With Season 2, 2 new weapons came to Call of Duty: Warzone, and especially the new assault rifle KG M40 stands out with its buttery smooth gameplay. MeinMMO shows you advantages, disadvantages, and a tested setup.
Season 2 brought a lot of weapon changes, new content, and 2 fresh guns to Call of Duty: Warzone – possibly a good time for you to switch your favorite rifle again.
If you mainly play Vanguard Royale, we now want to recommend the new KG M40 to you. The weapon is extremely stable, allows for a variety of setups and rocks even in regular Battle Royale.
MeinMMO gives you an overview of the weapon and presents a tested setup.
CoD Warzone: KG M40 setup is a precision tool
What does a strong setup look like? One of the advantages of the new assault rifle KG M40: you can easily create your own setups and almost always get a usable weapon out of it.
Only one attachment is essential: the perk “Tight Grip”.
The weapon is already very stable in its base version and plays wonderfully. This leaves you plenty of room for attachment experiments to suit your playstyle.
If you’re not a fan of experiments, then go with the setup of the Warzone YouTuber “P4wnyhof”:
CoD Warzone: KG M40 Setup
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: Reisdorf 720mm Shrouded
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope
Stock: Krausnich V12
Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 8mm Klauser 60 Round Drum
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Tight Grip
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: Reisdorf 720mm Shrouded
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope
Stock: Krausnich V12
Underbarrel: M1940 Hand Stop
Magazine: 8mm Klauser 60 Round Drum
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Tight Grip
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
What makes the KG M40 so good? Particularly strong is the very low visual recoil of the KG M40. If you equip “Tight Grip”, the sight hardly moves while firing.
This allows you to attach very large sights to the assault rifle and you still hit your target even at high zoom levels. That’s why the large “3x to 6x” scope is worth it.
Additionally, there’s the relaxed horizontal recoil. The KG M40 hardly jumps left to right while firing, but has a very predictable recoil pattern that drifts slightly to the right.
Where does the KG M40 not perform so well? In terms of damage, the assault rifle cannot keep up with stable alternatives from CoD MW or Cold War.
It’s a weapon where almost every shot hits – but such guns also exist in the old CoD titles. And they sometimes have better time-to-kill rates in Warzone.
Looking at Vanguard Royale alone, the situation is different. With its low recoil and high chance of hitting your shots, it belongs to the top tier selection.
If you want to see gameplay of the KG M40 setup, we embed the video from Warzone YouTuber “P4wnyhof” here:
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Update 8:15 PM: The servers are now live and the new expansion can be played. However, some report being stuck on the loading screen.
What is the problem? Since 1:00 PM, the servers of Star Wars: The Old Republic are down. During the maintenance, the new expansion Legacy of the Sith will be deployed.
The start of the expansion was originally planned for 7:00 PM. However, it has now been postponed indefinitely.
When will it start? This is still unknown. The developers only communicated via Twitter that there are issues and no specific timeframe can be stated. Further information will be provided through social media.
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In Destiny 2, a deceptive Witch Queen has managed to convince both returning players and newcomers. For those who are still unsure, MeinMMO checks it out and reveals what the space shooter has to offer.
Many gamers have followed the recent releases of Destiny 2 with interest. The trailers for the upcoming expansion are indeed impressive, and Savathun herself is an interesting opponent with potential for cunning twists.
Is it worth starting fresh or returning now? Not all players are convinced by Destiny 2, and one often reads negative opinions from bitter players. Nevertheless, Destiny 2 continues to be a massive success, as shown by the now over a million pre-orders.
Savathun awaits the players – and no one knows what she has planned for the past 7 years.
A few years ago, Destiny was not the best game on the market. However, a lot has changed since Destiny 1. The studio has never let go of its fate project and has continuously put great passion into its development. Destiny 2 is now considered one of the best loot adventure shooters in the industry, and the reasons for that are simple.
The gunplay in Destiny 2 is unique. Each weapon feels and sounds different.
Destiny 2 has a number of incredible storylines that continue to evolve and change, including unexpected surprises. Expansions and seasons regularly bring fresh wind into the game.
The shooter has a beautifully designed world that can be explored alone or with friends (cross-platform).
Buy or play Free-to-Play?
Free-to-Play via New Light is a good first entry into the game. Bungie has reworked the introductory mission for Witch Queen. Compared to previous years, getting into the game has never been easier than it is now. The first mission is a boot camp where Bungie teaches new players their skills.
In the meantime, players can look around and start exploring the massive world. This way, they can quickly find out if they like the gameplay style of Destiny 2 or not.
In the free version, playlists such as Crucible (PvP), Strikes (PvE), and Gambit (PvPvE) can be tried out. Even a legacy raid from Destiny 1 is accessible for free.
Challenging opponents for brave Guardians.
This is what the paid versions contain: However, anyone looking for a good story should consider a purchase. Through Free-to-Play, players miss some of the best stories of Destiny 2 as well as many seasonal content and inspiring feats.
Specific exotics are also only accessible through the paid DLCs and seasons. Purchasing then offers the possibility to obtain better and faster equipment. At the same time, players gain access to higher-level content in all challenges and available raids.
Unique Gameplay and Weapons
This has never changed in Destiny: The unique and excellent gunplay and gameplay in Destiny has always been a highlight of the game.
In Destiny 2, every gun is slightly different, and you can feel it in the gameplay with the weapon handling and the detailed design.
Weapon designs are unique, including sound and sights.
Weapons come equipped with one of various masterwork benefits. They can drop with different perks. Armor can also be farmed with different stats, such as intellect or strength, allowing players to search for rolls that fit their playstyle. Until now, this was mostly random with weapons.
In Witch Queen, everyone gets their Godroll: With the new weapon crafting in Witch Queen, it becomes more personal. This means players are now able to shape their personal weapon Godroll. This will require some grind, but in the end, every player knows what they get for their efforts in-game.
Players who enjoy challenges can also earn special weapons and armor. This includes the time-lost raid weapons or the master weapons from PvE/PvP activities as well as improved armor from the dungeon.
Dark places to find and discover.
Crossplay – everyone can join
Many activities have a player search, but overall it is more fun to have a fixed team to go with. Being able to coordinate is also useful in more challenging difficulties and makes it easier.
You can find, invite or make new friends thanks to crossplay – the system is called “Bungie Friends”.
Destiny 2 offers fireteam finders on Bungie.net and via the official companion app.
Cross-platform text and voice chat is also available.
The missions in Destiny 2 are worth seeing.
Of course, you can also play Destiny 2 solo: Anyone who wants can easily play Destiny 2 solo. However, you’re never alone for long. Players find other guardians for specific activities through the automatic player search and progress that way.
There are also specific quests, missions, and challenges for which you need a team, such as raids or dungeons.
Especially in team play, Destiny 2 tends to play a little bit of space magic. Sometimes you fight solo in PvP against another guardian, and after a little chat, you end up gaming together every night. Others meet guardians in the large game world who then become good friends. The clans in Destiny 2 are also a point of contact for players who want to join a team.
The new location of Savathun’s Throne World
What makes Witch Queen better?
In recent months, Bungie has changed a lot that will shape the future of the game. They have learned from the last expansion. Savathun will therefore be a new caliber of foes in Witch Queen, compared to Eramis in Beyond Light. Players will also be able to discover and use some new things.
In addition to new equipment, a new weapon type is introduced: the glaive.
Along with the champions, Savathun brings a new army: the “Radiant Brood”. She will use the Light as a super weapon, just like the players.
All Light abilities will receive an overhaul, in Witch Queen, players will start with Void 3.0. Solar and Arc will follow by the end of the Witch Queen year.
Bungie brings more gunplay. Good weapons will become more important. Players can forge their own Godrolls.
It will be dark and mysterious, as the new Throne World offers not only a new location but also the “Deep Sight Resonance” ability.
New puzzles and secrets will be revealed. In Witch Queen, players will discover what Savathun has meticulously planned for the last 7 years.
Every three months there will be a new raid or a new dungeon.
With Witch Queen, several outstanding engine updates are also coming into the game, as Nate Hawbaker, Technical Art Lead, revealed at a press event to MeinMMO.
New players should dive into the story now
Bungie itself has called the expansion Witch Queen the optimal time to start into Destiny 2. Because now, the actual story of the game is picking up speed. After Witch Queen, players can expect two more expansions: Lightfall and The Final Shape. Anyone who wants to know what the Traveler is and what it means with Light and Darkness should dive in right now.
For new players, Witch Queen is also an ideal starting point. Bungie has summarized relevant story parts in various trailers and better supports new players to understand the world starting February 22. The Witch Queen campaign, starting February 22, is also meant to provide a good entry point for all future events.
Learn more details about Witch Queen and the new content here:
What would you tell an interested player today if they asked you about diving into Destiny 2: Witch Queen? What do you think about the community? Space magic or just a black hole in the universe? Do you think Destiny 2 can still inspire new lights? Please leave us your opinion in the comments.
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Once you have done that, you will receive the spray. To get the pickaxe and the wrap, you need to place in the top 10 of 20 different matches.
To receive the emote, you must vote for one of the creative maps listed on the registered Epic Games page. Choose one and submit your choice. Additionally, you must play one of the listed modes. After that, you will also receive the emote.
When does this end? Epic Games marks the date from February 14 to February 21, 2022, at 5:59 AM on their page. So, you don’t have much time left.
How can I achieve this fastest? There are no shortcuts in this task, so you need to get into the official modes of Fortnite. However, it is advisable to choose the team mode, as you have a higher chance of surviving to the end due to the teams.
Hiding and adapting to the storm could also be a good tactic for surviving long in solo or duo matches.
What do you think of the event? Do you find it cool and will you participate? Or is this not for you? Let us know!
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The developers behind World of Warcraft want to relieve player frustration. Rare event mounts will likely become easier to obtain in the future.
In World of Warcraft, there are several hundred mounts. Some can be obtained from vendors, while others are rare drops from certain enemies. However, the most frustrating category consists of mounts that drop from specific enemies, which are only available for a few days each year, like the X-45 Heartbreaker rocket from the Valentine’s event. Blizzard acknowledges this frustration – and aims to change it.
What is the problem with the mount? The X-45 Heartbreaker (formerly “Pink Love Rocket”) is one of the rarest mounts in the game. This is due not only to the low drop rate but also to the fact that the mount can only be farmed during 2 weeks each year – specifically during the Valentine’s event.
The mount can only be obtained by characters above level 50.
The reward chest containing the mount can only be earned once per character each day.
The drop chance for the mount is 0.03% – meaning a chance of 1 in 3333.
The result of these figures is that many players now have several hundreds or even thousands of visits to the event boss and still do not possess the rocket.
The X-45 Heartbreaker – some are trying it countless times.
Moreover, the task is not only monotonous but also requires a significant time investment. Anyone visiting the event boss on 20, 30, or even all 50 characters of their account day after day must plan for 2-4 hours of playtime – and that daily.
What should change? There are no concrete changes yet. However, WoW developer Chimes has expressed his thoughts on the issue in the official WoW forum and shared his own experiences:
Yes, it’s no fun. I have done the event several dozen times a day on my characters over the past years and would probably do it again this year if I didn’t have so much real-life stuff to do.
Currently, if you want to maximize your chances of getting the mount, it’s in your best interest to do the event every day on as many characters as possible. While this is mathematically correct, it’s not a pleasant experience.
We hear your frustration, and the good news is that we are currently discussing this issue in the team and looking for possible solutions for holiday events in general. The bad news is that even if we implement changes, they will not arrive in time for this year’s “Love is in the Air” event.
It seems clear: developers want to find ways to mitigate mount frustration in the future. Possible solutions proposed by the community include:
A generally higher drop rate of 3% or more.
The mount as a purchasable reward for event tokens.
A “Bad Luck Protection” that gradually increases the drop chance.
Which of these solutions will come – or whether it will ultimately be something entirely different – remains to be seen.
More updates about World of Warcraft can be found here:
Not everyone is happy: However, there are negative voices in response to the announcement. Some players are already upset that they have farmed the mount for years and are worried that it will soon be practically “thrown out”. They feel robbed of their accomplishments – a devaluation of such a rare mount would occur.
Of course, this is not live yet, and it will likely not happen before the next major patch.
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In Lost Ark there is a debate that female characters are almost exclusively designed to be sexy. Top streamer Asmongold sees hypocrisy here, as according to him, male heroes are also total models. His own “Giga-Chad” character is the best example.
Furthermore, the animations of the female characters while running look quite silly.
Moreover, it is criticized that all the male characters are fully clothed and their armors actually look like armor and not just hotpants and tight tops.
This, however, is vehemently contradicted by the famous streamer Asmongold.
“My hero is a giant, 2-meter tall Giga-Chad!”
This is what Asmongold says: Asmongold, who himself eagerly plays and streams Lost Ark, has a problem with the debate about too much sexualization and objectification in Lost Ark. According to him, the male heroes are equally affected. In a slightly angry speech in his stream, he says:
https://youtu.be/6hNa1j6rWF0
I find it strange that it is somehow perfectly fine and not even questioned that my character looks like a Mr. Olympia. He is a gigantic bodybuilder with a perfect head of hair. He is a giant 2-meter tall Giga-Chad.
At the moment a female character has more than D-cup breasts, people say: “Oh my god, can we stop with the objectification?” Hey, keep your mouth shut!
His hero, according to Asmongold, is just as exaggerated a conglomerate of displayed [male] attractiveness attributes as the female characters in the game. Therefore, this whole debate about too much sexiness and objectification is hypocritical.
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What does Asmongold think about it? Asmongold has no problem with the fact that his hero is basically an ideal image of displayed masculinity. He himself could look like that if he trained enough.
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Rather, he explained in another stream that he cannot imagine embodying a female character in the game. He would rather have a visual representation of himself in the game, even if this requires some work in the gym.
So much for Asmongold’s opinion on the whole debate about sexualization and objectification in Lost Ark. What is your opinion on the topic? Let us know in the comments.
All of Europe is playing Lost Ark. All of Europe? No! 2 unyielding countries inhabited by judges continue to resist the MMORPG. And right now, while Lost Ark is the hottest game on Steam.
What about Lost Ark?
Since February 8, Lost Ark has been playable for pre-order customers and since February 11 in the Free2Play version. Despite ongoing server problems, the game is a huge success.
In Europe, the game is so popular that the servers are completely overloaded and new ones need to be set up. Only in 2 countries are fans not allowed to play.
Where is Lost Ark banned? In Belgium and the Netherlands, Lost Ark is officially banned. This has been known since November 2021. This is particularly hard for gamers in these countries now.
Because Lost Ark is one of the biggest releases of recent times and obviously incredibly popular. Almost the entire editorial team at MeinMMO is playing the new MMORPG. Tough luck for the players of our neighboring countries, as a law is getting in the way.
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Belgium and the Netherlands without the new top MMORPG
Why is Lost Ark banned there? Belgium and the Netherlands have stricter laws regarding gambling. Since 2017, the law has also applied to loot boxes in video games, as was the case in the case of Overwatch and Battlefront II.
As a consequence, developers and publishers had to either change their model and largely refrain from loot boxes, or prevent the release in these countries. This is what has happened with Lost Ark.
No specific statement exists on which content the release fails. In the Lost Ark shop, there are jewel boxes and card packs that contain random items, which could be the reason.
For certain items, there is even a warning at the bottom of the screen in the shop.
The same has already happened to Bless Unleashed in 2021. Here too, the loot box rule spoiled the fun for fans. Whether anything will change regarding the system, at least in Belgium and the Netherlands, we cannot say at this time.
Lost Ark is actually free to play, but it is accompanied by a cash shop and premium content that grant certain advantages. Paying players, for example, have less cooldown on certain spells or need to pay less silver for some services. There is also a discussion about the unpopular login queues:
Roblox is still a hit with many children. However, the sandbox gaming platform has its problems. A new report reveals that shameless hackers are roaming there, targeting gullible kids and unashamedly scamming them. Find out here on MeinMMO how the hackers operate.
What is Roblox? Roblox is a kind of game-building kit. It looks like a mix of Lego and Minecraft, which is why it is particularly popular with children. Especially during the Corona pandemic, Roblox achieved great success. Users can create their own games via Roblox or play the creations of the community.
Everything is possible: From shooters, racing games, puzzle games, adventures, RPGs to MMOs. Among the most popular titles on Roblox are:
Murder Mystery 2 – A fun co-op horror game
Jailbreak – A game in the style of “Cops and Robbers”
Natural Disaster Survival – A survival game with a disaster theme
Scuba Diving at Quill Lake – It’s about recovering treasures during dives
Theme Park Tycoon 2 – A theme park building game
Work at a Pizza Place – Here you have to manage a pizzeria
If you want to cosmetically adjust your avatar or buy special pets, you need the in-game currency Robux. You can buy it with real money. However, it is also possible to sell virtual items in a shop.
And that’s exactly why hackers are targeting the accounts of kids in Roblox.
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Since virtual items can be sold well – a funny hat has already earned over $13,000 in the shop – more and more hackers are trying to obtain kids’ items in Roblox using all available methods.
The site Vice has researched in this area and contacted both victims and perpetrators. Hackers are referred to as “Beamers” in the Roblox community. The fact that there is a specific term for them indicates that the problem is quite significant.
The Beamers use a wide range of nasty hacker tricks to fool their victims. The fact that they are dealing with children who often act more naively and cluelessly than adults makes it particularly easy for them. Common tactics used by hackers include:
Deceptively realistic phishing sites
Sim swapping
Fake PayPal screens
Extracting .HAR files
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Deceptively realistic phishing sites: In Discord forums, Beamers often share links that initially look like an official Roblox site. However, if you log in with your credentials, the hacker obtains your username and password.
Sim swapping: Those who think they are protected from hackers through 2FAA may be in for a surprise. Some hackers use this technique to impersonate the actual owner of a mobile number to the provider and obtain a SIM card, which they then use to bypass 2FAA. The necessary data for this identity theft is then discovered by hackers through phishing.
Fake PayPal screens: Even if you try to recover the account, clever hackers are one step ahead and use fake screenshots of PayPal accounts to convince support that they are indeed the legitimate owners of the account.
Extracting .HAR files: One tactic that works particularly well with kids is to contact them and ask for help with a project. Alternatively, one might compliment them for how pretty or cool their avatar is and offer to make it even better.
For this, they only need a specific file from the game, which they should please share. However, this .HAR file contains login information, and although Roblox explicitly warns against sharing the file, gullible kids often fall for it.
The hackers are often ruthless and deliberately hunt for victims. One Beamer tells Vice that he specifically targets Discords where “rich fools” are found. He then contacts all of them, and someone will eventually fall for it and share sensitive data with him.
What can be done about it? If you have been affected and hackers have your data, they can cause significant damage, and Roblox support only offers one rollback per account in case of item losses. However, they are aware of the issues and are working on further solutions:
We have spent over a decade building a robust security system and policies that we are proud of and continuously improve as our community grows. In particular, the Roblox InfoSec team actively searches various sources for threat information, monitors malicious activities, and takes appropriate action.
In general, it is advisable not to share any personal information and also not to click on seemingly official links in Discord and similar platforms.
Also, dubious emails from the Roblox team should always be double-checked, especially if they contain links. Above all, parents should sensitively educate and inform their children.
The disaster surrounding Battlefield 2042 has forced EA to conduct a failure analysis. In an internal meeting on February 15, officials from the publisher reportedly discussed for about 20 minutes what caused the shooter’s failure. MeinMMO tells you the conclusion they reached.
After the disappointing launch of Battlefield 2042, the game has never been able to recover. Hundreds of thousands of players demand a refund in a petition, even cheat providers have given up on the shooter.
In a conference earlier this month, EA has already commented on the catastrophic state of Battlefield 2042. According to trusted insider Tom Henderson, there was again an internal meeting among the responsible parties at EA. After about 20 minutes of error analysis, they supposedly reached a conclusion.
The reasons behind the disaster of Battlefield 2042 include the pandemic, the surprisingly early launch of Halo Infinite, and PC gamers with excessively high expectations.
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PC gamers with high performance expectations were identified as culprits
What was discussed internally at EA? Laura Miele, Chief Studios Officer at EA, led the internal discussion about Battlefield 2042. She reportedly stated that while EA had been successful in the past and present, it is “really important to admit when we make mistakes.” One of those mistakes is Battlefield 2042, “which did not meet the expectations of our players and also significantly missed our own expectations.”
In the eyes of EA officials, several reasons are said to be the cause of the catastrophic state of Battlefield 2042.
Unfortunate PC gamers are the reason for the failure: One of the factors that led to the failure of Battlefield 2042 is the Frostbite engine. Due to its outdated technology, it had to be fundamentally renewed for Battlefield 2042 to run on it. This update alone reportedly took over 18 months of development time.
Along with these engine problems came performance issues, which imposed a performance limit on PC gamers. This is said to have led to poor Steam reviews for the game, as affected players with good PCs found these restrictions “frustrating.”
These poor Steam reviews from disgruntled PC gamers with high performance expectations are thus partially responsible for the negative sentiment surrounding Battlefield 2042 since its release.
EA states: The number of bugs would have been acceptable, then came Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite is also said to be a reason: Competition from Microsoft is said to have disrupted EA and Battlefield 2042’s plans. Although early patches reportedly improved the bugs, the surprisingly early release of Halo Infinite cast a negative light on Battlefield 2042.
As Tom Henderson writes in his article:
According to EA, however, things took a turn, and that turn was the surprisingly early release of the “Halo Infinite” multiplayer ([Tom Henderson:] I wish that were a joke).
According to Miele, the comparison between the two games was unfavorable because Halo Infinite was a very polished title while Battlefield 2042 contained bugs and was not as polished.
While EA admitted that DICE games repeatedly had bugs and that Battlefield 2042 had them before and at release, the number of bugs in the latest Battlefield was “within expectations.”
It was assumed that DICE could adapt the game in live service by communicating with players and the community. However, Miele admitted that player expectations for live service games have changed. It was not the right decision to hold on to the presumably low standards of DICE compared to earlier games.
Fundamental problems of the game were only briefly mentioned
Another reason for the failure of Battlefield 2042 is said to be the pandemic. Regarding this, Miele is said to have stated:
When you combine all these new innovations and the ambition for the new project with a global pandemic in the middle of the project, where the game teams had to work from home, then we had more new variables in development than ever before.
However, the problems that primarily annoy the community regarding Battlefield 2042 were hardly mentioned. The oversized and boring maps, the specialists, the scoreboard, or voice chat were only briefly touched upon. In this context, reference was made to the promised improvements.
Whether these improvements will be sufficient remains to be seen. Season 1 of the shooter, which was released in November, is not expected to start until summer. Whether the game will still have enough players by then remains the big question. In some regions of the world, the low player count is causing curious issues:
In the MMORPG Lost Ark, extremely long queues are forming due to the high demand. What do you think: Should “premium users” be able to get into the game faster in such queues, or not?
This is the situation: Already during the Early Access phase, the servers of Lost Ark were overrun by players, and since the release of the Free2Play version, the number has doubled again.
About a million players are now active on the servers daily, causing massive queues sometimes between 17,000 and 20,000 players – especially on popular servers like the unofficial German Lost Ark server “ASTA” there are these huge queues. As a result, it often takes hours to log in and play a little.
And the queues start forming as early as 2:00 – 3:00 PM. So, those who want to play for a few hours after work around 6:00 or 7:00 PM have almost no chance on many servers.
Meanwhile, players during peak times even receive a message that they cannot even queue. An error message 10027 states that it is impossible due to the extremely high server load, and the game client closes automatically.
Accordingly, the frustration of many players despite promises and gifts from Amazon is great. Fans who were looking forward to the MMORPG or have even spent larger sums of money on it express their dissatisfaction in forums or on social media.
For example, owners of the Founder’s Packs reported that they could hardly play due to the queues during Early Access. Thus, the debate has arisen in the community about whether paying players, such as owners of founder packs or Crystal Aura, should be prioritized during the queues or not.
You can vote here: You can cast your vote as usual in the poll box below. Everyone can vote only once, and you cannot undo the vote:
So tell us: What do you think about the prioritization of premium players? Is it fair because they pay for the game? Or should all have the same chances for logins in a Free2Play game? Or should a completely different system be introduced for that?
Write to us in the comments and tell us which option you would prefer.
The Twitch streamer Ironmouse breaks the record for the most subscribers by female streamers on Twitch. The twist? Unlike many other streamers, she hides her face behind a V-Tuber model. MeinMMO reports on how she accomplished this.
This is how Ironmouse’s streams run on Twitch:
She usually watches videos recommended to her or selects them herself with her viewers. The V-Tuber reacts to the content of the videos.
Additionally, she plays various games ranging from Apex Legends to Mario Kart to Resident Evil. Ironmouse has not committed to any specific game.
The streamer averages 12,000 viewers.
Ironmouse uses a V-Tuber model that represents a cute anime girl. She never shows herself or her body during the streams. It is even more astonishing that she is now the largest streamer on Twitch, as the prejudices against female streamers suggest something entirely different: Looking sexy, bare skin, and daring outfits attract viewers, nothing else.
How did she do it? Ironmouse is currently hosting an unlimited subathon that has earned her all the subs. So far, the streamer has about 75,650 subscribers and the subathon will continue for at least 18 more hours.
What is a subathon? A subathon is an event organized by the streamer in which viewers can give subs, donations, or bits to the streamer on Twitch. This extends a timer by a certain period that the streamer must stay live.
Ironmouse structures her subathon as follows: The marathon stream can be extended by 15 seconds in three ways:
1 Sub (equivalent to 3.99 Euros)
5 dollars
500 Bits (equivalent to 7.34 Euros)
The cheapest option is with a sub if you want to see the V-Tuber live longer.
Of course, the streamer also sleeps during such a marathon. Ironmouse even streams this, letting a repeat of the stream run in the background while her character lies asleep in a bed.
Ironmouse has the potential to surpass her male colleagues
Why could she even rise to the top? Only 2 other streamers are ahead of her on the list of the most subscribed Twitch channels: xQc and Casimito (via Twitch Tracker).
While xQc currently has 84,103 subscribers, Casimito has a total of 98,250 subscribers. Ironmouse is “only” 8,447 subs away from xQc, which doesn’t seem too unlikely since she still has at least 18 hours of streaming left.
She gains new subscribers every minute, which automatically extends the stream. So far, she has gained about 5,000 new subs per day. If the trend continues, she will only need 5 more days to surpass xQc and Casimito.
Whether that really happens remains to be seen.
What do you think of streams with V-Tubers? Have you perhaps seen a stream from Ironmouse? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The fresh Season 2 brought a new method for quick weapon leveling to Call of Duty: Warzone. MeinMMO shows you how this works.
Season 2 arrived on February 14 for the free Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone and brought a host of innovations and balance adjustments.
Included was the Deathmatch mode “Clash” and it turns out that this large battle of two teams is excellently suited for weapon leveling. But you have to be quick – the mode won’t be in the game forever.
CoD Warzone: Level weapons quickly with Caldera Clash
How does the method work? For quick weapon leveling, follow this 3-point plan:
Activate a weapon XP token in the lobby
Start “Caldera Clash”
Use the bounty missions
Then hunt your bounty target or let the corresponding enemy be taken out by your team. Since this is a deathmatch, the chances are good that your task will be completed quickly.
If there are only a few bounty contracts on the map you are playing, grab other contracts. While it won’t be as fast as with bounties, it still grants considerable weapon XP.
How quickly do my weapons level up? The method was discovered by players on the discussion platform reddit (via reddit).
The thread creator writes that he was able to level up his weapon from level 1 to level 23 in a match. He didn’t even need to fire his weapon – his bounties were always taken out by teammates.
It is estimated that with this method, it takes less than an hour to bring a gun to max level.
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Which actions grant weapon XP? If you want to go full on weapon XP, then limit yourself to the following actions:
Kills
Assist
Contracts
How long can I use this? If there is no nerf from the developers, then you can use the method until March 3. On that day, “Clash” will be removed from the playlist.
Some commentators write in the reddit thread, “Can you delete the post now before Raven sees it and nerfs it?”.
What does the method bring for the other leveling systems? You also receive a lot of XP for the other systems – if you are already leveling, then activate other XP tokens as well.
Then also open many loot boxes, spend your cash at buy stations, and loot everything you can find. If you only want weapon XP, focus on the bounties.
For months, Guardians have been waiting for the Worm Exorcism in Destiny 2. On February 16, it finally happened, and players could finally select the last mission in the Dreaming City. However, many had their excitement for a cutscene ruined when a bug skipped everything.
What ruined everything? The exorcism of the Witch Queen was initiated after a long wait. Many Guardians had been waiting for this event for months, but after the secret bridge to the event was completed, Mara and her Corsairs could finally begin.
But the anticipation for the event ended for many with a black screen. Impatient Guardians assigned to your fireteam simply skipped the last and most important cutscene of the season, causing a lot of frustration.
Update February 18, 2022:
Bungie has since commented more on the issues on Reddit. In a recent reddit post by Community Manager dmg04, it was reported that Bungie has already identified some causes of the bug, but will currently not release a hotfix for it. The reason is that they are in the final phase before Witch Queen and providing a hotfix could cause some “hitches.”
To help affected players complete the mission, the first step in the quest will now be automatically completed. This should allow players to access subsequent story dialogues without issues.
However, to complete the Triumph, the activity must still be finished. This completion should be triggered when players remain in the mission until the cutscene begins. The Community Manager requests that players do not manually end the mission after defeating the boss.
A bug that could have been prevented
In previous seasons, Bungie had already shown countless cutscenes for Guardians in other activities. However, these could not be skipped by anyone in the fireteam. But in the last mission, which should herald the next major DLC, it was possible again, and this “bug” ruined the experience for many. Many players were understandably upset about this.
In Season 12 with Crow, the sequence could not be skipped by others
Since Bungie had a lot of time to plan the exorcism and check for issues, it is not understood how this could happen.
What happened in the mission? The mission was a modified version of the Astral Alignment. You had to prepare a teleport. Then slip through a portal and protect three Corsairs from Mara Sov together with the 14th Holy.
Xivu Arath, the sister of the Witch Queen, sent many strong and well-known troops that also had to be fought in the Astral Alignment. Towards the end, her new champion appeared, who was forced to his knees after a few hard shots.
Once all the troops were defeated, the Awoken Queen continued with the “operation” and cut out the worm. Then the cutscene was initiated. After bright light effects, only the long-missed Osiris was left on a pile of crystal shards, but the Witch Queen disappeared.
What do the fans say? Players on Reddit expressed their frustration in the comments. They criticized the poor loot, but also the skipped cutscene (via. reddit). As a result, the Guardians were forced to replay the mission.
However, things like the number of Corsairs in the event were also criticized. In previous missions, Guardians had to free seven of the Awoken, but only three were involved in the ritual. The Guardian questions “Dakotahray” what the point was in saving so many.
In the end, the mission was a good conclusion for the longest season in Destiny 2 so far. Despite the bug, the mission was well received by many, and it significantly boosted the mood for Witch Queen.
What did you think of the ending of the Season of the Lost? Did you think the mission was well done, or did you also look at the pipes and miss the cutscene? Let us know!
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At the start of Update 2.5, you will receive a lot of Primogems in Genshin Impact once again. You don’t have to do much for that. MyMMO will tell you how to secure your Primogems.
Today, Update 2.5 in Genshin Impact has started, bringing new content to the game.Along with the new Electro heroine Yae Miko, an old acquaintance is also a new boss.
You can only get the shrine maiden Yae Miko like all characters through a lucky draw in the Gacha system. However, if you hurry, you can easily secure 620 Primogems right now. That is almost enough for 4 additional wishes that you can use for the 5-star character. You don’t have to do much for this Primogem.
How do I get the gifted Primogems? The 620 Primogems are easy to obtain, you just need to act quickly. Here’s how:
You will receive 600 Primogems in your in-game mailbox. To do this, open the Paimon Menu and select the letter icon on the left side of the screen.
In the mailbox, you should find 2 messages. Both contain 300 Primogems each.
You will receive 300 Primogems as compensation for the server maintenance that takes place before each patch.
You will receive another 300 Primogems as compensation for various errors in Patch 2.4. You will get the Primogems regardless of whether you were affected by the errors or not.
Click on “Collect All” in the bottom left to immediately gather the 600 Primogems.
Now you have secured 600 of the 620 Primogems!
How do you get the remaining 20 Primogems? You will get the remaining 20 Primogems by testing Yae Miko in the trial run. This is also very simple and quick to do:
Select the “Actions” field in the Paimon Menu (the icon for this is a compass).
Under “Trial Run,” you should see Yae Miko displayed. Click “Try” in the bottom right of the menu.
You will receive 20 Primogems through the trial run of the 5-star character Yae Miko
Complete the challenge and click “Leave Dungeon.”
Go back to the “Trial Run” menu. You can grab the 20 Primogems after finishing the dungeon by clicking where it says “In Progress” in the image above.
You can also try the 4-star characters available in the current banner with this method. While you won’t get any Primogems, you will receive materials relevant for leveling up the characters. This is especially worthwhile since all the characters in this banner are very strong.
Until when can I receive the Primogems? The 600 Primogems you receive through the mailbox expire in 30 days. So you have until March 18 to secure your Primogems.
The Primogems from the trial run will be available until the end of Yae Miko’s banners. So you can grab these 20 Primogems until March 08.
If you want to know what else awaits you in Patch 2.5 and which top characters will be available in the banner after Yae Miko, you can find all the information in this article:
Tips for sorting the pastures in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
This helps with sorting: If you do not want newly caught Pokémon to land in the sorted pastures, you can move the pastures in the overview using the ‘+’ button with Y. The sorted pastures should then be at the very end, while the empty pastures are shifted to the beginning.
In the overview with the ‘+’ button, you can also name the pastures or quickly move Pokémon. If you have selected a Pokémon and then go to the overview of the appropriate pasture, you can just click there to place the pocket monster in the first free position within that pasture.
This also works with multiple Pokémon at once if you press the Y button in a pasture. Then you can launch several pocket monsters into a pasture from the overview.
I have taken the time to sort my Pokémon by their Pokédex number and have moved the corresponding pastures to the back. This way, newly caught Pokémon land in the empty pastures at the front, while my sorted pastures at the back remain untouched.
This way, you can also simply go through the first pastures using the X button and simultaneously release multiple Pokémon – extremely convenient.
Pasture overview.Several Pokémon can be released directly.This is what pastures look like.
However, if you only want to press one button for sorting, as is the case with items, such a feature would definitely be appropriate.
What do you think about Pokémon Legends: Arceus? Did you give the game a chance despite the criticism, and are you having fun? Do you have any more tips and tricks for sorting the pastures? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is already one of the best-selling Pokémon games and is celebrating massive success among fans. However, an important feature is missing for players of the new Switch game – and no, it’s not about the graphics that are always criticized. MeinMMO reveals what it’s about.
What is so different about Pokémon Legends: Arceus? This Pokémon game fundamentally differs from all other pocket monster games. One could even say it resembles the mobile classic Pokémon GO.
You walk as a trainer through various parts of the world that almost border on an open world. They are large, colorful, and there are many little corners to explore where various types of Pokémon await the player.
There are 244 pocket monsters from all previous main series editions (via YouTube). Together with Cyndaquil, Oshawott, or Rowlet as your starter Pokémon, you set out on a journey to complete the Pokédex.
Unlike before, you do not have to defeat gyms, the Pokémon League, or only rarely trainers, but rather simply focus solely on catching or battling Pokémon. Therefore, there is an important feature that players particularly miss in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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A glimpse into the gameplay of Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Players demand a suitable feature for Pokémon Legends: Arceus
What feature is missing for players? Some trainers are asking for the ability to sort the boxes (or in Legends the pastures) where the caught Pokémon are stored. Since everything revolves around catching various Pokémon, it would be practical to sort them accordingly.
There are various sizes, types, and the shiny versions of the pocket monsters that, for most trainers, end up all mixed up in the boxes.
Reddit user strangegoo opened a thread in which he complained about the storage system:
I have 10 pastures full of Pokémon and it’s totally annoying to go through each [pasture] individually to find something specific. I know there’s a search function, but that’s not what I want. Something that can be arranged like the item bag would be a godsend. Hopefully, they can patch that in.
MidasOfNerds agrees: ‘That would be a good idea since you need to catch a Pokémon multiple times.’ In Legends, catching a Pokémon is not as simple as in Pokémon GO or the main games. To truly complete a Dex entry, you sometimes have to catch a Pokémon 40 times – a real grind that happens automatically while you stroll through the world.
Other players are begging and also demanding a way to sort the packed pastures with Pokémon:
nat: ‘Nintendo, I beg you: Please add a sorting option for boxes in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.’ (via Twitter)
TheHackHazard: ‘Someone at Game Freak needs to get it together. Who develops an INCREDIBLY AMAZING game like Pokémon Legends: Arceus and doesn’t include an option to sort boxes. Nothing. Manually sorting hundreds of Pokémon is not my friend. I’m a dad… It has to be easier.’ (via Twitter)
Puking Guile: ‘Sorting my Pokémon boxes in Legends: Arceus sends me into an autistic meltdown. Why the hell do you include ‘auto-sort’ for your inventory with 30–40 items [in the game], but not for your boxes with literally hundreds of Pokémon?!’ (via Twitter)
What does MeinMMO author Lena say about this? I have also spent nearly 100 hours in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and can relate to the criticism. For quick sorting, such a demanded feature would definitely be practical.
If you still want to organize your boxes a bit, I can give you some tips that can make it a little easier for you.
Tips for sorting the pastures in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
This helps with sorting: If you do not want newly caught Pokémon to land in the sorted pastures, you can move the pastures in the overview using the ‘+’ button with Y. The sorted pastures should then be at the very end, while the empty pastures are shifted to the beginning.
In the overview with the ‘+’ button, you can also name the pastures or quickly move Pokémon. If you have selected a Pokémon and then go to the overview of the appropriate pasture, you can just click there to place the pocket monster in the first free position within that pasture.
This also works with multiple Pokémon at once if you press the Y button in a pasture. Then you can launch several pocket monsters into a pasture from the overview.
I have taken the time to sort my Pokémon by their Pokédex number and have moved the corresponding pastures to the back. This way, newly caught Pokémon land in the empty pastures at the front, while my sorted pastures at the back remain untouched.
This way, you can also simply go through the first pastures using the X button and simultaneously release multiple Pokémon – extremely convenient.
Pasture overview.Several Pokémon can be released directly.This is what pastures look like.
However, if you only want to press one button for sorting, as is the case with items, such a feature would definitely be appropriate.
What do you think about Pokémon Legends: Arceus? Did you give the game a chance despite the criticism, and are you having fun? Do you have any more tips and tricks for sorting the pastures? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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All year round, various events take place in Fallout 76 that offer rewards. One of them was supposed to be disrupted by trolls, who aimed to bombard the event area. However, the participants are remarkably undisturbed by this.
This is happening in Fallout 76:
The Fasnacht event in Fallout 76 is currently underway, which was the very first event ever. In this event, players must protect a parade of robots.
Some villains are using atomic bombs to disrupt the event and contaminate the entire area.
The participants take it easy – they even thank the trolls, as they now receive rare materials.
What kind of event is this? During the Fasnacht event, a parade of Protectrons moves through the Swiss village of Helvetia in Fallout 76. Players must protect the parade from attackers and ensure it reaches its destination.
As a reward, there are unique cosmetics like masks that you can only obtain during the Fasnacht event. Accordingly, Fasnacht is particularly popular among fans.
This year, however, bored trolls appear to have taken it upon themselves to disrupt the event. They activate atomic bombs and drop them on the event area. But the players who want to enjoy the Fasnacht make the best of it and even thank the villains.
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Trolls bombard the Fasnacht, ensure rare materials
This is why fans thank the trolls: The bombardment with atomic bombs contaminates the areas in Fallout 76. This effect allows the gathering of resources that do not exist in “healthy” areas, such as the coveted Flux.
Flux is needed to craft special items. It comes in various colors, some of which are rarer than others. The areas where these colors would occur are rarely targeted by bomb strikes. Atomic bombs are usually used on fissures or other spots to summon the coveted bosses of Fallout 76.
A user on reddit thanks the trolls for finally receiving cobalt-colored Flux and receives a lot of support. The event area is also full of enemies to gather the masses and liquids needed for crafting stable Flux.
Doesn’t that still disturb? Especially for new players, the bomb can be more disturbing since they do not yet have strong equipment to protect themselves against radiation. Particularly helpful players distribute protective suits to newcomers so they can survive, but this doesn’t always happen.
A bombarded Fasnacht is not ideal, but at least fans make the best of the situation. And as a little bonus, you might even pick up some useful mutations while wandering around in contaminated areas:
“First” event starts again – Big roadmap 2022 coming
As part of the Fasnacht event, Bethesda has directly apologized for being so quiet in recent times. The last update was the big worlds update that makes you into gods, and the “Night of the Moth” in fall and winter 2021.
However, a lot has been prepared for 2022, and there are already “great plans for Fallout 76“. The roadmap for this year is expected to be released in February. The big update “Invaders from Beyond” is also on the way and is scheduled to start in March.
Generally, 2022 will be an exciting year for survival fans and not just for Fallout players. Throughout the year, exciting titles or DLCs will be released:
The most popular Hearthstone mode is not making enough money – so Blizzard is now really selling strange customizations to make a profit.
Blizzard’s card game Hearthstone has long been more than just the standard mode with constantly new expansions. No, there are many other modes, such as the Arena, the Mercenary mode, the Classic mode, the Wild mode, the Duel mode, and also Battlegrounds.
Especially the Battlegrounds mode has been quite popular for months. However, this also leads to a problem – because Blizzard is apparently hardly making any money from it.
Why is “Battlegrounds” so popular? The fact that the Battlegrounds mode in Hearthstone has developed into a long-term hit has several reasons:
Free: Every game in this mode is completely free.
Equal Chances: You don’t need your own cards in this game mode. All minions are purchased during the game and returned afterward. Everyone has access to everything – spent money or gold does not matter.
Random Factors: Every match plays out differently. Unlike in classic Hearthstone, you cannot immediately tell at the beginning “With this deck, I have no chance against the other class.” Because at the start, you choose one from 3 (or 4) offered heroes – from a pool of almost 40 heroes. Additionally, certain types of minions are banned in each match, so you always have to rethink and try out new strategies.
Autobattlers are relaxing: The Battlegrounds mode is relatively relaxing and does not require much attention (in most cases). You can play it casually “on the side” while watching shows, chatting with friends, or being in the 7th Zoom meeting of the day.
The Battlegrounds remains exciting – and is every time again.
What is the problem for Blizzard? The fact that the Battlegrounds mode is so successful and can be played entirely without investment is also a disadvantage for Blizzard: The developers earn nothing from it. Anyone who only plays and loves the Battlegrounds mode essentially never has to spend money on Hearthstone.
A concept that Blizzard cannot change afterwards without making the Battlegrounds mode significantly worse and less popular.
What is Blizzard trying? For some time, Blizzard has been trying to introduce more and more monetization options into the Battlegrounds mode. Starting from new “Bartenders” who bring different lines to the player, to skins for the countless heroes.
However, whether this will really succeed is debatable. The bartender is a “personal” cosmetic. In other words: You can only see and hear it yourself. Cosmetic items in games are particularly sought after because you can show them to others and stand out from them.
The same goes for customizing the game board. Anyone who wants can lay down around 10 € to exchange the standard game board of the Battlegrounds mode for another variant – but even that can only be seen by oneself.
Skins for the countless heroes in this mode are also rather unconvincing. Unlike “real” heroes from the normal game modes, the heroes in the Battlegrounds mode do not have voicelines or emotes that can be used. So you are actually paying just for an image file that replaces another.
“Executor” animations are supposed to bring in money
Blizzard’s latest idea: Selling animations. It has already been announced that you will soon be able to buy “Executor” animations in the game. These will play when you defeat an opponent in Battlegrounds mode. Normally, your portrait will rise and attack the enemy to inflict damage.
This part of the mode can also be customized in the future – if you lay down some money. The normal attack can be replaced by an “Astral Strike”. This is either a blue wave of energy rolling towards the opponent or a proper projectile hitting if you deal at least 15 damage.
The new “Executor” animation that you will be able to buy soon.
At least: The “Executor” animation of the winning player will be seen by both sides, so you can at least “show off” with it.
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In the meantime, almost everything in Battlegrounds mode has been monetized that is not related to the actual gameplay. The announcer’s voice, the design of the Battleground, the appearance of the hero, and soon the Executor animation. Even to view statistics about the game mode, one has to pay each season.
It is clear that Blizzard wants to make money with one of the most popular modes in Hearthstone – and there is nothing wrong with that. However, the Battlegrounds mode is stuffed with customizations like no other, which can give the impression: The developers are truly desperate.
What do you think?
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Tower of Fantasy is a new MMORPG that launched in China at the end of 2021. Visually, it is very reminiscent of Genshin Impact and will also be available for PC and mobile. Unlike Genshin, it incorporates many MMORPG elements. The global release has now been officially announced.
What kind of game is this? Tower of Fantasy is an Anime MMORPG developed in Unreal Engine 4. It features a large, open world that you can explore with your character. Visually, it is reminiscent of a mix between Genshin Impact and the highly anticipated MMORPG Blue Protocol.
You can create your own character, with no fixed classes
You can climb, swim, and destroy all sorts of objects, for example by throwing them into the fire
You can face greater challenges in dungeons
The game will continuously provide you with new quests
The NPCs are expected to have interesting personalities
You can look forward to typical MMORPG content like guilds, an auction house, or PvP
The story takes you to a distant future on the planet Ada. The humans colonized the world and built a magical tower with the help of a comet to tap into the planet’s primordial energy. However, a catastrophe occurred that nearly destroyed the entire civilization.
Dark forces now want to control this energy, but rebels aim to prevent this, destroy the tower, and free the energy for everyone.
In the video by YouTuber WadaGames, you can watch gameplay from the game:
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What is new? Tower of Fantasy already held the first beta in China in 2020 and celebrated a soft launch there at the end of 2021. For a long time, it was said that the MMORPG would not come to the West. But this has now changed.
On February 11, the developers announced via new accounts on social media that a global release is planned. A Discord server has even been set up (via Discord). A website and promo videos are expected to follow soon.
The release is initially planned in English and Japanese. However, more languages are to follow in the future. Publishing could be taken over by Perfect World Games, which is already mentioned on the official website in China. The company has previously brought games like Perfect World and Jade Dynasty to the West.
When will the release take place exactly? A specific date has not yet been announced. However, we at MeinMMO will keep you updated. There is also no statement yet regarding the payment model, although Tower of Fantasy is Free2Play in China.
How is Tower of Fantasy being received so far? In the Chinese version, players gave Tower of Fantasy only 3.6 out of 5 stars in 79,000 reviews (via TapTap).
Criticism includes:
The difficult launch, during which there were constant server outages
The high memory consumption and high requirements for smartphones
The rather weak hit feedback
There is a gacha system for the weapons of 1 to 5 stars, which is not very well received because the chances for high-tier weapons are reportedly very low
On the other hand, praise is given for:
The story and atmosphere of the game
The changing and coloring of equipment pieces
Many endgame contents
Regular updates and many bug fixes that have been recently implemented
What do you think of Tower of Fantasy? Does the new MMORPG appeal to you, or will you be skipping it?
For 2022, a new MMORPG has just been announced that could rival Lost Ark:
The new killer in Dead by Daylight is the Onryō, the cursed girl from the Ringu story. We reveal what she can do.
The latest chapter of Dead by Daylight, Sadako Rising, has been officially announced. In the PTB, players can already test the chapter and try out the new killer along with all related contents. The centerpiece is of course the killer Onryō, who is better known to most as Sadako Yamamura – the cursed girl from the Ringu film.
What can the killer Onryō do? The power of the Onryō is relatively complicated, as it contains quite a few components. We will try to explain it step by step.
The Onryō starts the game in a “demanifested” state. As long as she maintains this, she has the “Undetectable” buff, therefore she does not create a red stain or a terror radius. Additionally, she is completely invisible to survivors who are more than 32 meters away from her. Within 32 meters, survivors see the Onryō at brief intervals, appearing and disappearing intermittently. While the Onryō is demanifested, she cannot attack.
By using her power, the Onryō can manifest. This takes a few seconds but allows her to attack normally afterwards. For a few seconds after manifesting, the Onryō remains occasionally invisible before becoming permanently visible – at least until she demanifests again.
The second component of her ability is the TVs that are scattered across the map. As in the Ringu film, Sadako can crawl out of the TVs – a teleportation across the entire map. Teleporting to a TV disables it for a while before it is automatically turned back on.
Survivors must manage a new status against the Onryō. When they witness the Onryō crawling out of a TV, they receive “Condemnation”. This status builds up slowly.
Survivors can turn off TVs to prevent the Onryō from teleporting to them. However, turning off a TV also increases the condemnation progress and gives the survivor a video cassette. As long as the survivor carries such a cassette, the condemnation status gradually increases.
A special TV is marked for each survivor. If they bring the cassette there and deliver it, the condemnation status decreases slightly.
If the condemnation is completely filled, the survivor is revealed to the killer. The killer can directly kill that survivor once they are downed – regardless of whether they are already on a hook.
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These are the perks of the Onryō
Like all killers, the Onryō comes with three unique perks. At the beginning, only she can use these perks, but they can also be unlocked for all other killers through the blood web in their teachable form.
Scourge Hook:Floods of Rage – At the start of the round, 4 hooks become scourge hooks, whose auras are known to the killer. If a survivor is rescued from such a hook, the killer sees the aura of all other survivors for 5 / 6 / 7 seconds.
Call of Brine – After a generator is disturbed, this perk activates for 60 seconds. The regression of the generator is at 150 % / 175 % / 200 % of normal speed. Each time a survivor succeeds in a skill check on this generator, the killer is alerted by a loud noise.
Merciless Storm – When a generator reaches 90 % progress, survivors will face relentless skill checks. If they fail a check or leave the generator, it is blocked by the entity for 16 / 18 / 20 seconds. This effect can only be triggered once per generator.
These are the perks of Yoichi Asakawa
The new survivor Yoichi Asakawa also has unique perks that are initially only available to him but can ultimately be unlocked for all survivors through the blood web.
Parental Guidance – After stunning the killer, you leave no scratch marks, no bloodstains, and your pain sounds are suppressed for 5 / 6 / 7 seconds.
Empathetic Connection – When another survivor is injured, they can see your aura within a radius of 32 / 64 / 96 meters. You heal other survivors 10 % faster.
Boon: Dark Theory – You bless a dull totem or a hex totem. Survivors within a radius of 24 meters receive a speed boost of 2 %. The effect remains active for 2 / 3 / 4 seconds after leaving the totem’s range.
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When is the “Ringu” chapter released? The release for the DLC was announced for March 8, 2022, so in about 3 weeks. Presumably in the early evening, you will be able to get your hands on the killer, survivors, and the new perks and transfer the deadly curse onto others.
What do you think of the killer Onryō and the new perks? A cool expansion of the game or rather monotonous?
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Wordle is one of the most popular games at the beginning of 2022, and many like to share their results with other users on the internet. Now someone has developed a Battle Royale variant: Squabble. There you can compete directly with other players.
What is Wordle? It is a browser game where you have to guess words. You don’t need to download anything, just access the website.
The game gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word.
Every day, the site is updated with a new word.
The word is the same for all players worldwide.
Now the developer Ottomated has released his own version of Wordle that mixes the game mechanics with those of Battle Royale games.
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This is how Squabble works: It is also a browser game, for which you only need to access the corresponding website. There you can create games or join a round.
Squabble mixes Wordle’s word guessing with the fight for life and death from Battle Royale games.
Unlike the original, this is not just a calm, relaxed round. Players compete directly against each other and have to guess words under time pressure.
For incorrect attempts, you take damage, as well as if you take too long to make an attempt.
Why is Wordle so popular? In Wordle, it’s very easy to share results. This makes it quick and simple to spread your successes on the internet on platforms like Twitter. Since there is no app or other steps needed, it is also very accessible.
The mechanics are simple, but the game principle remains challenging, keeping it exciting. Ultimately, various factors came together that made Wordle go viral.
What do you think of it? Are you fans of Wordle? How do you find the Battle Royale variant?
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