In Fortnite, the live event has concluded and now all players are staring eagerly at the sea, wondering when it will finally continue. We at MeinMMO are sharing all the important information you need to know.
What happened today in Fortnite? The live event in Fortnite concluded the end of Chapter 2 with a twist of the map. The Cube Queen has retreated, leaving us with a new map and a zero-point screen. Now many players are wondering when it will start again with the battle royale shooter.
If you need important information about the live event and the new trailers, we have just the thing for you:
Fortnite cannot be played – when and for how long?
When and how long will the downtime last? Many players are not in agreement, but a leaker suggests that on December 5 at 4 PM, you will be able to take your first steps on the new map. However, keep in mind that this has not yet been officially confirmed.
When will the patch notes be released? Normally, Epic Games publishes little to no information about the update changes in the battle royale mode. These are often discovered by the community itself.
However, once the update is released, we will create a separate article about it and link to it here.
What new content does update 19.00 bring?
What’s new for the battle royale mode? We are not yet entirely sure about the changes, but leaks and data miners have proven to be reliable sources in the past. Here’s what you might expect with these changes:
New map
The Cube Queen has effortlessly rotated the entire old map by 180°. This has resulted in a new battlefield location. This new island will most likely be the new map of Fortnite for Chapter 3.
SPOILER WARNING: If you do not want to be spoiled and prefer to wait until the release, stop reading here and prepare yourself with our other Fortnite news for the start of Chapter 3.
Sliding mechanics
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Hypex, a well-known leaker from Fortnite, has stated that soon you will have the ability to slide around with your skin. In the Polish Fortnite trailer from Epic Games, there was a scene showing a skin executing exactly such a movement.
Apparently, Chapter 3 will bring a new way of movement.
New weapons and items
Additionally, new weapons and items have also been discovered in the trailer such as:
New assault rifle
New SMG
A mythical crown
Foldable bags with shield sprayers and tents for weapon upgrades
Environmental disasters – Tornados, lightning, and thunderstorms
Among other things, the realistic implementation of natural disasters such as tornadoes and thunderstorms impressed in the trailer. These could appear randomly during combat.
Unreal Engine 5
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Hypex has previously mentioned that the battle royale shooter is getting a new engine. The video leak from the Polish Epic Games site showed that trees are being meticulously chopped down and especially felled.
As they fall after chopped notches, just like in real life. It is possible that this feature is linked to the new engine.
Are you excited about the changes Epic Games will bring to the game with the new update? Let us know!
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The live event “The End” took place on Saturday, December 4, in Fortnite. We from MeinMMO were live at the event for the end of Chapter 2. Here we report how the battle against the Cube Queen went.
Everyone was prepared for this: In Fortnite, the Cube Queen and her minions had been causing havoc since the beginning of Season 8. The inhabitants of the island had had enough and put on a powerful spectacle thanks to their preparations.
For more information about the server status and when Fortnite will be ready again, you can find out here:
This happened in the live event for the end of Chapter 2: First, you spawned in the middle of the Guava Base, which was hastily built.
There, the blue peaceful cube teleported and created a protective energy field around the battle base. All players then patiently waited for the event timer to run out, so the battle could begin.
This is how the peaceful cube builds an energy field around the base
After a short wait, the Cube Queen released a few monsters onto the fortress. These were spawned by golden monoliths. The players were then given weapons and resources to defend against these hordes.
The Cube Queen charged her full strength to open a portal to a world full of alien ships. Meanwhile, the ships infiltrated the Chapter 2 map and caused a firefight.
Players were then disarmed and the blue cube was destroyed. Then a cutscene appeared with the Foundation, also known as The Rock, who freed Jonesy from the IO unit. The two fought their way through the facility that was used for the Builder mode.
Then came another cutscene with the other well-known fighters of The Seven. They fought through cube monsters and opened an entrance to the Builder facility.
All players then appeared with the Scientist of The Seven in the facility and followed him through the IO grounds. Due to destruction from the outside, paths were cut off, which were cleared away thanks to the Scientist.
Then a monster broke the security windows of the facility, and everything was flooded with water. Finally, one could see the Queen in the distance turning the island. Suddenly, they disappeared along with the portal, and a wave hit your skin.
Now your skin is floating on the sea unconscious and Fortnite is not playable.
Here you can watch the entire live event in full length again:
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Fortnite: The End – Event for Chapter 3 in the Video
When does Chapter 3 Season 1 start: So far, there is no information regarding this. We will keep you updated if anything new is published.
Now that the live event for Chapter 2 is over, we ask ourselves how you found the implementation and appearance of the Cube Queen? Did you expect such a dramatic twist for your old Chapter 2 map? Let us know in the comments!
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The so-called “strafing” is a simple movement technique in shooters like Call of Duty: Warzone, with which you can achieve great results. What makes the technique so strong and how to use it correctly, we will show you on MeinMMO.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference – so it is in the Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone. Because one of the simplest movement techniques in the game can make you much better if you use it correctly: strafing (pronounced in English).
Actually, it’s just the movement to the side, but if you use it skillfully and consistently, you will become much better in Warzone and shooters in general.
Who gives the tips? I am Maik Schneider and responsible for Call of Duty on MeinMMO. For almost 20 years, I’ve been running around with my weapon drawn through various shooters, and if I’ve learned one thing: I am mostly to blame for my own deaths.
However, since I consciously use strafing to gather more information about my firefights, I have much better control over when I put myself in danger. And when I don’t feel like concentrating too hard, at least I know what it was all about.
Sidewalking as a valuable technique in shooters
What is strafing in video games? It only refers to the movement to the side compared to running straight ahead. With a controller, you usually have to move the left analog stick left or right. With a keyboard, you usually “strafe” with A and D.
But especially in shooters, strafing is considered an important technique in firefights.
Your side-to-side movements keep your hitboxes moving, and therefore you are harder to hit than if you just stood still. Especially if you constantly move left and right and back again.
However, this does not apply to all shooters. For example, you worsen your precision in Counter Strike or Valorant if you are moving. In Call of Duty, however, the movement entails fewer disadvantages, and in Warzone, almost none.
The technique comes into play in many gameplay situations. But when you consciously use strafing and combine it with your cover, it becomes really strong, and you are much harder to eliminate. Especially in shooters with a high time-to-kill – like Warzone with its armor system.
Strafing takes you to the next level as a shooter player
How can I use this? Strafing is excellent for combat or traveling across the map because it allows you to gather more information about your opponent without putting yourself at risk of going down directly.
If you are at the edge of a building and want to know what’s going on around the corner, stand in front of the edge, take a step to the side, and then take a step back.
It sounds trivial, but this is one of the main reasons why pro players go down less frequently. They consistently check every corner when they expect enemies and are constantly “strafing”. Thus, you already know beforehand what you are getting into.
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In combat, this applies as well. If you’re fighting an enemy who doesn’t use strafing, you are better protected at all times. You “strafe” around the corner, gather information, and go back into cover. An unwary opponent may even remain outside their cover and thus be at a clear disadvantage.
If you “strafe” correctly, the opponent cannot eliminate you at all. As long as you are not very low on health or take a sniper headshot while you are “strafing” around the corner, you are very safe with this technique. Additionally, due to the “Peekers Advantage” in Call of Duty, you have a slight timing advantage when spotting your enemies.
If you are behind a low cover, you should also use the technique. Stand up briefly from a crouch and then go back down. Gather information and use the scouting to your advantage.
Aim-Assist in CoD strengthens strafing
Where else does strafing help? As already mentioned, in every combat, you should “strafe” to keep your body and therefore your hitboxes moving. In Call of Duty, controller players also benefit from another effect: the rotational aim assist.
If you are moving and an opponent runs through your crosshairs, the crosshair follows behind the opponent for a fraction of a second.
You still have to aim yourself; the aim assist is not a perfect “aim-bot” that completely takes the aiming away from you. However, for a short moment, you have a very strong aim assist.
The mechanic only activates when you are in motion. You don’t necessarily have to be “strafing”; movements back and forth also work. However, in combat, side movements are often better.
Important: The rotational aim assist is only activated in the “Standard” setting. Otherwise, you only benefit from the slowdown aim assist, which briefly reduces your input sensitivity.
What else should I consider? The most important thing about strafing is – always use the technique. There can also be combats where you rush ahead and your submachine gun sprays everything within reach.
But in shooter formats with few or no respawns, such as “Search & Destroy” or a Battle Royale, you should strafe around corners as often as possible, gather information and thus stay a small sideways step ahead of your enemies.
Because even though it is exhausting, and you have to concentrate more – you will become a much better “Call of Duty” player.
The real estate market in GTA Online is huge and there are many apartments and flats to buy. But which ones are worth the price? We show you the best apartments you can get in Los Santos and why they are worth your money.
What is the problem? Those searching for a place in GTA Online are greeted by a large selection. Apartments and houses come in various styles and sizes. Without a garage or with one – and if with one – how many parking spaces? Is there a good view? Are important locations from GTA Online nearby?
Here we show you the five best apartments that are worth their price and explain what makes them so good. We base our evaluation on location, the furnishings of the apartments, and the views they offer you.
5. “Del Perro Heights” Apt 7
What does it cost? 200,000 GTA dollars.
How many garages? 10 parking spaces.
What makes the apartment good? Apartment 7 in Del Perro Heights is one of the cheapest apartments that comes with a 10-space garage. Since cars and vehicles are the focus of many players in GTA Online, you have found a particularly good price/performance ratio here.
Additionally: If you have an office in Maze Bank and like to do CEO work, then you are directly next door with this building and just have to cross the street.
4. “3. Alta Street” Apt 57
What does it cost? 223,000 GTA dollars.
How many garages? 10 parking spaces.
What makes the apartment good? While you don’t overlook the entire city from this apartment, you only have to spend 223k for a relatively good view. And there is a garage with ten parking spaces. Similar to the apartment in Del Perro Heights, the price and the provided amenities are reason enough to rank among the top-5 apartments in GTA Online.
3. “Tinsel Towers” Apt 42
What does it cost? 492,000 GTA dollars.
How many garages? 10 parking spaces.
What makes the apartment good? The price of the apartment is still just under half a million GTA dollars. For that you get a fairly large garage and a view that is hard to beat. A fantastic view of the city shows you what is happening in Los Santos. In addition, there is a luxurious decor.
The distance to the arcade is, similar to the Eclipse Towers, very short. So those who frequent there could be very satisfied with the Tinsel Towers or the Eclipse Towers.
2. “Eclipse Towers” Apt 40
What does it cost? 391,000 GTA dollars.
How many garages? 10 parking spaces.
What makes the apartment good? If you want to earn a lot of money with the arcade in GTA Online, Eclipse Towers are a good place for you. The way to the arcade is very short, as the arcade is only about 4 buildings away. Since you can control all your businesses in the arcade with the Master Terminal, the apartment in Eclipse Towers is for many players the best apartment in GTA Online and shares, depending on the player, the first place with “4 Integrity Way”.
Depending on which apartment you choose, you can spend a lot of money at Eclipse Towers. However, Apartment 40 is sufficient and still offers nice furnishing styles.
1. “4 Integrity Way” Apt 28
What does it cost? 476,000 GTA dollars.
How many garages? 10 parking spaces.
What makes the apartment good? In this list, the number 1 spot is fiercely contested. Apartment 28 at 4 Integrity Way has long been considered “the best apartment in GTA Online”. It is located in the heart of Los Santos and is directly across from a CEO office. Other important businesses can also be purchased in the immediate vicinity.
A major plus is that the Terrorbyte spawns directly in the parking lot behind the building when you call it. Here, too, you have only short distances.
The garage is relatively secluded from the main road and offers you some protection.
What makes the apartment good? We list this building as a bonus because it is especially popular in the community. Not because it is close to many businesses, but because the view is impressive. From the cozy chair in the living room, you have an ideal view of the golf course.
Also, the apartment with a purchase price of 253,000 GTA dollars is quite affordable and offers you ten parking spaces for your vehicles.
Which apartment is your favorite and do you already own one of them? Please share your opinion about the apartments with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Are you currently trying to buy a graphics card for your gaming PC? Two experts have explained in an interview why gamers currently have little chance of obtaining a graphics card fairly.
Now, two users explained in a discussion with TheVerge that an average gamer currently barely has a chance to buy a graphics card (via theverge.com). The two individuals run a Discord and ensure that gamers can also purchase a graphics card. They are now also developing bots, as there is currently no fair way to get one.
On the market, retailers, bots, and scalpers would be fighting against each other using tools to get their hands on graphics cards. A few people just trying to get a graphics card for their gaming have no real chance in the current situation.
Honest buyers have no chance of buying a graphics card
This is the big problem right now: For honest buyers, it’s normal to take items off the shelf and then go to the checkout. But bots, as the two explain, simply skip the queue.
The bots would simply use a backdoor and buy up all available items – while everyone else is still in line hoping for a product.
In their interview, the two script developers explain how much this situation bothers them:
Ultimately, it is bots and scalpers that drive up the price of these goods and give them higher profit margins. Some retailers might even be pleased about this because they can ship the goods as a pallet, which saves them a lot of money on shipping costs.
Basically, you have to invest hundreds of hours to save a few hundred euros. It is already a big luck if you can get a graphics card within a few hours for a good price.
Many users also do not spend days at their computers because they enjoy searching for a graphics card so much or because they have the time for it due to Corona. People want to do something together, and gaming is one of the few options to do something with friends during a time of Corona.
It’s not just about, “I’ll spend a hundred hours here because I just want GPUs“ – it’s the social aspect, the community, the shared interest with other people.
“We represent the little guy, or would like to believe so”
In the meantime, the two users have also started developing various scripts and tools. Some retailers are so heavily occupied by bots that one has to develop their own tools to get past the other bots.
We develop scripts and utilities. We still check them manually, but we help you with some of the tricky things by offering small scripts that they can run.
In the end, they hope to help at least a few gamers get a graphics card this way. However, they can never be sure, as many users hide behind anonymity and, of course, scalpers or miners could also use these scripts.
And one cannot prevent scalpers and miners anyway, as they are clever and do not want to miss out on any potential profit. The two operators also earn money from graphics card purchases through affiliate links, but they cannot live a luxury life from it.
Gamers who have managed to get a graphics card would never reappear on Discord, as they have gotten what they wanted. Scalpers often never show up again, as they know that the operators would kick them out of Discord immediately.
What do you think about the situation? Have you already been able to buy a graphics card or are you equally frustrated about greedy scalpers and the poor availability? Tell us in the comments and discuss with other users.
In Pokémon GO has a broken Deino mask just caused nightmares for trainers. They noticed that the mask has a bug in the game. The back doesn’t close properly, resulting in creepy screenshots.
What’s it about? In the Pokémon GO community, images of a faulty Deino mask are currently circulating. You can unlock the mask for free by collecting stardust. Your trainer then puts it on their head.
However, there is a piece missing at the back of the head/neck, making it possible to see through the avatars’ head.
“This thing is cursed!”
What does it look like? Normally, the Deino mask is black at the back and is supposed to adorn the avatars’ heads down to the neck. But trainer Locid on reddit shows that it doesn’t quite work during a specific pose. Locid writes: “Deino mask does not cover the back of the head in the ‘Rock’ pose, you can see the inside of the head and the back of the eyes.”
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If you zoom in on the image a little further, you’ll immediately understand why this image is the stuff of nightmares for many trainers.
The Deino mask from the back – Here you can see through the back of the head the back of an eye
What do trainers say about it? On reddit under Locid’s photo, the mask is a big topic. Players are amused but also disgusted by the sight of the eye that can be seen through the back of the head. There are several comments on the matter.
“Cursed” writes WalkingofCoffee
“Stuff for nightmares” adds Ballorg
“My father’s saying that he has no eyes on the back of his head has finally been invalidated,” says shaliozero
“Oh, so that’s it. I was already wondering if I should collect all the stardust for the reward, but I didn’t know what the reward was. It was hard to tell,” explains YesReboot
How to get the mask? At the start of the season of origin, Niantic also released a stardust challenge. If you earn a total of 120,000 stardust in the next 27 days, you will receive the mask as a gift for your trainer.
Have you ever experienced such strange bugs in the game? And how far are you in the stardust challenge? Please share your current status and your experiences with such visual bugs in Pokémon GO here in the comments on MeinMMO.
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YouTube presented its 10 most successful videos and creators of 2021 in Germany. Among them are many well-known faces. MeinMMO introduces them to you, but do you know them all?
This is what it’s about: YouTube, Twitch, and others reach millions of viewers every day while content creators discuss or polarize.
YouTube presents the most successful videos and creators each year who are active on YouTube. And now it’s that time again because YouTube had announced via Twitter who this year’s most successful YouTuber in Germany has been.
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Where do the numbers come from? The winners actually come from YouTube itself and are based on its statistics. YouTube did not disclose exactly how the numbers were arrived at in its presentation.
These are the 10 most successful YouTubers of 2021 in Germany
10. UiiiMemo: Memo is an old acquaintance of MontanaBlack and quickly became known online through his friend. For this reason, he decided to start his own YouTube channel and is very successful with it. MontanaBlack is among the largest streamers in Germany.
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8. Gnu: Gnu, formerly known as “SaftigesGnu”, is one of the most well-known faces on Twitch and YouTube. Here she plays different games, including Among Us, Dead by Daylight, and some simulators. Gnu is the first gaming YouTuber in Germany to exceed 1 million subscribers.
7. Marvin: Marvin is a German moderator and video producer and made headlines in 2021 especially with a video series about shady advertising, where he sold a fake product to influencers.
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Marvin irritated influencers with a face cream that he introduced in detail in his video.
6. Mady Morrison: Mady Morrison is a certified yoga teacher from Berlin, focusing on personal training and events. Here she regularly publishes health-related videos.
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5. MrBeast: MrBeast’s real name is Jimmy Donaldson and he is an English-speaking YouTuber. He combines various formats such as competitions or charity actions in his videos and often collaborates with well-known personalities. In his newest video, he re-enacted the massacre from the Netflix series Squid Game.
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Mr Beast reenacts the “Squid Game” in his YouTube video
4. Jindaouis: The YouTube channel “Jindaouis” is a duo of two people, as the channel “Jindaouis” is run by Nader together with his wife Louisa. Most of the time, the two share impressions from their lives with the viewers.
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3. Lehrerschmidt: Lehrerschmidt is actually a school principal and began his career on YouTube with math videos. Since 2016, he has his own channel and regularly publishes videos on topics such as physics, German, and mathematics.
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Lehrerschmidt presents his YouTube channel in two minutes.
2. Hungry Hugo: He relies on a special concept, as he takes random clips from streamers and packages them in a story within a video, which is filled with other stories and clips. This way, totally crazy videos and memes are created that have gained great popularity on YouTube.
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Who is the most successful YouTuber? The most successful YouTuber in Germany in 2021 is “Renzo” (in the title image). Rezo became known primarily for his criticism of German politics. His most successful video “The Destruction of the CDU” reached over 19 million views in 2019.
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“The Destruction of the CDU” is still Rezo’s most successful video
Also, there are some surprises on YouTube in 2021, as one of the best-known figures on Twitch has now switched to YouTube because he didn’t feel appreciated enough by Twitch. You can read about the background of streamer Ludwig on MeinMMO.
The early access of the new addon Endwalker from Final Fantasy XIV is here, and players can now enjoy a variety of content. Among them is the stylish accessory Diabolos Wings, which you can easily obtain right at the beginning.
Attention: The article may contain spoilers for the first hours of Endwalker.
This is how you obtain the wings: To reach the location where you receive the wings, you must first play through the intro of Endwalker and arrive in the new city of Sharlayan.
There, after some story sequences, you will gain control over your character and can move around the city. Once you have completed the story quest “Wandering in Old Sharlayan,” you will gain access to a side quest called “Great Hunt of the Gatherer 1.”
NPC: Northota
In Old Sharlayan X: 11.7 / Y: 13.2
Speak with her to unlock the Great Hunt in the new areas. After that, you can check out the new guild wares right next door at the NPC J’lakshai.
There you will also find the Diabolos Wings, which you can exchange immediately for 800 Kupo Tokens if you have collected any in Shadowbringers.
This is what the wings look like in-game (they flap a bit while jumping).
You can also buy the following: Besides the wings, the lovely vendor has a wide range of useful items that you can also purchase directly if you have the necessary tokens. These include:
This is how Early Access has been so far: The early access to the new content started on December 3rd at 10:00 AM. There immediately formed queues of sometimes up to 8,000 players.
While some players got through relatively quickly and could play, others had to deal with errors 2002 and 5006, which kicked them out of the queue. This caused them to have to stand at the back of the line again, which spoiled the mood for some.
All information regarding Endwalker can be found in the following article:
The new map from Chapter 3 in Fortnitewas leaked with the Battle Pass trailer. Epic Games themselves accidentally published the trailer. We will show you all the details about skins, map and what else we could discover.
Where does the leak come from? The leak apparently comes from the Polish Twitter account for Fortnite. They accidentally uploaded the trailer too early and then took it offline a few moments later. The video contains all important information regarding the Battle Pass, the new map, new weapons, mechanics, and graphical improvements.
If you want to know how the live event took place and what the current server status is, you can find out here:
SPOILER WARNING: If you do not want to be spoiled and prefer to wait until the release, stop reading here and prepare yourselves with our other Fortnite news for the event.
Leaked Trailer for Chapter 3 Season 1 in Fortnite
This is the trailer: The trailer is presented in this case by the YouTuber iplaytobi. He downloaded the accidentally published video and included it in one of his new videos.
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What is included? The trailer shows a lot of innovations, including the following:
Trees are detailed and cause area damage afterwards (Could be the speculated Unreal Engine 5)
Weather conditions – Tornadoes, storms with lightning and much more provide variety in combat
Throwing bags – Contain tents for weapon upgrade or a sprinkler to recharge shields
Diverse and varied POIs that resemble the Chapter 1 map, with deserts or snow-covered valleys
Spider-Man and a new skin for the Seven
Sliding feature – After sprinting it is possible to slide
New collaborations – Gears of War
New weapons – Sniper and submachine gun
New possible mythic item – Crown of the Llama King – creates golden aura
New animals – Giant lizard
Old vehicles return, such as the quads
When does Chapter 3 start? This is still unknown, but if you need more information about the live event, we have written a post for you with all important points.
What do you think of the innovations for Chapter 3? Does the hype break out for you, or would you have wished for something different? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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In a survey, we at MeinMMO wanted to know which characters you particularly like in Arcane. We evaluated the survey and created a ranking of the most popular characters in the series.
Here’s the deal: Arcane is the new Netflix series set in the League of Legends universe. The series premiered in November and generated a lot of hype. There was also a lot of discussion on our site MeinMMO, especially about the end of the first season.
This is Mel Medarda: Mel Medarda is a council member of Piltover and the richest woman in the city. The Medarda family is a well-known family from Noxus, but Mel was cast out and sent to Piltover to establish herself or fail there.
In the series, she is initially very cold and manipulative. She mocks another council member with a gift for children without doing so overtly, and also controls Jayce. A romance develops between them over the course of the season, with many suspecting that Mel merely wants to use this to her advantage.
Throughout the first season, one learns where the coldness comes from. Her mother was a brutal woman who did not shy away from using violence to achieve her plans.
This inner conflict and the transformation Mel undergoes throughout the series seem to have resonated so well with you that it secured her a spot in the top 10.
Place 9 – Jayce
Number of votes: 71 (2.23 %)
This is Jayce: Jayce is an inventor who was enrolled as a student at the Academy in Piltover. As a child, he and his mother were trapped in a snowstorm and were about to freeze. They were saved at the last moment by a mage who gifted Jayce a magical crystal.
He tinkered with this for years. However, when the gang around Vi broke into his apartment and an explosion occurred, he was expelled from the Academy. Just before his final banishment from Piltover, he managed to gain control of the Hextech crystal with Viktor, earning him a seat on the Piltover council.
His rapid rise was due both to the theft of a crystal by Jinx and Mel Medarda’s intervention. Throughout the series, he tried to fight corruption in Piltover but ultimately failed.
Before the grand finale, he met with Silco to negotiate a deal. Zaun was to gain its independence, but the final vote was abruptly interrupted.
Place 8 – Vander
Number of votes: 167 (5.23 %)
This is Vander: Vander is the guardian of Vi and Jinx. He once led a rebellion of Zaun against Piltover alongside Silco. During this rebellion, the parents of Vi and Jinx were killed, and he felt responsible for them.
At the beginning of the series, Vander is somewhat of a leader in the underground of Zaun. People respect him. However, he has suffered so much that he has grown older and more bitter. He did not want to risk another conflict between the regions, so he made an agreement with Grayson, the leader of the Piltover guards.
However, in episode 3, he was attacked and kidnapped by Silco. During a rescue attempt by Vi’s gang, Vander was thrown into a pile of Shimmer and transformed into a sort of monster. It is speculated that he is transformed into Warwick by Singed.
Place 7 – Heimerdinger
Number of votes: 198 (6.20 %)
This is Heimerdinger: Cecil B. Heimerdinger is a Yordle, one of the small creatures that are widespread in the LoL universe. He is considered a brilliant genius and an excellent scientist.
As the head of the Academy, he trains young inventors and was part of the council of Piltover. He was always critical of Jayce’s inventions because he had witnessed the devastating power they had in the Rune Wars.
In the sixth episode, he was excluded from the council for “preventing progress”. Afterward, he wanders through the alleys of Zaun and is surprised to discover the amazing inventors hidden in the city.
Place 6 – Ekko
Number of votes: 295 (9.24 %)
This is Ekko: Ekko is a prodigy from the rough streets of Zaun. Before he could even crawl, Ekko allegedly built simple machines. In the series, he worked as a child in the workshop of Benzo, a close friend of Vander.
Ekko gave Vi and Jinx’s gang the tip that they could score big loot from a scientist in Piltover. However, this tip turned into a disaster.
After Vander’s death and the disappearance of Vi and Jinx, he founded a safe haven for children and teenagers in Zaun. He also founded the Firelights, who dedicated themselves to fighting Shimmer.
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In League of Legends , 2 of the best mid-laners in the western world for 2022 can no longer find a new team. Their teams do not want to take them on anymore, but they still want so much money for the highly-paid professionals that no team is willing to jump in and pay the high transfer fees. An analyst explains the problem.
Which players are involved?
The Dane Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen (26, title image) is a mid-laner for Team Liquid and has been playing there since November 2018. At 25, he allegedly signed a contract worth 4.2 million euros in 2020, which is supposed to last for another 3 years.
The Belgian Yasin “Nisqy” Dinçer (23) has been with Fnatic since 2020. He is still under contract until 2023.
Jensen stated in a stream on November 7 that he might not play in 2022. This has been increasingly apparent since then.
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Both players have publicly stated that they probably will not have a team for 2022 and will not play professionally in LoL.
Jensen has the problem that his team has signed Bjergsen for 2022, the probably most famous LoL player in the USA. He plays exclusively in the midlane. Apparently, there is no place for Jensen in the new team. But Team Liquid likely does not want to let their midlane star Jensen go for “free.”
Nisqy, on the other hand, apparently wants or is supposed to leave Fnatic. They had a traumatic experience at the LoL Worlds in 2021. However, because he still has a long contract, his team is apparently demanding a transfer fee. The sum is so high that interested parties have already declined and the negotiations have fallen through. It was originally thought that Nisqy would move to Cloud 9 as a replacement for Perkz, but they have now put their top laner Fudge in the midlane.
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Jensen and Nisqy are among the 10 best mid-laners in the west
This is what an analyst says about the situation: The website Inven spoke with LoL analyst Isaac “Azael” Cummings about the situation where experienced and established LoL professionals like Jensen and Nisqy are left without a team for 2022.
He says both players deserve a spot in the LCS or LEC. There are 20 starting spots in the midlane in the western professional leagues. Jensen and Nisqy are among the top 10 in that position. They should be allowed to play for someone:
“Contracts have gotten bigger and bigger. We see these hefty transfer fees. I think this has led some teams and players to inflate their transfer fees to unreasonable heights. And now, as a result, many players cannot find teams because no one wants to spend that much money on them.
Azael
Azael says the transfer fee depends on supply and demand. One can say, “Hey, the market value for the player is X million US dollars.” But if no one is willing to pay the price, then it is no longer the market value.
The Fnatic team has had a tough time.
What happens next? Azael believes there is currently a downward correction taking place. One possibility he sees would be a “salary cap” so that the LoL leagues can sustain themselves in the long run. That is ultimately the goal. Such a discussion is already taking place in China and could also affect other LoL leagues.
This “correction” of transfer fees downwards apparently already took place with G2 Esports. They reportedly sold top laner Wunder for a third of the price they initially wanted:
One of the most famous German charity events on Twitch is entering its seventh round: Friendly Fire. Streamers Gronkh, PietSmiet, and many others have been diligently collecting donations for a good cause for 7 years. MeinMMO reveals everything you need to know about the event.
Friendly Fire – 12 hours of action-packed entertainment
This is Friendly Fire: During the charity event, the main focus is of course on raising money for various charities. However, all participants and organizers pull out all the stops to entertain the viewers in the meantime.
Until 3 a.m., people are gaming, playing party games, and entertaining the viewers with fun activities.
Especially the challenges are always a highlight for all donors. When a certain amount is reached, a participant of the event has to complete a task. This is meant to motivate donors to work towards a specific amount.
Last year, Peter Smits’ “Concrete Curl” was undoubtedly the highlight: viewers donated as much as they could to give Peter a new hairstyle. You have to know: His hairstyle is his sanctuary, his pride and joy, which he styled the same way for years. Everyone wanted to see how he would look with a different hairstyle (via Twitter).
Sometimes participants also have to dress up and humorously take on roles:
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Where is the event taking place? Friendly Fire will be broadcast live on this year’s Twitch channel of the streamer Gronkh (via Twitch).
When does the event start? Today, on December 4th at 2 p.m., the pre-show for Friendly Fire begins. The actual event will start at 3 p.m. and will end after about 12 hours of broadcasting.
These are the participants, sponsors, and recipients of donations
Who is participating? In addition to Gronkh as the livestream host, the following people are participating in Friendly Fire:
Peter Smits (PietSmiet)
Dennis Brammen (PietSmiet)
Sebastian Lenßen (PietSmiet)
Christian Stachelhaus (PietSmiet)
Jonathan Apelt (PietSmiet)
Artur Niemczuk (fisHC0p)
Pascal Rothkegel (MrMoregame)
Tatjana Werth (Pandorya)
Max Ensikat (PhunkRoyal)
Florian Heider (Der Heider)
Since the group has been dressing up in their trailers over the last few years to match the theme of the main sponsor’s game, they took inspiration from the main sponsor this time as well (via YouTube). A teaser for Friendly Fire 7 gives you a behind-the-scenes look:
Who are the sponsors? The main sponsor this year is Ubisoft with its game Far Cry 6. These sponsors also support Friendly Fire 7:
– Yvolve (Merchandise)
– Bandai Namco Entertainment
– ELEX 2
– NZXT
– AVM (Fritz!)
– Twitch
– Twitch
– ROB’s
– Esport Factory
– Xbox Game Pass
– Asus
– Bus Simulator 21
– Intel
– Fritz-Cola
Furthermore, Betterplace.org supports them with donation processing, ensuring that the money actually reaches the appropriate charities.
These are the recipients of donations:
Helden e.V.
Hanseatic Help e.V.
Irrsinnig menschlich e.V.
Förderverein für krebskranke Kinder e.V. Köln
Alzheimer Forschung Initiative e.V.
rubicon e.V.
Tierschutz Lübeck und Umgebung e.V.
In addition, every 8th euro goes into the Friendly Fire emergency fund. The fund is meant to ensure that in case of emergencies during the year, donations can be made. Betterplace takes care of storing the collected amount, but the Friendly Fire team decides where the money will ultimately be donated if necessary.
The term “Nerf” for the weakening of elements in games should be familiar to every gamer at a basic level. However, many wonder where the word comes from and what its origins are. We at MeinMMO have researched and explain the background of “Nerf” to you.
What does Nerf actually mean?The term Nerf is feared and celebrated by gamers alike. It simply means that an element in a game is reduced and weakened in its effect.
NERFs are especially often heard of in MMORPGs and shooters, particularly when it comes to weapons or certain skills. In the case of a Nerf, they are weakened or otherwise reduced to a greater or lesser extent.
Depending on whether the Nerf is perceived by players as correcting an excessively exaggerated feature or unnecessarily weakening a weapon that is actually adequate, a Nerf is sometimes viewed positively or negatively in the communities.
But what exactly is behind the term? Does it have to do with the fact that Nerfs are often “annoying”? Or is there a connection to the similarly named toy guns?
Nerf in gaming is indeed related to toy pistols
Where does the term really come from? In fact, the term comes from the early days of online gaming. In the MMORPG classic Ultima Online, at the launch in 1997, swords were far too powerful. Everyone used them because all other weapons simply didn’t hit as hard.
Thus, the developers had to make adjustments and implement a patch that significantly weakened the swords. This practice of radically changing an ongoing game from one day to the next was completely new at that time.
Since the so-called “darts” are made of soft foam material, you can shoot each other without worry of injury.
NERF blasters are also available for games, like Fortnite here.
In addition to the “NERF blasters”, there are also various melee weapons, like swords, that are also made of NERF foam and can be used to harmlessly hit each other.
The term NERF here stands for safety from injury and was therefore applied to the reduced damage effect of the swords in Ultima Online. From there, the term “to nerf something” became a catchphrase for the weakening of features in (online) games.
By the way, there are also various game-inspired NERF blasters, like this Overwatch NERF collection.
Games were typically released in a finished state back then, and if there were serious bugs, the developers effectively had to release a completely new version of the game.
However, in Ultima Online, the devs could simply patch the client accordingly, and suddenly the swords were no longer the OP super weapons.
The players quickly noticed this and, in disbelief, compared their adjusted blades with harmless toy weapons from the brand NERF in message boards and chats. “Fights now feel like you’re getting beat with NERF foam swords” was probably the wording of that time.
What are NERF-“weapons”? The term NERF (in capital letters) stands for “Non-Expanding Recreational Foam” (roughly translated as form-stable toy foam). It describes the material from which the “ammunition” of the popular NERF blasters is made. These are sophisticated toy pistols that have been sold by the US toy company Hasbro since 1969.
Since the so-called “darts” are made of soft foam material, you can shoot each other without worry of injury.
NERF blasters are also available for games, like Fortnite here.
In addition to the “NERF blasters”, there are also various melee weapons, like swords, that are also made of NERF foam and can be used to harmlessly hit each other.
The term NERF here stands for safety from injury and was therefore applied to the reduced damage effect of the swords in Ultima Online. From there, the term “to nerf something” became a catchphrase for the weakening of features in (online) games.
By the way, there are also various game-inspired NERF blasters, like this Overwatch NERF collection.
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In Fortnite today, on December 4th, the grand live event that marks the end of Chapter 2 (Season 8) and the start of Chapter 3 is taking place. We will show you when the event starts and at what time you should be there.
Update 11:00 PM: The end event for Chapter 2 has already taken place. If you want to know how the live event went, we have prepared a live event article for you:
What is this event about? At the end of a season or chapter, Fortnite regularly holds large live events. Players can participate live in Fortnite and experience the event together, or watch it on stream with the big Fortnite streamers and follow their reactions to the spectacle live.
When does the live event start? Today, on December 4th, the grand live event before the start of Chapter 3 takes place. At 10:00 PM German time, you can participate in the event. This time is confirmed by Fortnite itself with a countdown that you will find in your lobby and on the map.
Game Mode “The End” – How to Participate
How you can join: If you want to experience the event live in the game, you should log in in advance. Depending on how many players are there, it could lead to overcrowded servers, which might result in queues.
For the finale of Chapter 2, there will be an event mode called “The End”. You will only be able to start this mode from 9:30 PM onwards. It accommodates up to 16 players.
Can it be repeated? No. “The End” is a one-time event and does not offer a replay option. If you want to watch the end of Chapter 2 later, you should record it yourself or refer to videos on YouTube. We will share a video of the event here on MeinMMO soon.
You will receive gifts: As a reward for your participation in the “The End” event, you will receive a special loading screen and a skin. So, fighting against the Cube Queen is worth it for you.
Streams of the Live Event “The End” Before Chapter 3
Here you can watch: If you cannot experience the live event in the game yourself, you can also watch it with the big Fortnite streamers.
This is known: Fortnite itself has already released a teaser trailer for the event of “The End”. You can expect a battle against the Cube Queen. This marks the end of Chapter 2 and the start of Chapter 3.
In the trailer, we see armed characters like Shadi bravely confronting the Cube Queen.
The Queen threatens to destroy the map from Chapter 2. So it’s quite possible that the entire map will be destroyed or completely changed during the event. Then in Chapter 3 Season 1 there will be a brand new map for you.
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Additionally, there are already some leaks regarding the end of the Fortnite map. Trailers are circulating that show how it might continue with a new map in Chapter 3.
Others are saying that there will be another “Black Hole” event and Fortnite will not be reachable for a few days. Such an event happened with Fortnite in 2019 when, after the end and before the start of a season, only a black hole was visible and no one could play.
How will you participate in the grand live event today? Will you experience the spectacle in the game or would you rather watch it in a live stream with many other viewers and watch your favorite creators? Let us know your opinion on this here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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The Game Pass is currently a strong offer if you want to enjoy games as a flat rate. Now there are rumors that Sony is preparing a similar offer for the PS4 and PS5. MeinMMO explains to you what it is about.
Currently, you can subscribe to two different services on the PS4 and PS5: PS Plus and PS Now. However, the online magazine Bloomberg has explained that Sony is probably working on a new project called “Spartacus” (via bloomberg.com).
Where do the information come from? The information comes from persons familiar with Sony’s plans and also from documents that Bloomberg claims to have accessed. Additional information comes from a person who wishes to remain anonymous as he did not have permission to speak to the press.
“Spartacus” presumably involves a completely new subscription model that Sony allegedly wants to provide as a new competition for Microsoft’s Game Pass.
New subscription model to unite PS Plus and PS Now
What is the current situation? At this point (December 4, 2021), there is PS Plus and PS Now. PS Plus is currently a prerequisite for most online games and offers a few free games. PlayStation Now gives you the opportunity to stream or download older games.
In the new subscription model, Sony allegedly wants to merge these two systems into one and offer even more features. Overall, there are supposed to be three tiers of the subscription model:
The first tier would include the known benefits of PS Plus such as multiplayer and a few free games.
The second tier would, similar to the Game Pass, provide some PS4 games for free.
The third tier would offer extended demos, game streaming, and a library of classic PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP games.
New subscription model to be available on PS4 and PS5
Where can you use the new subscription? According to Bloomberg, the new subscription is supposed to be available on both PS4 and PS5 and should give you access to numerous games.
It is probably not surprising that the PS4 is also expected to benefit from the new subscription since the PlayStation 4 has sold over 100 million units and many users are still gaming on the old console. This is because the PS5 is constantly sold out everywhere and is hardly available.
However, it is quite possible that Sony will make the new subscription model a bit more extensive for subscribers with PS5, just as Microsoft makes certain games available only to Xbox players in its Game Pass. Sony also provides PS5 owners the PS Plus Collection with 20 free games, which PS4 players do not have access to. However, this is only a speculation and has not been confirmed by any side.
The Xbox Game Pass currently offers a lot of games that you can play for a flat rate. Among other things, you get some great MMOs when you invest 10 euros a month:
On December 3rd, the Early Access of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker will begin, and we at MeinMMO will be tracking the launch in this live ticker. Here you will find the latest information on the server status, including queue lengths and error 2002.
Update December 4th, 2:53 PM: The afternoon went by without major incidents. Square reported no server crashes or further maintenance except for the sky city.
However, the queues are still very long, and players have to wait a long time until it’s their turn. There are also still errors 2002 and 5006 that kick you out of the queues or the game.
Update December 4th, 12:23 PM: The length of the queues is slowly crawling into the thousands. It is expected to be very high again by evening, leading to error 2002.
Thanks to Xatum from our Discord for the screenshot
Update December 4th, 12:06 PM: An emergency maintenance of the area sky city has been announced for all worlds. Most of you will probably not be there, but still try to avoid the zone between 12:30 PM and 12:40 PM.
Update December 4th, 10:07 AM: Things seem to be a bit quieter on Saturday morning. The first reports are of relatively short queues, and we were able to log in to the game very quickly (queue of 54 players).
Square Enix also reported on Lodestone that the optional character renaming service will be temporarily disabled due to high server load.
By the way: the first players are reporting on social media that their ordered Collector’s Edition of Endwalker has arrived. So check your order status; maybe you have a surprise waiting for you today.
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Update December 4th, 10:00 AM: Good morning everyone, and welcome back to Error 2002 Savage. A brief summary of yesterday’s events:
The servers went online on time at 10:00 AM and started the Early Access of Endwalker.
Long queues formed immediately, reaching into the thousands.
It was repeatedly accompanied by error 2002, which kicked players out of the queue, forcing them to line up again, which was extremely frustrating for many.
There were also occasional server crashes on Phoenix, Shiva, or Moogle.
Update December 3rd, 9:26 PM: The problems on Zodiark have been resolved. However, more and more players are now experiencing their queues being canceled. They receive error messages 2002 or similar errors, get kicked out, and have to line up again.
When selecting a character in the character selection menu, “Error 2002” may be displayed. This error occurs when the login server is experiencing high player traffic or when the number of characters in the login queue for each logical data center exceeds 17,000. This measure is in place to prevent the server from crashing due to extreme overload.
If you encounter “Error 2002” while trying to log in, we apologize for the inconvenience and ask you to wait a while before trying again.
Update December 3rd, 9:08 PM: The Zodiark server is also experiencing technical issues.
Update December 3rd, 8:34 PM: In the meantime, there has been a post on Lodestone regarding some known bugs:
The color of the job-specific Paladin equipment from Shadowbringers is not displayed correctly. This issue will be resolved in patch 6.01 in two weeks.
The new feature where NPCs accompany you in your adventures in cities or in the open world is a bit buggy. Some NPCs are floating in the air or standing on water. The error occurs when a particularly large number of players are in an area.
Update December 3rd, 8:09 PM: Shiva has crashed.
Update December 3rd, 8:03 PM: Meanwhile, there have been no server crashes, but technical issues have occurred on the Shiva server that are currently being worked on.
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Players are also now reporting queues lasting up to 1.5 hours.
Update December 3rd, 5:43 PM: Briefly there were technical issues on the Moogle server of the European data center Chaos. However, they have now been resolved.
Update December 3rd, 5:00 PM: There have been no further reports of crashes or other issues for now. However, you can still expect longer queues. The screenshots from players on social media and reddit show queues ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 players. It varies by server and data center.
Update December 3rd, 3:27 PM: The issues on the Cerberus server should be resolved.
Update December 3rd, 3:15 PM: A small note to those of you who wanted to change your race for Early Access (e.g., to a male Viera). Due to the server overload, you may find that no character customization options are displayed.
Don’t worry, your Fantasia potions have not been lost. The lobby server cannot retrieve your character’s data at the time of the overload, and accordingly, you cannot change your appearance. In the worst case, you will have to wait until the option becomes available again. However, you will not need to use any additional Fantasia pots.
Update December 3rd, 2:46 PM: There are now also difficulties on the Chaos data center. This time, the Cerberus server is affected. The FFXIV team is working on a solution.
Update December 3rd, 2:00 PM: The issues on Phoenix should now be resolved.
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Update December 3rd, 1:34 PM: The issues on Phoenix remain unresolved, and the FFXIV team has reported on Lodestone that they are working on a solution.
Furthermore, the team has reported that the number of players on the servers is currently the highest it has been since the launch of FFXIV. The servers are at their capacity limits. Players in the queues can expect to wait longer to enter the game.
However, queues are stable, and even though it may not seem so, they are progressing.
Update December 3rd, 1:10 PM: Meanwhile, several servers besides Phoenix and Tonberry have been affected by crashes, as reported by the German Twitter account of FFXIV. The developers are working to resolve the issues. As soon as there is more information, there will be another update. We will keep you informed.
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Update December 3rd, 12:47 PM: The Phoenix server seems to have experienced a crash. Players report on reddit that they suddenly lost connection and subsequently ended up back in a long queue.
Unfortunately, it seems that players from Phoenix cannot log in to another server through character selection. The queue there exceeds 8,000 players.
Update December 3rd, 12:30 PM: Everything is still calm, no maintenance in sight.
Update December 3rd, 11:34 AM: Currently, the situation regarding the servers seems calm. We will keep our eyes open and keep you informed of any news in case anything happens. The ticker will continue to be updated.
Update December 3rd, 11:03 AM: More and more players are trying to log in to FFXIV, and the queues are getting longer accordingly. Queues of over 6,000 players are now reported.
So far, the servers seem stable. There are no reports of major crashes or disconnects, aside from the usual 2002 and 5006 errors.
It can be expected that the number of players in queues on European servers will continue to rise by evening.
Update December 3rd, 10:46 AM: Aside from the reports of the usual errors 2002 and 5006, most players currently seem to be in queues or have already managed to log in and play.
Due to the overload, it may happen that you cannot see your character on the character selection screen. This is nothing to worry about, as it is just a display error. Just try to log in normally and wait in the queue.
Update December 3rd, 10:30 AM: The FFXIV team has addressed the server overload on Twitter and asked for your patience:
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Update December 3rd, 10:22 AM: Queues of over 3,500 players are now being reported. If you want to try to bypass them, you can change the login server in the character selection and try logging in to a different server than your own.
But keep in mind that you will not have access to the inventory of your retainers.
Update December 3rd, 10:18 AM: There are the first reports of error 2002 and the collapse of the lobby servers. If you receive one, try logging in again. The error is meant to prevent server overload and crash when too many players are trying to log in.
The error can also occur while you are in a queue.
Update December 3rd, 10:11 AM: It has been reported on Twitter that there is trolling behavior in the community. Allegedly, severe spoilers that have been datamined from the patch are being sent by bots to members of large servers.
It is unclear whether this is true. However, it is advisable as a precautionary measure to restrict your contacts on Discord so that you only receive messages from people on your friends list. This setting can be changed back later.
Update December 3rd, 10:04 AM: The first queues are now forming. Even though they are long, and initially, it seems as if nothing is moving, continue to stay in the queue. If you drop out, you will be sent back to the end.
Update December 3rd, 10:00 AM: The servers are online.
Due to the surge, there may be errors 5006 and crashes when connecting to the lobby server. Then try logging in again, and you will eventually get through.
Update December 3rd, 9:57 AM: Make sure your launcher is fully updated to 100%. The patch has been uploaded in several waves. The complete update will show the Endwalker logo in the launcher:
Update December 3rd, 9:50 AM: So far, there have been no reports on Lodestone regarding a possible extension of the maintenance work. The servers should go online in about 10 minutes.
We wish you good luck logging in and short queues!
Update December 3rd, 8:30 AM: Good morning everyone. There are approximately 1.5 hours left until the end of the maintenance work. In the meantime, the patch can be downloaded.
PS4 patch is 7 GB
PS5 patch is 6 GB
PC/Mac patch is 10.5 GB
Update December 2nd, 4:30 PM: The servers went offline today at 10:00 AM in preparation for the expansion. So you have the entire evening to mentally prepare for Endwalker. We will see you tomorrow morning for the start of Early Access.
When does the Early Access of Endwalker start? The servers are expected to go online on December 3rd at 10:00 AM. Pre-order customers will have direct access to the content of the new expansion Endwalker and can start immediately as soon as they are logged in.
In this ticker, we will track the launch of FF14: Endwalker with you and continuously inform you about potential maintenance delays, the server status, and events in the community.
In a post on the official FFXIV site, Lodestone, the development team warns that there will be long queues at launch. In the post, they ask players to remain in the queue and wait to be logged into the server.
To prevent or at least mitigate potential server problems, a number of measures have been implemented:
The Auto-Logout System: If a character is AFK for more than 30 minutes, they will be automatically logged out of the game. The blog post notes that this is an “enhanced” version of the system. It may also mean that characters on auto-run or interacting with NPCs (such as merchants) can be logged out.
Instanced Areas: The new areas are divided into multiple sub-instances (e.g., Labyrinthos 1, 2, or 3). Content-wise, they are identical. If you are in a group with someone and land in different instances, you can switch instances at the teleport crystal, provided they aren’t overcrowded.
Server switching in the character menu: With the World Travel System, you can now switch to other servers of a data center directly from the character selection. You do not have to be logged in as usual and standing at a teleport crystal in a city.
This is how you can switch
Subscription Owners Get Priority
Another warning from the dev team concerns the free trial version. Players who own a full version of FFXIV (i.e., paying customers) will be given priority in the queue.
Therefore, the players of the free trial version will only be able to log in once the queue has been processed. Since a lot of fans will try to log in on launch day to play the new Endwalker content, there will definitely be long queues.
Trial version owners can therefore expect to have difficulties logging into the game in the next few days.
Blizzard officially confirmed the launch date of Season 25 in Diablo 3. This time, you can expect a diabolical portrait frame and the cute-creepy pet “The Dark Prince”, which has already been embraced by the community as free-to-play gifts.
When does Season 25 start? The launch date for Season 25 in Diablo is Friday, December 10. As you may know from previous seasons, the seasonal servers will open for you at 5:00 PM German time. From then on, you can create a new seasonal character and start from scratch.
What is the theme? In Season 25, you can expect the soul shards of the seven evils. They are divided into three Greater Evil shards and four Lesser Evil shards. The shards drop everywhere in Sanctuary – the drop chance is higher at bosses.
You socket them like gems, but only in helmets or weapons.
You can socket the three Greater Evil shards into helmets
You can socket the four Lesser Evil shards into weapons
The special thing about the stones is that they all have a base property. In addition, there are three additional properties that you must unlock first. The unlocking occurs through the new, season-exclusive resource “Sparks of the Hellforger”. Use these sparks on a soul shard to unlock an additional ability.
We will go into detail about each soul shard with its base and additional properties in a separate post here on MeinMMO:
The old rewards: Since Season 17, Diablo 3 has brought old and new cosmetic rewards to every new season. The “old” ones were already available in previous seasons. Those who didn’t play at that time get another chance to earn them now. In Season 25, there are rewards from S13 that you will recognize.
Head and shoulder protection as well as portrait frames from the exclusive set of the Conqueror and the pet “Blaine’s Bear” will be available for you.
The new rewards: If you complete the seasonal journey of Season 25, you can also look forward to new rewards. The developers of Diablo 3 stick to their motto and reward you with a new portrait frame and a pet upon completion. And the design is very well received in the community.
What players are saying about it: In the community, the frame and the pet are very well received. For example, user sg6152620 writes on reddit: “God. The new portrait and companion are so GOOD!!!! 100% Thumbs up. Oh my God!” User tasman001 agrees and says: “Yeah, right? Just when it started to tire me out to keep getting companions as new cosmetic rewards. New wings would still be great, but this is really a cool companion.”
These sets are gifted: In every season of Diablo 3, you can earn a complete class set and receive it as a gift. You only need to complete stages two, three, and four of the seasonal journey. For this, you will receive a few parts of a specific set each time. Depending on which class you open these completion gifts with, you will receive a different set from it. In Season 25, the sets from Haedrig’s Gift are:
Which class is the best in S25? We have presented the best builds and classes for you in the Tier List for Season 25 in Diablo 3. In the S-Tier, you will find an exciting selection of really strong builds.
This is what the gifted sets look like in game:
Earn your stash tabs
How to do it? In Seasons of Diablo 3, you can earn up to five additional stash tabs. If you haven’t got them all yet, you can do that in Season 25 by completing the Conqueror stage. The tasks involved are:
Complete a Nephalem Rift on Torment XIII in under 5 minutes.
Complete a Greater Nephalem Rift of level 60 in solo play.
Kill Greed on Torment XIII.
Kill Cydaea on Torment XIII in under 15 seconds.
Reforge a legendary or set item.
Upgrade an ancient item with a level 50 or higher legendary gem.
Upgrade three legendary gems to level 55.
Complete two achievements.
The Achievements in Season 25
What does it bring? To unlock the pet and other rewards of the seasonal journey, you need to complete achievements. These change from season to season. In S25, there are the following achievements (Normal Mode / Hardcore Mode):
Sprinter / Speed Demon
Complete Acts 1 to 5 at maximum level within an hour
Simply Divine / Heart of a Lion
Complete a Greater Nephalem Rift of level 75 solo
Cursed and Sewn / Who would have thought?
Kill 350 or more monsters at an event of a cursed chest at level 70 and at least Torment 10
Otherwise it would be too easy / Superhuman
Complete a Greater Nephalem Rift of level 45 solo without wearing a set item
In FIFA 22, the next event starts with the “Team of the Group Stage”, leading to strong cards in the current football tournaments in Ultimate Team. Here you can find out what to expect.
When does the event start? The “Team of the Group Stage” event (TOTGS) will start on Friday evening, December 3rd at 7:00 PM. This is indicated by a current loading screen in Ultimate Team.
The specific contents of the event have not yet been officially announced, but it is to be expected that new, strong special cards can be expected in the Packs of Ultimate Team. Additionally, there will likely be new weekly objectives and Squad Building Challenges to complete.
What are TOTGS cards? We are already familiar with the TOTGS event from previous editions of the FIFA series. The “Team of the Group Stage” consists of cards for players who performed exceptionally well in the group stage of the European cup competitions.
This year, these will likely be the Champions League, the Europa League, and also the Conference League. The latter was also represented in the RTTK event.
Which cards will be included is still unclear. However, there are already a few ideas about who might receive a special card.
The complete FIFA 22 TOTGS overview
Update, December 3rd, 7:00 PM: The Team of The Group Stage is now online and available in FUT. There are a few real stars like Lewandowski, Salah, or Ronaldo – and yes, Leipzig’s Nkunku also has a special card again. The Frenchman is truly collecting specials like there’s no tomorrow!
We will show you the complete team here:
Lewandowski (93)
Salah (92)
C. Ronaldo (92)
Donnarumma (90)
Joao Cancelo (89)
Marquinhos (89)
Sané (88)
Nkunku (88)
Chiesa (87)
Christensen (87)
Vinicius Jr. (86)
Tiago Djaló (85)
Benrahma (85)
Botheim (83)
Haller is available as an SBC card
Furthermore, you can secure striker Haller in the form of an SBC card. In the weekly tasks, you will find Naples striker Osimhen, who should be suitable for Serie A teams.
Today, it’s time again for Destiny 2 as Xur, the mysterious NPC trader, arrives. What he brings today, on December 3, and where he is located, you will, of course, find out on MeinMMO.
What happened this week in Destiny 2? Currently, the Destiny 2 community is talking about the new activities they expect on December 7, including the 6-player activity “Tests of Eternity”. Everyone who owns the “30-Year Bungie Pack” can also look forward to the new dungeon and D1 weapons as well as Halo-inspired weapons.
In addition, Bungie has fulfilled a big wish of the players this week, making many things easier for you in the future. From next week, you will be able to swap your armor mods immediately and at any time without requiring Glimmer or other currencies.
All info about Xur on December 3, 2021 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Xur has arrived in Destiny 2. He will open his camp until Tuesday, December 7, at the Weekly Reset at 6:00 PM and looks forward to your visit.
Where is Xur located? This is his camp for the weekend
Xur’s location: The mysterious trader is in the Tower Hangar until Tuesday, waiting for you there.
Xur’s inventory from December 3 to December 7 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have in store? As always, Xur has an exotic weapon and armor for all characters, namely for Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans.
An overview of Xur’s offerings. It also shows which legendary items he has. The armor set this week is called “Sword Flight 4.1” and comes from the Crucible.
Xur’s offerings from December 3 – 7, 2021 at a glance
Weapon: The Huckleberry – Submachine gun for 29 Legendary Shards
Xur always has with him: You will always get an Exotic Engram for 97 legendary shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest for an Exotic Engram.
The Trials of Osiris on December 3 – Map, Weapons, and Information
Which map is up this week? The map this week is Convergence.
This is how you get your loot: You now get your loot in the Trials of Osiris not through three, five, and seven wins, but through:
Seven victories
50 rounds
as well as the notorious flawless run
This is the reward for a flawless run: You can expect the weapon “The Messenger”, the pulse rifle, including its adept version.
By the way: Once you have received your desired weapon, you can focus your Trials engrams specifically on it. Additionally, you will receive enhancement prisms and ascendant shards. Keep in mind that your rewards increase further as soon as you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two games.
When do the Trials start? The Trials start as usual at the daily reset at 6:00 PM.
What did you think of the announcements about the new activities that players can expect starting Tuesday? Do you think we will soon learn more about the mysterious Xur?
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The MMORPG developer Nexon is one of the largest MMO companies in the world. They have now won a lawsuit against the operator of a private server for the MMORPG Nexus: “The Kingdom of the Winds”. It concerns a fine of 450 million won, about 337,000 euros.
Which game is it about? NEXUS: The Kingdom of the Winds is an MMORPG that was released on April 5, 1996, in South Korea, and it arrived in the USA in 1998. Nexus is a subscription-based MMORPG that is based on Korean mythology.
The game utilizes 2D graphics and offers players many options to improve their characters.
Nexus is a significant milestone in the development of MMORPGs:
Nexus is considered a technical precursor to the ultra-popular online RPG Lineage by competitor NCSoft. The game is by Jake Song, one of the key MMORPG programmers in South Korea. He later developed Lineage and ArcheAge.
In 1999, Nexus set a record with 12,263 users active in the same world simultaneously.
Even today, Nexus is still active – making it the “longest-running MMORPG with graphics”, as it has been played for over 24 years.
The MMORPG Nexus: Kingdom of the Winds is historically important. Image source: mmorpg.org.pl
What was the lawsuit about? The publisher Nexon initiated investigations against providers of private servers back in 2018. In 2019, operators of such servers were arrested. Now, the “Suwon District Court” has decided that the operators of the private servers must pay 450 million Korean won, which is 336,777 euros.
The ruling states that the server operators violated copyright by copying the game without permission. They had benefited from it and the plaintiff incurred damages from this illegal version.
The original developers seem to even subtly support this. Whether the actual rights holders approve of this is unknown. Much is based on the motto “Where there is no plaintiff, there is also no judge.”
Nexon stated: It is of very high importance for them to eliminate illegal private servers. They monitor the market and respond to situations.
Why is this important? Private servers exist not only for MMORPGs like Nexus, which might seem obscure from our Western perspective, but also for popular MMORPGs in the West.
Especially private servers for games that are still actively developed and for which the publisher still earns money constantly face the fear of legal action from developers.
Most private servers exist in a gray area and prefer not to have too much public discussion about them. When a private server for WoW that offered a classic version became very popular, Blizzard took action against it and had it shut down. Some servers also seek refuge in a country where corporations cannot exert direct legal control.
The original developers seem to even subtly support this. Whether the actual rights holders approve of this is unknown. Much is based on the motto “Where there is no plaintiff, there is also no judge.”
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