They ignored the call for backup from a police colleague and preferred to play Pokémon GO instead. Two police officers were fired for this.
What is it about? Two police officers who worked for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were fired. Among other reasons, because they were playing the mobile game Pokémon GO (via Kotaku.com).
On April 15, 2017, the two officers Lozano and Mitchell were assigned as patrol for the LAPD.
Both have over 28 years of experience as police officers combined.
Colleagues communicated via radio that a robbery was taking place and requested backup.
The two mentioned officers ignored the request for backup and instead caught Pokémon.
The exact details of the evening have now been shared with the public through new documents.
Surveillance camera records how the cops were looking for Snorlax
This is what happened that evening: While the request for backup was made via radio, the two officers Mitchell and Lozano were not far from the store where the robbery was taking place. A colleague saw the car with the two officers leaving the area after the radio call. Apparently, so that the two officers could play Pokémon GO.
The surveillance camera (DICVS), which is installed in the police vehicles, recorded the evening and what the officers did. The recordings from that evening, together with the lies of the officers regarding the incidents, led to both being fired.
The representatives of Lozano and Mitchell subsequently filed a request to appeal the decision. They argued that using the DICVS material as part of the official investigation of their behavior violated the privacy protections of conversations between officers. On January 7, this appeal was denied. Therefore, there is now a good insight into what happened that day in the police car of the two officers from the official documents from January 2022:
[…] For the next about 20 minutes, the DICVS recorded how the two plaintiffs talked about Pokémon GO while driving to various locations where the virtual creatures apparently appeared on their mobile phones.
On the way to the location of Snorlax, Officer Mitchell pointed out to Officer Lozano that ‘a Togetic just appeared.’ It would be ‘in Crenshaw, south of the 50th.’ After Mitchell apparently caught the Snorlax and shouted, “I got it!”, the two plaintiffs agreed to ‘get the Togetic’ and continued driving.
At the next stop, the DICVS recorded Mitchell saying: ‘Don’t run away. Please don’t run away!’ while Lozano explained how he caught the Togetic [with Ultra Balls] and then exclaimed, ‘I got it!’
Mitchell explained that he was still trying to catch it. ‘Holy crap, man. That thing is fighting like crazy with me. Finally, Mitchell shouted, ‘Holy crap, finally,’ which was apparently a reference to catching Togetic, and he remarked: ‘The guys are going to be so jealous.’
The two plaintiffs then decided to return to the 7-Eleven (where their Sergeant Gomez later met them) to finish their shift. On the way there, Mitchell remarked, ‘I got you a new Pokémon today, buddy.’
In 2017, the hype around Pokémon GO was still very strong. The game had not even been out for a year yet, and special Pokémon that were strong or rare attracted hundreds of players.
By 2022, no one would probably go out of their way for a Snorlax or a Togetic anymore. The Pokémon have become significantly less exciting, and there are much stronger alternatives that can be fought and caught even from home via remote raids.
Call of Duty: Warzone has announced nerfs for its most popular weapons. The LMG Bren and the submachine gun MP40 will take a hit. MeinMMO presents you with suitable alternatives right now.
Are you currently diligently watching your kill cams in Call of Duty: Warzone? Currently, there are 2 main players:
The LMG Bren for long-range kills
The submachine gun MP40 in close combat
However, the developers have already announced that the airtime of the Caldera stars will be cut. Both are about to receive a nerf. So that you are not completely without a suitable role double, we will show you suitable alternatives.
For the Stable LMG Feel – Type 11 Setup
What can the Type 11 do? With the Bren, an LMG currently sits at the top of the food chain in Warzone. The gun is easy to control, deals a lot of damage, and offers decent mobility for an LMG.
If you are looking for a 1-to-1 replacement for the feel of the Bren, we recommend the Type 11 for the time after the nerf. There is a noticeable kickback on the first shots. However, the sustained fire afterwards feels very calm and pleasant. The MG42 is another stable LMG alternative.
CoD Warzone: Type 11 Setup
Muzzle: F8 Stabilizer
Barrel: Sakura 487mm Shrouded
Optic: G16 2.5x
Stock: Warubachi Weighted
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 90 Round Drums
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Brace
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
Attachments in English
Muzzle: F8 Stabilizer
Barrel: Sakura 487mm Shrouded
Optic: G16 2.5x
Stock: Warubachi Weighted
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 90 Round Drums
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Brace
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
The Assault Rifle Always Remains Cool – BAR Setup
What can the BAR do? If you want to switch back to assault rifles after a Bren nerf, we recommend the BAR.
The weapon is extremely stable and easy to control due to its low fire rate. However, this is also its biggest disadvantage – if you miss a bullet, the time-to-kill goes up significantly.
CoD Warzone: BAR Setup
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: CGC 30″ XL
Optic: G16 2.5x
Stock: Cooper SP
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: .50 BMG 40 Round Mag
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Hardscope
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Recoil Booster
Barrel: CGC 30″ XL
Optic: G16 2.5x
Stock: Cooper SP
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: .50 BMG 40 Round Mag
Ammunition: Lengthened
Rear Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Hardscope
Perk 2: Fully Loaded
Your New Trusted SMG – Type 100 Setup
What can the Type 100 do? Currently, with the MP40, there is a very balanced SMG at the top with a large 45-round magazine. A nerf is likely to hit the weapon hard because it has several advantages over its competitors. Currently, nothing can compare.
However, with a nerf, the cards will be reshuffled, and the Type 100 has already secured a few trump cards. The SMG is very easy to control and also offers respectable damage. The magazine feels a bit small, also due to the high rate of fire. However, reloading is pleasantly quick.
CoD Warzone: Type 100 Setup
Muzzle: F8 Stabilizer
Barrel: Warubachi 134mm Rapid
Optic: Monocular Reflector
Stock: Warubachi Skeletal
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 8mm Nambu 30 Round Mag
Ammunition: Incendiary
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
Perk: Gung-ho
Perk 2: Quick
Attachments in English
Muzzle: F8 Stabilizer
Barrel: Warubachi 134mm Rapid
Optic: Monocular Reflector
Stock: Warubachi Skeletal
Underbarrel: m1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 8mm Nambu 30 Round Mag
Ammunition: Incendiary
Rear Grip: Stippled Grip
Perk: Gung-ho
Perk 2: Quick
The setups are recommended by YouTuber and Warzone expert “P4wnyhof” with small adjustments. If you want to see more information about the weapons and recoil gameplay of the setups, check out his English video (via YouTube).
After the integration of Vanguard and all the new weapons, the weapon meta is slowly calming down. Bren and MP40 are not overly OP, but still strong enough to push aside many other firearms.
It remains to be seen which direction the weapon compass will point after the next balance update. But with our 3 alternatives, you are well-equipped as soon as the nerf brings the two overpowering Bren and MP40 back to reality.
Take-Two is a publisher for some of the biggest and trendiest video game franchises in the world like GTA Online, Red Dead Redemption 2, Borderlands, or Civilization 6. They have now made an acquisition offer for the mobile company Zynga for over 12.7 billion US dollars. That is significantly more than Microsoft paid for Bethesda in 2020. With that money, they could also develop Red Dead Redemption 2 about 23.5 times.
This is the news:
In a conference call yesterday, the CEO announced that Take-Two has made an acquisition offer for Zynga. The offer was 12.7 billion US dollars. This means they are paying a premium of 64% over the current market value of the company behind FarmVille.
Zynga has 45 days to find a better offer. The deal is not yet finalized.
As a result, Zynga’s stock rose considerably by 40.67% – however, Take-Two’s stock fell by 13.13%.
23.5 times Red Dead Redemption 2 – 48 times GTA 5
How much money is that? 12.7 billion US dollars for Zynga is an extremely high amount. The development costs for Red Dead Redemption 2 are estimated to be around 540 million US dollars. Take-Two could finance about 23 times such a major project with the money they are paying for Zynga (via screenrant).
Red Dead Redemption 2 is considered one of the best games of all time.
GTA 5 is said to have cost “only” 265 million US dollars. So for that money, about 48 times could have been possible. (via metro)
Apparently, the extremely high price that Take-Two is offering for Zynga has caused the “Take-Two” stock to drop on the market.
Why is Take-Two doing this? Essentially, they say: Acquiring Zynga promises them around 500 million US dollars in revenue per year in the future that they would not achieve otherwise.
By acquiring the company, they now have a “clear path” to bring their franchises, which previously only ran on PC and consoles, to mobile. In the coming years, it is expected that 50% or more of Take-Two’s revenue will come from mobile. GTA 5 was the big hit here in recent years.
With the acquisition of Zynga, Take-Two acquires a catalog of mobile games like FarmVille, Words with Friends, CSR Racing, Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells, and many more. In addition, there are the technology and data of the companies. They also gain access to the NFT/Blockchain technology from Zynga.
“I hate that mobile gaming generates so much money”
How is this being discussed? It is being discussed relatively calmly on reddit and viewed from a business perspective. Only occasionally are there top comments that seem more heated:
One user says. “This is almost double what Microsoft paid for Bethesda – it just shows how much money is in the mobile market”
“Now 2 of the largest gaming companies, Activision Blizzard and Take-Two, own 2 of the largest mobile studios in the world, King and Zynga.”
“I hate that mobile gaming generates so much money, and there are maybe 3 mobile games worth playing, and almost all good ones are just ports.”
People are especially surprised by how much money is involved in the deal. In retrospect, the acquisition of King (Candy Crush) by Activision Blizzard seems like a bargain, it is said.
Coming to mobile soon?
Don’t you guys have phones?
What’s behind it: The deal shows the breadth of the gaming market and that gaming is developing in different directions:
On one side, there are AAA games that push the limits of what is possible and create virtual worlds where gameplay seems to have unlimited possibilities. They are milestones of the genre like Red Dead Redemption 2, Skyrim, or GTA Online.
On the other side, there are games that rely on simple gameplay principles, grind mechanics, and microtransactions.
Both types of games exist in the same economic cosmos, even if they target different audiences. In recent years, and probably still now, many fans of traditional PC and console games see the danger that “their games” are being neglected or overshadowed by casual games.
This was seen, for example, in reactions to the announcement of Diablo Immortal at BlizzCon 2018. But the situation seems to have calmed down somewhat. That companies like Take-Two are making such investments for incredibly high sums seems to be becoming the new normal.
This battle for the “one true gaming”, the PC and console gaming, does come up now and then, but has noticeably cooled down.
As the major next project of Take-Two, many fans wish for GTA 6:
The top streamer Disguised Toast was recently banned on Twitch. The reasons seemed to be similar to those of the also recently banned streamer Pokimane: He watched TV series live on stream and apparently received a copyright complaint. However, the supposed duration of the ban is currently shocking the Twitch community.
Who is Disguised Toast? Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang is a Canadian streamer. He started his career on YouTube, was live on Facebook for a while, and returned to Twitch in 2021. There he has 2.4 million followers and an average of 10,000 viewers. He is a well-known strategy genius and performed for years only with a quirky toast mask.
This is the ban: Disguised Toast was recently known for watching anime series live on stream with his viewers. But just 20 minutes before the finale of the series Death Note, his account was suddenly locked and Toast banned.
“They could have really waited another 20 minutes,” Toast humorously stated on Twitter when the ban became public on the night from Monday to Tuesday.
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Is Toast’s punishment really 15 times higher than Pokimane’s?
What were the reasons for the ban? Apparently, Toast became the latest high-profile victim of bans due to copyright violations. After all, the series Death Note is not freely available and is actually only available to paying customers.
By providing the series to his fans for free, Toast clearly committed a copyright violation.
How long is Toast gone now? Since Pokimane was only gone for 48 hours, fans expected a similarly short ban. However, a recent tweet from the streamer stated: “See you in a month”.
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This, in turn, is interpreted by many colleagues of the streamer as a 30-day ban. That would be 15 times longer than Pokimane’s ban. Some streamer colleagues are shocked by the supposed severity of this punishment.
Among others, top streamers HasanAbi and Asmongold expressed their condolences. Valkyrae demanded “Free Toast!” and streamer Ludwig suggested going climbing in the mountains together for the month.
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Update: According to streamer Slasher, the ban of Toast is not actually 30 days long, but also only 48 hours, just like with Pokimane. However, a clear statement from Toast himself is still pending. It’s possible that the streamer just wants to take a vacation and has therefore deliberately expressed himself unclearly in his tweet.
xQc snitches on Toast: “He’s much worse than I am”
Interestingly, Toast’s ban came shortly after an angry stream from streamer xQc. He was criticized and mocked online for also streaming copyrighted material. In his stream, he complained that he was being treated unfairly because Toast had streamed much more copyrighted content live.
What are the backgrounds? One reason for the unusually long ban could be that Toast was one of the first streamers to establish streaming series and did so excessively.
Among other things, he streamed entire episodes of the series Naruto and seemed not to care that this content is actually protected by copyrights.
Halo Infinite seems to have another cheating scandal in the pro scene. One pro accuses another of using wall hacks in an online tournament. It was about almost 10,000 euros in prize money.
What happened? Minds, an American esports player in Halo Infinite for the team Built By Gamers, is said to have used cheats. At least that’s what Roman “Druk” Nasirudin, also a Halo pro, claims.
It is alleged to have happened in a weekly online tournament organized by the NFT collective Magic Mushroom Clubhouse. In this tournament, there was $10,000 (approximately €9,000) to be won.
One of the losers now says: There was a cheater among the winners.
Video clips are said to prove wall hacking
What are the allegations? After Minds was able to win the tournament with his team, Druk posted on Twitter and YouTube. There he shows several “suspicious clips” that are said to show Minds cheating. Specifically, these are said to be wall hacks – cheats that reveal the position of opponents through walls.
In Druk’s Twitter thread, you can form your own impression of these scenes. The tweet links to a longer video with several scenes. These clips are said to show that Minds repeatedly targeted, shot at, and reacted to players he shouldn’t have been able to see:
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Druk lost the decisive match against Built by Gaming by the narrowest margin: 50 to 49. He says that this is also due to a cheater on the opposing team.
Nickmercs, a well-known streamer and pro player with the esports team FaZe, has also reacted to these clips. He also finds Minds suspicious and writes: “Isn’t that the guy who beat us in Rivals?” (via Twitter).
Druk also says that Minds was already banned from another Halo tournament on January 9, 2022, after evidence of cheats was supposedly presented (via Twitter). The player from the Pioneers team does not provide evidence for these claims.
Defendant player denies allegations
How does the accused respond? Minds also reacted in a tweet to the allegations. There he writes:
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I am very sad about the cheating allegations that were made against me today. I am not a cheater and take this game very seriously and would never jeopardize my career with cheats. I am open to all necessary investigations.
The accused Halo pro Minds on Twitter
The tournament organizers have not yet made an official statement.
However, these cheating allegations are not the first in Halo Infinite. Recently, there was a cheating scandal in this young esports scene. In a tournament hosted by the Halo developers, a player from the team Sentinels was found guilty and temporarily suspended:
The new Nintendo Switch OLED features the namesake OLED display. But what about burn-in effects? A YouTuber tested what happens when you leave your Switch running for over 2 months.
What is the Nintendo Switch OLED? The Nintendo Switch OLED is the latest model of Nintendo’s handheld console. Nintendo equipped the model with an OLED display. The first reviews of the Switch OLED are generally positive, praising the good display and vibrant colors.
However, some users are concerned that the OLED display has its downsides. OLED displays come with a risk of burn-in effects.
What is burn-in anyway? Burn-in on an OLED TV refers to when static content like TV logos or banners “burn” into the screen. A kind of shadow then remains on the image. This is due to the light crystals used in the display.
On the Nintendo Switch, there are indeed static menus. In games, there are certain areas that are permanently displayed, such as the user interface of specific games. But how high is the risk for the Nintendo Switch OLED?
YouTuber Wulff Den conducted the test and let the Switch run for 75 days. You can watch the full video here:
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After 2000 hours of continuous operation, there are “no noticeable burn-in marks” on the Switch
What are the results of the test? The YouTuber checked the Switch before and after the test. And his results are surprisingly positive:
On one hand, he could not find any burn-in marks on his console.
The colors are still as vibrant as before.
However, he points out that the brightness has decreased slightly and some color tones have developed a slight green tint.
The YouTuber explains in his video that this is not a major problem. Most users shouldn’t worry when they are playing intensively on their Switch:
If you’re worried about OLED screen burn-in on your Switch because you’ve spent 2000 hours in a game, you can relax a little. I don’t think that poses a practical problem for anyone.
The Nintendo Switch OLED has also tested gamers worldwide with some features. Some users noticed that there is a thin film on the surface, and some buyers have already attempted to remove this film. Nintendo, however, has clearly pointed out that you should definitely leave this film on:
Albion Online is among the most successful MMORPGs in 2022, focusing on PvP. We provide you with some tips in this guide to help you get started in the game as best as possible in Germany.
What can you expect in Albion Online? Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG with PvP in an open world, at least when you reach higher areas. In the strongest endgame areas – the Outlands – there is also full loot. You can lose your equipment and your inventory.
Nevertheless, the game enjoys great popularity in 2022. This is partly because the game systems and gameplay are very well thought out. In recent years, many good contents have been implemented, including random dungeons, a revision of the Outlands, and new content for your own hideouts.
In order for you to get started in Albion Online without major problems, we have compiled this beginner’s guide for you. If you want to find out more about the game in general, you can find a current preview report here:
Where can I play Albion Online? You can play the sandbox MMORPG on PC or mobile via Android and iOS. You can find the download on the official website (via Albion Online).
What does Albion Online cost? The MMORPG itself is free to play. After the download, you can start immediately.
However, there is an optional subscription for 10.70 euros per month, which gives you more resources, gold, experience points, learning points, and a 50% discount on market taxes.
Additionally, you can buy some special skins in the shop and gold for real money. The gold can, in turn, be exchanged for in-game currency at the marketplace with other players.
Premium players and those who invest real money have an advantage at first glance, but everything can also be earned in the game itself through grind, even the premium buff.
The Start: No Classes, Iso Perspective, and an Unusual Combat System
How does the entry into Albion Online work? At the beginning, you create a character. However, the editor is not very extensive. You choose from 9 male and 9 female models to select a basic character, after which you can choose hair, beard, and accessories.
There are no classes in Albion Online. Your playstyle is determined by the weapons, armor, and the destiny board, which is essentially your talent tree.
The character editor is rather simple.
After character creation, you can and should play the tutorial to learn the basics. This includes the somewhat unusual controls for MMORPGs. In Albion Online, you view your character from above and control it by clicking with the mouse buttons. By clicking on enemies, you also execute auto-attacks.
The keys Q, W, E are your three standard attacks, determined by the weapon. With them, you primarily deal damage. Further interactions are provided by the following keys:
R – A skill on the chest piece
D – A skill on the headpiece
F – A skill on the shoes
A – Mount Up
1 – Potion
2 – Buff Food
What effects do the different armors have? Depending on which armor types you wear, you can expect different advantages:
Cloth armor has low defense but high damage bonuses
Leather armor offers a good balance of offense and defense
Plate armor has high defense but lower damage bonuses
The abilities on each armor are also different. Light armor has more offensive effects, while heavy armor provides more defensive effects. In medium armor, there are useful effects like additional movement speed or invisibility.
What is the maximum armor in Albion? The armor in Albion Online ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 8. Additionally, you can enhance it with up to 3 passive effects. The maximum armor is therefore called Tier 8.3.
How does the overall combat system of Albion Online work? In Albion Online, you must actively select your enemy with a mouse click and then attack them. Normal attacks are performed automatically by the character. You can supplement these with your weapon abilities.
However, in Albion, it’s less about cycling through rotations and mindlessly attacking foes. Instead, you need to constantly dodge the enemy telegraphs and keep moving. It’s also important to interrupt enemies at the right moments. This is what makes the combat system exciting.
You should definitely move out of such effect circles.
Character Development and New Skills: The Destiny Board
How do I learn new skills? Pressing the B key opens the destiny board. This is fundamentally important for all game systems, as it unlocks new crafting levels, new equipment, new skills, and even the difficult expeditions. Those who understand the destiny board essentially know how to play Albion Online.
To unlock a higher level in any area, you often need to repeat the old content:
If you want to become the perfect archer, you must first defeat enemies of Tier 2 or higher with a novice’s bow until you have collected 5,000 fame. Then you can distribute a learning point and rank up in archery.
After that, you must defeat enemies of Tier 3+ with a novice’s bow or better until you have collected 25,157 fame. After that, you can rank up again.
In the end, you can then specialize in a specific bow, such as a longbow or war bow. For that, you must also defeat enemies again.
With each level reached, you unlock new tiers, new skills, and damage bonuses for the respective weapon.
You will experience the same grind with the armor (cloth, leather, plate), gathering professions, crafting professions, and generally adventurer content, to unlock new activities like endgame dungeons.
The branches become more numerous and specific the longer you play.
However, you need learning points to unlock each node:
Free-to-play characters can earn a maximum of 10 learning points per day through adventure challenges. These missions include daily gathering, refining resources, or defeating enemies. You will see them directly in the interface under quests.
Premium players automatically receive 30 learning points per day and can earn another 10.
After completing the tutorial, you will receive 100 learning points that you can use first.
Can I reset learning points? No, if you have misallocated your learning points, you cannot reset them. So think carefully in advance about how you want to spend the points. There is a button that automatically allocates points, but we would advise you against using it.
Can all skills on the destiny board be unlocked? Yes, but it takes a lot of time and you have to grind extensively. However, there are players who have unlocked all skills.
How do I equip skills? Once you have equipped a weapon, you can choose from various skills for the keys Q, W, and E. You simply click on the equipped weapon. At first, you won’t have much choice, but later you will learn some additional skills until you have unlocked the maximum number of skills at T4.
The same applies to your armor.
In the inventory, you can change the skills.
Information on Crafting and Trading
How does crafting work exactly? In Albion Online, there are 5 different types of raw materials: wood, stone, ore, leather, and wool. You can easily gather these in the open world or you have to skin animals for the leather that you have previously killed.
However, certain materials are only found in specific areas. The particularly rare resources can also only be found in the endgame zones. You will also need stronger gathering tools later on to obtain the rarer materials.
Keep in mind that you only have a limited number of inventory slots and inventory weight and that you only need to have the tools in the inventory and not equip them.
The gathered raw materials can first be refined at various crafting stations and then processed into new equipment. However, the processing at the smith resembles more of a purchasing system.
Does trading play an important role? Yes, because Albion Online relies on a special crafting system, where you always have to craft the lower-quality items for higher-quality items first. This way, even low-level players can sell their materials well at the trading post, as high-end players do not necessarily grind in low-level areas.
On the other hand, you need a lot of silver at the beginning to repair equipment or buy your own land.
Furthermore, the MMORPG does not rely on classic NPC traders. If you want to make something into gold, you must put it up for sale at the trading post. The marketplaces are not connected, and there are different offers in each city.
The only exception is the black market in Caerleon. There you can sell items to NPCs, who then turn those items into loot from mobs. Depending on the equipment, there is even a chance of getting better prices there than in the player marketplace.
Getting the first mount: In Albion Online, you learn what mounts are during the tutorial and get your first mount for 3 silver. If you want to earn faster mounts later, you can buy them at the trading post.
Shortly after the tutorial, however, the priority should be to get a new mount. Either the faster horse mount or a pack mount if you enjoy gathering and crafting. You can get mounts easiest through the marketplace in the game.
However, keep in mind that you must have unlocked the adventurer’s apprentice on the destiny board to use these mounts.
The pack mounts are super useful and a must-have.
The Different Areas, First Dungeons, and First PvP Content
How are the areas structured in Albion Online? After the tutorial, you land in the “Royal Continent”. You will be busy on this island for a long time. Areas in Albion Online are instanced and are divided into cities – where fighting is not allowed – and areas.
First, you explore the low-level areas marked blue where there is no PvP and you also do not lose any items. However, over time, this changes:
Higher areas are marked yellow. There, you can optionally fight against each other if you opt for PvP.
The red areas are PvP areas. Here, you can expect some action in fights against other players, and you will lose equipment, inventory, and your mount if you are defeated by a player. You keep only your silver.
In black areas, it’s basically all about PvP. You are automatically flagged and will also lose your inventory, equipment, and mount upon death. However, you can only find these areas in the Outlands, another island in the north of the map.
However, you can only find the best resources in the game in these black areas. This adds a certain thrill.
An excerpt of the map of Albion Online.
While you can open the large map with the “M” key, you should also know that you can open the maps for a specific area or dungeon with the “N” key.
What should I do first after the tutorial? Basically, you are well advised to first complete the assigned quests in the first city. They will give you your first tasks and further explanations about the game.
One of these quests will lead you to the first personal expeditions. You can enter these through a portal in the cities.
In the dungeons, you will encounter many mobs and bosses in between. You will also unlock checkpoints during a dungeon where you can respawn. You can experience your first dungeon in Albion Online after about 15 to 20 minutes if you get through the tutorial quickly.
In general, dungeons are a good source of income to quickly earn silver. You can run the first dungeons solo, later group dungeons are also possible.
The first portals for dungeons can be found in a city.
The next level after the dungeons in the cities are the dungeons in the open world. These are also portals that you have to find first. It is recommended to have a T3 gear set to enter these.
Solo dungeons shine green on the map
Group dungeons shine blue
The first expedition of the day will also reward you with a seal that you can either sell at the marketplace or keep for later armor upgrades.
But be careful: In higher areas, players who flag for PvP can also join a dungeon and attack you. This can be a lot of fun but also annoying. After all, you might lose your equipment upon death.
Why is losing equipment in Albion Online not so bad? Equipment in Albion Online is seen by many more as a resource, similar to potions in other MMORPGs. In Albion, you can quickly advance to T4 or T5 armor.
Many players use this gear to gather in red and black areas. With T4 armor, you have unlocked all available skills. If you lose it through PvP, it doesn’t hurt as much, and you just build a new one.
The higher and stronger armors are then used for playing content where you do not lose the equipment or where the rewards are so great that the risk is worth it. Otherwise, they just stay permanently in the bank.
As a rule of thumb: Do not go into a zone where you could lose your gear that is worth more than 10% of your total money.
What does Albion offer in terms of housing? In Albion Online, you can buy your own island. You will need a premium account for this, but only for the purchase itself. It can then expire, and you will keep your island.
After the purchase, you can build buildings on the island, including crafting buildings like a forge or agricultural areas like fields or herb gardens. However, you will need a lot of silver and various materials for this.
Alternatively, there are lots in cities that you can acquire and build a house on. However, space is limited, so you have to wait for auctions.
On your own island, you can set up crafting stations and other things.
General Tips for Beginners
In this section, we gather some general but short tips for newcomers:
You can see which resources you can find in the respective area on the map.
Generally, it is cheaper to buy a mount in the marketplace than to breed one.
If you hold down “ALT,” you use abilities on yourself, such as healing.
With the “V” key, you open an interface to change your appearance or that of your armor.
Important Settings You Should Make
What is important in the settings? Basically, you should adjust your settings in a way that works best for you. However, we can recommend a few useful settings.
Under General, it’s advisable to check the box for “Skip Intro Video” after the first view to get into the game faster. It’s also usually more relaxing for your eyes to uncheck “Screen Shaking,” as the shaking can be very tiring.
In the Controls section, you should switch the mouse pointer to “Crystal”, as this is the most visible. It’s also useful to check the option “Double Click to Attack.” This prevents you from accidentally attacking an enemy when you actually just wanted to run.
In the Social section, you should disable duel invitations if you are not interested in them. It is also advisable to activate “Automatically Decline Guild Invitations.” Invitations are often spammed, but especially at the beginning, you should not join a guild as this is linked to taxes and the benefits for you are rather minimal. You can also activate or deactivate a profanity filter there.
A useful option is “Double Click to Attack”.
Useful Chat Commands: If you enter /fps in the chat, you can permanently see your frames per second bottom left on the map. With /ping, you can activate or deactivate the ping display.
Typing /help also provides many explanations about the game itself.
What Does the Endgame of Albion Online Offer?
The endgame of Albion Online is somewhat what you make of it. After all, Albion prides itself on being a sandbox MMORPG. This aimlessness can lead to losing fun in the game. Therefore, we reveal what you can generally do in the endgame.
Endgame PvP: Albion offers a rich array of PvP content in the endgame. For example, you can:
Run alone in black zones and gank other players
Fight with a guild for control of outposts
Play in the Crystal League. This involves 5v5 arena battles where the equipment level doesn’t play too strong a role.
The pinnacle is leading your own guild or PvP team.
Become a Crafting Expert: One of the special features of Albion Online is its economic system. Even the drops in the open world were made by players who then sold their items on the black market. Therefore, crafting plays an important role.
Many players therefore focus entirely on the gathering/crafting aspect of the game.
Farming PvE content: There are also several tasks for PvE fans.
You can generate a steady income through the dungeons in blue and especially the T5 dungeons in yellow zones without risking losing your items to other players.
There are hardcore expeditions in the cities that are difficult and have no PvP.
If you want it really hard, you can also run T7 to T8 dungeons. However, there is PvP here.
Furthermore, there are the Avalonian Dungeons for groups of 12 to 20 players. PvP also exists here.
Additionally, there are now mobs in the open world that become stronger the longer they are left untouched. These can also be farmed as a solo player or in small groups.
What do you think about Albion Online? Do you enjoy playing this MMORPG? And do you have any more tips and tricks for beginners that we could add? Feel free to share them in the comments.
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PlayerUnknown‘s Battlegrounds, now officially known as PUBG: Battlegrounds, is now free-to-play on all platforms. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know.
Without PUBG, battle royales might not be the huge phenomenon they are today. Today, the genre is dominated by Fortnite, CoD Warzone, and Apex Legends – but the hype really started with PUBG. The competition for PUBG has had a huge advantage over the trendsetter so far: the other popular BRs are all free-to-play.
Now Bluehole Studios follows suit and makes PUBG free too. On PS4, PS5, Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S you can download the battle royale for free.
For PlayStation players, there’s a small caveat: Since the game is rated 16+, it costs 25 cents in the Playstation Store, like other free-to-play games with this age restriction. This is intended to prevent minors from accessing the game.
Can I play the game immediately? No. Although you can download PUBG for free on all platforms now, the game’s servers are under maintenance for a while. This is to prepare the servers for the switch to a F2P model. You can start on Wednesday, January 12.
The trendsetter of battle royales is now F2P
What makes PUBG special? After PUBG’s release in 2017, the game was a massive hit on Steam and Twitch, and to this day it remains one of the most played shooters on Steam. It is also a phenomenon on smartphones with PUBG Mobile.
PUBG wasn’t the first BR, but it almost single-handedly brought the genre to the gigantic size it is today. With the switch to a F2P model, even more players should be able to play PUBG – until now, the game cost €29.99.
Here you can see gameplay scenes of the battle royale classic
Is the game completely free? No. While you can play the base game without issues, you need to purchase a DLC for access to ranked matches and custom games.
This DLC is called Battlegrounds Plus. It includes access to the aforementioned modes as well as some cosmetic bonuses and in-game currency for further skins. The price of the DLC is €12.99. Players who purchased PUBG before the transition to the free-to-play model will receive Battlegrounds Plus with a few cosmetics right away.
You can already download it for free, and from January 12 you can also play.
Why it made it to our list of the 15 best multiplayer shooters of 2022 five years after release, you can find out here:
Today, on January 11, 2022, the Spotlight Hour with Diglett starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you everything about Shiny, bonuses, and the event start time. This way, you are optimally prepared for the hour.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, a Spotlight Hour begins in Pokémon GO. For 60 minutes, a specific Pokémon is in the spotlight. You will find it almost everywhere in the wild during the event period. Additionally, there is a bonus that further enhances the event.
In today’s Spotlight Hour, the Pokémon Diglett from the first generation is in focus. It is a Ground type and can evolve into Dugtrio.
Spotlight Hour with Diglett – Start, Bonuses and Shiny
When does it start? As you know from previous events of this kind, the Spotlight Hour begins at 6:00 PM German time. The event lasts for the next 60 minutes and should end around 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? Almost at every spawn point in the wild, you will find Diglett during the event. If you light a incense, primarily Diglett will appear.
Additionally, there is a bonus on Stardust. For catching Pokémon, you will receive double the amount of Stardust.
Keep in mind that this bonus affects all Pokémon captures, not just Diglett.
Can you catch Shiny Diglett? Yes, you have the chance to find and catch Shiny Diglett. In the following graphic, we show you the comparison to regular and shiny Diglett.
Is the Spotlight Hour with Diglett worth it?
It’s that strong: We have looked at the battle values of Diglett and Dugtrio in Pokémon GO. Unfortunately, both Pokémon are not particularly interesting in PvP trainer battles or in PvE raids. There is simply too much strong competition among Ground attackers like Garchomp, Rhyperior, or Groudon.
That’s why the event is worth it: Apart from Diglett, there is a good Stardust bonus. If you use the hour, you can replenish your dust reserves.
In January, you can expect two more events of this kind. All spotlight hours in January 2022 and their bonuses can be found here with us on MeinMMO. Are you participating in the event today or are you skipping it? Feel free to share your thoughts on it in the comments and engage with the community.
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A small change on the website of World of Warcraft has intrigued story fans. Did Blizzard tease the new expansion?
Some adjustments have been made on the official World of Warcraft website that many fans have noticed. The preview pages for most races have been updated, information has been summarized, and some new details have been added.
What has changed? The websites of most standard races have been updated and are now significantly more compact. This includes all races except for the allied races that need to be unlocked first. The lengthy history of the old websites has been condensed into a few sentences and updated, providing a brief explanation of what each race represents and the challenges it faces.
What stands out? What stands out here is especially the change on the Draenei website, which puts the prophet Velen a bit more in focus. There is now a small description that states:
The immortal prophet Velen believes that a great war between light and darkness is approaching, with Azeroth being its greatest battlefield. Alongside his allies, he is committed to ensuring that Azeroth is ready when the time comes.
This focus on the impending war between light and darkness is seen by some as the first teaser for the next expansion, which could revolve around this theme. After all, the brewing conflict has been simmering for many years, and more and more hints suggest that the (at least temporarily) final battle is slowly approaching.
The description of Velen hints at the war between light and void – as in the next addon?
The war between light and void is the central cosmic conflict that World of Warcraft has been heading towards for several expansions, with small hints being dropped repeatedly.
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This is how the community reacts: The community reacts with mixed feelings. Part of the player base is excited that more hints suggest this big conflict is finally imminent.
Others are fed up with conflicts that span the entire universe and would prefer an expansion that is much more down-to-earth and deals with Azeroth and small, local problems again. They do not want another great cosmic power threatening all existence and would rather return to smaller stories.
However, some players also point out that Velen has been making small comments regarding the conflict between light and shadow for many expansions. The fact that this is now brought into focus on the official WoW page for the Draenei is at least another indication of the next – or even the one after – expansion.
What do you think? Would you like an expansion that focuses on the cosmic conflict between light and void and is set in Azeroth? Or would you prefer a “calm” expansion that deals with smaller issues once again?
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After the beta of Diablo Immortal ended, data miners took a closer look at the Chinese client. They noticed that a previously unknown class is hidden in the files.
What kind of class is this? The Blood Knight is actually a type of NPC from Diablo 1. This variation of the Hell Knight was considered extremely dangerous and could easily overwhelm even experienced players when the knights appeared in groups.
The probably most famous Blood Knight was Lachdanan, the captain of King Leoric’s guard, who later killed him personally. You can even see this story echoed in Diablo 3, where you fight against Leoric in the form of the Skeleton King.
Now, these dangerous opponents have also been found in Diablo Immortal. However, it looks like they are a playable class.
Leoric himself also appears again in Diablo Immortal. A sign for the Blood Knights?
How reliable is the information? The Blood Knight was already found in November 2021, when the beta of Diablo Immortal started. At that time, there was little information available about the class. However, abilities linked to the knight have now also been found.
However, data miners had also previously found a weapon called “Blood Knight.” Since Blood Knights were previously also NPCs, it is still unclear whether this is a new class.
“Blood Knights” in Diablo Immortal likely fight with spear and blood
These are the skills: Blood Knights apparently fight with a spear or a lance, according to the description of the abilities. The class uses it to chase enemies, impale them, or attack all enemies around them.
Additionally, Blood Knights are said to be able to suck the blood from enemies through spells like “Bloodsuck” or “Bat Troop” and summon bats as support. Blood is also said to be used to conduct magical attacks. Shadows or black mist are also said to be possible as spells.
The ultimate ability is supposedly the ability to transform into a blood demon, which can hit even harder. You can find the full list of skills in English at wowhead.
When will Diablo Immortal be released? The release of Diablo Immortal is currently still open. Shortly after the beta ended, the developers talked about the future of the game and confirmed that the new ARPG is set to be released in early 2022.
Whether there will be an open beta before that is still unclear. However, many speculations suggest that another test is on the way – especially since the West has barely had the chance to play. We will report as soon as we know if and when another beta is coming.
In the meantime, you can pass the time with current alternatives to Diablo – at least if you don’t have to play on a smartphone, because a proper mobile adaptation will only come with Diablo Immortal:
In Destiny 2 maintenance is underway again with downtime for the platforms PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, on PC, and on Google Stadia. You can find the important times and information on MeinMMO.
What you need to know today: On January 11, 2022, maintenance will take place again. This is expected to fix some issues that Bungie will communicate after the patch.
To ensure you know exactly when you can play and what changes in the game, MeinMMO will accompany you through the maintenance work and update this article as soon as something changes or Bungie releases further information about a hotfix and adjustments.
Maintenance on 11.01. – All times and server downtime
These times are important today:
At 14:00 German time, maintenance will start across all platforms.
From 14:45 the servers will be offline. You will be kicked from all activities and the downtime will begin.
Servers are expected to come back online around 18:00 and the update will roll out worldwide.
If a download is pending, you can play Destiny 2 again once it has been downloaded (and copied).
At 19:00, the maintenance is scheduled to end.
Update 18:21: The maintenance is finally over and an update is ready for download. On PS5, you can expect 287 MB. After downloading, you will be prompted to wait as you still need to copy the file. Expect queues due to high traffic.
Important: Even if you have downloaded the update, there may be connection issues until the scheduled end of maintenance around 18:00. You may have to deal with queues when logging in. Also, note that third-party applications and the official companion app may not function correctly.
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This is what the hotfixtoday brings: Bungie has not shared any details about the update in advance. Officially, Bungie has said nothing about it. We can only speculate that perhaps some known issues were addressed.
Menus in the game have been loading very slowly since Christmas, causing players to wait a long time for quest menus, weapon details, and other information to open in the game.
Xur continues to blink after you have brought his reputation rank up to level 16.
These are the patch notes:
A problem has been fixed where certain VFX of the Sparrow thrusters were not being played.
A problem has been fixed where weekly starfarer bounties could only be completed for one character.
A problem has been fixed where some emblems were not displayed correctly.
This was just a brief look into the patch notes. For more information, visit the official page of Bungie:
Are you excited about the changes that come with the upcoming maintenance, or are you just annoyed that barely any bugs are being fixed? Let us know in the comments how you feel about the current updates in Destiny 2.
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However, all of this is only interesting for a small percentage of players who want to invest so much time or play at a very high level.
How do you earn your gold in World of Warcraft? Do you have any tips and tricks on how to get gold easily?
Gold farming in World of Warcraft is not that hard. We reveal how you can easily and quickly get gold.
Gold has a fluctuating importance in World of Warcraft. Sometimes you definitely need it, while other times you can get by well even as a “poor sucker.” Especially in Patch 9.1.5 of WoW: Shadowlands, gold is quite important because the new legendary items cost a lot, as do some other rewards.
We have therefore put together some tips for you on how to earn a solid income without much effort and show you 3 ways to farm gold well in World of Warcraft in 2022.
Please note that these tips are for beginners who want to have a solid gold income without much effort.
Earning gold through Daily and World Quests
Even if some may roll their eyes, this method should not be forgotten because it is simple: world quests in the Shadowlands and daily quests in Korthia. This way you can farm gold without having to use the AH (Auction House).
The pure gold yield here is not as high as from other sources; however, this income has a clear advantage: it is guaranteed. You don’t have to hope that someone buys your materials in the auction house. You get the gold almost “directly in your hands” and don’t have to struggle with trading with other players.
Make sure to accept the calling quests for your covenant. Most of the time, they require you to collect treasures or complete 3-4 world quests in a specific area. The world quests themselves provide rewards, gold is often one of them.
Additionally, for completing each calling quest, you can earn a nice 1,600 to 2,600 gold in the form of gray items that you can sell directly to the vendor.
Remember your calling quests – they yield good gold passively.
This method also has other small advantages. By completing world and daily quests, you also gather anima, which you can spend freely. If you want to earn even more gold, you can exchange excess anima at Tu’kol in Oribos near the Great Vault for valuable crafting materials, like leather, silk, or Korthite crystals, which you can then sell at the auction house.
The first 1,000 anima each week also give you a hefty 2,000 gold pieces if you have already reached Renown level 80 with your covenant.
Finally, gaining reputation means that every few days you can pick up a bonus chest (“Paragon chest”) from the respective faction, which contains another 3,000 to 4,000 gold.
Earning gold through Skinning
Due to the crafting of legendary items for rogues, demon hunters, monks, and druids, the current leather is extremely sought after. After all, you need large quantities to craft legendary items – the perfect opportunity to easily earn gold as a skinner.
Three locations in Korthia are particularly suitable for this. Many wild animals wander here that drop plenty of leather and even have an increased chance of yielding green or blue leather. Just farm diligently in the marked areas on the map; they are teeming with involuntary leather donors.
Farming is particularly good at the marked spots.
If you want to be especially clever, check which daily quests are being offered in Korthia. If, for example, a daily quest requires cleansing the area with the shard hides, you should lay in wait there.
Numerous players will be killing the animals there all day – which you can then skin! This way, you don’t even have to bother to kill the animals yourself and can just keep swinging your knife to get the coveted leather.
Skinning in Korthia is lucrative – especially when you can exploit the mobs of other players.
Make sure to have the enchantment “Gathering of the Shadowlands” on your hands to make skinning much quicker.
Herbalism and Mining in Duo
Another very simple method of earning gold is the straightforward farming of materials. For this, you should have a character at level 50 or higher who has both mining and herbalism. Additionally, you should have unlocked flying for Shadowlands, as this makes farming much more attractive and efficient.
Which of the 4 areas you farm should depend on the prices in your auction house. Just check which ore and herbs are currently fetching the highest prices for you and then decide in which area you want to gather.
Bastion: Solenium Ore and Glory’s Rise
Maldraxxus: Oxxein Ore and Markroot
Ardenweald: Phaedrum Ore and Watcher’s Torch
Revendreth: Sinvyr Ore and Widowbloom
Additionally, there are deathbloom and nightshade (herbs) as well as laestrite ore and elethium ore (mining) available in all areas.
Depending on your realm, you can earn between 30,000 and 60,000 gold per hour this way.
The shredder is also a good choice for farming, as you no longer have to dismount to gather herbs.
Ensure you have the enchantment “Gathering of the Shadowlands” on your hands to make collecting herbs and ores faster.
This method is also lucrative as an alternative leveling route. Because solely through mining and herbalism, you can quickly reach level 60, leveling both mining and herbalism and even entering the endgame with a few thousand flowers.
If you are willing to invest a bit more time and research and have other crafters as characters, you can further process herbs and ores and sell the final product – such as potions or flasks. However, you should calculate in advance whether the effort is worth it and also not overlook the time factor.
A final tip: It is particularly beneficial to use a druid here. Because they can suddenly mount up in their flight form and save even more seconds that ultimately contribute to gold gain. So if you want to create a farming character, a druid is a good choice.
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How else can you earn gold? Of course, there are many other ways to earn gold in World of Warcraft. If you have a lot of time, you can delve deeper into the auction house and become a feared auction house mogul who dictates prices and dominates the market.
If you are particularly good players, you can also offer your services to carry other players through “Mythic+” or raids or sell them the achievement of obtaining certain feats.
However, all of this is only interesting for a small percentage of players who want to invest so much time or play at a very high level.
How do you earn your gold in World of Warcraft? Do you have any tips and tricks on how to get gold easily?
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In a short teaser video, there were first glimpses for 2022 in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. The video mainly shows ships in stormy seas. It is not yet known where exactly it is going. MeinMMO author MiezeMelli took a look at the ESO map to find out more.
Currently, a video offers a first glimpse of the new chapter of the upcoming DLC. On January 27, starting at 9 PM, you can join the teased reveal event from Bethesda live (via Twitch). But silent waiting is hardly possible in the ESO community.
After watching our first article about the teaser video, I first asked myself: “How exactly do they come to the Bretons?” This is mainly justified by the architecture of buildings and the armor of the person at the end of the video.
The armor could show a Breton craftsmanship style. Thus, the players from reddit might actually be right. But Breton architecture? That sounds a little far-fetched to me for the few buildings visible in the trailer.
Here you can watch the video for yourself on Youtube:
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1 minute 23 seconds is already available for you from the new chapter.
1. Unknown areas on the Tamriel map provide clues
But perhaps we can find clues in the game itself about what we can expect in the coming year. For this, I took a closer look at our well-known map of Tamriel. There are still some areas we cannot enter yet. Somewhere there should lead us the next chapter.
One clue we definitely have: The area is located on the coast. This can be clearly recognized from the stormy sea in the video and the waiting character who is looking out to sea.
Considering this hint and aligning it with the speculation of some players that the Breton style is visible in the video, the following area comes into focus:
Below the areas of the Daggerfall Covenant, between the Alik’r Desert and Hews Bane. This area borders the area of the alliance to which the Bretons belong and has a notably long stretch along the coast on the western side. Or does the next chapter take us out of Tamriel?
What does out of Tamriel mean? Some areas are not in Tamriel and are outside Nirn. So, in a way, outside the world in ESO. There are already regions that apply to this as well. These include:
These areas are located in the so-called Aurbis. This is the term for the area not belonging to Nirn and Tamriel. However, it is difficult to find hints that a new chapter area will be added there in 2022.
2. Scribbles of the game designers or well-thought-out hint on the map?
One thing I am also very sure about: The ships or sea travel itself have a special significance in the video. If we focus specifically on this and take another look at the map, something else becomes noticeable.
In the ocean, you can find a few scribbles repeatedly. Are they just for embellishing the map to make the empty ocean more lively, or are they perhaps more?
Little Ship No. 1
In the north-west, at the corner of the map, you can see a drawing of a ship. The surrounding areas are known to us. There lies the Daggerfall Covenant.
Little Ship No. 2
South of Little Ship No. 1, also on the far west of the map, there is another ship drawing. The next area, which is still undiscovered, is the area between the Alik’r Desert and Hews Bane. Does this confirm my suspicion?
Little Ship No. 3
A third little ship can be found in the north-east, also at the corner of the map. It looks almost as if it is not quite intact and is partly underwater. Perhaps the cause was a stormy sea? Below the ship drawing lies a large unknown area.
East of Vvardenfell and bordering Deshaan and Stonefalls is a strip of land that we do not yet know. North-east of this area, there are also unknown islands: a larger island surrounded by two small islands.
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The last little ship is located south of the third ship. The next unknown areas are above the area next to Vvardenfell, which we already mentioned at Little Ship No. 3. But there is also another unknown area near the ship.
This area borders Deshaan, Shadowfen, as well as Darkshade and Murkmire. The part of the area at the height of the little ship also has a notable stretch along the coast.
3. Expedition at sea?
What I personally find very interesting is the beginning of the video. The first shot shows a table with a ship model. This scene strongly resembles how strategies or battles are modeled in advance. The image then transitions into another scene and the model ship “transforms” into a real ship at sea.
Could this perhaps be an allusion to an expedition? At least the scene suggests this. Furthermore, the ship is oriented towards an island, moving towards it. What mysterious island is it?
An important hint is that the island is covered in snow, so it can be assumed that we are in the north of Tamriel. An island that has not yet been mentioned lies north of Eastmarch and is also unknown to us.
Will the new chapter really bring one of these areas? Or does it maybe not take place on the mainland at all? What is your guess? Did you see any detail that we might have missed? Feel free to write it in the comments, we are curious!
If you can hardly wait, then our article 9 things that the MMORPG ESO must urgently bring in 2022 might give you an opportunity to distract yourself. And maybe you’ll find wishes for the newly started year that apply to you.
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Red Dead Online has been struggling for months. There is a drought of content, and the first update of 2022 hasn’t improved things for fans. They now want to protest and put pressure on developer Rockstar.
What’s going on in Red Dead Online? It actually started off hopeful for RDO fans with the release. Rockstar made it clear early on that there would be no expansions for the single-player mode. They wanted to focus entirely on the online mode.
It was something we already experienced with GTA 5. The catch: it didn’t happen that way. Players have been complaining for over a year about a lack of fresh content. At launch, Red Dead Online was nearly unplayable due to bugs and glitches. It took quite a while to resolve the issues, and then we received new content, updates, and DLCs that brought new jobs. In July 2021, the last DLC “Blood Money” was released.
But for over half a year, almost nothing has happened in Red Dead Online. As often happens, Rockstar prioritizes GTA Online. The 8-year-old game is still receiving significant updates.
After the last update in July 2021, RDO received its first update of 2022. However, this did not improve the mood as it did not bring new content.
On the contrary: Numerous fans are now mobilizing in the subreddit and on Twitter to save the game.
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Fans are keeping #SaveRedDeadOnline trending on Twitter to put pressure
What exactly is being demanded? The demands are simple: more content and a roadmap. These are the things that a large part is requesting.
This is how players want to save RDO: After the first update in 2022 turned out to be a disappointment, some loyal players felt compelled to take action. Through Reddit and Twitter, they are trying to draw attention to RDO and urge developer Rockstar to care more about the game.
For several days now, the Twitter hashtag “#SaveRedDeadOnline” (via Twitter) has been maintained by numerous fans and supporters in the gaming trends. At one point, the hashtag had over 18,000 tweets in a day. (via reddit)
Additionally, players have dressed as clowns in-game to show what they think of Rockstar’s support for RDO. Since then, a daily call has been made to follow the hashtag and keep going until Rockstar pays attention to the issue.
User 1122Sl110 writes: “It’s sad, man, it’s a masterpiece of a game, the beauty, the mechanics, the openness, but damn, the developers aren’t even trying to improve things. Everything repeats, all the missions, the tasks, the collectibles, etc.… there is just a lack of everything. And this for a game that is literally 4 years old? One would think that something would have changed in that time…” (via reddit.com)
Fans also receive support from various other communities, including those from GTA Online.
Despite the content drought, Red Dead Redemption 2 is still very popular on Steam. The community remains active despite everything.
Is there already a statement? So far, Rockstar Games has not commented on the players’ actions. We have asked for a statement. Should there be any news on this matter, we will keep you updated as always from MeinMMO.
Sony regularly hosts an event centered around the PS4 and PS5. According to rumors, the next “State of Play” is expected in February. Many are now hoping for further information on a Harry Potter game, of which hardly anything is known.
What kind of event is this? Sony periodically holds an event called “State of Play”. This is usually a stream lasting about half an hour where new games for the PS4 and PS5 are introduced. Sony’s last event took place in October 2021.
Supposedly, the next PS5 event is scheduled for February 2022. This was recently posted by well-known journalist Tom Henderson on Twitter (via Twitter.com). In addition to Henderson, others also assume that the next event could take place in February. Because in 2021, a “State of Play took place in February as well (via blog.playstation.com). Similarly, in 2019 and 2020, a PlayStation event also occurred in February.
The rumors for the event are therefore based on past events and do not come from Sony or an employee who provided the information to Henderson. There is also no official statement or announcement from Sony yet.
The current rumors suggest that the next Sony event could take place in February, based on the media events in this month and past PlayStation dates. It will likely be the State of Play, but it has the potential to be quite significant, in my opinion.
The next PS5 event could showcase a multitude of games that many users are waiting for
What could we see? Since this will officially be the first “State of Play” of 2022, many users assume that Sony will showcase some exciting games.
Currently, there are three major games that fans are eagerly awaiting:
God of War Ragnarök was introduced last year and is supposed to be released in 2022 according to Sony (via playstation.com). Therefore, it is quite likely that Sony could show some more gameplay here.
Final Fantasy XVI is also highly anticipated by many users, as Sony announced the game as time-exclusive for the PS5. However, there is no release date yet, but at least gameplay.
The third candidate is Hogwarts: Legacy, a game that many users are waiting for. There has been no gameplay revealed so far, and the developers have postponed the game to 2022. The developers themselves are also promising a release in 2022 (via hogartslegacy.com)
The Hogwarts game could be the big surprise of the next State of Play
What kind of game is this? There has been hardly any real gameplay of Hogwarts: Legacy, and not much is known otherwise. So far, we know that it will be an open-world role-playing game whose story is set in the 19th century.
The developers will also deliver something new in terms of the story, as the game is based on the world of J. K. Rowling, but she is not involved. The player’s character will then have a typical school life at Hogwarts School.
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Why is the game expected to be interesting? Due to this information and gameplay drought, many users are hoping that Sony will reveal more information about the Harry Potter game at the upcoming “State of Play” event. Especially with Henderson’s hint that the upcoming “State of Play” has the potential to be quite significant, users are looking forward to new information.
Other users also hope that Sony will announce more exciting hardware related to the PS5. This includes the PS5 Pro. A leaker has already mentioned some key points, and the release could be closer than 2023/2024:
In FIFA 22 FUT Champions and the Weekend League have been restructured. We show the FUT Champions Rewards, everything about qualification in Season 3, and when the Weekend League starts.
What is FUT Champions? FUT Champions is the mode in Ultimate Team that gives players the best rewards. However, you must first qualify to participate.
In the past, FUT Champions only took place in the form of the “Weekend League”, which always occurred on the weekend. In FIFA 22 it runs a bit differently, and the schedules are changing.
Here you will find an overview of FUT Champions in FIFA 22.
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FUT Champions Qualification – How to get into the Weekend League
These are the Play-Offs: Instead of complete concentration on the weekend, there are now also “Champions Play-Offs” that take place during the week. You can qualify for them by playing Division Rivals and collecting 1,250 qualification points.
In the Play-Offs, you must climb the so-called “Ladder” to qualify for the “Finals”. However, there are already rewards in the Play-Offs that you can secure – whether you reach the Finals or not. You need 20 points from 10 games – so 4 wins and 4 losses are enough to get to the Finals.
The Champions Finals take place every weekend – they are therefore the new version of the Weekend League. If you have earned access, you can freely use it for the weekend that suits you best.
This is how the Weekend League works in FIFA 22 – Finals on weekends
When does the Weekend League run? The Weekend League starts every Friday at 09:00 AM and ends on Monday at 09:00 AM.
This is how you get rewards: If you made it into the Weekend League, you must play up to 20 games there. Depending on how many points you collect, you will also receive rewards.
This year, however, there are not only points for wins. Losses can also earn you points. Currently, the system looks like this:
Wins bring 4 points
Losses bring one point
Changes for Season 3: In Season 3 of FIFA 22, some changes including new ranks and rewards have been added. We will show you those here.
When do rewards come? Here there is a new feature: You will receive your FUT Champions rewards as soon as you have completed your 20 games. Alternatively, you will get them as soon as the respective competition is over. You no longer have to wait until the following Thursday.
Qualification for the FIFA 22 Weekend League
This is what you need to do: If you have successfully qualified for the Play-Offs through Division Rivals, you can play for entry into the Finals there.
Here you must play a total of 9 matches, with which you can receive rewards and a FUT Champions Finals Token. You can then use this token for the Weekend League.
To get it, you need a total of 24 points. It also applies here:
A win brings 4 points
A loss brings one point
Accordingly, one would qualify for the Weekend League with, for example, 5 wins and 4 losses.
This is how FUT Champions works this year
FUT Champions Play-Offs Rewards in FIFA 22
Here you will find an overview of all FUT Champions rewards from the Play-Offs in FIFA 22. These are the games you can complete throughout the week.
In Fortnite, the first season of Chapter 3 is still on everyone’s lips, but players fear that one of their favorite items will disappear in the new season. Find out what item it is and what the community says about it here on MeinMMO.
What kind of item is it? It is the new item, the Spider-Man Web Shooter. This item can be found in various locations on the new Fortnite map. Look for areas where huge spider webs are stretched.
These locations usually contain backpacks that include this item. Many players use the Web Shooters to get from A to B quickly. This is why the item is so popular. The community is questioning how bad the separation of the item after its transfer to the vault will be.
The Spider-Man Web Shooters are irreplaceable
In everyday use in Fortnite, this item is used by almost every player. Whether you want to make a quick escape or pull items towards you, the Web Shooters are perfect for almost all situations.
These are the gloves – A mythical item
What is the community discussing? On reddit, a user asked how the remaining Fortnite players can mentally prepare for the removal of the item. Despite the fact that the season officially lasts until March 19, many players are already approaching the harsh reality without Spider-Man.
Comments are coming in like:
Enjoy it while you can. Nothing lasts forever, and if it did, it would be boring. – says romchik1987
We can’t prepare mentally, we just deal with it. – says Llucasthefurst
They are like everything else in every season – I love using them myself, but I absolutely hate it when other people use them on me. I don’t mind them being gone. – mentions TokyoLosAngeles
Some players are taking it coldly, while others are trying to transfer the items into the new season through their tents. They then stash them in the tent’s storage and hope they will carry over to the upcoming season.
Although the Web Shooters are very useful, many players think it would be better if they disappeared at the start of Season 2. Some still find it a pity.
Why should they be replaced or completely removed? Fortnite is designed in such a way that each season brings new weapons and items. The old ones are usually put into the vault, and classics, like the pump or the assault rifle, continuously rotate.
This ensures a fresh dynamic in every new season and makes the combat always exciting. However, if the Web Shooters were to remain in the loot system, it would eventually annoy many players. Even now, despite the usefulness of the item, many are quite fed up with its function.
The past has shown that superpowers were cool, but not for the long term. After all, Fortnite is a battle royale where skill prevails. Exploiting such items should remain the exception.
What do you think of the Web Shooters? Do you also use them in your daily play, or do you stick to your building skills and avoid such gimmicks? Let us know what you think!
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You can not only buy a PS5, but also several accessories. This includes the DualSense Controller, the official controller of the PS5. If you don’t want the white controller, you can now pre-order other colors.
You can currently pre-order the PS5 controller here
What colors can be pre-ordered? Currently, you can pre-order the two new colors ‘Starlight Blue’ and ‘Nova Pink’. The controllers cost you 79.99 Euros per controller.
When will the controllers officially be available? The controllers are already scheduled to be released on January 14, 2022, which is just a few days away.
Where can you order the controllers? Currently, you can order the new colors from Amazon, MediaMarkt, and Saturn. The prices do not differ among the providers. Shipping costs may apply.
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Basically, you can connect your DualShock 4 to the PlayStation 5 using a microUSB cable to connect the controller to the PS5. You can then also use the controller via Bluetooth on the PS5. However, in this way, you can only play PS4 games on your PS5.
You can also use the PS5 controller that you likely have connected to the PS5 console.
However, if you want to play PS5 games, your PS4 controller will no longer work. There are also many games that utilize the features of the DualSense controller. Significant features include haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that aim to make gaming especially realistic.
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Call of Duty: Warzone spoke about upcoming balance changes. Increasing the Time-to-Kill had been discussed for a while. Now it is known what the developers are planning as the first major change, and MeinMMO author Maik Schneider believes this is the wrong direction.
After that, there was a major balance update that increased the Time-to-Kill of the best weapons. Then it went quiet on the topic.
Now there has been a new statement regarding the Time-to-Kill. There will be further increases, and initially, the overall ADS speed will be decreased for this purpose.
What is Time-to-Kill (TTK)? This value is often used in shooters and shows the time it takes to eliminate an opponent.
In Warzone, the Time-to-Kill is often specified for chest hits and indicates how much time it takes to deal 250 damage.
To calculate it, you need the damage of a weapon and the fire rate. Since players often start firing only when they are aimed in, the “time to aim” can also be accounted for in the Time-to-Kill.
Increasing the Time-to-Kill would benefit Warzone
As a long-time Warzone player, I have experienced all the crazy OP weapons and seen what an extremely low Time-to-Kill does to the battle royale.
And generally, I would say: Warzone has been much less fun when there were OP weapons with an extremely low Time-to-Kill.
During the phases when Warzone had a higher Time-to-Kill, battles played out differently. This could be experienced in the “Iron Trials” mode, where the base health was significantly higher than in standard mode.
But also shortly after the launch of the Caldera map in the Vanguard modes – the Vanguard weapons had not yet been specifically adapted to the Warzone values.
In such phases and game modes, the battles were more fun. My skills in the game made a greater difference. Battles would also end with a team escaping because the fights were not over in just a few seconds.
Instead of losing 2 team members right away in the first hail of bullets, everyone makes it behind cover. You can regroup, use tactics, flank, and provide suppressive fire. A completely new way to play Warzone.
Currently, it often feels like you can barely reach the next cover before the balanced laser setup of the fully automatic meta weapon crushes the cover change in its infancy.
This is why I wish for a general increase in the Time-to-Kill in Warzone. It would give more dimension to the battles – more room to shine with crazy movement techniques and outsmart opponents with tactical considerations.
But not every TTK increase is helpful
The way the general increase in the Time-to-Kill in Warzone is now supposed to be achieved, however, leaves a sour taste. The developers state on Twitter:
[…] we will reduce the base speed [of the weapons] to aim for all titles [CoD MW, Cold War, Vanguard]. This increases the Time-to-Kill somewhat, as aim-down sights times should be considered in the calculation of the actual TTK values.
Moreover, it will give us space to highlight the differences between the weapon classes.
So the increase in the Time-to-Kill is supposed to happen by reducing the aiming speed. We will then take longer to aim, and indeed this will slightly increase the Time-to-Kill.
But that often doesn’t feel like it, and it also affects the gameplay in other ways.
If an opponent catches you whom you didn’t see before, you won’t feel the increase in the Time-to-Kill. You only realize during gunfire that someone has you in their sights and … exactly: they are already aiming at you.
At this point, the TTK increase fails. The reaction window in such “fights” remains small, and there are still situations where you get “deleted”. Meaning you have no chance to react to the opponent before the Gulag calls.
Moreover, the decrease in aiming speed affects the gameplay in an area where I have always had a lot of fun in Warzone: the movement.
CoD weapons are already sensitive to small changes in aiming speed (ADS speed). Milliseconds make a difference in whether a weapon feels snappy, just okay, or like ketchup. A decrease in aiming speed also means that Warzone becomes less snappy.
Conclusion: TTK Increase – Yes, please. But the right way!
It is still unclear whether there will be further measures to increase the Time-to-Kill. But the approach now presented does not satisfy me:
The noticeable TTK does not really go up because the damage stays the same
Due to the longer aiming times, movement is lost
Because on the one hand, the change misses the mark a bit, and on the other hand, a system that feels good might be negatively affected by the adjustments.
I am in favor of an increase in the Time-to-Kill in Warzone. It doesn’t have to go up to 1 second right away. But from the current values of around 500 – 700 milliseconds (without aiming time), it could easily go up to 650 – 850 milliseconds.
However, this increase should come through damage values. And with over 100 weapons now, that could be quite a mountain of work.
We also look forward to your opinion on the topic in the comments. Do you feel the same way I do, or do you have a completely different opinion?
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