On Thursday, the release date for the new raid was announced in Destiny 2. Some players are convinced that this particular raid could change the understanding of the Destiny universe. It might finally reveal the greatest enemy yet. But who could that be? We investigated.
For years, players in Destiny 2 have known the eternal struggle between light and darkness. The darkness itself has always been seen as “the ultimate enemy” in the Destiny universe.
However, the story of Destiny has never been easy to decipher. So it probably won’t be that simple to dismiss light and darkness as the puppeteers. Perhaps something much greater than that awaits us.
In the swamps of Savathun’s Throne World lies a sunken pyramid. Venture in with your fireteam and confront an ancient threat trapped within…
Bungie teases the new Witch Queen raid
In one of the new Witch Queen trailers, players were already able to see some kind of creature that appears to be trapped inside one of the buildings in the Throne World. Perhaps a so-called Aphelion? Or even a creature that worships the darkness, possibly a materialized form of the entity?
In the trailer, a strange being is observed
What we know so far:
In Savathun’s Throne World, the Guardians will learn that both darkness and light have secrets.
A leak indicates that the raid will feature two bosses and likely include both Hive enemies and Taken. Whether that only means two encounters is uncertain.
Savathun herself and her sister Xivu Arath will not be the opponents in the raid.
The final boss in the raid will be called “The Witness.”
Lore-interested players from the Destiny 2 community have thus changed their perspective and believe that in the latest raid, one of these trapped creatures of darkness may await us. This might also soon reveal the true power: the so-called “entity”.
The Traveler.
The Traveler is not “The Light”
The pyramids themselves, or the “Fleet of Darkness,” serve a higher power. Light and darkness are not foes, but merely cosmic forces. They are paracausal. And gradually, paracausality in Destiny 2 becomes a very effective tool to prevent the final shape.
What does the term “paracausality” mean in Destiny 2?
In the Destiny 2 universe, this term is used to refer to abilities, events, or entities. All effects and events have a preceding cause.
The darkness and light play a game. A much more complex version of “Game of Life” by John Conway. This game will consistently lead them to an end state dominated by a single, self-sustaining pattern that encompasses all others in the game. The rules of the game are the laws of physics as generally understood. The “new rules” that light and darkness have become form the basis of paracausality.
Paracausal thus means that while light and darkness obey the laws of physics, they ignore and circumvent the conventional cause-and-effect system.
The Traveler, therefore, is not the light. It merely uses it and passes it on to us. There is even some geometry in play: the light is a circle and the darkness is a tetrahedron.
Just as he is the voice and form of light, the entity is the voice and form of darkness. It has also provided the Guardians with a usable power: The ice power “Stasis”.
The entity has been around for a long time, and Bungie skillfully teases it repeatedly:
Already in Destiny 1, Oryx apparently had contact with the entity (“The Shapeless”). From it, he gained the ability “to Take” and created the Taken.
Calus tried to communicate again with the darkness and the entity through the Glykon. He has also previously mentioned having spoken with it when he was once banished to the Leviathan and wanted a deal. What became of that is still unknown.
Savathun speaks with Cabal Princess Caitl in Season 13 about “the entity.” At that time, still disguised as Osiris, in a radio transmission on the Glykon.
And in Season 15, it is mentioned in passing that the Taken are now again under their original master.
Lastly, Mara Sov speaks to us and reports that “the entity” controls the Black Fleet. She also knows this power.
If you want to recall these important points in the Destiny 2 story, we recommend this lore video by AndyEdition. He also theorizes that the entity will soon play a larger role in Destiny 2 and explains why.
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What does the entity want in the Destiny 2 universe?
Slowly, a larger whole is forming for the story of Destiny 2, and these many little hints even give a first outlook on what we might expect in the expansions after Witch Queen. According to Bungie, the final showdown between light and darkness is to come to the fore there.
Savathun, in any case, is currently playing into the hands of her sister Xivu Arath, the goddess of war. Conflict and war reign everywhere in the Destiny universe thanks to her. More war also means more strength.
Savathun always has a plan: We know that the entity seeks the strongest in this universe. It strives for the perfect form of strength, the “Final Shape.” And that’s also the name of one of Bungie’s upcoming expansions.
The only question is, why doesn’t Savathun have a problem with her sister gaining strength? Does she just want to be free? Or does she ultimately have a master plan, and the Guardians will find out on February 22, 2022, that all actions were cunningly planned by her down to the last detail?
Looking at the past, a random sequence of events is almost excluded:
What do you think? Will we soon encounter “the entity” in Destiny 2? And is this mysterious creature from the trailer actually an Aphelion or something completely different? Is the entity perhaps just another name for the darkness? Share your interpretation of the events in the comments.
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This week there was some positive but also negative news in the MMORPGs. A new MMORPG has been released and one has died with Mu Origin. Also, there was a preview of an upcoming PvP feature for New World and generally new hope at Blizzard. We at MeinMMO summarize the most important news for you.
These were the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and discuss with us.
Also, don’t forget that next week both Broken Ranks and Mortal Online 2 will celebrate their releases.
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In the first months of the new year, shooter fans can expect a whole series of releases that promise plenty of fun. In the latest episode of the MeinMMO Podcast, we introduce you to the best of them. Tune in!
This is the topic: The major shooter releases of 2021 left much to be desired and caused frustration among fans. But now, right at the beginning of the year, three new multiplayer shooters and a strong expansion are coming that look promising.
The four featured games can all be played together in multiplayer. They all have a strong focus on cooperative gameplay.
In the podcast, Leya, Schuhmann, and Benedict from the MeinMMO editorial team discuss the upcoming releases. What special features do the new video games bring? What are they personally looking forward to? Who should play which shooter? You will find out all of this in the new episode.
Here’s how you can contribute: You can actively participate in improving the podcast. If you have feedback such as suggestions or criticism, or if you simply want to submit a cool topic proposal that should be discussed, then visit us on our Discord server.
Alternatively, you can also write an email to [email protected] and share your thoughts with us. Share your opinion with us in the comments.
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Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Elden Ring is a demanding action RPG with various mechanics such as classes, crafting, equipment, and multiplayer. But how much looting and leveling is involved? MeinMMO presents the features we already know.
This is what to expect in Elden Ring: The latest action RPG from developer FromSoftware offers the Lands Between, a vast, dark fantasy world that you can explore freely.
In doing so, you choose between several classes and improve your character throughout the game. This is done by increasing your attributes through level-ups and choosing your equipment.
Since MeinMMO traditionally focuses more on multiplayer games and MMOs where looting and leveling are emphasized, we asked ourselves: How much of that is in Elden Ring? Here we give you an overview of the mechanics.
Leveling in Elden Ring – Collecting runes and improving attributes
This is how you level up your character: The progression system of Elden Ring is heavily oriented towards earlier titles from the developer, such as Dark Souls or Bloodborne. For every defeated foe, you collect so-called runes, which serve as experience points but also represent the currency of Elden Ring.
If you have enough runes, you can use them for a level-up. With each level, the amount of runes you need for the next level-up increases.
With each level-up, you can distribute a skill point to one of the 8 attributes
If you die before you can redeem the runes, you lose your experience at the spot where you died.
You then have a chance to get your runes back by returning to that spot and collecting them.
If you die on the way, you lose the runes completely. You have to start over from zero.
At the start of the game, you create a character using the extensive editor and set your class. You can choose one of 10. Each class differs in its equipment and the distribution of its attributes.
These attributes are important because they influence the orientation of your combat style and which equipment or spells you can use.
These 8 attributes are:
Vigor
Mind
Endurance
Strength
Dexterity
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
For example, the enchanted knight starts at level 5 and has more points in intelligence and strength, making this class a hybrid for magic and melee combat.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Looting in Elden Ring – Equipment, skills, crafting
This is the loot available: In addition to the progression system through level-ups, equipment also plays an important role in Elden Ring.
The choice of your weapons, shields, armor, spells, and summons is essential to prepare you for the threats in the Lands Between.
Fortunately, there is a huge selection of weapons, of which 13 categories are known so far:
Daggers
One-handed swords
Great swords
Curved swords
Katanas
Double blades
Maces
Axes
Spears
Great spears
Light bows
Staves (for magic)
Holy seals (for summons)
Weapons differ in shape, size, certain abilities, and scaling. Some weapons are particularly suitable for strength builds while others are more intended for dexterity builds.
You can find or buy weapons in the game world; in Dark Souls, you could also create them using boss souls. It’s possible that this will also be the case in Elden Ring. Most likely, weapons can also be upgraded with the appropriate upgrade materials.
While some weapons come with fixed skills, there are also abilities you can find in the world and combine with various weapons.
Additionally, there are numerous armor sets split into light, medium, and heavy armor. How agile you are with heavy armor depends on your strength value. Here too, equipment influences which build you can play.
Crafting also plays a role in Elden Ring. Thanks to materials you find in the game world, you can create healing items, arrows for your bows, and other things.
How much looting and leveling is there in Elden Ring?
Especially regarding the aspect of loot, there are several things to find in the game world. Here’s an overview of the mechanics:
Choice from various classes
Level-ups grant skill points for the 8 attributes of your character
There are countless different build possibilities
Loot in the form of weapons and armor that strongly influences your playstyle
Upgrade materials for your equipment
Weapon skills that can have powerful properties
Crafting materials to create useful items
Elden Ring therefore offers you the opportunity to find loot, improve your character, and level up at all times.
Of course, you must prepare for setbacks during your travels. Your enemies will not make it easy for you to explore the world.
The most important factor in games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne has always been the player’s own skills. If you master the game well, equipment and build are almost secondary. So practice diligently and don’t let the difficulty level get you down at first.
Elden Ring offers several features that should satisfy fans of the “looting & leveling” principle. However, it will not become an MMO.
Nonetheless, these mechanics may also be interesting for players who usually seek this in MMOs. Furthermore, Elden Ring still has several multiplayer features.
Elden Ring is not a real MMO, but it has multiplayer
These are the multiplayer features of Elden Ring: The action RPG comes with a co-op mode and PvP. Thus, you can fight against other players and also defeat bosses together with them.
In co-op mode, you can either call other players to your world for help, or be summoned by other players to help them. You can team up with up to two other players.
In PvP, you can either duel or invade the worlds of other players as an “invader” and attack them.
Playing World of Warcraft on the Xbox – a long-time dream could come true. But do you even want that?
If everything goes smoothly, Microsoft will buy Activision Blizzard within the next few months and thus unite some more strong game developers under its banner. As the manufacturer of the Xbox, however, one question inevitably hangs in the air. Does this mean that World of Warcraft, one of the greatest MMORPGs of all time, could finally come to the Xbox? And the following question arises:
Would you even want that?
What speaks in favor of a release on the Xbox? Basically, a release, no matter on which console, is a clear win-win situation. More players would be able to experience Blizzard’s MMORPG, which means not only more players in the game world but also more potential customers for Blizzard. Other MMORPGs have already shown that this is definitely possible – like Final Fantasy XIV.
And even though some long-time WoW veterans believe that you can’t possibly explore Azeroth with a gamepad – you can. Since Shadowlands, World of Warcraft has offered this feature natively, and with some addons, it can be refined even further. We from MeinMMO also took a look at “WoW with a controller” and were positively surprised.
It is definitely possible both technically and gameplay-wise.
Last but not least, Microsoft could team up with Blizzard to even include World of Warcraft in the Game Pass – to attract even more customers.
It works well with the gamepad – whether with the Xbox or PS controller.
What speaks against a release on the Xbox? As much as there is in favor, there is unfortunately also against it. A console release has been repeatedly denied by Blizzard in recent years. Since World of Warcraft was never planned with consoles in mind, the whole engine and the game are not really designed for it. It would take a lot of work to get the whole MMORPG running in its current form on the Xbox. Simply “copy-pasting” the data would probably not be enough.
Blizzard would need to invest a lot of resources into this project to ensure it functions in an acceptable state. But perhaps they have already been doing that behind the scenes for the past few years…
But now let’s get to you! Would you want to play World of Warcraft on the console? Can you imagine strolling through Azeroth with the gamepad in hand in front of the TV?
If you want to provide your answer in a little more detail or attach concerns, worries, and conditions to it, then leave a comment and discuss the pros and cons of a console implementation of World of Warcraft.
The data miner StrayKurtis has released a new video on his YouTube channel, showcasing various spells from Elden Ring. And some of them are quite extravagant.
These spells have been discovered: It’s been many weeks since the network test of Elden Ring, and yet data miners continue to extract new bits of information from the client.
The YouTuber StrayKurtis has introduced a new video on his channel featuring a whole range of new spells he found in the depths of the code of Elden Ring. It showcases the vast diversity of magic in the new game from FromSoftware.
In addition to the “normal, boring” spells, like flying magical orbs or arrows, there are also much more extravagant abilities for magic lovers:
With one spell, you can summon magical weapons like greatswords or hammers, which can consist of lightning and blood or simply glow green. By additionally casting the spells, these weapons can even perform combos.
The character can transform into a large flower that explodes after a few seconds, causing area damage.
Several different summoning spells show ghostly knights or skeletons that perform their attacks and then disappear, or a snake of fire that explodes multiple times along its length.
With blood magic, thorns can be summoned on the ground that explode when they reach the opponent.
Classic thunderstorms with lightning and meteor showers are also available.
You can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m6E1ZTG9ew
For some spells, you can also change their elemental properties. In the video, you can see the spell “Floating Chaos” demonstrated first without an element and then with frost.
Kurtis states in the video description that these are by no means all the spells he has discovered. Rather, he has thrown together a random selection and uploaded it as a video. But there are many more,
This is dragon magic: In addition to “classic” magic, there is also dragon magic in Elden Ring. This differs from normal spells in that it draws from the power of dragons.
For example, it summons individual body parts of dragons that perform various attacks against the magician’s enemies. In another, somewhat older video from StrayKurtis, you can see:
A tail swipe that can be charged for more damage and range
A claw swipe that can be followed by a second attack
The bite of a summoned dragon head
Many different versions of dragon breath that spew frost, blue fire, lava, or lightning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uNigkWOrPY
Some spells are still unfinished and lack sound effects, for example. But even from these examples, you can see how diverse magic is in Elden Ring.
It is also not certain whether the spells will actually look the same as in the video. In his reconstruction, Kurtis selected various effects and combined them when they seemed appropriate and harmonious together.
More about Elden Ring on MeinMMO can be found here:
Will these spells really be in Elden Ring? This is still data mining of the beta version of the game. So there is no guarantee that all of these spells will appear in the finished game. In SoulsBorne games, data miners have discovered many discarded concepts in the past, such as abilities, outfits, and even entire areas or bosses that never made it into finished games.
It is therefore possible that fans will never see some of these spells in the light of day, but rather remain hidden in the game’s code.
What do you think of the magic in Elden Ring? Will you try out a mage build or do you prefer to stick with classic sword and shield? Let us know in the comments.
The mobile game I Am Hero: AFK Tactical Teamfight is still quite new on iOS and Android. Now it faces a lawsuit from Riot. Reason: it blatantly copies from League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics.
What kind of game is this? I Am Hero: AFK Tactical Teamfight comes from the Vietnamese studio Imba Games and is a so-called auto battler in the style of auto-chess. The game promises a ton of rewards, even when you are not actively playing, hence “AFK”. A true idle game.
The game is available for both iOS and Android devices and has been downloaded over 500,000 times according to the two stores. The ratings range from 3.9/5 to 4.5/5 stars.
The game mechanics are quite simple: you collect heroes with special traits and build teams that compete against opponents. The traits create synergies and bonuses. There are reportedly even multiplayer guild bosses.
The basic concept sounds similar to the popular Teamfight Tactics, the auto-battler from LoL. The developers at Riot also think so and are now filing a hefty lawsuit, as the similarities appear to be too great.
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I Am Hero copies character descriptions, faces lawsuit
This is what the copy looks like: Just the name “Tactical Teamfight” seems to be based on Teamfight Tactics. However, the developers have even directly copied from League of Legends. Some of the available heroes have strikingly similar names:
Heimerdinger vs. Dinger
Teemo vs. Tomee
Vi vs. Vy
Viktor vs. Victor
Talon vs. Tolan
Zac vs. Zak etc.
Even the design of the characters in I Am Hero corresponds to those from League of Legends or TFT. That the similarities are not coincidences is also evident in the descriptions of the heroes. The texts are partly copied verbatim, only the names have been changed:
Allegedly, I Am Hero is said to attract over 100 million players per month. Riot now wants compensation for the fact that these players, along with revenues, are gathered through copies of their work. I Am Hero is free but has a shop with microtransactions.
What’s the status of the lawsuit? In December, Riot filed a cease and desist against the Vietnamese developer, according to the Reuters news agency. This was not complied with, which is why they are now taking further action.
We cannot say precisely what sums are at stake. According to rumors, each point is to be treated individually and would cost $150,000 in damages. Furthermore, Riot demands that Google and Apple remove the game from their offerings.
The LoL developer has previously successfully sued a studio that exploited its content:
The best counters against Flunkifer in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. This way, you are optimally prepared for raids against Flunkifer.
What kind of Pokémon is Flunkifer? Flunkifer comes from the third generation of Pokémon and belongs to the Steel and Fairy types. You will regularly encounter it in level 3 raids.
Here we show you the best counters against Flunkifer and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
Flunkifer Counters
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Overheat
Flampivian with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
Crypto Entei with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Crypto Moltres with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Crypto Charizard with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Flareon with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Entei with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
Moltres with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Mega Charizard X with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Skelabra with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Crypto Magbrant with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
Crypto Brutalanda with Fire Fang and Fire Blast
Reshiram with Fire Fang and Heat Wave
Houndoom with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
Crypto Houndoom with Fire Fang and Fire Blast
Crypto Arcanine with Fire Fang and Fire Blast
Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Fire Blast
Crypto Ho-Oh with Hidden Power and Fire Blast
Stalobor with Mud Shot and Earthquake
Heatran with Fire Spin and Fire Blast
Weaknesses of Flunkifer: The Pokémon belongs to the Steel and Fairy types and has weaknesses against Ground and Fire. Therefore, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids.
Is there a Shiny Flunkifer? Yes, you can find and catch Shiny Flunkifer in Pokémon GO. In the following graphic, we show you the comparison between the normal version and the shiny form.
On the left is normal Flunkifer and on the right is shiny Flunkifer
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can easily defeat Flunkifer solo. With lower levels, but strong counters, it should be manageable with two players as well.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In GTA Online, you can currently earn 202,000 GTA Dollars easily and with little effort. We show you what you need to do to secure the money.
How to secure the money? On the map of GTA Online, you currently find two time trials. One at Del Perro Pier for proper vehicles and one at the canals of Vespucci for your remote-controlled cars. Both races bring you over 100,000 GTA Dollars. In our guide, we show you how to win the following two races:
Time Trial “Del Perro Pier”
Time Trial “Canals of Vespucci”
Del Perro Pier – Win the Time Trial
This is the race: The start of the race is far back at the water on the pier of Del Perro Pier. Position yourself towards the arrow in the start marker. Tip: Start the race once and set a GPS marker at the finish area. Then hold “Get Off” until the attempt ends. The GPS marker will remain and help you directly in the next attempt with a purple path on the minimap.
Tips for this race: It’s best to use a motorcycle, as the last part of the course takes place offroad and motorcycles perform well on unpaved roads. The fastest motorcycles in GTA Online can be found on MeinMMO. On the offroad track, it’s better to drive a bit slower, as there are tight curves awaiting you.
The track for the time trial – the green path is slightly faster
On the highway, you can save some time by driving against traffic (on the far left side) and then driving up the on-ramp as a ghost driver. We have highlighted this route in green on the graphic.
You have 1:43.200 minutes for the race and win 101,000 GTA Dollars if you reach the finish on time. We decided to use the Shotaro bike and made it within the time limit.
Canals of Vespucci – Win the Time Trial
This is the race: You find the race at the purple remote control on the map of GTA Online, very close to the time trial Del Perro Pier.
This type of time trial runs with checkpoints. So you don’t need to set a goal marker in advance, as you will be guided curve by curve.
Tips for the race: Use the jump function of your RC Bandito. The many bridges that are part of the race can be “jumped” with good timing. This will save you a few more seconds.
Pay attention to how many arrows are in the checkpoint markings. The more arrows, the tighter the curve.
The race forgives you some accidents, but then time becomes very tight
You have 1:53 minutes for the race. If you reach the finish on time, you will also receive 101,000 GTA Dollars here.
Both races can be completed in 4 minutes and then you receive a total of 202,000 GTA Dollars. An opportunity you should definitely take advantage of if you are saving for a bigger purchase.
Now at GTA Online’s casino: the Declasse Drift Tampa
If you are already online in GTA, why not pay a visit to the casino as well. Because there you can win a real eye-catcher this week.
The new cooperative shooter Rainbow Six: Extraction has received many average ratings from critics. However, fans see a lot of potential in the PvE game and hope that Ubisoft will support it in the long term.
Critics largely see nothing special in Rainbow Six: Extraction. The cooperative shooter ends up in the solid midfield on Metacritic, and exuberant emotions in either a positive or negative sense are rarely found in professional reviews.
The initial reactions from players were positive, with much astonishment at the fact that Extraction had a release without major problems. The MeinMMO editorial team also found the game to be a strong point.
On social media, especially in the game’s subreddit, the same trend is recognized: Players of Rainbow Six: Extraction see a lot of potential in the cooperative shooter.
“I pray that the game succeeds”
What do the fans say? In the subreddit of the cooperative shooter, the most popular posts are positive.
User ADandyWaffle writes in one of the most popular threads: “Ubisoft, the game has more potential than most of your open-world games. Don’t waste that.”
He also says: “With the right support […] Ubisoft can build a community. I pray that the game succeeds.”
The comments align with this, like also Astral_Wish: “If the game gets long-term support like Siege, I can very well imagine that it could become one of the best PvE games. The foundations are there.”
turntrout101 expresses in a comment: “This already reminds me of the 2-year struggle we had to make Rainbow Six Siege popular.”
Similar voices can also be heard in our community. MeinMMO reader Phoesias had the following to say about Rainbow Six Extraction:
The game was super fun for us, it is damn challenging, which really surprised us even at the 2nd difficulty level. […] We had some really dramatic and exciting moments where we somehow escaped at the last second.
Therefore, fans keep emphasizing that the game is in Game Pass. They hope that even critical players will give the shooter a chance – and then also have positive experiences.
If you want to find out whether Rainbow Six Extraction could be something for you, we have something prepared for you. In our check, there are 10 statements – if at least 7 of them apply to you, you should definitely give the game a try:
In response to the criticism that Rainbow Six Extraction is nothing special, players also remain calm. Although the game may not be innovative, they still enjoy it. A meme sums up this mood:
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What are fans hoping for? Fans seem to place great importance on the game getting a real chance from the broader player base. When YouTube reviewer ACG noted that his viewers really liked the game, a fan boasted in the subreddit: “We did it.”
Therefore, fans keep emphasizing that the game is in Game Pass. They hope that even critical players will give the shooter a chance – and then also have positive experiences.
If you want to find out whether Rainbow Six Extraction could be something for you, we have something prepared for you. In our check, there are 10 statements – if at least 7 of them apply to you, you should definitely give the game a try:
Since the normal mode of Pandaemonium has no enrage, Aka also didn’t have to worry about his DPS. He could take as much time in the fight as necessary.
These are the reactions: As is often the case, the strong self-healing of the Warriors quickly became a meme in the FFXIV community. Many jokes have been posted about how overpowered the ability Urge is since the release of Endwalker and its job upgrades.
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Warriors have seemingly secretly converted into a healer role. White Mages or Scholars would therefore be completely optional when a Warrior is present in the group. The HPs (healing per second) of a Warrior would far exceed those of any actual healer.
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Others posted their chat logs from dungeons with requests like this: “Can you stop healing yourself so I have something to do? Perform your rotation wrong or something lol”
However, reading between the lines indicates the expectation of a nerf. While the Warriors neither received a nerf in 6.01 nor in 6.05, Director Yoshida announced patch 6.08, which is supposed to bring further balance changes.
What do you think of Aka Ada’s performance? Do you think the Warrior should be nerfed, or should other tanks receive buffs instead? Let us know in the comments.
The player Aka Ada has achieved an impressive feat in Final Fantasy XIV. He defeated the first boss of the current raid Pandaemonium (normal) completely alone and without a group. He played the job Warrior, which is currently known for its extremely strong self-healing.
Aka Ada accomplished this: A Warrior made waves in the FFXIV subreddit by soloing the new boss fight against Erichthonios. He is part of the new raid Pandaemonium at level 90, which was released with Endwalker.
These raid bosses are (normally) designed to be defeated by a group of 8 players. It doesn’t have to be the classic role distribution of 2 Tanks, 2 Healers, and 4 DPS, but more than just one Tank is definitely… advisable.
Accordingly, many players in the subreddit found Aka Ada’s achievement astonishing, even though it was “only” the normal mode and not the epic mode of the raid. Many comments noted that they often experience wipes in the fight even with full groups:
“Wtf Man, you are insane.” – Ok_Concentrate5128
“What a champion. Absolutely impressive.” – El_Rey_de_Spice
“It’s definitely impressive, but I really have to ask: Why?” – ChisMorray
Some players also joked that he would now be “responsible” if the Warrior gets a nerf and jokingly asked him to please remove the video of his kill before the FFXIV team sees it. You can check out the video here:
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This is how Aka did it: The big endeavor to take down a current raid boss solo succeeded for Aka thanks to the incredible self-healing of the Warrior. While the Tank had solid abilities in Shadowbringers to keep himself alive, this went to the extreme in Endwalker.
Alongside regenerative skills like Berserk, Equilibrium, the Shield Detachment, and various defensive cooldowns, the new ability Urge plays a key role:
It reduces damage taken by 10%
Creates a shield that absorbs damage
Heals the Warrior by 400 HP per hit
During large pulls in normal dungeons, where 3 or more enemies are attacked simultaneously, the Warrior receives HP back for each enemy hit.
The duration of the ability is “only” 8 seconds, but the cooldown is also just 25 seconds. This means that a Warrior can fully heal every 17 seconds, as Aka demonstrates in his video. With just over 77,000 max HP, he can heal for up to 9,500 HP per hit.
According to his reddit posts, the biggest issues were the right timings for using the defensive cooldowns, as well as the “stack mechanics”. Players in the group have to position themselves in a small area and absorb damage together.
Of course, this is not possible alone, but Aka figured out through calculations that he could reduce the damage enough by skillfully juggling his cooldowns to survive the mechanic.
Since the normal mode of Pandaemonium has no enrage, Aka also didn’t have to worry about his DPS. He could take as much time in the fight as necessary.
These are the reactions: As is often the case, the strong self-healing of the Warriors quickly became a meme in the FFXIV community. Many jokes have been posted about how overpowered the ability Urge is since the release of Endwalker and its job upgrades.
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Warriors have seemingly secretly converted into a healer role. White Mages or Scholars would therefore be completely optional when a Warrior is present in the group. The HPs (healing per second) of a Warrior would far exceed those of any actual healer.
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Others posted their chat logs from dungeons with requests like this: “Can you stop healing yourself so I have something to do? Perform your rotation wrong or something lol”
However, reading between the lines indicates the expectation of a nerf. While the Warriors neither received a nerf in 6.01 nor in 6.05, Director Yoshida announced patch 6.08, which is supposed to bring further balance changes.
What do you think of Aka Ada’s performance? Do you think the Warrior should be nerfed, or should other tanks receive buffs instead? Let us know in the comments.
And the worst part: You may get a legendary fan-favorite for your team, who may even have been one of your favorite players. However, on the pitch, the card is of no use at all.
An overhaul of the icons seems long overdue. Many players in the FIFA subreddit feel the same way. Both a re-evaluation of various player stats and a revision of options like Icon Swaps or Icon SBCs would likely be things many players would like to see.
What do you think about this topic? Are you happy with the icons in FIFA 22, or would you like to see an overhaul? Let us know in the comments!
The fact that the values are no longer moving makes sense – after all, the performances of players do not change over the years as they are based on past epochs – but it hardly matches the gameplay in FUT.
Nesta was a great center-back – But in the game, he hardly keeps up.
Just look at cards like Puyol or Nesta. Absolute world-class center-backs who were among the best on the pitch during their respective eras. Yet in FIFA 22, they are outranked by players like Kimpembe – simply because he has higher pace, a better body type, or other detailed stats.
This can also be applied to other players. Take Miroslav Klose for example. The man is the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, yet he falls behind strikers who have achieved far less in FIFA.
Klose’s goal-scoring instinct does not translate well to the FIFA 22 gameplay.
Also players like Litmanen, Lineker, Scholes, Owen, or van Nistelrooy rank in FIFA’s popularity rankings at depths that should not be possible for icons given their legendary status.
There is basically a need for reevaluation or adjustment. Because some icons simply do not reflect what made them exceptional compared to players who achieved far less in their careers.
2. The effort does not do justice to many icons
Here we need to distinguish: Namely between top icons like Ronaldo and cards that do not fit well into the FIFA meta. While high effort for some of the best cards in the game is certainly justified – or at least more justifiable – it is already extreme what is asked for weaker icons.
Especially at the beginning of the game, where “weaker” icons would actually pay off because they have not yet been overtaken by any high-powered special cards, they are still exorbitantly expensive. You should not expect to find icons in packs – they are incredibly rare.
The Icon Swap requires a lot of effort. But it does not necessarily bring correspondingly strong rewards.
The alternative ways to obtain such icons would be Icon SBCs or the Icon Swap. However, they:
Come too late in the “FIFA cycle” – often when the value of the icons has already dropped.
Require an effort that is simply not worth it for many cards.
The Icon SBCs for specific, strong legends are often extremely expensive. They consist of ridiculously many or highly rated teams that you have to submit, making it hardly feasible or worth it to swap.
And the legends in the Icon Swaps are either too weak for the current state of the “Power Curve” or simply require way too many Icon Tokens. Here, you have to slog through sometimes incredibly time-consuming, less entertaining tasks to get the top icons from the swaps.
Unless you opt for the “random variant” – that is, the Icon Packs. And that brings us to point 3.
3. Nothing is more frustrating than a lost icon roulette
One option to obtain FIFA icons is through SBCs that grant an Icon Pack. You can also get them thanks to Icon Packs with specific values from the Icon Swap, which cost fewer tokens. Although they still require a lot of effort, they are at least somewhat easier to achieve.
These packs then include a random icon. And that is of course enticing: Because here you have the chance to pull an absolute top icon. So, theoretically.
But those who know the pack odds in FIFA 22 know: Absolute top cards are not the rule, but the exception.
A Giggs from the Icon Pack can be frustrating when you’re hoping for something better.
It happens all too often that you end up with not Ronaldo, Puskas, or Zidane, but rather Lampard, Schweinsteiger, or Klose, who simply do not provide any advancement in FIFA.
And the worst part: You may get a legendary fan-favorite for your team, who may even have been one of your favorite players. However, on the pitch, the card is of no use at all.
An overhaul of the icons seems long overdue. Many players in the FIFA subreddit feel the same way. Both a re-evaluation of various player stats and a revision of options like Icon Swaps or Icon SBCs would likely be things many players would like to see.
What do you think about this topic? Are you happy with the icons in FIFA 22, or would you like to see an overhaul? Let us know in the comments!
Icon cards in FIFA 22 are actually meant to showcase the performances of legendary players on the pitch. However, many icons nowadays hardly do justice to their real-life counterparts, says MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
Icons made their debut as “Legends” on the Xbox consoles in FIFA 14, and since FIFA 18, they have been available on all platforms: the “Icons.” Some of the best players to ever step on the football field.
Since then, the field of icons has been steadily growing. Renowned names like Zidane, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, or Cantona can be signed in FUT to strengthen players’ Ultimate Teams.
And yes, some of these icons are among the best cards you can have in the game. There is no doubt: Ronaldo, Pelé, Maradona, Eusébio, Gullit, Zidane, and many other legends can be a seriously powerful addition to your team. Currently, only the new TOTY cards are at such a level.
At the same time, there are simply too many icons that can no longer keep up with the “Power Curve” in FIFA – and that, despite still being hard to obtain. Several issues are dampening the mood around icons in FIFA.
1. Some icon cards are simply outdated or do not fit FIFA
A problem with the icons is their largely static values for years. Comparing the list of icons from FIFA 18 with the icons of FIFA 22, one can see: Icons that were already present in FIFA 18 have at most minimal to no changes to the stats of their Base, Mid, and Prime cards.
One exception is the Moments cards, which are improved again, but become available only later in the game. However, it should also be mentioned that they are so rare that they even fueled a black market scandal in FIFA 21.
The fact that the values are no longer moving makes sense – after all, the performances of players do not change over the years as they are based on past epochs – but it hardly matches the gameplay in FUT.
Nesta was a great center-back – But in the game, he hardly keeps up.
Just look at cards like Puyol or Nesta. Absolute world-class center-backs who were among the best on the pitch during their respective eras. Yet in FIFA 22, they are outranked by players like Kimpembe – simply because he has higher pace, a better body type, or other detailed stats.
This can also be applied to other players. Take Miroslav Klose for example. The man is the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, yet he falls behind strikers who have achieved far less in FIFA.
Klose’s goal-scoring instinct does not translate well to the FIFA 22 gameplay.
Also players like Litmanen, Lineker, Scholes, Owen, or van Nistelrooy rank in FIFA’s popularity rankings at depths that should not be possible for icons given their legendary status.
There is basically a need for reevaluation or adjustment. Because some icons simply do not reflect what made them exceptional compared to players who achieved far less in their careers.
2. The effort does not do justice to many icons
Here we need to distinguish: Namely between top icons like Ronaldo and cards that do not fit well into the FIFA meta. While high effort for some of the best cards in the game is certainly justified – or at least more justifiable – it is already extreme what is asked for weaker icons.
Especially at the beginning of the game, where “weaker” icons would actually pay off because they have not yet been overtaken by any high-powered special cards, they are still exorbitantly expensive. You should not expect to find icons in packs – they are incredibly rare.
The Icon Swap requires a lot of effort. But it does not necessarily bring correspondingly strong rewards.
The alternative ways to obtain such icons would be Icon SBCs or the Icon Swap. However, they:
Come too late in the “FIFA cycle” – often when the value of the icons has already dropped.
Require an effort that is simply not worth it for many cards.
The Icon SBCs for specific, strong legends are often extremely expensive. They consist of ridiculously many or highly rated teams that you have to submit, making it hardly feasible or worth it to swap.
And the legends in the Icon Swaps are either too weak for the current state of the “Power Curve” or simply require way too many Icon Tokens. Here, you have to slog through sometimes incredibly time-consuming, less entertaining tasks to get the top icons from the swaps.
Unless you opt for the “random variant” – that is, the Icon Packs. And that brings us to point 3.
3. Nothing is more frustrating than a lost icon roulette
One option to obtain FIFA icons is through SBCs that grant an Icon Pack. You can also get them thanks to Icon Packs with specific values from the Icon Swap, which cost fewer tokens. Although they still require a lot of effort, they are at least somewhat easier to achieve.
These packs then include a random icon. And that is of course enticing: Because here you have the chance to pull an absolute top icon. So, theoretically.
But those who know the pack odds in FIFA 22 know: Absolute top cards are not the rule, but the exception.
A Giggs from the Icon Pack can be frustrating when you’re hoping for something better.
It happens all too often that you end up with not Ronaldo, Puskas, or Zidane, but rather Lampard, Schweinsteiger, or Klose, who simply do not provide any advancement in FIFA.
And the worst part: You may get a legendary fan-favorite for your team, who may even have been one of your favorite players. However, on the pitch, the card is of no use at all.
An overhaul of the icons seems long overdue. Many players in the FIFA subreddit feel the same way. Both a re-evaluation of various player stats and a revision of options like Icon Swaps or Icon SBCs would likely be things many players would like to see.
What do you think about this topic? Are you happy with the icons in FIFA 22, or would you like to see an overhaul? Let us know in the comments!
The Ladder in Diablo 2: Resurrected is the feature that fans have been waiting for since release. Finally, there is concrete information about the start – or at least about the test. MeinMMO explains when it will happen and what it entails.
What is so special about the Ladder? In Diablo 2, Ladders are somewhat like Seasons in more modern games. You start here with a new character and can compete on a leaderboard against other players. It is divided into Standard play, Expansion, Softcore, and Hardcore.
The first Ladder of the remaster was initially supposed to launch shortly after the release of Diablo 2: Resurrected in September 2021. However, this has been delayed due to larger issues shortly after launch. Now there is finally new information.
When does the Ladder start? On January 25, 2022, you can test the Ladder on the newly launched PTR of Diablo 2. The content of the first Season will be available there to look for errors and improvements.
When the upcoming Patch 2.4 with the Ladder will be released remains open. Typically, such tests on the PTR last between 2 and 4 weeks. We expect the patch at the end of February. However, the wait is worth it because the Ladder brings a ton of new content.
New Rune Words, Recipes, and Tons of Balance Changes
What does the Ladder bring? Blizzard has already released a list of new features and content for the Ladder. These include:
What are Rune Words? Contrary to the name, Rune Words are items. Weapons and armor, into which you insert so-called “runes” in the correct order, become powerful Rune Words. Here on MeinMMO you will find the list of all Rune Words and what they provide. For the Ladder, we will also introduce all new Rune Words.
The changes to the classes are extremely extensive. Basically, they serve as a buff for everyone, which should particularly please the previously disadvantaged melee fighters. There are damage increases and some attacks can no longer be interrupted. However, fans of Barbarians are already certain that one of their builds will remain “unplayable”.
This is the “Unbending Will”, one of the new Rune Words.
How do I participate in the test? At the moment, the PTR is only available for the PC version of Diablo 2: Resurrected. To participate, navigate in the Battle.net client in the Diablo 2 tab at the bottom left to the dropdown menu above the “Play” button.
Select the option “PTR: Diablo II: Resurrected” there. Install the client if necessary. You should then simply have access to the PTR and can test the new content. Are you already excited about the Ladder? What do you think will be the most exciting change?
If you’d rather wait until the test is complete and you can play the Ladder live, you can find here some alternatives for the time being:
The son of the 70-year-old player “Zanegreen” reaches out to the community on the subreddit asking for help. His father has been unjustly banned in World of Warcraft and he doesn’t know what to do anymore. However, the story has a happy ending.
This is why Zanegreen was banned: On January 21, the son of Zanegreen spoke up in the official WoW subreddit. In a thread, he explained that his father was mistaken for a bot and consequently received a 6-month ban.
He has played WoW since the launch of Burning Crusade. He is a 70-year-old man who simply enjoys questing and leveling new characters. He doesn’t talk much. From the outside, yes, he appears to be a bot. But he is just an old man who loves the fantasy elements of the game and the world. He has probably created around 10 hunters by now. […]
He was banned for 6 months. Because he plays in a way that Blizzard probably expects from bots. But he has been playing like this for almost a decade. It’s something he truly loves, especially now in retirement. […]
The son continues in his post that he and his brother have already reached out to Blizzard’s support multiple times. However, they couldn’t achieve anything and their father remained banned. That’s why he reached out to the subreddit.
He posted the ban date and the number of the first ticket so that other reddit users could request a revision of the ban.
This is what happened next: The reddit thread gathered over 4,000 upvotes in less than a day and caught Blizzard’s attention. While some users expressed skepticism about the truthfulness of the story, others offered their sympathy and support.
Some shared that their parents or other family members also play WoW in an “unusual” way. They go on adventures alone or just look at the landscapes and read quest texts.
Subsequently, community employee Kalviery responded in the thread with an offer for a conversation. However, he emphasized that due to privacy reasons, he could only speak with the account holder, meaning Zanegreen himself.
If the thread opener wants, he can send me a private message with the ticket number and I will make sure it is handled correctly. But I won’t be able to give him any further information.
Kalviery
Zangreen has good news for the reddit users
The contact was successful and shortly after, the son opened a second thread about his father being unbanned. The two talked on the phone and Zanegreen was “overjoyed.”
The son thanked the users and Kalviery for their help and posted pictures of his father holding a note “Thank you reddit!” as well as a screenshot of the notification of the unban as proof. As compensation for the unjust ban, the account received 30 days of game time.
He should tell the users from his father that “Zangreen – Tichondrius and the guild ‘The Chubby Emus’ think you all are fantastic.”
Thus, the retiree received a happy ending, thanks to the reddit community. However, it is not the only nice story from WoW:
Some time ago, testers were laid off at the developer of Call of Duty: Warzone, Raven Software. This caused an uproar among the employees. They have now formed a union and are demanding better working conditions. This should also improve the quality of the games.
The remaining employees in quality assurance subsequently went on strike but had not received a response for a long time.
Now, the employees have formed a union to demand better working conditions. According to Bloomberg, this is the “first union at major gaming companies in the USA.” Previously, there had only been a small union of indie developers (via Washington Post).
“Shorter Development Time Sacrifices the Quality of the Project”
What kind of union is this? The Game Workers Alliance (GWA) is a coalition of 34 employees from Activision and Raven Software. They are part of the Communication Workers of America (CWA), the largest media industry union according to Bloomberg.
The employees themselves are 34 members of quality assurance. The department is responsible for ensuring that games run smoothly and without errors – something that seems particularly necessary for Call of Duty. Warzone and Vanguard were a “wreck full of bugs” at the end of 2021 and Season 2 of Vanguard was even postponed so that the team could work on bugs.
MeinMMO author Maik Schneider has looked into the whole situation more closely. His assessment as a CoD expert is: Call of Duty is in the worst state it has been in years. With the demands of the GWA, this could change at least in the long term.
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What does the union demand? The employees are asking Activision to first recognize the union. However, this could prove difficult as unions are not well-regarded in the USA, and just recently, tech giant Microsoft announced its intention to buy Activision Blizzard. A union may stand in the way of that.
The union aims to ensure that management and workers work together to create a “healthy and successful work environment.” In a series of tweets, the GWA speaks of several goals they want to achieve. These include:
Sustainability: Developers should not have to “crunch” to finish.
Transparency: Management decisions should be clearly communicated.
Equality: Quality assurance should receive the respect and balance it deserves.
Diversity: Minorities should have a voice.
Especially regarding diversity, there was a huge scandal at Blizzard in 2021. It involved sexism and inappropriate behavior, a so-called “Frat Boy Culture”. The GWA wants to ensure equality.
However, the point regarding sustainability sounds particularly important here. The GWA emphasizes that shortened development time “sacrifices the quality of the project.” This means: the less time remains to complete a project, the more stressed the employees are. This also affects the game.
“Crunch” as a Problem in Development
What exactly is the problem? Often, games are required to meet certain deadlines to be released at specific times. Popular are the “Holidays”, meaning the holidays around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Publishers expect particularly good revenue during these times.
However, this leads to developers being forced into overtime, known as “crunch.” A particularly public case was Cyberpunk 2077 (2020). There, the developers worked overtime and many gamers were indifferent.
Can it be done differently? Many indie studios ensure that a game is good rather than quick to release. They are not bound by publisher guidelines and can take as much time as they want. That’s why indie games do some things better than AAA titles.
But even in large studios, it is worthwhile to invest more time. The latest example here is Rainbow Six: Extraction. It is well-received by players because it simply feels “finished”. Unlike Call of Duty or Battlefield, it has hardly any bugs. Even if the game does not bring anything particularly “new”, it delights fans simply because it plays well.
However, this also shows the downside. Due to the postponement from 2021 and the rather small release, Extraction is getting little attention. Gamers may need to get used to the fact that good games take longer. Or what do you think?
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A user explained that a bot took over his full-time job. According to him, no one noticed. His explanations are generating enthusiasm in the community. He has no guilty conscience.
What if you could have someone else do your job and just kick back? A user showed on reddit how he did exactly that and received a lot of praise.
Because the user Throwaway59724 explained on reddit that he wrote a script that has taken over his work for the last few months (via reddit.com). Therefore, he himself didn’t have to do much. MeinMMO tells you what exactly he did.
User earns an annual salary of 80,000 euros, bot takes over his tasks
What exactly did the user do? The user Throwaway59724 said that he works for a small law firm. He initially worked directly from the office, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he had to work from home like many others. The COVID-19 virus has changed the lives of many people, some have turned to online gaming due to the virus.
His job at the law firm was actually to input specific data into a system and regularly check for inconsistencies. But he came up with something. The user wrote a script, a small program that takes over the work steps for him.
The script checks the new files, generates hash values, and transfers new data to the cloud. He explained that he now just sits alongside and checks if there are no errors. By the way, he has no guilty conscience because the work is being done.
The user earns an annual salary of 90,000 USD, which is about 80,000 euros.
This is how users react: The community is impressed by the user’s ideas. At present (01/19/2022), the thread on reddit has over 80,000 upvotes and more than 5000 comments. The user is therefore receiving a high level of resonance for his ingenuity.
In fact, he has received so much feedback and responses that the user who posted the story has since expanded his post and answered the users’ questions.
Some users wish they had at least similar skills. One person under the post explains:
I feel like all these types of posts are teaching me that I need to 1.) learn to program and 2.) find a relaxed office job.
Another person sees it similarly and explains:
Basically, every piece of advice is “Learn to program”, but they leave out the part that it’s incredibly hard to learn.
I tried it, and I never wanted to die more in a course than in Java, Python, and C+ (over two years, not all at once). Fs and Ws in abundance. Even statistics was easier and more enjoyable than those courses.
What do you think? Would you do it like the user and make your work as easy as possible, or do you consider his approach to be cheating? Would you use such functions, or do you prefer to do the work yourself?
Basically, every piece of advice is “Learn to program”, but they leave out the part that it’s incredibly hard to learn.
I tried it, and I never wanted to die more in a course than in Java, Python, and C+ (over two years, not all at once). Fs and Ws in abundance. Even statistics was easier and more enjoyable than those courses.
What do you think? Would you do it like the user and make your work as easy as possible, or do you consider his approach to be cheating? Would you use such functions, or do you prefer to do the work yourself?
Twitch permanently banned streamer Jidion “JiDion” Adams (21) retroactively. Originally, the well-known YouTuber received a 14-day ban for allegedly organizing a “hate raid” against streamer Pokimane. Now he says his ban was changed to “permanent.” He believes Twitch has succumbed to external pressure.
Why was he banned?
We reported on MeinMMO on Friday that the community of “JiDion” spammed the words “L Ratio” in Pokimane’s stream. This was a kind of “booing.” This behavior from his community is said to have occurred at the streamer’s request – this is called a “hate raid.”
JiDion repeatedly showed an old clip of Pokimane on his Twitter channel prior to this incident, in which she used a derogatory term for black people that begins with “N.”
Many big streamers showed solidarity with Pokimane. They said the attack on the streamer was a clear case of “misogyny.” Women are criticized much more harshly on Twitch than men. When they make a mistake, it is held against them for years.
Streamer says Twitch succumbed to external pressure
This is what JiDion says now: In a video to his fans, the Twitch streamer says his original 14-day ban was converted by Twitch into a “permanent ban.” Twitch apparently caved to the voices calling for his punishment to be harsher.
JiDion finds this ban unfair. He says he accepts his original ban because he violated Twitch’s terms of service, but a permanent ban is unjust. After all, he violated the rules for the first time, and such a “permanent ban” takes away his opportunity to show that he can do better.
He received the ban on the first day he became a partner on Twitch.
JiDion is calling on his fans to rally for his unbanning on Twitch under the hashtag “TwitchfreejiDion.”
Call leads to much criticism of Pokimane and Twitch – Including accusations of racism
This is the result now: Under the hashtag, there are further clips on Twitter showing the old video of Pokimane. Additionally, unflattering photos of Pokimane are being posted, which were part of a previous attack on her. Furthermore, some see JiDion’s ban as a case of racism: A black streamer is harshly punished while a supposedly white streamer (Pokimane) gets away easily even for serious offenses:
One user says Pokimane is using her privileges as a white person to get a black person thrown off the platform.
Cheap indie shooters are a great alternative to AAA shooters. These games offer great gameplay, interesting mechanics, and good stories at a low price. MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic recommends here the 10 best single-player shooters under €20 that you can play in 2022. Perhaps your new favorite game is even among them.
Especially at a time when the big AAA shooters often disappoint, one should try the best indie shooters. They not only provide great action that you may not find in expensive blockbuster games. They are also cheap, and most should run smoothly even on older hardware – but it’s better to double-check the system requirements of the games.
Update from January 22, 2022: This article was originally a Christmas article titled “The 10 best single-player shooters under €20 that you can play during the holidays.”
Thus, the games were presented in the context of gift ideas. Since the games can also be recommended regardless of that, this list has been adjusted and formulated to be ‘timeless’.
Therefore, I recommend here my 10 favorite shooters from the past years that you can play in single-player mode. All of these are also available for under €20 without any offer. These are not only personal favorites – they are also highly recommended on Steam.
About the author Marko Jevtic: Marko is not only an enthusiastic shooter lover. Since his earliest childhood, he has been playing everything he finds remotely interesting. He suspects that he has played over 1,000 games by now. The more mechanical depth and creativity a game offers, the more excited he is accordingly.
Privately, he is also a shooter expert beyond gaming. He is frequently in contact with legends of the shooter community, such as KovaaK (known for his popular aim trainer). Thus, he helps as a co-leader of several Discords normal players as well as streamers and esports professionals to find the right settings and devices for shooters. This resulted in an expertise for all the nuances of the shooter genre.
What you should consider: This list is not ranked – with one exception. Number 1 is actually my favorite game from the list. If I could only choose one game from the list, I would take that one. From number 2 onwards, the recommendations are thus listed in alphabetical order. The prices and Steam ratings were checked on December 22, 2021.
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1. ULTRAKILL – Sheer endless mechanical depth
Developer: Arsi “Hakita” Patala | Publisher: New Blood Interactive | Platform: PC | Release: 2020 (Currently in Early Access)
Steam rating: Extremely positive – 99% with currently about 16,000 ratings (via Steam)
Price: €16.79
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ULTRAKILL is by far the best shooter I have played in recent years. And that, even though it is still in Early Access. The game’s website is DevilMayQuake, and that’s the best summary of ULTRAKILL: Like in Devil May Cry, you have to perform stylish combos in ULTRAKILL, but you do it from a first-person perspective.
This combo system at a high gameplay tempo offers virtually endless possibilities to unleash your creativity. You can parry enemy projectiles, dash and slide, use a grappling hook, perform double jumps and wall jumps, reflect bullets with a coin, stomp on enemies… and combine all of that skillfully and intelligently.
Many levels, infinitely deep mechanics, a great soundtrack, tons of replay value – despite the retro look, ULTRAKILL is one of the most modern shooters in recent years in terms of gameplay. The game already has more content in Early Access than some full-price games after all their DLCs. With every content update, the game becomes bigger and better.
I can’t stop raving about it. But that’s not just for me: Looking at user ratings, ULTRAKILL, with a 99% positive rating, is one of the best games on Steam (via Twitter).
2. Black Mesa – The legendary Half-Life gleams anew
Black Mesa is a fan remake of the legendary shooter Half-Life. It is so good that even Valve developers see it as the best version of the classic (via PCGamer). Whether you want to reminisce or experience the shooter icon Half-Life for the first time – Black Mesa is a fantastic game in any case.
Because the gameplay of Half-Life is just as much fun today as it was in 1999, Black Mesa plays excellently. The completely revamped graphics are the most notable improvement in this project. Connoisseurs of the original will especially appreciate the significantly improved Xen levels.
3. BPM: Bullets Per Minute – Shooter action as a rhythm game
Developer: Awe Interactive | Publisher: Awe Interactive | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release: 2020
Steam rating: Very positive – 95% with currently about 6,500 ratings (via Steam)
Price: €16.79
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No matter whether you shoot, reload or dodge: Everything you do in BPM: Bullets Per Minute must happen to the beat of the music. Thus, reloading animations become a multipart act that requires several inputs in the right rhythm. This makes weapons like the revolver particularly fun when each of the 6 bullets is loaded into the chamber to the beat of heavy metal music.
A major inspiration for BPM: Bullets Per Minute is the roguelite Crypt of the Necrodancer. Thus, BPM itself is also a roguelite. With several unlockable characters, you play through several shorter levels. The equipment available is distributed randomly in each new game session. A death also forces you to start over. It takes about an hour from the beginning to the final boss – a perfect length for a roguelite run. This invites for many new attempts without quickly becoming frustrated.
4. Bright Memory: Infinite – Combos in full ray-tracing glory
Developer: FYQD-Studio | Publisher: FYQD-Studio, Playism | Platform: PC, soon Xbox Series | Release: 2021
Steam rating: Very positive – 93% with currently about 24,000 ratings (via Steam)
Price: €16.79
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Bright Memory: Infinite has some similarities to ULTRAKILL at first and even second glance: Both games focus on fast combo action where melee attacks are just as important as firearms. But despite these similarities, there are some exciting differences that make both games worth playing. If ULTRAKILL is Devil May Quake, this game is Ninja Gaiden meets Titanfall.
Also noteworthy is the graphics of Bright Memory: Infinite. They are impressively detailed and realistic, even ray tracing is included in the game. If you have trouble with the retro look of ULTRAKILL, this game is the next best choice. However, the levels where you don’t shoot but sneak, drive cars, or jump over flying airplanes are particularly enjoyable.
Unfortunately, the game is very short with about 2 – 3 hours of gameplay. However, it is still a lot of fun to replay, as you receive a kind of score upon completion that encourages you to improve.
Cruelty Squad is undoubtedly the most disgusting game you can play. The graphics are an assault on the senses, the music is unbearable, and the characters are obnoxious in every way. But there’s a reason for this: The game cynically comments on the violence and ugliness of shooters while making that violence and ugliness incredibly fun at the same time. Even though it may be hard to believe: I wholeheartedly recommend Cruelty Squad.
The surreal genius of Cruelty Squad is a so-called immersive sim. Youtuber Super Bunnyhop aptly describes it as a mix of Hitman and Quake (via YouTube). Each level offers players a lot of space and a list of people they need to kill. How you do that is completely up to you.
What you can do is not always clear because of the graphics. Thus, even the most experienced gamers need to ‘relearn’ playing to some extent. And because you need to learn to understand Cruelty Squad in a process, the game can reveal its deep and fun mechanics.
6. Devil Daggers – Arcade horror with high addictiveness
Devil Daggers is the cheapest game on the list, and it has the least content. There is one level, one weapon, only a handful of enemies, no music, and a timer. However, I have already played it for almost 100 hours. This is due to the high addictiveness that this arcade horror game evokes.
The game takes place in a completely flat arena where you are continually attacked by more and more monsters as time goes on. The goal is simply to survive as long as possible – success is measured in seconds. However, you quickly realize that surviving requires not only improvisational skills but also a lot of strategic thinking under pressure.
This quickly puts you into a fascinating trance. The outstanding sound design also contributes to this. Surpassing my previous record by just one second feels incredibly rewarding. I want to experience that as often as possible.
7. DUSK – The best modern retro shooter
Developer: David Szymanski | Publisher: New Blood Interactive | Platform: PC, Mac, Switch | Release: 2018
Steam rating: Extremely positive – 98% with currently about 12,700 ratings (via Steam)
Price: €16.99
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The publisher New Blood Interactive specializes in releasing modern shooters with the classic gameplay mechanics from the FPS games of the 1990s. DUSK is undoubtedly one of the best “boomer shooters” – so named because they are intended to appeal to the older generation of “baby boomers”.
If you have nostalgic feelings for DOOMs, Quakes, and Duke Nukems from the last century, DUSK is your best choice. But even those who missed this type of game should check out DUSK: With fantastic level design, great weapons, many creative levels, clever secrets, and a great atmosphere, DUSK is one of the best shooters you can currently play.
Steam reviews also confirm this – an outstanding 98% of players have left a positive review.
8. Gunfire Reborn – Roguelite-Borderlands with cute animals
Developer: Duoyi Games | Publisher: Duoyi Games | Platform: PC, on consoles in 2022 | Release: 2021
Steam rating: Very positive – 94% with currently about 56,800 ratings (via Steam)
Price: €16.79
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Gunfire Reborn is a highly enjoyable roguelite loot shooter. In charming comic style, you choose one of 6 cute animal heroes, each with their own strengths and build options. As is typical for roguelites, you start in Gunfire Reborn from scratch with each game session. With randomly selected level layouts, weapons, skill options, and enemies, you fight your way to the final boss – if you succeed or die, you start over again.
The gameplay loop is very fun. Despite a quite challenging difficulty level, it always feels fair. The game pace is generally somewhat more relaxed than in other action roguelites, but it remains enjoyable throughout. The high addictiveness and the permanent upgrades you can buy encourage many gaming sessions. Additionally, the game can also be played in multiplayer mode with up to 4 players.
Even though I consider Roboquest to be the better roguelite FPS (more on that later), Gunfire Reborn is a great game that I can highly recommend. For a deeper look at the game, I recommend the article by my colleague Irina Moritz:
Do you remember QWOP – the famous browser game where you have to control each joint of a marathon runner separately? Receiver 2 follows a similar philosophy, only instead of controlling the legs of a runner, you control the actions of a weapon. In other shooters, only 3 buttons handle all the functions needed to shoot: the left mouse button shoots, the right mouse button aims, and R reloads. Not so in Receiver 2:
Each function of your weapon is controlled by its own button. The magazine must be removed and then replaced, each bullet must be loaded individually, and malfunctions must be precisely detected and properly handled. This provides a realism that is unprecedented even in VR games. With this gimmick, every FPS standard becomes a tactical and mechanical challenge.
The gameplay is slower than any other game on this list, but the intensity of a single fired bullet in Receiver 2 is high, like a boss battle in some other games.
10. Roboquest – The current best roguelite shooter
Developer: RyseUp Studios | Publisher: RyseUp Studios | Platform: PC, soon Xbox One & Series | Release: 2020
Steam rating: Very positive – 94% with currently about 2,400 ratings (via Steam)
Price: €16.79
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As great as Gunfire Reborn is: For me, Roboquest is not only the better roguelite shooter but one of the best roguelites on the market. The two games are very similar at first glance: Both are roguelites with permadeath mechanics, both have a comic style, both have loot shooter gameplay like Borderlands, and both have optional coop.
However, Roboquest caters to a different niche than Gunfire Reborn. The game pace is significantly higher in Roboquest – with some practice and experience, much faster action is possible here even than in the trailer. The movement encourages you to keep moving and jump from one enemy to the next. Higher rewards for quick level completion also awaken the ambition to discover the inner speedrunner.
Roboquest is still in Early Access and thus has not yet fully tapped its enormous potential. But what is already in the game absolutely deserves your attention and time.
Bonus: Game Pass
This recommendation is a bonus recommendation because I want to recommend several games here that would individually cost over €20. However, they are all included in the Game Pass. The Game Pass is available on PC and Xbox consoles and costs €12.99 monthly for the most expensive version. The Game Pass only for PC or Xbox costs €9.99. Both versions can be canceled monthly.
If you don’t have the Game Pass yet, MeinMMO has a perfect tip for you: Because you can currently get the Game Pass exceptionally cheap and save a lot of money.
With the Game Pass Ultimate, you can also play selected games via the cloud – you would only need a compatible browser on the device of your choice. If you want to use your tablet or mobile with Android or Apple for this, I additionally recommend a controller. As long as it can be connected via Bluetooth, that should be technically easy to do.
My shooter recommendations in the Game Pass (sorted alphabetically):
DOOM (Console, PC, Cloud)
DOOM Eternal (Console, PC, Cloud)
Enter the Gungeon (Console, PC, Cloud)
Halo Infinite (Console, PC, Cloud)
Prey (Console, PC, Cloud)
Prodeus (PC)
Titanfall 2 (Console [requires Game Pass Ultimate], PC)
If you want a large selection of AAA shooters, the Game Pass is an excellent option.
These are the 10 single-player shooters under €20 that I can warmly recommend for 2022. Do you have another recommendation that I haven’t listed here? Is there a game from this list that has already become your favorite? Let me know in the comments – I always love hearing that.
If you’re also looking for the best multiplayer shooters, we also have a list for you:
You told us how much money you would be willing to invest in a graphics card in 2022. And you are ready to spend a lot of money on newhardware.MeinMMO presents the results.
Anyone looking to buy a graphics card currently is not having an easy time. While it is difficult to buy a graphics card for a fair price, it is significantly easier, to spend thousands of euros on eBay for an RTX 3080.
How was the voting done? Until January 18, 2022, a total of 1802 people participated in the survey. Each participant could cast one vote.
The majority does not want to spend more than 800 euros on a graphics card
This is how the voting went: The majority of you (75.14%) told us that you do not want to spend more than 800 euros on a graphics card. That means a total of 1354 participants out of 1802 people. What is especially interesting here is that at this time, there are hardly any graphics cards available for under 800 euros.
Only one-fifth of all participants (21%) are also willing to spend 1000 euros or more on a graphics card.
Survey results from January 2022:
Price
Voting result
100 €
22 (1 %)
200 €
31 (2 %)
300 €
143 (8 %)
400 €
174 (10 %)
500 €
319 (18 %)
600 €
219 (12 %)
700 €
227 (13 %
800 €
219 (12 %)
900 €
64 (4 %)
1000 €
176 (10 %)
Up to 1500 €
127 (7 %)
More than 1500 €
81 (4 %)
This is what our readers think: Some of our readers also commented on the survey, and the reactions vary widely. Many users are indeed willing to invest money but do not want to pay the current prices for graphics cards.
For example, our user Luripu says: ‘My limit is at 550 €, but certainly not for a 3060. As long as the moon prices remain, I will not buy at all. Mine is only 2 years old. I can wait.’
And user Desten96 comments: ‘With the prices, I stick with my Gtx1070ti even though it annoys me massively. By the end of this year or so, as soon as you can buy GRAPHICS CARDS normally, I’ll build myself a new PC, but 2000 euros for a new graphics card is out of the question. I don’t earn like a millionaire either.’
A third explains even that he does not want to buy any more hardware for gaming. With cloud gaming, he does not need it anymore. Thus, jolux writes on MeinMMO:
Nothing at all. And never again. The times for expensive gaming hardware are over for me. I used to regularly spend thousands of euros on new hardware. That is simply no longer necessary. Cloud gaming is the future. And for me, it has been the present for almost 2 years now […].
The user is not the only one thinking about the possible future of gaming this way. The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft could mean more than some think:
Here, more than half of all participants (51%) wanted to spend between 500 and 800 euros on a new graphics card. Comparing this with the numbers from 2022, it becomes clear that people are willing to spend more money. If we sum up all participants in 2022 between 500 and 800 euros, we get 55%.
Compared to 2021, the willingness to invest more money has generally increased. In 2021, it was still 15% of users who wanted to spend 1000 euros or more on a graphics card, while in 2022 it is already 21%.
However, nothing has changed in users’ disappointment about the high prices. Many users continue to hope that prices will finally stabilize again.
Survey results from March 2021:
Price
Voting result
100 €
11 (1 %)
200 €
44 (4 %)
300 €
119 (12 %)
400 €
137 (14 %)
500 €
173 (18 %)
600 €
125 (13 %)
700 €
97 (10 %)
800 €
102 (10 %)
900 €
28 (3 %)
1000 €
70 (7 %)
Up to 1500 €
39 (4 %)
More than 1500 €
41 (4 %)
What do you think about the numbers? Are you also fundamentally willing to invest a lot of money in a graphics card, or is this just a reaction to the current situation? Do you recognize yourself in the survey results?
On the occasion of the first Community Day Classic, you can currently find an event ticket for just €1 in Pokémon GO, which grants you a special research task. We at MeinMMO have looked at what tasks and rewards await you and whether the ticket is worth it for you.
What kind of ticket is this? On each Community Day, Pokémon GO provides you with a special paid research task. This revolves around the specific monster that is the focus of that day.
Even for the Community Day Classic with Bulbasaur, you can find such an event ticket, behind which the special research is named “Community Day Classic with Bulbasaur”. We will show you which quests and rewards are included, so you can decide whether you want to secure this research.
How do you get the ticket? To secure the special research for Bulbasaur, you can purchase a special event ticket in the game for about €1. In your in-game shop, you will find the “worldwide events” section below the boxes. The corresponding ticket is stored here.
If there is no ticket or one under a different name at this point, restart your game once. Afterwards, the correct ticket should be available.
Event ticket for the C-Day Classic with Bulbasaur – The Research
Where did we get the information about the quests? The Community Day Classic starts today, on January 22, 2022, at 14:00 local time. Due to time zone differences, the event has already started in other parts of the world. These trainers have thus been able to access the special research and have shared the respective information on social media (via reddit.com).
Bulbasaur Research for the C-Day Classic 1/4
Task
Reward
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
15 Pokéballs
Catch 15 Bulbasaur
Encounter with Bulbasaur
Land 5 great throws
20 Bulbasaur candies
Stage reward: If you complete all 3 tasks from this task block, you will also receive 2,000 Stardust, a smoke, and an encounter with Bulbasaur.
Bulbasaur Research for the C-Day Classic 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Bulbasaur
30 Bulbasaur candies
Send 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Ivysaur
Evolve 3 Bulbasaur
10 Razz Berries
Stage reward: If you complete all 3 tasks from this task block, you will also receive 1,500 XP, a smoke, and an encounter with Bulbasaur.
Bulbasaur Research for the C-Day Classic 3/4
Task
Reward
Land 3 great curveball throws
50 Bulbasaur candies
Evolve an Ivysaur
1 Star Piece
Send 10 Pokémon
15 Ultra Balls
Stage reward: If you complete all 3 tasks from this task block, you will also receive 2,500 XP, 15 Hyper Balls, and a Rocket Radar.
Bulbasaur Research for the C-Day Classic 4/4
Task
Reward
Already completed
50 Mega Energy for Venusaur
Already completed
50 Mega Energy for Venusaur
Already completed
50 Mega Energy for Venusaur
Stage reward: If you complete all 3 tasks from this task block, you will also receive 3,000 Stardust, 150 Mega Energy for Venusaur, and an encounter with Venusaur.
Is the event ticket for Bulbasaur worth it?
In the rewards of the special research, you can expect some interesting items, such as a Rocket Radar, two smokes, a Star Piece, and plenty of balls. Overall, the value of the items is significantly higher than the purchase price of nearly €1 that you had to pay for the ticket.
A Rocket Radar regularly costs 200 Poké Coins in the in-game shop, which is about €2.
2 smokes can be obtained in the game for a total of 80 Poké Coins, which corresponds to about €0.80.
A Star Piece can be purchased for 100 Poké Coins in the shop, which is equivalent to about €1.
Moreover, the special task offers you the chance to replenish your stock of Mega Energy and collect some Stardust and XP.
This research is especially worthwhile for trainers who would have bought these items in the shop anyway or urgently need Mega Energy. These come with the ticket, cheaper compared to the in-game shop. However, if you have no interest in the rewards, you can comfortably play the Community Day Classic with Bulbasaur even without purchasing the special research.
What do you think of the tasks and rewards of the special research “Community Day Classic with Bulbasaur”? Will you secure the ticket or will you participate for free in the Community Day Classic? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
