In CoD Warzone professional player Swagg was probably excited to clean up in a lobby full of beginners. However, a particularly bad player, who didn’t even move out of fear, humiliatingly ruined the round for him. Read the whole story here on MeinMMO.
The situation was as follows: The reddit user and Warzone player Cjg799 was in Warzone with his buddy when they encountered professional player Swagg. The top player was very lucky because occasionally, the matchmaking of Warzone, which works based on mysterious, arcane patterns, puts top gamers like Swagg into lobbies far below their skill level.
Thus, Swagg had already racked up a huge number of kills and was responsible for the deaths of 34 people. Confident of victory, Swagg roamed the map and took down noobs left and right.
Suddenly, he was met with volleys of bullets that swept the astonished professional off his feet. “Oh, someone is hiding in the bushes!” were the astonished last words of the professional as he was riddled by another volley from the bush of death and ultimately kicked out of the game.
A humiliating end to a round that would most likely have turned into a killing spree for Swagg.
Who is Swagg actually? Swagg’s real name is Kris Lamberson. He is 25 years old and comes from the USA. He plays for the pro clan FaZe and is clearly one of the top players of CoD Warzone. So when such a heavyweight appears in a so-called “bot lobby,” high kills and a final victory are basically a done deal. Swagg recently made headlines because he had his butt tattooed with the logo of Raven Software.
A player frozen in fear kills top pro
This is what happened: Swagg streamed his supposed victory live when he was shot. At the same time, the reddit user Cjg799 recorded the action from the perspective of his buddy, who shot Swagg, and combined and uploaded both scenes. We have embedded the video for you here.
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According to Cjg799, his buddy is a particularly bad player. His K/D ratio is said to be only 0.59. He was so overwhelmed by the game that out of pure fear of being shot, he sat the whole game in a bush.
When Swagg ran directly towards him without seeing him, even a complete noob had to do nothing more than just hold down the trigger. The result was a kill that Cjg799’s buddy will probably tell his great-grandchildren about.
This is how the community reacted: On reddit, the thread about Swagg’s infamous death skyrocketed with over 1,300 upvotes and almost 200 comments (as of 10.02.2022). Here are a few comments:
Jac_268: “It just shows that anyone can win a Warzone match if they position themselves well.”
Guerito_Guerita: “Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then.”
Grenaidzo: “Bush or no bush, those were some really good shots. Tell your buddy that was a fair win.”
So much for the unexpected victory of a truly bad player over a shooter pro. Has something similar ever happened to you? Let us know in the comments here.
The new MMORPG Lost Ark has finally been released, at least for pre-order customers. Since the release on February 8th at 6:00 PM, MeinMMO author Mark Sellner has already played for 27 hours, and almost all of his expectations have been exceeded. Only one thing bothers him: He can’t spend more money than he already has.
Nevertheless, the problems and waiting times were manageable, and even on the same night, Amazon was able to add new servers to accommodate the influx of players. I personally was not bothered by this, as I experienced neither waiting times nor full servers.
Since around 6:30 PM on February 8th, I was able to get into the game and I was neither kicked out nor did I experience a single lag. For me personally, the launch went smoother than I expected.
But that was not the only aspect in which Lost Ark exceeded my own expectations. And this despite the fact that I had already spent over 50 hours in Lost Ark during the beta and at a press event.
Does the MMORPG do everything well and right? Is a 100-point rating, like some colleagues actually give, justified? No, certainly not. Lost Ark also has its problems, but curiously, what bothers me the most is that I can’t spend more money.
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What excites me the most?
Especially these six points make me enjoy spending time in Lost Ark:
The strong combat system
Class selection with meaning
The open world that isn’t truly open
Breathtaking presentations
Stories worth telling
Character development in seemingly endless tiers
But I must also mention a few negative aspects, as Lost Ark is not perfect, no matter how long I have been looking forward to it.
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What makes it so good? The combat system of Lost Ark is highly praised in many circles, and I believe rightfully so. However, it is probably the biggest topic of contention in recent days between my colleague Alexander Leitsch and me.
However, I cannot budge from my position that the combat system of Lost Ark is among the best that the genre has produced so far. The animations are clean and fluid, and even when focusing on the details, the fights simply look really good.
What contributes to this is primarily the feeling of speed and power. While I sweep across the battlefields with a death blade and use quick, light strikes to obliterate my opponents, I can as a sorceress call down entire meteor showers from the sky that destroy everything they hit.
Equally outstanding is the boss design in the game. Even simple world bosses are often tough and require knowledge of tactics and movesets from me. Then I must time my skills correctly and die quickly if I get it wrong.
Lost Ark utilizes a whole bunch of different status effects. Between burning, cooling, curses, and more, there are also different levels of super armor and stagger effects that ensure I can knock my opponents back even harder or resist them.
I have to engage deeply with all classes in the game if I want to truly achieve something in PvP. Otherwise, I might plan to interrupt a skill of my opponent because my chosen skill has a level 2 stagger effect – only to be surprised by the level 3 super armor of the enemy.
In my eyes, the shop is not pay-to-win – definitely pay-to-progress. Although I personally don’t mind, this point could sour the experience for some people. There are certainly other points that various players might be bothered by. However, in my view, those are the biggest.
I can confidently say that Lost Ark will be my main game for a while. Despite its flaws, I have a lot of fun with the game.
What do you think? Have you been able to play Lost Ark yourself? Or are you still waiting to form an opinion about it? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.
15 classes with a lot of variety: Well, at least 13 classes have a lot of variety. I personally find the relaxation of gender locks quite unnecessary. At least in the way Lost Ark has currently resolved it.
Currently, there is a female and a male version of the Wardancers and Deadeyes, which only differ slightly. However, the remaining 13 classes have very distinct differences.
This is ensured not only by an identity skill that distinguishes the class further from others, but also gameplay-wise, the classes offer a lot of variety. Although one must seek it out.
Because while the differences between mage, assassin, and warrior become clear quickly, the specials of two rather slow warrior classes are not immediately recognizable.
However, the longer one engages with them, the clearer they become, and at least by level 50, each class develops its own distinct playstyle that can stand out significantly from others.
What bothers me is that I can’t spend more money: Currently, I have invested around 250 euros in Lost Ark and do not regret a cent of it. As an absolute completionist, what frustrates me is that I cannot just give Amazon and Smilegate more money.
Well, that is a bit exaggerated. Nevertheless, it drives me absolutely wild that I cannot have more than 12 character slots. I have 6 by default and can purchase another 6.
Especially because the classes differ so much in endgame, I would like to eventually have all of them on my account. However, since there are already 22 classes in Korea and these are supposed to be added to us every 2-3 months, that looks rather bleak.
And even with the 15 classes available, I had to make compromises about which 3 I cannot play – and I actually want to experience each one. As silly as this may sound, this is one of the points that currently bothers me the most about Lost Ark.
Also, I like to look really cool in MMORPGs. I have no problem paying a little money for a good outfit set, but at launch, Lost Ark didn’t even have skins for all available classes. Please, Amazon, I just want to buy more!
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Lost Ark delivers intense action with 15 classes – See here in the video what they look like
The Open World that Isn’t Really Open
What makes it so good? Admittedly, I was really worried before the launch of Lost Ark that I would lack immersion and would not be able to get into the world. The reason for this was the isometric perspective and the world, which is divided into smaller areas.
But I can happily report that this concern was entirely unfounded. Because while I was initially bothered by the isometric perspective, that is no longer the case.
Rather, I even noticed that the camera in Lost Ark, despite the isometric setup, is often closer to my character than I would choose in 3rd-person MMOs like Guild Wars 2.
But not only the perspective is good, the attention to detail by the developers is a highlight of Lost Ark. Indeed, the maps are small and somewhat linear. However, it is precisely the moments when Lost Ark breaks from this mold that make the world great.
Because a fixed perspective also brings the advantage that one can better stage things and especially hide better. Lost Ark often exploits this, for example, by hiding collectible items behind stones. They wouldn’t be hidden if I could move my camera myself. This may be bothersome at first, but it actually becomes a lot of fun.
And the separated map sections are also really well done. They integrate into the story and significantly define my journey. Because unlike in Guild Wars 2, where I just walk through a portal to the next map, I travel in Lost Ark to another country as soon as I switch maps.
And these countries differ enormously. Even before level 30, I have seen deep forests, snowy mountains, dry salt deserts, and windy high plateaus, and I have even fought on a gigantic wall around a huge castle.
The world is for me the biggest draw of Lost Ark, and despite all the concerns I had at launch, I can’t find a single aspect to criticize.
If you engage with it, both perspectives draw me into their world equally
Breathtaking Presentations
Sometimes you have to pick your jaw up off the floor: Apart from the vividly colorful and really exaggerated skill effects that you may love or hate, the entire world and story of Lost Ark are really well staged.
Because speaking of the gigantic wall, one cannot help but mention how great Lost Ark looks and how gigantic these scenarios are presented on our screens.
But beware: small story spoilers for the conclusion of West Luterra.
While the game remains somewhat reserved and only has smaller highlights along the way to Luterra Castle, an experience follows that I have rarely encountered in a game with an isometric perspective. I can’t spontaneously think of an MMORPG that presents such epic moments.
With an seemingly endless army, I assault a castle that is technically ours. This fortress is damn huge and is defended by hundreds, if not thousands of enemies. I am to take this stronghold for my king – and it looks so good that it is enjoyable even the 10th time.
It’s just the beginning: With a siege tower, accompanied by thousands of foot soldiers and a giant battering ram, I approach the wall, while other towers before me go up in flames and shatter under catapult fire.
I storm the wall and take out said catapults first, to clear the way for the main force that wants to attack the mighty gate. To ensure this succeeds, I have to eliminate the mages who magically support the gate.
In doing so, I surf on a long chain into a whole horde of enemies that I then have to take out alone. Once the gate is open, my army surges into the fortress, and a gigantic battle unfolds.
And I get such a fantastic quest already at level 27, and it is just the beginning of a series of grand and spectacularly staged battles and situations. You will be excited, it’s worth it.
The video shows the described scene:
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The characters will also grow on you. Interestingly, the first to achieve this for me was the antagonist Kharmine. He is just the tip of the iceberg, which follows a whole army of sympathetic and well-written characters and stories.
Be it King Thirain or Priest Armel, the figures in Lost Ark have depth, their own motivations, and backgrounds, and are never just good or just evil. The known gray area runs through all narrative levels, and truly, I am rarely sure about what a character wants.
But even outside the main characters, there are many wonderfully written residents of Arkesia. Right at the beginning, I encounter tavern owner Neria, who causes unrest in half the village with her terrible food.
Or a lady in Luterra who would love to become queen but unfortunately cannot curtsy. To help her, we learn in a funny dialogue how it actually works, just to teach it to her.
These dialogues and the comments from the characters often bring a smile to my face. So do the remarks from uninvolved villagers who repeatedly discuss recent events. Listening in is worthwhile for you here, too.
The story takes a while to gain momentum: If you want to experience a decent story in Lost Ark, you should primarily focus on it at first. Due to a heap of side quests and other distractions, the main story of the MMORPG takes quite a while to really kick off.
We do not want to spoil too much or reveal too much, but if you currently cannot enjoy the story, try again once you reach level 28. Trust me, it gets really good!
Character Development in Seemingly Endless Tiers
Why is this good? If there is one thing that has really annoyed me about MMORPGs in my past, it is that I often did not have the options to play the way I wanted. And even if I did, it was usually just not good.
In Guild Wars 2, I wanted to play my warrior with a great sword the most, but just having that thing in hand sometimes got me kicked from groups. It did not conform to the meta. Likewise, the recently released New World gave me hardly any options to really develop.
On the other extreme are titles like Path of Exile, which bombard me with a skill tree and then leave me completely alone with it. If I just skill mindlessly here, my character also won’t end up being particularly good.
Lost Ark, on the other hand, introduces its character optimization options one by one and explains them comparably well. Not only can I improve my gear score and learn new skills, but I can also modify these spells afterward and tailor them to my needs.
Moreover, the MMORPG allows me to fully reset and redistribute all my skill points free of charge at any time, inviting experimentation. And the best part? I can hardly do anything wrong. Most builds are viable and perform well in their own way without being behind others.
A lot of content, but one after another: After spending a few hours unlocking most skills and understanding gear and spells, the game teaches me the next ways to optimize my character according to my desires – the engravings.
These are gems that can have both positive and negative effects. With small books, they can be further optimized. Additionally, I can improve my gear myself and have fun with various card sets that also provide bonuses for my character.
Optimization in Lost Ark happens in various areas and with different systems. You learn them all individually and sequentially. This makes it easily accessible and truly complex without being complicated.
But It’s Not Perfect After All
What bothers me? Although I am currently really excited about Lost Ark and it is certainly one of my highlights of the last few years, this MMORPG is not perfect either. A rather suboptimal German voiceover means I have to play the title in English if I want to enjoy it.
Furthermore, there are far too many different menus that the game barely explains. This often makes navigating through all the options available to me difficult.
And who even thought that I could not change the keys for moving and interacting? And why do you interact with the button “G”? I repeatedly open menus I did not want to or that I did not even know of.
This is largely due to a muscle memory that has formed over the years. Many games use the same buttons for many things. Only Lost Ark completely breaks from this, and it doesn’t stop with “G” for interact but continues over Alt+V for mounts, Alt+I for engravings, and more.
The game certainly shows its South Korean origins in several places. The menu system and the overall presentation of the game scream Asia MMO. Personally, I like it when my warrior swings a sword that is larger than he is. But many are bothered by such aspects.
In my eyes, the shop is not pay-to-win – definitely pay-to-progress. Although I personally don’t mind, this point could sour the experience for some people. There are certainly other points that various players might be bothered by. However, in my view, those are the biggest.
I can confidently say that Lost Ark will be my main game for a while. Despite its flaws, I have a lot of fun with the game.
What do you think? Have you been able to play Lost Ark yourself? Or are you still waiting to form an opinion about it? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.
In Destiny 2, there are less than two weeks until the Witch Queen, and yet some Guardians fear an Exotic that hasn’t even been released yet in PvP. We will show you which Exo it is.
Which Exo are we talking about? The name of the Exo is still unknown, but it was explained in more detail in the new ViDoc about the Witch Queen. Many Guardians are familiar with the Rifts that Warlocks can use to heal players or provide them with a damage bonus when standing in them.
Bungie has noticed that the empowering Rift is rarely used by the general public. Instead, players prefer to forgo bonus damage and rely more on the healing Rift. This also offers better chances for survival in the endgame.
Now, Bungie has presented the revolution of Rifts in the form of an Exo in the ViDoc. With this Exotic, you can create empowering Rifts and, while standing in them and getting kills, you can also heal automatically. This aspect of the armor piece makes many PvP players tremble.
This exotic footwear is the focus
New effect will turn Warlocks into healing campers
What is it like in Beyond Light? In Destiny 2, the Hunter class dominates PvP above all. With a nimble playstyle and quick and effective dodge rolls, the Hunter has always been convincing. Now, the throne could be occupied by the Warlock.
On reddit, a post was opened showing that PvP players who just want to complete their bounties will have sleepless nights.
These shoes grant you the healing effect “Devouring” when standing in an empowering Rift.
If you use a Warlock with maximum recovery, you can consistently place your Rift and benefit from a damage bonus. Pair this with a weapon like Eriana’s Vow, and you can take down players with one shot from a safe distance.
Could this Exo pose a threat? Comparing the Exo “Mantle of Harmony” in Beyond Light, it could not cause chaos in PvP.
Many Guardians were afraid of Warlocks back then, who could quickly regain their Super through kills. However, the intrinsic perk did not function for a long time in PvP, and thus chaos was spared from the Guardians.
If we assume a new debacle, we should first wait and see if Bungie hasn’t “deactivated” the Exo for the Crucible again.
What do the Guardians say? There is a wild discussion on reddit. Especially the fact that Bungie took a long time to unlock the Exo “Mantle of Harmony” only makes Guardians suspect the worst. One user said:
It’s bold of you to assume they will function in PvP. The Mantle of Harmony did not work for 2 seasons before Bungie activated it.
While I believe they will work in PvP, I imagine Bungie has something that prevents them from ruining the Crucible.
If this Exo causes mayhem in PvP, Bungie may take their time before they nerf or activate it. If the Exo does work, the Crucible will soon get a new look and turn things upside down.
What do you think of the Exo? Are you also concerned that Guardians will soon face a new meta, or do you believe the Hunter will still be the dominant class in PvP? Let us know in the comments!
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The new MMORPG The Walking Dead: Empires has released a trailer. The PC game is expected to be an MMORPG with survival and strategy elements, utilizing blockchain technology and becoming a “pay-to-earn” game. A first trailer featuring the game filled with “buzzwords” has been released. The Walking: Empires sells land for cryptocurrency. The most expensive property costs about €615,000.
What do we know about the game?
The game is set to be a mix of MMORPG, strategy, and survival game, set in the world of the successful AMC series “The Walking Dead.” AMC is also involved in the development of the game.
The game will be narrated in an isometric perspective, similar to a classic hack-and-slash. However, you will be able to build a base and craft weapons. Collaboration with other players is also emphasized.
An important part of the game seems to be the purchase of land. This will occur through microtransactions, which are to be paid in part with the cryptocurrency “Ethereum.”
The first trailer shows: A trailer does not showcase the isometric perspective known from screenshots, but rather a classic MMORPG view. The heroine Michonne, known from the series, hacks down a multitude of zombies in street clothes with her katana.
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The Walking Dead: Empires sells land in 6 rarity tiers
What seems a bit strange already? During the presentation of the game, there is a focus on microtransactions (via twdempires). Apparently, the central concept of “The Walking Dead: Empires” involves the purchase and claiming of land. This land should then bring the player “real money.”
The website suggests that those who buy a piece of land now are at an advantage, as they are early:
“Position yourselves at the forefront of the hordes by grabbing a Dead Claim now”
There is a dedicated shop where 6 different types of land can be claimed, and this land is available in 6 rarity tiers. From Common (white) to Ancient (golden), everything is available.
The lots are priced in the cryptocurrency Ethereum:
It is said that whoever buys the cheapest piece of land can claim a “small plot of land in a remote area in the state of Georgia,” where an individual could create their base. Once the base is fully leveled, it provides space for 4 players, 10 structures, and 30 “land shares. “
The most expensive piece of land is described as “enormous,” located near a “downtown area in Georgia,” providing space for up to 50 people and 100 structures. The land shares increase to 3600.
216 Ethereum is supposed to cost the land – that is about €615,000.
The most expensive property costs about €615,000
The offers also differ in price:
The cheaper land is said to cost about 33,640 Gala. – that is about €10,764. In Ethereum, it costs 3.8 – about €8,500.
The most expensive land is said to cost 1.92 million Gala. At the current rate, that is €615,114.88. In Ethereum, one pays about €614,500 at today’s rate.
Apparently, the idea is that one should make money with the initial investment in the land later on, hence the term “pay to earn.” However, whether this will ever be the case with such huge sums remains questionable for now.
We have addressed the concept of “pay-to-earn” in this article:
Dying Light 2 is full of choices, often with unsatisfactory outcomes. Every choice is tough. However, right at the end of the game, you can block off an area with a wrong decision. MeinMMO explains how to prevent that.
Spoiler Warning: We are discussing one of the last missions of Dying Light 2, “Now or Never” and the choices you can make there.
What kind of area is this? It’s the region south of Newfound Lost Lands, controlled by Renegades: the sunken city. It is flooded and blocked by a dam, so you usually cannot enter it and can only reach it with difficulty.
In this area, you’ll find a bit to explore and a new type of zombie: Drowner. This variant mutated underwater for years and runs at Aiden like a Bomber to then explode itself for high damage.
Especially mean is that the game does not warn you about this. You might not know anything about the area if you don’t randomly read the various outcomes of the decisions beforehand. While this is good for immersion, it’s a shame about the content you miss.
This is how you unlock the area: Difficult decisions are part of Dying Light 2, as in any good RPG. To enter the sunken city, you must consciously choose to punish someone who is innocent in this specific case. All of this takes place in the penultimate mission, “Now or Never”.
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Everything you need to know about the new survival game Dying Light 2 – with gameplay
Now or Never – Believe the Colonel or Jack Matt?
This is the decision: During “Now or Never”, you have the choice to believe the Colonel or Jack Matt regarding the shot at Frank. This arrow has been poisoned and it seems like the Renegades are responsible.
The poison looks like the one that the Colonel and his people use. However, you find clues that it cannot come from the Renegades, but that the Peacekeepers themselves must have fired the arrow.
Trivia: The Renegades are one of the factions in Dying Light 2. Unlike the Peacekeepers or Survivors, you cannot join them or assist them on a larger scale. On MeinMMO, you can find more information about the factions and the game:
If you decide to believe Jack Matt, who planned this lie, you will open the floodgates and can enter the sunken city after a fight at the dam. If you believe the Colonel, which would be the “right” decision, the area remains permanently locked and you would need to dive to loot here.
The dilemma here is that the Colonel is actually right – which you probably already know at this point. However, if you want to see the sunken city (or simply side with the PKs), you must sacrifice an innocent here.
Tips for unlocking and a look into the sunken city are provided by the video from YouTuber Raging Reaper1:
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Can I experience both endings? At the moment, the only way to see alternative story developments is to completely restart the story, so a new game. You cannot manually save and try other decisions.
A “New Game+” is also not yet in the game, but developers said it will come. However, we do not yet know when.
Countless new contents are already planned for the next 5 years. Dying Light 2 is set to receive DLCs and updates and will be supported at least until 2027. Even before release, there was a roadmap for the game:
The icon card of Marc Overmars is banned in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team after reports of “inappropriate messages” from the now former sports director of Ajax Amsterdam came to light.
This is happening in FIFA 22: In FIFA 22, players are currently finding the official announcement that Marc Overmars is banned in Ultimate Team.
The icon cards of Overmars will no longer be found in packs
In draft mode, where you assemble a selection of random cards, Overmars will also be banned
In SBCs, Overmars will no longer be available either
As has been the case in the past with other cards, this also means that players who already have Overmars in their team can keep the card.
EA is putting a stop to that: The transfer market price ranges for the card have been set for the time being, so they cannot be traded for too high a price.
These are the icon cards of Marc Overmars
Why Marc Overmars is banned in FIFA 22
Who is it about actually? Marc Overmars is a former Dutch football player who, among other things, won the Champions League with the top club Ajax Amsterdam and later played for FC Arsenal and FC Barcelona.
After his active career, he transitioned into an official role at Ajax Amsterdam and was appointed sports director of the club in 2012.
This is why he is now being removed from FIFA 22: Allegations of harassment were made against Marc Overmars, with which the sports director was confronted. Overmars has since resigned from his position at Ajax Amsterdam: “The reason for his decision to leave the club is a series of inappropriate messages he sent to several female colleagues over an extended period,” the club wrote in an official statement (via ajax.nl).
In the same statement, Overmars apologized and emphasized that he is ashamed of his behavior: “Last week I was confronted with reports about my behavior. And how it affected others. Unfortunately, I did not realize that I had crossed a line, but I have been made aware of this in recent days,” said Overmars: “I apologize for this. Certainly, this behavior is unacceptable for someone in my position. I see that now too. But it is too late. I see no other option but to leave Ajax.”
Even former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, himself an icon in FIFA 22 and now managing director at Ajax, spoke out: “A safe sporting and working environment is very important. We will pay even more attention to this in the near future. Marc and I played together since the early 1990s, first at Ajax and then in the national team, and we have been colleagues in Ajax management for nearly ten years. That has now come to a very abrupt end.”
Today, the Valentine’s Day event starts in Pokémon GO and brings you numerous spawns and bonuses along with new special quests. We at MeinMMO have looked at what these tasks entail and reveal which rewards are particularly worthwhile.
What kind of tasks are there? When you spin the PokéStops in Pokémon GO, you will receive so-called Field Research tasks. You can complete these and earn rewards in the form of items, Stardust, or encounters with specific Pokémon.
On the occasion of the current Valentine’s Day event, you can look forward to 6 special Field Researches. Below, we will show you all the contents of the tasks and which ones you should definitely not miss.
How long can you receive the event tasks? The event quests are available throughout the entire Valentine’s Day event. You will receive them from February 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time until February 14, 2022, at 8:00 PM local time.
Here are the 6 new quests for the Valentine’s Day event
All the Pokémon that you can also encounter in their shiny form have been marked with an (*).
This Pokémon is really worth it
The most interesting of these tasks is landing 5 great Curveball throws in a row, because you will receive an encounter with Lickitung (Heart Pattern).
What kind of Pokémon is Lickitung? Lickitung is a Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 3. It has no pre-evolution or evolution, and its stats are rather poor.
So why is this monster so special? Lickitung belongs to the somewhat rarer Pokémon in the game. It is usually only obtainable by completing Field Research tasks. However, it requires some luck to find an appropriate quest at a PokéStop. Additionally, it requires throwing skill to complete the task successfully.
Moreover, there are a total of 9 different fur patterns for Lickitung. In February, you will regularly find Lickitung with the fur pattern No. 4. However, during the Valentine’s Day event, you can now also encounter another of its patterns: the Heart Design.
Lickitung with Heart Pattern normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
This shows Lickitung with a pink heart over its eye. In its shiny variant, however, it has another special feature for you. Unlike its other fur patterns, which are green when shiny, the heart in the shiny Valentine’s Day variant is also broken.
If you have not yet caught this special specimen in your Pokédex, you should not miss this opportunity.
How can you recognize this special quest? Since Lickitung will be available during the event in both fur color 4 and with Heart Design, the question arises as to how you can distinguish the quests from one another. Pay attention to the note “Event” in your field view on the tasks. This indicates that it is the Valentine’s Day version. You can access the field view by clicking on the binoculars.
How do you find the special event tasks for Valentine’s Day? Will you try to secure a Lickitung with Heart Design? Or have you already encountered this one in the past? Feel free to share your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
In Lost Ark there are several world bosses that you can find and defeat. One of them is Rovlen. We from MeinMMO will tell you where to find him and how to defeat him.
Where is Rovlen located? Rovlen is a world boss from the Bilbrin Forest area on the third continent of West Luterra. In that area, you can find Rovlen in the southwest of the map, in a small nook facing north.
He is a plant monster and stands very still in his place. You need to defeat this world boss to complete your adventure journal.
Here is the location of Rovlen.
All Important Information about Rovlen – Respawn Timer, Abilities, and Health Points
How strong is Rovlen?
Level: 25
Health Points: 35,619,893 (distributed over 23 bars)
Respawn Timer: 30 minutes
This is what Rovlen can do: Rovlen has four visible abilities that you should not ignore:
Rovlen uses an attack with his roots that creates red fields. You should move out of these.
Every now and then, he summons additional vines that you should focus on.
There is a poison attack that goes straight away from him and that you should also avoid.
From time to time, Rovlen surrounds himself with a shield, which is announced by a white orb flying around the boss. During this time, he is invulnerable, and you should hold back your cooldowns.
Is it worth fighting the boss? Yes. In addition to the entry in the adventure journal, there is also useful loot, including useful armor, weapons, and jewelry.
Additionally, the boss can drop various treasure maps. These can unlock hidden locations and even special dungeons.
Moreover, he drops an item that is also worth an entry in your adventure journal.
Can you defeat the boss alone? It is certainly possible, but unnecessarily difficult. Rovlen is a sought-after boss. Just write in the global chat which channel he is currently in, and you’ll quickly have several teammates to take down the boss together.
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Asmongold is back on his main account on Twitch after a break. There, he streamed the Lost Ark at the start. Although he is regarded as one of the biggest WoW streamers, it is the new MMORPG that has brought him his own viewer record.
Who is that? Asmongold is one of the biggest streamers and YouTubers in the MMORPG space worldwide. With over 2.4 million followers on Twitch and 933,000 subscribers on YouTube, he is among the most influential personalities in the genre.
He became known mainly through his streams in the game World of Warcraft, in which he has been active since 2006. However, for about half a year, Asmongold has also been playing a lot of Final Fantasy XIV and has fallen a little in love with the game.
He is also considered controversial and often shares his opinion on various MMORPGs, which are often hotly debated.
This is how the streamer’s comeback went: At the peak of the stream, he had 285,726concurrent viewers. He broke his previous record from 2019 with around 283,000 viewers.
He himself doesn’t seem to be quite sure how he feels about his comeback:
I still can’t believe that I went live today. I’m going to lie down and think about it, it’s kind of crazy.
Asmongold has already confirmed that there will be more streams for Lost Ark. This is not surprising, as Lost Ark is currently extremely popular and has been the biggest game on Twitch just before release.
This is Lost Ark: It is an MMORPG played from an isometric perspective and can be downloaded for free. At the start, there are 15 different classes to choose from.
It is often compared to games like Diablo and offers dungeons, raids, shipbuilding and shipping, housing, and various PvP elements. It is controlled with mouse and keyboard. The game is fully localized in Germany and even has German voice actors.
In the new MMORPG Lost Ark, there are a variety of different currencies. What they are, what they are used for, and how to obtain them, we explain in this guide.
In addition to normal money, you can trade a large number of currencies in Lost Ark . They are not only needed for trading at the auction house but also for exchanging with NPCs.
As a reward, valuable items, upgrades for your endgame equipment, cosmetic items, or new cards for the mini-game of Lost Ark await you.
You can either buy these currencies with real money or earn them in-game through various activities, and with few exceptions, they are usable across accounts. What they are and how it works, you will find out in this guide.
Currency that can be purchased
Royal Crystals
What are they good for? The crystals can be spent to buy exclusive items in the cash shop. This includes pets, mounts, or cosmetic outfits. On the other hand, they can also be exchanged for Blue Crystals or Gold.
Anyone who wants to change the appearance of their character and the name of their guild or buy a new character slot will also need this type of crystals.
How to obtain them? This type of crystals is the premium currency of Lost Ark and can only be purchased with real money in the Lost Ark cash shop.
Blue Crystals
What are they good for? This type of crystals is more versatile than the royal ones. You can use them to buy cosmetic items like mounts and pets in the cash shop. They also provide you with booster items that instantly complete certain activities.
The crystals are also necessary to expand your inventory or buy new slots for the skin presets of your characters.
How to obtain them? Blue Crystals are earned through various activities in the game or as daily login rewards. However, you can also purchase them in the shop for royal crystals or acquire them with Gold currency.
Gold Coins
What are they good for? Gold is the common currency for trade between players at the auction house; you pay with Gold there. Later in the endgame, it is needed when you want to reroll the stats of your gear.
Anyone who urgently needs Blue Crystals and does not want to spend real money in the shop can exchange them for Gold, keeping in mind that the exchange rate may change.
How to obtain them? You earn the coins from a variety of activities in the game. Quests, raids, relationships with NPCs, certain dungeons, etc. can all reward Gold. Alternatively, you can buy it with royal crystals.
Pheons
What are they good for? Pheons are a bit of a strange currency, as they basically serve only one purpose. When you want to buy armor or accessories at the auction house in Lost Ark, you have to pay a small amount of Pheons in addition to the usual Gold. Aside from that, it has no other use.
How to obtain them? You can buy Pheons in the Lost Ark cash shop for royal or blue crystals. Sometimes you can also earn them during events in the game.
What are they good for? Silver is the basic currency in Lost Ark, used for various things. You can use it to repair your armor at the blacksmith, buy items from NPCs, and when you use the triports to teleport, you also pay with silver.
Silver is also used in large quantities when you want to reroll the effects and stats on your armor or gemstones.
How to obtain them? A large part of the activities in the game will provide you with silver in one way or another. It drops in small amounts from enemies or treasure chests or is obtained as a reward from dailies and quests. Sometimes you also get platinum coins, which you can sell for a lot of silver to NPCs.
Stones of Providence
What are they good for? You need these cute stones in large quantities if you want to buy cosmetic items from NPCs. Also, when you want to improve your relationship with various NPCs, these stones will speed up your work, as they can be exchanged for gift boxes.
How to obtain them? You receive these stones as rewards from various quests given by NPCs. Killing certain rare monsters will also yield smaller amounts of Stones of Providence.
Pirate Coins
What are they good for? Pirate coins are required for all activities related to your ships. Whether upgrading, purchasing materials, or hiring new NPCs for your crew, you need these coins for everything.
How to obtain them? The fastest way to get these coins is through events at sea. Otherwise, you can find them from treasure chests that you fish out of the sea while sailing, by defeating ghost ships, or a variety of other activities on the sea.
There are also some subspecies of these coins that are particularly valuable and can be exchanged for a large quantity of the regular pirate coins.
Silmael Bloodstone
What are they good for? Also known as guild crystals, they are exchanged at the guild vendor for various rewards. These can be chests with silver, various boost potions, or upgrade materials for gear.
How to obtain them? Bloodstones can exclusively be obtained from guild activities. This includes daily logins in the guild, donations to the guild, research, or guild wars once they become available in Europe.
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What are they good for? All items available in Lost Ark’s PvP are purchased with the Coins of Courage. This includes not only usual cosmetic items like titles, auras, or mounts but also more useful items.
For example, you can also exchange them for EXP potions, upgrade materials for your armor, or other important resources.
How to obtain them? These coins are earned from various PvP activities that Lost Ark has to offer. When you fight against other players in the arena in various modes, you receive the Coins of Courage as a reward at the end.
Both victory and defeat grant coins, but you naturally get more for a victory.
Shard Fragments
What are they good for? The fragments also belong to the simpler currencies of Lost Ark and serve only to purchase special chests. These chests contain secret maps that you need to enter specific dungeons.
The loot in the dungeons is valuable and ranges from gemstones to catalysts to books that improve your engravings.
How to obtain them? Rift fragments are received as rewards for completing chaos portals. These are special events in the open world that occur at certain times and only allow a limited number of players.
What are they good for? These three are endgame currencies of high level. You need them to improve your equipment. You add them to an armor item like EXP, and once the display reaches 100%, the item can receive an upgrade. The shards are also required for that.
The different types of shards are used for different tiers of equipment. T3, for example, requires the yellow shards.
Another peculiarity of these shards is that, unlike all previous currencies, they are not account-wide. They are bound to your characters and must be earned by the respective character.
How to obtain them? The shards are given as rewards for completing chaos dungeons, for daily quests, for dismantling high-level gear, and from many other endgame activities.
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In other words: If the killer falls down rather late while carrying – for instance, at the entrance to the dangerous basement – the survivor is immediately freed. In such cases, the perk still pays off and can save one or another life.
What do you think about this perk change? A sensible step in the right direction? Or was the perk just right before and is now too weak?
A perk of the survivors in Dead by Daylight has turned out to be “OP” – now the developers have helped the killers.
A rather spontaneous patch for Dead by Daylight appeared, which was declared a “bug fix patch”. In fact, the update also brings some perk changes. The infamous “Boil Over” had become too strong and needed to be toned down, as killers were otherwise almost powerless.
What was the problem? It concerns the perk “Boil Over” of Kate Denson. The perk had only received a minor rework with the last patch. Instead of just amplifying the effects of wiggling on the killer’s shoulder, there was a new effect: Whenever the killer drops the survivor from a “great height,” the survivor immediately receives 25% of the wiggle bar as a completed bonus.
A “great height” is rather vaguely defined in Dead by Daylight. In some cases, it can be small falls of a few centimeters, just as well as deep drops of several meters. Thus, it could happen that after two consecutive “falls” of a few centimeters, the survivor is almost dropped.
The survivors accordingly found ways to exploit this perk. In some maps, there are positions where the killer has virtually no other chance but to drop somewhere. This led in some cases to a guaranteed escape. Since the survivors could always run back to this safe “safe spot,” it was apparently not intended that way.
The killers looked dumb – a perk was pretty overpowering.
What has changed? With the update, the perk now functions a little differently. It still retains its basic functionality of providing an advantage when falling from a great height – but not as massively anymore. Instead of granting 25% of the total wiggle progress, the perk now provides a bonus of 33% on the wiggle progress made during a fall.
More news about Dead by Daylight can be found here:
How does this affect gameplay? Essentially, this means that the progress on the wiggle bar is greater the later the killer jumps down while carrying.
Here are a few examples:
If you have already filled 20% of the wiggle bar and the killer falls, you only get a bonus of nearly 7%. The effect is therefore relatively small.
If the wiggle bar is already at 75% when the killer falls, however, there is a significant boost of a solid 25%.
In other words: If the killer falls down rather late while carrying – for instance, at the entrance to the dangerous basement – the survivor is immediately freed. In such cases, the perk still pays off and can save one or another life.
What do you think about this perk change? A sensible step in the right direction? Or was the perk just right before and is now too weak?
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In New World the new update 1.3.2 is released today, on February 8th. There will be a server downtime. The update includes bug fixes, changes for the endgame and new features. We will show you what changes for you.
What is the server status? Since 08:00 the servers of New World are down. The maintenance work is expected to last for about two hours. If everything goes according to plan, you should be able to play again around 10:00. Keep in mind that there have been extensions of the server downtime in the past.
What is in the patch? The new update 1.3.2 for New World is a mix of bug fixes, adjustments, and minor new features. Especially a pesky bug around the camp has been fixed, which had disturbed some players.
We will show you in the patch notes what changes for you.
Patch 1.3.2 for New World – Patch Notes in English
New features and bug fixes in the endgame:
A bug has been fixed that caused the unlock messages to be inconsistent at higher mutator difficulty levels. For levels 1 to 5, the rank Silver is still mentioned as a prerequisite. However, for levels 6 to 10, it is now the rank Gold.
A bug caused you to be unable to equip gear when your storage was open and contained shadow shards. This has now been fixed.
General changes and bug fixes:
For the item “Absolute Terror,” the second “Eager” effect has been replaced by the “Refreshing” effect.
Fixed a bug that caused players in PvP to enter a state where their movement speed was adjusted incorrectly for long periods.
Fixed a bug where a player could appear multiple times in the participant list for war/invasion.
Fixed a bug where entering an instance (such as expeditions) could cause global chat channels to stop functioning until the player logged out and back in.
(Axe) Fixed a bug where the passive skill “Critical Hit” provided an increasing damage bonus for critical hits.
(Axe) Fixed a bug where the passive skill “Critical Hit” did not guarantee a critical hit on every third attack.
(Axe) Fixed a bug where damage over time reset the hits of the passive skill “Gathered Power,” causing it not to trigger consistently.
We will update this article for you when there are changes to the update or extensions of the maintenance work.
Have you been affected by the bugs and do you think it’s good that they have now been fixed, or should the developers have tackled other issues first? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and talk to the community about it.
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Halo is a shooter franchise traditionally developed for controllers. Even in Halo Infinite, the controller is the tool of choice for the best players in the game. MeinMMO will show you how to get the most out of your controller.
Although Halo Infinite can also be played with mouse & keyboard: The game plays better and easier with a controller.
The incredibly strong aim assist in Halo Infinite is not the only reason: Due to the shield mechanic in Halo, body shots are usually more important than headshots. The mouse thus loses its biggest advantage over controllers.
This is not just a personal assessment: A fan has statistically proven that an average controller player is about as precise as one of the top 100 mouse players.
For this reason, we reveal the best controller settings for Halo Infinite. These recommendations are based on our own experience and the settings of professional Halo experts. But as with all settings, all recommendations are only guidelines, not objective truths. Feel free to adjust the options to suit your needs.
Update from 02/10/2022: With further experiences from the author and new trends in the pro scene, the recommended settings here have been updated.
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The best settings for button mapping
Button Mapping
Button Mapping: Standard with “Drop Weapon” on the D-pad right
Why this setting? In Halo Infinite, there are many important buttons. Unfortunately, not all important buttons are easy to reach while aiming with a standard controller – regardless of the button mapping.
The standard button configuration is therefore not optimal, but a very good option. If you prefer classic Halo controls, Legacy is also highly recommended.
Due to the complexity of the controls, we recommend an elite controller. A detailed justification can be found further down in the article.
Recommendations from MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic: Personally, I have had the best experiences using the standard controls with the following adjustments:
– Melee: LB – Throw Grenade: RB – Use Equipment: RS – Drop Weapon: D-pad Down or Right
With these settings, you can keep up with other Onyx players. I can seamlessly start a melee attack from shooting. Equipment is rare in multiplayer, but more frequent in the campaign. On RS, you can use equipment easier and faster while shooting in both game modes.
Additionally, I use the elite controller, as described below, with SCUF Paddles and the highest resistance of the right stick (screw turned to the lowest point).
Another important addition is to assign a button with the function “Drop Weapon”. This function is not assigned by default. We recommend using either D-pad Down or Right, as the AI-scan and equipment switch functions do not play a role in multiplayer.
Hold to Zoom: On / with Legacy button mapping: Off
Hold to Sprint: Off
Movement Assisted Steering: On
Keep Sprinting: Off
Auto Climb: Off
Step Jump: On
Why these settings? Most of these settings match the standard settings. The only exception in all cases is the ‘Movement Assisted Steering’: This helps you steer vehicles a bit more flexibly and easily.
Turning off keep sprinting helps you to be ready to fire again faster after a sprint. Auto climb should also be disabled because it can frequently harm you (via YouTube)
If you prefer to zoom by pressing the right stick, you should turn off ‘Hold to Zoom’. For players who use the back buttons on the elite controller to crouch, they should enable ‘Hold to Crouch’: This makes it easier to finish sliding.
Also, ‘Crouch-spamming’ – that is, crouching quickly and frequently – is much easier. This confuses the opponent and makes it harder for them to hit you.
The best sensitivity settings for controllers
MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic plays on Onyx rank. He uses these settings for controllers, with values of 5/5/5 for stick (looking around).
Sensitivity and Acceleration
Look Acceleration: 4.0
Look Sensitivity (Horizontal): 6.0
Look Sensitivity (Vertical): 6.5
Stick Movement
Deadzone (Center): 5.0
Max Input Threshold: 0.0
Axial Deadzone: 5.0
Zoom Sensitivity
Zoom Sensitivity: 1.0 (For all zoom levels)
Stick (Looking Around)
Deadzone (Center): 5.0
Max Input Threshold: 5.0
Axial Deadzone: 5.0
Why these settings? Sensitivity settings are always individual preferences. Therefore, the values we recommend should not be seen as “objectively best” settings. Adjust these as needed. For Halo pro Lucid, the looking around deadzones are the most important settings in the options menu (via YouTube).
The recommended sensitivity and acceleration settings are the averages of the most important Halo pros (via YouTube). The recommendations for the sticks’ deadzones are a mix of pro preferences and the author’s experiences.
The age of the controller can also play a role in the settings. The sticks behave a little differently with greater wear than with a brand new controller. Thus, you should set the deadzones with an eye on the ‘stick drift’ – that is, movements in the game that occur without touching the sticks.
An elite controller is expensive, but worth it
Why do we recommend the elite controller? The elite controller for Xbox is indeed an expensive buy, but especially in Halo Infinite it is a great help. This is due to 3 important features:
The elite controller has up to 4 extra buttons on the back.
You can adjust the length of the analog sticks
The resistance of the sticks can be increased with an included tool.
The 4 additional buttons on the back are the most important feature. These so-called ‘paddles’ are pressed with the middle and ring fingers, which otherwise cannot do anything. The paddles share their function with another freely selectable button on the controller. This allows you to reach important functions in Halo Infinite more easily.
With the replacement paddles from SCUF, which can be purchased for only 25 €, it works even better. Why that is, you can find out here:
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What are the best elite controller settings? For Halo Infinite, we recommend the following elite controller settings:
These settings are recommended for the paddles.
Left Paddle Top: B (Crouch)
Left Paddle Bottom: D-pad Up (Mark)
Right Paddle Top: A (Jump)
Right Paddle Bottom: D-pad Right (Drop Weapon)
Left Stick: Standard
Right Stick: Long and convex
Resistance of the Right Stick: Increased to maximum
Why these settings? With the paddles, it is significantly easier to stay in motion: You can keep your thumb on the right stick and still jump, crouch, and slide. In addition, you can drop your weapons more easily and provide your team with important info using the marking function.
The longer right stick makes fine aiming movements easier, increasing precision in the game. Smaller deadzones are also much easier to use – with all their advantages.
It is also worth experimenting with the right stick resistance. This can be adjusted on the elite series 2 with the included tool by tightening a screw underneath the stick attachment. We recommend trying particularly the highest resistance level (screw tightened to the lowest point).
The bad news for Battlefield 2042 just keeps coming. A petition claims that the game has mocked and deceived customers. Therefore, they should get their money back. Over 200,000 players have already signed this petition – thanks in part to support from a well-known insider. MeinMMO has more information for you.
Battlefield 2042 is in a catastrophic state that satisfies neither players nor investors. Apparently endless bugs, connection drops, and unpopular new features – the game is so broken and unpopular that even cheat providers have pulled out.
Currently, a petition is gaining traction, demanding a refund for Battlefield 2042 on all platforms. Over 200,000 players have already signed it – and the numbers are rising rapidly. We will tell you what’s behind it and how realistic the chances of success are.
Update from 16.02.2022: The mark of 200,000 signatures has been reached.
Update from 10.02.2022: So far, the petition has collected well over 100,000 signatures.
Update from 09.02.2022: When the article was initially published (in the morning of February 8), there were just over 18,000 signatures on the petition. Now the threshold of 50,000 signatures has been surpassed, and the numbers continue to rise.
50,000 voices were mentioned in the petition as the threshold at which “one of the best attorneys for class actions in the entire country is ready to take our case against EA.” We will report if something develops in this direction.
“The release of Battlefield 2042 by EA was an insult to all customers”
What does the petition say? The petition titled “Allow refunds for Battlefield 2042 on all platforms” by Satoshi Nakamoto targets Sony, Steam, Microsoft, developer DICE, and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
It demands that players on all platforms should receive a full refund of the price for Battlefield 2042 – regardless of when the game was purchased or how long it was played.
What reasons are mentioned? The reason is that EA “did not keep many promises at launch, and Battlefield 2042 was unplayable when released.” The petition states that “Battlefield 2042 still has bugs that significantly affect the gameplay, which many community members view as an unfinished version.”
The petition claims: EA has engaged in “false advertising” and thus lied to the players. Consequently, Battlefield 2042 “has caused consumers millions of dollars in damages and outraged thousands of customers worldwide.”
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“The gaming community should not tolerate this abuse!”
What do players hope for? The petition hopes for more than just the permission for a full refund of the money. Moreover, it sees itself as a signal against corporate greed:
The gaming community should not tolerate this abuse and harassment from billion-dollar companies that produce unfinished games and engage in false advertising.
Creator of the petition Satoshi Nakamoto on change.org
In fact, Battlefield 2042 is “so poorly made that even Steam, a highly regarded provider of PC video games, grants its customers a full refund.” This gesture from Steam should not remain an exception, but become the rule:
If you sign this petition, you’re one step closer to a refund for Battlefield 2042. If this petition gets 50,000 signatures or more, one of the best class action attorneys in the country is ready to take our case against EA. Signing this petition is equivalent to stating: “I wish I had gotten a refund for this game.”
Creator of the petition Satoshi Nakamoto on change.org
Petition receives a lot of attention thanks to a well-known insider
Why is the petition gaining traction? Tom Henderson is one of the best-known insiders surrounding Battlefield 2042. He usually has the most important information about the game before and after its release. He enjoys a lot of trust in the community – also because he is a vocal critic of Battlefield 2042 and the development team.
Now he has shared this petition on Twitter, which has existed on the website change.org for about 4 weeks:
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This was a successful signal: Since Henderson’s tweet, the number of signatures has skyrocketed (via Twitter).
Can the petition be successful? This whole situation reminds one of the debacle surrounding Cyberpunk 2077, when the game was removed from the PS Store and players were able to get their money back.
However, Henderson does not believe that the petition will be successful. Instead, he thinks that EA and DICE will continue to put pressure on:
By the way, I don’t think the people will get refunds.
But if enough people sign, I’m sure it will be picked up by various parties and the pressure will remain.
There is still no apology to the community that has wasted their money.
What do you think about it? Do you believe the petition is justified? And do you think it could be successful? Do you hope that you can get your money back? Or do you think all this excitement is an exaggeration? Let us know in the comments.
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On Pokémon GO today, February 10, 2022, the big Valentine’s Day event starts. Of course, you can look forward to numerous highlights. We from MeinMMO will show you which spawns and bonuses await you and which 3 monsters you should definitely secure.
What kind of event is this? A special event takes place in Pokémon GO every year on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Naturally, thematically appropriate Pokémon are in focus. There will be another such Valentine’s Day event this year.
Of course, you can look forward to numerous bonuses, special spawns and shinies, as well as two cool challenges. Additionally, a new Pokémon and its evolutions will make its debut in Pokémon GO (via pokemongolive.com).
When does the Valentine’s Day event take place? The Valentine’s Day event starts on February 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until February 14, 2022, at 8:00 PM local time.
The Valentine’s Day Event – All Spawns and Shinies
As with every event, there will also be numerous spawns and shinies for Valentine’s Day. You can find these in the wild and in raids. Additionally, you can encounter the Fairy-type Pokémon Flabébé for the first time. Below, we summarize where you can find which monsters. We have also marked all Pokémon with a (*) that are available in their shiny form in the game.
Pokémon in the Wild
In the wild, the following thematically appropriate Pokémon will primarily spawn during the Valentine’s Day event:
Chansey*
Plusle*
Minun*
Volbeat*
Illumise*
Swablu*
Fleknoil*
Coiffwaff (Fluffy Form)
Flabébé with Red Flower (in Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
Somewhat rarer to find are:
Miltank*
Ohrdoch*
Mascarin*
Flabébé (with White or Orange Flower)
Pokémon in Raids
In the raid battles, you can also encounter one or the other new raid boss during the Valentine’s Day event:
During the entire Valentine’s Day event, you can look forward to numerous bonuses and features. Additionally, there will be a global challenge that brings you an extra bonus. Below we show you what to expect.
Bonuses:
More items from your buddy
Double candy when catching
Lures last twice as long
Event field research with Pikachu, Eevee, Swablu, Trubbish Male, Trubbish Female, Mascarin, and Pandir with Heart Pattern
New stickers
New boxes
New avatar items
Features:
Coiffwaff can be transformed into the Heart Form for the first time
Gallade and Gardevoir learn the event move Synchronoise when evolving or catching
Challenges
Collector Challenge
Global Challenge: worldwide, 70,000,000 gifts must be sent
Reward: triple candy bonus for the remaining time
Notice: The global challenge starts on February 9, 2022, at 9:00 PM local time and runs until February 15, 2022, at 9:00 PM local time
You should definitely secure three monsters during the Valentine’s Day event: Flabébé in its various colors, Coiffwaff, and Illumise. Additionally, there are more Pokémon that are worth it. We show you why.
Flabébé
The Fairy Pokémon Flabébé celebrates its debut during the Valentine’s Day event in Pokémon GO. This monster from the 6th generation will be available in 5 different colors: red, yellow, orange, blue, and white. However, not all variants are available in every region.
While you can catch Flabébé with a white or orange flower anywhere in the world, the red flower is only found in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The blue flower can be found in Asia and the yellow on the American continent.
Flabébé and its evolutions
Flabébé can be evolved into Floette and then into Florges. Even though Florges is not particularly strong and has just a high defense value, you should secure Flabébé in all possible colors during the event to complete your Pokédex. As a shiny, it is unfortunately not available yet.
Coiffwaff
This Normal-type Pokémon comes from the 6th generation and has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. However, Coiffwaff can take on a total of 9 different forms. It made its Pokémon GO debut at the Fashion Week event in 2021 and brought a special feature for changing its form into the game.
After Coiffwaff was less prominent after that event, it is now returning to the wild and raids. In keeping with Valentine’s Day, its Heart Form will be available for the first time. So if you are still missing some forms of Coiffwaff or want the new form, then this is your opportunity to gather enough candies for it.
But be careful: There are also forms of Coiffwaff that you can only get in certain regions.
Coiffwaff (Fluffy Form)
Illumise
Illumise is also mainly interesting for the Pokédex, but also for shiny hunters. This Bug Pokémon comes from the 3rd generation and is the female form of Volbeat. In contrast to Volbeat, it is usually only found in America and Africa.
Additionally, the small bug is also available in its shiny form in the game. You can recognize it by the golden embellishments on its body. So if you are missing a shiny or have not registered it in your Pokédex yet, you should not miss this chance.
Volbeat and Illumise normal (left) and as shiny (right)
Other Interesting Pokémon
If you are looking for one of the strongest gym defenders, you should focus on Chansey. This Normal-type Pokémon can evolve into Blissey and has extremely strong stamina. Also, it is available as shiny.
What do you think about the new Pokémon for the Valentine’s Day event? Will you secure the various specimens? And are you looking forward to the various challenges? Feel free to leave your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with other trainers.
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Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter is one of the biggest streamers in gaming. The 30-year-old was recently asked if she has tips on how to become a professional streamer. Her first advice: “Don’t quit your job, first get a real job”. Then you need to be clever, pay attention to the numbers, and build your “own brand”.
This is Valkyrae:
The 30-year-old Rachel Hofstetter began her streaming career in 2015 on Twitch. Even in 2016 and 2017, she was a small streamer with about 300 viewers, primarily showcasing LoL.
She made her breakthrough in 2018 with Fortnite, where she had an average of 1,900 viewers watching her build and score headshots. In early 2020, YouTube recruited the American and she flourished there during the Corona pandemic, becoming the biggest gaming streamer in the world with “Among Us”.
“Don’t stream with 0 viewers – hardly anyone scrolls to the bottom of Twitch”
Here are her tips for young streamers: Valkyrae says:
I’ll tell you straight: Don’t quit your job. First get a real job! If you want to stream so that it’s your job and you want to make money with it [Valkyrae laughs] – you can’t start streaming with that expectation. It won’t work. You have to do this for many years.
Valkyrae
Valkyrae advises to see streaming as a hobby while also approaching it wisely. There is simply no point in streaming with 0 viewers and 0 followers. Hardly any viewer would scroll down the list on Twitch so far to find someone without an audience.
How to grow as a streamer: Valkyrae says streamers should:
Expand their brand, create profiles on Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, and YouTube and actively engage with them
Create content that interests others – preferably content that the streamer is passionate about
Enter into many partnerships and collaborate with other streamers
Try new content – if one thing doesn’t work and another thing works well, it’s probably best to intensify the thing that’s going well and benefit from it
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Valkyrae is extremely successful with the same advice
What’s behind it: Valkyrae knows what she’s talking about. She is a streamer who wasn’t part of the Twitch hype from the very beginning like shroud, for whom streaming is incredibly easy. Valkyrae entered later, had to compete against established competition and work her way up.
She benefited from exactly the tips she now gives. She rode two hype waves, first with Fortnite, later with Among Us. Whether those were her “favorite games” or not doesn’t matter.
Valkyrae has particularly benefited from networking well with other streamers and then leveraging the interactions of those connections. She is personally friends with streamers like Pokimane, but also has contacts with streamers like Disguised Toast, Corpse Husband, or Sykkuno.
Especially Fortnite and Among Us were and are games that are ideal for such “synergy effects” because they offer modes for 4 or 8 players who can interact and fully express their streaming personalities. Valkyrae was in streamer cliques that ensured that viewers practically shared and grew strongly together.
The advice to first get a job is also sensible, as it keeps the financial pressure at bay. Streamers who desperately need money and almost beg their few viewers to donate rarely go over well:
Are you in Lost Ark also looking for the little Mokoko seeds? Many of them present you with bigger or smaller challenges, but the 3 in the Zagoras Mountains are particularly tricky. We at MeinMMO explain to you how to get them.
Which seeds are we talking about? The green Mokoko seeds are collectible items in Lost Ark. In total, you can find 1,209 of them in the world of Lost Ark. So it’s a good idea to collect all of them you come across.
This can sometimes be more difficult than initially assumed. Many of them are really well hidden and some are right in front of you, yet you still can’t reach them. The seeds in Mount Zagoras are of the latter type.
Right there, 3 of the valuable little plants are hiding behind a barricade that seemingly refuses to give way. One also searches in vain for a way around the barricade.
It is about the 3 Mokoko seeds at the bottom of the Zagoras Mountains.
How do you get to the Mokokos? Further back in the area are cannons aimed at the barricade. However, this is a trap that you must ignore.
In fact, you simply have to fight against the barricades. Unlike most other barricades in Lost Ark, these do not break after a few hits but can withstand as much as a fully grown world boss.
Unfortunately, the wooden enemies do not have a health bar. The only tip we can give you is: Just don’t stop attacking the barricades. Eventually, they will give way and you will reach the valuable seeds.
If you let yourself be locked up like we did, use a teleporter.
If you are alone, this can sometimes take up to half an hour. Therefore, we recommend either bringing friends with you or asking in the general chat if anyone could help.
With 8 people, it took us about 5 minutes to destroy the barricades. You then just have to hurry to collect the Mokokos. The wooden enemies respawn very quickly and will trap you again.
If that happens to you, simply use the teleporter on the map beforehand. It’s faster than destroying the barricades again.
Have you already managed to grab the three Mokoko seeds or have you also been distracted and annoyed by the barricade? Did you have enough stamina to beat the pesky wooden enemies? Or are you not collecting the Mokoko seeds on the first run but want to pick up all the collectibles later? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
However, the Gunslinger is very demanding in PvP because you have to actively avoid incoming damage and enemies. You have a lot of damage, but very little defense.
The complete build can be found at Maxroll (via maxroll.gg).
What do you think about the Gunslinger? Does the class appeal to you, or do you play another? And how will you play the Gunslinger exactly? Feel free to write it in the comments.
All guides for Lost Ark, including builds and general beginner tips, can be found here:
The Gunslinger is one of the strongest, but above all the most fun classes in Lost Ark, because it is so mobile. In this guide, we at MeinMMO reveal which skills it has, how you should level it, and which builds are useful in the endgame.
What kind of class is this? The Gunslinger is the only playable version of the starting class “Gunner” and feels most comfortable at ranged combat. It is quite mobile and has some useful AoE attacks.
Thanks to its special ability, it can switch between three weapon sets: the rifle, the shotgun, or two pistols. This means that you have access to 16 skills in combat. Other classes usually have between 8 and 12.
Due to the constant switching of weapons, the class is also somewhat more demanding in its rotation than some other classes.
Pro
Has access to 16 skills
Is very mobile
Has a very high damage potential
Is one of the most fun classes in the game
Contra
The Gunslinger has very low health points
The many skills make it hard to master
For which game content is the Gunslinger useful? The Gunslinger is – if played well – a DPS in the S-tier. However, due to its abilities, it goes down faster and needs to be mastered first, which is why we rated it slightly lower in our Tier List for PvE.
In PvP, it is basically an easy target for almost all classes in the low-level area. However, the better you master the Gunslinger, the harder it becomes to counter it. In high-rank PvP, it is therefore an A-tier.
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All Skills of the Gunslinger
Here we list all the skills of the Gunslinger. The exact damage numbers are omitted, as they depend on your attributes and partially on the allocated skill points.
Spiral Seeker – Pistol stance: Throws a spinning pistol at the target position within 10 m, dealing damage over 15 hits.
AT02 Grenade – Pistol stance: Throws a grenade at the target position within 10 m, dealing damage.
Quick Step – Pistol stance: Dash 6 m forward and fire your weapon to deal damage.
Plasma Ball – Pistol stance: Fire a slowly flying plasma ball that deals continuous damage.
Meteor Storm – Pistol stance: Fire a salvo of bullets into the air and then direct it to the cursor position. It hits there, deals damage, and launches enemies into the air.
Somersault Shot – Pistol stance: Move forward with a somersault and fire your pistol to deal damage.
Hour of Judgment – Shotgun stance: Fires 3 bullets that spread out in a cone and deal damage, with each bullet dealing 1/3 of the damage. These bullets shatter on impact, and the shards deal damage to enemies behind the hit targets.
Spiral Flame – Rifle stance: Shoots a powerful fireball that launches enemies into the air and deals fire damage. Sets the ground ablaze, dealing damage for 2.4 seconds every 0.8 seconds.
Balance – Pistol stance: Fire your pistol over a large area and deal damage.
Shotgun Rapid Fire – Shotgun stance: Fires the shotgun three times to deal damage.
Catastrophe – Rifle stance: Throws a landmine at the cursor position and detonates it, dealing damage and launching enemies into the air.
Death Fire – Pistol stance: Fires a salvo of bullets lasting 2.9 seconds at all nearby enemies, dealing damage over 9 hits. Hit the perfect area to bounce back and throw a grenade that deals damage and launches enemies into the air.
Last Request – Shotgun stance: Fires a strong, exploding bullet that deals damage and launches enemies into the air.
Perfect Shot – Rifle stance: Fires a high-caliber, high-velocity bullet that deals damage. Hit the perfect area to deal more damage and knock back enemies.
Skilled Shot – Pistol stance: Glide forward 6 m and fire your pistol four times to deal damage to nearby enemies. The ability can be used up to X times consecutively.
Peacemaker – Pistol stance: Fires the pistol to deal damage. When a combo is entered, the character fires the pistol explosively, dealing more damage. When another combo is entered, the character first performs kicks that deal damage and then quickly fires the pistol.
Double Shotgun – Shotgun stance: Fires the shotgun twice to deal damage. If another attack follows this one, the character spins the weapon to reload it for another shot and deals damage.
Focused Shot – Rifle stance: Fires the rifle twice, dealing damage each time and reducing the movement speed of enemies by 80% for 2 seconds. Then fire a projectile to deal damage and knock back enemies.
Bullet Rain – Pistol stance: Fires the weapon forward for 2 seconds, dealing damage.
Sharpshooter – Shotgun stance: Fires the shotgun forward seven times to deal damage. The ability can be interrupted by changing stance.
The Gunslinger in the Leveling Process
How do I play the Gunslinger most effectively at the beginning? At the start, it is helpful to invest a lot in mobility and AoE damage. You achieve this by leveling Quick Step, Somersault Shot, and Rapid Fire in the shotgun.
Level the skill Perfect Shot as well to deal as much damage to a single target (bosses in dungeons) as possible.
In terms of equipment, make sure to collect and equip the Critical and Specialization stats. These significantly increase your damage.
These two attributes are important for leveling.
How should I distribute my first skill points?
Until level 12, you should put 4 points into the skill Quick Step and there the bonus Excellent Mobility, and another 4 points into the skill Somersault Shot with the upgrade Agile Mobility.
By level 22, invest all 48 points into the skill Balance. There you activate the bonuses Exposed Weakness, Assault on the Enemy, and Nerve Shot.
By level 26, increase the skill Perfect Shot by 20 points and use Stable Healing and Kill Confirmation.
At level 31, invest 20 skill points into Death Fire and level it with Eager Strike and Flame Bomb.
By level 35, invest additional points (a total of 48) into Death Fire to unlock the third bonus Infinite Elimination. Also invest the first 20 points in Focused Shot with Rapid Targets and Double Shot.
By level 40, invest more points to activate the third bonus (48 points) of Focused Shot, Final Strike. In addition, you should invest 4 points in Sharpshooter in Ranged Combat.
By level 48, increase Sharpshooter to 48 points and unlock Circular Fire and Breath of the Guardian. In addition, you put 4 points into Peacemaker with Excellent Mobility.
At level 50, invest another 48 points in Target on the Ground, your latest ability.
Your distribution at the end looks as follows:
Level 4 and 4 points in Quick Step
Level 4 and 4 points in Somersault Shot
Level 10 and 48 points in Balance
Level 10 and 48 points in Death Fire
Level 4 and 4 points in Peacemaker.
Level 10 and 48 points in Sharpshooter
Level 10 and 48 points in Focused Shot
Level 10 and 48 points in Target on the Ground
The Gunslinger in Endgame
In the endgame, the Gunslinger can be played with various builds and a focus on different weapons. While you will constantly need to rotate through the weapons, the emphasis can be shifted according to your wishes.
The DPS in Raids: In raids, a build is currently popular that focuses on rifle and shotgun. Your damage comes from the skills Perfect Shot, Focused Shot, and Target on the Ground.
The focus of this build is on the Critical attribute. Accordingly, you apply critical debuffs to enemies with the pistol.
This build has high range and lots of damage, but very little defense and a high skill cap. You can find the complete guide on Maxroll (via maxroll.gg).
The DPS in Dungeons: In chaos and cube dungeons, it is advisable to focus more on AoE. Therefore, the skills from the pistol are more important here. Damage primarily comes from Balance, Bullet Rain, Death Fire, and Sharpshooter from the shotgun.
This build is somewhat easier to play than the rifle build from the raids. A more detailed explanation can be found at maxroll (via maxroll.gg).
The Gunslinger in PvP: In both 1v1 and 3v3, the Gunslinger is played with a mixed build. The focus here is mainly on high mobility through Quick Step and Somersault Shot. In addition, CC is taken into account, for example through points in Catastrophe and Focused Shot.
However, the Gunslinger is very demanding in PvP because you have to actively avoid incoming damage and enemies. You have a lot of damage, but very little defense.
The complete build can be found at Maxroll (via maxroll.gg).
What do you think about the Gunslinger? Does the class appeal to you, or do you play another? And how will you play the Gunslinger exactly? Feel free to write it in the comments.
All guides for Lost Ark, including builds and general beginner tips, can be found here:
Amazon has released some Prime rewards for the launch of Lost Ark, providing you with valuable items for the MMORPG. These include an aura that is otherwise only available for purchase in the in-game shop. MeinMMO will tell you how to claim your Prime rewards.
What are Prime rewards? Every month, Amazon Prime members receive some free content. This includes smaller gimmicks like cosmetics or skins, as well as free games.
At the launch of Lost Ark, there are also free items for the MMORPG that you can now claim as Prime members.
What content is available? The Prime rewards for Lost Ark include several valuable items that will be very useful at the beginning:
A crystalline aura – lasts for 5 days, provides free triports, reduces cooldowns, and brings additional bonuses.
An amethyst shard package – contains a special currency from Lost Ark.
Three treasure chests – containing various items for combat.
To claim these rewards, you need to follow a few simple steps that we will outline here.
On the website, you will find the various bonuses for the games.
Select Lost Ark and you will be redirected to the account linking.
First, you need to log in with your Prime account (a two-factor authentication is required here).
Then, link your Prime account with your Steam account, with which you play Lost Ark.
You should now be able to redeem the content on the website.
Once you have redeemed your rewards, you just need to log into the game and collect the items from the product inventory that you open via “F4”.
Then you will find the items in your normal inventory. However, note that the items go to the character you are currently logged in with. So consider beforehand who you are collecting them with.
How much does the Lost Ark shop cost? You shop there with Royal Crystals, the premium currency of Lost Ark, which you can buy for real money. The crystals cost:
1,000 – 9.99 euros
2,200 – 19.99 euros
5,750 – 49.99 euros
12,000 – 99.99 euros
The system can be a bit confusing since there are additional intermediary currencies with the Blue Crystals and Gold. Here is an example: A crystalline aura costs 420 Blue Crystals. 475 Blue Crystals currently cost 1,084 Gold in exchange. 1,110 Gold currently costs 1,200 Royal Crystals. 1,000 Crystals then cost 9.99 euros.
By the way: Normally, a crystalline aura lasts at least 30 days and is worth around 11 euros. The price for the 5-day variant would thus be slightly less than 2 euros.
The FIFA 22 TOTW 21 is released today, on February 9th, and brings Inform cards for strong players again. Who is included this time, we will show you here.
What is the TOTW? The Team of the Week (TOTW) appears regularly on Wednesdays and brings new special cards into the game. Players who have performed well in real life are eligible – they receive an “Inform card” with improved stats.
When does the TOTW 21 come? The TOTW 21 has been live in Ultimate Team since 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. It will remain available for a week. Meanwhile, the Future Stars event continues.
The TOTW 21 in FIFA 22 is live and modifies Headliner Zakaria
The TOTW 21
The complete TOTW 21:
GK: Neuer (91)
LB: Jordi Alba (87)
CB: Koulibaly (87)
CB: Tah (84 – Featured TOTW player)
CM: Luis Alberto (87)
CAM: Talisca (86)
CM: Zakaria (85)
CM: Danilo Pereira (84)
RW: Marco Asensio (84)
ST: Milik (84)
ST: Ünal (84)
Bench:
GK: Sergio Herrera (82)
RB: Guilbert (84)
CAM: Sensi (83)
ST: Livaja (84)
RW: Pablo Sarabia (83)
ST: Giroud (82)
CB: Djilobodji (79)
CM: Hatate (77)
ST: Kvilitaia (79)
ST: Glatzel (77)
ST: Eckert Ayensa (77)
These are the cards in TOTW 21: The best card in the new Team of the Week has been awarded to Manuel Neuer, whose overall rating rises to 91. Following him are Jordi Alba from FC Barcelona (87) and Koulibaly (87), whose owner of the Headliner card can look forward to another upgrade.
However, Koulibaly is not the only Headliner in the TOTW.
What changes with Zakaria: Denis Zakaria also has a Headliner card that is particularly popular among players with Bundesliga teams. Not only does it have great stats, but it could also be obtained for free through tasks.
A strong card for no coins in the Bundesliga, which, however, cannot be profitably sold on the transfer market.
The Headliner card of Zakaria will switch to Serie A
The problem: Zakaria has transferred to Juventus Turin. With the new TOTW card and the upcoming upgrade for the Headliner version, the club will also change on that card. Officially, the explanation from EA Sports regarding such a case states:
If a Headliner player is transferred or loaned during the season, he remains with his previous club until he either receives an upgrade at his new club or his new club (after the date of transfer) achieves a club winning streak. At that point, the Headliner item will be updated with the player’s new club.
Headliner explanation for player transfers (via EA Sports)
After the upgrade, Zakaria will be listed at “Piemonte Calcio”, the FIFA version of Juventus – and thus in Serie A, no longer in Bundesliga. Anyone who has still set up his Bundesliga team with Zakaria will have to prepare for a chemistry loss.
