Today 2 new MMORPGs celebrate their release – Who are they interesting for?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

On January 25, two new MMORPGs are being released that could hardly be more different. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch reveals what makes the two games unique and who they might interest.

What kind of MMORPGs are they? The two new games come from indie studios that both already have a successful title on the market, which serves as a predecessor:

  • With Broken Ranks, an interesting MMORPG in isometric perspective is being released. It focuses on turn-based combat and primarily emphasizes PvE. PvP content is only available in special areas. The predecessor here is Taern, also an MMO with turn-based combat.
  • Mortal Online 2, on the other hand, is a first-person MMORPG focused on PvP. Here, you regularly engage in duels with other players in the open world. If you die, you also lose your entire inventory and equipped gear. The predecessor here is Mortal Online 1.

In the following, we will reveal which features each game offers and which type of player they might appeal to.

Broken Ranks – The MMORPG for Tactics Fans

What makes the game special? Broken Ranks is a free-to-play MMORPG that you can download from the official website of the game. A version on Steam is currently not planned. It is played in isometric perspective, similar to Lost Ark, but the game world is based on 2.5D and looks more like a painting without much visible depth.

The game’s main feature is the turn-based combat system:

  • Whenever you encounter a monster in the open world, you will be taken to a separate combat screen.
  • There, you can choose your abilities and type of defense within 10 seconds.
  • In total, you have 12 action points available, which you can distribute among 5 abilities and 3 types of defense (melee, ranged, magic). You can invest up to five points in each ability.
  • After the 10 seconds, the actions will be executed. Your character can theoretically use up to five abilities in one turn, as long as you have invested at least one action point in each ability.

You represent a class that you selected during character creation. Options include Archer, Druid, Knight, and Fire Mage. Additionally, there is a rather unique class called Voodoo that focuses on spiritual magic and ‘Mental Attacks’.

Content-wise, the game offers:

The game is being developed by a Polish indie studio, and you can check out the first gameplay from the beta in this video by YouTuber MadMaster:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMD789Le9Yw

Who is it interesting for? Broken Ranks is a dark game with a unique setting. The isometric perspective and the turn-based combat system are very specific and may not appeal to everyone. But exactly these elements make the MMORPG so intriguing.

In every battle, strategic decisions for attack and defense are at stake. These become all the more important when starting group content. While Broken Ranks will likely maintain a niche status due to these elements, anyone looking for a rather unusual game should at least give this MMORPG a chance.

Since it is free-to-play, you have nothing to lose except a little time.

When does it start exactly? Broken Ranks opens its servers on January 25 at 5:00 PM CET.

The game is already in preload, and you can download the client for free.

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Mortal Online 2 – The MMORPG for PvP fans who don’t like isometric perspective

What makes the game special? Mortal Online 2 is a sandbox MMORPG with a subscription model and a strong focus on PvP. You can go out and explore the world, build a house, and even establish your own empire. However, there is always the risk of being killed by other players.

If you die, you lose all your equipment, as the game features full loot. However, the equipment isn’t as significant; personal skill is paramount, similar to Albion Online. Additionally, if you kill players without permission, you will be labeled a murderer. This comes with downsides, as at a certain point, city guards will attack you.

A highlight of the MMORPG is the action combat system, reminiscent of For Honor. You also dictate the direction of an attack or block. If an attack comes from the right and you block on the left, you will still be hit with full force. This requires quite a bit of practice.

Mortal Online 2 offers the following content:

  • Melee and ranged combat and mounted combat
  • A deep crafting system
  • Free trade between players
  • A completely open game world

The game also impresses with its beautiful graphics and claims to be “especially immersive.” That’s why it also uses the first-person perspective.

In this video from YouTuber TheLazyPeon, you can get a first glimpse of the new MMORPG:

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Who is it interesting for? Mortal Online 2 is aimed at players who enjoy sandbox and PvP. If you are willing to dive into the game, engage in a guild, and enjoy theorycrafting, you should definitely check out this PvP MMORPG. It offers a good combat system, solid graphics, and numerous mechanics that go very deep.

However, the game is not suited for fans of classic MMORPGs with a hero story, linear quests, and dungeons. Because all of that is absent in Mortal Online 2.

Furthermore, the payment system is complicated, relying on a buy-to-play model with a subscription. A significant hurdle that likely only a few players will overcome. But from those could emerge a close and strong community.

When does it start exactly? Mortal Online 2 celebrates its release on January 25 at 2:00 PM CET.

You can theoretically start right now, as the MMORPG is already in early access. I have already tried it in beta and written a preview:

I have been playing MMORPGs for 15 years: I’ve never died as often as I have in Mortal Online 2

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Pokémon GO: All Spotlight Hours in January 2022 and their Bonuses

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

All spotlight hours with bonuses, Pokémon, and times in January 2022 at Pokémon GO are known. In this month, you can expect four dates. We will show you when you can get candies and stardust as rewards.

What are these events? The spotlight hours take place every Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Pokémon GO. During the event, a specific Pokémon will be in the spotlight and will spawn almost everywhere in the wild. During these event evenings, a bonus will be active, rewarding you with more stardust or candies.

We will show you in the following overview all the dates for the spotlight hours in January 2022 with shinies and bonuses.

All dates – Spotlight hours in January 2022

Remember these Pokémon: In the January weeks, the following Pokémon will be the focus of the spotlight hours:

DatePokémon & Bonus
January 4Monozito and candies
January 11Digda and stardust
January 18Plusle and candies
January 25Minun and candies

We will take a closer look at each of the spotlight hours and show you the exact bonuses in detail.

Spotlight hour on January 4

Which Pokémon will you encounter there? In the first spotlight hour in January 2022, you can expect the Psychic-type Pokémon Monozito from generation five. It can evolve into Mitodos and then into Zytomega.

Pokémon-GO-Rampenlicht-Monozyto-Titel

What bonuses do you get? For sending Pokémon, you receive double the amount of candies.

For whom is this worth it? Neither Monozito nor any of its evolutions are particularly interesting for battles. As a Psychic attacker, you are much better off with Pokémon like Mewtwo. So use the spotlight hour to collect for your Pokédex or send your accumulated Pokémon for more candies.

Can you catch shiny Monozito? No, shiny Monozito is not available in Pokémon GO.

Spotlight hour on January 11

Which Pokémon will you encounter there? On this date, you will encounter the Ground-type Pokémon Digda. It can evolve into Digdri. Additionally, there is an Alolan form of Digda, but it is probably not part of the event.

Pokémon-GO-Rampenlicht-Digda-Titel

What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you receive double the amount of stardust.

For whom is this worth it? As an attacker, neither Digda nor Digdri are particularly valuable. You should use the hour to gather stardust.

Can you catch shiny Digda? Yes, you can catch shiny Digda in Pokémon GO.

Spotlight hour on January 18

Which Pokémon will you encounter there? You will encounter the Electric-type Pokémon Plusle during the third spotlight hour in January. It originates from the third generation and cannot evolve. Together with Minun, it forms a duo.

Pokémon-GO-Rampenlicht-Plusle-Titel

What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you receive double the amount of candies.

For whom is this worth it? Plusle has little to offer in raids or trainer battles. There are much stronger Electric attackers like Melmetal or Zapdos that you can rely on if you want to play with Electric-type Pokémon.

Use the hours to complete raids and secure double candies while catching.

Can you catch shiny Plusle? Yes, you can catch shiny Plusle in Pokémon GO.

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Spotlight hour on January 25

Which Pokémon will you encounter there? The last spotlight hour in January will feature the Electric-type Pokémon Minun. It originates from the third generation and is the counterpart to Plusle. It cannot evolve.

Pokémon-GO-Rampenlicht-Minun-Titel

What bonuses do you get? For sending Pokémon, you receive double the amount of candies.

For whom is this worth it? Similar to Plusle, Minun is not a particularly good attacker that you should definitely catch. Use the hour to tidy up your Pokémon collection and secure more candies for sending.

Can you catch shiny Minun? Yes, you can catch shiny Minun in Pokémon GO.

What’s next? We have compiled an overview of all spotlight hours in February 2022 with their bonuses for you at MeinMMO. You can expect another four events with bonuses for stardust, XP, and candies.

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Pokémon GO: Community Day in February with Hoppspross and Stardust bonus

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The Community Day in February 2022 at Pokémon GO is well known. The Pokémon for the event will be Spritzee. There will also be a Stardust bonus and an exclusive move for Swablu. We will show you all the info.

That is now clear: The next Community Day in Pokémon GO will take place in February with Spritzee. It is a Pokémon of type Grass and Flying, originating from the second generation of games.

Here we show you the date, bonuses, shiny, and the exclusive move of the C-Day in a summary.

C-Day in February 2022 at Pokémon GO – All Info

When does it start? The Community Day starts on Saturday, February 12, at 11:00 AM. As you know from the “normal” Com-Days, the event lasts for 6 hours and ends at 5:00 PM. The times refer to the local times of the place you are playing.

The bonuses: During the event, you will encounter Spritzee much more frequently. They will also be attracted more by incense and lures. Here are the following bonuses:

  • Triple Stardust for catching Pokémon
  • Lures and incense last for 3 hours during the event
  • During the event and up to two hours after, you will receive up to three Raid Passes from Gyms
  • Spritzee and Swablu appear in parks
  • If you catch Swablu in parks, you will receive additional XL candies
  • Surprises with snapshots
  • In the shop, there is a box for 1280 coins containing 50 Ultra Balls, 2 Super Incubators, 6 Star Pieces, and one Elite Fast TM
  • A free box in the shop gives you 30 Ultra Balls
  • You will receive event stickers when you spin PokéStops or open gifts. The stickers can also be found in the shop
  • For about 1€, you will receive the special research “A Hop, Skip, and Jump Away”

The exclusive move: If you evolve Swablu, the evolution of Spritzee, during the event or up to two hours after, it will learn the charge move “Acrobatics.” Acrobatics deals 110 damage in Trainer battles and 100 damage in Gym battles and Raids.

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Is there Shiny Spritzee? Yes, you can catch Shiny Spritzee during the Community Day in February. In the following graphic, we show you what the Pokémon looks like in its shiny form:

The Spritzee family in normal and shiny forms – Below you see the shinies

How do you like the outlook for the next Community Day? Are you excited to hunt for Shiny Spritzee and secure a few strong Swablu for Trainer battles, or would you have preferred another Pokémon that is not already part of the Johto Tour in February?

Because Niantic has already announced that the shiny chances for Spritzee during the Johto Tour are increased. This will happen at two events. Share your opinion about this here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.

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Guild Wars 2 is bringing a new expansion in February – But the missing release date worries fans

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Guild Wars 2 is set to receive the new expansion End of Dragons in February. However, even though February starts next week, there is still no release date. Many fans fear a delay or at least a lack of hype.

Update 19: 30: In line with the article, ArenaNet has now announced the release date announcement. On February 1, it will be revealed when the expansion will be released (via GW2).

What is the problem? The new expansion End of Dragons is on the verge of release. Recently, MeinMMO even tried out some initial content and documented our experience. It has been clear since July 2021 that End of Dragons is supposed to be released in February 2022. But the developers have not provided more specifics.

Recently, there have been several new tweets, including a video and a post about pre-orders. In both, the release is still mentioned as “in February.” However, many players are wondering why there is still no concrete release date, especially since February starts next week.

On Reddit and social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, concerns are now rising that the release may be delayed again. Many see no other reason why there is still no concrete date.

Furthermore, the mood among fans is beginning to shift because they are hyping themselves up for the expansion and some even want to take vacation days for it. However, that is not possible without a release date.

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Fans fear missing hype or an unfinished expansion

What do players fear? On Reddit for Guild Wars 2, there are currently two threads discussing the topic:

  • One discusses a now-deleted tweet from developer Josh “Grouch” Davis. It mentions that the announcement for the release date is a “big moment” that must “reach far beyond the core audience.”
  • The other is titled “It’s okay if the release in February is not set in stone, but then just tell us.” In it, a user talks about how a delay becomes more likely the longer the developers refuse to commit to a specific date.

In the thread surrounding the tweet, there is much ridicule for the marketing team, precisely because there is still no release date.

However, fans of Guild Wars 2 are expressing their concerns in both threads. And these concerns are very different:

  • One user writes that it would already be too late to generate real hype outside the fan bubble. After all, February is so packed that people have already planned their time.
  • Some users complain that they can no longer take vacation for the release because the time window is now too tight.
  • Others criticize that they themselves are losing hype because there are too few concrete statements. They fear that if the expansion releases in February, it might be unfinished, just to make it in time for the month.
  • One user also states that ArenaNet could have simply provided a late date in February, and if they finished earlier, they would still have time for further testing.
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Are there also positive voices? Yes, the user Lordkrall, for example, is confident that with a release in February:

They have repeatedly affirmed in recent weeks that it will be released in February. Why would they say that if they weren’t sure they could do it? If they were uncertain, they wouldn’t say February or next month; they would rather say soon or in the near future.

Several other users also view the situation more relaxed, especially as many expect that the expansion, like the two before it, will release on a Friday, allowing the weekend for gaming.

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Is a major story transition planned for January?

What other explanations exist? A small theory has emerged on Reddit, revolving around the Lunar New Year. This is an annual event celebrating the Chinese New Year, starting on January 25.

According to the theory, there might be a special story event during the celebration that the developers do not want to spoil in advance, which is somehow related to the release date. After all, the new expansion leads to the Asian continent Cantha.

However, this theory would contradict developer Grouch’s statement that the release date should reach a larger audience than just the core players.

What do you think, why are ArenaNet taking so long with the date? Do you also fear a delay?

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Guild Wars 2: Everything we know about the new expansion End of Dragons

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Pokémon GO: Jugong Counter – The 20 best attackers in the raid guide

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Jugong in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat Jugong in raids.

What type of Pokémon is Jugong? Jugong comes from the first generation of Pokémon and is of types Water and Ice. You will regularly encounter it in level 3 raids.

We show you here the best counters against Jugong and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeating Jugong in raids with these counters

  1. Mega-Voltenso with Thunder Fang and Charge Beam
  2. Crypto Raikou with Volt Switch and Charge Beam
  3. Crypto Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  4. Crypto Electivire with Thunder Shock and Charge Beam
  5. Crypto Magnezone with Flash Cannon and Charge Beam
  6. Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
  7. Terrakion with Smack Down and Sacred Sword
  8. Crypto Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
  9. Crypto Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  10. Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
  11. Crypto Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  12. Zekrom with Flash Cannon and Charge Beam
  13. Crypto Mewtwo with Psystrike and Thunderbolt
  14. Thundurus (Therian Forme) with Volt Switch and Thunderbolt
  15. Rhydon with Smack Down and Rock Slide
  16. Crypto Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
  17. Mega-Venusaur with Vine Whip and Flora Statue
  18. Meistagrif with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  19. Zarude with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
  20. Mega-Ampharos with Volt Switch and Thunder Cannon

Weaknesses of Jugong: The Pokémon is of types Ice and Water and has weaknesses against Fighting, Rock, Grass, and Electric. So focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Jugong.

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Is there Shiny Jugong? You cannot catch Shiny Jugong directly after a raid. However, Jurob is available as Shiny in Pokémon GO. If you evolve the shiny form, Jugong will also become Shiny.

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Jurob and Jugong in the normal version and on the right side as Shiny

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a fairly high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can easily battle Jugong on your own. With lower levels but strong counters, it should also work in pairs.

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WoW in the Xbox Game Pass – I don’t think that will happen

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Many hope that World of Warcraft will land in the Xbox Game Pass. However, WoW demon Cortyn from MeinMMO explains why this is unlikely.

The purchase of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft is not yet complete, but many players are already dreaming of what this could mean. One of the most common speculations: All Blizzard games, including World of Warcraft, will end up in the Xbox Game Pass, making it even more profitable.

A nice thought that could surely bring a smile to many faces – but I believe that it will not happen.

But let me explain why I see it this way.

World of Warcraft is, even with the currently likely decreased player numbers, still a fairly solid source of revenue for Blizzard. Each month, the MMORPG (Retail and Classic versions) is expected to generate a significant amount of dollars in the double-digit millions purely from subscription fees. These are revenues that have supported Blizzard for many years and will not simply be thrown away.

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WoW in the Game Pass – Some would be happy.

Moreover, the subscription fees are not even the only point that raises a problem. It becomes even less likely when considering that World of Warcraft releases a new expansion approximately every two years, which – depending on the edition – also costs an additional €40 to €90. That would be a significant chunk of money and at the same time, the expansion is the reason many old players return to pay the subscription again – at least for a while.

If both the subscription fees and the monthly costs are eliminated because WoW becomes part of the Game Pass, this would drastically reduce Blizzard’s revenues.

But it’s not just the financial aspect that should be taken into account, but also another one. Even if World of Warcraft is currently not at the peak of its player base and popularity, and the current content leaves much to be desired – WoW is a premium game and has always been.

For some players, the mere fact that they pay monthly for World of Warcraft is an indication that it is a “premium game”. While other players long for WoW to finally become free-to-play, there are some who identify with the mentality of paying monthly. It makes WoW players part of a certain “elite club”. A certain kind of prestige, which also clearly indicates: WoW is not free-to-play and thus “above” other titles.

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Of course, all this does not mean that WoW will never come to the Game Pass. However, as far as I can tell, the Game Pass does not offer any other subscription-based games. Considering this, those who hope that WoW will soon be part of the Game Pass might want to temper their expectations a bit.

In the best-case scenario, it will turn out differently and more players can check out Blizzard’s MMO because it is already part of a monthly offering – in the worst-case scenario, everything stays as it has been. Perhaps we will know more in a few hours, as Blizzard plans to announce some things this week …

Would you like to see WoW as part of the Game Pass? Or do you also believe that this is unlikely to happen?

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How PvP works in Lost Ark – Everything you need to know

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 6 minutes

The new MMORPG Lost Ark offers a lot of endgame for its fans. This includes not only events and a ton of PvE content, but also there’s plenty to do for PvP enthusiasts.

What is PvP in Lost Ark? First of all, we need to distinguish which form of PvP we are talking about. The game basically offers you two different versions of player-versus-player combat.

  • On the one hand, starting from level 10, you can challenge other players to duels in the open world. These duels must be accepted by the opponent and take place in a designated area.
  • Then there is arena PvP, which you unlock at level 26 during the quest line “Rebuilding Luterra.” There you fight in instanced arenas with normalized equipment, and you can enter them from any city.
  • The third mode is GvG, where guilds compete against each other. This occurs in four full groups, resulting in a 16vs16 situation on a larger map. However, this mode will not be available to us at launch.

However, the duels in PvP provide you with nothing but fun. You receive no rewards there, but you lose nothing if you die. This form can therefore be understood more as a skirmish among friends.

However, the arenas are the core content of PvP and provide long-term engagement.

Lost Ark shines in arena PvP

How does arena PvP work? Arena PvP is all about your personal skill and how well you know the opposing class. In an arena, neither the environment nor a high gear score provides advantages. Theoretically, you can start at level 26 and allocate just as many skill points as a player at max level.

The equipment will not set you apart from others, as you choose your own gear for the arena. Moreover, your skills in PvP may have different effects and values so that the player-versus-player experience in Lost Ark is not compromised by the balance of PvE content.

To avoid confusion, you can simply save your PvP skills in so-called coordination books. You can then click the required book for each PvP mode beforehand and have your build ready.

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Three game modes in arena PvP that fundamentally differ

What modes are there? Fundamentally, Lost Ark’s PvP is divided into “Normal” matches, ranked matches, and even custom matches, where you can team up with friends or compete against them in the official arenas.

The basic 3 PvP modes are:

  • Team Deathmatch
  • Deathmatch
  • Team Elimination
You can choose the presets right when entering the queue

What is Team Deathmatch? In this game mode, you are in a 3v3 setup, meaning with two teammates against three other players. There is a fixed time limit, and if you die, you will respawn after a short cooldown.

The goal is to get as many kills of the opposing team as possible within the time limit while, logically, trying to die as little as possible. 

In Team Deathmatch, you can also play together with your friends and build exciting team combinations before the match. But be careful, this is only possible in the normal game mode. More on that later.

What is Deathmatch? Similar to Team Deathmatch, the aim here is to achieve as many kills as possible while you can respawn repeatedly. However, you are not in teams of three, but always playing solo.

In Deathmatch, you can therefore only search for a game solo; this mode is not available for friends. Moreover, the focus of the Deathmatch mode is a little “more fun” than the Team Deathmatch.

In Deathmatch, there are also certain areas where you deal more damage and bullets that you can pick up, giving you a buff to assist in combat.

What is Team Elimination? In this mode, you also play 3v3, but one after the other and without respawn. This may sound strange at first, but it’s the mode that requires the most tactics.

First, you select the order of fighters in your team. The first one starts first, and the second can only begin once the first has been defeated. The actual battles always take place in 1v1 matches.

The one who wins the 1v1 match stays in the field and then fights the next opponent in a 1v1. The survivor cannot heal themselves. At the end, the team that still has players left wins.

You can also enter Team Elimination together with a friend and coordinate a bit better.

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Ranked matches offer great rewards

How do you get rewards? Decent rewards in Lost Ark are only available in PvP for the challenging ranked games. Custom matches or normal matches are therefore, for now, nothing but time fillers and training to prepare you for the ranked games.

As rewards, you can expect cosmetic items, titles, silver, and gold, and even crystals. From the max level, you can also earn certain coins in PvP, which can be exchanged for PvE equipment. It is even possible to improve your endgame gear through PvP.

When can you play ranked matches? Basically, this is possible from level 26, although we would advise against it. While you have the same stats as your opponents, even if they are much further along, they probably know their character a little better than you.

Nonetheless, the only requirement to participate in ranked matches is to have completed a certain number of normal matches. Then you unlock the ranked games, and the fun begins.

How do ranked matches differ? Almost not at all. You also have access to the same three game modes in ranked mode that you already know from the normal matches.

The biggest difference is that you can only enter ranked matches alone. No matter which of the three game modes you want to play, your friends will not be included in ranked games. Unfortunately, you will have to take on the challenge all by yourself.

How do the ranked games work? The concept is relatively simple and should be familiar to you from games like League of Legends or Valorant. You play your matches and earn points every time you win. However, if you lose, you lose points accordingly.

During the various seasons, which reset your rank at the end, you will fight through a total of seven different ranks. The higher you climb, the better the rewards.

The rewards increase with the ranks

The ranks start at bronze, which is the lowest rank, and you receive credit for just a single point. Therefore, there are no rewards for bronze.

After that, it goes to silver, gold, platinum, diamond, and master, up to grandmaster. The various ranks then contain better rewards the higher you can climb in the ranks.

For those of you who make it to grandmaster, there will also be an official leaderboard where you can continue to work your way up. So that someday everyone can see that you are the greatest grandmaster of grandmasters.

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Total chaos in GvG

The guild versus guild system in Lost Ark is currently a popular scenario on the Korean and Russian servers of the game. In our version of the game, however, GvG will not be available at launch.

In GvG, you play on a separate map with a total of 32 players for important resource points. You try to hold your points while also taking the points from the opposing team. Here, group distribution is especially important.

Since your team consists of a total of 16 people, you are divided into four groups of four players each. The buffs you receive and distribute apply only to your specific group of four. Additionally, in GvG, similar to normal player duels in the open world, you can also rely on special items and bring them into battle.

Are you interested in PvP in Lost Ark, or is the whole topic somewhat irrelevant for you? Do you focus on PvE in the new MMORPG, or are you itching your fingers a bit about the player-versus-player battles? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

Furthermore, Amazon recently released a new video about Lost Ark, showing what makes the free MMORPG special.

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Crazy Fortnite player unleashes furious giant dino on enemies and achieves epic victory

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite, the Klombos tumble through the new Chapter 3 map. They eat as much as they can and do not want to be disturbed. However, one player dragged a Klombo into a fight, and it did not end well for the opponents.

What are Klombos? In Fortnite, Klombos were released onto the map with Update 19.10. These rare and extremely peaceful dinosaurs wander through the open areas of Fortnite in search of food. They are relatively rare, despite their enormous size, and yet sometimes funny situations arise.

Players try to provoke them by shooting at them. This causes the dinosaurs to enter a blood frenzy and tear apart everything and everyone around them. One player has now taken advantage of this.

The Klombo has the last word

In a video from reddit user “Nimbl_“, he shows how he manages to win the match despite a small storm eye and an aggressive Klombo.

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In the process, the player builds upward and discovers a peaceful creature in the midst of the storm. He does not hesitate and hits it with a few bullets. The dinosaur is not pleased and becomes angry and wild.

As usual, the Klombo destroys everything around it by stomping aggressively. Therefore, the provocateur finds a safe distance and lets the Klombo take out its pent-up rage on the opponents.

Ultimately, they are stomped deep underground, leaving behind a hard-earned victory.

Can you defend against it? To calm an angry Klombo, you can give it some Klomboberries. These soothe it and even cause it to change to a different color. However, if you do not have them on hand, you must flee.

Building up is not advisable, because it barrels through all the buildings you have constructed.

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What do players say on reddit? Many players joke on reddit that some will call for a nerf of the big dinosaurs. Many sayings adorn the comments on reddit:

Nonetheless, the video is received positively overall, and many players find it impressive that the Klombo did not immediately stomp everyone into the storm. After all, the true winner is the giant itself, as it finished the job.

What do you think of the giant dinosaurs? Do they annoy you, or do you also use them to your advantage to win? Let us know in the comments what you think.

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PlayStation bans PSN account of MontanaBlack for the “5th time in 4 months” – How is that possible?

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Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris has to deal with a ban again. This time, however, in the PlayStation Network (PSN for short). Again, you ask? In fact, this is already his fifth ban in just four months, but who is really to blame seems unclear.

What happened? As if streamer MontanaBlack currently didn’t have enough drama thanks to the NFT scandal around him; he recently shared a post on Twitter that shows a message from PlayStation support. Apparently, the streamer received a severe ban. Permanent suspension and exclusion from the PlayStation Network and online features included. MontanaBlack claims he did nothing wrong.

MontanaBlack is permanently banned – at least for now

What is the reason for the ban? The tweet that MontanaBlack posted includes the reason for the ban, but also an assessment from the streamer himself. Sony has permanently banned the streamer for one of the following reasons:

  • Hate speech
  • Hateful content
  • Insult
  • Racism
  • Sexism
  • or similar

However, the reasons are generally not specified further. What exactly this was about has not been communicated with absolute clarity.

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Who is to blame? PlayStation itself states under each notification of a ban that this is only issued after careful consideration. However, the 33-year-old streamer does not admit his guilt. On the contrary: In the description of his tweet, he blames the company for the supposedly pointless and unfounded permanent ban. The streamer therefore refers to past bans by PlayStation.

This is already the 5th ban that MontanaBlack has received in the last 4 months. On September 3, 2021, MontanaBlack also announced on Twitter that he was banned. He listed how often this has happened to him in recent weeks and months.

On August 29, PlayStation lifted the first ban after 30 days. Just two days later, the streamer received the next ban. The ban, initially intended for 60 days, was already lifted by the company after two days. The reason was said to be a system error. One single further day after the alleged system error, MontanaBlack was then banned again – this time for a few days (via twitter.com).

MontanaBlack adds that the bans occur each time again through the automatic filter system of PlayStation or Sony. The support always reinstates him. However, it remains unclear whether the streamer will be unbanned this time as well. Should anything arise regarding this, we will update the article promptly.

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What are the chances for Monte: If history really repeats itself, it will also be the case for MontanaBlack. The chances are very good that the streamer will get his account back. In the comments on this “Sony-Monte-drama”, fans of the streamer write that he should just change platforms once and for all.

However, some others do not believe that MontanaBlack is innocent. In their opinion, no one is simply permanently excluded from the PlayStation Network by accident. Only his status as one of the biggest streamers in the world has prevented Monte from being permanently banned (via twitter.com).

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FIFA 22: FUT Heroes offers 19 cards, but only 4 are really worth it now

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

The “FUT Hero” cards in FIFA 22 are currently a topic again thanks to a new SBC. But are the hero cards still worth it?

What’s going on with the FUT Heroes? A new SBC is currently active in Ultimate Team: The FUT Hero Player Pick.

When you complete it, you get the choice of 3 hero cards, from which you can choose one for your team. To do so, you need to exchange the following card sets:

  • An 83-rated squad with at least 2 TOTW players and 55 chemistry. As a partial reward, you will receive a small Prime Gold Player Pack.
  • Additionally, an 84-rated squad. This must contain at least one TOTW player and reach a chemistry of 50. Here you receive a Jumbo Gold Pack as a reward.

According to the current market situation, the solution for the SBC is valued at about 80,000 coins – at least if you have to buy all players new. In combination with the selection option, the risk is already lower, than with the FUT Hero upgrade from November.

If you can use existing player fodder to complete parts of the SBC, the price will be slightly lower. However, you won’t be able to use these players for other SBCs again – that’s something to keep in mind.

But is the SBC worth 80,000 coins at all? Based on the current hero prices, there are actually only 4 cards you should hope for from the SBC.

Which FUT Heroes are the big win?

You should keep in mind: Even though you get 3 options in the player pick: It is quite unlikely to pull one of the four top cards. The risk of getting one of the weaker hero cards is high.

Furthermore: The FUT Hero from the SBC is definitely untradeable – so you cannot make coins with it. Therefore, the card should significantly strengthen your team. And there are actually only 4 “bangers”:

David Ginola

FIFA 22 Ginola

David Ginola is the absolute big win if you pull him. The Frenchman is still worth over a million coins and has really strong stats. 5 stars for skills and weak foot make Ginola extremely versatile, along with strong stats in pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling. He also offers links to Ligue 1, which is well-stacked this year.

Iván Córdoba

FIFA 22 Cordoba

Córdoba is currently valued at about 420,000 coins and can impress as a very strong center-back. He also has high pace and very strong stats in defense and physical. Only his height can sometimes be a disadvantage for heading. Nevertheless, he is a great card that brings good links to Serie A.

Abedi Pelé

FIFA 22 Abedi Pele

Like Ginola, Abedi Pelé plays in Ligue 1 and can impress there with strong offensive stats and the 4/4 star combination. He is currently worth about 350,000 coins on the transfer market.

The card has basically everything you need for a strong playmaker. Only his physicality is lacking a bit, and defending is not something you need with Abedi Pelé.

Antonio Di Natale

FIFA 22 Di Natale

The Italian forward has also significantly dropped in price but still stands at around 300,000 coins on the transfer market. He excels in finishing and brings a high attacking rate.

He also plays in Serie A and can link up with Italian players.

What about the rest of the FUT Heroes?

Many of the FUT heroes have dropped in price over the past weeks and months and are now available for significantly less than 80,000 coins.

They have now been simply surpassed by other special cards in terms of usefulness.

If you still want a specific card, it’s better to buy it directly on the transfer market. This card is also tradable if you want to sell it later.

An exception is Robbie Keane. The striker currently costs about 70,000 coins on the transfer market and is thus just below the SBC value. If you factor in the reward packs and possibly already owned SBC players, he is roughly worth the investment – but still untradeable. However, Keane can at least impress with good offensive stats.

Next are Joe Cole with a player for 35,000 coins and Morientes and Kohler for 35,000 coins each. All other heroes are below 30,000, sometimes significantly.

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In conclusion, it is clear: If you want to try your luck and have a few players that could go into the SBC anyway, you can take the risk and hope for one of the top cards. However, you could also have bad luck and pull one of the many weaker options.

Along with the heroes, the icons in FIFA 22 are also there to bring back legendary players from the past. But even the icons have a value problem in FIFA 22.

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Do the Destiny 2 trailers for Witch Queen reveal secret details? – Players decipher the ‘Chemistry Code’

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Destiny 2 is good at hiding little secrets. In Witch Queen, there were mysterious symbols and chemical formulas that players couldn’t let go of. We take a look at what they have discovered about the secret space science of the Witch Queen.

Sometimes, there are complex puzzles in the game. Other times you find mysterious numerical or binary codes in pictures and trailers. So when Destiny 2 players suddenly have their noses in a science book, it’s for a good reason.

Since the release of the first trailer and images for the new expansion “The Witch Queen,” the chemical formulas included have not gone unnoticed by the players. Such noticeable details are rarely coincidence in Destiny 2, as one knows from the past.

On armor and weapons, the same symbolism can be found

In the trailer for Witch Queen, which presents Savathun’s Throne World in more detail, a chemical formula and several number combinations appear repeatedly. At the beginning of the trailer, it is initially mirrored. Only at the end is the representation visible from the front.

In any case, the symbolism runs like a thread through almost all announcements, but it is particularly present in the trailers. No wonder that its significance has not let the players go in the Destiny 2 subreddit , as they look like a new puzzle to be deciphered.

What is visible in the trailer? After about 30 seconds, one should pause the gameplay trailer and recognize various decimal numbers that repeat later in other trailers. Among them are the numbers “16”, “32.066” and “80 (line break)200.59“. As well as the chemical formulas “[Xe]4 f 14 5 d 10 6s 2” and “[Xe] 4 f f14 5d6 6s2“.

A screenshot of the short display with the numbers and codes

From the foundation of their shimmering palace to the gnarled roots of the swamp, all their secrets are hidden.

thus teases Bungie the new expansion

Destiny 2 uses real space science

The community has found out: It didn’t take long for the Destiny 2 community to present interesting ideas on reddit that we don’t want to withhold from you. Caution, now it gets really scientific.

  • The numbers are called atomic numbers (also core charge number, proton number, or atomic number).
  • 16 with 32.066 is the atomic number and weight of sulfur, the element from the planet Io.
  • 80 with 200.59 are the atomic numbers and weight for mercury
  • “[Xe]4 f 14 5d10 6s 2” stands for the electron configuration of the element mercury, that is “Mercury”
  • “[Xe]4 f 14 5d6 6s2” is the electron configuration of osmium.
  • In the rocket launcher seen in the trailer, NaCl, the formula for salt, is written.
There is also a recurring symbolism on the armors

Specifically, the entire symbolism should be an ancient theory called “spagyrics”, as reddit user AWolski40 explains:

All 3 armors have a chemical: mercury, salt, and sulfur.

According to the information he derived from the Wikipedia page on the alchemical pseudo-science “spagyrics”, the theory is based precisely on these 3 chemicals. These also fit surprisingly well with the current theme and story surrounding Savathun.

The term “spagyrics” briefly explained:
Originally coined by Paracelsus, the word spagyrics comes from the ancient Greek σπάω spao (“to separate, pull out”) and ἀγείρω ageiro (“to connect”, “to recombine”, “to gather”).
In this method, the original elements, the so-called “Tria Prima”: sulfur, mercury, and salt, are separated and then recombined.

Many similarities with Savathun’s plan: The Witch Queen wants to separate herself from her worm, reconnect or combine. That is her goal, which she has already openly explained to the Guardians. And the first step, her worm exorcism, is coming soon in the current story. So one can indeed see similarities.

Overall, chemistry and alchemy seem to play a big role in the new expansion anyway.

Funny fun fact for SciFi fans: Every Supernatural fan knows of course that salt can be very effective against witches. Sam and Dean use rock salt against witches, ghosts, demons, hellhounds, and other supernatural beings. It provides protection for the hunter. So a “salted” shot from the rocket launcher might be doubly effective against Savathun.

Every character carries an element on their armor

Players were also able to discover chemical elements and symbolism on various armor pieces and weapons.

Players now suspect a connection between the armors and the respective elements mercury, salt, and sulfur. These three also represent spirit, body, and soul in alchemy. The hunter would thus be the mind, the titan the body, and the warlock the soul of a fireteam.

The symbols of the armors stand for mind, body, and soul

Osmium is the chemical hint at Savathun’s home: Players on reddit all agree on the formula for osmium. It can only be a hint at Savathun’s original home.

Just a reminder: Io (sulfur), Mercury (mercury), and Mars were planets shrouded in an anomaly by the Darkness. Players will return to Mars in February for the first time since this event.

Before the Hive became Hive, they were just weak creatures with a very short lifespan. The royal sisters Oryx, Xivu Arath, and Savathun lived on a gas giant called “Fundament” at that time. Their father was known as the “Osmium King,” ruler of the Osmium court.

On Fundament, the three siblings also first encountered the Worm Gods after their father was betrayed by one of his brood mothers. The Worm Gods would infiltrate the siblings with their own worms and thus create the Hive so that the siblings could take their first steps toward divinity. Images of this shared history can also briefly be seen in the Witch Queen trailer.

The puzzle is not yet solved: The Destiny 2 community is still puzzling, and the Collector’s Edition of Witch Queen likely plays a role in this. It includes a so-called “Psychometer Replica” that also picks up the strange symbolism. Can the code be deciphered with it?

The Psychometer Replica also shows mysterious symbols from Witch Queen

Perhaps the cryptic signs at the end are indeed the key to victory over Savathun, the god of deceit and trickery. We do not know. The Destiny 2 community can hardly wait to finally confront the Witch Queen. After all, her “good friend” has been scheming in the background for 7 years and is obviously only using her for her plans.

Even more secrets from Savathun might also be hidden in the new Witch Queen raid:

What do you think? Is there more behind these formulas? Or is it just decorative text that Bungie has included in the trailer? Let us know what you suspect. Is there really a deeper meaning here? Did you also suspect a secret code behind it?

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You should buy a strong armor in New World right now

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In New World, the new patch 1.3 is expected to be released this week. This will make an important change to the equipment. From now on, those who want to buy good equipment from the trading post will no longer get the full strength accounted.

Update January 25: The new patch 1.3 will be released today at 1:00 PM. You only have a few hours left to take advantage of this trick.

What exactly will happen with the new patch? The update 1.3 will raise the maximum equipment level from 600 to 625. At the same time, there will be adjustments to the expertise system:

  • You can and must upgrade your expertise to the value of 600 from now on to enhance your equipment with shadow fragments to 625.
  • Shadow fragments can be obtained through the new dungeon mutators and also through the gypsum system.
  • At the same time, a change will be implemented that will adjust your armor value to your expertise and may scale it down.

This last change will initially cause a lot of confusion. Because if you buy an item with an armor value of 600 and you only have an expertise of 500, the equipment will be scaled down to the average, in this case 550. The higher your expertise becomes, the less significant the scaling will be. The armor levels up with you.

However, this average change only affects equipment purchased after the new patch. So anyone who stocks up on new equipment before the patch or crafts the equipment themselves after the patch will not be affected by the scaling.

When will the patch be released? This is still not quite clear. However, the update is referred to as the “big January patch” which is why it should be released sometime in January.

On January 25, the winter event ends. This could be an indication for a release date. Usually, updates are released on Wednesday or Thursday mornings. January 27 is considered by many to be the “last deadline” when the patch should be released.

Stocking up with new equipment before the launch – is it worth it?

Is it worth buying new equipment? Sort of, as it depends on your current situation in New World. Because sooner or later you will have to level your expertise to play the new mutators and raise your equipment to the value of 625. This can only be done when you have an expertise of 600.

  • For those with an average expertise of 560+, they will likely catch up quickly enough to hardly notice the difference.
  • However, if you still have a lot of areas with around 500 expertise, the process will take a while.
  • Additionally, if you have some coins left, it’s definitely worth buying, as you’ll fall behind less in dungeons and PvP content.
New World expertise
You can find expertise next to your equipment in the purple numbers. 590 is currently still the maximum value of expertise, which will be raised to 625 in the future.

What should I buy? As in other MMORPGs, the chest and legs provide the most armor. Here an upgrade is therefore most worthwhile.

Also important are the two main weapons that you use in battle, as your damage largely depends on them.

Here are some general tips:

  • When buying, ensure that the basic attributes and especially the perks match your playstyle. The armor value is ultimately not the only decisive factor.
  • One of the strongest armors in the game is the Voidbent Armor. You can also acquire it at the trading post, but it costs between 10,000 and 20,000 coins per piece, making it quite pricey.
  • Purple equipment items with an armor value of 590+ are often lucrative. They may have one perk less than legendary equipment, but they cost significantly less. Additionally, you will be able to improve them beyond armor value 600 with shadow fragments later on.

Have you already stocked up on new equipment or are you rather ignoring the change? How high is your expertise so far? Feel free to write something in the comments.

Just a few days ago, the developers gave a preview of future content for New World and announced an interesting PvP feature:

New World: Developers reveal new details about upcoming updates – announce important PvP feature

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Big Twitch streamer slips up, hints at expansion for Diablo 2: Resurrected

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The remaster of an old classic, Diablo II: Resurrected, excites many fans. Actually, it is already finished as a remake. A major streamer accidentally spoke about an “Act 6.” However, it doesn’t exist (yet).

This is what the streamer says: MrLlamaSC is one of the biggest and most well-known streamers for Diablo II. He has made a name for himself as a speedrunner and played original Diablo II for 4 years for the holy grail.

He also played Resurrected and has engaged a lot with the game. He even trained for a World First in Diablo II to be among the first to defeat all bosses.

However, during one of his recent streams on January 23rd, something slipped out. He answered a viewer’s question about an item: “You want the standard of heroes to do something? Well, if Act 6… yes, it would be great if they would give the item something useful.”

After his slip regarding Act 6, he stammered for a moment, and it seemed like he was considering how to finish the sentence. In fact, there are only 5 acts in Diablo 2, including the expansion Lord of Destruction. Shortly after the scene, he ended his stream.

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How likely is an expansion? That MrLlama meant a different act is unlikely; after all, he does not correct himself. As a major streamer, it is possible that he is in contact with Blizzard and knows more.

Furthermore, it is already known that developer Vicarious Visions plans to bring new content to the game. Some of this is already visible, such as the new rune words from the first ladder of Resurrected.

However, there has been no information from Blizzard or Vicarious Visions regarding new acts. If a new act does come, it would probably also be associated with a whole expansion. This was the case with Diablo II: Lord of Destruction and Diablo III: Reaper of Souls.

The expansion would be the first new addon for Diablo II in 21 years. Lord of Destruction was released in 2001.

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Diablo II: Resurrected is set to grow – Is an expansion with a new act coming?

Blizzard and the developers want to continue working on Diablo II: Resurrected. In a previous interview, it was already stated that games are no longer released as “finished.” Diablo is a living game, a “live service.”

However, whether this means that an Act 6 or an expansion is coming, we cannot say. A new act would also mean a new boss that would somehow have to fit into the story of Diablo.

However, we know for sure that new content is coming. On the PTR, Patch 2.4 with the first ladder is being tested starting January 25th. Already in this, there are new rune words, new recipes for the Horadrim Cube, and changes for all classes.

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However, whether the developers will go as far as to bring a new expansion, we cannot say yet. In any case, many fans wish for Diablo II to continue. The game is more complex than Diablo III and has a distinct player base.

What do you think, is an expansion likely? What boss would be the final boss of Act 6? What new class would you wish for? Leave us a comment!

Whether Act 6 will come, we do not know – just as little as when the ladder will start. But we can already introduce you to other hack ‘n’ slashes that are set to appear in 2022:

5 new hack’n’slashes coming in 2022 while you wait for Diablo IV

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Do you want to play Game Pass games on the go? Then check out this Xbox controller for mobile phones

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A stylish controller for Android smartphones turns your phone into a kind of mobile Xbox, allowing you to play your Game Pass games via Cloud Gaming on the go. Learn here on Mein-MMO everything about the Nacon MG-X controller and whether it is worth it for you.

What kind of device is this? The MG-X from Nacon is a gamepad for smartphones. Unlike many models on the market, it is not a regular controller where you simply attach the phone using a claw or other holding mechanism.

Instead, you pull the controller apart and stuff the phone between the two halves of the controller. The whole thing looks a bit like the mobile part of a Nintendo Switch.

Why should you do that? In this way, you can play certain mobile games – as long as they have controller support – on the go. The controller is particularly effective if you own a Game Pass, allowing you to stream games on your phone while on the move.

The MG-X normally costs €89.99 and can be ordered from Amazon, among other retailers.

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Pros and Cons of the MG-X Controller

What are the features? The MG-X is a Microsoft-authorized Xbox controller, designed to resemble regular devices of this type in terms of haptics. So if you usually play on an Xbox controller, you will quickly grasp the controls here as well.

Additionally, no physical connection between the controller and the phone is needed. The connection is made via Bluetooth. Therefore, all phones up to 6.7 inches in size fit into the controller, and you can still use a protective case as long as it doesn’t make the phone too big.

The device itself weighs 206 grams and has folded dimensions of 1.2 x 7.36 x 3.62 cm. So it fits comfortably in any pocket, making it ideal for playing your favorite games from the Game Pass on the go.

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What’s not so great? As convenient as the Bluetooth connection is for dealing with bulky phones in the case, this type of connection has its problems. The connection can suffer from lags, which can be an issue during fast-paced games.

Moreover, the controller requires its own battery, which, according to the manufacturer, should last 20 hours. It charges with a USB-C cable.

Additionally, the trigger buttons are a bit stiff. This is not a problem in shooters like Halo Infinite, as you usually just press briefly. However, those who enjoy racing games where the triggers are held down continuously may have some issues.

  • MG-X-01
  • MG-X-02
  • MG-X-03

What are the alternatives? All in all, the MG-X is a solid controller for Android smartphones, effectively turning them into a kind of Xbox on the go. However, those who can’t manage Bluetooth and are looking for a top controller with a USB-C connection and no separate power source may find happiness with the Razer Kishi. A review of the Razer Kishi can be found here on mein MMO.

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Players discuss whether CoD Warzone needs a complete restart – What do you think?

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There are some issues with the free Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone. Even Season 2 has been postponed. Now the first players are discussing whether a complete restart could help, and MeinMMO wants to know from you – how much do you think that would help?

This is the situation:

Restart of Warzone – Everything new, please?

CoD: Warzone will celebrate its second anniversary soon – in March 2022. A lot has happened since its release:

  • The first map “Verdansk” takes place in the present and is continuously expanded
  • Release of Cold War brings 30 new weapons into the game, with different values than the previous weapons
  • Rebirth Island comes as a new map to Warzone
  • A few months later, “Verdansk ’84” comes – a polished version of the old map
  • CoD: Vanguard throws about 30 new weapons into the game at release – this time with 10 attachments
  • The Pacific island “Caldera” replaces Verdansk
  • With each season, more and more weapons come into the Battle Royale – at least 2 firearms
  • Each new title also brings new operators and cosmetics to Warzone

Accordingly, Warzone is currently packed with weapons and cosmetics from several CoD titles. The weapons from the various CoD games also bring different properties into the game, making balancing the various generations more difficult.

This results in a gigantic selection of firearms and cosmetics.

The weapon selection is somewhat limited by recoil – if a weapon is too difficult to use, it is usually not popular. However, many weapons are easy to use and can keep up.

In addition, there are countless skins for weapons and operators and hundreds of smaller cosmetics like charms, stickers, and calling cards.

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Operators from 3 CoD generations battle on Caldera.

On reddit, some players are currently discussing whether a “restart” for Warzone would be reasonable (via reddit). Erasing all weapons and content, starting everything anew, and also renouncing the annual content of the premium CoDs.

Some feel that the annual integration of new CoD content leads to the Battle Royale deteriorating every time.

After the integration of Cold War, there were massive problems with weapon balance – and that lasted for months. After the integration of Vanguard, the issue is currently less about weapon balance, but rather the many bugs in the game that cause frustration.

However, a restart would also mean that many cosmetic items purchased with real money would disappear from the game, as well as earned content from previous Battle Passes. Additionally, favorite weapons and operators might be removed.

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What do you think about a restart of Warzone?

Do you have a cool idea on how Warzone could evolve in terms of content strategy? Is the Battle Royale running wonderfully for you, and do you have little reason to complain?

We would love to read your further comments on the topic and discuss with you on MeinMMO.

If you want to read more about what is currently going on with Call of Duty, then check this out: Call of Duty in the worst state in years – What’s going wrong in Warzone & Vanguard?

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New PvP Horror Game on Steam turns you into an attacking murder chair

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A new horror game on Steam has a special twist. As a ghost, you can play as furniture pieces to attack ghost hunters.

On Steam, you have seen just about every quirky title, but an upcoming horror game should draw your attention a bit longer. We are talking about “Midnight Ghost Hunt,” a 4vs4 PvP game in which four ghost hunters face off against four ghosts – and you can play as a piece of furniture.

What kind of game is this? Basically, Midnight Ghost Hunt is a mix of Ghost Busters, Dead by Daylight, and Evolve – but in any case, it’s even more chaotic.

As ghosts, you have the ability to possess just about any object within an abandoned house. You can hide in a vase, an old knight’s armor, or a chair. These “possessed” objects can be used as weapons. For example, you can jump from behind as a chair to temporarily take out the ghost hunter.

Those who prefer a bolder approach can distract the ghost hunters by simply making a few objects float – or disguise themselves as a ghost hunter in plain sight. At least until a ghost hunter critically checks with a spectrophotometer why they can’t hear that one ghost hunter in the voice chat.

Ghost hunters, on the other hand, have a solid repertoire of weapons and tracking options. For example, they can make the astral “footprints” of the ghosts visible, place traps in choke points, and – as is fitting for the best “Ghost Busters” style – collect the essence of defeated ghosts with their vacuum cleaner.

Both ghosts and survivors choose special perks, allowing for adaptable gameplay.

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After 5 minutes, the ghost hunters become the hunted

The special aspect: If the ghost hunters have not managed to find all the ghosts by midnight (which corresponds to approximately 5 minutes of gameplay), the tables turn. The ghosts are empowered, all previously captured ghosts are released, and the ghost hunters become the hunted. A fight for survival begins, as the ghost hunters frantically try to avoid the attacks of possessed objects while the ghosts unleash their full power to bring a painful end to the hunters.

Although the ghost hunters can still win after midnight, it is significantly more difficult – but not impossible. It just requires more hits on the ghosts and quick reactions to evade numerous attacks.

Midnight Ghost Hunt 2
After 5 minutes, the ghosts escalate a bit.

By the way, ghosts cannot simply wait silently in any object for 5 minutes. Anyone who remains motionless in one spot will eventually be discovered. While it may make sense for one or two ghost players to primarily hide, it is rather a game of active cat and mouse, not “I sit motionless in this lamp and wait”.

This way, Midnight Ghost Hunt follows a game principle that is already known, where the antagonists are initially weaker and disadvantaged until luck turns in their favor – as some might already know from Evolve with the monster hunting.

If you enjoy horror and unusual monster hunter games, you will find something here:

When can you play? Although there is still no official release date for Midnight Ghost Hunt, the opportunity to play is not far off. From January 28 to January 30, there will be a closed beta, to which many interested players will again be invited. If you want a chance at access, simply select the game on the Midnight Ghost Hunt Steam page and express your interest in the beta playtest there. With a bit of luck, you will then be invited to the next test version at the end of the week.

If you enjoy combining horror with PvP gameplay and lots of laughter, you should already add Midnight Ghost Hunt to your list – it could be one of the more fun games of the year that also brings plenty of joy as a spectator.

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Critical security vulnerability makes Dark Souls unsafe – now players are worried about Elden Ring

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

Last weekend, there were major discussions regarding a critical security flaw in the multiplayer of all Dark Souls games. This has gone so far that the servers are currently offline. Players are now worried about Elden Ring, where the problem is also said to exist.

What is the problem? A serious security issue caused unrest around Dark Souls 1 to 3. Hackers were able to exploit a so-called “Remote Code Execution” flaw until recently to take control of the other player’s PC through the multiplayer.

  • Through the RCE exploit, players can execute codes on your computer from their PC and manipulate it, even destroy it.
  • This was possible through the invasion feature of the PvP mode and the co-op mode. According to player reactions, this flaw has apparently existed for a long time but was not widely known.
  • Now, however, there has been such significant attention that developer FromSoftware had to take all servers of Dark Souls 1: Prepare to Die Edition, DS1 Remastered, Dark Souls 2, and Dark Souls 3 offline until the issue is resolved.

Nearly a month before the release of Elden Ring, the next big title from FromSoftware, this is now causing concern among fans. According to them, the flaw is supposedly also affecting Elden Ring.

Exploit also in Elden Ring? Fans hope for a fix before release – Developer responds

Is Elden Ring really affected? This cannot be said with absolute certainty. Numerous Dark Souls players who are active in the modding and security field of Dark Souls believe exactly that.

This is related to the multiplayer and server structure of previous FromSoftware titles. They all operate on the same principle, both in co-op and PvP.

Other players can be summoned into your world, and hostile “invaders” can invade other worlds in PvP. You are also vulnerable with co-op players. Furthermore, Elden Ring runs on the same engine.

The described exploit seems to be related to the PvP mechanics, which will also be found in Elden Ring. By the way, here you can find an overview of how co-op and PvP work.

What a hack looks like is shown in the clip from The Grim Sleeper, who was affected by such an exploit during an online session:

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This is how the community reacts: Among players and fans, the mood is rather gloomy due to the security gap. Some long-time Dark Souls players criticize that the exploit has been present in the game for some time and that FromSoftware is only now reacting as it has spread.

User FlannOff writes: “The most frustrating thing about this is the fact that Bamco [Bandai Namco] and From [Software] have never done anything to prevent or fix these attacks. When these losers started destroying other people’s game saves in DS3, they simply ignored the hundreds of reports without even acknowledging the issue.”

Others look with concern towards the release of Elden Ring. While some are almost relieved that the issue is now made public. They see it as more likely that it will be fixed before the launch of the upcoming action RPG.

Reddit user WaluigiIsMe states: “If this is true, I am glad that Elden Ring has been postponed. Hopefully, Fromsoft and Bandai are aware of this. Potentially being hacked constantly on PC because of an invasion or co-op is somehow bad.”

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What do the developers say about this? Both in the relevant Reddit post and on Twitter, the developers have already responded. In addition to closing the servers, they have also responded several times to the players’ remarks.

On Reddit it states: “Thank you for the tip. The issue has already been forwarded to the relevant internal teams, […].”

We currently do not know how long it will take to fix the problem.

How can you protect yourself from cheaters? In principle, there is currently nothing you can do against the exploit. The servers are down anyway. Until publisher Bandai Namco and FromSoftware fix the issue, you can only wait.

However, if you play Dark Souls online on PC, you should take a look at the “Blue Sentinel” mod for Dark Souls 3 on Nexus. This is a kind of homemade cheat protection for fans. The modification detects cheaters and allows you to remove them from your session. There may also be such a mod for Elden Ring.

The mod helps against most types of cheaters who are active on PC in all Dark Souls installments. According to the latest update, it is even said to protect against the exploit.

What do you think about this? Have you ever been bothered by cheaters and hackers in Dark Souls? Are you perhaps even a victim of the exploit?

Elden Ring: All information about the action RPG with co-op and PvP – release, gameplay, system requirements

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LoL team of YouTuber HandOfBlood celebrates the 1st victory as beautifully as football fans

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

With Eintracht Spandau (EINS), the YouTuber HandOfBlood has built a team that competes in the highest German-speaking league of League of Legends – the Strauss Prime League. After four consecutive defeats, they achieved their first victory. And it was celebrated properly.

What exactly happened?

  • At the end of 2021, HandOfBlood, together with his agency INSTINCT3, founded the LoL team Eintracht Spandau. They took over the spot from EURONICS in the Prime League and aim to compete for the EU Masters in the long term, as they stated.
  • The start in the Strauss Prime League, however, did not go well at all. The first four matches were all lost. While the team has been able to stabilize in the early game, there continue to be issues, particularly in team fights and with objectives like Dragon and Baron.
  • On Sunday, Eintracht Spandau faced Team Wave, which also suffered four defeats. For long stretches, EINS was able to control the game and ultimately won.
  • The team celebrated their victory with some fans in front of a tavern. There, they sang loudly, similar to what you would expect from football fans.

Eintracht Spandau wants more storytelling and fan culture like in football

What exactly did the celebration look like? Together with fans, Eintracht Spandau went to the tavern Spandauer Bock after the match to celebrate. In front of the tavern, the anthem of Eintracht Spandau was sung, as this video on Twitter shows:

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This aligns perfectly with the goals that HandOfBlood has set for the team. Eintracht Spandau wants to become a constant presence in esports, with which fans can identify. A fan culture should emerge, similar to what is typically found in football clubs.

There should be a lot of “storytelling” around the team. So far, there have been “press conferences” with the responsible parties, “leaks” about signings, and a rather curious presentation of the actual team. HandOfBlood and the other team members do not take themselves too seriously, which makes the whole show even more entertaining.

The hype around the team is real. Many fans have already found their way to Eintracht Spandau, some even created their own Twitter channels and celebrated the victory, like here the “Nordkurve Ultras”:

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Does Eintracht Spandau influence viewer numbers? Yes, at least on Twitch it is evident. While the official channel of the Prime League peaked at 28,899 viewers with its shoutcast, the channel of Eintracht Spandau managed to reach 20,927 viewers.

After Eintracht Spandau played, the viewer numbers on the official channel dropped significantly.

The last matches at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM saw only 12,028 people at peak, and starting at 9:00 PM, the channel even fell below the mark of 10,000 viewers.

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In general, interest in the Strauss Prime League has risen significantly compared to the previous year:

  • In January 2022, they averaged 12,735 viewers on Twitch, peaking at 35,441 people watching at the same time (via Sullygnome).
  • In January 2021, only an average of 6,363 viewers tuned in on Twitch. The peak was just 15,709. In January 2020, the numbers were very similar, with 6,352 average and 14,666 peak viewers.

If you want to learn more about the team Eintracht Spandau, we have introduced the players in more detail here:

LoL: YouTuber HandOfBlood founds his own esports team – We introduce you to the players

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Fan builds Pokémon shooter: Players love it, Nintendo blocks it

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

A developer’s project has now been removed by Twitter and YouTube. He built a first-person shooter in 30 days where you shoot wild Pokémon. Even featuring boss battles. Nintendo did not find it funny at all.

What happened? A gameplay video went viral in the gaming community a few days ago. It showed a first-person shooter in Unreal Engine 5, where the player shot at Pokémon like Pikachu and Mewtwo with assault rifles and shotguns.

Viewers of the video found it partly horrendous to shoot at the cute Pokémon. On the other hand, they were also curious and wanted to try it out themselves. However, the game was never intended for release. And yet Nintendo intervenes.

Nintendo files a copyright infringement

What kind of shooter was it? The developer, who calls himself Dragon on Twitter, worked on the shooter for about 30 days. The first-person shooter is part of his project, in which he aims to develop something new with Unreal Engine 5 within a month. He used templates from Unreal Engine for weapons and environments and included ‘real’ Pokémon as enemies.

This way, players could encounter Pokémon like Arbok in the wild and shoot at them. There were also boss battles against legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo and Articuno. The bosses had more hit points than the Pokémon in the wild and had special attacks that players had to avoid. Within a few days, the gameplay videos exploded. The video alone collected over a million views on Twitter.

On Twitter, the developer showed a gameplay video. On YouTube, he shared a documentary about the game’s development, including gameplay. In the documentary, Dragon explained that the game was not intended for release and jokingly stated, ‘Please don’t sue me, Nintendo.’

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This is how Nintendo reacted: The fan project was shut down by Nintendo with “copyright strikes.” The gameplay videos are no longer visible on Twitter and YouTube and have been removed. Instead, Twitter displays the message, ‘These media have been disabled due to a report from the copyright owner.’

However, the gameplay is not gone everywhere yet. On Reddit, the video can still be seen. Even though the thread has already been removed by the moderators:

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Nintendo is cracking down hard again. According to the developer, the project was never meant for release. It was his project, from which he shared gameplay videos with the community. After receiving much positive feedback, Dragon developed a boss battle against Lugia, but that video was also taken down.

How do players react? On Twitter, phrases like ‘You may be developing quickly, but Nintendo’s copyright department is quicker’ can be found under the blocked videos. Many players already warned under the first gameplay videos that Nintendo would likely respond quickly. One user writes (via Twitter): ‘I see you followed the WikiHow article ‘How to get contacted by Nintendo’s legal department in 10 steps.’

This feedback and the concerns stem from Nintendo’s notorious reputation for taking action against such unofficial fan projects.

Just recently, a story circulated throughout the gaming community. The artist raised €270,000 for handmade guides to Nintendo classics like Zelda or Metroid. Nintendo sued and shut down the artist’s project.

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You should activate the new feature of the Xbox Series X now to avoid annoying others in multiplayer

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Microsoft has enabled a new feature for the Xbox Series X. It may be simple, but it saves you and your fellow players a lot of hassle when you enjoy multiplayer gaming.

You want to game with other people on Xbox, and immediately you are overwhelmed by the sound and music of your teammates. This is not only annoying for many but can also be a reason to quickly leave the voice chat. This is especially frustrating when you want to play challenging games like the shooter Rainbow Six: Extraction.

However, thanks to a simple yet important feature, many multiplayer matches could now be more enjoyable. This is particularly worthwhile for users who want to try out the Game Pass diligently on Xbox.

Simple feature automatically mutes distracting sound

What is this feature? A new feature has been introduced for the Xbox Series X. The feature offers a new option that allows you to mute the sound of your TV when you connect a wired or wireless headset to your console.

So when you plug in your headset to the console and enter the voice chat, your teammates no longer have to hear your sound or music coming from your TV or speakers. This should significantly enhance the experience for many multiplayer rounds in the long run.

However, it is unfortunate that Microsoft has this feature turned off by default. You will need to go into your Xbox menu to enable it manually.

How to activate the feature:

  • You go to your settings on your Xbox Series X.
  • Then select “Volume and Audio Output” and then “Additional Options.”
  • Here you look for the option “Mute speaker sound with connected headset.”
  • Check the box to activate the feature. Now your teammates should have a more pleasant gaming experience.

Have you already discovered the feature and are using it, or did you not know that you can mute your sound so simply? Let us know in the comments!

Cool multiplayer games for your Xbox: Are you still looking for a good multiplayer game for your Xbox Series X|S? Then check this out. In the following article, we present the most exciting MMORPGs that you can play on your Xbox:

The 7 best MMORPGs on PS4, PS5 & Xbox that you can play in 2022

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