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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Cheaters and hackers in Call of Duty: Warzone are not necessarily banned immediately when caught cheating. There can also be a “shadow ban,” which allows cheaters to still access the game but only play with other cheaters.
Since the release of Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale has been plagued by an unfair problem: cheaters. Despicable cheaters use programs or hardware to gain an advantage in the game:
They can see all opponents even through walls
Aim bots automatically target enemies
Cheaters instantly unlock all items in the game
There are many ways to cheat, and those who get caught usually receive a ban and cannot play Warzone with their account anymore. However, with a shadow ban, cheaters can still access the game – we’ll show you how this works on MeinMMO.
What is a Shadowban?
With this “light variant” of an actual ban, the developers want to group players they are very suspicious of together. If there are inconsistencies in the data, such as a very high headshot or hit rate, a shadow ban may occur.
At this point, the developers are not yet completely sure whether the player is indeed a cheater. Therefore, such players are first placed on their own server. In these matches, players with a shadow ban only meet players who are also considered suspicious by the developers.
The usual matchmaking is completely disabled, and only players with suspicious values populate these matches.
How can I recognize a Shadowban?
There is no indication in the game or on any website that shows you whether you are affected by a shadow ban. However, there are a few signs that you can look for in the game:
Long matchmaking times
High ping
No chance in matches
Queues: Your pool of potential opponents is significantly smaller than normal. This can lead to very long matchmaking times.
Ping: Reports indicate that shadow ban servers often have a high ping. It may be that matchmaking no longer considers a player’s region, so you end up playing on servers far from your home region.
No chance: If you suddenly notice that every match is an unfair slaughter and you have no chance anymore, this could indicate a shadow ban. You are then only matched with “suspects” and potential cheaters on a server.
What can be done against a Shadowban?
If you feel you have received a shadow ban based on the three mentioned detection features, the first step is to wait. Play a few more matches to be sure. If you still believe that you are only on shadow ban servers, you have two options:
Wait 7 to 14 days
Report to Activision
According to various reports, you must either wait 7, 8, or 14 days to be unbanned. Of course, this is assuming you have not cheated.
You can also contact the publisher Activision support. There is a website for “ban appeals” (via support.activision.com). Log in with your CoD account and submit a complaint.
Warning about Permanent Bans: If your account has been completely banned, you usually have no chance of getting it back. Only in the case of “unauthorized access” do you have a chance to retrieve your account.
If someone else took over your account, played Warzone, and cheated, the ban can be lifted. However, you should be able to prove this in some way.
With such a light ban, normal players are protected from suspicious or blatant accounts. If there are irregularities, but it is not yet 100% certain that a player is actually a cheater, a shadow ban is imposed. This protects regular players in case of doubt, without issuing a permanent ban.
The accounts of the alleged cheaters are thus also better protected. A permanent ban is usually final in Call of Duty, and it is rare to get the banned account back. The shadow ban is, therefore, a sort of “probation period,” and the account is not immediately lost.
During this probation period, the developers can check how the suspicious player performs in the shadow ban lobbies. Winners in a match full of shadow ban players will probably find themselves at the top of the kill list.
Arcane has broken a lot of taboos – at least according to hobby demon Cortyn from MeinMMO. That was the icing on the cake that made the LoL series grand.
I have watched Arcane to the end. Now three times in total. Once in English, twice in German. It is quite rare for me to watch series multiple times, and usually, many years pass in between. No other series has moved me so much, made me feel so invested, and brought me to the brink of tears so often.
But before I start:
Spoiler warning: It concerns the content of all 9 “Arcane” episodes. Anyone who does not want to read spoilers should close this article now and urgently watch Arcane. That’s an order.
Average emotional state of an Arcane viewer.
Arcane had me hooked within 3 minutes. A flashback where almost no words are spoken shows how the two main characters wander through war-ravaged streets as children and end up seeing their dead family. The emotions, the expressions in this scene, instantly captivated me, and I had to swallow for the first time right there.
I had absolutely no connection to these characters, yet Arcane managed to make me sympathize with them from the very first scene.
At first, it’s easy to roll your eyes a bit at Arcane. Children in the lead role are not for every viewer, and yes, the characters are a bit clichéd at the start.
Vi as the “strong leader” that everyone looks up to.
Powder as the clumsy and fearful girl, about whom no one really knows why she is involved.
Plus the somewhat unsympathetic chatterbox who mostly talks big, and the chubby boy who naturally shoves a pastry in his mouth within 30 seconds.
But this first impression quickly changes. What starts as “kids planning a somewhat silly break-in” is soon overshadowed by seriousness and a rather brutal fight. This is also resolved well narratively. While Piltover seems somewhat friendly and pleasant, it becomes increasingly brutal in the undercity.
This brutality is shown clearly in Arcane. Children are beaten just like adults, and in the case of Act 3, even actively killed by adults. Of course, these actions are ones that the respective characters almost immediately regret, but the fact that Arcane shows it makes the series special.
The death struggle of a child. Not a pretty sight – but one that Arcane does not shy away from.
But Arcane also shows things in small details that are often not seen. In a series, when there’s a risk that someone gets a sharp object rammed into their eye, the camera usually switches at the last moment, and you only hear the scream or see the shadow of the character. This is not the case in Arcane when Silco injects his medicine. Every time the needle jabs into the eye, a shiver runs down my spine.
This greatly helps to understand: This character has to endure this again and again if he wants to survive with his illness.
But Arcane also breaks smaller and larger taboos with other details.
For example, prostitution is depicted as a means of solving problems – as Vi and Caitlyn visit the brothel. Unusual for a series that actually shows “untouchable” characters that players have known and loved for many years.
It’s similar in another instance when Mel Medarda’s mother arrives and as her first act orders the Piltover version of a love servant to her side, who is prominently featured in the scenes afterward. Not to mention that the already somewhat aged lady is shown sitting in the bathtub with her legs spread in the best Witcher manner, while her naked young man massages her.
Only a brief appearance – but one of the coolest characters.
Such a thing is rare. Naked women in such poses and depictions are as common as sand by the sea in films, but an older woman who keeps a young man for her amusement – that was new to me in this extent, somehow brave, and also damn cool.
However, Arcane has done something else – it has elevated the villain of the series to a whole new level. Therefore, I want to highlight Silco here specifically, because his character is simply damn well thought out and impressive in each and every scene.
Arcane managed to make me sympathize with nearly all characters by the end or at least understand them. At the beginning, I thought Silco deserved every cruel end, but by the end, I was crying as he bid farewell to Jinx with his last breaths. He had discarded all his plans and dreams and was fully committed to his father role. He became what he had always accused Vander of and sacrificed his former ambitions for the love of his daughter.
For me, that was perhaps the most dramatic and emotional death of a villain that felt thoroughly unsatisfactory.
Generally, Silco’s character cannot be praised enough. For where he initially seems like a shady underworld boss, he is filled with ambitions and weaknesses. Normally, the main villain is always portrayed as cold and ruthless without ever doubting. Yet Silco repeatedly has moments where you can see sheer fear in his eyes.
This is particularly evident at the end of Episode 3, where Vander must decide whether to save Vi or attack Silco. You can briefly see the panic in his eyes.
A very similar expression can be seen in the moments when the chem-barons try to execute their coup and he is not entirely sure whether his previously loyal right-hand man, Sevika, is still loyal to him or not.
Silco – briefly full of fear. Moments that clarify that he is human and has doubts.
In addition, hardly any other character has as many impressive scenes that make it clear he will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Silco is coolest when he threatens and holds all the strings:
How he visits Marcus’ daughter and plays with her, while quite obviously threatening to kill her if the enforcer does not act according to his wishes.
How he treats the people in the gutter almost like animals, desperately reaching for the shimmer. As if he is the savior, giving the gaunt, shimmer-addicted people what they long for.
Silco, offering the outcasts the shimmer – cool and dignified at the same time.
How he keeps the other chem-barons in check by pushing them to the brink of death with gas and only providing them with a saving mask at the end.
Silco is simply not a cliché villain who is just evil for the sake of being evil. He has clear goals that are fundamentally understandable. The establishment of his own nation where “his people” no longer have to suffer. To achieve this goal, he does use questionable and morally dubious methods, but remains true to his objectives.
At least until Jinx comes into play. After the end of Episode 3, this changes only gradually. At first, I wasn’t entirely sure whether Silco had really developed fatherly feelings for Jinx, but it became more obvious with each episode. No matter what Jinx messed up, he was never long-term angry with her.
Silco in his final seconds – a character that one must like.
In the end, he even had to choose between Jinx and his big dream – and stands by his daughter. He became exactly what he always criticized Vander for.
Silco’s death is the best staged of the whole series and undoubtedly the best ever in a video game adaptation.
More about Arcane and League of Legends can be found here on MeinMMO:
A controversial ending that I absolutely celebrate
The last 20 minutes are among the most impressive I have ever seen in any medium of entertainment. And that, even though I am very aware of how controversial the ending is received in the community.
I see it differently. For me, the ending was not a cliffhanger, even if the consequences of the last act are not explicitly shown. I found it an absolutely grand finale that leaves no questions unanswered. The cut just before the explosion is wonderfully chosen. All cards are on the table, and the rocket strike has so much violence.
It is not only an attack by the oppressed people of the undercity on Piltover, but also a massive annihilation – both direct and metaphorical. The council, which at that exact moment agrees on the sought-after peace, is largely murdered. Jinx simultaneously kills the rest of Powder that must have still been within her with that shot – right after she once more killed a person who meant so much to her.
Particularly the last minutes, in which only the absolutely outstanding song “What Could Have Been” plays and Jinx aims her weapon at the council of Piltover, have burned into my memory.
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You did, Riot and Studio Fortiche. I cried and even then, when I saw the scene for the third time.
I have only two points of criticism for Arcane.
For one, I would have liked more about the relationship between Vi and Caitlyn. I feel it was a bit underdeveloped.
On the other hand, I am angry at Arcane. Because from now on, every other video game adaptation will have to measure itself against Arcane. Arcane is the new standard, the proof of what is possible. And I fear that this will overshadow my enjoyment of The Witcher and many other game adaptations forever. Because no series can come closer to perfection for me.
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Finally, EA has integrated Youssoufa Moukoko into FIFA 22. We show you his card and take a close look at the stats.
On November 20, 2021, Youssoufa Moukoko turned 17 years old, breaking the age limit for FIFA. He is now available in the game, and we are looking at his new card.
Who is Youssoufa Moukoko? The German striker, who currently plays for Borussia Dortmund, has already broken several records: He is the youngest Bundesliga player, the youngest scorer in the Bundesliga, and the youngest Champions League player.
He achieved all of this last season, which is why fans wondered why Moukoko was not in the game at the release of FIFA 22. The reason was youth protection, as EA generally only brings players into the game after their 17th birthday.
How strong is Moukoko in FIFA 22
This is his card: Moukoko does not receive a top card in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team right away, but the stats are quite good for a 17-year-old talent. Moukoko has a rare silver card with an overall rating of 69.
He scores with a high pace value of 84 and decent dribbling stats of 76. Additionally, he has respectable shot and physical stats and can impress with 4-star skill moves and strong 4 stars for his weak foot.
A really good start in Ultimate Team, which could be topped by future special Moukoko cards. Perhaps as part of a future Future Stars event?
How to get the card? In Ultimate Team, you can either obtain the card from packs that contain silver cards or you can make a move on the transfer market. However, it seems to be rather difficult to get a card on the transfer market at the moment (as of 22.11.2021).
How strong is Moukoko in Career Mode? Currently, Moukoko is not yet available in the career mode of FIFA 22, as the database is still up to date as of November 9, 2021. However, an update should be released soon that should include Moukoko.
Therefore, it is also unfortunately not known what potential Moukoko could have in career. As soon as the player appears in career mode, you will find out here.
And if you are still looking for a strong special card for your team, check out the new Moments card from Julian Draxler:
The nominees for the “The Game Award” award “Content Creator of the Year 2021” are set. The incredibly popular Minecraft YouTuber Dream is also on the list of nominees. However, Twitch streamer Sykkuno and Ludwig don’t really like that. They dare to offer a bit of criticism.
What is this award? On December 9, there are the “The Game Awards,” hosted by Geoff “I host every gaming show” Keighley. It takes place live in Los Angeles. According to Keighley, this is something like the “Oscars of video games.” In fact, new announcements about video games are often made during the show.
There are 30 awards, including the award for “Content Creator of the Year 2021”.
A jury of 103 international media and influencers nominates the potential award candidates. The winners are chosen by the jury (90%) and the votes of the fans (10%).
Twitch streamers suggest that other nominations would be better than Dream
What is the controversy? Dream is quite a troll with a huge reach over social media. He writes under the tweet of the awards that people should vote for him – and he received 2500 comments, 2900 retweets, and almost 57,000 likes for that.
Recently, he was already accused of maliciously manipulating votes with his influence.
The two Twitch streamers Sykkuno and Ludwig have also commented on the nominations.
Sykkuno says: It is a bit strange that people are nominated who don’t stream that often. He doesn’t explicitly say who he means, but it is quite obvious that he refers to Dream, who has only streamed for 10 hours in the last 90 days.
Sykkuno would rather see a nomination for Ludwig, who has “revolutionized streaming” with his events. He also sees xQc as a frontrunner.
Ludwig, on the other hand, said that in his opinion talents like Sykkuno, xQc, TommyInnit, or Jerma985 deserve a nomination. It has always been a bit of an “insult” not to nominate such talents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQt631TKeeg
Dream fans criticize Ludwig
This is how it continued: Ludwig received a comment on Twitter from a Dream fan saying that it was unsportsmanlike. He should just congratulate the nominees and leave it at that.
If he cannot do that, he deserves nothing. Therefore Ludwig is also not nominated.
Dream, on the other hand, presented Ludwig and xQc well among his 5 nominees for Content Creator of the Year. He also included Mizkif, the YouTube streamer Valkyrae, and TommyInit/Ramboo – he couldn’t decide.
US streamers who see themselves as “core Twitch” appear irritated
What’s behind this: The discussion reflects clique behavior on Twitch. There are some streamers who see themselves and their respective friends as “the center” of Twitch and wish for recognition; if not for themselves out of modesty, then at least for the people from the same niche. However, none of the nominees on the list belong to the niche of popular Twitch streamers like Ludwig, Sykkuno, or xQc.
The actual controversy from the perspective of US streamers is that three “non-English-speaking” streamers are on the list who do not play a role in the US scene.
Even Fuslie (6,650 average viewers) is actually not as present in the Twitch scene as Pokimane or Amouranth. Americans rarely acknowledge Twitch outside their language area, as can be seen repeatedly. That a German, for example, is among the highest-paid Twitch streamers, didn’t sit well with some.
It is indeed strange that the only male American nominated is precisely Dream, who, being the only nominee, hardly streams on Twitch.
This selection by the award jury seems to generate controversy. However, the jury has some valid points: on one hand, the award goes to the “Content Creator,” not necessarily to a streamer, and it is meant to be global, not just for US Twitch.
In 2021, Dream is nominated for the award, although his year didn’t go smoothly:
For MMORPGs and MOBAs, you often need many buttons. On Black Friday, you can get the best MMO mouse especially cheap on Amazon. MeinMMO explains why the mouse is worth it and for whom.
What kind of mouse does an MMORPG player need? For MORPGs like New World or Elder Scrolls Online, you need many buttons on the mouse and keyboard if you’re not playing with a controller:
MMORPGs and MOBAs often offer you numerous abilities and functions that you can perform all at once or sequentially.
If you are in PvP, every second counts to use the right abilities.
To avoid straining your fingers while gaming, some manufacturers have developed mice that offer particularly many buttons. This way, you can place all important functions directly on your mouse and ideally only need the arrow or WASD keys on the keyboard for movement.
What is currently on sale? The currently best mouse for MMO players, the Razer Naga Trinity, is now on sale. For wireless fans, the Naga Pro is even discounted.
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Razer’s Naga Trinity is one of the best mice if you need many buttons
What kind of mouse is this? Razer introduced the Naga Trinity as a gaming mouse aimed mainly at MMO players and users who want to remain flexible in their gaming preferences.
The gaming mouse offers you 12 buttons on the thumb side in its basic form, which you can adapt and configure as you wish. You can save the configuration in the mouse’s memory.
If you later switch games and find 12 buttons too many, you can switch to two other thumb sides with 2 or 3 buttons. The switch is simple.
Razer’s Naga series offers you (almost) everything MMO players wish for. The modular buttons on the left side can be swapped out, making the mouse perfect for all users who also want to play shooters or MOBAs in addition to New World. The only thing the Naga Trinity lacks is a dedicated sniper button, like those found on shooter mice.
Especially in terms of flexibility, the Razer Naga Trinity remains unbeaten even today. If you don’t need the 12 buttons, you can easily swap the side part.
How good is the offer? Currently, you can get the Razer Naga Trinity for 59.00 Euros. This means you get the MMO mouse at the best price currently, cheaper than you could have bought it in the last 6 months (via geizhals.de).
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The Naga Trinity is worth it, you should avoid the Naga X
For whom is the mouse worth it? With the Razer Naga Trinity, you get a high-quality mouse with many buttons and alternative side parts. If you’re playing MMOs and need many buttons, the Naga Trinity is a good alternative. If you prefer to avoid cables, you can even buy the Naga Pro, which is also currently on sale. The Naga Pro was thoroughly tested by MeinMMO and found no real alternative to the Naga Pro in complex MMORPGs.
The Razer Naga X is only conditionally recommended, as it does not provide any real added value compared to the Trinity. The Naga X does not have the interchangeable side parts, and currently, you pay 10 Euros more for the Naga X than for the Trinity. Therefore, the X model is not worth it, and you should aim for the Naga Trinity.
There are not many other MMO mice on the market
These alternatives are available: If you are looking for reasonable gaming mice for MMOs and co, you don’t have much choice.
If you’re still looking for other sensible alternatives or are simply interested in gaming mice, check out our overview on MeinMMO. Here, we present to you the best gaming mice that you can currently buy:
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The wingsuit is one of the new gadgets that first appeared in Battlefield 2042. Now, a player has shown in an impressive clip how mobile you can be with it. He has relied on an old shooter trick.
What is this gadget? The wingsuit allows you to glide down from almost any elevated position on the map. You can also build up quite a bit of speed.
In the clip by timtheringitdyding, you can see how powerful the gadget is and how quickly you can move around the map with it – faster than with vehicles or aircraft like helicopters:
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How does the player do it? To move around the map like this, you need to pay attention to a few details.
The wingsuit can be activated from a low height, similar to the parachute.
You are fast with it but also lose height. A little practice will be necessary at first to master the controls.
The player flies on the map “Manifest” from container to container.
It’s important to open and close the wingsuit at the right moment.
Additionally, there’s an old trick, as the player uses the so-called “Bunny Hopping”: With a small jump right at landing, he prevents Sundance from losing speed on landing.
This “bunny hop” leads directly to the next wingsuit flight, which is not slower than the last.
This greatly increases the overall distance covered without the player losing much speed.
What is bunny hopping? In its basic form, bunny hopping means that you jump at the right moment during forward movement and thus hop through the map in a continuously hopping manner.
If bunny hopping is done correctly, you don’t lose speed and continuously move your hitboxes, making it very difficult to hit precisely. The method originates from the ancient shooter Quake from the late 90s. It was first used in 1998 in a “Quake done Quick” (via sourceruns.org).
Here, the player uses a jump at the right moment to continue flying and to reopen the wingsuit immediately after landing. This “catapults” him further and allows him to sweep across the map at lightning speed.
However, the end of the clip also shows that this can go wrong pretty quickly. The player lands directly within range of a tank and is taken out.
Mixed opinions on the gadget – “This is not a wingsuit, it’s a jetpack”
What do the players say? They are quite divided. On one hand, they celebrate the gadget because it’s incredibly fun to zip around the map with it. On the other hand, they criticize that the wingsuit is far too powerful and destroys the immersion of the realistic battlefield.
Some just find the wingsuit amusing and draw comparisons to other games. Insincere_Apple2656 thinks the gadget resembles the “Raccoon Suit from Super Mario”. (via reddit)
Some already compare it to the Raccoon Suit from Super Mario.
Comparisons are also made to Spider-Man, Apex Legends, and Titanfall.
Noir_Vena-Cava writes: “That looks like a jetpack, not like a wingsuit” (via reddit). TrickiestCOL therefore says: “The wingsuit needs to be adjusted to only work from a certain height, e.g. a 2-story building. Another poorly implemented design feature” (via reddit).
Medium0rare counters: “Maybe. From the videos, it looks like [Sundance] is the only fun part of the game.”
R15K comments: “If you had shown me this a month ago and said: ‘This is the next Battlefield’, I would have called you a liar and not believed that they would implement this.”
What do you think of the wingsuit? Do you see it as a meaningful innovation? Or do you think it doesn’t fit Battlefield?
At release, there are exactly 22 weapons to choose from in Battlefield 2042. MeinMMO presents them all to you. We also tell you the most important advantages and disadvantages of each weapon and briefly explain how to use them best.
We present all 22 weapons that you can play in Battlefield 2042. We also mention the key advantages and disadvantages of the weapons. Additionally, we provide a brief assessment of the optimal use of each weapon. Another 55 weapons are available to you in Battlefield Portal.
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Secondary Weapon
G57
Description: “Compact, lightweight, and reliable Austrian pistol.”
Features: Light, Aggressive, minimal range
Unlocked at: Rank 1
How do I use this weapon? The G57 is an emergency weapon. It serves as a good backup when you need to reload your primary weapon – or when you run out of ammunition.
It is not particularly strong but reliable. If you think about changing the fire mode of the G57 before a close combat situation, you can quickly inflict good damage through burst fire.
Pro
Very good handling
Large magazine
Burst fire mode makes the weapon strong in close combat
Contra
Poor at distances
Low damage
Becomes imprecise quickly
MP28
Description: “The MP28 transforms the 9mm pistol M28 into a stable and precise carbine.”
Features: Precise, reduced range
Unlocked at: Rank 17
How do I use this weapon? The MP28 is a good choice if you have a primary weapon that is only effective in close combat. The MP28 may not replace a DMR, but it can shoot accurately at opponents at medium ranges.
The damage is not brilliant, but good enough to reliably kill an opponent.
Pro
Good at medium ranges
Accurate
Good fire rate
Relatively high damage
Contra
Average in close combat
Magazine is quite small
M44
Description: “The M44 was originally developed for large game hunting and has enough penetration power to take down even the most dangerous predators.”
Features: Manual, High-Power
Unlocked at: Rank 29
How do I use this weapon? The M44 is not a weapon you should use in frantic moments. It should be used less to compensate for a shortage of ammunition in your primary weapon.
Instead, the M44 shines when you can hit enemy heads very precisely – even at surprisingly high distances, you will only need one shot for the kill.
Pro
Can kill with a headshot
Precise
High range
Contra
Requires very good aim
Only 6 shots
Slow reload time
Shoots slowly
Submachine Guns (SMG)
PBX-45
Description: “The PBX-45 was developed by the private sector for potential foreign military and NGO clients and offers a powerful .45 ACP alternative to lighter SMGs. The delayed recoil reduces the barrel’s rise.”
Features: Versatile, Controllable, Short Range
Unlocked at: Rank 1
How do I use this weapon? The PBX-45 is never a bad choice. It may not excel in anything special but is also not really bad in any way.
The weapon is effective at almost all distances and can be well controlled despite quite high recoil. Many attachments make the weapon even more flexible.
Pro
Recoil is easy to control, but…
High fire rate
Flexibly usable
Strong in close combat
Good at medium distances
Contra
… recoil is comparatively high
Small magazine for a high fire rate
Average damage
Poor at distance
PP-29
Description: “A submachine gun designed for 9mm Makarov pistol ammunition with a unique snail magazine holding 53 rounds, which also serves as a grip.”
Features: High capacity, Reduced range
Unlocked at: Rank 18
How do I use this weapon? At first, the PP-29 was the best and most popular weapon in the game. After an update, there are better alternatives. In Battlefield 2042, it is still among the most popular and best weapons.
Despite the nerf, the PP-29 remains a strong weapon. Its large magazine and fast handling are its greatest strengths. It can easily kill an entire squad at medium distances without needing to be reloaded.
Pro
Controllable recoil
Plenty of ammunition with fast reload animation
Fast handling
Contra
Poor fire rate
Few attachments barely change the weapon
Hip fire is not the best
Not the best option at longer distances
MP9
Description: “The Swiss MP9 is a compact SMG for short ranges, fed by an extended 30-round magazine for 9mm rounds.”
Features: Controllable, Lightweight
Unlocked at: Rank 36
How do I use this weapon? The MP9 is a monster in close combat and very fun to play. With short bursts of fire, however, the weapon is also to be taken seriously at medium range.
Because the MP9 only has 20 rounds in the standard magazine, chaotic close combat quickly becomes a problem. The MP9 can get even better with attachments. In particular, the 50-round magazine makes the weapon significantly stronger.
Pro
Recoil is easy to control, but…
Very high fire rate
Very strong in short bursts
Very good hip fire
Fast handling
Contra
… recoil is very high
Very little ammunition in the standard magazine
Low damage
Useless at longer distances
K30
Description: “Unique recoil system that directs the force downwards, compensating for the rise of the barrel, which increases the accuracy of sustained fire compared to other SMGs.”
Features: Aggressive, extreme rate of fire, minimal range
Unlocked at: Rank 53
How do I use this weapon? The K30 is an extreme version of the MP9. All strengths and weaknesses of the Swiss MP also apply to this weapon, but in an even stronger form.
Therefore, it also holds true: Great in close combat, poor for everything else. Since close combat is the exception rather than the rule in Battlefield 2042, the weapon has only a small niche, but it dominates that niche effortlessly.
Pro
Outstandingly high fire rate
Fantastic hip fire
Fast handling
Quite good damage
Contra
Recoil is very high
Very little ammunition in the standard magazine
Useless at longer distances
Assault Rifles
M5A3
Description: “The M5A3 has been the standard rifle of the US military since 2034 and fires semi- or fully automatic various types of ammunition.”
Features: Versatile, Controllable, Medium Range
Unlocked at: Rank 1
How do I use this weapon? A look at the values of the M5A3 reveals what lies behind the weapon: It has 50 out of 100 points in all categories by default. Even the rate of fire and magazine size are average.
But that is not a disadvantage: The M5A3 is never the best weapon, but it is a good choice in most situations. Because situations in Battlefield 2042 can change rapidly, you are always well-equipped with the M5A3. The attachments help as well.
Pro
Has no particular weaknesses
Good fire rate
Low recoil
Many attachments make the weapon even more versatile
Contra
Has no particular strengths
Falls behind in extreme situations against other weapons
AK-24
Description: “Lives up to all praise for Russian assault rifles. Fires 5.45×39 mm caliber with three fire modes and a 30-round magazine.”
This is an advantage at shorter and medium ranges, but it can quickly become a significant disadvantage.
Pro
Above average damage
Good at almost all distances
One of the fastest TTKs among all weapons
Three fire modes make the weapon flexible
High adaptability due to many attachments
Contra
Below average fire rate
High recoil
SFAR-M GL
Description: “Developed for SOCOM. Fires standard NATO ammunition in caliber 7.62 mm. Supports semi-automatic and fully automatic. The standard grenade launcher EGLM 40 mm can deal considerable damage to various targets.”
Features: High-Power, Destruction, Heavy
Unlocked at: Rank 27
How do I use this weapon? The SFAR-M GL has the highest firepower among all assault rifles. However, the standard TTK with the weapon is very long despite high damage. This is due to the slow fire rate.
Together with the small magazine, the weapon leaves a lot to be desired – despite its strong grenade launcher. Attachments noticeably improve the weapon. If you can get through the difficult start with the weapon, you will be rewarded with a strong weapon.
Pro
High damage
Recoil is easy to control, but…
Grenade launcher is strong
Contra
Small magazine
… high recoil
Poor handling
Slow fire rate
Standard TTK leaves much to be desired
Becomes really good only with attachments
AC-42
Description: “The AC-42 is a next-generation Russian assault rifle and uses an unusual bullpup design to be compact without sacrificing barrel length or precision.”
Features: Burst fire, Extreme rate of fire
Unlocked at: Rank 40
How do I use this weapon? A look at the numbers shows: No value of the AC-42 is below average. The rate of fire is the largest outlier upwards: The weapon fires twice as fast as the SFAR-M. These numbers are offset by the fact that the AC-42 cannot fire in full automatic mode.
The TTK of the AC-42 is also frighteningly fast: A 3-shot burst can kill an opponent at closer range – with 30 rounds in the magazine, that’s potentially 10 dead opponents without reloading.
Pro
Incredibly high fire rate
Can kill with a burst
Above average values
Contra
No full automatic fire
Difficult to use at distance
LMG
LCMG
Description: “The LCMG goes back to US Special Forces in the Vietnam War – its lightweight design and Constant-Recoil system provide unparalleled control. An ideal weapon for fire support during troop assaults.”
Features: Versatile, Sustained Fire
Unlocked at: Rank 3
How do I use this weapon? The first of currently two LMGs in the game behaves exactly as one would expect a standard LMG to behave.
Much ammunition is balanced by the heaviness of all animations. This way, you don’t have to place so much value on perfect precision and can put pressure on enemies with sustained fire.
Fans of this type of weapon will enjoy the LCMG.
Pro
Huge magazine
Good damage
Good precision
Contra
Low fire rate
LMG-typical, poor handling
LMG-typical, slow reloading
PKP-BP
Description: “Historic Russian LMG. Effective fire support in 7.62x54mm caliber with belt feed at a lethal fire rate of 800 rounds per minute.”
Features: Aggressive, Heavy, High Capacity
Unlocked at: Rank 32
How do I use this weapon? The PKP-BP provides a significantly lower TTK compared to the LCMG due to higher damage and faster rate of fire. However, it plays even heavier.
The PKP-BP is also significantly less precise than the other LMG. Aggressive LMG players will have a lot of fun with this weapon.
Pro
Huge magazine with 200 rounds
Very good TTK
Highest fire rate among available LMGs
Due to ample ammunition in reserve, you are less dependent on ammo crates
Very precise when shooting while lying down
Contra
Much recoil when standing
Imprecise when moving
LMG-typical, poor handling
LMG-typical, slow reloading
Semi-Automatic
DM7
Description: “Precision over rate of fire. The DM7 can be configured for nearly any mission with its extended 40cm barrel and flexible attachment system SOCOM RIS II. Prioritize targets that exceed your precision and range.”
Features: Versatile, High Distance
Unlocked at: Rank 1
How do I use this weapon? For us, the DM7 is the currently best weapon in the game. This weapon can be used easily in most situations of the game, but it excels particularly at medium distances.
With the DM7, you don’t have to stand still and camp; it is suitable both defensively and offensively.
But you should avoid close combat whenever possible. Try to stay at the back of an advancing squad and apply pressure to enemies from there.
Pro
Good, consistent damage
Strong at high distances
Plenty of ammunition with good reload time
Very precise, even when the character is moving
Contra
Requires good aim
In close combat, it has disadvantages against most other weapons
Slower handling than many other weapons
SVK
Description: “The Russian SVK was heavily influenced by Western counterparts and is a gas-operated short-stroke DMR with a maximum effective range of 1,500 m.”
Features: Heavy, High-Power, Long Range
Unlocked at: Rank 14
How do I use this weapon? The SVK is among the currently 3 best weapons. And that, even though it has basically only one true strength. But it’s worth noting: It does the same damage on body shots as a sniper rifle. Its handling and fire rate, however, are significantly better compared to a sniper.
You must therefore play exactly the playstyle the weapon requires from you; otherwise, it can be very frustrating very quickly. As long as you shoot patiently and stationary at your opponents, it is an absolute monster.
However, as soon as you want to play aggressively in any form, it will quickly let you down.
Pro
Kills with two shots
Very strong at range
Contra
Requires nearly perfect aim
Very imprecise when moving your aim.
Little ammunition in the magazine
Slow handling
Very poor in close combat
VCAR
Description: “Lightweight, portable carbine – it weighs only 3.8 pounds and measures 57 cm in total length with the stock folded. Ideal for covert operations with a suppressor.”
Features: Light, Short Range, Precise
Unlocked at: Rank 47
How do I use this weapon? The VCAR looks like an SMG, is listed as a DMR – and is neither fish nor fowl. This primary weapon is functionally and damage-wise comparable to the MP28 – a secondary weapon.
The VCAR does not justify its contradictory design as ‘close combat DMR’ in any way. Even the suppressors recommended by the game are only unlocked after approximately 200 kills. Play this weapon just as a joke or challenge.
Pro
Interesting design
Twice the ammunition of the MP28
Killed opponents feel great shame
Contra
Low damage
Performs as well as a pistol
Poor in close combat
Poor at distance
Sniper Rifle
SWS-10
Description: “Finnish bolt-action sniper rifle with a lightweight aluminum frame and adjustable/folding stock.”
Features: Versatile, Long Range
Unlocked at: Rank 1
How do I use this weapon? The SWS-10 has significant weaknesses and fantastic strengths, but these are all to be expected from a sniper rifle.
The SWS-10 is, like all first weapons, an average weapon without major strengths or weaknesses for its weapon type.
Its comparatively high fire rate and the generous magazine for a sniper make it very beginner-friendly.
Pro
Kills with a headshot
Good fire rate for a sniper
Large magazine for a sniper
Flexible use thanks to attachments
Contra
Needs 2 body shots for a kill
Useless in close combat
DXR-1
Description: “The DXR-1 is lightweight and compact, yet delivers deadly precision at ranges up to 800 m.
Features: Heavy, High-Power, Extreme Range
Unlocked at: Rank 24
How do I use this weapon? The game describes the weapon as both lightweight and heavy. The values show: This weapon is significantly heavier than the SWS-10.
These characteristics make the weapon less flexible, but it has become the current favorite among snipers.
The MP28 is a good secondary weapon with the DXR-1 since it can quickly and lethally follow up on unclean body shots.
Pro
Kills with a headshot
Very precise
The most popular sniper rifle currently
Contra
Body shots do a bit too little damage for a kill
Poor handling
Useless in close combat
NTW-50
Description: “South African large-caliber anti-material rifle for neutralizing engine blocks and gun positions. Can destroy dreams at ranges up to 1,500 m.”
How do I use this weapon? The last weapon that you unlock in Battlefield 2042 is a blast. It can also kill with a body shot.
If you hit the weak points of a tank, you can even destroy it faster with the NWT-50 than with a rocket launcher (via redditt).
This power is balanced by a very slow handling – and by a very late unlocking of the weapon itself.
Pro
A body shot can be lethal with this weapon
Strong against vehicles
Contra
Very little ammunition
Very slow rate of fire
Very poor handling
Last weapon to unlock
Utility
MCS-880
Description: “The tactical shotgun MCS-880 has been a staple of American arsenals for nearly a century. Aiming is optional.”
Features: Versatile, High-Power, Reduced Range
Unlocked at: Rank 1
How do I use this weapon? The MCS-880 is predictably useless at higher distances. However, this shotgun has much more range than one would expect from other games.
Extremely dominant in close combat. Unlockable weapon attachments, such as slug ammunition, increase effectiveness at range a bit.
Pro
Very high damage
Very good hip fire
Effective at surprisingly long distances
Attachments increase flexibility
Contra
Imprecise
Useless outside of house fights
GVT 45-70
Description: “Old school meets the combat requirements of the mid-21st century. With modern sights and extensions, the 6-shot GVT 45-70 is the dream of every border dweller.”
Features: Light, Aggressive, Precise
Unlocked at: Rank 21
How do I use this weapon? Don’t be misled: The GVT 45-70 is not a shotgun.
It is a modern version of the guns from the Wild West. Thus, it is essentially useless in close combat. Shooting at heads from a distance is very fun, but not necessarily extremely effective.
Fulfills all cowboy dreams, along with the M44.
Pro
Very fun to play
Kills with a headshot
Effective at long ranges
Contra
Poor in close combat
Niche
12M Auto
Description: “Despite the strong resemblance of the Russian 12M Auto to the assault rifle family from which it originated, there are glaring differences. Load and secure, comrades.”
Features: Aggressive, Fully Automatic
Unlocked at: Rank 44
How do I use this weapon? The only fully automatic shotgun in the game is extremely dominant in close combat. Even at somewhat higher distances, it surprisingly still does damage but should not be used this way.
Good choice to eliminate attackers in Breakthrough on Orbital or Kaleidoscope in the elevator.
Pro
Fully automatic
Very good in close combat
Contra
Useless for distance
Niche
With the seasons and the battle pass, more weapons are set to arrive in the game after release. What they will be is currently still unknown.
These are all the weapons in Battlefield 2042 at a glance. Which weapon is your favorite and why? Which weapon do you absolutely want to unlock? And which attachments do you prefer to use? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments.
The Destiny 2 community is increasingly frustrated with the random drop rates of raid exotics. Even after months of raid grinding, many players continue to be consistently plagued by “eternal bad luck.” The raid exotics just don’t seem to drop for many. A solution could be a guaranteed drop through a raid quest.
With the often lengthy grind for weapons and items, players should generally have no problem in a loot shooter. The desired drop is simply not always guaranteed. But when does it become too frustrating? This question occupies the Destiny 2 community greatly. There are players who, despite luck protection, are truly haunted by “eternal bad luck” and do not possess any of the coveted raid exotics, even though they play the raids repeatedly. Chasing an exotic for several months and then never getting it has even led players to start hating raids.
Is guaranteed eternal bad luck still fair? Sometimes it seems as if the only thing guaranteed after many hundreds of runs is to continue having bad luck. Understandably, it feels unfair to the players plagued by bad luck after every pointless run. Especially when you see that almost everyone else has already received their exotic drop and is eagerly using the weapon.
Many players experience “eternal bad luck” while grinding for raid exotics.
In the Destiny 2 subreddit, a constructive discussion has emerged. How fair is it still, and how raid quests might solve the problem. Labcoat_samurai also explains on reddit why players are starting to discuss the topic again. Part of the blame is the associated bad feeling:
Week after week, it doesn’t feel much better for me. If it really takes a long time, I feel like a burden for my raid group. For example, I was the last person in my group to get Anarchy. So we played the Scourge of the Past exclusively for me for a few weeks. Every time I didn’t get it, I thought, ‘….. yeah…. Sorry guys.’ Just a bad feeling all around. They all feel bad for me and I feel bad for wasting their time.
When mean LFG team actions also come into play that take you out of the game just before the finally dropped exotic engram, the fun is pretty much over.
Others agree with him. TehColonelMoreland comments in the same reddit thread: ‘Making more than 40 complete runs that end in disappointment is not replay value, but misery.’
This divides the community into three groups: This topic has been dividing the community for a long time. In the meantime, three opinion groups have formed regarding this matter.
Those who have their raid exotics find the “whining” inappropriate. A raid exotic is simply not a guaranteed drop. ‘Get over it and keep playing!’
Others have already had their own experiences. They are therefore willing to help affected players in their clans or as sherpas through LFG, even on the 100th run.
The third group does not play raids for the exotics and therefore believes that exotics should not be the reason to want to play a raid.
The opinion that the raid should not be played solely for the exotics, is also held by ReconZ3X. He sees the problem with the developer: ‘If the [exotic] is the only incentive to play a raid, then the raid must have a shitty design.’
Raids are often played only because of the exotics: When looking at the fundamental motivations for playing a raid, the raid exotic is indeed the main reason for many players to engage in the activity. It’s exciting to receive a raid-exclusive exotic weapon, like the 1,000 Voices in Last Wish, and it’s a unique moment. Many players often remember exactly when their raid exotics dropped. After that, the interest is significantly lower. Often, even the regular legendary raid weapons or title triumphs provide no additional incentive anymore.
GhostTypeFlygon critically observes exactly that and accuses players in reddit:
“[…] If you stop playing a raid after you have received the exotic, it’s because you don’t like the raid. A raid should not just exist to be the source of an exotic. If the only reason to play this raid is the specific weapon, it’s a shitty raid or, as I said, you just don’t like raids.
These creative solutions are proposed by the community
The first solution would be a fixed raid quest with guaranteed raid exotic drops. The fact that this can work has already been proven by the Divinity from the Garden of Salvation raid. Even though finding a raid group can sometimes be frustrating with this raid quest, the system works. Those who complete the quest and successfully finish the raid with the additional tasks will receive their raid-exclusive exotic for sure.
Add a triumph point that says: ‘Complete all related triumphs’ (except of course collections), guaranteeing the exotic. Boom, done. Players will have been doing the raid at this point for a few weeks already, no one can claim they don’t deserve it, […], everyone is happy.
Xzwingnutzx agrees with him: ‘I like the idea […] Let it be based on your title progress. Every time you complete a [triumph in the raid], you have a higher chance of getting the raid exotic, until it’s the last one you need to complete the title, and then it’s guaranteed.’
If you want to play the luck game, then do it, but if you really want to put in the effort, I would do the drop with a group where the exotic drops guaranteed on a flawless run. This gives players with no PvE experience the chance to receive it through luck and gives players who have the ability to play it flawlessly a guaranteed way to get something they rightfully deserve.
I know this might not make me friends, but how about a quest like the one for Necrochasm? I really liked that quest where you find a white version of a weapon and have to upgrade it step by step until you finally transform it into exotic form by completing Crota’s End.
The community’s ideas are indeed interesting and really good. After so much bad luck, it is understandable that players’ desires for a raid quest with a guaranteed drop in “The Witch Queen”, the new expansion in February 2022, are becoming increasingly louder.
Raid quests have a significant downside: The essential downside of a raid quest is that over time, fewer and fewer players can be found who still want to run the raid. The example of the Divinity quests illustrates this well. It has become exponentially more difficult to complete the exotic quest as soon as people have completed their own raid quests. With RNG drops and a good luck protection, eventually everyone would get their weapon.
What do you think about this? Does the raid in “The Witch Queen” need a raid quest to end the “eternal bad luck”? What do you think of the community’s solution proposals? Should Bungie consider this?
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The grim universe of Warhammer 40K unfortunately also attracts followers of right-wing ideologies with its lore and design aesthetics. After an unpleasant incident at a major tournament in Spain, the developers of the tabletop game have issued a clear statement. What exactly happened and how the world of Warhammer 40K is to be interpreted, you can learn here on MeinMMO.
What is Warhammer 40K? Warhammer 40,000 – or 40K – is originally a tabletop game in which players command an army of miniatures to defeat the troops of another player. The setting is located in the distant, extremely dark future of the 41st millennium.
In the world of Warhammer 40K, war is practically constant, and humanity is ruled by a totalitarian regime that is threatened on all sides by aliens and dark powers.
There are large tournaments for Warhammer 40K, where hundreds of players meet to showcase their often elaborately painted miniatures and engage in epic battles on the game tables.
Alleged right-wing radical causes trouble at tournament
What happened at the tournament? At a large tournament with 800 participants in Talavera, Spain, there was an unpleasant incident. A player, who was hiding behind the nickname “Austrian Painter”, showed up, according to a report from a Spanish Warhammer blog (via El Descanso del Escriba), wearing fascist and right-wing radical symbols on his clothing. Among other things, the following were observed:
A red arrow bundle on a black background, the symbol of the “Falange”, a fascist movement in Spain in the 1930s.
In front of the Falange symbol was a circle with a cross inside, the symbol of the 13th Panzer Division of the Wehrmacht from World War II. The division was associated with war crimes during the invasion of Poland, including allegedly having used civilians as human shields and intentionally attacking a Red Cross aid convoy.
The logo of the 13th Panzer Division was also said to have been visible on his miniatures.
Additionally, the “Austrian Painter” was wearing a sweater with a pattern made up of various swastikas.
This display of clearly right-wing radical and fascist symbolism did not sit well with some players, and at least one player refused to play against the “Austrian Painter”.
The tournament administration awarded the victory to the “Painter” in this case and also refused to sanction this player in any way. His display of controversial symbolism was apparently accepted by the organizers without comment.
Developers say “The Imperium are not the good guys!”
Why does Warhammer have a problem with right-wing radicals? Indeed, the grim universe of Warhammer 40K employs various elements from fascist ideology and symbolism in its lore. Among other things, there are:
A totalitarian empire that demands absolute obedience and extreme sacrifice from its citizens.
An elite force of superior “supermen”
An all-powerful secret police that can strike at any time
Hatred of everything foreign as a guiding ideology
Genocide and mass extermination as completely legitimate means of warfare
At least one army in the game is heavily reminiscent of the stormtroopers of the Wehrmacht
The Imperium burns through its endless masses of soldiers without a second thought. Source: Warhammer Community
The parallels to fascist governments in the history of our world have been exaggerated and ironically represented by the developers of the Warhammer universe, but various subgroups within the Warhammer community, according to an article on Vice, express their fascist and right-wing radical fantasies through the game, as occurred recently at the tournament in Spain.
“The Imperium is driven by hate – Warhammer is not”
What do the developers say about the issue? Developer Games Workshop apparently does not want its product associated with right-wing extremism and has therefore announced in an official statement (via officiallyed in blog) that it will no longer tolerate symbols of “hate groups” at official events.
If you come to a Games Workshop event or store and you behave inappropriately, including wearing symbols of real hate groups, you will be asked to leave. We will not allow you to participate. We do not want your money. We do not want you in the Warhammer community.
Regarding the setting and its meaning, they also stated:
The Imperium is driven by hate. Warhammer is not.
In the Warhammer 40,000 universe, there are no good guys.
None!
Especially not the Imperium of Man.
Its countless legions of soldiers and zealots carve their way through the galaxy, bringing death to anyone and anything that does not conform to their narrow-minded notions of purity. Almost every man and woman toils in misery, either on the battlefield – where survival is measured in hours – or in the countless factories and hive slums that power the imperial war machine. And all of this in slavish servitude to the living corpse of a God-Emperor, whose decrees can at best be half-remembered, twisted by time and the fallibility of humanity.
Warhammer 40,000 is not just dark. It is the darkest, most dismal.
The Imperium of Man serves as a cautionary example of what can happen when the worst of humanity’s greed for power and extreme, relentless xenophobia come into play. Like so many aspects of Warhammer 40,000, the Imperium of Man is satirical.
To clarify: Satire is the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to ridicule human vices or the shortcomings of a system through mockery, derision, and absurdity. To be satire, something does not have to be merely crazy or laughable. The irony lies in how a tyrannical, genocidal regime is elevated through the setting that has been cranked up to 11. The Imperium is not a desirable state, except for those who profit from it in the game. It is a monstrous civilization, and its monstrosity is visible to all.
That said, certain hate groups in the real world – and followers of historical ideologies that should remain in the past – sometimes attempt to appropriate intellectual property for their own ends. We have said it before, but we want to remind you again what we believe:
“We believe in and support a community united by shared values, such as mutual kindness and respect. Our fantasy settings are dark and grim, but that does not reflect who we are or what the real world should be in our opinion. We will never accept or tolerate any form of prejudice, hatred or abuse in our company or in the Warhammer hobby.”
We can only hope that the developers remain true to their announcement and ensure that no one has to be ashamed of their hobby for being unfairly associated with extreme hate ideologies.
By the way, there are many adaptations of Warhammer 40K as computer games. A fun co-op shooter called Darktide is set to release on Steam in 2022.
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Genshin Impact revealed the appearances of the two new female characters: Yun Jin and Shenhe. The two are receiving a lot of praise and enthusiasm from fans. MeinMMO summarizes the facts about these two figures and the community’s reactions.
Before a new patch Genshin Impact releases the appearance of upcoming new characters every time – and this time is no different. Yun Jin and Shenhe are said to be the two fresh heroines in the game.
Who is Yun Jin? We have reported on Yun Jin several times and her leaks have been circulating online for almost a year now (via Twitter). Yun Jin is said to be a dancer, singer, and brewer who works at the Heyu Tea House in Liyue.
While she was initially suspected to be an Anemo character, she has now indeed become a Geo character. The speculation arose because Yun Jin wore a greenish divine eye as an accessory in an in-game cutscene (via Twitter).
However, the leak from last year was confirmed and she became a Geo element:
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Yun Jin also wields a spear as a weapon. With her, the other Geo characters gain additional support. Previously, Itto and Gorou were announced as Geo heroes and will be available in patch 2.3.
According to other characters in the game, she is supposed to have new ideas for opera pieces when she drinks a beverage she enjoys. Furthermore, Yun Jin is described as extremely friendly and open to jokes by Hu Tao.
Who is Shenhe? Shenhe seems to be a loner who comes from a clan of exorcists. Shenhe is regarded as the “Ethereal Soul amidst the mortal realm.” She also wields a spear and is of the Cryo element.
Shenhe was also mentioned in last year’s leak as “Shenli” (via Twitter). Back then, she was considered a Cryo claymore user.
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She appears moody and serious to Ganyu and Xingqiu. They cannot properly gauge her and are afraid of doing something wrong when she is around, as Shenhe is said to possess a turbulent temperament.
The community is excited about Yun Jin and Shenhe
Yun Jin has gathered nearly 30,000 retweets and 71,000 likes after an hour. Shenhe received even more approval with 42,000 retweets and 90,000 likes in the same time.
This is what fans are saying about Yun Jin under the official Twitter post of Genshin Impact (via Twitter):
dailyyunjin is excited: “Yun Jin nation it’s finally happening!”
HaNiQ_7 is lamenting because he lacks enough funds for the awesome character: “I’m broke, please stop.”
zetsuyakun55 is ready: “I’m not a fan of Geo users, but ‘Let’s go!’.”
However, some players note that she was previously leaked as an Anemo user and are somewhat disappointed that Yun Jin is indeed a Geo character now.
This is what fans are saying about Shenhe under the official Twitter post of Genshin Impact (via Twitter):
zillys fears out of conviction: “I will be broke again.”
kai_luvscats seems to be a fan of spear users: “I can’t spend that much money, but I want to complete my spear family!”
kazoxiaoo is completely surprised by a fact: “What the hell? She’s so hot, I didn’t expect that.”
Other players are disappointed that she also wields a spear – like the already available 4-star character Rosaria.
Since many spear users followed, a few fans are annoyed that both Yun Jin and Shenhe wield a spear as a weapon. They wished for different weapons. Genshin Impact itself tweeted “Spear Impact” under their announcements of the two new heroines, poking fun at themselves.
However, spear users are still in the minority. There are a total of 7 characters that use this weapon, while the other weapons are represented by 8 or more figures.
As soon as there is more information about the rarity and skills of Yun Jin and Shenhe, you will learn about it here, on MeinMMO.
What do you think of the two new characters? Are you excited for Yun Jin and Shenhe or are you more interested in the upcoming reruns? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
There are troubles at League of Legends with 2 of the best teams in the world. The Chinese team FunPlus Phoenix is losing three of its best players, Tian, Doinb, and Nuguri, after the LoL Worlds 2021.
This is the situation at FunPlus Phoenix:
FunPlus Phoenix are the world champions from 2019, who defeated all other teams with an outstanding combo of jungler and midlaner. In the final, they dominated the European hopeful G2 Esports. Additionally, they left them with a clear message on their way out.
However, 2020 was a crisis year: The Chinese team could not qualify for the Worlds.
Top laner needs a break from playing – Couldn’t cope in China
This is changing now at FunPlus Phoenix:
It started with rumors that top laner Nuguri would return to DWG KIA to replace Khan. That would have been ironic, as Nuguri had switched from world champion DWG KIA to FunPlus Phoenix in 2020 and replaced Khan there.
However, things took a turn when Nuguri had his manager announce that he does not want to play professionally in LoL in 2022. It was said that the South Korean Nuguri was “overseas” for the first time in 2021, meaning in China, and the stress had taken a toll on him mentally. The pressure was too much for him, and he wanted to take a break from esports (via inven).
Shortly thereafter, it became public that jungler Tian, the MVP of the LoL Worlds 2019, would be leaving the team. It is still unclear where he is going. Tian had been heavily criticized after the Worlds 2021 – he was considered one of the reasons why FPX performed so poorly.
Furthermore, even the face of the team, Doinb, will leave the 2019 world champion: The midlaner is heading to LNG Esports. He apparently wants to play alongside the world-class jungler Tarzan.
Showmaker is currently regarded as the best player in the world.
The situation of all 5 players at DWG KIA is uncertain
In 2020, they were unstoppable and marched to the world championship team. Jungler Canyon and midlaner Showmaker have been regarded as absolute exceptional talent and masters in League of Legends since that season.
In 2021, they were similarly unstoppable, and it took a moderate miracle for them to lose 2-3 in the final and finish as runners-up.
What is changing at DWG KIA? We reported on MeinMMO as early as April 2021 that fans feared DWG KIA would be torn apart by offers from Chinese teams. After the LoL Worlds, it looks like the “super team” is actually falling apart.
As announced, top laner Khan will leave the team, as he must begin his military service in the South Korean army.
There has also been quite a drama in South Korea regarding the ADC “Ghost.” He apparently wanted to leave DWG KIA and had contacted another team. The “other” team is NS Redforce – but he accused the team of lying to him and wasting his time.
However, the CEO of NS Redforce stated that this was not the case; they had made an offer that was rejected (via inven). Apparently, there were misunderstandings between both teams and the player.
Dream trio: The three are considered to be at the absolute top of their positions.
The status of the other 3 starters from DWG KIA is currently still unclear: Supporter Beryl, jungler Canyon, and the currently probably best player in the world, Showmaker, are officially free agents. However, DWG KIA has announced that they will offer them new contracts.
It seems that the three LoL stars are waiting to see how much money they are offered by teams from the Chinese league, LPL.
Currently, DWG KIA, the world champion of 2020, does not seem to have any players secured for 2022.
Even in Europe, the top teams in LoL are falling apart:
In Fortnite you can earn achievements by fulfilling various requirements. This allows you to brag in front of your friends and show what you have accomplished. Now a 65-year-old woman has shared her achievement, and it is quite impressive.
What happened? In reddit, a 65-year-old player posted her milestone, which she earned hard in Season 8. She managed to win 100 games, playing in Fortnite’s solo mode. You might be wondering why this is such a special achievement.
In Fortnite, there is skill-based matchmaking. If you can prove yourself in battle against your opponents, Fortnite’s system will match you with players that correspond to your skill level.
This means: The better you play, the stronger and tougher opponents you will face. Each match will thus be filled with more challenging opponents. The lady had to face tougher opponents after each victory, where she had to prove herself.
Fortnite is not just for young players
How did she do it? In a match, you can use various tactics. Many players either play aggressively and hunt down their opponents relentlessly or are so talented in building and editing that they can afford almost any confrontation.
The 65-year-old lady GreylightMay (via reddit) told readers that she had a secret tactic. However, she did not elaborate on it. One could assume that she always snuck from building to building to remain undetected. This way, she creates no noise and seems almost invisible to the opponent.
If you need tips because you are a beginner or do not want to build, here is a video of the lady’s guide:
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To earn this achievement, she played 8 matches a day. She used a white-haired skin, as that is her trademark.
65-year-old gamer uses Fortnite as a workout for reflexes and mind
How is it received? Players celebrate her fighting spirit and the fact that she has worked for such an achievement at all. A 40-year-old father, who is also actively playing Fortnite, congratulates her:
Wow, congratulations! I’m glad that I completed the Battle Pass and achieved some accomplishments in the timeline. 10 wins in Season 8 is enough for me to be happy as a 40-year-old gamer dad.
The lady adds that Fortnite is not just a game for young players, as many people initially assume. The game is worthwhile for every age group. The 65-year-old player uses Fortnite to give her mind and reflexes a workout.
Other players also say that you can never be sure in Fortnite from what kind of player you were taken down. It could be that behind a skin, older individuals are hiding, who can completely tear you apart in a battle.
What do you think about the fact that Fortnite does not only provide a platform for young players to prove themselves? Do you find the idea cool that even your grandma could play Fortnite? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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Call of Duty: Vanguard has an incredibly powerful setup for the submachine gun MP40, which can send your opponents into respawn with just 2 shots. To benefit from the 2-shot kills, however, you need a headshot – or a shot to the knee.
The MP40 has been one of the most popular weapons in Call of Duty: Vanguard since its release. This is partly because the submachine gun is available from the start. However, it is also due to its incredible strength.
Because the MP40 has a fierce setup in Vanguard that sends your enemies to your kill count after just 2 hits. We will show you how this works on MeinMMO.
Vanguard: OP setup of the MP40 halves the TTK
What kind of setup is this? The combination of 2 special attachments makes the MP40 an overwhelming tool in the multiplayer of Vanguard:
Magazine: Short 8mm 32-round magazine
Ammunition type: Hollow point
With the 8mm rounds, you get a high base damage of 46, and with the hollow point ammunition, you deal 54 damage to your enemy’s limbs. A shot to the knee, hand, or toe of the opponent is enough for you to only need one torso hit afterward.
Headshots do the job as well – the important thing is that a hit lands either on the head or the limbs of the opponent. Where the second shot lands does not matter.
The time-to-kill thus stands at 107 milliseconds. The hit to the knee therefore reduces the TTK by half (from 214 milliseconds). Up to a distance of nearly 15 meters, the high damage persists.
Vanguard: MP40 OP setup
Muzzle: Muzzle Brake No. 3
Barrel: Krausnick 221mm 01B
Sight: Slate Reflector
Stock: Krausnick 33m Folding Stock
Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeletal
Magazine: Short 8mm 32-round magazine
Ammunition type: Hollow point
Grip: Fabric Grip
Perk: Brace
Kit: Quick
MP40 OP Setup
How does the setup play? Since many players usually aim for a headshot rather than a knee hit, this attachment combination plays out a bit unusually. Engage lower in your fights than usual.
Otherwise, this attachment combination plays extremely stable and easily. Even without the OP setup, the MP40 is therefore very popular and one of the weapons most commonly seen in the early weeks of Vanguard.
If you want to modify the MP a bit more, you should only keep the two ammunition attachments, but can modify everything else.
We are also embedding a short video with gameplay of the 2-shot setup here:
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The setup has been known since the release but was temporarily overshadowed by the OP setup of the Type 100. This MP could also take down enemies with 2 hits and needed under 100 milliseconds for that. However, after the nerf to the Vital attachment, the MP40 is back in charge:
flugelporn on reddit: “The MP40 is undoubtedly the best submachine gun. […] It’s broken, that’s why everyone uses it.”
Will it stay like this? The attachment combination is way too strong, and a nerf is likely to come soon. However, there is still no announcement from the developers regarding this. So rock the nasty setup before it disappears.
One of the largest Twitch streamers was caught by streamer Ludwig (26) – Amouranth (27) secretly watches other streams while she streams herself. MeinMMO tells you what is going on.
Amouranth is known for her escapades and her revealing nature on Twitch. She has been temporarily banned from the platform several times for this reason.
With her streams, she reaches thousands of viewers and earns massive amounts by licking her microphone or simply sitting on a banana in inflatable pools while writing the names of the viewers on her body.
She is among the largest streamers on Twitch and knows how to market herself in the face of strong competition.
Ludwig discovers what Amouranth really does in her streams
He broke the sub record on Twitch with the Subathon and reached a total of 283,061 subscribers on the platform.
While Ludwig was streaming once again, he discovered Amouranth in his chat, who wanted to “discuss business risks” with him. He jokingly agreed and then discovered that Amouranth was actually live.
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He was confused that she was active in his chat while she was streaming ASMR.
Are you secretly watching Twitch while licking your microphone?!
Ludwig took it further and asked:
Did I just find out that you are farming thousands of viewers while secretly watching Twitch? Oh my God? You watch movies, TV shows, and Netflix series while streaming?
He then urged her to nod if his statement was correct. Amouranth did so with a wide grin, thereby confirming his statements.
The chat and Ludwig enjoyed the fact that Amouranth licks her microphone and makes other ASMR noises while watching his or other streams.
All participants found it humorous. The chat spammed laughing emotes and wrote “caught” and “leaked” while both Twitch streamers had fun.
Then Ludwig sent his community to Amouranth with a raid and praised the 27-year-old for working hardest of all on Twitch.
It’s amazing how Amouranth earns massive amounts of money and has thousands of viewers while doing what others do in their leisure time.
Diablo 2 Resurrected will receive a major Update 2.3 in December. This contains a feature that allows PC players to use more skills, which is very pleasing to them. However, console fans will also see a change in the form of adjustable difficulty in offline mode. Read here everything about the upcoming December update of Diablo Resurrected on MeinMMO.
What’s in Update 2.3? As the issues with the online operation of the action RPG Diablo 2 Resurrected are slowly getting better, the developers are working on the first major Update 2.3, which is set to be released in December 2021. It includes the following features and improvements:
Console players can adjust the difficulty level in offline mode
Improvements to the UI, where you can see if someone is muted
Failed attacks will now be displayed
Enhancements for Nvidia cards
Additionally, there will be a test server where you can preview the new features in advance. However, the most important new feature should be the new skill bar for PC players.
PC players receive a major update with a new skill bar
What’s the deal with the bar? Those who play Diablo 2 Resurrected on PC must – if they want to use additional skills – first assign them to the mouse buttons using the function keys before they can use them. With the new additional skill bar, this should work directly through the quick-cast option.
This is what the new feature looks like. Source: Blizzard
This is a significant improvement to gameplay and should allow PC players to use skills quickly and conveniently. Overall, the game should feel smoother and more modern. Even though Blizzard initially claimed that a too modern playstyle would cause problems.
Was this in the old Diablo 2? Indeed, this feature is brand new and was never part of the original Diablo 2 gameplay. The developers initially did not include the option in the game, but a large part of the community expressed (via Blizzard Blog) their desire for it, which is why the feature is now being added to the game after all.
The reason is that in the console version of Diablo 2, several buttons on the controller were available, allowing players to use various skills through them. With the new skill bar, this function should now also be available on PC.
How is this being received by the players? Although the new skill bar was not present in the original and Blizzard had promised no major changes, the feature is received well by most fans. Various users are commenting on reddit, among others:
Dirk_Bogart: ‘Immediate key assignment to mouse and keyboard, just like on the controller? The best update they could have made!’
ssx50: ‘I still remember all the purists […], who shouted pre-launch that such a thing would ruin the game. Luckily, it’s being done anyway.’
Cornmealius: ‘This is how they get me back, really a very good change.’
What’s in store for consoles? On PlayStation or Xbox, adjustments to the difficulty level are now possible when playing offline. There are 8 levels of scaling. The higher you set it, the harder the enemies will become. However, they will also drop much better loot, making it worthwhile for ambitious grinders.
Trainers in Pokémon GO can look forward to an exclusive concert by global star Ed Sheeran starting today. We at MeinMMO have looked into what this concert is all about and will show you how you can watch it.
What kind of concert is it? Today, on November 22, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time, a new event starts in Pokémon GO. The background is a new collaboration with British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran. To celebrate this, the global star will hold an exclusive concert for the trainers.
How you can watch the concert with Ed Sheeran
When does the concert with Ed Sheeran take place? Just in time for the start of the Ed Sheeran event, the global star will provide a musical kickoff with a small concert. You can watch his performance starting today, November 22, 2021, at 8:00 PM.
The concert will then be available to you anytime and can be watched throughout the entire event until November 30, 2021, at 10:00 PM.
Where can the concert be found?
As Niantic announced on the Pokémon GO page, you can access the exclusive concert with Ed Sheeran through the news in the game (via pokemongolive.com). To do this, you need to go to the menu in the game. This opens by clicking on the Pokéball in your map view.
On the menu page, you will find the “News” category at the top right. If you click on this item, you will enter your notifications and news. With the help of tabs at the top of the screen, you can switch between both categories.
This is how you access the news
Also click on “News” here. You will now receive a list of all upcoming events, with the concert featuring Ed Sheeran also listed. You just need to select it. At this point, there will be a link through which you can access the concert.
What can you expect at the concert? Ed Sheeran will perform some songs from his new album Equals, but also popular songs from his previous albums. You can look forward to the following songs among others:
Perfect
Thinking Out Loud
Bad Habits
Shivers
Overpass Graffiti
First Times
What else can you expect from the Ed Sheeran event?
As with every event, you can expect many Pokémon and bonuses. Especially Squirtle with sunglasses will be in the spotlight, as it is the favorite Pokémon of the British singer.
You will encounter the water Pokémon in field research tasks and alongside Croagunk, Piplup, Oshawott, and Froxy in the wild. The daily snapshot can also be worth it for you during the event.
Additionally, the song “Overpass Graffiti” by Ed Sheeran will be available at night in the game until November 30, 2021. A free event box, new stickers, and a new promo code with an avatar item will round off the event.
What do you think of the concert with Ed Sheeran? What is your favorite song? Will you watch it, or do you not like his music at all? Feel free to share your opinion here in the comments and exchange views with other trainers on MeinMMO about it.
Is the current event not your thing? Then look forward to the Community Day in December. We will show you which 25 monsters and special features will await you on these two days.
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The MMO New World (Steam) received an update last Thursday. The patch triggered a lot of criticism: Amazon is accused of secretly making their MMO harder to disguise a lack of content. Moreover, there are too many bugs in the game. The reviews on Steam deteriorated dramatically over the weekend, on November 20 and 21.
How much did the Steam reviews drop?
Overall, New World currently has 71% positive reviews – “mostly positive”
In the last 7 days, there are only 59% positive reviews – “mixed”
There was a significant negative spike on Saturday, November 20 – with 1,899 negative reviews against only 336 positive reviews. Only 15% of all incoming reviews were positive.
There was a lot of criticism of New World on Saturday and Sunday.
Steam user with 430 hours criticizes secret changes to New World
What bothers people? The main accusation is that Amazon has made New World “even grindier” or “harder”.
The German user LocDog has spent 434 hours in New World. He is annoyed that with patch 1.1.0. many secret changes were made to New World (via steam):
There is now less loot in elite chests to prolong the grind in the endgame
Enemies have 5-10 times more health points, so fights last longer
Moreover, the enemies in end areas are now harder, the more players hit them
In addition to this criticism of the endgame, there are ongoing complaints about the numerous bugs and exploits in New World.
This is what Amazon says: In a blog post, the developers commented on the changes to the endgame. They say: They want players to feel challenged, even if they have received new gear (via forum).
They want to take another look at the endgame, especially the elite chests and drop rates, so it feels rewarding to complete challenging content.
Moreover, they believe that expeditions should play a bigger role in the endgame and want to adjust them in the coming months.
Since November 19, Battlefield 2042 has officially been released and has since received mixed reviews. It has even been “review bombed” on Steam. Nevertheless, it is still played by thousands, as it was temporarily in the top 10 of the most played titles in recent days.
How was Battlefield 2042 received on Steam? Not well at all. In the first two days, the game was catapulted into the top 10 of the least popular games, and on release day, it only had 21% positive reviews, with around 10,000 ratings.
As of now, on November 22, Battlefield 2042 has at least reached 25% positive reviews on Steam, with around 35,000 ratings.
However, the game is ranked 9th among the least popular games of all time, with an average of 2.52 points. (via steam250.com) The user score, however, does not seem to reflect how many people actually play the game.
Despite review bombing, briefly in the top 10 of the most played titles on Steam
How many people have played Battlefield 2042? Despite thousands of bad reviews, Battlefield 2042 managed to achieve impressive player numbers over the weekend.
On release day, the game hit its first peak with 105,397 simultaneous players. (steamdb.info)
Since then, daily peak numbers have fluctuated between around 90,000 and 100,000
Battlefield 2042 was still ranked 9th among the most played titles on November 21, ahead of GTA Online and behind PUBG.
At the time this article is being written (November 22, 10:00 AM), it has fallen to 13th place. However, there are naturally also fewer players online in Europe during the morning.
Despite all the criticism, Battlefield 2042 has managed to motivate numerous players to play at release. We don’t know how many players are playing through EA’s own launcher Origin, but naturally, there are likely several thousand more.
But what is causing the big difference between ratings and player numbers? Fans are currently discussing this in the Battlefield 2042 subreddit.
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Review bombing is an ongoing problem
The phenomenon of “review bombing” has been known from other releases. Particularly with games that have a large fan base, there is often an uproar when the latest installment of a franchise or a long-awaited game does not meet expectations.
The reasons for such rating attacks are varied, and often issues like the technical state of a game are involved.
What is the problem with Battlefield 2042? Here, there are mainly two major points:
The technical state of Battlefield 2042 is not suitable for release.
Battlefield 2042 changed core features of the series and made changes to the fundamental design.
These factors led to numerous players expressing frustration about the game, criticizing the technical state, and also encountering issues with the content.
This is what players are saying: The difference between reviews and player numbers is not surprising to many.
Dum_Fuchs says: “reddit does not represent all players. No matter how much people want that.” (via reddit)
marquicquis writes: “Right now, there are 3134 ratings on Metacritic. The game looks bad (I haven’t played it yet), but yes, that is quite a minority for a game series that sells in the millions.” (via reddit)
Caris_Levert replies: “That would be 3% of currently active [Steam] players. I would be inclined to agree with the idea that people who were disappointed with the game would be more likely to rate it.” (via reddit)
turdmogrol confirms: “Seriously, this is the first time in a long time that I’ve reviewed a game. I’ve enjoyed hundreds of games throughout my life and rarely review one unless I’m upset about it” (via reddit)
Annoyed and angry players would generally write reviews more often than satisfied players or newcomers who simply jump to the next title if they don’t like a game. Many do not want to be dragged down by the negative atmosphere. masterchief99 states:
The game has blatant problems, that’s for sure, but my friends and I just want a stress-free Battlefield game of the modern era that at least lets us find a functioning matchmaking server, something that Battlefield 4 has failed to provide since day one.
Reviews really aren’t the be-all and end-all that people like to think. It’s really just a bunch of other people sharing their opinions. Just ask yourself how many games you’ve enjoyed before you later realized they were terrible based on the reviews.
In my opinion, BF2042 is a fun Battlefield game, not everyone cares about the specialists like people on reddit think. As long as the game doesn’t have serious issues, it will do fine.
Ultimately, players have no choice but to form their own opinion about a game, inform themselves through other sources, and engage more deeply with it.
Simply looking at the ratings of individual titles is rarely enough to truly know how bad or good a game is.
What do you think? Do you consider the poor ratings justified? Or do you believe they do not give a true impression of the game?
Back 4 Blood has revealed what else is in store for players – and there is a lot. Even the free updates sound promising.
When Back 4 Blood launched a few weeks ago, opinions were mixed. While many players appreciate the evolution of “Left 4 Dead,” others feel that certain game modes are missing. Most notably, the Versus Co-Op mode is missed.
Why do players want “Versus Co-Op”? Many veteran “Left 4 Dead” players long for a “Versus Co-Op”. This is essentially the familiar campaign, but players take on the role of the Special Zombies. Here, teams alternate playing against each other on a map, and the team that has collected the most progress at the end wins.
For many L4D veterans, the PvP campaign is essentially the true endgame and has kept the other zombie shooters fresh for years.
This mode is missing, which players continue to point out to the developers.
Whether this mode will eventually appear sometime over the coming year remains to be seen. It might be part of one of the planned DLCs – and the roadmap fuels hope for some players.
The roadmap for 2022 – a lot is still to come.
Back 4 Blood Roadmap – What’s Coming?
In broad terms, Back 4 Blood has also released the roadmap for 2022 and the rest of 2021. The further out the innovations are, the more roughly they are described.
What has been announced? A while ago, Back 4 Blood shared the rough plan for the release of new content in the current and coming year. There will be not only paid DLCs with new campaigns, but also a whole series of “free” updates and innovations. The following was announced:
November Patch: The first major patch with bug fixes and balancing changes. The update is already live, with new hotfixes being pushed out in recent days.
December Patch: The December update is expected to be significantly more extensive. It will include:
New features like new supply lines
a training ground for the zombies
a special Christmas event
the ability to play the campaign solo and offline – complete with campaign progress
A new type of map
Brand new maps – with one of them likely allowing weapon mods to be taken from weapons
Updates 2022: In 2022, there will be even more improvements and new changes for everyone. These will include:
A new difficulty level
New maps for players
New corruption cards
New Co-Op mode
Melee update
General improvements
Particularly interesting is likely the new difficulty. Many are longing for an intermediate level between “Veteran” and “Nightmare” – whether it will actually come remains to be seen.
What kind of Co-Op mode is this? The biggest question marks likely revolve around the Co-Op mode. Many hope that it will be the much-loved “Versus Co-Op” – but then the mode would likely be described as a PvP mode. A “Holdout” mode seems more likely, where the Cleaners must withstand the Ridden for a limited time with limited resources.
What it ultimately becomes remains to be seen.
More about Back 4 Blood can be found here on MeinMMO:
In addition to the free updates for all players, there will also be 3 paid DLCs. Those who purchased one of the premium versions of the game already have the season pass for it.
The 3 DLCs are all set to be released in 2022, although there are no exact dates yet.
The first major DLC is named “Tunnels of Terror” and has at least already included a small screenshot. It shows a dark terrain resembling a swamp – but is probably a cave complex.
All 3 major DLCs are set to bring new campaign chapters along with further innovations, namely:
Additional Cleaners
New Special Zombies
A new “Activity Type”
New weapons
New maps
Exclusive skins
So, those who enjoy Back 4 Blood can look forward to new content and expansions for the campaign soon. As more bugs and issues of the release version are being removed, there should soon be new and more precise information about the upcoming content.
Are you looking forward to more content in Back 4 Blood? Or are you just eagerly waiting for a possible “Versus Co-Op” mode?
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