In Fortnite, many fans share their clips on reddit. From funny memes to incredible achievements. However, one player shows that he can even play better with a handicap than some players with two hands.
Which clip is it about? On reddit, the user OneHandGamer1 posted a short video clip of himself with a view of his controller. He demonstrates what his everyday life in Fortnite looks like while competing in matches. He does all of this with just one hand.
“I have a handicap, but I enjoy the game”
In the video, he takes out half a team while using only one hand. He shoots, builds, and reloads using just his right hand. He uses his left hand as a stabilizer for his controller.
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He can effortlessly build cover and shoot people from the hip. What many find difficult with two hands, OneHandGamer1 can handle without any problems. He especially makes it clear that he has a handicap, but despite that, it doesn’t stop him from competing in matches because he enjoys the game.
What does the community say on reddit? The post on reddit has a total of 4,600 upvotes (as of January 28). Many players celebrate him and write comments like:
“Bro aims better than I do and I have two hands.” – says Electrical_Mistake73
“Dude builds and edits better than I do with two hands.” – says HoboCruz
“That was a nice play, but knowing that you’re almost as good with one hand makes me a bit scared to see you with two hands.” – says Shadow_marine1X
“You’re really good, man! It’s so great to see that your handicap doesn’t hold you back at all! Keep training!” – says JCB_ModerateSoul
Especially, other players encourage him and find it fascinating that he doesn’t let his handicap slow him down.
What do you think of such clips? Do you admire such self-confidence, where players don’t let a disability get them down? Let us know in the comments what you think!
In this guide, you will find the 10 best Fire-type attackers in Pokémon GO. We from MeinMMO explain to you why they are so well suited for use in raids and what makes them special.
To optimally prepare for your upcoming raids, we show you here the 10 best Fire attackers in Pokémon GO. These are particularly effective in battles against the types Grass, Bug, Steel, and Ice. Here you can find the best attackers of all types.
How was this ranking created? In our overview of the best Fire attackers in Pokémon GO, we relied on monsters that can already be obtained in the game. You will thus find Pokémon in the following list that you can encounter in the wild or in raids. Of course, we also considered legendary monsters.
For each Pokémon, we explain to you why it makes sense to use it and show you the best moveset for each. However, we did not include Crypto Pokémon and Mega Evolutions in the Top 10. The best Crypto Fire attackers and the best Mega attackers in this category can be found in the lower section of this guide.
1. Reshiram
Reshiram normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Fire Fang and Overheat
The legendary Dragon and Fire Pokémon Reshiram can score with the best values in attack and stamina among Fire Pokémon. Its moveset of Fire Fang and Overheat is also solid.
Is there Shiny Reshiram? Yes, you can catch Shiny Reshiram. You can recognize it, as shown in the picture, by its golden stripes.
2. Skelabra
Skelabra
Best moveset: Fire Spin and Overheat
The Ghost and Fire Pokémon Skelabra is the final evolution of Lichtel. It can compete with Reshiram with its attack value, as this is only slightly lower than Skelabra. However, its defense is somewhat weaker, which is why it is defeated more quickly in battle.
Can you catch Skelabra as Shiny? No, Shiny Skelabra is currently not available in the game. Furthermore, this monster is typically only obtainable by evolving Lichtel, which is also not yet available in its shiny form.
3. Flampivian
Flampivian normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Fire Fang and Overheat
Flampivian is a Fire Pokémon from the 5th generation, which can be evolved from Flampion. Although it has a slightly lower attack value than Skelabra, it can score with better stamina. However, it also has problems in defense, which is why it does not last for long.
Is there Shiny Flampivian? Yes, Flampivian is available in its shiny form in the game. You have to catch a Shiny Flampion and evolve it. Shiny Flampivian has a burgundy body.
4. Lavados
Lavados normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Fire Spin and Overheat
Another strong Fire attacker is the legendary Fire and Flying Pokémon Lavados. Although it cannot quite keep up with Flampivian, Skelabra, and Reshiram, it has a good moveset consisting of Fire Spin and Overheat. In addition, it can score with a solid defense value, which is why it is not defeated as quickly as Flampivian.
Is there Shiny Lavados? Yes, you can catch Shiny Lavados. It is distinguished by a pink body.
5. Heatran
Heatran normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Fire Spin and Flamethrower
The legendary Fire and Steel Pokémon can also count among the top 10 Fire attackers in Pokémon GO. With its values in attack and stamina, Heatran can score well, and its defense is solid too. Its move Flamethrower is quickly charged; however, the moveset is somewhat weaker than that of other Fire attackers. For this reason, it is placed behind Lavados.
Can you catch Shiny Heatran? Yes, Shiny Heatran can be found in the game. You can recognize it by its red body and pink eyes.
6. Entei
Entei normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Fire Fang and Overheat
Entei is a legendary Fire-type Pokémon. Compared to the other Fire attackers, it has the best stamina. Even if it is slightly weaker in attack, it can still score as a candidate in raids.
Is there Shiny Entei? Yes, the shiny variant of Entei can be found in Pokémon GO. You can recognize it by its dark brown fur and black face.
7. Lohgock
Lohgock normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Lohgock is the final evolution of Flemmli and comes from the 3rd generation. The Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon has a very good attack due to the combination of Fire Spin and Blast Burn. The move charges quickly and causes a lot of damage.
However, Blast Burn is an event move. You can currently only learn it with the help of a Charged TM. Lohgock’s attack value is slightly better than Entei’s, but its stamina and defense are somewhat worse, which is why it does not last long in battle.
Is there Shiny Lohgock? Yes, you can get Shiny Lohgock. It can be evolved from Shiny Flemmli. You can recognize it by its brownish body.
8. Flambirex
Flambirex normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Ember and Blast Burn
The Fire and Fighting Pokémon Flambirex is the final evolution of Floink. While it is slightly weaker in attack than Lohgock, it has significantly better stamina. With the fast attack Ember, the charged attack Blast Burn charges a bit slower than with Lohgock.
Can you catch Shiny Flambirex? No, Flambirex is available in its shiny form in the game, but it generally cannot be caught in the wild. To obtain it, you have to catch Shiny Floink and evolve it. The shiny Flambirex can be recognized by its blue collar and blue decorations on its body.
9. Glurak
Glurak normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Fire Spin and Blast Burn
The last evolution of the starter Pokémon Glumanda is Glurak. It belongs to the Fire and Flying type and comes from the first generation of games.
Compared to Lohgock and Flambirex, Glurak has significantly weaker values in attack and stamina. However, it has solid defense. With its moveset of Fire Spin and Blast Burn, its attack is also fast and strong.
Is there Shiny Glurak? Yes, you can catch Shiny Glurak. You can recognize it by its black body. Alternatively, you can also catch a Shiny Glumanda and evolve it.
10. Flamara
Flamara normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Best moveset: Fire Spin and Overheat
Flamara is an evolution of Evoli. It is of the Fire type. Especially in attack, Flamara can score well and is thus somewhat better than Lohgock. However, its stamina and defense are somewhat weaker, which is why it goes down relatively quickly. With Overheat, it does a lot of damage, but this moveset also takes some time to charge.
Can you catch Shiny Flamara? Flamara is available in its shiny form in the game but generally cannot be caught as Shiny. To obtain it, you have to catch a Shiny Evoli and evolve it. Shiny Flamara can be recognized by its slightly lighter body. Here you can find tricks on how to evolve Evoli.
Are Crypto Pokémon worth it? If you caught a strong Crypto Pokémon and do not purify it, you can benefit from an attack bonus. This means that you deal 20% more damage to the opponent. However, the defense drops, and it can thus be defeated more quickly.
By the way: How to unlearn the charged move Frustration on your Crypto Pokémon and with which monsters it is particularly worthwhile, you can read in our related article:
Are Mega Evolutions worth it? Other strong alternatives are Mega Evolutions. These can be developed using Mega Energy from certain monsters and are a bit stronger than their original form.
Unlike the normal evolutions in the game, Mega Pokémon only maintain this state temporarily. However, you can only have one Mega Pokémon activated at a time.
Mega Glurak Y, Mega Glurak X, and Mega Houndoom
Do you prefer to use the “normal” attackers in raids? Or do you prefer strong Crypto and Mega Pokémon? Which Fire attacker must not be missing from your team? Feel free to share your opinion about this here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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In Pokémon GO, trainers can catch monsters and spin PokéStops without constantly looking at their phones using a GO Plus device. Now, hints have been found that the gadget’s functionality might soon be improved. We at MeinMMO show you what users might look forward to in the future.
What is the GO Plus? The GO Plus is a gadget designed to make playing Pokémon GO easier. This small device can be connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing it to pair with the game.
It recognizes when you are near a PokéStop or a Pokémon and vibrates. Using a button on the device, you can trigger a catch attempt or spin the PokéStop without needing to take your smartphone in hand.
The Pokéminers, a group of data miners, have now found clues in the game code that there could be an improvement to the GO Plus in the future. We show you what it’s about.
Who are the PokeMiners? The PokeMiners are a group of data miners who regularly analyze the game code of Pokémon GO for new content. This allows them to often detect upcoming changes or new monsters and features even before a release. They publish these findings and share them with other trainers.
However, all information from the data miners should be viewed with some skepticism. Even though most findings are indeed implemented in the game, they are not official information. Therefore, Niantic can adjust or even delete the data at any time.
What will be improved about the GO Plus?
As the Pokéminers announced in their release of their current finding on January 28, there are new details in the game code regarding the GO Plus. According to this, the functionality of automatic catching and spinning is being implemented. The source code looks like this (via pokeminers.com):
Autospin Autocatch
These features are expected to be available for both the GO Plus and the virtual Plus. The latter was discovered by the data miners in October in connection with a Plus simulator found in the game code. According to their assessments, it could be a paid service that will be established in the game in the future and has similar functionalities as the GO Plus (via pokeminers.com).
Why is the new function so good?
Until now, trainers had to press the button themselves to spin at PokéStops and catch Pokémon, even though they didn’t have to constantly look at their phones. However, attention is still focused on an external device, a point trainers have long criticized, as they wish for an automatic catch and spin mechanism.
That such functionality is fundamentally possible is demonstrated by the competing product, the Gotcha. This gadget, which is intended to bring the same benefit as the GO Plus, is already capable of spinning at PokéStops and catching Pokémon without requiring the trainer’s intervention.
Current options for Autocatch with the GO Plus: Some trainers have found another way to make the Autocatch work with the GO Plus already. They have modified the device accordingly.
Whether the introduction of such a new function will cause issues with these models is also a question raised by reddit user krmtdfrog (via reddit.com). However, an answer cannot be provided at this moment.
However, the implementation of this new function would fulfill a great desire for many trainers. Thus, all users of the GO Plus could finally enjoy not having to constantly pay attention to the vibration of their small companion to manually press the button. This should make catching easier in many situations.
Our MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese has noted during the GO Fest 2021 that catching with the GO Plus is not always helpful. He explains in the following article why he does not like the GO Plus gadgets.
Whether and when there will be an adjustment to the functionality of the GO Plus is not yet known. Should there be official information from Niantic, you will find out about it here at MeinMMO.
Do you use a gadget that helps you catch in Pokémon GO? Or do you only use your smartphone for playing? Do you find an automatic catch and spin function useful for the GO Plus? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and engage with other trainers.
This griefer in GTA Online had a bad plan to kill an seemingly helpless player in the hair salon. But his plan absolutely backfired and ended up being really embarrassing for him.
What happened? A griefer had devised a plan on how he could take down another player with almost no chance. The player in question is sitting in the chair in the hair salon, getting his hair done. Suddenly, the griefer shoots at him. But while sitting in the hair salon chair, one is invulnerable. So the griefer thinks, ‘I’ll just throw a lot of smoke bombs into the shop and camp in front of the exit, then he’ll die inside.’
But this plan does not work at all. Thanks to the rocket launcher.
The player is ‘surprised’ by his own action
Here’s how the attack went down: Player “rightnowmayne” shows a clip on reddit and says, “These modern griefers are lazy, man.” He also posts a clip from his GTA Online session. The clip starts with a griefer who initially tries to take out the hairdresser. But this NPC is invulnerable, and the griefer has to find another way. Player rightnowmayne writes, “Can’t a man just get a haircut in peace?” in the chat. To which the griefer replies that he will take care of him after the visit to the hairdresser.
The griefer now throws several tear gas grenades into the shop. Player rightnowmayne gets up from the chair and his health starts to tick down. He has only a few seconds left. He pulls out his rocket launcher and runs to the door, where the griefer is already waiting for him with his weapon drawn.
But the sneaky camper doesn’t hit properly – and that, despite having all the time in the world to prepare. Embarrassing. Rightnowmayne has enough time to blast the griefer with a rocket from the rocket launcher.
While the griefer dies immediately, our hero survives the action with an absolute minimum of health points.
Here’s the clip of the action:
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“Why didn’t he just put C4 on the door and handle it that way?” “Griefers are not smart”
“The fact that you managed to escape the gas and kill the griefer with a tiny amount of health left is excellent.”
“Thanks, I was sure I was dead. I surprised myself with that.”
“This is just sad, it’s like they’re not even trying anymore. I hated them when I was a low level, but now I have the weapons and vehicles to defend myself, so it’s just annoying.”
In the comments, user rightnowmayne explains that the action actually took about four minutes, and he edited the video. He explains that the opponent attacked the hairdresser for minutes and tried everything to kill him. But in the end, it didn’t work.
Have you also had such stories with griefers in GTA Online? Share your experiences with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange with other players about your experiences.
The MP40 is the most popular weapon in Call of Duty: Warzone and a very powerful submachine gun. If you want to get even more out of the Vanguard overachiever, then try this tested setup with maximum focus on speed and lethality.
The submachine gun MP40 has been at the top of the most popular weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone for quite some time (via wzranked.com). At least until the start of Season 2 on February 14, it will likely remain so.
The very popular setup around the “317mm barrel” already does a good job. But what if you could get even more out of the little lead tip?
For that, we show you a setup on MeinMMO that remains pleasant to control but maximizes movement speed.
CoD Warzone: MP40 setup runs like a “Cold War” weapon
What does the setup look like? Compared to the widely used meta setup, you optimize your movement but sacrifice a bit of range. You enter the second damage area almost 1.5 meters earlier at around 8.5 meters.
Your values for movement speed and strafing with the sight are on a whole different level, and the MP40 feels much more mobile, which is especially noticeable in close and indoor combat.
CoD Warzone: MP40 setup
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: Krausnick 221mm 01B
Optic: Slater Reflector
Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding
Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 45 Round Mags
Ammunition: Incendiary
Rear Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk: Steady
Perk 2: Quick
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Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: Krausnick 221mm 01B
Optic: Slater Reflector
Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding
Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 45 Round Mags
Ammunition: Incendiary
Rear Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk: Steady
Perk 2: Quick
What makes the MP40 so strong? Shortly after the merger of Warzone and Vanguard, the MP40 managed to secure top spots among the best weapons in Battle Royale and has not been knocked off the throne since.
The MP40 offers you a strong mix of values: it is mobile, easy to control, and deals strong damage. In the first damage zone, the time-to-kill is under 500 milliseconds – this alone would make it a favorite.
The setup is recommended by Warzone YouTuber “P4wnyhof,” who built the MP40 with “ultimate movement speed.” Check out his English video if you want to see gameplay of the setup:
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The great popularity combined with high damage also makes the MP40 very prone to nerfs. With the start of Season 2, the era of the MP40 could be over – just like that of the overpowered LMG “Bren.”
On January 27, the new expansion High Isle for The Elder Scrolls Online was announced. The focus of the expansion is on the Bretons. They are a mix of humans and elves living in a classic medieval setting. In an interview with MeinMMO, two of the biggest minds from the story team reveal why the Bretons are so interesting.
Prior to this announcement, we were able to speak with Bill Slavicsek, the lead writer of ESO, and Leamon Tuttle, the “lore master”. We discussed the significance and characteristics of the Bretons as well as the new card game. Lore enthusiasts should especially look forward to this new feature.
Medieval, magic, and intrigues through noble houses
MeinMMO: The last DLC in 2021 ended with a victory over Mehrunes Dagon. What happens next and how are you bringing the Bretons into focus?
Tuttle: Well, the way we structure our content is that theoretically everything could happen at the same time. We don’t structure our events to directly follow one another because we want players to be able to play the content in any order. There is no direct narrative connection between what happens to the player and Mehrunes Dagon and what happens in the High Isle, as you could play the High Isle first.
Bill: At the start of the new DLC, you will receive a notification from a new character named Lady Arabella, who needs help with a problem she has, namely the Ascendant Order. This is a group of rogue knights causing trouble on the High Isle. Lady Arabella has appeared in books in the game but has never been a real character with whom you can talk and embark on adventures. So that will be quite exciting, I believe.
Within the Bretons, you can expect medieval castles, knight tournaments, and nobles planning their intrigues.
MeinMMO: The Bretons have not had a spotlight like the other races of Tamriel. How will it feel to learn about their heritage and culture?
Tuttle: I think it will be exciting. I believe the Bretons have unfortunately gained a bad reputation over the years as a boring race, but they are anything but that. There are a lot of exciting things happening beneath the surface. There is much about their history to explore, such as their feudal society, how their various noble houses wage war on each other, and also where they come from. It is a very old story.
The Bretons are a hybrid race, a mix of humans and elves, and they walk a fine line regarding their identity and which part of it is in the foreground. They have the hardworking, almost sinister society they work on. And they also possess many magical abilities, which, however, are not often addressed. Even the lowest peasant, who is chained to his plow, has some magical talent and is resistant to magic because of the elven blood.
So yes, it’s a really interesting race that allows players to explore all sorts of possibilities regarding class roles and how politics work. And, you know, that’s an exciting thing. I think people will like it.
Bill: And it is our biggest political story since the release of Orsinium.
MeinMMO: And what does this political intrigue look like? Can you tell us more about the story content and quests in general?
Tuttle: I don’t want to give too much away, but a little. The Bretons are part of the Daggerfall Covenant, led by King Emeric. The war between these three alliances, the Daggerfall Covenant, the Ebonheart Pact, and the Aldmeri Dominion plays a quite significant role in the story.
MeinMMO: Will players who have chosen Bretons as their playable race experience special content, such as during interactions or throughout the story?
Bill: There will be a bit of that. But we don’t have the capacity to develop a separate storyline for each race; that’s just how it is. We simply do not have the breadth for that.
Tuttle: Occasionally, we have dialogues in which the character is identified based on their class or race. But we want everyone to feel welcome.
Bill: You will learn a bit more if you are part of the Daggerfall Covenant, as this concerns several playable races.
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ESO announces new expansion High Isles with beautiful cinematic
MeinMMO: What are the biggest differences when you compare High Isle with other regions of Tamriel? What makes it special and interesting?
Bill: Well, it’s an island archipelago, so you will be hopping around some islands throughout the year. The High Isle itself is an environment that the Bretons enjoy. Gentle hills, plenty of water, lots of forests.
The other island in the package for the chapter is called Amenos. It is a jungle island and will be somewhat different. We try to design each environment to be a little new and a little different. So there will be some similarities but also some cool new things to explore.
MeinMMO: If you had to sum it up in a few words: How do the High Isle bring a new twist to the worldbuilding of ESO?
Bill: Well, it is of course a new area that has not been explored or seen in any other game, although the place was mentioned as the point from which the “All-Flags-Navy” set out thousands of years ago.
I think you will learn a lot more here. Interesting things about the Bretons, their culture, their history, their heritage, and I really believe that the political story will resonate with fans, especially those who loved Orsinium.
Redguard will play a small role
MeinMMO: Some players hoped in advance of the announcement that the expansion could revolve around the Redguards. Why did you choose the Bretons, and do you possibly have a positive message for the fans of the Redguards?
Tuttle: I personally love the Redguards and they are one of my favorite races.
Bill: To be honest, the Bretons and the Redguards have not had much new content since the base game, so this time we went with the Bretons. It made sense to place them on the sister archipelago, and it made sense for our story.
You will also encounter Redguards in the story, as they are part of the alliance. Part of the alliance and some wealthy characters return, which you have already met as a Redguard.
Tuttle: There is also a bit about the history of the Redguards on the archipelago. It does not play a significant role in the overall story, but it is one of the things we thought about when developing the island.
MeinMMO: Can you tell us something about the future content of the expansion?
Tuttle: Yes, one of the other things we are really looking forward to is the new card game. I have been working a lot on our new card game called Glory Tales. It’s really cool because it gives players another way to interact with the world of Tamriel. It’s also exciting from a lore perspective because I address different parts of Tamriel with various decks and cards, such as smaller historical events or specific other things.
That’s pretty great. And I think the actual gameplay is a lot of fun. And I believe people will really enjoy engaging with it. And there’s also a collecting aspect where you can run around and find things. So yes, that’s really what we are about.
The big feature of the new expansion is a card game.
MeinMMO: And does the card game take place directly in-game?
Tuttle: Yes, the card game takes place in-game. Everything in the card game is designed to feel as if, when I walk around in the game and see a few people at a table playing a card game, I can play that too. So we have put a lot of value in making it feel authentic and not too much like a game.
Bill: The new chapter also adds two new companions to the system. Players who have already unlocked Bastian and Mirri will be able to secure new companions.
MeinMMO: Thank you both for taking the time for this interview.
What do you think about the Bretons as a race in focus? Are you looking forward to the stories, or do you find a medieval political intrigue unspectacular? Feel free to write it in the comments.
All details about the expansion can be found here:
A warrior collects in World of Warcraft as crazily as almost no one – he is on the verge of owning all 11,259 templates …
The beauty of MMORPGs like World of Warcraft is that everyone can set their own goals and does not necessarily have to chase the same things. Some may enjoy PvP battles, others like to raid, and still others love to indulge in pet battles. And then there are a few who just enjoy collecting transmog – and indeed every single one that exists. One such person is DesMephisto, who sounds close to his great success.
Who is DesMephisto? If the name sounds somewhat familiar to you – you are right. DesMephisto is considered the warrior lover par excellence in World of Warcraft, as he has brought over 46 warriors to the max level and almost worships this class. He is also known for some speed-level guides – or rather his hunt for transmog.
What has now happened? In the World of Warcraft subreddit, DesMephisto published a screenshot of the addon “ALL THE THINGS”. It shows his current collection and hunt for wearable plate items that he has been pursuing since Battle for Azeroth.
In the meantime, he is extremely close to his goal, as he is only missing 8 plate templates – from all of World of Warcraft. Then he will have completed his collection, obtaining all plate items as transmog that there are.
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It is also interesting that out of these 8 missing items, 4 come from the mythic Castle Nathria and drop from the first 3 bosses – so far he has simply had no luck.
What is All the Things? An addon primarily used by collection enthusiasts. It scans the individual account for all unlockable things available in World of Warcraft. Whether transmog, pets, quest completion, or any other imaginable type of unlock. However, the addon consumes relatively much memory, so it’s only worth it on current PCs. We have introduced it to you in more detail here.
Why does the addon still show 13 missing items? This is because “ALL THE THINGS” displays items with multiple sources multiple times, even if they provide items with identical appearances. Hence, the screenshot shows 5 more items than DesMephisto actually needs.
How much percent of your available armor have you already collected in WoW? Do you reach a similarly impressive amount like 99.88%? Or are you miles away from it?
The community reacts enthusiastically: The reaction to this achievement is overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic.
“Jesus Christ, dude, that’s really collecting at the next level. I don’t think many people realize how much effort you must have put into this. Huge respect.”
“I’m glad that people are finding little things in WoW that bring them joy, I’m envious of your journey – but also happy for you. :)”
In the meantime, DesMephisto also needs to hurry up a bit. Because with Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End, there are bound to be a whole bunch of new plate items, pushing the number “100%” far away again …
What do you think of this achievement? Is it a cool thing and simply impressive? Or a waste of time since you only use a fraction of the transmog anyway?
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Furthermore, veterans fear a strong race where players who are not familiar with the game would be at a significant disadvantage. It is criticized that they wouldn’t have time to engage sufficiently with the game if they want to stay ahead.
What do veterans say? Although many fans and long-time players are not particularly happy with the Tier 3 content at launch, they offer new fans of Lost Ark a valuable piece of advice.
This is especially directed at people who do not necessarily have to play progressively and who are okay with not playing at the forefront.
User Yourfacetm_again created a reddit thread that quickly garnered over 500 upvotes. He advises new players to not let their own pace depend on hardcore players and not to ruin their enjoyment of the game.
You don’t have to rush from day one; you don’t have to focus on a build from the start. Enjoy your game and experience at your own pace. You will still have plenty of time later to change your main and level up secondary characters.
The endgame is always there, and it won’t run away. It waits until you are ready, and everything that pushes you to rush into the endgame is yourself.
How do you see it? Do you feel pressured by the update to T3, or do you not mind it at all and plan to play at your own pace anyway? Please let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and share how you feel about it.
How do you see it? Do you feel pressured by the update to T3, or do you not mind it at all and plan to play at your own pace anyway? Please let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and share how you feel about it.
Furthermore, veterans fear a strong race where players who are not familiar with the game would be at a significant disadvantage. It is criticized that they wouldn’t have time to engage sufficiently with the game if they want to stay ahead.
What do veterans say? Although many fans and long-time players are not particularly happy with the Tier 3 content at launch, they offer new fans of Lost Ark a valuable piece of advice.
This is especially directed at people who do not necessarily have to play progressively and who are okay with not playing at the forefront.
User Yourfacetm_again created a reddit thread that quickly garnered over 500 upvotes. He advises new players to not let their own pace depend on hardcore players and not to ruin their enjoyment of the game.
You don’t have to rush from day one; you don’t have to focus on a build from the start. Enjoy your game and experience at your own pace. You will still have plenty of time later to change your main and level up secondary characters.
The endgame is always there, and it won’t run away. It waits until you are ready, and everything that pushes you to rush into the endgame is yourself.
How do you see it? Do you feel pressured by the update to T3, or do you not mind it at all and plan to play at your own pace anyway? Please let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and share how you feel about it.
With the January update, Lost Ark announced new content that is causing much discussion in the community. We at MeinMMO explain why players are complaining about more content.
These new continents also come with the first content from what’s called Tier 3, which is essentially the last stage of new content. This includes, among other things, the first Abyssal Dungeons as well as certain Guardian Raids and Chaos Dungeons.
What is the problem? One might assume that many new contents should please all players, but this is not the case according to the initial reactions to the update. In fact, the opposite is happening, and many experienced Lost Ark players are expressing their displeasure.
Many veterans see a problem with the new content of the game. It would quickly overwhelm fresh players and make some sections from Tier 1 and 2 more or less unnecessary.
Fans also criticize that even hardcore players might find it difficult to keep up. Due to the massive new content and the increased gear score, those who want to compete would no longer have time to equip secondary characters or even to experiment.
You would have to focus directly on one character and invest everything in that one if you want to keep up with the pros, veterans write on reddit. Especially concerning new fans who have never been able to play the game, many players consider Tier 3 a bad idea.
As user Well writes (via Twitter): “Tier 3 is a big mistake. You will practically enjoy nothing from Tier 1 and 2 and you have to play like crazy to get the important collectibles. People will rush at the start, and you won’t have time to try out other characters if you want to keep up.”
Tier 3 content at launch – But what is that?
What does Tier 3 mean? The content of Lost Ark is divided into specific tiers. This refers to a certain threshold of gear score that one can achieve at most in this content.
All content from Tier 1 therefore has a maximum gear score of 600. After that, one could not improve their equipment further. With the introduction of Tier 2 and the Feiton area, the maximum gear score was raised to 1,100. The maximum GS in Tier 3 is currently at 1,575 in Korea. Where it will land with us is still uncertain.
What does this bring in terms of content? With the introduction of the first Tier 3 content, there is already a higher maximum value for your equipment at launch. But Tier 3 content includes not only a new highest gear score but also an increase of the max level to 60.
There are also some Chaos Dungeons, a Guardian Raid, and an Abyssal Dungeon from Tier 3 that we can play right at the start.
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The Abrelshud Raid is one of the Tier 3 contents that are currently not available to us.
What exactly is being criticized? Besides the aforementioned points, many players fear that some good content from Tier 1 and 2 could become completely obsolete due to this. The increase of the max level to 60 is also to blame.
Fans are concerned that there would be no reason to play the very enjoyable raids and dungeons from Tier 1 and 2 when one could simply quest from level 50 to 60 and then start directly with the Tier 3 content.
This is a bit like if WoW had started directly with max level 70 and players would have fought Ragnaros or Onyxia with equipment from Burning Crusade. The epic battles and the special significance of the bosses would never have been revealed.
How do you see it? Do you feel pressured by the update to T3, or do you not mind it at all and plan to play at your own pace anyway? Please let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and share how you feel about it.
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Furthermore, veterans fear a strong race where players who are not familiar with the game would be at a significant disadvantage. It is criticized that they wouldn’t have time to engage sufficiently with the game if they want to stay ahead.
What do veterans say? Although many fans and long-time players are not particularly happy with the Tier 3 content at launch, they offer new fans of Lost Ark a valuable piece of advice.
This is especially directed at people who do not necessarily have to play progressively and who are okay with not playing at the forefront.
User Yourfacetm_again created a reddit thread that quickly garnered over 500 upvotes. He advises new players to not let their own pace depend on hardcore players and not to ruin their enjoyment of the game.
You don’t have to rush from day one; you don’t have to focus on a build from the start. Enjoy your game and experience at your own pace. You will still have plenty of time later to change your main and level up secondary characters.
The endgame is always there, and it won’t run away. It waits until you are ready, and everything that pushes you to rush into the endgame is yourself.
How do you see it? Do you feel pressured by the update to T3, or do you not mind it at all and plan to play at your own pace anyway? Please let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and share how you feel about it.
Michael “KiXSTAr” Stockley was a well-known streamer and shoutcaster of Rainbow Six Siege. In October, he tragically passed away during a car ride. Out of respect for the player, the organizers postponed the start of the eSports season. They have now also erected a memorial for him in the game.
Who was KiXSTAr? Michael Stockley was a well-known professional player and shoutcaster of Rainbow Six Siege. He competed in his first tournaments in 2016 in the first season of the Pro League. His greatest successes are:
The victory in the Pro League North America in season 1 and 2
The second place in the grand finals of all regions in season 2
In 2017, he switched sides and began a career as a commentator. He accompanied tournaments live and provided either descriptions of the events or analyses and insights into the matches. He commented on matches in the Pro League and the Rainbow Six Invitationals in 2020 and 2021, among others.
In 2020, he even won an award as Esports Colour Caster of the Year.
During his career as a caster, he was supported by his family. He spent the last 20 months of his life at home with his parents due to Corona, from where he also streamed and commented on some games.
The community reacted in shock to the news of the caster’s death. A game designer from Rainbow Six Siege called Stockley one of the brightest minds of the game. Without him, Siege will never be the same again.
Especially tragic is that Stockley was supposed to comment on the Pro League in the shooter on the day the news of his death was announced. The developers subsequently postponed the start of the league.
Developers honor KiXSTAr with a memorial in the game
What has happened now? The developers of Rainbow Six Siege have built a memorial for the caster in the game, as can be seen in this screenshot shared by the Esports Director of Ubisoft on Twitter:
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The memorial is located at the spot where KiXSTAr had a special moment as a professional. He managed to take out his five opponents solo – and that in just 8 seconds.
This special moment was recorded by the shoutcaster himself and published in a video on YouTube:
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His shoutcaster colleague Interro gave an interview to the BBC about the memorial (via BBC). There, he mentioned that KiXSTAr and he were initially just colleagues, but a friendship developed later and he even saw him as a kind of brother.
He also stated that the plaque is an appropriate tribute to Stockley, whose legacy speaks for itself.
Ubisoft is not the only developer that has created a memorial for a deceased player. In 2020, james999dylan, a well-known PvP player from ESO, also received a memorial in the game:
The MMORPG Lost Ark finally celebrates its release in Europe in 2022. During the Game Awards 2021, they announced the final release date. We have gathered all the information about the release, the classes, and the content of the game for you.
When will Lost Ark be released?
Lost Ark will be released on February 11, 2022, at 6 PM in the West. However, you can start on February 8 at 6 PM with the appropriate pre-order packages.
When does the preload start?
Regardless of whether you’re a pre-order customer or not, all Lost Ark fans can download the game starting from February 7 at 6 PM to get started right away.
What is the cost of Lost Ark?
Basically nothing, because Lost Ark is Free2Play. However, there are pre-order packages that provide some bonuses and even allow for 3 days of early access. Additionally, there is an in-game shop with some purchasable items.
What is included in the pre-order packages?
If you want to pre-order Lost Ark, you can choose from 4 packages. All 4 grant you early access on February 8:
Bronze Bundle (15 Euros) – Guaranteed access to the beta – Three days of early access before release – Exclusive pet of the pioneers – 30 days of crystal aura – Pioneer title
Silver Bundle (25 Euros) – All benefits from the previous packages – 1,000 Royal Crystals – Silver supply box
Gold Bundle (50 Euros) – All benefits from the previous packages – 4,000 Royal Crystals – Gold supply box – Exclusive avatar – Additional character slot
Platinum Bundle (100 Euros) – All benefits from the previous packages – 7,000 Royal Crystals – Platinum supply box – Exclusive mount of the pioneers – Platinum welcome chest
Lost Ark reveals the release date in a new launch trailer
The classes available at the release of Lost Ark in Europe
What classes does Lost Ark offer? In Korea, players can choose from 6 different basic classes, which split into a total of 22 “Advanced Classes”. For example, there is the base class Mage, which divides into Mage classes such as Bard and Warlock.
However, in Europe, we start with a slightly smaller selection. We will have access to all 5 basic classes, but only to 15 of the other classes. Additionally, the distribution is uneven. We get four variants of the Martial Artist, but only two Mages and two Assassins.
The 15 classes are:
Warrior:
Berserker – A melee class with a huge two-handed sword
Paladin – A support warrior with a one-handed sword
Artillerist – Focuses on rockets, flamethrowers, and much destruction
Sharpshooter – Archer with jump attacks
Death Shooter – Ranged fighter with pistols and rifles
Artillery Girl – The female, but slightly easier to play version of the Artillery class
Martial Artist
Spirit Fist – A type of melee monk that uses its fists
War Dancer – A melee fighter with elemental effects such as fire or lightning spells
Scrapper – Melee fighter with a huge combat glove
Striker – A martial arts fighter also with elemental effects
What is Lost Ark and what content does it offer?
What kind of game is it?Lost Ark is a mixture of MMORPG and games like Diablo. You play it in the isometric perspective and it has the typical hack’n’slay controls that you know from Diablo or Path of Exile. This way, you chop through hordes of monsters and collect loot to improve your equipment.
However, you can complete quests and tasks in a group at any time. In the game world, you also constantly encounter other players and can even organize yourself into guilds to tackle the demanding endgame content.
Otherwise, there are other classic MMORPG contents such as auction houses, housing, and PvP. One special highlight is the relationships you can build with NPCs.
Lost Ark relies on a special character development system called Tripod. This allows you to further modify the individual abilities of your classes in the style of ARPGs. The skills thereby get new effects, stats, and appearance.
Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
What does Lost Ark offer in the endgame? In the endgame, everything revolves around improving your equipment. For this, you fight through difficult quests, dungeons, or raids. Each item has an item level, and the higher it is, the stronger the equipment. Through sockets, engravings, and by re-rolling secondary stats, you can modify your items according to your wishes.
Alternatively, you can focus on shipping, which unlocks at around level 35 to 40. You can constantly improve your ships and engage in battles against ghost ships and find treasures.
If you don’t feel like PvE, you can also compete in PvP battles. The unique aspect here is that your equipment does not matter in the arenas. Success in battles thus depends on your skill.
Are you excited for Lost Ark? What are your highlights of the game? And what will you do until the release in February? Feel free to share in the comments.
After the beta, we held a survey and wanted to know how Lost Ark was received by you. And you were overall very positive:
Nearly two years ago, the shooter “Hyper Scape” set out to offer a fast, exciting alternative in the competitive battle royale market. Twitch was also supposed to play a role in this. But now the game is facing extinction.
This is what Ubisoft says about Hyper Scape: On Ubisoft’s official website, the end of Hyper Scape is announced.
“We have made the difficult decision to end development on Hyper Scape and shut down the game as of April 28. We wanted to create a vertical, fast shooter experience in a confined space, and we are very grateful to our community for accompanying us on our journey. We will take the key learnings from this game into future products.
Following this, there are a few words of thanks to the community. However, an official reason for the end of Hyper Scape is missing in the statement.
However, the shooter had already faced some problems shortly after its release, which could never be entirely overcome.
What kind of game was Hyper Scape?
This was Twitch’s role:Hyper Scape suddenly appeared in the summer of 2020. Literally, instead of major announcements, the battle royale was presented directly by numerous streamers on Twitch. The launch caused quite a stir, and Hyper Scape reached six-figure viewer counts.
If you watched the streams there, you could also secure access through Twitch Drops to participate in a technical test. The early focus on Twitch was not by chance, as the streaming platform was also supposed to play a role in the game itself.
Through the “Crowncast” extension, the Twitch chat could directly participate in the action. Viewers could trigger events through votes, such as low gravity or revealing players on the map.
Additionally, you could be invited to play along by the streamers you were watching.
What was the problem? However, the integration of Twitch only works if a game is also streamed and followed a lot. Recently, Hyper Scape typically only reached double-digit viewer counts (via Twitch Metrics).
Moreover, the battle royale market was already quite saturated with games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, or Warzone, even at release.
This is how the gameplay went: Apart from the Twitch component, Hyper Scape relied on a futuristic look reminiscent of worlds like “Tron”. In the battle royale, players had to fight for victory while the playable zone continued to shrink.
Hyper Scape focused on speed. Big jumps, quick slides, and tons of abilities – called “Hacks” – transported players rapidly up, down, forward, and backward.
According to Ubisoft, Hyper Scape had caused problems for players new to battle royale: It was “too difficult to aim, track, and consistently deal damage to other players and eliminate them, especially on consoles,” it was said back then.
Furthermore, players were supposed to have more to do, and progression systems for long-term motivation were introduced. Meanwhile, it is clear: It wasn’t enough for a turnaround. In April 2022, Hyper Scape will close its doors.
It is very possible that Hyper Scape will not be the last game to say goodbye in 2022. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch shows here which MMOs could still disappear this year: “I predict: These 6 MMOs will die in 2022.”
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The South Korean developer Netmarble is reportedly working on a mobile MMO based on Game of Thrones. An initial teaser hints at how the adaptation of the series could look on your smartphones.
What kind of game is this? So far, not much is known about the new game. Besides the teaser, only a few details about the new mobile MMO based on Game of Thrones have been released.
Netmarble is collaborating with the American TV provider HBO, which also produced the series based on the books by George R.R. Martin.
According to Netmarble, the game is supposed to “combine the deep experience of a single-player game” with the large-scale experience of a multiplayer title. Players could experience an unknown story in the world of Westeros while also creating their own narrative (via inven.co).
Westeros is said to function as an open world
One can get involved in conflicts between characters
Fights against White Walkers are also supposed to be included
Although it is a mobile game, the game is expected to have strong visuals. It is being developed in Unreal Engine 5 and features such as constantly changing weather conditions have already been announced.
Teaser shows familiar motifs from the GOT series
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The teaser shows many things that fans of the series may find familiar:
One can see the iconic Wall that was built in the North to keep beings like the White Walkers at bay.
A dragon fights beyond the Wall against wights and giants.
The Night King also appears at the end of the teaser. It looks quite similar to the scene on the frozen lake from Season 7.
Additionally, the official music from the series can be heard.
The MMO could therefore be set during the same time as the series or at least reference the events from the series.
However, further information, such as a release date, requirements, or more details about the game, is not yet available. It seems to be still early in the development phase.
Who is Netmarble? Netmarble primarily operates in the mobile sector and has released games such as “The Seven Deadly Sins”, “Lineage 2 Revolution” or “Marvel Future Revolution“. The superhero game also relied on a well-known franchise, an open game world, and good graphics.
With Game of Thrones, the next license is apparently being added. Its creator, George R.R. Martin, was also involved in the new FromSoftware game Elden Ring. Those who need new fantasy content and aren’t afraid of a tough difficulty level might find Elden Ring just right.
Dying Light 2 will be released on February 4, 2022. We already knew this much, but now the developers at Techland have revealed at what time you can play the zombie adventure and when you can download it.
What new information is there? In a tweet and via Discord, the creators behind the survival horror game Dying Light 2 have finally revealed when you can download the new game.
The start times for the different regions were also revealed. However, there are some things that differ between PC and console. So it depends on whether you are playing on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation when you can download and play.
When does Dying Light 2 start? The game will be released worldwide at different times. On Xbox and PlayStation, Dying Light 2 will be available at 12 AM local time on February 4.
So on consoles, you can start playing right at 12 AM, no matter where you are in the world. For the PC, it’s a bit more complicated. Dying Light 2 will be available on our computers at 1 AM on February 4, exactly one hour after the consoles.
This is not the case everywhere in the world. In Los Angeles, for example, PC gamers are allowed to enter the world of Dying Light 2 even 8 hours before console fans. In Sydney, on the other hand, it’s a whole 11 hours later.
You can find the entire map with the release times in this tweet:
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When does the preload start? Again, there are differences between the various consoles on which the game is released. On PC and PlayStation, you can download Dying Light 2 48 hours before the release.
On Xbox, however, the preload is already available immediately. The developers say they want to ensure that everyone can play on time at release.
How much do you need to download? According to the official system requirements on Steam, the PC version of Dying Light 2 requires 60 GB of free disk space. On the PS5, you can expect a game size of 25.4 GB, and on the PS4, it’s a solid 51 GB.
In any case, you should plan a little time to install the large survival horror game.
How are the fans reacting? There are already many people hyped for the zombie parkour game. The comments under the post only affirm this statement. Some people are happy that they have already taken February 4 off work and can start playing right at midnight.
Another user writes that they are already looking forward to sleeping all day to be there at the release.
What do you think? Are you excited about Dying Light 2 and will you use the preload feature? Are you also getting up in the middle of the night to be able to start on time? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
Destiny 2 is starting and maintenance work is once again imminent. So expect downtime today, January 27, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. Hotfix 3.4.0.4 fixes issues, but also brings a server downtime and maintenance. You will get all important times and informationon MeinMMO.
What you need to know today: Bungie has announced the Hotfix 3.4.0.4 for today, Thursday, January 27, 2022, for the afternoon. You should also keep Tuesday and Thursday in mind as new update days and plan your gaming time around them.
To ensure you know exactly when you can play and what changes in the game, MeinMMO will guide you through Hotfix 3.4.0.4 and continuously update this article with fresh information.
Update 18:00: The maintenance work went according to plan and the Destiny 2 servers are already back online. As soon as you have loaded the update for Hotfix 3.4.0.4, you can play again. The download on PC is 187.6 MB.
Maintenance on 27.01. – All Times and Server Downtime
These times are important today:
At 17:00 German time, maintenance work will start on all platforms
From 17:45, the servers will go offline. You will be kicked out of all activities – the downtime begins
At around 18:00, the servers should go back online, in time for the reset
At 19:00, maintenance work is scheduled to end
It is important: Even if you have loaded the update, there may be connectivity issues until the end of maintenance around 20:00. You may have to expect queue times when logging in. Also, keep in mind that third-party applications and also the official Companion app may not be accessible correctly.
Not long now and the new expansion in Destiny 2 will be here.
What Changes with Update 3.4.0.4 in Season 15
What the Hotfixbrings today: Bungie has not communicated anything specific about the changes beforehand. Several issues are already known and have now been fixed.
This is what is currently on Bungie’s Hotfix list:
When you spawn in an area or activity for the first time, hand cannons sometimes have no ammunition left.
The score streak of the “Trials of Eternity” now grants a maximum of 125 points per completion.
Players continue to receive various error codes and get kicked from the game.
If you also notice problems in the game, it is recommended to report them directly via the official Bungie Help Forum to raise awareness.
Patch Notes for the Update in Destiny 2
What’s in the Patch Notes?
Bungie publishes the comprehensive list of all changes from Hotfix 3.4.0.4 in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, the information appears together or a little later after the update itself. Here we will link you the complete change log:
Some players noted that the new downtimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays bring way too many outages. Do you feel the same way? Or do you prefer more frequent short downtimes and fewer bugs in the game? Or are the downtimes in Destiny 2 already too much of a good thing? How do you experience this in other games? Share your experiences with us in the comments.
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human will have a co-op mode at release. However, there are some limitations, the hardest one specifically affects the German version. What you should consider when purchasing is explained here on MeinMMO.
What does the co-op mode of Dying Light 2 offer? First of all, Dying Light 2 is very story-driven, so the focus is on the single-player experience. Accordingly, the co-op mode is relatively restricted.
The co-op mode is available at launch on February 4.
You unlock it after the prologue.
You can play together with up to four players.
You can complete all missions together.
However, progress is not shared.
The guest player can at least keep their collected loot.
It is currently unknown if there will be adjustments in difficulty. There are also several other things to consider.
Because especially here in Germany, it may happen in the worst case that you cannot play together with your desired people.
Dying Light 2 Co-op – Cut or Uncut crucial, (still) no Crossplay
What does that mean? Dying Light 2 is only released in Germany in a cut version. There are some differences from the rest of the world, which gets the uncensored version.
For legal reasons, players of the cut version cannot play together with others who purchased the uncensored version.
If you want to play the co-op mode with friends from Switzerland, Austria, or anywhere else in the world, you should consider which version to buy.
How do I get an uncensored version? Depending on which platform you are on, there are several options:
On console, you just need to change the region of the respective store.
On PC, just make sure that you buy a key for an uncensored version.
What happens if you buy the uncensored version: Basically, there should be no problems. You just cannot buy the game here in the corresponding version.
There is according to the developers no “Region Lock,” meaning there will be no automatic switch to cut content when you play in Germany. So if you buy Dying Light 2 uncensored in another country, it won’t suddenly switch to the German version when you activate the game on Steam.
Updates are also supposed to be released for the corresponding version that you own, regardless of which country you are in.
If you want to know more about the differences, you’ll find an overview of the versions of Dying Light 2 here.
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When does Dying Light 2 come out? The release of the new horror survival shooter is now set for February 4 after several delays. Dying Light 2 will be released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
The fact that crossplay could follow after release will at least benefit from the plans of developer Techland. They aim to provide Dying Light 2 with content until 2027.
In Destiny 2, many Guardians complain about problems in the game. One thing, however, gets old for everyone sooner or later, and that is repeating activities. What Bungie is planning in Witch Queen and whether it will finally tackle boredom, you can find out here.
What is meant by repetition? In Destiny 2, players are used to doing the same thing after a while. A new activity is created, which is then rushed through in no time, until all objectives are achieved and the fun quickly fades. After that, there is hardly any variety left, and players are forced to replay the same activities.
Many players are bothered by this, but now elements are finally supposed to be implemented in the game that will encourage the Guardians to jump back into Destiny 2 for the long term.
The biggest problem might soon be a thing of the past
Often, activities were recycled and declared new with different enemies. However, the magic didn’t last long, and the modes quickly lost their shine. This caused bored players to leave Bungie’s servers in disappointment.
Wrathborn Hunt from Season 12
The Season of the Immortal or the one of the Hunt are good examples of how a season should not go. A main activity alone is not enough. Alternative modes that offer variety are missing to forget the stale taste of the known modes.
Season 16 could be the boiling point with Witch Queen, according to Game Director Joe Blackburn, where many things could change.
The Game Director brings hope: Joe Blackburn, the Game Director of Destiny 2, spoke a lot about the future of Destiny in an interview back in September 2021. In doing so, he addressed an important point, namely that the story should primarily harmonize with the major expansion without stepping on each other’s toes.
It should not feel out of place, like in the Season of the Immortal, where the Crimson Fortress was created first, and then the Vex attacked the moon contextlessly. The Guardians were placated with an activity that simply lost its appeal after a short play.
We really had issues with some of those seasons that came right next to the expansion. And so we’ve thought a lot about this and have worked hard on how we want to do better this time. I mean, you as hardcore Destiny players know that it can be tough for the season to feel relevant when it comes out a week [after an expansion launches] and you already have raid weapons and you’re thinking, ‘I don’t know if I need this – does this stuff even matter?’
So we’re really looking forward to launching Season 16 alongside Witch Queen day by day and having a lot of things for players to do and engage with, and see the value right away, not just to give you things to do while you level up, but to give you stuff while you’re also preparing for some of those endgame activities.
Whether Bungie is withholding certain activities and revealing them gradually to raise interest bit by bit remains unknown, but it is certainly possible.
It’s exciting nonetheless, as Bungie is really putting in the effort to appease hardcore players. What do you think of the hint that Joe Blackburn made? Do you believe that Bungie wants to keep you engaged in the long run and that they can achieve this with Witch Queen? Let us know in the comments!
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The famous Twitch streamer Pokimane is calling for a version of Twitch specifically for children due to a recent incident on her stream. She wants to create a safe platform for all age groups.
How did she come up with the idea?
The variety streamer Pokimane has many fans, including a large number of children and teenagers. As a recent Twitch clip shows, they do not always behave appropriately or write inappropriate jokes in the chat.
Therefore, she wants Twitch to filter some troublemakers, especially minors, because they simply do not know better.
Pokimane demands a Twitch version specifically for children
Here’s how it should be: Since the hate raid by the now banned streamer JiDion, Pokimane’s streaming experience has been dampened. She believes that many younger viewers have simply jumped on the troll hype. They would continue where JiDion left off. Therefore, the streamer believes that Twitch needs a category for children or should offer an entirely new platform. Twitch must be particularly careful about what goes on in the chats and what content streamers share.
Okay, maybe the right way Twitch should handle it is that all children must be using a children’s version of the app. […] Just add safety measures that must go through a filter.
Pokimane via twitch.tv
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Pokimane believes that unrestricted access to unregulated Twitch streams and large streamers can be harmful to children. Some of the big streamers are either unaware of their role as role models for younger audiences or even reject it. Today’s Twitch is, according to Pokimane, a breeding ground for toxic behavior that Amazon needs to eradicate.
However, the streamer is also addressing the streamers and accusing some of exploiting their young audience and abusing them for their own purposes. While the 25-year-old does not name specific names, she is likely referring to streamers like JiDion again.
What is Twitch already doing to protect children? Amazon is already giving parents some options to protect their children on Twitch and even provides recommendations for Twitch channels that are particularly suitable for children:
The Twitch app in the App Store and Google Play is rated for 17+ or “Parental Guidance”.
Parents can select content for 18+ in the “Not Interested” setting.
The ability to receive messages can be disabled.
Twitch provides a list of child-friendly streaming channels (via bark.us)
Twitch, however, could share its offerings. Competitor YouTube shows how to do it: There is the category “YouTube Kids”, where only vetted content that is suitable for a young audience is visible.
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The free-to-play shooter Splitgate launches its Season 1 in beta today. In addition to a new Battle Pass with many skins, the highlight is a brand new game mode. MeinMMO tells you more.
2021 was a crazy year for Splitgate. The arena shooter, which can be described as “Halo with portals”, was already playable in 2019. However, it couldn’t find a really large fanbase.
Beta Season 1 brings map creator and innovative game mode
In addition to enhanced graphics on the map Foregone Destruction, the biggest gameplay innovation with Season 1 is the game mode Evolution.
How does the new mode play? Evolution is played in rounds on the competitive simulation maps. Both teams start the first round with the same weapons. However, whoever loses a round improves their arsenal for the next attempt. The winning team retains the weapons that were successful.
Thus, the stronger team has to make the best out of worse weapons, which should lead to an exciting exchange of fire.
What else is new? A map editor is also new. Up to 8 players can create the map of their dreams using pre-made blocks and test it right away. This is reminiscent of Nintendo’s popular Mario Maker.
However, there are still no new weapons or official maps in Season 1. Developer 1047 Games is planning for the future.
We at MeinMMO are fans of the game. Why, you can find out in our list:
In recent months, there has been a lot of hype around expensive and rare Pokémon cards. Recently, however, a million-dollar scam made headlines, where the prominent YouTuber fell for a Ebay fraud. Now the company itself is taking action.
What exactly happened? YouTube star Logan Paul purchased a box in December 2021, which he believed to be the “only sealed box full of first edition Pokémon cards.”
This box was said to be “authenticated,” meaning guaranteed genuine.
However, he did not unpack it, otherwise it would lose value.
The box was sealed in 1998 and certified as “authentic.”
He spent $3.5 million or 3 million euros for the fun.
The case caused a stir and drew a lot of attention. Now the platform Ebay, where Logan Paul purchased this box, has responded and wants to take action.
Why the hype? Rare first generation Pokémon cards are particularly valuable and sought after by collectors. This has led to increasing hype around sealed booster boxes and rare specimens in recent years.
Well-known streamers jumped on the hype train and spent larger and larger sums on packs of cards, hoping to hit particularly rare cards live. Nowadays, streamers like Logan Paul even invest millions in such boxes, hoping for value appreciation.
Ebay introduces verification program for valuable goods
This is how Ebay plans to prevent such million-dollar scams in the future: In the future, there will be a special verification program to check the authenticity of valuable items. This is intended to ensure that counterfeit goods don’t even reach the buyer.
Items valued at $750 or more will fall under the program and be checked for authenticity.
Once the purchase is properly completed, the product will first be sent to a verification team.
If the item is rated as “genuine,” it will then be shipped to the buyer.
Ebay states: “Your card will be verified and authenticated through a multi-step review process, and will receive a tamper-proof sticker and a QR code to confirm the authentication.” (via invenvglobal.com)
Is such a program also available in Germany? Currently, only the minimum price in US dollars is known. A price in euros has not yet been listed anywhere. There is also no indication of such a program on the German Ebay website.
It looks as if the verification program will only launch in the USA for the time being. However, it is conceivable that it will be implemented here sooner or later.
Dawn Block, VP Collectibles, Electronics and Home at eBay, stated:
Our collectibles business has grown over the past six years, and the recent surge speaks to the immense cultural significance of this category […] . As hobbies transform into investments, authentication services have become a priority in high-value categories for collectors. […]
With the launch of the authenticity guarantee for trading cards, we are giving enthusiasts exactly what they want, while also strengthening trust in the market.
What goods are eligible? On the official ebay website for the program, in addition to categories for trading cards, there are also areas for sneakers, watches, and handbags.
Such measures would also be quite useful for electronic goods, such as gaming consoles. Especially in the hype surrounding the latest console generation, some people have fallen for fraudsters who also demand absurd prices for their PS5 and Xbox consoles.
Whether it will be implemented in the future remains to be seen.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, some players wish for the map rotation from Apex Legends. What a rotation would bring, why players desire it, and why the feature likely won’t come, you can find out on MeinMMO.
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The free “Battle Royale” shooters Call of Duty: Warzone and Apex Legends share basic rules, but are otherwise completely different.
While Warzone relies on 2 fixed maps, Apex has a map rotation that regularly changes the playable maps in the different modes.
Players of Warzone also wish for the map rotation, but are afraid of the consequences for their hard drives.
Apex’s Map Rotation Should Come to Warzone
On reddit, players discuss whether Warzone would benefit from a map rotation like in Apex Legends (via reddit.com). With this feature, there is a regular rhythm that switches the playable maps, providing more variety.
The thread gathered over 2,500 upvotes within a day and is currently one of the biggest topics in the Warzone subreddit.
What is the current situation in Warzone? The Battle Royale offers 2 maps:
The large main map “Caldera”
The small secondary map “Rebirth Island”
When it comes to the wishes for a rotation, the focus is primarily on the large main map Caldera.
What is the current situation in Apex? In EA’s Battle Royale, there is a lively rotation of maps for the two modes “Battle Royale” and “Arenas”. The maps are only active for a few hours and switch frequently.
Warzone Players Want Their Old Map Back – The Chance is Low
What do players say about it? In the discussion on reddit, users interpret the idea of rotation in two different ways:
One group wishes for it like in the multiplayer of Call of Duty: After each match, a different map comes up.
Others understand the idea as having only one map available at a specific time, which then gets regularly swapped out.
Some players complain about Caldera because they find the map too empty and encounter too few opponents. Verdansk, in their opinion, offered more “Points of Interest” that were closer together and thus potentially attracted enemy teams more.
Others viewed Verdansk as “empty” and are fervent advocates of the island paradise Caldera.
However, most agree that Warzone would benefit from a map rotation. And here lies the crux of the discussion: It is known that both versions of Verdansk are somewhere on the developer servers, but only one map can be played – Caldera.
Verdansk or Caldera: Divided Opinions
Why is the feature unlikely to come to Warzone? There are two main reasons for this, which are not likely to be resolved quickly:
The maps in Warzone evolve over time, and this is an essential part of the Warzone content strategy. Maintaining multiple maps with live service would significantly increase the workload.
Warzone is already HUGE. Each player should reserve about 200 GB on their hard drive to enjoy the CoD Battle Royale.
It seems to be a very large development effort to change things on the Warzone maps. Major adjustments to the maps are more the exception than the rule.
Opening the stadium in Verdansk 1 and the ground ravines in Verdansk 2 were the biggest changes to the maps; otherwise, the maps remained more or less in their release state.
Moreover, there is a significant storage demand for Warzone content. In the reddit thread, many users independently speculate that having 3 maps in rotation would require about 1 terabyte of storage. Their SSD hard drives are already stretched thin by the current Warzone.
This would likely be the earliest point at which such a drastic change could be introduced.
The current premium CoD Vanguard shows that Call of Duty games can also manage with less storage. The shooter streams high-resolution textures while playing, thereby reducing storage needs.
However, whether the developers will make a strategic shift in this regard is currently uncertain. What you think of a map rotation, feel free to share with us in the comments.
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