In Fortnite, there are many means of transportation that get you from A to B. Now a player shows you in his clip why sharks on a leash should definitely not venture to the Cube Town.
While traversing rural areas, the player found himself in the new POI – the “Cube Town”. Unbeknownst to him, he was abruptly separated from his vehicle and thrown into the air.
Sharks become mobile catapults for players
The reddit user long_socks2406 posted a video in which he was catapulted through the Cube Town on his shark during his journey.
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He only utilized his shark, which was on his leash. He rode through the town and reached the purple lake that stretched across the new POI. Out of nowhere, the water catapulted the player into the air upon contact, separating him from his vehicle.
How can I recreate this? You need three things:
A shark
A fishing rod
The purple lake in the Cube Town
If you have found a lake or river containing a shark, pull out your fishing rod.
Position yourself near it, but not so close that it can focus on you. Then aim the fishing rod and cast the hook. It needs to be within immediate sight of the shark, otherwise it won’t spot it.
If the shark catches the bait, your line gets tangled in its fin, and you can take a ride with it.
Now you just need to head to the Cube Town and jump into the viscous lake. According to the video, this jump does not seem intentional and may be a bug.
Try it out while it’s still there: Chapter 2 is approaching its end soon. On December 4th, the live event will start to bring about another major reset. Epic is retiring the old map and making room for a new one.
Since Patch 18.40 is supposed to be the last of this season, you have time until the live event to capture photos and cool moments from Chapter 2 before everything gets sucked into a black hole again. So make sure to use your time to collect awesome moments.
What do you think about such broken features? Do you find that this is what makes Fortnite special and provides lots of laughs, or should Epic address this and patch it out? Let us know!
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MMOs take time, and New World is no exception. A player has reportedly invested a remarkable 675 hours since release to level all professions. And he is not done yet: His goal is to achieve max level for all skills.
Who is the player? The reddit user The_SleepyTiger, in-game known as Sleepy Tiger, sent a screenshot of his professions in New World. After 675 hours, as he claims, he has finally reached level 140 in all skills.
While this may not be a special milestone, he has reached that level in all professions, not just “only” in all gathering professions. A member of the MeinMMO community already brought those to max level 200 shortly after the release .
Recently, Sleepy Tiger has apparently caught up on weaponsmithing and fishing. He has even achieved level 200 in several skills:
This is what the professions tab looks like for Sleepy Tiger currently. Image source: reddit.
Which is the most annoying profession? In a comment, Sleepy Tiger explains that he finds the carpentry profession the most annoying. With this, you can create furniture and decor for your own house.
For production, however, you need materials from all sorts of sources: wood, metals, alchemical resources, and other raw materials. This makes the profession so laborious.
His goal: Everything at 200 – “Nothing can stop me”
This is his plan: Sleepy Tiger aims to bring all professions to level 200 and thus to max level. He still needs 6 professions, including the unpopular carpentry. He himself says that he enjoys the whole process, even though New World is currently being criticized by many players.
For him, that’s enough motivation, and he is having fun. If you want to follow in his footsteps, you can find some useful tips and guides to the professions in New World here on MeinMMO:
By the way, a user even reveals that there is a recipe that makes leveling carpentry easy: the powder horn. You can learn it through the eponymous recipe, and it requires:
Animal Horn x1
Gunpowder x15
Beeswax x5
You get the rare animal horn back when you disassemble powder horns, so you can use it endlessly. Gunpowder can be purchased cheaply on many servers, and you can find beeswax since the big update 1.1 in trees filled with honeycombs. The large trees should guarantee wax, while smaller ones have a chance.
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New World: New trailer shows the contents of the first major patch
What about New World? Since many players have reached the endgame of New World, there has been criticism. It is said that the game offers too few contents for max level. However, opinions on this do not entirely agree.
Like Sleepy Tiger, Twitch streamer shroud also believes that you must set your own goals in New World. He celebrates the endgame and explains that it is only boring if you do not seek anything to do.
Nevertheless, the developers are already working on new ideas for the future, especially for the endgame. It is apparently set to become more interesting in the future:
Season 24 started in July and lasts almost four months. Slightly longer than an average season, which runs for about three months.
Find out here how it continues with Diablo 3 after Season 24.
What happens in Season 25? Start and content
When does Season 25 start? A precise start date is still unknown. Typically, there are about one to two weeks between the end and start of a season in Diablo 3. Possible dates could be:
Friday, December 10, 2021
Friday, December 17, 2021
From the past, we know that seasons in D3 usually start on a Friday and end on a Sunday.
What’s included? In recent weeks, Season 25 of Diablo 3 has been extensively played on the test servers. The new season theme introduces soul stones that can make you mean and powerful. On the PTR, players were able to test the stones and socket them into head and weapon.
This is how cool it looks on the PTR when the new stones drop – souls are flying around the map
Typically, detailed patch notes are released when Blizzard announces the new season with a specific date. Until then, final feedback from testers will be implemented, and the finishing touches on the new patch will be made.
This is probably also urgently needed, as the first feedback on the new changes sounded like they were really op. Players stated: The season theme of Season 25 is even much stronger than Season 24. It is clear that Blizzard will adjust the numbers of the stones again. How strong they will come to the live servers is still uncertain.
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Right now, you can get the Razer Kishi at a low price on Amazon. It is a very compact controller that wraps around your phone like a Switch, turning it into a sleek handheld console. This is particularly ideal for cloud gaming, such as through the Xbox Game Pass or Stadia.
What kind of device is this? The Razer Kishi is a controller for smartphones. Unlike most smartphone controllers, it is not a regular gamepad that clamps the phone from above, resulting in a bulky and oddly looking device.
With the Kishi, you secure your phone between the two halves of the controller, with one part being firmly connected to the USB-C plug in the Kishi. This also means that you don’t need Bluetooth, and the Kishi does not require its own power source. Thus, your phone looks a bit like a stylish, black Switch.
And right now, this little wonder is available for the bargain price of 60 Euros at Amazon. In the following paragraphs, I will briefly introduce you to the Kishi.
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Razer Kishi – Ideal for Cloud Gaming
Weight: 163g | Connection: USB-C plug | Battery: none, powered by the phone | Price range (via Amazon): 60 – 90 Euros
For whom is the controller suitable? With its low weight and compact dimensions when folded (94.33mm x 134.1mm x 37.3mm), the Kishi fits in any pocket. This makes it ideal for all gamers who want to play on the go but don’t want to carry a bulky controller designed like an Xbox gamepad or something similar.
The biggest advantage of the Kishi is for all gamers who are enthusiastic about cloud gaming. This way, you can play your respective games from the Xbox Game Pass or Google Stadia anytime while enjoying the familiar feel of a controller.
This is what the Razer Kishi offers: The Kishi provides the usual buttons of a typical controller. On the left, there is a stick and a D-pad. On the right, another stick along with four buttons labeled X, Y, A, and B. Two shoulder buttons on each side and three action buttons complete the selection of buttons.
The buttons and controls are easily accessible and comfortable to operate. Since the Kishi is not heavy, the overall weight of the setup largely depends on your phone.
The Kishi is compatible with most smartphones, but large devices, like the S20 Note Ultra, push the Kishi to its limits and barely fit in. A list of compatible phones can be found here (via Razer.com). However, be mindful that the USB-C port is occupied by the Kishi, and you cannot connect wired headphones. Thus, you will either have to blast your surroundings with the speakers or use wireless headphones.
The Kishi compared in size to an Xbox controller, a Stadia controller, and a 1-liter drinking horn.
With the Kishi, you can play controller-compatible mobile games, such as the upcoming action RPG Diablo Immortal. Additionally, it works seamlessly with games from the Game Pass or Google Stadia.
The controller responds quickly and smoothly thanks to the direct USB-C connection; input lag is virtually nonexistent. You also don’t need cumbersome software configuration, just plug it in and start playing immediately.
The Kishi is available in a version for Android and for Apple devices.
Pros
very lightweight and handy
does not need to be charged
pleasant ergonomics due to side mounting
very compact when folded
Cons
very large phones cause issues
plastic construction is sometimes criticized
relatively high price
music possible only through speakers or Bluetooth headphones
This is what users say: On Amazon, the Kishi receives a solid 4 out of 5 stars based on 2,337 reviews (as of 26.11.2021). Users praise its portability and the uncomplicated gaming experience with the Kishi. Especially cloud gamers are very satisfied with it.
Other users complain that not all top phones fit well into the holder. The plastic construction is also sometimes criticized as “cheap”.
I, however, am still very satisfied with the Kishi; the device is always with me when I leave the house, and I enjoy playing shooters and action RPGs like Diablo Immortal with the Kishi, as long as the data connection allows it. You can find my detailed review of the Razer Kishi here on MeinMMO.
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Today, on November 26, 2021, the new Hoopa event starts in Pokémon GO and brings you a special spotlight hour with Rattata. We at MeinMMO will show you what kind of event this is and whether it is worth it for you.
What kind of event is it? In Pokémon GO, the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa celebrates its release in its unleashed form starting today. For this, a special Hoopa event is taking place. Of course, the mischief that is typical for this monster will not be missing, which is why there will be special spotlight hours today and in the coming days.
As you know from the weekly spotlight hour, a specific Pokémon will also be the focus today and will spawn more frequently during this hour. However, there will not be a special bonus for this, as the Hoopa event itself already brings you a candy and XP bonus.
You will encounter the Pokémon Rattata in today’s spotlight hour, in its original Kanto form.
Spotlight Hour with Rattata – Start and Bonuses
When does the spotlight hour take place? This special spotlight hour starts today, November 26, 2021, at 12:00 PM local time. You will have one hour to catch as many Rattata as possible before the event ends at 1:00 PM local time.
Are there special bonuses? Unfortunately, there is no additional bonus specifically for the spotlight hour today. As you are used to from other events, you will encounter wild Rattata everywhere during this time. You can also attract more specimens using incense.
However, you don’t have to completely miss out on a bonus, as the Hoopa event already holds two special features for you. First, you will receive double XP for catching Pokémon, and second, you will get double candy for sending.
Are there shiny Rattata? Yes, with a bit of luck, you may encounter a shiny specimen. You can recognize it by its greenish body.
Normal Rattata (left) and shiny Rattata (right)
Is the spotlight hour with Rattata worth it?
How strong is it: Rattata is a Generation 1 Pokémon of the Normal type. It can evolve into Raticate. However, its stats are quite poor, and Raticate also does not excel with its stats. Both monsters are not suitable for raids or the PvP league.
Is the spotlight hour worth it? Rattata is particularly worth it today for shiny hunters, as they will get their money’s worth. Those looking for a strong Pokémon will probably not find it during the spotlight hour. As a strong attacker or for PvP battles, this monster is not suitable.
However, the spotlight hour is worth it in combination with the XP bonus. If you are still missing XP on your way to level 50, you can use this short event to collect some additional experience points.
Are you participating in the special spotlight hour today? Or would you rather use the XP bonus on one of the other days? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange views with other trainers about it.
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YouTuber Bellular analyzes the data from World of Warcraft and shows how many are still playing – and the numbers paint a grim picture.
Streamer Bellular occasionally takes a look at the numbers regarding players in World of Warcraft. Now, a year after the release of WoW: Shadowlands, he has once again taken the time to assess the state of the game. He uses various data sources, such as Raider.io, which gives him a quite concrete picture of the current state of endgame content in World of Warcraft. It can be noted: Significantly fewer players are engaging with endgame content than a year ago.
In one of his latest videos, Bellular analyzes a whole range of numbers.
The raid participation has dropped drastically: There were a proud 44,317 guild kills of the first boss in Castle Nathria on normal difficulty. However, only 20,080 guilds have defeated the first boss in Sanctum of Domination, also on normal. This indicates a player decline of almost 55% in this area.
Particularly bitter is the direct comparison with the previous expansion, Battle for Azeroth. Because there, “only” slightly over 38,000 guilds were present for the first boss – even fewer than in Shadowlands. In the second raid, there were still 22,061 guilds at that time.
Shadowlands has, therefore, plummeted even more between the release and the first patch than was the case with BfA – and this, despite the fact that BfA sold worse than Shadowlands.
This statistic unfortunately continues in the heroic mode. While guilds managed to defeat the first boss in Castle Nathria 38,420 times, only 18,466 did so in Sanctum of Domination – a drop of nearly 52%.
However, it is also important to mention that Sanctum of Domination was a slightly easier raid tier, and especially the last 3 bosses were significantly easier than the last 3 bosses.
Bellular also poses some theses regarding the numbers. He suspects that, firstly, the more casual players are the ones leaving, who would only raid “normal” or occasionally try heroic. Heroic raiders would not detach from the game so easily – and the mythic players would probably stay the longest. According to Bellular, this is also due to the social ties within the guilds and a certain sense of duty.
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Mythic+ looks even worse: A look at the “Mythic+” season paints an even gloomier picture. In Season 1 of Shadowlands, there were still significantly over 750,000 dungeons of the “Mythic+” category completed per week; at the same time in Season 2, it is only just under a third of that. Just over 250,000 dungeons of this category are still being completed weekly.
Even the last season of Battle for Azeroth had over 500,000 dungeon visits per week at that time, making it twice as strong as the current season.
More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
What impact does Patch 9.1.5 have? It is still too early to say. Bellular wants to reevaluate in a few months, once Patch 9.1.5 has had enough time to take effect. Since the update was released only a few weeks ago, precise evaluations are not yet possible.
The great hope of most WoW players, however, likely rests on the next addon, meaning Patch 10.0. After all, our survey showed that only 24% of players are actually looking forward to Patch 9.2. Many simply long for an end to Shadowlands and hope that the next addon will bring more motivation, a fresh story, and better features.
Are you surprised by Bellular’s numbers? Did you not expect the player decline in endgame content to be so severe? Or did you suspect it would be even harsher?
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The new special research “Unleashed Mischief” with Hoopa in Pokémon GO. We show you all quests and rewards of the three chapters. You will receive Stardust, XP, items, and more.
What’s new? In Pokémon GO, on November 26, 2021, the event for unleashed mischief with Hoopa starts. This brings the new special research “Unleashed Mischief,” which spans three chapters. We show you all quests and rewards here.
Tip: If you have completed the special research Misunderstood Mischief with Hoopa, you will unlock the new unleashed research for free. If you wish, you can also purchase a ticket and complete the research twice. This way, you will receive double rewards and more Hoopa candies.
Unleashed Mischief 1/3
Task
Reward
Take a snapshot of Hoopa
1,000 Stardust
Catch 20 Pokémon
1 Lucky Egg
Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms
3,000 XP
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the rewards, you will additionally receive a Snorlax, one Incense, and three golden Razz Berries.
Unleashed Mischief 2/3
Task
Reward
Land 7 curveball throws in a row
1,500 Stardust
Use 20 berries while catching Pokémon
1 Star Piece
Complete 10 field research tasks
3,000 XP
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the rewards, you will additionally receive a Super Incubator, one Incense, and three silver Razz Berries.
Unleashed Mischief 3/3
Task
Reward
Earn 7 hearts with your buddy
2,000 Stardust
Catch 20 different kinds of Pokémon
3 Raid Passes
Win 3 raids
4,000 XP
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the rewards, you will additionally receive 50 Hoopa candies, 10,000 Stardust, and a Hoopa T-shirt.
What do you think of the new research? Do you like that it only has three chapters and they are unlocked directly, or would you have preferred a longer research like the one for Misunderstood Mischief? Share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Thanks to Black Friday, there are dozens of offers on Amazon. MeinMMO presents 5 insider tips that are particularly worthwhile.
Are you overwhelmed by all the offers on Black Friday and don’t know what might be worth it for you? MeinMMO has a few tips and recommendations for you if you don’t want to spend more than 100 euros.
Among these, there are not only everyday helpers but also useful tools for the coming year 2022.
Cable Bag or Helpful Organizers
Why is it worthwhile? Nowadays, you feel like you need a different cable for each device, or you have to carry various stuff for trips or similar. A small upgrade for everyday life is a cable bag or an organizer.
Here you can safely and properly store all your cables.
Often, there’s even space in the bags for a few larger items like power banks or various charging adapters.
The organizers are waterproof, so your valuable electronics are safe while traveling.
Such bags or organizers cost around 10 – 15 euros and offer you plenty of space. In nets, pockets, or loops, you can sort your cables or other accessories, so they don’t get cluttered in your home or workplace.
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It Takes Two
Why is it worthwhile? Maybe not necessarily an insider tip anymore, yet the game is a strong experience for everyone looking for a cool co-op game for two players.
The story revolves around the protagonists May and Cody. The two want to get a divorce after some conflicts, but their daughter doesn’t find that funny. Because she transforms her parents into enchanted dolls, and they must rediscover their love.
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Microsoft 365 Family
Why is it worthwhile? Do you still have an Office subscription running or are you considering buying one? Then Microsoft 365 Family is currently worthwhile for around 50 euros. Because the Family package not only includes Word with all features, but you also get additional features like a 1TB OneDrive cloud storage.
It’s also practical that you can use the Family license simultaneously with up to 5 people without restrictions. You can also easily use the license on your Android or Apple tablet. If you share the Office license with 4 other people, you each pay only 10 euros for a 1TB cloud storage. You can’t get that much storage space in the cloud any cheaper at the moment.
The only important thing is that you need to be careful at the end during activation, because Microsoft aggressively tries to convince you to continue using Office 365 at full price after one year. You can turn this off somewhat cumbersome and should do so if you don’t want to pay 100 euros per year.
Go to the overview page office.com/myaccount
Then, go to Manage Billing here. From there, you will land on the activation page.
Here, select “Redeem card or code” and use the code you received from Amazon when purchasing.
Keep the option “Recurring billing” disabled.
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WISO Tax Savings Book 2022
Why is it worthwhile? Every taxpayer must fill out a tax return each year. You can do this either directly via the Elster form or alternatively with tax software.
Compared to Elster, tax software offers you tips and tools on how to best fill out your tax return. Tax programs cost around 40 EUR and include many video tutorials and tips in digital form. Moreover, the programs guide you reliably through the tax form with so-called assistants and support you with helpful savings tips.
This is faster and easier than if you had to fill out the official forms yourself, and you can send the completed documents directly to the tax office.
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Soundcore Life A2 ANC
Why is it worthwhile? Do you enjoy listening to music on the go, want to watch your series, or just want to travel undisturbed by other people or the noise of traffic? Then we can recommend the Soundcore Life A2 ANC. Because the headphones not only offer you great sound but also excellent noise cancellation that can successfully filter out many annoying sounds. Here, the headphones even offer several modes:
The “Traffic” mode filters out low frequencies. This is especially pleasant when traveling in a tram or train.
The “Indoor” mode aims to cut out voices and mid frequencies. This works sometimes better, sometimes worse. Some voices are still faintly audible.
“Outdoor” focuses on a mix of frequencies for a more balanced sound.
You can read an extensive report on the headphones and why they are worth it here on MeinMMO. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the headphones and doesn’t want to miss them:
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Further recommendations for Black Friday: Are you still looking for good deals for your gaming setup or your apartment? On MeinMMO, we present you with more exciting offers around Black Friday. Currently, you can get one of the best gaming monitors heavily discounted on Amazon:
Trainers in Pokémon GO have been waiting for months to get Hoopa’s unleashed form. With the event “Unleashed Mischief”, it’s finally here. We at MeinMMO looked at how you can get Hoopa (Unleashed) and what special features await you.
What kind of event is this? Since the GO Fest 2021, the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa has repeatedly caused mischief in the game. With the start of the Season of Mischief, it also received its own special research, where trainers could catch the contained version of the monster.
Now the season is coming to an end, and the unleashed form of Hoopa is set to celebrate its release in Pokémon GO. To that end, Niantic has announced a four-day event called “Unleashed Mischief” (via pokemongolive.com).
When does the event start? The Unleashed Mischief event starts today, on November 26, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time. You then have 4 days to take advantage of all the bonuses and features. It will end on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 8:00 PM.
What kind of Pokémon is Hoopa? Hoopa is a mysterious Pokémon from the 6th generation. It belongs to the shapeshifters and can thus take on both the contained and the unleashed form. The contained variant belongs to the Psychic and Ghost types, while the unleashed one belongs to the Psychic and Dark types.
With the help of its golden rings, it can open portals and teleport things from one place to another.
Update from November 26, 2021: We updated this article for you on November 26. In addition, we added the section “The new field research tasks for the Hoopa event” and summarized their rewards for you.
Unleashed Mischief – All Pokémon and Bonuses
As with every Pokémon GO event, there will also be some monsters and bonuses for you during “Unleashed Mischief”. Naturally, the focus is primarily on the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa. We have summarized which monsters and bonuses await you below.
Hoopa (Unleashed)
After trainers in Pokémon GO could catch the contained Hoopa in the special research “Misunderstood Mischief”, many hoped for a release of the unleashed form. This will finally happen during the event “Unleashed Mischief”.
However, the unleashed version will currently not be easy to catch in the game. Similar to Coiffwaff, Hoopa belongs to the shapeshifters, which is why you can change to an unleashed Hoopa. However, you must meet certain requirements to do so.
Hoopa in the contained form (left) and unleashed (right)
This is how it should work: To change Hoopa’s form, you first need the Hoopa from the special research “Misunderstood Mischief”. You also have to complete the tasks in the second stage of the new special research “Unleashed Mischief”.
Once you’ve accomplished that, you can switch the form of the mysterious monster. You will only need a certain amount of Hoopa candies and stardust:
Form Change
Required Items
Hoopa (Contained) to Hoopa (Unleashed)
50 Hoopa Candies & 10,000 Stardust
Hoopa (Unleashed) to Hoopa (Contained)
10 Hoopa Candies & 2,000 Stardust
Pokémon in Special Raid and Spotlight Hours
During the event, Hoopa will naturally cause a lot of mischief in the game again. For this reason, there will be a raid and a spotlight hour on each of the four event days. We’ve summarized which monsters you will encounter on which day below.
All Pokémon that you can also get in their Shiny form are marked with a (*).
Raid Hours: These take place, as you know from the weekly raid hours, always between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM local time. During this time you will encounter the following legendary Pokémon in Level 5 raids:
Raid Hour (6:00 PM to 7:00 PM)
Raid Bosses
November 26, 2021
Articuno* Zapdos* Moltres*
November 27, 2021
Heatran*
November 28, 2021
Regirock* Regice* Registeel*
November 29, 2021
Kobalion* Terakion* Virizion*
You can see which raid bosses you will also encounter in November in Pokémon GO in the following article:
Spotlight Hours: Unlike the regular spotlight hours, these will take place between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM local time. The following monsters will spawn more frequently in the wild during this time:
Spotlight Hour (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
Pokémon
November 26, 2021
Rattata*
November 27, 2021
Sableye*
November 28, 2021
Pikachu*
November 29, 2021
Beldum*
Bonuses for the “Unleashed Mischief” Event
During the entire event, you can also look forward to one or another bonus. We have summarized all the bonuses below:
a new Hoopa t-shirt for your avatar as a reward from the special research “Unleashed Mischief” or available for purchase in the shop after the event
new field research tasks
These are the new field research tasks for the Hoopa event
As with most events, you can also receive three new quests at the PokéStops for this one. We have summarized what those tasks are and what rewards you receive with the help of the overview from LeekDuck below (via LeekDuck/reddit):
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon
2 Ultra Balls or 3 Great Balls or 5 Poké Balls
Catch 10 Pokémon
5 Ultra Balls or 7 Great Balls or 10 Poké Balls
Catch 20 Pokémon
15 Ultra Balls or 20 Great Balls or 25 Poké Balls
Catch 50 Pokémon
2 Rare Candies
Send 10 Pokémon
2 Nanab Berries or 4 Razz Berries
Send 20 Pokémon
1 Silver Nanab Berry
New Special Research “Unleashed Mischief”
As Niantic announced a few days ago, Hoopa is set to receive another special research. This is the research “Unleashed Mischief”, which will be available in the game from the event of the same name.
Who receives this research? The new special research will be given to all trainers who have completed the first special research “Misunderstood Mischief” for Hoopa during this season. Those who do not complete it can also purchase a special ticket in the in-game shop for the research. This will be available there until the end of the Season of Mischief for $4.99.
How much time do you have left to solve the special research “Misunderstood Mischief”? You have until December 1, 2021, at 09:59 AM to complete the first special research with Hoopa. Only trainers who finish by then will secure the new research for free.
Until when is the ticket available in the shop? The ticket can also only be purchased until the change of the season in the in-game shop. So if you want to have the new research without completing the special research “Misunderstood Mischief”, you should get your ticket by December 1, 2021, at 09:59 AM (local time) at the latest.
What do you think of the new event with Hoopa? Are you getting an unleashed version? Or do you find one of the other monsters perhaps more interesting? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Alongside the unleashed mischief, the Ed Sheeran event with Squirtle is also running. We took a look at which monsters and bonuses to expect.
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In League of Legends there is a real cult formed around the 20-year-old South Korean Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon. The midlaner has managed to lead a team to the quarterfinals of the LoL Worlds 2021 almost single-handedly. He is considered an exceptional talent in the midlane. He is now moving to Gen G., one of the top 4 teams in the world. Fans are now welcoming him in the “Church of Chovy”.
What is sospecial about Chovy?
Chovy is an outstanding talent in League of Legends. He was discovered in 2018 by the controversial but brilliant coach, cvMax, and was one of the key figures behind the meteoric rise of Griffin. Chovy is known for being able to play “just about everything” in the midlane, from aggressive assassins to more defensive champs, the 20-year-old has a vast champion pool.
In 2021, he played for Hanwha Life, a somewhat irrelevant South Korean team: He made the organization competitive almost single-handedly and led them to the quarterfinals of the LoL Worlds. On the way, he also crushed the hopes of Fnatic and demolished the European solo queue.
Chovy was so dominant at Hanwha Life that in the West, the team was dubbed the “Church of Chovy” and ironically referred to Chovy as “Our Lord and Savior.” In power rankings, Chovy appears alongside players like Showmaker, Canyon, Doinb, or Viper in the top 5 best players in the world.
Where does Chovy play now? In 2022, Chovy moves to Gen G. The team from South Korea reached the semifinals of the Worlds in 2021 and only fell short against the eventual world champion EDward Gaming.
The team will almost completely restructure for 2022. From the old roster, only ADC Ruler remains in the starting five. Ruler was part of the legendary team around Ambition, which won the LoL Worlds 2017 as “Samsung Galaxy.” Back then, they denied Faker and T1 the highly coveted fourth world championship title.
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In addition to Ruler and Chovy, Gen G. has brought back the legendary jungler Peanut, who played for STK1 for two years and became world champion in 2016. Peanut was acquired in exchange for the previous midlaner Bdd. Gen G. no longer needs him, as they have Chovy in that position in the team.
Gen G. could play a decisive role in the LCK in 2022, especially as it remains unclear how much of the super team DWG KIA still remains:
The survival game Myth of Empires was released on Steam a week ago and today recorded an all-time peak of over 36,000 players. We summarize what the Steam reviews say about the game.
What is Myth of Empires? It is an open-world game for PC, aimed primarily at fans of sandbox survival games like ARK or Conan Exiles. The combat system, however, is more reminiscent of hardcore games like Mordhau and Mount & Blade with its strategic approach.
Once you create your character, you land in an Asian country based on ancient China. According to the developers, the setting is supposed to be “realistic and historical” with only a few fantasy elements.
The following features await you in the game:
Both PvE and PvP modes
Large sieges
Free construction of areas with settlements and fortresses
NPC companions to assist you in combat
Detailed crafting system
You start with your character in any area and immediately get to work on the first tasks. The tasks introduce you to the game and present the various systems so you can gradually get into the gameplay.
A week ago, Myth of Empires launched in early access on Steam and has already attracted several tens of thousands of players.
For more info, check out our “Find Your Next Game” interview with a preview of the game:
“Clear recommendation for everyone who likes Rust and ARK.”
This is the player status: Since its early access launch, Myth of Empires on Steam has collected over 4,200 reviews. Of those, 75% are marked with a thumbs up, giving it a “mostly positive” rating.
According to the statistics site steamcharts.com, Myth of Empires was also played by over 36,600 players in the last 24 hours. This is also the highest point that the new survival game has achieved so far. The current trend is therefore rising.
What the reviews say: Most positive reviews emphasize that Myth of Empires is a solid survival game. Many compare the gameplay to titles like Conan Exiles, Rust, or ARK, which are popular games in the survival genre.
It is also emphasized that the different systems of Myth of Empires offer a lot of depth and that one can get lost in the gameplay.
I can only recommend the game. It is a mix of Conan Exiles, Bannerlord, NW Commander Battle, and Asia. I have never been so addicted to a game in such a short time. […]
Nettelbeck on Steam
So far a very good game, even though it is in early access. Developers are continuously working on the game and there are many updates – mostly at midnight! Those who like games like Conan Exiles, Rust, or Ark will certainly have a lot of fun here.
Tsumikara on steam
In negative reviews, however, players criticized the bugs and the lack of polish. Examples included the many confusing and cluttered menus and skill trees that supposedly overwhelm the gameplay. The grind has also been noted as negative, as it is said to feel very sluggish and unrewarding.
The user Aramis wrote in his review:
I tried to like the game. The graphics are nice, even though it is mostly dreary. […] At the moment, the game is an unprecedented grind hell. The menus and texts are jumbled and confusing. And on top of that, it’s a Chinese game with terrible translation. […] Many quests are either incomplete or the description is so poor that you cannot solve them. […]
I think after three or four years of work the game could be playable and fun. At the moment not so much. I would wait.
Nevertheless, the positive voices currently outweigh and the player numbers seem to continue to grow.
How can I participate? If you are interested in Myth of Empires, you can participate in early access by purchasing the game for €24.99 (€22.49 on discount).
What is your impression of Myth of Empires? Will you try the game or are you perhaps already playing? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
The survival game Valheim has received a new, smaller content patch. Additionally, the developers answered some questions on reddit. It turns out that the already tough game might get even harder…
This is what the developers say: In an AMA on reddit the Valheim development team spoke about the future of the game as early as November. A fan asked whether “harder modes” were a possibility. He finds longer dungeons or larger attacks on his base exciting.
The developer Montilyet responded: “We have actually talked about this! This will probably not happen before the 1.0 release of the game, but it is possible that different difficulty levels will come.”
Challenges are an incentive in many adventure and action games to replay the game. The devs have already revealed earlier that Valheim will eventually have an “end”.
Todeskitos are already bad. Are they going to get worse?!
How tough is Valheim: Already, numerous foes in Valheim cause players to die in droves. However, the bosses with their unique mechanics are not even the toughest opponents.
Especially new players are often surprised by the small, much deadlier foes in new areas. A special place is held here by the small Fulinge and especially the Todeskitos.
Both foes are significantly smaller than your character – but can easily kick you out of the afterlife with a single blow. Let’s see how tough they become on higher difficulty levels. Those who don’t want to wait can just make Valheim harder themselves:
This is in the patch: With the update on November 25, Valheim received some new content. Among them are previously unspecified “things” in the swamp biome as well as new armor. The armor is to be crafted from these unknown “things”.
Furthermore, the developers revealed that the mountains biome will soon have caves where not only wolves roam. There were also some words about the already known, new mistlands biome.
There, new shapes and terrains are slowly forming, but concrete information is still missing. We can already say that many of you will find the mistlands disgusting. We have hidden the images of the update in a spoiler for you in case you prefer to explore them yourself later.
The images of the new update
The mistlands are forming.
A cave in the mountains. What awaits inside?
This is what the new armor looks like.
By the way: The input in the console has also been simplified and should now utilize auto-completion better. This makes the use of the handy admin commands of Valheim easier.
When will the new content arrive? The armor and the unknown entity in the swamp are already in the game. However, caves in the mountains and the mistlands will only come later. Valheim has been in Early Access since February 2021 and has been continuously developed since then.
The team behind it was overwhelmed by the enormous success and is now focusing on making Valheim good. Therefore, new content will take a bit longer than planned, but it will come.
Recently, Valheim received its first major content update Hearth & Home in September. This primarily brought new cooking recipes, improved food and combat systems, and a ton of new building materials. A quirky new building was a major wish of the community:
With the first major update, the developers of Battlefield 2042 have worked on many issues that have troubled fans since the release. Among these are the hovercrafts. They were previously considered far too strong by players and are now significantly more pleasant.
What kind of update is this? The simply titled “Update #2” patch for Battlefield 2042 was released today, on November 25, 2021. The developers have addressed numerous issues, such as the faulty spread of assault rifles and other weapons.
However, a particularly big point were the hovercrafts, one of the various vehicles in the game. For various reasons, they were considered far too strong, and the development team promised earlier to nerf the hovercrafts. That has now happened.
Everything you need to know about the new Battlefield 2042 – in 2 minutes
What was the problem with the vehicles? Hovercrafts were previously heavily armored and could withstand fire similar to a real tank. They were, however, also faster than a jeep, extremely mobile, and dangerous:
4 people can fit in a hovercraft
3 weapons can be used, one by each occupant except the driver
the occupants remain largely protected, as the weapons are controlled from within
the windows are very small, making it extremely difficult to hit the occupants
This is how strong the hovercrafts are now: As a reddit user shows with a telling clip, now only two rockets are needed to disable a hovercraft. This makes the vehicles significantly less dangerous than before:
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Moreover, it seems that the hovercrafts also take damage from other sources – for example, from the guns of other hovercrafts. The armor class has thus been reduced, which further weakens the vehicles.
The community reacts with joy. The highest-rated comment is simply: “Good”. A reply to that goes a bit further. InHaalandWeTrust writes: “They are no longer tanks on crack. Hallelujah!”
By the way: You can also target the hovercrafts with the M5 if they were previously marked by another player’s SOFLAM gadget. This can be done alone with the right loadout and is currently popular for taking down helicopters:
What else is changing in Battlefield 2042? Another important change to the game is the spread of the assault rifles. This was too high at the release of Battlefield 2042 and made the weapons nearly useless.
However, the error has now been fixed. The popular weapon class is thereby finally competitive again. Players are glad that shots that are aimed correctly hit again. Some believe that Battlefield 2042 is now significantly better, though still not perfect.
However, with the stronger assault rifles, the formerly most popular weapon has also lost its position and received a nerf. This does, however, significantly broaden the selection of useful weapons:
The last heist week in GTA Online brings new discounts, bonuses, and events. But the main highlight is the rare Panther Statue, which you can grab in the Cayo Perico Heist.
This item is about: The coveted Panther Statue is the most valuable item you can get from the Cayo Perico Heist. Depending on the difficulty, you will earn between 1.7 and 1.9 million dollars for the statue alone. For a single item, that’s quite a sum.
In addition to the statue, you can also collect other valuable items like gold, grass, or paintings as secondary loot in the heist. It’s definitely worth checking out Cayo Perico this week and snagging a few souvenirs.
Since the statue is the rarest and most expensive item you can get from the heist, you should seize this opportunity and grab it this week.
This is how it works: If you play the Cayo Perico Heist for the first time this week, you can select the Panther Statue as your primary target. Simply start the heist from the menu and scout the island to find the statue.
Keep in mind that you cannot steal the statue infinitely. There is only one available per character, but it’s guaranteed. So you don’t have to rely on luck here.
With a value of up to 1.9 million, it’s very tempting, especially for players who are currently low on cash. You can also better prepare yourself with the money for the upcoming December update.
As a bonus for scouting and completing the heist, you will also receive the Orange Skull Emissive Mask and Orange Glow Shades for free.
How long is the statue available? You have time until the end of the event week, which is until next Thursday: December 2nd. You can complete the heist alone or with friends, but as mentioned, the statue is only available once per character.
What bonuses are there as well? This week, you can also expect the next round of bonuses and offers, which include:
2x Money and EXP on Adversary Mode Overtime Rumble
2x Money and EXP on Kart Krash: Full Auto Mode
2x Money and EXP for A Superyacht Life missions
35% discount on the Kosatka, its renovations, and upgrades
40% discount on the Armed Dinghy, Patrol Boat, Veto Classic, Veto Modern, and Slamtruck
You will also receive the Still Slipping Friend T-shirt for free upon login.
In GTA 5 there is a conflict between two German Twitch streamers on a roleplay server. The streamer Justus Henker was banned from the private GTA-5 server LuckyV and now wants to sue the operator. Fans are supporting him with large donation sums. We conducted an interview with the streamer on MeinMMO and asked him how the lawsuit came about.
What is the lawsuit about?
The streamer Justus Henker (4,641 followers on Twitch) played on the German roleplay server for GTA 5, LuckyV, stood in front of a poster of a lightly dressed woman in his apartment and said: ‘Take it in your hand, Ariane’. The server’s support subsequently banned the streamer for a few days, seeing it as a ‘sexual act’, apparently implying masturbation.
From this situation, a conflict escalated: the server operator, Dennis ‘Heideltraut’ Werth (174,491 followers on Twitch), addressed this incident in a stream. Justus Henker responded to this stream with a video. Werth then had this video taken down with a copyright strike.
Justus Henker saw this as an injustice that he was not willing to accept. He announced plans to sue Dennis Werth in the USA and launched a donation campaign. He has already raised 5,000 € for the lawsuit.
We described the incident in detail about two weeks ago in an article on MeinMMO:
MeinMMO: Have you ever filed a lawsuit against someone privately, or where does your enthusiasm for the justice system come from that you play a prosecutor in your free time?
Justus Henker: I have never felt the need to sue someone privately. I don’t just play a prosecutor. The character Justus Henker has been a revolutionary, resistance fighter, lawyer, journalist, theater director, actor, and currently is a judge on the project Skyline-V.de.
I find it appealing in a game that is full of violence to play a character who represents a counterpoint of the supposed reason but is also full of flaws. I enjoy picking up where others stop, when the characters lie on the ground.
My character strives in vain to reach the others and achieve a confrontation with what has happened, even though those affected have no idea about it. Unfortunately, my character is fighting against windmills, like Don Quixote.
The accusation of a sexual act before the poster of the woman seems to anger Justus Henker:
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I find the sums involved astonishing. According to the website where your donation call is running, there are at least 10 individual donations of over €100 each for the lawsuit – some donations are even significantly higher (via steamlabs). How do you explain that people are donating €250, €300, or even €500 to help you proceed with your lawsuit?
I must first thank my regular viewers for being so great in participating. More than €5,000 was donated in the first five days. This is also because Heideltraut makes it very easy for me. Among the donors are also many former victims of him, whom he has insulted in front of up to 3,000 viewers, equating role and player, as in my case.
Heideltraut has many fans, but his ban lists likely contain more names. He has created his own bubble, from which one can be banned for even the slightest hint of criticism.
This poster was made by Henker and sent to donors.
How did the lawsuit come about exactly?
First of all: There is currently no lawsuit yet. Our US lawyers are working to get this started. The story of how it came to this is quickly told. At the beginning, there was a time ban from his project. Although I criticized this in my stream, I ultimately accepted it, even though it was arbitrary.
Heideltraut then criticized me in a livestream the following day and portrayed me in an unacceptable light, making it clear that he could not have seen my criticism himself but was only reporting hearsay.
I then took this as an opportunity to make a direct reaction stream because I could not let the many false claims stand.
And then he went on a rampage in the livestream and did what he always does when faced with criticism. I was subjected to legal measures such as the Network Enforcement Act (Germany), a DMCA takedown notice (US law), and as a crowning glory, I received a permanent ban from his server project. All of this happened during his live broadcast. The content was immediately blocked by Twitch. He did what he unfortunately often does when criticized: he reacted with censorship. At the same time, two legal proceedings were opened against me directly. While the matter regarding the Network Enforcement Act was quickly settled, a malicious DMCA strike is still at play that I have to fight against to protect myself from his claims for damages.
It is also important to me that Twitch lifted the blockade of our content solely because of my counterstatement. It took a month until the video was actually released again.
When I followed this, I saw that the server operator Dennis Werth had actually already ended the matter and wanted to unban you. Then the conflict boiled over again – how did that happen?
There were talks. However, no agreement was reached. I also feel deceived. Because everything that came from the other side only aimed to obscure their actions and defame me as the attacker, while I am merely defending myself against his legal actions.
The climax of this sad show was his public advice to just let it be. Every streamer has three copyright strikes available before being banned on Twitch, I should just accept this. Imagine being falsely accused and someone recommends that you simply swallow the punishment, which amounts to an admission of guilt. I find that presumptuous. Especially since I would thereby provide him with the basis to enforce claims for damages against me.
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On September 28, the topic was actually already over.
Twitch streamer says he owes it to the donors to carry through with the lawsuit
How much money have you raised so far, and do you really want to proceed with the lawsuit in the USA?
We reached our first milestone after just five days, and over €5,000 have been donated. I had to read some of the funniest things about it. This whole thing is allegedly just an “exit scam”.
We owe it to the donors to push things forward as planned, to ultimately hold written confirmation in our hands: that I was unlawfully censored by the streamer Heideltraut under the misuse of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Mr. Henker, thank you for the conversation.
We at MeinMMO regularly deal with streamers from Germany:
Those who have followed Destiny 2 from the beginning know how extensive the story is, making it even more tragic when half of the story ends up in the Content Vault. Many new Lights do not understand how the connections are woven together. This puts Bungie in a bad spot and deters new players.
What is meant by Content Vault? The Content Vault exists to “store” old content for an indefinite time. This means that old content will no longer be accessible. You will no longer be able to play or earn old areas or missions from past seasons. This creates space for new content, making it easier for Bungie to update Destiny 2.
Many players are against this, as it takes away the opportunity for new players to better understand Destiny 2 and the story. Guardians who have been around longer miss well-crafted missions or areas that have provided variety during some dreary Destiny 2 days.
Players do not understand why Lord Saladin hates the Cabal
What is the problem? Especially new players starting Destiny 2 do not understand many connections or even story fragments. Dialogues from NPCs are confusing, as events are mentioned that are no longer present.
Many new Lights know nothing about the invasion of the Red Legion
A player on Reddit describes his situation very well; he tried to bring his friend closer to Destiny 2 and the story, and this is what happened:
I have a friend I play with regularly, who I tried to get closer to Destiny 2, but he did not understand the story that I and a few others discussed. It definitely made him feel like he did not belong, and in the end, he stopped showing up.
New players get lost in pure confusion, as no connections can be made. Questions arise such as:
Who is the Red Legion?
Why does Lord Saladin hate the Cabal?
Who is Ghaul and what did he do?
What is Caiatl’s relation to these events?
And many other questions that are not actively answered in the current version of Destiny 2. Since the lore unfortunately has to be unlocked in the collection and old lore fragments are no longer collectible, new players already reach their limits.
Bungie is shooting itself in the foot: The Content Vault is not well-received by older players, nor by new players. Through this “feature” of storage, older Guardians have no opportunities to visually explain the story to the new Lights.
This deters new players, and Bungie loses out on growth. No one wants to play something they do not understand.
It is clear, however, that Destiny 2 is generally a very complex game. Programming and evolving it is no easy task, as the development team has also gone through an odyssey to find out what course exists for the title’s continuation.
Bungie is in a pinch. Finding a middle ground in this problem is not easy.
How to find a remedy? Here, YouTubers who are well-versed in lore offer their help. They create videos in which they outline and present the story, as well as connections or theories.
They go through all the important points step by step and convey it to the viewer in a way that every new Guardian can understand. If videos do not appeal to you and you prefer quiet hours of reading, you can find websites that have documented the lore and every lore book.
This way, you can acquire a basic knowledge of the story and possibly discuss this with comments from the community.
What do you think of the current situation of Destiny 2? Do you think we will succeed in the fight against the Darkness if new Lights keep throwing in the towel? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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The first update since the official release of Battlefield 2042 has been released today. The patch addresses several issues with weapon balance. MeinMMO tells you how this changes the meta.
Today, on November 25, 2021, the first of 2 updates for Battlefield 2042, announced by EA and DICE for the coming days, was released. The second patch is expected to be released in early December.
The update today addressed several significant issues. In particular, the reduced spread of assault rifles was highly anticipated.
The patch also modified the equally popular and feared PP-29. We will tell you what changes it underwent. We will also reveal how this affects the weapon meta. Instead of the PP-29, you should now use 3 other weapons.
PP-29 harder to use after patch
The PP-29 has so far been one of the most played weapons in Battlefield 2042. That could change with the patch.
The PP-29 still has a lot of ammunition with a fast reload animation. Its quick handling remains a great advantage. However, its greatest strength was how dangerous it was at range.
Because the PP-29 had little recoil, it was a good choice in almost any situation. It shot accurately at range and strongly in close combat. Therefore, it was very easy to play. However, this significant strength has now been lost due to the patch.
Why is the PP-29 weaker now? The PP-29 has significantly more recoil since the update. This makes the weapon much harder to use and less effective at range. Due to its slow fire rate, it cannot compensate for this weakness with short bursts of fire.
After the adjustments, the PP-29 is no longer a disguised assault rifle; instead, it is a submachine gun in the classic sense: strong in close combat, adequately good at medium distances, and poor beyond that.
Since the PP-29 was never the best submachine gun for close combat, there are now better alternatives for all situations. We specifically name 3.
3 weapons replace the PP-29
With the changes in the update, weapons that were previously outclassed by the PP-29 have become relevant again. In particular, 3 weapons are now strong alternatives:
M5A3
Why is this weapon now better than the PP-29? Because the spread of assault rifles has been significantly improved thanks to the new update, the M5A3 is finally worth recommending.
The weapon is completely average in terms of values, but that is its advantage: The M5A3 is never the best weapon, but a good choice in most situations. Since situations in Battlefield 2042 can change quickly, you are always well-equipped with the M5A3.
This very property has previously distinguished the PP-29. However, after the patch, this is more true for the M5A3. The assault rifle is therefore a good direct replacement for the PP-29. Attachments still help to respond to various situations with the weapon.
Pro
Has no special weaknesses
Good fire rate
Low recoil
Many attachments make the weapon even more versatile
Contra
Has no special strengths
Fails against other weapons in extreme situations
MP9
Why is this weapon now better than the PP-29? After the patch, we believe the MP9 is the new best submachine gun in the game – but you unlock it significantly later.
The biggest disadvantage of the MP9 compared to the PP-29 was its high recoil. Thus, the weapon was harder to use for similar yields.
This has changed due to the patch: The recoil of the MP9 is now comparable to that of the PP-29. With its higher fire rate, the MP9 can utilize short bursts of fire better at range. Consequently, it is more effective at range than the PP-29.
The MP9 was already a significantly better weapon in close combat before the patch. These strengths remain intact. With attachments, the MP9 can improve significantly. It even has a magazine with 50 rounds available – giving it similar ammunition capacity to the PP-29.
Thus, the PP-29 has lost its strengths against the MP9 with the patch, without the MP9 having to relinquish its own strengths. Therefore, the MP9 is often stronger than the PP-29.
Pro
Recoil is easy to control, but…
Very high fire rate
Very strong in short bursts
Very good hip fire
Quick handling
Contra
… only the recoil is very high
Very little ammunition in the standard magazine
Low damage
Unusable at longer distances
PBX-45
Why is this weapon now better than the PP-29? If you prefer submachine guns over assault rifles, the M5A3 may not be your favorite alternative. Here comes the PBX-45 into play. After the nerf of the PP-29, the PBX-45 is the new best all-round submachine gun.
It may not excel at anything in particular, but it is not truly bad in any regard either. Therefore, the PBX-45 is never a bad choice. Unlike the MP9, it is also available from the start.
The weapon is effective at almost all distances and can be well controlled despite relatively high recoil. Many attachments make the weapon even more flexible.
Even though the PP-29 remains a good weapon – we believe these 3 alternatives are now better. Will you replace the PP-29 with one of these weapons? Or will you remain loyal to the previously dominant submachine gun? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
The Netflix hit Squid Game was recently recreated with great attention to detail by YouTuber MrBeast. 456 players were chased through the games from the series, and in the end, there was $456,000 in prize money. Here’s how the fun event unfolded.
What is Squid Game? The series “Squid Game” is available on Netflix and originates from South Korea. From there, the series became a worldwide success. In the series, 456 heavily indebted people compete in a series of children’s games. However, those who lose are killed, and the last survivor is supposed to receive an absurd prize money.
What was the Real-Life Squid Game? The YouTube channel MrBeast (75 million subscribers) created his own real version of Squid Game for a total of $3.5 million and a lot of effort his own, real version of Squid Games. MrBeast is known for crazy challenges and events, so such a Squid Game fits perfectly with his style.
Many details of the game clearly correspond to the series template, including the players’ outfits, the set design, the games, and the creepy guards with their masks.
As in the series, 456 selected players, including various content creators, were to reenact the games from the series and ultimately win a cash prize.
Here’s how the real Squid Game unfolded
What were the rules? Faithful to the template of the series, the known games were played. Only the last game, the namesake “Squid Game” was omitted. Probably because it involves a brutal fight that wouldn’t be appropriate for a fun event like this.
Of course, no one was shot or killed otherwise. Every player had a small “bomb” attached to their stomach, and if someone was caught, the little explosive would explode. The effect was audible and visible but did not cause any lasting damage.
The prize money at the end of the game amounted to $456,000, which a lucky winner was supposed to claim.
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How did the game proceed? MrBeast and his helpers had the participants play all the games from the series in the correct order. The surrounding context, such as the waiting room between games with the money ball, was also faithfully recreated. The games were in detail:
Green Light, Red Light: Here, the players had to cross a field within 30 minutes, but they could only run when the command “Green Light” was heard. Anyone who moved during the command “Red Light” was “eliminated”. Only 232 players “survived” the first round.
Cookie Figures: In 10 minutes, the players had to remove a randomly assigned figure made of sugar from a mold with a needle, without breaking it. In the end, only 142 players remained.
In between, people could voluntarily leave the game for a few thousand dollars, leaving only 120.
Tug of War: In 12 teams of 10, tug of war was held on a high bridge. However, no one had to throw themselves off to their death. The hole in the middle was filled with foam. As 6 of the 12 teams were eliminated, only 60 players remained.
Marbles: Here, the players were divided into 30 groups of 2, and each received 10 marbles. The goal was to somehow get the other person’s marbles. To increase the drama, the groups were made up of players who got along well. Only 30 “survived” this round.
In the series, there was also a major massacre between the games. This was, of course, solved differently, and they played a small game that eliminated some players. 16 players advanced.
“Glass” Bridge: The most treacherous game in the series made players cross a bridge of 2 parallel plates in random order. One plate was rigged to fall when a person stood on it. Those who fell, however, did not plunge several meters to their death but landed in a pit of foam. As in the series, there were also conflicts here, as various players refused to go first. Only 6 players made it.
The winners received their “last meal” with steaks and (plastic) knives.
As the final game, instead of Squid Game, the less brutal “Musical Chairs” was played. Eliminated players, morbidly, were placed in the coffin boxes known from the series. Player 079 ultimately won the $456,000.
How was the atmosphere? The atmosphere was completely different from that in the series. Because while there, after the first death, a mass panic and a huge massacre breaks out and no one has anything to laugh about, here a lively atmosphere prevailed. The players were having a blast, and even those who were eliminated still smiled happily at the camera.
This seemed somewhat bizarre, especially when the brutal images from the series are in mind. Especially in scenes where the eliminated players lay motionless on the ground all around the gaming arena while the winners continued to cheer happily. MrBeast was constantly cheerful and seemed to be having the time of his life.
As the rounds progressed, the atmosphere became more intense, especially at the bridge, where several players refused to push forward as pioneers and thus were always in danger. Despite all the fun, it was still about a lot of money, and you could certainly see the ambition in some players.
How was the video received? The viewers’ reactions on YouTube were also overwhelmingly positive. The comments praised the great attention to detail and the effort of MrBeast. Only about 6,000 ratings are negative, while almost 4 million (as of November 25) are positive.
In the end, MrBeast congratulated the winner, by the way, on winning the first real-life Squid Game. So there will likely be more versions in the future. What do you think of the real Squid Game? A funny blast or tasteless and macabre since the series has a very serious background? Let us know in the comments.
The streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys is one of the most famous figures on Twitch. In a recent stream, the 25-year-old talks about how a former employee once cheated her out of a substantial sum and how she deals with it.
However, she is also an entrepreneur with employees and staff. In a stream, she talked about her experiences as a boss.
Applicant for YouTube Manager position was incredibly convincing
Who is the employee? Pokimane does not mention a specific name, only that she hired the ex-employee as a YouTube manager in 2019. As such, he was supposed to manage the entire YouTube channel of the streamer, as Pokimane explains. This includes:
Developing content ideas
Managing all editors
Meeting upload deadlines
In fact, the streamer already had two such managers. However, the new applicant was so convincing that she had to hire him. This turned out to be a mistake.
Why did Pokimane hire him? According to Pokimane, the employee presented an incredibly strong portfolio. His application was so good that she was completely sure:
“The guy wrote me MLA-formatted, freaking long paragraphs with things about things he would do. That was the most convincing thing I’ve ever read or seen. So I said: Okay. Let’s go.”
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This is how much the employee received: In his application letter, the ex-manager demanded a whopping $8,000 (around €7,100) as monthly pay. Pokimane says that while this was a lot, she was willing to pay it.
For three months, she paid him, amounting to $24,000 or €21,393. However, he was not worth it, as she explains: “This guy generated less than $200 in value in the first month. No joke.”
Instead, he just kept sending her new documents with his plans. Pokimane even believed that he was actually trying hard. However, all documents are now private, so Pokimane can’t show them.
Why didn’t she end the relationship earlier? Pokimane explains that it took her a while to realize that she was being cheated. The ex-manager’s documents were extensive and convincing.
However, after one of those texts, she slowly began to notice that they were not written for her at all. She saw no successes, and the employee even once missed a week without excuse, supposedly because a family member was sick.
She thought he was collaborating with the other managers. Pokimane says: “He was so good at writing excuses and justifications.” In the end, the ex-manager even tried to negotiate. At that point, Pokimane finally ended the collaboration.
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This is how the streamer reacts: In the business relationship, she became colder and ceased unnecessary niceties to demand performance as it was lacking. Today, Pokimane reacts much more calmly to the situation.
She even laughs and explains: “I tell you, seriously: I was his Sugar Mama.”
A Sugar Mama (male counterpart: Sugar Daddy) is a wealthy woman who pays someone to perform services for her that she doesn’t really need. Ultimately, it involves a Sugar Mama paying someone to spend time with her.
Even before the story with her ex-manager, Pokimane talked about how she now handles problems. She says: “I care way less about things than I did three years ago. It’s really pleasant. I still care about important things, but not everything else.” This seems to be part of the process of growing up.
Pokimane is not the only successful businesswoman who has to deal with unpleasant employees and partners on Twitch or other platforms. The well-known streamer Amouranth has also had experiences with this.
