Pokémon GO: 5 Tips on how to complete the Special Research ‘Misunderstood Mischief’ on time

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In Pokémon GO, the current season is coming to an end and trainers must complete the special research “Misunderstood Mischief” by then to receive the new research for free. We at MeinMMO have summarized 5 tips for you to solve the tasks in time.

What kind of research is it about? At the beginning of the season of mischief, a special research was activated for the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa. This consists of a total of 16 task blocks, which were gradually released over the past months.

Now the season is soon coming to an end and in a few days, another Hoopa research will follow. However, to get this for free, trainers must complete the special research “Misunderstood Mischief” in time. 

How much time do you have? To receive the new research on Hoopa, you must complete the old one by the end of the current season. This ends on December 1, 2021, at 09:59 AM local time.

How to finish the special research on time

Although the special research has been active for some time and the tasks have always been aligned with the respective events, there are some trainers who have not been able to solve all of them yet.

While the research involves many simple tasks related to throwing Poké Balls, collecting hearts with your buddy, or leveling up Pokémon, others are a bit more challenging. These include especially the capture tasks involving Psychic, Ghost, and Dark Pokémon, evolving Psyduck, finding new friends, or defeating Team GO Rocket.

We have looked at whether the tasks are still solvable just before the end of the season and have compiled 5 tips that might help you succeed.

Utilize Field Research Tasks

Psychic Pokémon: A good way to find missing Pokémon is the field research tasks in November. In these, you can find Psychic Pokémon like Baltoy, Solgaleo, Ralts, Staryu, or Psyduck.

One of these monsters is needed in the first section of the special research to make 3 snapshots of a wild Psychic Pokémon. Photograph the Pokémon using the camera symbol directly in the catch screen. You can take the three snapshots consecutively, thus already completing the first task.

You should also catch a total of 20 Psychic Pokémon for the 5th task block. You can also rely on the mentioned monsters to do this. You can find them in the following tasks:

TaskReward
Land 3 great throwsEncounter with Baltoy
Hatch 2 eggsEncounter with Baltoy
Spin 5 PokéStops or GymsEncounter with Ralts
Walk 2 kmEncounter with Staryu
Feed your buddy 3 berriesEncounter with Psyduck

Psyduck: The water and psychic Pokémon Psyduck is especially important. It is needed in task part 9/16 to evolve it. It doesn’t matter whether you use a regular Psyduck or the Galar form. You can also freely choose whether you want to evolve it into Golduck or Psyhock.

Ghost and Dark Pokémon: In addition to Psychic Pokémon, you will also encounter monsters of the Ghost and Dark types in the rewards of the field research, which are needed for task 11. You can find the following specimens:

  • Spiritomb: Use 5 Pinap Berries when catching Pokémon
  • With some luck, Murkrow: Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon

Participate in Spotlight Hours

Another way to get the missing Ghost and Dark Pokémon is to participate in the special spotlight hours that will take place in the coming days as part of the Hoopa event.

There you can encounter the Ghost and Dark Pokémon Sableye on November 27, which will spawn particularly frequently from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Using incense, you can also attract additional specimens.

However, for the 11th task section, you need to catch only 30 specimens. Since Sableye belongs to both the Ghost and Dark types, you can thus solve both capture tasks of this section directly.

Sableye

On November 29, the Psychic Pokémon Baltoy will be in the spotlight hour again. However, if you’re missing a Psychic Pokémon, we recommend not to wait until this event, as otherwise you might not be able to finish the subsequent tasks in time before the season change.

Make Friends

Another task (13/16) requires you to make a new friendship. Trainers publish their friendship codes on various platforms. In the following article, we have summarized how you can find international friends in the game:

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The Right Choice of Your Buddy

Besides the many different Pokémon that you need to catch, photograph, or evolve, there is a task in section 11/16 that requires you to earn 3 candies by walking with your buddy. Here you can, of course, rely on one of the 20 best buddy Pokémon, but they require a greater distance to find a candy.

Therefore, it is advisable to first check your buddy chronology to see if you have any monsters that only need a few meters to the next candy. If so, take them as a buddy for a short period until you obtain the respective candy. Then switch to the next Pokémon.

If you have no former buddies with short distances, you can also rely on a Pokémon that only needs to walk 1 km to find a candy. This includes, among others, Caterpie, Weedle, or Bidoof.

If you lack the time to walk 3 km, you can also use a Snorlax, which cuts the walking distance in half.

Defeat Team GO Rocket

In the second to last task section, you’ll need to battle Team GO Rocket. They currently spawn four times a day in balloons and can also be found at PokéStops. While you solve the other tasks, you can already start saving up for your first Rocket Radar.

You will receive this when you defeat 6 Rocket Grunts. With this, you can then locate the Rocket bosses Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff. Once you have put together your first radar, hold onto it until you reach task section 15/16. This way, you can then directly face one of the bosses.

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Rocket Radar

Once that’s done, you can battle against 6 Rocket Grunts again. This grants you the Rocket Radar from the 6 mysterious parts, as well as another Rocket Radar in the reward of the special research. With these, you will face two Rocket bosses again and thus secure the Super Rocket Radar in the reward.

With this, you can track down the Rocket leader Giovanni and must also defeat him. In our counter guides, we tell you which monsters are best suited for the battles against Sierra, Arlo, Cliff, and Giovanni:

Even though there are only a few days left until the end of the season, you have the opportunity to complete the special research on time. However, you must make proper use of the remaining days.

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How far along are you with your special research on Hoopa? Are you stuck on one of the tasks? Do you have any further tips on what affected players can do to complete the research in time? Feel free to share your experiences here in the comments on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.

In the coming weeks, there is still a lot planned in Pokémon GO. The Community Day in December will be huge and bring you 25 monsters. We have summarized all information about the C-Day for you.

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Ninja loses 88% of his viewers on Twitch in 3 years: “I somehow get stuck”

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In 2018, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was the most successful streamer on Twitch with Fortnite. Over the year, the ambitious shooter streamer averaged over 77,000 viewers. After a stint on Mixer, Ninja is back on Twitch but has significantly fewer viewers than during his peak. In an interview, he says the times of the past are over. Twitch has changed. As a “pure gamer,” one can no longer shine on Twitch as before. But he is not unhappy.

How have Ninja’s numbers developed?

  • In 2018, Ninja averaged 77,719 viewers. He was on air for 3013 hours – averaging more than 8 hours daily, even on weekends and holidays. As a peak, he had 617,767 concurrent viewers; that record lasted a long time. At that time, he also set a record for the most subscriptions; that record has since been broken.
  • In the last 6 months of 2021, Ninja averaged 9,297 viewers. He was on air for 606 hours – averaging about 3.7 hours per day. At maximum, he reached 41,003 viewers.
  • If we calculate that, Ninja lost about 88% of his average viewers. However, with 17.04 million followers, he still has the channel on Twitch with by far the most followers.
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“No one stays on top forever”

This is what Ninja says about this downfall: In an interview with the Washington Post, Ninja says:

“No one stays on top forever, especially in live streaming, there’s always someone new and hot. I have no intention of being that guy anymore. I know I can’t pull in 100,000 viewers on Twitch anymore. I don’t have the time for that. I have a wife. I have a family.”

Ninja

Ninja sometimes seems to feel unfairly judged because fans evaluate him only by the viewer count, which is clearly visible in the stream. But today he has a different focus: he is active on platforms like YouTube or is organizing a UNO World Championship with Venus Williams. He is no longer a pure Twitch streamer like in 2018.

Are there also benefits? According to Ninja, the biggest advantage is that he is now significantly freer about which game he plays when he streams. He says he no longer has to compulsively play Fortnite, the game that made him famous. He only plays the online shooter today when he feels like it.

In 2021, he can play whatever he wants, which has no impact on his deals and is incredibly relaxing.

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In 2018, Ninja, DrDisrespect, and shroud defined the events on Twitch – by 2020, all three were gone.

“Back when streaming wasn’t mainstream” everyone just played

How does 2018 differ from 2021? Ninja says, “back when streaming wasn’t mainstream,” there wasn’t much one could do besides streaming. That’s why he put in those countless hours, but that simply burns people out. Streaming for 365 days straight, without attending events or going out – that is simply crazy.

Although he was away for only a few years, a different generation of streamers now reigns over Twitch. People like Ludwig, Hasan Abi, or xQc not only play, but also constantly interact with the community:

“These amazing young creators like TommyInit, Ludwig, xQc, Hasan – some of them aren’t even gamers. A few of them just make ‘IRL’ content and explode. It’s awesome.”

Ninja
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Took on the role of Ninja as the most-watched Twitch streamer: xQc.

For himself, Ninja does not see that role:

“Literally, that’s the reason why I’m a bit stuck, or the reason why I’m right where I am: I love gaming and will always love it. I don’t want to be a reaction streamer who sits around for 8 hours watching videos. I turn on my stream and I’m immediately in the game. The stream goes live, the intro is over, and I’m in the queue for a game. I play. That’s all I want to do.”

Ninja

Twitch is broadening and often reflects on itself – Ninja doesn’t fit in this era

What’s behind it: Ninja describes a shift on Twitch. The content of today’s biggest streamer, xQc, revolves much less around a single game than Ninja’s content did in the past. Blevins simply played Fortnite back then, every day, over and over.

xQc and other popular streamers also engage with gaming, but not exclusively. The focus has broadened, as streamers discuss all sorts of things circulating online as videos: politics, social issues, or funny animal videos.

Above all, streamers like xQc also discuss on a meta-level what is going on with Twitch itself. They spend hours discussing why streamer Valkyrae is entering into a deal with a cosmetics company that sells blue light protection, or talk about how Trainwreck got into a conflict with EA over gambling.

Again and again, they engage with the chat.

This is a development that some old Twitch-fans do not appreciate, but is becoming increasingly popular. Even Ludwig, one of the most successful “new streamers,” recently warned that the “reaction streams” are going too far, and soon everyone will be reacting without creating substantial content to react to.

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Ninja’s success was strongly tied to Fortnite – perhaps too strongly.

Ninja too strongly associated with one game, Fortnite

However, the extreme decline in Ninja’s viewer numbers cannot solely be attributed to Twitch changing. Because the streamer shroud reaches nearly the same viewer numbers in 2021 as in 2018 – and he was away longer, is actually a pure gaming streamer, and according to Ninja’s theory, doesn’t fit into today’s era.

Ninja’s loss of viewers is certainly also due to the fact that he became absolutely associated with Fortnite and with the waning interest in Fortnite, the interest in Ninja also declined. Streamers like shroud, on the other hand, have never made themselves so dependent on a game. Even WoW addict Asmongold has managed to move away from being a pure “WoW” streamer – Ninja apparently has never succeeded in that form.

In any case, Ninja has been handsomely compensated for his time on Mixer, and although he is overly ambitious and the loss of his relevance surely weighs on him, he seems to come to terms with his new role that he is no longer at the pulse of the Twitch zeitgeist.

In contrast to Ninja, another streamer from 2018 has managed to re-establish himself on Twitch:

The 10 most successful gaming streamers in 2021 on Twitch – The Return of the King

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That’s why you should use a silencer in CoD Vanguard and not subsonic ammunition

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Call of Duty: Vanguard offers you 2 attachment options so that your shots are not visible on the enemy mini-map when firing – suppressor and subsonic ammunition. However, if you want to disappear from the radar, you should use the suppressor.

Overview:

  • If enemies have chosen the perk “Radar” and you fire without a suppressor or subsonic ammunition with your weapon, enemies will see you on the map.
  • It is similar with a reconnaissance drone and the perk “Ghost”. If you have the perk, you are safe from reconnaissance despite the drone as long as you move enough.
  • It has now been revealed: If you want to protect yourself effectively from reconnaissance, you need a suppressor.

Subsonic weaker than suppressor

What advantages do both attachments offer? Subsonic and suppressors help you so that players with an activated “Radar” cannot see you on the mini-map when firing your weapon. But there are even more benefits:

  • Subsonic ammunition
    • Hides you on the mini-map when firing
    • No indication on the compass when firing
    • Attachment without disadvantages
  • Suppressor
    • Hides you on the mini-map when firing
    • No indication on the compass when firing
    • Shots are quieter
    • No muzzle flash

That there is a specific type of ammunition for this “noise protection” is completely new with CoD: Vanguard. The attachment comes without disadvantages and it seems tempting to rather take the subsonic ammunition and still have the muzzle space free.

However, you should still rely on the suppressor if you do not want to be detected.

Why are suppressors better? If you are playing simultaneously with the powerful stealth perk “Ghost”, then suppressors provide you with a much higher benefit.

The YouTuber and CoD expert “TheXclusiveAce” has discovered that “Ghost” is deactivated for a full 3 seconds when you fire with subsonic ammunition (via YouTube).

While you are not directly visible on the radar when firing your weapon, the enemy reconnaissance drone still shows you on the enemy mini-map. A significant disadvantage of subsonic ammunition.

When should I use a suppressor? If you play with “Ghost”, then also use a suppressor.

Shortly after the beta, some players felt that the mini-map in Vanguard is useless. But in the full version, it looks quite different. Reconnaissance drones constantly fly in the sky and they are even stronger than assumed in the beta.

If you activate one of the two reconnaissance killstreaks, you will get the perk “Radar”. If an enemy then fires their weapon without a suppressor or subsonic ammunition, the enemy will be visible on the map when firing and will then be revealed by the reconnaissance.

If you want to completely prevent showing up on the enemy radar during a normal reconnaissance, then the only option left is the suppressor. Therefore, the suppressor is almost mandatory for all players who also rely on the perk “Ghost”.

Want to improve in Vanguard?

Every new CoD year surprises with some mechanics having hidden functions or small tricks that are important for your gameplay.

The more of these tricks you know, the more you can secure an advantage over your opponents and put yourself in situations that leave the enemy no chance.

Absorb the information, incorporate it into your gameplay, and show your enemies tricks in the killcam that even veteran tank drivers will be amazed by.

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Destiny 2 brings back the iconic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn – How good is the legend still?

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Bringing back old Exotics to Destiny 2 is not that easy. Gjallarhorn has also received drastic adjustments for its return in December. Only the heart of the weapon has remained the same. Nevertheless, players are going to have a damn good time with it, as Joe Blackburn, Bungie’s Game Director, promises.

When Gjallarhorn returns to Destiny 2, a full circle is completed. Some players associate the exotic rocket launcher with their best memories in Destiny. Now is the time to revive those memories and create new ones.

What makes this weapon so special? Gjallarhorn, an exotic rocket launcher, could fire small homing projectiles known as “wolfpack rounds.” These were only unleashed on the enemy once your rocket had hit them. The smaller projectiles also dealt explosive damage. The effect is quite similar to that of the rocket launcher “Eyes of Tomorrow”.

So when the big anniversary event with “30 Years of Bungie” kicks off on December 7th, this icon from Destiny 1 will finally be available again. Many D1 veterans have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and new players can also look forward to it.

The weapon is simply a legend, and for several reasons:

  • The rocket launcher was rare. Very rare.
  • Those who finally owned Gjallarhorn were basically gods among guardians.
  • Its damage was so enormous that it could circumvent and break game mechanics.
  • The firepower of the “wolfpack rounds” obliterated raid bosses in seconds.
  • It was like “The golden ticket” to the toughest endgame activities.
Fun fact: Gjallarhorn is the only weapon in Destiny that has its own holiday, the G-Day. It is celebrated annually on August 14. To mark the return of the Gjallarhorn, Bungie is also introducing a Nerf version of the legendary rocket launcher. With the Nerf LMTD Destiny Gjallarhorn Blaster, players can shoot their real-life opponents with foam darts.
Can the former icon Gjallarhorn live up to its reputation?

How effective is Gjallarhorn after its rework?

With such an iconic and legendary image, some players are questioning whether Gjallarhorn can still live up to its former reputation.

Bungie emphasizes in this context that Gjallarhorn will not return in any way “underpowered.” But also not the opposite of that. They don’t want players to be able to play with it for a week and then melt everything in the game, only to have to send a cruise missile and say, “Get this thing out of here!”.

Joe Blackburn, Bungie’s Game Director, mentions in an interview:

We are always concerned when we bring something from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2. “Hey, will this live up to the hype?” I am quite confident that we will achieve this, and I am confident that you will have a lot of fun with it.

Joe Blackburn | Game Director at Bungie

Gjallarhorn will benefit from the rocket launcher buff: Gjally (as Bungie lovingly calls the rocket launcher) has been very carefully updated for the Destiny 2 sandbox. The developer wants to elevate the iconic status of the weapon “to the next level.” It needs to fit into the current sandbox and meta.

It should not be forgotten that rocket launchers have received a major buff overall this year. So Gjallarhorn comes just in time to get in on the action.

Joe Blackburn adds:

It will be the absolute “min-max-best weapon.” [Minimum the best that players want, and maximum the best that players will need.] So that you can always say to someone: “Hey, that’s one of the best weapons in Destiny, and you will always have a good time with it.” If I say any more, the sandbox team will probably come and kill me!

Joe Blackburn | Game Director at Bungie

Bungie promises players that with the continuation of its icon in 2021, there will be a version of the cult rocket launcher that should meet expectations.

When is the cult Exotic returning to Destiny 2? Not long now, and players will be able to test Gjallarhorn themselves against the bosses in Destiny 2 and form their own opinion on how well Bungie has completed this task. On December 7, 2021, it’s finally here. Destiny 2 players will, however, need to own the “30 Years of Bungie” package for this.

These weapons and buffs are also coming to Destiny 2 soon:

Will Gjallarhorn be able to live up to its former reputation? After all, Bungie has also succeeded, albeit very awkwardly, in bringing back a cult weapon with the Vex Mythoclast. Or do you think that Gjallarhorn cannot be tamed and will melt the game as Telesto 3.0?

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CoD Vanguard has almost perfect maps, but a killstreak ruins everything

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Call of Duty: Vanguard grants successful players special bonuses and effects with killstreaks to farm even more kills. Some of the streaks are simply unfair, poorly designed, or just annoying. This is especially true for the infamous mortar strike, which not only greatly annoys MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn. Therefore, many players are now demanding playlists without killstreaks.

At the top of my hate list is the Killstreak “Mortar Strike.” When triggered in the multiplayer mode, a deadly mortar bombardment rains down in the target area. For what feels like several minutes, grenades hit everywhere.

Everything shakes and quakes, dust and dirt fly around, explosions detonate loudly, and due to the shaking and dirt, you can hardly see anything anymore. In normal game modes of the multiplayer mode, you are immune to damage from the strike if a teammate triggers it.

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Mortar Killstreak ruins everyone’s fun

However, due to the massive visibility obstructions, the game in the bombardment zone is virtually unplayable. You can see and hit hardly anything anymore.

This annoys me especially on the currently popular small maps, such as Shipment or The House. These maps are designed compactly and are almost perfect for fast and wild fights. But the mortar killstreaks partly really ruin them.

The radius of the mortar grenades is very large, and if someone triggers the streak in the middle of the map, a large part of it is unplayable at first.

And nothing gives me a greater setback than when I am just making a bold advance, and suddenly some team idiot thinks he has to unleash the damn mortar.

Then my promising attack is drowned in a roar, and I have to crawl away or take another route. The dynamic is gone, and the fun of the game is noticeably affected.

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Other players feel the same way. A thread is currently circulating on Reddit with almost 2,000 upvotes and over 280 comments, where this killstreak is being criticized. “Who designed this killstreak?” asks the original poster. An appropriate answer states, “A cruel sadist.”

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Another player complains loudly:

There is a special place in hell for all the people who constantly use mortars, bombers, or dogs. Seriously, it’s only 7 kills [needed]. And why do they have to fire three times?

In comparison – in the predecessor Cod: WW2, the streak was also there, but there the mortars each fired one grenade at three different points. This made them significantly less annoying.

Therefore, many players are currently of the opinion that the streak should be changed. It should either require more kills or, preferably, simply last less long and not cause so much shaking and dirt. Then a significant annoyance factor would be eliminated.

Furthermore, I would not be unhappy if there was a special playlist where you have no killstreaks at all. Because in addition to the mortars, the bomber area attacks and the infamous attack dogs are also a problem on small maps, as you are often completely defenseless against them and are immediately blown up by a bomb or bitten in the butt by a dog as soon as you spawn.

Hopefully, the developers will take it to heart and bring some form of adjustment to the killstreaks, because with them, the actually perfect small maps like Shipment and The House are simply less fun than they should be.

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight Hour today with Panflam and XP bonus

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In Pokémon GO there is a Spotlight Hour featuring Panflam today, November 23, 2021. We from MeinMMO will show you what bonus you can look forward to and have taken a look at whether this short event is worth it.

What is a Spotlight Hour? In Pokémon GO, a small one-hour event takes place every Tuesday, where a specific Pokémon is in the spotlight. This Pokémon spawns more frequently in the wild during this Spotlight Hour. Additionally, you will receive a special bonus during this time.

Today, November 23, 2021, you will encounter the Fire-type Pokémon Panflam more often during the Spotlight Hour. Additionally, you will receive double XP when catching Pokémon.

Spotlight Hour with Panflam – Start, Bonuses & Shiny

When does the Spotlight Hour start? Like every week, it starts today again at 6:00 PM local time. It lasts for one hour and thus ends at 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are there? During this Spotlight Hour, Panflam will primarily spawn in the wild. You will be able to discover this Pokémon around every corner. You can also attract more specimens using incense. Furthermore, you will receive double XP when catching Pokémon.

Is there a Shiny Panflam? Yes, you can encounter a shiny Panflam with a bit of luck. You will recognize it by its pink body.

Panflam, Panpyro and Panferno normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

Is the Spotlight Hour with Panflam worth it?

How strong is it? Panflam is one of the Fire-type Pokémon of the 4th generation and evolves into Panpyro, then Panferno. However, both Panflam and its evolutions cannot score with strong stats.

Especially in defense, they are rather weak. But the stamina and attack stats are also not impressive. Thus, they are not suitable for raids and the GO Battle League.

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Who is the Spotlight Hour worth it for? The Spotlight Hour today is especially worthwhile because of the XP bonus. If you are missing a few experience points on your way to level 50, you have the opportunity to farm some by catching Pokémon today.

To attract especially many Pokémon, you should also use an incense. With the help of a lucky egg, you can double your XP for 30 minutes again. but shiny hunters will also benefit tonight.

Are you taking part in the raid hour today? Or is Panflam not your thing? Feel free to share your opinion on this here on MeinMMO in the comments.

A new Hoopa event starts on Friday, which brings you 4 additional Spotlight Hours. We have summarized what monsters and bonuses you can look forward to and how to obtain Hoopa (Unbound).

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We played one of the largest MMORPGs on Steam that hardly any of you know about

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Legends of Idleon MMO is one of the largest and most popular MMORPGs on Steam. As the name suggests, it is not a classic MMORPG, but mixes in elements of idle games. Annoying grind is taken off your hands, while also being absurdly emphasized. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch tried the game and was positively surprised.

Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Lavaflame2 | Platform: PC, Android, iOS | Release: 2020 for smartphones, April 2, 2021 on Steam

What kind of game is this? Legends of Idleon MMO is a free-to-play game that combines classic MMORPG elements like quests, dungeons, equipment progression, and crafting with idle games.

The English word “Idle” means inactive and refers to the way you play. Without much effort and attention to the game, you are supposed to feel a sense of achievement and reward. One of the most well-known idle games is Cookie Clicker, which also released on Steam this year.

Specifically, this means at Legends of Idleon:

  • You complete quests and fight in dungeons
  • But annoying grind like chopping wood and farming XP or materials is done by the game itself.

You can even create additional characters that farm for you in the background while you follow the story with your main character.

How popular is the game on Steam? With 2,173 average players in the past 30 days, Legends of Idleon just missed the Top 10 of the biggest MMORPGs on Steam in November 2021. In October, it was still in 10th place, but then Elyon was released.

Legends of Idleon also receives very positive reviews. Of 5,105 ratings, 90% are positive. A reason to take a closer look at the game.

Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has spent thousands of hours in games of the genre. He regularly plays new games as well.

There have already been previews this year for New World, Bless Unleashed, or Swords of Legends Online. In this article, he reports on Legends of Idleon MMO, which he has played for about 20 hours.

A 2D world full of humor

What is the entry like? The entry into Legends of Idleon is already great. I start as a high-level character and learn the basics of the game, such as: walking, hitting, and using portals. I am greeted by a 2D world, allowing me to move left and right and climb up and down thanks to various ropes.

Right from the start, I encounter some entertaining dialogues. I meet a giant troll who tells me that the boss room is “down in the hole.” However, behind the troll is a huge portal. When I address the troll about this, he simply pushes the portal out of sight. Clever!

After I’ve learned the basics, the troll throws me off the platform, and I fall and fall and fall deeper and deeper. Once I reach the bottom, I suddenly find myself as a level 1 character and have to work my way up again.

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The character editor offers only a few options:

  • Name
  • Player type – a selection from various attributes like strength, flexibility, or wisdom
  • Gender (Male, Female, Neither, Other, Stick Figure)
  • The starter hat

Especially with the hat, you can tell that the game does not take itself too seriously. My first equipment consists of a colorful children’s hat, boxing gloves, and a shirt with oranges on it. So, I’m not expecting an immersive, coherent world, but rather a lot of nonsense and humor.

Even the quests go in the same direction, such as when a talking picnic basket assigns me the task of farming 200 frog legs because they are so delicious.

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My first outfit is an unusual mix of items. The boxing gloves make quite an impression on the slimes.

A combat system without real skill, even in group dungeons

How is it played? In Legends of Idleon, I move by clicking on the desired location with the mouse. Dialogues with NPCs also occur even if I am quite far away from them. What matters is that I can reach them with the mouse, just like with the loot.

At the beginning, I fight with my bare fists. Since I only have an auto-attack, the combat system is rather weak in the first hours. But that’s fine, after all, there’s auto-fight. I just click a button, and the slaughter begins.

Well… the first mobs barely fight back. They do some damage at first, but after the first new chest armor, they hardly deal any damage at all.

Over time, I learn to craft new weapons and improve my talents. This way, I also acquire new skills, which, however, only make the combat system somewhat more interesting. Basically, I am only fighting in auto mode.

Idleon Crafting
If you collect enough copper, you can process it into bars. These bars can then be used to make weapons and armor.

Collecting resources: When collecting resources, I have two options:

  • Eitherr I use the automatic idle animation and collect very slowly
  • Or I play a mini-game. That is faster but requires my attention

For collecting, there are, at least based on my current status, three things: ores, trees, and fishing for fish.

My first dungeon: At around level 6, I encounter my first dungeon. With a total of 8 players, we set off and fight against green frogs, purple frogs, and blue frogs. There is a timer of 10 minutes, and afterward, there are rewards.

While I kill frogs, they drop food and orbs that give me various bonuses just for this run. I receive specific bonuses for this run, such as more life, more damage, or higher critical chance. In each new dungeon run, I can follow a somewhat different path. Additionally, I must constantly eat cake to stay alive.

An overall funny mechanic that forces me to be active in the dungeon, even though my character is basically fighting on its own.

Legends of Idleon Dungeons
In dungeons with up to 8 players, it gets lively.

Grind that you wouldn’t carry in normal MMORPGs

The second character: At around level 7, I learn a special mechanic of the game. I can create a second character who then takes over the wood chopping or resource gathering for me. Practical!

Characters that perform idle tasks do not need to be logged in. This includes:

  • Automatic woodcutting
  • Automatic resource gathering
  • Automatic fighting

The game uses an account-wide chest where I can swap items between characters. And that is also badly needed, as absurd amounts of resources are required, and I would have to grind forever with one character just to gain the experience points needed to harvest gold or the purple crystals.

At level 30, 60, 130, and 225, I also unlock more character slots that can grind as well.

Legends of Idleon Characters
You can unlock additional characters that will farm for you.

What makes the game special? Essentially, Legends of Idleon is one big grind. Reaching level 100 is supposed to take weeks, during which the game runs continuously. I have no idea how long it will take to reach level 225.

Also, very high amounts of resources are quickly needed for new equipment.

The fact that I should collect 200 frog legs after not even 2 hours of gameplay, which also don’t even have a 100% drop chance, is actually an outrage.

But only actually.

Constant rewards and character development ensure fun

Why is the game worth it? Legends of Idleon is addicting without having to play much. It has a similar effect as I know from Cookie Clicker.

There are constantly new tasks, new rewards, and one wants to progress. At the same time, you hardly have to play yourself, but just check in every 30 minutes or perhaps even every few days, and still feel good about it.

Moreover, the game offers a certain depth, especially in character development:

  • There are various weapons
  • Over 300 different talents you can skill
  • You will later choose from various subclasses
  • There are additional upgrades for equipment
  • There is an achievement system

Also, some funny Easter eggs and hidden achievements are included in Legends of Idleon. This has kept me engaged, and I now have my 20 “hours of gameplay” completed.

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Is it really an MMORPG? Yes, there are classic RPG elements, and you constantly encounter other players. Already in the starting area, six of us stood by a tree and were chopping it together, only that it never disappears.

Because Legends of Idleon can also be played quasi AFK in dungeons, there is more time for chatting. I have already had more contact with other players here than in many other MMORPGs.

However, you need to be aware that there are different worlds in the game. These are populated to varying degrees, but you can switch between them at any time. Especially in the dungeons, it is advisable to play on a full server.

What about the shop? As is common for a free-to-play MMORPG, there is a shop through which the game is financed. There you can buy 200 gems for 1.99 euros. However, there are also gems that you sometimes find in the game itself.

In the shop, there are not only cosmetic items but also additional inventory slots for 200 gems, an additional 7 teleports to the city for 200 gems, and candy ranging from 40 to 240 gems. This candy can be used to receive XP and loot rewards for a certain AFK time. This can be described as pay-to-win, although you are just buying more time that you would otherwise be AFK anyway.

Additionally, there are items that allow you to perform two crafting actions simultaneously.

Conclusion: A game for MMORPG fans who like idle games

Legends of Idleon is not a classic MMORPG. You do not follow a strong story, you do not have a super deep combat system; in most cases, you do not play it actively at all, but let it run in the background. It is clear that the focus is on idle gameplay. You receive constant progress without having to sit concentrated in front of the computer or smartphone.

But exactly with this, and with the very own humor, Legends of Idleon has convinced me so far. It has some interesting mechanics, such as additional characters that farm materials for you while you are AFK. It’s almost a homage to the bots that are usually found in MMORPGs.

However, sometimes you still need to play, such as when it comes to dungeons and you need to eat cake and collect orbs that strengthen you. You will also still need to perform crafting to get new equipment. It doesn’t play entirely by itself.

If you like idle games like Cookie Clicker and also have a fondness for MMORPGs, you should definitely check out Legends of Idleon. It is a funny game for casual play. However, if you are looking for the next big MMORPG, you won’t find it here.

Alexander Leitsch

MMORPG expert at MeinMMO

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Battlefield 2042 had a rough start, but how is it going for you?

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Battlefield 2042 has officially released. After the bumpy launch, we now want to know from you: What do you think of the multiplayer shooter? Feel free to participate in our survey on MeinMMO.

This is how the launch of Battlefield 2042 went: Since November 19, the shooter has been out, and it has been turbulent ever since. Early on, it became clear that the game has been struggling with various issues.

There is a lot of criticism regarding the technical state of the game, and some design decisions are also not well received.

Many believe that Battlefield 2042 should not have been released in this state. The mood is quite heated, especially among long-time fans and in the Battlefield 2042 subreddit.

Some players are so angry, that there have reportedly been death threats against the developers. On Steam, Battlefield 2042 was torn apart in reviews at release and at one point had only 21% positive ratings.

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In the meantime, the game is one of the least popular games of all time on Steam, but at the same time, it has high player numbers. On Metacritic, the reviews are mixed, Battlefield 2042 performs worse on average than its predecessors.

Nevertheless, players continue to speak out who are having a lot of fun with the game despite the problems and some weaknesses of the latest Battlefield installment.

Now we want to know from you: What do you think of Battlefield 2042? For this, we have created a survey for you.

This is how you can vote: In the survey tool below, you can cast your vote. However, keep in mind that the choice cannot be undone. So think carefully about which choice you make.

Feel free to let us know what your opinion on Battlefield 2042 is, whether you belong to the frustrated players, what annoys you, or if you are just having fun and the problems don’t bother you.

Perhaps you haven’t played Battlefield 2042 at all. We would also like to know what is holding you back.

This is how it will continue with Battlefield 2042: Developer DICE has already announced a new update that aims to fix several of the annoying issues. This is expected to be released by the end of the week, but we do not have a specific date for this.

According to previous leaks, another update is expected in early December that will also bring additional features like player stats into the game.

As soon as we have more precise information on this, we will keep you updated.

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YouTuber hosts his own ‘Squid Game’ for 3.5 million dollars with 456 players – Here’s how you can watch it

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The Netflix hit “Squid Game” has prompted the famous YouTuber MrBeast to host his own Squid Games for several million US dollars. There will be 456 players participating and there is even a cash prize at stake. When the real Squid Game starts and how you can watch it, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

What is Squid Game? Behind the name lies an extremely successful Netflix series that topped the charts until the release of the also very good Arcane. In the series, 456 heavily indebted people in Korea compete in a series of games. A cash prize in the multi-million range is at stake. But those who lose in the games are brutally killed.

Who is MrBeast? The YouTube channel MrBeast has over 75 million subscribers, making it the 12th most subscribed channel (via Socialblade).

His career once began with Minecraft videos, but nowadays MrBeast is especially known for crazy challenges. For example, there was a challenge where the Twitch streamer shroud kills players in Apex Legends and every kill means a donation.

In addition, he wants to create a successful team in LoL. In terms of his crazy challenges, the YouTuber is planning a real version of the Squid Game.

MrBeast’s real Squid Game – Here’s how it works

How will the Squid Game work? According to MrBeast, he has invested around 2 million US dollars to build his own Squid Game arena. In it, there will actually be 456 participants, including various content creators, competing in a series of typical Squid Game disciplines.

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Of course, no one will be killed, but MrBeast seems to have spared no expense and effort on the details. Even the accommodations for the players are said to resemble those in the series.

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When and where will it take place? MrBeast’s Squid Game will be broadcast on his YouTube channel. It is set for Wednesday, November 24.

What can you win? MrBeast is said to have invested a total of 3.5 million US dollars in the project for his own Squid Game. Since 2 million have already been used for locations and organization, another 1.5 million dollars are likely left as prize money. Whether this will be awarded to the last “survivor” as in the series or distributed among the players is not yet known.

One can certainly debate whether a reenactment of a brutal competition for the amusement of viewers is ethically justifiable. However, for those wanting to know more on the subject, you can check out our list of online games that are ideal for fans of Squid Game.

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Twitch has a new biggest streamer – Who is kkatamina?

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Since a marathon stream, Miyoung “kkatamina” Kim (26) can call herself the biggest streamer on Twitch. For over 12 days, Miyoung entertained thousands of viewers, and it all started with a simple birthday stream.

Who is kkatamina? The Twitch channel of kkatamina hasn’t been around for long – she created it on May 6, 2020, and has been mixing it up among streamers ever since. However, the 26-year-old didn’t come to this decision all on her own.

DisguisedToast, also a huge streamer on Facebook and Twitch, encouraged kkatamina to start streaming and explained the basics to her. Additionally, Miyoung is a very good friend of AriaSaki, who also helped her, as a prominent Twitch streamer, to advance her streaming career.

The well-known streamers

  • DisguisedToast,
  • AriaSaki,
  • LilyPichu,
  • Pokimane,
  • Ludwig,
  • Mizkif and many more,

welcomed kkatamina into their streamer group “OfflineTV & Friends” (via OTV & Friends Fandom). In this group, various videos and group projects are organized.

One such project was around “FTB Revelations,” which took place in Minecraft. There, kkatamina gained significant attention for the first time due to her distinctive and upbeat personality.

Thus, the foundation of her successful streaming career was already laid by many contacts with famous personalities and projects with them.

This is what kkatamina does on her Twitch channel: kkatamina mostly streams games like Valorant, Minecraft, and Bloons TD 6. At the beginning of her career, she managed to attract about 1,000 to 2,000 viewers, while over time, that number grew to up to 7,000 viewers. In between, she also just chats with her viewers.

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Marathon stream makes kkatamina the biggest Twitch streamer

During kkatamina’s short birthday stream, she announced she would hold a Subathon to celebrate her birthday and the one-year anniversary of her Twitch channel. This Subathon was to be her first and last (via Twitter).

The marathon stream began on November 10, and there were only two rules:

  • Kkatamina goes offline only when the set timer hits 0.
  • The timer increases by 15 seconds for each subscription on Twitch.

Miyoung did not set a limit for the Subathon, as her colleague Ludwig had done before. The stream was to last as long as subs kept pouring in. During the birthday stream, her friends joked that they would never see Miyoung again.

This is what kkatamina did during her marathon stream: Gaming! Kkatamina provided plenty of variety during her Subathon. She played games like

  • League of Legends,
  • Fall Guys,
  • Valorant,
  • Undertale,
  • Mario Party Superstars,
  • SMITE,
  • Bloons TD 6,
  • Luigi’s Mansion 3 and much more.

She delved into various genres and was repeatedly accompanied by her streamer colleagues.

Kkatamina broke Sub record: On the 9th day of her Subathon, kkatamina broke the record of the most subscribed female streamer on Twitch, thereby surpassing the previously set record of German Twitch streamer and DJane Sintica. The previous record was at 52,992 subscribers.

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The numbers of her Sub Counts skyrocketed, as many viewers wanted to be responsible for breaking the record and gifted her massive subscriptions. Kkatamina watched with her friends as she gained 600 new subscribers in one minute.

On November 22, the marathon ended for kkatamina. She recorded a total of 72,534 subscribers at the end of the timer.

But that wasn’t all. After the Subathon officially ended, she gained another 1,086 subs while kkatamina thanked everyone. She concluded the whole stream with 73,620 subscribers.

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Kkatamina tearfully bid farewell to her viewers and couldn’t quite comprehend that her 12-day adventure was about to end. She viewed the farewell with mixed emotions, as she had a great time streaming but had to end it.

As of now, at 12:40 PM on November 23, her viewers are still active in the chat on her Twitch channel. They miss the stream, are chatting with each other, or spamming emotes.

For kkatamina, the effort and marathon definitely paid off: She now ranks 3rd among the most subscribed Twitch channels, behind CriticalRole and xQcOW. Additionally, kkatamina is now considered the biggest streamer on the entire platform.

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Tens of thousands criticize the alleged shop prices of Halo Infinite: „Are you crazy?“

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 4 minutes

The multiplayer of Halo Infinite was released completely unexpectedly on November 15 for free on PC and Xbox. However, players have now found some price hints that they absolutely do not like.

This is the situation:

  • On November 15, the free multiplayer of Halo Infinite was released. The campaign will be delivered in December.
  • On Steam, the game already has 74% positive reviews with over 41,500 reviews and is thus “mostly positive.”
  • However, there are now big discussions about the game’s microtransactions. Allegedly, fans need to pay over $1000 (900 €) if they want to unlock everything.
  • Update: Experts say that there seems to be nothing to it (via Twitter.com). This is baseless excitement.

What is the problem? Several posts have appeared on reddit discussing the shop prices of Halo Infinite. During data mining, several skin bundles were found that are allegedly set to be available for purchase at a later time.

Overall, there are said to be 88 items that apparently rotate in the shop. Only a specific selection is said to be available for purchase:

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While the skins themselves are not a problem, fans are concerned about the prices and the fact that cosmetics are allegedly not unlockable. Fans claim to have discovered skins in the bundles that were promised to be free, such as the Japanese-themed Yoroi armor.

Whether these are the actual prices remains unclear. However, the uproar is currently huge in the community.

Alleged shop prices cause an uproar

What do the bundles cost? In another thread on reddit, the user samurai1226 calculated that all bundles combined are supposed to cost $1035. That translates to just over 918 euros.

Since the premium currency “Credits” costs the same in euros as it does in dollars, the costs would also amount to just over 1000 € if the prices are accurate. 500 Credits currently cost 4.99 € in the shop. There are discounts for buying more credits at once.

This is how players are reacting: The relevant thread in the Halo subreddit has over 25,000 upvotes. A similar thread in the general gaming subreddit has even over 44,000 upvotes and is one of the currently biggest topics there.

Many fans are perplexed by the approach. Everything must only be unlocked by payments through microtransactions or, in certain cases, through the paid path of the Battle Pass. Players do not understand why they should pay for something instead of playing to ultimately have less from the game.

What is a Battle Pass? In a Battle Pass or Season Pass, you level up through different tiers for a limited time. Each tier unlocks new content, mostly cosmetics. Modern Battle Passes usually have a free path for everyone as well as a paid one with more rewards.

Especially the individual parts of the armors cause discontent. The user DubZeroSP, for instance, screams: “Commando and Security shoulder plates for $10 each?! Are you kidding me?! 20 fucking dollars for armor parts of a set coming from the Battle Pass?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!”

Are these prices really accurate? The prices were derived by the user from existing shop prices and then estimated, meaning they are estimates and not confirmed prices.

The smallest bundle is currently available for 500 Credits (5 €). The most expensive costs 2000 Credits (20 €). However, all these bundles contain more than one item. Whether the items are actually sold separately, as in the calculation above, is unclear.

Meanwhile, some insiders and experts have weighed in on the topic, such as journalist Paul Tassi. They are discussing this very topic on Twitter and explaining that there is probably nothing to it.

The original data miner is known to rarely be correct, and it has not been confirmed that no cosmetics are unlockable through the campaign. More detailed information is subject to an embargo but could help clarify the matter:

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Shops are actually normal for modern shooters

Why is this topic so big with Halo? Almost every modern shooter nowadays has an additional shop with skins. Call of Duty is a popular example here, especially the also free battle royale Warzone.

samurai1226 explains, however, that games like Warzone are standalone shooters. The multiplayer of Halo Infinite is just the separated part of a full-price title. What is more important: Halo fans are really excited about customizing their Spartan (the character).

The battle pass, from which there are additional skins, received significant criticism as well. Players take too long to reach new tiers in the pass, and especially at the beginning, this was only achievable through specific tasks. Meanwhile, leveling up now also works through “normal play,” but still seems to take a long time.

Hardly anyone would mind spending money for a unique appearance. However, just obtaining the appearance from old parts already costs a fortune. And in Halo Infinite, colors and individual armor parts such as shoulders and helmets are adjusted separately, resulting in granular bundles.

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At least the coveted Yoroi armor is supposed to come into the game today, on November 23, through a special event. However, we cannot yet say how much can be unlocked in the event and what else will be available for purchase.

Among streamers, there is definitely a big name at the moment who cannot stay away from Halo Infinite – and he is not even on Twitch:

DrDisrespect defeats Twitch – Is the biggest streamer at the launch of Halo Infinite

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There is exactly one graphics card on Black Friday at Amazon – This is it

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Graphics cards are a rare commodity and many users are still hoping for good availability. However, on Black Friday only a single graphics card is discounted so far. MeinMMO introduces you to the graphics card and explains whether the offer is really worth it.

The Black Friday tempts with a plethora of cool and interesting offers. But how about hardware that has only been available at horrendous prices throughout the year? Because even at this current time you can buy graphics cards on eBay for thousands of Euros.

What is currently on offer? On Black Friday, as of now (as of 23.11.2021) there is exactly one single graphics card on sale. The graphics card in question is the MAXSUN RX 550. The MAXSUN AMD Radeon RX 550 with 4 GB of video memory is officially priced at 259 Euros, but as a Prime member, you will get a discount of 52 Euros on Black Friday.

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MAXSUN is unknown in Germany – a major player in China

Who is this at all? You’ve never heard of MAXSUN? We’re not surprised, as this is a manufacturer that mainly produces in China and sells its products there.

MAXSUN was founded in 2002 and is a sub-brand of Guangzhou Commerce Information Technology Co. Ltd. The company is among the larger hardware manufacturers in Asia and is based in China (via techreviewer.com).

Besides graphics cards, MAXSUN also manufactures motherboards, RAM, and SSDs. In terms of graphics cards, MAXSUN focuses on the design familiar from other hardware from the Asian region.

So far, you could mainly buy these products on sites like AliExpress. In recent years, more Chinese manufacturers have also come to Europe and offer their graphics cards and other hardware products for sale here. By now, you can also purchase these products on Amazon.

RTX 3000 & Radeon 6000 at Grover: If you want to buy or rather rent one of the current graphics cards, you can check out the Black Friday deals at Grover. Here, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is available at a cheaper price.

The English-speaking shop of the manufacturer MAXSUN

Is an RX 550 on offer for 200 Euros worth it?

Is such an offer worth it? Even though the graphics card is currently discounted by 52 Euros, you still pay around 200 Euros for the RX 550, which is simply too much for a low-end graphics card in our eyes.

At its release at the end of 2017, an RX 550 cost between 80 and 120 Euros and was primarily aimed at gamers who wanted to play some small games at low or medium settings at HD or Full HD.

If you’re interested in more hardware on Black Friday, you might also find this appealing:

At this current time, despite the offer, you are paying double the MSRP. If you are already willing to pay significantly higher prices, you should go for a proper model right away. For the RX 550, you should be aware that you will not be able to satisfactorily play current top titles with it.

Additionally, at this point, we cannot tell you whether the manual and BIOS of the graphics card are in English or whether you will end up dealing with a Chinese BIOS. Installing a graphics card is always the same and does not require any language skills – just a bit of patience and a screwdriver:

5 Euros and a screwdriver solved my biggest problem in my gaming PC

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Streamer explains how much money YouTube and Facebook offer to lure people away from Twitch

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Streamer Jeremy “Disguised Toast” Wang (29) reveals how much the live streaming services YouTube and Facebook Gaming offer to lure streamers away from the market leader Twitch. It is common for the competition to pay double or triple. Facebook even offered him thirty times what Twitch put on the table.

This is Disguised Toast:

  • The streamer is called “Disguised Toast” because for years he did not appear with his face but with a toast mask featuring a drawn mustache and thick sunglasses.
  • Disguised Toast made a name for himself on Twitch as an excellent strategy player. He has played games like Hearthstone, Teamfight Tactics, or Legends of Runeterra. He also frequently talked about his earnings and those of top streamers.
  • In 2019, Disguised Toast switched from Twitch to Facebook Gaming. In the following he frequently praised the platform for its numerous advantages. However, in November 2021, he announced that after two years he was leaving Facebook again. His exclusive contract has apparently expired.
Disguised-Toast-Streamer
This is how “Toast” was known for years.

Twitch made him a bad offer, that’s why he went to Facebook

This is what he says about his switch: After years, Disguised Toast now explains in a livestream why he left Twitch in 2019:

“The offer Twitch made me two years ago was about one-thirtieth of what Facebook offered me.”

Disguised Toast

Disguised Toast says that Twitch’s offer at that time was even lower than what he already had there. He had never felt so insulted in his life.

Facebook and YouTube offer double or triple what Twitch does

What are the offers like? Disguised Toast then explains in a Twitch stream to a friend:

“When it comes to platform offers, it is traditionally the case that Twitch offers the least. YouTube generally offers double or triple. Facebook is about the same. And this applies to many of the people who sign such platform deals.”

Disguised Toast

One can calculate approximately like this, taking Twitch’s offer as the basis for the calculation:

  • YouTube pays double
  • Facebook pays triple
  • Mixer, the platform from Microsoft, paid the most before it ended. They offered about five times what Twitch offers streamers.

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What must streamers deliver for such contracts? With an exclusive deal, a streamer is only allowed to stream on that platform and cannot stream on Twitch anymore. Generally, it is allowed for streamers to repurpose their content as “Video-on-demand” on YouTube and remain relevant.

Streamers then commit to providing a certain “working time” on a platform monthly. The hours they spend on YouTube, Mixer, or Facebook are usually significantly lower than on Twitch, which is considered a “treadmill” due to its subscriptions model, from which there is no escape, as otherwise monthly earnings drop.

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What amounts are we talking about? Disguised Toast doesn’t mention any specific numbers. Allegedly, the sums for top-tier Twitch streamers who were poached were thought to be several million US dollars per year that they received from Facebook or YouTube.

Absolute superstars like Ninja are said to have even reached low double-digit millions per year at their peak. But exact numbers are not officially known.

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Furthermore, these are only the guaranteed fixed sums, essentially the “salary.” Streamers entering such exclusive contracts typically also enjoy particularly favorable terms for earning additional money through sponsorship, advertising, subscriptions, and donations on the new platform.

The streamer DrLupo, who switched from Twitch to YouTube a few months ago, spoke of “life-changing money.”

Twitch loses a Top-25 streamer to YouTube: “Set for life”

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There is now a Gamer Graveyard where you can mourn lost friends

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Those who regularly and extensively play online games have often seen many people come and go. Sometimes friends simply disappear and no longer come online. Now there is a Gamer Graveyard where you can mourn the missing.

What exactly is it? As macabre as it sounds: The “Gamer Graveyard” is exactly that – a virtual cemetery for gamers. Accordingly, it is designed in the retro style of 8-bit games, complete with appropriate music that reminds you of the Game Boy era.

What’s the point? Those who spend a lot of time in online games like MMOs often form virtual friendships. But sometimes it can happen that people you’ve been playing with for months or even perhaps years simply disappear.

The cemetery is mainly aimed at the “survivors” who want to mourn their missing friends: “The final resting place for all the poor souls who turned their backs on gaming for ‘more important things’. Bury your friends here to let them know they are missed online.”

The site itself grandiosely refers to itself as part of the metaverse. This is what the actual site looks like:

via gamergraveyard.gg

“Press F to pay respects”

This is how it works: It’s quite simple to “build” such a resting place. You just need to go to the appropriate page (via gamergraveyard.gg).

  • There you can simply select the option “Bury a friend”.
  • Then enter the player name and the date when the person disappeared.
  • You can also choose an epitaph.
  • Finally, you can select an optional theme.
  • Then you just have to click “Bury”.
This is what a gravestone looks like.

If you want to visit the grave again, simply enter the username of the person in the search function.

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You can of course also just wander through the cemetery and view the graves of the missing gamers in the eternal halls of the immortal. To pay respects, you just have to press “F”. Then you light a small candle on the grave.

For a grave, a player does not have to be completely missing or dead. Anyone whose activity in the respective game decreases could receive such a grave.

What is the point behind it? Ultimately, this is also a large marketing campaign for Opera GX, which markets itself as the “browser for gamers”. Interestingly, the site has small rendering issues in other browsers. (via PCGamer.com)

It’s definitely a creative but also macabre marketing action. It is also possible that the cemetery will be misused for pranks. After all, you can just bury anything and anyone there.

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Composer of Destiny and Halo asks you to destroy his music that he loves so much

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As a result of a lawsuit with Bungie (Destiny, Halo), composer Martin O’Donnell is now asking his followers on Twitter and YouTubers to please destroy his music. He is complying with a court order, albeit very late. O’Donnell left Bungie in 2014 amid a dispute over Activision Blizzard’s influence.

This is what Martin O’Donnell demands: In a video he posts on YouTube and shares via Twitter, O’Donnell reads a statement that he previously clarified with a court:

  • He says he has had no rights to the material related to Destiny or the Music of the Spheres since at least April 2014 – the material belongs to Bungie.
  • If people have posted the material on their websites or other platforms, they should please delete it.
  • If people still have copies of the material, they should please refrain from sharing it and destroy it.
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The message from O’Donnell has already received over 87,000 views.

O’Donnell worked for Bungie for 17 years – embroiled in bitter dispute

How did this statement come about? We extensively covered the long-standing legal dispute between Bungie and O’Donnell back in September 2021 on MeinMMO.

O’Donnell was the composer of Destiny 1 and Halo, and he was also part of Bungie’s inner circle. O’Donnell had already worked on the soundtrack of Myth: The Fallen Lord (1997).

However, he was against Bungie’s partnership with Activision Blizzard, whom he viewed as greedy.

From his perspective, Activision Blizzard slighted him ahead of the launch of Destiny by not using his music to promote Destiny 1, instead opting for other titles. This triggered a series of conflicts that ended with O’Donnell’s dismissal. O’Donnell was reportedly obstinate and no longer fully motivated at work.

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The composer felt robbed of his possessions and sued Bungie. Throughout the legal battle, many details about Destiny became known, including the master plan for how players were to be developed under Activision Blizzard.

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O’Donnell had already hinted in June: Buy my soundtrack, I need it for court.

O’Donnell won the first lawsuit in 2015, but lost the rights to his work on Destiny. Nevertheless, he continued to disseminate the music he composed for Bungie in the following years. He was apparently very proud of his work. As a result, he was subsequently sued.

In September 2021, it became known that he was to pay $100,000 to Bungie and also had to ask people to destroy the material.

O’Donnell has now complied with the court’s request, albeit somewhat late.

O’Donnell has been taking shots at his former employer and especially Activision Blizzard for years:

Destiny 2: Bungie legend tells horror story about the deal with Activision Blizzard

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Black Friday 2021 lures with bargains and deals – Are you taking advantage of the offer?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

The Black Friday 2021 is coming soon, and once again many bargains and special offers are attracting customers. We at MeinMMO want to know if you are taking advantage of the special deals or if bargain hunting is rather irrelevant to you. Participate in our big survey and let us know!

What is Black Friday? Black Friday is originally an American tradition. Large discounts and special deals are offered in retail and online shopping. The goal is to boost sales before the Christmas season. Often, the best deals lead to chaos and tumult in stores.

Black Friday always takes place after Thanksgiving in the USA, which is held on the 4th Thursday in November. Nowadays, Black Friday is not only celebrated in the USA but is also a day here where you can snag great deals.

Black Friday also includes the so-called Cyber Week, which refers to the week before Black Friday and features selected deals. Here on MeinMMO, you can already browse for bargains in the Cyber Week 2021.

When does Black Friday start? In 2021, Black Friday takes place on November 26. So, on this day, you should keep an eye out for bargains.

Big MeinMMO Survey – Are you participating in Black Friday?

Here’s how you can vote: In the following survey box, you can choose an option. Are you a hardcore fan of Black Friday and will definitely buy something, are you still undecided, or do you outright reject this consumer fest?

Make your choice and let us know how well or poorly this day is received by you.

This concludes our survey on Black Friday. If you have any further comments or thoughts about this day, please use the comment function to share your opinion with us.

If you are a fan of MMORPGs, like the new New World, you might snag a particularly nice bargain during Black Friday 2021. There is the best mouse for MMOs and MOBAs up to 50 percent off!

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Fortnite: Everything about the end of Chapter 2 and the start of Chapter 3 – Leaks and content

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite, we are still in Chapter 2, but not for long as Chapter 3 is just around the corner. What information we already know and what to expect in the new chapter can be found here at MeinMMO.

What is happening in Fortnite right now? After Patch 18.40, resourceful leakers turned over Fortnite’s data to dig up new content. They made a noteworthy discovery. They found out that a special event will take place at the end of Season 8. Additionally, the situation on the island will escalate. The Cube Queen is serious.

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All important information about the end

When does Season 8 end? According to the information from the Battle Pass, the current season ends on December 5th. However, this is unusual, as each new season in Fortnite is known to be released on a Tuesday and not on a Sunday.

When does Chapter 3 start? According to Hypex, a well-known leaker in the Fortnite scene, there will be no 9th season, but a new chapter will come. Chapter 3 will start on December 7th and will bring some new content. We have summarized all the important information for you here:

Will there be a live event? Yesterday, leakers released a playlist titled “The End”. This playlist comes from Epic Games and is said to hold the live event for the end of Season 8. Players are speculating whether this will involve a scenario similar to the end of Chapter 1.

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There was a show where a rocket was built by one of the legendary Seven. This flew through several rifts and ultimately everything was pulled into a devastating black hole.

Since the Cube Queen, who is currently wreaking havoc on the map, is known for destroying realities, it is believed that she will trigger another catastrophe.

Will there be a new map? Epic stated at the start of Chapter 2 that a new map will appear with the start of each new chapter. Thus, the old map will be replaced or destroyed each time. This ensures variety and fresh air.

Based on the leak and the fact that the Cube Queen likes to destroy anything that wishes to live, one could strongly assume that we will get a new map.

Will there be another black hole? Hypex assumes so. In his announcement and confirmation (via Twitter) that a 3rd chapter will follow, he also mentioned that on December 5-6 a black hole will catapult Fortnite back into nothingness. Thus, during that time you will again have no opportunity to start matches or customize your skins.

Leaks, theories, and new possible content

With an upcoming chapter start, many speculations about new features arise, so we present you with all possible options that could await you.

New sliding feature

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It is uncertain whether this feature will be introduced during Season 8 or only at the beginning of Chapter 3. This involves sliding. You can crouch after a sprint and propel yourself forward for a few meters thanks to your slide maneuver.

New map – Home of the Seven?

In Fortnite, there is a story behind all the shooting. In this, the “Seven” play an important role. They can manipulate the zero point, possess superhuman abilities, and have unimaginable expertise in many sciences.

This is a zero point that seems to be on the verge of imploding

As people abuse the zero point to utilize its inexhaustible energy or to construct a bridge to other realities, they try to avert disasters.

An imploding zero point can transport an entire reality into a black hole. A well-known, albeit old leak indicates a new map on the planet of the Seven. This leak could seem very trustworthy as it correctly predicted nearly all new content for Season 8.

The Season 8 map continues to change

If you think that the current map has changed enough already, you are mistaken. Hypex released the map and how it will look after the Cube Queen’s ritual.

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The Foundation may be involved at “The End”

Shiina, a well-known leaker in Fortnite, posted information about a skin that has not been released yet. It is about “The Foundation”, one of the legendary Seven.

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Data miners have discovered that his head has been enlarged. Shiina had previously assumed that one of the Seven would make it to the live event at the end of Chapter 2. Now, based on the changes, one could think that Epic enlarged this skin specifically for the event to adapt it to the circumstances of the battle.

We will update this post as more information becomes available.

What do you think about the announcement of a new chapter? Are you surprised? Or would you have liked to spend more seasons on the current map? Let us know in the comments!

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

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The endgame of New World is currently receiving a lot of criticism. The grind, the current variety of content, and the latest changes are not well received. The developers are now explaining what their vision of the endgame is and what content will be available in the future.

What does the endgame of New World offer? New World offers various endgame content, such as wars or farming legendary gear through different methods. However, this is not enough for many players.

For some players, they have already reached the maximum gear level and seen all the content. There are also bugs and issues surrounding the wars, causing many to lose fun in it.

The latest patch 1.1 has also made some endgame areas more difficult, which even led to downgrades on Steam.

How are the developers responding? The developers have now engaged more intensively with the topic of endgame in a forum post. There was a general overview of their vision for endgame content and a preview of what is coming soon (via NewWorld).

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Endgame consists of a mix of PvE and PvP, but everything should lead to a goal

What exactly do the developers say? In the post, they explain their vision of the endgame. It is supposed to be based on several pillars and a mix of PvP and PvE content. The following contents for the endgame are named in the post:

  • Wars for territories
  • The PvP mode Outpost Rush
  • Invasions
  • Boss arenas 60+
  • Elite events with the Corrupted
  • Elite areas and named bosses
  • Expeditions (dungeons for 3-5 players)

All of these game contents should help you reach a gear with the maximum level. This is also the big idea of the endgame: There should be different ways to achieve the goal – in this case, the best gear.

What about the current problems? With patch 1.1, there were some undocumented changes, which made enemies and bosses in elite areas more difficult. Their level or their number has been increased, for example. At the same time, the rewards from chests were reduced.

In the post, it is mentioned that the elite enemies are supposed to present a greater challenge for players who already have higher gear. However, the developers admit that the drop chance for elite chests is not ideal. They want to adjust that.

Spriggan New World Boss
The Spriggan is one of the arena bosses from New World.

Dungeons and “more” for the future

What does the future of the endgame look like? The developers are currently working to make the dungeons more attractive. They want to keep an eye on the orbs needed for entry.

Additionally, further expeditions have been promised. When exactly these will come has not been revealed. However, 6 new dungeons have already been found through datamining.

It is also vaguely stated that there will be “more in the future.” What exactly is behind the “more” is unclear. However, a dungeon finder, new difficulty levels for dungeons, and a PvP arena were found through datamining.

More about New World on MeinMMO:

What do you think so far about the endgame of New World? Has the MMO been able to captivate you long-term, or are you eagerly waiting for an update that brings new content?

Just last week, the first major update was released with a new weapon and many other adjustments. Here we have summarized everything important:

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We reveal a Hearthstone card: How strong is the Brasswing

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We at MeinMMO reveal a new card from the upcoming Hearthstone expansion “Split in Alterac Valley”. See what Paladins can look forward to.

Even though Hearthstone just received the new Mercenaries mode and a small mini-set for the last expansion a few weeks ago, the next set is already almost in the starting blocks. With 135 new cards, “Split in Alterac Valley” offers plenty and includes numerous improvements for existing decks and ideas for entirely new archetypes.

This time we also exclusively reveal one of the new cards that you can draw from packs in just a few weeks.

New Paladin Minion: Brasswing

One of the new cards for Paladins in “Split in Alterac Valley” will be “Brasswing”. This is a dragon that will mainly appear late in the game, as it costs a hefty 8 mana and has solid stats of 9 attack and 7 health points. Additionally, it is of epic quality – so it may take a while before you draw it from card packs.

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Additionally, there is an effect that activates at the end of each of your turns: Brasswing deals 2 damage to all enemies.

But that’s not all. The effect “Honorable Victory” is also included and heals the owner of Brasswing for 4 health points when activated.

What is “Honorable Victory”?
The keyword “Honorable Victory” is new with the expansion “Split in Alterac Valley” and can be found on a whole range of cards. The keyword always comes with a specific effect that is generally positive for the card owner. To activate the effect, the card with “Honorable Victory” must destroy a minion with exact damage.
That means if a minion has 2 health points left, the attacking card must deal exactly 2 damage to trigger the effect of “Honorable Victory”.

How do you best use Brasswing? Although Brasswing is quite expensive at 8 mana, it serves multiple purposes and is fairly versatile. Besides its powerful stats, which make it a real threat on the battlefield, it fulfills even more functions:

  • A rather strong area effect that can clear the battlefield.
  • An integrated healing ability that restores 4 health points to the Paladin with exact damage every time.

On top of that, Brasswing can also function as an “emergency finisher” when the opposing hero has only 1 or 2 health points left. Because after all, the effect also affects the enemy hero at the end of the turn.

If you play cleverly and prepare the battlefield accordingly – or if you have 7 Treants of a Druid in front of you – you can heal a staggering 28 health points in a single turn with Brasswing and almost completely restore your health.

In most cases, Brasswing will obviously not be able to heal 28 health points. But even a healing of 4, 8, or 12 combined with defeating some minions can turn the game around and thwart the opponent’s lethal “finisher”.

When does the new expansion come out? The new expansion will be released in just a few weeks. On December 7th, the new card set will be launched. Generally, this happens in the early evening hours. By then, all the remaining cards will also be revealed.

What do you think of the card “Brasswing”? A cool addition to many Paladin decks? Or too situational to really be useful?

We have introduced more new cards from the upcoming expansion here.

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LoL: TSM breaks up – President says her boyfriend and ex-boyfriend have huge egos

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In League of Legends Team Solo Mid is one of the most successful teams in the USA. But in 2021 everything seems to be falling apart. Now the president Leena Xu is leaving the team. In screenshots from Discord, you can read how she says her boyfriend, Doublelift, had an altercation with TSM’s owner, Reginald.

What is happening at TSM?

  • It all started when TSM won the US league LCS in 2020 with a team of legends including Bjergsen (Midlane) and Doublelift (ADC), but was eliminated from the Worlds with a 0-6 record. After that, Doublelift and Bjergsen ended their careers as professional players in LoL. Bjergsen became the coach of the team, while Doublelift became a full-time streamer for TSM.
  • Bjergsen wants to play again in 2022, but not for TSM. He is leaving the team despite TSM’s chief Reginald making him an offer that he couldn’t refuse.
  • Doublelift and Reginald then had a bitter public argument. Doublelift accused Reginald of being a bully – Reginald in turn called Doublelift a strong player, but no one wanted to play with him anymore because he was so difficult. He also kicked Doublelift out.
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President Leena Xu leaves TSM

This is the latest development: A key figure in Team Solo Mid is Aileena “Leena” Xu, she is the president of TSM, leading the operations of the huge organization.

She is also the partner of Doublelift and was previously in a relationship with Reginald. Xu has sided with Doublelift. She has announced that she will leave TSM.

In a Twitch stream, she states that she wants to work with the content creator group OfflineTV in the future. She feels on the same wavelength with them and has many friends like Scarra.

At TSM, she has had a tough year with “the new management”. Apparently, Bjergsen’s departure was the tipping point for her to leave TSM because she enjoyed working with him.

On reddit, there is speculation that she might not get along with Parth “Parth” Naidu (31), another leadership figure at TSM.

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“Two guys with impossible egos”

This is what Leena Xu says about the conflict: Screenshots circulating from Discord show Leena Xu commenting on the conflict between her boyfriend Doublelift and her ex-boyfriend Reginald (via imgur).

She says:

“The truth is that these are two guys with egos that are impossible to deal with. There is not the side of Doublelift or the side of Regi. Doublelift could have been more patient – but so could Reginald. But I really did not like how Reginald handled the situation.”

Leena Xu

When asked that one would not envy her position, she laughed: “Yes, my boyfriend and my ex-boyfriend are fighting with each other.”

Egos of Doublelift and Reginald clash

What is the conflict? Doublelift’s retirement is apparently not entirely voluntary. He desperately wanted TSM to recruit strong replacements before 2021 and after Bjergsen’s departure. He wished for a strong support partner for the bot lane, someone of world-class caliber.

TSM could not ultimately promise that, but demanded from Doublelift nonetheless to commit to playing for TSM in 2021. Doublelift then suggested he might retire.

Now TSM has finally acquired a strong and ridiculously expensive supporter from Taiwan, but did not bring Doublelift back. This door is now seen by TSM’s management as closed. With a rookie ADC on the bot lane, things went pretty badly for TSM in 2020: the team even missed the qualification for the Worlds 2021.

The conflict with Reginald escalated after Bjergsen’s departure when Doublelift said he hated TSM and especially Reginald. He regularly berates LoL players, shows no respect for them, and has made several professional LoL players cry.

TSM had already kicked Doublelift out once. From 2015 to 2017, TSM had a strong team that regularly became champions in the USA, but always failed internationally in the preliminary rounds. So Reginald wanted to rebuild the team in 2018; but without Doublelift, it got even worse: for years, they did not become national champions again until TSM brought ADC Doublelift back for one last year before 2020.

LoL Reginald TSM
There is currently a lot of criticism directed at Reginald for things he did in 2013.

TSM has an incredible amount of money, but no strong LoL team anymore

This is the current situation: TSM is in a pretty bizarre situation. They have a lot of money from a crypto deal, but all the strong players seem to be leaving the team – most recently, German PowerOfEvil and the ridiculously expensive supporter whose transfer triggered the crisis have left.

Bjergsen is said to have left the team, although they wanted to keep him at all costs.

In the near future, it seems that TSM will have to say goodbye to the top spots in the LCS for now. Fans are already speculating that they will play for 7th place in the future. TSM states that they now want to build a team for the future and recruit new talents.

At the moment, they are still relying on Huni (25), a veteran in the top lane whose peak was 4 years ago. Additionally, they have Spica (20) in jungle and Tactical (21) as ADC under contract.

The ADC meant to replace Doublelift, “Lost,” has also left the team along with PowerOfEvil and SwordArt. After 2020, besides Doublelift and Bjergsen, Biofrost and Broken Blade had already left.

In 2020, we reported on Leena Xu and her “hard year” in LoL.

Important woman in LoL has 3 times trouble in 2 weeks, faces a lot of criticism

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