Is the currently best-selling monitor on Amazon worth it for gamers?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

How good is a monitor for gaming that constantly appears in the bestsellers on Amazon? MeinMMO took a look at the best-selling monitor on Amazon.

What are these bestsellers? The retailer Amazon creates “bestseller” lists for various products and categories. These numbers are based on the most orders and are updated hourly by Amazon. Therefore, it is easy to determine which products are currently popular with potential customers.

Currently, a monitor from Samsung is highly regarded in the bestsellers. MeinMMO has looked at the device for you and explains whether it is worth it for gaming.

A Curved Monitor from Samsung is currently a bestseller on Amazon

What kind of device is this? The bestseller is the Samsung Curved Monitor C27F398FWR. It is a curved monitor.

“Curved” means that the display is slightly curved and not flat. This is supposed to better cover the user’s view and above all allow for a better immersion into the game. In the office, it should also help prevent eye fatigue, as the eyes do not have to switch back and forth as often.

Games that rely heavily on immersion, like shooters or racing games, can benefit from the curvature. Strategy games or hack-and-slash RPGs like Diablo or Lost Ark, where you look down on the action, benefit less from it.

Apart from the curvature, the monitor features a refresh rate of 60 Hz and a response time of 4 ms. The device also offers both an HDMI and a DisplayPort connection.

What is the current price of the monitor? Currently, you can get the monitor for about 180 euros. However, this is not currently the best price available.

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The monitor is only somewhat worthwhile for gamers – better alternatives cost only a little more

For monitors that you want to use for gaming, you should pay attention to a response time of 6 milliseconds or less. If the response times are higher, the image will become blurry or even distorted during fast movements. This blurriness is also referred to as “ghosting.” With a response time of 4 ms, the Samsung monitor offers the right speed.

The online magazine rtings.com tested the monitor more thoroughly and explained that the monitor is generally suitable for many tasks. However, the rigid stand and low brightness are weak points of the device. In the gaming category, the monitor received a score of 7.4 out of 10.

However, the biggest problem with the monitor is the refresh rate: this monitor has a rate of 60 Hz. If you’re looking for a monitor to use for fast shooters or action games, gaming monitors with at least 120 Hz are advisable. The 60 Hz may limit you in the long run, and you will not be able to fully utilize your hardware’s potential.

A YouTuber once tested whether a 144 Hz monitor makes gamers better shooter players. The result is quite clear, but with a few limitations.

Is the device worthwhile for gamers? If you’re really looking for a device that you primarily want to use for gaming, then the Samsung monitor is only somewhat of a recommendation for you.

Even if you’re looking for a second monitor for your setup, it’s hardly worth it, as you can get better devices for just 10 euros more.

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On the one hand, the refresh rate of 165 Hz is significantly higher and much better suited for gaming. The two devices also offer significantly more connections for cables than the Samsung device. However, you will have to forego the curvature, which is also not a mandatory recommendation for gamers.

In addition, the stand of the Predator XB253QGP is significantly more flexible than that of the Samsung device. The IPS panel also offers much more vibrant and saturated colors than the VA panel of the Samsung monitor.

Recommended gaming monitors: Are you looking for recommended monitors or just tips for your purchase? Then check out our buying guide on MeinMMO: Here we explain what you need to consider when buying and introduce devices from various price ranges:

The best gaming monitors of 2022 for the PC

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Lost Ark: How to solve “The Secret of Your Majesty” – All Locations

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 4 minutes

In the new MMORPG Lost Ark there are some side stories and collectibles that are really well hidden. However, the “Secret of Your Majesty” in North Vern actually lures you into a trap. We at MeinMMO will show you the solution.

How do you solve the side story? As in many other hidden stories in Lost Ark, you also need to explore different locations in “The Secret of Your Majesty”. Overall, there are 3 locations to discover for this story.

In doing so, you will receive a buff in your bar that indicates how much time you have left to find the next puzzle piece. However, the developers have thought of something for this story to catch those of you who are not really paying attention.

Where do you find the first part? The first part is located in the Fesnar Highlands, a map in North Vern, which you reach after the city of Rania. From the only teleporter, walk up and then left over the big bridge. 

Then keep to the eastern wall as you walk south. In the second “indentation” on the map, you will find the first part of “The Secret of Your Majesty” hidden behind an obelisk.

Here you find the first part of the story

How do you find the second part? From the location of the first clue, walk west, only slightly south you will spot a large sword stuck in the ground at the western end of the map section.

But beware, this is tricky. At this point, there are actually two books that fit the Secret of Your Majesty. However, only one of them allows you to pick up the third piece and complete the collection.

You must choose the lower of the two books; you will recognize that it is the correct one if your buff for the next puzzle piece is 29 minutes long. If it is only 9 minutes long, you have fallen into the trap and taken the wrong piece. 

If you read the text carefully, the false upper book also states that you should continue searching for clues. But who reads all that? Our author Mark Sellner fell for the false book twice anyway.

Here you find the second part, but beware of the false trail

How do you find the third part? Now a small race against time begins, as the third piece of the collection is in the dungeon of the Balankar Mountains, that is, in the old Elveria. The level of difficulty you enter the dungeon on does not matter.

You only have 29 minutes to get through about half of the dungeon after you have picked up the second part of the story. After you lose Thar in the fight against the dragon, you continue alone on the bridge. Now continue with the dungeon quest until you must turn left in the long hallway.

The next part of the quest requires you to disguise yourself and put on a robe. But do not do that! Once you wear the robe, the buff disappears, and you can no longer pick up the third part of the story.

On the opposite side of the room where the robe is, there is a kind of balcony where elves and humans are being tortured by cultists. If you take out the robe wearers, you can discover a small stone at the western end of the balcony. Interact with it to complete “The Secret of Your Majesty”.

The third and final part is also fitted with a trap

Bonus Tip: If you want to avoid a repeat visit to the dungeon, take the robe after the side story and follow the quest. In the next room, decide not to kill the enemies, but to flee.

After you defeat the mini-boss, do not jump onto the next platform but turn around. In the hallway where the balcony is located, you can now walk to the right and not just to the left. In the dead end, you can simply walk through the wall and get 2 Mokoko Seeds.

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What about you? Did you also fall for the wrong book in the story, or do you actually read the texts of the hidden stories so closely that this did not happen? Have you been able to solve the other side stories in North Vern, or are there other ones that cause problems here? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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5 Online games you should definitely not play with your partner

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 7 minutes

Online games with MMO or co-op mode are best played with friends or even a partner. However, some games require special skills or have rather hindering mechanics that can put a friendship or relationship to the test.

How did we select? The games shown here are all designed with mechanics that can quickly lead to disputes and frustration among players.

The criteria were primarily that the games are playable online and either require special abilities from all players or have particularly annoying and frustrating mechanics that can test a relationship. The order of the games is random and not based on a rating.

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DotA 2 – MOBA with low error tolerance

Genre: MOBA | Release: 09.07.2013 | Platform: PC | Developer: Valve | Model: Free-To-Play

What kind of game is this? DotA 2 is still a very popular classic in the MOBA genre. It evolved from a popular mod for Warcraft 3. In DotA 2, you choose one of dozens of heroes before the match. Each character has unique abilities and stats. Some heroes can take a lot of damage, others support their team, and others deal significant damage.

With your heroes, you form a five-player team and compete against an opposing team on a map with several paths (lanes). The goal is to destroy the enemy’s “Ancient”, a well-protected object in the enemy base. However, you must first fight your way through defenses.

You can only destroy defenses by escorting regularly spawning minion NPCs there while preventing the enemy players’ interference and advances.

Your heroes also level up when they defeat opponents. This, in turn, provides better stats and skills. Additionally, you need to collect gold to buy essential items. Only by doing so can you ultimately destroy the enemy Ancient and win after fierce fighting.

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Why is this game dangerous for relationships? The crux of DotA 2 is that the gameplay is very complex and deep. It is not for nothing that DotA 2 is among the top eSports games. To achieve success here, you need to invest a lot of time and energy in mastering a variety of tactics and methods.

If you play casually, you can make many mistakes. And that is a big problem if you want to play DotA 2 with your partner. If there is a significant difference in skill and game knowledge, there will necessarily be problems in gameplay.

Since DotA 2 forgives very few errors, many rounds will likely be lost if you play with an inexperienced teammate. Since rounds in DotA 2 can last 45 minutes or longer, this can quickly lead to frustration and anger.

After a joint evening of numerous failed rounds in DotA, where the ignorance of essential DotA tactics like “Last Hitting” was the clear culprit, it’s likely that the evening will not end harmoniously.

What should be considered? Games like DotA 2 or the slightly less complex LoL should only be played together if both players have roughly the same skill level and each player knows what they are doing.

If you’re looking for an easier entry into the genre and a smoother experience with your partner, you should play simpler MOBAs like Heroes of the Storm or the mobile version of LoL called Wild Rift.

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Microsoft started buying Activision Blizzard just 3 days after a disturbing report about the CEO

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

Microsoft is planning to buy Activision Blizzard (WoW, Call of Duty, Diablo 3): If the deal goes through, it would be the largest purchase in gaming history. As now made clear by a report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the SEC, the purchase began just 3 days after a Wall Street Journal report had put CEO Bobby Kotick under great pressure. The report clarifies how incredibly fast the discussion about the massive merger actually proceeded.

This is the situation:

  • On January 18, 2022, it became known that Microsoft is planning to buy Activision Blizzard. The purchase price is about $68.7 billion.
  • On November 16, 2021, a report from the Wall Street Journal was published, accusing Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick of having knowledge of abuse cases within the company. The stock price of Activision Blizzard then dropped by several percentage points.
  • As it has now been revealed, the head of Xbox began initiating the purchase of Activision Blizzard on November 19, immediately after the report about Kotick. He apparently entered through open doors. It took only 2 months until the official announcement of the acquisition offer, which was extremely fast.
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Activision Blizzard officially explains the timeline of the purchase

Where do the new information come from? The new information is highly official. The information comes from a letter to the shareholders of Activision Blizzard, in which they are urged to agree to the merger with Microsoft. There is a section on “the background of the merger” on page 30 (via sec.gov).

Here the exact sequence of the offer is summarized:

On November 19, Xbox head Phil Spencer and Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick spoke about other topics when Spencer asked the CEO if he had time for a conversation with Microsoft’s head the next day. They wanted to discuss “strategic opportunities between Activision Blizzard and Microsoft”.

After that, everything proceeded at a daily pace, with various conversations and meetings taking place on all levels. Everything went remarkably smoothly.

At the end of November, a negotiation about the stock price took place: Activision Blizzard was able to negotiate with Microsoft from $80 to $95. Basically, however, from the beginning of the negotiations, everything indicated that both sides had a strong interest in making the deal happen.

The process also appears to be significantly accelerated.

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Someone wanted to buy Blizzard individually

What else is interesting? The report also contains a passage that on December 6, a person expressed their desire to partially or fully purchase the “business unit Blizzard”.

However, the board had doubts about the person’s ability to approve such a transaction. Additionally, they feared there might be disruptions, so the board decided not to engage in discussions with the potential buyer.

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Kotick gets $410 million instead of dismissal

This makes the matter particularly noteworthy: Two months for a merger of this magnitude is extremely fast.

The timing of the offer coming just as CEO Kotick was under significant pressure is also striking. Kotick stated in an interview that the sexism scandal was not a decisive factor in the decision to sell Activision Blizzard.

As the website Kotaku notes, Bobby Kotick would receive about $410 million if the deal goes through when he liquidates his shares. Just a few weeks ago, it appeared that Bobby Kotick might be forced to step down under public and employee pressure. Apparently, the acquisition offer came at the ideal time.

In Kotick’s portrayal, the sale sounded quite different:

Activision Blizzard explains why they had to sell themselves instead of buying EA

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Lost Ark completely Free2Play – How does the MMORPG play if you don’t pay?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

Since its release in Europe, there has been a large discussion about the payment system in Lost Ark. Actually, the MMORPG is completely Free2Play, but the shop offers various bonuses. So is it Pay2Win? MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus played for nearly 30 hours without paying a cent – this is his conclusion.

I was very critical of Lost Ark. Although I like Diablo and the game does remind me a lot of a Diablo MMO, I was not initially interested at all. It seemed too overloaded, too full, and too Asian – typical Asian MMOs are just not my taste.

When the MMORPG was released on February 11, I ignored it. Only when we started getting more reports about it here on MeinMMO and the game had completely conquered Steam as well as Twitch, did my interest awaken.

Curiosity eventually overcame me, and I thought: let’s see how good the game is. I don’t have to pay for that. And I also didn’t get one of the pre-order packages. Now I have invested about 30 hours and I am glad to have checked out Lost Ark.

There are always discussions about the Pay2Win factor of Lost Ark and even about whether paying players should have advantages. Therefore, I wanted to investigate the question: How far can I actually get if I stay stingy?

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30 hours without paying and I’m not even close to finished

First of all, I am amazed at how good Lost Ark actually feels. I am usually used to Free2Play games coming with half-baked quests and a somewhat cobbled-together gameplay. But Lost Ark has:

  • well-developed characters that are even dubbed in German
  • a story that doesn’t win any awards but at least doesn’t bore
  • a personal housing island that can be expanded
  • a world map that can be sailed for hours
  • many dungeons, world bosses, and continents on the way to max level
  • 15 different classes that all play differently

With my 30 hours, I am far from the endgame, especially since I started over several times. I simply wanted to see the different classes. Things like the Artillerist or the Gunlancer are something I don’t know from other RPGs – and bards are definitely needed in every game. So I have 3 characters that I absolutely MUST check out.

Even without paying, I have unrestricted access to all classes and their abilities. There are also bonuses for logging in, little “carrots on a stick” to keep me entertained. Nice, although not necessarily essential.

I like to take my time leveling and exploring the world, which has a lot to discover in Lost Ark. The Mokoko seeds hidden everywhere alone drive me crazy and make me search every possible hiding place.

But the most important thing is: for the best content, I don’t have to pay so far, and hopefully I will never have to in the future.

The most important feature remains free and keeps me in the game

So far, I have not been able to get a picture of the endgame, and I don’t have to at all. I want to show you how much fun you can have without paying – and that is also possible without the many activities at max level.

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Because the best part of Lost Ark is the combat system. Gameplay-wise, it is an action RPG like Diablo or Path of Exile. And even if many of you don’t want to hear it: yes, Lost Ark is a Diablo MMO.

The chaining of abilities and defeating whole groups of enemies (“packs”) instead of individual enemies clearly speaks for Diablo and co. Even with the differences to Blizzard’s ARPG, the gameplay feels nearly identical: running around and smashing enemies in isometric perspective. Even MMO experts like Asmongold say, that Lost Ark takes the combat system from Diablo and improves it.

The controls are similar and therefore intuitive, and the most important thing: it is incredibly fun! Pulling a bunch of enemies together and literally blowing them up with the strongest ability is fantastic! And that works even during leveling and in the quite challenging story dungeons.

As with Diablo, I can imagine that I will drop by Lost Ark from time to time. Just to maltreat helpless enemies with my bard or my gunlancer with my deadly harp or smash them with my shield.

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I will stay Free2Play – at least until the endgame

That’s why Free2Play is worth it: Everyone plays differently, but to see all the classes of Lost Ark, no one needs to pay anything. On the contrary, it can even be advantageous to start by playing for free.

I have a huge advantage over many others: a server switch doesn’t hurt me at all. Europe received the completely new region EU West shortly after release to cope with the huge influx.

The advantage here is that you won’t have to deal with long waiting times or none at all. The downside is that you will definitely have to start over. For me, that’s no problem, as I’ve invested nothing but time into my characters.

Leveling is already fun for me, discovering a new class is nice too, and as long as I don’t spend hours in the queue, I can progress faster. Unlike colleagues Alexander Leitsch and Mark Sellner, who are stuck in line on the “German server”, I can casually play on EU West and regret nothing. After all, I have (still) not paid.

By the way: Lost Ark has fascinated me so much that I regularly take over articles about it here at MeinMMO. While doing so, I can even try out exciting things or talk to interesting people like the famous lawyer Christian Solmecke. That makes working fun!

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Why should I even pay? In the Lost Ark shop, there are cosmetics and various items that can advance your character. There are packs with cards that can become powerful sets, costumes, and materials.

However, the “crystalline aura” is particularly important. This is similar to the premium subscription of Lost Ark. The aura lasts for 30 days after purchase and offers:

All of this is still absolutely irrelevant for me as long as I am not in the endgame. Later, I might pay, but then I will know exactly whether it is worth it. After all, I have used this time for free.

If I conclude that I have to pay in the endgame, then I have no problem with that. I am happy to pay for good games, as they should also remain good and continue to develop. And for the future, several features are already on the plan, some of which we even already know:

In Lost Ark, 7 more classes are coming to us in the coming months – here’s what they can do

Lost Ark is definitely worthwhile as a Free2Play game. No one has to pay if they don’t want to. Will you see everything? Maybe not, but even if it’s only 50 hours for free, you’ve had 50 great hours. After that, I think it’s fair to pay.

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I have spent over 400 hours in New World – That’s why it is still so much fun for me

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

New World has been on the market for almost 5 months now and has faced significant criticism. However, MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch is still online almost every day. He reveals what he likes about the MMORPG.

New World has many bugs. And yes, the player numbers of New World are plummeting. There are plenty of negative things to hang onto. But I have taken a liking to the game.

In 142 days, I have invested over 400 play hours in New World. That’s around three hours per day. I have only invested that much time in Guild Wars 2 or ESO in recent years. Both are among my absolute recommendations.

New World currently motivates me with three things:

  • The successful combat system.
  • The constant but easily achievable carrot in front of me. With little effort, I experience noticeable progress in my gear.
  • The hope that the big turnaround is yet to come.

I will explain here what exactly I enjoy about these points and where my hopes for the future lie.

Who is speaking? Alex is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has spent several thousand hours in Guild Wars 1, Guild Wars 2, and ESO. He also tries every new MMORPG, whether Asian games like Elyon and Bless Unleashed or indie titles like Crowfall and Broken Ranks. However, New World has particularly captivated him since the alpha.

New World has the second-best combat system of all MMORPGs

I love the fights in New World. The attacks have considerable weight and I constantly have to plan my steps in advance. Due to the long animations and the few abilities, I cannot spam a dull rotation that I eventually memorize.

I am constantly challenged, especially in PvP battles. There, I never feel like I am missing additional abilities; on the contrary. Six abilities, two different attack types, blocking and dodging are more than enough to keep me on my toes.

In general, I am a fan of having to dodge attacks and aim actively. I also enjoy being challenged in my reaction speed and the fact that I can combine completely different play styles with two weapons, such as melee and ranged combat.

Only Guild Wars 2 has a better combat system for me. Here, my dodging skills are even more challenged.

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Mindless grind distracts from everyday life and gives me a sense of achievement

The winter season is dark, Corona has taken my exercise and pub meetings, and everyday life has to be somehow endured. Distraction and feelings of happiness help me the most. And that is precisely what New World offers me like few other games.

In April 2021, I already wrote that I like grinding in Black Desert because it is mindless, but also rewarding. I experience the same in New World, but in a much better situation.

While I slaughtered mobs alone in Black Desert, I do everything in groups in New World:

  • Almost daily I do a chest run with other people. I don’t need to know them; they are just there and walk with me.
  • I regularly participate in the PvP content Outpost Rush because there are good rewards available.
  • Now and then I run dungeons with my guild. They are not hard in normal mode, but provide useful loot.

The grind in New World is quite mindless. Open chests, kill mobs, and with a bit of luck, gain a competency increase. For several months now, you can also farm gypsum more purposefully to improve competency.

In about 60 to 90 minutes per day, I manage to increase my competency by 4 to 15 points. That may seem ridiculous considering the fact that you can collect a total of 2,500 competency points. But it is steady progress and “Honest Work,” as the meme so elegantly puts it.

With the new shadow shards, I can even regularly increase my effective gear score, at least on my chest and axe, both of which I have leveled beyond competency level 600. I have never received more rewards for so little effort in any MMORPG.

New World Upgrade
Thanks to the shards, I can easily improve my gear.

I am just having fun with the grind in New World right now:

  • I can shake off the stress of the day and mindlessly focus on a task
  • I gather good, noticeable progress
  • I watch live streams on Twitch or series on Netflix, which contributes to relaxation
  • I chat a little with the guild mates at the same time

Since my wife and daughter go to bed every evening around 9:00 PM, I have a good two hours to fully concentrate on myself. And I could hardly use that time better than with noticeable progress, a good series, and/or nice people online.

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New World has so much potential that is unfortunately (still) not being utilized

New World has many good approaches. The combat system, crafting, the game world, and PvP all feel good at first. However, there are significant gaps in the details and especially in scope. Amazon needs to fill these gaps as quickly as possible.

What Amazon also needs to achieve is better quality assurance. The items during Valentine's Day or the chaos during server transfers are just two recent examples where the deficiencies were clearly evident.

But I still have hope that the lever will be switched throughout 2022. That the important, missing content will come. That player numbers will rise again.

There are some good approaches now, such as the major bugfix patch in February and the announced PvP arenas with rankings. A PvP arena would provide me with a lot of fun in New World.

Whether the turnaround will come will only be shown in time. But I can say with confidence: New World has brought me over 400 hours of fun for 40 euros. It was worth it all already.

What do you think of the current state of New World? Are you still actively playing or have you all moved on to Lost Ark?

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The next MMORPG from Amazon is struggling with some issues

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Lost Ark is still the main topic of conversation among MMORPGs. However, it also faces several issues, although not as severe as in New World. We at MeinMMO will tell you what has happened this week.

The highlight of the week:

The irritations of the week:

The discussions of the week:

FFXIV announces graphics update and SWTOR receives criticism for the new expansion

This is what happened with the big MMORPGs:

This is what happened with the small MMORPGs:

This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:

This was the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and discuss with us.

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How is Lost Ark after 30, 60, and 120 hours of gameplay?

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG Lost Ark is breaking player and viewer records on Steam and Twitch. How does the A-RPG play so far? You can find out in the latest episode of the MeinMMO podcast.

Since February 11, 2022, the highly anticipated “Diablo MMORPG” Lost Ark has finally been accessible to all Western players and is now being overrun daily by about a million active players. The high demand even forced the publisher Amazon to open a completely new data center for Europe.

In the MMO Lost Ark, you play from an isometric perspective, similar to the Blizzard game Diablo. However, it includes all the necessary MMORPG elements like raids, dungeons, housing and PvP in arenas with rankings. But what is so special about it?

In this episode, Alexander Leitsch, Mark Sellner, and Gerd Schuhmann will show you how the action MMORPG Lost Ark feels after 30, 60, and 120 hours of gameplay.

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5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Destiny 2: Witch Queen

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 5 minutes

The loot shooter Destiny 2 is releasing its 10th major expansion, namely Witch Queen. What you should know before purchasing and what to expect, you’ll find out here on MeinMMO.

What kind of DLC is this? It is the 10th expansion from Bungie for the loot shooter Destiny 2. The Witch Queen will be playable from February 22nd. Therefore, we list 5 things you must know before making your purchase.

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1.  Everything about the release – Times, Download, Costs

When does the preload start? The preload for Witch Queen is expected to be available on all platforms starting February 22nd at 6:00 AM. Bungie announced this in the old “This Week at Bungie” blog (TWaB) .

Before that, a longer downtime for Destiny 2 is planned. Bungie currently estimates this to be around 14 hours.

From when to when is the downtime planned?

  • On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, the servers will go offline at 4:00 AM. You will no longer be able to log in, and some services on Bungie.net will also be unavailable.
  • Servers are expected to be back online at 6:00 PM on the same day.

How much GB will Witch Queen require? This is currently unknown and will only reveal itself in the preload for the respective platforms.

How much does Witch Queen cost? The new expansion can be purchased in four versions and includes the following content:

Destiny 2: Witch Queen Standard Edition – 39.99€

  • New campaign
  • Weapon crafting
  • New glaive weapon archetype
  • New raid
  • Exotic gear
  • New 6-player activity
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Immediate unlocks with pre-order:

  • Exotic Throne World ghost shell
  • Exotic emote “The Enigma”
  • Legendary badge

Here you can buy/pre-order:

Destiny 2: Witch Queen Deluxe Edition – 79.99€

  • Everything from the Standard Edition
  • Exotic MP with catalyst and ornament
  • Access to Seasons 16, 17, 18, and 19
  • 2 dungeons (released in Year 5)
  • Exotic Throne World sparrow

Immediate unlocks with pre-order:

  • As with the Standard Edition

Can be pre-ordered/purchased here:

Destiny 2: Witch Queen Deluxe Edition + “30 Years of Bungie” Pack – 99.99€

  • Everything from the Standard Edition
  • Everything from the Deluxe Edition
  • Dungeon “Drowning in Greed”
  • Exotic rocket launcher “Gjallarhorn” with catalyst and ornament
  • New weapons inspired by old Bungie worlds
  • Dorn armor set
  • Bungie streetwear ornament set
  • Marathon ornament set
  • Unique helmet ornament
  • Exotic sparrows
  • Exotic ship
  • Badges, shaders, emotes, and more

Immediate unlocks with pre-order:

  • As with the Standard Edition

Can be pre-ordered/purchased here:

Destiny 2: Witch Queen Collector’s Edition (physical) – 258.99€

  • a digital code for the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition
  • a code for the “30 Years of Bungie” pack
  • a Hidden kit for supernatural research
  • a Hive ghost replica
  • a Hidden ID
  • a lore booklet
  • other mysteries from Savathûn’s Throne World

Note: PlayStation activation codes will not be provided digitally but will instead be found on a card in the Collector’s Edition box.

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2. Hive setting with creep factor 

What is the setting like? You will again face the Hive as the main enemy. Savathûn, the Witch Queen and sister of Oryx, has stolen the Light. She has formed a new brood that turns familiar Hive classes into Light-bearer beasts.

Dark rituals of the Hive are being held

It is now up to the Guardians to figure out how the Witch Queen managed this. Players will gain access to the Throne World of the Hive Goddess and try to uncover secrets with newly acquired powers, uncovering secrets.

From the ancient castle of the Sovereign to the dank marshes, Guardians can freely roam in their world. However, the map is also divided underground. Dark catacombs await to be explored, but beware, behind every corner may hide an enemy waiting to feed on your Light.

3. Weapon crafting

What does the new weapon crafting bring? Are you also tired of the tedious farming of weapons and the endless praying to the RNG god? With the new expansion, this will come to an end, as you will be able to forge your own God Roll.

Guardians on their way to the new forge

With a wide range of weapons waiting to be adapted to your wishes, your creativity knows no bounds. You just need to provide the necessary materials and extract the modifications from old weapons. Once you have done that, you’ll gain the ability to customize your weapon as you wish, both the casing and the perks.

4. New raid – Into a sunken pyramid ship

How will the raid take place? Much is not known about the new raid. The enemy is said to be an ancient threat trapped within. Guardians must confront it and put an end to it. A team of 6 Guardians will venture into a pyramid ship sunken in the swamp to clean it up.

A first look at the pyramid ship in the Witch Queen raid.

The start date is also known, and Guardians will have the chance to participate in “Day One” on March 5th at 7 PM.

5. Adjustments to old light classes

What exactly will be adjusted? The light classes of each class still have simplified trees, which are divided into three types. With the “Beyond Light” expansion, Bungie added the Stasis class. With this, Guardians can also embellish their divine powers with their fragments and aspects. This allows you to adapt your bonuses to your playstyle and benefit from it at maximum level.

Bungie has confirmed that the Void focus is the one that is being renovated. Thus, you will launch with the version “Void 3.0”.

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Further renovations will also take place in ongoing seasons. Thus, the Arc and Solar abilities will follow the example of Void 3.0. However, these will not be released until a later time in Witch Queen, starting with Solar.

What do you think of the contents included in the new DLC? Do you think it’s cool and are you ready to dive into the adventure, or are you not interested and letting Destiny 2 rest for now? Let us know!

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LoL: Twitch streamer accomplishes crazy challenge, takes 2 years, 6000 matches for it – Now he is the hero

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp is a crazy guy. He showcases the MOBA League of Legends in his streams and has taken on a crazy challenge. He wanted to reach the rank “Challenger” in all five positions in the game. He took just over two years and over 6,000 matches to achieve this.

This was his goal:

  • Tyler1 was a strong bot laner for years. He was known in this role primarily as a “One Trick Pony” with Draven.
  • At the end of 2019, he set out to achieve the rank Challenger in this ADC position just before the end of the season. Only 300 players per region can obtain this rank. In a marathon stream that temporarily made him number 1 on Twitch, he narrowly missed this goal. But his ambition was sparked.
  • In early 2020, he climbed to Challenger in his bot lane position and then claimed that all junglers in the game were “trash”. He believed he could easily rank up as a jungler.
  • He then challenged himself to learn all the other four positions and play in the Challenger range on new accounts.
  • He has now succeeded. In a live stream on February 19, he won his last game to become Challenger as a supporter. Tyler1 has set an insane record.

Why is this special? Most players in the Challenger rank focus on one or two positions where they excel. From these positions, it is easier for them to control matches and win.

It is quite rare for a player to play variably in all positions, and even then, this person typically plays those positions on one account. However, Tyler1 played five different accounts from zero to Challenger, always choosing only one role per account.

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Over 6,000 Ranked Games Were Necessary for Success

How long did Tyler1 need for this? The challenge began in February 2020 when Tyler1 suddenly focused on the jungler position. He even took a 6-week streaming break and claimed to have lost about $56,000 in subscriptions. In return, he fully concentrated on League of Legends without the distraction of viewers.

In total, Tyler1 needed about 3,000 games and over 6 months to achieve the rank Challenger as a jungler.

  • Secondly, the LoL streamer tried his hand at top laner. There he needed 1,740 games and achieved his goal in summer 2021. He most often played the champs Cho’Gath, Urgot, Irelia, Aatrox, and Quinn.
  • The third position was mid laner, and here he had success much faster. At the end of 2021, he reached the rank Challenger after about 900 games.
  • Since the start of Season 12 in January, Tyler1 has been ranked as a supporter. After just 450 games, he achieved the rank Challenger.

After over two years and 6,000 ranked games – and those matches do not include his already known position as bot laner – Tyler1 has mastered this crazy challenge.

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Everyone Respects the “Little Flamer”

How is his success received? Tyler1 was and still is mainly known for his meltdowns. This already earned him a permanent ban in LoL, which was lifted after 613 days. Since then, he has been active in the game again. It is not quite clear during his streams whether his behavior is just a role he plays ironically or if he is in the moment genuinely tilted.

He also has to constantly take jabs because he is very muscular but only 1.68 m tall.

However, everyone respects his performance in LoL. This is also reflected in the comments on reddit:

  • “Five years ago, I only saw Tyler1 as a toxic one-trick who could only play Draven. I don’t really follow him, but that was a crazy challenge and he proved everyone wrong. Only truly great players can become Challenger in all 5 roles.”
  • “The man has balls of steel, I must admit. Just the dedication he has shown for his goal is worthy of respect.”
  • “His predictions about the opposing jungler are truly insane. He often predicts every move the jungler will make correctly. Crazy.”

But not everything has gone smoothly for Tyler1 in recent weeks. Just a few days ago, he parted ways with his LoL team:

Twitch streamer swears: He wasn’t kicked from the legendary LoL team because he is a flaming madman

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The new TV series on Fallout has apparently recruited one of Hollywood’s best villains

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Amazon is planning a TV series based on the legendary role-playing series “Fallout”. According to a report from Variety magazine, actor Walton Goggins has now been signed for a key role. Goggins has made a name for himself over the years as an outstanding actor in series before rising to become a Hollywood villain.

What do we know about the series?

  • Production for the Fallout series is set to begin in 2022. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner are attached to the project as showrunners and executive producers. Two of the chief creatives from Westworld are also involved: John Nolan is set to direct the first episode.
  • Bethesda Softworks is involved in the project, with Todd Howard and Jason Altman serving as additional executive producers.
  • Now, Variety magazine has learned that Walton Goggins is the first actor to be signed on.
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What roles is Walton Goggins known for? The U.S. actor with the distinctive face and high forehead hails from Alabama and often plays characters representative of the Southern United States.

He made his breakthrough in 2002 with the legendary series “The Shield” about a group of corrupt cops.

That was followed by “Justified”, a series about a trigger-happy U.S. Marshal – Goggins played his childhood friend, Boyd Crowder, who became a gangster boss in a small town and was known to blow things up when in doubt.

From 2012, Hollywood increasingly recognized Goggins as a “villain”: In Tarantino’s Django Unchained he played one of DiCaprio’s chief henchmen, in Tomb Raider he was the antagonist to Lara Croft, and in “Ant Man and the Wasp” he pursued Paul Rudd.

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Goggins plays a villain with a host of henchmen in Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018).

Perhaps his most exciting role in a major film was given to him again by Tarantino: In Hateful Eight, Goggins portrayed a vile racist who was forced to team up with a Black bounty hunter.

What Goggins plays in Fallout: According to early reports, Goggins is said to play a character based on a ghoul. These are the deformed figures from the series that were exposed to radiation.

In the future, we will likely see more TV series based on games.

Arcane is the best video game adaptation of all time and you don’t need to know LoL for that

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CoD Warzone turns deadly cheaters into poor little sausages

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CoD Warzone introduces a new system in a blog post aimed at combating cheaters. The RICOCHET Anti-Cheat tool not only bans cheaters but also trolls them in some cases: It significantly reduces their damage, turning them into a laughing stock in CoD Warzone.

This is the situation:

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This is what CoD Warzone says now: In a blog post on Friday, February 18, the team introduces a measure to learn more about cheaters while frustrating them at the same time: the Damage Shield (via callofduty).

The idea of this tool is: When the system detects that a cheater is tampering with the game in real-time, their damage is drastically reduced. This allows the team to gather further information about them.

The team states: They are careful to ensure that the “Damage Shield” is not mistakenly applied. They do not want to interfere in firefights between honest players under any circumstances.

The system is now “active” and being deployed “worldwide.”

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“One of the funniest ways they troll cheaters”

The results of this: How this looks in the game is shown by the well-known streamer TimTheTatman in a video: Tim is flying in a helicopter and is being shot at accurately, but Tim stays relaxed despite constant hits, as he takes almost no damage and explains:

“The kid’s cheating, he can’t deal any damage. This is really one of the funniest ways they troll cheaters.”

In the comments on the video, someone explains: If RICOCHET detects a silent aim cheat (you shoot at people without having to aim at them), a rapid-fire cheat, or a no-recoil cheat, it drastically reduces the cheater’s damage – similar to a shadow ban.

It looks like CoD Warzone has found a method to make honest players much more satisfied:

The new anti-cheat system from CoD Warzone is an “overwhelming success” according to fans, but the joy is muted.

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

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The crystalline aura in Lost Ark grants some useful bonuses, but only lasts for 30 days. You can purchase the aura for a relatively high amount of in-game currency or directly in a large package. However, it costs 50 Euros for six months. With a trick, however, you can get a much better deal.

Update February 21: With a new trick, you can even get the crystalline aura for free for 44 days. This works thanks to the new servers in EU-West.

What is this trick? Instead of buying the six months crystalline aura for 49.99 Euros, you should first obtain the level completion package. It costs 1,100 royal crystals, which equals about 11 Euros.

This package grants you 520 crystals for every 10 levels. So when you reach level 50 with a character, you will have earned a total of 2,400 crystals. The chests will also be paid out retroactively, so you can use all chests at level 50 right away.

  • For the 2,400 crystals, you can buy the crystalline aura for 5 months (2,100 crystals).
  • You will have 300 crystals left, but will need 420 for the sixth month of the aura. However, you can trade for these with in-game currency. 120 crystals cost about 270 gold.

Of course, you can also earn the crystalline aura completely through in-game currency. However, this becomes quite expensive over 6 months. So this trick is especially suitable for players willing to spend a little money in the Lost Ark shop.

What’s the catch? There are two catches to the offer.

  • On one hand, you can only purchase 1,000 royal crystals for 9.99 Euros. So you need to spend about 20 Euros to get the required crystals.
  • The other catch is that this package is only available once per account. So you can only apply the trick once.

YouTuber Shearly made us aware of the trick with his video. He also shows you the procedure in-game:

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Crystalline Aura brings free travel and more work points

What bonuses does the crystalline aura bring? The crystalline aura lasts for 30 days and provides various bonuses. The most useful are:

  • Free teleportation
  • Reduced fees for overseas ships
  • Shorter crafting times on the island
  • A health regeneration of +10 %
  • More XP per minute in the training ground on the island

You can find the complete bonuses in this screenshot:

Lost Ark Crystalline Aura
This is the crystalline aura

Are you using the crystalline aura in Lost Ark? And did you know about this trick? Or do you know of any other tricks? Feel free to write them in the comments.

We wanted to know in a survey whether players who spend money in Lost Ark should be prioritized in the queue. And many of you are actually in favor:

Lost Ark: Should paying players have priority in the queue? You say: Yes

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Lost Ark: Achievement “Favorite Person” for 50 friends gives you many Amethyst Shards

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In Lost Ark, it is really worth making friendships. If you gather enough friends, you will earn the “People Person” achievement and secure valuable Amethyst Shards.

What kind of achievement is this? Those who have been diligently playing Lost Ark in recent days (and have been patient enough for the queues), will have probably read “add me” multiple times in the chat channels. Why do complete strangers want you to add them as friends?

The reason behind this is quite simple, as players want to unlock a hidden achievement. The achievement is called People Person – in German “Lieblingsmensch”. We will show you here what you need to know about it.

If you want to know more about the fragments or the merchants, you can find all the information here:

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Achievement unlocks 1,000 Amethyst Shards for you

How do you unlock the achievement? All you have to do is get 50 friends in Lost Ark. You can send friend requests to people in the regional chats where they write “Add me”. Alternatively, you can also comment on this article with your server and character name and add other readers from MeinMMO.

With this, you should quickly reach the threshold of 50 friends and unlock the achievement.

What does the achievement bring exactly? You will receive 1,000 Amethyst Shards and 520 Squad Experience Points. The shards will be placed directly into your universal storage upon achieving the accomplishment.

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Why is this so special? The Amethyst Shards are a coveted currency in Lost Ark. Currently, you can only obtain them through Twitch Prime or by completing achievements. The achievements that reward you with them are (via lostarkcodex.com):

  • Beginner’s Luck
    • Win in Proving Grounds – Grants you 2,000 Amethyst Shards
  • First Step
    • Participate in Proving Grounds – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards
  • First Step, Light’s Call
    • Complete the prologue without skipping – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards
  • People Person
    • Add 50 friends – 1,000 Amethyst Shards
  • Universal Troubleshooter
    • Reach Combat Level 50 – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards, a title, and 1,490 Squad XP
  • We’re all Buddies!
    • Join a guild – Grants you 500 Amethyst Shards

Now get started and add a few friends so you can quickly secure the 1,000 Amethyst Shards. Have you already reached the crucial level in Lost Ark at which the game gets much better?

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Lost Ark is now Free2Play – Live ticker for server issues and queues

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 13 minutes

On February 8, Lost Ark celebrates its release. We at MeinMMO accompany the launch with a live ticker, keeping you updated on potential maintenance, server issues, and queues.

What is this about? In this live ticker, we keep you informed about current events surrounding Lost Ark. We will let you know about possible issues, but also special events related to the head start of the MMORPG.

Update February 19 01:30 PM: Already, over 10,000 players are waiting in the queue on Asta. There is also a five-digit queue on Zinnervale. On smaller servers like Slen, you only have about 2,000 players ahead of you.

If you want to pass the time in the queue, you can participate in this fun quiz:

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Update 05:00 PM: We now know that the new servers in EU-West will launch at 06:00 PM. More on this here: Lost Ark brings 8 new servers for Europe today – Announces compensation if you start there.

The new servers are needed because the queues in Europe are again very long. Thousands of players are waiting on Asta.

Update 11:00 AM: The servers are back online:

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Update 09:30 AM: The servers are now down. We will keep you updated on the maintenance. However, we do not believe that the new EU servers will significantly change the queues:

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Update February 17 08:00 AM: The server will undergo maintenance again this morning. The new patch will be released at 09:00 AM and will mainly bring bug fixes as well as the new server region EU-West.

The maintenance is expected to take three hours. We will keep you updated here in the ticker.

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Update 06:30 PM: This is the current status of the queues (thanks to Labukaraga from Discord):

  • Neria 15,657
  • Beatrice 6,401
  • Inanna 1,993
  • Kadan 17,501
  • Trixion 19,878
  • Calvados 9,625
  • Thirain 15,160
  • Zinnervale 17,065
  • Asta 18,887
  • Wei 12,004
  • Sine 9,079
  • Spectrum 5,204
  • Procyon 3,461
  • Thaemine 1,996
  • Sirius 9,402
  • Antares 2,621
  • Breslshhaza 2,021
  • Nineveh 2,889
  • Mokoko 8,603

Update February 16 03:00 PM: Meanwhile, the first queues have already appeared on all EU servers. Anyone wanting to play in the evening should get in line early.

Update 11:55 PM: From 00:00 to 00:30 there will be maintenance.

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Update 03:15 PM: If you want to play today, you should get in line now. Over 17,000 players are currently waiting on Asta to continue playing Lost Ark.

Lost Ark Queue February 15
Queue on Asta at 03:15 PM.

Update 11:36 AM: The servers are back online, again a bit earlier than planned.

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Update February 15 07:30 AM: Today there will be maintenance starting at 09:00 AM. This is expected to take about 3 hours.

Update 12:30 PM: The first queues on Asta, Zinnervale, Kadan, and some other servers are here. Anyone wanting to play Lost Ark today should get in line as early as possible.

Update 14 February 08:45 AM: If you want to log in to Asta right now, you will already see the description “full.” However, there are still no queues.

The developers have also announced a completely new server region for Europe. More on this here: This is how Amazon reacts to the huge queues in Lost Ark – More servers and gifts.

You can find a history of the previous days on page 2 of the article. We introduced the separation to make the article smaller and thus reduce loading times a bit.

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Final Fantasy XIV plans a major graphics update – MMORPG shows how beautiful it will look soon

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of Final Fantasy XIV discussed plans for the next 10 years in a new Live Letter. One major change concerns the graphics, which are set to be significantly improved with the upcoming expansion. Accordingly, some first screenshots were also shown.

What are FFXIV’s plans for the future? Just in December 2021, the latest expansion Endwalker was released, but already now there has been a significant outlook on the future of the MMORPG:

  • The upcoming updates will aim to improve the experience for solo players. For this purpose, all old dungeons will gradually be revamped and equipped with the Trust system. This means they can also be cleared with NPCs.
  • For updates 6.1 to 6.5, the continuation of the story, new dungeons and raids, as well as new PvP content named Crystalline Conflict are planned.
  • New updates are set to be released every 4 months instead of every 3.5 months.
  • A major graphical update for Patch 7.0 has been announced. This is the update that will bring the next expansion.

You can watch the full recording of the event on YouTube:

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New expansion makes FFXIV significantly more beautiful

What will change about the graphics? With Patch 7.0, revisions to animations and lighting are planned. Additionally, the MMORPG will be adjusted to become more “aesthetic” for widescreen monitors.

Firstly, adjustments to the characters were shown. Here are the following changes:

  • Higher resolution textures
  • Better lighting and improved shadow effects
  • Both the character as well as new and – if possible – old NPCs will receive an update
  • However, it was emphasized that there will be no photorealistic graphics
FFXIV new faces 7.0
This is how pretty the characters in FFXIV are expected to look like in the future.

There will also be many improvements made to the game world, the environment, and the objects within it:

  • There will be additional lighting points
  • Higher resolution shadows are planned
  • There will be additional objects in the game world
  • The materials, such as the plants, should become prettier and more plastic-like
  • In general, it should be easier to automatically generate beautiful green areas in the future

Will the system requirements increase with the expansion? Yes. Although there are no exact details yet, the developers have already announced that the minimum requirements will be adjusted with the upcoming expansion.

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When will Patch 7.0 be released? That will take a while. Endwalker was only released a few months ago and will still be expanded with at least five major updates.

The next expansion will likely be released about two years after the release of Endwalker, around late 2023 and early 2024.

What do you think about the graphic changes? Are they appealing to you or do you hope for even stronger improvements?

What the current state of Final Fantasy XIV is, we reveal to you in this article:

How is Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker 1.5 months after release?

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Which of the 10 classes of Elden Ring will you play at release?

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With the upcoming release of Elden Ring, we at MeinMMO want to know from you: Which of the 10 classes will you play on launch and why?

On February 25, Elden Ring, the latest game from the creators of Dark Souls, FromSoftware, will be released. At launch, players will have to choose one of ten classes.

Each class has its own short backstory, which we already know thanks to leaks from the Elden Ring strategy guide:

  • Vagabond: A knight in exile. The Vagabond is primarily suited for melee combat. If you want to use spells or summons, you only need to invest a few points. It is a kind of all-round class with medium armor.
  • Warrior: A warrior from a nomadic tribe. This is a fast melee class with two curved swords that relies primarily on agility.
  • Hero: This class fully relies on strength and is equipped with a battle axe. If you later use heavy weapons that focus on the strength attribute, this is your choice.
  • Bandit: The Bandit has the best prerequisites for a fast melee class but is also very well suited for ranged combat with bows. Due to its speed, it is also good for ambush attacks.
  • Astrologer: This is the wizard class, equipped with some basic spells and a staff. You can combine this with any weapons as long as your attributes match.
  • Prophet: The Prophet relies on a spear and summons. These are the wonders known from Dark Souls. However, they now also include several fire spells that were previously known as pyromancy. You need a holy seal to use summons.
  • Samurai: A classic samurai that could also come from Sekiro or Ghost of Tsushima. He is equipped with a katana and a bow, and he wears a classic samurai armor. He is an all-round class that focuses primarily on physical attacks.
  • Prisoner: The Prisoner wears a strange, round iron mask. He relies on a rapier and spells, making him a sort of hybrid class.
  • Confessor: The Confessor is equipped with a sword and shield. He also has some summons and a dark cloak that emphasizes his role as a church spy.
  • Wretch: This class is completely balanced in its attributes but probably has the worst equipment. He is equipped with a flimsy wooden shield and a wooden one-handed club.

This is how the survey works: You can cast exactly one vote and choose from the 10 different classes.

Update: The survey has ended.

These are the classes of Elden Ring: Each class has its own equipment set and different weapons. Additionally, there is different attribute distribution.

For example, the Bandit has a higher strength value than the Astrologer. The latter has a higher wisdom value because he relies on spells.

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One more note: The choice of your class in Elden Ring is not as decisive as you might know it from MMORPGs or other class-based games.

They are merely a kind of starter package with a specific attribute distribution and basic equipment. So the choice of your class is rather secondary.

Some classes may be better suited for your playstyle, but ultimately you can create your own path from any class through looting and leveling up. Therefore, it is more a matter of taste than a gameplay-defining choice.

Nevertheless, we want to know from you: Which of the 10 classes will you try first and why?

Feel free to share your choice and the reasons for it in the comments. If you want to know more about the classes, take a look at our article with the overview.

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Destiny 2 gets an evil Ghost who thinks he is Handsome Jack and calls us ‘Maggots’

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In Destiny 2 the new expansion “Witch Queen” is near. One of the villains in the expansion will be the “Lucent Brood” spirit Immaru. He will give orders to the Lucent Brood that resemble the missions that Guardians have to complete. In early footage, the spirit sounds similarly arrogant as “Handsome Jack” from the Borderlands series and finds innovative ways to insult the Guardians as bags of flour and maggots.

This is the situation:

  • Bungie is currently working on finding new ways to make the expansion “Witch Queen” appealing to the Guardians and is utilizing social media for this.
  • Just as they once had the 3-meter-tall turtle princess flirt with the Guardians, Bungie has now unleashed Savathun on the Twitter channel . In the end, the Vanguard apologized on Twitter for the strange broadcasts. They couldn’t really explain how that happened.
  • As a new action, Bungie is now showcasing on Instagram four voice samples from Immaru, Savathun’s ghost. Here, “audio messages” were recorded in which the ghost gives orders to its subordinates, the Lucent Brood.
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What does Immaru say?

  • “Alright, my little antisocial arthropods. This is the First Ghost, Immaru. These glowing bags of flour think they can set up a sweet little supply line. Tear them apart.”
  • “Attention, all Lucent Brood with clear minds. Here is Immaru with your orders. A high-priority messenger is crossing our territory – keep those weapon-stuffed maggots away from her.”
  • “Are you having fun meddling with my comm, you glitter bombs? Let’s see how much fun you have when my Lucent Brood skins you. Let’s dance.”

This is notable: There is an ironic break. In the world of the Lucent Brood, the ghost is “the mission giver” who gives orders to the Lucent Brood that are very similar to the tasks that Guardians also receive in Destiny 2.

Bungie has now created a character with Immaru that serves a similar function as Handsome Jack in Borderlands 2. Someone who constantly belittles the Guardians and mocks them: how vain they are, how obsessed with weapons, how they look quite silly sparkling and glowing. At the same time, Immaru also amuses himself with his own subordinates and their limited mental capacity.

“Are the patrols running against us?”

What are the reactions? They are quite good on Instagram. The Guardians have a good sense of what Bungie intends with the character:

  • One user asks: “Are the patrols running against us?”
  • Another highlights the strange word “Wagamaggots”.
  • A third says: “We are now the high-priority target.”

How it will all play out in the game, we will find out in a few days:

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

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 4 minutes

The prices on the transfer market in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team are continuously decreasing. We show you 5 really strong cards for your team that cost less than 150,000 coins.

Anyone starting with FUT 22 now could build a really top team within just a few weeks, which would have been unaffordable at the beginning of the FUT season. Because prices on the transfer market are dropping rapidly, currently there are real star players at top prices.

What’s going on with the transfer market? A clear reason for the current market crash in FUT 22 cannot be pinpointed. However, one trigger seems to have been the new Neymar flashback card. Before this was introduced on February 14, the Gold card of Neymar still cost 260,000 coins.

After the SBC was released, the price of Gold Neymar then fell to 130,000 coins, and many other top cards also dropped in price. Whether prices will stabilize at this level or rise again is still unclear. Being quick could pay off.

We show you the 5 biggest bargains for under 150,000 on the FUT transfer market.

Neymar – Gold Card

Price: about 130,000 coins

Why Neymar is so strong: We start directly with the aforementioned Neymar card, which is currently an absolute bargain. Who would have thought at the beginning of FUT 22 that the Brazilian superstar would be available for less than 150,000 coins? Especially since Neymar cost a hefty 900,000 coins in October.

There isn’t much to say about the card’s stats, as they are almost exclusively top-level: Neymar is incredibly fast, has outstanding dribbling stats, and can impress with strong passing and shooting stats. Additionally, Neymar has 5 stars for weak foot as well as the skill moves, a combination that is extremely rare in this price category.

Two small downsides might be the stamina (81) and long shots (81). However, these are not values that ruin the card.

Joshua Kimmich – Headliners Card

Price: about 145,000 coins

Why Kimmich is so strong: With Joshua Kimmich’s Headliners card, you get an extremely strong card that can take on all tasks in midfield. You can use him as a defensive, central, or even attacking midfielder. There should be no issues with Headliners Kimmich, as his stats are top-notch in almost all areas.

However, particularly in dribbling, passing, and defensive stats, the player from FC Bayern Munich shines. His only weakness is pace, which can be beautifully balanced with a chemistry style. Here, “Shadow” would be recommended; this chemistry style boosts pace while also enhancing defensive stats to a strong 94 points.

A special plus point with the Kimmich card: Since it is a Headliners card, it will get stronger whenever Kimmich receives a spot in the Team of the Week.

Cristiano Ronaldo – Gold Card

Price: about 150,000 coins

Why Ronaldo is so strong: In mid-January, Ronaldo still cost nearly 300,000 coins, and now the superstar has dropped to a cheap 150,000 coins. A price at which you could never have gotten Ronaldo in recent years. And an acquisition is worthwhile, as Ronaldo’s Gold card still offers outstanding stats that can help many FUT teams at the moment.

He has decent pace, very strong passing and dribbling stats, and scores many goals with his fantastic shooting stats. Additionally, Ronaldo has 4 stars for weak foot and 5 stars for skill moves. His only stamina value (77) could be a bit higher.

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N’Golo Kanté – Gold Card

Price: about 100,000 coins

Why Kanté is so strong: If there is a player who represents defensive stability in FIFA, it is N’Golo Kanté. And this year, the Frenchman is still the first choice for many FUT players when it comes to the CDM position.

This is not surprising, as Kanté truly has everything a strong CDM needs: He is fast, defensively strong, and has very good physical stats. Additionally, he has unusually strong dribbling stats and can also impress with strong passing stats. So if you’re lacking defensive stability, Kanté can surely help you out.

Antonio Di Natale – Hero Card

Price: about 120,000 coins

Why Di Natale is so strong: The Italian football legend Antonio Di Natale is represented in FUT 22 with a Hero card that has a lot to offer. The card especially stands out with extreme speed, fantastic shooting stats, and very high dribbling stats. Additionally, Di Natale also has very good passing stats and can impress with decent physicality.

So if you are looking for a complete striker with guaranteed goals, you will surely find something in Di Natale.

What do you think of the selection? Do you have any tips for affordable top cards? Feel free to share them with us in the comments!

And if you are still looking for more reinforcement for your team, then check this out:

FIFA 22: 5 strong icons under 150,000 coins for your team

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HandOfBlood’s LoL team uses the same tactic in every match – but still wins

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Eintracht Spandau is an ESports team in League of Legends, founded by YouTuber HandOfBlood and his agency. Initially, the LoL team struggled in the German Strauss Prime League. However, they have won the last 5 matches using the same tactic each time.

How has the season been for the team so far?

  • Eintracht Spandau started the season weakly. They lost their first four matches quite clearly. Many mocked them, as HandOfBlood had previously announced that he wanted to compete for the EU-Masters long-term. This is the highest prize one can win in Europe aside from the LEC.
  • However, things improved, and they managed to win the first games. However, they lost the important Berlin derby against BiG. At the halfway point of the season, the team was at 4 wins and 5 losses in 8th place.
  • Recently, though, Eintracht Spandau has won five games in a row. They are now in 4th place and have a chance to qualify for the European Masters Spring 2022.
  • The reason for their success is a tactic they always stick to: they simply take every dragon.

Name a more iconic duo than Eintracht Spandau and the dragon

What does Eintracht Spandau’s strategy look like? In the last 5 matches, the jungler Obsess has consistently secured the first dragon around minute 6:30. Generally, Eintracht Spandau is the team with the earliest dragons in the entire league.

After obtaining the first dragon, they fiercely contest the dragon soul, which goes to the team that first defeats four dragons. And that’s exactly what HandOfBlood’s team has achieved in four of the last five matches.

Only Wave was able to hold their ground against the dragons on matchday 14. That was also the closest game Eintracht Spandau has had in recent weeks.

The caster Mori analyzed the last match against Schalke 04:

“So they just say: Hey guys, we win the game by focusing on dragons no matter what happens.”

The caster Tolkin added that they have been doing this for 8 games now and have won nearly every match. Only against Gamer Legion, the table leaders, did Eintracht Spandau narrowly fail with their dragon strategy.

In the match against Schalke 04, the quote was also mentioned: “Name a more iconic duo than Eintracht Spandau and the dragon,” referencing a meme.

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Eintracht Spandau is on the verge of the playoffs, celebrating like a football club

What does the table look like right now? With 9 wins and 6 losses, Eintracht Spandau is currently tied for fourth place with Schalke 04. The teams MOUZ and Unicorns of Love Sexy Edition occupy second place together, with just one more win. Three matchdays remain, including a duel with Unicorns of Love.

To qualify for the playoffs, Eintracht Spandau needs to finish in the top 6. In the playoffs, they would then have to secure one of the top two spots for direct qualification or place 3 for qualification for a play-in tournament.

Strauss Prime League Table
The current table of the Strauss Prime League.

What is so special about the team? Eintracht Spandau sees itself as a team that wants to establish a “new fan culture in ESports.” This is meant to be more akin to football culture. There are staged press conferences and much drama surrounding the club.

Victories are also celebrated in a big way, similar to football clubs. For their first win in the league, there was beer in a pub and loud singing:

LoL team of YouTuber HandOfBlood celebrates their first win as beautifully as football fans

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