Blizzard scandal: 6 “State Treasurers” from US states intervene

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More movement is coming in the scandal at Activision Blizzard. Six “State Treasurers” are getting involved – and demanding changes.

The pressure on Bobby Kotick and Activision Blizzard is increasing. More changes are being demanded – now even from the governments of a total of 6 states in the USA. The “State Treasurers” from California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Oregon, Delaware, and Nevada want to speak with the Board of Directors of Activision Blizzard later this month. They want drastic changes.

What are “State Treasurers”? The position of a “State Treasurer” in the USA is largely comparable to the duties of a state finance minister in Germany, as many areas of responsibility are similar. However, since some states also invest in companies – such as through stocks – State Treasurers sometimes also count as shareholders and have an interest in the well-being of the companies, as pensions are also funded through them.

What is happening at Activision Blizzard? For months, Activision Blizzard has been embroiled in a major sexism and discrimination scandal. After the company took initial steps to seemingly bring about improvements, a series of further negative headlines followed shortly thereafter.

The head of Blizzard left the company shortly after her appointment because she felt she was treated worse than her male colleague.

Worse still, current CEO Bobby Kotick is said to have not only been aware of the incidents of sexism but also actively participated in them and even threatened an employee with death. Since then, calls for Kotick to resign have become louder and he has come under media scrutiny.

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What has happened now? The State Treasurers of 6 US states want to meet with the board of Activision Blizzard by December 20th. They are concerned about the incidents and doubt that the company is currently on the right path to address the problems.

The magazine Axios has asked Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs some questions in an article. It turns out that they are “concerned that the current CEO and board do not possess the necessary skills or willingness to tackle the major changes needed to transform the corporate culture and restore employee and investor trust in their partners.”

Furthermore, Deborah Goldberg, the State Treasurer of Massachusetts, stated that “this particular case is waiting for the board to intervene and initiate an investigation. A proper investigation coming from outside. And, I mean, how was it, two weeks ago they [the board] said they support their CEO?”

The involvement of official government officials in such a high position also adds additional pressure from the public.

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Demands for resignation are getting louder: Since an article from the Washington Post, the calls for Bobby Kotick to resign as CEO have increased. Not only part of the Blizzard employees have demanded this, but also prominent figures such as the heads of PlayStation and Xbox have suggested that Kotick resign.

Kotick himself mentioned his resignation as an option if he fails to eliminate the issues with the corporate culture at Activision Blizzard within “a short time”.

The pressure on Kotick is rising, and with the involvement of the State Treasurers, public pressure – especially from the USA – is likely to significantly increase.

As soon as there are new developments regarding the whole Activision Blizzard case and Bobby Kotick, we will of course inform you on MeinMMO.

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  1. axios.com
  2. kotaku.com

Estimation says: New World has sold better in 2 months than GW2 and ESO since release

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New World celebrated a great success at release with nearly a million simultaneous players. But how many people have purchased New World in total? The website Steamspy provides an approximate estimate.

How well has New World sold? There are currently no official figures from Amazon. However, according to the website Steamspy, about 34 million accounts on Steam own New World. For free users, a range of 20 to 50 million players is reported (via Steamspy).

This would place New World among the games with the highest number of owners on Steam, approximately on par with GTA 5, Rust, and Garry’s Mod.

How accurate are the numbers from Steamspy? Steamspy claims to analyze millions of data points on Steam to predict the figures. However, these data are said to be quite accurate.

  • The website PCGamesN spoke with several developers about these numbers in 2017 and concluded that while they are not completely correct, they typically only deviate by about 10% (via PCGamesN).
  • However, in 2018 there were changes to privacy settings on Steam, which is supposed to make the numbers somewhat less accurate.
  • Steamspy itself states that the statistics should be accurate for 98% of games. 2% of the games are said to have incorrect data. They also warn of distorted results due to “Free Weeks” or other events.

It is somewhat unclear whether the Open Beta of New World is included in the data, as only closed tests are excluded by Steamspy since they do not appear in the web API. However, the Open Beta had only peaked at 50,000 players and had its own game ID, allowing websites like SteamDB and Steamcharts to separate both games.

New World likely has more created accounts than ESO and GW2 since release

What do the numbers mean exactly? If the numbers from Steamspy are correct, New World would overshadow many of the other MMORPGs significantly:

Player numbers New World 2 months
The player counts of New World since release.

Why are the player numbers on Steam so low then? They are not necessarily low. The numbers on SteamDB and similar sites are snapshots of simultaneous players. So, if 931,000 players were online at the same time, it could easily be over a million different players just a few minutes later, as more players log out than log in.

Over 24 hours and even days, many more different players log in than one would initially think.

With 136,887 simultaneous players on December 1, New World still managed to rank among the top 5 on Steam.

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What do other estimates for New World look like? The website VGInsight also analyzes games on Steam. Here, the number of reviews serves as a basis, and this is extrapolated to total sales. Reviews are supposed to be multiplied by about 77, which typically produces correct numbers in about 80% of cases.

However, VGInsight estimates that New World only has between 4 and 12.1 million sales (via VGInsight). With 175,000 reviews, New World has comparatively few ratings. Rust has about 588,000 reviews but peaked at only 245,000 simultaneous players, and recently only at just under 60,000 players.

According to Steamspy, Rust has around 30 million buyers, and according to VGInsight, 18 to 42 million. It seems that the estimate for New World is somewhat low from VGInsight’s perspective.

What do you think of the sales figures for New World? Did you expect them to be that high?

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Beloved shooter Titanfall disappears from stores – Have the hackers won?

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It is official: The shooter Titanfall from 2014 will be removed from sale. The fan favorite has long struggled with hackers, and soon it will no longer be found in stores. Players are mourning now, but they are not surprised.

What is Titanfall? The shooter is the first major title from Respawn Entertainment, which was founded in 2010 by former CoD developers and belongs to the publisher Electronic Arts.

  • Titanfall was very well received by fans at the time, selling over 10 million units (via ign.com) and managed to win a place in the hearts of numerous players.
  • The shooter has a futuristic setting and mixed FPS action with mech battles.
  • Players could fight across the map using grappling hooks and parkour or be on the move in their huge Titans. These are mechs that have various attributes and weapons.

In 2016, Titanfall 2 followed, which was also very well received and laid the groundwork for the 2019-released battle royale Apex Legends, which is set in the Titanfall universe but has no Titans.

However, a few years after release, a difficult time followed for Titanfall 1 and 2, which continues to this day. Hackers invaded and caused frustration. Now the first part is disappearing from sale and all shops.

When is it happening? Until March 1, 2022, Titanfall will still be available. After that, you won’t be able to buy the shooter.

Titanfall will no longer be sold – Are hackers to blame?

What happened? For some time now, Titanfall has been plagued by severe DDoS attacks by hackers. This ruined the game for many players because there is no offline mode in the first Titanfall.

While Titanfall 2 hasn’t been hit as hard by the issue, the situation in Titanfall 1 has been pretty poor for a while now. In 2019, it became known that a hacker was causing havoc in the multiplayer of both shooters.

What does DDoS attack mean? DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service. During an attack, servers are bombarded with a massive amount of data trash from millions of bots, causing them to lag or even crash.

The individual or individuals responsible are ruining the fun for the remaining player base and making the online modes nearly unplayable. According to players, this is still the case today.

  • The hacker(s) use exploits and scripts and fill sessions with bots.
  • Thus, it is impossible for many players to find a session in the player search.
  • The hackers even prevent the creation of private sessions.
  • It is currently impossible to start a multiplayer match.

Respawn reported at the time, when the problems became known, that they would address the issue and seek a solution. However, nothing has happened yet. The decision seems to have been made to stop selling Titanfall, at the very least.

Are hackers the reason? Whether that is the case remains open. Officially, the hacker attacks have not been mentioned. We asked EA for a statement and received a response: They will not comment on community speculation.

However, the community still sees a connection. Just last July, Apex Legends was affected, with a direct reference to Titanfall.

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At that time, this video circulated, summarizing the situation around Titanfall.

Hacker attack on Apex Legends, allegedly to save Titanfall

What happened? In July 2021, Apex Legends was plagued by similar and other problems. Hackers attacked the servers and temporarily brought the player search to a standstill. These attacks altered, for example, the descriptions and titles of the in-game playlists of the shooter.

There were also various messages that displayed the hackers’ messages. It stated, among other things: “TF1 is being attacked, so Apex will be too.” The website “SAFETITANFALL” is promoted. The hacker attack is obviously related to Titanfall.

Part of the attack was also a DDoS attack, preventing some players from playing temporarily. The hacker(s) claimed to want to save Titanfall and that they had unsuccessfully tried to draw the developers’ attention to the issue.

Thus, desperate measures were taken to create this attention. There were also rumors at that time that the hackers of Titanfall 1 themselves were behind this attack and only wanted to cause further chaos.

Now, at least, it seems that a reaction has been made in not selling Titanfall anymore. Players mourn the shooter but are not surprised.

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Players find it a pity, “but at least Titanfall 2 remains”

How fans are reacting: Many players react sadly; the respective post on the official Titanfall subreddit has nearly 20,000 upvotes (via reddit.com), but hardly anyone is surprised. After the ongoing issues and the lack of response from the developers, it was only a matter of time for many.

Most can live with it, as Titanfall 2 remains available in stores and is not quite as heavily impacted by the problems. Rather, a general worry is spreading that the chances for Titanfall 3 might not be good.

Because some fans believe: If Respawn does not even care about the older games of Titanfall and only supports Apex Legends, how likely is a new Titanfall?

Ultimately, many are simply saying goodbye and hoping that Titanfall will someday receive the love from Respawn that it deserves in the eyes of the players.

But what do you think about it? Do you find the decision correct? Did you also enjoy Titanfall, or have you never played the shooter?

Even one of the newest shooters, Halo Infinite, uses a popular feature from Titanfall with its grappling hook. A fan has now proven: As a controller player, you have a huge advantage in Halo Infinite

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Player farms weeks for rare item in Diablo 2 Resurrected – Stolen after 4 days

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A player has reportedly farmed for a special weapon in Diablo 2 Resurrected for several weeks. However, after only 4 days with his achievement, the weapon was stolen from him. But the community is helping.

What kind of item is it? It is the weapon “Grief”. Grief is a so-called runeword, which must be composed of several components. It can be either an axe or a sword.

Grief has the special property of ignoring the defense of opponents, increasing attack speed, and can cast the spell “Poison Nova” when attacking. This makes the weapon particularly interesting for barbarians.

Why is it so rare? Since Grief requires 5 runes, it is considered one of the rarer runewords. First, a grey weapon with 5 socketed slots must be found, which is already rare in itself. Such weapons are best found in the cow level.

Furthermore, one of the runes needed for the craft is one of the most coveted. “Lo” is used in many powerful runewords and is among the rarest runes in the game.

To create runewords like Grief, the runes must be inserted into the appropriate item in the correct order. This creates a more powerful item from a grey item if everything is done correctly:

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Weapon stolen in public game

How was the item stolen? The player Bryght writes in the unofficial Diablo forum diablo2.io that after many solo runs he attempted to play in a public game with strangers. At that time, he reportedly had only owned his Grief for 4 days.

It was going quite well. Until he helped someone eliminate a few enemies.

A rare item fell to the ground, and he picked it up to put it in his Horadric Cube. In doing so, he accidentally dropped his weapon from the inventory:

I was frozen and felt my heart stop beating. I tried to panic and pick [the weapon] up, but the guy next to me picked it up. You know how a pedestrian, about to be hit by a car, just stands in the middle of the street, rooted in place and unable to move? That’s exactly how I felt.

Bryght says he messaged the other player afterwards about it. However, he supposedly just said, “I didn’t steal anything, I found it on the ground!” Now he wants to quit online gaming and only play offline – if at all.

By the way, the rare item was only a “blue” item – so nothing worth giving up such a rare runeword for.

Community gifts new Grief

This is how the community reacts: In the forum, it is mentioned that it has happened to several players before that they accidentally pulled their items out of the inventory due to a small mistake. However, they were able to pick them up again.

However, some kind players stepped up to reassemble Bryght’s “Grief”. Just a few hours later, he had 2 offers for new swords, specially crafted for him by the community.

Bryght responded the next day that he went straight to bed after the post. He woke up to a “flood of friendship requests”, and can hardly believe that the community actually made new swords for him.

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Gratefully, he accepted the gift and immediately requested: “Please, do not give me your items. I cannot handle so much generosity.” Shortly thereafter, however, he made a donation to the corresponding Diablo community.

Stories like this show that there are still nice players in online gaming. A similar story recently occurred in World of Warcraft:

Beautiful story in WoW shows that there are still nice players in MMORPGs

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Team GO Rocket is currently stronger in Pokémon GO than it should be

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In Pokémon GO, trainers have the opportunity to battle against Team GO Rocket. Currently, however, the members are harder to defeat than usual. We at MeinMMO will show you what has happened.

What is Team GO Rocket? Those familiar with the original Pokémon series know that the members of Team Rocket made life difficult for Ash and his friends. Jessie and James, who are part of Team Rocket, repeatedly tried to steal Pikachu and other Pokémon, causing a lot of trouble.

In keeping with the series, the members of Team GO Rocket also cause trouble in Pokémon GO. To fend them off, you can fight against them. Similar to a PvP battle, you will set 3 Pokémon for the fight. If you defeat them, you will receive a reward as well as an encounter with a Shadow Pokémon.

However, the members of Team GO Rocket are currently stronger than they should be. We will show you why.

Why is Team GO Rocket so strong at the moment?

With a good team, battling the members of Team GO Rocket is usually no problem. However, the Grunts, the Rocket bosses Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff, as well as their leader Giovanni, are particularly strong right now. The reason for this is a bug in the game.

Missing delay in battle: If you fought against one of the members in the past, you could gain a few seconds by switching Pokémon or triggering a charged attack. During this time, you could continue to attack your opponent as usual, but Team GO Rocket paused for a moment.

As Niantic communicated through their helpdesk, there is currently a bug in the game that does not take this delay into account (via niantic.helpshift.com). Consequently, the Rocket Grunts and bosses now attack immediately after you have switched your Pokémon or performed a charged attack.

Is Team GO Rocket going to stay this strong? No, as Niantic has stated, the bug is expected to be fixed with the next update (0.225.2). When the new update will be available is not yet known.

Rocket bosses Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo

How is the community reacting to the stronger Team GO Rocket?

Problems when fighting Giovanni: Opinions on this bug are divided in the community. Especially in battles against Giovanni, some trainers are facing difficulties.

For instance, mascotsarekool writes on Twitter: “Cool, they have ruined both PVP and Rocket battles. Have fun losing to Giovanni’s Persian scratching machine, again and again” (via twitter.com). This suggests that many players have already had difficulty winning against Snobilikat and Giovanni’s remaining team in the past.

A similar problem is noted by Bradley Rice: “Why Niantic? Their boosts are way too strong. We need the delay to defeat some of the tough (Snorlax) & leaders/bosses. Many people will now no longer be able to defeat them.” (via twitter.com).

And H4TM7N agrees on reddit: “Niantic should be better prepared for complaints when Giovanni comes back next time. I have lost count of the number of posts where people struggled to even beat him with the delay” (via reddit.com).

A special challenge: Other trainers see the bug as a special challenge and want to try to defeat Team Rocket without its attack delay.

User chdudlow asks on reddit: “Is there still a Rocket Grunt with a team consisting of Snorlax, Snorlax, and Dragoran? That will now be a much harder battle; I would love to try it if that’s still around.” (via reddit.com).

And Itsa_Me_Dario is also excited about the new strength of Team GO Rocket: “I never thought I would see the day when Team GO Rocket would stop going easy on us. I can understand that it is difficult for those who do not have the right Pokémon, but a game is meant to challenge you, and I believe anyone can build a winning team.” (via twitter.com).

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What do you think about Team GO Rocket being stronger at the moment due to this bug? Do you see it as a special challenge that you want to test? Or do you find it too hard now and hope for a quick update? Feel free to share your opinions and experiences here in the comments on MeinMMO.

By the way: The Season of Origins has begun and brings you various bonuses, research, and other special features. We have taken a look at all the content of the new season and will show it to you.

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Nvidia reveals new details about affordable graphics card – release allegedly in a few days

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The current hardware shortage has some surprises in store. Nvidia has now indirectly confirmed that they are re-releasing an old graphics card. This refers to the RTX 2060, which is expected to receive an upgrade.

Currently, it is difficult to find a cheap graphics card, as everywhere you are paying a steep premium for computer hardware.

Nvidia had already stated, that prices will remain high in 2022 and currently, there is no prospect for improvement.

There has been speculation for a long time now, that Nvidia wants to provide an upgrade for the RTX 2060. However, until now, all of that was just speculation and there were no solid proofs for such a graphics card. Now, however, Nvidia has provided clear evidence that such a graphics card could be arriving very soon. It is already being discussed for next week.

RTX 2060 to receive more video memory and is expected to be available by early December

Where is the information coming from? The information comes partly from Nvidia itself, as the manufacturer updated both its product page for the 12 GB model and its driver information (via pcgamer.com). On the other hand, sites like Videocardz claim to have additional sources, but do not elaborate further (via videocardz.com)

When will the graphics card be available? The magazine Videocardz reports that Nvidia is planning to release the RTX 2060 12 GB as early as December 7. That would be on the upcoming Tuesday.

However, it is still unknown how much the graphics card will cost and how well it will be available. Currently, you are paying at least 530 euros for a GeForce RTX 2060 (via geizhals.de), but the recommended retail price (RRP) for the RTX 2060 is 299 euros.

RTX 2060 12 GB does not offer all features of an RTX 3060

What will the graphics card offer? Nvidia intends to provide the old RTX 2060 with a memory upgrade. Until now, the RTX 2060 was only available with 6 GB of video memory. Now there is expected to be an RTX 2060 with 12 GB of video memory.

The RTX 3060 offered about 8% more performance compared to the RTX 2060 Super. When looking at the current specifications of the RTX 2060 12 GB, the models are approximately at the same performance level. Compared to the previous RTX 2060 Super, the 12 GB model is expected to consume about 10 watts more (184 watts vs 175 watts TDP).

Basically, one should bear in mind that the RTX 2060 is a graphics card that was released in January 2019 and still relies on Nvidia’s old graphics chip (Turing).

  • The graphics card does not support PCIe 4.0
  • ResizableBAR support is also not included
  • The ray tracing performance is also lower compared to the new RTX generation.

RTX 2060 targets entry-level gaming

Who should buy such a graphics card? With the RTX 2060, the target audience is mainly those who want to game in Full HD or WQHD with reduced details.

Especially for users searching for a graphics card and who are currently either not willing to pay hundreds of euros for a GPU or have been unable to purchase a graphics card, the RTX 2060 could indeed be an alternative.

Interested users may still be unable to purchase an RTX 3000 graphics card, but at least graphics cards for gamers would be available, and users would not have to pay thousands of euros for graphics cards on eBay, as the greed of scalpers is high.

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The most annoying emote in Destiny 2 is back – “Tea-bagging” differently

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Emotes in Destiny 2 are extremely popular. Bungie never tires of bringing new, cool emotions, dances, and moves to the game. This week, a particularly annoying emote that has redefined “Tea-Bagging” is once again available in the Eververse.

Let your emotions out! If you want to express yourself in Destiny 2, you use so-called emotes. They give players the opportunity to communicate and fool around. And Destiny 2 has a lot of emotes that players can use from their collection.

Most emotes are based on well-known internet memes or nostalgic pop culture.

Basically, every emote in Destiny 2 is based on a real-life counterpart. It has even become a bit of a tradition for players to associate these emotes with their originals since it’s not always immediately clear.

The Cat Ears Dance is considered “Tea-Bagging 2.0”

Most annoying emote has become a cult: This week, the rush for the coolest emotes is back on. In the Eververse, Bungie is once again offering the annoying “Cat Ears Dance”. Hardly any emote has spread as quickly in Destiny 2. Everywhere players are doing the cat ears. During the kidnapping of XUR, in Gambit, and especially in PvP. Almost every kill is rewarded with the cute ears or the emote is used as a group greeting.

The Cat Ears Dance emote is particularly seen as a rehash of “Tea-Bagging” in PvP and Gambit. So if you want to take revenge for some annoying ear emotes from your opponents, now is your chance to get the emote for Glimmer.

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Where does the Cat Ears Dance come from? The origin of this emote dates back to 2008. Since then, it has ingrained itself in the minds of an entire generation for reasons still scientifically unexplained. And this generation apparently plays Destiny 2.

The original emote comes from the fictional pop band “Caramella Girls” and their song “Caramelladansen”. But beware: This song can lead to nervous twitching and its emote double in Destiny 2 may lead to peer pressure.

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The original inspiration for the Cat Ears Dance emote in Destiny 2.

How much does the emote cost and where can you get it? You can currently get the emote in the Eververse for 700 Glimmer. However, you must be quick. Because with the weekly reset on Tuesday, December 7 at 6 PM, it will disappear from the offer again.

These cosmetics have also already become cult in Destiny 2:

So if you also want to use this extremely frustrating emote for the kill cam of your Crucible enemies, then get it now and summon back the heyday of the animated pop band.

Have you already acquired the emote? Or can you not stand this annoying move anymore?

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Battlefield 2042 brings its largest update yet today – What’s inside?

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On Twitter, the major update #3 for Battlefield 2042 was announced. It will fix various bugs, adjust the gameplay, and optimize the user interface. We will show you the contents in overview.

When will update #3 for Battlefield 2042 be released? On December 2nd at 09:00 AM German time, the new update is expected to be deployed. There should be no downtime – so you can start right away when the time comes.

That the update would be released in early December had already been announced by Battlefield developer DICE in a roadmap, which outlined how the shooter intends to address its current issues. Now the specific, imminent release is also known.

Additionally, the developers commented again on what you can expect in update #3.

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Patch notes for Battlefield 2042 update #3 promise improvements

This is included in the update: According to the announcement tweet, this is the largest update for Battlefield 2042 to date. Several areas will be worked on:

  • There will be bug fixes and gameplay changes
  • The update offers “Quality of Life” improvements that are intended to make your gaming experience easier.
  • The UI will be adjusted.
  • The Portal mode will also be revisited

In detail, this results in a variety of changes that we will summarize here.

Missions: Among other things, weekly missions are expected to be unlocked in the week following the update. You will receive 3 of these each week – and completing them will earn you XP. If you complete all of them, you will receive a special cosmetic at the end.

Portal: There will be new game mode layouts on the All-Out Warfare maps and new templates in the builder. For example, you can play the Rush mode on All-Out Warfare maps. Additionally, you will be able to create a mode called Vehicle Death Match, where you compete against each other with the vehicles from Battlefield 2042.

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Quality of Life: Here, there are several points to be adjusted.

  • When you view your collection, you can adjust your loadout more quickly. It will be clearer to see which attachments are currently locked, in use, available, or newly unlocked.
  • The UI has been adjusted to make the display clearer. Among other things, symbols in the game world now scale with distance, making it less chaotic.
  • You will receive indicators showing where you can revive players nearby, who has low ammunition or who has low health.
  • Additionally, transitions between menus should run more smoothly.

In the game: The developers speak of over 150 individual adjustments, changes, and improvements across all maps that affected gameplay. This can include spawning issues, visual bugs, or other problems. Issues with the specialists have also been addressed. If you are looking for the complete, lengthy list of adjustments, you can find it here in the patch notes from EA (via EA.com).

Moreover, another update is expected to go live in December, which will be smaller overall. This will focus on further changes to the game balance as well as bug fixes.

Another discussion that players recently ignited was the topic of “Mouse & Keyboard” – some players would like to use them on consoles as well, which is currently not possible. More than 10,000 fans have now signed a petition for this to change.

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WoW: In Patch 9.2 you must choose between Succubus and Incubus – without Glyph

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In patch 9.2 of World of Warcraft, you can choose between Incubus and Succubus as a Warlock. But there is no glyph.

For Warlocks and Warlockesses, patch 9.2 “End of Eternity” fulfills a long-held dream. For over a decade, many dark spellcasters from World of Warcraft have wanted a sexy demon by their side – an Incubus. Now he is finally coming to the PTR and brings a little surprise with him. Because there is still no glyph for the Incubus.

What comes instead? From the game data of patch 9.2, it has already been read that there are two new items for Warlocks.

  • Barbed Collar of the Incubus (“Barbed Collar of the Incubus”)
  • Barbed Collar of the Succubus (“Barbed Collar of the Succubus”)

When used, the item ensures that “the bond with your Incubus / your Succubus is strengthened, so you will summon only him / her.”

The items function as switches, allowing you to choose which demon will accompany you permanently in the future. This suggests that the standard summoning will be modified in the future so that you summon either a Succubus or an Incubus randomly and only make a more permanent choice with the items.

The new Incubus model – many a Warlockess is already looking forward to it eagerly. Image source: wowhead

Where can you find the two items? That is still not quite clear. However, the desire for more customization and the permanent choice of a Succubus or an Incubus is strong in the community. Therefore, it is likely that both items will be made available relatively early. They will probably just be available from a shady vendor in the major cities.

Once there are exact details on how to obtain the two items, we will update the article here.

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Why are there no glyphs? Why Blizzard decided on two separate items and does not include glyphs is not entirely clear. However, it seems reasonable that Blizzard wants to make this change available to as many Warlocks as possible. Since glyphs are consumables, one would have to buy them multiple times with frequent changes. Such permanent items, on the other hand, could be used repeatedly. Since the items are “unique”, it also seems plausible that they are not consumed upon use.

Will you choose an Incubus as your companion in patch 9.2? Or have you already sworn loyalty to your Succubus?

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One of the most popular games on Steam is now coming to Xbox Game Pass

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Every month, there are changes in the Xbox Game Pass, and in December there are some new highlights. You can look forward to Stardew Valley, a mix of role-playing and simulation. It is among the top 10 best-rated games on Steam. But the new shooter Halo Infinite is also included.

What are the highlights in December? The three most interesting games coming to the Xbox Game Pass are:

  • Stardew Valley, which boasts over 400,000 ratings, of which 98% are positive, making it one of the most popular games on Steam (currently ranked 6th). It will be available on December 2 for Cloud, Console, and PC.
  • Halo Infinite, the new shooter from Microsoft, which has a free-to-play multiplayer available now. The single-player mode, which must be purchased separately, will be released on December 8 for Cloud, Console, and PC.
  • Aliens: Fireteam Elite, a co-op shooter that has an 83% positive rating on Steam. It launches on December 14 for all three platforms in the Pass.
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What are the other games? A total of 13 games will be added to the Pass:

  • ANVIL – December 2 (Console and PC)
  • Archvale – December 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Final Fantasy 13-2 – December 2 (Console and PC)
  • Lawn Mowing Simulator – December 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Rubber Bandits – December 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector – December 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator – December 7 (Cloud, Console, and PCC)
  • One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 – December 9 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Among Us – December 14 (Console only)
  • The Gunk – December 16 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Stardew Valley is a game to feel good and unwind

What kind of game is this? Stardew Valley is a role-playing game inspired by the classic Harvest Moon. You inherit your grandfather’s farm and try to survive on the yields that this farm produces. However, the farm has fallen into quite a state of disrepair.

So you need to clear the fields of weeds, plant food instead, cut down trees that are in your way, and can raise animals.

However, you must carefully plan your day, because if you are not in bed shortly after midnight, you may fall over from exhaustion right where you are, and with some bad luck, you could even get robbed.

However, Stardew Valley is always a fair and relaxed game. You do not lose anything permanently, and your farm does not go bankrupt just because you did not harvest in time. In fact, the game invites you to relax and explore, which is why Cortyn from MeinMMO recommended it during the stressful times of Corona:

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How many players can join? Stardew Valley can be played solo, but also in co-op with up to 3 other players. The co-op players can choose to take care of the same tasks or different ones on the farm. However, time passes a bit faster in multiplayer, which can be a bit annoying.

How much does Stardew Valley cost? On Steam, you currently pay €13.99 for the game. However, with the Xbox Game Pass, you can get it for free starting December 2.

If you do not have an Xbox Game Pass yet, you can save a lot of money with a trick: Be careful, don’t just pay €10 for the Xbox Game Pass – I almost made the mistake.

What is the Xbox Game Pass? This is a subscription that gives you access to hundreds of games. Originally, the subscription was only for Xbox, but now there are also games for PC and Xbox Cloud, which allows you to play on devices like smartphones. Nowadays, games are even released directly on Game Pass at launch, like the shooter Outriders recently or soon Halo Infinite.

Will you try Stardew Valley on the Xbox Game Pass? Or have you played the game before? And are there any other games in December that interest you?

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FIFA 22: TOTW 11 brings upgrades for impressive players like van Dijk & de Jong

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The TOTW 11 in FIFA 22 is now live. Which players have earned a card in the Team of the Week this time, we show you here.

When does TOTW 11 come out? TOTW 11 is now available, on December 1st at 19:00, in FIFA 22.

What is TOTW? In the “Team of the Week,” players who have earned a so-called “Inform” card with their performances in real football are featured each week. These black special cards reflect these performances with improved stats.

These cards can then be found in the packs of FIFA 22 for a week and can improve your team if you pull them. They also fetch a higher price on the transfer market than their corresponding gold versions. 

This is how you get TOTW cards: You can pull the cards from packs, but you need a lot of luck to pull the top cards. They are also available on the transfer market, but can become quite expensive there.

Another alternative is the FUT Champions rewards: Here you can get Inform cards as red FUT Champs cards if you reach a corresponding rank. 

Whether there are worthwhile cards in TOTW 11, we will show you here. 

The TOTW 11 in FIFA 22 – All Inform cards in summary

These players are in TOTW 11: The card with the highest rating this week belongs to Virgil van Dijk with a flat 90. The Liverpool center-back is already among the top defensive players and gets even stronger. 

Right after that, there’s another top card with Barcelona’s De Jong: The 88-rated card is likely to be one of the best CM cards in the game. 

The featured player this week is Arsenal’s Saka, who makes a direct jump from 80 to 85. The speedy winger impresses with good pace, decent passing and high dribbling stats – the other stats, however, still have room for improvement. 

FIFA 22 TOTW 11

TOTW 11 Starting XI

  • GK: Lopes (84)
  • CB: Van Dijk (90)
  • CB: Rafael Tolói (83)
  • LB: Hector (82)
  • CM: De Jong (88)
  • CM: Gündogan (86)
  • CAM: Maddison (84)
  • RM: Saka (85)
  • ST: Griezmann (86)
  • ST: Laborde (85)
  • RF: Berardi (84)

TOTW 11 Bench

  • GK: Diego Lopez (81)
  • RB: Centonze (81)
  • RM: Diaby (84)
  • RM: Mena (82)
  • LM: Juanmi (81)
  • RF: Bebou (81)
  • LF: Gradel (81)
  • RB: Mozo (80)
  • LM: Grosicki (78)
  • LM: Bahebri (75)
  • ST: Ruben (80)
  • ST: Olsen (76)

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The Bundesliga in TOTW 11

FIFA 22 TOTW 11

Which Bundesliga players are included? This week, three players from the top German league are in the TOTW squad – and two of them can score with a lot of pace. 

  • Leverkusen’s Diaby received an 84-rated card, placing him in the right midfield. Here, the attacker should be able to score with his stats. However, it doesn’t quite stand up to his “Rulebreakers” card.
  • Ihlas Bebou also comes with a lot of pace and will be pushed to the right wing – away from his usual striker position. Despite his 81-rated overall, Bebou could be an interesting card for Bundesliga teams thanks to his speed, dribbling, and finishing.
  • Last but not least, Köln’s Jonas Hector is included. He has an overall rating of 82 but may be difficult to integrate into your team due to the low 64 pace.

We will show you really good cards for your teams that aren’t too expensive here: 7 strong meta players that will help you win in the Weekend League more easily

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Final Fantasy XIV: How to unlock the Reaper job in Endwalker

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Reaper is one of the two jobs introduced with the new Endwalker expansion of Final Fantasy XIV. In this quick guide, we provide an overview of the unlocking quest for the Reaper and further details about the job.

What can the Reaper do? As the new melee fighter among the FFXIV jobs, the role of the Reaper is to deal significant damage. The developers equip him with a scythe as his weapon and provide a non-sentient avatar for support.

In combat, you execute combos and abilities while attacking, allowing you to gather resources to switch into the powerful Lament form. This temporarily merges you with your avatar, enabling you to deal massive damage.

We had the opportunity to test the Reaper during the Endwalker press tour. In the article, you will find details about the lore and a detailed description of how to play the Reaper:

Final Fantasy XIV: This is how the new job Reaper plays

How do I unlock the Reaper job? Like all FFXIV jobs, the Reaper has a quest that allows you to unlock him. It starts in the city of Ul’dah:

  • Quest Name: The Scythe
  • Location: Ul’dah, Nald’s Crossroads (X: 12.8 / Y: 8.6)
  • Quest Giver: Haggard-looking Servant
  • Prerequisite: Ownership of the Endwalker expansion and at least one warrior or mage class at level 70

After unlocking, additional quests will follow at regular intervals, revealing more about the background and story of the job.

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Here you can watch the Reaper’s gameplay.

At what level does the Reaper start? The starting level of the Reaper is 70. Since it belongs to the advanced jobs, it does not have a starter class like Paladin (Gladiator) or Dragoon (Lancer). Equipping a scythe will also automatically equip the job crystal for you.

What armor does the Reaper need? As a melee fighter, the Reaper shares its gear with the Dragoon. This means you can wear all gear with the affix “of Maiming” or “of Slaying”. Your main attribute is Strength.

If you hurry, you can buy a “Maiming” set for level 70 with Allagan Stones of Poetry before the server maintenance (December 2, 10:00 AM). If not, there is likely to be a chest with suitable gear for your Reaper at the unlocking quest. While it has a lower item level than Poetry gear, it is still very practical.

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Can I prepare for unlocking otherwise? If you want to start directly with the Reaper in the Endwalker expansion, you can log out at the appropriate spot in Ul’dah. The servers are expected to go online on December 3 at 10:00 AM, although the developers have already warned that there will be a large influx.

Therefore, keep in mind that the zone may be overloaded. Alternatively, you can log out in the guest room of Ul’dah.

If you prefer to start with the new job Sage, you can check here:

Final Fantasy XIV: This is how you unlock the new job Sage from Endwalker

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The coolest character from Arcane will become a champion in February, but not in LoL

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Silco is one of the most important characters in the series Arcane, but he has not been part of League of Legends yet. That is set to change in February 2022. However, you will not be able to play him in the MOBA just yet.

Where will Silco be released? The villain from Arcane will be the first champion in the auto battler Teamfight Tactics that was not previously playable in LoL.

He will be released with the upcoming Set 6.5, which is expected to launch in February 2022. There is currently no exact release date.

Silco is expected to play an important role as the leader of his attribute in the set, similar to his role in the series. Riot Games announced this on their Korean website (via lol.kr). It is very likely that he will be given the origin “Zhaun” and will fight alongside other champions from the region.

The blog post mostly talks about how much fun the developers had designing their first original skeleton for TFT instead of relying on a finished one from LoL.

What is so special about Silco? Silco is one of many characters in Arcane and plays perhaps the largest role in the series alongside Vi and Jinx. Even though he resorts to brutal means and appears to be a shady underworld boss, one develops a certain sympathy for him throughout the series.

This is because his actual goal is not the destruction of Piltover, but the independence of his own region, Zhaun. Additionally, he takes on a fatherly role throughout the series, for which he is even willing to discard his dreams.

Cortyn from MeinMMO even referred to Silco in her conclusion about the series as the true main character:

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TFT is regularly expanded, getting its first champions that are not from LoL

What is Teamfight Tactics anyway? TFT is a turn-based strategy game where 8 players compete against each other. Each round, you receive gold and can use it to purchase champions to place on the game board. Afterwards, your figures automatically fight against the figures of one of the other players.

Over time, more and more gold accumulates, which you can spend on stronger champions or level-ups. The higher your level, the more figures can fit on the game board. However, more gold is available the more gold you possess.

Each champion has different attributes that provide bonuses when you have enough champions with the same attribute on the field. Also, three identical champions can always be combined into a stronger one. Additionally, there are items for the champions that you can obtain in special PvE rounds and in the carousel.

The tactical components are therefore finding the right team combos, upgrading the champions, the correct use of the items, the right gold management, and finally also the correct placement on the field.

There are now even official tournaments surrounding TFT, organized by Riot Games and with substantial prize money. If you want to watch a match, here is a game from Lead Designer Mortdog:

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How can I play TFT? TFT can be easily selected as a game mode in the LoL client or played in a standalone version on Android or iOS.

Anyone looking to start with TFT can find two useful guides here:

Cool Easter eggs related to Arcane and LoL can be found here:

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Riot plans to bring more characters from Arcane into the LoL universe

Are more characters from Arcane coming? Yes, Lead Champion Producer Ryan Mireles revealed in Reddit that the champion designers are already eagerly waiting to bring characters from Arcane into the games of Riot Games.

Which characters will exactly come has not been revealed. You can find more about it here:

LoL: The characters from Arcane will probably become champions in the game.

Which characters would you like to see as champions? And will you play TFT to be able to use Silco?

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PS Plus: Here are the 3 new games in December 2021 for PS4 and PS5

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The new games that PS Plus users will receive in December 2021 are now known. This time there are 3 games for the PS4 and PS5.

Here are the 3 new PS Plus games in December 2021 If you have an active subscription to PlayStation Plus or plan to get one soon, you can expect the following monthly free games in September:

  • Godfall Challenger Edition (PS4, PS5)
  • Mortal Shell (PS4)
  • Lego DC Super Villains (PS4)

The PS4 games can all be played effortlessly through the backward compatibility feature of the PS5 on Sony’s latest console generation.

When and where can you download the new PS Plus games? The 3 new free titles will likely be available for subscription users to download at no additional cost from the PlayStation Store starting December 7.

How to access the monthly games from PS Plus

This is what you need: The requirement for the monthly free games is an active membership with PlayStation Plus, so a PS Plus subscription. For a 12-month subscription, you normally pay 59.99 €, but there are also sales where you can get the subscription cheaper.

Note that the annual costs are higher with a shorter membership duration.

As a subscription user, you will receive 2 selected free games for PlayStation 4 each month and one free title for PS5. The games are available as digital downloads in the PS Store for limited periods and will cost you nothing extra (aside from the regular subscription fees).

Once you have added these games to your library, you can play them anytime as long as you have an active membership—even if it should lapse in between. The games remain in your possession, but without an active membership, they are not playable.

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Here are more benefits of PlayStation Plus at a glance: Apart from the monthly games, PS Plus subscribers benefit from several additional advantages, including:

What about you? What do you think of the new PS Plus lineup for December 2021? Is there any title that particularly catches your interest or are you especially looking forward to? Or does Sony’s current selection of games leave you cold? Share your opinion with us and other MeinMMO users in the comments.

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Minecraft: 5 Highlights that you should check out in the new patch 1.18

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The patch 1.18 of Minecraft has changed a lot in the game. So much that you should definitely pay attention to these 5 important changes.

The new patch 1.18 has been released in Minecraft. The second part of the “Caves & Cliffs” update brought a lot of innovations, improvements, but also some adjustments to the spawn of various objects. We present you 5 highlights that you should keep an eye on in your Minecraft worlds, as they could drastically simplify your life – or at least lead to pleasant success experiences.

1. The world is 50% larger

Once you create a new world, you will inevitably enjoy the new panoramas, as huge mountains and gigantic caves decorate the landscape. Some may wonder: Was Minecraft always this big? The clear answer to that is: No.

The game world has grown by a whopping 64 blocks down and up, totaling 128 layers where you can now let loose. Since the previous world only extended from 0 to 256, that’s an increase of a whopping 50%!

Primarily, this allows for significantly more freedom and creativity, as your structures also benefit from the new height, which can now be even more gigantic and thus more detailed.

A minor disadvantage: larger worlds also demand more power from your computer. But that should be manageable when you see the beautiful results.

Minecraft Huge Mountain Range
You will see such gigantic mountains more often, as they stretch across multiple biomes.

2. More diamonds while exploring

A new source for diamonds has emerged. Not only has the spawn of diamonds been significantly shifted, but new ways of obtaining diamonds have also been added. We show you in the guide on how to find diamonds now in Minecraft.

When you are deep in Minecraft, between layers Y: -63 and Y: -8, and come across a fossil, some parts of the fossil will now be replaced by diamonds! Normally, parts of fossils are only replaced by coal, but in these deep layers, there are diamonds instead.

This makes it particularly worthwhile to explore the cave systems all the way down. Not only are large parts of the world exposed there, and you can find many ores on the walls, but sometimes you run directly into a fossil and can significantly increase your diamond stock.

3. Axolotls are now much rarer (but just as cute)

The little axolotls had captured the hearts of Minecraft players when they were added to the game in patch 1.17. However, patch 1.18 takes some of that joy away. Until now, axolotls could spawn in almost any water body, regardless of whether it’s a small pond, a sea, or a small river. This has now changed.

With patch 1.18, you can now find axolotls exclusively underground, specifically in a single biome, the “Lush Caves.” So if you want to get such a cute companion (or simply steal it with a bucket), you now have no choice but to explore the deepest depths of Minecraft.

4. A whole new way of world creation

A bit more technical in the details, but still quite important is the overhaul of world creation. Not only does Minecraft now naturally create much larger and more impressive mountains with huge cave vaults – the entire “logic” behind world creation has been changed.

In simplified terms, this means that you can now find mountains not only in the appropriate biomes – but a massive mountain can span multiple biomes at the same time. So, on one side of the mountain, there could be a beautiful green forest, while the other half is covered with a huge snow blanket from a snowy landscape.

The transitions between these layers are now much smoother and less drastic. Especially when they occur on high mountains, it often creates really beautiful areas where you immediately want to build a camp (and gradually ruin the spot through deforestation and accidental fires – you know how it is).

Even more details are provided by the YouTuber iDeactivateMC:

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5. Light sources are now much, much, much better

Those who build their first home in Minecraft know the problem. The whole environment has to be overwhelmed with countless torches so that no skeleton archer appears or a creeper spawns in the darkness.

The result was that the whole surroundings were marred by countless torches just to ensure safety.

In patch 1.18, even the most paranoid players can give up on this problem. Because from now on, a light level of just 1 is enough to prevent monster spawning.

In practice, this means you only need about a quarter of the torches to make the same amount of area “safe”. You can now also incorporate significantly darker areas into your constructions without having to worry that the moaning of zombies will soon echo through your four walls.

However, note: This only applies to artificial light, such as torches, campfires, or lanterns. If only daylight is present as a light source, enemies can still spawn when the light level falls below 7.

What else is in patch 1.18, we have revealed it here.

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Fortnite is preparing a big end event for Chapter 2 – Are you about to bomb the whole map?

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In Fortnite, Epic Games has already announced that a large event for the end of Chapter 2 is being prepared. Now the map for this event is also being adjusted, and we at MeinMMO will show you what you can possibly expect.

What is happening in Fortnite? The map of Fortnite has fallen prey to an invasion of the Killer Cubes. After the live event of Chapter 2 Season 7, the mothership of the aliens crashed, causing a corruption of the map. This orange slime is spreading throughout the Fortnite world.

Furthermore, the Queen of the Cubes is creating a pyramid in the middle of the map to use it as a weapon against the island’s inhabitants. As she is considered a reality destroyer, she will do everything possible to seal the fate of Fortnite.

Meanwhile, the island’s inhabitants do not give up easily and are establishing a base to confront the threat once and for all.

Building a Base and Bombs

A new base: Players who actively play Fortnite have surely noticed the construction site near Pleasant Park. Debris from the mothership has already been cleared in advance to establish a base and devise a plan against the Cube Queen.

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What changes are taking place? The entire map is being corrupted by the Cube’s aura. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Season 8, these extraterrestrial cubes roamed across the island to reach the crater of the Zero Point. In the process, they left a path of destruction and the orange slime from the Tilted Towers.

Since the Queen was called by the golden leader cube, this substance has been spreading across the entire map. Meanwhile, the base was constructed, which was also shown in the trailer for the live event.

This base is being built at a rapid pace and contains many bombs scattered around the construction site. On Twitter, leakers and players speculate whether these bombs will be directed against the Cube army and its Queen during the live event. Many believe that we will use these rockets to drive the Queen away.

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What comes after the event? No one knows for sure. Leakers believe there will be another black hole. During this time, Fortnite will not be playable for a few days. It is also assumed that by chance, a new reality will be created, which will kick off with a new map and new content in Chapter 3. All of this is expected to take place on December 7th.

What do you think of the Queen’s idea of leveling the ground? Let us know in the comments if you are ready to defend the Fortnite world and take revenge on the Queen.

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Minecraft 1.18: Diamond Height – At what level can you find Diamonds?

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In patch 1.18 of Minecraft the distribution of diamonds and ores has changed. We show you here where to find diamonds and where to dig.

What’s new? The Update 1.18 for Minecraft is part two of “Caves and Cliffs”. It was released on November 30, 2021, and brought many changes to the Overworld and Nether. From now on, it is no longer possible to dig at a certain height and find all good ores and stones there.

In this overview, we focus on diamonds in 1.18 – Where to find them, at what height you should search, and where they do not spawn at all?

Finding and mining diamonds – You can find them at this height

Diamonds spawn at this height: All diamonds in Update 1.18 of Minecraft spawn between Y= -64 and Y= 16. Since they are embedded in a triangular spawn in the world, you have better chances at the lower levels than higher up. The best place for your search is in the middle of the spawn – so not right at the top and not right at the bottom.

To check your height in Minecraft, you need to press F3 on the PC version. The following image will appear:

Minecraft Diamonds height
At this position, Minecraft shows you which head height you are currently at. In this case Y = 11

How to find diamonds best? Diamonds spawn “buried” and are covered by other blocks. Furthermore, branch mining is the best solution to efficiently find diamonds.

The best height to find diamonds in Minecraft is now Y = -60 because that’s where the chances are greatest. Just above the bedrock stones. However, this is dangerous since with Update 1.18, lava can now also spawn at Y = -54. So, you have to watch out that lava doesn’t catch you when farming at -60. Also, farming there might take longer due to the solid stones.

For those who do not want to deal with lava and bedrock, it’s best to farm at height Y = -53. There, you don’t have to worry as much about lava but have slightly lower chances of finding diamonds.

The information on diamond distribution comes from slicedlime on YouTube. He is Tech Lead for the Minecraft Java Game Team at Mojang (via YouTube.com).

A graphic on the topic was shared by Henrik Kniberg on Twitter. He is a game designer/developer for Minecraft at Mojang and shows with various forms where further ores and deposits can be found.

Minecraft ore distribution graphic

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What is branch mining? One of the most efficient ways to farm diamonds is branch mining. This means you first dig down to a depth where you want to find the diamonds.

Create a room and dig a tunnel that is two blocks high and one block wide. From this tunnel, you dig additional branch tunnels. Again, two blocks high and one block wide. Leave two blocks of space between each tunnel to make good use of the area.

Minecraft Branching
This is what branch tunnels in Minecraft 1.18 can look like

How do you like the new ore and stone distribution? Do you think it’s good that it now has more to do with chance and you no longer find everything at a specific height, or did you prefer the old system with ores in Minecraft before 1.18? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

The next big update for Minecraft has already been announced: Patch 1.19 brings “The Wild” update to Minecraft in 2022 – We’ll show you what’s included.

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Pokémon GO: Today begins Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom – Best Counters

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In Pokémon GO, there is a Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom taking place today. We from MeinMMO have taken a look at which counters you should use against the legendary monsters and whether this short event is worth it.

What is a Raid Hour? Every Wednesday, a so-called Raid Hour takes place in Pokémon GO, where you can battle the Raid bosses of the level 5 raids for 60 minutes in almost all gyms. Today, on December 1st, you will encounter the legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom there.

Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom – Best Counters

When does the Raid Hour start? As every Wednesday, the Raid Hour starts again at 6:00 PM local time and ends at 7:00 PM local time. Even before the event, you can see dark eggs over the gyms, indicating the upcoming raids.

The best counters against Reshiram

The legendary Pokémon Reshiram comes from Generation 5 and is of the Dragon and Fire type. For this reason, you should use attackers of the types Rock, Ground, and Dragon (via pokebattler.com):

PokémonMoveset
(Crypto-) BrutalandaDragon Tail and Outrage
(Crypto-) DragoranDragon Tail and Outrage
RayquazaDragon Tail and Outrage
RameidonCatapult and Rock Slide
(Crypto-) DespotarCatapult and Stone Edge
MaxaxDragon Tail and Dragon Claw
RihorniorSmack Down and Stone Throw
DialgaFire Breath and Outrage
ZekromFire Breath and Outrage
KnakrackDragon Tail and Outrage

Alternatively, the following Mega Evolutions are also suitable against Reshiram:

  • Mega Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Mega Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
  • Mega Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw

The best counters against Zekrom

Zekrom is a legendary Pokémon of the types Dragon and Electric. It is weak against Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy attacks. best use the following counters (via pokebattler.com):

PokémonMoveset
(Crypto-) MamutelSmack Down and Avalanche
(Crypto-) DragoranDragon Tail and Dragon Claw
(Crypto-) BrutalandaDragon Tail and Outrage
PalkiaDragon Tail and Draco Meteor
RayquazaDragon Tail and Outrage
ZekromFire Breath and Outrage
KnakrackDragon Tail and Outrage
(Crypto-) GardevoirCharm and Dazzling Gleam
ReshiramFire Breath and Draco Meteor
DialgaFire Breath and Draco Meteor

In addition, the following Mega Evolutions are suitable:

  • Mega Charizard X with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
  • Mega Charizard Y with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
  • Mega Gyarados with Dragon Tail and Outrage
  • Mega Rexblisar with Powder Snow and Weather Ball

Is the Raid Hour with Reshiram and Zekrom worth it?

How high are their CP when caught: After the raid, you can catch Reshiram and Zekrom with the following CP:

  • Reshiram: 2,217 CP – 2,307 CP
    • In wind or sun: 2,771 CP – 2,884 CP
  • Zekrom: 2,217 CP – 2,307 CP
    • In wind or rain: 2,771 CP – 2,884 CP

Are Reshiram and Zekrom available as Shiny? Yes, both Reshiram and Zekrom can be found in their shiny form in the game for the first time with some luck.

Especially with Zekrom, you need to pay attention, as the shiny variant only differs from the normal form by a slight color change of the body. Shiny Reshiram, on the other hand, can be recognized by its golden stripes.

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

How strong are they? Both legendary monsters can score with a strong attack and decent stamina. Reshiram and Zekrom are also among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Furthermore, both can impress in the Master League and are a suitable choice (via pvpoke.com).

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Who is the Raid Hour worth it for? The Raid Hour is worth it today for anyone looking for a strong Pokémon for raids or the GO Battle League. You will find both Reshiram and Zekrom.

And shiny hunters will also get their money’s worth today, as you can finally catch Reshiram and Zekrom in their shiny forms for the first time. Furthermore, the Raid Hour is excellent for collecting corresponding candies.

Will you participate in the Raid Hour today? Which of the two monsters will you definitely secure? Feel free to share your thoughts on this here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

In the coming weeks, a lot is happening in Pokémon GO. We have looked at which events await you in December and which are particularly worth it.

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Every beginner in CoD Vanguard has one of the rarest weapons in the world

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 4 minutes

In CoD: Vanguard, the developers have immortalized one of the rarest weapons from the real world in the game. However, the corresponding shotgun was actually called something entirely different, was extremely limited, and wasn’t even intended for military use. Nonetheless, it is one of the most common weapons in the game. Discover here what really lies behind the legendary ‘Becker shotgun.’

What kind of weapon is it? The weapon known in Call of Duty: Vanguard by the curious name ‘Einhorn’ was not actually called that. Rather, it is a so-called ‘Becker shotgun.’

This weapon was constructed in 1899 by the ‘Deutsche Jagdwaffengesellschaft’ but was only produced in series about 20 years later, in 1920.

Who is writing here? Jürgen Horn not only enjoys playing shooters but is also interested in history and the facts behind the weapons and scenarios in the game. Jürgen knows most weapons from World War II, but he was initially completely bewildered by the ‘Einhorn.’ This led to extensive research, which then culminated in this trivia article here.

How does the shotgun work? The Becker shotgun is a revolver shotgun, which is already a very unusual principle. Most shotguns are either classic breech loaders or are made ready to fire again via a manual repeating mechanism, like in the classic pump gun.

However, the Becker shotgun uses a sophisticated system of movement and gas pressure to fire semi-automatically from a 5-shot revolver magazine. Only the last shell must be ejected manually via a simple mechanism.

The way the shotgun looks and functions in real life is explained well in this YouTube video:

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The Becker shotgun is indeed something like a ‘unicorn’

How rare is this weapon in real life? The Becker shotgun is rightly called ‘Einhorn’ in the game. For in real life, very few people have probably ever seen it, just like the legendary mythical creature.

For in 1920, when the weapon went into series production, only 100 pieces were reportedly made, according to sources. The shotguns were also designed as hunting weapons, as the name of the company that designed them suggests. A military application was never the premise behind the design of the ‘Einhorn.’

Rather, the weapon was likely intended as a quirky toy for wealthy hunters who used it to hunt various game in German oak forests in the 1920s.

Overall, the weapon doesn’t quite fit into the category of more utilitarian and martial implements usually used in the game. With its curved lines and elegant embellishments, it resembles an anachronistic piece of jewelry from another world.

Even the numbering of the individual chambers on the revolver magazine in Roman numerals does not match the utilitarian design of other German weapons from the era.

All in all, the Becker shotgun looks more like a weapon from a steampunk scenario than a firearm from World War II.

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The rarest weapon in CoD: Vanguard could hardly be worse in reality
von Jürgen Horn

How often does it appear in the game? These historical facts seemed to be of little concern to the developers of CoD Vanguard. Because already in the campaign, it feels like every second soldier of the Wehrmacht is running around with it.

Apparently, the Nazis in Vanguard have seized secret stocks of the Becker shotgun and distributed them en masse to the Western, Eastern, and African fronts. And apparently, there were also enough unicorns left to generously equip the Japanese allies in the Pacific with the shotgun.

It is hard to explain otherwise how the first weapon that Polina seizes from a couple of stupid Germans after the attack on Stalingrad is a Becker shotgun.

Later in the game, the thing conveniently lies around wherever its use appears to be particularly effective.

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This is what the ‘Einhorn’ looks like in the game.

So common is it in multiplayer mode: The weapon is definitely present in the game more than 100 times. Especially when considering that it is the first shotgun in the multiplayer mode. Every player starting CoD Vanguard first has this shotgun and must grind for a while before obtaining other shotguns.

Additionally, there are absurd modifications, like the version shown here without a stock, with a sawed-off barrel and – believe it or not – a magazine! How the revolver mechanism should still function when a magazine clip is stuck in the middle is probably beyond even the machine god!

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A magazine in a drum revolver? WTF?

Instead of reserving a truly well-designed and beautiful weapon as something special for the endgame grind, the poor unicorn is practically dumped as mass-produced.

I would have really liked it if one had to grind and work for this rare and beautiful weapon. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments.

Unfortunately, the unicorn is not the top shotgun in the game despite its elegant and clever design. If you want a really strong shotgun, check out our guide on it.

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Final Fantasy XIV: How to unlock the new job Sage from Endwalker

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

From Friday, December 3, 2021, pre-order customers of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker can explore the new expansion and unlock two new jobs. In this guide, we at MeinMMO will explain how you can obtain the job Sage.

What can the Sage do? The Sage is one of the two new jobs coming with Endwalker. It is a shield healer, meaning it focuses on reducing incoming damage through the use of shields. However, the job also possesses a range of healing skills and can deal damage as well.

You even need to deal damage actively to use the special ability Kardia. Kardia is a type of enchantment placed on allies. As long as it is active, the ally will be healed whenever you deal damage.

MeinMMO editor Irina Moritz, who has spent over 800 days of pure playtime in FFXIV, has already introduced the new job here: Final Fantasy XIV: This is how the new job Sage plays.

How do you unlock the job Sage? To unlock the new job Sage, you need to complete a quest:

  • Quest Name: The Sage’s Strange Work
  • Location: Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:9.4 / Y:12.9)
  • Quest Giver: Woman from the North
  • Requirement: Ownership of the expansion Endwalker and at least one warrior or mage class at level 70

After unlocking, you will receive further quests that reveal more about the Sage’s story.

You can watch gameplay of the Sage in our preview of the new dungeon Tower of Zot.

At what level does the Sage start? The new job is not assigned to any class. You will start directly at level 70 and can then progress to the new max level of 90 in Endwalker.

What armor does the Sage need? The new job will share its armor with other healers. Theoretically, you can equip yourself with appropriate gear in advance by exchanging Allagan Tomestones of Poetry for level 70 armor. You have until December 2 for this, as the game will go offline for server maintenance afterwards.

However, it can be assumed that the first quest will reward a case with basic equipment, just like it was with the Red Mage and Samurai in the Stormblood expansion or with the Dancer in Shadowbringers.

Can I prepare for unlocking otherwise? Yes, if you want to start unlocking immediately, you can log out directly at the quest location in Limsa Lominsa before maintenance starts on December 2 at 10:00 AM. This will give you a minimal advantage.

However, please keep in mind that many other people will be logging in there as well, and the zone may become congested.

All further information and updates regarding Endwalker can be found in this overview:

Final Fantasy XIV brings new expansion Endwalker – release date and all information

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