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

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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”.

Enter Xur’s treasure chamber via the navigator.

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.

If you want to get to know Xur a bit better, we reveal 5 secrets about him in this article:

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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.

The menu for the bounties from the Starhorse in Eternity.

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

Once you reach reputation rank 4, you will receive the “Strange Key”.

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.

This is how you enter the area of the “Trials of Eternity”.

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.

Have you recognized the Bungie gear?

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.

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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.

At rank 16, you will receive the “Anomalous Access Card”.

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

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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:

cod warzone vanguard royale rules

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
  • cod warzone new map caldera power plant
  • cod warzone pacific new map caldera view from the volcano

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.

  • New gameplay options
  • Nearly 40 new weapons
  • New storyline set in World War II
  • Insane planes
  • Brighter, more beautiful map

If you want to dive deeper and learn more about the new Warzone, we have compiled everything important in our special on the Pacific update.

If you want to be surprised, then dig out your swimwear and pack your bags for good weather – starting Wednesday, it will be tropical in Warzone.

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LoL: Twitch streamer describes his life as a lonely grind hell – Wonders what everyone else has

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The Twitch streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp gave a major interview to a US newspaper. The journalist summarizes the streamer’s daily life as one characterized by hours of playing League of Legends, anger, rage, and isolation. The streamer wonders about the article: It sounds as if he is lonely. He actually wants it that way – he just doesn’t need friends.

This is the situation:

  • Tyler1 is by far the biggest streamer of League of Legends. Each week, he is on air for about 50 hours playing the MOBA. He sets himself extremely difficult challenges in LoL and spends months trying to fulfill them.
  • An article in the Washington Post reported about Tyler1: The report depicts the streamer’s life as isolated, living only with his girlfriend and family in a small village, revolving around LoL, the gym, and little more. Themes of the article are “loneliness,” “anger,” and the feeling of being constantly watched. Tyler1 suffers from too little sleep, an obsessive-compulsive disorder, and regularly takes Adderall.
  • Tyler1 now comments on the article and wonders what people are doing. This is the life he wishes for.
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“Just had a bad day”

This is Tyler1’s reaction: The Twitch streamer says he is really surprised by the reaction to the article. The reporter spent a day with him and Tyler1 was practically smiling all the time and everything was great. But then the article became a “sob story.”

When the report was published, Tyler1 received hundreds of messages asking if he was okay. He couldn’t understand it at all, because he didn’t know about the article before it came out.

He goes through the article live on his Twitch stream:

  • About a passage in the article stating that he “looked depressed,” Tyler1 says that on that day he lost 10 out of 11 LoL matches and just had a streak of bad luck. That happens sometimes. He just had a bad day.
  • Regarding the note that he suffers from too little sleep, Tyler1 points out that he has now been diagnosed with sleep apnea and looks forward to the treatment.
  • The phrasing that he “dropped out of college” is explicitly criticized by Tyler1, saying it sounds like he quit due to poor grades. However, he had good grades and consciously decided to leave university to pursue “other interests.”
  • He is also annoyed by a passage stating that there are “dozens of bottles of Adderall” on his nightstand. That sounds as if he takes them like Tic Tacs – that’s not the case. He suffers from an attention disorder and takes medication for it.
  • Statements that the house is “run down” or there is “garbage” everywhere also bother Tyler1 a little. The house is “not that run down,” just a bit old. The garbage is mainly fan mail.

“I don’t want friends in real life”

This is what he says about his loneliness: Tyler1 is bothered by the statement that no one visits him in the apartment except his girlfriend and family. While that is true, it sounds as though he longs for companionship. But that is not the case at all.

Tyler1 says he has no interest in friends in real life. He could move to Alaska with his wife, cat, and family and it would be okay for him.

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According to Tyler1, the journalist could also have written exactly the opposite article. He posed for photos for hours, where he was grinning widely and making triumphant gestures. However, the photographer then chose a picture where he looked thoughtful and sad.

Tyler1 consistently denies being rich

What else stands out? Tyler1 consistently contradicts any statement that he earns anywhere near what is described in the article. It states that he

  • earns $200,000 a month
  • has earned $5 million in recent years
  • owns a sports car worth $170,000
  • his manager rejects any advertising offer below $20,000

All of this is denied by Tyler1, rolling his eyes and calling it “fake news,” assuring his chat that he actually makes hardly any money. The car was also just rented.

On the statement in the article that his girlfriend earns $200,000 a year, Tyler1 exclaims, “You earn the bread! Why am I even still streaming?”

The supposedly low earnings of Tyler1 seem as credible as the statement that he is two meters tall. According to a Twitch leak, Tyler1 is actually among the top earners on Twitch.

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Even if Tyler completely gets into his role as a persona when it comes to “money,” the Twitch streamer gets angry at one point.

When it comes to how much his life is influenced by the Twitch chat, Tyler1 shows that he is indeed as affected as described in the article.

He gets upset about how relentless his chat can be at times. There are people demanding a “24-hour marathon” stream as compensation, just because Tyler1 had to cancel one or two streams due to illness. He then scolds the chat – apparently some have not got their lives under control.

Tyler1 cuddles up with LoL star Faker – but does not seem to be 2 meters tall.

“Get a job” comment

This is how he reacts to the comments: Under the article, there are also some comments from readers of the Washington Post.

In one comment, it says that Tyler1 should finally grow up and get a job.

The streamer can only chuckle about this. He calls the writer of the comment a “boomer”, someone who is out of touch and not up to date, and offers to meet up.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is getting worse

This is what’s behind it: What looks like daily life and “normal life” to Tyler1 may seem to an outsider like a life marked by constant repetition, anger, and isolation. It seems hard for many to believe that Tyler1 really chose this life, but he assures that this is indeed the case.

The idea that he might be lonely is completely rejected by Tyler1. He simply says he has absolutely no interest in things like “friends.”

At some points, however, the image shakes a bit:

  • When Tyler1 talks about how his control disorder is getting worse since he started streaming, and he can no longer cope when anything feels “wrong” with his equipment or his positioning.
  • A passage in the article stating that many acquaintances of Tyler1’s friends had burnout and had to stop streaming, Tyler1 only comments with “It’s true.”
  • Also, the fact that his girlfriend actually wishes for a completely different life and talks in the article about missing contact with other people seems to be a sore point. She also wants to get married and desires 3 to 5 children – Tyler1 only comments with “Noted.”

This already seems like not everything is as great in the self-chosen gamer paradise. It’s understandable why people asked after the article if Tyler1 is still okay.

In fact, a major LoL player had to end his career because of exactly the kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder Tyler1 describes:

LoL world champion (22) tells of the obsessive-compulsive disorder that ended his career

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New World brings server mergers with new update – Patch notes and maintenance work

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New World is getting a new update today, December 9. However, it is not the major December patch, but update 1.1.2. This update focuses on server merges and housing compensation. We will reveal the patch notes and how long the servers will be down.

What’s included in the update? Patch 1.1.2 is a small but important update. It brings the following new features:

  • The technical foundations for server mergers are being established
  • The limited-time world event “Truthan Terror” has been disabled, but it is expected to return in the future
  • Players should now be able to repurchase and utilize the housing content lost during the rollback. Issues concerning housing taxes should also have been fixed

When will the patch be released? The update will be applied today at 8:00 AM. You can find the complete patch notes in the New World forum.

How long will the maintenance take? The developers have scheduled about 3 hours for maintenance. The servers should be online again by 11:00 AM German time.

When will the December patch arrive? There is still no exact release date for the major December update. However, the winter event is planned to start on Tuesday, December 14. A release by Tuesday at the latest is the current plan.

More about New World on MeinMMO:

First Server Merge in Europe and South America

Which servers will be merged with the new update? Almost a week ago, the developers announced the integration of the European server Mardi into the server Brittia. They also explained why they chose these servers.

However, even more merges are planned:

  • The EU servers Ishtakar, Metsola, Glitnir, Kalevala, Zu-Vendis and Phaeacia will all be integrated into the server Caer Sidi
  • The South American servers Tuma, Svarga, Rukh and Patala will all be integrated into Irkalla

When will these merges take place? The merge of Mardi and Brittia is scheduled for today along with the patch. The other two merges will take place on Friday, December 10, at 8:00 AM German time.

The merges are important for many servers that have very few players left. This leads to issues, particularly in the battle for territories:

New World: The strongest factions are now giving away their settlements on empty servers

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LoL nerfs the spell Teleport, players mock: When will the top lane have its own game?

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In League of Legends the Pre-Season 12 is currently running. This is being used by Riot Games to introduce some major changes or conduct experiments. On the test server, there is now an adjusted version of the Summoner Spell “Teleport,” which, however, is not well received.

What kind of spell is this? The Teleport is a special ability that allows a player to teleport to a friendly tower, minion, or ward. This spell is particularly popular on the top lane, so the player can also influence the events on the other lanes.

Teleport is usually used to:

  • Get back to your own lane quickly after a death or a shopping trip
  • Carry out a gank on the bot lane
  • Get involved in the fight for the dragon

However, this flexibility seems to no longer be desired in the future.

What is changing? On the test server, Teleport can now only be used on friendly structures – that is, on towers. Only after 14 minutes is there an “Unleashed” version of Teleport, which then also allows the jump to minions or wards.

The casting time has, however, been reduced from 4.5 to 4 seconds.

Lol new Teleport
This is what the Teleport looks like on the test server.

A major intervention in the early game and a strong separation of the top lane

How is the change being received? On reddit, many players are reacting negatively to the change. It significantly impacts the early game of a match. The Teleport was a popular method to help your own bot lane and forced players on the top lane into a decision:

  • Should I return to the lane quickly to farm?
  • Should I keep the Teleport to help the other lanes?
  • Additionally, the Teleport could also be used to change the status of the lane because the minion to which you teleport does not move and briefly halts the subsequent minions and also becomes invulnerable.

Such decisions will be taken away from players in the future, criticizes user PhantomRager (via reddit):

I am a top lane player and I do not like this change. Finding the right moment to use TP to the bot lane requires skill. You can’t just risk a TP to the bot lane because if you don’t get something, the enemy has 2 free waves and at least one plating. Or he also comes to the bot lane. It’s not that a Teleport to the bot lane was free.

Also, reddit user SirVampyr believes that LoL generally allows less and less decision-making: “Maybe I’m just a LoL boomer since I’ve been playing since 2010, but the way they [the developers] are becoming increasingly specific with their changes somehow destroys the discovery of new tactics and options.”

Players now fear that they will only stay on their top lane for the first 14 minutes and will have no influence on the game events.

Lol Teleport Nasus
Teleports to wards will only be possible from minute 14 onwards.

The top lane is becoming increasingly separated: Some players even joke that Riot is completely separating the top lane from the game and increasingly protecting the bot lane in return. The influence of the top lane on the game is quite low when they can no longer help either the bot lane or the dragon.

Some players therefore joke that the top lane could just be put into its own game:

However, the changes are currently only on the test server. Whether they will actually be adopted in League of Legends will be shown by patch 11.25, which is set to arrive on December 22.

Everything about the team changes in Pre-Season 12 in LoL:

Pre-Season 12 brings some changes

What else is changing due to the Pre-Season? Pre-Season 12 has already introduced some innovations:

The new change to Teleport, however, is sparking a lot of discussion. What do you think of the adjustment? Do you like it or do you think it’s unnecessary?

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CoD Warzone disappoints console players with Pacific update due to a missing important feature

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CoD Warzone disappoints its console players with the Pacific update as the FoV slider (English: Field of View slider) is missing. Many had wished for it for consoles, but it is not included after all. This is not well received by fans.

Update December 9 – 5:10 PM: The new map is now online for all players. You can find all info and a live ticker for the release here.

What is the problem? Many console players of CoD Warzone are not fully satisfied with the latest update. The FOV slider, which some have been wanting for a long time, has not been added to the game even with the latest Pacific update.

This causes disappointment and leaves some even frustrated. Some would have preferred this feature over the new Caldera map, which makes up the main part of the Pacific update.

What is a FoV slider? This allows you to adjust your field of view. If you turn up the FoV slider, you see more of the game. The visible area is larger, allowing you to recognize enemies at the edge of the screen that you would not see otherwise.

Even for MeinMMO author and Warzone veteran Maik Schneider, the FoV slider is one of the features that dampens his hype for the Pacific update:

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Many other console players see it the same way, feeling rather disappointed with the launch of the update.

FoV slider is for some console players “everything we wanted”

Why do so many want this feature? One of the main reasons is that PC players can modify their field of view. This gives them an advantage over console players, in addition to mouse and keyboard control.

With a larger field of view, the gaming experience is different and sometimes even faster. Additionally, the console versions of CoD Vanguard and even its predecessor CoD Cold War feature such a function.

In the worst case, players have to readjust every time they switch from one of the titles to Warzone or forgo the feature there to avoid this.

This is how players react to the missing feature: In the subreddit for CoD Warzone, it is clear how angry some are. While they look forward to the new Caldera map, a FoV slider has been on the wish list for some for a long time and is almost even more important.

  • For example, user bowromir writes: “[…] Like most of us, I expected Warzone to get a desperately needed update. Above all, I was hoping for a next-gen version with improved graphics and the desperately needed FoV slider.” (via reddit)
  • GorshGuy says: “It’s not even about it being unfair. Going from 120 FoV in Vanguard to 80 in Warzone is just disgusting.” (via reddit)
  • tzargilly agrees: “Yes, before you had the option […], it was fine. But going from 120 FoV [in Vanguard] to Warzone isn’t even fun because it just feels outdated. I won’t play much Warzone if they don’t add it.” (via reddit)

Some are now calling for not investing any more money in the Battle Pass for Warzone until the feature is added. They want to protest.

The communication from developer Raven regarding this issue is also criticized, as the developer did not clearly express whether the feature is included or not until the actual release of the update.

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Is there hope? Some players suspect that the FoV slider could be added shortly. The reason for this lies in the patch notes for the Pacific update. Apparently, the FoV slider was briefly listed but then removed (via reddit).

Whether it was a simple error or whether the feature was actually planned for launch and then had to be removed is unclear. Currently, there is also no official statement on the issue.

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How is the update otherwise received? Despite the anger over the missing FoV slider, the new map is receiving a lot of positive feedback. Many players feel reminded of competitors like the battle royale games Fortnite or PUBG when playing Caldera. You can also follow the launch in our live ticker.

However, there are also skeptical voices regarding the new airplanes. Additionally, another topic is causing frustration as another highly announced feature is missing at the launch of the Caldera map and the Pacific update:

New map from CoD Warzone launches without better anti-cheat: “They want to ruin the launch”

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FIFA 22: TOTW 12 is live and brings strong cards for Coman and Immobile

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The new TOTW 12 in FIFA 22 is now known. We show you which players made it into the new Team of the Week.

This is the TOTW: The TOTW features players every week who have made a strong impact in real football. They receive so-called “Inform” cards that reflect this performance.

In addition, there is always a “Featured” card in the new TOTW. This is a weaker player who receives a few more points than the other cards.

How can you get TOTW cards? You can pull TOTW cards from packs, but you will need a lot of luck for that. Alternatively, you can find the Inform cards on the FUT transfer market, but they do cost a lot of money.

To get the necessary coins, our trading tips will show you.

But now, let’s take a look at TOTW 12 together.

The TOTW 12 in FIFA 22 – All Inform Players

These players are in the new TOTW 12: The new Team of the Week 12 has some exciting cards to offer. Especially the new Inform card of Coman (87) is likely to be interesting for players with Bundesliga teams. But Immobile (88) and Bernardo Silva (87) also receive exciting upgrades.

The feature player this week is former Frankfurt player Jovic, who makes a big jump from 79 to 84 points in total rating.

TOTW 12 Starting XI:

  • GK: Akinfeev (83)
  • CB: Bastoni (86)
  • LB: Alex Moreno (82)
  • CB: Konsa (82)
  • RM: Coman (87)
  • CM: Bernardo Silva (87)
  • CM: Henderson (86)
  • CAM: Savanier (85)
  • ST: Immobile (88)
  • ST: Jovic (84)
  • ST: Schick (82)

TOTW 12 Bench:

  • GK: Vargas (81)
  • RB: Guilbert (81)
  • CB: Szalai (81)
  • LM: Grifo (84)
  • ST: Rodriguez (82)
  • LW: Terrier (81)
  • ST: Livaja (81)
  • GK: Davies (78)
  • CM: Kunimoto (77)
  • ST: Linssen (80)
  • ST: Selmani (76)
  • ST: Sene (70)

The Bundesliga in TOTW 12

These Bundesliga players are included: This week, three Bundesliga players have managed to secure a spot in the new TOTW.

  • Kingsley Coman receives a new 87-rated card, switching from left to right wing. The card impresses with incredible pace and outstanding dribbling stats. This should make it a strong option for the right wing.
  • Patrick Schick (82) scored a hat-trick and rightly earns his place in the new TOTW. His new card may not be the fastest, but it has decent stats in shooting and dribbling.
  • Vincenco Grifo receives his second Inform card in FUT 22 and has now reached an 84 rating in TOTW 12. A solid card that should be particularly interesting for starter teams.

Very good cards for your teams that are not too expensive, we show you in the meantime here: 7 strong meta players to help you win easier in the Weekend League

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ESO: Where should beginners or returnees start?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online has received a revamped entry with the latest expansion Blackwood. New players and fresh characters can now choose which chapter and story they want to start with. But which ones are the best?

Where should you start? Basically, you can start in any of the chapters. ESO is designed so that the world around you scales with you. The mobs will adjust to your level, and the equipment doesn’t play a major role.

After the new tutorial from Blackwood you have the choice of the following beginnings, provided you own all expansions:

  • Summerset
  • Elsweyr
  • Blackwood
  • The Western Skyrim (Greymoor)
  • Vvardenfell (Morrowind)
  • Khenarthis Rest (Aldmeri Dominion)
  • Stros M’Kai (Daggerfall Covenant)
  • Stonefalls (Ebonheart Pact)

However, there are certain advantages and disadvantages to playing a specific chapter.

For beginners, starting in Blackwood is ideal. Because here you get the new companions after a relatively short time. These are NPCs that assist you in combat in the open world. And that’s particularly useful for beginners.

An alternative is starting in Elsweyr. The area is visually stunning, feels very modern, and often has you fighting enormous dragons, which is a lot of fun. Even the developers recommended starting directly with Elsweyr in 2019 and designed the content accordingly well.

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The story of Elsweyr revolves around the fight against dragons.

The only disadvantage of both areas is that you don’t start the story in the correct order. You essentially start in the middle or, with Blackwood, “at the end,” and do not experience the story of the original base game. For that, you would need to follow the campaign of your respective alliance.

Is the story a big problem? No, because on one hand, you can catch up on all story content later, and on the other hand, the NPCs in the story, whom you might know from previous stories, react to you as if you were encountering them for the first time. This is really well handled in most cases.

Helpful beginner guides for ESO on MeinMMO:

Playing ESO in the Right Story Order

How do you play ESO in the right order? If you want to experience the story from the very beginning in the correct order, you must start in your own campaign. After that, you will need specific DLCs that you can purchase for real money or obtain through the ESO+ subscription.

The first major expansion is Morrowind with the area of Vvardenfell. After that, a wild mix of DLCs and expansions follows.

If you are interested in experiencing the story of ESO in the completely correct order, take a look at this article:

Here’s How to Play ESO “Correctly” – The Optimal Order for All 17 DLCs and Chapters

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Battlefield 2042: New Update 3.1 arrives tomorrow – Weapons should finally hit reliably

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 5 minutes

Finally, we know when Battlefield 2042 will release Update 3.1 and what it includes. It’s already happening tomorrow, and the improvement of hit registration is sure to please many players. We provide you with an overview of the contents.

When exactly is Update 3.1 coming? Tomorrow, on December 9th, the next major patch for Battlefield 2042 is expected to go live. The update is set to go live at 9:00 AM, and there will be no server downtime.

What’s included? Update 3.1 addresses some of the numerous issues that the game has had since its release. One of the most serious issues is likely the faulty hit registration, where you often couldn’t deal damage despite clearly hitting your opponents.

Additionally, there are some other adjustments:

  • Balance changes to projectile spread and recoil
  • Further balancing changes to the 30mm, 40mm, and 57mm cannons of ground vehicles to reduce their effectiveness against infantry
  • A fix for a rare bug that made players invisible to opponents
  • Fixes for various bugs related to grenades and launchers

We summarize the most important changes from the update and what else is included here for you.

Update 3.1 for Battlefield 2042 finally addresses the missed projectiles

What exactly was the problem? Since release, numerous players have complained about a lack of hit registration for bullets fired at enemies. It occasionally happened that entire magazines were emptied into enemies, yet they took no damage.

A video from the community illustrates the problem quite well:

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Also, Battlefield expert and YouTuber Jackfrags has already analyzed the issue and tested possible causes.

What caused the problem? Jackfrags could only speculate about the causes. He suspected that it might have something to do with the number of players in a small space. He also considers smoke effects to be a potential culprit. 

However, he ruled out the internet connection: not only does he have a very low ping – the match takes place against bots, meaning there shouldn’t be any fluctuations caused by other players.

The developers reacted to his video and even stated that it could be resolved because of it. Unfortunately, this was not the case with Update 3, which did not go down well with the community. Now it seems that it has been accomplished with Update 3.1.

The balance changes to recoil and projectile spread may also contribute to the fact that you can finally reliably hit your opponents. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen until the update is live on the servers.

Battlefield 2042 Update 3.1 Patch Notes Overview

What else is in the patch? In addition to the fix for hit registration, there are also numerous other improvements and bug fixes.

Here are the official patch notes (via ea.com):

General

  • Even if you are not the party leader, you can now cancel while waiting in the queue
  • Xbox – Crossplay can now be enabled/disabled in the options menu on Xbox
  • Your sorting settings will now be correctly recalled when you refresh the Battlefield Portal server browser
  • A problem was fixed that caused equipment to sometimes be empty on the spawn screen after joining a server, making weapon selection impossible
  • The aim assist is now more consistent during gameplay on consoles
  • The effective combat range of the Ranger and its overall health have been reduced

Audio

  • Various changes to the overall audio experience improve clarity, distance, and direction perception
  • A problem was fixed that caused soldiers not to have the correct footstep sounds indoors

Weapons

  • When firing under-barrel grenades at short distances, bouncing has been removed
  • 40mm AP grenades now deal damage to vehicles as intended
  • Incorrect ammo display for certain magazines in some weapons has been fixed
  • The reload animation for the DXR-1 and NTW-50 bolt-action rifles has been extended by 0.2 seconds
  • The spread values for most weapons have been adjusted so that they decrease more quickly with fast single shots and short bursts
  • For most weapons, the increase in spread has been adjusted. It now takes a bit longer to become inaccurate with sustained fire
  • The recoil values have been adjusted to prevent overly aggressive kicks on the AK-24, LCMG, PKP-BP, SFAR-M GL, and PP-29
  • The hip-fire accuracy of all SMGs has been increased to help them stand out more from other automatic weapon archetypes
  • Spread and recoil for LMGs have been reduced to improve performance during sustained fire
  • Further improvements to recoil control for all weapons, especially automatic ones.
  • Increased damage at close range and consistency of the MCS-880 with shotgun shells and flechette ammunition
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the projectiles from SFAR-M GL and K30 to impact below the intended target point

Vehicles

  • A bug was fixed that sometimes caused vehicle weapons to deal no explosive damage on a direct hit
  • We have reduced the effectiveness of the 30mm cannon for ground vehicles against infantry. It now overheats faster, cadence and explosive damage have been slightly decreased, and damage fall-off over distance has been increased.
    • Cadence 350 -> 330
    • Heat generation per shot 0.13 -> 0.14
    • Heat fall-off per second 0.5 -> 0.475
    • Explosive damage 20 -> 18
  • LCAA Hovercraft – 40mm GPL grenade launcher
    • Explosive damage decreased: 55 -> 35
  • The firing angle of the utility pod for 40mm grenades is now more user-friendly
  • EBAA Wildcat – 57mm cannon
    • Spread removed
    • Ammo 12 -> 8
    • Impact damage 85 -> 75
    • Explosive damage 70 -> 35

Gadgets

Fragmentation Grenade

  • The time until detonation of a fragmentation grenade after the first bounce upon a hard collision has been increased from 1.1 sec. to 1.4 sec.
  • Fragmentation grenades deal 120 damage in all game modes and guarantee a kill even against armored players
  • Maximum ammo for fragmentation & incendiary grenades reduced from 2 to 1

Environment Sensor

  • Visibility radius decreased from 30 to 20 meters
  • Operational time reduced from 30 sec. to 14 sec.
  • Players can now carry and deploy only one environment sensor (previously 2)

Battlefield Hazard Zone

  • A problem was fixed that caused the patrolling LATV4 Recon of the crew troops to spawn at the wrong time or not at all

Breakthrough

  • Kaleidoscope – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There are now two capture points below in BT (large) and one below in BT (small)
  • Orbital – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There is now one capture point each below in BT (large) and BT (small)
  • Hourglass – Rooftop capture point has been removed. There is now one capture point each below in BT (large) and BT (small). Also, a problem has been fixed that caused players to spawn outside the playing area

Soldier

  • Improvements in collisions with objects while moving backwards in a prone position
  • A rare problem has been fixed that caused players to become invisible when spawning in a full/destroyed vehicle

The update mainly addresses balancing. Aside from hit feedback, few bugs and issues will likely be fixed.

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It seems that issues like performance on PC, faulty animations in the helicopter intro, and revives will likely not be addressed in this update.

Many players may also be disappointed that the scoreboard was not improved. Issues like capture points in Breakthrough, which players heavily criticize for their impenetrable positions, will likely remain untouched.

When will the next update come? According to EA, no further updates are expected in 2021. Players will have to wait until next year for any more fixes.

What changes are yet to come in the future is currently unknown. An insider report recently revealed how chaotic the development of Battlefield 2042 has been. However, DICE’s focus is now on gradually addressing the numerous problems of the game. Whether they will succeed remains to be seen.

What do you think of the update? Are you satisfied with the patch notes or do you feel like something important is missing?

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New MMORPG announced for Warhammer – Will be a PvE game, released in German

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Warhammer Online (Cover Image) was supposed to stand up to the genre giant WoW in 2008, but the MMORPG was shut down on December 18, 2013. Since then, fans of the franchise have been waiting for a new MMORPG. Now Nexon has announced that it has acquired the rights to a new Warhammer game. It is said to be a multiplayer game with a focus on PvE.

What kind of game will this be? Warhammer: Age of Sigmar is being developed by the South Korean developer Nexon and Games Workshop, a British company. The goal of both companies is to bring Warhammer into a “new, virtual world on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms” (via Businesswire).

The description of the game in the official press release sounds a bit like a mix of MMORPG and the Chinese RPG Genshin Impact:

  • The new Warhammer game is intended to be a service game with regular new updates
  • They state the genre as “PvE Multiplayer RPG”
  • It is meant to offer many social features
  • Players should be able to collect characters and fight with them throughout each season
  • Each character has a unique story and gameplay
  • The characters will be visually customizable
  • The focus of the story is the fight against the followers of the Chaos Gods

When will the game be released? So far, there is no information on a release date. However, Warhammer Age of Sigmar is planned to be released globally and will also be translated into English and German.

So far, no further details have been shared. There are also no images or video material yet.

Who is behind the game? Nexon is known for developing and publishing MMOs and MMORPGs. They have developed titles such as Maple Story, Vindictus, Dragon Nest, and Dungeon Fighter Online themselves, and publish games like Elsword and Atlantica Online in Korea.

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Age of Sigmar is set in a nearly completely destroyed Warhammer world

What is Age of Sigmar? Age of Sigmar is a tabletop game developed as a successor to Warhammer Fantasy. The first edition was released in 2015 and developed by Games Workshop.

Age of Sigmar takes place after the “End Times,” an event that nearly led to the complete destruction of the Warhammer world. According to the lore, the legendary hero Sigmar floated aimlessly through space until he was discovered and rescued by the great celestial dragon Dracothion.

This dragon led Sigmar to eight realms of mortal beings, over which Sigmar was then allowed to rule. He rebuilt the civilizations, but then the forces of Chaos struck again. It is likely against these that you will have to fight in the MMO.

Warhammer Online still receives updates from fans

What about other Warhammer MMOs? If you don’t want to wait until the release of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, you currently have two options:

Are you interested in a new Warhammer MMORPG? And does the setting of Age of Sigmar and the focus on PvE appeal to you? Or would you prefer a more modern version of Warhammer Online with a stronger focus on PvP? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

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Destiny 2: How to get the new exotic rocket launcher “Gjallarhorn” and its catalyst

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In Destiny 2, the “30 Years of Bungie” anniversary started yesterday, bringing new content to the game that is meant to remind players of glorious moments in Destiny 2’s history. Among them are familiar faces such as the exotic rocket launcher “Gjallarhorn”. We will let you know how to obtain the weapon and where to find the catalyst.

Since yesterday, another iconic weapon from Destiny 1, the Gjallarhorn, has returned to Destiny 2. The exotic rocket launcher was high on the Guardians’ wish list. The first good news is that it no longer takes weeks to obtain the rocket launcher. In Destiny 2, the Gjallarhorn is available through a quest that can be completed after just a few hours of gameplay. The second good news is that the rocket launcher is really well made, and you immediately feel why this weapon was once so powerful and popular.

These prerequisites must be met:

  • The quest is only available to owners of the “30 Years of Bungie” package.
  • You must have either purchased the small anniversary package or the “The Witch Queen” Digital Deluxe package including “30 Years of Bungie”.

All information about the Bungie anniversary and the activities included can be read here:

How to get the Gjallarhorn in Destiny 2?

After an initial flight to Xur in the new location “Eternity” and a chat with him and his neighing friend, you will receive the quest “All Wolves Fly High”. In it, Xur asks you to speak with Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome.

The quest consists of a total of eight steps that you must complete.

This is how the quest “All Wolves Fly High” for the Gjallarhorn begins.

Talk to Shaw Han in the Cosmodrome

So fly to the Cosmodrome and visit Shaw Han at the landing point “The Steppes”. He has discovered a strange crystal shard in the former loot cave and needs your assistance. After that, the adventure begins, as you will now have access to the new dungeon and are tasked with exploring it.

This is how the hunt for the iconic Gjallarhorn begins.

Step 1: Play the dungeon “Siphon of Greed”

The new dungeon is in the Cosmodrome: You can select the dungeon directly from the overview map in the Cosmodrome. It is a 3-player activity structured like a small mini-raid. As always, there is no player search, so a full fireteam is advisable. The mechanics and the enemies in each encounter are quite challenging, and there are also some traps and tricks that Bungie has prepared for you.

The dungeon offers you a pirate-like adventure.

There are two difficulty levels: The activity itself has two possible difficulty levels. You can play it either on Legend or on Grandmaster. The Grandmaster contains champions and the modifier “Precision” is active. However, for the quest and for the initial exploration, completing it on Legend is sufficient. For all players seeking a challenge, the Grandmaster variant is ideal.

Small tip: The dungeon is initially locked by a mechanic. However, the enemies killed near you drop plenty of fake engrams. Collect these quickly to receive the debuff “Burdened with Wealth” times X. The more engrams you collect, the better. Then, before the timer expires, deliver them at the crystal. It suffices to simply stand in front of the crystal. After you’ve done this a few times, the door will be open and you can enter the dungeon.

To open the door, collect fake engrams and deliver them at the crystal.

Step 2: Visit Shaw Han

Once you have successfully completed the dungeon, you will possess the first pack of shots. Step 2 of the quest “All Wolves Fly High” sends you back to Shaw to report to him. He immediately recognizes the connection to the famous Gjallarhorn and notes that it is now time to retrieve this weapon.

Step 3: Find and collect pack shots

Collect even more traces of the former Gjallarhorn: To fully restore the weapon, you now need all 7 packs of shots. In Step 3 of the quest, Shaw Han assigns you to search for the missing packs of shots from powerful Fallen looters nearby.

Obtain pack shots from powerful Fallen in the Cosmodrome.

Public events provide quick progress: An ideal way to collect the pack shots is the public event “Glimmer Extraction” in the Steppes in the Cosmodrome. There, you can take down several powerful Fallen. The drop rate for a pack shot is random, but it shouldn’t take too long. If you don’t want to wait, visit a Lost Sector.

Step 4: Get the base housing from Shaw Han

It’s not long now until you can fully assemble the weapon. You need a targeting system, an armored housing, and other parts. However, Shaw Han can only provide you with a base housing. For the remaining parts, he sends you to Banshee-44 on the Tower in the next quest step. 

Step 5: You need a skilled gunsmith

Upon reaching the Tower, Banshee-44 can provide you with the remaining parts. He then hands you a trigger mechanism for the Gjallarhorn. However, he does not have the remaining parts, but knows where you can find them.

Banshee-44 sends you back to the Cosmodrome.

Step 6: Play a Lost Sector in the Cosmodrome

Banshee has identified the required parts in the Lost Sector “Exodus Garden 2A”. The Fallen brought many parts there after the Red War, which they plundered on the Tower. 

Here you can find the required Lost Sector:

Here you can find the Lost Sector “Exodus Garden 2A”.

Once you have defeated the sector boss, you will find the required part in the loot chest, activating step 7 of 8 in the quest.

Step 7: Fly to the Cosmodrome and create your legend

All the parts are there; now you only need to assemble the iconic weapon at Shaw Han’s stash. So fly back to “The Steppes”. Right at the landing point is Shaw’s makeshift stash where you can put everything together.

Here you will find Shaw Han’s stash where you can assemble the Gjallarhorn.

Step 8: A special little thing is still missing

If all components are assembled, you will receive a “Nearly Complete Gjallarhorn”. Step 8 of the quest sends you back to Shaw one last time. He has special part for your new legend of the winged wolf, which he has kept for a moment like this for a long time.

With that, the quest is complete, and you will receive your newly forged Gjallarhorn, with which you can now become a legend.

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This is how you find the Gjallarhorn masterpiece catalyst

Now that you possess the exotic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn, you can also earn the catalyst for it and make your legend even more powerful. To do this, return to the dungeon “Siphon of Greed”. It does not matter what difficulty level you start the activity on.

The Gjallarhorn catalyst hides in secret chests: Your goal is to kill three powerful Vandals, take their debuff, and use it to open three hidden chests in the dungeon. If you succeed, you will receive the Gjallarhorn catalyst from the third chest.

AndyEdition has made a practical video showing you where to find these “catalyst chests” and the required enemies:

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This is how to activate the masterpiece catalyst: After the third chest, you can either complete the dungeon or leave again. Completing the activity is not necessary. To activate the catalyst afterwards, you just need to kill 400 enemies with the rocket launcher.

This is what the Gjallarhorn catalyst can do: Once the catalyst is complete, it allows your exotic rocket launcher to reload faster and generates additional stronger rockets when your packs of shots kill an enemy. Additionally, the magazine size increases to 2 rockets.

Especially interesting is the perk “Pack Hunter”: When playing in a fireteam, the Gjallarhorn is even stronger thanks to “Pack Hunter”, as handling and reload speed improve near allies. When the weapon is fired, allies with non-exotic rocket launchers also receive the “Pack Shots” buff.

The perk Pack Hunter was born when we reflected on player experience in the original Destiny. Often, fireteam leaders demand that everyone in the group equips Gjallarhorn for harder content like raids, much to the dismay of players who did not yet have the weapon. I thought it would be fun to turn this idea on its head by only requiring one person to equip the weapon while everyone in the group could ‘have’ Gjallarhorn.

Bungie’s designer Brandon in an interview with Playstation.Blog

Have you completed the quest yet? Do you find the steps too easy or just right? What do you think of the iconic return? Will the new Gjallarhorn soon be an indispensable weapon for the endgame? How did you find Shaw Han’s quest debut?

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Famous weapon manufacturer allegedly stole design for futuristic shotgun from a shooter

Kevin Willing Kevin Willing Reading time 3 minutes

Weapons in video games are often inspired by real counterparts or directly reflect them. Currently, there is a discussion about whether the AK-47 manufacturer Kalashnikov has turned the tables. A new futuristic shotgun design is claimed to have been stolen from the upcoming shooter “Oceanic”, says the developer Ward B. But what is really behind this?

What has happened? Like David against Goliath, indie developer Ward B is currently going up against the world-renowned weapon manufacturer Kalashnikov. The accusation: a shotgun design is said to have been stolen from their developing shooter Oceanic (via youtube.com). Kalashnikov denies all allegations, while the indie developer claims to have evidence supporting the accusations.

MP-155 Ultima: This is why the accusations lead to no resolution

What is the accusation? Developer Ward B claims that the Russian shotgun MP-155 Ultima is a product of their intellectual property. However, weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov denies all allegations – almost all of them. At the first announcement of the weapon, they actually stated that the futuristic design was inspired by several video games (via facebook.com).

According to Ward B CEO Marcellino Sauceda, a contractor from Kalashnikov contacted him a year ago. They wanted to implement the weapon “Mastodon EPM-28” from Oceanic as a real weapon. Allegedly, the Kalashnikov employee promised to name the developer as the owner of the design.

Now, CEO Sauceda is speaking publicly again on this debate. He explains that he thought he had missed the confirmation for the licensing deal when he saw the MP-155 in an online showcase. When he checked the Kalashnikov website, there was no mention of Oceanic or Ward B. For a while, the developer studio waited and hoped for news from the weapon manufacturer – in vain.

I already had a suspicion that the contractor would not come back.

Sauceda to IGN
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    Ward B’s Oceanic EPM-28 (Source: artstation.com)
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    Kalashnikov MP-155 Ultima (Source: TFB.com)

What are the next steps? The Russian weapons manufacturer continues to deny that the shotgun was stolen from Oceanic. Therefore, they also used the design further in 2020 and 2021 without paying tribute to Ward B. After all, there is no evidence.

Whether the weapon actually originates from Oceanic or not, developer Ward B cannot improve their situation in this case. For a legal dispute at this level, the team does not have nearly enough resources, says CEO Sauceda.

What are the consequences? It is difficult to say whether Kalashnikov really stole the design from the upcoming multiplayer shooter. The weapons indeed look very similar, but there are significant differences in some areas.

Currently, there are no consequences for anyone. However, Ward B is now being much more careful about sharing artworks or concept designs online. The team wants to prevent another case like this.

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For the team behind Oceanic, this is a huge loss, as the PR that a deal with Kalashnikov would have brought is enormous. Instead, the survival shooter “Escape From Tarkov” is now doing PR for Kalashnikov. Since this year, players of Tarkov can earn or purchase the MP-155 Ultima and customize it according to their needs.

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GTA Online: Winter Update “The Contract” is coming next week with new weapons and cars

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The next update for GTA Online is called “The Contract” and is releasing on December 15, 2021. This is the big winter update 2021. We will show you the new cars, content, weapons, and more, as well as the new trailer.

When is the release? The new winter update 2021 will release on December 15, 2021. That is a Wednesday. It’s likely that the servers will be unavailable before that again.

What’s included? The new update revolves around music – the rapper and producer Dr. Dre is returning. Additionally, Franklin and Lamar, who you know from the story, play important roles. New cars, weapons, and content for solo players are also a significant part of the update.

We will show you everything included in the winter update here in an overview.

In the new trailer, you can already see some of the content:

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The Contract – what the update brings

What new weapons are there? In the preview images of the update, Rockstar Games shows a stun gun and a compact EMP launcher.

What new cars are there? The Enus Jubilee and the Dewbauchee Champion have so far been shown by Rockstar Games for the “The Contract” update. It’s quite possible that there are other new cars included as well.

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  • GTA Online The Contract new content

What is the update about? Franklin Clinton’s new agency is the focus of the new update. However, the agency still lacks trustworthy business partners and celebrities. Of course, Franklin’s buddy Lamar Davis is not far off and comes into play here. As a celebrity, Dr. Dre is returning.

Dre lost his phone on the way to Cayo Perico and it has now fallen into the wrong hands. It contains unreleased music that you need to get back.

Rockstar Games writes about the update: “Prepare for a wild chase through Los Santos, from the streets of Franklin’s old hood to the trendiest parties in the city and from the most luxurious villas to the offices of the FIB. Join Franklin, hacker Imani, the dog Chop, and their crew to return Dr. Dre’s tracks to their rightful owner.”

Additionally, the update comes with a new radio station for you, more jobs for your agency like assassinations, and new weapons, vehicles, and more. Rockstar Games promises to announce more details in the coming days.

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How do you like the preview of the winter update for GTA Online? Do you think it’s a successful presentation that offers enough content until the next update, or would you have liked something completely different?

Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the new announcement with the community.

Start earning money for the new update now. We’ll help you get rich: 13 ways to quickly earn a lot of money in GTA Online in 2021.

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How safes can still be opened in Fortnite Chapter 3

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite, the vaults have been revived, but this time they work differently. How you can still crack them and where you can find them, you’ll find out here on MeinMMO.

How can you still crack the vaults? In Fortnite, there are large vaults at various locations. These are secured with a special lock that requires a certain number of players to be unlocked.

For example, in a team game, you need four people in front of the scanner to crack the lock. But that’s not the only way to get to the treasures behind the steel door.

Thanks to the ingenuity of players in Fortnite, new methods of lock picking are coming to light. Reddit user NoOneKnowsNova posted a picture with the realization that even a simple chicken is sufficient, as the scanner does not distinguish between human and animal.

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You can not only use your own teammates, but also the following creatures:

  • Sharks
  • Wolves
  • Wild Boars
  • Chickens
  • Enemies, that are alive, but also those lying on the ground
  • NPCs
  • Ground-laying Guards of the Facility

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Where to find the vaults? The vaults are scattered in all directions on the edge of the new map. It’s best to try to jump out of the bus right at the start of a round or head to the center of the new map. There you will also find a vault in the snowy landscape.

If the description is not enough for you, thanks to the “fortnite.gg” page, we have generated a map.

These are all the locations of the vaults (via. fortnite.gg)

What do the vaults bring? These well-armored rooms are filled with three large chests, a construction-site toilet, and a few shield barrels. If you get into one of these rooms, you already have a big advantage over your enemies, as these rooms do not drop cheap weapons.

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This way, you get a supply of shield potions, superior weapons, and above all, a cool escape route through the construction-site toilet. So if a team tries to surprise you during a heist, you can escape quickly.

What do you think of the returned vaults? Have you been in one yet? Let us know in the comments what you think!

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Pokémon GO brings special moves to the Johto tour – 3 strong attacks that trainers wish for

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In February, the Johto Tour will take place in Pokémon GO. In addition to numerous monsters and bonuses, you can also look forward to special attacks. We at MeinMMO have looked at which attacks the trainers suspect and which ones they would like to see.

What is the Johto Tour? At the end of February, an event around the Johto region will take place in Pokémon GO This event is called the Johto Tour. On the evening of December 7th, Niantic released the first information about it. So you can look forward to numerous Pokémon and bonuses for this event.

In addition, Niantic announced further details on the event page of the Johto Tour, which also promise special attacks for individual monsters (via pokemongolive.com). This has led to some speculation in the reddit community.

Special Attacks for the Johto Tour

Which monsters will receive special attacks? Even though you can encounter all monsters from this region during the Johto Tour, only a part of these Pokémon will receive a special attack. You can look forward to their typical event attacks from previous Community Days for Meganie, Tornupto, Impergator, Despotar, Nachtara, Psiana, and Mamutel.

Looking at these corresponding Community Days, the mentioned monsters are expected to receive the following attacks during the Johto Tour:

PokémonEvent Attack C-Day
MeganieFlora-Statue
TornuptoLohekanonade
ImpergatorAquahaubitze
DespotarKatapult
NachtaraPsychokinese
PsianaSpukball
MamutelAntik-Kraft

But those were not all the monsters that will receive a special attack for this event. The two legendary Pokémon from the Johto region, Lugia and Ho-Oh, as well as the mysterious Pokémon Celebi will also be equipped with a special attack. However, which attack that will be is still unknown.

Community Wishes for Ho-Oh and Lugia

Even though the event attacks for Lugia and Ho-Oh are not yet known, the trainers in the reddit community are already speculating about which attacks those could be.

Teban54 suspects in his reddit post that Ho-Oh could receive the move “Läuterfeuer” and Lugia the attack “Luftstoß” (via reddit.com). The basis for his assumption is that the moves “Läuterfeuer” and “Zauberblatt” have recently appeared in the game code.

Other trainers are also convinced in the comments about this choice of attacks and write:

  • JRE47: “Fingers crossed for Läuterfeuer” (via reddit.com)
  • krispyboiz: “I am confident that we will eventually receive Läuterfeuer this season.” (via reddit.com)

What kind of attack is that? Many trainers are also asking in the comments what kind of attack “Läuterfeuer” is and how strong it will be.

As Teban54 explains in the comments, “Läuterfeuer” is an attack by Ho-Oh from the main series games (via reddit.com). So far, this attack has not been available in Pokémon GO, which is why it cannot yet be said how strong it actually is in the game.

However, other players are still not sure if this attack will actually be introduced for the Johto event. Caio_Go suspects that Ho-Oh could also receive “Erdbeben” (via reddit.com).

Speculations about Celebi’s Attack

But trainers have already made a first guess about Celebi as well. Kingnorris42 writes, “I suspect that ‘Zauberblatt’ will be the special attack Celebi will receive given the timing. That’s certainly cool, but hopefully it won’t be exclusive to Celebi; many Pokémon could really use it, assuming they have good stats” (via reddit.com).

Other reddit users speculate that especially Shaymin and Viridiummight benefit from such an attack (via reddit.com). However, both will not play a role in the Johto Tour as these monsters are native to other regions. Additionally, Sharmin is currently not available in the game.

What kind of attack is that? “Zauberblatt” is a Grass-type attack that is also not yet found in Pokémon GO. Some trainers are hoping for a good move for the PvP League. However, how strong the attack will ultimately be in Pokémon GO cannot yet be determined.

Whether Ho-Oh, Lugia, and Celebi will actually receive these attacks also remains to be seen. As soon as Niantic announces the respective event attacks, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

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Which attacks do you suspect for Ho-Oh and Lugia? And which attack would you look forward to for Celebi? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

Before the Johto Tour, there’s still a lot to come in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in December and tell you which ones you should definitely make use of.

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Genshin Impact shows character teaser for Itto – But fans only hear Ayato Kamisato and escalate

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A first character teaser for Arataki Itto has been published by Genshin Impact. However, the teaser not only shows the popular newcomer but also has a very special surprise for the players: Ayato Kamisato’s voice. Fans are catapulting Ayato directly into the Twitter trends and can hardly believe it.

Who is Ayato Kamisato anyway? Ayato Kamisato is the older brother of Ayaka Kamisato. He is the head of the Kamisato clan, which leads the Yashiro Commission in Inazuma. Ayato takes care of the administrative affairs while his sister, Ayaka, represents the clan to the outside world.

The strong Cryo fighter Ayaka Kamisato has been available in Genshin Impact for a long time and is in our tier list in the S-tier.

Who is Arataki Itto? Itto is a funny fellow with great vanity. Even in battle, he checks whether his hair is well styled. The chaotic character belongs to the Geo element and is an Oni – a kind of demon. Hence, his horns on his head. Arataki Itto is the leader of his own gang.

When can you obtain Itto? The 5-star character Itto will be available on December 14 for 3 weeks in the character event wish. With him, an additional strong Geo support named Gorou will be released. Both will be available around 7 PM in the Gacha banner.

Itto is not the star in his own character teaser

What is funny about it? While the main focus of the teaser should have been on Itto, and he has also thrilled a massive number of fans, a single small sentence from Ayato drew the viewers’ attention. The community flooded Twitter and Reddit with the fact that Ayato could be heard.

When can you hear Ayato Kamisato? Starting at 1:04, the conversation between Thoma and Ayato begins. Thoma is the housekeeper of the Kamisato clan, and he addresses the “unknown” as “my lord,” so one can conclude that it is Ayato Kamisato.

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Moreover, the description of the Japanese character teaser includes the name “Ayato Kamisato” and the corresponding voice actor “Akira Ishida” (via YouTube). The English teaser does not contain any information about the voice actor of Ayato.

Fans think Ayato Kamisato is great, even though they know nothing about him

So far, not much is officially known about Ayato. Neither his skills, his element, nor his appearance. Nevertheless, fans were excited about the small sentence that the head of the Kamisato clan uttered – not least because the Japanese voice actor is very popular:

  • “I heard Akira Ishida in this teaser. If Ishida is the voice actor for Ayato, he will be a must-pull for me,” noted Enma for herself and already received over 2700 upvotes on the comment (via YouTube)
  • “That’s what I mean” summarizes the situation quite well: “The teaser should actually hype people for Itto, but Ayato just stole the spotlight with his few seconds.” (via YouTube)
  • Antz3 is hyped: “Those are not crumbs, that’s the whole bakery! Let’s go!” (via reddit)
  • Andante struggles: “That’s definitely Ayato at the end, with Thoma. I was thinking about pulling Itto and his weapon, but maybe the weapon can wait.” (via YouTube)
  • Twitter user Jr0se_onii posted a fitting contribution: “It’s an Itto teaser, but people are flipping out over Ayato.”
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Speculations about Ayato’s appearance intensify

Warning: The following section contains potential spoilers and leaks. Please take this information with caution.

According to a leaker who already leaked Itto’s appearance correctly, Ayato is said to have white hair and wear a uniform that looks like the marine uniforms from One Piece (via reddit).

Ayato Kamisato also has the same voice actor, Akira Ishida, in Genshin Impact who plays the character Otto in the Japanese version of the game Honkai Impact 3rd.

On the left, you see Otto from Honkai Impact 3rd, on the right, the Marines from One Piece.

Due to miHoyo being the developers of Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd and Otto wearing a similar uniform that the leaker described, fans see the possibility that Ayato could indeed look something like that (via reddit).

This would not be the first time Genshin has looked to Honkai Impact for character design: Yae Miko from Genshin Impact looks exactly like Yae Sakura from Honkai. Or, the unknown goddess at the beginning of Genshin not only inherits the appearance of Kiana (Herrscher Form) from Honkai but also has the same voice actress.

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We can only be surprised how Ayato Kamisato will really look. As soon as we learn more about him, we will of course let you know here on MeinMMO.

Are you looking forward to Ayato and saving up diligently for Primogems? Or are you pulling for Itto and not being impressed by Ayato’s voice? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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New map of CoD Warzone launches without better anti-cheat: ‘They want to ruin the launch’

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With Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific, basic things should change in Warzone. New weapons, new map – and also a new anti-cheat system called RICOCHET. However, this will only be available in the Asia-Pacific region on launch day. The rest of the world has to wait – which is not well received by fans. MeinMMO tells you more.

Update December 9 – 8:50 AM: Tonight from 6 PM, all players can access the new map. Here you will find all important information and our live ticker for the release.

What is RICOCHET? Activision announced its long-awaited anti-cheat system for Call of Duty on October 14. It is called “RICOCHET” and represents an upgrade of the security infrastructure of the popular shooter franchise. With RICOCHET, cheaters are supposed to be detected better and permanently banned in all CoD games.

When is RICOCHET coming? The improved anti-cheat system was meant to launch with Season 1 of CoD Vanguard and the new Warzone map Caldera.

However, official channels have now announced that RICOCHET will only be available in one region on schedule for the launch of Warzone Pacific and Vanguard Season 1.

Only players from the Asia-Pacific region will be able to experience RICOCHET at the announced time. The rest of the world has to be patient – no new date has been given (via Call of Duty).

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Delayed launch of anti-cheat RICOCHET angers fans

The major problem with modern CoD games is cheaters. Especially since the launch of Warzone, they have annoyed the community. The immense popularity of the free battle royale and crossplay contributes to the size of the problem.

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Accordingly, fans had high expectations for the new anti-cheat system RICOCHET. It has been available since the launch of CoD Vanguard in the game – but only on the server side.

The version of RICOCHET that works as a more profound and thus more effective kernel driver was supposed to appear in Warzone today. However, it has been announced last-minute: players in this region will have to wait longer than expected.

How are fans reacting to the last-minute RICOCHET delay? Due to the high expectations for RICOCHET and the equally abrupt regional delay, fans online are very upset. Especially on Twitter and Reddit, players say they feel betrayed and lied to by Activision.

They fear that this could even ruin the launch of the new map:

  • dknisle1 says on reddit: “What an absolute joke. They’ve been using this anti-cheat for months as a literal marketing tool to bring old players back and then they drop this one day before the launch. (via reddit)
  • Twitter user @Chris413Morley writes: “This is not good enough, the Vanguard servers worldwide are full of hackers.” (via Twitter)
  • Also on Twitter, @pgriz82 writes: “One of the biggest updates for Warzone therefore won’t come at launch… fantastic” (via Twitter)
  • Reddit user Kanye-is-alt-right says: “That settles it. I’m no longer a Call-of-Duty fan.” (via reddit)
  • @GreasyGlizzy on Twitter accuses Activision: “They want to ruin the launch.” (via Twitter)

Activision has not announced when the kernel driver of RICOCHET will also be active here. That’s why players feel that the biggest problems in Warzone will continue to persist in the game.

Apart from the new map there are generally fewer innovations in Warzone than the community anticipated and hoped for.

What do you think about this news? Were you hoping for improvements thanks to RICOCHET? Or are cheaters in Warzone not such a big problem in your matches? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments below.

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Pokémon GO: Raid Hour today with Zekrom and Reshiram – Is it worth it?

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

Today, on December 8, 2021, there is another raid hour with Zekrom and Reshiram in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will tell you if this short event is worth it and show you the best counters.

What kind of event is this? As every Wednesday, there is also a raid hour today, December 8. During this event, you will encounter legendary Pokémon in level 5 raids for one hour in almost all gyms. Today, like last week, you will encounter Zekrom and Reshiram.

Raid Hour with Zekrom and Reshiram – Start and Counters

When does it start? The raid hour starts as usual at 6:00 PM local time and lasts for one hour. Before that, you can already discover the dark eggs over the gyms that will hatch on time during the event. At 7:00 PM, the raids will become less.

Zekrom – The best counters

Zekrom is a legendary Pokémon from Generation 5 and belongs to the types Dragon and Electric. In battle against Zekrom, use the attacks of the types Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy, as it is sensitive to these counters (via pokebattler.com):

  • (Crypto-) Mamoswine with Mud Slap and Avalanche
  • (Crypto-) Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  • Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
  • (Crypto-) Salamence with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Zekrom with Fire Breath and Outrage
  • Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Mega-Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
  • Reshiram with Fire Breath and Draco Meteor
  • Mega-Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage

You can find more attackers in our Zekrom Counter Guide.

Reshiram – The best counters

Reshiram is also a legendary Pokémon from Generation 5. It belongs to the types Dragon and Fire. Its weaknesses are attacks from Rock, Ground, and Dragon. Take advantage of this weakness and use the following counters (via pokebattler.com):

  • (Crypto-) Salamence with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • (Crypto-) Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • (Crypto) Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  • Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Rock Wrecker
  • Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
  • Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
  • Mega-Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Zekrom with Fire Breath and Outrage
  • Mega-Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw

In our Reshiram Counter Guide, you can find more attackers.

Is the raid hour worth it today?

Are there shiny Zekrom and shiny Reshiram? Yes, both legendary monsters can be caught in their shiny form with a bit of luck. Look out for the slight color change of Zekrom’s body and the golden stripes on Reshiram’s neck and tail.

Reshiram and Zekrom normal (top) and as shiny (bottom)

Are Zekrom and Reshiram worth it? Both Zekrom and Reshiram are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. The reason is their strong stats in attack and stamina. And you can also rely on them in the Master League (via pvpoke.com).

So if you’re looking for a strong attacker or need one for PvP battles, you should take your chance today. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a shiny specimen.

If you have already caught a strong monster, you can alternatively use the raid hour to collect candies. You will need these to level up Zekrom and Reshiram.

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Are you participating in the raid hour today? Which counters will you use against the two monsters? Or have you already collected enough Zekrom and Reshiram? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

Due to the Dragon event, there are more interesting monsters in the game. All spawns, raid bosses, and bonuses for the Dragon Ascension have been summarized for you.

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LoL: Crumbling German team now relies on the best nutrition from … REWE?!

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The esports organization SK Gaming is based in Cologne and has successful esports athletes under contract for titles like Clash Royale and FIFA 22. However, in League of Legends, things are just mediocre in the LEC. In the summer season of 2021, they finished second to last, with only Schalke being worse. Now the team from Cologne is entering into a partnership with the supermarket chain REWE and emphasizes how important good nutrition is to them. A bizarre commercial accompanies the campaign.

What kind of team is this?

  • SK Gaming is a German esports organization that was founded in 1997 as “Schröt Kommando” in Oberhausen. Investors in the organization include Daimler AG, 1. FC Köln, and Deutsche Telekom.
  • Since Schalke 04 sold its spot in the LEC, SK Gaming is the only German professional team in LoL: However, things are not going well there. In the summer of 2021, SK Gaming finished second to last, only Schalke was worse, and they practically disbanded their team.
  • However, SK Gaming also has many other esports athletes under contract. In games like Clash Royale, FIFA 22, or Brawl Stars, they are well positioned. Here, they have several professionals from Germany under contract, such as Morten “Morten” Mehmert or Lucas “BigSpin” Nägeler, but also content creators like Tim Latka (FIFA 22).
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“Old Salmon”

This is the commercial: On Nikolaus Day, a somewhat bizarre commercial from SK Gaming was released.

Two of the team’s content creators, Laura Lunardi and Troubleinc, walk through a REWE while speaking to each other in English. In the REWE, esports athletes and content creators from SK Gaming work there as employees running the store.

The “Clash Royale” pro Morten is stocking a frozen food shelf, looks at his work proudly, and says appreciatively: “Old Salmon.”

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Love for 1. FC Köln connects REWE and SK Gaming

This is what SK Gaming says about the partnership: They say they place a great focus on nutrition for their esports athletes, so it’s great to be able to rely on REWE’s “fresh and high-quality products.”

They feel a deep connection to REWE, who also come from Cologne, and are sponsors of 1. FC Köln.

This is what REWE says: They also emphasize their closeness to Cologne and say that the partnership with SK Gaming is close to their heart. At REWE, there seems to be a great love for 1. FC Köln as well.

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Esport made in Germany.

Esports organizations are closing larger and larger deals

What’s behind it: This is a sponsorship where REWE is trying to reach a “younger audience” and with which SK Gaming wants to earn some money.

Recently, reports have increased that especially the major esports teams from the USA are acquiring huge amounts:

SK Gaming is now focusing on fresh and high-quality products from REWE. In LoL, things can only get better for SK Gaming.

What the US version of such a sponsorship deal looks like can be seen with the US team TSM:

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Diablo 3: Wait with your challenge portal until Friday

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The new Challenge Rift in Diablo 3 is played with a Necromancer. However, you should wait until the start of Season 25 on Friday before completing it. We will show you how the portal works and why you shouldn’t complete it just yet.

What kind of portal is this? When you start Diablo 3 now, you will find the campaign, Adventure Mode, and also the Challenge Rift when selecting game modes. This special type of portal gives you a class with a build that you should bash through a large Nephalem Portal within a time limit.

The Challenge Rifts have been around in Diablo 3 for a while, but you shouldn’t complete them before the start of a new season, as the rewards are very useful for starting a new character.

Save the Challenge Rift 233 for Season 25

Why should you save it? On Friday, December 10th, Season 25 starts in Diablo 3. If you want to level up quickly, it is advisable to start the season with the Challenge Rift. This way, you secure the following rewards:

  • Bounty Materials (15 each)
  • 35 Death’s Breath
  • 475 Blood Shards
  • Crafting Materials
  • plus 4.6 million gold

If you then unlock Kanai’s Cube, you can extract legendary properties right from the start, making your leveling phase much easier and faster. For this reason alone, it is worth waiting for the completion until the season starts.

Our leveling guide for Season 25 in Diablo 3 – With Challenge Rift

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The new Challenge Rift 233 in Diablo 3

How does the Challenge Rift for Season 25 work? Depending on the region you are playing in, the Challenge Rift changes. It also changes weekly. Diablo expert Raxxanterax has looked at the new Challenge Rift, analyzed it, and explained in the video how to complete it. But for EU players, a tedious rift lies ahead:

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In general, it is helpful to command the golem to a spot and then, when essence is depleted, to run over the corpses that remain when the golem lands. Through your aura, you generate essence and automatically cast corpse launch.

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Even Raxxanterax emphasizes in the video that you should only complete the Challenge Rift after the start of the season to take advantage of the rewards for the new Season 25. So practice a bit now, but don’t finish the portal.

With the rift, you get to know an elaborate build of the Necromancer and can try it out directly without leveling. But will you play the Necromancer in S25 or choose another class?

Poll: Which class are you playing in Season 25? Those undecided spin the wheel of fate.

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