivors, you fight your way through the zombie hordes in an open world, trying to survive and find out what is really going on.

The gameplay of the game is reminiscent of the hit Dying Light, which also comes from the same developer. The focus of the game is on combat with bats, machetes, and more, as guns only appear very late.

Players praised the game for its wild, brutal fights, its unusual setting, and its gripping atmosphere. On Metacritic , the game scored 80 points. Therefore, fans have been eagerly waiting for part 2 for a long time.

The Long Winding Road of Dead Island 2

What is the deal with part 2? Besides the addon Riptide and a remaster from 2016, there has been nothing new about Dead Island. Part 2 has been in talks repeatedly, although its development history is extremely bumpy.

In 2014, there was news that development on Dead Island 2 had been underway for 2 years. However, not much new has come to light about the project since then. Only in 2017 and most recently in 2019 was it roughly confirmed that work was still ongoing. Since then, it has been quiet about Dead Island 2. Until now.

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Why is it taking so long? By now, the developer should be the Dambuster studio, which had taken over Dead Island. The original developers had taken over the new project Dying Light and handed Dead Island to the studio Yaeger Development. That was in 2014, and Dead Island 2 was supposed to be released in 2015. At Gamescom 2014, there was already playable material to see.

However, in 2015 there was a breakup between publisher Deep Silver and Yaeger Development. Dead Island 2 was then handed over to Sumo Digital, but this only became public in 2016. In 2018, it was confirmed that work on the game was continuing. In 2019, the publisher changed yet again. Dead Island 2 has been with Dambuster studio since then.

The people at Techland, on the other hand, have just released Dying Light 2 and there is even an Easter egg for Dead Island in it. You can find a record there that plays the song “Woho Do You Voodoo” – which comes from Dead Island (via YouTube).

The original Dead Island quickly ended up on the index back then. The game was just very brutal and bloody. However, in 2019 the indexing was lifted and the game is freely available again (via GameStar).

Boss Says Little About Dead Island 2 Yet Says Everything

What has been said about Dead Island 2 now? In the latest quarterly report of the Embracer Group on YouTube, their CEO Lars Vingefors spoke. The Embracer Group is a Swedish holding company that includes the publisher of Dead Island and others.

Vingefors was asked during the meeting if there was any news about Dead Island 2. He replied that it would be difficult to discuss this game. Because it has not yet been announced by the publisher. However, he added:

But we have an unannounced AAA title – the one you think is Dead Island 2. I can’t say more about it, but I’m really excited about such unannounced titles.

What does this mean for fans of Dead Island 2? Lars Vingefors’ statement doesn’t concretely say anything. But you can read between the lines that he clearly expects it to be Dead Island 2 and that it may be announced soon by the publisher. After all, he is “very excited about these unannounced games”.

So much for Lars Vingefors’ statements and the possibly still forthcoming Dead Island 2. What do you think about it? Are you also looking forward to the sequel to Dead Island or was the zombie massacre in the vacation paradise pretty irrelevant to you?

Since Dead Island 2 is certainly not coming any time soon despite a possible announcement, we have here a list of survival games that you can play until then: The 24 best survival games 2021/2022 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox.

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Destiny 2: Which class will you start with in Witch Queen?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Only a few hours left until Destiny 2: Witch Queen. Players are using this time to complete their last tasks and transition into server downtime with a clear conscience. So we ask you, which class will you start with in the new DLC and play through the story?

What can Guardians expect after the server downtime? The server downtime will begin on February 22 at 04:00. From then on, Guardians will have no chance to log into Destiny 2 until the new DLC launches. Once the servers are back online, Guardians can look forward to new locations, weapons, armor, and more.

Highlights include:

Savathûn awaits us…

It is up to the Guardians to stop Savathûn, the Witch Queen, and find out what she is planning. Guardians can choose one of their favorite classes and dive into the fray.

What you need to know about the class changes

What changes for the classes? As “Void 3.0” is being implemented in Witch Queen, Guardians will have more variety in their Void builds. Due to negative adjustments by Bungie to the respective ultimates of Titan and Hunter, your opinions may have changed, so we ask you which class you will take at the start:

You will be able to apply new talents and effects after the update. It is up to you and your mod setup how powerful you will ultimately be. Titans will have throwing shields, Warlocks an all-consuming black hole. Hunters can make everyone around them invisible with a quick landing.

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Once you have made your choice, you can discuss it with other Guardians. You can explain why one of the classes you selected will be your starting option. So let us know in the comments why you made your choice this way.

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Rainbow Six: Siege finally gets the game mode that fans have been wishing for 7 years today

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Rainbow Six: Siege has been on the market since 2015. After 7 years, it finally gets a game mode that fans have been demanding since day one. It is one of the oldest and most common game modes in shooters. MeinMMO reveals more.

The tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege remains very popular even 7 years after its release. Almost 80,000 players regularly play the shooter on Steam. However, since day one, fans have requested one of the most common shooter game modes: Team Deathmatch.

With the introduction of Season 1 in Year 7, Ubisoft has finally fulfilled this eternal wish for fans: From today, you can finally play Team Deathmatch in Rainbow Six: Siege on test servers. And this mode will remain available even after the proper release of the latest season, expected in about 2 weeks.

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Rainbow Six: Siege brings Team Deathmatch with Year 7 Season 1

Because Rainbow Six: Siege has been running for so long, they additionally break down the seasons into years. In the official presentation trailer of Year 7 Season 1, numerous things were introduced. Some of them expectations of the tactical shooter fans, others have been demanded for a long time. Among them are:

  • A new character, the Japanese defender Azami
  • A new map, a castle in Ireland, coming in the middle of the season
  • Attackers can reconsider their character choice during the preparation phase
  • All operators have access to all 1x target devices
  • Numerous balancing adjustments

But a new feature is also catching the attention of players who haven’t played Rainbow Six: Siege for a long time: The popular game mode Team Deathmatch is finally coming to the tactical shooter after 7 years. This fulfills a fan demand that has existed since the release.

This is how it looks in action:

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The introduction video to Year 7 Season 1 showcases Team Deathmatch in Rainbow Six: Siege

With Year 7 Season 1 starting today on test servers, players in Rainbow Six: Siege can finally also enjoy Team Deathmatch. This mode will remain once the season officially appears – expected in about 2 weeks.

The mode was already playable on test servers last season, and now it is officially in the game. And this will be forever.

Team Deathmatch puts the gunplay of Rainbow Six: Siege in focus

Why do fans want Team Deathmatch? The gunplay in Rainbow Six: Siege has been praised for years, but especially newcomers and returners have a tough time with the game. And the problem is getting worse:

After 7 years of updates with new maps, characters, gadgets, and weapons, the already complex tactical shooter has become even harder to grasp – especially for players who play rarely or who are completely new.

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Because you die quickly in Rainbow Six: Siege and the weapons are not very easy to handle, frustrating deaths happen. Since there are no quick respawns in this tactical shooter, you often spend more time watching your teammates than actually playing.

Because just watching doesn’t make you a better shooter, Rainbow Six: Siege quickly becomes frustrating. The “Team Deathmatch” mode should help with this:

Thanks to fast-paced action with quick respawns, you can enjoy the gunplay of the tactical shooter in a game mode that punishes deaths less drastically. This also helps to learn the characters, maps, and weapons in a less sweaty environment.

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What do the fans say? Fans are understandably very happy about the new game mode. However, they see it as an addition to the main game, not a replacement.

  • Deltronium says on reddit: “Team Deathmatch. This was desperately needed.”
  • johnyF01 thinks this game mode is “a good way to relieve some stress from the main game.”
  • For RS_Superior, TDM is a good innovation. For him, it’s “just a quick, easy-to-learn game mode to practice aiming and prepare for some full matches.”

More updates for Team Deathmatch are also set to be released. Ubisoft promises in the video new maps and further improvements to the spawn system, which was still criticized during the test phase of the last season.

Team Deathmatch is not the only option for fans of Rainbow Six to play the gunplay and characters at a slightly different pace. The coop spin-off game Rainbow Six: Extraction has also been out since 2022, and surprisingly excites players:

Rainbow Six: Extraction is actually nothing special, but fans see potential: “Ubisoft, don’t waste this!”

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„Strongest OP Weapon in Warzone History“ – Secret Change Brings Over-Weapon to CoD Warzone

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

Season 2 brought a lot of weapon changes to Call of Duty: Warzone and apparently not all were noted in the patch notes. A secret and possibly accidental change has made the PPSh an OP sensation of the highest order – we show you the values and setup on MeinMMO.

This is the situation:

  • Season 2 launched on February 14 and brought a multitude of weapon adjustments to Call of Duty: Warzone
  • However, the patch notes mainly noted nerfs and adjustments for the Vanguard weapon attachments
  • Now it has come to light – the PPSh from Vanguard received an over-buff and could be the strongest OP weapon in Warzone history
Update 25.02.: The PPSh-41 has been brought back on track – but it’s still strong.

PPSh from Vanguard – ‘Everyone will play it!’

What went wrong with the update? With Season 2, many weapons changed in Warzone – the submachine gun PPSh was also part of the patch notes. The barrel “ZAC 300mm” was adjusted.

However, the CoD community was sure: Something more happened with the MP.

So many players summoned the data gurus “JGOD” and “TrueGameData”, who examined the weapon closely and indeed: The PPSh from Vanguard has received the most intense buff in Warzone history.

The damage has significantly increased. With chest hits, time-to-kill values of nearly 400 milliseconds are now possible. 500 milliseconds are already considered very strong in Warzone.

“TrueGameData” chooses as the title for his YouTube video about the PPSh “Strongest OP Weapon in Warzone History?” and shows how much more damage per hit the weapon now causes in the first damage range:

  • Head: +11 damage to 45
  • Neck: +20 damage to 45
  • Chest: +9 damage to 33
  • Stomach: +10 damage to 33

Due to the adjustments, you need 3 or 4 bullets less for a kill compared to before. JGOD says: “There’s no reason not to play this weapon now”. TrueGameData goes even further: “Everyone will play the weapon”.

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CoD Warzone: PPSh Setup – More OP is not possible

What does a strong setup look like? Currently, you can play almost anything with the weapon. As long as you can handle it, you have an advantage over the competing weapons.

We show you here 2 setups for different applications:

  • TrueGameData setup with low recoil as sniper support
  • JGOD setup for close combat with high rate of fire

Use the close combat setup if you are looking for maximum damage. Choose the sniper support setup if you want to benefit from the OP power of the PPSh at longer distances.

CoD Warzone: PPSh Setup Sniper-Support

  • Muzzle: Oil Can Silencer
  • Barrel: ZAC 300mm
  • Optic: Slater Reflector
  • Stock: Removed Stock
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 8mm Nambu 71 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip
  • Perk2: Quick
Attachments in English
  • Muzzle: Oil Can Silencer
  • Barrel: ZAC 300mm
  • Optic: Slater Reflector
  • Stock: Removed Stock
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
  • Magazine: 8mm Nambu 71 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Lengthened
  • Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip
  • Perk2: Quick

CoD Warzone: PPSh Setup SMG

  • Muzzle: Recoil Booster
  • Barrel: ZAC 300mm
  • Optic: Slater Reflector
  • Stock: Kovalevskaya Skeletal
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
  • Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 71 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Hollow Point
  • Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip
  • Perk2: Quick
Attachments in English
  • Muzzle: Oil Can Silencer
  • Barrel: ZAC 300mm
  • Optic: Slater Reflector
  • Stock: Kovalevskaya Skeletal
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
  • Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 71 Round Mags
  • Ammunition: Hollow Point
  • Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
  • Perk: Tight Grip
  • Perk2: Quick
cod warzone ppsh setup op nach season 2 smg build

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Will it stay that way? Currently, everything seems to be a mistake. The values are completely out of line and the weapon is far too strong compared to the competition.

So be prepared for a nerf of this heavy OP weapon soon.

Until then, however, the PPSh is the best weapon in Warzone and should clean up on Caldera. If you are now looking for a suitable secondary weapon for range, check out our list of the remaining best weapons in Warzone.

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Lost Ark: How to get the Crystalline Aura for free for 44 days

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Lost Ark has created new login rewards with the new EU-West region. You can use these to obtain a free Crystalline Aura for a total of 44 days. We at MeinMMO will reveal exactly what you need to do for this.

Update February 23: The trick has been fixed with a new patch.

How do you get a free Aura? The trick is quite simple. A few days ago, Lost Ark released the new server region EU-West. There you can create new characters – usually without a queue.

To make the region more attractive for new players, the developers have introduced interesting login rewards, including:

  • A Crystalline Aura for 14 days – for logging in on three different days
  • 500 Crystals – for logging in on six different days

For 420 Crystals, you can purchase a Crystalline Aura for 30 days. Thus, you get the premium buff for 44 days for free.

Many things are tied to EU-West, but not everything

Is the Crystalline Aura only tied to the server? No. Unlike the squad level or the cross-server gameplay content, the Crystalline Aura and the Royal Crystals (real money currency) apply account-wide.

You only need to log in on six different days on an EU-West server to receive 44 days of Crystalline Aura for free.

Lost Ark Aura for free
The login rewards on the EU-West servers.

However, keep in mind that you need to completely restart the game for each region switch (i.e., from EU-Central to EU-West). In the new region, you can also use the same character names if they are still not taken.

How far do I need to play for the free Aura? You will receive the login rewards as soon as your character has played the short prologue in Trixion. You don’t even need to reach the first city and have no other requirements.

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Are there other methods to get the Crystalline Aura cheaply? Yes. While 180 days in the normal package costs just under 50 euros, you can get it for 11 euros with a trick. We will reveal how to do this here:

Lost Ark: With this trick, you can get almost 6 months of Crystalline Aura for 11 € instead of 50 €

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Yes, the night of Dying Light 2 is easier – But only so that you softies can also play it

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The fans of Dying Light 2 keep discussing that the survival game is much easier than its predecessor. In particular, the night is simply no longer “scary.” Many of these whiners were previously too soft to even play at night.

One of the biggest topics in the Dying Light 2 community is the difficulty. There are ongoing discussions about whether the survival game is too easy and fans are wishing for harder difficulty levels.

Particularly, the night is criticized. In part 2, you walk the streets at night and have hardly anything to fear except for the lapse of immunity. The zombies are not particularly frightening, especially for the pros who have already mastered part 1.

Meme comparisons between the nights of the two parts or discussions on the general difficulty often appear on reddit:

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Part 1 was so much scarier, to the point that you didn’t dare to leave the safe houses! So, how do you all know that everything was better back then, hmm?

Dying Light 2 encourages playing at night – And everyone was a scaredy-cat before

Is it really easier at night? Compared to before, yes. The night is indeed easier, especially since the difficulty of the enemies has generally been reduced. Zombies and human enemies die simply faster. Additionally, there are overly powerful skills in Dying Light 2.

In part 1, a careless movement or a loud noise could ensure that a horde became aware of you and tore you apart. But that was precisely the reason why many players simply stayed home at night.

Under the mockery thread on reddit, some players say: “I just always slept through the nights in Dying Light 1.” It was nearly “impossible” to survive at all. Therefore, many just skipped the night and thus missed more or less half of the game.

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What is there to see at night? The difference between day and night in Dying Light 2 determines which places you can or should visit. During the day, zombies linger in the houses because they cannot tolerate sunlight.

This means that the streets are empty and you can walk around largely without danger. This way, you can more easily reach your quests or look for the secret safes with particularly strong loot.

At night, zombies flood outside and make the city more dangerous. However, this also brings unique opportunities and mechanics:

  • previously occupied stores and other buildings with good loot are now emptier and easy to loot
  • certain missions can only be completed at night
  • however, your immunity decreases and you can only be outside for a limited time without UV light
  • if volatiles spot you, the “hunt” begins and more and more zombies will stick to your heels

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Dying Light 2 is more accessible and thus attracts many more players

That players no longer have to fear at night and thus miss out on almost half of the game is clearly well received. Alone on Steam, Dying Light 2 can boast almost 5 times as many players as part 1:

  • Dying Light 2 has a peak of almost 275,000 players simultaneously (via steamcharts)
  • for Dying Light 1, the record is just over 45,000 players (via steamcharts)

On average, nearly twice as many people are playing Dying Light 2 right now as the predecessor had in terms of simultaneous players at all. So the game must be doing something right.

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So yes, even if Dying Light 2 is easier than part 1, it is clearly well received. Especially since the criticism of the too tough nights before has likely led to everything being easier today.

The demand for a new difficulty, the “Nightmare Mode,” is certainly justified. Those who want it harder should also be allowed to suffer. But there are already numerous updates and DLCs coming in the future that will expand the story and possibly bring new difficulty levels:

Dying Light 2 brings a ton of content after release – The roadmap and DLCs in overview

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Lost Ark: What can you buy with Amethyst fragments and where can you find them?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Amethyst Shards are a currency only available in the western version of Lost Ark. Most will know them mainly thanks to the rewards from Prime Gaming. We from MeinMMO reveal where you can get more Amethyst Shards and what the vendor offers you in exchange.

Where can I get Amethyst Shards? You can currently obtain a maximum of 7,000 Amethyst Shards, with some available in-game and others only available outside the game.

5,000 Amethyst Shards can be obtained permanently through various achievements:

  • Favorite Person
    • Add 50 people to your friends list – Grants you 1,000 Amethyst Shards
  • Beginner’s Luck
    • Win in the Trial Arena – Grants you 2,000 Amethyst Shards
  • First Step
    • Participate in the Trial Arena – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards
  • First Step, Call of Light
    • Complete the prologue without skipping – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards
  • Universal Problem Solver
    • Reach level 50 with a character – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards, a title, and 1,490 squad EXP
  • We Are All Buddies!
    • Join a guild – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards

You can earn 500 Shards through Amazon Prime. You need a subscription for this and can then secure several rewards for Lost Ark. How exactly that works, we explain here: Lost Ark: Here’s how to get your Prime rewards. This offer is only valid until March 8th – then a new package will be available.

Another 1,500 Amethyst Shards were available through Twitch Drops at release. However, they have since expired.

What can I do with the Amethyst Shards? You can exchange the shards with a vendor – the Mysterious Man – for various rewards.

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Crystal Aura, Emotes, Mounts, and New Companions

Where can I find the Amethyst vendor? You can find the vendor in the following major cities:

  • Fort Luterra
  • Fort Vern
  • Village Nia
  • Star’s Origin
  • Rothun
  • Great Fortress

On the map, he uses a gray symbol, just like the other vendors. We have marked his position in Fort Luterra in a screenshot:

Lost Ark Amethyst Vendor Luterra
The Mysterious Man stands in Fort Luterra at this location.

What can I buy there? A variety of different items, some of which may cost up to 22,000 Amethyst Shards. New sources will need to be activated in the future to afford the special items. We will update the article accordingly.

ItemDescriptionCost
Relationship Supply ChestContains 3 Epic Relationship Selection Chests2,200
Combat Item Chest (3 pieces)Contains 5 combat items of each type:
Regeneration, Offensive, and Useful		2,200
Pheon ChestContains 5 Pheons2,200
Crystal Aura (14 days)Contains the Crystal Aura for 14 days6,600
Selection Chest: Arkesia Paper MaskChoose 1 of 5 Arkesia paper masks6,600
Companion Trick: TrickUse to learn the companion trick emote Trick6,600
Companion Trick: Play DeadUse to learn the companion trick emote Play Dead6,600
Companion Trick: WhimperUse to learn the companion trick emote Whimper6,600
Ship Skin Selection Chest:
Notos Shadow Killer Whale		A chest containing 1 Notos Orca ship of your choice.6,600
Emote: Star DanceUse to learn the emote Star Dance6,600
Sail Glyph:
Life Force of the Golden Lion		A sail glyph that allows you to customize the sail of your ship.6,600
Companion Selection Chest: SebastianChoose 1 of 4 Sebastian companions13,200
Nineveh & Yom Emoticon PackUse to receive all 8 emoticons13,200
Mount: Golden War WolfUse to add this mount to your inventory22,000

Which of these items do you find the most interesting? Are you saving to get a rare mount in the future, or are you spending the shards directly on the Crystal Aura?

More tips, tricks, and guides related to Lost Ark can be found here:

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

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FIFA 22 TOTW 23: The Predictions for the New Team of the Week – With Benzema & Fernandes

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

For FIFA 22 the TOTW 23 (Team of the Week) is scheduled for next Wednesday. At MeinMMO, you will learn which players could appear in the new Team of the Week. Good chances are for Benzema, Aubameyang, and Bruno Fernandes.

Update: The new TOTW 23 is now live:

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This is the Team of the Week: Every Wednesday in FIFA Ultimate Team, it’s time for a new TOTW. This team includes players who have excelled with strong performances in the past football week. These players then receive upgraded Inform-special cards, which are available for one week in packs .

These are TOTW Predictions: The TOTW Predictions are forecasts from the community. They try to guess which players could land in the Team of the Week.

They provide a good overview of who could be in the TOTW. Potential Inform players can then be used to earn coins on the transfer market. How that works, you can learn in the trading tips.

However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 23 next Wednesday may look different from the predictions suggest.

The prediction for Team of the Week 23 in Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam.

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Goalkeeper

  • GK: Lafont (FC Nantes)

Defenders

  • LB: Meling (Rennes)
  • CB: Schlotterbeck (SC Freiburg)
  • CB: Timber (Ajax Amsterdam)

Midfielders

  • CM: Partey (Arsenal FC)
  • CM: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
  • LW: Sancho (Manchester United)

Forwards

  • ST: Benzema (Real Madrid)
  • ST: Danjuma (Villarreal)
  • ST: Aubameyang (FC Barcelona)
  • ST: Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

TOTW 22 Bench:

  • GK: Consigli (Sassuolo)
  • CB: Cetin (Hellas Verona)
  • CB: Sainsbury (KV Kortrijk)
  • LB: Aaron (FSV Mainz 05)
  • LM: Trezeguet (Basaksehir)
  • ST: Felix (Atletico Madrid)
  • ST: Alvarez (River Plate)
  • ST: Livaja (HNK Hajduk Split)
  • ST: Giakoumakis (Celtic Glasgow)
  • ST: Quagliarella (Sampdoria Genua)
  • ST: Weghorst (FC Burnley)
  • ST: May (Cheltenham Town)

Candidates from the Bundesliga for the TOTW 23

These players from the Bundesliga could be included:

  • Nico Schlotterbeck, center-back from SC Freiburg, had a really strong game against FC Augsburg and even scored the winning goal in the 2:1 victory. It is quite possible that he could receive his first Inform card.
  • Aaron from Mainz 05 delivered a solid performance in the 3:2 victory against Bayer Leverkusen and even contributed with a goal. Whether he will receive an Inform card for this, we will find out on Wednesday.

What about Marco Reus? Although Marco Reus had an outstanding match and recorded 5 assists in the 6:0 against Borussia Mönchengladbach, he will not be in the upcoming TOTW 23. This is because the Dortmund player is already represented in the current TOTW 22, and players cannot appear in two consecutive TOTWs.

What do you think of the predictions for TOTW 23? Which player should definitely be in the new Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments!

If you want to get some really cheap top cards for your team, we have a few tips for you!

In FIFA 22, there are currently 5 strong players under 150,000 coins that you should secure quickly

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Pokémon GO announces new events featuring Pikachu and Corasonn

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In the coming weeks, new events will start in Pokémon GO featuring costumed Pikachu and Corasonn. Some of the events will take place worldwide.

What are these events? The Niantic team announced two new events for March and May. One of them is the “Pokémon Air Adventure” event, which was originally scheduled for summer 2021 but was canceled due to the global travel situation.

We will show you everything we know about the two new dates.

Event in March – Only in Japan

When does it take place? Starting from March 19. The event is expected to last over a year.

What is happening? In some regions of Japan, including Okinawa, wild Pikachu with Kariyushi shirts will spawn. You can also catch them as Shiny. Additionally, Corasonn will spawn in the wild, which you can also catch as Shiny starting from the Johto Tour.

Pokémon GO Air Event

New PokéStops have been built specifically for trainers in Okinawa, featuring manhole covers with Pokémon designs. From these stops, you will receive exclusive postcard designs when you spin them.

Worldwide Air Event in Pokémon GO

When does it take place? From May 3, 2022, to May 8, 2022.

What is happening? This is a collaboration event with the Pokémon Air Adventure and Pokémon GO. You will be able to participate in the Air Adventure worldwide.

The exact event details are still unclear. Niantic plans to share them with the trainers “soon”.

The event will also feature flying Pikachu with various colored balloons, which will again only be found in Okinawa. Additionally, a ticket-required event will take place in Okinawa on May 7 and 8.

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How do you like the outlook on the events? Are you excited about it and would you travel all the way to Japan for such an event, or would you rather just attend the worldwide events? How exactly Corasonn will be made available for the event worldwide is still unclear. Currently, it is suspected that it will happen through raids or eggs.

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Sold out – You can currently buy the PS5 at Otto

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The PlayStation 5 is currently sold out everywhere due to an acute supply shortage. Otto is finally selling contingents again after a long time, MeinMMO presents the offer.

Currently, buying a PS5 is even more difficult than it already was. Due to a Europe-wide supply shortage, the console is virtually unavailable anywhere. However, there is a sales promotion again.

Update February 21, 09:43 AM: Unfortunately, it seems to have been a rather small quantity. According to the product page, this has already sold out again. We will of course inform you immediately if another contingent is released.

Where can you buy a PS5 now? After more than two months, Otto is finally selling a PS5 bundle again.

This includes, in addition to the disc version of the console, also the game Far Cry 6 and a Samsung 980 PRO SSD 1TB card that you need for the storage expansion of the coveted console.

The bundle costs 679.00€ and should be with you in 2-3 business days.

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WoW: In Patch 9.2 you can craft more than 50 mounts and pets

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In World of Warcraft there is much to collect. Over 50 mounts and pets are coming in Patch 9.2 – but you won’t farm them in the usual way.

Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End will be released soon and brings numerous new features. Alongside a new “Mythic+” season, a new raid, and a new campaign, a lot of collectible stuff in the form of mounts and battle pets is also coming. And the best part? You can craft them yourself, as a new system in Zereth Mortis makes this possible.

What kind of system is this? The system is called “Protoform Synthesis” and is one of the progression systems from Korthia, which will be unlocked after Chapter 3 of the campaign – so already in the first week. This gives you access to the “Cipher of the First,” with which you will develop more and more understanding of the language of the First. Ultimately, you need to unlock the progress “Understanding of Dacaparic” after which you will obtain the Protoform Synthesis quest.

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The Protoform Synthesis is especially for collectors.

What materials do you need? Each mount and pet requires a total of 4 different materials.

  • Blueprints: Just like with crafting professions, many blueprints must first be found in the form of recipes. Some can be found from the beginning, others are simply lying around in Zereth Mortis, while others can be obtained from treasures or certain rare enemies.
  • Frameworks: Frameworks are basically the “skeleton” of the being you want to create. If your creature belongs to the species of Cervids, you need to acquire a Cervid frame. These drop with a low probability from various Cervid mobs in Zereth Mortis. So you know what to farm.
  • Rare and shimmer items: Depending on whether you want to create a mount or a battle pet, you will need a specific rare item. Items like “Tools of Incomprehensible Experiments” or “Eternal Wrath Pearl” come from various sources and are used for mounts. The rare shimmer items needed for pets can be found in many different places, with names like “Shimmer of Vigilance” or “Shimmer of Movement.”
  • Genesis particles: Genesis particles are a currency you can find throughout Zereth Mortis. Nearly all elementals and creatures in the area drop Genesis particles, so sooner or later, you’ll have enough to cover the costs for pets (300 particles) or mounts (400 particles).

Basically, the idea behind it is: Most items are fairly easy to obtain. However, those who want everything will need to invest some time into the system.

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Has there ever been something like this before? Yes. Basically, the system strongly resembles the crafting of mechanical items in Mechagon, back in Patch 8.2 of Battle for Azeroth. There, too, you had to find recipes and components to create toys, mounts, or really useful gear. This time, however, the system seems to focus primarily on purely cosmetic items – namely mounts and pets.

If you don’t want to farm, you don’t have to. However, similar to what happened back in Mechagon, the system can consume a lot of time if you really want everything. Whether you “grind for several days” or just do a few minutes every day on the side, every collector fan has to decide for themselves.

Are you looking forward to the many new mounts and pets? Or would you prefer everything to be obtained the traditional way through rare mob drops?

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Activision says: Someone wanted to buy all of Blizzard on St. Nicholas Day – But who was it?

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As it has now been revealed, an investor from Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty) has made an offer to buy the Blizzard division (WoW, Diablo 3, Overwatch) either entirely or partially. The offer came on December 6, 2021. However, the board of Activision did not even enter into discussions.

Where does the information come from? The information is official. It comes from a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the SEC (via sec.gov). There, Activision Blizzard lists the exact timeline of the discussions that took place prior to the acquisition offer from Microsoft to Activision Blizzard.

Who made the offer? Activision Blizzard does not reveal this. Only “Individual B” is mentioned.

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Individual B wanted to acquire Blizzard wholly or in parts

What kind of offer was it? Activision states that on December 6, 2021, they received an unsolicited email from Individual B, who implied that he wanted to discuss the potential purchase of the Blizzard business unit – either entirely or in parts. It was said to be a private transaction. The person apparently had additional investors on their side.

This was Activision’s response to the offer: On December 10, the board of Blizzard discussed the offer for the acquisition of Blizzard.

However, concerns were raised about whether the person could credibly handle the size and complexity of such a transaction. Furthermore, it was believed at Activision that there could be disruption if it became known that Activision Blizzard was seeking alternative buyers, as the deal with Microsoft was already underway.

It is further stated that there are fears of negative consequences also because there had previously been dealings between “Individual B” and “Activision Blizzard”.

Ultimately, the board decided that they would not enter into discussions with Individual B.

Thus, Blizzard remains with Activision and is – if everything goes smoothly – to be sold to Microsoft.

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Did someone want to buy Blizzard “back”?

Who would be the interesting candidate for Individual B? The most intriguing candidate would surely be Mike Morhaime, the former president of Blizzard. He was considered for years to be “the good soul” of Blizzard.

Morhaime left the studio in 2019: he wanted to start his own company to develop AAA games in a “family atmosphere”. Something like this might also be possible under a Blizzard without Activision.

It is quite conceivable that someone like Morhaime has the contacts and influence to raise millions of US dollars to make such a deal possible. He would surely also have the connections to bring people on board familiar with Blizzard’s major franchises, as he has worked with those people.

Morhaime would also fit the statement that there had been “previous business relationships” between Individual B and Activision Blizzard.

But that is pure speculation – we do not know who the mysterious investor is.

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Mike Morhaime, for many: The good soul of Blizzard. He is no longer with the company.

Many Blizzard fans hope for separation from Activision

Why is this important? Blizzard has had some difficulties in recent years with the release and quality of new games. Internally, according to insider reports, there have been conflicts with Activision’s management, as they focus more on money than Blizzard did in earlier times. The motto then was “When it’s done”, quality came above all – Activision is now said to be pushing harder for efficiency, the cost-cutting measures create pressure and lower morale. A significant cut was in 2019 when Activision Blizzard let go of hundreds of employees despite a strong year.

Fans of Blizzard’s early games believe that part of Blizzard’s current problems stem from Activision. They feel that the cost-cutting measures have changed the culture of “their” studio.

There is thus a certain longing for Blizzard to free itself from Activision and continue “on its own”.

If Activision had seriously considered the offer from the mysterious investor, this wishful thinking of the fans might have come true.

The purchase of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft has caused quite a stir:

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard and gamers worldwide are left speechless

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Lost Ark had a patch tonight – Everything about the server down

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Last night there was an update in Lost Ark. At 12:00 AM the servers were taken offline. We will tell you how long the maintenance lasts.

Update 11:25 PM: We now know what changes the new patch is supposed to bring. In a forum post, it is stated that an adjustment to the Crystalline Aura will be made with the update.

Additionally, the server restart may help fix the matchmaking issues in the game. A long-term fix is being worked on with Smilegate (via Lost Ark Forum).

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What kind of update is this? This is currently not entirely clear. Neither in the forum nor on Twitter did the developers share what changes the update will bring. We will update the section accordingly when there is information available.

However, Lost Ark is currently struggling with several issues, including:

How long will the maintenance last? The servers will go down on February 21 at 12:00 AM. The maintenance is expected to last two hours. However, only the European servers are affected by the maintenance.

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Work on the Crystalline Aura is already underway

What will most likely be addressed in the update? Via Twitter, the developers shared that they are currently working on a bug related to the Crystalline Aura. This aura disappears for some players even though it should still have a long duration.

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What do you think Amazon needs to fix the most urgently? Do you also have problems with the Crystalline Aura?

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Twitch streamer calls Lost Ark “most boring game ever” – Now says: “Damn, I’m addicted”

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The Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Gresziek was not a fan of the Steam hit Lost Ark just a week ago. He was indifferent to the MMORPG during the beta. It was too grindy for him; he called it “the most boring game I’ve ever played” – a week later, the Canadian sounds very different. Now he confesses that he is “addicted” to the game.

This was shroud’s opinion just a week ago:

  • shroud is probably the best-known shooter player on Twitch, but his passion belongs to MMORPGs: He loves grinding. After many hours in WoW, he had turned to New World, which catered especially to his grinding love.
  • However, he thought little of Lost Ark. At the beginning of February, shroud said he wanted to like Lost Ark because he is really into MMOs, but explained that Lost Ark specifically left him cold. He would rather play WoW, Star Wars: The Old Republic, or City of Heroes.
  • A week ago, shroud went even further in his rejection. In a Twitch stream, he called Lost Ark in the beta the “most boring game he’s ever played.” If he played it, he would surely be bored to death, he said. The leveling phase is incredibly dull; he wonders what the developers were even thinking.
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shroud had 0 expectations after the beta of Lost Ark, is now addicted

This is what he says now: After the announcement of how boring Lost Ark would surely be (via twitch), shroud played Lost Ark for 52 hours last week – about 7.5 hours a day. An average of 22,786 viewers wanted to watch him during that time. That is significantly more than the 13,583 viewers who wanted to see him last in New World.

His opinion on Lost Ark has completely changed:

“Many streamers said that the game is boring. Yes, I was one of those, okay. I admit it: I believed it would be boring. Now I am damn addicted!”

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What caused shroud’s change of heart about Lost Ark? Shroud evidently misjudged himself; moreover, he underestimated Lost Ark. He said he didn’t like the game because it was too grindy. Meanwhile, he has emphasized in New World how much he likes grinding as long as there are “worthwhile challenges” waiting at the end of the grind.

Apparently, the content variety and depth of gameplay in Lost Ark surprised him once he got out of the initial levels, which some perceive as “linear and rather grindy.”

Lost Ark opens up from level 27, really changing after about 20 to 30 hours in the game:

Lost Ark has a level at which the MMORPG changes significantly – and for the better

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