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.
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.
“Tea-bagging” has been a common practice in online games for a long time
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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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.
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.
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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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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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)
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:
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.
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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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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
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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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:
The new games that PS Plus users will receive in December 2021 are now known. This time there are 3 games forthe 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.
Here are more benefits of PlayStation Plus at a glance: Apart from the monthly games, PS Plus subscribers benefit from several additional advantages, including:
Access to free trials, where you can try out full games for free
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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:
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.
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.
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.
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):
Pokémon
Moveset
(Crypto-) Brutalanda
Dragon Tail and Outrage
(Crypto-) Dragoran
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Rayquaza
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Rameidon
Catapult and Rock Slide
(Crypto-) Despotar
Catapult and Stone Edge
Maxax
Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
Rihornior
Smack Down and Stone Throw
Dialga
Fire Breath and Outrage
Zekrom
Fire Breath and Outrage
Knakrack
Dragon 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):
Pokémon
Moveset
(Crypto-) Mamutel
Smack Down and Avalanche
(Crypto-) Dragoran
Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
(Crypto-) Brutalanda
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Palkia
Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Rayquaza
Dragon Tail and Outrage
Zekrom
Fire Breath and Outrage
Knakrack
Dragon Tail and Outrage
(Crypto-) Gardevoir
Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Reshiram
Fire Breath and Draco Meteor
Dialga
Fire 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).
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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:
Every month there are discussions about the free games for PS Plus available for PS4 and PS5. Now it seems PlayStation itself has leaked the games. Thus, the previously known leaks have now been more or less officially confirmed.
What games are those? PS Plus is a paid subscription service that you need if you want to play online on PS4 or PS5. As a free bonus, Sony includes three free games every month that you can then claim.
PlayStation Germany apparently reveals PS Plus games for December 2021 too early
What has happened now: Officially, the PS Plus games will only be presented in the early evening at 5:30 PM. Now the official Twitter account of PlayStation Germany has apparently posted the announcement online too early. This is reported by several users on reddit (via reddit.com).
The tweet has now been deleted, but the internet usually doesn’t forget information, and there are now several screenshots of the tweet. The screenshot shows not only the official tweet from PlayStation Germany but also the official games.
Which games are coming? The tweet confirms the games for PS Plus in December 2021 that were leaked a week ago.
Godfall: Challenger Edition
LEGO DC Super-Villains
Mortal Shell
and three PSVR bonus titles
Especially the PSVR bonus titles are a surprise. It reminds a bit of PS Plus in November 2021. Because in November 2021, Sony already gave away three additional PSVR titles. The occasion here was the birthday of PlayStation VR. It is still unknown whether there will be three new games or if the previously known PSVR games will continue to be included as a bonus.
If the leaks are true, which can be assumed after the official leak, then you will get a really cool co-op title for your console in December. This is LEGO DC Super Villains, which is especially worth it due to its great voice actors.
In League of Legends there has been an “over” team in recent years: DWG KIA, previously known as Damwon Gaming. The South Koreans won the World Championship in 2020 and reached the finals of the LoL Worlds in 2021. Now only the core remains of DWG KIA: Midlaner Showmaker and Jungler Canyon. The rest are leaving and will be replaced by players who have not yet made a big name for themselves.
What is special about DWG KIA?
The South Koreans were undoubtedly the dominant team in League of Legends over the last 2 years: They were the benchmark against which all other teams had to measure themselves. After they paid tuition in 2019 and crumbled under the pressure of a live audience, they became almost unstoppable from 2020 onwards.
Midlaner Showmaker is considered the best player in the world – his Jungler Canyon as a dominant force. Together with Support Beryl and ADC Ghost, they had a strong bot lane. On the top lane, Nuguri and Khan played strong roles in 2019 and 2020.
In 2022, only the core duo Showmaker and Canyon remain from the 5 players. The other players are leaving DWG KIA.
Where are the 3 players going? The top laner Khan will not be playing professional LoL in 2022. The South Korean must undertake his mandatory military service. Because of conscription in South Korea, many professional careers end in their mid-20s. A South Korean politician suggested to spare Faker from military service and treat him like an Olympian or a great artist.
Surprisingly, however, the supporter BeryL (24) is leaving. His contract expired – just like those of Canyon and Showmaker. But he will not be playing for DWG KIA in 2022. Where he is going is still unclear.
Khan ends his LoL career without the Worlds title, which he chased for the past few years at 3 top teams.
Who is coming in new? According to rumors, DWG KIA tried to convince Nuguri to come back as a top laner. But that will not happen. The top laner Burdol (17), who played for Gen G last year but was not in the starting lineup, is coming in. They made it to the semifinals of the world. So it is rather a junior solution.
Ghost, who is switching to Nongshim Redforce, will be replaced as ADC by “deokdam”: He comes from Nongshim Redforce. The two ADCs are practically swapping positions. Dekdam is 21 years old, one year younger than Ghost, but has not yet played for any “big team”.
As a supporter, “Kellin”, a 20-year-old who also came from NS RedForce, is being signed.
Showmaker is currently considered the best player in the world.
Was there no money left for other players besides the 2 top stars?
This is what it’s all about: It will be interesting to see how DWG KIA performs and whether they will reach the level they had over the last 2 years by the end of 2022.
Surely the pressure on Showmaker and Canyon to deliver and “carry” the team through the changes will be even higher. They haven’t brought in any “big names”.
It can be assumed that Showmaker and Canyon have received huge salary increases to prevent a star transfer to China. Perhaps under the circumstances, there was not much money left for the other 3 positions.
For some time, there has been concern that China would simply buy the stars from the team. That hasn’t happened – but the team is now falling apart:
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
For Destiny 2, the fight against cheat manufacturers continues. Bungie is fighting not only in-game but also in court against cheaters. The ongoing court case against AimJunkies has now revealed that the cheat manufacturer sees Bungie’s tough approach in the proceedings as “too harsh practices” and feels treated unfairly.
Bungie takes the fight against cheaters quite seriously. Earlier this year, the developer filed lawsuits against several cheat manufacturers for copyright infringement. These include Lavicheats, Wallhax aka EliteBossTech, and AimJunkies.com. With AimJunkies.com, Bungie has entered into settlement discussions over a possible financial settlement during the course of the lawsuit. However, these discussions are still ongoing and are repeatedly delayed due to extensions requested by the cheat manufacturer.
Bungie is not willing to cooperate forever: Months have passed since the lawsuit was filed. Despite two extensions, AimJunkies.com has not submitted a response in court. Bungie then took action and urged the court to issue a default judgment against AimJunkies.com, despite the ongoing settlement discussions. If granted, Bungie could proceed with the case without further hearing from AimJunkies.com.
The defendants had until November 15, 2021, to respond to the complaint or otherwise react. The deadline for responding to the complaint has now expired, and the defendants have not appeared or responded to the complaint or otherwise reacted.
What allegations are involved in the lawsuit?: Last June, the legal dispute between Bungie and AimJunkies.com began. A lawsuit was officially filed against the cheat manufacturer in federal court in Seattle. Bungie accused AimJunkies.com among other things of copyright and trademark infringement. Similar allegations were also made against the Phoenix Digital Group, the alleged developers of the cheat tool.
An image of the former offer on AimJunkies.com against which Bungie is taking action.
Bungie’s reasoning for the lawsuit, from June 2020, was as follows:
The cheats directly harm other players, who may stop playing because of them. This directly damages the game’s image and could lead to a decline in revenue. At the same time, cheaters receive in-game rewards without actually earning them.
To compensate for the damages suffered, Bungie is demanding damages from the accused cheat manufacturers, which could potentially amount to millions.
Bungie’s application is “completely surprising,” despite extensions
After the application, AimJunkies reacted immediately: Bungie’s application for a default judgment came as “completely surprising.” The cheat manufacturer stated that it believed both parties were still attempting to resolve the matter to reach a financial settlement as a solution.
AimJunkies’ defender stated that this was too harsh practices for his client and urged the court to reject this application accordingly.
These harsh practices by Bungie, Inc. and their lawyers [against AimJunkies] should not be recognized by the court.
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
AimJunkies justified the long delay by stating that they first needed to hire a lawyer to represent them in federal court in Seattle. This was only recently accomplished.
The irony lies in the demand for fair treatment: Technically, Bungie has done nothing wrong, as AimJunkies.com did not respond on time. The irony of the situation is that a cheat provider feels unfairly treated by such a correct approach and already classifies this usual measure as “too harsh practices.”
Bungie has intensified its fight against cheaters in Destiny 2 with the introduction of BattlEye in August 2021:
AimJunkies is considering a counter-suit against Bungie: However, after the cheat provider has now obtained appropriate legal representation, AimJunkies has announced plans to respond to the complaint and consider filing a counter-suit. However, they requested a preliminary three-week extension to get all formalities in order.
Do you also think that Bungie is acting unfairly and meanly here by simply filing for a default judgment due to a lack of response and during an ongoing settlement negotiation? Do you believe AimJunkies.com is right to condemn these harsh practices? Or is Bungie on the right track in the fight against cheaters? How much success do you see in Bungie’s efforts?
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Finally, there are more details about the new map “Caldera” and the Pacific update for Call of Duty: Warzone. Included are 5 interesting changes to gameplay, balance adjustments, and some information about what will remain the same. MeinMMO has the details.
What’s going on with Warzone? The free battle royale Call of Duty: Warzone is just about to receive its largest update yet. On December 8, the Pacific update will come with a new map, enhanced graphics, and nearly 40 new weapons.
So far, details on gameplay adjustments have been missing to piece together a complete picture of the revamped Warzone after the update. Thanks to a new blog post (via callofduty.com), we now know much more, and there were indeed some surprises that we will present here.
5 Unexpected Gameplay Changes
Let’s start with the new features. The developers announce that this is just the “first wave” of innovative changes that will come into play with the Pacific update. More will follow later.
However, there have already been announcements that few were probably expecting:
Gulag adjustment
Loadout boxes
Water mechanics
Gas cans
New contracts
Gulag adjustment: The crazy respawn mechanic will remain in the game as expected. But if you win the duel, you will no longer return to the match with a pistol. As in the popular “Iron Trials ’84”, you will keep your weapons and gear from the Gulag in regular game modes.
Loadout boxes: Until the first free loadout appears shortly before the end of the first circle, you cannot buy a loadout on Caldera. Until then, you will have to make do with ground loot and cannot acquire perks like “Ghost.”
Water mechanics: Swimming will not be possible on Caldera either. However, you can walk in shallow waters. This even impacts perks, and players with the “Tracker” ability will not be able to track enemy footprints in water as easily.
If you crouch in knee-deep water, you additionally receive the bonuses from the “Cold-Blooded” perk. However, lying down does not work in the water.
Additionally, fire-based equipment like “Thermite” will produce smoke when thrown into the water.
In the area “Lagoon”, there is shallow water that you can enter.
Gas cans: New gas cans can be found everywhere on the map. If you shoot at the cans, a gas zone is created that has effects on enemies similar to the gas circle. The cans can also be carried with two hands and ignited manually. Additionally, they can attach to reconnaissance drones.
New contracts: There is an exciting new contract that you can only find once per match – “Big Game Bounty.” This bounty contract marks the player with the most kills in the match. Aggressive attackers with a good dose of courage will benefit.
Additionally, there is a supply drop contract that provides a loadout box that all teams can use, but is marked only for you on the map. There is also talk of a secret contract that yields a lot of loot, though not everything has been revealed about it yet.
Also important: Not new, but equally unexpected is the information that Caldera will feature planes. In the special mode “Vanguard Royale,” you can engage in dogfights at launch and bombard enemies on the ground.
Warzone announces nerfs & buffs for “old” mechanics
The blog post announces some adjustments to balancing and reveals that certain mechanics will remain in the game that do not exist in CoD: Vanguard. So far, little has been known about how much Warzone will change, for example, in perks or equipment.
There is talk of a nerf for heartbeat sensors. This item is very important in Warzone, and it appears that the technology will remain in the game. This alone makes Warzone distinctly different from the multiplayer in Vanguard, which was actually declared as the model for the new Warzone.
We will now list the announced buffs and nerfs.
Nerfs with the Pacific update
Dead Silence will be weaker
Special ammunition will completely disappear
Nerf to stun grenades
Weakening of heartbeat sensors
Dual-wield weapons Sai and Kali Sticks will be weaker
Blows with the gunstock will be weakened
Buffs with the Pacific update
Most primary grenades will deal more damage
Effect radius of snapshot grenades increased
Stim will provide a movement boost
Decoy grenades will deal damage with rubber bullets
Gas masks will interfere less with gameplay animations
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Everything you need to know about the new map “Caldera” from CoD Warzone – In the video
Dead by Daylight would love to win an award. But the players unite and say clearly: ‘You can scratch that!’
Every year on Steam, together with the autumn sale, the nomination of the games of the year takes place. There are numerous categories, such as ‘Best VR Game’, ‘Better with Friends’, or ‘Labor of Love’. The developers of Dead by Daylight would love to receive that award and are calling on their players to vote. However, the players are showing their anger.
What is the ‘Labor of Love’? It is a special category for games that have been on the market for a while and are no longer considered ‘new’. However, games that are still receiving new content after a long time can be nominated – which applies to Dead by Daylight.
Community reacts angrily: For many players, the ‘Labor of Love’ is also a category where games should be honored for which the developers have poured their heart and soul into and have responded to the community’s wishes. However, this feeling seems to be absent for many players. Therefore, there are numerous comments under the announcement, and almost all of them are negative. Here are a few excerpts:
‘Bruh, you don’t deserve this.’
‘”Labor of Love” – Tell me another joke.’
‘How much crack are you smoking right now?’
‘Labor of Ignoring the Community sounds more fitting.’
‘You couldn’t care less about your game and your player base, but then you want our vote, ha, lol, sure.’
The ‘friendly’ comments – Click to enlarge.
The consequence of all these comments: Just about an hour after the call to vote for Dead by Daylight, the post was closed and new comments were no longer allowed.
Why is the mood so bad right now? There are many reasons:
On one hand, players have been complaining for years that every patch brings many new bugs and needs several hotfixes to run smoothly.
At the same time, many design decisions of the past years and months have been harshly criticized. The ‘SBMM’ (Skill Based Match Making) is controversial, as players never see a value for comparison and can only guess how good they are. Also, the evaluation of this system is extremely simple, which often leads to unfair matches.
Some innovations, such as the ‘Boon-Perks’, are receiving negative feedback from parts of the community.
At least: The Reddit post, which deals with this community award, has collected over 10,000 upvotes, with 97% positive feedback – an extreme rarity in Dead by Daylight. Here, most players who hang out in the subreddit seem to agree.
That’s also somehow the absurdly beautiful thing about Dead by Daylight. The only thing that unites ‘Killer mains’ and ‘Survivor mains’ in their hearts is their shared hatred for the game they play for hours day after day.
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Warframe has announced the date for the latest expansion. This is named “The New War” and will be released for free on December 15. MeinMMO tells you why especially long-time fans are reacting so emotionally.
Developer Digital Extremes has announced “The New War” as the latest expansion for the popular MMO shooter Warframe. The developers speak of the biggest and most ambitious expansion they have developed for Warframe so far. Much focus is placed on the story and its cinematic narration. But a new Warframe named Caliban has also been announced.
When is the expansion coming? “The New War” will be released on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch. It is free like all Warframe expansions.
Warning: This article contains spoilers about the story of Warframe.
Expansion’s story makes fans emotional
What is the expansion about? In the story of “The New War”, besides the war from the title, it also revolves a lot around the relationship of the player to Lotus – the mother figure of the space ninjas that you play as in Warframe.
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Warframe shows trailer for the expansion ‘The New War’ and a very special character
The trailer also confirms for the first time in the nearly 9-year history of Warframe the true identity of the playable character publicly. This leads to a very emotional encounter with Lotus at the end of the trailer. A deadly outcome is hinted at.
How does the community react? Fans are reacting very emotionally to these story hints. On the Warframe subreddit, the most popular post regarding the trailer is titled “Try not to Cry CGI Trailer Edition” (via reddit). The comments resonate with the same emotional tone:
Hunter5173 writes: “That really hit a nerve, 100%. This will be fun and also emotional” (via reddit)
RebelliousCash invents a dialogue: “Developer: This story will emotionally abuse you. – Me: I’m ready!” (via reddit)
AUserNameyUsername says: “I got goosebumps. I love it so much.” (via reddit)
Is there a new Warframe? With “The New War” a new Warframe armor will also be released that you can play with. It is named Caliban and is the 48th Warframe in the game.
This is what the new Warframe armor Caliban looks like.
Caliban is a hybrid of a Warframe and the Sentient species. According to the official website, these are the abilities of the Warframe (via warframe.com):
Blade Gyre: Become a spinning whirlwind of death. Hold down fire to accelerate the maelstrom and increase damage, then aim at an enemy to charge at them. When you hit enemies affected by Sentient Wrath, you create a destructive explosion.
Sentient Wrath: Strike the ground and send out a wave of destruction. Enemies not killed by the first shockwave are helplessly lifted into the air and continue to take damage for a short time.
Deadly Offspring: Utilize Caliban’s Sentient aspect and summon up to three Conculysts to his side. Shields are repaired out of combat.
Fusion Strike: Converge three streams of raw energy into a single point and create a massive reactive explosion. The explosion effect strips the armor off all enemies that are touched.
Adaptive Armor (Passive): Allies within range gain increased resistance to the types of damage they are currently suffering.
What else is new? In “The New War” you will also be able to play characters from the ranks of the enemies. These characters are controllable in the mission:
Kahl-175, a Grineer trooper
The Corpus Tech Veso
Tenshin, a Dax soldier
Digital Extremes promises that these 3 characters will all have their own abilities, which should provide varied gameplay.
Whether the expansion delivers what it promises will be revealed on December 15 at the earliest. Fans seem to be excited about what has been shown – despite tears in their eyes.
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