Destiny 2 offers many activities, but one is so frustrating due to unfair hitboxes that players are afraid to go there. We at MeinMMO will show you what’s going on.
What are hitboxes? Hitboxes describe an invisible area on a character that helps better calculate collision or hit detection. Without these invisible areas, you wouldn’t be able to inflict damage on your opponents.
Every body part of your Guardian is equipped with a box. So when you land a shot, Destiny 2 registers this request and distributes the damage assigned to that hit with the selected weapon.
However, it can happen that hitboxes register damage that couldn’t have occurred at all.
Shots do not hit you, but still kill you
To illustrate how unfair these shots are sometimes registered in PvP, the reddit user Parzival-IX posted a clip:
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The enemy of the reddit user is using Lorentz Driver, a linear fusion rifle. Since the weapon was considered broken right at the beginning of the 15th season, it enjoys a poor reputation. Many players use exaggerated aim assist and not-so-optimal hitboxes with linear fusion rifles to quickly rack up kills. This often leads to absurd moments like those in the video.
Is it really just about the hitboxes? One reason would definitely be the hitboxes, but other factors also play a role, such as:
Aim assist of the weapon
Latency of your screen
Internet connection
Especially the internet connection, which sometimes brings everyone in Destiny 2 to their knees, causes such moments. You may have already dodged on your screen, but it takes time until this action is first registered. During this time, your opponent has the opportunity to send you to the virtual afterlife. As a result, the hits by your opponents sometimes feel incorrect.
But this is not only the case with Lorentz Driver. Shotguns, hand cannons, and even snipers sometimes don’t require any special trained aim. Blind shooting can be enough to achieve a “lucky hit.”
What does the community say about it? Players on reddit find certain situations that have arisen in connection with this weapon ridiculous. Comments like:
I fill you up, I have seen shots that hit my body, but were counted as headshots, and once again it’s annoying rubbish.
It becomes clear that with such an outcome, many factors come into play. You can’t only blame it on the hitbox. Bungie could either tone down the aim assist or adjust the hitboxes. However, since Bungie has not commented on this so far, you’ll have to deal with it for now.
What do you think of such “lucky hits” that cause shaking of heads? Do you also benefit from them or are you usually the victim in such cases? Let us know in the comments!
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The strategy game World of Warships: Legends is receiving a whole series of new contents like new destroyers and offices with the update 3.9. To celebrate the update, we are raffling off a PS5 console in collaboration with Wargaming.
What the update 3.9 brings: Weigh anchor! A new update has been sighted in World of Warships: Legends. Under the title “The Breath of the Dragon”, update 3.9 introduces a research line with two pan-Asian destroyers: Shia An (Tier 1) and Hsienyang (Tier 7), equipped with deep-water torpedoes and capable of dealing devastating damage.
Along with them, two legendary captains of the Qing dynasty arrive: Admiral Sa Zhenbing and Captain Deng Shichang. They shine with their own special abilities, allowing you to build your unique strategy and playstyle.
The update 3.9 also continues the limited-time campaign “Source of Wisdom”, offering you new missions with special rewards such as:
Boosters
Camouflages
EXP
Currency
Crates and patches
The ultimate reward at the end is the French destroyer Siroco (Tier 4) with its thick 130 mm guns and German cruiser Mainz (Tier 7) with its strong armor.
The update also features two new offices for you to choose from:
The battleship UNS Montana, with which you can participate in heavy battles
or the project “Dragon Fleet”, which strengthens the pan-Asian branch of your navy
World of Warships: Legends is the console version of the free PC MMO World of Warships. It comes with a tailored user interface, offering you just like the PC version thick naval battles and historical figures that you can play as captains. For more information, check out our info hub.
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World of Warships: Legends presents the major Update 3.9
What you can win: In collaboration with Wargaming, we are giving away nothing more and nothing less than a stylish new PS5 console. Even though the new generation of Sony consoles was released over a year ago, they remain scarce and hard to come by.
With a little luck, you might score one of the coveted consoles here.
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Update 12.6.2021: The raffle is closed.
The raffle ends on December 5. The winner will be contacted by us via the email address provided during registration in the raffle tool to inquire about the shipping address for the console. The data will be forwarded to our partners at Wargaming for shipping and then deleted.
For further questions, you can reach out to us in the comments of the article or in our Discord in the channel for questions and feedback.
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In Hearthstone a new grind has started. You need to play a lot – up to 720 losses are required for a card.
Although the expansion “Gespalten im Alterctal” is still a few days away, you can already start completing the long – and extremely extensive – questline. This is advisable, as you may have to accumulate a whopping 720 losses to receive all rewards.
What happened? Actually, the questline around “Gespalten im Alterctal” was supposed to start only with the launch of the expansion on December 7. However, the latest hotfix has activated the questline now, allowing all players to start working on earning the necessary honor.
How do you earn honor? You earn honor in various modes after choosing between the Horde or Alliance. This prompt automatically occurs when starting the game and is determined by whether you select Vanndar (Alliance) or Drek’thar (Horde) as a card.
Then, you receive honor for each completed match in these game modes:
Traditional Hearthstone
Arena
Duels
How much honor is there? That depends on how well you perform in the matches and which enemies you face. The basic rule is:
Each match gives 10 honor – even in a loss
A win gives an additional 10 honor (total 20)
A win against an enemy of the other faction gives an additional 20 honor (total 40)
In the best case, you can receive 40 honor per match when you win against a player of the opposing faction.
How much honor is needed? That fundamentally depends on which rewards you want to earn. If you want to snag all the rewards, you will need to collect a proud total of 7,200 honor.
In the worst case, it means that you may need to lose a whopping 720 games to unlock the final card of the questline. In the best case, you would only need to win 180 games if you faced a player who chose the other faction every single time.
Since it is highly unlikely to win 180 games that are played against the opposing faction or to lose 720 games in a row, the outcome will ultimately lie somewhere in the middle.
What rewards are there? In total, there are 13 golden cards (via playhearthstone.com) that can be earned through the honor questline. The first card is already available after 40 honor, but the amount increases rapidly. The highlight, however, are the final cards, for which a total of 7,200 honor must be collected. Alliance players receive a golden Drek’Thar, while Horde supporters receive the golden Vanndar Stormpike. So each gets the card they initially snubbed at the start of the event.
However, the questline will remain available until the end of the expansion, which lasts just under four months. Basically, this makes it a “second reward path” where players can earn even more cards than are available in the standard reward path present with every expansion.
However, you should not underestimate the grind for this task. If you want to spread the workload over the approximately 120 days of the expansion, you need to complete between 1.5 and 6 matches per day. A considerable amount for a game that is often played “on the side”.
Will you grind that much honor? Or is this questline a bit too grind-heavy to really want to tackle it?
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In November, three of the biggest shooter franchises released new installments: CoD Vanguard, Battlefield 2042 and Halo Infinite. The latter is currently considered the best shooter of 2021, yet the attention is on the other franchises. An analysis.
What kind of games are these? Halo, Call of Duty, and Battlefield. These are three of the biggest shooter franchises in the world. Each of these brands released its latest installment in November. A significant three-way battle began between November 5 and November 19.
On November 5, CoD Vanguard was released, set in World War II and offering both a campaign and a multiplayer.
On November 15, the multiplayer of Halo Infinite surprisingly launched. Originally, a release was scheduled for December 8, but it received a surprising shadow drop for the Xbox anniversary. The campaign follows at the planned release in early December.
On November 19, Battlefield 2042 was released last, shifting the series back to a modern warfare setting for the first time since Battlefield 4, and even set in the near future. Unlike earlier installments, developer DICE focused on multiplayer with its 4 game modes and omitted a campaign.
Each release had its issues, yet a clear winner can be identified. Halo Infinite had a better launch with both the press and players and is seen by many as the best shooter of 2021.
Still, it also shows that overall, there is much more discussion about Battlefield and CoD in Germany. We attempt to analyze the data and explain why Halo Infinite, despite a significantly smaller hype, won the shooter crown of 2021.
CoD and Battlefield are much more popular in Germany than Halo
How can this be recognized? Thanks to Google Trends, one can clearly see which of the three big shooters is searched for more often overall, thus generating more attention.
We looked at the last three months and compared all three. The results clearly show: Halo Infinite simply does not attract as much interest as CoD or Battlefield.
Roughly speaking, the used graph shows the interest over time. 100 thus represents the highest search interest.
In Germany, it is evident that Battlefield 2042 and CoD Vanguard attracted significantly more players than Halo Infinite. Its peak interest occurred just around the release, which was not particularly significant.
Only recently have the games started to come closer together as their releases recede. The interest in Halo is rising slightly, while that in CoD and Battlefield is decreasing.
What is the situation worldwide? Worldwide, the situation changes especially after the release of Halo Infinite for the shooter, but here too, it lagged behind the competition for a long time:
For a long time, CoD and Battlefield were far ahead of Halo. Only with the release of the games do we see Halo now drawing more players worldwide than CoD or Battlefield. Perhaps the declining interest in the competitors is related to their mixed releases.
Possible reasons for the differences: A clear factor influencing interest is the platforms that a game is available on. Halo Infinite has a decisive disadvantage compared to the competition: It is only playable on PC and Xbox consoles.
Since the shooter is not available on PlayStation consoles, there is a huge part of the player base that simply has no access to the game and therefore likely has minimal interest in it.
Here, CoD and Battlefield have a clear advantage with their established fan base. However, another factor could also play a role:
Halo Infinite was announced over 2 years ago at E3 2019.
The predecessor, Halo 5, was released on October 27, 2015, thus being over 6 years old. This didn’t meet with great enthusiasm among players.
All of this diminished the attention and anticipation for a new Halo. Meanwhile, CoD consistently delivers a new installment every year, and excitement for a new Battlefield with a modern war setting was quite high.
Now, several weeks later, Halo Infinite seems to have had the only successful release among the three titles, even though the campaign hasn’t even been released yet.
Back in July, I addressed this topic and saw Halo ahead of Battlefield despite greater hype:
That’s why Halo won this battle: It’s not easy to compare the three games based on pure data. CoD Vanguard is only available on Battle.net, for example. There are no user scores there, as on Steam. However, it is found on Metacritic.
Battlefield 2042 and Halo Infinite are both available on Steam, but also run on other launchers like the Xbox PC Hub or EA’s Origin launcher. There are no reviews there either.
Nevertheless, comparisons can certainly be made:
Battlefield 2042 received around 63,000 reviews on Steam – of which only 35% are positive (via Steam). On Metacritic, it received scores between 64 and 69 points from critics, with a user score ranging from 2.2 to 3.0. (via Metacritic)
CoD Vanguard scored between 72 and 74 points on Metacritic, with a user score ranging from 3.5 to 5.1. (via Metacritic)
Halo Infinite has only clear data on Steam. Here, over 89,000 players have rated the free-to-play shooter. The game holds 80% positive reviews. (via Steam)
Regarding players, Halo Infinite is thus clearly ahead of CoD and Battlefield. There is no statistic for Metacritic yet since the game officially releases on December 8.
But player numbers also indicate: Halo Infinite is significantly ahead of Battlefield 2042 and has been able to retain its players better since release.
While Battlefield 2042 started with over 100,000 concurrent players, numbers have steadily declined over the past few weeks. Now, the game reaches a maximum of about 30,000 concurrent players per day. It has thus lost 70% of its players in just a few weeks.
Halo Infinite has remained relatively stable and has nearly hit the 100,000 mark daily since release. In the first weeks, numbers even rose above 200,000 players.
Although Halo is a F2P title, it becomes even more significant that so many Steam players who paid for Battlefield 2042 have already lost interest.
Unfortunately, we cannot determine how the numbers look for CoD Vanguard. There are no statistics available for Battle.net.
Although Halo Infinite is received better by players and critics and at least has more players than Battlefield, the competition overall receives significantly more attention.
Why did Halo win the battle despite less attention? Ultimately, there are probably simple reasons for this.
On one hand, Battlefield 2042 had a release characterized by technical issues, missing features, and controversial design decisions.
Halo Infinite had hardly any technical issues and is also free to play. Thus, many more players are checking out the shooter who otherwise might never have tried it.
It’s also possible that disappointed CoD and Battlefield players ended up at Halo. Thus, it was able to take advantage of the timing and shine alongside the competition with flawless gameplay and refined technology.
The developer has already promised improvements in this regard. Whether Halo Infinite can establish itself against the shooter competition in the long term remains to be seen.
At this point in time, however, much suggests that it has seized the shooter crown of 2021. Nevertheless, the main interest will likely always lie with Battlefield and CoD.
But what do you think about this topic? Do you find such analyses exciting? Or are you less interested in the comparison? I would like to read your comments on this.
If you’ve never played Halo and are now intrigued, we recommend you this short explanation of the features of Halo Infinite:
Sons of the Forest finally has an official release date. But the already 7-year-old predecessor still excites many players. Tens of thousands, to be exact – just on Steam.
What kind of game is this? The Forest was already released in May 2014 in Early Access and finally officially in 2018. The game has captivated many players with its unique approach. You land somewhere on an island in the ocean after a plane crash and must survive – and find your son.
On your journey, you encounter strange mutants, cannibals, and other dangers while uncovering more about the background of this strange island. In the end, you are faced with the choice of how much you are actually willing to sacrifice for your child.
You play alone in individual sessions or in co-op with friends. The focus is less on classic survival elements such as building and crafting and more on the story. The Forest is also considered one of the best survival games for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox according to MeinMMO.
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The last official trailer for the December 2018 update of The Forest.
How many are currently playing The Forest? Currently, an average of 9,457 players are playing The Forest just on Steam, with a peak of 39,049 players in November 2021 and 31,820 in the last 30 days (via steamcharts.com). The game has consistently maintained 25,000-30,000 peak daily players since October.
The Forest has been quite popular since its release. After a drought in August and September with under 10,000 peak players, it is now experiencing a resurgence.
The Forest 2: Sequel “Sons of the Forest” causes hype with release
Where does the sudden interest in The Forest come from? In October, new screenshots of the sequel “Sons of the Forest” were shown – often simply called The Forest 2 among fans. This apparently sparked a new hype.
When will Sons of the Forest be released? In the last scene of the video, the release date can briefly be seen: May 20, 2022. The last disturbing trailer was released at the end of 2020 and since then fans have eagerly awaited new information about the game. So far, there has been scarce information in 2021.
In Sons of the Forest, you apparently take on the role of one of the surviving children from the first part – possibly even that of the protagonist. You will then clean up on the island, but apparently also find new allies there.
More about Sons of the Forest and other survival titles can be found in our list:
After the launch of Battlefield 2042, there are profound changes behind the scenes at Electronic Arts. DICE GM Oskar Gabrielson is leaving the developer after more than ten years, making way for Vince Zampella – who has already given insight into what the future of Battlefield might look like.
Who is leaving? Oskar Gabrielson served for years as General Manager at Battlefield developer DICE. “My last decade with the EA DICE team has been simply incredible. There are just so many great memories of working with our teams. But I have now made one of the hardest decisions of my life, to leave DICE and Electronic Arts,” Gabrielson wrote on Twitter about his departure.
“DICE has some of the best talent in the industry, and the team is in good hands. I will be here for the next few months to support the transition before I dive into my new adventure. I can promise you all that you can look forward to a lot on the battlefield [Battlefield],” he continued (via Twitter).
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Gabrielson will be directly replaced by Rebecka Coutaz, who now takes over as GM at DICE. At the same time, another name is being discussed with Vince Zampella – who is supposed to become the new boss in terms of Battlefield.
Who is the successor for Battlefield? According to the portal GameSpot, Vince Zampella is now taking on a leading role in the Battlefield franchise. Zampella is one of the co-founders of Respawn Entertainment and is, among other things, responsible for the recently discontinued Titanfall and Battle Royale Apex Legends, which has become a real money-maker for EA.
Apex Legends was considered one of the financial pillars for EA in the past business quarter alongside EA sports titles like FIFA, and has reportedly generated over $1.6 billion since its inception (via dotesports). Seasons 9 and 10 are said to have had the most active players since Season 1.
This is planned for Battlefield: Zampella is to take on a bigger role in the Battlefield franchise, but that’s not all: A whole series of employees will be involved in the work on Battlefield. This includes:
The currently unnamed development team of Marcus Lehto from Seattle. Lehto became known as the creative mind behind the Halo series and is supposed to provide more storytelling for Battlefield.
Zampella emphasized to GameSpot that it is not about replacing the newly released Battlefield 2042, but about expanding the Battlefield universe:
This is an ‘and’ strategy in many respects. We will continue to evolve and grow Battlefield 2042, and we will explore new types of experiences and business models that we can add to this foundation to provide our players with a great selection of experiences. In this universe, the world is interconnected through shared characters and stories. This universe will also be built with our community by leveraging the power of Portal and user-generated content that puts the creativity of our players in their hands.
Various projects are to be developed that are interconnected, but always keep the player at the center. Zampella is still largely withholding specific statements about what kind of projects it could be, but he emphasizes that the upcoming Battlefield Mobile in 2022 is supposed to play a role here.
According to Steam, the number of gamers using Windows 11 is steadily increasing. However, the operating system is hardly represented among other users. This could also be due to the high requirements preventing an upgrade.
Steam regularly publishes surveys, known as hardware surveys. Here, users are asked about the hardware they use and Steam collects all the data. This data is often helpful for observing certain trends.
What do the numbers look like in November?
Windows 11 64 bit gained 6.46% and is now at 8.28%.
Windows 10 64 bit lost 6.05% and is now at 83.38%.
The current numbers show that the share of Windows 11 among gamers has significantly increased. At first glance, this may not be surprising, as the Windows 11 release was just over a month ago. However, it is said that significantly more gamers use Windows 11 compared to the general public.
New system requirements prevent an upgrade to Windows 11
Why is Windows 11 so unpopular? Microsoft raised the hardware requirements significantly with the announcement of Windows 11. If these requirements are not met, Windows refuses to upgrade to the latest version.
Now, the IT management company “Lansweeper” stated that only about half of all computers in offices likely meet the current requirements of Windows 11 (via techradar.com).
According to Lansweeper, either too little RAM is installed in the computers or most systems do not support TPM 2.0. The lack of support for TPM 2.0 is said to be a reason why many computers do not receive an upgrade.
What is TPM? TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module. This module is often integrated as a small chip on your motherboard and is responsible for various security tasks.
TPM 2.0 cannot be easily retrofitted, unlike more RAM. If you want to retrofit TPM 2.0, you need a newer processor and also a compatible motherboard.
Some motherboards also offer the possibility to retrofit TPM using a TPM header module. However, there must be a corresponding header slot on your motherboard, and each slot looks different, as there is no standardized design.
The lack of hardware is likely also true for many office computers that many people have been using at home for years, as hardware has never been particularly important for office tasks.
For gamers, the situation is somewhat different, as gamers are interested in playing on current hardware to ensure that games look good and the frame rate remains stable.
Gamers often have more modern hardware than other users
Among gamers, the hurdles for switching to Windows 11 seem to be significantly lower, as the hardware requirements are likely met in most cases. This is also reflected in the statistics on Steam (via steampowered.com):
Most gamers now have 8 GB of RAM or more installed. Almost half of all gamers even have 16 GB.
Most users on Steam either have a quad-core or a six-core processor.
Especially the hardware scarcity and high demand for consoles and graphics cards show that many gamers are quite willing to invest money into their hobby. As Windows 11 also offers special features for gamers, many gamers are indeed more willing to switch to the new operating system.
For gamers, the situation is somewhat different, as gamers are interested in playing on current hardware to ensure that games look good and the frame rate remains stable.
Gamers often have more modern hardware than other users
Among gamers, the hurdles for switching to Windows 11 seem to be significantly lower, as the hardware requirements are likely met in most cases. This is also reflected in the statistics on Steam (via steampowered.com):
Most gamers now have 8 GB of RAM or more installed. Almost half of all gamers even have 16 GB.
Most users on Steam either have a quad-core or a six-core processor.
Especially the hardware scarcity and high demand for consoles and graphics cards show that many gamers are quite willing to invest money into their hobby. As Windows 11 also offers special features for gamers, many gamers are indeed more willing to switch to the new operating system.
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Today, on December 2nd, Century: Age of Ashes has been released for PC on Steam. Just a few hours after release, the game was able to attract thousands of fans and receive good reviews. MeinMMO explains what Century is all about.
It is a PvP game in the style of War Thunder or the failed World of Warplanes, only with dragons instead of airplanes. The game is played in rounds and teams, ranging from small 3vs3 matches to 6vs6vs6 battles. Century offers different game modes at release:
Slaughter: Kill opponents for points. As you do, your bounty increases. Opponents with a higher bounty give more points.
War Loot: Steal gold from NPCs and opponents while protecting your own.
Survival: A type of team deathmatch with limited respawns and revives for 18 players in 3 teams.
Gates of Fire: Acquire a flag and fly through gates in the arena to earn points.
The dragons and riders are classified into classes. You have three classes to choose from, which should differ significantly from one another:
Wind Keepers: Something like tanks or protectors
Marauders: The equivalent of a fighter plane for pursuit
Phantoms: Can camouflage and set traps
You should be able to customize your dragons and rider. Skins available for purchase in the shop change their appearance. Tanks, saddles, and more are available. These are purely cosmetic changes. You can find Century: Age of Ashes here on Steam.
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How is Century: Age of Ashes received? Just shortly after launch, Century had 9,979 players on Steam, with a downward trend (via SteamDB.com; as of 5:55 PM). It is currently in 2nd place on the trending list. The ratings are “mixed” with 57%, with a total of 217 reviews so far.
The biggest plus according to reviews is the dragons. The gameplay reminds many players of aerial combat games. The game offers fast-paced, action-rich rounds with gripping gameplay.
Even critics praise: “The game is basically like a fighter jet game, but with dragons. Solid graphics and game concept. Good diversity and differences between the classes.” However, performance is still not ideal.
The servers are still unstable, and playing with friends doesn’t always work. Getting into a match takes time, and currently, only Team Deathmatch mode is available.
Another player with over 100 hours in the beta claims the game is worth trying, but he still lacks long-term motivation. According to many reviews, the biggest problem is the faulty servers.
When and where can I play it? Since today, December 2nd, Century: Age of Ashes is available for free on Steam for PC. You can easily download it via the client and play.
If Century: Age of Ashes has not convinced you yet, you can also look forward to one or the other release at the end of 2021 – and the upcoming year is just around the corner:
Dead by Daylight can be obtained for free. We will tell you where to get the horror game without spending a dime.
The asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight is one of the bigger gaming surprises of the last few years. From a hidden gem, the game has gradually become a real hit and is now regularly found in the top 20 of the Steam charts. Although player numbers fluctuate depending on major patch releases, tens of thousands kill and survive day by day.
From now on, you can get Dead by Daylight for free – at least on PC.
How does it work? To grab Dead by Daylight for PC for free, you need the Epic Games Launcher. There have been free games every week for many months now, but only for a short time. If you add the corresponding games to your library within this time frame, you can keep the games permanently and play them at your convenience.
The horror game is free for a limited time.
When is Dead by Daylight free? You can get Dead by Daylight for free on the Epic Games Store between December 2nd and December 9th. This includes the base game, which would otherwise cost around €20. The last chance for this is on December 9th at 4:59 PM.
While there are still plenty of DLCs for Dead by Daylight featuring new killers and survivors, a large part of it can be earned and unlocked in-game. Only the licensed characters, such as those from Halloween, SAW, or Silent Hill, can be acquired by purchasing DLCs.
More current news about Dead by Daylight can be found here:
Who is this game for? Dead by Daylight is generally worth it for solo players but also for those who enjoy playing in a coordinated group. The killers and survivors differ so dramatically in their gameplay that it’s basically two different experiences. Since you can specifically register as a killer or survivor, you never have to play a role that you have no interest in.
However, you need to have a certain tolerance for frustration for Dead by Daylight, as the horror game has a fairly steep learning curve.
Aside from that, “free” is of course always a good argument to at least add the game to your library – you might want to play it later, even if you have no interest at the moment.
Will you get Dead by Daylight? Or can’t even the free version draw you into the horror realm of the Entity?
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On Twitter and Steam today more screenshots of Destiny 2were shown regarding the new activities of the 30th Anniversary. They reveal exciting details about the new location, the dungeon, and weapons. We will show you what we have found out and the possible connection to Xur.
What was released? Bungie released 4 new images and information about the upcoming dungeon and the new 6-player activity. Some new scenes were shown, containing a lot of content and clues, what to expect in December. Additionally, the name of the dungeon, titled “Sog der Habsucht” and the 6-player activity “Mutproben der Ewigkeit” was released.
New items and secrets about Xur and the Treasure Chamber
There is a lot to discover in the images as various settings are shown. At first glance, one gets the feeling that the place is overflowing with loot. It reminds one of the old loot caves.
The entrance to the loot cave
Xur is waiting for you in the treasure chamber
A mystical horse – Possible sparrow?
A huge treasure chamber with many chests
This is the loot cave and its treasures
The images of the activity point to different areas to be traversed. It seems that Xur is an important part, as he is seen very frequently.
Selectable rewards: In the image of the treasure chamber, many large white chests are visible, which resemble those of the Awoken. These chests have a yellow/golden hologram that displays the reward to be obtained upon opening. Whether one can only open one chest and requires an extra key, which is obtained after completing the activity, is unknown.
However, since Bungie wants to provide content with the dungeon and the new activity for 6 players, it is very unlikely that you will be able to open all the chests at once. You will most likely have to wait weekly until you possess each item from the “Mutproben der Ewigkeit”.
New weapons: In the image with the 6 Guardians, all are wearing the new armor ornaments along with new weapons. Some weapons are already known from Destiny 1, others are completely new.
These have been observed:
Empty gaze – Vanguard sniper from Destiny 1
Eyasluna – Hand cannon from Destiny 1
A claymore – Sword from Myth
MA40 Assault Rifle – Automatic rifle from Halo
Sturmcarbine – Purple gun from Halo
These are only assumptions. It could also be that these are other weapons that will only reveal themselves after the release.
Mystical horse: In the Trials of the Nine, there once was a very similar mystical horse. This horse also resembles the one from the vision of the Crow, which came from the Traveler. What role this creature plays in the chamber is still unknown. It could provide further insights into hidden story elements. If this does represent the horse from the visions, players would finally see it again after 2 years.
Xur is present: Xur makes a guest appearance in one of the images. He awaits the six Guardians after the 6-player activity to reward them with loot. It is particularly clear, thanks to the description on Steam, that this might be Xur’s treasure chamber and the two activities are linked.
This reads as follows:
Loot the new dungeon for 3 players, reminiscent of the old loot-filled caves of the Cosmodrome. Discover a tale of abundance and decay where you follow an adventurer who traded his humanity for a treasure.
It is possible that the backstory of Xur will be resolved and more details will be provided about his condition and possible future actions. So far, not much is known about the tentacle-faced figure, yet he has reliably visited us every Friday for years, supplying Guardians with various rarities from the galaxy.
What do you think about the images? Are you excited about the new weapons or would you prefer to explore every inch of the treasure chamber? Let us know in the comments!
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The long-awaited Update 3 is now available for Battlefield 2042. The largest update for the game so far brings over 150 improvements aimed at resolving numerous issues in the game. However, fans feel that the update ignores the most pressing problems. MeinMMO has more details for you.
Over 150 individual adjustments were made solely through today’s update. A huge amount of text was presented in the official patch notes on the website (via ea.com). However, fans are still disappointed: the biggest issues remain present in the game – without a new roadmap promising improvements.
What happened? Since the early access of Battlefield 2042, the game has struggled with several issues. In addition to high-profile personnel changes among the developers, there have been numerous annoying problems in the game that needed fixing. These include:
Many other problems spoil the fun for players in Battlefield 2042. Hence, large hopes were pinned on this largest update so far. Now that Update 3 is out, we know what should be improved.
What does Update 3 improve? The patch revises certain areas of the game and also brings new features. The over 150 individual changes span the following core aspects (via ea.com) :
There are bug fixes and gameplay changes
The update offers “Quality of Life” improvements intended to enhance your gaming experience.
The UI will be adjusted – including a display indicating whether a medic is nearby.
There are health indicators for vehicles and enemies.
Rush can be played on the maps of Battlefield 2042 thanks to the Portal mode
Weekly missions will appear next week
Update 3 ignores the biggest problems, brings new
Despite numerous improvements, players are disappointed with the update. Not only because the game is facing massive server issues on patch day (via Twitter). Or because players who can actually play find that their mouse only functions vertically:
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What do fans say? In communities like the subreddit for the game, a trend quickly becomes apparent: Although fans are happy about the many improvements, they feel neglected regarding their biggest issues.
Ziomike98 writes: “The updates are huge, with so many things, but they continue to ignore our biggest wishes” (via reddit).
CBird28 says: “It’s all about what THEY want, not what WE want” (via reddit).
berjaaan summarizes: “If you thought the game was trash before, it still is trash” (via reddit).
Fans are largely disappointed and annoyed. What do you think about the update? Do you find it does enough to save the game? Or were you already happy with the game before the patch? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
As if this disappointment about Update 3 wasn’t enough, Christmas costumes that suddenly appeared in the game are making fans very angry:
The Endwalker addon brings a number of new areas to Final Fantasy XIV, where you will initially move a bit slower. However, you can easily increase your riding speed.
This is FATE progress: In the Shadowbringers addon, a new system was introduced that you can use to increase the riding speed of your noble steeds, Chocobos, cars, or flying chairs.
All you have to do is complete FATEs in the respective area. They work a bit differently in the areas of Shadowbringers and in the new Endwalker addon than in the areas of the base game and the old addons.
This is what FATEs give: There are two things you should keep in mind:
In addition to normal EXP rewards, the FATEs in Shadowbringers and now also in Endwalker give two-colored stones.
The FATEs function like a kind of reputation system that you collect. Each area in Endwalker has its own “reputation bar” that fills up when you complete FATEs.
You can trade the two-colored stones with the FATE vendors in the respective areas for various items. The vendors are usually found in camps near teleport crystals and have a special quest marker above their heads. It differs slightly from other quests.
This is what the marker of a FATE vendor looks like.
You can collect the stones and reputation even if you have not yet reached the teleport and the vendor in the respective area. This happens automatically when you complete FATEs.
How do I learn to ride faster? To increase your riding speed, you must complete at least 6 FATEs in each area. This will get you to rank 2 of the reputation, which enlarges the inventory of the respective vendors.
One of the new items will be a scroll for the riding paths of the area. That is your goal. Each scroll costs 70 two-colored stones. If you haven’t purchased anything beforehand, you should have enough after 6 FATEs to be able to buy the scroll directly.
This is what a riding paths scroll looks like.
By the way: The more you build your reputation by completing FATEs, the more new items will be available to you at the vendors. In Shadowbringers, for example, cute companions or useful crafting materials were included.
It can therefore be assumed that Endwalker will also offer some cool things for building reputation.
How can I see my progress with FATEs? To see how much reputation you have collected in the respective new Endwalker areas, you need to go to “Map and Transport” in your in-game menu.
There all the new areas that you have entered will be displayed in a window, and you can check how many FATEs you have completed in each location.
Crimson Desert is the next big project from Pearl Abyss, the developers of Black Desert. At G-Star 2021, a gaming expo in Korea, they showcased the features of their new engine. It is designed to provide appropriate lighting and realistic physics.
What kind of engine is this? Pearl Abyss has created a visually impressive MMORPG with Black Desert. For their new games, they have implemented their own engine, which is said to provide “higher quality games for more players simultaneously.”
This will be utilized in the new games Crimson Desert, DokeV, and Plan 8. All of them will offer multiplayer options, and in Crimson Desert, large PvP battles over fortresses are planned. The new engine is expected to enhance these experiences.
The engine was presented by the developers at G-Star 2021, and they also gave an interview to the Korean website Inven (via Inven.co.kr). This video provides insight into the engine:
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Focus on realistic physics and appropriate lighting
What can be seen in the video? The video showcased the features of the new engine. One of them is the realistic physics regarding snow, wind, and flying leaves.
At the beginning, a character can be seen walking through snow, leaving footprints. Where the foot lands, the snow disappears completely, while around it, it gets slightly compressed. These footprints do not vanish immediately when moving for a while. It behaves similarly with the leaves later on.
From the 30-second mark, wind and weather can be seen. The trees move differently depending on the wind strength, and snow falls, which then remains on the formerly green meadow.
In conclusion, a cloak can be seen waving in the wind.
How is the lighting? As Pearl Abyss mentioned in the interview, they use their own technique called “Raymarched Shadow.” This is said to function similarly to ray tracing, taking into account how the visible objects behave (e.g., whether they reflect light) and what other light sources might exist that could create additional shadows.
Depending on graphics settings, players should be able to experience many details, such as in the cobblestone road in this image.
Crimson Desert offers very detailed graphics when the player’s system can handle it.
Additionally, they have developed a special “Fluid” technique, which allows them to create realistic fog, sandstorms, and similar effects.
3 new titles from Pearl Abyss coming in the next years
Which games are being developed with the engine? Pearl Abyss is currently working on three games. The title that will likely be released first is Crimson Desert. It is a mix of action-adventure and MMORPG:
The third title is Plan 8, a loot shooter reminiscent of Destiny 2 or The Division. It is co-developed by Minh Le, the creator of Counter-Strike. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic scenario, and you will be able to run along walls, fly, and use excessive powers with Exsuits.
The shooter is set to be released for PC and next-gen consoles, but not for “a few years.” You can find everything about Plan 8 here:
Razer and Qualcomm have jointly unveiled a new handheld for gaming. What kind of device is it, and can or will it compete with Valve’s Steam Deck?
With the Steam Deck, Valve introduced a handheld console that aims to make PC gaming more mobile than ever before. This showed that Valve is quite ambitious, and many are now waiting for the release of the Steam Deck.
Now another manufacturer has unveiled a mobile gaming device. Qualcomm has now stated at a press conference that it not only wants to bring new processors for mobile computers and smartphones to market, but has also introduced a gaming handheld.
This new mobile device is being developed in collaboration with Razer, a company that many of you probably associate more with mice, keyboards, and headsets.
A Gaming Handheld from Razer and Qualcomm
What kind of device is it? In the images, the new gaming handheld resembles an Xbox controller with a built-in display.
So far, the device presented is a so-called “Gaming Developer Kit.” This is not a fully-fledged console but rather a demo device that developers can use to test things or functions.
Qualcomm and Razer have already revealed several details about the new device:
Display: 6.65-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 10-bit HDR: The OLED display operates at up to 120 Hz.
Camera: A 5MP/1080p60 webcam with two microphones, allowing gamers to record themselves while playing and stream their games.
Connectivity: 5G mmWave and sub-6, as well as Wi-Fi 6E for low latency, fast uploads and downloads, and a good connection.
The battery is said to offer a capacity of 6000mAH, and you can also connect many other devices thanks to the USB-C port.
Qualcomm Sees Massive Potential in the Mobile Gaming Sector
In a further statement, Qualcomm explains in more detail that it sees great potential in the gaming sector (via qualcomm.com).
About 2.5 billion people game daily on mobile devices
All gamers combined generate 175 billion US dollars in revenue each year, significantly outpacing the film industry (45 billion).
Qualcomm’s statement is also clear, as it aims to blur the lines between desktop, mobile, and console gaming with the new processor. According to Qualcomm, the new “Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform” will allow one to play whatever they feel like on all devices. The new processor is said to provide enough power for this.
How successful couldsuch a device become? So far, there is only a developer kit of the new gaming handheld. Additionally, there are no benchmarks or other reliable materials regarding Qualcomm’s new platform.
On the other hand, one should not forget that Qualcomm can draw on years of experience in the mobile sector, as a Qualcomm processor is built into numerous smartphones. Moreover, Qualcomm is among the five largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world and has the corresponding resources.
Minecraft is one of the games that has stood the test of time on Twitch. With 40.8 million followers and several hundred streamers daily, the game ranks among the top categories on the livestreaming platform. MeinMMO lists the 5 biggest Twitch streamers for Minecraft today.
When creating the list, we followed these two criteria:
The ranking is determined by the average viewers while Minecraft was being streamed.
The timeframe of the last 30 days (as of December 1, 2021)
Who is SparkofPhoenixTV? Spark has been on YouTube for 10 years and has specialized in Minecraft since then. He provides various useful tutorials, compilations, or simple Let’s Plays on his channel.
Through his extensive Redstone tutorials in Minecraft, he gradually managed to generate more subscribers and thus gain reach. Since 2018, SparkofPhoenix and Twitch streamer earliboy have been responsible for organizing the large Minecraft project “Craft Attack”.
Spark himself and many other Twitch streamers and YouTubers participate in the project for about 1 year. Together, they create an area with different buildings, farms, and more.
Currently, Season 9 of Craft Attack is running and SparkofPhoenix streams every day from 12 PM to 12 AM, until he breaks his old subscriber record of 11,035. On average, 2,742 viewers watch him.
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Who is rewinside? Rewinside or “Rewi”, as most call him, has been active on YouTube for 8 years. So far, he has generated 3.29 million subscribers on his channel. He became known for his collaborative Minecraft projects with streamer Unge, YouTuber Dner, and others.
Rewinside was also one of the biggest gaming YouTubers in 2021. However, he mainly focuses on VLOGs or other real-life challenges with other influencers on his main YouTube channel now. He created REWI GAMING for his gaming content, which has so far gathered 47,200 subscribers.
He currently uses his Twitch channel mainly for GTA 5, Fortnite, and Minecraft. The 29-year-old founded the Minecraft project Craft Attack in 2014 and has been part of it ever since. With the current streams of the project, he gets an average of 4,255 viewers.
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Who is BastiGHG? Basti has been streaming daily on the livestreaming platform Twitch since 2015. He mainly focuses on Minecraft but occasionally plays Rocket League, Sims 4, or FIFA.
On his million-subscriber YouTube channel, he regularly posts videos about Minecraft. In these, he tackles tough challenges or shows montages of simple gameplay.
The 24-year-old is also part of the 9th season of Craft Attack and impresses with his streams, attracting around 7,400 viewers on average.
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Who is Papaplatte? Papaplatte debuted on YouTube. There, he had a channel with two colleagues. After they dropped out, he continued alone under the alias “Papaplatte”.
Additionally, he is currently spending a lot of time in Minecraft as he participates in the 9th season of the Minecraft project Craft Attack. On average, 7,939 viewers watch him.
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Who is Trymacs? Trymacs started off small with the game Clash Royale on Twitch. Through his channel creation on YouTube and the highlights, openings, and gameplay videos posted there, he gradually gained greater reach on Twitch.
When Stemmler plays, it’s currently Clash Royale, FIFA 22, or indeed Minecraft. He is also a participant in the Minecraft project Craft Attack. During his Minecraft streams, Trymacs gathers around 13,100 viewers, rightfully placing him in first place of this ranking.
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What do you think about the streamers on this list? Do you actively follow any of them, or do you rather watch others? Would you have expected other streamers in the ranking? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
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MeinMMO author Maik Schneider is excited about the new Pacific map “Caldera” from Call of Duty: Warzone. However, there are still a few important pieces of information missing regarding the introduction of this Pacific gem, and for Maik, there is one thing that could significantly dampen his hype.
As a long-time Warzone fan, I haven’t had a good time in the game in recent months:
Teammates have left the Battle Royale in droves
Due to the many cheaters, there is always a “but” behind every new announcement
New content has been scarce in the first 1.5 years
But the new map “Caldera” gives me hope again. The first trailer and images of the map make me feel quite festive already, and I’m looking forward to spending many holiday hours in the beach-lined vacation paradise.
However, there are still a few important details missing regarding the introduction of the map and the simultaneous switch to the Vanguard graphics of Warzone. It is still uncertain whether the consoles will finally get the long-awaited field of view settings, and if that feature is absent, it would be a serious dampener of my great anticipation.
More about author Maik Schneider: PvP shooters are at the top of my favorite genres, and Battle Royale is the king discipline for me. I’ve tried a lot of BRs and, as a long-time CoD fan, was excited about the release of Warzone.
However, not enough innovations came into the game, and cheaters damaged the mood in the community. With the new map “Caldera”, Warzone now has the chance for a fresh start – if done right.
New Map, Graphics, Anti-Cheat – The hype is real
That’s why I’m celebrating the new map: The map Caldera itself is actually at the top of the list. The island landscape looks very inviting – everything is much more colorful, prettier, and the images seem to indicate that Caldera offers significantly more variety than the gray Verdansk.
Beaches, volcanic landscapes, villages with thatched huts, jungle expeditions – when I imagine a match on the new map, I already think that we will quickly forget Verdansk.
My desktop background motivates me every day.
But it’s also the complete package. Warzone is not just getting a new map:
Almost 40 new weapons from CoD: Vanguard
Anti-cheat system “RICOCHET” is gaining momentum
Switch to the Vanguard graphics engine
Planes as new vehicles in “Vanguard Royale”
With the completely new setting and the overhaul of the graphics, Warzone is reinventing itself to a certain extent. I want to experience how these changes will impact the game as soon as possible, and I’m glad to see long-forgotten teammates reappearing.
Since my squad largely consists of console players, the field of view settings are very important for us. And although I’m somewhat hyped, I remain a bit skeptical because the feature has still not been announced.
FoV Slider immensely important for the gaming experience
What does the FoV slider do? When I turn up the FoV slider, I see more of the game. My visible field of view is larger, allowing me to see enemies at the edges of my screen, which I otherwise wouldn’t be able to see:
Same scene, 2 field of views: Top left console (80 FoV) / Top right PC (120 FoV) – Source: Twitter
Why is the FoV slider so important? There are several reasons:
PC players have the slider and gain an advantage
I see more of the game
Shooters feel significantly faster
If PC players didn’t have that setting either, the problem probably wouldn’t be as significant. But actually, that’s not even the main reason I want to configure my field of view on consoles. After all, we have been playing with a smaller field of view for 15 years and had a lot of fun.
It’s more the third point on the list – a shooter feels faster with a larger field of view. I cover a larger visible area in the same time – so I’m not actually moving faster, but with the larger field of view, it feels that way.
My actions feel sharper, the movement smoother. This makes me feel much more engaged in the game, more powerful – perhaps even a bit more “pro-like”.
Since the last two multiplayer titles Cold War and Vanguard have the FoV slider on console and I’ve already experienced Warzone on PC, I know what a difference field of view makes for the gaming experience in Call of Duty. I would really miss something if the FoV slider doesn’t come back to consoles.
What’s the status of the introduction of field of view settings? Until recently, I was very sure that Warzone would receive field of view settings with the switch to the Vanguard graphics.
From my research for MeinMMO, it looked like Warzone would switch to the Vanguard launcher on December 8 and completely adopt the new technology.
The FoV slider would count among those features, but also a next-gen version for the PS5 and the “Xbox Series” consoles.
However, I now have my doubts. On the one hand, because the developers are so tight-lipped about it just days before the release. On the other hand, because there are early hints of a major update for Warzone in the old Modern Warfare launcher.
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At the moment, it cannot be said whether the coveted feature will actually come to consoles. This unfortunately dampens my hype, and if the FoV slider doesn’t come, many other console players will likely feel the same.
Currently, I still hope that the developers want to keep the big announcements about the next-gen version and the FoV slider until the end.
I will certainly clean my shoes carefully for St. Nicholas this year, and I hope for this gift from the developers. Otherwise, my relationship with Warzone will already be heavily strained at the launch of the new map.
I also like to read your comments on the topic. Do you also find the FoV slider so important? Do you think that the setting will come with the “new” Warzone?
The Endwalker addon is just around the corner in Final Fantasy XIV. In addition to numerous content updates, there is also a small but neat feature that many players will appreciate. The gender lock will be lifted for several clothing items.
Here’s what it’s about: On December 3rd at 10:00 AM, the FFXIV servers will go online, and the early access to the new Endwalker addon will begin. This brings a massive amount of content that players can now read about in the detailed patch notes.
A small change, however, has particularly pleased some players. The notes announce that a whole series of equipment items will lose their gender lock with Endwalker.
A total of 31 items can be worn by both genders starting December 3rd. This includes pretty dresses like the maid outfit for men, as well as stylish blazers like the butler outfit for ladies.
Maid and butler outfits, as well as the spring dress and Thavnair clothing (Source: Lodestone)
The lifting of the gender lock on clothing is an old topic in FFXIV. Time and again, there have been requests in the official forums and on social media addressed to the MMORPG’s development team to remove the lock. With the Endwalker addon, this player wish is fulfilled.
Accordingly, there were also several posts celebrating Endwalker and saying goodbye to Shadowbringers, expressing joy over the abolition of the gender lock.
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What has already changed: The lifting of the gender lock on clothing is a process that was already announced in 2019 by director Yoshida in an interview with Kotaku and began in February 2020.
When the large 24-man raid for Nier Automata was introduced, there were also no restrictions on the clothing of android 2B. It can be worn freely by all.
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What other removals are there in Endwalker? With Endwalker, the old dream of a large part of the FFXIV community is also fulfilled: The previously all-female Viera will also be available in male form starting December 3rd.
This means that players can now create male Viera as playable characters. The benchmark for the Endwalker addon already served as a test for this. In the character creator, one could already try out the bunny boys and create their desired character.
As of today, December 2, the major update 3 of Battlefield 2042 is available. This accidentally brought new skins into the game. However, some players are really angry about these new cosmetics. Why this is the case, you can find out here at MeinMMO.
What are these skins? The criticism mainly revolves around the “Father Winter” skin for the specialist Boris. With this skin, he wears a Christmas coat, like Santa Claus.
Fans have now humorously dubbed this skin “Santa Boris”, though not very kindly. The skin “Great Outdoors” for Mackay also stands out, as he looks like some sort of cowboy.
The skins were likely only unintentionally in the game, as they were quickly removed again. They probably belong to the pre-season, which officially has no date yet but is mentioned in the skin description. Nevertheless, fans were already able to take screenshots. (via reddit)
Players feel reminded of Fortnite, skins do not fit Battlefield
What is the problem with these skins? Especially Santa Boris is being torn apart by players. In the subreddit for Battlefield 2042, there are already numerous shocked voices regarding this skin.
Critics claim that these skins do not fit into a Battlefield at all and could rather find their home in other games. One person is already writing about “Fortnite 2042” (via reddit), some even initially mistook Santa Boris for a meme.
For many, the skin is a bad joke and many feel validated in the assumption that the specialists are only in the game to make money with cosmetics.
However, it is still not clear how the pre-season will work and whether you need to buy the battle pass to unlock these skins.
Either way, the new skins are not going down well with numerous players, especially in view of the technical state of the game. Even the major update 3 did not fix all problems and even introduced new ones.
Numerous fans believe that one should first address the bugs and stability of the game, instead of incorporating new skins (via reddit).
One of the biggest new features is the weekly missions.In the week after the update, these weekly missions will be unlocked. You will then receive 3 of them each week – and each completion will earn you XP. If you complete them all, you will receive a special cosmetic at the end.
These missions may already be part of the leaked pre-season. However, there is still no confirmation on that.
What do you think of these new skins? Do you agree with the critics? Or do you think it’s not such a big deal?
A new trailer has been released on social media for Fortnite, showcasing the scale of the live event. A new map is being created. Learn how real the trailer is and whether you can believe it here on MeinMMO.
What kind of trailer is it? This trailer was accidentally discovered by Twitter user cooper17571967 on TikTok. It’s not an official promotional trailer, but an unofficial and unconfirmed one.
Leakers were then approached about it and they mentioned that this trailer might be from an Epic Games account itself. The developers may have released this trailer for future marketing purposes.
Many leakers were also asked not to publish anything about the new chapter until the server was down for Update 19.00.
SPOILER WARNING: If you don’t want to be spoiled and prefer to wait until Saturday, stop reading here.
Chapter 3 Map takes a dramatic turn
What is shown in the trailer? The trailer features the Chapter 2 Season 1 skins as they ascend a mountain. They still admire the untouched nature of the Chapter 2 map, until something suddenly appears in the sky.
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During this, wild snippets of scenes appear, in which Jonesy the main protagonist in Fortnite is shown. It is also seen that a whole fleet of alien ships is depicted in the sky. Meanwhile, Jonesy is in the water watching as the Cube Queen turns the map upside down. Suddenly, it becomes apparent how she and the alien fleet vanish in an instant. All that the queen leaves behind is a new, flipped map and a massive wave that washes Agent Jonesy away.
How real is the trailer? Epic Games has not released anything about the unofficial trailer for Chapter 3, but much suggests its authenticity.
Its appearance fits exactly with Epic Games
It’s not a cheap trailer
Story-wise, everything is present – aliens, the Cube Queen, and the destruction of the second map
But that’s not all, many YouTubers posted videos announcing Chapter 3. Their videos always ended with the same sentence which says “Catch you on the Flipside.” Watching the trailer, one notices that Flipside could refer to the flipped Chapter 2 map.
What do the players say about this? Opinions are divided, some players say the trailer could be fake. Others, however, say they are more excited for the end event than before. This often raises the question:
So the island is really turning around, so no black hole?
In response to this question, players answered that Fortnite will still be unplayable for three days. The wave will cause a black screen and then the game will be inaccessible.
Moreover, there’s a lot of speculation, as the community believes they saw an old location in the trailer’s new map. This location is from Chapter 1 and is called “Paradise Palms.” It features a desert-like landscape. Users on Twitter suggest that a modified version of the old Chapter 1 map may appear.
However, much remains speculation and we will only gain new insights once the event is over. What do you think of this video? Do you find this video credible? Or do you think it can’t be the “end”? Let us know in the comments!
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As in every month, the field research in Pokémon GO has changed with the start of the month. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at which quests and rewards you can expect in December 2021. We will also show you which ones are particularly worthwhile.
What kind of tasks are these? In Pokémon GO, you can receive so-called field research tasks at PokéStops. By completing these, you will receive special rewards. Once a new month begins, Niantic changes the quests and adjusts the rewards accordingly.
How to get the field research? By spinning at the PokéStop, you can secure the tasks. If you then click on the telescope, they will be listed under the category “Field”. You can only hold a maximum of 3 quests at a time.
If you want to collect more field research, you must first make space by either completing or deleting one. You do not have to rush in completing them, as there is no time limit for when the tasks must be completed.
All field research in December 2021
As in every month, the tasks are divided into different areas, such as catching, throwing, or battling. With the help of LeekDuck’s overview, we have summarized all the new quests and their rewards for you below (via leekduck.com).
All monsters that you can encounter in their shiny form are marked with a (*).
All field research about catching
The first category is about catching specific Pokémon. As always, these tasks are relatively easy to complete, so the rewards tend to be rather unremarkable. Especially worth it is Dratini, as it can evolve into Dragonite. The monster is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Catch 5 Pokémon
Encounter with Yorkleff*
Catch 7 Pokémon
Encounter with Magikarp*
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon
Encounter with Dratini* or Kindwurm*
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
Encounter with Vulpix*, Quapsel*, Hippopotas* or Shnebedeck*
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
Encounter with Picochilla*
Use 5 Razz Berries while catching Pokémon
Encounter with Tarnpignon
All field research about throwing
In the tasks related to throwing, you must, as the name suggests, prove your throwing skills. You need to hit the monsters particularly well. The encounter with Pandir is recommended, as it has different fur patterns. Anyone looking to complete their Pokédex should not miss the fur number 3 in December.
Additionally, Onix might also be interesting for you this month, as the monster can first be obtained in its Mega form during Mega Raids. The quests are an opportunity for you to snag a strong specimen.
Land 5 good throws
Encounter with Dummisel*
Land 3 great throws
Encounter with Snubbull*, Liliep* or Anorith*
Land 3 great throws in a row
Encounter with Onix*
Land 3 great throws in a row
Encounter with Enton*
Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Pandir* (Number 3)
Land 3 fabulous throws in a row
Encounter with Kaumalat*
All field research about battling
If you enjoy battling in raids or against other trainers and Team Rocket grunts, you will surely find something among these tasks. Once again, Onix is interesting here.
Especially for trainers who are active in the PvP league, Wablu is worth it. It can evolve into Altaria, which is one of the top candidates in the Super League (via pvpoke.com). Additionally, Altaria also has a Mega evolution.
Win a battle in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Wablu*
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket grunts
Encounter with Onix*
Win a raid
Encounter with Sniebel*
Win a level 3 raid or higher
Encounter with Amonitas* or Kabuto*
Win 5 raids
Encounter with Aerodactyl*
All field research about friends and your buddy Pokémon
As in every month, your friends and buddy Pokémon are also included in the quests. You should earn hearts and candies with your buddy or send gifts to friends. This month, Mauzi is interesting, as it belongs to the 22 monsters that give you a special Stardust bonus.
Earn 2 candies by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Scoppel*
Earn 3 candies by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Mauzi* or Flunschlik
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy
Pummeluff*
Trade a Pokémon
Encounter with Seemon
Send 10 gifts to friends
Encounter with Botogel*
All other field research
To conclude, there are still a number of tasks that cannot be assigned to any of the previous categories. These include hatching and evolving Pokémon, spinning PokéStops, or photographing specific monsters. You can look forward to the following encounters in December:
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Mantax
Hatch 2 eggs
Encounter with Tanhel*
Hatch 3 eggs
Encounter with Alolan Vulpix*
Evolve a Pokémon
Encounter with Evoli*
Use 3 power-ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Bisasam*, Glumanda* or Schiggy*
Use 5 power-ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Endivie*, Feurigel* or Karnimani*
Use 7 power-ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Geckarbor*, Flemmli* or Hydropi*
Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms
Encounter with Mogelbaum*
Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms
Encounter with Trasla*
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon
Encounter with Hoppspross, Yanma* or Kramurx*
Take 2 snapshots of a wild Ice-type Pokémon
Encounter with Seemops
Field research breakthrough in December 2021
In addition to the field research tasks, the research breakthrough changes every month as well. You will receive this if you have claimed at least one quest on 7 days. You can see your progress by looking at the stamps in the upper part of the “Field” view.
What do you think of the new field research tasks in December? Which ones should you definitely not miss? Feel free to share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers about it.
