All field research in January 2022 for Pokémon GO and its rewards are shown here in the overview. There are rewards again for catching, throwing, interacting with friends, battles, and more.
What has changed? With the start of January 2022, the developers of Pokémon GO changed some field research tasks that you can earn by spinning photo disks. Here we show you the new quests and rewards that you can now complete and receive.
Once again, you also have the chance to encounter Shinies. Pokémon that you can encounter in their shiny form are marked with a (*) star here in the article. Quests where the task or reward changed are marked with (new).
Catching | Field Research in January 2022
Research
Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon (new)
Encounter with Rhyhorn*
Catch 7 Pokémon
Encounter with Magikarp*
Catch a dragon Pokémon
Encounter with Dratini* or Trapinch*
Catch 5 different types of Pokémon (new)
Encounter with Burmy* (all 3 forms)
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
Encounter with Vulpix*, Swablu*, Hippopotas* or Snorunt*
Use 5 berries when catching Pokémon (new)
Encounter with Wurmple*
Throwing | Field Research in January 2022
Research
Reward
Land 5 Curveball throws in a row (new)
Encounter with Tangela*
Land 5 great throws
Encounter with Drifloon*
Land 5 excellent throws
Encounter with Snubbull*, Lileep* or Anorith*
Land 3 excellent throws in a row
Encounter with Onix*
Land 5 excellent Curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Pachirisu* 4
Land 3 fabulous throws in a row
Encounter with Kaumalat*
Buddy & Friends | Field Research in January 2022
Research
Reward
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy (new)
Encounter with Eevee*
Open 5 gifts (new)
Encounter with Shroomish*
Trade a Pokémon (new)
Encounter with Bidoof*
Earn 2 candies by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Scoppel*
Earn 3 candies by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Flunder*
Fighting | Field Research in January 2022
Research
Reward
Fight twice in the GO Battle League (new)
Encounter with Flunder*
Win 2 raids (new)
Encounter with Snorlax*
Defeat a Rocket Boss (new)
Encounter with Lapras*
Win a level 3 raid or higher
Encounter with Amonita* or Kabuto*
Win 5 raids
Encounter with Aerodactyl*
Evolution & Power-Ups | Field Research in January 2022
Research
Reward
Evolve a Pokémon
Encounter with Eevee*
Use 3 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Bulbasaur*, Charmander* or Squirtle*
Use 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Cyndaquil*, Totodile* or Chickorita*
Use 7 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Treecko*, Torchic* or Mudkip*
Eggs, Snapshot and Kilometer Research
Research
Reward
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Mantine
Hatch 2 eggs
Encounter with Shroomish*
Hatch 3 eggs (new)
Encounter with Chansey*
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Sudowoodo*
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Trapinch*
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon (new)
Encounter with Surskit, Murcrow*, Miltank* or Yanma*
Now you can obtain the Mega Energy through a limited-time research task, where you just need to catch Pokémon. This can be completed particularly easily and provides you with 50 Mega Energy per step.
How do you like the field research and the research breakthrough in January 2022? Are there quests or rewards that you value highly?
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Escape from Tarkov is very popular among hardcore shooter fans. However, the game is not available in common shops like Steam. MeinMMO explains how you can buy EFT – with a handy FAQ.
Where can I find Escape from Tarkov?
You can currently buy Escape from Tarkov for PC only through the official shop of the developers . However, since the game is officially in beta, you will need to “pre-order”. You will still gain access.
Is Escape from Tarkov on Steam?
No. EFT has its own launcher and does not run on Steam, GOG, Epic, and so on. In 2016, it was stated that the game might come to other shops upon release. Yet, the release is still pending.
Is Escape from Tarkov available on PlayStation and Xbox?
Currently, Escape from Tarkov is available only for PC. Versions for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S have not been announced yet.
How difficult is the entry?
Escape from Tarkov is generally considered to be extremely tough. Especially at the beginning, it will often happen that you die and lose your loot. However, EFT is regularly “wiped”, making it easier to start. On MeinMMO you will find tips for getting started in Escape from Tarkov.
Buy Escape from Tarkov – The Editions
In the shop you can buy 4 different versions of Escape from Tarkov. These differ in price and content. However, you will gain access to the beta or the game with all of them:
Standard Edition for €34.99
Access to the beta
Starting equipment
Storage: 10×28 cells
Left Behind Edition for €57.99
Contents of the Standard Edition
Larger storage: 10×38 cells
Prepare for Escape Edition for €79.99
Contents of the Left Behind Edition
Good reputation with in-game traders right from the start
Larger storage: 10×48 cells
Edge of Darkness Edition for €109.99
Contents of the Prepare for Escape Edition
Unique in-game ID
Season Pass with access to all future DLCs
Larger storage: 10×68 cells
Once you have purchased EFT, you can easily download it via the corresponding Battlestate launcher from the website and then play.
On December 12th, the new update 0.12.12 with a new map and a wipe was released. This led to a new peak in players. However, the update also brought some problems – such as unstable servers and related queues.
Additionally, all versions of Escape from Tarkov are occasionally available for a 25% discount. It’s best to keep an eye out for deals in the shop if you want to get started – at least as long as queues don’t hold you back.
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The CES 2022 is one of the largest electronics fairs in the world. Sony is also there.But is Sony presenting new accessories for the PS5 at CES 2022? MeinMMO presents you with all the info about the event.
What is CES anyway? The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, is one of the most important trade fairs for consumer electronics. Various manufacturers often present new products in the hardware sector here. Last year, for example, Nvidia officially presented its GeForce RTX 3060.
Manufacturer Sony also wants to present some new products at CES 2022. However, it is still unclear what will be shown. Some users hope that there will be news about the PS5.
When is the event supposed to take place? Sony’s press conference at CES 2022 is scheduled for January 5 at 2 AM. We at MeinMMO will report tomorrow morning whether Sony has presented important info about the PS5 or other devices.
Update 5.01.2022: Sony has indeed presented new accessories for the PS5. MeinMMO introduces you to PS VR2 and explains what you need to know:
Sony has a wide portfolio of hardware products beyond the PS5
This is the current situation: Some people find it unlikely that PlayStation will have a larger presence at CES 2022, as Sony has a wide range of products that could be presented. The largest areas include:
Televisions
Headphones and headsets
Cameras and corresponding accessories
Radios
Smartphones
What did Sony present in 2021? At CES 2021, Sony did not present any accessories for the PS5 either. For example, Sony introduced the SRS-RA3000 with new speakers and also released new TV devices that are compatible with the PS5.
What could come in 2022? This year, especially new televisions and new smartphones are expected to be presented. We expect 4K or 8K models that could be particularly suitable for the PS5. It is also likely that Sony could present the latest models of its smartphones.
What news about the PS5 can we expect at CES 2022?
What speaks for the PS5 at CES? The biggest announcement regarding the PS5 at the end of 2021 was the official presentation of colorful side plates for the PS5. Sony stated at that time that the side plates should be available in stores from January 2022. However, a specific date was not mentioned. There have been discussions within the community about side plates for some time now, such as in the case of “Customize My Plates,” which was forced to cease selling colorful side plates by Sony’s lawyers.
Therefore, we consider it quite possible that Sony will at least announce the start of sales for the side plates and possibly offer another surprise for interested gamers. Some users are still waiting for Sony to announce the successor to its VR system for the PS5. Whether this will happen at CES 2022 is pure speculation.
What else is going on with the PS5 in 2022? Otherwise, the situation for 2022 remains difficult as it was for 2021: next-gen consoles and other hardware are hardly available or only very expensive.
Dead by Daylight promises a lot of improvements for solo players and removes the most annoying gameplay mechanics. The times of button-mashing are over.
With its now 6 years behind it, Dead by Daylight has transformed from a little horror gem into a genre giant. In the 4vs1 killer game, the darkest horror licenses gather – but the gameplay still has some annoying traits. The developers have now revealed what is to be improved in the coming months and have taken a look into the future.
The most annoying mechanics of Dead by Daylight will likely disappear.
The end of the eternal button pressing
When playing as a survivor in the comfortable position of having a teammate keep the killer occupied for a long time, the gameplay at the generator can be rather frustrating. This is mainly because the left mouse button (or the corresponding button on the gamepad) must be held down continuously to keep working on the generator.
A new option in the upcoming patch will change that. Those who wish can now set options so that such actions become permanent with a single button press. You click once and then stay at the generator until you press the button again.
Of course, skill checks will still appear during this time, where you must press the action button in time.
However, this way you have one hand free when repairing the generator and do not have to keep the mouse button pressed for over a minute at a stretch.
In conjunction with this, there will also be the option that continuous actions (like healing, repairing generators, cleansing totems, etc.) automatically cancel when you start sprinting. It cannot happen that you “accidentally” get stuck at the generator when you actually wanted to escape because you have not gotten used to the new setting yet.
Wiggling was annoying – soon it could become much more relaxed.
The end of the annoying “wiggle spam”
Another annoying feature of Dead by Daylight is the “wiggling”. Survivors can struggle free when carried by the killer. This involves rapidly pressing two buttons in quick succession. This is not only not fun but also leads to finger pain after a while.
Therefore, the wiggle mechanic will also be transformed into skill checks, similar to generators or the second phase on the hook.
The skill check is, however, a permanent phenomenon while the survivor is being carried, with 2 hit zones – left and right. Each time the survivor successfully completes a skill check, the wiggle meter fills up further and the skill check goes in the opposite direction, where the second hit zone must be hit; back and forth, alternating.
Matchmaking should finally improve
Although Dead by Daylight has been using “SBMM” (Skill-Based Matchmaking) for quite some time now, there is still criticism regarding the matches. Often, the matches feel unfair, and when a player disconnects, all other survivor players are punished because they are likely to lose, and their rating will drop. Therefore, there are three main changes that the developers are working on.
Improvement for replacements: When a player leaves a lobby, Dead by Daylight tries to fill it as quickly as possible and often disregards quality, resulting in players joining who are far below or above the rating of the rest of the team. This will be changed in the future.
Improvement regarding disconnects: Disconnects in a game are still not well handled. Adjustments will be made so that the change in rating is not so severe when someone quickly loses due to a disconnect.
Easier matches after long breaks: Those who have taken some weeks or months off and then return to Dead by Daylight are not as skilled as before. The rating has not been affected by this so far, making the first matches hard and devastating. Over time, the rating should decrease due to inactivity, allowing for a more pleasant re-entry into the game.
More news about Dead by Daylight can be found here:
A little later – likely not until many months have passed – the developers want to make a series of improvements to support solo players on the survivor side. They are currently at a strong disadvantage. Depending on skill rating, there is a 15% difference in the likelihood that you will survive a match.
To offset this difference, they want to provide solo survivors with more information so that they feel more included in the team action. An idea is to have an icon on each survivor’s portrait that provides a rough idea of what the survivor is doing: such as whether they are working on a generator, opening a chest, or hiding in a locker.
However, this is only a concept at the moment, and the developers want to keep this discussion open and gather feedback from players.
The goal is not to give survivors more advantages and make the killers’ game harder – it is simply to balance out the disadvantage for solo players among survivors a little.
The first of these changes can be tested in the Steam version of Dead by Daylight starting tomorrow evening (01/05/2022), when the PTB is expected to go online.
What do you think of the proposed changes? Good and sensible ideas? Or is it unnecessary?
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The Australian streamer Pestily is currently the most-watched streamer on Twitch by far. And that’s despite the fact that he usually has relatively few viewers. He became a star almost overnight – and this is not the first time it has happened. The reason is the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov.
This is the situation:
Pestily is a mid-sized streamer who attracts an average of 10,000 or fewer viewers over the year.
Since December 28, 2021, however, he has tens of thousands of viewers – peaking at over 244,000 viewers simultaneously.
Who is the streamer? Pestily is from Australia and has been in the business since 2017. The former soldier plays and showcases almost exclusively Escape from Tarkov, roughly two-thirds of the time.
On the analysis site sullygnome , Pestily is currently in 1st place on Twitch with almost 7.3 million viewer hours – ahead of Spanish YouTuber and streamer The Grefg and Twitch star xQc. Compared to xQc, Pestily has significantly more viewers in recent days:
xQc has an average of 76,026 viewers over the past 7 days and peaked at 120,397 (via sullygnome).
Pestily trumps him with an average of 114,957 viewers and a peak of 244,422 (via sullygnome).
Escape from Tarkov regularly causes a surge for Pestily
This is why he is in 1st place: Pestily is probably the most well-known and biggest streamer for Escape from Tarkov. The hardcore shooter has been giving out so-called “Twitch Drops” every year at the end of the year since 2019.
These reward players for watching streamers with in-game rewards. Therefore, interest in streamers like Pestily is particularly high at the end of the year. He was already able to fight his way to the top of Twitch overnight at the end of 2019 and in early 2020 for the first time.
What’s happening in EFT right now? The developers regularly “wipe” the game, resetting everything to 0. This last happened on December 12, 2021, when the new update 0.12.12 with a new map was released. Together with a 25% price reduction and the drops until January 8, this is currently causing an increase in players.
The player numbers are so high that there are sometimes queues of 86,000 players (via GameStar.de). According to the CEO, however, this is not only due to the surge – they expected that (via Twitter.com).
Rather, the huge update has brought some technical issues that are significantly contributing to the overload of the servers. Nevertheless, tens of thousands of fans and many well-known streamers like shroud and summit1g are currently playing the hardcore shooter. If you also want to get started, we have some tips for you here:
In Pokémon GO today, on January 4th, the Spotlight Hour with Monozu starts. We will show you everything about Shiny, bonuses, and the start time of the event. This way, you are optimally prepared for the hour.
What is a Spotlight Hour? Every Tuesday, an event of this kind starts in Pokémon GO. For one hour, you can find the Pokémon in the wild that is in the spotlight almost everywhere in the game. This is accompanied by a bonus that can give you more candies, experience points, or stardust.
Today, the Pokémon Monozu from the fifth generation is in the spotlight. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon and can evolve into Mitodos and then into Zytomega.
Spotlight Hour with Monozu – Start, Bonuses, and Shiny
When does the event start? The event kicks off as always at 6:00 PM local time. The Spotlight Hour will then be active for one hour and ends at 7:00 PM local time.
What bonuses are there? During the event, you can find Monozu almost everywhere in the wild. If you light a incense, it mostly spawns Monozu as well. This event is accompanied by a candy bonus. You will receive double the amount of candies for sending Pokémon.
Keep in mind that the candy bonus applies to all Pokémon species that you send, not just Monozu.
Can you catch Shiny Monozu? No, so far you cannot find or catch Shiny Monozu in Pokémon GO.
Is the Spotlight Hour with Monozu worth it?
It is this strong: We have looked at the battle values of Monozu and the evolutions Mitodos and Zytomega. Unfortunately, none of the Pokémon is strong enough to prove themselves in PvP against other trainers or in PvE against raid bosses.
As a Psychic attacker, Zytomega is in direct competition with Mewtwo and Shadow Mewtwo, which secure the top two spots by a wide margin. Therefore, Monozu, Mitodos, and Zytomega are more for collectors who want to complete their Pokédex.
This could be worthwhile: If you collected Pokémon from previous events and have not sent them yet, you can use the event and focus on the candy bonus.
This way, you can also use the event to do raids and send weak legendary Pokémon to gather coveted candies.
The tough survival shooter Escape from Tarkov comes with a high level of difficulty and is a real challenge, especially for beginners. MeinMMO has 13 tips for you, so you don’t get frustrated in the first hours.
What kind of game is this? In the hardcore survival shooter Escape from Tarkov (“EFT” or “Tarkov”), you play as a soldier of a private military company fighting for survival in a sealed-off city.
Every match with your main character becomes a real challenge, as you can die very quickly and lose almost everything you are carrying.
The game started several years ago in alpha phase and is currently in a closed beta, accessible to all pre-orders.
What is the goal of the game? It is about surviving for a long time to continuously improve your equipment and character. You choose a map, get dropped somewhere on the map, and must reach an extraction point while looting and surviving along the way.
It somewhat resembles a battle royale but does not push for an end to the match as strongly. There is no shrinking danger zone that forces you to eliminate all opponents on the map over time.
It feels more like an adventure in a survival sandbox, demanding tactical approaches and a great degree of caution. The focus lies on realism. Every hit can mean the end – for you, but also for your opponents.
EFT is brutal, and the first rounds can quickly turn into a disaster without proper preparation.
However, with these tips, you should be able to survive the first steps relatively unscathed. Even if something doesn’t work out, stay calm and go for the next round. With each match, your chances of survival will increase.
Tip 1: Be ready to die
What kind of tip is that? Escape from Tarkov hardly forgives mistakes, and you won’t survive the first rounds.
Especially when you try it solo for the first time, the game will get you. There is no HUD, instead a bunch of buttons for the simplest information, and not even the doors are easy to operate.
The entry is really extremely tough and will require a lot of patience from you. Stick with it, play a few rounds, try to cautiously approach the gameplay, and then the first successes will come.
But don’t expect miracles in the beginning, rather deadly fire from an unclear direction.
At the beginning, your hideout is dark and damp. However, with some Rubles, you can nicely furnish the bunker.
Tip 2: Examine everything closely
What is there to see? Tarkov offers not just the gameplay on the various maps, but also smaller elements that you shouldn’t overlook.
Get an overview of the options and feel free to go through all the menus. Here are some things to discover:
Your hideout
Here you can build various devices and workbenches to improve your soldier.
Various traders
There are several traders who offer you equipment, weapons, or consumables.
Your character
Get an overview of your inventory. Even with the standard edition, you already have a few useful items that you can examine.
When you start the game for the first time, it takes 20 minutes until you can play as a looter, but more on that later. In this time, you can familiarize yourself with the controls and have a look at everything.
With the traders, you will gain respect over time. Complete quests or buy something and they will become your best friends.
Tip 3: Accept quests from traders
What quests are there? Quests play a significant part in progressing in Escape from Tarkov and are available from traders.
Completing a mission not only gives you experience points and money, but you also gain favor with the respective traders and receive some items for your inventory.
At the start, you can take on three quests:
Debut at Prapor
You need to eliminate 5 Scavengers (looters, “Scavs”) at the customs area and hand over 2 MP-133 shotguns to the arms dealer.
Shortage at Therapist
The doctor wants you to find 3 Salewa first aid kits and then hand over 3 of these kits to her.
Introduction at Mechanic
Find the camp of “Jaeger” on the Woods map
Receive Jaeger’s message
Give the message to the Mechanic
As your character levels up, you unlock more quests and thus level the traders who then provide you with further advantages.
Due to the missions, the maps “Woods” and “Customs” are considered good maps for beginners. You can find the corresponding map guides here:
What is so important about that? Learning the controls is an important foundation for success when starting a new game.
Tarkov offers a bunch of buttons for movement options, stances, and important information that you would typically see in the HUD of other shooters.
Additionally, many keys are double assigned. For example, if you want to change the firing mode of your current rifle, you press [B] by default. However, if you want to check which firing mode is currently activated, you need to press [B] + [Left-Alt].
So, make a list of the most important keys and keep it next to your monitor. You will need them.
Tip 5: Play as a Scav
What are those character types? Scavengers (SCAVs) offer you the opportunity to join a game without risk and still loot something for your account.
Your loadout consisting of weapons and equipment is randomly determined, and you spawn at one of the Scav spawns on the map. You can play the game normally without having to worry about losing anything from your gear.
Especially at the beginning, it makes sense to play a few rounds as a Scav first. The cooldown after each round is 20 minutes, but there’s hardly a better way to get to know the game from the start.
By the way, the Scavs you encounter on the map don’t necessarily have to be players. Scavengers can also be AI-controlled.
You can start the game risk-free as a Scav or with your main character.
Tip 6: Use the insurances
What insurances are available? When you join the game with your main character, you can insure items that are particularly important to you. You will get these items back, even if you are eliminated.
However, there are two catches. Firstly, it takes nearly a day or even longer to get your items back, and secondly, you only receive the items if no other enemy has looted them.
At the beginning, you will hardly have items that interest others but are very valuable to you. So insure your good items and hope that they are not too useful for your killer.
Tip 7: Keep a map ready
Why do I need an extra map? The in-game map only works if you actually have a map of the area you are playing in.
However, knowledge of the map is necessary to reach the extraction points strategically or to loot specific locations or crates.
Search the internet for the map you want to loot in the next match and keep it open on your phone, tablet, or on a second screen to check your position at any time.
Tip 8: Plan your approach
How should I plan that? Don’t just go in any direction and search for loot and the exit by chance. Plan your route as best as you can and follow that path consistently.
When you spawn, look around, take your map, and try to figure out where you are. Many maps you can find online show not only the extraction points but also crates, bosses, POIs, and everything else that is important.
With a predetermined route, you have a bit of security and can set goals. First reach House 1 and loot Crate A, then move to the next point, and so on. This way, you know roughly what to expect and when you will reach the exit.
The standard equipment is meager but already quite valuable. So take good care of your stuff.
Tip 9: Don’t overestimate yourself and improve
What does that mean? As a Scav or with your main character, you’re often outmatched by players who have been in Tarkov longer. Avoid unnecessary encounters and play to win to progress.
On the map, you can find particularly worthwhile crates or spots with excellent loot. However, veterans know these places too, and they know them better than you.
Avoid dangerous areas. Play in a way that ensures you can reach the extraction point relatively safely and gradually level up your character.
Once you have better weapons, ammunition, skills, and equipment, you can go after the bigger fish. Until then, extreme caution is advised!
Tip 10: Don’t engage in long firefights
Why are longer firefights so dangerous? If you engage in a prolonged firefight with an opponent, your chances of survival decrease significantly compared to when you always try to surprise your enemies.
“Shoot & Scoot”, that is, shoot and run, is actually a principle of artillery units, but it applies here just the same.
As soon as an opponent knows roughly where you are, they can pop up at any time and finish you off. The reverse is also true, but you have much better chances of catching opponents who aren’t expecting you.
So, if you get hit and can still somewhat walk – look for the exit. Also, if you couldn’t finish an opponent after a firefight.
The weapons in Tarkov can be heavily modified. But at the beginning, the guns don’t look that crazy.
Tip 11: Stay alert while looting
What can happen while looting? Whether you have eliminated an opponent or a Scav, you are never alone. An enemy can come around the corner at any time and take you out while you’re searching through foreign bags.
Always remember: You are never alone! If you eliminate a player, another member of their group will likely come to check the area. If you eliminate a Scav, “vengeance Scavs” can spawn, who will inspect the area around their fallen comrade.
In addition to the allies of your victims, enemies are also often attracted by noise. Unsilenced shots are audible over long distances, and foes could come from all directions to investigate what is happening.
So always be on your guard and perhaps wait a little longer before you start searching the warm corpse. Maybe a camper is already sitting somewhere, just waiting to search two fresh inventories.
Tip 12: Turn every Ruble twice
Why be frugal? Your character will improve with experience points, but you can also view your bank balance as in-game progress.
Every Ruble in your account represents equipment or new ammunition that you can use in the upcoming rounds. Think carefully about your expenses and whether it is worth it.
Keep track of how much your equipment is worth and find a balance. If you carry an expensive weapon with your main character, also buy expensive ammunition; otherwise, the good weapon becomes less useful.
As long as you still have space in your stash, definitely collect everything! If it gets tight, break down the found weapons, and take the 1-slot items you can sell to the traders.
Play together and hunt some SCAVs.
Tip 13: Bring friends
Escape from Tarkov offers an intense experience and will raise your pulse to unhealthy heights from time to time. The game, especially for beginners, thrives on its “Gear Fear” – the constant fear of losing everything. And shared suffering is known to be only half as bad.
With friends, this experience is even more fun and the frustration of dying is usually alleviated a little by silly comments from your buddies. You can’t buy the game on Steam, but the in-game features are more than sufficient for a smooth coop experience.
If you also have some tips for other readers or questions about mechanics, feel free to leave us a comment.
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Which expansion comes after WoW: Shadowlands? Is there anything coming at all? We have gathered all known information for you.
Even though Shadowlands is soon to be just a year old, many players are already eagerly looking to the future and wondering: What happens after Shadowlands? Is there going to be another expansion for World of Warcraft? Where could it take place and what might the next expansion be about?
Note: This article is constantly updated and expanded as new information becomes available. It is current as of January 4, 2022.
Is there an expansion after Shadowlands? Yes, this has already been confirmed. Game Director Ion Hazzikostas stated at the start of Shadowlands, that there will be an expansion after Shadowlands. Although it was only mentioned in passing, the continued existence of World of Warcraft is thus assured.
Is the next WoW addon coming in 2022? There is no specific date yet, so one can only speculate. Considering the current schedule of World of Warcraft and especially the delays in recent months, the next addon seems to be quite a ways off.
A realistic date would probably be spring or summer 2023, as Blizzard will likely first release patch 9.2 to wrap up Shadowlands – perhaps even patch 9.3 will come. This would further delay the next expansion.
A new WoW addon during the year 2022 seems very unlikely. At best, we can expect an announcement of the next expansion in late summer.
Only Blizzard knows what happens after Shadowlands.
Theories and Speculations – What’s next after Shadowlands?
What is the next addon about? Even though we know that there will be a 9th expansion to World of Warcraft, the content is still uncertain. However, it can already be speculated based on the previous story,
One of the most common theories is that a major change is on the horizon at the end of Shadowlands, particularly concerning the Shadowlands. Many community members believe that the connection between Azeroth and the Shadowlands will be severed. This is considered necessary for death to remain an important threat in World of Warcraft. Otherwise, deceased characters could simply be “visited” any time, making death seem harmless as a consequence.
Regardless, the WoW cosmos offers many worlds where the story could continue. Besides the Shadowlands, there are a whole number of other dimensions, namely for other cosmic forces. The worlds of Light and Void could come into focus next.
That would also align well with the previous narratives. For several expansions, a conflict between Light and Void has been developing, making it very likely that this battle will come into sharper focus at some point.
More interesting facts about World of Warcraft can be found here:
So far, the future of World of Warcraft is still nebulous and uncertain. As soon as there are promising leaks or strong theories, we will update this article and inform you about the latest developments.
What expansion can you imagine after Shadowlands? Where do you wish the next journey in the Warcraft universe to go?
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You have been gaming for many years on PlayStation, Xbox, and the like and think you’ve seen it all? MeinMMO presents you 6 crazy controllers that you can really game with. Do you know them all?
If you game on PC or console, you need either a mouse and keyboard or the right gaming controller. In recent years, there have been some crazy ideas from manufacturers to offer gamers an alternative to the standard device.
MeinMMO presents you with a few crazy controllers that you can really game with or could have, if you own the right console.
Resident Evil Chainsaw
What kind of controller is this? Originally, this controller was released for the GameCube and PlayStation 2 versions of the horror game Resident Evil 4. The controller not only looks cool but is actually fully functional and you could really play Resident Evil 4 with the chainsaw. The weapon is actually based on the “Chainsaw Man” that appears in the game and could take quite a beating.
However, many users probably bought the device mainly for display purposes. Because for gaming, the thing is quite clunky and unwieldy.
If you want to know how it feels to game with such a device, you can check out the YouTube video about the PS2 controller by “TheRelaxingEnd”.
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What kind of controller is this? The controller looks like a katana, which is a Japanese long sword. The grip of the blade features all the buttons of a normal PS2 controller.
The controller was originally released for the PS2 game “Onimusha 3: Demon Siege”. Here, you could fight through dozens of enemies as a swordsman and also had to solve various puzzles.
With the katana controller, you can still game modern titles today. The YouTuber “SuperLouis64” demonstrated how to play the popular PS4 title “Ghost of Tsushima” using the katana controller. The result is certainly worth watching:
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What kind of controller is this? The controller looks like a combat hand from a futuristic film. On the forearm, you’ll find all the important buttons you could use to game. The device is actually worn like a glove and transmits specific movements to the console.
The controller was designed for a series of games. In fact, only two games were released that officially supported the hardware. So you could use the controller in the side-scroller “Bad Street Brawler” and in the game “Super Glove Ball”. However, the fighting glove never really took off. After about a year, the device was discontinued.
The online magazine CNET has unboxed the controller (or the glove) again for you and tried out the games once more. In their YouTube video, you can see the glove in action:
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Did you find these 3 controllers unusual? On the next page, we will present you more controllers that are also unique. One of the controllers is even an important development for a specific group of gamers.
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The weapon choice is one of the most important decisions in the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Vanguard. MeinMMO regularly checks which weapons are considered the best, placing a strong emphasis on ease of play.
Where do the weapon info come from? To provide you with the best weapons, we at MeinMMO regularly look at the latest player trends, analyze data, and sprinkle in a dash of our own experience.
Every player perceives weapons differently, and some may be better or worse for individuals. Therefore, we place great importance on ease of play and good handling in our list. We also show alternatives that may deal better damage but come with certain handling drawbacks.
Update January 4, 2022: Happy New Year! We have updated the article for the new year and included an OP setup for the LMG category. We now consider the Bren to be the best LMG because it also has a 2-shot setup.
Additionally, you can now find the English names of the attachments under the setups.
The best weapons by weapon class in CoD: Vanguard
Is there an OP weapon in Vanguard? Although some OP weapons have already been nerfed, there are still some things in the game that are too strong. The robot assault rifle offers you an insane time-to-kill through 2 attachments that enhance damage, and the submachine gun MP40 still has a 2-shot setup, just like the LMG Bren.
The combat shotgun is also way too strong and takes down enemies up to 7 meters with a small shell load.
These are the best weapons in the Warzone by area of deployment – with one click you come to the setup in the article:
What makes the robot strong? The fast-firing assault rifle excels in good control and can deal you a lot of damage. The combination of barrel and ammunition gives you an outstanding time-to-kill of 158 milliseconds, which only increases after 78 meters with the suggested setup.
You need 3 hits for a kill and it doesn’t matter where you hit your enemy. A larger optic helps with precision at range.
Alternative assault rifles
The robot is currently quite a bit ahead of its competition, and we currently do not recommend another assault rifle.
MP40 – The best submachine gun in Vanguard
Vanguard: MP40 Setup
Muzzle: No. 3 Rifle Break
Barrel: Krausnick 221mm 01B
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: Krausnick 33m Folding
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine: Short 8mm 32 Round Mags
Ammo Type: Hollow Point
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Brace
Kit: Quick
Attachments in English
Muzzle: No. 3 Rifle Break
Barrel: Krausnick 221mm 01B
Optic: Slate Reflector
Stock: Krausnick 33m Folding
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine: 8mm short 32 Round Mags
Ammo Type: Hollow Point
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Brace
Kit: Quick
What makes the MP40 strong? Like the robot, it is the combination of the barrel and ammunition that gives you a much too powerful submachine gun. You only need 2 shots for a kill at close range, and even if your bullets hit the enemy’s knee, you benefit from the absurd strength.
Alternative submachine guns
After the vital nerf of the Type 100, the MP40 is by far the strongest option among submachine guns for close combat. We currently do not recommend any other submachine gun.
Combat shotgun – The best shotgun in Vanguard
Vanguard: Combat shotgun Setup
Muzzle: A5 Smoothbore
Barrel: Sawed-off
Optic: –
Stock: Wire Custom
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: 16 Gauge 10 Round Drums
Ammo Type: Buck and Slug
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Momentum
Kit: Quick
Attachments in English
Muzzle: A5 Smoothbore
Barrel: Sawed-off
Optic: –
Stock: Wire Costum
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: 16 Gauge 10 Round Drums
Ammo Type: Buck and Slug
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Momentum
Kit: Quick
What makes the combat shotgun strong? Do you want to slide like crazy through the corridors of the small map “The House” and get a kill with every hit? Get the setup and wreak a little havoc – the combination of the attachments “Sawed-off”, “16 Gauge” and “Buck and Slug” allows you to land one-shot kills at astonishingly high distances for a shotgun.
Fire the weapon from the hip and rarely aim down sights.
Alternative shotguns
Here too, we currently cannot suggest an alternative. The setup of the combat shotgun is extremely strong, and a nerf is definitely coming for it.
Bren – The best LMG in Vanguard
Vanguard: Bren Setup
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Oak & Shield 590mm Model 2B
Optic: MK 3 Sunfilter
Stock: Removed Stock
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: .50 BMG 50 Round Mags
Ammo Type: Hollow Point
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Sleight of Hand
Kit: On-Hand
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Oak & Shield 590mm Model 2B
Optic: MK 3 Sunfilter
Stock: Removed Stock
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: .50 BMG 50 Round Mags
Ammo Type: Hollow Point
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Sleight of Hand
Kit: On-Hand
What makes the Bren strong? This LMG delivers 2-shot kills with this setup but is not easy to control. Try the Bren in single-shot mode – this makes the weapon extremely accurate and very easy to play, although it is specialized at range.
The Bren surpasses its competitors through high damage and strong control. However, if you want to play an LMG without relying on single shots, then try the MG42 and rattle through the lobbies.
SVT40 – The best DMR in Vanguard
Vanguard: STV40 Setup
Muzzle: G28 Compensator
Barrel: Kovalevskaya 800mm B03
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6x
Stock: Crown Padded
Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 6.5 Sakura 15 Round Mags
Ammo Type: Lengthened
Grip: Leather Grip
Perk: Vital
Kit: Fully Loaded
Attachments in English
Muzzle: G28 Compensator
Barrel: Kovalevskaya 800mm B03
Optic: SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6x
Stock: Crown Padded
Underbarrel: M1941 Hand Stop
Magazine: 6.5 Sakura 15 Round Mags
Ammo Type: Lengthened
Grip: Leather Grip
Perk: Vital
Kit: Fully Loaded
What makes the STV40 strong? It sounds strange – but at the moment the STV40 is the strongest sniper rifle in Vanguard if you want high damage. With this setup, you are very slow in aiming, but as long as you don’t hit your enemy’s limbs, the opponent goes down. The distance to the enemy does not matter either.
Alternative DMRs
M1 Garand – Classic single-shot rifle with 2-shot kills
Kar 98k – The best sniper rifle in Vanguard
Vanguard: Kar98k Setup
Muzzle: Scout Silencer
Barrel: Krausnick 560mm LWS03K
Optic: –
Stock: Short Stock
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: –
Ammo Type: Lengthened
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: –
Kit: –
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Scout Silencer
Barrel: Krausnick 560mm LWS03K
Optic: –
Stock: Short Stock
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: –
Ammo Type: Lengthened
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: –
Kit: –
What makes the Kar98k strong? As in battle royale Warzone, the Kar 98k also performs well in Vanguard. In multiplayer, you take down enemies with a headshot or a hit to the chest. This setup optimizes the aim time and is suitable for quickscoping. You can fill in the empty attachments “Perk” and “Kit” according to your own preferences.
The sniper rifle provides the optimal compromise of speed and damage – the other two sniper rifles are either slightly easier to handle and slower (Mosin-Nagant) or faster, but deal less damage (Type 99).
Alternative assault rifles
Type 99 – Faster to aim, but the headshot must land
Currently, there are several options in multiplayer that are far too strong for good balance. For almost every weapon class, there are OP weapons that further reduce the already short time-to-kill. Rely on these weapons if you’re not leveling up specifically.
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To quickly defeat Lugia in Pokémon GO, you should use effective counters. We at MeinMMO will tell you what you need to know about Lugia and which monsters are best suited against the legendary Pokémon.
When can you encounter Lugia? Currently, you can find Lugia only through the Rocket Boss Giovanni. With the help of a Super Rocket Radar from the Special Research “Misunderstood Mischief”, you can track down Giovanni.
As the last of his three monsters, Giovanni will then use Lugia in battle. Once you have defeated him, you can catch the legendary Pokémon afterwards.
We updated this article for you on January 4, 2022, and refreshed the best counters against Lugia for you.
The best counters against Crypto-Lugia
What kind of Pokémon is Lugia? Lugia is a legendary Pokémon of the Psychic and Flying types. It comes from Generation 2. It is particularly weak against attacks from the Rock, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Ice types.
These are the best counters: To quickly defeat Lugia, you should exploit its weaknesses and use appropriate attackers in battle. It is important to pay attention to the right moveset as well as a high level of the individual monsters.
The 10 best counters have been summarized for you with the help of the overview from Pokebattler below (via pokebattler.com):
Pokémon
Moveset
Melmetal
Thunder Shock and Rock Slide
Zacian
Close Combat and Wild Charge
Yveltal
Close Combat and Dark Pulse
Caesurio
Close Combat and Dark Pulse
(Crypto-) Magnezone
Spark and Wild Charge
Regirock
Rock Throw and Stone Edge
(Crypto-) Raikou
Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
(Crypto-) Tyranitar
Catapult and Crunch
Mew
Snarl and Wild Charge
Alolan Sandshrew
Powder Snow and Ice Shard
If you do not have any of these monsters available, you can also rely on the following alternatives against Lugia:
Stoloss with Catapult and Stone Edge
Magneton with Thunder Shock and Charge Beam
Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Mega Evolution: You can also effectively use one of the following Mega Evolutions against Lugia:
Mega Rexblisar with Powder Snow and Meteorologist
Mega Gyarados with Fire Fang and Crunch
Mega Steelix with Thunder Fang and Crunch
Mega Houndoom with Close Combat and Crunch
What other monsters Giovanni has besides Lugia in his team and how you can defeat him can be found in our counter guide to Giovanni:
Is there a Shiny Lugia? Yes, Lugia can generally be obtained in its shiny form in the game. You can recognize it by its red belly. But beware: Giovanni currently does not have any Shiny Lugia in his possession. So you will not have any luck in obtaining a shiny specimen from him for the time being (via leekduck.com).
Lugia normal (left), as Shiny (middle) and as Crypto (right)
How strong is Lugia?
The legendary Pokémon shines especially in defense and stamina. In attack, it is somewhat worse but can still show solid values. Thus, it is primarily among the top candidates in the Ultra and Master Leagues (via pvpoke.com). However, there are better monsters for use in raids.
Since you can only receive Lugia from Giovanni in its Crypto form, it has the charge attack Frustration. This attack is not particularly strong, so you should change it if you keep Lugia in its Crypto form.
In the context of the current Rocket event, you have the short-term chance to forget Frustration from your Crypto Pokémon.
To redeem or to forget Frustration? Alternatively, you have the option to redeem Lugia. If you keep it as a Crypto Pokémon, its attack increases by 20%, making it somewhat stronger in this area. In return, however, the defense drops by the same value.
For use in raids, it makes sense to increase its attack value in Crypto form. However, looking at the PvPoke rankings, it becomes clear that the “normal” version of Lugia ranks better in the GO battle league than its Crypto variant.
If you want to use Lugia in the PvP league, it might therefore make more sense to redeem it. However, the redemption of legendary Crypto Pokémon is a controversial topic in the Pokémon community, as these monsters are particularly rare. If you prefer to keep the Crypto variant, you can have Lugia forget Frustration.
The best moveset for Crypto-Lugia in the PvP league is:
Who is Lugia worth it for? Anyone still looking for a strong Pokémon for the GO battle league should seize their chance. In addition, Crypto-Lugia gives you a new entry in your Crypto Pokédex.
Will you fight against Lugia? Which counters do you prefer to use against the legendary Pokémon? And have you had luck and managed to obtain a shiny specimen? Feel free to write your opinion on this here at MeinMMO in the comments.
Leveling up in Battlefield 2042 is very time-consuming. A player of Battlefield 2042 has unlocked the latest skin for all 10 specialists in the game. This task is so annoying that other fans are worried about the player.
In Battlefield 2042, there is a mastery system for all weapons, vehicles, and specialists. With this, you can unlock special skins as soon as you reach Tier 1 (also called T1). Currently, there are 10 of these T1 skins available for specialists – one for each of the 10 specialists that are currently in the game.
A user on reddit named “geometriceccentric” has now unlocked all T1 skins. According to his own statement, he played for about 300 hours. That’s about 4 hours of average gameplay daily since early access on November 12.
Sundance
Paik
Angel
Mackay
Dozer
Boris
Rao
Casper
Falck
Irish
Here are all T1 skins for the specialists (Image source: reddit)
geometriceccentric had to grind purposefully here to unlock all skins. Because these are unlocked through the mastery levels that you can’t just get with all specialists.
How do you unlock these skins? You unlock the T1 skins by reaching mastery 40 with a specialist. The mastery levels in Battlefield 2042 are comparable to a mix of the camo challenges and the prestige system in Call Of Duty.
You must complete a specific task for each specialist to level up. These tasks go up to mastery 40, at which point you have reached T1 with a specialist. There you unlock the skin with the name ‘1st Level’ and thus also the currently latest available skin for the specialist.
These tasks are related to the abilities of the specialist. For example, to reach mastery 40 with Sundance, you need to collect 1,200 kills and assists with Sundance’s smart explosives.
You can also continue to complete these challenges beyond mastery 40. This way, you unlock additional mastery levels. However, you can only brag about those – there are no additional skins after level 40.
Other players show mockery and concern
Battlefield 2042 is currently very unpopular in the community – over Christmas, it even briefly had fewer players than its predecessor Battlefield V. Also, leveling up mastery can be very difficult and time-consuming. Therefore, several users in the reddit thread have alternately made fun of the player, expressed concern and asked whether everything is okay.
minderaser wants to see more: “Hey buddy, you still have some vehicles, gadgets, and weapons to master!” (via reddit)
btdAscended asks: “Do you have a job? WTF” (via reddit)
Romji is amazed and concerned: “Congratulations and wow, this is serious. Please take care of a good game/life balance” (via reddit)
Sirwhoblah asks: “Why would you want to torture yourself like this?” (via reddit)
NaughtyNaughtyMod offers help: “Is everything okay with you? You can talk to me.” (via reddit)
Several users write: “My condolences”
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Surprising specialist had the most difficult T1 skin
When asked which skin was the most difficult to unlock, the player had a surprising answer:
Sundance, despite great popularity among players, was the most challenging task for geometriceccentric. Other players recommend playing Breakthrough for Sundance and hopping into player groups – it’s a pain, but the most efficient method (via reddit). Irish was also a difficult task for the grinder.
Surprisingly easy however, seem to be Falck, Mackay, Angel, Rao, and Dozer.
Whether it is worth putting in this work is up to you. However, the player mentioned that despite the negative mood that prevails in general, he has fun with the game.
How about you? Have you unlocked any T1 skins yet? Or do you not see the point? Do you find the skins attractive at all? Let us know in the comments.
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The CEO of Square Enix announced in a letter that the company will place a major focus on NFTs in 2022. The news was not well received in large parts of the gaming community. Even fans of Final Fantasy XIV expressed concerns about NFTs in their MMORPG.
This is what Square Enix announced: The CEO of the Japanese RPG studio, Yosuke Matsuda, addressed investors and fans of the company in a New Year letter. In it, he roughly outlined the new priorities Square Enix would focus on in 2022.
Matsuda primarily talked about the metaverse, NFTs, and blockchain games in the letter. The CEO sees potential in the technologies and features to become the future of gaming, enabling developers to create new “self-sustaining games.”
Based on the attention that blockchain and NFTs received in 2021, Matsuda anticipates a shift within the gaming industry. Accordingly, Square Enix plans to participate in this change:
I understand that some players, who “play for fun” and currently make up the majority, have expressed skepticism towards these new trends, and that is understandable. However, I believe that there will be a certain number of people whose motivation is “play to contribute.” By that, I mean they want to make the games more exciting. Traditional gaming has not given this group of players an explicit incentive to do so. […]
CEO of Square Enix, Yosuke Matsuda
According to Matsuda, NFTs should also demand “User Generated Content”, meaning content created by the players themselves to express their creativity. This type of content can now be rewarded and encouraged through NFTs, according to the CEO.
He also refers to the “Play to Earn” concept, which, for example, underlies MMORPGs like MIR4. In it, players can earn real money through grinding.
The FFXIV community is concerned about their MMORPG
This is what FFXIV players are saying: The news from Matsuda has made waves in the FFXIV community. Players on reddit and in the official forums have expressed concerns that NFTs could also make their way into their MMORPG.
In a large thread with over 3,700 upvotes, players expressed disappointment and spoke out firmly against it. Some expressed hopes that the director of FFXIV, Naoki Yoshida, could prevent NFTs from being implemented in FFXIV. Others warned that Yoshida might not have much say in such a decision.
Some players even announced that they would cancel their subscriptions if NFTs were indeed to come to FFXIV.
If they put the NFT stuff in a main FF game, then I’m out. […] If the NFTs are banished to the mobile side of Square Enix that is not made by Division 3 [developers of FFXIV], then I will ignore them. As soon as it spreads to things that I could play or buy, I’m out.
RekaAiA on reddit (571 Upvotes)
In another thread, a player half-jokingly threatened to pull NFT owners in MMORPG into deadly area attacks. The thread received over 6,600 upvotes and much support.
Some players also indirectly blamed NFTs for the server issues of FFXIV, which have been persistent for months and have led to extremely long queue times when logging in. In a letter to the players, director Yoshida explained that the problems were due to the global shortage of semiconductors for the required hardware.
And while he did not mention NFTs, some players perceive them as partly responsible for the semiconductor shortage. The GPUs and CPUs needed for mining are being bought up in large quantities by miners and also require the scarce semiconductors.
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The president of Square Enix says that the company will focus on NFTs while their most successful game of all time struggles with server issues due to hardware shortages and had to halt sales.
In the official forums, it was also noted that NFTs in FFXIV would be another form of monetization in the already paid MMORPG:
The base game and the addons of FFXIV must be purchased
There is a monthly subscription
There is an optional cash shop with cosmetic items, level boosts, and story skips
Various services such as changing character appearance or server transfer are chargeable
Another segment of players discussed the unlikelihood of NFTs coming to FFXIV. They believe the necessary infrastructure is lacking and that it would cause problems with Steam. The MMORPG is available there, but Valve has banned blockchain games on its platform.
More on NFTs in gaming can be found here on MeinMMO:
These are the reactions: Even outside the FFXIV bubble, there were many users on social media like Twitter, in official forums, and on reddit who reacted negatively to the news about NFTs. The most criticized was the CEO’s statement that SE is aware that a large part of the player base is against NFT trends, yet the company still wants to push in this direction.
In the comments, these users discussed that Square Enix wanted to turn their games into jobs where players are supposed to earn money:
“Why have fun when you can make money?”
“You can really feel the contempt in the quotation marks around ‘playing for fun.'” – ZoBo
“Play to contribute sounds like a slogan from a dystopian movie.” – Pip Squeak
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“2021: Wow, this year was awful, but 2022 will be a refreshing restart. First hour of 2022: The president of Square Enix announces the end of fun.”
It was also criticized that the letter from CEO Matsuda contained only “signal words for investors” and did not list any concrete application possibilities for NFTs in Square Enix games that would make them more fun, innovative, and interesting.
What is your opinion on NFTs? Would you support them if they were to be implemented in FFXIV, or would you prefer to stay away from them? Let us know in the comments.
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Players in Destiny 2 spend a lot of time deleting blue gear and items. They clog up the Post and the Vault and need to be deleted regularly. However, when player and YouTuber HoldenAGrenade was recently deleting blue gear, his wife inspired an idea when she asked: “Have you ever played something solo with blues?”
He actually had not. Usually, as a player in Destiny 2, one eventually only focuses on legendary, i.e. purple armor and weapons. They provide the strongest stats and options for builds. Blue items no longer matter in the endgame.
Unless you accept your wife’s challenge, invest 8 Ascendant Shards in blue gear, and aim to complete the new Dungeon “Sog der Habsucht” flawlessly.
The loadout of HoldenAGrenade for the dungeon “Sog der Habsucht”.
These blue weapons were used in the flawless run of the new dungeon:
Weapons: Holless-IV (Kinetic Bow), Nox Cordis II (Arc Fusion Rifle) and the Arc Linear Fusion Rifle Kingcobra 4FR to utilize Particle Deconstruction.
HoldenAGrenade also combined blue gear and mods:
Prophet’s Snow – Arc Helm with Resilience Mod and Linear Fusion Rifle Ammo Finder
Prophet’s Snow – Arc Armored with Discipline Mod and a Linear Fusion Rifle Loader
Atonement Shell – Solar Leg Armor (Discipline Mod, Fusion Rifle Scavenger, Linear Fusion Rifle Scavenger)
Stagnant Rebuke, Void Mark (Particle Deconstruction, Resilience Mod)
Due to the completely blue gear, he not only had a significant disadvantage when using his abilities. He also couldn’t rely on strong exotics for weapons or armor. His setup was completed by the blue 150 Sparrow “Athene, the Victorious”.
Even though it took almost two full hours to complete the new dungeon, he managed to achieve a flawless finish after a few initial attempts. How exactly this successful run went, he shows you on YouTube:
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His tip on Reddit for other Destiny 2 players: “You just have to keep trying and sometimes know when you need to change things.”
What does the community say about the underpowered run?
The Destiny 2 community respects his attempt and the ultimately successful completion of the activity. Many players have been trying for a long time with their flawless run and fail even with legendary purple gear and the best exotics. While it is possible, it is not easy.
Downgrading to blue gear requires skill, but most people would never play with blue gear. The average player will have some good purple gear and weapons and can do everything with that. […] Top meta is overrated and you don’t need the top 5% of godroll weapons plus catalyzed exotic loadouts [to be successful].
These challenges are currently faced by players in Destiny 2:
Players love special challenges: This is not the first run where players intentionally use weaker items to prove that the best guardians in Destiny 2 don’t need perfect gear to be successful. Notably, Esoterickk (via YouTube) is among the players who like to take it a step further. In 2019, he fully played a Nightfall with green gear.
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And even in the Sparrow race, Esoterickk has already proven in the dungeon “Sog der Habsucht” that you don’t even need a Sparrow to succeed in the encounter.
The hunt for perfect gear does not make you better: One thing this run has shown: It’s not always the gear that makes a good player in Destiny 2. The better a player becomes, the less important their gear also becomes. Moreover, players will continue to push boundaries and give themselves tougher tasks. This raises the bar for impressive performances even higher.
What do you think of the run? Do you think this is a special achievement by HoldenAGrenade or can any player basically do this? Would you dare to try it yourself?
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Light machine guns in Call of Duty: Vanguard provide you with huge magazines and high damage, but they often lag behind the competition in movement and control. However, a range setup of the Bren offers you almost perfect precision and easy 2-shot kills.
The action shooter Call of Duty: Vanguard has a very short time-to-kill and many crazy weapon attachment combinations to take down enemies even faster.
This includes a setup for the MP40, which kills with 2 shots, but also a setup for the assault rifle Robot, which blasts enemies away with a high rate of fire in 3 shots – detailed in our list of the best weapons of Vanguard.
Now, another weapon belongs on this list of OP weapons that have been preventing a proper weapon balance since the launch of Vanguard: The LMG Bren can deliver perfect precision and take down enemies with 2 shots. MeinMMO shows you how to do it.
CoD Vanguard: Bren Setup Without Mercy
What does the setup look like? You achieve the high damage and excellent recoil control from the combination of 3 components:
Set the Bren to single fire in the match
Equip the first barrel (Iron Shield or Oak & Shield)
Use a .50 BMG magazine
We have put together a complete setup that supports the strengths of the combination:
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Oak & Shield 590mm Model 2B
Optic: MK3 Sunfilter
Stock: Removed Stock
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: .50 BMG 50 Round Mags
Ammunition Type: Hollow Point
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Sleight of Hand
Kit: On-Hand
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Oak & Shield 590mm Model 2B
Optic: MK 3 Sunfilter
Stock: Removed Stock
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: .50 BMG 50 Round Mags
Ammunition Type: Hollow Point
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Sleight of Hand
Kit: On-Hand
What makes the setup strong? The little trick of switching to single fire mode transforms the rattling weapon with high recoil into a tamed device that requires a lot of patience. After one shot, the Bren quickly returns to its original position.
Together with the 2-shot kills, the LMG performs fabulously at long distances, and the Bren maintains its damage with our setup up to nearly 65 meters.
If you also grab the “Hollow Point ammunition”, it doesn’t matter where the two hits land on the enemy. Even toe hits will send your enemies into respawn.
What is not so strong? Since you are saving attachments for recoil reduction, the sprint-to-fire speed can be reduced to a comfortable level – at least for an LMG.
However, this does not apply to your optic speed, which makes the Bren still feel a bit sluggish.
CoD: Vanguard has been on the market for nearly 2 months and still has many strong weapon options that do not contribute to a fair balance in the game.
The generally low time-to-kill obscures the problem a bit. However, experienced players will always have an advantage if they know the strongest options and save another bullet for a kill. If you are not specifically leveling your weapons, you should currently always go for one of the OP options.
Big streamers like xQc, Myth, or Disguised Toast have been watching TV series on Twitch and reacting to them live in recent weeks. YouTube streamer Ludwig finds the trend not fundamentally bad, but warns of the consequences – not for the streamers themselves.
What is happening on Twitch? For several weeks now, well-known streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel has repeatedly been watching MasterChef, a cooking show with Gordon Ramsay, on Twitch. He lets it run during the stream and then reacts live to the events.
As a result, a new kind of “Twitch meta” has formed. More and more streamers are watching TV series live with their viewers:
Mizkif, on the other hand, showed the movie Home Alone during Christmas
Ali “Myth” Kabbani recently watched Yu-Gi-Oh on Twitch
Showing such series on Twitch is actually not permitted according to the Terms of Service. It states that only things may be shown for which one has the rights.
In December 2021, he switched to YouTube, where he was immediately banned three times for using copyrighted content. Moreover, he was removed from Twitch’s year-in-review due to the switch.
What exactly does Ludwig say? In an 11-minute video, Ludwig sharply criticizes watching series. In his opinion, the reaction streams have gone “off the rails” and he calls for a “course correction before everything falls apart.”
Unlike previous problems with music, streamers cannot argue that they are adding artistic value, Ludwig believes. He sees the risk of bans for the streamers themselves, but also a general problem for Twitch:
I think this is a problem that will not only bite the people doing this in the ass, but also everyone on Twitch if the streamers do not calm down. Many people watching TV shows and movies don’t even delete their VODs. They are getting a bit too complacent. They are getting a little too reckless.
I think the outcome is not just that these people get a slap on the wrist. It could get much more catastrophic.
Ludwig further states that there have already been large companies that have gone under due to copyright lawsuits.
He assumes that if a “mega-company” were to take action against Twitch for copyright violations, Amazon would simply abandon the streamers who violated the rules, rather than risk a larger lawsuit.
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Asmongold expects more celebrity and react content in the future
What do other streamers say about the topic? Already in December 2021, we reported that MMO streamer Asmongold expressed negative opinions about the development of Twitch.
He himself expects that the content will continue to shift away from gaming content and more towards react and celebrity content.
The material salt is used in more than 30 different recipes in New World . However, salt is quite expensive on many servers. That is why we at MeinMMO will tell you how you can best farm salt.
Where can you get salt? You can get salt from supply crates, stash spots, and supply caches in two specific areas of the open world, as well as from various packages and crates containing crafting materials. However, for all these contents, a drop of salt is not guaranteed, and you will always need some luck.
You will best get salt from chests in the areas of Everfall and Windsward. You can often find the chests hidden at the Points of Interest marked on the map.
The crates in the open world have a respawn timer of 30 to 60 minutes, so you can farm them regularly.
On this map, we have marked areas from which we have already obtained salt multiple times in Everfall:
The locations marked with red circles have brought us salt multiple times.
How expensive is salt at the trading post? On the server Styx, salt is currently traded for 12 coins per piece, and on the server Arcturus for 13.5 coins. Salt can also theoretically be used to make a bit of money.
What is salt used for? Salt is used in various buff foods that you can prepare as a cook. In total, there are over 30 recipes with the resource.
The most interesting one is the Grilled Gnufish. This buff food gives you 40 strength and is among the strongest in the game. Here, salt is needed once, which is likely one of the main reasons why salt is currently so expensive.
More on the subject of cooking can be found in this guide:
Your hands are needed constantly for gaming. Now a company has introduced a device that is supposed to take care of your hands.Behind it is no other company than the Japanese Bauhütte, which specializes in gadgets for gamers.
What kind of company is that? Bauhütte regularly releases gaming accessories to help gamers with their hobby. After they first introduced the perfect bed for gamers, there is now the next product from the Japanese company for sale: a massage device.
The device is supposed to take care of your hands when you have been gaming for a long time and has a few interesting tricks up its sleeve. MeinMMO presents you the crazy device.
The device is supposed to massage your hands when you are tired from gaming
What kind of device is that? The device looks like a ball that you can place on your desk. Then you can place your fingers or your entire hand in the device.
The hand massager has three different settings, allowing you to choose how your hand should be massaged. You can either have your whole hand or just your fingers massaged.
Inside the hand massager, there is even an optional heating feature that Bauhütte recommends to warm your hand before playing. The company also suggests using the massage device during a gaming break to improve circulation.
What does the device cost? Currently, the device costs around $150, which is about 130 euros (without customs fees). However, there’s a catch: You currently cannot order or purchase the device in Germany. So far, the device is only available in Japan. We cannot tell you when the device will come to Europe.
Not only Bauhütte develops furniture and accessories for gamers. For instance, the furniture giant IKEA partnered with manufacturer ASUS to develop real gaming furniture for IKEA.
The highlight of IKEA’s gaming collection is not the desk or the gaming chair, but rather the stylish gaming hand that wants to support you while gaming. Or rather afterwards, when you want to give your headset into a safe hand:
Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa is a well-known name on the streaming platform Twitch. She is both the largest female streamer and extremely controversial. She has been banned multiple times. Now, she explains in an interview why gamers actually have no reason to demonize her and her content.
Who is the streamer?
Amouranth is known for her controversial content. She rose to fame with the “Hot-Tub meta” on Twitch and regularly reaches over 10,000 viewers with her ASMR streams.
She is now even investing long-term, for example in gas stations and kiosks. By the end of 2021, she revealed that she earns over €1.3 million a month.
According to the analytics site streamcharts , Amouranth was the most-watched female streamer in 2021, with over 38 million viewing hours – ahead of the well-known Pokimane.
This is what she says now: In an interview with VICE on December 30, 2021, Amouranth spoke among other things about her status on Twitch. Her streams, in which she often wears little clothing, are frequently criticized. She finds it hypocritical, as she says:
It is ironic that people have a problem with real women embracing their sexuality while women in video games for teenagers and adults are constantly sexualized.
There are games like Dead or Alive, where women in bikinis fight with their butts and try to unbalance each other. There is GTA with strippers and that’s okay.
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“Only real women aren’t allowed to embrace their sexuality”
What is the problem? According to Amouranth, it is acceptable for gamers when women are sexualized in games. However, when women do it themselves to earn money, it suddenly becomes unacceptable.
She sees it as an injustice: “Only real women are not allowed to embrace their sexuality for lucrative gain. But men can create female characters in video games and sell them to the masses, and that is completely accepted.”
Amouranth has previously stated that she has a harder time in the business as a woman in general and on Twitch in particular compared to her male colleagues:
What is Twitch’s stance on the topic? Especially in adult games like Cyberpunk 2077 or the Witcher series, sex plays a significant role repeatedly. In the realm of gaming and art, this is a common theme; however, Twitch itself has stricter guidelines – at least partially.
The well-known MMORPG streamer Sodapoppin got lost in a sex dungeon and received a ban for it. For him and his community, it was a rather amusing endeavor, but the platform’s ban policy is constantly under criticism.
The rules about who gets banned when and for what are not always clear. Some violations that users see as harsh are not or barely punished, while other streamers can be permanently banned for small mistakes or oversights:
If you want to play FIFA, Fortnite, and co on the PS4 and PS5, you need a good controller. We present you with the best controllers of 2022 and provide some tips on purchasing.
A good controller is a must for gaming on consoles, especially when you want to play competitively. Nowadays, there is a large selection of various controllers on the market.
But which gamepad is best suited for whom? We present you with the best controllers and explain who they are best suited for.
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Update 01/03/2022: The article was published in April 2020. We updated the article on January 3, 2022.We have added the SCUF Reflex as an alternative to the PS5 DualSense.
What should I consider when buying a controller?
How to buy a controller: The following steps should be considered and weighed for oneself before purchasing a controller:
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 tethered to the cable but don’t have to recharge in between and minimize lags.
Budget calculation: How much money do you want to invest? A controller does not have to be expensive to work well. Expensive controllers are often significantly better crafted or use more precise and mechanical components.
Preferred games: Those who like to play shooters have different preferences than someone who prefers sports games or MMOs.
Ergonomics: How important is proper grip and easily reachable buttons? Are you willing to get accustomed or does everything have to fit directly?
Compatibility: Not every controller works with every system. Often, PS4 controllers are compatible with PCs but not with the Xbox One. The reverse is also true.
Gaming on the PS5: With PS4 controllers, you can also play PS4 games on the PlayStation 5. However, for PS5 games, you need the official DualSense controller.
Best PS4 Controller under 30 Euros – Snakebyte 4 S Wireless
Weight: Not known | Connection: Bluetooth/ Cable | Cable Length: – | Battery: built-in battery | Price range (via Geizhals): 19 – 30 Euros
Who is the controller suitable for? The Snakebyte controller offers the cheapest entry into the realm of controllers. If you are primarily looking for a second or third controller for couch co-op, or can forgo features like VR, then you can get the Snakebyte 4 S Wireless. Competitive gamers should invest more money.
What the Snakebyte 4 S Wireless offers: The Snakebyte controller is the cheapest controller in our article and offers all the basic functions that a PS4 controller must have for around 30 Euros. The thumbsticks and buttons are precise enough, and the controller has a 3.5mm jack. Overall, the controller is lighter and also a little smaller than the original Sony controller.
The build quality is only mediocre in this price range, and the controller is made of a lot of plastic and has no rubberized grips. However, manufacturer Snakebyte promises 5 years warranty, which is rather rare for a controller. The controller basically works on Windows, but the driver software causes unnecessary problems.
A light bar on the back is also not available, which is a problem for many VR titles that require it.
Pros
very cheap
long warranty (5 years)
comfortable ergonomics due to smaller size
lighter than the Sony controller
Cons
mediocre manufacturing due to a lot of plastic
no rubberized grips
no light bar
User reviews: The controller has a rating of 3.5 stars based on 34 reviews. The low price and the comfortable ergonomics due to smaller size are praised. Some users complain about the poor driver software.
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Best controller under 50 Euros – TUTUO Wireless Controller for PS4
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a comparatively cheap price for a PS4 controller that still offers the essential features, you should take a look at the controller from TUTUO.
What the TUTUO Wireless Controller offers: The TUTUO controller provides the essential functions that the original Sony controller offers: vibration, motion control like the light bar and touchpad. All important functions are integrated. Headphones can also be connected via the jack. A speaker is also built-in.
The buttons are also good and precise, the resistance of the buttons is a bit heavier than that of the original controller.
For around 40 Euros (April 2020), the price is very fair. The controller only uses ABS plastic, so the manufacturing quality is only mediocre. The battery life is between 4 and 6 hours, which is acceptable for the price.
Pros
Fair price
Vibration, motion control like light bar and touchpad
Jack for headphones
good, precise buttons
Cons
Cheap material
Mediocre manufacturing
Short Bluetooth range
User reviews: The controller has a rating of 4.1 stars based on 854 reviews. The buyers praise especially the very fair price-performance ratio and the decent buttons of the controller. Some criticize the mediocre manufacturing and the comparatively short range of the controller via Bluetooth.
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Best all-rounder – DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for nothing more and nothing less than a proven and good controller that is particularly well-suited for FIFA, the official PlayStation 4 controller is the best choice.
What the PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 offers: The official controller for the PlayStation 4 offers Sony’s official standard and is usually included with every PS4. In addition to the black variant, there is a wide range of colors in which the DualShock 4 is offered. From the mentioned plain black to blue to “Sunset Orange,” everything is available.
An advantage is that the controller can be controlled via USB as well as Bluetooth. The former is especially practical when the battery is empty but you want to keep playing. Unique is also the touchpad, which is located in the center of the controller and is used by some games. Also cool is the share button, which allows you to quickly share content or take screenshots. The jack for connecting headsets is also good.
Compared to other third-party products, the DualShock 4 is comparatively expensive. Furthermore, the controller is only compatible with the PC and PS4, excluding the Xbox One and Switch. Compatibility on PC is also associated with a few tricks.
The battery life weakens after extended use. It is also annoying that the light on the back cannot be completely turned off, but you can at least significantly reduce the lighting of the controller. How exactly this works, we explain along with many other useful tips for the PS4:
more expensive than comparable controllers from third-party manufacturers
relatively weak battery
light bar on the back cannot be completely turned off and is a battery drainer
User reviews: The DualShock 4 has a rating of 4.4 stars based on 7,101 reviews. The precision and good handling of the controller are praised. Criticism is directed at the weak battery and the many fakes that are now available for purchase. With atypical packaging, one should therefore return the product.
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Good alternative to the PS4 DualShock controller – FUSION Pro Wireless
Weight: 365 grams | Connection: Bluetooth and Cable | Cable Length: 3 meters | Battery: internal, built-in battery | Price range (via Geizhals): 111.00 – 159.00 Euros
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a gaming controller whose design is heavily based on the official DualShock controller but offers a few nice additional features, then you should take a look at the FUSION Pro Wireless.
What the FUSION Pro Wireless offers: In addition to the usual functions that every PS4 controller offers, you get with the FUSION Pro Wireless a few extra perks. For example, you get back paddles, interchangeable thumbsticks, a 3-way trigger, and also official PC support.
The back paddles allow you to program the functions of the buttons to the paddles. This way you can control the analog sticks with your thumbs and quickly access additional functions with your other fingers via the paddles.
MeinMMO was able to extensively try out the FUSION Pro Wireless in a test. We particularly liked the high-quality processing, robust design, and the long connection cable for the controller. The additional paddle module is also a nice idea, although the mounting did not totally convince us. It is also unfortunate that the headset does not work in wireless mode.
MeinMMO author Maik Schneider writes in the test: “If you can overlook the issue of missing headset support in wireless mode, then you get a strong paddle controller with some extras for a reasonable price.”
Pros
High-quality processing
Optional paddle module
Long cable (3 meters)
Large, robust design
PC support
Cons
Wireless mode only for PS4
Headset in wireless mode disabled
Paddle module feels wobbly
User reviews: Amazon rates the controller with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on over 150 reviews. It is praised that the controller is really high-quality and well-made.
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Best mouse/controller hybrid – SplitFish FragFX Shark PS4
Weight: Not specified | Connection: Bluetooth/ 2.4 GHz | Cable Length: – | Battery: replaceable AA batteries; 100h (mouse) and 50h (controller) Price range (via Geizhals): 119 Euros.
Who is the controller suitable for? If you want both the comfort of the console and the precision of the mouse, you should take a look at the FragFX Shark from SplitFish. Especially in shooters, the mouse offers advantages.
What the SplitFish FragFX Shark offers: The manufacturer SplitFish relies on a mouse-controller mix with its product. The mouse looks like a normal PC mouse but integrates the typical PlayStation symbol buttons (like circle or square) on the inside. The controller or chuck offers the usual functions of a controller but is a bit slimmer. Both PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS3 are supported. Additionally, it is an officially licensed product from Sony.
Each of the two devices contains a replaceable AA battery. The manufacturer promises around 100 hours of runtime for the mouse and about 50 hours for the chuck. The sensitivity of the mouse and the button assignment can be adjusted within the games.
The downside of this hybrid mainly lies in the acclimatization period. There are many adjustment options, and the buttons are initially awkwardly positioned on the mouse and controller. Setting macros is also not very intuitive. However, once accustomed, the FragFX Shark offers the precision of a mouse, which is particularly advantageous in shooters. A second downside is that the chuck does not offer a headphone jack. Additionally, the price of 120 Euros is significantly higher than a conventional controller.
Pros
high battery life, 100 hours (mouse), 50 hours (chuck)
high precision and speed
combination of mouse and controller in one
24 months manufacturer’s warranty
Cons
mediocre manufacturing quality of the chuck
long acclimatization phase
high price
User reviews: The controller is rated 3.8 at Amazon based on 191 reviews. High precision and speed are praised. Criticism is directed at the mediocre build quality of the chuck and the lack of a headphone jack on the device.
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Best controller for competitive gamers – NACON PS4 Revolution Pro Controller
Who is the controller suitable for? The Nacon Pro Controller is primarily suitable for players looking for a very precise controller with plenty of customization options.
What the NACON Revolution Pro Controller offers? The controller from Nacon uses a robust material and has a relatively high base weight. With the included weights, you can also adjust this. The manufacturer has also thought of both a jack and an integrated microphone.
On the back of the controller, there are also buttons to control the volume directly from the controller. This is very practical as you no longer need to switch to the PS4 menu.
There’s also a button on the back to switch between Bluetooth and cable, which is a sensible option. The cable is also pleasantly long at 3 meters.
The thumbsticks are a bit looser than with the official PS4 controller from Sony. Behind the R1 and L1 buttons are Omron switches that are typically found in gaming mice: Omron switches are very precise and have a long lifespan.
A disadvantage is primarily the relatively short battery life: the controller lasts only about 6 – 8 hours. Additionally, the high price will not appeal to everyone.
Pros
great haptics
good manufacturing quality
easy-to-press, precise buttons
volume buttons directly on the controller
switching from Bluetooth to cable possible thanks to the button
Cons
high price
short battery life of around 6 – 8 hours
User reviews: The Nacon Pro Controller is rated by buyers with 3.8 stars based on 822 ratings. Praise goes to the great haptics and good manufacturing. Some complain that the manufacturer sometimes sends defective controllers. A replacement would solve most problems. The very high price is also not appreciated by everyone.
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Best PS4 controller under 100 Euros – Nacon PS4 Asymmetric Wireless Controller
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a good controller with great ergonomics but use the Xbox controller layout instead of the PS4 layout, the Nacon PS4 Asymmetric Controller is for you.
What the Nacon PS4 Asymmetric Wireless Controller offers: The Nacon PS4 controller features a simple design that closely resembles an Xbox controller: The two thumbsticks are not both at the front, one is on the left side, while the d-pad sits directly at the front. The buttons have a pleasant pressure point, but the back buttons are a bit stiffer to operate.
The controller otherwise offers the usual functions of a PS4 controller. Vibration function and share button are integrated, and via the jack, a headset can also be connected. The disadvantage: The voice transmission quality is only mediocre.
The battery life is around 7 hours, which is better than the original PS4 controller, but still less than comparable controllers.
Pros
Good manufacturing quality
Great ergonomics due to the good grip and size of the controller
All known functions like “Share” and vibration are integrated
Jack for headphones/headsets
Cons
Stiff back buttons (L1/R1)
Mediocre battery life
Voice transmission of the controller is mediocre
User reviews: The controller is rated with 4 stars based on 282 reviews. The great ergonomics and the quality of the controller are particularly praised. Some are bothered by the poor touchpad and that voice chat quality is only mediocre.
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Best PS4 controller that works well on PC – ASTRO Gaming C40 TR-Controller
Very expensive but also of high quality: The ASTRO Gaming C40 TR-Controller
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a controller that not only performs well on the PlayStation but can also be effectively used on the PC thanks to software, then you should take a look at the ASTRO Gaming C40 TR-Controller. The official DualShock 4 also works on PC, but there are some limitations, which is why we recommend the ASTRO Gaming C40 TR, which is easier to use.
What the ASTRO Gaming C40 TR-Controller offers: The controller features high-quality processing made of metal, which also positively affects its durability. The special feature of the controller is also its modular system: the analog stick and the D-pad can be removed and replaced as modules.
Another advantage is that the controller is also very easy to use on PC: using the ASTRO software, you can further adjust the accuracy or sensitivity of the controller.
With around 12 hours of battery life, the controller also offers decent uptime.
The controller feels noticeably heavier than other controllers, which can be noticeable in longer sessions. A significant disadvantage is the high price of the controller: the high-quality processing and modularity come at a cost. However, if you do not mind the high price, you will get a high-quality controller for PS4 and PC.
Pros
stable build quality thanks to metallic housing
modularity
customizable layout
high accuracy
PC software
usable with both wired and wireless modes
Cons
high weight
very expensive
no battery level indicator
User reviews: The controller is rated 4.4 stars based on 1289 reviews. Buyers praise the great ergonomics and the stable, high-quality processing. Some buyers criticize that after prolonged use, right stick drift becomes noticeable.
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Alternative in the mid price segment – Razer Raiju Tournament Edition 2019
In the mid-price segment, the Raiju Tournament Edition is a good alternative. It also offers good compatibility with the PC and can be used via cable or Bluetooth. However, some users complain about connection issues with the Bluetooth connection.
The controller relies on sturdy construction, using mechanical switches for the thumbsticks and buttons. The customizable multifunction buttons are also a nice addition. The controller itself can also be further customized via a mobile app.
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Alternative in the low price segment – PICTEK PS4 Controller
Compared to Razer or ASTRO, the build quality is significantly worse, but the price is likewise lower. Despite the price, the Pictek controller has all the important functions you need. A headphone jack is available, as well as a vibration function. Thanks to plug-and-play, the controller is compatible with PCs without any effort.
If you have an OTG cable on hand, you can also use the controller on an Android smartphone. Unlike the original PS4 controller, the lighting can be completely turned off at the push of a button.
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Best PS4 Controller for Individuality – Scuf Impact
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a controller that can be almost completely adapted to your needs, you should take a look at the Scuf Impact. This controller can be configured entirely to your preferences.
What the Scuf Impact Controller offers: The controller from Scuf Gaming focuses on individuality: On the manufacturer’s website (via scufgaming.com), you can assemble your own controller according to your own ideas. A wide variety of options are available to the buyer: From color to grips to thumbstick processing – there are no limits to personalization.
Also successful are the “paddles” on the back of the controller. The Scuf Impact is currently one of the best PS4 controllers with paddles that you can currently get.
The downside: personalization can become very expensive. The base price is 149 Euros, and every further customization like different thumbsticks, special grips, or triggers incurs additional costs. However, if you do not mind the price, you will get a great controller.
Pros
great ergonomics thanks to high-quality processing
Weight: 280 grams | Connection: Bluetooth | Cable Length: – | Battery: built-in battery |Price range: from 60.73 Euros
Who is the controller suitable for? If you want to play the latest PS5 games on your new PS5 and are looking for a suitable controller, you should buy the DualSense controller. Because for the new PS5 games, you absolutely need a PS5 controller, as the PS4 DualShock is no longer sufficient for PS5 games.
What the PS5 DualSense Controller offers: The official PS5 controller offers you many new features. The most important features are the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.
The adaptive triggers are designed to make the gaming experience feel much more realistic and can block when you try to reload your weapon.
The haptic feedback should make you feel, among other things, when your character walks on soft sand or hard, slippery ice. You can find an overview of the features of the DualSense controller here:
At 79.99 Euros, the DualSense controller is significantly more expensive than the previous controller for the PlayStation 4. Overall, the DualSense controller feels extremely high-quality, and some PS5 games already support the new features. With the Create button, you can quickly share gaming moments. However, the battery life could be better, and the built-in microphone is a nice idea but not a real substitute for a good gaming headset.
Pros
Haptic feedback and adaptive triggers
comfortable ergonomics
resistance gives buttons a premium feel
built-in microphone
unique touchpad
Create button
Cons
Battery life could be longer
Microphone is not a substitute for gaming headset
White version gets dirty quickly
User reviews: The controller is rated with 4.8 out of 5 stars based on more than 18,000 reviews. The good workmanship, design, and pleasant ergonomics are praised. Criticism is directed at the weak battery life.
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Best alternative to PS5 DualSense: SCUF Reflex
Weight: 280 grams | Connection: Bluetooth | Cable Length: – | Battery: built-in battery | Price range: from 219.99 Euros
Who is the controller suitable for? If you are looking for a PS5 controller that offers a few additional features compared to the DualSense, then you should take a look at the SCUF Reflex. The PS5 controller was sold over 100,000 times within 3 hours.
What the SCUF Reflex offers: The controller from Scuf offers you all the important functions that the official DualSense controller also offers. Functions include adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. A Bluetooth function is also included.
Additionally, with the SCUF Reflex, you can change the thumbsticks of the controller. The Reflex Pro also offers configurable paddles. Furthermore, you can save important settings on the controller.
What does the controller cost? Currently, you will pay at least 219.99 Euros for the controller. If you want to make additional adjustments like different grips or colors, that will cost you extra. You can only order the controller directly from the manufacturer (via scufgaming.com).
Pros
haptic feedback and adaptive triggers
built-in microphone
Bluetooth function
additional paddles on the back
interchangeable thumbsticks on the controller
Cons
very expensive
only 6 months warranty
Additional accessories for your PS5: Are you looking for a good gaming headset that you can connect to your PS5 DualSense? Then take a look at our buying guide here on MeinMMO: Here we present the best gaming headsets that you can currently buy.
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