WoW: The “Championship Season” shows that #NoChanges was a dumb idea

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The Season of Mastery is WoW Classic, just as it should have been from the start – at least that’s what the MeinMMO demon Cortyn thinks.

For some days now, Blizzard has launched the Season of Mastery in World of Warcraft. This is a variation of the original ‘Classic’ idea, with some special rules. There are faster new content phases and certain design adjustments have been made.

Here are a few examples:

  • Black Lotus can now be found not only from a handful of spawn points per zone, but can rarely be found at all endgame herbs.
  • The DoT limit has been lifted, allowing warlocks and shadow priests to have a place in raid groups.
  • Bosses have new or improved abilities and more hit points, making them more challenging.

I know there are surely some purist players out there who only acknowledge World of Warcraft directly after the original release as the ‘real’ WoW and grind their teeth over every little change to that state.

Back then, there was a fierce resistance against any change, especially from a rather loud group that wanted to preserve their ‘pure’ World of Warcraft. However, reality quickly showed: Even if the game doesn’t change, the players themselves have long since changed.

  • There were no more battles in Alterac Valley where a few players fished peacefully, someone completed quests, and somehow there was another little mini-battle going on everywhere.
  • Raid bosses fell on the first attempt.
  • World buffs did not become a special bonus, but a permanent standard that had to be maintained.

World of Warcraft Classic was played ‘more efficiently’ without the game being really fun at that level.

At least that was the case for me. Even though I am currently holding back a bit with exuberant joy towards World of Warcraft – due to many, many things – I am enjoying the Season of Mastery much more than I thought.

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The “Mage Boost” has been nerfed – rightly so.

The Season of Mastery simply fits my play style and my life circumstances much better. Just the fact that I no longer have to wait 30 minutes for the clumsy dwarf from Ironforge to finally arrive when forming a group for a visit to the Deadmines boosts my motivation. Summoning missing players at the meeting stones is a feature from the more modern WoW versions – but it significantly improves the game for me.

It ensures that my time in Azeroth is valued by the game. Yes, back then it was somewhat acceptable to wait an hour for the last sleepyhead who had to ‘just grab one more quest’ from the other side of the world and died 3 times in the process. Back then, the only thing that could suffer from that was the first two hours of class that I had to endure somewhat sleepily. Leisure time was still virtually limitless.

Today I simply no longer have the time. If I have to wait half an hour for someone today, I find it rude and can virtually see the remaining time of my weekend slipping through my fingers.

And no, I don’t mean that things must never happen more slowly and relaxed. They can. Games like Minecraft are slow and relaxing, and World of Warcraft is that in many respects too. But there is a difference between leisurely play and the waiting where simply nothing happens.

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The Season of Mastery feels like well-invested time. The changes make the game appealing to me, but at its core, it remains WoW Classic and thus a nice contrast to Shadowlands.

It is good that the idea of #NoChanges did not survive long. Because in the end, that has created the better game for me.

Can the Season of Mastery captivate me again like World of Warcraft did 17 years ago? No, definitely not. But it removes almost all the criticisms I had about the launch of ‘WoW Classic’ that made me log off shortly after reaching level 60 and buying my epic Nightsaber as a human.

The Season of Mastery is not the ‘WoW from back then’ – I am aware of that. But it plays out the way WoW from back then feels in my memories. And few changes were enough for that.

Are you playing the Season of Mastery? Or are you in normal Classic or BC Classic? Or could none of the ‘old’ WoW versions captivate you?

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In the MMORPG Runescape, 20-year-old party hats are worth billions of gold – New ones are available now

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMORPG Runescape gold party hats have now appeared, which need to be farmed in a relatively elaborate way. These hats are actually completely useless, but they could become valuable in the future. Because 20 years ago, there were already such hats, which are now worth billions of gold.

What kind of hats are these?

  • The “gold party hats” in Runescape are cosmetic headgear distributed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Runescape. The hats are only available until January 3.
  • To obtain a party hat, players need 8 shards: To get these shards, players need mainly luck and time. The shards can be obtained by leveling combat, art, or gathering skills and in many other ways: One shard can be bought for about 30 million gold.
  • The item is useless in itself, but is seen as an exciting investment for the future, because such hats were already in the game in 2001. They are now worth billions of gold.

In 2001, many simply threw away their party hat – Today it would be worth billions of gold

What is the story behind the old hats? In 2001, party hats were already introduced in the game, which were distributed during a Christmas event.

As the developer Jagex explains, the hats were supposed to be “worthless and disposable”. There was no advantage to wearing such a hat. Many players destroyed their hats after the event. But since Jagex stopped giving out hats in 2002 and never did so again after that, the hats became coveted collectibles: They showed that someone had been playing Runescape for years.

Over the last 20 years, the hats have become rarer because people quit the MMORPG and took their hats with them to the digital grave. Currently, these hats are worth 2.1 billion gold and play a “crucial role in the economy of Runescape,” as Jagex says.

More on the topic
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von Jürgen Horn

How many hours do players farm for the new hats? The players of Runescape are currently investing a lot of time in acquiring the individual shards. The time investment varies widely when reading the forum:

  • One says he has been picking locks for 2 hours and still hasn’t found a shard.
  • Another says he has already killed 2000 demons and found nothing.
  • A third reports that after 6 hours he got his “combat shard”. It seems it was worth it.

What’s behind it: It is quite unlikely that the new hats will actually become valuable because everyone expects it. The original hats are so valuable because only a few people thought that such items could become valuable and stored the hats somewhere. Today, it is known that such limited event items increase in value, so many will keep their hats – and they will then remain relatively worthless.

However, Jagex should be congratulated: The party hats are a good idea to keep players engaged with “old content that is already in the game” for hours.

How intensely Runescape is for its players is shown by such stories:

Twitch streamer loses €12,700 in gold in MMORPG, freaks out in front of family

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Disappointed with CoD Vanguard and Battlefield 2042? These 4 shooters we recommend to you!

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 6 minutes

The two major AAA shooters of 2021 are CoD Vanguard and Battlefield 2042. However, both games could not fully convince and many fans were dissatisfied with them. But if you don’t get along with CoD and Battlefield this year, but still enjoy good shooters, then check out our list here on MeinMMO!

Looking at the reviews after launch on Steam, Battlefield 2042 is especially not performing well among players. Blame lies on many bugs and questionable design decisions.

CoD Vanguard has better reviews, but here too many players complain about bugs, poor performance, and a boring Zombie mode.

Therefore, many players who were looking forward to good shooter action are disappointed and sad. What should they play? Don’t lose heart, dear friends of well-crafted shootouts, help is on the way!

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Top shooters you can play instead of Call of Duty and Battlefield

How was the selection made? The MeinMMO shooter team came together and discussed our favorite shooters. In doing so, we found not only well-known games but also a few hidden gems. In the following paragraphs, we will briefly introduce the games and explain why you should play them.

Halo Infinite – The Rebirth of a Legendary Franchise

Genre: Arena Shooter | Developer: 343 Industries | Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Release Date: November 15, 2021 (Multiplayer), December 8, 2021 (Campaign) | Payment Model: Free2Play (Multiplayer)

What is it? Without Halo, shooters on consoles probably would not be as widespread as they are today. This legendary franchise has inspired countless games directly and indirectly. However, for a few years now, Halo has not been able to impress the masses as much as the original trilogy.

Halo Infinite is finally the long-awaited return to old strengths. Moreover, the multiplayer is free-to-play. Not only Xbox fans will enjoy it this time – PC players can also join through Steam or the Xbox App.

Halo is back!

What are the highlights? 

  • Free-To-Play
  • Many game modes, from 4v4 Team Deathmatch to huge battles
  • A wide variety of weapons with many differences, from sniper rifles to plasma swords
  • Fun gadgets like grappling hooks or shields
  • Fantastic maps
  • High time-to-kill
  • Different strategies are required than in most shooters
  • Team play is automatically encouraged, solo actions are often punished
  • Vehicles on some maps and in certain modes
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Critical shooter expert names 3 reasons why Halo Infinite will be really good
von Tarek Zehrer

Who should play it? As an arena shooter, Halo differs significantly from CoD or Battlefield. There are no loadouts and a very slow time-to-kill. Due to the shield mechanic, headshots typically do not deal more damage than body shots – this also requires different strategies. These differences can provide the desired variety – or be off-putting.

For a detailed explanation of who might enjoy Halo Infinite, we recommend the article: 

Halo Infinite has launched on Steam and Xbox – Who should check out the multiplayer?

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Fortnite: Last XP Weekend in Chapter 2 – Boost your Battle Pass

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In the battle royale shooter Fortnite, Chapter 2 is coming to an end soon. That’s why Epic Games is hosting one last XP weekend, so you can complete your Battle Pass. We at MeinMMO will show you everything important about it.

What has Fortnite changed? In the past, Epic Games has presented players with more ways to earn XP. However, in recent seasons, there hasn’t been an XP event. Only players who were active in Fortnite daily could complete the Battle Pass and the additional skins 100%.

Now, Epic Games wants to play it safe and give you a last boost of XP shortly before the end of Chapter 2.

XP Weekend and Free Reward

Many of you should be familiar with the XP weekends, where you earn double the amount of XP for the same achievements. If you are not familiar with them, we will explain what this means.

What is it? XP weekends are events that provide you with double experience points on the respective weekends. You get this for actions such as opening chests, fishing, kills, and much more.

These events are especially worthwhile if you are missing one or another level before a reward. Therefore, if you are still below level 100, you have the opportunity to give your level a boost.

Complete the repeatable stamp cards and be flooded with XPs

In addition, you will receive a reward of 225,000 XP for logging in again. Epic has moved the live event at the end forward by one day, so they are compensating you with this amount of XP.

How often does this event occur? You will only have the opportunity to benefit from this boost on the last weekend of Chapter 2:

  • November 27, 01:00 AM to November 29, 01:00 PM

You have a whole weekend to give your Battle Pass a boost. So don’t miss out.

How to use them correctly: Ideally, you should bring in 2 friends from your friends list and spread across the map to complete stamp cards. These can be completed independently thanks to team progress since everyone benefits from the completion of tasks.

By completing the stamp cards, you can earn a ton of XP. With kills or by harvesting immediate items, you also receive a generous bonus on top.

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Or you can dive into the “Group Kills” mode. There, you can accumulate many kills that also benefit your Battle Pass.

If you prefer some variety, you also have the option to explore the Impostor mode. This is fun with friends and offers variety.

What do you think of the last XP weekend? Are you still missing a few levels to complete your pass, or are you already over level 100? Let us know!

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Pokémon GO: Best Counters against Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres for Raid Hour Today

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO starts today, on November 26, an extra raid hour with Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. We show you the best counters for the special event.

Why are there extra raid hours? For the event around the unleashed Hoopa, Niantic came up with a few additional events. On the following dates in November, there will be a raid hour and a spotlight hour:

  • November 26: Raid hour with Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres
  • November 27: Raid hour with Heatran
  • November 28: Raid hour with Regirock, Regice, and Registeel
  • November 29: Raid hour with Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion

When does it start? Each of the raid hours runs from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time. The spotlight hours, on the other hand, start daily at 12:00 PM and end at 1:00 PM. Here on MeinMMO, we show you every day what to expect at both daily events.

In the following overview, we show you the best counters against Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.

Articuno Counter Guide

Pokemon Go Articuno
  1. Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  2. Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  3. Rhydon with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  4. Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  5. Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Rock Wrecker
  6. Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  7. Shadow Steelix with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  8. Shadow Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
  9. Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
  10. Aggron with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  11. Gardevoir with Charm and Rock Wrecker
  12. Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
  13. Alolan Golem with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
  14. Flareon with Fire Fang and Rock Wrecker
  15. Mega Ampharos with Volt Switch and Charged Beam

Zapdos Counter Guide

  1. Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  2. Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  3. Rhydon with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  4. Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam
  5. Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  6. Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
  7. Shadow Snorunt with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  8. Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  9. Galarian Flareon with Frost Breath and Avalanche
  10. Mega Rayquaza with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
  11. Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  12. Glaceon with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  13. Shadow Glaceon with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  14. Snorunt with Ice Shard and Avalanche
  15. Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam

Moltres Counter Guide

  1. Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  2. Rhyperior with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  3. Rhydon with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  4. Shadow Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
  5. Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  6. Shadow Gardevoir with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
  7. Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  8. Aggron with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  9. Shadow Steelix with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  10. Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
  11. Landorus with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
  12. Mega Ampharos with Volt Switch and Charged Beam
  13. Gardevoir with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
  14. Golem with Rock Throw and Stone Edge

Are Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres available as Shiny? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can encounter and catch these bosses as Shiny after the raid.

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What’s happening in Pokémon GO?

New event: A new event has started in Pokémon GO around the Pokémon Hoopa. This time, however, with its unleashed form. Therefore, the extra raid hours and extra spotlight hours are also happening now. But the event brings more content that you can and should take advantage of. You can find all the content from the new Hoopa event here.

New Special Research: In line with the Hoopa event, the new Special Research “Unleashed Mischief” is running. Here on MeinMMO, we show you all the tasks and rewards related to the event. Additionally, there is a tip in the linked article on how to receive double rewards when you spend money.

What do you think about the extra raid and spotlight hours? Do you see this as a bonus at the end of the month or would you have preferred something else? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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MAG 2021: This is how the convention for anime and manga fans takes place as an interactive online event

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

The great German manga, anime and game event MAG is available again in 2021 as an online con. Play a specially developed MMO game and meet stars like Lara Loft, NinotakuTV and PietSmiet.

What is the MAG? The MAG is a community convention by fans for fans. It’s all about games, cosplay, anime, manga, and Asian pop culture. The MAG first started in 2019 in Erfurt and had 10,000 enthusiastic visitors. In 2021, the MAG returns as a purely digital event but still wants to offer you the typical con feeling.

When does it start? The MAG takes place from November 26 to 28, 2021. During this time, you can enjoy a live program with many stars and explore the event in a specially developed mini-MMO interactive space.

Battle of the Anime Girls for the MAG

What is this duel about? As mentioned, you will explore the convention landscape in a cute mini-MMO game with your avatar. But there is a secret plot behind it! Megan and Maggi, the two anime girls, are fighting for supremacy.

You can join one of the girls and earn points for your fighter. You can dye items in the world or buy merch packs in the online shop. Additionally, there is the MAG livestream on Twitch, where you can vote for Megan or Maggie.

You can see a trailer for the two girls here.

What does it bring? Depending on which girl wins, it will have an influence on the future of the MAG, according to the organizers.

Here you can go directly to the MEG-MMO, where you can explore the world and make your choice.

Here goes to the MAG 2021

Great program with Lara Loft, PietSmiet and co.

Who is coming? The MAG 2021 has won various internet stars who should provide you with a strong program of live streams. Among them are prominent stars, including Lara Loft, NinotakuTV, PietSmiet, and FisHc0p.

Exhibitors include developers like Capcom, publisher Kazé, and the well-known anime service Crunchyroll. You will find all this when you virtually explore the MAG world.

Disclaimer: The YouTuber network allyance belongs to Webedia, like GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO. We accompany the event to support our partners.
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Black Friday: Two great gaming mice for MMOs and shooters are currently available at a really good price

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Are you still looking for a good mouse for MMOs or shooters? Right now, thanks to Black Friday, you can get two top devices from Roccat and Logitech at Amazon and MediaMarkt.

Here’s the deal: Are you still searching for an excellent gaming mouse that will accompany you in future raids or battles? Then you should check out the offers at Amazon and MediaMarkt. Because you can currently get two really good gaming mice at a really good price:

  • The Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered is currently available for 35 Euros. That’s the best offer at this time.
  • The Logitech G502 Hero is currently available for 32 Euros. On average, the mouse costs around 45 Euros, and it has never been this cheap before (via geizhals.de)

Based on our experience, both mice are excellent gaming devices. So if you’re still looking for a mouse for your favorite game, we will introduce you to these devices in more detail.

Why the Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered is worth it

Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered on glass

We from MeinMMO have extensively tested the Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered. In the test, we were particularly impressed by its excellent ergonomics and good build quality. The mouse fits comfortably in hand. With 8 buttons, you have plenty of options, which you can configure through the extensive software.

Thanks to the many buttons, the mouse is suitable for both shooters and games like MMOs, where you need many buttons. It cannot compete with a real MMO mouse like the Razer Naga Trinity, which is also currently available at the best price.

In general, some users have criticized it, and we can confirm that after over 2 years of active use of a Kone AIMO Remastered. If that bothers you or if you’re not a fan of a heavy gaming mouse, then the Roccat mouse is probably not for you.

A very lightweight gaming mouse from Roccat would be, for example, the Roccat Burst Pro, which MeinMMO has also tested. An alternative would also be the Razer DeathAdder V2, which is both lightweight and uses good tactile switches.

Buy the Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered for 35 Euros at MediaMarkt*

Why the Logitech G502 is worth it

The Logitech G502 Hero is a true classic among gaming mice and is not without reason one of the best-selling devices. The mouse offers you 11 directly programmable buttons, and the mouse wheel gives you an option without scroll locking. Additionally, you can even increase its weight.

We from MeinMMO have extensively tested Logitech’s G502 and compared the successful gaming mouse with the SteelSeries Rival 5.

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SteelSeries Rival 5 vs Logitech G502 Hero – Does the new Rival beat the best-selling mouse in the world?
von Benedikt Schlotmann

We found the ergonomics of the G502 to be comfortable, and the Logitech gaming mouse fits well in the right hand. Additionally, the slightly wider thumb rest means that the thumb rests directly on the mouse instead of on the mousepad. Thanks to its 11 programmable buttons, the mouse is also extremely flexible and usable in almost any genre. The weight system is a cool idea in principle, but in practice, we have almost never changed the weight.

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The mice didn’t convince you, but you’re still looking for exciting offers around Black Friday? Then we at MeinMMO also have some tips for you. In the following article, we present you with a handful of exciting offers that could be worth your while:

5 insider tips for Black Friday if you don’t want to spend more than 100 Euros

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Destiny 2 has a problem with nasty FPS drops on PC – 3 tips that can help against it

Britta ♤ BeAngel Britta ♤ BeAngel Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2 players have been reporting on PC for a few months now about unexplained frame drops and stuttering during gameplay. Even expensive, high-end GPUs cannot run the game anywhere with stable frame rates. Where do the problems come from and what can affected players do about it?

Bungie regularly makes changes “under the hood” of Destiny 2. This has included, for example, improved lighting in the European Dead Zone or on Nessus as well as more realistic fire effects during the mockery. But as good as these optimizations look, they seem to further worsen the FPS drop problem along with the introduction of BattleEye.

What problems are there? Players are increasingly reporting strange FPS drops. Even on top-of-the-line high-end PCs. While the frame rate remains consistently high in some areas, it drops noticeably sharply in others. And this, despite the fact that there really isn’t anything in these locations that could cause such poor performance. The VRAM usage remains constant and should actually still allow the game plenty of headroom.

Every single season in Destiny 2 has slowly caused the FPS to drop for some players. Most dropouts were reported by players in the season of the Splicer and most recently with the introduction of the anti-cheat system BattlEye.

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Is BattlEye possibly to blame for the issues?

Is the anti-cheat system BattlEye to blame? BattlEye apparently has not only extended the loading times of Destiny 2. It also seems that Bungie already knew that the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021 would also lead to FPS drops. In a security update prior to the release of BattlEye, Bungie explicitly pointed out this possibility and potential problems.

Locopoots, an affected player notes in a reddit thread:

I knew there would be a slight decline [in frames] because of Battleye, but I didn’t think it would be this bad.

BattlEye as an anti-cheat solution does indeed require some additional system resources. Those who used to run Destiny 2 with high priority had to forgo that after the update. Battleye seems to block these DLL files, among other things, to save process priorities.

Background: To give the game more resources and improve its performance, some players have directly increased the priority of Destiny 2 in the task manager. This can be done with just a few clicks and is hence a simple performance optimization. Whether this still works after the introduction of BattlEye is unclear.

What does Bungie say about it? At the moment, there is no further information from Bungie on whether a fix for this is planned or not. However, the developer seems to be aware of the problem. So it’s not out of the question that Bungie is already working with BattlEye to fix Destiny 2’s FPS drops. We will continue to monitor this and should Bungie release a fix, we will update this article for you.

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Since the season of the Splicer, reports from players have been increasing.

3 Tips that can help against FPS drops in Destiny 2

What could help? Affected players can currently only try to optimize their system in other ways to prevent frame drops in Destiny 2 from continuing.

Method 1: Adjust your video settings

Affected players recommend checking the windowed mode option in the settings of Destiny 2. Running the game in windowed mode has its advantages, but fullscreen mode can help maximize frames. In addition, reducing shadow quality is also helpful and can lead to an improvement in frame rate.

Method 2: Delete your temporary files

To fix Destiny 2 PC frame drops, a simple shader cache update fix can also help. Here you clean up the temporary files stored by DirectX on your hard drive. Afterwards, a custom reinstall of the graphics card driver is recommended. This tip is not only helpful for Destiny 2, but also works in other games.

Freddtor Official Gaming has provided a good guide for Destiny 2 on YouTube that explains the individual steps in detail:

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Method 3: Close unnecessary programs and optimize Windows performance options

If you have other programs running alongside Destiny 2, it is recommended to minimize them. Some programs, such as an open browser with 30 tabs or a system monitor, consume a lot of system resources. This also leads to frame drops, stuttering, and game delays in Destiny 2. Therefore, end all unnecessary programs that may be running in the background when playing Destiny 2.

Afterwards, players can also optimize the Windows performance options for better Destiny 2 performance. This removes unnecessary animations, window shadows, and ensures that window contents are no longer displayed when moving.

There have also been technical issues in Destiny 2 recently:

This is generally recommended for FPS drops

If you are using an HDD to store Destiny 2, that can also reduce game performance. HDDs are usually slower than SSDs. To increase the FPS of Destiny 2 and improve the gaming experience, it is recommended to install or move the game to an SSD. This is quite easy to do via the Steam settings, moving the game files of Destiny 2 to a new Steam library folder.

By the way, this is not the first FPS problem of Destiny 2: Caution! In Destiny 2 you have disadvantages if your hardware is too good

Have you also noticed the drop in frame rate more frequently in recent months? Do you perhaps have further tips that could help affected players minimize their frame drops? Do you think that the release of BattlEye has also worsened performance?

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GTA Online gives you $500,000 and now has great cars on offer

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Log in quickly to GTA Online now to grab a cash gift. There are also hefty discounts on the Oppressor, Toreador, Deluxo, and other cool vehicles. We will show you all the bonuses and Black Friday discounts.

What gifts are there? By logging into GTA Online now, you secure half a million GTA dollars. Those who need an incentive to spend the cash can take advantage of the generous discounts that Rockstar Games is currently offering on vehicles and content.

But beware: The annoying Oppressor Mk II is also on sale. And that means the next few days will likely be an extra test of your patience.

Secure your cash gift quickly now

How does it work? To qualify, you just need to log into GTA Online once. Join a session and you’ve secured the cash. This is valid until next Thursday, December 2nd. Because then a new bonus week starts.

When will the money come? You will receive the money only after December 2nd. It may take up to 72 hours after your login (from December 2nd) for the money to be credited to your account. In the past, these bonuses were usually released faster.

What bonuses and offers are there?

Podium vehicle: Every Thursday, the vehicle prize you can win at the casino in GTA Online changes. This week, it’s worth spinning daily because the Grotti Visione supercar is up for grabs.

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The Grotti Visione in GTA Online – Now you have a chance to win it once a day

Visually, the car resembles a mix between Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1. In GTA Online, the car normally costs 2,250,000 GTA dollars.

Are you struggling with the lucky wheel? With this trick, you should be able to win the podium vehicle in GTA Online easily.

What bonuses are available? The highlight of the bonuses this week is the insane loot in the Cayo Perico heist – It’s worth grinding every day. Additionally, there are double cash and RP rewards for Super Yacht life missions, Overtime Rumble, and Kart Krash.

More about GTA Online

What discounts are there?

ContentPrice (+ Discount)
Kosatka + Renovations(35 %)
Slamtruck786,000 $ (40 %)
Veto Modern597,000 $ (40 %)
Veto Classic537,000 $ (40 %)
Armed Dinghy1,100,000 $ (40 %)
Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat1,773,000 – 1,329,750 $ (40 %)
Black Friday offersOnly until November 29
Super Yachts, Upgrades
Renovations and Modifications		 (40 %)
Calico GTF1,197,000 – 897,750 $ (40 %)
RO-86 Alkonost2,175,000 – 1,631,250 $ (50 %)
Avenger1,725,000 $ (50 %)
Deluxo2,360,750 – 1,775,000 $ (50 %)
Oppressor Mk II1,945,125 – 1,462,500 $ (50 %)
Scramjet2,314,200 – 1,740,000 $ (50 %)
Stromberg1,592,675 – 1,197,500 $ (50 %)
Toreador1,830,000 $ (50 %)
Luxor Deluxe5,000,000 $ (50 %)
Luxor812,500 $ (50 %)
X80 Proto1,350,000 $ (50 %)
For comparison: The fastest cars in GTA Online

Do you already have specific content in mind that you want to buy during the big Black Friday sale? Highlights include the fast X80 Proto, the powerful Toreador, and the annoying Oppressor Mk II.

The flying motorcycles always cause frustration in GTA Online. Not only can they fly, but they are also heavily armed. Without the right counters, opponents are at the mercy of the flying bikes. If you finally want to get one of these, make your purchase now while it’s on sale. Besides the griefing potential, the bikes are excellent means of transportation on missions that send you over large parts of the map.

After the purchase, you will quickly notice a peculiarity: Normal tuning garages do not accept the bike. Here you can tune the Oppressor Mk II in GTA Online.

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Polish shooter launches Closed Beta on Steam – reminiscent of Battlefield 2042, but received better

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The shooter World War 3 looks like the Polish answer to Battlefield 2042 – but started back in 2018. Now the game is attempting a relaunch in Closed Beta. This catches the competitor from EA during a turbulent phase. This is also reflected in the ratings on Steam.

World War 3 has been in development since 2018. With a new version, the game has now launched on Steam and in Closed Beta. The relaunch began just a few days after a rocky start for Battlefield 2042 – inviting comparisons.

Who are the developers? World War 3 comes from the Polish developer The Farm 51. The studio drew attention to itself this July with the game Chernobylite. This S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-inspired survival game received generally positive reviews, scoring 75 on Metacritic (via Metacritic) and “very positive” feedback on Steam (via Steam).

World War 3 has been in development since 2018. Now the developers are trying a relaunch with a new version of the game.

How do I play the game? Since November 25, the game has been in Closed Beta Test (CBT). This is supposed to last until March 2022 (via My.Games). Everyone who owns World War 3 or buys it now on Steam can participate in the Closed Beta. The game is playable on PC and costs €12.99 on Steam (via Steam).

The Polish answer to Battlefield?

Even if the relaunch wasn’t so shortly after the release of Battlefield 2042, World War 3 would still remind players of Battlefield. With a modern war setting, large maps, many customizable weapons, and vehicles like tanks, the game is heavily inspired by DICE’s competition.

How does the game play? Up to 40 players can compete against each other in two game modes:

  • In the Tactical Operations mode, two teams of 20 players each must capture control points.
  • In the classic Team Deathmatch, teams of 10 players compete against each other. The goal here is to collect more kills than the opposing team.

The similarities to Battlefield are already clear in the Tactical Operations mode. This mode is reminiscent of Conquest from the Battlefield series.

But the Battlefield games are not the only inspiration for the game: The loadout menu visually and in content resembles that of Call of Duty. There is also a mechanic that can be compared to the killstreaks from CoD.

World War 3 is received better on Steam than Battlefield 2042

The launch of Battlefield 2042 was very turbulent: The game received mixed reviews from critics and was teared apart by users on Steam. The developers reportedly even received death threats. 

This is why World War 3 performs significantly better among Steam users despite an average overall rating compared to Battlefield 2042: 

How do the ratings compare to Battlefield? World War 3 currently has 64% positive reviews (via Steam). In comparison: Battlefield 2042 only has 32% (via Steam). However, World War 3 has only about 15,000 reviews on Steam since 2018. In comparison: Over 50,000 Steam users have submitted a review for Battlefield 2042 in just one week.

The sheer volume of reviews is therefore not fully comparable, but a clear trend can be seen among fans. Especially since some players explicitly state that they find World War 3 better than Battlefield 2042 and point to the rocky release of the AAA shooter:

  • “Had a rough start, almost died back then, then reborn strongly. Veteran Alpha was a dream compared to the BF2042 Beta. If they keep it up, it could really become something.” (Walls # on Steam)
  • “The game has the potential to be a real Battlefield competitor!” (Ludwig958 on Steam)
  • “Please push the game and also take a look for yourselves. It can only be better than Battlefield right now!” (xxSnakeXx[GER] on Steam)

Whether the game can take advantage of the current situation of Battlefield 2042 remains to be seen. Are you looking for an alternative to Battlefield 2042? Will you try World War 3? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Meanwhile, EA and DICE are working on the issues of Battlefield 2042: 

Battlefield 2042 finally wants to fix its biggest problems, showing roadmap with over 200 improvements

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FIFA 22: Black Friday is live – With Best of TOTW & Signature Signings

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Black Friday is also celebrated in FIFA 22 with a special event. Everything about the upcoming promo can be found here.

When does the Black Friday event start? The event starts on Friday, November 26 at 3:00 PM.

The promo will end on Tuesday, November 30.

More about FIFA 22 on MeinMMO:

New Signature Signings Cards: In addition to the traditional Best of TOTW, new special cards will be introduced this year. They are called ‘Signature Signings’ and celebrate important transfers in the football world.

Here are the new cards:

This is the Best of TOTW Team 1

This is the team: The first Best of TOTW is now available and can be found in packs. It features really strong cards like Mbappé, Salah (91), Son (90), or Suarez (89). But the Inform cards of Goretzka (88), Foden (86), and Hernandez (86) are also really exciting.

The team will remain until Saturday at 7:00 PM, along with the very strong TOTW 10 and the Signature Signings cards, in packs and will be replaced by the Best of TOTW Team 2.

What content does the event offer?

Traditionally, Black Friday revolves around special offers, and that is also the case in FIFA. There will be offers such as:

  • Lightning Rounds, special packs that are available worldwide in limited numbers and therefore only for a very short time.
  • Promo Packs, which are rarely available in the game.
  • Flash SBCs, which are Squad Building Challenges that are only available for a short time. There you can exchange teams for special rewards.
  • Special tasks that grant you rewards.

What do you think about Black Friday in FIFA 22? Are you looking forward to the event? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

If you want to know what changes the last update brought, take a look here:

FIFA 22 changes shots and passes in the new update – Here’s what’s changing

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Former story writer of BioWare cringes at the thought of a Mass Effect series

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Not everyone celebrates the idea of a “Mass Effect” series. One of the former story writers from BioWare expresses his concerns.

A few days ago, it became known that Amazon is apparently in the final stages of securing a deal for a series based on the “Mass Effect” universe. Fans are excited about it, but there are also concerns. The idea of turning the games into a series makes one of the former story writers from BioWare “cringe”.

What was said? David Gaider spoke on Twitter about the plans for a “Mass Effect” series. Gaider was long one of the lead writers at BioWare, primarily responsible for Dragon Age at that time. In a tweet, he explained that the “possibility of an adaptation [into a series] makes him cringe a bit”.

The same thought applies to the possibility that Dragon Age could also eventually receive a series.

https://twitter.com/davidgaider/status/1463666371028414466

Why does Gaider think this way? Gaider elaborates further on what he means. From his perspective, the story of Mass Effect, concerning the games, is not easily adaptable into a series. This is mainly because Commander Shepard is essentially a “blank slate”.

Players shape their Shepard in the story – deciding whether he is a man or a woman or what decisions he makes. No matter how one might want to adapt this into a series – they will always run into people who have made completely different decisions for Shepard.

The entire game world and experience is tailored to each individual player through the many choices. It would be nearly impossible to satisfy long-term fans with a series focused on Shepard and his companions.

Mass Effect has many characters – at least, if one were to reference the games.

Mass Effect has to fulfill too many things at once

“Think about how MUCH the story depends on the companions. They are the cipher through which players receive most emotional experiences [in the game]. In themselves, the protagonists of Mass Effect and Dragon Age … well, they are quite boring. That won’t sell.”

He elaborates further:

Think about these companions. Think about how MUCH fans care about these characters. Now consider the fact that there is absolutely no way that a single story can treat them all equally. Think about the outcry of anger if companion X only gets a small cameo … or doesn’t appear at all.

However, Gaider also does not believe that the series is necessarily doomed to fail. He is excited that an adaptation is planned and simply hopes that Amazon will manage to avoid all the pitfalls and possible mistakes.

For the danger of turning the “Mass Effect” universe into just another mediocre sci-fi series, which in the end cannot excite either the fans of the game or new viewers, is enormously high.

In many ways, it would be wiser not just to simply adapt the story of the games. But consider this from the perspective of those making this TV series. They are not doing it just for the fans who already know the whole story and would be fine if it developed in another direction.

The much larger audience is those who know nothing about Mass Effect or Dragon Age.

In a way, the series has to answer the question: “What IS Mass Effect, anyway?” And that means they have to create something that is immediately recognizable as Mass Effect. That means reinterpreting something familiar in a way that fans don’t need and they will likely react negatively to it. Maybe. I guess we will see.

Do you share Gaider’s concerns? Or are you initially optimistic and believe that Mass Effect as a series can work – both for long-time fans and for a completely new target audience?

Other series have recently shown that game adaptations can be really good – like the worldwide success Arcane.

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  2. eurogamer.net

Manager of veterinary clinic steals over 600,000 € – Loses everything in casino game without payout

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A veterinary clinic was defrauded of over 600,000 euros by its own finance manager. The woman has a massive addiction problem and gambled everything away in a casino game. However, the game is just a casino simulation that doesn’t even payout real money. Read the whole bizarre and sad story here on MeinMMO!

Who stole from whom? Rachel Naomi Perry (49) was the finance manager at a veterinary clinic in Tasmania (Australia) from 2016 to 2019. During this time, she abused her position to steal a total of 940,000 Australian dollars (approximately 600,000 euros) through over 475 fraudulent transactions.

Gambling-addicted manager is glad she was finally caught

How did this come to light? Perry apparently managed to siphon off money unimpeded for three years because she seemed to be the only person responsible for the finances. It was only when another person became active in her area that “anomalies” in the accounting were noticed, revealing the full extent of her misdeeds.

She immediately lost her job and was charged in court with 25 counts of “computer-based fraud” and one count of fraud. Additionally, she is said to have stolen larger sums from her ex-husband and various other sources. The verdict, which is likely to result in a prison sentence, is expected to be handed down next week.

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This is what the casino game looks like. You don’t get real money there. Source: ABC

Why did she do it? According to a psychologist’s report, Perry suffers from severe gambling addiction. This reportedly started in the 90s, and since then, the woman has repeatedly gambled away large sums in casinos.

However, she funneled the stolen money from the veterinary clinic into a casino game called Heart of Vegas. But this is not an online casino where you can win money. Rather, it is a casino simulator where you only win virtual coins that have no value outside the game.

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According to her own statements, she didn’t care; she just played the casino game every day and sunk thousands of euros into it without ever seeing a cent in real money winnings. According to the Crown prosecutor, she was “in her own world” when she played the game.

When she was questioned by the police after her conviction, she stated that she knew she was doing something wrong. She was just waiting for someone to finally catch her and put an end to her actions.

In court, she pleaded guilty and is expected to receive therapy during her time in prison to manage her gambling addiction. However, she likely won’t be able to pay back the money to the veterinary clinic.

Gambling addiction is a serious problem, and some Twitch streamers are said to profit from it. Read our article on the topic: ZDF shows how German Twitch streamers profit from gambling addiction.

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  2. ABC

A player in Fortnite shows you why sharks and the Cube City don’t get along

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In Fortnite, there are many means of transportation that get you from A to B. Now a player shows you in his clip why sharks on a leash should definitely not venture to the Cube Town.

What happened? In Fortnite, a player zoomed around the map in his vehicle. However, he didn’t take a regular car or truck, but a shark. You can use these as a means of transportation since Season 3.

While traversing rural areas, the player found himself in the new POI – the “Cube Town”. Unbeknownst to him, he was abruptly separated from his vehicle and thrown into the air.

Sharks become mobile catapults for players

The reddit user long_socks2406 posted a video in which he was catapulted through the Cube Town on his shark during his journey.

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He only utilized his shark, which was on his leash. He rode through the town and reached the purple lake that stretched across the new POI. Out of nowhere, the water catapulted the player into the air upon contact, separating him from his vehicle.

How can I recreate this? You need three things:

  • A shark
  • A fishing rod
  • The purple lake in the Cube Town

If you have found a lake or river containing a shark, pull out your fishing rod.

Position yourself near it, but not so close that it can focus on you. Then aim the fishing rod and cast the hook. It needs to be within immediate sight of the shark, otherwise it won’t spot it.

If the shark catches the bait, your line gets tangled in its fin, and you can take a ride with it.

Now you just need to head to the Cube Town and jump into the viscous lake. According to the video, this jump does not seem intentional and may be a bug.

Find out more about Fortnite here:

Try it out while it’s still there: Chapter 2 is approaching its end soon. On December 4th, the live event will start to bring about another major reset. Epic is retiring the old map and making room for a new one.

Since Patch 18.40 is supposed to be the last of this season, you have time until the live event to capture photos and cool moments from Chapter 2 before everything gets sucked into a black hole again. So make sure to use your time to collect awesome moments.

What do you think about such broken features? Do you find that this is what makes Fortnite special and provides lots of laughs, or should Epic address this and patch it out? Let us know!

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Player levels all professions in New World for 675 hours to 140 – reveals which one is the most annoying

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MMOs take time, and New World is no exception. A player has reportedly invested a remarkable 675 hours since release to level all professions. And he is not done yet: His goal is to achieve max level for all skills.

Who is the player? The reddit user The_SleepyTiger, in-game known as Sleepy Tiger, sent a screenshot of his professions in New World. After 675 hours, as he claims, he has finally reached level 140 in all skills.

While this may not be a special milestone, he has reached that level in all professions, not just “only” in all gathering professions. A member of the MeinMMO community already brought those to max level 200 shortly after the release .

Recently, Sleepy Tiger has apparently caught up on weaponsmithing and fishing. He has even achieved level 200 in several skills:

New World All Professions at 140 Sleepy Tiger
This is what the professions tab looks like for Sleepy Tiger currently. Image source: reddit.

Which is the most annoying profession? In a comment, Sleepy Tiger explains that he finds the carpentry profession the most annoying. With this, you can create furniture and decor for your own house.

For production, however, you need materials from all sorts of sources: wood, metals, alchemical resources, and other raw materials. This makes the profession so laborious.

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His goal: Everything at 200 – “Nothing can stop me”

This is his plan: Sleepy Tiger aims to bring all professions to level 200 and thus to max level. He still needs 6 professions, including the unpopular carpentry. He himself says that he enjoys the whole process, even though New World is currently being criticized by many players.

For him, that’s enough motivation, and he is having fun. If you want to follow in his footsteps, you can find some useful tips and guides to the professions in New World here on MeinMMO:

By the way, a user even reveals that there is a recipe that makes leveling carpentry easy: the powder horn. You can learn it through the eponymous recipe, and it requires:

  • Animal Horn x1
  • Gunpowder x15
  • Beeswax x5

You get the rare animal horn back when you disassemble powder horns, so you can use it endlessly. Gunpowder can be purchased cheaply on many servers, and you can find beeswax since the big update 1.1 in trees filled with honeycombs. The large trees should guarantee wax, while smaller ones have a chance.

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What about New World? Since many players have reached the endgame of New World, there has been criticism. It is said that the game offers too few contents for max level. However, opinions on this do not entirely agree.

Like Sleepy Tiger, Twitch streamer shroud also believes that you must set your own goals in New World. He celebrates the endgame and explains that it is only boring if you do not seek anything to do.

Nevertheless, the developers are already working on new ideas for the future, especially for the endgame. It is apparently set to become more interesting in the future:

There is currently a lot of criticism of the endgame in New World – developers explain their master plan

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Diablo 3: We finally know when Season 24 ends – How will Season 25 continue?

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The end of Season 24 in Diablo 3 is official – it ends in December. We will show you the exact date and what content will continue in Season 25.

What’s new? The official date for the end of Season 24 in Diablo 3 has been confirmed.

On December 5 at 5:00 PM it ends. December 5 is a Sunday. The date was confirmed by Community Manager FilthieRich in the Blizzard forums:

Diablo 3 Blue Post end of Season 24
Source: forums.blizzard.com

Season 24 started in July and lasts almost four months. Slightly longer than an average season, which runs for about three months.

Find out here how it continues with Diablo 3 after Season 24.

What happens in Season 25? Start and content

When does Season 25 start? A precise start date is still unknown. Typically, there are about one to two weeks between the end and start of a season in Diablo 3. Possible dates could be:

  • Friday, December 10, 2021
  • Friday, December 17, 2021

From the past, we know that seasons in D3 usually start on a Friday and end on a Sunday.

What’s included? In recent weeks, Season 25 of Diablo 3 has been extensively played on the test servers. The new season theme introduces soul stones that can make you mean and powerful. On the PTR, players were able to test the stones and socket them into head and weapon.

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This is how cool it looks on the PTR when the new stones drop – souls are flying around the map

There are also balance changes for demon hunters, necromancers, witch doctors, and wizards. The exact numbers are still unclear, but you can find a first insight into the season theme of Season 25 and the patch notes for 2.7.2 in Diablo 3 with us.

Typically, detailed patch notes are released when Blizzard announces the new season with a specific date. Until then, final feedback from testers will be implemented, and the finishing touches on the new patch will be made.

This is probably also urgently needed, as the first feedback on the new changes sounded like they were really op. Players stated: The season theme of Season 25 is even much stronger than Season 24. It is clear that Blizzard will adjust the numbers of the stones again. How strong they will come to the live servers is still uncertain.

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Black Friday: You can currently get my favorite controller for mobile at a really good price

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Right now, you can get the Razer Kishi at a low price on Amazon. It is a very compact controller that wraps around your phone like a Switch, turning it into a sleek handheld console. This is particularly ideal for cloud gaming, such as through the Xbox Game Pass or Stadia.

What kind of device is this? The Razer Kishi is a controller for smartphones. Unlike most smartphone controllers, it is not a regular gamepad that clamps the phone from above, resulting in a bulky and oddly looking device.

With the Kishi, you secure your phone between the two halves of the controller, with one part being firmly connected to the USB-C plug in the Kishi. This also means that you don’t need Bluetooth, and the Kishi does not require its own power source. Thus, your phone looks a bit like a stylish, black Switch.

And right now, this little wonder is available for the bargain price of 60 Euros at Amazon. In the following paragraphs, I will briefly introduce you to the Kishi.

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Razer Kishi – Ideal for Cloud Gaming

Weight: 163g | Connection: USB-C plug | Battery: none, powered by the phone | Price range (via Amazon): 60 – 90 Euros

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For whom is the controller suitable? With its low weight and compact dimensions when folded (94.33mm x 134.1mm x 37.3mm), the Kishi fits in any pocket. This makes it ideal for all gamers who want to play on the go but don’t want to carry a bulky controller designed like an Xbox gamepad or something similar.

The biggest advantage of the Kishi is for all gamers who are enthusiastic about cloud gaming. This way, you can play your respective games from the Xbox Game Pass or Google Stadia anytime while enjoying the familiar feel of a controller.

This is what the Razer Kishi offers: The Kishi provides the usual buttons of a typical controller. On the left, there is a stick and a D-pad. On the right, another stick along with four buttons labeled X, Y, A, and B. Two shoulder buttons on each side and three action buttons complete the selection of buttons.

The buttons and controls are easily accessible and comfortable to operate. Since the Kishi is not heavy, the overall weight of the setup largely depends on your phone.

The Kishi is compatible with most smartphones, but large devices, like the S20 Note Ultra, push the Kishi to its limits and barely fit in. A list of compatible phones can be found here (via Razer.com). However, be mindful that the USB-C port is occupied by the Kishi, and you cannot connect wired headphones. Thus, you will either have to blast your surroundings with the speakers or use wireless headphones.

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The Kishi compared in size to an Xbox controller, a Stadia controller, and a 1-liter drinking horn.

With the Kishi, you can play controller-compatible mobile games, such as the upcoming action RPG Diablo Immortal. Additionally, it works seamlessly with games from the Game Pass or Google Stadia.

The controller responds quickly and smoothly thanks to the direct USB-C connection; input lag is virtually nonexistent. You also don’t need cumbersome software configuration, just plug it in and start playing immediately.

The Kishi is available in a version for Android and for Apple devices.

Pros
  • very lightweight and handy
  • does not need to be charged
  • pleasant ergonomics due to side mounting
  • very compact when folded
Cons
  • very large phones cause issues
  • plastic construction is sometimes criticized
  • relatively high price
  • music possible only through speakers or Bluetooth headphones

This is what users say: On Amazon, the Kishi receives a solid 4 out of 5 stars based on 2,337 reviews (as of 26.11.2021). Users praise its portability and the uncomplicated gaming experience with the Kishi. Especially cloud gamers are very satisfied with it.

Other users complain that not all top phones fit well into the holder. The plastic construction is also sometimes criticized as “cheap”.

I, however, am still very satisfied with the Kishi; the device is always with me when I leave the house, and I enjoy playing shooters and action RPGs like Diablo Immortal with the Kishi, as long as the data connection allows it. You can find my detailed review of the Razer Kishi here on MeinMMO.

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Pokémon GO: Special Spotlight Hour today with Rattata

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Today, on November 26, 2021, the new Hoopa event starts in Pokémon GO and brings you a special spotlight hour with Rattata. We at MeinMMO will show you what kind of event this is and whether it is worth it for you.

What kind of event is it? In Pokémon GO, the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa celebrates its release in its unleashed form starting today. For this, a special Hoopa event is taking place. Of course, the mischief that is typical for this monster will not be missing, which is why there will be special spotlight hours today and in the coming days.

As you know from the weekly spotlight hour, a specific Pokémon will also be the focus today and will spawn more frequently during this hour. However, there will not be a special bonus for this, as the Hoopa event itself already brings you a candy and XP bonus.

You will encounter the Pokémon Rattata in today’s spotlight hour, in its original Kanto form.

Spotlight Hour with Rattata – Start and Bonuses

When does the spotlight hour take place? This special spotlight hour starts today, November 26, 2021, at 12:00 PM local time. You will have one hour to catch as many Rattata as possible before the event ends at 1:00 PM local time.

Are there special bonuses? Unfortunately, there is no additional bonus specifically for the spotlight hour today. As you are used to from other events, you will encounter wild Rattata everywhere during this time. You can also attract more specimens using incense.

However, you don’t have to completely miss out on a bonus, as the Hoopa event already holds two special features for you. First, you will receive double XP for catching Pokémon, and second, you will get double candy for sending.

Are there shiny Rattata? Yes, with a bit of luck, you may encounter a shiny specimen. You can recognize it by its greenish body.

Normal Rattata (left) and shiny Rattata (right)

Is the spotlight hour with Rattata worth it?

How strong is it: Rattata is a Generation 1 Pokémon of the Normal type. It can evolve into Raticate. However, its stats are quite poor, and Raticate also does not excel with its stats. Both monsters are not suitable for raids or the PvP league.

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Is the spotlight hour worth it? Rattata is particularly worth it today for shiny hunters, as they will get their money’s worth. Those looking for a strong Pokémon will probably not find it during the spotlight hour. As a strong attacker or for PvP battles, this monster is not suitable.

However, the spotlight hour is worth it in combination with the XP bonus. If you are still missing XP on your way to level 50, you can use this short event to collect some additional experience points.

Are you participating in the special spotlight hour today? Or would you rather use the XP bonus on one of the other days? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange views with other trainers about it.

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WoW: YouTuber calculates – 1 year after launch, only a few Shadowlands players are left

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YouTuber Bellular analyzes the data from World of Warcraft and shows how many are still playing – and the numbers paint a grim picture.

Streamer Bellular occasionally takes a look at the numbers regarding players in World of Warcraft. Now, a year after the release of WoW: Shadowlands, he has once again taken the time to assess the state of the game. He uses various data sources, such as Raider.io, which gives him a quite concrete picture of the current state of endgame content in World of Warcraft. It can be noted: Significantly fewer players are engaging with endgame content than a year ago.

In one of his latest videos, Bellular analyzes a whole range of numbers.

The raid participation has dropped drastically: There were a proud 44,317 guild kills of the first boss in Castle Nathria on normal difficulty. However, only 20,080 guilds have defeated the first boss in Sanctum of Domination, also on normal. This indicates a player decline of almost 55% in this area.

Particularly bitter is the direct comparison with the previous expansion, Battle for Azeroth. Because there, “only” slightly over 38,000 guilds were present for the first boss – even fewer than in Shadowlands. In the second raid, there were still 22,061 guilds at that time.

Shadowlands has, therefore, plummeted even more between the release and the first patch than was the case with BfA – and this, despite the fact that BfA sold worse than Shadowlands.

This statistic unfortunately continues in the heroic mode. While guilds managed to defeat the first boss in Castle Nathria 38,420 times, only 18,466 did so in Sanctum of Domination – a drop of nearly 52%.

However, it is also important to mention that Sanctum of Domination was a slightly easier raid tier, and especially the last 3 bosses were significantly easier than the last 3 bosses.

Bellular also poses some theses regarding the numbers. He suspects that, firstly, the more casual players are the ones leaving, who would only raid “normal” or occasionally try heroic. Heroic raiders would not detach from the game so easily – and the mythic players would probably stay the longest. According to Bellular, this is also due to the social ties within the guilds and a certain sense of duty.

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Mythic+ looks even worse: A look at the “Mythic+” season paints an even gloomier picture. In Season 1 of Shadowlands, there were still significantly over 750,000 dungeons of the “Mythic+” category completed per week; at the same time in Season 2, it is only just under a third of that. Just over 250,000 dungeons of this category are still being completed weekly.

WoW Playercount Analysis Bellular 3

Even the last season of Battle for Azeroth had over 500,000 dungeon visits per week at that time, making it twice as strong as the current season.

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What impact does Patch 9.1.5 have? It is still too early to say. Bellular wants to reevaluate in a few months, once Patch 9.1.5 has had enough time to take effect. Since the update was released only a few weeks ago, precise evaluations are not yet possible.

The great hope of most WoW players, however, likely rests on the next addon, meaning Patch 10.0. After all, our survey showed that only 24% of players are actually looking forward to Patch 9.2. Many simply long for an end to Shadowlands and hope that the next addon will bring more motivation, a fresh story, and better features.

Are you surprised by Bellular’s numbers? Did you not expect the player decline in endgame content to be so severe? Or did you suspect it would be even harsher?

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Pokémon GO: Unleashed Mischief with Hoopa – All Quests and Rewards

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The new special research “Unleashed Mischief” with Hoopa in Pokémon GO. We show you all quests and rewards of the three chapters. You will receive Stardust, XP, items, and more.

What’s new? In Pokémon GO, on November 26, 2021, the event for unleashed mischief with Hoopa starts. This brings the new special research “Unleashed Mischief,” which spans three chapters. We show you all quests and rewards here.

Tip: If you have completed the special research Misunderstood Mischief with Hoopa, you will unlock the new unleashed research for free. If you wish, you can also purchase a ticket and complete the research twice. This way, you will receive double rewards and more Hoopa candies.

Unleashed Mischief 1/3

TaskReward
Take a snapshot
of Hoopa		1,000 Stardust
Catch 20 Pokémon1 Lucky Egg
Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms3,000 XP

Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the rewards, you will additionally receive a Snorlax, one Incense, and three golden Razz Berries.

Unleashed Mischief 2/3

TaskReward
Land 7 curveball throws
in a row		1,500 Stardust
Use 20 berries while catching
Pokémon		1 Star Piece
Complete 10 field research tasks3,000 XP

Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the rewards, you will additionally receive a Super Incubator, one Incense, and three silver Razz Berries.

Unleashed Mischief 3/3

TaskReward
Earn 7 hearts with
your buddy		2,000 Stardust
Catch 20 different kinds of
Pokémon		3 Raid Passes
Win 3 raids4,000 XP

Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the rewards, you will additionally receive 50 Hoopa candies, 10,000 Stardust, and a Hoopa T-shirt.

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What do you think of the new research? Do you like that it only has three chapters and they are unlocked directly, or would you have preferred a longer research like the one for Misunderstood Mischief? Share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

Haven’t you completed the first special research yet and are under time pressure? 5 tips on how to complete the special research Misunderstood Mischief in time. If you succeed in doing it on time, you will unlock the new research for free.

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