Call of Duty: Warzone continues to lose top streamers to the competition. However, some fans, like TimTheTatman, remain loyal to the game. But due to a silly mishap and other annoyances, even this streamer has had enough and feels like a clown.
What happened? The streamer TimTheTatman was in the Warzone and managed to get into the top 6. Since he died while being on the move, he had to be respawned and when he jumped down, he saw a downed opponent lying at the landing spot.
So he skillfully landed next to the guy and wanted to execute him. But when he tried to hold the corresponding button, the finisher animation was not triggered. Instead, his avatar “pulled” his fists and the streamer could only ineffectively pound the opponent.
That he should at least have a pistol after the spawn was somehow “forgotten” by the game.
The enemy, in turn, was able to heal himself during this time and then shot the streamer out of the game with a headshot.
This led to an absolute meltdown by TimTheTatman, who then screamed at the screen for minutes.
Who is TimTheTatman? TimTheTatman’s real name is Tim Betar and he is 31 years old. He started his streaming career with Fortnite and was then with the legendary Ninja. Later, he switched to CoD and got even bigger there. Before his switch to YouTube, he was among the top 10 streamers on Twitch. TimTheTatman represents the more laid-back, clumsy gamer type, who serves as a good counterpoint to extremely competitive streamers like Dr Disrespect or Ninja.
Streamer feels like a clown and needs sauna with eucalyptus oil
How did the scene continue? TimTheTatman, who usually does not have a choleric temperament, was beside himself with rage. The victory he thought was secure was taken from him due to a funny glitch, and the round was lost. You can see his outburst at the end of this clip.
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TimTheTatman raged long and wide against the game and claims that he’s really had enough:
I’m really done, dude… I’m stopping, bro, I’m just stopping! Why can’t I do anything in this game? I’m done. I need a break. I need to go somewhere, I don’t know where. Why doesn’t anything work in this game, bro? This game is just totally broken.
The hardest part is that I really love the game. I do, I love Warzone, but holy shit! What am I supposed to play now? I don’t want to play Apex Legends, I don’t want to play Minecraft. What am I supposed to play instead? There’s nothing else, but then Warzone is just …
Continuing in his rant, the streamer reveals that he would actually lose all self-respect if he were to keep playing:
I would have to walk away, take a step back and look in the mirror. I should put on a clown nose and stare at myself because I keep playing this game.
Then someone played clown music in the stream, which TimTheTatman abruptly cut off.
Is TimTheTatman quitting Warzone now? Probably not. Because he himself says in the stream that he actually loves Warzone and doesn’t want to play any other BR games. But for the evening it was probably over, as he explains at the end that he will probably go to a quiet sauna with relaxing eucalyptus oil.
Tornadoes and lightning are now racing across the island of Fortnite. Here you can learn how to take advantage of the stormy weather.
What has changed? In the latest hotfix from January 11, 2022, the long-awaited tornadoes and lightning have been added to the Fortnite island.
Where can I find tornadoes and lightning? You can now encounter both weather phenomena randomly in your matches. However, you shouldn’t look for them in the ranked modes: both features are currently disabled in competitive play modes.
The good news is: you don’t need to be afraid when a tornado or a thundercloud suddenly appears in front of you.
On the contrary: you can use both elements to move quickly around the map.
What do tornadoes and lightning bring?
How you can take advantage of the weather: You probably know the feeling: you’ve landed calmly on the edge of the island and started looting. Collect materials, weapons, maybe grab a loot llama – and suddenly you realize: Damn, the storm is already here.
To get away quickly, in the current Chapter 3 you mainly had to rely on cars, launch pads, chili peppers, or the popular Spider-Man web shooters. Now the weather provides even more mobility.
The benefits of tornadoes: Tornadoes are hard to miss and thus easy to spot when they form nearby. They don’t deal damage to you but catapult you high into the air, allowing you to cover a lot of distance with your glider.
They can also be used to escape escalating gunfights that you might not be able to handle.
However, you should be a little cautious – tornadoes can pick up a lot of debris from the surroundings. If, for example, a car that is about to explode gets caught in it, you’d better not get hit.
A player even managed to be taken out by a flying tree while trying to surf on the storm. You’d better try to avoid that:
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Until January 18, 2022, the Tornado Week is running. During this time, you should encounter the storms more frequently.
How to utilize lightning: You can find lightning by looking for dark storm clouds. Lightning strikes can occur there.
Unlike the storm, lightning does damage to you, but only a little: a lightning strike deducts 10 health points. However, you gain a significant speed boost, allowing you to move extremely fast. This way, you can also bring a bit more mobility into your game.
If you want to get struck by lightning, you can increase your chances by:
Going into the water under the storm cloud
Or climbing to the highest point under the cloud
But beware: lightning can set flammable objects in the vicinity on fire. So don’t build a wooden tower just to reach the lightning.
The mid-season update for Call of Duty: Vanguard was released without much announcement. The content is manageable and primarily focuses on the zombie mode. We will show you the patch notes and first reactions on MeinMMO.
This is the situation:
Season content for Call of Duty usually arrives in 2 stages: a large influx of content at the season start and a second wave of content during the “mid-season”
Before the respective updates, we get information about new content in the form of a blog including a roadmap
This time, there were no preliminary informations, and now it seems clear why: The multiplayer mode is effectively left empty with the mid-season 1
CoD Vanguard: Update 1.10 – Patch Notes
When is the update coming? The mid-season update is already online, and you can download the patch at any time.
How big is the update? It is quite modest – you only need about 5 GB of storage.
What does the update offer? There is virtually only content for the zombie mode. The story continues, and a new survival mode can be started from the headquarters in Stalingrad.
Multiplayer fans are almost left empty-handed. The new content consists of a new weapon – the MP “Welgun”. Otherwise, the changes are limited to bug fixes and balance adjustments.
What changes in multiplayer? As mentioned, there is no new content aside from the new submachine gun. Here’s how to unlock the Welgun:
Welgun unlock
Multiplayer: Achieve 10 kills in a match with submachine guns 15 times while using the scope.
Zombies: Achieve 5 rapid critical kills with submachine guns in a row in 50 different portal missions.
Next, we’ll show you the most important adjustments from the patch notes in English:
Stability
Removed sources for “Packet Burst” during matches
Removed several causes for game crashes in multiplayer
Fixed controller issues for players using mouse & keyboard
Spawns
Revised spawn logic for small maps with many players
Reworked spawn logic in control mode
Improved domination spawns on “Dome”
Weapons
Fixed various camo challenges
Fixed katana unlock
Three-line rifle can now be reloaded with ZF4 3.5x scope
Fixed additional challenges and weapon blueprints
Maps
Fixed collision issues on various maps
Extensively revised destructible objects on all maps
There were also minor changes and improvements in the menu. Now let’s move on to the balance adjustments for the weapons:
M1 Garand – Buff
Recoil reduced
Type 99 – Buff
Reduced flinch when aiming
Shorter aim time
One-shot kills with upper body hits even with lower caliber
Three-line rifle – Buff
Shorter aim time
Kar98k – Buff
One-shot kills with upper body hits even with lower caliber
There were adjustments to equipment, killstreaks, and perks:
Stun grenade – Nerf
Damage reduced in hardcore mode
Duration of the stun effect reduced
Fire grenade – Nerf
Damage has been reduced
Mortar fire – Nerf
Duration shortened
Fewer grenades per deployment
Fixed placement issues
Alarmed – Nerf
Small delay added until you receive the visual signal
Unyielding – Buff
Immunity to damage from grenades
Also protects against incendiary ammunition and flamethrower attacks
Reinforced – Buff
Incoming fire damage reduced by 30%
More protection against explosive damage
Zombie mode: New survival mission brings familiar mechanics
What changes in zombie mode? The CoD Vanguard cooperative mode is doing slightly better, continuing its story and receiving new gameplay mechanics:
New Stalingrad location
Von List’s Office – a new area
New void mode
The map “Shi No Numa” can be played as a survival mission
Through a portal in Von List’s Office, you can access the new mission
You must survive 3 rounds against endless hordes of zombies
After the 3 rounds, all players receive 5,000 bonus essence
If you survive 12 rounds, your perks drop only to tier 2 upon death
Pack-a-Punch machine available in the void
After 3 rounds, players can return to Stalingrad to gear up
Tome of Rituals
You can now upgrade your artifacts with sacrifice hearts
All artifacts have 4 levels with strong bonuses
Pack-a-Punch
From level 3, weapons now have special skins
Weapons
Riot shield available in zombie mode
When held, the shield protects against damage from the front, and from behind when on the back
Support
Warmachine and Reaper are now available in zombies
These were the most important changes in Vanguard for the mid-season. If you want to take a look at the English patch notes yourself, you can find them here (via sledgehammergames.com).
What are players saying about the update? Looking at the first reactions on Twitter or Reddit, the low content density in multiplayer is not the main focus for many players.
While there are some voices concerning the content, especially missing nerfs for shotguns and issues with camo challenges are often mentioned.
@CODWarfareForum on Twitter: “We waited 2 months for the 1.5 update, and it’s the lamest mid-season update since the seasons started.”
AssumptionSquare7400 on Reddit: “No nerf for double-barrel or combat shotguns? Must be a joke.”
@PatrickWantsOut on Twitter: “I can’t play. The game crashes constantly after the update. I can’t even think about how I was actually looking forward to the update.”
There are also some players complaining about missing blueprints for their weapons and many posts with screenshots showing that Vanguard doesn’t start anymore after the update.
Super People is only known by a few players in this country. Nevertheless, the game regularly has more players on Steam than many of the most famous names in the shooter market – even though it is still in a closed beta. MeinMMO tells you what it’s all about.
What is Super People? Super People is a battle royale by the South Korean developer Wonder People. This game is currently developing into a kind of insider tip among shooter fans. In some form, the game clearly borrows from every popular battle royale. In particular, the strong similarities to PUBG: Battlegrounds cannot be denied.
What makes the game special are the titular superheroes: each player controls one of 12 possible ‘Super People’. Each has its own extravagant abilities that can completely turn the gameplay on its head. While this may not always feel fair, it significantly differentiates the game from its major competitor PUBG in some respects.
How well-known is Super People? The biggest streamers – like Shroud, Dr Disrespect, and TimTheTatman – have already played Super People before their large audiences. The player numbers are also impressive:
According to SteamCharts, the game usually has around 20,000 to 30,000 players at the same time, with peak times often reaching around 40,000. At one point, there were even nearly 55,000 players in Super People at the same time (via SteamCharts).
These numbers are impressive for several reasons: The game currently has significantly more players on Steam than Halo Infinite, Battlefield 2042, or the survival hit Valheim. Most players are still relatively unaware of the game, and it is also in a closed beta.
How can I play the game? Super People is currently free to play. It can be expected that it will also be free-to-play upon release. While the game has not been released yet, and there is also no release date, it is already possible to play it through a closed beta.
Super People plays like PUBG, if it were more eccentric
To be able to participate, you first need to gain access to the closed beta. However, this is quite simple and can be done quickly:
You can request access for Super People on Steam. This happens with just a few clicks on the Steam page of the game. You typically and currently receive access to the closed beta very quickly – many players seem to be able to start just a few minutes after requesting access.
Super People is not original, but plays well
How does Super People play? At first glance, Super People looks almost identical to PUBG. This is also the case upon a second and third glance:
Like in PUBG, Super People is a battle royale that can be played in either first or third person.
The weapons available in Super People are almost identical to the guns in PUBG.
You loot and equip items and weapons just like in PUBG – with a virtually identical menu and the same routines.
Even when firing, the weapons in Super People feel just like those in PUBG.
These are just the most important gameplay similarities to PUBG. Even players who only know the battle royale classic from videos will discover many more similarities. These include:
The waiting lobby before a game
The customization options for your character
The layout of the map and key locations
The vehicles
The mechanics around the ring
The controls
The options menu
Even the loot menu evokes strong memories of PUBG
What makes Super People special? Super People does stand out from PUBG in detail. This is partly because it audaciously borrows from all other battle royale titans. However, Super People does so in a clever way that ensures a good mix:
Weapons in the game have a rarity value. The rarer the weapon, the better its statistics. This is reminiscent of Fortnite.
While you can’t build structures like in Fortnite, you still collect materials. With these, you can craft or upgrade your equipment and weapons with a quick crafting animation.
At the beginning of a round, you are assigned a superhero. This functions like a class from a hero shooter: you have many special abilities, both as active skills with a cooldown and as passive strengths. This is reminiscent of Apex Legends.
The loadouts in CoD: Warzone also seem to have impressed the developers of Super People. You start each round with a random signature weapon that deals more damage. After a few minutes in a round, a loadout package drops on the map, which contains that weapon among others.
It seems that Escape from Tarkov or Hunt: Showdown was also played by the developers. In the rounds, you can collect blueprints and money, which you can invest in your characters and their class. While you do not lose your gold at the end of the round, the more you loot, the easier it is to enter a game with the desired loadout.
Even though none of these elements is original: their combination results in a unique mix that significantly shakes up the familiar PUBG gameplay. For example, your signature weapons and class abilities influence which guns you will play with. This gives you an incentive to play weapons that you wouldn’t necessarily like.
How do the superheroes change the gameplay? The most exciting feature on this list is probably the superheroes, which function like classes in other games. Currently, there are 12 in the game, and they significantly and funnily change the gameplay.
At the beginning of each round, a superhero is randomly selected for you. For 100 gold, you can change this selection randomly, and for 500 gold, you can specifically choose whom you want to play as.
The hero “Teleporter”
The hero “Driver”
The hero “Marine”
An overview of all 12 current heroes
One class has an atomic bomb as its ultimate, functioning like a bigger airstrike from CoD Warzone. If you see enemies in a building or behind cover, you can blow them into the next lobby with nuclear firepower.
Another superhero is very agile, can go into cover by sliding, attack aggressively – and then teleport to escape a dangerous situation in a split second.
Surprisingly fun and effective is also the driver class: your ultimate is a golden and armored monster truck, which you can use your skills to jump. This way, you can beam the car to you frequently and use it for safety, as mobile cover, or aggressively run over enemies.
How do the heroes change the gameplay? These heroes currently don’t always feel fair. The balancing can certainly still be adjusted. However, the classes make the serious and slow gameplay of PUBG significantly faster and more relaxed, without making the weapons feel less realistic or fun to play.
The result is an interesting mix that offers much of what is known but alters it noticeably and entertainingly through eccentric additions. Thus, Super People is more than just a simple and shameless PUBG copy when playing.
Even if no one calls the game original: players have a lot of fun with Super People and often find it better than the big competition.
YouTuber jackfrags says that “Super People could be a PUBG knockoff that is better than PUBG” (via YouTube).
Oopz writes in a comment under this video: “I can already see from watching that this looks much smoother than PUBG. The movement looks very good”.
MisterNegativity does not live up to his name, writing on reddit: “Super People is going to replace PUBG for me”.
Higi from the MeinMMO community writes: “I have a lot of fun! Yes, it reminds me of PUBG in terms of setting, but I just don’t care about that. Everyone copies from everyone.”
Super People seems to be on a good path. The current player numbers and early reactions speak for themselves.
What do you think? Are you excited about Super People? Do you want to test the game in the closed beta? Or do you think it doesn’t innovate enough to be interesting? Let us know in the comments.
If you want to play the big inspiration yourself, PUBG is now free to play as of today, January 12th:
New World is getting a new equipment upgrade system with the January patch. This will allow you to increase the gear score from 600 to 625. However, many players were disappointed because they created their perfect gear with a lower gear score. But you will also be able to upgrade those in the future.
The Shadow Shards are used to raise equipment from a gear score of 600 to 625. You will always need double the shards compared to the previous level – a gear score of 601 requires one shard, 602 then two, 603 then four, and so on.
However, some players were disappointed with the system because they have crafted or found suitable equipment that does not have a gear score of 600. The weapons and armor receive random stats on drops and crafting that do not always match. The only exceptions are items with fixed names, such as the strong Voidbent Armor.
But now, Amazon has good news for players who have strong epic items.
Even gear at level 590+ can be upgraded with Shadow Shards
What has been announced? As the developer Zin_Ramu mentioned in the forum, items with a gear score of 590 can now also be upgraded with Shadow Shards:
We really wanted to keep the value of the legendary 600 high. But I can understand that this can be limiting and discouraging when you have a lot of bad RNG and don’t get your legendary roll.
That’s why we are considering lowering the minimum gear score required for an upgrade to 590. You still need to reach competence 600 to unlock the upgrade via Shadow Shards. But once it’s unlocked, you can now upgrade from 590 to 600, and at moderate Shadow Shard costs. This allows those really good 590-599 rolls to become great weapons with a little extra Shadow Shards.
This change is supposed to be implemented “as quickly as possible”. Whether it will be included directly at the release in January has not yet been confirmed.
However, there is a small catch. Epic equipment items available at levels 590 to 599 will remain epic even after being upgraded beyond gear score 599 (via NewWorld):
Epic equipment only has two bonus effects
Legendary equipment, on the other hand, has three
There will be no change in that regard despite the upgrade. This is justified by the fact that legendary equipment should not be devalued and that Shadow Shards should only be used for upgrades, not for generating new legendary equipment.
Legendary equipment has one more perk and will therefore remain the best in the game.
What do you think about the adjustment to the equipment? Are you happy to keep your epic items, or are you still trying to get legendary equipment in the long run?
We have completely translated the currently provisional patch notes for the upcoming update 1.3 into German:
We present to you the best controllers 2022 for Xbox and PC and give you some tips on what to consider when making a purchase.
The controller is no longer just the exclusive toy of the console. PC gamers also rely not only on good gaming keyboards, but also on gaming controllers.
But which controller is worth it for whom the most? In our article, we present which controllers are very well suited for the PC and for Xbox, what advantages they offer, and what you should pay attention to when buying.
Especially for competitive gaming, the rule is: The faster the reaction times, the better your chances are. In our article, we present the following things:
What should I consider when buying a controller?
The best controllers for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
XInput and DirectInput – What is that actually?
By what criteria did we select the controllers? We looked at the currently available controllers for Xbox and PC, examined reviews, tests, top lists, and experiences to present you the best controllers. Some of the devices were tested directly in our editorial team. This also contributes to the assessment.
The article was first published on April 26, 2020, and is regularly updated with new controllers. Last update January 12, 2022. We have added a new price-performance tip and removed one controller.
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What should I consider when buying a controller?
This is how the controller purchase works: The following steps should be considered before buying a controller and weighed subjectively:
Wireless or wired: First, you should consider whether you want a wireless or a wired controller: Wireless controllers are more flexible, but you may have to deal with input lag. With a wired controller, you are bound to the cable, but you do not have to recharge it in between and minimize lags.
Calculate the budget: How much money do you want to invest? A controller does not have to be expensive to work well. However, more expensive ones are often significantly better built or rely on mechanical and thus more precise components.
Preferred games: Those who enjoy playing shooters have different preferences than someone who prefers sports games or prefers to play MMOs.
Ergonomics: How important is a good grip and easily reachable buttons? Are you willing to adjust or does everything need to fit immediately?
Compatibility: Not every controller works with every system. PS4 controllers are often compatible with PC but not with Xbox One. Conversely, this problem exists as well.
Best controller for Xbox Series X and One under 50 Euros: PowerA Wired Controller For Xbox Series X|S
Weight: 210 grams | Connection: Wired | Cable length: 3.0 meters | Battery: Not available | Price range (according to Geizhals): 39.99 – 59.99 Euros
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for an affordable alternative to the official Xbox controller, but do not want to miss out on the familiar layout, then take a look at the PowerA controller. The investment is also worthwhile for those looking for an inexpensive second controller for their console.
This is what the PowerA Wired Controller For Xbox Series X|S offers: You get the affordable controller currently in 15 different styles and colors. The cable is permanently connected to the controller and is not detachable. You can connect a headset or headphones via the headphone jack.
The PowerA controller also features the typical asymmetrical Xbox design, with the thumbsticks slightly offset. Depending on the color, the controller additionally offers a mute button for sound. With a weight of 210 grams, the controller is also lighter than the official model. Paddles or other additional features are not available with this controller.
Pro
pleasant ergonomics
good price-performance ratio
headphone jack for headset/headphones
volume control and mute button for sound
Contra
mediocre build quality
only wired
no paddles
This is what users say: On Amazon, the controller has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars with more than 10,000 ratings. Buyers praise the pleasant ergonomics and good feel, reminiscent of the official Xbox controllers from Microsoft. Some criticize the poor build quality of the thumbsticks.
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Best Xbox controller for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S under 100 Euros – Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller
Weight: 277 grams | Connection: Bluetooth, wired | Cable length: – | Battery: 2 replaceable AA batteries | Price range (according to Geizhals): 44 – 59 Euros.
The standard comes with every newly purchased Xbox One.
Who is the controller suitable for? The Xbox Wireless Controller is especially suitable for gamers looking for a good D-Pad and precise thumbsticks. It is especially interesting for games like FIFA, as the buttons require a certain amount of pressure to trigger. Accidental triggering is unlikely.
This is what the Xbox Wireless Controller offers: The controller features a simple design and is available in several colors. At 277 grams, it is lighter than its competitors but also slightly larger. The D-Pad is precise, and the buttons only trigger under considerable pressure.
The enormous advantage of the Xbox Wireless Controller is that it can be easily connected to the PC via a USB adapter.
Additionally, the comprehensive compatibility is a strong point: The controller works with the Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Windows 10, and Android. Games like PUBG or Call of Duty are also possible with this controller on Android. Furthermore, the Steam game client immediately recognizes the connected device. The controller also features a 3.5 mm headphone jack for headphones and headsets.
Besides the many available colors, it is also possible to have the controller engraved at Microsoft.
Pro
buttons require significant pressure…
high compatibility with Xbox, Windows PC, and Android
relatively light (277 grams)
both Bluetooth and wired options available
Contra
… which can take some getting used to
mediocre build quality (plastic)
This is what users say: The Xbox Wireless Controller is rated 4.6 stars out of 13,405 reviews. Buyers praise the precise buttons and good compatibility, as well as the excellent support with Steam. Some complain about the poor build quality of the controller.
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Alternative: Best controller for PC and Xbox Series X up to 100 Euros – Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller
Weight: 277 grams | Connection: Bluetooth, “Xbox Wireless”, wired | Cable length: – | Battery: 2 replaceable AA batteries | Price range (according to Geizhals.de): 58.19 – 79.99 €
Who is the controller suitable for? If you have appreciated the previous Xbox Wireless Controller, you should take a look at the new edition. Microsoft has improved many things, and the controller now provides even better feedback. By the way, a controller comes with the Xbox Series X|S.
This is what the controller offers: A new Xbox controller is included with the Xbox Series X|S. However, if you want to play cooperatively on your new next-gen console or want a different color, you can purchase another one.
In direct comparison, especially the appearance has changed significantly since the launch controller of the Xbox Series X. How good the new Xbox controller is has been explained in detail here. In addition, three changes immediately stand out. The new controller offers the new share button, and the D-Pad has also been revised.
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a high-quality controller that offers you particularly tactile buttons and feels comfortable in large hands, then you should take a look at Razer’s controller. However, you should note that the controller is wired.
This is what the Razer Wolverine V2 offers: The Razer Wolverine V2 is a wired gaming controller for Xbox Series X|S and PC. MeinMMO tested the Razer Wolverine V2. In our test, the controller delivers high precision. We particularly appreciated the mecha-tactile buttons and D-Pad.
The controller fits well in large hands but presents problems in small hands. This is mainly due to the mappable special buttons on the back of the device, which are difficult to reach.
Pro
high-quality build
mecha-tactile buttons and D-Pad
easy-to-use software
ability to lock triggers
freely mappable additional buttons
Contra
unfamiliar ergonomics for small hands
non-detachable cable
no paddles
special buttons are on the back of the controller
This is what users say: The controller receives 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 135 ratings. The controller is praised for its good ergonomics, thanks to rubberized grips and its precise buttons. In particular, the rounded D-Pad and quiet buttons are highlighted.
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Best Xbox One Controller with Paddles – PowerA Wired Controller Fusion Pro
Weight: No indication | Connection: Wired | Cable length: 3.0 meters | Battery: Not available | Price range (according to Geizhals): 119.00 Euros
Many players now rely on so-called “paddles” located on the back of the controller. The Fusion Pro is one of the best of its kind.
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a controller that has similar qualities to the Xbox Elite Controller but is somewhat cheaper, then take a look at the Fusion Pro Controller from PowerA.
This is what the PowerA Fusion Pro offers: The Fusion Pro looks like an ordinary Xbox controller and is also an officially licensed Xbox controller. The controller is available in both black and white.
The Fusion Pro is highly configurable. The analog sticks and button rings are interchangeable, and all parts are hidden behind a magnetic front plate. At the back of the controller, you can adjust the trigger pull in up to three levels with a lever.
Also good is the “Pro Pack” which consists of four detachable paddles that can be configured. This makes the Fusion Pro one of the best controllers with paddles for those who do not want to spend a lot of money on the Elite Controller.
Pro
good build quality due to high-quality materials,
interchangeable parts,
adjustable trigger pull length
great ergonomics
configurable paddles
Contra
expensive
no wireless function
This is what users say: On Amazon, the controller is rated 4.1 stars based on 426 reviews. The high similarity to the Xbox Elite Controller and the great build quality are praised. Some criticize that certain headsets or individual microphones are not recognized.
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Best customizable Xbox One Controller – Xbox One Controller Scuf Prestige
Weight: 267 grams | Connection: Bluetooth | Cable length: 3 meters | Battery: internal, fixed battery | Price range (according to manufacturer): From 159 Euros
There are hardly any controllers like the ones from Scuf that can be customized to such a degree.
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a controller that can be almost fully customized to your needs, then you should take a look at the Scuf Prestige. This controller can be freely configured on the manufacturer’s website.
This is what the Scuf Prestige Controller offers: The Scuf Gaming controller focuses on individuality: On the company’s own site (via scufgaming.com), you can assemble your own controller according to your preferences. The buyer has a wide range of options to choose from: from colors, grips to the material of the thumbsticks – there are no limits to customization.
Also successful are the “paddles” on the back of the controller. The Scuf Impact is currently one of the best Xbox One controllers with paddles available alongside the Xbox Elite Controller.
Customization can become quite expensive. The base price is 159 Euros, which is no small sum. With each additional customization, such as different thumbsticks, special grips, or triggers, additional costs are incurred. However, for those who are not deterred by the price, they receive a fantastic controller that is tailored to their needs like no other controller.
Best Wireless Controller for Enthusiasts and Xbox Series X – Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Weight: 345 grams | Connection: Bluetooth/2.4 GHz | Cable length: 2.7 meters | Battery: built-in rechargeable battery | Price range (according to Geizhals): 155 – 199 Euro
The absolute high-end among the Xbox One controllers. Expensive, but outstanding quality. And it should also work with the Xbox Series X.
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a controller that focuses on great quality and high battery life and is also comfortable to hold, then take a look at the Xbox Elite Controller. This offers not only great workmanship but also guaranteed support for the Xbox Series X.
What does the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 offer? The Elite Series 2 mainly offers an enormous range of accessories. Alongside the controller, it includes a USB-C charging cable, charging station, 6 thumbsticks, 4 paddles, 2 D-Pads, and a tool to adjust the thumbsticks. The package is rounded off by a travel case.
Unlike the Elite 1, the Elite 2 no longer has a battery compartment, but a built-in battery. This offers a runtime of about 30 to 40 hours. Thanks to the extensive accessories, there are many customization options, which is extremely practical.
On the downside, the price of around 180 Euros and the relatively high weight stand out. The Elite 2 weighs about 350 grams and is therefore significantly heavier than comparable controllers. Otherwise, buyers receive one of the best controllers on the market.
Pro
many customization options
dock for charging
high battery life (around 40 hours)
great handling
good quality
Contra
very expensive
high weight
This is what users say: On Amazon, the controller is rated 4.2 stars out of 1921 reviews. Buyers praise the high battery life, good grip, and great handling. Some complain about the lack of quality control by Microsoft, as some users experience unresponsive or stiff buttons.
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Best Xbox Controller for People with Limited Mobility: Xbox Adaptive Controller
Weight: 552 grams | Connection: Bluetooth and USB-C | Cable length: – | Battery: internal, built-in battery | Price range (according to manufacturer): From 89 Euros
Microsoft developed the Xbox Adaptive Controller for gamers with limited mobility.
Who is the controller suitable for? The Xbox Adaptive Controller is designed for people with limited mobility. The controller is therefore primarily aimed at these players.
This is what the Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller offers: Microsoft refers to its Adaptive Controller as “a central hub for devices to make gaming accessible.” The controller does not resemble an ordinary controller in the slightest:
The base station looks like a rectangular box and features two very large buttons, a D-Pad, and menu buttons. The Adaptive Controller also does not need to be held in the hands, but can instead be placed on a table in front of the player.
Although other controls such as switches, buttons, mounts, and joysticks can be connected via USB to the station, these must be purchased separately.
What are XInput and DirectInput? XInput and DirectInput are two input methods on PC. They support the input of the controller on the PC and pass it to the game. DirectInput is mainly used by older games, while XInput is the current state of technology.
If you primarily want to play old games on PC, you should ensure that they also support DirectInput. Windows supports both standards, but the games also need to be capable of using the commands.
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The 29-year-old Andy “Reginald” Dinh is the head of Team SoloMid, the largest and most important team of League of Legends in the USA. Now Riot Games says they are conducting an independent investigation against him. The head of TSM is accused of having abused employees and LoL players.
Who is Reginald?
Andy “Reginald” Dinh founded a website for League of Legends called “SoloMid.net” in 2009 – at that time, he was still playing LoL himself in the mid lane. However, he quickly transitioned from player to management role and founded his own esports organization, Team SoloMid.
However, in recent months, TSM has been struggling significantly: many big names have left the organization, including club icon Bjergsen, Twitch streamer Myth, and manager Leena Xu. The LoL legend Doublelift fired Reginald himself.
This is now the announcement: As reported by the magazine “WIRED”, Riot Games has commissioned an investigation against Reginald. In a statement from Riot Games, it is stated:
We are aware of the allegations made against the CEO/owner of TSM. As the league operator, we have engaged the law firm O’Melveny & Myers LLP to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations of misconduct against the head of the team […]
Riot Games
No further comments are available on this matter.
Doublelift voiced harsh criticism of Reginald.
“Passionate Owner” or “Schoolyard Bully”?
What are the allegations? The allegations center mainly around the player and streamer “Doublelift”, who said that Reginald is a “bully,” a kind of “schoolyard thug” who repeatedly belittled his players to the point that they began to cry.
Doublelift says Reginald is like a schoolyard bully who gets away with being a bad guy because he is so powerful that people are afraid to stand up to him.
As evidence, clips from various professionals in the past were cited showing Reginald in action (via Youtube).
However, players who were featured in these clips have already defended Reginald, stating that he always wants what is best for his team. He is indeed a “passionate owner.”
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WildTurtle, one of the alleged victims of Reginald, defended him.
These are new accusations: WIRED now says they spoke with four individuals who experienced incidents in which Reginald allegedly “verbally abused” players and staff:
He is said to have called employees “stupid” and “worthless.”
He also allegedly called them after work to yell at them.
Sometimes Reginald would belittle people for hours. His tirades would be triggered by small mistakes.
Furthermore, Reginald is said to have yelled at employees in front of assembled teams to set an “example.” He was apparently proud of this, according to a former TSM employee, according to Wired.
Bungie released a new trailer for Destiny 2: Witch Queen on January 11. This provides more detailed insights into various areas of the Throne World. Additionally, Guardians will gain the ability to reveal deceptions through mental power.
What was shown new? The new trailer revealed areas that Guardians will explore. These places range from the familiar scenery of the Queen’s castle to new locations, such as a “dock” where the Pyramid ships are being loaded.
As the Guardians are in the world of deceptions, tricks and secrets are part of the game. As shown in the trailer, you will gain a new ability to reveal invisible platforms, thus delving deeper into the Throne World.
There are also further glimpses from the castle which are accompanied by many major enemies and a Savathun that can replicate herself.
Secret locations waiting to be discovered
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New trailer of Destiny 2 shows how good the new Throne World of the Witch Queen looks
The most exciting discovery in the trailer is probably the new ability of the Guardians. With this, hidden paths can be opened, allowing you to penetrate deeper into the Throne World. However, no further information was disclosed on how to learn this.
The new ability closely resembles the clear sight, which was triggered by the Queen’s Leaf tincture in the Dreaming City. With it, secret locations and passages in the Awoken City could be discovered.
Whether this is an item or a new talent that can be invoked through training with Ikora remains unclear.
Is there new info about Savathun? Judging by the trailer, the Queen will be able to split into various copies to make life difficult for you as Guardians. Furthermore, a shadowy likeness of her was also seen, reminiscent of Crota from Destiny 1.
Crota’s hologram from Destiny 1
Whether the castle scenes feature the raid or just a patrol remains unknown. It is conceivable that the Guardians will need to take out several copies of her before they can reach the true Queen.
A new exotic has a name: At the end of the trailer, the complete package of Witch Queen was shown along with the benefits of pre-ordering. Among them was revealed the name of the new exotic, which is: Osteo Striga.
Guardians have already dissected the name and apparently know the meaning of the new firearm.
Osteo – Ancient Greek for bone
Striga – This refers to a semi-parasitic plant
One could conclude that the new SMG is a mixture of bones and parasitic plants. Whether the weapon also has parasitic properties remains unclear, but is still conceivable.
What does the community say? Many Guardians from the community hope that there are enough secrets and places to explore. They want “The Witch Queen” to even surpass the Dreaming City in abundance.
I really hope that there are many more secrets than in the Dreaming City because the Ascendant Realm and all that other stuff really pleased me.
Furthermore, some players are also impressed by the huge potential of the large and open map area. Plenty of room for various secrets, which are supposed to deliver tension and a craving for gaming.
With 525,886 views on YouTube and 30,225 likes (as of 01/12/22), interest is high, and players can hardly wait to finally put an end to the Witch Queen in their own four walls.
What do you think of the trailer and the content that was shown? Do you find the new SMG cool and are you excited about a parasitic companion? Or would you rather wait and observe the release from afar until you have a final opinion on it? Let us know!
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What problems are there? Dead by Daylight has grown more successful and popular over the years, but is increasingly becoming unattractive for new players. This is mainly because with each new character, the grind that players have to endure in order to finally play good builds of perks increases. Anyone who wants to have all perks for maximum freedom must invest several hundred hours of gameplay.
How would players fix it? A recent post in the Dead by Daylight subreddit has received widespread support. After just 12 hours, it has collected over 2,200 upvotes and proposes 4 different changes:
The different ranks (Tiers) for perks should be removed.
The amount of blood points received should be fundamentally increased.
The cap of 1,000,000 blood points should be removed.
The limit of 8,000 blood points in each respective category should be removed.
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Many see the removal of perk ranks as a good solution, as this would already reduce the grind by 66%. There would still be many hours, and the problem would return in the coming years, but in the short term, it would provide relief.
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What other reactions are there? The suggested measures are being discussed under the thread. Most players believe that simply removing the perk ranks would be enough to get the problems under control.
Kopaka6 writes:
They add more characters, with more teachable perks, which means more junk in the Bloodweb. These changes are all rationally justified.
ChRunningWater thinks:
For me, it would be fine if they just removed the perk ranks. This is an outdated mechanic now.
Bloodshaded believes that simply removing the perks would not be enough. He explains in more detail:
The grind of Dead by Daylight scales at a geometric rate. With every character added, not only do we get 3 new perks … we get 3 new perks added to the Bloodwebs of all existing characters, past, present, and future. Currently, we have 25 killers (not including the Demogorgon). That’s 25 killers with 75 teachable perks per killer. Ten more and we have 35 killers with 105 teachable perks per killer. We’re talking thousands of Bloodwebs, and that doesn’t even account for perk ranks, standard perks, survivor perks, the prestige system, and the need for some killers to purchase certain add-ons.
The whole system needs a revamp.
What do you think about the current problems with the grind in Dead by Daylight? How else could this be fixed?
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Call of Duty: Vanguard has launched a new crossover. This time it’s about the hit anime Attack on Titan. In the bundle you’ll receive the typical swords and animations as well as a skin. But many fans are wondering what the developers were thinking?
What is this crossover bundle? Call of Duty Vanguard regularly brings special skin bundles for the multiplayer mode and Warzone to the shop. They usually include an operator skin, weapon blueprints, and various animations and other gadgets.
These bundles have a specific theme, for example “Pirates” or they are inspired by other franchises. There were crossovers in Cold War, among others, with action films from the 80s, including Rambo and Die Hard.
In Vanguard, however, the theme of the current crossover bundle is the anime Attack on Titan (AoT). The bundle includes:
A skin for operator Daniel, who is inspired by the AoT character Levi Ackerman
Two weapons named after other AoT heroines
The iconic Titan-slaying blades as melee weapons
The emblem of the “Wings of Freedom”
A potato emblem, a homage to a potato-eating character from the series
Various finishers modeled after the typical attacks against Titans.
What is Attack on Titan? Attack on Titan is a popular anime series. In it, humans live in a secluded enclave while gigantic Titans roam the wilderness. The Titans happily devour humans, while the latter desperately defend themselves by taking down the giants through acrobatic attacks and special blades. The series is extremely complex and has a large fan base.
Fans are wondering what the developers were thinking with the Attack on Titan crossover
Here are the reactions: As soon as the news about the AoT bundle was revealed on Twitter, there was a flood of incredulous reactions from fans on Twitter and reddit.
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“This is the strangest collaboration I’ve ever seen!”
“They messed it up and instead of Levi, we just have a World War-type guy cosplaying!”
“The finishers look great, but God, the Levi skin is just terrible!”
“Wait, WTF? Did this really happen?”
“The operator himself looks dissatisfied!”
“Mom, I want an AoT skin! – We have an AoT skin at home, from Wish!”
What bothers the fans? It’s noticeable in the reactions that hardly anyone complains about the nice weapons and animations. They are, in fact, highly sought after by fans. What upsets people is the skin. Because, according to many fans, it simply does not look like Levi Ackerman, it is just the operator Daniel wearing Levi’s jacket and scarf and thereby basically cosplaying.
Many fans wished it could have been different. After all, Rambo also received his own skin and not just a “cosplay variant” where a different dude just runs around half-naked with a headband.
Moreover, the choice of Daniel Yatsu as the basis for the skin does not fit. Daniel is of Japanese descent, while Levi is not depicted as Asian in the series.
Others complain that such anime crossovers have no place in a “realistic” game like CoD and should stick to Fortnite. By the way, there was recently a crossover with the also very popular anime Naruto.
The science fiction epic Star Citizen is known for its relaxed approach to release dates. They have been postponed repeatedly in the past. Now there are new prospects for when “Squadron 42”, the single-player campaign, could be released. A launch could be possible within the next 2 years. Fans are reacting skeptically to this.
This is the situation with Star Citizen:
The SF MMORPG “Star Citizen” is an indie project that was supposed to be funded through crowdfunding. However, the crowdfunding has been so successful that it exceeds all dimensions of a normal game. Through sales of virtual ships and donations, it has now raised almost 430 million US dollars. We recently reported on MeinMMO that a ship package is supposed to cost over €35,000.
Star Citizen is playable in an alpha version that is being regularly developed. There hasn’t been a release date for the game for some time, as milestones have kept getting pushed back. The stance since 2020 has been: “It’s done when it’s done.”
One milestone in sight is the release of “Squadron 42 – Episode 1”, the single-player module of Star Citizen. We can probably expect that by 2024, as has recently been revealed.
This is the announcement now: In the print edition of a British gaming magazine, a six-page report about Star Citizen has been published. One of the bosses of the game, COO Carl Jones, is asked when Star Citizen will be released (via mcv).
The logic of the question is: CIG has purchased a large building in Manchester and stated that they want to increase the workforce there to 1,000 employees within 5 years. Therefore, one could expect that Star Citizen will be released around 2027, right?
Carl Jones says:
I think by then we will be operating a very large MMORPG. We will have many more publishing resources, many more game masters, and more support for the players. This may require us to open new locations. At the moment, we do not have a significant presence in the Asia-Pacific region, and that will likely be something we need to focus on in the long term, because our game is exploding there, so we need to be able to provide our service there as well.
Carl Jones, COO CIG
Jones envisions that by 2027, they will be developing the sequel and further sequels for Squadron 42, the single-player campaign of Star Citizen.
What about Squadron 42? The interviewer then digs deeper. He wants to know how things look for Squadron 42, which had a release date set for 2014 at one point. A lot seems to depend on when the “Star Citizen mastermind” Chris Roberts moves from Los Angeles, USA, to the UK. He asks if they could find out a release date.
Jones says:
I think we need to see how long it takes for him [Chris Roberts] to come over. But yes, it could still take another year or two. He is spending more time here now with the Squadron 42 team and our other developers, but it will be this year when he moves here for longer periods. Hopefully, this means we will make progress with Squadron 42 faster and finish it sooner. We want to complete the game, but it’s only finished when it’s ready.
COO Carl Jones
“It’s only 2 years since 2014”
How are the fans responding? The numbers that are now on the table are:
2023/2024 as a timeframe for “Release Episode 1 – Squadron 42”
2027 for “then we will operate a large MMORPG”, which is still not a release date for Star Citizen, but relatively close
In the forum, a user says: “It sounds like they want to have Episode One out in 2 years or less.” Those are very good news.
Fans of Star Citizen are reacting to this announcement more with sarcasm.
“Yeah, yeah, it’s still 2 years”
Another one says: “It’s been 2 years since 2014 already”
The “Still 2 years” at Star Citizen is like telling kids: “It will just take another 5 minutes!” In reality, it’s “We still have 2 years, guys. And another 2 years, and another 2 years.”
A meme has also emerged stating that Squadron 42 has always been “just 2 years away”.
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This is what’s behind it: The time spans and dimensions that Star Citizen operates in are enormous.
It’s interesting to note the contrast that on one hand, there are these gigantic dimensions, and on the other hand, so much seems to depend on when Chris Roberts is in Manchester and when he is not. A lot appears to hinge on his presence and decisions. The fact that such a large project revolves so centrally around the decision of a single person could pose problems.
It is also noteworthy that Jones openly talks about Star Citizen as an “MMORPG” and that they are apparently planning realistically with 2027.
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Fans of Diablo 2: Resurrected have been waiting since release for the most important feature: the Ladder. There is still little information about it. However, Blizzard has now announced a test server for the remaster. Players are happy, despite the lack of an update.
This is the situation:
On September 23, 2021, Diablo 2: Resurrected, the remaster of the ARPG classic, launched.
Back then, as well as today, the Ladder is missing – quasi the seasons in Diablo 2. This is supposed to come with the upcoming Patch 2.4.
Now Blizzard is bringing a test server (“PTR”), but is only testing the server structure at first.
What is being tested? According to a tweet from the official Diablo channel, databases and server updates are to be tested on the public test server. What exactly this entails has not been specified further.
However, this is probably in preparation for the upcoming update 2.4. Already at the release of Diablo 2, there were major issues with the servers. There were connectivity issues and even “deleted” characters due to poor connection.
The problems lasted for many weeks and dampened the excitement significantly. Apparently, Blizzard wants to prevent this now when the next big update is coming and is testing the connection for that. The PTR starts today, January 12, 2022. A specific time is yet to be announced.
PTR tests server structure, Patch 2.4 and Ladder still take time
What is the Ladder anyway? In Diablo 2, there was something like seasons, which were then still called “Ladder”. For a limited time, you could play special Ladder characters and equip them with items that only exist there. There are 4 different leaderboards:
Standard/Softcore for Diablo 2 without Lord of Destruction
Hardcore for Diablo without Lord of Destruction
Standard/Softcore for Diablo 2 with expansion
Hardcore for Diablo with expansion
The Ladder is there to promote a certain competitive spirit in the community. Anyone who wants to compete with others can look at the official leaderboards to see who can farm faster or better.
Blizzard has already announced that new items will come into play. These mainly include Rune Words, particularly powerful, custom-built weapons and armor. In addition, there are new recipes for the Horadric Cube and some adjustments.
When does the Ladder start? So far, the date is still pending and many fans are eagerly waiting for the feature. For them, Diablo 2 really begins with the Ladder. By now, most players have probably reached what they want to achieve and are looking for new challenges.
This is exactly what the Ladder would be suitable for. However, there is still nothing beyond a “Coming Soon” regarding it. We will report on MeinMMO as soon as we know more about the release. If you are still waiting and have nothing to do in Diablo 2, you can find some alternatives in the genre here:
Halo Infinite offers a wide range of different weapons. But which ones from previous installments did not make it into the selection? Here we list some of the most well-known for you.
Although the selection of weapons in Halo Infinite is quite extensive, some of the most popular weapons from previous installments are missing.
In addition to classics like the assault rifle or the battle rifle, there are also some new weapons that haven’t appeared in the series before.
But our list is about classics from earlier installments that are still missing and should definitely be brought into the game. We have selected 7 cult weapons for you.
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1. DMR
Previous appearances: Halo Reach, Halo 4 and Halo 5.
What kind of weapon is this? The DMR made its first appearance in Halo Reach as a replacement for the well-known battle rifle. In contrast, the DMR is a semi-automatic weapon with higher penetration power.
This offers advantages for accurate players who want to eliminate their opponents with few shots. This weapon is not present in Halo Infinite but could definitely make it into the game in the future.
Why should this weapon exist in Halo Infinite? A single-fire weapon that is strong at range is missing among the UNSC weapons and is more mobile than, for example, the sniper rifle.
While the Commando LMG has moved a bit into this niche, it does not have the same penetration power as the DMR nor the precision at rapid fire. Therefore, a DMR variant would be a sensible addition.
What kind of weapon is this? Since Halo 3, the Spartan Laser is considered one of the most iconic weapons of the series. Its charged shot is quite powerful, destroying vehicles and penetrating shields and armor like butter.
However, a high degree of precision and skill is required to be effective with this weapon and to hit your targets.
Why should this weapon exist in Halo Infinite? The question should rather be: Why not? A huge laser that destroys almost everything but also requires good timing and aiming? Such a weapon does not yet exist in Halo Infinite, apart from the rocket launcher, there are hardly any really powerful weapons that could take its place.
What kind of weapon is this? This is a type of plasma rocket launcher from the Covenant. Unlike the UNSC rocket launcher, the individual shots have less penetration power, but the weapon can fire more shots per magazine.
It also still has enough power to deal significant damage to opponents, making it one of the more powerful weapons in the Halo series.
Why should this weapon exist in Halo Infinite? Currently, there is no counterpart to the UNSC rocket launcher in the Banished’s weapon repertoire. The Flak Cannon is also not just a copy of the UNSC rocket launcher: With more bullets in the magazine and a significantly higher rate of fire, this gun plays quite differently.
Thus, it would bring additional variety and increase the selection of heavy weapons.
What kind of weapon is this? The Plasma Repeater is a rapidly firing weapon whose rate of fire slows down the longer you shoot at the target. The rate of fire and damage of the weapon are high, especially during the first shots of the magazine.
Why should this weapon exist in Halo Infinite? This weapon has not appeared in any of the major installments outside of Halo Reach. Since there is currently no rapidly firing plasma weapon in Halo Infinite, the Repeater would be a sensible addition.
What kind of weapon is this? The M7 submachine gun was introduced for the first time in Halo 2 and replaced the assault rifle. It had a high rate of fire and was very strong at short distances but had lower penetration and range.
Why should this weapon exist in Halo Infinite? The MP introduced a new feature in Halo at the time: dual-wielding. In addition to the M7, you could also wield several other weapons in both hands. However, this feature was not included again in any Halo installment after Halo 3 and Halo 3 ODST.
In Halo 5 it was then included as the more modern M20 version, but without the dual-wielding feature. Therefore, it would be cool if in Halo Infinite you could carry 2 weapons in both hands again.
Additionally, there are no fully automatic weapons in Halo Infinite that are most effective at short range. The game could certainly use a weapon that takes on the role of a submachine gun.
What kind of weapon is this? Those who played the earlier Halo installments will remember the old shotgun model. The M90 or M90A had a high penetration power but had a low rate of fire and a longer reload time.
It can best be described as a pump-action shotgun and could also eliminate opponents up close with a single shot in multiplayer. Later, it was replaced by the M45 shotgun, which, although firing faster and loading quicker, has less penetration power.
Why should this weapon exist in Halo Infinite? The new Bulldog in Halo Infinite is now much more precise, reloads significantly faster, and has a drum magazine, but has less power than any other UNSC shotgun before it. Therefore, the good old M90 would be a sensible addition.
What kind of weapon is this? The Spiker had its first real appearance in Halo 3. This weapon comes from the Brutes and can be quite devastating.
It fires automatically, and its projectiles are needle-like, similar to the needle rifle from the Covenant. They penetrate armor and get stuck in the target. However, it has difficulty against energy shields.
Due to its high rate of fire and damage, it is strong against enemies whose shields are down or those protected only by armor.
Why should this weapon exist in Halo Infinite? It would be a sensible addition to the Banished weapons, as there are currently no rapidly firing weapons among the Brute guns. It could serve as an automatic alternative to the Mangler, which is currently the best-kept secret among weapons in Infinite.
MeinMMO author Mark Sellner has played many MMORPGs, but he has always avoided Albion Online. In retrospect, this was a mistake because the game is great, if only the cash shop wasn’t so annoying and my focus was fully on sandbox.
In the last two months, the MMORPG Albion Online was able to gain a lot of new players again, as can be seen on the Steamcharts website. Although this does not include all platforms, but only Steam, currently the title is on the rise.
Good enough reason for me to finally take a look at the MMO that I have been putting off for what feels like an eternity. To get an impression of the sandbox in its unique graphic style, I played Albion for just over five hours. During that time, I tried to take in as much content as possible.
While the game initially bored me and I almost wondered if it was worth my time, I was quickly proven wrong. Albion is certainly not without its flaws, but it has its moments and can be a lot of fun. Provided you can come to terms with the compromises you have to make.
Who is writing here? Mark Sellner is an MMORPG author at MeinMMO and has spent over a thousand hours in many titles from the genre. As MMORPGs from the iso perspective have recently risen sharply in his interest (thanks Lost Ark), it’s time to take a look at Albion Online.
Already in the first city, there are plenty of players.
In the very first minutes of the game, one thing stands out: the MMORPG runs really smoothly. The animations look good and it’s fun to move through the world by clicking the mouse in the iso perspective. This is also the very first task that awaited me in Albion.
What at first glance seems like dull quest design proves to be a tutorial for the MMORPG. It can even be fun if you approach it with the right mindset. The game first sends me to a lighthouse, only to send me back down from the lighthouse again. A task that symbolically represents the quests of the next four hours. But it’s not as bad as it sounds.
Shortly after my lighthouse sprint, Albion equips me with a shield and a sword, thus introducing me to its classless system.
Similar to Path of Exile, there are clear paths you can take, but in the end, your abilities depend on your gear. My sword starts with two different attacks, from which I have to choose one. Armed and equipped with a skill, I may then open the big gate and heroically slay my first three enemies.
Stranded on an island with a coast, a jungle, and high mountains, Albion starts and teaches me the basic mechanics of the title. The next quest then sends me to gather materials because crafting is a big part of the game. I just click on the tree or rock I want to gather and my character diligently works to mine the stuff.
Even normal monsters have new move sets ready, and mini-bosses in dungeons and expeditions even more so. I must actively dodge to defeat the enemies, and even then, one or another in-game death remains almost unavoidable.
At least as a noob, I can simply get back up after dying.
The rather slow fights quickly gain depth and are a lot of fun, even though I have few skills available and my character moves rather sluggishly than dodges quickly. The same combat system that initially discouraged me is now the highlight of the sandbox MMORPG.
Also a highlight is the randomly generated dungeons that you find repeatedly on the way in the maps. They are portals that glow a little green (solo) or blue (groups). The first time I even accidentally landed in one because I thought it might teleport me to the other side of a bridge.
It did not, instead it opened a dungeon in a mine, which yielded me plenty of loot. A pleasant surprise and together with the expeditions, slightly larger planned dungeons, my highlight of the preview session.
However, there is one major downside, and that is the Free2Play concept of Albion Online. The game constantly urges me to invest money in Albion if I am playing as a free player. Whether it is pay-to-win in the long run, I cannot assess. At first, it does not feel like it.
So why this constantly popping-up shop window?
Don’t you want a skin right now?
One of the first quests gives me the premium stats for three days. The premium status is an optional subscription system that provides certain bonuses and costs €10.86 per month. Theoretically, you can also buy premium with in-game currency, but according to community statements, it is difficult to farm the necessary silver unless you are already a premium character.
With every single monster kill and every material gathering, a message appears on my screen showing how much bonus I receive from the premium status for the current action.
However, Albion not only subconsciously tells me to please spend money. Regularly, the shop window opens to inform me about exciting deals.
In the first five hours, I had no disadvantages as a free-to-play player. Whether that will remain later, I cannot judge yet. Nevertheless, the constant irritation with life easements in the cash shop quickly becomes annoying.
For me personally, the graphic style is also a small downside. As much as I liked the gameplay, I couldn’t get used to the graphical aspect of the game even after hours.
This window opened more than once, which is very annoying.
However, that is also somewhat positive because Albion not only runs on your Windows or Mac PC but also on Android and iOS systems with the same account.
Even though I don’t play on mobile devices at all, I made an exception for Albion. And it was a good decision. Because while I had no access to my PC, I could simply continue playing on my smartphone exactly where I had left off.
Albion is well implemented and plays smoothly on Android. I had no problems setting up my account accordingly, and the mobile client has the same range of functions as the PC version. This is really pleasant for a free-to-play title and gives me more freedom than I am used to from many MMORPGs.
Albion Online is a lot more fun after five hours than I expected. The graphic style initially turned me off and still does, but it doesn’t detract from the fun.
Once Albion picks up some speed, the initially slower fights are really enjoyable and quickly become challenging. Gathering materials is also fun, if not for the constantly full inventory. But that’s manageable.
The cash shop offers many life easements that I could live with if Albion didn’t constantly try to sell them to me. And I really mean constantly. If I can say that these cash shop messages are the most negative thing about the MMORPG, then it is a good game.
I personally will probably not continue playing due to the complete sandbox aspect and the graphic style. However, if you don’t have a personal problem with the graphics, the sandbox, and PvP, then Albion is a great MMORPG that you can confidently start even in 2022. It’s definitely fun and thanks to the free-to-play principle, you have nothing to lose.
Even though these materials respawn quickly, I quickly find it annoying that other players can steal resources from you, similar to New World. And not only that – if they have better tools than I do, other players can start hacking at the same rock after me and finish before me. Then I am left empty-handed and quite frustrated.
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What starts slowly finally gets good
Only when Albion finally gives me a weapon of my choice does the game start to become truly fun. With the materials collected, I can choose which weapon and armor I want to craft. The options are the already known sword and shield with heavy armor, bow with leather armor, and staff and spellbook with light armor.
Because throwing fireballs is simply the coolest thing, I decide on the mage gear. Suddenly I have four active abilities instead of just one as before. This happens after about 20 minutes in the game and really ramps up the entire game. Now, freshly equipped, I am allowed to attack a fortress to free the island’s harbor and finally complete the tutorial.
As a mage, I can lay cool fire fields, but my life dwindles away quickly if I’m not careful.
Having defeated the enemies and caught the ship, I continue onto the continent and into the first larger city, which quickly turns out to be a village. I continue to follow various quests given to me by the overseer of the village. I particularly find it negative that I can only activate one quest at a time. However, this doesn’t matter much anymore, as soon there are no more quests available.
The current tasks help me improve my equipment and bring me closer to the crafting system. I spend the next hours better understanding the skill system, upgrading my equipment, and gathering a lot of materials.
Once I have figured out how the basic mechanics of Albion work, the game no longer feeds me quests and grants me full sandbox freedom.
This is more fun than it sounds on paper and has almost survival game aspects at certain points. Although the game initially protects me, I later lose my entire inventory should my character die. And I have died often.
This is not a problem, as fighting NPC monsters is not only fun but also becomes quite challenging fairly early on and constantly tests my skills.
Even normal monsters have new move sets ready, and mini-bosses in dungeons and expeditions even more so. I must actively dodge to defeat the enemies, and even then, one or another in-game death remains almost unavoidable.
At least as a noob, I can simply get back up after dying.
The rather slow fights quickly gain depth and are a lot of fun, even though I have few skills available and my character moves rather sluggishly than dodges quickly. The same combat system that initially discouraged me is now the highlight of the sandbox MMORPG.
Also a highlight is the randomly generated dungeons that you find repeatedly on the way in the maps. They are portals that glow a little green (solo) or blue (groups). The first time I even accidentally landed in one because I thought it might teleport me to the other side of a bridge.
It did not, instead it opened a dungeon in a mine, which yielded me plenty of loot. A pleasant surprise and together with the expeditions, slightly larger planned dungeons, my highlight of the preview session.
However, there is one major downside, and that is the Free2Play concept of Albion Online. The game constantly urges me to invest money in Albion if I am playing as a free player. Whether it is pay-to-win in the long run, I cannot assess. At first, it does not feel like it.
So why this constantly popping-up shop window?
Don’t you want a skin right now?
One of the first quests gives me the premium stats for three days. The premium status is an optional subscription system that provides certain bonuses and costs €10.86 per month. Theoretically, you can also buy premium with in-game currency, but according to community statements, it is difficult to farm the necessary silver unless you are already a premium character.
With every single monster kill and every material gathering, a message appears on my screen showing how much bonus I receive from the premium status for the current action.
However, Albion not only subconsciously tells me to please spend money. Regularly, the shop window opens to inform me about exciting deals.
In the first five hours, I had no disadvantages as a free-to-play player. Whether that will remain later, I cannot judge yet. Nevertheless, the constant irritation with life easements in the cash shop quickly becomes annoying.
For me personally, the graphic style is also a small downside. As much as I liked the gameplay, I couldn’t get used to the graphical aspect of the game even after hours.
This window opened more than once, which is very annoying.
However, that is also somewhat positive because Albion not only runs on your Windows or Mac PC but also on Android and iOS systems with the same account.
Even though I don’t play on mobile devices at all, I made an exception for Albion. And it was a good decision. Because while I had no access to my PC, I could simply continue playing on my smartphone exactly where I had left off.
Albion is well implemented and plays smoothly on Android. I had no problems setting up my account accordingly, and the mobile client has the same range of functions as the PC version. This is really pleasant for a free-to-play title and gives me more freedom than I am used to from many MMORPGs.
Albion Online is a lot more fun after five hours than I expected. The graphic style initially turned me off and still does, but it doesn’t detract from the fun.
Once Albion picks up some speed, the initially slower fights are really enjoyable and quickly become challenging. Gathering materials is also fun, if not for the constantly full inventory. But that’s manageable.
The cash shop offers many life easements that I could live with if Albion didn’t constantly try to sell them to me. And I really mean constantly. If I can say that these cash shop messages are the most negative thing about the MMORPG, then it is a good game.
I personally will probably not continue playing due to the complete sandbox aspect and the graphic style. However, if you don’t have a personal problem with the graphics, the sandbox, and PvP, then Albion is a great MMORPG that you can confidently start even in 2022. It’s definitely fun and thanks to the free-to-play principle, you have nothing to lose.
With Embers Adrift, a new MMORPG for PC is set to be released in 2022, focusing entirely on PvE. The developers have now provided an update on the current status and also released a video with new gameplay.
What kind of game is this? Embers Adrift will be a sandbox MMORPG set in a medieval world. PvP is currently not available in the alpha stage, although the developers do not rule out a duel feature for friendly fights in the future.
However, the focus is clearly on PvE:
The game does not use classes, allowing you to choose your own weapons and abilities. However, there will be a Holy Trinity+ consisting of Tank, Healer, DD, and Crowd Control.
There will be no larger quest hubs, and boring farming tasks should be handled by NPCs. All quests in the game are designed to tell a story and provide greater rewards at the end.
In Embers Adrift, group play is important. There are dungeons, raids, and group content in the open world. Those who wish to explore alone can do so, but will face some challenges. Additionally, part of the story is intended to take place in group instances.
As a sandbox MMORPG, crafting will also play an important role.
There are elements designed to enhance immersion, including the absence of a minimap, unnecessary tooltips, and a reduced interface.
Overall, Embers Adrift promotes the idea that players should embark on adventures with friends that they would later recount around a campfire.
How is Embers Adrift funded? This MMORPG deviates somewhat from current games in this aspect. There will be a subscription that must be purchased to play Embers Adrift. In return, there will be no cash shop.
What’s new? In a new State of the Game, the developers talked about the current status of Embers Adrift. The game is still in a closed alpha.
However, the developers have again confirmed the release for “later in 2022” and have also released 4 minutes of new gameplay, which we have embedded here for you:
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Embers Adrift is in a closed alpha, but is making significant progress
What is the current status of Embers Adrift? The MMORPG is currently in a closed alpha, accessible only by purchasing a preorder package for 50 euros. This is the only package currently available.
The closed alpha is also held only during specific play sessions and is under an NDA. One of the initial goals for the developers in 2022 is to allow the alpha to run 24/7.
In December, some adjustments were made to the game, including the following:
The first 6 skills will now be unlocked within the first 10 levels. Previously, you had to complete the first 20 levels for this.
There is now a positional bonus in the combat system. If you attack enemies from the side or behind, there are various advantages depending on the weapon you wield.
The character editor and animations have been overhauled and improved.
Overall, the MMORPG is already quite advanced:
Virtually all areas planned for launch have been completed
The dungeons are already said to be complete
They are currently fine-tuning the crafting system
In general, the development of the MMORPG seems to be comparatively advanced. However, some animations and the overall combat system still appear somewhat stiff in the latest gameplay video. It is unclear if they will work on this further.
What do you think about Embers Adrift? Is this MMORPG interesting to you, or does the new gameplay put you off? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
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In Patch 9.2 of World of Warcraft, the Domination Shards meet an inglorious end. They hardly work anywhere anymore.
Some systems in World of Warcraft start small and grow really big. Pet Battles are one such case, which started as a small bonus and ended up as a relatively large, permanent game system. Now, the Domination Shards meet an inglorious end. They were supposed to be a great feature from Patch 9.1, but will be disabled again with Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End – the system just didn’t resonate well.
What is it about? It’s about the Domination Shards, sometimes also called “Domination Shards”. These were special sockets from Patch 9.1 that players could install in certain armor. The sockets provided not just strong bonuses like several percentage points of bonus damage but could also activate specific set bonuses that provided massive advantages in the current raid “Sanctum of Domination”.
What will change? In a forum post, Blizzard revealed that the Domination Shard system will not continue in the upcoming Patch 9.2 Eternity’s End. Furthermore, the system will be completely disabled in almost all relevant content. It is stated more specifically:
Our plan, which we are currently working on in the PTR, is to deactivate the shards in Zereth Mortis [the new area], the Mausoleum of the First [the new raid], in all PvP situations, and all dungeons, starting with the launch of the “Eternity’s End” update.
In this scenario, the Domination Shards would still be active in the old Shadowlands zones, the Maw, Sanctum of Domination, and in Torghast.
Basically, it means that in the old content from Patch 9.1, the shards will still work, but in all new and current content – like the raid, Mythic+, or PvP – neither the shards nor their set bonuses are relevant and are disabled.
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Why was this so annoying? The problem with the Domination Shards was simply that they posed another barrier to truly succeed in the endgame. For many players, it was already exhausting enough to farm the shards on a single character – having to repeat this on Twinks was then a hardship.
Moreover, it wasn’t enough to just visit the raid “Sanctum of Domination” regularly. Those who really wanted to keep everything up to date had to visit Korthia regularly as well, to upgrade the shards and unlock their full potential. Another of many hurdles that players found too annoying to really arrive at the endgame.
Additionally, there was the problem that the shards could only be socketed into a few selected armors. Those who found equipment that was actually higher in item level had to grudgingly wear the inferior armor.
What do you think about the shards being deactivated? Is it a good thing that the system is completely buried? Or should the game system have been supported until the end of Shadowlands?
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A Twitch streamer said in a stream that he would destroy heterosexuals. He apparently referred to beating them in Mario Kart. However, he was permanently banned from the streaming platform Twitch for the statement due to “hate speech”. After a passionate appeal to Twitch and with community support, the ban was lifted.
Who is the streamer?
The streamer “AngelBePLayin” is a relatively small Twitch streamer with about 2000 followers. When he streams, an average of 16 people watch him.
The streamer primarily shows Pokémon games on Twitch, including Pokémon: Sword/Shield and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. He refers to himself as a “Togepi-enthusiast.”
What kind of ban was it? The streamer received a permanent ban on Monday, January 10, due to hate speech. This includes “promoting, glorifying, and supporting violence, physical harm, or death against others, based on their protected characteristics.”
Apparently, the streamer was banned for a statement he made after a successful race in Mario Kart. He said: “I am going to go now and destroy more heterosexuals.”
It was apparently intended as a lighthearted remark. “to destroy” is equated here with “to defeat”.
This is what the streamer said about the ban: The streamer found the ban extremely unfair. He sought help, as Twitch is a part of how he earns his livelihood.
“Twitch does something to protect heterosexual people and bans my channel while simultaneously ignoring and abandoning BIPOC and queer creators, leaving them to deal with a ridiculous amount of hate speech alone. That is RIDICULOUS.”
AngelBePlayin
This is how the discussion went: The streamer shared many tweets from people who were also upset about the ban. Users said:
“So it’s okay if there are hate raids without anything happening. But a people-of-color creator gets banned without warning. Makes absolute sense. You’re playing with someone’s income and taking half of it away!”
“Stop trying so hard to protect the rights of heterosexual white people. We don’t need that.”
“This is not correct. Please let a real person look at this, and if a real person has decided this, then they need to be retrained. Unban this account!”
Usually, you have to adhere to very clear deadlines to be able to request a refund on Steam. In the case of the shooter Battlefield 2042, however, one player seems to have caught an exception.
What’s happening with Battlefield 2042? Battlefield 2042 was released in November 2021, but has since faced extremely critical feedback.
Many players were disappointed with the shooter – and even in recent weeks, there has been a lot of trouble.
As of the current state (January 11, 7:11 PM), the Steam reviews for the shooter are in the “mostly negative” category for both “recent reviews” and “all reviews”.
Only 33% of the reviews in both categories are positive.
So it’s not surprising that some players might be considering a refund for the game. However, on Steam, you usually have to adhere to certain rules to receive a refund.
One player, however, reports an exception.
Player gets stuck in settings – Allowed to return Battlefield
So here are the rules: A refund on Steam can be requested for most purchases on the platform, but to ensure it works, you must meet certain requirements.
Two factors are particularly decisive:
The refund request must be made within two weeks of the purchase date.
Additionally, the playtime must be less than two hours.
The player reports: On the subreddit for Battlefield 2042, user “Roboserg” reports that he apparently got lucky with his return of the game, even though he actually no longer met the Steam rules.
In a longer message, “Roboserg” reached out to Steam Support and emphasized that he had been using Steam for over 15 years and had never played a full-price game with so many issues.
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The user speaks of a bug that made it impossible to change the controller settings and hunted him through the settings menus for two hours before he could even play properly.
Then he played for nearly two hours but experienced low FPS and numerous bugs – which is why he requested a refund, even though the hour limit had already been exceeded.
The first attempt was denied by support, but after another round of explanations, Steam showed mercy – even though the 14 days had already passed.
According to the post, Steam Support referred to it as a customer service gesture that would allow the refund to be granted.
What does the community say? The post has received mainly positive reactions regarding the refund (via reddit). Given the still short playtime, other players are pleased that the return happened. At the same time, however, some are angry who had less luck with their refund requests.
Steam has clearly deviated from the norm here. It seems that for the user, this is more likely an isolated case – it doesn’t look like Battlefield 2042 is currently being refunded en masse.
However, there have been past examples where refunds for heavily criticized games were demanded in large numbers. Cyberpunk 2077 was one such case, which even got pulled from the PS Store because it could not deliver on its promises.
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Graphics cards are a rare commodity and in most cases far too expensive. With the RX 6500 XT, AMD introduced an affordable graphics card for under 200 euros.
Which graphics card is it about? AMD presented several new products at CES 2022. Among the products is the Radeon RX 6500 XT. It is officially the smallest graphics card in AMD’s RX 6000 series.
With a suggested retail price of 199 US dollars, it is also the cheapest graphics card AMD has announced so far. In Germany, the MSRP is likely to be a little over 200 euros including taxes.
But not only because of the price do many gamers pin their hopes on AMD’s new graphics card. The idea is to make the graphics card unattractive for miners with a small video memory.
Small Video Memory Should Protect Graphics Card from High Prices
What is exactly the problem? Now the online magazine PCGamer reported that manufacturer Asus has named the first prices for the RX 6500 XT (via PCGamer.com). And the prices are likely to disappoint many users:
The Asus TUF Gaming Radeon RX 6500 XT OC Edition is said to cost 334 € according to the manufacturer.
The cheaper variant, the Dual Radeon RX 6500 XT OC Edition is expected to launch at a price of 299 euros.
The prices mentioned are manufacturer’s recommendations. We expect that the graphics cards at retailers like Amazon, MediaMarkt, or Alternate will likely be significantly more expensive and you will have to spend at least 400 euros for the graphics card.
And this price could disappoint many users. Because AMD introduced the RX 6500 XT as a successor model for the RX 570 and the GTX 1650. These are two popular and widely used graphics cards. Both graphics cards are already a bit older: the RX 570 was released in summer 2017, the GTX 1650 a little later in 2019.
However, AMD is not the only manufacturer that might have affordable graphics cards on offer. Other manufacturers also plan to offer inexpensive graphics cards from 2022, and they could bring some surprises. Among them is a manufacturer that hardly anyone in Germany is likely to know. Whether this could be a potential hidden gem is explained to you by MeinMMO in the following article:
In FIFA 22 there have been recent incidents where particularly valuable FUT accounts were taken over by fraudsters, who then emptied them. Now, EA has made a comprehensive statement on the matter.
What happened? Several members of the FIFA community have spoken up in recent weeks, reporting attacks on their accounts.
Among those affected were content creators and streamers, but also lesser-known names from the top trader lists – players with extremely valuable accounts – have reported incidents. Even “NickRunTheFUTMarket”, a well-known trader in FIFA 22, only tweeted the message “Hacked, Goodnight”. The streamer Trymacs was also hit – twice.
Apparently, someone logged into the Ultimate Team accounts and emptied them. Highly rated players and large amounts of coins were simply gone.
The two-factor authentication sometimes didn’t help. There was much criticism of EA’s customer support, where the security measures apparently were not sufficient to fully protect login data.
EA statement on the incidents – measures to improve security
This is what EA says about the incidents: At first, EA only responded with a very brief message stating that they were investigating the cases. Now, however, there is a more comprehensive statement in the Pitch Notes for FIFA 22, which includes an apology and outlines the steps that will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
“In recent weeks, we have been made aware that there were attempts to take over the accounts of high-profile players,” says the Pitch Notes. Investigations have confirmed that several accounts “were compromised using phishing techniques,” according to the statement.
Through threats and other social engineering methods, fraudsters were able to exploit human errors within our customer experience team, circumvent two-factor authentication, and gain access to other players’ accounts.
The EA SPORTS FIFA Team in the Pitch Notes (via EA.com)
As it stands, “fewer than 50 accounts” have been taken over using this method. The owners are currently being identified to restore account access and content. At the same time, investigations are continuing according to EA.
“The security of accounts is always also based on human behavior, and we are aware that there is room for improvement,” says the statement. Therefore, three measures will now be implemented to improve account security.
All EA consultants and those supporting EA account services will receive individual retraining and additional team training. The specific focus will be on account security practices and the phishing techniques used in this case.
We will enhance the account ownership verification process with additional steps, such as a mandatory manager approval for any email change requests.
We will revise our customer experience software to better detect suspicious activities, flag threatened accounts, and further minimize the potential for human errors in the account update process.
The EA SPORTS FIFA Team in the Pitch Notes (via EA.com)
These steps may result in longer waiting times if you contact support with relevant inquiries, but they are necessary to ensure the security of the accounts, according to the statement.
What do you think of the statement? Do you consider the steps to be appropriate, or would you have preferred a different solution? Let us know in the comments.
