You should buy a strong armor in New World right now

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here are some general tips:

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

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

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

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

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

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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Pros and Cons of the MG-X Controller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

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

This is the situation:

Restart of Warzone – Everything new, please?

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

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

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

This results in a gigantic selection of firearms and cosmetics.

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

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

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Operators from 3 CoD generations battle on Caldera.

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

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

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

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

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What do you think about a restart of Warzone?

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

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

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

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

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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After 5 minutes, the ghost hunters become the hunted

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

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

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After 5 minutes, the ghosts escalate a bit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

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

What exactly happened?

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

Eintracht Spandau wants more storytelling and fan culture like in football

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nintendo files a copyright infringement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

Simple feature automatically mutes distracting sound

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

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

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

How to activate the feature:

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

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

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

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

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Destiny 2: Leak shows activity for 6 players and new details about the story of Witch Queen

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

On Twitter, a lot of information about Destiny 2: Witch Queen has been published. These are leaks related to NPCs, landing zones, and an unknown 6-player activity. We’ll show you what has been leaked.

What has been published? The streamer MxNyxara published many leaks regarding Witch Queen on Twitter. He goes into interesting details such as landing zones and involved NPCs that are supposed to play an unknown role in the new expansion.

SPOILER WARNING: It is unclear whether to believe the leak. So if you don’t want to be spoiled, don’t read any further from here.

New info on possible “Witch Queen” contents

Bungie has not confirmed any of the information, so enjoy the information with caution and be prepared that none of the listed content may ever make it into the finished DLC.

Two new 6-player activities

New 6-player activity in Savathûn’s courtyard

Bungie has already officially announced a 6-player activity that will take place in the Queen’s courtyard. It is called “Eternal Conflict.” However, the leak teases another completely new, previously unknown activity named “Scornucopia.” This is supposed to be the seasonal 6-player activity.

What is it about? The focus is on the Scorn. Guardians must destroy these twisted Fallen. How the second 6-player activity works and whether you will need to solve puzzles there is unknown.

14 loading zones in the Throne World

An sunken world full of lies

What does that mean? In Destiny 2, areas are divided into different loading zones. When you enter such a zone, it is generated separately by the game. You can notice this transition by the text overlay in the lower left, which shows you the name of the new area.

If there are 14 loading zones (engl. Loading Zones), that’s quite a lot. This gives hope that there will be many different and complex areas that need to be loaded for the Throne World. Thus, Guardians would have plenty to explore.

Involved NPCs in Witch Queen

In Season 15, it was revealed that Osiris, who has accompanied us since Crow’s appearance, was actually just a shell for Savathûn. Now, the Guardians are trying to reach the real Osiris through a pact with the Witch Queen.

It is definitely interesting to know which of the characters from Season 15 will still be alive and which tragedy might lead to the new events.

Who will be involved in Witch Queen? The leaker published a list of names that are supposed to play a role in the major expansion. Among them are the following:

  • Savathûn and her Ghost
  • Ghost (possibly your Guardian’s)
  • Ikora Rey
  • Scorn Ghost Trader (possibly a new NPC for trading)
  • The Witness (possibly a boss enemy in the raid)
  • Eris Morn (she has already been confirmed by Bungie)
  • Mara Sov, the Queen of the Awoken

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Many players are theorizing that Mara Sov could be the one who might fall after Season 15. However, the leak indicates that Mara will still be alive, and possibly a different NPC could be the one to fall. Is Osiris already dead?

What do you think about it? Do you find the leaks plausible and believe in them, or would you rather wait before getting your hopes up unnecessarily? Let us know in the comments how you feel about the leaks!

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Pokémon GO: All new quests and contents of the 12 km eggs for part 2 of the Power Plant event

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the second part of the power plant event has begun, and Team GO Rocket is now causing havoc in the game. Accordingly, you can now find new field research tasks as well as changed contents in 12-km eggs. We at MeinMMO will show you what to look forward to.

What kind of event is this? Since January 19, 2022, the power plant event has been taking place in Pokémon GO, where the story continues around the locked door discovered by Professor Willow and the team leaders.

But Team GO Rocket is also interested in what lies behind the door, which is why today, on January 24, 2022, the second related event part has started. This brings you, alongside one or other new bonuses and the change of raid bosses, new content in the 12-km eggs and special event quests.

When does the second part of the power plant event take place? The second part of the power plant event called “Team GO Rocket strikes!” started on January 24, 2022, at 12:00 AM local time. You have until January 30, 2022, at 10:00 AM local time to take advantage of all the features of this event section.

All quests for the 2nd part of the power plant event

As you know from previous events in Pokémon GO, there are also new quests and rewards for the event part with Team GO Rocket. Furthermore, the research tasks from the first section of the power plant event have also been retained.

With the help of the overview from Leekduck, we have summarized all tasks and rewards that you can currently obtain at PokéStops (via leekduck.com). All Pokémon that you can also encounter in their shiny form are marked with an (*).

TaskReward
Catch 5 Electric-type PokémonEncounter with
Frizelbliz* or
Wattzapf or
Eguana
Land 3 curveball throwsEncounter with
Magnetilo* or
Voltobal*
Walk 1 kmEncounter with Eguana
Walk 2 kmEncounter with
Alolan Muk* or
Unratütox* or
1x Mysterious Component
Walk 4 kmEncounter with Emolga
Take a snapshot of a wild Electric Pokémon25x Mega Energy for
Ampharos or Voltenso
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket GruntsEncounter with
Rettan* or
Pionskora* or
Glibunkel*
Catch 5 Pokémon5x Super Potions
2x Hyper Potions
1x Revive

All new content from 12-km eggs

Those who battle the Rocket bosses Arlo, Sierra, Cliff, or Giovanni will receive a 12-km egg as a reward after the fight. These eggs can only be obtained from Team GO Rocket and partly contain Pokémon that cannot be caught anywhere else in the game.

As trainer Mrblakey29 shows in his reddit post, this Pokémon pool has now changed with the start of the Rocket event part.

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From now on, you can look forward to the following Pokémon from 12-km eggs:

  • Gladiantri
  • Larvitar
  • Zurrokex
  • Skallyk
  • Ganovil
  • Pam-Pam
  • Absol
  • Kapuno
  • Pionskora
  • Algitt
  • Iscalar

Note that the eggs you received from Team GO Rocket before the start of the current event part will also still hatch the previous Pokémon. Therefore, the change only affects the eggs you receive from the Rocket bosses as rewards from today.

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More content on the Rocket event

In addition to the new field researches and 12-km eggs, you can also expect a few bonuses during the Rocket event. You can look forward to the following content from now on:

  • New raid bosses
  • Team GO Rocket can be found more frequently at PokéStops or in balloons
  • Crypto Pokémon can unlearn the attack frustration with a charged TM

How do you find the new contents of the 12-km eggs? And which event research interests you the most? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.

With the start of the Rocket event, you can also encounter new Pokémon from Team GO Rocket. We have summarized all new Crypto Pokémon for you.

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FIFA 22 TOTW 19: The Predictions for the New Team of the Week – With Kimmich

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

Next Wednesday, the new TOTW 19 (Team of the Week) will be released in FIFA 22. We will reveal which players could be included in the new Team of the Week.

Update: The new TOTW 19 is now available in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team.

What is the Team of the Week? Every Wednesday, EA releases the so-called Team of the Week in Ultimate Team. This team consists of 23 players who have made strong performances in real football. Additionally, these players receive improved Inform cards, which are available in packs for one week in packs .

These are TOTW Predictions: In the TOTW Predictions, we present forecasts for the new Team of the Week from the FUT community. Player performances are closely analyzed, and predictions are made.

However, it is important to note that the predictions are not a guarantee for the final Team of the Week 19.

But they provide a good overview and can also be used to earn some coins in FUT 22.

The Prediction for Team of the Week 19 in Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam.

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Goalkeeper

  • GK: Vlachodimos (Benfica Lisbon)

Defender

  • CB: Ramos (PSG)
  • CB: Van Dijk (Liverpool FC)
  • CB: Rrahmani (Napoli)

Midfielder

  • CM: Joao Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
  • CDM: Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
  • LM: Diaby (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • CM: Oliveira (FC Porto)

Forward

  • LF: Malen (Borussia Dortmund)
  • RF: Ziyech (Chelsea FC)
  • ST: Rashford (Manchester United)

TOTW 19 Bench:

  • GK: Ledesma (FC Cadiz)
  • CB: Garcia (CA Osasuna)
  • CM: Shelvey (Newcastle United)
  • CAM: Akbaba (Alanyaspor)
  • CM: Kökcü (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
  • CAM: Carvalho (Fulham)
  • CAM: Cunha (Atletico Madrid)
  • ST: Ward (Huddersfield)
  • ST: Assombalonga (Adana Demirspor)
  • ST: Iglesias (Real Betis)
  • ST: Muldoon (Harrogate Town)
  • ST: Hwang Ui Jo (Bordeaux)

Candidates from the Bundesliga for TOTW 19

These players from the Bundesliga could be included:

  • Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich was the best player on the pitch in the 4-1 victory against Hertha BSC, showcasing an outstanding passing rate of 92% and providing 2 assists. And since he did not make it into the Team of the Year, a spot in the next TOTW should be guaranteed for him.
This is what a new Inform card from Kimmich could look like.
  • Dortmund’s Donyell Malen made a strong appearance in the 3-2 victory against Hoffenheim and assisted in 2 goals. A performance that deserved a spot in the TOTW. This would particularly please owners of his OTW card, as this would become even stronger with a placement in the TOTW.
  • Three goals were scored by Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby against FC Augsburg. We are curious to see if he will be in the new TOTW 19.

What do you think about predictions for TOTW 19? Do you think other players deserved it more? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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WoW stops feedback – removes a lot of grind for double legendary

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Unlocking the “double Legendaries” in Patch 9.2 of World of Warcraft is becoming easier. But it also takes longer…

The Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End hasn’t been released yet, but the community of World of Warcraft already has a lot of criticism. One annoyance is unlocking the second legendary item. In the upcoming update, all heroes can use two legendary powers – but that comes with some work. Until now, a long grind was necessary, but this will now be significantly reduced.

What was the problem? Those who wanted to get the legendary belt and thus unlock the second legendary item as early as possible had to – according to the previous stand – complete all daily quests in Zereth Mortis for nearly 28 days straight. A grind that requires constant attention on a daily basis to be rewarded with the unlock at the end. A major hurdle, especially for players who cannot play every day or who simply do not enjoy daily quests.

What will happen now? The developers have significantly revamped the unlocking process. You will now automatically receive the legendary belt after completing Chapter 7 of the story, almost as a cherry on top for finishing the campaign.

The associated memory for the new legendary effect – “Memory of Unity” will only be available once you have a respectful reputation with the new faction – in addition to the requirement of having completed Chapter 7 of the story. However, the memory afterwards – like all legendary effects – is unlocked account-wide. So you only need to achieve respectful reputation once. All secondary characters will only need to finish the campaign to earn the belt, though it may well be possible to craft it yourself afterwards.

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In Patch 9.2, your power will experience a significant boost as soon as you can wear 2 Legendary items.

However, Blizzard emphasizes that many players will have already reached respectful reputation by completing Chapter 7. The majority of reputation should be gained through the story quests. Therefore, there won’t be a long and repeated grinding of daily quests – unless players are interested in the revered rewards or enjoy this type of gameplay.

Why is Blizzard doing it this way? There are several reasons. Firstly, Blizzard wants all players to unlock the bonus of the double Legendary around the same time – which would not be the case if it came with a lot of grind. Furthermore, a shift in unlocking is better, as it slightly nerfs the new raid “automatically”. Because the double Legendary might mean a significant performance increase of about 10% to 20%, which would make many fights easier.

A nice side effect is that in the first 2 weeks of the “World First” race, these items will thus not be available, and the race could remain exciting. Otherwise, if no winner is determined by then, the double Legendary would likely lead to a quick conclusion of the race.

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Is it better now? Basically, the new solution seems to be well-received by many players, as it requires less grind. Even those who only log in occasionally and do a few daily quests should reach respectful reputation by the end of week 5.

What do you think of this solution? A good development that listens to the fans? Or did Blizzard do exactly the wrong thing here?

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Pokémon GO: All new Shadow Pokémon in the overview from January 24th

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Team GO Rocket is now battling with new Crypto Pokémon in Pokémon GO. The bosses Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra are also affected. We show you the new Cryptos.

Update from January 24: This article was originally published on January 23 and has now been updated on January 24. The Rocket event has officially started in Pokémon GO. What was already shown on Sunday has now been implemented. So you have new Crypto Pokémon. These are:

  • Crypto Voltobal
  • Crypto Endivie
  • Crypto Feurigel
  • Crypto Karnimani
  • Crypto Flurmel
  • Crypto Hippopotas
  • Crypto Teddiursa* (Cliff)
  • Crypto Kindwurm* (Arlo)
  • Crypto Quapsel* (Sierra)

Pokémon marked with an asterisk (*) can also be caught in their Shiny form. The new Crypto Pokémon had already been released by Niantic on January 23, a day early. They were available in the game for a few hours. Continuing with the original announcement from January 23.

What’s new? On the morning of January 23, 2022, screenshots from the Pokémon GO community began to flood in, showcasing new Crypto Pokémon. Crypto Pokémon can be caught after battling members of Team GO Rocket in the form of Grunts, bosses like Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra, or the leader Giovanni.

This may have been a mistake by the developers who released the new Cryptos too early in the game. Because for a short time, it was also possible to forget the charge attack Frustration. And that shouldn’t have been possible. In the meantime, the Crypto Pokémon of the Rocket members are reportedly “normal” again.

Which new Crypto Pokémon are coming?

This was shown: On Reddit, trainers shared screenshots of the following new Crypto Pokémon:

  • Crypto Endivie
  • Crypto Feurigel
  • Crypto Karnimani
  • Crypto Hippopotas
  • Crypto Teddiursa (Cliff)
  • Crypto Kindwurm (Arlo)
  • Crypto Quapsel (Sierra)
  • Crypto Voltobal
  • Crypto Flurmel

A selection of the new attackers from Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff was showed by Twitter user Mrblake29:

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The screenshots of encounters were shared by trainers between 5:20 AM and 8:00 AM on the morning of January 23. This also matches a finding from the data miners PokeMiners. They announced on Twitter at 5:27 AM that normal forms for Voltobal, Lektrobal, Endivie, Lorblatt, Meganie, Feurigel, Igelavar, Tornupto, Karnimani, Tyracroc, Impergator, Flurmel, Krakeelo, and Krawumms were added to the game. This is the basis for when adding Cryptos, regional, or redeemed forms of Pokémon (via Twitter.com).

Additionally, it was possible for about 30 minutes to forget the attack “Frustration” for Crypto Pokémon. Although this is actually only possible during special Rocket events.

Is it still working now? We tried it and fought against Arlo at 9:20 AM on January 23. With him, we could catch a Crypto-Skorgla as usual. It seems that the new Crypto Pokémon have been removed and Team GO Rocket is back to the usual Pokémon.

What’s behind it? On Monday, the second part of the Power Plant event in Pokémon GO starts. Along with it, there is also a Rocket event. So far, the following is known:

  • Team GO Rocket appears more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons
  • You can use Charged TMs to forget the charge attack Frustration for Crypto Pokémon
  • Niantic also writes the typical phrase “It’s about to get even tougher…”

More about Pokémon GO

It’s quite possible that the new Crypto Pokémon will be available during the Rocket event, which trainers could already find for a short time. Perhaps they were simply released in the game too early and give us a glimpse of what you can experience in Pokémon GO starting January 24 at midnight.

What do you think of the Cryptos? Do you wish they would be part of the Rocket event, or would you rather have different Pokémon from Team GO Rocket as the reward? Share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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12 km Eggs in Pokémon GO bring rare Pokémon – What are the chances?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are the so-called Curios Eggs, which bring you some exclusive Pokémon as well as the rare monster Kapuno. We at MeinMMO will tell you the chances of getting them.

These are Curios Eggs: These are 12 km eggs that you can only obtain by challenging and defeating the Rocket bosses Arlo, Sierra, Cliff, and Giovanni. If you have an egg slot free, you will get the Curios Egg.

Now the question arises whether these eggs are worth it at all and how rare the Pokémon from them are. We have taken a closer look at the contents of the 12 km eggs and show you what to expect.

We have updated this article on January 24, 2022, for you and provided all new content of the 12 km eggs as well as their probabilities.

All Pokémon from the Curios Eggs

These Pokémon are in the Curios Eggs: In total, there are 10 Pokémon that you can find in the eggs:

  • Larvitar
  • Algitt
  • Pionskora
  • Absol
  • Zurrokex
  • Kapuno
  • Iscalar
  • Gladiantri
  • Skallyk
  • Ganovil
  • Pam-Pam
Pokémon GO Kapuno Willow Title
Kapuno is available in the 12 km eggs

What are the probabilities? As usual in Pokémon GO, the Pokémon are of varying rarity in the eggs. While you may find some Pokémon more frequently in the eggs, other monsters are rather unusual. But it also depends on your luck.

We show you the three groups of rarities that Niantic also displays:

Tier-1 Chance
(higher probability)		Gladiantri
Larvitar
Zurrokex
Skallyk
Tier-2 ChanceGanovil
Pam-Pam
Tier-3 Chance
(lower probability)		Absol
Kapuno
Pionskora
Algitt
Iscalar

It can be concluded: Especially Kapuno, Absol, Pionskora, Algitt, and Iscalar are therefore very rare in the 12 km eggs.

While Ganovil used to be one of the rarest monsters from these eggs, according to the current overview from Niantic it is now supposed to occur a bit more often. Skallyk, on the other hand, remains one of the more common Pokémon in the 12 km eggs.

What do you think? Do you rely on the 12 km eggs? Alternatively, you can also continue hatching the other eggs. Here you can see the overview:

Pokémon GO: Egg List – These Pokémon hatch from eggs

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Pokémon GO: Klinklang counters – The 20 best attackers in the raid guide

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Keifel in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you will be optimally prepared for the Keifel raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Keifel? Keifel originates from the second generation of Pokémon and belongs to the Ice and Ground types. You will regularly encounter it in level 3 raids. You can then evolve Keifel into Mamutel – it is one of the strongest Ice attackers in the game.

Here we show you the best counters against Keifel and what types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Keifel Counters:

  1. Crypto Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  2. Mega-Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  3. Crypto Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  4. Mega-Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  5. Crypto Entei with Fire Fang and Overheat
  6. Crypto Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  7. Crypto Moltres with Fire Spin and Overheat
  8. Mega-Charizard X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  9. Reshiram with Fire Spin and Overheat
  10. Mega-Gyarados with Cascade and Hydro Pump
  11. Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  12. Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
  13. Crypto Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  14. Mega-Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
  15. Mega-Venusaur with Vine Whip and Petal Blizzard
  16. Meistagrif with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  17. Crypto Tangela with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
  18. Crypto Charizard with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  19. Crypto Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Solar Beam
  20. Flampivian with Fire Fang and Overheat

Weaknesses of Keifel: The Pokémon belongs to the Ice and Ground types and is weak against Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water, and Grass. So primarily use attackers and Pokémon of those types in raids.

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Is there a Shiny Keifel? You cannot catch Shiny Keifel right after a raid. However, there is the pre-evolution Quiekel available as Shiny. If you evolve Shiny Quiekel, then the evolutions Keifel and Mamutel will also be shiny. You can see the comparison of the Shinies in the following graphic:

On the left side you can see the normal forms, on the right the shiny Quiekel family

How many trainers do you need? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can easily battle Keifel solo. With lower levels, but strong counters, it should be possible even with just two trainers.

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CoD Warzone: How does the Slide-Cancel work and why should everyone master it?

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

With a small movement technique, you can improve your gameplay in Call of Duty: Warzone: the slide-cancel. This connects your sliding with the tactical sprint, increasing your movement speed while keeping your hitboxes in motion. MeinMMO shows you how to do it correctly.

What is the “slide-cancel”? This is a very popular technique in the free battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone. You slide while sprinting, and with a well-timed button combination, you interrupt your slide and immediately start back into the fast tactical sprint.

What does it do for me? There are 2 advantages:

  • You “outsmart” the cooldown of the tactical sprint and are therefore a bit faster overall.
  • Due to the constant “up and down” movements, you are harder to hit.

Therefore, every player should seriously consider incorporating the slide-cancel into their gameplay. MeinMMO presents the most important information about it.

Warzone: Slide-Cancel Guide

How does the slide-cancel work? Essentially, it’s a combination of 3 mechanics that you unite for the slide-cancel:

  • Tactical sprint
  • Sliding
  • Standing up

You run full speed in the tactical sprint and go into a slide. After a short sliding distance, you cancel the slide, stand up, and go directly back into the tactical sprint. You then have no cooldown for the tactical sprint.

If you have the timing down, you can go directly from one slide-cancel to the next, benefiting each time from the fast tactical sprint. It looks like this:

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Button Combination Slide-Cancel

  • Tactical sprint for a few seconds
  • Sliding
  • Press slide again shortly after
  • Press “Jump” to stand up
  • Restart tactical sprint

What do I need to watch out for? Timing is important; otherwise, the trick is quite simple. Press the buttons “Sliding – Sliding – Jump” quickly in succession. If you jump after pressing, you were too slow. If you are still crouched, you were too fast.

If your operator does not return to the tactical sprint after standing up, the timing was also not optimal. Try to press the buttons even faster afterward.

If you’re playing with a controller and don’t have paddles or buttons on the back, you must take your thumb off the right stick during the trick. This will prevent you from aiming for a moment.

However, if you want to make full use of the slide-cancel, you need buttons on the back.

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How does it work best? In the settings, you should activate the option “Tactical Sprint” to “Press once briefly while running.” Otherwise, you have to press sprint twice to get back into the fast sprint.

Additionally, you need to change the option “Sliding Behavior” to “Tap.” This way, you don’t have to hold the slide button while sprinting.

For full efficiency, you can even automate the tactical sprint. In the setting “Automatic Sprint,” choose the option “Automatic Tactical Sprint.” Many pros use automatic sprint, but it’s a very big adjustment because you will go directly into tactical sprint whenever you move forward while standing.

Want to get better at CoD Warzone?

Call of Duty: Warzone may not offer jetpacks or double jumps. However, with good movement, you can stay a good step ahead of your teammates.

The slide-cancel helps you to get faster from one cover to the next and protects you from sneaky headshots because your head is constantly in motion.

Another simple and strong movement technique is “strafing.” You can also find a small guide on MeinMMO: Why a small step to the side makes you much better in CoD: Warzone

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New survival game in unique setting comes – Aimed primarily at coop, teamwork and PvE

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

Surprisingly, former BioWare developers announced a new survival game in 2021: Nightingale. MeinMMO was allowed to ask the CEO some questions, and we can tell you more about co-op and content in the new game.

Nightingale is a new survival co-op game from Improbable and Inflexion Games. The developers are mostly former employees of BioWare, the studio behind hits like Dragon Age and Mass Effect.

Nightingale is said to have very little in common with BioWare. The game is described as something “completely new,” although RPG elements like characters, crafting, and item stats are certainly planned.

The unique aspect of the game is its setting. Nightingale takes place in a Victorian world reminiscent of the 19th century filled with magic. It mixes elements from fantasy, history, and steampunk. Technically, this setting is referred to as “Gaslight-” or “Gaslamp-Fantasy.”

You play as a Realmwalker in Nightingale, a mage who can traverse between worlds. Your task is to search for a new home for humanity, as the old one is threatened by a catastrophe.

You will also find a new world, but this one is filled with fairy creatures that won’t exactly welcome you. We spoke with Aaryn Flynn, the CEO of Inflexion Games, about the special features of the game.

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See the trailer for the new survival MMO Nightingale, reminiscent of Valheim

The CEO in Interview: “Players Should Feel Connected to Each Other”

The focus of Nightingale is on player collaboration, crafting, and fighting against the world. You should build a new home for humanity together, creating a home or even cities.

Some deeper details about co-op are still missing, but Aaryn Flynn already told us about multiplayer:

It is important to mention that players can play Nightingale alone or in co-op. But for multiplayer, we want players to feel connected to each other and for the world to feel like there is more than just your own journey.

We also want the world to feel seamlessly connected and for you not to just invite friends to a specific server. Players can find other Realmwalkers who have wandered into their worlds. And there will be ways for them to interact and collaborate to advance their own journey.

Worldwalking is an important aspect. Flynn explains that you can travel through specific portals to a “nearly infinite number of fairy worlds full of discoveries, challenges, and opportunities.”

This also allows developers to surprise players repeatedly. A single map could expand into many worlds, further developing gameplay and storytelling. More about this will be heard in the future.

Nightingale Star Gate in the forest
A portal in the forest. Reminds a bit of a Stargate.

A World of “Deeper and Meaningful Moments”

Flynn already said in an earlier interview that well-developed characters are necessary for a vibrant world. Nightingale also aims to draw players into the world – but not just through dialogues and relationships with NPCs:

Players must feel a connection to the people and places around them. By creating an environment that feels authentic, you can have those deep and meaningful moments of interaction – whether through encountering an NPC, through combat, or interacting with other players.

Particularly the interaction between players will be a focus of Nightingale. Flynn emphasizes that you will need to work together to build cities and defend against invasions. The gameplay systems will take all of this collaboration into account.

It is said that they do not want to compare Nightingale to other games, but they love survival games, online games, and games that promote teamwork. So it sounds like Nightingale is a real survival co-op game with a focus on PvE.

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Early Access Coming in 2022

There is still no release date, but we already know that there will be an early access phase. The developers want to test and improve together with the community before Nightingale is released.

The CEO confirmed to us that early access will start in 2022. Currently, only PC is targeted as the platform, which is where they want to focus. However, there will also be controller support. You can find more survival games that are set to come out in 2022 in our preview:

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How long the early access will last, Flynn couldn’t tell us yet. In any case, Nightingale should be continuously developed: “It’s not like we will be finished, clap our hands, and then just leave.”

Nightingale will be available for PC once early access begins. As for DLCs, we cannot say anything at this time. However, we also asked about the controversial NFTs – those are something that they do not want to introduce.

Nightingale takes a novel approach to the genre and combines many known features with its own ideas. The focus on PvE is likely to please the survival community. Interestingly, Flynn sees the future of the genre similarly to how I do. Games should become more immersive, have more possibilities, and above all connect players more strongly:

How 2021 has changed the survival genre and why it will be even better in 2022

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In Pokémon GO, a Rocket Event is now underway & Part 2 of the Power Plant Event

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In Pokémon GO, a Rocket event starts on January 24 and the second part of the Power Plant event will accompany it. We will show you what will change in the game.

What are these events? Currently, the Power Plant event is running in Pokémon GO, which, among other things, released Eguana into the game. Niantic divided the event into two parts, which differ in content. Starting January 24, you will find different raid bosses and will be able to forget the charged attack Frustration during the Rocket event.

Here we show you an overview of all the contents of the events.

Rocket Event in January 2022 – What’s inside?

When does it start? The Rocket event “A Sinister Premonition” starts on January 24 at midnight. The event runs until January 30, 2022, at 10:00 AM (local time).

What bonuses are there? Niantic announced the following bonuses in advance:

  • You will find Team GO Rocket at stops more often
  • Balloons from Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently in the game
  • You can use Charged TMs to make Shadow Pokémon forget the charged attack Frustration

What else could come? Niantic announced more content in the blog post with the sentence “and it gets even more intense…” An error by the developers may have spoiled the surprise. On the morning of January 23, trainers reported that they suddenly could catch new Shadow Pokémon. Even Arlo, Sierra, and Cliff had new attackers that you could catch after the battle.

Most likely, the new Shadows will appear in the game at the start of the Rocket event. Which Pokémon they are, we have compiled for you:

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Pokémon GO: All new Shadow Pokémon in the overview from January 24th
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Power Plant Event Part 2 – What changes?

When does it start? On January 24 at 10:00 AM local time. The changes will remain in the game until February 1 at 10:00 AM.

What changes? The second part of the event affects the raids.

  • Level 3 raids will start with Jugong, Keifel, Panpyro, and Shardrago*
  • Level 5 raids will start with Regice*
    • Regice that you catch during the event will know the move Thunder

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Especially the Rocket event is content that many players are looking forward to. Because the move Frustration is typically known by all Shadow Pokémon. However, it is not good. You can only forget it at special events. It is worth sorting your Shadows for the event and teaching the right moveset to strong specimens.

Which of the contents are you looking forward to? Write us your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers from the community.

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Destiny 2: FPS Boost for the PC Version – How to Improve Performance

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With these graphics settings for Destiny 2, you can increase FPS performance on PC. Image lags and stutters are dealt with, making way for smooth gameplay on weaker systems.

PC players are now getting a taste of the Destiny franchise with Destiny 2. For the PC version, the developers have come up with various ways to ensure Destiny 2 provides a satisfactory visual experience. Many graphic settings offer you options to perfectly adapt the game to your system.

Players with weaker PCs should also be offered a smooth gaming experience. Certain graphics settings can significantly increase your FPS.

Destiny 2 Graphics Options

From October 24, we can play Destiny 2 on PC. In addition to numerous PvE and PvP content, Destiny 2 should also impress technically on PC.

There are many graphics settings that allow you to adapt the game to your preferences and your systems. To achieve high FPS values, you can lower less important effects. These graphics options are available in the menu:

  • Windowed Mode
  • Resolution
  • Vsync
  • Field of View
  • Image Size
  • Brightness
  • Anti-Aliasing
  • Screen Space Ambient Occlusion
  • Texture Anisotropy
  • Texture Quality
  • Shadow Quality
  • Depth of Field
  • Ambient Detail Distance
  • Character Detail Distance
  • Foliage Detail Distance
  • Foliage Shadow Distance
  • Light Shafts
  • Motion Blur
  • Wind Impulse
  • Render Resolution
  • HDR
  • Chromatic Aberration
  • Film Grain
Destiny 2 Depth of Field

In a comprehensive guide, experts from Nvidia have analyzed each graphics setting and its impact in the game. Based on this analysis, we can now show you which settings you can reduce or change to make Destiny 2 run smoother. You don’t have to compromise on visuals.

Lag or Stutter? Graphics Settings for More FPS in Destiny 2

According to Nvidia, some options have a significant impact on your FPS and can boost the game’s performance. This is particularly helpful for systems that struggle with high graphics settings. In the test, a system with an Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics card (6 GB) and an Intel Core i7-6700K processor (4.6 GHz) at 1080p was used.

The following settings can improve your FPS while keeping Destiny 2 looking good:

  • Depth of Field: If you turn off this option, there are 6 more FPS than “Highest”.
    • Depth of field provides a significantly nicer image. However, it also requires a lot of power. If you want to save FPS, you can reduce the settings here.
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  • Field of View: If you reduce the field of view from 105° to 95°, you get 2.4 more FPS.
    • It’s not surprising that you achieve higher FPS when you see less stuff on the screen that your PC has to render. The lower the setting, the higher the FPS.
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  • Foliage Detail Distance: If you set the slider from “High” to “Medium”, you immediately get 4.1 more FPS.
    • The change from “High” to “Medium” is hardly noticeable with this graphics setting. However, you get 4 more FPS that let the game run smoother.
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  • Screen Space Ambient Occlusion: If you choose “HDAO” instead of “3D”, the system achieves 5.4 more FPS.
    • Visually, it’s worth not completely turning off ambient occlusion. You’ll see many more details that beautify the game just with HDAO. And that costs you only 2 FPS compared to the off option.
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  • Shadow Quality: If you use the “High” instead of “Highest” setting, you get 4.1 more FPS. If shadows are not a priority for you, the “Medium” setting will also do. Compared to “Highest”, you get an additional 9.4 FPS here.
    • For extra performance, you can reduce the shadows in Destiny 2. We recommend not setting them too low, as this becomes noticeable in the game from “Medium” onwards.
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With these reduced graphics details, you can easily gain over 20 FPS. These 20 FPS make a significant difference between stutters and smooth gameplay.

We recommend graphic enthusiasts read the complete guide from Nvidia. There, you can even see how the individual graphics settings affect the game with comparison images. Here’s the Destiny 2 PC Graphics and Performance Guide on Geforce.com

When does it finally start on PC? You can find the release date and system requirements for Destiny 2 here

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