The Elder Scrolls Online has received a revamped entry with the latest expansion Blackwood. New players and fresh characters can now choose which chapter and story they want to start with. But which ones are the best?
Where should you start? Basically, you can start in any of the chapters. ESO is designed so that the world around you scales with you. The mobs will adjust to your level, and the equipment doesn’t play a major role.
An alternative is starting in Elsweyr. The area is visually stunning, feels very modern, and often has you fighting enormous dragons, which is a lot of fun. Even the developers recommended starting directly with Elsweyr in 2019 and designed the content accordingly well.
The story of Elsweyr revolves around the fight against dragons.
The only disadvantage of both areas is that you don’t start the story in the correct order. You essentially start in the middle or, with Blackwood, “at the end,” and do not experience the story of the original base game. For that, you would need to follow the campaign of your respective alliance.
Is the story a big problem? No, because on one hand, you can catch up on all story content later, and on the other hand, the NPCs in the story, whom you might know from previous stories, react to you as if you were encountering them for the first time. This is really well handled in most cases.
How do you play ESO in the right order? If you want to experience the story from the very beginning in the correct order, you must start in your own campaign. After that, you will need specific DLCs that you can purchase for real money or obtain through the ESO+ subscription.
The first major expansion is Morrowind with the area of Vvardenfell. After that, a wild mix of DLCs and expansions follows.
If you are interested in experiencing the story of ESO in the completely correct order, take a look at this article:
Finally, we know when Battlefield 2042 will release Update 3.1 and what it includes. It’s already happening tomorrow, and the improvement of hit registration is sure to please many players. We provide you with an overview of the contents.
When exactly is Update 3.1 coming? Tomorrow, on December 9th, the next major patch for Battlefield 2042 is expected to go live. The update is set to go live at 9:00 AM, and there will be no server downtime.
What’s included? Update 3.1 addresses some of the numerous issues that the game has had since its release. One of the most serious issues is likely the faulty hit registration, where you often couldn’t deal damage despite clearly hitting your opponents.
Additionally, there are some other adjustments:
Balance changes to projectile spread and recoil
Further balancing changes to the 30mm, 40mm, and 57mm cannons of ground vehicles to reduce their effectiveness against infantry
A fix for a rare bug that made players invisible to opponents
Fixes for various bugs related to grenades and launchers
We summarize the most important changes from the update and what else is included here for you.
Update 3.1 for Battlefield 2042 finally addresses the missed projectiles
What exactly was the problem? Since release, numerous players have complained about a lack of hit registration for bullets fired at enemies. It occasionally happened that entire magazines were emptied into enemies, yet they took no damage.
A video from the community illustrates the problem quite well:
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What caused the problem? Jackfrags could only speculate about the causes. He suspected that it might have something to do with the number of players in a small space. He also considers smoke effects to be a potential culprit.
However, he ruled out the internet connection: not only does he have a very low ping – the match takes place against bots, meaning there shouldn’t be any fluctuations caused by other players.
The developers reacted to his video and even stated that it could be resolved because of it. Unfortunately, this was not the case with Update 3, which did not go down well with the community. Now it seems that it has been accomplished with Update 3.1.
The balance changes to recoil and projectile spread may also contribute to the fact that you can finally reliably hit your opponents. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen until the update is live on the servers.
Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1 Patch Notes Overview
What else is in the patch? In addition to the fix for hit registration, there are also numerous other improvements and bug fixes.
Even if you are not the party leader, you can now cancel while waiting in the queue
Xbox – Crossplay can now be enabled/disabled in the options menu on Xbox
Your sorting settings will now be correctly recalled when you refresh the Battlefield Portal server browser
A problem was fixed that caused equipment to sometimes be empty on the spawn screen after joining a server, making weapon selection impossible
The aim assist is now more consistent during gameplay on consoles
The effective combat range of the Ranger and its overall health have been reduced
Audio
Various changes to the overall audio experience improve clarity, distance, and direction perception
A problem was fixed that caused soldiers not to have the correct footstep sounds indoors
Weapons
When firing under-barrel grenades at short distances, bouncing has been removed
40mm AP grenades now deal damage to vehicles as intended
Incorrect ammo display for certain magazines in some weapons has been fixed
The reload animation for the DXR-1 and NTW-50 bolt-action rifles has been extended by 0.2 seconds
The spread values for most weapons have been adjusted so that they decrease more quickly with fast single shots and short bursts
For most weapons, the increase in spread has been adjusted. It now takes a bit longer to become inaccurate with sustained fire
The recoil values have been adjusted to prevent overly aggressive kicks on the AK-24, LCMG, PKP-BP, SFAR-M GL, and PP-29
The hip-fire accuracy of all SMGs has been increased to help them stand out more from other automatic weapon archetypes
Spread and recoil for LMGs have been reduced to improve performance during sustained fire
Further improvements to recoil control for all weapons, especially automatic ones.
Increased damage at close range and consistency of the MCS-880 with shotgun shells and flechette ammunition
A bug has been fixed that caused the projectiles from SFAR-M GL and K30 to impact below the intended target point
Vehicles
A bug was fixed that sometimes caused vehicle weapons to deal no explosive damage on a direct hit
We have reduced the effectiveness of the 30mm cannon for ground vehicles against infantry. It now overheats faster, cadence and explosive damage have been slightly decreased, and damage fall-off over distance has been increased.
Cadence 350 -> 330
Heat generation per shot 0.13 -> 0.14
Heat fall-off per second 0.5 -> 0.475
Explosive damage 20 -> 18
LCAA Hovercraft – 40mm GPL grenade launcher
Explosive damage decreased: 55 -> 35
The firing angle of the utility pod for 40mm grenades is now more user-friendly
EBAA Wildcat – 57mm cannon
Spread removed
Ammo 12 -> 8
Impact damage 85 -> 75
Explosive damage 70 -> 35
Gadgets
Fragmentation Grenade
The time until detonation of a fragmentation grenade after the first bounce upon a hard collision has been increased from 1.1 sec. to 1.4 sec.
Fragmentation grenades deal 120 damage in all game modes and guarantee a kill even against armored players
Maximum ammo for fragmentation & incendiary grenades reduced from 2 to 1
Environment Sensor
Visibility radius decreased from 30 to 20 meters
Operational time reduced from 30 sec. to 14 sec.
Players can now carry and deploy only one environment sensor (previously 2)
Battlefield Hazard Zone
A problem was fixed that caused the patrolling LATV4 Recon of the crew troops to spawn at the wrong time or not at all
Breakthrough
Kaleidoscope – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There are now two capture points below in BT (large) and one below in BT (small)
Orbital – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There is now one capture point each below in BT (large) and BT (small)
Hourglass – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There is now one capture point each below in BT (large) and BT (small). Also, a problem has been fixed that caused players to spawn outside the playing area
Soldier
Improvements in collisions with objects while moving backwards in a prone position
A rare problem has been fixed that caused players to become invisible when spawning in a full/destroyed vehicle
The update mainly addresses balancing. Aside from hit feedback, few bugs and issues will likely be fixed.
It seems that issues like performance on PC, faulty animations in the helicopter intro, and revives will likely not be addressed in this update.
Many players may also be disappointed that the scoreboard was not improved. Issues like capture points in Breakthrough, which players heavily criticize for their impenetrable positions, will likely remain untouched.
When will the next update come? According to EA, no further updates are expected in 2021. Players will have to wait until next year for any more fixes.
What changes are yet to come in the future is currently unknown. An insider report recently revealed how chaotic the development of Battlefield 2042 has been. However, DICE’s focus is now on gradually addressing the numerous problems of the game. Whether they will succeed remains to be seen.
What do you think of the update? Are you satisfied with the patch notes or do you feel like something important is missing?
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Warhammer Online (Cover Image) was supposed to stand up to the genre giant WoW in 2008, but the MMORPG was shut down on December 18, 2013. Since then, fans of the franchise have been waiting for a new MMORPG. Now Nexon has announced that it has acquired the rights to a new Warhammer game. It is said to be a multiplayer game with a focus on PvE.
What kind of game will this be? Warhammer: Age of Sigmar is being developed by the South Korean developer Nexon and Games Workshop, a British company. The goal of both companies is to bring Warhammer into a “new, virtual world on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms” (via Businesswire).
The description of the game in the official press release sounds a bit like a mix of MMORPG and the Chinese RPG Genshin Impact:
The new Warhammer game is intended to be a service game with regular new updates
They state the genre as “PvE Multiplayer RPG”
It is meant to offer many social features
Players should be able to collect characters and fight with them throughout each season
Each character has a unique story and gameplay
The characters will be visually customizable
The focus of the story is the fight against the followers of the Chaos Gods
When will the game be released? So far, there is no information on a release date. However, Warhammer Age of Sigmar is planned to be released globally and will also be translated into English and German.
So far, no further details have been shared. There are also no images or video material yet.
Who is behind the game? Nexon is known for developing and publishing MMOs and MMORPGs. They have developed titles such as Maple Story, Vindictus, Dragon Nest, and Dungeon Fighter Online themselves, and publish games like Elsword and Atlantica Online in Korea.
Age of Sigmar is set in a nearly completely destroyed Warhammer world
What is Age of Sigmar? Age of Sigmar is a tabletop game developed as a successor to Warhammer Fantasy. The first edition was released in 2015 and developed by Games Workshop.
Age of Sigmar takes place after the “End Times,” an event that nearly led to the complete destruction of the Warhammer world. According to the lore, the legendary hero Sigmar floated aimlessly through space until he was discovered and rescued by the great celestial dragon Dracothion.
This dragon led Sigmar to eight realms of mortal beings, over which Sigmar was then allowed to rule. He rebuilt the civilizations, but then the forces of Chaos struck again. It is likely against these that you will have to fight in the MMO.
Warhammer Online still receives updates from fans
What about other Warhammer MMOs? If you don’t want to wait until the release of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, you currently have two options:
Warhammer Odyssey was launched in early 2021. This is a mobile MMORPG that completely avoids autoplay. However, it currently only has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars in the Play Store.
Are you interested in a new Warhammer MMORPG? And does the setting of Age of Sigmar and the focus on PvE appeal to you? Or would you prefer a more modern version of Warhammer Online with a stronger focus on PvP? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
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In Destiny 2, the “30 Years of Bungie” anniversary started yesterday, bringing new content to the game that is meant to remind players of glorious moments in Destiny 2’s history. Among them are familiar faces such as the exotic rocket launcher “Gjallarhorn”. We will let you know how to obtain the weapon and where to find the catalyst.
Since yesterday, another iconic weapon from Destiny 1, the Gjallarhorn, has returned to Destiny 2. The exotic rocket launcher was high on the Guardians’ wish list. The first good news is that it no longer takes weeks to obtain the rocket launcher. In Destiny 2, the Gjallarhorn is available through a quest that can be completed after just a few hours of gameplay. The second good news is that the rocket launcher is really well made, and you immediately feel why this weapon was once so powerful and popular.
These prerequisites must be met:
The quest is only available to owners of the “30 Years of Bungie” package.
You must have either purchased the small anniversary package or the “The Witch Queen” Digital Deluxe package including “30 Years of Bungie”.
All information about the Bungie anniversary and the activities included can be read here:
After an initial flight to Xur in the new location “Eternity” and a chat with him and his neighing friend, you will receive the quest “All Wolves Fly High”. In it, Xur asks you to speak with Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome.
The quest consists of a total of eight steps that you must complete.
This is how the quest “All Wolves Fly High” for the Gjallarhorn begins.
Talk to Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome
So fly to the Cosmodrome and visit Shaw Han at the landing point “The Steppes”. He has discovered a strange crystal shard in the former loot cave and needs your assistance. After that, the adventure begins, as you will now have access to the new dungeon and are tasked with exploring it.
This is how the hunt for the iconic Gjallarhorn begins.
Step 1: Play the dungeon “Siphon of Greed”
The new dungeon is in the Cosmodrome: You can select the dungeon directly from the overview map in the Cosmodrome. It is a 3-player activity structured like a small mini-raid. As always, there is no player search, so a full fireteam is advisable. The mechanics and the enemies in each encounter are quite challenging, and there are also some traps and tricks that Bungie has prepared for you.
The dungeon offers you a pirate-like adventure.
There are two difficulty levels: The activity itself has two possible difficulty levels. You can play it either on Legend or on Grandmaster. The Grandmaster contains champions and the modifier “Precision” is active. However, for the quest and for the initial exploration, completing it on Legend is sufficient. For all players seeking a challenge, the Grandmaster variant is ideal.
Small tip: The dungeon is initially locked by a mechanic. However, the enemies killed near you drop plenty of fake engrams. Collect these quickly to receive the debuff “Burdened with Wealth” times X. The more engrams you collect, the better. Then, before the timer expires, deliver them at the crystal. It suffices to simply stand in front of the crystal. After you’ve done this a few times, the door will be open and you can enter the dungeon.
To open the door, collect fake engrams and deliver them at the crystal.
Step 2: Visit Shaw Han
Once you have successfully completed the dungeon, you will possess the first pack of shots. Step 2 of the quest “All Wolves Fly High” sends you back to Shaw to report to him. He immediately recognizes the connection to the famous Gjallarhorn and notes that it is now time to retrieve this weapon.
Step 3: Find and collect pack shots
Collect even more traces of the former Gjallarhorn: To fully restore the weapon, you now need all 7 packs of shots. In Step 3 of the quest, Shaw Han assigns you to search for the missing packs of shots from powerful Fallen looters nearby.
Obtain pack shots from powerful Fallen in the Cosmodrome.
Public events provide quick progress: An ideal way to collect the pack shots is the public event “Glimmer Extraction” in the Steppes in the Cosmodrome. There, you can take down several powerful Fallen. The drop rate for a pack shot is random, but it shouldn’t take too long. If you don’t want to wait, visit a Lost Sector.
Step 4: Get the base housing from Shaw Han
It’s not long now until you can fully assemble the weapon. You need a targeting system, an armored housing, and other parts. However, Shaw Han can only provide you with a base housing. For the remaining parts, he sends you to Banshee-44 on the Tower in the next quest step.
Step 5: You need a skilled gunsmith
Upon reaching the Tower, Banshee-44 can provide you with the remaining parts. He then hands you a trigger mechanism for the Gjallarhorn. However, he does not have the remaining parts, but knows where you can find them.
Banshee-44 sends you back to the Cosmodrome.
Step 6: Play a Lost Sector in the Cosmodrome
Banshee has identified the required parts in the Lost Sector “Exodus Garden 2A”. The Fallen brought many parts there after the Red War, which they plundered on the Tower.
Here you can find the required Lost Sector:
Here you can find the Lost Sector “Exodus Garden 2A”.
Once you have defeated the sector boss, you will find the required part in the loot chest, activating step 7 of 8 in the quest.
Step 7: Fly to the Cosmodrome and create your legend
All the parts are there; now you only need to assemble the iconic weapon at Shaw Han’s stash. So fly back to “The Steppes”. Right at the landing point is Shaw’s makeshift stash where you can put everything together.
Here you will find Shaw Han’s stash where you can assemble the Gjallarhorn.
Step 8: A special little thing is still missing
If all components are assembled, you will receive a “Nearly Complete Gjallarhorn”. Step 8 of the quest sends you back to Shaw one last time. He has special part for your new legend of the winged wolf, which he has kept for a moment like this for a long time.
With that, the quest is complete, and you will receive your newly forged Gjallarhorn, with which you can now become a legend.
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This is how you find the Gjallarhorn masterpiece catalyst
Now that you possess the exotic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn, you can also earn the catalyst for it and make your legend even more powerful. To do this, return to the dungeon “Siphon of Greed”. It does not matter what difficulty level you start the activity on.
The Gjallarhorn catalyst hides in secret chests: Your goal is to kill three powerful Vandals, take their debuff, and use it to open three hidden chests in the dungeon. If you succeed, you will receive the Gjallarhorn catalyst from the third chest.
AndyEdition has made a practical video showing you where to find these “catalyst chests” and the required enemies:
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This is how to activate the masterpiece catalyst: After the third chest, you can either complete the dungeon or leave again. Completing the activity is not necessary. To activate the catalyst afterwards, you just need to kill 400 enemies with the rocket launcher.
This is what the Gjallarhorn catalyst can do: Once the catalyst is complete, it allows your exotic rocket launcher to reload faster and generates additional stronger rockets when your packs of shots kill an enemy. Additionally, the magazine size increases to 2 rockets.
Especially interesting is the perk “Pack Hunter”: When playing in a fireteam, the Gjallarhorn is even stronger thanks to “Pack Hunter”, as handling and reload speed improve near allies. When the weapon is fired, allies with non-exotic rocket launchers also receive the “Pack Shots” buff.
The perk Pack Hunter was born when we reflected on player experience in the original Destiny. Often, fireteam leaders demand that everyone in the group equips Gjallarhorn for harder content like raids, much to the dismay of players who did not yet have the weapon. I thought it would be fun to turn this idea on its head by only requiring one person to equip the weapon while everyone in the group could ‘have’ Gjallarhorn.
Have you completed the quest yet? Do you find the steps too easy or just right? What do you think of the iconic return? Will the new Gjallarhorn soon be an indispensable weapon for the endgame? How did you find Shaw Han’s quest debut?
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Weapons in video games are often inspired by real counterparts or directly reflect them. Currently, there is a discussion about whether the AK-47 manufacturer Kalashnikov has turned the tables. A new futuristic shotgun design is claimed to have been stolen from the upcoming shooter “Oceanic”, says the developer Ward B. But what is really behind this?
What has happened? Like David against Goliath, indie developer Ward B is currently going up against the world-renowned weapon manufacturer Kalashnikov. The accusation: a shotgun design is said to have been stolen from their developing shooter Oceanic (via youtube.com). Kalashnikov denies all allegations, while the indie developer claims to have evidence supporting the accusations.
MP-155 Ultima: This is why the accusations lead to no resolution
What is the accusation? Developer Ward B claims that the Russian shotgun MP-155 Ultima is a product of their intellectual property. However, weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov denies all allegations – almost all of them. At the first announcement of the weapon, they actually stated that the futuristic design was inspired by several video games (via facebook.com).
According to Ward B CEO Marcellino Sauceda, a contractor from Kalashnikov contacted him a year ago. They wanted to implement the weapon “Mastodon EPM-28” from Oceanic as a real weapon. Allegedly, the Kalashnikov employee promised to name the developer as the owner of the design.
Now, CEO Sauceda is speaking publicly again on this debate. He explains that he thought he had missed the confirmation for the licensing deal when he saw the MP-155 in an online showcase. When he checked the Kalashnikov website, there was no mention of Oceanic or Ward B. For a while, the developer studio waited and hoped for news from the weapon manufacturer – in vain.
I already had a suspicion that the contractor would not come back.
Sauceda to IGN
Ward B’s Oceanic EPM-28 (Source: artstation.com)
Kalashnikov MP-155 Ultima (Source: TFB.com)
What are the next steps? The Russian weapons manufacturer continues to deny that the shotgun was stolen from Oceanic. Therefore, they also used the design further in 2020 and 2021 without paying tribute to Ward B. After all, there is no evidence.
Whether the weapon actually originates from Oceanic or not, developer Ward B cannot improve their situation in this case. For a legal dispute at this level, the team does not have nearly enough resources, says CEO Sauceda.
What are the consequences? It is difficult to say whether Kalashnikov really stole the design from the upcoming multiplayer shooter. The weapons indeed look very similar, but there are significant differences in some areas.
Currently, there are no consequences for anyone. However, Ward B is now being much more careful about sharing artworks or concept designs online. The team wants to prevent another case like this.
For the team behind Oceanic, this is a huge loss, as the PR that a deal with Kalashnikov would have brought is enormous. Instead, the survival shooter “Escape From Tarkov” is now doing PR for Kalashnikov. Since this year, players of Tarkov can earn or purchase the MP-155 Ultima and customize it according to their needs.
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The next update for GTA Online is called “The Contract” and is releasing on December 15, 2021. This is the big winter update 2021. We will show you the new cars, content, weapons, and more, as well as the new trailer.
When is the release? The new winter update 2021 will release on December 15, 2021. That is a Wednesday. It’s likely that the servers will be unavailable before that again.
What’s included? The new update revolves around music – the rapper and producer Dr. Dre is returning. Additionally, Franklin and Lamar, who you know from the story, play important roles. New cars, weapons, and content for solo players are also a significant part of the update.
We will show you everything included in the winter update here in an overview.
In the new trailer, you can already see some of the content:
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What new weapons are there? In the preview images of the update, Rockstar Games shows a stun gun and a compact EMP launcher.
What new cars are there? The Enus Jubilee and the Dewbauchee Champion have so far been shown by Rockstar Games for the “The Contract” update. It’s quite possible that there are other new cars included as well.
What is the update about? Franklin Clinton’s new agency is the focus of the new update. However, the agency still lacks trustworthy business partners and celebrities. Of course, Franklin’s buddy Lamar Davis is not far off and comes into play here. As a celebrity, Dr. Dre is returning.
Dre lost his phone on the way to Cayo Perico and it has now fallen into the wrong hands. It contains unreleased music that you need to get back.
Rockstar Games writes about the update: “Prepare for a wild chase through Los Santos, from the streets of Franklin’s old hood to the trendiest parties in the city and from the most luxurious villas to the offices of the FIB. Join Franklin, hacker Imani, the dog Chop, and their crew to return Dr. Dre’s tracks to their rightful owner.”
Additionally, the update comes with a new radio station for you, more jobs for your agency like assassinations, and new weapons, vehicles, and more. Rockstar Games promises to announce more details in the coming days.
How do you like the preview of the winter update for GTA Online? Do you think it’s a successful presentation that offers enough content until the next update, or would you have liked something completely different?
Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the new announcement with the community.
In Fortnite, the vaults have been revived, but this time they work differently. How you can still crack them and where you can find them, you’ll find out here on MeinMMO.
How can you still crack the vaults? In Fortnite, there are large vaults at various locations. These are secured with a special lock that requires a certain number of players to be unlocked.
For example, in a team game, you need four people in front of the scanner to crack the lock. But that’s not the only way to get to the treasures behind the steel door.
Thanks to the ingenuity of players in Fortnite, new methods of lock picking are coming to light. Reddit user NoOneKnowsNova posted a picture with the realization that even a simple chicken is sufficient, as the scanner does not distinguish between human and animal.
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Where to find the vaults? The vaults are scattered in all directions on the edge of the new map. It’s best to try to jump out of the bus right at the start of a round or head to the center of the new map. There you will also find a vault in the snowy landscape.
If the description is not enough for you, thanks to the “fortnite.gg” page, we have generated a map.
These are all the locations of the vaults (via. fortnite.gg)
What do the vaults bring? These well-armored rooms are filled with three large chests, a construction-site toilet, and a few shield barrels. If you get into one of these rooms, you already have a big advantage over your enemies, as these rooms do not drop cheap weapons.
This way, you get a supply of shield potions, superior weapons, and above all, a cool escape route through the construction-site toilet. So if a team tries to surprise you during a heist, you can escape quickly.
What do you think of the returned vaults? Have you been in one yet? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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In February, the Johto Tour will take place in Pokémon GO. In addition to numerous monsters and bonuses, you can also look forward to special attacks. We at MeinMMO have looked at which attacks the trainers suspect and which ones they would like to see.
What is the Johto Tour? At the end of February, an event around the Johto region will take place in Pokémon GO This event is called the Johto Tour. On the evening of December 7th, Niantic released the first information about it. So you can look forward to numerous Pokémon and bonuses for this event.
In addition, Niantic announced further details on the event page of the Johto Tour, which also promise special attacks for individual monsters (via pokemongolive.com). This has led to some speculation in the reddit community.
Special Attacks for the Johto Tour
Which monsters will receive special attacks? Even though you can encounter all monsters from this region during the Johto Tour, only a part of these Pokémon will receive a special attack. You can look forward to their typical event attacks from previous Community Days for Meganie, Tornupto, Impergator, Despotar, Nachtara, Psiana, and Mamutel.
Looking at these corresponding Community Days, the mentioned monsters are expected to receive the following attacks during the Johto Tour:
Pokémon
Event Attack C-Day
Meganie
Flora-Statue
Tornupto
Lohekanonade
Impergator
Aquahaubitze
Despotar
Katapult
Nachtara
Psychokinese
Psiana
Spukball
Mamutel
Antik-Kraft
But those were not all the monsters that will receive a special attack for this event. The two legendary Pokémon from the Johto region, Lugia and Ho-Oh, as well as the mysterious Pokémon Celebi will also be equipped with a special attack. However, which attack that will be is still unknown.
Community Wishes for Ho-Oh and Lugia
Even though the event attacks for Lugia and Ho-Oh are not yet known, the trainers in the reddit community are already speculating about which attacks those could be.
Teban54 suspects in his reddit post that Ho-Oh could receive the move “Läuterfeuer” and Lugia the attack “Luftstoß” (via reddit.com). The basis for his assumption is that the moves “Läuterfeuer” and “Zauberblatt” have recently appeared in the game code.
Other trainers are also convinced in the comments about this choice of attacks and write:
JRE47: “Fingers crossed for Läuterfeuer” (via reddit.com)
krispyboiz: “I am confident that we will eventually receive Läuterfeuer this season.” (via reddit.com)
What kind of attack is that? Many trainers are also asking in the comments what kind of attack “Läuterfeuer” is and how strong it will be.
As Teban54 explains in the comments, “Läuterfeuer” is an attack by Ho-Oh from the main series games (via reddit.com). So far, this attack has not been available in Pokémon GO, which is why it cannot yet be said how strong it actually is in the game.
However, other players are still not sure if this attack will actually be introduced for the Johto event. Caio_Go suspects that Ho-Oh could also receive “Erdbeben” (via reddit.com).
Speculations about Celebi’s Attack
But trainers have already made a first guess about Celebi as well. Kingnorris42 writes, “I suspect that ‘Zauberblatt’ will be the special attack Celebi will receive given the timing. That’s certainly cool, but hopefully it won’t be exclusive to Celebi; many Pokémon could really use it, assuming they have good stats” (via reddit.com).
Other reddit users speculate that especially Shaymin and Viridiummight benefit from such an attack (via reddit.com). However, both will not play a role in the Johto Tour as these monsters are native to other regions. Additionally, Sharmin is currently not available in the game.
What kind of attack is that? “Zauberblatt” is a Grass-type attack that is also not yet found in Pokémon GO. Some trainers are hoping for a good move for the PvP League. However, how strong the attack will ultimately be in Pokémon GO cannot yet be determined.
Whether Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Celebi will actually receive these attacks also remains to be seen. As soon as Niantic announces the respective event attacks, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
Which attacks do you suspect for Ho-Oh and Lugia? And which attack would you look forward to for Celebi? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
Before the Johto Tour, there’s still a lot to come in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in December and tell you which ones you should definitely make use of.
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A first character teaser for Arataki Itto has been published by Genshin Impact. However, the teaser not only shows the popular newcomer but also has a very special surprise for the players: Ayato Kamisato’s voice. Fans are catapulting Ayato directly into the Twitter trends and can hardly believe it.
Who is Ayato Kamisato anyway? Ayato Kamisato is the older brother of Ayaka Kamisato. He is the head of the Kamisato clan, which leads the Yashiro Commission in Inazuma. Ayato takes care of the administrative affairs while his sister, Ayaka, represents the clan to the outside world.
Who is Arataki Itto? Itto is a funny fellow with great vanity. Even in battle, he checks whether his hair is well styled. The chaotic character belongs to the Geo element and is an Oni – a kind of demon. Hence, his horns on his head. Arataki Itto is the leader of his own gang.
What is funny about it? While the main focus of the teaser should have been on Itto, and he has also thrilled a massive number of fans, a single small sentence from Ayato drew the viewers’ attention. The community flooded Twitter and Reddit with the fact that Ayato could be heard.
When can you hear Ayato Kamisato? Starting at 1:04, the conversation between Thoma and Ayato begins. Thoma is the housekeeper of the Kamisato clan, and he addresses the “unknown” as “my lord,” so one can conclude that it is Ayato Kamisato.
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Moreover, the description of the Japanese character teaser includes the name “Ayato Kamisato” and the corresponding voice actor “Akira Ishida” (via YouTube). The English teaser does not contain any information about the voice actor of Ayato.
Fans think Ayato Kamisato is great, even though they know nothing about him
So far, not much is officially known about Ayato. Neither his skills, his element, nor his appearance. Nevertheless, fans were excited about the small sentence that the head of the Kamisato clan uttered – not least because the Japanese voice actor is very popular:
“I heard Akira Ishida in this teaser. If Ishida is the voice actor for Ayato, he will be a must-pull for me,” noted Enma for herself and already received over 2700 upvotes on the comment (via YouTube)
“That’s what I mean” summarizes the situation quite well: “The teaser should actually hype people for Itto, but Ayato just stole the spotlight with his few seconds.” (via YouTube)
Antz3 is hyped: “Those are not crumbs, that’s the whole bakery! Let’s go!” (via reddit)
Andante struggles: “That’s definitely Ayato at the end, with Thoma. I was thinking about pulling Itto and his weapon, but maybe the weapon can wait.” (via YouTube)
Twitter user Jr0se_onii posted a fitting contribution: “It’s an Itto teaser, but people are flipping out over Ayato.”
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Warning: The following section contains potential spoilers and leaks. Please take this information with caution.
According to a leaker who already leaked Itto’s appearance correctly, Ayato is said to have white hair and wear a uniform that looks like the marine uniforms from One Piece (via reddit).
Ayato Kamisato also has the same voice actor, Akira Ishida, in Genshin Impact who plays the character Otto in the Japanese version of the game Honkai Impact 3rd.
On the left, you see Otto from Honkai Impact 3rd, on the right, the Marines from One Piece.
Due to miHoyo being the developers of Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd and Otto wearing a similar uniform that the leaker described, fans see the possibility that Ayato could indeed look something like that (via reddit).
This would not be the first time Genshin has looked to Honkai Impact for character design: Yae Miko from Genshin Impact looks exactly like Yae Sakura from Honkai. Or, the unknown goddess at the beginning of Genshin not only inherits the appearance of Kiana (Herrscher Form) from Honkai but also has the same voice actress.
We can only be surprised how Ayato Kamisato will really look. As soon as we learn more about him, we will of course let you know here on MeinMMO.
Are you looking forward to Ayato and saving up diligently for Primogems? Or are you pulling for Itto and not being impressed by Ayato’s voice? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
With Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific, basic things should change in Warzone. New weapons, new map – and also a new anti-cheat system called RICOCHET. However, this will only be available in the Asia-Pacific region on launch day. The rest of the world has to wait – which is not well received by fans. MeinMMO tells you more.
When is RICOCHET coming? The improved anti-cheat system was meant to launch with Season 1 of CoD Vanguard and the new Warzone map Caldera.
However, official channels have now announced that RICOCHET will only be available in one region on schedule for the launch of Warzone Pacific and Vanguard Season 1.
Only players from the Asia-Pacific region will be able to experience RICOCHET at the announced time. The rest of the world has to be patient – no new date has been given (via Call of Duty).
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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
Delayed launch of anti-cheat RICOCHET angers fans
The major problem with modern CoD games is cheaters. Especially since the launch of Warzone, they have annoyed the community. The immense popularity of the free battle royale and crossplay contributes to the size of the problem.
Accordingly, fans had high expectations for the new anti-cheat system RICOCHET. It has been available since the launch of CoD Vanguard in the game – but only on the server side.
The version of RICOCHET that works as a more profound and thus more effective kernel driver was supposed to appear in Warzone today. However, it has been announced last-minute: players in this region will have to wait longer than expected.
How are fans reacting to the last-minute RICOCHET delay? Due to the high expectations for RICOCHET and the equally abrupt regional delay, fans online are very upset. Especially on Twitter and Reddit, players say they feel betrayed and lied to by Activision.
They fear that this could even ruin the launch of the new map:
dknisle1 says on reddit: “What an absolute joke. They’ve been using this anti-cheat for months as a literal marketing tool to bring old players back and then they drop this one day before the launch. (via reddit)
Twitter user @Chris413Morley writes: “This is not good enough, the Vanguard servers worldwide are full of hackers.” (via Twitter)
Also on Twitter, @pgriz82 writes: “One of the biggest updates for Warzone therefore won’t come at launch… fantastic” (via Twitter)
Reddit user Kanye-is-alt-right says: “That settles it. I’m no longer a Call-of-Duty fan.” (via reddit)
@GreasyGlizzy on Twitter accuses Activision: “They want to ruin the launch.” (via Twitter)
Activision has not announced when the kernel driver of RICOCHET will also be active here. That’s why players feel that the biggest problems in Warzone will continue to persist in the game.
What do you think about this news? Were you hoping for improvements thanks to RICOCHET? Or are cheaters in Warzone not such a big problem in your matches? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments below.
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Today, on December 8, 2021, there is another raid hour with Zekrom and Reshiram in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will tell you if this short event is worth it and show you the best counters.
What kind of event is this? As every Wednesday, there is also a raid hour today, December 8. During this event, you will encounter legendary Pokémon in level 5 raids for one hour in almost all gyms. Today, like last week, you will encounter Zekrom and Reshiram.
Raid Hour with Zekrom and Reshiram – Start and Counters
When does it start? The raid hour starts as usual at 6:00 PM local time and lasts for one hour. Before that, you can already discover the dark eggs over the gyms that will hatch on time during the event. At 7:00 PM, the raids will become less.
Zekrom – The best counters
Zekrom is a legendary Pokémon from Generation 5 and belongs to the types Dragon and Electric. In battle against Zekrom, use the attacks of the types Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy, as it is sensitive to these counters (via pokebattler.com):
(Crypto-) Mamoswine with Mud Slap and Avalanche
(Crypto-) Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Reshiram is also a legendary Pokémon from Generation 5. It belongs to the types Dragon and Fire. Its weaknesses are attacks from Rock, Ground, and Dragon. Take advantage of this weakness and use the following counters (via pokebattler.com):
Are there shiny Zekrom and shiny Reshiram? Yes, both legendary monsters can be caught in their shiny form with a bit of luck. Look out for the slight color change of Zekrom’s body and the golden stripes on Reshiram’s neck and tail.
Reshiram and Zekrom normal (top) and as shiny (bottom)
Are Zekrom and Reshiram worth it? Both Zekrom and Reshiram are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. The reason is their strong stats in attack and stamina. And you can also rely on them in the Master League (via pvpoke.com).
So if you’re looking for a strong attacker or need one for PvP battles, you should take your chance today. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a shiny specimen.
If you have already caught a strong monster, you can alternatively use the raid hour to collect candies. You will need these to level up Zekrom and Reshiram.
Are you participating in the raid hour today? Which counters will you use against the two monsters? Or have you already collected enough Zekrom and Reshiram? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
The esports organization SK Gaming is based in Cologne and has successful esports athletes under contract for titles like Clash Royale and FIFA 22. However, in League of Legends, things are just mediocre in the LEC. In the summer season of 2021, they finished second to last, with only Schalke being worse. Now the team from Cologne is entering into a partnership with the supermarket chain REWE and emphasizes how important good nutrition is to them. A bizarre commercial accompanies the campaign.
What kind of team is this?
SK Gaming is a German esports organization that was founded in 1997 as “Schröt Kommando” in Oberhausen. Investors in the organization include Daimler AG, 1. FC Köln, and Deutsche Telekom.
Since Schalke 04 sold its spot in the LEC, SK Gaming is the only German professional team in LoL: However, things are not going well there. In the summer of 2021, SK Gaming finished second to last, only Schalke was worse, and they practically disbanded their team.
However, SK Gaming also has many other esports athletes under contract. In games like Clash Royale, FIFA 22, or Brawl Stars, they are well positioned. Here, they have several professionals from Germany under contract, such as Morten “Morten” Mehmert or Lucas “BigSpin” Nägeler, but also content creators like Tim Latka (FIFA 22).
This is the commercial: On Nikolaus Day, a somewhat bizarre commercial from SK Gaming was released.
Two of the team’s content creators, Laura Lunardi and Troubleinc, walk through a REWE while speaking to each other in English. In the REWE, esports athletes and content creators from SK Gaming work there as employees running the store.
The “Clash Royale” pro Morten is stocking a frozen food shelf, looks at his work proudly, and says appreciatively: “Old Salmon.”
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This is what SK Gaming says about the partnership: They say they place a great focus on nutrition for their esports athletes, so it’s great to be able to rely on REWE’s “fresh and high-quality products.”
They feel a deep connection to REWE, who also come from Cologne, and are sponsors of 1. FC Köln.
This is what REWE says: They also emphasize their closeness to Cologne and say that the partnership with SK Gaming is close to their heart. At REWE, there seems to be a great love for 1. FC Köln as well.
Esport made in Germany.
Esports organizations are closing larger and larger deals
What’s behind it: This is a sponsorship where REWE is trying to reach a “younger audience” and with which SK Gaming wants to earn some money.
Recently, reports have increased that especially the major esports teams from the USA are acquiring huge amounts:
The new Challenge Rift in Diablo 3 is played with a Necromancer. However, you should wait until the start of Season 25 on Friday before completing it. We will show you how the portal works and why you shouldn’t complete it just yet.
What kind of portal is this? When you start Diablo 3 now, you will find the campaign, Adventure Mode, and also the Challenge Rift when selecting game modes. This special type of portal gives you a class with a build that you should bash through a large Nephalem Portal within a time limit.
The Challenge Rifts have been around in Diablo 3 for a while, but you shouldn’t complete them before the start of a new season, as the rewards are very useful for starting a new character.
Save the Challenge Rift 233 for Season 25
Why should you save it? On Friday, December 10th, Season 25 starts in Diablo 3. If you want to level up quickly, it is advisable to start the season with the Challenge Rift. This way, you secure the following rewards:
Bounty Materials (15 each)
35 Death’s Breath
475 Blood Shards
Crafting Materials
plus 4.6 million gold
If you then unlock Kanai’s Cube, you can extract legendary properties right from the start, making your leveling phase much easier and faster. For this reason alone, it is worth waiting for the completion until the season starts.
How does the Challenge Rift for Season 25 work? Depending on the region you are playing in, the Challenge Rift changes. It also changes weekly. Diablo expert Raxxanterax has looked at the new Challenge Rift, analyzed it, and explained in the video how to complete it. But for EU players, a tedious rift lies ahead:
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In general, it is helpful to command the golem to a spot and then, when essence is depleted, to run over the corpses that remain when the golem lands. Through your aura, you generate essence and automatically cast corpse launch.
Even Raxxanterax emphasizes in the video that you should only complete the Challenge Rift after the start of the season to take advantage of the rewards for the new Season 25. So practice a bit now, but don’t finish the portal.
With the rift, you get to know an elaborate build of the Necromancer and can try it out directly without leveling. But will you play the Necromancer in S25 or choose another class?
The OTW event brought dynamic cards to FIFA 22 that can receive upgrades. This time, it’s not only through TOTW cards but also through victories.
This is how OTW upgrades work: On one hand, the Ones-to-Watch players, as usual from previous years, always receive upgrades when they are in the Team of the Week or get a card as Player of the Day. However, this year there is also another upgrade possibility.
If the real team of an OTW player wins 5 of the next 10 games in the domestic league starting from October 1st, there is also a one-time upgrade of one point. This is called “Wins to Watch” and is meant to make the cards even more exciting.
Which OTW players are there? As of now, Team 1 of the OTW players is available, along with objective and SBC players.
Team 2 followed on October 8th and was supplemented again on October 10th. You can find an overview in the following article or below in the tracker:
OTW Tracker shows possible upgrades for all OTW cards
Update, 12.08.2021: The table has been updated to the current status.
Ratings that have already been changed through an upgrade (victories or TOTW) are updated here and bold.
What is the OTW Tracker? We list all currently known OTW cards in the following table and keep track of how many victories they have achieved since October 1st. Additionally, we look at how many of the 10 matches are still left to achieve the 5 necessary victories for the upgrade.
Below the table, we also show you which players have already received an upgrade or a TOTW card. The table is sorted by rating.
Player
Victories
Remaining Matches
Messi (95)
5/5
Upgrade
C. Ronaldo (91)
3/5
1
Lukaku (89)
5/5
Upgrade
Ramos (88)
5/5
Upgrade
Jadon Sancho (87)
3/5
1
Varane (86)
3/5
1
Hakimi (85)
5/5
Upgrade
Griezmann (85)
4/5
3
Depay (86)
3/5
1
Alaba (86)
5/5
Upgrade
Grealish (84)
5/5
Upgrade
Wijnaldum (84)
5/5
Upgrade
André Silva (84)
3/5
2
Marcel Sabitzer (84)
5/5
Upgrade
Saúl (84)
5/5
Upgrade
Dumfries (82)
5/5
Upgrade
Talisca (84)
1/5
5
Locatelli (84)
5/5
Upcoming Upgrade
Upamecano (84)
5/5
Upgrade
De Paul (82)
4/5
2
Bailey (82)
3/5
1
Berghuis (84)
5/5
Upcoming Upgrade
Delaney (81)
5/5
Upcoming Upgrade
Ings (81)
3/5
1
Cucurella (81)
0/5
1
Correa (84)
5/5
Upgrade
Malen (83)
5/5
Upgrade
Tomori (82)
5/5
Upgrade
Shaqiri (82)
3/5
1
Konaté (78)
5/5
Upcoming Upgrade
Camavinga (78)
5/5
Upgrade
Bellerin (78)
5/5
Upgrade
Junior Firpo (78)
3/5
1
J. Kluivert (76)
4/5
0
Boadu (76)
4/5
1
Which players have already received an upgrade? Here you can find the players who have already received an upgrade.
Ibrahima Konaté will receive a wins upgrade.
Thomas Delaney is set for an upgrade after 5 victories.
Steven Berghuis receives an upgrade after achieving the wins.
Locatelli will receive another upgrade after achieving the necessary wins, having already gotten one for his TOTW.
Bellerin achieves 5 victories and receives his upgrade.
5 victories for Camavinga mean an upgrade.
After 5 victories for Dumfries, an upgrade will soon follow.
Sabitzer achieves 5 victories with Bayern and expects an upgrade.
Correa receives another upgrade for 5 victories.
Upamecano achieves 5 victories and is waiting for his upgrade.
Wijnaldum expects an upgrade for 5 victories.
Grealish has collected 5 victories and qualifies for an upgrade.
Hakimi has achieved 5 victories and will receive his upgrade soon.
Alaba receives an upgrade for 5 victories.
Ramon expects his first upgrade after 5 winning matches of PSG.
Messi expects another upgrade through 5 victories.
Berghuis receives an upgrade to 84 through TOTW.
Messi – upgrade to 94 through TOTW.
Lukaku – upgrade to 89 through 5 victories.
Saul receives an upgrade to 84 for 5 victories.
Malen achieves 5 victories and expects an upgrade to 83.
Shaqiri receives an upgrade to 82 through TOTW 9.
Correa receives an upgrade to 84 through TOTW 7.
Tomori receives his upgrade for 5 victories to 82.
Anderson Talisca – upgrade to 84 through TOTW.
Locatelli – upgrade to 84 through TOTW.
Depay – upgrade to 86 through TOTW.
Alaba – upgrade to 86 through TOTW.
Upamecano – upgrade to 84 through TOTW.
Talisca upgrade to 84 through TOTW.
We will update this tracker regularly after match days with the current data, so check back often to see how your OTW players are doing.
By the way, OTW upgrades could become interesting not only on the pitch but also in the transfer market. After all, players with potential upgrades are worth more than players who stay at their ratings. You can find tips on trading in FIFA 22 here.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone konnten die Ersten bereits Gameplay der neuen Map Caldera aufnehmen und es mit der Community teilen. Wir zeigen euch, wie die neue Karte auf Warzone Pacific ankommt und was die Spieler dazu sagen.
What kind of map is this? Since December 7, 2021, you can see gameplay from players on the new “Caldera” map from CoD Warzone. Because Warzone is now taking a “Pacific” route.
Big streamers have already been able to play on the new map before you, while the first of you can start on the evening of December 8 at 6 PM. We summarize the first feedback on the gameplay videos for you.
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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay
Colors, UI, and weapons of Caldera are praised – Warzone Pacific
Where can you find gameplay? Figures from the eSports scene of Call of Duty have already shared gameplay from Caldera with their viewers. This includes pro player Swagg from the FAZE clan.
His video of his first round on the new Caldera map has already been viewed over half a million times within a day. Swagg himself explains in the video that movement still feels like it did in Modern Warfare and not in Vanguard. For him, this is a big plus, as he really likes the movement from MW.
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This is what the viewers say: Under Swagg’s video, there are many positive comments about the Caldera map. Especially the colors are often discussed. “It’s good to know that the map doesn’t have depressing colors,” writes Mingi. User codegreen0909 adds, “The colors look so great, the [color] palette is fantastic. The weapons look OP, very fast TTK.”
User Zach Peck also likes the look: “I love the look of the map. More open areas, livelier colors, and better lighting. I can’t wait to play it tomorrow.”
Many users agree with Swagg’s comment about the MW movement. DB writes: “I am sooooo happy that the movement is the same as in the old WZ, instead of Vanguard.” Mohsei agrees and says: “I’m super happy that the movement hasn’t changed. That was my only real concern. The colors look a bit washed out, but I’m excited to see how the map plays.”
More gameplay: Shooter expert jackfrags has also had a closer look at the new Warzone map and highlighted some highlights in a video. The clip is being discussed on reddit:
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“At least from the look (so really the look), the update is really just a new map with new weapons. The interface, items, descriptions, and tooltips still look like they did in MW. Only the minimap has changed color when compared to the white/grey of MW. I kind of expected a complete overhaul of the interface and that the look would fit more with Vanguard. Not that it would be relevant or anything, I’m just surprised. However, it looks weird to me. The interface design was developed for a game in modern times and doesn’t really fit a WW2 game,” writes lolKhamul.
“The first thing I noticed was the lack of interface spam,” writes Exxxtra_Dippp
How do you like the first impressions of the new Warzone map? Is this an update that you like and are you excited about the new map, or do you think Caldera is doing something wrong? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
More and more developers are expressing their interest in the tech trend “NFT” and are incorporating their own tokens into their games. Recently, Ubisoft did this with Ghost Recon Breakpoint. But what is your opinion on the trend? Tell us.
What NFTs are: The acronym stands for “Non-fungible Tokens”, meaning a non-replaceable digitally protected object. It is based on blockchain technology, which is also used by cryptocurrencies. Due to the way data is stored in blockchains, ownership rights to an NFT can be unequivocally proven.
Accordingly, NFTs are used, for example, in the digital art market, but are slowly finding their way into the gaming industry.
Advantages of NFTs:
Items in games are no longer rented; instead, players purchase the ownership rights to them
The purchased NFTs can be resold to others
The purchased NFTs can increase in value and become a source of income
Disadvantages of NFTs:
High energy consumption, which is harmful to the environment
Ubisoft has now also announced that they will be introducing NFTs, specifically in Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Players will be able to buy in-game items as NFTs. Publishers like EA have also expressed their interest in the technology.
And what do MeinMMO readers think about it? What do you think of the NFT trend and its spread into gaming? Cast your vote in our survey.
This is how you can vote: After our tool took a short break during the last survey, it is now back. You can cast your vote on the topic further down.
Each of you has one vote, and the choice cannot be undone:
So go ahead: What do you think of NFTs? Do you find the development cool because you then get real ownership rights to in-game items, or is it just an attempt to squeeze more money out of players? Do you find the technology behind NFTs understandable and meaningful? Or is it modern nonsense that nobody needs?
Let us know in the comments and have fun voting!
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Félix “xQc” Lengyel is the biggest streamer on Twitch. That he is enabled to treat himself more than other professionals should be clear. xQc has now acquired a McLaren 720S Spider Coupe worth at least 273,000 euros, even though he doesn’t even have a driver’s license.
Who is Félix “xQc” Lengyel?
The former Overwatch pro is the most subscribed streamer on Twitch with around 85,700 subscribers.
This is what the streamer treated himself to: On his Twitter account, xQc published the first pictures with his new gem and the words: “Where it all began, the OWL days” – OWL stands for the Overwatch League.
The McLaren 720S Spider Coupe costs 273,000 euros in its base configuration. However, which features xQc chose is not known.
He could only afford the expensive car because he earns massive amounts of money from his Twitch viewers. A past Twitch leak in October showed that he earns 648,000 euros on the live streaming platform in one month, and that’s only the part of the income that comes directly through Twitch.
According to his own statements, xQc simply had to treat himself to this car, it made click and it had to be that way. “I haven’t bought anything for myself in the last few years, but when I saw the car – I just wanted it,” said xQc (via Twitch).
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What’s crazy about it? For one, the streamer bought a Tesla just last year (via YouTube). On the other hand, xQc doesn’t have a driver’s license at all. He can’t do more than look at the cars or act as a passenger. His girlfriend drives with his luxury cars.
His fans and streamer colleagues are happy for him about the car. They say he deserves it and congratulate him on his purchase. Lengyel works a lot and hard, he should also be able to treat himself to something like that, according to the responses under xQc’s Twitter post.
What exactly is a “Top Juicer”? xQc is known for using and coining a very unique language that is constantly evolving. The “Juice” is a universal word he constantly uses – he likes to refer to his viewers as “Juicers”.
According to xQc himself, a “Juicer” is something positive. For everyone, this word defines differently. For him, “the Juice” is when he wins in games. He also refers to his career on Twitch as “Juicer.” For other people, a nice, self-drawn picture might be the Juice.
xQc likes to use the word a lot – that’s why he is the top Juicer par excellence.
One of the most successful German LoL streamers, on the other hand, we have introduced to you in detail here:
Ubisoft is the first major publisher in the West to embrace the controversial new technology “NFT”. They are introducing it as a microtransaction in their shooter “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint”. The NFTs are meant to be collectible items with engraved serial numbers that can also be sold.
This is Ubisoft’s plan:
“Quartz” is to be Ubisoft’s own platform for NFTs, through which Ubisoft wants to incorporate “unique items” into their AAA games. The “NFT technology” is intended to transform the items into limited digital objects that are “certified genuine” and therefore have a certain collectible value.
In the game, the NFTs are supposed to function as “Digits” – these are digital objects. The special twist: The items are not tied to the player’s inventory, but are tradable.
How do the new NFT items work in the game? In a trailer, Ubisoft presents the idea of how “Digits” work in Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
In principle, they are the evolution of “normal” cosmetic items that you acquire in the cash shop. Ubisoft emphasizes that the items will not affect gameplay.
The special thing about the NFT items is that they come with an engraved serial number that can be seen from the outside. The items are also supposed to be sellable, and there should be a digital history that shows who has owned them in the past.
Ubisoft says: “This is just the beginning.”
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When will the items arrive exactly? Initially, three items for Ghost Recon Breakpoint are planned to be released on December 9th, 12th, and 15th. You must play Ghost Recon Breakpoint via Ubisoft Connect on Windows, reach Level 5, and be at least 18 years old.
The offer currently applies only to the USA, Canada, Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Australia, Brazil, and indeed Germany. It is not possible in the UK.
This is where the system is explained.
Ubisoft says its technology is “energy-efficient”
This is Ubisoft’s response to the criticism that is sure to come: A common argument against NFTs is often the enormous environmental impact, as NFTs are seen as huge energy consumers and therefore as environmentally harmful.
Ubisoft anticipated the criticism and explains that the technology they use is “energy-efficient”. They employ a technique that is less energy-hungry than Bitcoin or Ethereum. They use “Tezos”.
“A transaction on their network consumes the same energy as streaming a video for 30 seconds, whereas the previous generation of blockchain networks could consume as much energy as streaming continuously for a year,” says the head of blockchain technology at Ubisoft.
What does Ubisoft say is so great about it? Ubisoft lapses a bit into promotional language on the subject:
“Digits are high-quality in-game collectibles with an active utility value. As playable cosmetic items, Digits offer players the opportunity to personalize their experience and complete missions with style.”
Ubisoft
“The day Ubisoft decided to become completely evil”
What is the reaction? The US video for the initiative has 782 likes on over 105,000 views. YouTube has made the “dislike” option no longer visible.
But one user says: Through a plug-in, he can still see the “thumbs down”, and there are already over 13,000 dislikes.
In any case, the comments are negative:
“This is the day Ubisoft decided to become completely evil.”
“I don’t even need to see the dislikes; I can feel them.”
“Imagine if Ubisoft actually cared about developing games that people like instead of just trying to print infinite money.”
“For me, this is just a signal that they are trying to milk every penny from the “Ghost Recon” brand while investing only minimal effort into the games themselves.”
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Parts of the US press react allergically to the topic of “NFT”. The site Kotaku writes: “Ubisoft is the first major publisher to tarnish its games with NFTs.”
PC Gamer sounds a bit more conciliatory. They simply write: “Ubisoft is starting to sell NFTs in the form of helmets with tiny numbers.”
On Reddit, there is an initial thread titled “Don’t support Quartz, the new NFT Ubisoft marketplace.” The thread has already received over 11,100 upvotes and is a passionate plea that the technology is “customer unfriendly.” It is feared that soon all good cosmetics will only be NFTs – only those who can afford them will be able to have the cool stuff.
The technology would lead to more resources being allocated to cosmetics and not to the quality of games. For years, the gaming industry has been working with loot boxes and microtransactions. NFTs are a step too far.
We have thoroughly addressed the topic of NFT at MeinMMO:
Crystal cores are among the rarer resources in Genshin Impact. You automatically receive them as soon as you collect Crystal Butterflies. MeinMMO shows you all the locations where you can find multiple Crystal Butterflies directly.
What do you need Crystal Cores for? You mainly need Crystal Cores when you want to loot efficiently in spheres or at “The Prosperity of Elements”. With Crystal Cores, you can craft “Enhanced Resin” at the Alchemy Table. All you need for 1x Enhanced Resin are:
40x Resin
1x Crystal Core
You can craft a maximum of 5 units of Enhanced Resin. It grants you double loot in spheres and at The Prosperity of Elements. However, Enhanced Resin does not work on bosses.
Sometimes you need to collect a certain number of Crystal Cores to progress in events.
Additionally, you can craft these 3 items with Crystal Cores:
Winter Resilience Potion (Alchemy Table)
Windstill Potion (Alchemy Table)
Adeptus Gourmet (Blacksmith)
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Locations for Crystal Cores in Mondstadt
Morgenröte Winery
Statue of the Seven at Windstieg
Worthwhile locations in Mondstadt:
Statue of the Seven northeast of Morgenröte Winery – 3 Crystal Butterflies.
At Morgenröte Winery between the vines and near the houses – About 9 Crystal Butterflies.
Good place to also farm Philanemo Mushrooms from the house walls.
Statue of the Seven at Windstieg – About 4 Crystal Butterflies.
Locations for Crystal Cores in Dragonspine
In a corner near the Slumber Dragon Valley
On a small island southeast of the snowy path
Worthwhile locations in Dragonspine:
Use the teleporter near the Slumber Dragon Valley, then head southwest. Follow the path over the broken bridge until you reach a small broken tower where three small white fairies are waiting for you. Collect them to generate a gust of wind that catapults you onto the tower – 3 Crystal Butterflies.
Take the teleporter south of the snowy path and then fly to the east. There should be a small island – 3 Crystal Butterflies.
Locations for Crystal Cores in Liyue
At Tianheng Mountain
At the sphere near the Guyun Towers
South of the sphere at Aocang Mountain
Southwest of the sphere at Mingyun Village
Worthwhile locations in Liyue:
Fly from the teleporter south of Tianheng Mountain to Tianheng Mountain. In front of it, there are several monsters guarding the entrance to the mountain – 6 Crystal Butterflies.
Good for farming Crystal Chunks and Noctilucous Jade.
Teleport to the sphere at the Guyun Towers – About 5 Crystal Butterflies.
Take the sphere in the north of Aocang Mountain and walk south towards the moss-covered dragon figure. Next to it, there is a underpass where you will find them – About 4 Crystal Butterflies.
Teleport to the sphere at Mingyun Village and walk southwest. There is a underpass there – 3 Crystal Butterflies.
Good for collecting Noctilucous Jade.
Locations for Crystal Cores in Inazuma
At Amakumo Peak on Seirai
North of Tatarasuna on Kannazuka
Worthwhile locations in Inazuma:
If you use the southern teleporter and drop at Amakumo Peak on Seirai, you can pick up several Crystal Cores inside and outside – Up to 12 Crystal Butterflies.
Also worth it for collecting Amakumo Fruits.
Take the teleporter north of Tatarasuna on the island of Kannazuka, climb the mountain to the south, and walk to the electrically charged tree – 5 Crystal Butterflies.
With this guide, you can easily collect about 57 Crystal Butterflies and thus also 57 Crystal Cores.
This could help you while farming: The 4-star character Sayu has the ability that Crystal Butterflies do not fly away immediately when you approach them. However, if you collect one and others are nearby, they will still flee.
Characters like Venti and Kazuha can also help you with their elemental abilities. They are catapulted into the air with them and can catch Crystal Butterflies that flew into the air and were about to escape.
Crystal Cores do not spawn during rain and every 48 hours.
Many users want more controllers for their PlayStation 5. Now, a manufacturer has introduced a controller with paddles for the PS5. However, the controller was sold out after just a few hours.
This is the status of controllers for the PS5: A controller is the most important instrument for gamers who want to play on their console. However, at this time, there is only one controller for the PS5 that offers you all known features of the DualSense on the PS5, which is the official DualSense controller from Sony.
However, SCUF has now introduced the Reflex Pro, a pro controller with special features for the PS5. This controller is supposed to not only offer known features but also include a few extras.
On December 7, 2021, at 7:30 PM, you could buy the new SCUF Reflex, but after three hours, the controller was already sold out. SCUF itself wrote in an email sent to customers that it had sold more than 100,000 controllers.
The SCUF Reflex is the first PS5 controller not made by Sony
The controller offers you a symmetrical layout. This means that both thumbsticks are located at the front of the controller, arranged symmetrically to each other. As with the DualSense controller, the directional pad is on the left side, while the action buttons are on the right side.
Like the DualSense controller, the Reflex Pro also relies on a Bluetooth connection with the console and offers you a headphone jack for your headphones.
Also included are the adaptive triggers that were first introduced with the DualSense controller. This means that the pressure of the triggers adapts to the gameplay situation: A shotgun feels different than when you are running through snow.
On the back of the controller are paddles – a must for many shooter players.
The SCUF Reflex Pro aims to be an improved DualSense controller
What is the difference from the DualSense controller? The SCUF Reflex Pro offers you a few additional features that the official controller does not provide:
You can swap the analog sticks on the controller.
Additionally, the Reflex Pro offers configurable paddles.
Furthermore, you can save important settings on the controller. For this, there is a small button on the back that allows you to switch profiles.
How much does the controller cost? At this time, there are three different models of the controller. The prices for the SCUF Reflex start at 219.00 Euros and go up to 269.00 Euros (for the FPS version). In total, you get 6 months warranty on the purchased controller.
SCUF Reflex Pro
SCUF Reflex FPS
SCUF Reflex
Configurable Paddles
Yes
Yes
Yes
Performance Grip
Yes
Yes
No
Adaptive Trigger
Yes
No
Yes
Instant Trigger & Bumper
No
Yes
No
Swappable Thumpsticks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Vibration Modules
Yes
No
Yes
Mute Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Integrated Profile Storage
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Yes
Price
239.99 Euros
269.99 Euros
219.99 Euros
All three models of the SCUF Reflex at a glance
The price is the base price. If you want to make adjustments such as different grips or colors, it will cost you extra. You can only order the controller directly from the manufacturer (via scufgaming.com).
Without a PS5 controller, you can’t play PS5 games
Why do you even need a PS5 controller? Sony has already made it clear that you need a DualSense controller for PS5 games; with your PS4 controller, you cannot play PS5 games. This particularly disappointed many users who had grown fond of their old equipment.
PS4 games can also be played on the PS5 with a PS4 controller. However, if you want to play the current top titles on the PS5, you definitely need a PS5 controller.
Other PS4 accessories also work on the PS5. These include steering wheels and flight sticks. Wireless headsets and more specialized accessories are also included. The PlayStation Camera for PS4 also works with the PS5 – this is ensured by a free adapter.
