Pokémon GO receives two new forms for the legendary Pokémon Lugia and Ho-Oh with the GO Tour: Johto. They come in an Apex-Crypto form. Accordingly, the developers have also shared their abilities and strength. And both leave a good impression.
You will receive this masterpiece research when you purchase a ticket for the tour and complete the special research. You will then have a bit longer to unlock Lugia and Ho-Oh.
Apex-Crypto-Ho-Oh and Apex-Crypto-Lugia are said to radiate an aura like you have never seen in any other Pokémon before. It is also said to change when you free them from the Crypto debuff.
Here’s how strong the two new versions of Ho-Oh and Lugia are
How strong is Ho-Oh? The new Apex-Crypto version of Ho-Oh uses the ability Purification Fire+. This is a boosted version of Purification Fire.
In trainer battles, it deals 130 damage
In gym battles and raid battles, it deals 135 damage
Those who redeem Apex-Crypto-Ho-Oh gain access to the ability Purification Fire++:
In trainer battles, it deals 130 damage
In gym battles and raid battles, it even deals 155 damage
How strong is Lugia? The new Apex-Crypto version of Lugia uses the ability Air Slash+. This is a boosted version of Air Slash.
In trainer battles, it deals 170 damage
In gym battles and raid battles, it deals 200 damage
Those who redeem Apex-Crypto-Lugia gain access to the ability Air Slash++:
In trainer battles, it deals 170 damage
In gym battles and raid battles, it even deals 225 damage
How strong is it exactly? The damage in trainer battles is exactly what you are used to from the regular versions of Ho-Oh and Lugia. These Pokémon are therefore not stronger than their counterparts.
So if you’re active in PvP, you should keep both Pokémon in their Crypto version.
However, there is a power creep in PvE. There, they are among the strongest Pokémon in the entire game.
Players fear Pay2Win for PvE and are disappointed with the model
How do the Pokémon come? The majority of trainers who have expressed themselves on reddit so far are rather disillusioned by the changes. On one hand, many are disappointed that the Apex-Crypto-Pokémon still use the same models, just with a bit more shadow.
Some had hoped that the “Gale of Darkness” Lugia could come into the game.
On the other hand, there are trainers who are unhappy that the two Pokémon can only be obtained through a ticket for the GO Tour. The reddit user Optimus_Toaster even sees a kind of Pay2Win in this:
If these enhanced abilities only apply to players with a ticket, then that is a strong form of Pay2Win. It was probably inevitable after the Regigigas day, I suppose.
Others, however, see no problem in this aspect, that the boost only exists for PvE content. What do you think? And will you secure the two Pokémon?
You can find everything about the GO Tour: Johto here:
His own viewer numbers have become meaningless to him. The hype around Lost Ark is mainly based on Twitch Drops and because of the release. That will soon fade.
Why all the hype? In addition to the factors mentioned by xQc, other aspects fuel the hype.
Among the main reasons for the commotion surrounding Lost Ark is the long-standing hunger for new MMORPGs.
Additionally, the gameplay style of Lost Ark attracts fans of Diablo. Since its release, the MMORPG has certainly been the biggest game in the world on Steam.
As one of the biggest streamers on Twitch, it would actually pay off for xQc to stream Lost Ark, the currently biggest game. However, he refuses and now explains his reasons.
Who is that? Félix “xQc” Lengyel is a Canadian Twitch streamer. He originally started his career as an Overwatch pro, but had to end it early due to a lack of impulse control and related outbursts of rage.
His followers, however, seem to be little bothered by his angry demeanor. Rather, he has developed into one of the largest Twitch streamers .
As of January 30, 2022, he has 9.9 million followers and on average around 100,000 people watch him while streaming (via twitchmetrics).
With the release of Lost Ark, many of his viewers are wondering: Why isn’t he streaming the new Free2Play MMORPG that is currently making such big waves?
Lost Ark is too “grindy” for xQc, no longer a fan of MMOs
This is why he is not playing Lost Ark: In a stream, xQc mentioned that Lost Ark is no longer the kind of game he enjoys.
Specifically, Lost Ark is “very grindy”, demanding a lot of time for collecting loot. He says:
Will I play Lost Ark? Probably not. […] It is a very grind-heavy and very MMO-like game. That is not really my specialty these days. I have played MMOs all my life, and I think I had my fun.
When confronted with the fact that Lost Ark is such a big deal right now, he replied: “I don’t care. Do you want to know why? Because I don’t play shit based on how many views it gets.”
The hype surrounding the MMORPG seems to bother him very little, and he does not intend to profit from it just for financial reasons. Streamers who do that are, in his eyes, “weird”.
His own viewer numbers have become meaningless to him. The hype around Lost Ark is mainly based on Twitch Drops and because of the release. That will soon fade.
Why all the hype? In addition to the factors mentioned by xQc, other aspects fuel the hype.
Among the main reasons for the commotion surrounding Lost Ark is the long-standing hunger for new MMORPGs.
Additionally, the gameplay style of Lost Ark attracts fans of Diablo. Since its release, the MMORPG has certainly been the biggest game in the world on Steam.
If you want to collect all achievements in Lost Ark , find all Mokoko Seeds and generally fill all the content in the Adventure Tome, you also need some songs. We at MeinMMO will tell you in this guide how to get the Song of Resonance and Forest’s Minuet.
What do I need the two songs for? The song Forest’s Minuet encounters you early in the game. It is needed right on the first map to find 2 Mokoko Seeds.
However, to unlock the song, you need the Song of Resonance. That’s why we will show you in this guide how to get both songs directly.
Unlock the Song of Resonance
How do I get the Song of Resonance? You get this song by visiting the NPC Treasure Hunter Ingran. He is located in Peyto on the deck of the ship 3F. Peyto is located west of Port City Changhun.
This NPC sells you the song for 16,500 Pirate Coins. You can get the coins fastest through the naval events on your island, ghost ships, or Unas daily quests. However, the ghost ships sometimes require a high Gearscore.
In Black Tooth’s Cave, there is also a quest line that rewards you with 10,000 coins, but it can only be completed once.
At this location is an island that is essentially a giant ship. There you will meet the merchant Ingran.
How to get the song Forest’s Minuet
How do I get Forest’s Minuet? To unlock the song Forest’s Minuet, you first need to complete the quest “The Forest Where the Fairies Sing.” You can accept the quest from Traveler Eclipse on Lullaby Island as soon as you are level 50 or higher.
This quest has three further tasks:
I can hear you
All good, dear fairy
A private secret area
For the first quest, you need to find three fairies that are hidden. Their exact position on the Island of Lullaby is shown on this map of Papunika:
At the three locations marked with a star, you will find the fairies.
All fairies will ask you questions. The correct answers are:
Fairy 1:
Whistle
Wait
Whistle again
Fairy 2:
Place the shiny pebble on the ground
Do you remember me?
It’s a gift
Wait calmly
Fairy 3:
Just look at them.
Turn your back to them.
Let it be heard
I will look for one
Certainly
No worries. I am an adventurer
Once you have visited all 3 fairies and provided the correct answers, the second quest of the series starts. For this, you need to visit a hidden location on the map and play the Song of Resonance there. The location is also marked on the above map.
Once you have played the song, you receive an item called “Voice of the Forest.” You must play the Song of Resonance a total of three times to receive the item three times.
Finally, you must return to the third fairy and hand in the items. As a reward, you will receive Forest’s Minuet.
Those who are familiar with the earlier games from FromSoftware, the developer studio behind Elden Ring, may already suspect: The new action RPG will offer several hours of gameplay. The story is said to be around 30 hours long, but you shouldn’t just rush through it.
The release of Elden Ring is approaching, and more and more players are probably wondering how extensive it will be. Is it comparable to earlier titles like Dark Souls or Bloodborne, which were extensive but couldn’t compete with other heavyweights like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla?
How much content does Elden Ring offer? According to FromSoftware, the main story of the game is expected to take around 30 hours to complete. Of course, this also depends on your skills and approach.
This 30 hours are said to be the time if you only follow the main quest. However, the game also offers a lot of optional content.
Why Elden Ring is much more and why you shouldn’t necessarily just follow the red thread will be revealed here.
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
Exploration as an Important Element in FromSoftware Games
After our 6 hours with Elden Ring, we were able to experience a small part of the story and explore some of the game world.
As always, the beginning starts with a long and epic scene, but quickly returns to the usual calm. Because the story of Elden Ring is told in the typical FromSoftware style:
There are very few individual cutscenes
NPCs are generally more confusing and cryptic than helpful
The story follows a red path, but you have to search for the puzzle pieces yourself
Item descriptions and inscriptions in the game world are also important elements in the story
Every game offers optional paths, areas, and bosses that you have to find first.
Thanks to the mix of red paths and a game world that shows its story rather than presenting it through dialogues and staging, games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne have built up a vast, mystical, and enigmatic lore.
These games have little in common with typical story games, like the Bioware RPGs Dragon Age or Mass Effect. But what does that have to do with the fact that you shouldn’t play through the main story immediately?
Dark Souls 3BloodborneEarlier games also offered settings packed with secrets.
Take Your Time and Explore the Game World of Elden Ring
First of all, a note: Of course, there are different types of players and everyone has their own way of approaching a game. However, if you haven’t played Dark Souls or one of the other games before, you may not be so familiar with the unique style of FromSoftware stories.
So here are some tips:
Take your time exploring the game world
Read every item description
Explore every corner, as the world is packed with loot, puzzles, and other things
Experiment with your play style by testing various weapons, armor, and spells
By exploring, you’ll also find equipment that could be useful to you throughout the story
The more you play, explore the world, and conquer enemies along the way, the more familiar you will become with the game mechanics and improve.
You might also spare yourself annoying spots where you could get stuck due to the challenging difficulty, as you will be more practiced than someone who just rushes through the main story as quickly as possible.
Everything About Story and Setting
What we know so far: The lore and background story of the world were written by Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin in collaboration with FromSoftware.
However, the author was more responsible for the mythology, legends, and famous characters than for the actual story that is the focus of the game.
Much more, the developers under Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki took Martin’s glorious figures and “distorted and destroyed” them to fit the typical dark story.
The story revolves around the Lands Between and the powerful Elden Ring, which was shattered during a world-altering event.
You are to embark on a quest as a Tarnished to seek the shards and regain your grace, which plays an important and mystical role in the world of Elden Ring.
The Lands Between are divided into 6 regions that are interconnected and each differs significantly from one another.
Starting from February 25, you can find out for yourself how to best play Elden Ring. The action RPG will be released for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4.
Destiny 2 is only a week away from the big “Witch Queen” release, and finally, the end of the story is in sight. What else players can expect this week in the Destiny universe can be found on MeinMMO.
This is happening this week: Savathun would say: “Doubt is a useful tool, but it can be double-edged. Don’t let it mislead you.” At least Bungie has kept players waiting for quite a long time and has stretched the anticipation for the Season 15 finale to the limit.
Today marks the start of the finale of the “Season of the Lost.” So head to the H.E.L.M and get ready to defend the queens as the exorcism ritual on the Worm of the Witch Queen takes place in the Dreaming City and find out if Osiris is still alive.
In the Iron Banner, PvP players can also jump in this week and save their last quests from Lord Saladin for extra experience points in the new Season 16. Whether you’re ready for Witch Queen, this app will tell you.
The most important information on activities from February 15 to February 22.
Your task is to free the water supply from the threat to secure clean water for the population. Additionally, this week is the last opportunity to fill your Ascendant Fragments. The strike is quick and relatively easy to complete, even in the Grandmaster mode.
These Nightfall weapons are currently available:
The Heat Seeker, Arc Rocket Launcher (Master)
Disunity-SR4, Kinetic Scout Rifle (Master)
Playlist strikes have these modifiers:
Solar Singe
Grenadier
Grounded
The Singe modifier follows you all week; the others change daily.
Weekly bonus this week:
Earn bonus rank points all week in Crucible activities.
In the Glass Chamber, you are faced with the raid challenge “Wait for it…”. Here you may only kill the Wyverns during the encounter when they start to sacrifice themselves at the Conflux. Tricky, as if the sacrifice succeeds, you’ll have to start over.
As a reward, the Challenge Mode rewards you with the time-lost weapon “Vision of Confluence.” The scout rifle will definitely come with 2 perks per slot.
The armor focusing in the raid this week is Discipline.
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Momentum Control
Iron Banner
Ascendant challenge:
PetraVenjis enduring the 2nd curse week for the last time in this Season 15. Visit her in the Dreaming City at Rheasilvia. She will give you a mission with Powerful reward. Also, master the1st Ascendant Challenge.
Sources for top loot in Season 15 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the Season of the Lost, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,330. This means the power level has only increased by +10 compared to the previous Season 14.
You are therefore not busy with the annoying levels, but can jump straight into the endgame.
This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings you above 1,320:
Score at least 100,000 points in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire (+2)
Complete 3 strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s Clan task (+1)
Iron Banner (4x +2)
Glint Dust highlights in Eververse
Don’t forget: Make sure to pick up your Glint Dust gift at Eververse this week. Additionally, you can shop for new cosmetics with Glint Dust at Tess. For example, the exotic “Wheelie Shell” for your Ghost.
This helmet for your Ghost complies with Sparrow traffic safety regulations.
This week you can also get the following for Glint Dust at Tess:
Shader “Jacarini”, “Safety First”, “Chalcos’ Splendor” and “Bloody Tooth”
How did you like the last mission? Should Bungie have released the Season 15 finale earlier? What do you think will happen to Savathun’s Worm? Can it survive the procedure, and what will happen to it afterward? And what do you think will happen when this first timer runs out? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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On February 16, it’s time: Yae Miko takes the stage of Genshin Impact. Many fans are eagerly waiting for the shrine maiden. MeinMMO shows you what she can do and which materials you need to collect for her.
Who is Yae Miko? Yae Miko is a 5-star character with the Electro attribute and will be available in the character event wish from February 16 to March 8. She wields a catalyst as her weapon.
Yae Miko belongs to the grand Narukami Shrine and runs her own “Light Novel” publishing house, which she manages with passion.
The shrine maiden is always friendly to everyone and always has a smile on her lips, yet she possesses a mysterious aura. Yae is also a long-time friend of the Raiden Shogun and Zhongli, and she isn’t afraid to show her sarcastic side from time to time.
In time for Yae Miko’s release, HoYoverse has released a trailer for her, which you can watch here:
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What can Yae Miko do? With her normal attacks, she performs simple Electro attacks, while her heavy strikes can even deal area Electro damage to enemies.
Elemental Skill:
Yae moves swiftly and leaves behind a “Sesshou Sakura”.
You can use the skill up to 3 times to place a Sesshou Sakura.
Sesshou Sakura deal periodic Electro damage to opponents.
The Electro damage increases depending on how many Sesshou Sakura are placed in the field.
Cooldown: 4 seconds
Duration of a Sesshou Sakura: 14 seconds
Special Skill:
Upon triggering, Yae deals area Electro damage to enemies.
If there are Sesshou Sakura on the field when the special skill is used, they will be destroyed and also cause area Electro damage.
The damage caused by the destruction of a Sesshou Sakura is significantly higher than the normal skill damage. At talent level 6, the skill damage is 364%, while the Sesshou Sakura damage is at 467.34%. It is worth placing 3 Sesshou Sakura beforehand to maximize damage.
Materials Needed for Yae Miko’s Level and Their Locations
What materials do you need for Yae Miko? Yae Miko requires 421 purple XP books and 2,092,530 Mora to reach character level 90 – the maximum level. Additionally, you need to farm these materials:
18x Old Handguard 30x Kageuchi Handguard 36x Famous Handguard
Where can you find “Fake Fin of the Dragon-Blooded”? The fake fin of the dragon-blooded drops from underwater dragon lizards, which are bosses residing in the Enkanomiya area.
Where can you find Sea Luminous Mushrooms? Sea luminous mushrooms can be found scattered in Inazuma; they are the local specialty of the region. It’s particularly worth checking in the north of Kannazuka for this material. Some groups of sea luminous mushrooms can be found on the beaches.
Locations on NarukamiLocations on SeiraiLocations on TsurumiLocations on YashioriLocations on WatatsumiLocations on KannazukaSource: Genshin Impact World Map.
Where can you find the Vajrada Amethyst? The Vajrada Amethyst variations can be reliably obtained from the Electro Hypostasis in Mondstadt and from the embodiment of thunder in Inazuma. Starting at certain levels of the bosses, you will get the amethysts:
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment is available at every boss level.
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk is available starting from boss level 40.
Vajrada Amethyst Piece is available starting from boss level 60.
Vajrada Amethyst is available starting from boss level 75.
Keep in mind that you can also convert or craft the variations on the Alchemy Table. For instance, 3 Vajrada Amethyst Fragments can be processed into 1 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk. This rule also applies to the larger amethyst pieces.
Where can you find the types of Handguards? The monsters “Nobushi” and “Kairagi” drop the items. You can find the two types of monsters on all islands of Inazuma, except for Tsurumi. They do not hide, and you should encounter them at almost every corner.
Materials Needed for Yae Miko’s Talent Level and Their Locations
What materials do you need for Yae Miko? To bring all talent levels of Yae Miko to the maximum level of 10, you need:
9x Teachings of “Light”
63x Guide to “Light”
114x Philosophy of “Light”
18x Old Handguard
66x Kageuchi Handguard
93x Famous Handguard
18x Essence of the Ages
3x Crown of Wisdom
4,957,500 Mora
All Talent Levels and the Required Materials for Each Talent at a Glance
Where can you find the Teachings of “Light”? You can farm them in the sphere of the pansy garden in the south of Narukami. They appear on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday in this sphere.
Where can you find the Essence of the Ages? The Essence of the Ages is a new boss drop that you receive once you defeat the weekly boss “Raiden Shogun,” who is available in Genshin Impact starting from Patch 2.5.
Are you already excited about Yae Miko and preparing accordingly? Or are you currently saving for other characters that you expect in the future? Perhaps it’s even the new Hydro character Ayato?
For Destiny 2, the launch trailer for Witch Queen has finally been released. Not only does this build a horror atmosphere, but you also get insights into Savathûn’s past. We have analyzed the trailer and show you the most important things.
What a trailer was that? As the next major expansion of Destiny 2 only needs another week until release, Bungie has now also released the launch trailer. This mainly offers a lot of horror atmosphere like on the Glykon and also shows insights into earlier events from the life of the Witch Queen.
If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, we have embedded it for you:
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Destiny 2 shows launch trailer for the new expansion Witch Queen
Young Witch Queen and disgusting worm child
In the trailer, three Guardians combed through Savathûn’s Throne World. Accompanied by a dark and frightening atmosphere, many locations were shown again that the Guardians will soon be able to explore.
Among them was also a glimpse into Savathûn’s past. Ikora, the Warlock Vanguard, looked into her vision of a young Witch Queen.
It is conceivable that this is the Witch Queen and her worm
She was on a rock formation, surrounded by a sea. There, the queen held a worm in her arms as if it were her own child. It is conceivable that this is her worm that grants her power and strength, and the rock represents her former planet Fundament.
In the meantime, you can see a desperate Vanguard and an enraged Zavala, who does not know what to do next. The Light has been taken from the Guardians, and now it is time to tear it back from the grasp of the Taken.
What else was shown? In the trailer, Guardians with powerful Void 3.0 abilities were shown again. A rampaging Titan with a Sentinel shield and a Warlock with a new melee technique have made the battlefield in the Throne World unsafe.
At the end of the trailer, you also see the entrance of the new raid. This will take place in a Pyramid ship and go live on March 5th. The Guardians in the trailer posed in the opening sequence in front of the location in the Swamp of the Throne World.
What do Destiny 2 fans say? They can hardly wait to finally swim into the new DLC and new content. Even the YouTuber “Mr.Fruit” writes the following:
I have never been so excited about Destiny 2.. LET’S GO!!
This makes it clear that many fans of the loot shooter are excited and can’t wait to strip the Taken of the Light. They only hope that their expectations will be met without a nasty surprise.
What do you think of the trailer? Do you also find it exciting, and is your hype growing? Let us know what you think!
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
Apart from gaming PCs, many users also discuss whether the game can run smoothly on the last-gen, meaning Xbox One and PS4.
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
Apart from gaming PCs, many users also discuss whether the game can run smoothly on the last-gen, meaning Xbox One and PS4.
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
Apart from gaming PCs, many users also discuss whether the game can run smoothly on the last-gen, meaning Xbox One and PS4.
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
Apart from gaming PCs, many users also discuss whether the game can run smoothly on the last-gen, meaning Xbox One and PS4.
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
Apart from gaming PCs, many users also discuss whether the game can run smoothly on the last-gen, meaning Xbox One and PS4.
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
Apart from gaming PCs, many users also discuss whether the game can run smoothly on the last-gen, meaning Xbox One and PS4.
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
The studio “From Software” has announced the system requirements for Elden Ring. However, they confuse the users.
What is Elden Ring? Elden Ring is an action RPG in the style of Demon‘s Souls and Dark Souls. You get a very challenging RPG with plenty of depth and a dark story.
The developers have now introduced the official system requirements on Twitter. However, they vary significantly. This confuses many users who are looking forward to the game or have already been introduced to Elden Ring.
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People discuss the official system requirements for Elden Ring
What are the system requirements for Elden Ring? The developers have published the official requirements. The requirements are aimed at PC players, as there are no special requirements to consider for PlayStation or Xbox.
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
Processor
i5-8400 or Ryzen 3 3300X
i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory
12 GB
16 GB
Graphics Card
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB AMD RX 580 4GB
GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB AMD RX Vega 56 8 GB
Hard Drive
60 GB
60 GB
Why are the users confused? Many users had assumed that Elden Ring would require 8 GB of RAM. However, the minimum requirements now list 12 GB, which has unsettled some users.
My heart skipped a beat with the 12 GB of RAM. Then I remembered that I had upgraded my RAM to 16 last year, now I just need money for the game, but had to break my piggy bank due to a dental emergency.
On the other hand, some do not understand the confusion. A user on reddit explains that he expected high system requirements. But instead, he was pleasantly surprised:
When I read that the system requirements are crazy, I expected something really wild. But a GTX 1060 and 12 gigabytes of RAM? Really? That’s a pretty modest system by today’s standards. 16 gigabytes of RAM have been the standard for smooth PC gaming for over 4 years now.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
Apart from gaming PCs, many users also discuss whether the game can run smoothly on the last-gen, meaning Xbox One and PS4.
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
Apart from gaming PCs, many users also discuss whether the game can run smoothly on the last-gen, meaning Xbox One and PS4.
“How is the game supposed to run smoothly on the PS4?”
The users are discussing: However, some wonder how the game is supposed to run somewhat stably on the PS4 if the requirements are already comparatively high. For example, a user on reddit asks how the game is supposed to run smoothly on the PS4.
Many users probably still have the scenario with Cyberpunk 2077 in mind, which offered an incredibly poor performance on the PS4 and Xbox One. On the PS4 and Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, and there was even a lawsuit against the developers, and Sony even removed the game from the PS Store.
Have there been any tests on the PS4? Yes, some players reported that they were able to test Elden Ring during the network test (CNT) and that the game should run here at stable 30 FPS. Therefore, Elden Ring is indeed playable.
However, this does not necessarily reassure many users, as 30 FPS is the limit for many users regarding whether games are comfortably playable. With 30 FPS, you can already be at a disadvantage when you need to dodge quickly. Additionally, it is still unclear what role the framerate might play in crossplay between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
In competitive multiplayer, players with a lower framerate might indeed be at a disadvantage. Because with fewer frames per second, you have less information available to you.
In Lost Ark, engravings play an important role in enhancing your character. However, one engraving is quite curious. You need to spam exclamation points to receive a proper damage buff. So if someone in your group is spamming the chat, they might have to do that.
What kind of engraving is this? The engraving is named Focused Sight and provides a significant buff. When the player types a message containing “!!!!!” in the chat, they increase the damage of their next ability by 8% at the first level and up to 28% at level 3. The buff is halved when you use an Awakening ability.
The engraving then has a cooldown of 30 seconds before the player has to spam the chat again.
So if you have a player in the group who constantly writes sentences with exclamation points in the chat, they are not a troll, but buffing their damage.
“Let’s be honest: It’s freaking funny”
How is the engraving received? In-game, the engraving has led to some curious situations. The user Tlim pointed it out on reddit after he obtained it himself, and it apparently caused some confusion in the Lost Ark chat. He writes:
I found myself in a dilemma. Is it worth being “that guy” who spams anime quotes in the chat every 30 seconds? Definitely!
The only problem I have is that random group members seem to be unaware of the existence of the engraving and therefore are calling me out for spamming the chat. Sorry, dude, it’s a game mechanic!
I thought I could perhaps raise a bit of awareness about the existence of this ability because, let’s be honest: It’s freaking funny.
On reddit, this special engraving is well-received. Many ideas are shared in the comments about what one could spam in the chat to activate the bonus effect, including:
Let’s get dangerous!!!!!
I’m sorry!!!!!
The game makes me do this!!!!!
Never gonna give you up!!!!!
One user also reports that the engraving has become such a meme in Korea that players even spam sentences with five exclamation points in the chat, although they don’t even have the engraving active.
Engravings strengthen your character, but also require some luck
What are engravings? With engravings, you can improve certain aspects of your character. However, you need to upgrade them by 5 to 15 points to unlock the bonuses.
To obtain the special engraving Focused Sight, you need to activate certain books that you can buy from the marketplace.
In 2017, the original Fortnite: Save the World was released, initially a PvE game. Over the years, the game has been increasingly overshadowed by Fortnite: Battle Royale. Now comes the next blow: Not even as an “independent game” will Save the World be considered in February 2022, as the new patch removes it from the Fortnite launcher and it will only be a mode of the Free2Play game.
What is the original Fortnite? On July 25, 2017, Fortnite: “Save the World” was released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. At that time, it was an unusual early access title that was sold in stores. This was not typical for consoles. However, Save the World was an exception, as it was intended to be the showcase title of Unreal Engine 4.
Back then, it was stated: The game was now sold in a “raw state” but was to be further developed and ultimately released as a major Free-To-Play title in 2018.
The game heavily relied on microtransactions and grind. Players could sink a ton of money into “Loot Llamas,” which contained rare mythical cards. The selling prices at that time were also quite high: A Founder’s Pack cost up to €149. The standard PS4 version was priced at €59.90 at Media Markt – standard versions for PC and Xbox One were available for just under €40.
In the actual game, players built bases called “Forts” during the day in cooperative mode, which they then had to defend against various types of zombies at night (Nite). That’s also where the name comes from: Fortnite.
Battle Royale turns original Fortnite into Cinderella
How did the mode perform? Relatively quickly, already in September 2017, Epic Games realized that their game “Fortnite: Save the World” was not performing as well as hoped. Therefore, they rapidly brought up “Fortnite: Battle Royale”, a fairly blatant copy of the game concept from “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds”, which at the time was the biggest PC game in the world that they were technically overseeing as the developers of Unreal Engine.
Fortnite: Battle Royale became one of the biggest gaming phenomena of all time in 2018. Epic Games allocated more and more resources to Fortnite: Battle Royale, shutting down the shooter Paragon, repurposing the team from Unreal Tournament, and limiting further work on Fortnite: Save the World.
The PvE game sank into obscurity, receiving less and less new content. The larger Fortnite became as a phenomenon, the smaller “Save the World” seemed by comparison.
The remaining fans hoped that the release of Fortnite: Save the World as a “Free2Play” title would finally bring a turnaround. After all, the release was still planned for 2018. Surely, all the players from Battle Royale would then recognize how great the PvE mode was and switch over.
But this Free2Play release was first postponed and then completely canceled. Because in the summer of 2020 came the news:
The game is now officially released, no longer in Early Access.
A “Free2Play” version will never exist.
The game will now also be developed more slowly than before, which sounded quite cynical: Because the game had been virtually neglected by Epic Games for years in the eyes of fans.
The news was a shock for fans of Fortnite: Save the World in 2020.
Epic removes “Save the World” from the main launcher
The whole time, it was still the case that players could choose when logging into Fortnite whether they wanted to log into “Save the World”, “Battle Royale”, or the “Create your World” mode. This is changing now: Starting today, players will automatically join the “Battle Royale” mode.
Save the World has now been downgraded to a mode that must be selected through its own submenu.
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One of the most useful tools in Dying Light 2 is the grappling hook. Unfortunately, you get this tool quite late in the game. MeinMMO explains how you can obtain the tool and how to use it best.
What is the grappling hook? You can attach the tool to certain surfaces by throwing a hook connected to a rope. You then use this rope to swing and make long jumps.
The grappling hook has no effect on enemies; you can only target surfaces. These are marked by a display when you have equipped the grappling hook. However, you need stamina to use it and gain momentum, just like with the paraglider or the secret flying broom.
How do I get the grappling hook? During the mission “Transmission,” you unlock the hook. The mission is one of the last story missions of the game, and you will reach it likely after approximately 10 to 15 hours, depending on how much you focus on the story or other content.
At the end of the mission, you are given the grappling hook so that you can use it to climb a building. From then on, you have access to the tool and can use or upgrade it throughout the city.
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Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Tips for the grappling hook – Fast and safely through the city
Why do I even need the grappling hook? Without the tool, you will not be able to reach certain buildings in Dying Light 2. With the grappling hook, more secrets of the game become available to you, such as some safes with special loot.
Remember to upgrade the hook with a master craftsman. Only then can you fully unleash its potential. We have some tips for you on how to use the grappling hook best.
1. Use the hook in free fall and prevent your death
When you are above the rooftops of Villedor, it can happen that you misjudge your jump from one house to another. This can often end fatally if you fall too deep or plunge into a horde of zombies.
With the grappling hook, you can prevent that. Throw it in a free fall towards the nearest surface above you to cushion your fall. You can even pull yourself directly to safety or use the swing to quickly take another route.
This does require some practice and good timing – but for emergencies, it is a good way to evade death. You can find more tips here:
The main area of application for the grappling hook is the swing on the attached rope. With this, you can explore previously unreachable places by swinging happily through the city.
However, an advanced method of moving is to combine it with the paraglider. If you are not making progress with the glider, you can drop a bit and swing forward at the next surface.
Thanks to the speed of the fall and the swing, you can redeploy the paraglider after letting go and continue gliding through the air.
By the way, when you use the hook while running, you also get a small speed boost. Although it’s minimal and not worth mentioning, it can save your life during a chase with good timing.
3. Defeat enemies with new moves and more tricks
The grappling hook cannot target enemies, but it can target explosive gas canisters. You can simply pull them to you and then comfortably throw them at enemies. This is especially useful if you would otherwise get detected or if you find yourself in a precarious situation. reddit user vulturevan shows in the clip how that looks:
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Additionally, you can use the swing with the grappling hook to execute jump kicks. These are similarly powerful to the completely exaggerated dropkick, and you can kick entire groups of enemies off rooftops or into traps.
The grappling hook is versatile and one of the most important tools in the game. Especially if you want to see everything in Dying Light 2. Let us know how you like to use it and what tips you have!
With the grappling hook, you can secure your survival in Dying Light 2. But that’s not really the biggest problem, finds MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer:
In February 2022, the latest expansion for the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic will be released. The Legacy of the Sith continues the story around Darth Malgus and brings some new content. We at MeinMMO summarize everything important for you.
Update February 15: Currently, the SWTOR servers are down. A new trailer for the expansion will also be released at 5:00 PM.
Update February 13: The exact time for the release is now set. The Legacy of the Sith will be released at 7:00 PM German time. Prior to that, there will be maintenance lasting 6 hours (via Twitter).
What does the Legacy of the Sith expansion bring?
The new update 7.0 brings the following innovations: – The max level is raised from 75 to 80 – New story content, including on the planet Manaan – The new Flashpoint ‘Ruins of a Sith Fortress’ – A revision of the drops to almost completely eliminate randomness – The introduction of legendary gear – A revision of the class combat styles – The operation R-4 Anomaly, which will be released shortly after the expansion starts with patch 7.1 – New events and updates that are expected throughout the year after the expansion launches
When will Legacy of the Sith be released?
The new expansion will be released on February 15, 2022. There will be a downtime from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, after which the expansion is expected to go online. The release was postponed after it was originally planned for December 2021.
How much does the expansion cost?
The expansion is completely free for SWTOR subscribers. However, if you are not a subscriber, you cannot play. Typically, one month should be sufficient to see most of the content, so you should plan for 12.99 euros for it.
Can the expansion be tested already?
Yes, many of the new features are already playable on the PTR, although some story content will be held back until the final release comes.
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Everything you need to know about SWTOR: Legacy of the Sith – in 2 minutes
Story and Flashpoint of Legacy of the Sith
What is the story about? Players can look forward to a continuation of the story from Onslaught. The expansion takes place on Manaan, a water planet. The Sith Empire is trying to seize control of the Kolto deposits and occupies the planet.
The story unfolds somewhat differently, depending on whether you represent the Republic or the Empire. After completing the story, you will unlock a new operations base and daily missions.
Although Manaan is a water planet, all activities will take place on land. There will still be no swimming mechanics in SWTOR.
What happens in the Flashpoint? The new Flashpoint ‘Ruins of a Sith Fortress’ continues the story around Darth Malgus. He is rumored to be hunting ancient relics on the planet Elom. That is exactly where your journey will take you.
Flashpoints are akin to the dungeons of SWTOR. In the story, they can be played solo, but there are harder modes where you will rely on other players.
On Manaan, there is plenty of water… and even more rain.
Which characters are involved in the story? In the story content, you will encounter some familiar faces from previous updates and expansions, including
Tau Idair
Major Anri
Lana Beniko
Combat Styles for Classes and Changes to the Loot System
What is the deal with the combat styles? The biggest innovation in the Legacy of the Sith pertains to the classes. They will receive the so-called combat styles. This means that at the beginning, you choose a path – Tech or Sith – and then you can freely choose between combat styles (essentially the old classes):
Troopers will have access to all kinds of weapons, such as sniper rifles, which was not the case before.
All Jedi Knights will access combat styles like Guardian, Sentinel, Sage, or Shadow over time.
Sith players can choose between the combat styles Juggernaut, Marauder, Sorcerer, or Assassin.
This is also intended to ensure that your gameplay is no longer bound to a class story.
A trooper will now have access to all Tech classes.
What changes are there to the loot? A further significant innovation in Legacy of the Sith concerns the loot. It will no longer depend on randomness:
New gear should no longer be obtained by drops, but through quests, weekly missions, the group finder, or directly through PvP.
Bosses will drop a currency that you can use to buy new gear.
Fame and random drops will be removed with patch 7.0.
However, there will still be random rewards and vanity items as random drops.
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Operations are akin to raids in SWTOR. They are more challenging and require groups of 8 or 16 players. The new operation in Legacy of the Sith is called R-4 Anomaly and is expected to be released with patch 7.1. The challenging master mode will be released sometime in 2022.
In the story, a shady Sith cult is gathering technologies to create a terrible weapon.
This must be prevented, no matter whether you are playing on the side of the Empire or the Republic.
Spooky locations like this operation will also be part of Legacy of the Sith.
Galactic Season 2: Shadows of the Underworld
Along with the new expansion, the second season in SWTOR will also start. This will bring some cosmetic rewards from the Shadows Syndicate. Also included is a companion from the species Duros.
Anyone with a subscription will automatically unlock the pass, so there are no additional costs. Furthermore, you can catch up to the “average” with in-game currency if you start the pass later.
PvP, further improvements and plans for the time after the release
What new features are there for PvP? So far, no adjustments for PvP have been announced.
What smaller updates are there? With Legacy of the Sith, some small adjustments will be made, including:
A new character creation
Adjustments to the UI and inventory to modernize the user interface
Conquests will yield fewer credits
Incomplete daily and weekly quests will disappear when the reset occurs
What happens after the release? The developers plan new story updates, further adjustments to the UI, more seasons, and new flashpoints for the period after the Legacy of the Sith.
In general, there will be some events throughout the year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SWTOR. The developers also revealed that there is a plan for at least another 10 years.
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With the launch of Season 2 in Call of Duty: Warzonethere are new secret bunkers that you can discover and enter on Caldera. We will tell you where to find them.
At the start of Season 2 of Warzone, 7 secret bunkers are hidden on Caldera. These are roughly marked on the map with a yellow ring. They are still not easy to find.
In each bunker, besides AI-controlled enemies (who do not offer real resistance) and story secrets, you can find some good loot. Alongside rare weapons, important field equipment, and many killstreaks, you’ll also frequently find the new gas ammunition.
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We will tell you where to find all the secret bunkers. We list them clockwise, starting with the northernmost bunker at the docks.
Additionally, we will also tell you the map quadrant where you can find the bunkers. You can read the quadrant from the letters and numbers that border the map.
The entrance at the docks is quite easy to find. Look in quadrant F1 for the green observation tower, the bunker is slightly east of it.
You can find the entrance to the bunker at the docks in quadrant F1
CoD Warzone: Finding Bunker at Runway
The bunker at Runway hides behind a door in a building at I2. Look for a building that somewhat resembles a square bracket on the map. The door is at the northern end of the building.
In quadrant I2, you can find the Runway bunker behind a door in the building
CoD Warzone: Finding Bunker at Fields
The bunker in Fields hides slightly behind 2 blue-gray water towers in quadrant F5.
The bunker in Fields is located in quadrant F5, next to 2 water towers (pay attention to the marking on the map image, not the player position)
CoD Warzone: Finding Bunker at Resort
The secret bunker at Resort is easy to find, as the hill is well recognizable on the map. Look for the bunker slightly north of the C-shaped water gathering in H7.
The bunker at Resort is on a hill in quadrant H7
CoD Warzone: Finding Bunker at Power Plant
The most cunningly hidden bunker is the one at Power Plant. Look for 2 waterfalls in quadrant E8. Walk through the left of the two waterfalls – the bunker hides in a small cave behind it.
The entrance to the Power Plant bunker cunningly hides behind the left waterfall in quadrant E8
CoD Warzone: Finding Bunker at Lagoon
The bunker at Lagoon does not try to stay hidden. You can find it by a hut in C6.
In quadrant C6, you can find the bunker of Lagoon
CoD Warzone: Finding Bunker at Mines
The yellow circle at Mines is somewhat misleading – the bunker hides on a hill in quadrant D3, south of the hut in the yellow bunker marking.
You can find the entrance to the bunker at the mines on a hill in quadrant D3
These are the 7 secret bunkers in CoD Warzone Season 2. How many of them have you found on your own? And have you cracked the secrets within? Let us know in the comments.
In Lost Ark, female characters have a rather limited selection of clothing styles. (Long) pants are hard to come by, high-heeled shoes are the norm, and clothing often covers only a fraction of the body. Additionally, some very strange animations and a gender lock are present. All of this irritates and amuses some fans of the action MMO.
What is the problem with the female designs? Looking at the female characters in Lost Ark, it quickly becomes apparent that they wear very little. While male characters wear heavy armor and go into battle well-equipped, the women predominantly wear revealing clothing, high-heeled shoes, and exhibit strange animations.
“Aren’t there any real pants for my heroine?”
Here are some specific examples: Various examples can be found online where otherwise satisfied Lost Ark players express their surprise at what they perceive as the exaggerated sexiness of the female characters in the game.
Players notice that – the higher the armor stats are, the less of the body is covered for female heroes. For instance, according to a Twitter user, her heroine initially wore leggings as leg “armor” at the start. Now, it’s only high boots, a belt, and a thong.
It is “really hard to recommend a game when the first armor upgrade could fit into a sex film.”
Other players complain about the lack of (real) pants for women. This is particularly noticeable for the Gunslinger class, as this lady seems to only wear hotpants. An author from the site RockPaperShotgun writes about how much fun she has with her Gunslinger in the game but that even after a long grind she has still not found proper pants for her heroine.
Those who dislike hotpants will not be happy with the Gunslinger class.
She stated that she has nothing against sexy outfits, but if there are really no alternatives, that would be quite ridiculous. Especially the otherwise serious cutscenes would be completely ridiculous when a character appears who looks like she just stepped out of an “erotic salon with a steampunk cowboy theme.”
The lack of other pants besides hotpants has also been noticed by other users on Twitter.
I really enjoy the fights in Lost Ark. ARPGs are usually not my thing, but here it feels dynamic and flashy in a way that makes me addictive. I just wish the story were interesting. Or that I could find gear for my Gunslinger that doesn’t consist of just shorts and high heels.
Many users seem to have nothing against sexy outfits in the game per se. It would just be nice to have alternatives. Additionally, a further Twitter comment:
Okay, Lost Ark, you have your design philosophy and stick to it. I can respect that to some extent. But [please bring] just one female class that doesn’t wear high heels and runs with knees and elbows covered. Just one.
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This is what the animations look like: The problem with the animations has been brought up by another streamer and Twitter user. She can no longer take her heroine seriously after seeing the strange fluttering movements with which her avatar dances through the foliage. To emphasize the absurdity of these animations, she mimics this style live on stream shortly thereafter.
Are there other voices? Indeed, many players do not share this view. For instance, it is debated on reddit that Lost Ark is notably a game from Asia, and such designs are common there. Also, many players apparently enjoy heroines who wear little.
Another annoyance for some Lost Ark players is the current strict gender lock, which only allows many classes to be represented by one gender. Heavily armored classes, such as the Paladin, are exclusively male, while female heroines usually embody agile and magical classes.
You really want to Lost Arkto play,but you don’t have a gaming PC?MeinMMO presents you with the cheapest options if you want to play Lost Ark but don’t have a gaming PCand don’t want to buy one.
What is Lost Ark? Lost Ark is currently the most successful MMORPG on Steam. The gameplay is very similar to Diablo III, but it offers a real MMORPG experience with dungeons, raids, and PvP elements.
Lost Ark is a massive success on Steam with over 1 million players at the same time. Due to its great success, many users now want to start playing the MMORPG Lost Ark.
Where can you play Lost Ark? You can currently only play Lost Ark on PC, with Lost Ark on PS5 or Xbox Series X looking grim for now. But what if you don’t own a gaming PC or don’t want to buy new hardware? MeinMMO presents you with some alternatives.
Shadow
What is Shadow? Shadow is a cloud service. Unlike GeForce Now or other streaming providers like Google Stadia, you stream a complete Windows PC with desktop here. You can use Shadow like a real PC: You are working and gaming all the time on a virtual desktop. Shadow itself has explained that only you can see what you are doing on the desktop and that the provider has no access to your digital computer.
Where can you use Shadow? You can use Shadow on your Windows PC as well as on Android, iOS, and even under Linux.
What does Shadow cost? You cannot use the cloud service Shadow for free, and there is also no free trial. The subscription price is 29.99 per month. There is no cheaper option, and there is no way to save money with a longer subscription.
This is what you need for Shadow: The provider recommends an internet speed of at least 15 Mbit/s to use Shadow properly. Thus, the requirements for Shadow are at the same level as GeForce Now.
GeForce Now
What is GeForce Now?GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service that allows you to play your games in the cloud. You can stream your own games from Steam, Uplay, and others. There is both a free and a paid model.
Note: Nvidia already lists GeForce Now as a supported title, but you cannot play the game yet. According to a blog post, it can take between 15 days and 2 months for the game to be available on GeForce Now.
Where can you use GeForce Now? You can stream your games on both a computer and mobile devices like a smartphone. There is already a suitable app for Android in the AppStore. As an iOS user, you can currently only use GeForce Now in the Safari browser as a mobile option.
What does GeForce Now cost? GeForce Now is available in three different subscription models. In the basic model, you pay nothing, but you also have to live with certain limitations. For instance, you can play for a maximum of one hour at a time before you need to reconnect. In the other models, you have to pay money. In the following table, you can see Nvidia’s three models:
Free
Priority
RTX 3080
Hardware
Basic Rig
Premium Rig with Raytracing
GeForce RTX 3080 with Raytracing
Access
Standard access to gaming sessions
Preferred access to premium servers
Access to RTX 3080 servers
Session Duration
1 hour
6 hours
8 hours
Price
Free
9.99 Euro/month
99.99 Euro / 6 months
This is what you need for GeForce Now: GeForce NOW requires at least 15 Mbit/s for 720p at 60 FPS and 25 Mbit/s for 1080p at 60 FPS. Without a sufficiently fast internet connection, GeForce Now does not function.
If you want to stream at 1440p and with RTX 3080, you need at least 35 Mbit/s. How well online games and MMORPGs run on GeForce Now has been tested by MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch for you.
Other alternatives if you want to play Lost Ark
What other alternatives are there? Apart from GeForce Now and Shadow, there are other streaming providers. So far, however, none of them support Lost Ark:
Another provider would be Playkey. Here you can also stream your games from Steam, Uplay, and others without needing special hardware.
Netboom is a service that you can only use in the browser. Here, too, you stream your own games from Steam.
And what if you don’t want to stream? If you are not in the mood for streaming, the alternatives currently look quite poor. At least many users hope that they can eventually play the MMORPG Lost Ark on the Steam Deck. The Steam Deck is a handheld console on which you can comfortably play Steam games on the couch.
However, there are still some hurdles to overcome before you can play Lost Ark on the Steam Deck. MeinMMO explains how likely Lost Ark will be available on the Steam Deck:
Wizards of the Coast are the developers of the popular card game “Magic: The Gathering”. They have issued a cease and desist against an NFT project called “MtgDAO”. They say the project is clearly a violation of their copyrights.
What kind of project is this? It’s not that easy to see through.
The idea of “mtgDAO” is apparently to create its own Magic format, in which games can only be played with “permitted” cards. Players are to own the actual card in the real world and additionally acquire a self-created NFT of the card, in order to play the game “legally”.
By issuing its own NFTs, mtgDAO wants to further restrict the availability of the cards and maintain stable prices.
The function of mtgDAO would then be to provide players with a kind of “ticket” that allows them to participate in tournaments.
NFT Makers: Investment in real card is hard to justify
What is bizarre about the project? The creators of the NFT criticize the card game in a whitepaper for being “an insecure investment” (via mtgdao).
It says:
It is hard to justify investing significant money in individual cards when the value of a card can constantly change. The truth is that individual cards are an unpredictable investment – many lose value.
mtgDAO
It is then explained that the price ultimately depends on how many cards the creators print. Even if the creators promise not to print certain cards anymore, they still have the option to simply release a similar or even better card.
The criticism of cards as “insecure investments” is particularly bizarre because NFTs are considered by many to be completely “insecure investments”, which fluctuate extremely in price or even drop to zero. The mtgDAO project wants to ensure stable prices through a restriction of the card.
Developers praise enthusiasm, but forbid project nonetheless
What Magic is doing: They have hired a law firm to deliver a cease and desist letter to the creators of “mtgDAO”.
It is said that the enthusiasm is obviously great and impressive – the developers are also impressed by the work on the format, but… unfortunately, unfortunately, the project would still violate copyright.
Moreover, Wizards of the Coast is currently considering entering the NFT space themselves. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to associate NFTs with the company’s brands.
As fans of Magic, the NFT creators should surely understand this.
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This is how the NFT creators respond: Quite annoyed. On Twitter, it now says that this letter suggests that the NFT projects from Wizards of the Coast would likely fail. Many gamers are against NFTs. They see them as “empty status symbols” that only show how much money someone can spend.
There are much better ways for the creators of Magic to profit from the new rules of the market, such as with the model of mtgDAO. The position of Wizards of the Coast is retrogressive, and they now want to send them an email to show that something like mtgDAO is a good opportunity and not a threat.
Many gamers do indeed view NFTs critically. Some game designers have already questioned the model strongly:
In the mobile game Pokémon GO, the Spotlight Hour with the Pokémon Smogon starts today, on February 15th. There is a bonus for more experience when catching pocket monsters. We will show you the details of the event, start and end times.
What kind of event is this? Usually, a so-called Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO starts on Tuesday evenings. During this time, you will have a selected Pokémon focused in the event for 60 minutes. This means you will find the pocket monster nearly everywhere in the wild.
The Spotlight Hour is accompanied by a bonus on the catch XP of Pokémon, which makes the event even more exciting, even if you don’t necessarily need the Pokémon.
In this article, we will show you what to expect this evening, on February 15th, and for whom it is worthwhile.
Spotlight Hour with Smogon – Start, Shiny and Bonuses
When does the event start? The Spotlight Hour begins today, on February 15th, at 6:00 PM local time. You can then play the event for an hour until it ends exactly at 7:00 PM.
These are the bonuses: During the Spotlight Hour, today’s event Pokémon Smogon spawns in almost every corner of the wild. If you want to improve your catch, you can also light a incense.
This incense and lure modules will also attract correspondingly more Smogon. So if you still need the Pokémon, you should turn on the incense.
As an additional bonus, you’ll earn more XP when catching Pokémon. This means that even if you don’t need Smogon, you can level up well by taking advantage of the Spotlight Hour.
Is there Shiny Smogon? Smogon is available in Pokémon GO in its Shiny variant as well. If you need the poison-type pocket monster in its shiny form, the Spotlight Hour is worth it for you.
This is what the shiny versions of the Pokémon look like.
Is the Spotlight Hour with Smogon worth it?
For whom is it worthwhile? Smogon and its evolution Smogmog are neither particularly strong in PvP (Trainer Battles) nor in PvE like Raids. In the Super and Hyper League, you can use the Pokémon, but there are definitely stronger alternatives for this Pokémon.
However, the catch XP bonus is something you should definitely take advantage of if you are not yet level 50. You can gather a lot of experience if you have enough Pokéballs.
What do you think about the Spotlight Hour with Smogon? Do you still need the Pokémon, or would you have preferred a different pocket monster for the event? Have you already caught a shiny Smogon or do you want to get it during the Spotlight Hour? Feel free to let us know in the comments on MeinMMO.
Patch 9.2 in World of Warcraft is almost here. We’ll tell you what you need to do to be perfectly prepared.
The next big patch of World of Warcraft is finally on the way. The Update 9.2 Eternity’s End will be the final major patch of Shadowlands.
The patch brings a new area and a big raid where WoW fans can let loose. But to be ready for the launch of the patch on February 23, 2022, you should make a few preparations now. We’ll tell you what you should do in the remaining days.
1. Reach Renown Level 80 in All Covenants
Farming renown in the covenants is certainly not for everyone. Some were already fed up after reaching the maximum renown level with their first covenant. However, it is worth switching covenants at least with your main characters and approaching renown level 80 – if you haven’t done so already.
The reason is that with patch 9.2, the class balance will be overhauled. New tier sets and more legendary items will ensure that a previously neglected covenant might be the best option in PvE or PvP.
It would be particularly annoying if, after the launch of patch 9.2, you have to spend many hours leveling a covenant. So it makes sense to get this done now so you can fully focus on Zereth Mortis and the other new content in Eternity’s End.
If your renown is not at maximum yet, you should urgently catch up.
2. Farm Torghast for More Legendaries
Many players are fed up with Torghast, but a detour there can still be worth it. The reason is that most characters will still need soul ash and soul cinders in patch 9.2 to craft legendary items. While this isn’t necessary for upgrading from rank 6 to rank 7 – it is quite relevant for the previous ranks.
Keep in mind that in patch 9.2 you may need to recraft some legendary items to fill the perfect equipment slot for them. It may also be that what legendary proves to be particularly effective changes – after all, you’ll soon be able to wear 2 of them at the same time, which will shake up the priorities big time.
Back to Torghast – only for those who still need resources.
But don’t worry, you can combine two activities here easily. If you still need to farm renown, just do it in Torghast to kill two birds with one stone.
Also important: In patch 9.2 you can send soul cinders and soul ash to second characters. So you can already farm the resources with the character that gives you the most fun in Torghast.
While there are new layers in Torghast in patch 9.2 that also bring a new resource – this can also be gathered in many other activities. A “Torghast obligation” only exists if you have no soul ash or soul cinders to craft the legendary items.
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Unlike many other big patches in World of Warcraft, the previous crafting materials from Shadowlands will not be devalued. While there are new materials for almost all crafting professions, the basic “consumables” will change little.
A large supply of potions will save a lot of money later when prices explode.
So it can be worthwhile to stock up your bank (or the guild bank) with resources now and have the alchemist refresh the potion supplies.
Because in patch 9.2 many players will return and stock up on consumables, which will drive prices up in the auction house. Having a solid supply can turn out to be worthwhile.
Do you have any other tips for what players should definitely do before patch 9.2? What would you do before the update hits?
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The PS5 has not been sold for several weeks now. Müller may presumably have some in stock soon.
Update February 15, 15:00: Presumably, those were just a few returns or cancellations from earlier today. In general, it is unfortunately the case that the whole “drop” today did not go smoothly at all. The rush was really huge, the quota tiny, and the technical problems considerable. While this is unfortunately not uncommon for Müller; today it was particularly difficult to get the coveted console. Another sign that the demand is currently going through the roof due to the current PS5 drought.
Today, only the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition was sold at Müller – the Disc version or any bundles were not available.
Update February 15, 13:20: What a strange “drop” was that? Around 12:22, the queue was opened, but due to a significantly high surge of PS5 hunters, there were quickly severe technical problems. In social media, various reports and varying estimates about how large the sold quota was can currently be seen. However, it seems clear that it was at best a smaller four-digit number.
Update: February 15, 12:45: Or maybe not? On social media, a few users report that they managed to get through the typical queue for Müller; while others only see error messages. We are definitely keeping an eye on this for you!
Update February 15, 12:22: It seems that the drop is about to start.
Currently, more and more indications are piling up that Müller could soon sell the PlayStation 5. Apparently, the drugstore chain will soon receive a PS5 restock. Although the product pages still state that no quotas are available, whoever selects a store nearby is given an approximate pickup date; depending on the store, everything between 17.02. and 21.02. is included. Therefore, the likelihood is quite high that we can expect a drop at Müller soon.
Therefore, the likelihood is high that we can expect a drop at Müller soon. Unfortunately, it is not yet known when exactly. In the past, the retailer has always worked with a queue. As soon as it is opened, we will of course inform you immediately.
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For those who wanted to get into Destiny 2 and played for the first time, they had to study many guides to understand where to find what. With Witch Queen, Bungie aims to solve this problem and make it easier for new players to get into the game. MeinMMO looked at the planned changes.
In recent years, Destiny 2 has often focused on the experience for long-time players. Witch Queen also offers content through the legendary campaigns that is initially only interesting for experienced players.
However, Bungie has also announced a significant overhaul of the experience for new New-Light players for the upcoming expansion. Something that many players have seen as long overdue.
The universe is vast and nothing in it is simple: For New-Light players, it is currently still a significant hurdle to get into the game and especially to fully understand the story afterwards. The use of abilities during onboarding in Destiny 2 is not easy either. The complexity and the lack of explanations for it could quickly overwhelm new players when starting the game.
A large number of abilities, aspects, and fragments
Many armor mods interact with ability mechanics.
New players hardly use their own builds and rarely the diverse mods
The story in missions is often disconnected and hard to follow for beginners
Witch Queen might be the last chance to understand the universe
Destiny fans have stepped in for Bungie: This obvious gap has been filled in recent years by long-time Destiny fans. Clan leaders, YouTubers, veterans of Destiny 1 and 2. Basically, all those who know the full story of Destiny have stepped in for Bungie and helped new lights understand mechanics, story, and builds.
MeinMMO also highlighted this problem of new players back in October 2021:
This is supposed to change with Witch Queen now: As Blake Battle, Project Lead at Bungie, reported to MeinMMO, this is “definitely a challenge” for the developer. They have been aware for some time that “the breadth and depth of a constantly evolving world can often come at the cost of complexity.” This may also have been the reason why Bungie is now overhauling the experience for new players.
This is the first mission of every new guardian
New introductory campaign soon explains important abilities
Currently, the New Light experience and the target area “Cosmodrome” is where Bungie introduces its primary onboarding mechanisms for new players. There, new players learn the basics of gameplay and the processes within Destiny 2.
New onboarding campaign starting February 22: For Witch Queen, Bungie will add an updated onboarding process. Players are expected to learn not only the new subclasses of the Void 3.0 update but also the Stasis subclasses.
Players learn the first aspects and fragments in the “New Light” campaign
The following “Schisma” mission contains the quest “Learning Light,” which teaches them the application of subclass abilities.
Additional aspects and fragments can be unlocked by visiting Ikora Rey in the Tower.
Previously, the different characters, Titans, Hunters, and Warlocks, started with different abilities (Hunter Solar, Warlocks Void, Titans Arc). This will also change with Witch Queen. All classes will uniformly start with Void subclass abilities.
The story is explained in-game via a timeline
New players in Destiny 2 also recently gained the option to trace all story elements within the game.
The timeline provides a compact overview of the story: Bungie has set up a timeline on the central map. Interested players can see, trace, and also chronologically categorize the various events in the history.
While this is indeed a rather compact overview of all content since the awakening of the Traveler, it is at least a step towards further improving the experience for new players. It is also not excluded that the overview might even be expanded further.
The timeline can be viewed in the game
Interactive trailers take players back in time: For Witch Queen, Bungie has additionally improved how the past of Destiny 1 and 2 is presented. Recently, an interactive trailer was released that excitingly summarizes story content related to Witch Queen.
What awaits you in Witch Queen: If you are still unsure whether entering Destiny 2: Witch Queen is worth it for you, we have a short video summary of the new content for you:
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Everything you need to know about Destiny 2: The Witch Queen – in 2 minutes
Bungie’s project leader Blake Battle summarized this to MeinMMO:
The Witch Queen marks the seventh year of Destiny expansions and unravels narrative threads that date back to the first Destiny and The Taken King. The narrative themes addressed in the [Witch Queen] release are at the core of Destiny, and they have been written and structured in a way that we believe provides excellent narrative onboarding for new players.
His most important recommendation to interested players is therefore:
For an MMO or FPS player interested in Destiny, my main advice would be to play the Witch Queen campaign.
Blake Battle, Project Lead at Bungie to MeinMMO
Guardians in Destiny 2 are currently also discussing these topics:
What do you think of the planned changes for new players? Do you find it sufficient? What would you change about the timeline or the New Light? Would you like to play the old content again? Or is the review enough for you? Please let us know in the comments.
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3x Teachings of “Light”
12,500 Mora
2x Guide to “Light”
4x Philosophy of “Light”
1x Essence of the Ages
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