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The new map of CoD Warzone is online for everyone – Live ticker for the release & maintenance work

Maik Schneider 9. December 2021 Reading time 5 minutes

The new map Caldera of Call of Duty: Warzone is online for everyone. We will keep you updated in our live ticker about any issues and provide you with the latest news.

What’s going on in Warzone? More than 1.5 years after the release, Call of Duty: Warzone is getting a new, large map: the Pacific volcano island “Caldera”.

As part of the first joint season with Call of Duty: Vanguard, the new map is now online for everyone.

Here you will find everything you need to know about the launch of the new map, and we will accompany the release live in our ticker. If any issues arise, you will find reactions from the developers here, so you will know if other players have similar problems or what a potential solution looks like.

CoD Warzone: Caldera release in the live ticker

Update – 19:10: Still no problems with the servers. We wish you a bug- and cheater-free evening on the new map Caldera.

Update – 17:57: If you want to start in Vanguard Royale, here are some weapon recommendations:

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CoD Warzone: The 5 Best Vanguard Weapons with Setups Shortly After the Release of the New Map

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Update – 17:51: There are reports that you are currently not receiving weapon XP in the Plunder mode. The mode is popular for leveling weapons, but at the moment it seems useless.

Update – 17:38: Not all modes with the addition “Vanguard” allow only the old weapons. In the “Vanguard Resurgence” mode, you also have access to weapons from Cold War and CoD MW – airplanes are still available.

Update – 17:20: So far, no signs of server problems. If you have performance issues, it may help to disable texture streaming in the settings. If your CoD points have mysteriously disappeared, you need to be patient; the developers are working on it.

If you want to know which issues have already been addressed by the developers after the release, check out the English Warzone Trello board (via Trello.com).

Update – 17:09: It happened again – Caldera went online earlier, and you can now access the new map, even without purchasing Vanguard. Here’s the playlist:

Playlist for the full Caldera release

Vanguard Royale
- Solo, Duo, Trio, 4-player
Vanguard Resurgence
- 4-player
Battle Royale
- 4-player
Plunder
- 3-player

First impression: The old weapons from Cold War and CoD MW are generally better than the new guns.

Update – 17:00: A good evening to all readers. From now on, we will keep an eye on the official Warzone channels. Yesterday, the new map already went live significantly earlier. If that happens again, you will find out here immediately.

Update – 15:00: If you are experiencing performance problems on PlayStation, it should help to disable “Texture Streaming” in the settings. The developers shared this on Twitter (via Twitter).

Update – 14:25: If you want to know what our MeinMMO author Maik Schneider thinks about the Pacific update, then check this out:

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I love and hate the Pacific update of CoD Warzone – Why are you doing this to me?

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Update 09.12 – 08:20: Today at 18:00, the early access to Caldera ends, and all players may access the new map. We will again follow the release in our ticker and keep an eye on any issues for you.

Update – 20:12: The developers are now working on performance issues on PlayStation. Additionally, the demon weapon bug has returned – the developers are already working on that as well.

Update – 19:54: The NZ-41 appears to perform very well on Caldera. Try the assault rifle in Vanguard Royale.

Update – 18:54: If your CoD points are missing, that’s frustrating, but probably not a problem. This happened during the transition to Cold War as well, and the points were back after some time. The developers have already registered the problem (via Trello.com).

Update – 18:45: Problems may also occur on PlayStation. Textures are not loading correctly, and the game can crash. There is currently no solution for this except to try again.

Update – 18:25: Reports of issues on Xbox consoles are increasing. We are keeping an eye out for a possible solution.

Update – 17:50: Still no problems with the servers. However, it is now clear that there is no FoV slider on consoles.

Additionally, the playlist at launch is smaller than expected. For now, there’s only Vanguard Royale 4-player and 2 versions of Rebirth Island – Resurgence 4-player and Mini Royale 3-player.

Update – 17:40: The new Warzone map went online a bit earlier, and the servers are now available again. So far, there are no reports of server issues.

We are embedding the launch trailer here, which gives a good impression of the new map:

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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay

Pacific update of Warzone: Release timeline

Here are the key dates for the release at a glance:

Start of preload: 08.12 at 6:00 AM
Server downtime: 08.12 from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Start of Pacific update: 08.12 at 6:00 PM
Access to Caldera for Vanguard buyers: 08.12 at 6:00 PM
Access to Caldera for non-buyers: 09.12 at 6:00 PM

What can I play at launch if I haven’t bought Vanguard? Most modes at the launch of the Pacific update are played on the new map Caldera and therefore are not yet available to you.

However, there will be 2 modes available at launch on the smaller map “Rebirth Island”. The changes from the Pacific update will then already be in the game, and you will be able to play almost 40 new weapons.

But Caldera will remain closed for you until December 9th at 6 PM.

What does the playlist in early access look like?

Vanguard Royale (Caldera)
- 4-player
Resurgence (Rebirth Island)
- 4-player
Mini Royale (Rebirth Island)
- 3-player

With the start for all players, more modes should be added to the playlist, such as the normal Battle Royale and Plunder. However, Rebirth Island will disappear and will not return until next week.

What else is there to know about the release of the new map? If you want to comprehensively inform yourself about the new map and the Pacific update, you will find all the important details here:

We are embedding the Season 1 roadmap here:

Are you participating in the release today or are you more inclined to the approach “never play on release day”? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

If you prefer to read more about the initial reactions, you can find community reactions to the new anti-cheat system here: The new map of CoD Warzone launches without better anti-cheat: “They want to ruin the launch”

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New MMORPG on Steam launches with over 500 billion character combinations

Mark Sellner 9. December 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The MMORPG Toram Online is actually not new at all, as it has been successfully running for smartphones for 6 years. However, the game is now getting its own standalone PC version, which will run on Steam. We at MeinMMO summarize.

What is Toram Online? Toram Online is a classic MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy setting with significant Asian influences.

The game was released back in May 2015 for Android and iOS and has been very successful there ever since. It has average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars on both the App Store and Google Play, with over a million reviews.

Now the title is coming to PC with full functionality and will have its own standalone PC version that will run on Steam. However, the game is available only in English, along with Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai.

What features does Toram have? Unlike many other MMORPGs that have been developed with a focus on mobile, Toram does not rely on features like auto-play or too many assistants. You still have to play yourself, which the community appreciates.

Here you can see a trailer for the game:

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Other features of Toram include:

Enormous character editor with over 500 billion possible combinations, according to the developers
A classless character system, where you play what you wear – similar to New World
Free skill trees, allowing you to customize your character as you wish. You are also not bound to classes here
A fashion system, where you can customize the colors of weapons and armors at will
Open world, dungeons, PvP and PvE battles, as well as quests and story
Crossplay between all three systems
Group content that you can manage more or less alone. For this, you can rely on NPC companions or call the characters of your friends for help, even if they are not online

When will the PC version be released? A specific date for the PC release of Toram Online has not been set yet. It is currently only listed as “Coming Soon” on Steam. There is also no further information on the developer’s website.

A game with potential and good ratings

What do the fans say? Both on the App Store and Google Play, Toram Online has a very good rating of 4.5 stars. Most reviews are therefore positive, and only a small fraction of players are dissatisfied.

However, the Free2Play MMORPG relies on a gacha mechanic and pay-to-win options at some points, which some fans find bitter. Nevertheless, it seems that Toram Online does not go as far as other genre colleagues.

How does the community rate it? We took a look at the reviews and comments for you and would like to briefly convey the mood (via play.google.com).

MysteryMelody writes: ‘A great game! The graphics are great, the enemies and quests are diverse, and you unlock more outfits throughout the game to change your character. […] The game is not directly confusing, but there are many areas for improvement.’
Teto Aphrodi writes: ‘Toram Online is a classic anime MMO with a few extra features. However, it is actually about 95 % Free2Play and not very grind-heavy, unless you want to belong to the top 20 %. You also need to read a bit into it, so I recommend creating a test character and playing until level 50 before starting the second one.’
Ain writes: ‘I have been playing Toram since mid-2016. It is a little boring that the annual events keep repeating the same way. Otherwise, a lot of work is being done on the game and new content is coming regularly. […] It is also worth it to invest without real money, and you can get quite far that way.’

Have you played Toram Online yourself? Are you looking forward to the PC version or do you think the game is not for you? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.

If you still prefer to play on mobile, we have for you the 9 best Mobile MMORPGs 2021 for iOS and Android.

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CoD Warzone: The 5 Best Vanguard Weapons with Setups Shortly After the Release of the New Map

Maik Schneider 9. December 2021 Reading time 5 minutes

The new map Caldera is here, Call of Duty: Warzone has nearly 40 new weapons. MeinMMO shows you here which of the new weapons are worth it and how the Vanguard weapons compare to the “old” weapons.

Update December 10: With update 1.49, many weapons from Vanguard have been changed to perform better in Warzone.

For example, assault rifles now generally feature larger magazines, but the exact details of the adjustments are still unknown. The developers state that the weapons are now in their “state 1.0”.

We have adjusted the setups to the revised attachments in the game and still recommend the 5 weapons on the list for the time just after release. As soon as there are solid analyses, you will find more on MeinMMO.

With the launch of the new map of Call of Duty: Warzone, the weapons from CoD: Vanguard are also in the Battle Royale. You will find information here on:

The best weapons of the main weapon classes with setups shortly after release
A brief assessment of how the weapons compare to the guns from Modern Warfare and Cold War

Depending on what you are looking for, you can click to your desired information:

How good are the Vanguard weapons in comparison?
Assault Rifle: Setup for NZ-41
Submachine Gun: Setup for PPSh-41
Light Machine Guns: Setup for Bren
Sniper Rifles: Setup for Kar98k
Marksman Rifle: Setup for SVT40

How strong are the Vanguard weapons in Warzone?

Update December 10: After the first balance update, it remains to be seen how the Vanguard weapons perform compared to the old weapons. After release, the new weapons had no chance, but it is very possible that this now looks different.

Shortly after release, the new weapons do not seem particularly strong. The overall time-to-kill of many weapons is too high, and in terms of stability, there are better options among the old weapons from CoD MW and Cold War.

The previous overperformers like the AK-47 from Cold War, the EM2, the OTs 9, or classics from CoD MW like the M13 or the MP5 remain very strong, unless there are further adjustments. The best weapons with setups are here.

So if you are playing the normal Battle Royale when the new map goes online for all players on the evening of December 9, stick to your old weapons. However, if you try the new “Vanguard Royale” where only the Vanguard weapons are allowed, then try our suggestions.

CoD Warzone: NZ-41 Setup shortly after release

Why is the weapon strong? Most assault rifles from Vanguard struggle in Warzone with their strong recoil and a so-called “bloom effect”. This effect prevents you from hitting the point your crosshair is aiming at.

This leads to much uncertainty when firing, and the NZ-41 can best control this uncertainty. The time-to-kill at range is 840 milliseconds with chest shots. Too high for normal Battle Royale, but a decent value in Vanguard Royale.

However, don’t keep your finger on the trigger for too long – the longer you are in sustained fire, the more the weapon fights against you.

Warzone: NZ-41 Setup

Muzzle: MX Silencer
Barrel: Orbweaver 360mm BC
Scope: G16 2.5x
Stock: Ravenwood Padded
Underbarrel: Schnitzer Grip
Magazine: 6.5mm Sakura 50-round Magazine
Ammunition Type: Extended
Grip: Polymer Grip
Perk: Scout
Kit: Fully Loaded

CoD Warzone: PPSh-71 Setup shortly after release

Why is the weapon strong? The PPSh-41 is one of the few weapons that can hold its own against the old weapons from Cold War and CoD MW.

With its huge magazines and good control, it ensures safe kills in close combat and provides you with a competitive time-to-kill of 504 milliseconds with chest shots at a range of just under 15 meters with the setup shown here.

Warzone: PPSh Setup

Muzzle: F8 Stabilization
Barrel: ZAC 300mm
Scope: Slate Reflector
Stock: Empress Own
Underbarrel: Schnitzer Grip
Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 71-round Magazine
Ammunition Type: Hollow Point
Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk: Steady
Kit: Fully Loaded

CoD Warzone: Bren Setup shortly after release

Why is the weapon strong? Vanguard LMGs are a very interesting option in Warzone. The heavy weapons have some very high damage in close combat but lack the movement to be efficiently used there.

The Bren can achieve a time-to-kill of around 250 milliseconds with higher damage and 3 headshots when paired with the first barrel – which borders on cheating.

However, we recommend a stable long-range setup here, which only starts to lose damage at over 250 meters and can take down enemies with chest shots in 727 milliseconds.

Warzone: Bren Setup

Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Queen’s 705mm Royal
Scope: G16 2.5x
Stock: Hockenson SP2B
Underbarrel: M1941 Handstop
Magazine: .50 BMG 50-round Magazine
Ammunition Type: Extended
Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk: Scout
Kit: Fully Loaded

CoD Warzone: Kar98k Setup shortly after release

Why is the weapon strong? Among the 3 sniper rifles in Vanguard, the Kar is still the best option for the Vanguard Royale.

According to the first evaluations, the sniper rifles are not comparable to the meta powerhouses Kar98k from CoD MW and the Schweizer from Cold War. So stick with the old snipers in normal Battle Royale.

However, one property is really strong: with the perk “Hidden,” you can completely conceal your scope glint.

Warzone: Kar98k Setup

Muzzle: Scout Silencer
Barrel: VDD 660mm 05HE
Scope: –
Stock: Short Stock
Underbarrel: Heavy Foregrip
Magazine: –
Ammunition Type: Extended
Grip: Leather Grip
Perk: Hidden
Kit: Fully Loaded

CoD Warzone: SVT40 Setup shortly after release

Why is the weapon strong? The 3 DMRs from Vanguard have very strong time-to-kill and damage values in Warzone. The SVT40 hits enemies with over 90 damage to the chest and you only need 3 hits for a kill. However, DMRs use sniper ammunition.

If you are a fan of single-shot rifles, then try the 3 weapons of the DMR class from Vanguard. To start, we recommend the SVT40. If you maximize the fire rate, you can take down enemies within 600 milliseconds with chest shots.

However, if you notice that you cannot hit the chest shots reliably, it would be better to switch back to full automatics – body and limb shots are very weak.

Warzone: SVT40 Setup

Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: ZAC 730mm Precision
Scope: G16 2.5x
Stock: Empress Crown
Underbarrel: Heavy Foregrip
Magazine: 7.62x54mmR 15-round Magazine
Ammunition Type: Extended
Grip: Grooved Grip
Perk: Vital
Kit: Fully Loaded

How the weapon meta evolves will have to be seen in the coming days and weeks. With the major Pacific update, there were no balance changes to the old weapons, and it is quite possible that more adjustments will be made.

If you want to have fun in the crazy Vanguard Royale with its planes and extra rules, then help yourself with the selection here. If you prefer the regular Battle Royale, then for now, stick to your familiar firearms.

If you want to read more about the new update, then check out my personal assessment: I love and hate the Pacific update of CoD Warzone – Why do you do this to me?

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Caution! Opponents can escape easily in Fortnite now after you bring them down

Christos Tsogos 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite there are many obvious new features. However, you can only notice one when you are downed. We at MeinMMO warn you of fleeing enemies who are knocked out. Because they disappear faster than you can look.

What do you need to watch out for? In Fortnite, since the beginning of Chapter 3, there have been many new changes. These include not only new weapons or the map but also inconspicuous features that are only discovered later.

A new feature has now been discovered that allows players lying on the ground to interact with many objects in the world. So keep a close eye on your opponents and don’t let them escape as shown in the following clip.

Player manages to escape thanks to new feature

With the new feature, players can perform huge distances and actual stunts in no time to reach a safe harbor. Reddit user FoxManYT shows you what is now possible:

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After the player has been defeated and lies on the ground (but is not yet eliminated) he still falls out of the window, then jumps over two spider webs and can even, despite his knocked-out state, interact with the zip line to escape. In doing so, he covers a long distance and can be revived by a teammate.

A suitable environment is a prerequisite for this, as not every POI in Fortnite has zip lines and the new spider webs from Spider-Man. If you manage to escape from the clutches of your enemy, you can still pull off cool stunts and leave your enemies speechless.

What do players say about such small changes? This change is being celebrated. Many players didn’t even know that such distances could also be covered by “dead” players. A reddit user says:

That was incredible. I had no idea that you could use a zip line while being knocked out, thanks for this tip. I just found out that you can also drop loot while lying on the ground.
adds reddit user Maluki5

It becomes clear that not only can zip lines be used. The following actions can be performed:

Open doors
Open chests
Drop and pick up weapons and items
Use zip lines
Open safes

Could this feature have negative effects? People are humorously speculating on reddit that your teammates could exploit this. So if you have a good weapon, your friends could force you to give up your weapons in exchange for a revival (via reddit).

This feature is still cool. But you should keep a close eye on your opponents or eliminate them completely to prevent such escape actions as seen in the video. It remains to be seen whether Epic decides to adjust this feature so that “dead” players can only drop items and no weapons.

What do you think of such adjustments? Do you find them cool? If so, have you also managed a daring escape? Let us know in the comments.

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The Game Awards 2021: What announcements are there and when does it start?

Kevin Willing 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

On the night of December 9th to 10th, the annual “The Game Awards” show takes place. Although the name includes awards, most people probably expect a long show full of new announcements and updates about upcoming games. What you can expect is revealed to you by MeinMMO now!

Once a year, the Game Awards take place and reflect on the past gaming year. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the main focus is on the eponymous awards. However, these usually take a backseat while new game introductions and trailers for upcoming titles dominate.

Where can you watch the show? The livestream of the Game Awards show is on YouTube and Twitch.tv.
When does the show start? In this country, the stream starts on the night of December 10th at 02:00 and ends around 05:00.

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What games, movies, and series can you expect from the Game Awards 2021?

These movies and series could be featured: In addition to video games, the Game Awards this year also strongly feature movies and series. The announcements are limited to video game adaptations and closely related themes. Among other things, the following movies and series are expected:

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Film)
Halo (TV Series)
The Matrix: Awakens

Keighley mentioned on Twitter that there will also be trailers for completely new movies and series. All projects listed here are already confirmed and in the works. So you can also expect some film surprises.

These games are confirmed: Just because there are suddenly many film and series announcements during the Game Awards does not mean that video games are being overlooked. On the contrary, Geoff Keighley is also dropping some hot breadcrumbs for fans here.

He talks about many cool new titles and updates. However, the promise that there will be four to five world premieres, in the vein of Elden Ring, is remarkable. But first, the announcements that are confirmed (via twitter.com):

Sonic Game
Destiny 2 – The Witch Queen
Dying Light 2
Lost Ark
Evil Dead: The Game
Aaryn Flynn
Arc Raiders
Saints Row
New Game by Saber Interactive (World War Z)
New Additions to Xbox Game Pass

Five big announcements: These games are wished for by players

In summer 2021, Geoff Keighley presented gameplay of Elden Ring for the first time. This is a new game from the Dark Souls creators From Software and has been eagerly anticipated by fans since the first reveal at E3 2019 (via youtube.com). This category of excitement and hype is also expected to include four to five new games, according to Keighley.

That is a big promise, and there are many strong contenders for these maximum five spots. Shocking news: Grand Theft Auto 6 is not included. Keighley confirmed this in an AMA on Reddit (via reddit.com). Games that fans are looking forward to include:

Mass Effect
Suicide Squad
Bioshock
The Last of Us (Series)

What games are you hoping for? Do you have a special wish for a game you’re particularly looking forward to? Or is your most anticipated title already among the confirmed games? Share your opinions with us and the community.

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MMO streamer on Twitch cries as she reunites with a viewer after years

Kevin Willing 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The still quite small MMO streamer ThirdArtifact breaks down in tears during her Twitch stream. The reason for this is not sad news, but the return of a long-missed viewer.

Small streamers don’t have it easy keeping their chat and viewers entertained. While larger streamers can rely on constant messages in the chat, the smaller ones celebrate every message.

ThirdArtifact is no different. With around 60 viewers at the time of the incident, not much text comes through in the chat. When a familiar viewer named Cheddar returns to the chat after a long time, the streamer can’t hold back her emotions.

Tears of Joy: Why This Viewer Is So Special

Who is Cheddar? The missing viewer has been part of ThirdArtifact’s streams since the very first ones. One day, however, Cheddar disappeared without a trace. The streamer did not know the reasons but always wondered if the viewer was okay, according to her own statements.

When he reappears after 2 years, the streamer breaks down in tears. It’s clear that her joy is genuine, and you can almost hear the stone falling from her heart hitting the ground.

This is shown in a TikTok: One of her other viewers captured the moment as a clip when the missing Cheddar shows up. In the video, her tearful joy can be seen. Unfortunately, the chat is hidden, so we can’t know what the mysterious Cheddar responded (via tiktok).

This is what ThirdArtifact says in the clip

I know it sounds really weird, but I haven’t seen you in two years. I don’t want to ambush you with this, but I haven’t seen you in two years! Yet I always wondered if you were alright.

After her dog perceives the heart-wrenching moment, he seemingly tries to comfort her. This allows her to escape the emotional moment.

She apologizes for the outburst and adds that she always had to think of the viewer and never lost him from her mind.

The clip has already garnered around 500,000 views and 242,000 likes on TikTok. The video also increased her Twitch viewer count by about 20 to 30 fans.

Many Love Twitch for the “very small spaces and communities”

Why the clip is important: Such videos like ThirdArtifact’s show how much individual viewers mean to new streamers. It also showcases a side of Twitch that many appreciate: Especially for smaller streamers, fans have close contact and feel like they belong to a tight-knit community where everyone is important.

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I love and hate the Pacific update of CoD Warzone – Why are you doing this to me?

Maik Schneider 9. December 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

MeinMMO author Maik Schneider has already made a few big rounds over the island paradise “Caldera.” The new map of Call of Duty: Warzone is a hit for him. Nevertheless, Maik is simultaneously disappointed with the Pacific Update, as there are few good news apart from the strong map.

I still remember exactly how dry my mouth felt after the announcement of the new Warzone map. It was just a short segment at the end of the presentation of the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Vanguard – but those 2 minutes blew me away and made my jaw drop.

Now the map is out and what can I say: I love the green island Caldera. But at the same time, I somehow hate the whole Pacific Update.

About the author Maik Schneider: Warzone is THE battle royale for me. I remember how the genre slowly grew and I just knew: “This is my new favorite PvP mode”.

But even after countless rounds of PUBG, Fortnite, Apex Legends and even crazy titles like Realm Royale, no battle royale truly captivated me – until Call of Duty: Warzone finally came. That’s why my heart still beats for the shooter after nearly 1,000 matches. I view the Pacific Update with a laughing and a crying eye.

That’s why Warzone is now my dream “Battle Royale”

The big highlight of the update was supposed to be the new map from the start. Caldera – a gem in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, bordered by beaches, filled with jungle, ready for war.

And the new map has achieved that. Caldera is insane, in a good way.

The map looks really good, impresses with bright colors and a completely new atmosphere. During a tour of the “Capital” location, the capital of Caldera, I felt the tropical flair and enjoyed the moments of peace between the fierce battles.

However, graphical frills and a “great setting” do not convince me alone. I am a warrior and as such, I want a battlefield that supports me in my attacks and tactics. And Caldera delivers that.

There are so incredibly many houses, possible landing spots, and tactical aids. The very first fight on Caldera felt more exciting than anything I experienced in Verdansk over the past months.

On the old map, battles were often short and one-dimensional: One team was almost always at an advantage, and either I flee or engage in a handicapped fight.

Caldera lets you choose much more often. When the enemy had the advantage, we always found a way to negate their tactical edge in our first matches. A blue house with 3 floors there, a knee-high wall here, a tropical tree to rest the weapon there.

While there were many overpowering sniper spots and a lot of open space on the old map, the new map offers me many more options – and that at almost any time.

The fights are therefore more tactical, longer, and clever integration of the environment into one’s own strategy is rewarded much more.

That’s why I love the Pacific Update with the new map. Everything I’ve seen so far screams “Battle Royale” and is better tailored to the needs of such a large mode without direct respawns. There are countless hours of fun involved.

That’s why Warzone is now my nightmare “Battle Royale”

As a PS5 player, I feel neglected after the release of Caldera and even a bit sad.

The Pacific Update was something I looked forward to since the announcement. The fresh tropical wind that was supposed to blow through the dusty battle royale has now turned out to be rather a light breeze.

Before, it was said in the presentation of the update: “In terms of graphics and technology, Warzone and Vanguard will share the same technology and engine” (via YouTube). But apparently there are different views on what this statement means.

For me, it meant:

Warzone switches to the Vanguard launcher
New graphics based on the polished Vanguard engine
The new engine comes with a field of view controller for consoles (FoV slider)
Vanguard gameplay transfers to Warzone (movement, perks, etc.)
Next-gen version for PlayStation and Xbox

However, just days before the release, there were still no concrete announcements about a next-gen version and the FoV slider on consoles, leading to growing skepticism in me.

And after the release, it became clear that this feeling was justified: no new graphics, no next-gen version, no FoV slider. Boom.

As I said, graphics concern me very little. But one thing I currently cannot forgive: the issue with the FoV slider.

My first matches were played with MeinMMO shooter author Marko Jevtic, who was on PC. As a “spectator,” he often observed my gameplay and could only shake his head every time, questioning whether I really couldn’t see the enemy “over there to the left”.

When I start a PvP game, I want to get a little better with each day, with each match. That’s why this technical hurdle annoys me so much.

Currently, I am also downloading Warzone on my PC, which is certainly capable of running the battle royale at 100 FPS. But in my heart, I am a console player, especially when it comes to shooters. And it hits me hard that there isn’t even a clear statement from the developers about the field of view controller on consoles.

That’s why I hate the Pacific Update. Because I know how much better the game could feel for me.

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The most popular streamer on Twitch calls for a boycott of Activision Blizzard

Sayumi (Lena) 9. December 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Imane “Pokimane” Anys (25), one of the largest and most popular streamers on Twitch, wants to boycott Activision Blizzard. In one of her streams, Pokimane watches a statement from a female employee of Activision Blizzard with her viewers and clearly decides that she wants nothing more to do with this company.

What happened at Activision Blizzard?

Activision Blizzard has been involved in various sexism, drug, and discrimination scandals for months. Female employees have reportedly been sexually harassed and raped. Other employees were said to have taken drugs in the restroom. Men were said to have been favored. More and more news continues to come out, sparking new heated debates.
Although CEO Bobby Kotick
wanted to change the structures in the company and further emphasize equality, not much has reportedly changed. Men are still said to be favored: Recently, Mike Ybarra and Jennifer Oneal took on equal leadership positions, but Ybarra was reportedly paid better than Oneal. As a result, she left Activision Blizzard.
Recently, “The Game Awards” stated: In 2021, Activision Blizzard was excluded from showcasing their games. They too did not want a place for abuse or harassment.

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Pokimane calls for a boycott of Activision Blizzard

Why does Pokimane want to boycott Activision Blizzard? As a woman, she is naturally against unfair treatment of women. She is shocked by the sexual harassment and rapes that are said to have taken place at Activision Blizzard. Pokimane believes: Such things should not be supported.

In a morning stream, the 25-year-old watched a statement from a female employee of Activision Blizzard on Twitter. The employee spoke tearfully about discrimination, sexual harassment, and inappropriate touching.

Pokimane then discussed with her viewers. From 27:52, you can see the relevant part from the Twitch stream.

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Clearly shocked and affected, Pokimane planted her hands on her hips and asked:

So are we boycotting Blizzard or what? I want to see if we’re on the same page.

Her chat responded almost unanimously with “yes.” “Overwatch 2, huh?” Pokimane continued sarcastically, “when they come out with new games, believe me, I won’t know what they are. Bro, screw Blizzard.”

Pokimane actually doesn’t want Blizzard games to be streamed

Subsequently, a viewer asked Pokimane what she thought of streamers who still stream Blizzard games. Pokimane’s answer was clear:

If you are a financially stable streamer, you damn well shouldn’t.

However, Pokimane understands the streamers who depend financially on streaming Blizzard games. If their income is based on streaming Activision Blizzard games, that’s okay. But Pokimane added that these streamers should clearly emphasize that they are against “the whole thing with Blizzard.”

Pokimane and most of her viewers are thus strongly positioned against Activision Blizzard. One will probably not discover any more Blizzard games on her channel for the time being.

Editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski and editorial director Gerd Schuhmann talked about the future of Blizzard in the MeinMMO podcast: Does Blizzard have a future? Analysis after the delay of Diablo IV and Overwatch 2

Pokimane and most of her viewers are thus strongly positioned against Activision Blizzard. One will probably not discover any more Blizzard games on her channel for the time being.

Editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski and editorial director Gerd Schuhmann talked about the future of Blizzard in the MeinMMO podcast: Does Blizzard have a future? Analysis after the delay of Diablo IV and Overwatch 2

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Who grinds a lot in ESO gets free shop items – But the grind is getting worse

MiezeMelli 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, a new currency was introduced this year with Update 30 Blackwood. Players can earn this currency in-game and use it for selected items that are usually available in the paid Crown Store. An attentive player on reddit noticed an important development. We reveal everything about his findings regarding the Endeavors.

What are the seals of the Endeavors? You earn this currency by completing tasks under “Group & Activity Finder (P)”. The second point there is daily and weekly Endeavors. The daily Endeavors are usually completed alongside your daily activities in ESO.

However, they reward fewer seals compared to the weekly Endeavors. You should always try to complete both types of Endeavors. Because to access the popular rewards, you will need to complete some Endeavors.

What rewards are so interesting? You might otherwise know the rewards from the Crown crates of the Undaunted. The rare Apex Mounts are particularly popular. But in return, you are also required to have 16,000 Endeavor seals.

Where do I get the Endeavor and how do they work? You don’t need to unlock a quest. As soon as you have completed 3 of the 5 daily Endeavors, regardless of the activity, you have completed your daily Endeavor. The next day at 9:00 AM, new daily tasks will appear for you.

The weekly Endeavors change only once a week but are also a bit more challenging to complete. Once you have finished 1 of the 3 possible Endeavors, you are done for that week.

Rewards have been steadily decreasing since the end of June

On reddit, the attentive user u/TholosTB closely observed the fluctuating number of seals. He noticed that since the end of June, while the reward for weekly Endeavors has increased, the daily reward has decreased, resulting in a consistent decline in total rewards.

It’s a slow but clear and steady development. Do you feel a bit deprived of the eagerly awaited feature, or are you still eagerly participating? It’s like the saying goes: “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth!”

However, for those who find this development to be a disappointment, the ESO year 2021 still has the New Year’s celebration in store for you. To make sure you don’t miss it, if you need a little distraction, visit our summary:

ESO Event Ticker – How to get your rewards by the end of 2022

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Destiny 2 now has Artful Armor with a strong advantage, but not for everyone

Britta ♤ BeAngel 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2 there is now a new armor set called ‘Artful Armor’, which was introduced with the 30th anniversary. This armor offers anyone who possesses it a particularly strong advantage in build crafting and allows a glimpse into the future.

Update 03/09/2023: We have expanded the article with changes to the Artful Armor in the DLC “Lightfall”. The ‘Artful Armor’, which previously granted players the option for a fifth mod slot, was adjusted in 2023. Starting from Lightfall, it will have a unique mod slot that can provide you with +3 for all character stats such as strength, mobility, resilience, etc.

Players in Destiny 2 are currently playing the new activities from the ’30 Years of Bungie’ package. While the Guardians are on the hunt for weapons inspired by Halo in the 6-player activity ‘Trials of Eternity’, the old Xur amusingly comments on the proceedings with his galloping Starshine friend. But that’s not all there is to the new loot:

The Gjallarhorn is back, including a catalyst
The Magnum pistol from Halo 1 has been remade for Destiny 2
And the new Thorn armor set shines in chromatic glory

Additionally, another cool highlight of the anniversary DLC has become known. Those who play the dungeon ‘Grasp of Avarice’ receive a currently unique armor set as loot with a practical advantage for the new build crafting.

What makes the ‘Artful Armor’ so special?

The special thing about the ‘Artful Armor’ set is that it has an additional fifth bonus mod slot. Since Lightfall, players can utilize a unique mod slot that grants them +3 for one of the character stats, such as strength, mobility, resilience, etc.

This is an option that didn’t exist before: Normally, armors in Destiny 2 only have four mod slots. There is a general slot to improve armor values. For example, for using resilience or recovery mods. Two additional slots are designated for different weapon mods, including ammunition finder or armor charge mods. The last slot is for a boost of character stats, such as strength, mobility, resilience.

This special advantage of five instead of four slots makes the ‘Artful Armor’ in Destiny 2 a coveted loot. Especially regarding the new build crafting, this armor set provides players with the best option to apply more mods simultaneously.

How do I get an Artful Armor? Players can earn ‘Artful Armor’ with the fifth mod slot in the dungeons on the Grandmaster difficulty. However, earning a complete set that also has good armor values is not so easy.

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More special rewards for difficult activities: The Grandmaster dungeons also require a correspondingly high power level and contain champions. They are therefore a challenging activity that Bungie has intentionally equipped with this special loot, as dmg04, Bungie’s Community Manager, mentioned on Twitter.

It was the goal to offer players more than just master weapons for difficult endgame activities.

Are you already a proud owner of an ‘Artful Armor’ set, or did you not know about the special reward waiting in Grandmaster dungeons? What do you think about Bungie offering such particularly rewarding items for the higher difficulty levels? Let us know in the comments.

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The CEO of New World says about the rapidly falling player numbers on Steam – 83% less

Schuhmann 9. December 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The new MMO New World launched with great enthusiasm and many players on Steam on September 28. 2 months later, the MMO has lost a large portion of its players. The peak number dropped from 913,027 to 119,135. The head of the MMO, Scot Lane, now shares his perspective.

How have the player numbers of New World evolved? When looking solely at the peak numbers from Steam, in 2 months, the player numbers have dropped by about 87%:

Upon release, New World had a peak of 913,027 players. Especially in Germany, New World was extremely popular at launch.
In November, the absolute peak was still 357,188 players.
In the last 24 hours, on December 8, 2021, the peak on Steam was 119,135 players – that’s only about 13% of the original player count.

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“We made mistakes that frustrated our players”

This is what the head of New World says: A Polish MMO site had the opportunity to ask the head of New World, Scot Lane, a question about the falling player numbers. Lane responded (via mmorpg.org.pl):

I think you are referring to the numbers from Steam and while those numbers have indeed declined, they do not reflect the active players 1:1.
All new games and MMOs lose activity after release, which is normal and to be expected. At the beginning, players had extremely long sessions, almost double compared to the Alpha. This led to problems with long queues and intensified the feeling that we lost more players than we actually did, as the length of the sessions adjusted back to what we saw in the Alpha.
We also made some mistakes that frustrated our players and are working harder to improve our processes to minimize future problems. Considering that only two months have passed, we are satisfied with the current player engagement data. Of course, we always want to improve and are trying to do so.
Scot Lane

In the rush, some mistakes were made – It will get better in the future

What does Lane say about the bugs? Addressing the many bugs in New World, Lane replied that New World is a large game and is continuously growing. Just in the rush to improve New World, some mistakes were made.

One understands what kind of negative impact the mistakes have on players and does everything to improve. In the future, updates aim to be smaller so that they can focus more on quality.

Lane hopes that players will log in again in the future to see the changes and improvements made to New World. It is said that they will always work on balance and bring new content, so Lane hopes that the players will give the team a second chance to regain their trust.

We have taken an in-depth look at the state of New World after 2 months on MeinMMO and are asking: Is the MMO still salvageable?

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What’s behind it: Lane describes the phenomenon that people play significantly more in the initial phase of an MMO than later on, once they reach max level. Since Steam primarily measures the “peak player count,” meaning the number of players active at the same time, the peak numbers in this “initial phase” are significantly higher.

A heavy player is generally “more valuable” in this statistic than a casual player who might not even show up in the statistics because they are not logged in during “peak time.”

Therefore, Lane is correct that New World has not lost 83% of its players, but that some of these players still play New World, albeit not as much as before. Nevertheless, it is clear that some players have already left New World, which he admits, and Amazon is aware that the launch was quite rocky.

While some claim that New World is dead, players say: It’s back, it’s much better now

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Fortnite has transitioned to Unreal Engine 5 – Is there a difference?

Christos Tsogos 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

Thanks to the new Chapter 3, Fortnite has transitioned to the new Unreal Engine 5. Now the question arises whether one notices a real difference and if so, what that might be. We show you what Epic has spruced up in the battle royale shooter.

What is the Unreal Engine? In game development, the engine refers to a program responsible for the internal processes of the game. The correct generation of the map, accurately reproducing inserted sound, and keeping the game running during use are among the tasks that such a developer program must undertake.

The Unreal Engine refers to the developer program from Epic Games. It has already been announced that future games will be equipped with the 5th generation of the engine. Epic has now taken a step further and optimized Fortnite after the Chapter 3 release with the new Unreal engine.

We will show you if new features can be discovered:

Fortnite and Unreal Engine 5 – Do you notice differences from the old engine?

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After the update to 19.00, there weren’t really many changes at first glance. Many players hoped, as in Epic’s UE5 presentations, that all objects on the map would be broken down into every molecule upon impact or force. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Therefore, we list all the visible changes that we have spotted so far:

The sky looks more natural and abstract, just like in nature
Large trees can be chopped down and logs roll away
Winds are visible and pass by you
Snow on the ground shines and reflects
Impending natural disasters look natural and powerful
Flowing water looks somewhat more natural
Burnt ground produces real soot and looks more realistic
Better shadows from players

What do the players say? Opinions are divided. Many players are disappointed that not everything received an upgrade. They expected Fortnite to be completely spruced up, but many were disappointed. Players comment with opinions such as:

I didn’t expect the stuff to look particularly good, especially on a mid-range console like a PS4. But I literally noticed no difference, and that shocked me. […] Yes, to be fair, the tornado looked like a lot on a console, and it was breathtaking to see how smoothly it worked. But otherwise, I could swear it still looks crazily similar to Chapter 2.
said reddit user Feder-28_ITA

It becomes clear that many players do not understand how an engine works. These programs bring changes, but they are not solely for graphical polishing. With the implementation of the 5th generation, Epic has created a path to bring better and more impactful updates in the future.

Are more changes coming? So far, the teased storms and tornadoes are still pending, but in upcoming updates, you can expect such new natural phenomena. They will tear down and destroy buildings, carry away vehicles and items, and you can also ride on them.

What do you think of the new engine? Do you also think there should be more potential? Let us know in the comments what you think!

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CoD Warzone & Vanguard: Here is how to get the 5 new weapons at the start of Season 1

Marko Jevtic 9. December 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

With Season 1 of CoD: Warzone Pacific and CoD: Vanguard, 5 new weapons are also coming that you can use in both games. 4 of them can be unlocked right now, the last weapon will be available later in the season. MeinMMO tells you what you need to do.

All new contents of the Season 1 for CoD Vanguard and Warzone Pacific are known from the roadmap. The new contents also include 5 weapons that you can use in both games. These are:

Cooper Carbine (Assault Rifle)
Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (Sniper Rifle)
Sawtooth (Melee Weapon)
Katana (Melee Weapon)
Welgun (Submachine Gun)

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How do I unlock the new weapons? 3 of the 5 new weapons will be unlocked via the Battle Pass. You don’t even have to buy the Season 1 Battle Pass for that: all Battle Pass weapons are free. You just need to level up the Battle Pass enough to unlock the weapons.

The Katana will be unlocked through a challenge. At a yet unknown later point in Season 1, the Welgun submachine gun will also be available.

Can I miss the weapons? Season 1 lasts 8 weeks. If you can’t level up the Battle Pass sufficiently during that time, there will be a special challenge for unlocking each weapon after the season.

How to unlock the new weapons from Season 1

We will show you the in-game description and the requirements for unlocking each new weapon.

Unlocking the Cooper Carbine (Assault Rifle)

In-Game Description: “This AR is easy to control at short distances and has a high rate of fire.”

How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 15 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)

Unlocking the Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (Sniper Rifle)

In-Game Description: “Heavy, semi-automatic anti-tank rifle with devastating performance against infantry and vehicles.”

How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 31 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)

Unlocking the Sawtooth (Melee Weapon)

In-Game Description: “A club made from the fangs of the ocean’s most dangerous predator.”

How do I unlock the weapon? Reach level 37 in the Season 1 Battle Pass (Free. No Premium Battle Pass needed)

Unlocking the Katana (Melee Weapon)

In-Game Description: “Single-edged Japanese longsword. Deadly in close combat.”

How do I unlock the weapon? Challenge: Eliminate 5 enemies with a melee weapon in a match 15 times.

Unlocking the Welgun (Submachine Gun)

Description: “Comparable to the Sten. With its standard ammunition, the Welgun is extremely compact and has relatively good stability thanks to its built-in grips.” (via Call of Duty)

How do I unlock the weapon? Currently, you cannot unlock the Welgun. This weapon will only be available later in Season 1. You will be able to unlock it through a challenge.

These are all 5 new weapons in Season 1 of CoD Vanguard & Warzone Pacific. Do you have a favorite among them? If so, what attachments do you like best? And how do you assess the strength of the weapons in the current meta? Let us know in the comments.

In addition to new content, several changes in CoD Vanguard will also be introduced at the start of Season 1. What exactly has already happened and what is expected in further updates, you can read in our article:

CoD Vanguard: Season 1 starts and brings several updates – Patch Notes

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Reaction to new NFT microtransaction is so bad that Ubisoft hides the video

Schuhmann 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The gaming publisher Ubisoft has announced a new type of microtransactions for its shooter Ghost Recon Wildlands, which will operate through NFTs. This is just the beginning of a larger initiative. However, the reaction to the YouTube video has been so devastating that Ubisoft has now “delisted” the video. It is still accessible, but hidden.

What kind of announcement was that?

Just yesterday, on 8th December, we reported on MeinMMO about the announcement from Ubisoft to introduce a new system called “Quartz”, through which Ubisoft aims to integrate NFT microtransactions into its AAA titles.
The beginning was marked by the failed shooter Ghost Recon Breakpoint at release: Here, there were supposed to be 3 cosmetic items that would become “limited and tradable collectibles” through NFT technology – complete with serial numbers and a history of who has owned the item.
The reaction to the video was already terrible yesterday. Many gamers outright reject NFTs and see this as a misguided development in the gaming industry. Now Ubisoft has responded.

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How bad were the reactions? While you can still give videos a thumbs down on YouTube, the number of dislikes is hidden now. However, there are still ways to see the number of dislikes.

According to the site vgc, the video had a like-dislike ratio of 1:20. There were about 23,447 interactions with the video, 22,429 were negative, and only 1,018 were positive. The reactions were thus devastatingly poor, which can also be seen in the comment section.

On Twitter, where there is no dislike option, the tweet on this topic has more than 10,000 likes, but also terrible comments, with Twitter users saying they will now uninstall everything from Ubisoft. They strongly reject NFTs.

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The trailer has been “delisted.”

This is how Ubisoft responds: Ubisoft has “delisted” the video with the NFT announcement – that means the video is still accessible, but no longer appears on the Ubisoft North America channel.

Gamers are bothered by the strong focus on cash shop and cosmetics that NFTs represent

What bothers gamers about NFTs? It is a mix of several arguments:

NFTs are generally accused of being environmentally harmful due to high energy consumption – this plays a lesser role in the rejection. Ubisoft also states that they use “energy-efficient technology.”
The main criticism is that NFTs shift the focus significantly towards microtransactions. Players wish for a greater focus on game development.
For many players, the focus on NFTs reflects an increasing commercialization of games. It is said: “We participated in cash shops and loot boxes for years, but this is now a step too far.”

We have extensively dealt with the topic of NFT on MeinMMO:

NFT is the new trend in gaming in 2021, companies are worth billions $ – But why?

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Survival MMO Myth of Empires vanished without a trace from Steam, now the competition names the reason

Tarek Zehrer 9. December 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

The survival MMO Myth of Empire initially launched quite successfully on Steam. However, it has not been found there for several days. There is an investigation for copyright infringement, and now we know who is behind it: developer Studio Wildcard from the big survival game ARK: Survival Evolved.

What happened? The survival MMO is currently in early access on Steam and was able to attract thousands of players in the first weeks and gather numerous positive reviews.

However, since the past weekend, it has been unavailable due to an investigation by Steam. The accusation: copyright infringement. However, we did not know until now who made the accusation and what exactly was behind it.

Now the copyright holder has made a statement regarding what exactly the accusation is. The investigation is being conducted by publisher Snail Games and developer Studio Wildcard, which is responsible for ARK: Survival Evolved. Allegedly, Myth of Empires stole from them.

Myth of Empires alleged to have stolen code – What’s behind it?

These are the allegations: In a statement it is said that Angela Games, the developer behind Myth of Empires, improperly used the source code of ARK: Survival Evolved as a basis for their survival MMO.

There are some details on how this alleged theft occurred. Apparently, key developers of Myth of Empires previously worked for Snail Games’ Chinese parent company and thus had access to the source code of ARK.

The statement says:

Studio Wildcard and Snail Games USA Inc. are in good faith convinced that Myth of Empires was developed by: (1) stealing the source code from Ark: Survival Evolved and (2) using the stolen source code as the basis for the game Myth of Empires. […] Key staff of the developer of Myth of Empires worked at the Chinese parent company of Snail Games USA Inc. and at least one of them had the credentials that allowed them to access the source code of Ark: Survival Evolved.
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Additionally, it is stated that several developers from Studio Wildcard found several nearly identical game mechanics and other indications in the game’s code pointing to the theft.

The results of the investigation were submitted by the studio to Valve on December 1st, shortly after which Myth of Empires disappeared from Steam.

What does the developer say about this? Angela Games has not directly commented on the allegations from Studio Wildcard so far. Previously, there was already a statement claiming that the accusations were unfounded and that they would do everything to refute them. You can read the statement on MeinMMO.

We have requested a statement from the responsible PR and are waiting for an official statement.

What happens next? It remains to be seen what the investigations by Valve will reveal and who will ultimately be vindicated. Until then, it is also difficult to foresee what consequences might arise if the accusations are confirmed.

We will keep you updated on the topic as always.

What is Myth of Empires actually? It is an open-world game for PC that strongly resembles games like ARK or Conan Exiles and has a combat system that is more reminiscent of hardcore games like Mordhau and Mount & Blade.

You create your own character and explore a game world that strongly resembles ancient China. According to the developers, the setting is meant to be “realistic and historical” without many fantasy elements.

Here are some of the features:

PvE and PvP modes
Large sieges
Free development of areas with settlements and fortresses
NPC companions that assist you in battle
Comprehensive crafting system

As is customary in survival games, you start with your character in any area and get right to the first tasks.

The initial activities introduce you to the mechanics and various systems, until you gradually tackle increasingly challenging tasks.

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You can now perform power-ups at PokéStops in Pokémon GO – Here’s how it works

Franzi Korittke 9. December 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO you now have the opportunity to perform Power-Ups at PokéStops. We from MeinMMO have taken a look at what this new feature is, how it works, and what benefits it brings you.

What kind of feature is it? The gameplay of Pokémon GO consists of trainers going outside and exploring special locations. These noteworthy points are marked in the game by PokéStops and gyms.

As an additional incentive to visit these locations, players receive a small bonus in the form of various items when spinning the photo discs at the respective stops or gyms. With a new feature in the game, these PokéStops and gyms can now be leveled up.

Already in October, Niantic began a first test phase of the PokéStop feature in certain regions of the world. As of December 8th, the new feature is now available to us as well (via pokemongolive.com).

How do Power-Ups work at PokéStops?

To perform a Power-Up at a PokéStop or gym, you need to scan the respective location. You can do this with the AR feature in the game. We will explain in detail what you need to click:

Click on the respective PokéStop or gym that you want to level up.
On the right side of the screen, you will see an icon with a “+” that you need to select.
Now a corresponding scale will open around the image of the respective photo disc that shows you the progress of your Power-Up. Below it, there is a display of the respective level of the stop as well as a green button labeled “Scan PokéStop”. You need to click this button now.
After that, your camera will open, and you can film the PokéStop or gym. Activate the recording and walk around the respective object from a bit of distance.
Once you have scanned the location, you can upload your recording. You can select either “Upload now” or “Upload later”. As soon as your scan has been uploaded, your progress will be counted accordingly.

Once you have performed the Power-Up at your PokéStop or gym, you will recognize it by the visual representation of the PokéStop. It appears larger and has, depending on the level, one, two, or three horizontal bars. Moreover, you can also view your progress and remaining time by clicking on the respective stop.

How many scans do you need for a level-up?

In total, PokéStops and gyms can be powered up to level 3. As per the overview by LegendsLima on Twitter, you need a different number of scans depending on the level. This Power-Up lasts for different lengths of time as well.

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Accordingly, the following scans are needed:

Level 1 (lasts 48 hours): 5 scans
Level 2 (lasts an additional 12 hours): 10 scans
Level 3 (lasts an additional 12 hours): 25 scans

Who can perform the scans? The PokéStops and gyms can be scanned by all trainers who have reached at least level 20.

How many scans are possible per trainer? You can perform a total of up to 200 daily scans. A PokéStop or gym can also be scanned multiple times by the same trainer.

What benefits do the Power-Ups bring?

Once you have scanned and powered up your PokéStops and gyms, all trainers receive additional items when spinning the photo disc. From level 2, you can also look forward to bonus hearts with your buddy.

If the location has even reached level 3, you will either receive 3 premium raid balls if it is a gym or additional spawns at a PokéStop.

Additionally, you can connect these scans with completing your AR tasks in Pokémon GO. These also reward you with special items or even an encounter with a Pokémon.

What do you think of the new Power-Up feature? Have you tried it out yet? Or would you rather not deal with the AR scans and forego the bonuses? Feel free to write us your opinions and experiences here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

In the coming weeks, there is still a lot planned in Pokémon GO. We will show you, which events await you in December and which are particularly worthwhile.

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Diablo 3: Which class will you play in Season 25? Ask the Wheel of Fate

Patrick Freese 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

The start of Season 25 in Diablo 3 is just around the corner. Which class will you play? For those of you who are undecided, we offer the Wheel of Fate, which will determine a class for you.

What’s happening in Diablo 3? This week, the new Season 25 starts with Patch 2.7.2 in Diablo 3. The kickoff is on December 10th. For new players and veterans alike, the question often arises: Which class should I play in the new season?

In this article, you will find a survey where you can choose a class. We will show you the Wheel of Fate. Click it here in the article to find out which class the wheel has in store for you.

What’s changing in Season 25

The theme: The major highlight of Season 25 is the season theme revolving around the seven Soul Shards. You can socket them into your helm and weapon, unlocking strong bonuses. For example, one will take away a few percentages of your crit chance but will give you 100% crit chance on incapacitated enemies. With the new gems, you can re-experience classes and builds completely anew.

All Soul Shards from Season 25 and their strong bonuses have been presented here on MeinMMO.

Balancing: The new update changes sets and class items of Barbarians, Witch Doctors, Demon Hunters, Necromancers, and Wizards. In the Patch Notes for Update 2.7.2 in Diablo 3, we show you all the changes and details regarding Season 25.

Survey: Which class will you play in Season 25?

Vote here: Just before the start of Season 25, we want to know from you which class you want to play. You only have one vote in the survey. If you want to play multiple classes in Season 25, just choose the one you are most excited about.

Still undecided? Ask the Wheel of Fate

You can try this: If you still haven’t been able to make a decision, we have two options for you. Check the Tier List for Season 25 of Diablo 3 to see which builds are currently the best and then choose your class.

To assist you, we’re embedding a “Wheel of Fate” here. Well, actually it’s a random wheel that will show one of seven classes as a result, but maybe there’s a touch of fate in it.

If you’re wavering between two or three classes, or don’t really care which class you play, you can spin it here now and then vote in the survey afterwards.

If you can’t see the wheel, just follow this link to wheeldecide.com.

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Have you made a decision on a class in Season 25? Whether with or without the Wheel of Fate, let us know your class here on MeinMMO in the comments and tell us what plans you have. Do you want to play in groups or solo? Are you aiming for GR 150 or just playing casually while enjoying other content?

If you want to quickly start with the big portals with your class, we can help you. Our Level Guide for Season 25 in Diablo 3 will quickly get you to level 70.

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Asmongold on the new WoW cinematic: “Another female character is dethroned”

Cortyn 9. December 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

Even streamer Asmongold has nothing good to say about the new cinematic in World of Warcraft. He finds it illogical and simply bad.

Yesterday, Blizzard unexpectedly released a new cinematic for World of Warcraft, which can also be viewed on the PTR of Patch 9.2. The cinematic addresses an important moment in the story of Sylvanas Windrunner, the former Banshee Queen, who is now in the hands of the heroes after the raid Sanctum of Domination.

Streamer Asmongold shares his opinion on the video – and the criticism is often devastating.

Spoiler warning: The article discusses the cinematic “Shattered Legacy” and thus story content from Patch 9.2. Those who do not want to be spoiled should not continue reading.

What can be seen in the cinematic? The cinematic shows the unconscious Sylvanas, surrounded by Uther, Baine, Jaina, Thrall, and Bolvar in Oribos. The heroes debate whether they should awaken Sylvanas, as she knows the Mastermind’s plan. While some oppose it, Uther ultimately decides to make contact with Sylvanas. In a sort of dream world, he clarifies to Sylvanas that she was simultaneously the Ranger-General of Silvermoon, but also the Banshee Queen who set Teldrassil ablaze. Sylvanas then regains consciousness – and apparently accepts the two sides of her existence.

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How Asmongold reacts: In a nearly hour-long rant, Asmongold hardly has anything good to say about the cinematic. For him, the video is a major “retcon” of one of the most important and best WoW characters.

From his perspective, the new cinematic implies that Sylvanas has basically been under the Mastermind’s control since Warcraft. All that made Sylvanas cool and a strong, self-determined female character for years has been destroyed in one fell swoop.

You took one of the best characters in the entire story and now say that everything brilliant and cunning she has done was actually just because of a bald idiot with overly obvious nipples pulling the strings in the background, who no one has ever heard of?

At the same time, Asmongold finds it illogical what the motivations of Jaina, Baine, and Thrall are. The fact that they actually discuss whether to trust Sylvanas is nothing more than “fan service.” Because if these characters would think for a moment, they would know that without Sylvanas’ knowledge, they would have absolutely no chance. After all, the Mastermind could completely subjugate them with a single hand gesture.

However, Asmongold also has a few nice words about the cinematic. The sheer representation is good, the quality is significantly higher than previous cinematics in the past. It would only become problematic when the characters open their mouths.

What do you think of the cinematic? Do you share Asmongold’s opinion? Or do you like the direction in which everything is developing?

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Destiny 2: How to complete the quest “Magnum Opus” for the exotic pistol “Pathfinder”

Britta ♤ BeAngel 9. December 2021 Reading time 5 minutes

In Destiny 2 there is a new secret Exotic star. The pistol “Pathfinder” is inspired by one of the most famous weapons from Halo: the Magnum pistol. In this guide, we explain what you need to do to obtain the new Halo Exotic.

The “Pathfinder” is also a relic from the old days, obtainable during the 30th anniversary. Bungie has brought back memories of the Magnum pistol from Halo to Destiny 2 with this weapon and its associated quest. To obtain it, players must complete the quest “Magnum Opus”.

Who can obtain the weapon: The quest is available for all players for free, allowing everyone to enjoy this exotic top-tier weapon. Especially the Destiny 2 PvP community is already excited about the Halo return.

What makes the pistol so special?

The weapon is kinetic and uses special ammunition.
It features the exotic perk “Full Brake”. This allows the pistol to produce oversized heavy caliber long-range shots. Additionally, it fires automatically with an increased fire rate. It deals increased precision damage to unshielded opponents.
Thanks to “Hold Back”, the weapon’s recoil is reduced when you tap the trigger while simultaneously enhancing precision.

The quest “Magnum Opus” starts in Eternity: To obtain the quest for the weapon, visit Xur’s treasure chamber in the new location “Eternity” and follow the interactions. After receiving various items and gifts, Xur will finally give you the quest “Magnum Opus”.

Step 1: First, collect “Strange Coins”

How to obtain “Strange Coins”: Players randomly receive “Strange Coins” from various activities, such as the new 6-player activity “Trials of Eternity”, Vanguard Strikes, or Crucible matches. To complete this quest step, you need a total of 7 “Strange Coins”.

Our Tip: We recommend playing the new activity “Trials of Eternity” for this. This way, you’ll receive not only the required “Strange Coins”, but also rank progress with Xur. The rank progress will be important later for the “Magnum Opus” quest.

By the way: Xur loves “Strange Coins”: These special coins are also a relic from the old Destiny 1 times. Previously, “Strange Coins” were necessary in Destiny 1 to buy exotic weapons, gear, or engrams. Thanks to the 30th anniversary, this currency is back and is a great reminder for many players.

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Step 2: Complete 3 bounties from the mysterious Starhorse

Once that’s done, the quest requires completing three of the so-called “Starhorse bounties”.

Where can I find the Starhorse? The Starhorse is an NPC you can find in the new location “Eternity”. That’s where you can also visit Xur in his treasure chamber. It offers you daily and weekly bounties there.

Difficult bounties give you bonus progress. However, you can only complete the bounties one at a time since you can only carry one bounty at a time. So pick one and then start the 6-player activity “Trials of Eternity” via the navigator. The activity features a player search in normal difficulty.

Step 3: Obtain a “Strange Key” from Xur

This quest step is relatively easy, especially if you follow our tip and played the activity “Trials of Eternity” for the “Strange Coins”. To acquire the key from Xur, you must have reached at least “Strange Favor” rank 4.

Step 4: Enter the area of the “Trials of Eternity”

With the key in your inventory, you can now enter the area of the 6-player activity. It is directly accessible from Xur’s treasure chamber by passing through the interstellar fog that teleports you away. We have marked the entrance for you.

Now lower the barrier and follow the quest diamond: Once there, keep to the right. There is a type of “map” on a stone, which is a part of a gear. Here, you can activate the strange key and lower a barrier that opens the path to a new area. If you look closely, you can see the Bungie gear there.

Find the “Anomalous Object” in the Cryo Pod: The quest diamond will guide you again. Walk towards the gear. There you will find the entrance to a cave. Various jumping passages will follow that you need to complete on your way. Once that’s done, you’ll reach a Cryo Pod that you can open. Here, you will receive the last part to obtain the exotic pistol “Pathfinder”.

Step 5: Visit Banshee-44 in the Tower

The final quest step sends you to the gunsmith Banshee-44. Because your pistol, the “Anomalous Object”, is not yet ready for use. He will repair it for you. In the Tower, you will then receive the finished weapon and complete the quest.

How to get the Masterwork Catalyst for the “Pathfinder” pistol?

This exotic pistol also received a Masterwork Catalyst, just like the Gjallarhorn. However, the catalyst is tied to further reputation rank progress with Xur.

To get the catalyst, you need the “Anomalous Access Card”: To make the weapon a Masterwork, you need the “Anomalous Access Card”. You will receive it as soon as you reach reputation rank 16 with Xur. You must therefore play the activity “Trials of Eternity” and complete bounties to level up the rank. Daily and additional bounties from Xur are ideal for this.

How to activate the Masterwork Catalyst: Once you have obtained the catalyst for “Pathfinder”, you need to kill 700 enemies with the “Pathfinder” pistol. Killing other Guardians with it grants you extra progress.

This is what the “Pathfinder” Catalyst can do: The weapon generates Spheres of Power as a Masterwork. Additionally, it also gains the perk “The Rock”.

After the last shot, secondary fire can be activated, consuming a portion of your ammunition reserves.
Your next grenade will also be transformed into a cluster grenade.

Cool Halo effect: Your grenade will thus transform into one of the original Halo grenades.

Have you been able to try the weapon? What do you think of the Halo 1 classic in Destiny 2? Usable or just a nice reminder of old times?

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CoD Warzone has a new map for everyone – Release and Download

Maik Schneider 9. December 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

Call of Duty: Warzone has a new map that is currently playable in Early Access. This evening at 6 PM, all players can access the map and the main information on download size and content of the Pacific update can be found here.

Update December 9 – 5:10 PM: The new map is now completely online for everyone! If there are any issues, you can find our live ticker for the release here.

Update December 9 – 8:30 AM: We have updated the article for today’s full release. Here you can find the best Vanguard weapons after launch.

With its largest update to date, the free Call of Duty: Warzone brings a new map to the game and a lot of fresh content:

The new map “Caldera” – a Pacific island
Nearly 40 new weapons from Vanguard
Planes and anti-air trucks as vehicles
New modes featuring Vanguard weapons

We provide important information such as details about the download and the transition process. Additionally, an overview of some changes you can expect.

All about the download – release, size, preload, server downtime

When does the update come out? Season 1 and the Pacific update are already online. However, before the Early Access ends at 6 PM, you only have access to Rebirth Island.

How big is the download? The developers indicate the following download sizes:

PlayStation 5: 44.7 GB
PlayStation 4: 44.7 GB
Xbox Series: 41.2 GB
Xbox One: 41.2 GB
PC: 37.8 or 69.1 GB (with CoD MW)

Which launcher do I use to start Warzone? Warzone stays in the launcher of Modern Warfare, and you must start the download through this game.

What about Vanguard in Season 1? The premium title of Call of Duty will also receive new content for multiplayer and its zombie mode with Season 1. You can find all information about Season 1 here:

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Everything about the Pacific update

When can I play Caldera? The Pacific update will be playable on December 8 at 6 PM. However, not all players will have access to the new map “Caldera” at that time.

Only buyers of CoD: Vanguard can start immediately and dive into the game modes on the new map. If you haven’t purchased Vanguard, you’ll have to wait an additional 24 hours:

Vanguard buyers: Caldera access on 08.12. at 6 PM
Non-buyers: Caldera access on 09.12. at 6 PM

During these 24 hours, non-buyers will only have access to 2 versions of the small “Rebirth Island” map: “Resurgence” and “Mini Royale” will be available at launch.

Watch the release trailer for the new map here:

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CoD Warzone shows trailer for the Pacific update with planes and gameplay

What does the release playlist look like?

Vanguard Royale
- Solo, Duo, Trio, 4-player
Vanguard Resurgence
- 4-player
Battle Royale
- 4-player
Plunder
- 3-player

What is “Vanguard Royale”? The new game mode focuses on the Vanguard weapons and you can only use firearms from the latest CoD. Additionally, there are the new vehicles – planes and an anti-air truck. Some equipment and modern items will also not be available:

In the regular Battle Royale, only the previously known vehicles and all weapons – including the new Vanguard weapons – will be available for now.

More about Vanguard Royale and the changes in the regular Battle Royale can be found in the patch notes of the Pacific update:

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All about the content and the island “Caldera”

What is there to know about the map? The new map “Caldera” is a volcanic island in the middle of the Pacific and feels very different from the old map “Verdansk”. Instead of gray concrete walls from the Cold War, you enter a green island paradise with many beaches, vacation vibes, and no skyscrapers with endless staircases.

cod warzone new map caldera overview map with landing sites

The developers report that the new map resembles the old map only in one aspect: its size. Otherwise, we get a whole new experience that has been created based on feedback to Warzone since its release.

If you want to take a tour of the new map right away, you can find early gameplay of Caldera here:

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What else is coming to the game? Warzone is not just getting a new map. The Pacific update is a complete overhaul that will influence many aspects of the game and create a completely new player experience.