New World has received a new update today, on November 24th. However, this led to problems right after the servers came back online: Players had too much money. As a result, there were far greater issues. Now the servers are in maintenance again.
The maintenance took place from 8 AM to 11 AM German time.
The servers came back online on time, but had to be taken offline shortly after again. A bug gave players massive amounts of coins.
This led to entire auction houses being emptied in a short time.
What is the problem? After the servers came back online around 11 AM German time, many players of New World suddenly found massive amounts of coins in their inventory. The amount reached into the hundreds of thousands.
Due to the update, players were supposed to receive money back for paid housing taxes and companies for war declaration fees. Apparently, a bug occurred that pushed way too many coins into the players’ inventories. This led to chaos.
The consequence was that the auction house on many European servers was almost completely sold out, as a user reported in the forum. Many used the money to buy massive amounts of items.
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New World: New trailer shows the contents of the first major patch
Servers down after server downtime – New maintenance is supposed to fix the bug
Now the servers in Europe are temporarily offline again (via Twitter.com). However, there is still no specific time for the downtime. The new maintenance apparently aims to fix the bug and possibly return the excess gold.
A similar problem occurred when the highly anticipated server transfers were rolled out. These were also deactivated after just a few hours because a bug caused infinite coins to be generated.
New World has already lost players in the past who did not want to stay long after the release. Many criticize what they see as a lack of endgame content. However, the developers have already provided a solution:
Call of Duty: Vanguard is especially fun when you dominate enemies in blitz pace on small maps. To make it really impactful, we at MeinMMO have here 3 particularly powerful weapon setups that will dominate every small map and farm you many kills.
What are the weapons for? In the multiplayer mode of CoD Vanguard, you have the choice between different playlists, with some that exclusively play on small maps. These include maps like the legendary “Shipment“, the notorious “The House“, “Hotel Royale”, or Hitler’s chalet in “Eagle’s Nest”.
On all these maps, certain weapon setups are particularly powerful, three of which we will introduce in the following paragraphs.
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3 strong setups for small maps
This is how they were selected: The following weapon setups are all extremely powerful in close combat and have a very low time-to-kill (TTK). So if an enemy runs in front of you, a few hits will suffice to take them down.
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This is very important on small maps, as the enemy can come around the corner at any time, and the player with the quick reflexes and good TTK will prevail.
The Combat Shotgun – The One-Shot Wonder
What’s so good about it? This simple pump-action shotgun is a real killer! With this setup, the weapon almost always achieves one-shot kills, no matter where you hit the opponent. Even a shot to the knee is like a headshot, granting you an immediate kill.
Its range is still quite solid. Just run happily through the foliage with this weapon and don’t forget to reload regularly during combat breaks, as that is the only real weakness of the weapon.
This is what the setup looks like: Attach these attachments to the shotgun and hope that there won’t be a nerf anytime soon, as this setup is truly unreasonably good!
Muzzle: Rounded A5 Barrel
Barrel: Cut
Sight: –
Stock: Wire Custom
Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
Magazine: .16 Caliber 10-Round Drum
Ammunition Type: Slug and Buckshot
Grip: Cloth Grip
Skill: Momentum
Kit: Quick
The MP40 – Knee instead of Headshots!
What’s so good about it? This compact submachine gun is available from the start of the game and, with this superior setup, is truly overpowered. This is due to the hollow point bullets, which massively increase damage to limbs as well as the 8mm magazine.
You only need two hits, as long as one of them hits the head, an arm, or a leg.
So run happily through The House or another small map with this weapon and take out your opponents one by one. Just be sure not to only hit the torso, as the full “shot-kill mechanic” of this setup will not come into play.
This is what the setup looks like: Attach the following attachments to your MP40 and enjoy it as long as possible, as a nerf for this powerful combo may come at some point.
But with the right setup, the Type 100 is still a very powerful weapon that can take down opponents with 3 shots while remaining precise at close range.
This setup uses various attachments to create a fast-firing, stable, and deadly weapon. Best to use the perk “Ghost” and then quietly run through the map, taking down opponents whenever you spot them thanks to the silencer.
This is what the setup looks like: The advantage of this combination is that the weapon has already been nerfed, and therefore will likely remain in the game in this form for a while.
Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
Barrel: Warubachi 134MM Quick
Sight: Slate Reflector
Stock: Warubachi Skeleton
Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip
Magazine: Short Russian .30 30-Round Magazine
Ammunition Type: Hollow Point
Grip: Cloth Grip
Skill: Vital
Kit: Fully Loaded
Optimal addition – Combat Shield in the 2nd slot!
What’s so good about it? One downside of small maps is that you never really know where the enemy might appear. Often, the rogues sneak up from behind and want to shoot you in the back.
But there is a simple trick against that. If you pack the combat shield and do not actively use it, then it hangs on your back, protecting you from shots.
The downside is, of course, that you cannot carry another primary weapon and are left relying on pistols.
However, if you use the perk “Overkill”, you can carry 2 primary weapons. Then pack the shield in the 2nd slot and choose one of the weapons mentioned above as your primary weapon.
Then you have the shield as backup and can still shoot happily!
Slowly but surely, the EM2 assault rifle has risen to the top of the weapon meta in Call of Duty: Warzone. Currently, it is the weapon with the best kills/deaths ratio in the game, and MeinMMO shows you what makes this overachiever so strong.
Update January 3, 2022: We have checked the setup option in the article and can still recommend the attachment combination.
Not long until the big, free Pacific update of Call of Duty: Warzone. The battle royale will then receive a new map and even new graphics.
Almost 40 new weapons are also coming to the game, and the meta roulette is calling for its stakes. Until then, there is a weapon that the best players of Warzone rely on, which is ideal for the last days in Verdansk: the range assault rifle EM2.
The EM2 doesn’t care about the distance to the opponent
What makes the weapon so strong? If you currently reach for an assault rifle in Warzone and are ready to accept a bit of recoil, then there are 2 strong options:
AK-47 from Cold War
EM2
For the very brave, the C58 is also on the list, but the AK and the EM2 are significantly more popular. Both can be controlled well, without making it too easy, and reward with strong damage.
While the AK-47 from Cold War has a higher time-to-kill at chest hits in its range damage area than in close combat, the EM2 remains stable over the entire distance, and it doesn’t matter if your enemy is 5 or 500 meters away:
TTK with chest hit – close combat
AK-47 (CW): 600 milliseconds
EM2: 675 milliseconds
TTK with chest hits – range
AK-47: 700 milliseconds
EM2: 675 milliseconds
While the AK with a meta loadout runs out of steam a bit at around 40 meters, the EM2 remains stable in its time-to-kill.
What can the EM2 not do well? The EM2 neglects close combat due to its range power. If you also like to use your assault rifles for shorter distances, then better rely on the AK-47. Due to the relatively low damage in close combat, an SMG with range is a suitable secondary weapon to the EM2.
Additionally, the fire rate of the EM2 is very low – if you miss, your time-to-kill increases by more than 100 milliseconds. However, the AK-47 also comes with this disadvantage.
Pro
Good control
Consistent damage at all distances
Contra
Low fire rate
Weak damage in close combat
There are more stable alternatives
Warzone: EM2 Setup rocks the farewell to Verdansk
What does a strong setup look like? A meta setup of the EM2 reduces the noticeable recoil and gives you higher bullet velocity as well as a larger magazine. However, with the high damage per shot, you can rely on the smaller magazine to have fewer disadvantages during your time in the sights.
Warzone: EM2 Setup
Muzzle: Agency Muzzle Brake
Barrel: 25.8″ Special Forces
Scope: Axial Arms 3x
Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
Magazine: 40 Rounds
Warzone: EM2 Setup
How strong is the EM2? Currently, the weapon is the most popular assault rifle according to the Warzone statistics site “WZranked” and by far the best weapon in the assault rifle class in terms of kills/deaths ratio – for every death, EM2 players collect 1.43 kills (via wzranked.com – As of November 24, 21).
In second place, the CR-56 AMAX is far behind with a value of 1.10.
The best players are currently rocking the Warzone with the EM2, and for you, this assault rifle could also be a strong tool for the last days of the old map Verdansk.
After the release of Season 6, at the beginning of October, little has changed in the weapon balance in Warzone. The longer popular and strong weapons are not changed, the more pressure the meta gets and over time becomes increasingly unfair.
The EM2 is not too strong in Warzone, but due to its increasing popularity, more and more players are picking up the weapon, which makes the meta rigid and boring.
However, we do not expect major balance changes before the big Pacific update – so if you haven’t put the EM2 on your radar yet, now is the optimal time for some trial runs. You can find more weapon alternatives in our large list of the best weapons in Warzone.
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Today, on November 24, 2021, the last Raid Hour with Cresselia is taking place in Pokémon GO. We from MeinMMO have looked at which counters you should use against the legendary raid boss and will tell you whether the short event is worth it.
What is a Raid Hour? Every Wednesday, a one-hour raid event takes place in Pokémon GO. During this event, you encounter legendary monsters in level 5 raids in almost all gyms.
This week, you will face the raid boss Cresselia again, just as you did last Wednesday. However, today it will be the last time that it is available in the raid hour.
Raid Hour with Cresselia – Start and Counters
When does the Raid Hour start? Like every week, the raid hour also starts today at 6:00 PM local time. You can already see in advance, based on the dark eggs over the gyms, where a level 5 raid will start. At 7:00 PM, it’s already over and the raids will become less frequent.
The best counters against Cresselia
Cresselia is a legendary monster and belongs to the Psychic Pokémon. Due to its type, it is particularly weak against the attacks of Ghost, Dark, and Bug types. Therefore, use these monsters in battle (via pokebattler.com):
Pokémon
Moveset
(Shadow) Snibunna
Body Slam and Leech Life
(Shadow) Mewtwo
Psychic Blade and Shadow Ball*
(Shadow) Houndoom
Body Slam and Leech Life
(Shadow) Chandelure
Overheat and Shadow Ball
(Shadow) Banette
Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
Darkrai
Body Slam and Shadow Ball
Giratina (Altered Forme)
Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
(Shadow) Tyranitar
Bite and Crunch
Of course, you can also rely on your Mega Evolutions:
Mega Gengar with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
Mega Houndoom with Body Slam and Leech Life
Mega Absol with Body Slam and Foul Play
You can also find more counters in our counter guide to Cresselia:
Is there Cresselia as Shiny? Yes, Cresselia can be obtained in its shiny form with a bit of luck. You can recognize it by its purple back, the blue decorations on its neck and head, and the green-yellow tail.
Cresselia normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
How strong is it: Cresselia can score particularly well in defense. Thus, it plays a role mainly in the Super and Ultra League. In terms of offense, it is somewhat weaker, so you should rather rely on other monsters in raids.
Who should take advantage of the raid hour today? Cresselia is particularly interesting for trainers who are still looking for a strong Psychic Pokémon for the PvP League. But shiny hunters can also benefit today.
Those who need one or two Cresselia candies should also take their chance today. The legendary monster will be available in level 5 raids only until December 1 at 10:00 AM.
From Friday, there will be four additional raid hours through the Hoopa event, during which other legendary Pokémon will dominate the level 5 raids. We have looked at which ones and what else to expect from this event.
Are you participating in the raid hour with Cresselia tonight? What counters will you be using? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Blade & Soul was a highly anticipated MMORPG from Korea from 2014 to 2016. It impressed especially with its action-packed combat and beautiful graphics. In 2021, there was a major engine update as well as some new updates. But is it still worth starting the game? MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch tried it out and spoke with the developers.
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: NCSoft | Platform: PC | Release: January 19, 2016
Blade & Soul remains one of the best Asian MMORPGs on the market in 2021. It is free-to-play, has one of the most interesting martial arts combat systems, and strongly focuses on a story in which you fight against evil.
There are regular updates that continue the story, and every year in autumn, a new class is released. In addition, there are dozens of events that are regularly activated, including bonus events for returnees and special celebrations for Halloween or Christmas.
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Blade & Soul – in 2 minutes
In 2021, Blade & Soul received more attention because the MMORPG migrated to Unreal Engine 4. This led to an improvement in graphics and was also supposed to enhance performance. Moreover, there were numerous changes to the game, including adjustments to the combat system, loot, and interface.
But is that enough to make Blade & Soul an interesting MMORPG again? And what does the game offer in general, and for whom is it suitable? I took a closer look at the game.
Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has spent thousands of hours in games like Guild Wars 2, ESO, or Black Desert. But Blade & Soul is also familiar to him. He created beginner guides for it at the release in 2016 and participated in every starter dungeon.
For this article, he leveled the class Archer to level 30, tried the newest class Dual Blade using a max-level boost in the endgame, was shown the new Demonbane dungeons by the developers, and asked them several interview questions.
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A classic Asian MMORPG with a revenge story and action-packed combat
What about classes and races? Blade & Soul allows you to create a character from now 14 different classes at the start. However, these classes are partially bound to races. The races include:
The Jin – they look like classic humans and can be created as male or female. According to lore, they are very versatile and tenacious beings.
The Gon – giant humans who possess a lot of physical strength. They are also available as male or female.
The Yun – a race consisting solely of female members, who value elegance and grace.
The Lyn – small creatures with huge ears. Both genders are available here as well.
The classes Blade Dancer (only Lyn), Summoner (only Lyn), and Berserker (only Gon) can only be played by a single race, while you have multiple options for the remaining classes.
At the beginning, you have 3 free character slots, which you can expand to 13 through the shop. So it is currently not possible to play all classes at the same time.
The character editor is very detailed. Even for the facial details, there are numerous sliders for the size and position of the pupils, a selection of various colors, and of course customization options for makeup and jewelry. Overall, the editor is not as strong as that of Black Desert, but it’s very close.
Once you have created your desired character, you start in the tutorial. There, you learn about the Hongmoon School. It’s the combat school you belong to and where you train. Your leader is Master Hong, a small, old coot often seen in screenshots of the game.
In the tutorial, you will learn to sprint, jump, and glide, one of Blade & Soul’s special features. You can glide from one point to another to overcome larger chasms. However, you glide steadily downward and cannot reach higher jumps, as you would with flying mounts in WoW.
Another positive aspect is the beautiful soundtrack that accompanies Blade & Soul. There are various pieces that play in different locations, either underlining the picturesque landscape or providing an epic feel in dungeons.
After a few intro sequences, there is a major betrayal. The school is attacked by Jinsoyun, who kills almost all of your comrades. Subsequently, a classic revenge story begins, in which you train and try to track down Jinsoyun and bring her to justice.
Jinsoyun in a dialogue with our master.
The story is told in various chapters, which you follow in a kind of main quest. In the world, there are also side quests that you can complete optionally.
However, there is no completely open world in Blade & Soul. Instead, you often travel through portals, similar to Guild Wars 2. In addition, there are special story contents at many locations that you enter through a portal and can only experience yourself.
An engaging combat system – with weaknesses
How does Blade & Soul play? The combat system relies heavily on action, many abilities, and many combos. “Many” is the key word, as there are dozens of abilities for each class that can also be used in various combos.
It looks quite spectacular when you throw enemies into the air or jump around swiftly or deal the final blow to an enemy from the air. However, it can also be quite complex to work through all the abilities and combos.
Moreover, attacks come with very large and colorful animations, which may not appeal to every player. I also miss a classic roll to evade some enemy attacks. Additionally, the fact that I cannot sprint in fights strikes me as a negative aspect immediately.
In combat, there are large DMG numbers and spectacular animations.
An unusual equipment system: In Blade & Soul, your appearance does not matter. The damage dealt primarily depends on the weapon used, which can be developed further over various stages.
Other stats, such as health points, defense values, accuracy, and critical hit chance, come from the deployed “Bagua Fragments.” These are pictures made of 8 parts that give you bonuses per part. If you use multiple Bagua from one set, there are bonuses.
Focus on dungeons and PvP in the endgame
What content does Blade & Soul offer? Blade & Soul is a classic theme park MMORPG. So, you follow a linear story that guides you through different areas. Currently, there are 11 story acts with numerous quests. The quests generally consist of running, collecting, and kill tasks, but they are all translated into German and voiced in English.
Additionally, your goal is to reach max level 60 and improve your equipment.
Once in the endgame, primarily these tasks await you:
Numerous dungeons and raids that you can run with other players (most only at max level). These instances also offer different difficulty levels.
Various PvP battlefields
1v1 or team arena with leaderboard in PvP
Daily and weekly quests
Upgrading equipment in the endgame is also very time-consuming. You can usually spend weeks or months on it alone. Fortunately, however, equipment does not play a role in PvP, where everyone competes in a fair system.
How long does it take to reach max level? It took me about 4 hours to reach level 33. According to forum user Spaske, it takes about 13 hours to reach max level if you only follow the main story (via BladeandSoul).
Portals divide the world of Blade and Soul into different areas.
Engine update should give Blade & Soul a new shine, but it’s not enough
What is the state of Blade & Soul in 2021? In recent years, there have been numerous adjustments to the game that cater to newcomers and returnees. Brett Jaxel, lead writer of Blade & Soul, explained some adjustments made in recent years:
The skills and combat have been greatly simplified. The selection and modification of skills is an extremely optimized process, and players can easily choose their specialization.
Another important aspect that has developed since my entry into the game is the development of the story – as part of the localization team, this is very close to my heart, and the development of the story in the last two acts has certainly increased what is at stake for the Hongmoon warriors.
The current year 2021 should actually be a strong one for the Asian MMORPG:
The big engine update has been released
Many adjustments have been made to combat systems, loot, and general “Quality of Life” changes
New story content has been added
A new class has been released
But the update somewhat fizzled out.
While the graphics do look better now, I keep experiencing performance issues. Depending on the area, I had up to 90 FPS but sometimes only 25. While my PC is no powerhouse with an i7 4470k, 16 GB DDR3 RAM, and a GTX 1060, it is generally sufficient for high FPS in most MMORPGs.
The engine update does not really improve performance (and makes it worse for some), nor does it address the other problems of the game: the heavy grind and the aggressive shop.
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What are Blade & Soul’s problems? The MMORPG from NCSoft convinces with a good story, fun combat, and at least some variety in quests and movement in the game.
However, those who delve deeper into the game will notice the long grind. Anyone wanting to gear up in endgame needs to enter a lengthy grind, which includes constantly running the same dungeons and raids and completing daily quests.
Brett Jaxel agrees with this. In the interview, however, he also pointed out an upcoming event that will make it easier for you to obtain gear:
I think it can feel tedious to get gear for the endgame. It is a lengthy process to obtain the best weapons in the game (as it should be), and the journey costs a lot of time. But fortunately, as previously mentioned, there are occasionally events that help players quickly improve their gear, and the next one is set for January.
However, if you don’t want to deal with the grind, you can purchase a solution in the shop. Besides more character slots or cosmetic items, the following things are available:
A boost to max level
Materials for equipment upgrades
The option to exchange real money for in-game currency
A premium subscription for 11.99 euros per month, which grants more XP, gold, additional login rewards, and reduced fees
Theoretically, the entire grind can thus be eased with real money and even completely skipped. Some players already see this as pay-to-win.
If desired, you can easily convert NCoins into in-game currency.
New dungeon system aims to bind players long-term, event helps newcomers and returnees
What has changed recently? With an update in November, the new Mythic Dungeons were introduced. These are 4-player instances offering difficulty levels from 1 to 100. The lower levels have a difficulty level similar to older dungeons, while the highest levels are meant to represent the hardest dungeons so far.
The higher the level, the harder the bosses are supposed to be. Brett Jaxel emphasized to us that with higher difficulty levels, new mechanics for final bosses are also unlocked and not just adjusted damage and health points.
Additionally, there will be new rewards in the form of insignia that you can add to your equipment. This is meant to keep players engaged over the long term.
Jaxel also pointed out that further Mythic Dungeons are planned for 2022. A new class is also expected in the autumn of next year.
Conclusion: A game for Asian fans who love stories and dungeons and have no problem with grind
Pros
Beautiful graphics
An action-packed and fun combat system
A 1v1 arena in PvP with leaderboards
Many contents accumulated over the years
A good and coherent story that is also voiced in English
Cons
Performance issues
Much grind
Shop with pay-to-win aspects
Confusing statements in the interface
Blade & Soul remains a double-edged sword even in 2021. On one hand, there are beautiful graphics, the successful revenge story, and of course the combat system, which is an absolute highlight for fans of martial arts and anime. The fights are action-packed, fast-paced, combo-heavy, and above all quite colorful. If you like that, you won’t find a more suitable MMORPG on the market.
My personal highlight continues to be the 1v1 arena, which is found in only a few MMOs. Due to the balanced equipment, there are no unfair advantages, and it genuinely comes down to skill. No wonder a competitive e-sports scene has developed around it in Korea.
On the other hand, there are somewhat monotonous quests, the long grind, and the shop, which many see as pay-to-win. Blade & Soul simply resembles a classic Asian grinder too much and not enough of what we are used to from western MMORPGs like WoW or GW2.
The game primarily targets story and martial arts fans who do not have a problem with grind. While the engine update has given Blade & Soul a better look, it has changed too little in the fundamental content to attract many new players now.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG Expert at MeinMMO
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If you want to have all attachments for a weapon in Call of Duty: Vanguard, you first have to level it up. This can be quite exhausting, especially when you constantly have to face players who are too good. CoD expert James “JGOD” Godoy explains how to do it easily – even solo.
What is this trick? JGOD shows in a short clip on Twitter how he levels his weapons. According to his own statements, he has currently leveled 25 of the 32 weapons in Vanguard to the maximum level.
For the trick, he simply enters the zombie mode of the shooter. This features a solo option that you can choose and play. There, he runs around the starting area and kills the zombies present with a melee attack.
This works because the zombies in the first level die with just one hit. However, each zombie provides a decent amount of experience for the weapon. After roughly 35 zombies, he leaves the round and starts a new game.
The expert simply repeats this method until the weapon reaches the maximum level. This is 70 for most weapons and only 60 for pistols. In the video, he is currently leveling his Klauser pistol:
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Why level weapons? In Call of Duty: Vanguard, you unlock new attachments at higher weapon levels. You need these to customize your weapons – for example, with special ammunition or even more useful silencers.
Weapons can be equipped with up to 10 attachments. This can significantly change their effectiveness. Certain setups can turn some weapons into absolute monsters:
Leveling weapons in 4 hours: ‘Boring, but efficient’
This is how long leveling takes: When asked how long JGOD takes to level up, he replies: ‘3 hours for each pistol from level 1-60 and 4 hours for any other weapon from level 1-70. Absolute time, not playtime’ (via Twitter.com).
However, he apparently uses double weapon XP tokens during this. You can earn these through leveling in the Battle Pass. In addition, there are double experience points in all modes during certain events .
This method is probably not the fastest, but the safest. Absolutely anyone can replicate it and does not require any prior knowledge. Since you only have to prove yourself against AI opponents, no professionals can mow you down in open rounds.
The 4 hours per weapon is the guaranteed maximum to level a weapon, even if it gets monotonous. JGOD himself says: ‘It’s boring, but efficient.’
What other methods are there? Normally, you level weapons simply by using them in various game modes. The better you are and the more kills you achieve, the more XP you also get. In our guide, you will find more tips for leveling up faster:
On fast maps like Shipment and The House and in modes like Team Deathmatch or Kill Confirmed, this is particularly quick. The problem, however, is that strong opponents can quickly break your streak and you’ll leave with little experience.
If you don’t want to level all weapons right away and haven’t picked a favorite weapon, you can find some tips on MeinMMO regarding which weapons are worth it. We show you the best weapons with setups in CoD Vanguard.
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EA has released the new Live Tuning Update 2 for FIFA 22, which adjusts the speed of various shots. Here you will find out what changes.
What are Live Tuning Updates? With the new Live Tuning Updates, which were introduced recently, EA can make changes to FIFA 22’s gameplay without rolling out a proper Title Update. This way, EA Sports can address gameplay issues faster and more frequently.
We will show you what changes with the second LTU (Live Tuning Update).
When does the update come? The new LTU is now available for FIFA 22 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Origin/Steam), and Stadia. When you start FIFA 22, you should see a notification about the new update.
EA advises closing FIFA 22 and restarting it once the notification about Live Update 2 appears in the game. This is to ensure that the update is installed.
What changes with Live Tuning Update 2
With the release of the new Live Update, EA has published Patch Notes that describe changes to finesse shots as well as D-Pad tactics.
Regarding finesse shots, it is stated:
The speed of the ball for finesse shots inside and outside the penalty area has been increased.
Within the penalty area, this applies to finesse shots that are up to 11.5 meters from the goal.
From a distance of 11.6 to 19.8 meters, the ball’s speed is also increased, but slightly less.
With this, you should now have more opportunities to finish in the penalty area and can direct the ball more precisely into the goal. However, in addition to finesse shots, the speed of normal ground passes should also become slightly faster.
What changes with D-Pad tactics:
When a D-Pad tactic is set, it now lasts for 20 seconds. Previously, it was 15 seconds. The time is counted only when the team with the set tactic is not in possession of the ball.
The cooldown for D-Pad tactics has been reduced from 120 seconds to 100 seconds.
What do you think about the new Live Tuning Update? Are you excited about improved finesse shots? Feel free to tell us in the comments!
If you want to know what cards you will receive soon, take a look here:
Non-skippable intros still occur in games today. They are annoying and often take a long time. Halo Infinite also has such a video. However, players have now found a way to bypass the intro.
What is the problem? Often, video games have intro videos and sequences before landing in the main menu. Most are short or can be skipped.
But there are exceptions, and sometimes these intro videos consist of elaborate, lengthy clips. It may happen that they cannot be skipped.
Thus, every time you start the game, you have to watch this scene. It may not be so bad the first 10 times, but when you start the game for the hundredth time, it just gets on your nerves.
So it is with Halo Infinite and its intro scene, which is why players have sought a way to get rid of this scene. In this case, Twitter user Jason Lamb, who is also a developer, made a funny discovery.
You can delete or replace the Halo Infinite intro
How can you get rid of the intro video? The intro video is quite easy to find, but you can not only remove it entirely. You can also replace it with another video. Twitter user Jason Lamb made and shared this discovery.
He replaced the actual intro with another, much shorter video, in this case from Shrek:
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How exactly does this work? The entire intro, including the loading screen, is just a video that plays every time. It can be found in the files and can be replaced by any other clip. (via Steam)
For this, you need to go to Steam in the corresponding folder of your Steam library: …/SteamLibrary/steamapps/common/Halo Infinite/videos
There, you need to replace the MP4 file with another one.
This is called “Startup_Sequence_Loading.mp4”
You can simply record a 1-second video and put it in there, for example. Or, like Jason Lamb, a silly video of your choice.
Does this also work if I downloaded Halo Infinite from the Xbox Store? Unfortunately, it does not. Players cannot directly access the folder where Halo Infinite is stored (WindowsApps) and cannot make changes.
Fans are having a lot of fun with this and are already thinking about which videos they want to use to replace the intro.
From old Halo soundtracks from parts 1 and 2 to Metal Gear Solid, they share various ideas. The opening from Mortal Kombat from 1995 is also among the suggestions.
What do you think about this? Which videos would you use? Share your ideas and suggestions with us!
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In Call of Duty: Warzone the controversial streamer Dr Disrespect recently had no fun at all. He was eliminated by players whom he referred to as “jobless idiots with no life.” What exactly upset him so much and what is behind it, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
Who is Dr Disrespect? Behind the choleric macho dude with the porn mustache, mirrored sunglasses, and mullet hair is the person Guy Beahm. He was once a community manager and map designer for Call of Duty.
The “Doc” is an exaggerated character, a toxic macho who behaves like a rowdy and basically insults everything and everyone. With this, he aims to parody and satirize various gamer clichés. Nevertheless, there has been trouble concerning him and his statements and actions before.
So it is also with his latest statements about the player base of CoD Warzone. According to him, it is only jobless idiots with no life.
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What got him so worked up: The Doc was once again in the Warzone, where he wanted to deliver “violence, speed, and momentum” to his enemies in line with his motto.
But that didn’t happen, and the Doc was instead taken out by an opponent, and there was no future for the Doc in the Gulag either.
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This got him quite upset because it was a Monday morning, and a certain kind of players are out then. With froth at the mouth, he ranted:
There are literally no new people playing Warzone anymore. It’s really just cockroaches and jobless idiots with no life playing the game. It is so! It is so damn pathetic. Especially on a Monday! There are so many unemployed. They are unemployed on purpose, they are so damn lazy! You know who I’m talking about! They are 42-year-olds still living in their mom’s basement and out of shape. It is pathetic!
What does he mean by that: The big problem for the Doc seems to be that the player base in the Warzone has stagnated in recent months. Those who still play regularly in the Warzone despite the mass exodus of players to other battle royales, like Apex Legends, are fairly experienced within the game.
This means it is a challenge to compete against such players every time. New players would be easy prey for the Doc, and he could take them out with his characteristic play of “violence, speed, and momentum”.
Instead, it seems experienced “sweats” are his typical enemies. Or stream snipers, because the Doc later raged even more and continued to insult his opponents for having nothing better to do than stream sniper him as a poor victim.
Is there still hope for the Doc? Indeed, because the Warzone will soon undergo changes and get a completely new map in the Pacific. It is quite likely that a large number of players will return or newcomers will start playing the Warzone. Then the poor Doc would have enough helpless victims again to boost his ego.
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The best-selling graphics card on Amazon is currently a 7-year-old GPU. And this bestseller for Black Friday clearly shows how frustrating the current situation is for gamers.
However, the bad prices still don’t prevent users from buying hardware on Amazon. Because the best-selling graphics card on Amazon at this time (as of 11/24/2021) is the Radeon R7 240. This is an entry-level graphics card that originally came out in October 2013.
What’s particularly absurd is that the graphics card is not even discounted on Black Friday and yet dominates the best-seller list on Amazon in the graphics card category.
Yet this current bestseller clearly shows that the current situation for gamers interested in hardware is no joy. This is also evidenced by a look at the specs of the Radeon R7 240.
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The best-selling graphics card can’t handle top titles with high details
What can the graphics card even do? The R7 240 is an entry-level graphics card from 2013, which later received a re-release. But that’s not enough to really game with.
Top titles from 2020 like Detroit: Become Human, Red Dead Redemption 2, or Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order run at HD resolution (720p) and low graphics settings at just under 20 FPS. And anyone who has ever played a game at 20 FPS knows how close that is to being unplayable.
The current top 5 graphics cards on Amazon.de (as of 11/24/2021 at 11 AM).
Games that rely on faster reaction times, such as shooters, can be forgotten with this hardware. A YouTuber tested 8 games with an R7 240, and in the video, you can see how much the graphics card can handle in combination with a mid-range processor.
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YouTube video shows the performance of an R7 240 in top titles
Who is such a graphics card even aimed at? Such low-end graphics cards are primarily aimed at users who need a graphics solution for their computer because the processor does not come with an integrated graphics chip. For demanding gaming, the integrated video memory is also far too small.
Hardware shortage and high prices leave gamers desperate
This is the current situation: Although a graphics card that is around 7 years old being the best-selling GPU on Amazon seems strange, it reflects the current situation of gamers. Because at this time, several factors are making it difficult for gamers who want to buy a graphics card or decent hardware:
Due to the Corona pandemic, too few semiconductors are currently being produced. For this reason, there are currently too few semiconductors for graphics cards, consoles, and many other devices.
The little hardware that is actually available for purchase is then really expensive. Because either retailers already charge a lot of money, or so-called scalpers add a hefty markup to a graphics card.
As a third problem, crypto miners are also targeting graphics cards. Because cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are currently very valuable.
At this point in time, there are few sensible alternatives for gamers
What alternatives are there? On one hand, gamers can buy older or used hardware. MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann bought a 6-year-old graphics card for a gaming PC and was positively surprised by the performance. However, for some, this may come with many uncertainties and therefore not be an option.
Alternatively, the new next-gen consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, are an option, as they offer more than enough power for all current top titles. However, availability also throws a wrench into the gaming list.
A third alternative could be processors with an integrated graphics chip. AMD’s new Ryzen processors with graphics chip are a good alternative for gamers looking for a reasonable alternative to a dedicated graphics card. Especially for bridging the current shortage phase, such a combo processor is currently worthwhile.
In Fortnite, crossovers have been continuously released for some time. The community welcomes these with open arms, but a YouTuber is speaking out against it. PewDiePie is not at all okay with it and we from MeinMMO will show you why.
What happened? Fortnite has been releasing many crossovers for a while now. From Batman- to fashion collaborations, everything is represented. Players who are fans of such series or labels are really into it and are excited to see their beloved idols or favorite characters in action.
PewDiePie, who also actively plays Fortnite, observed Epic’s actions closely. Now he has had enough of the crossovers and expressed his displeasure in a funny way to his viewers.
Fortnite destroys the magic behind the ninja world
PewDiePie understands the reasoning behind why Epic sees it as a good idea. However, he still does not accept the entry of ninjas into the Fortnite world because it ruins his childhood.
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Naruto exists in a ninja world ruled by power-hungry people. In the anime, battles are fought either with throwing knives or special techniques known as “Jutsus”. These techniques are made possible through physical energy, called “Chakra”.
Thanks to Fortnite, now not only Naruto, but the whole Team 7 is on the map, running around with assault rifles to make the island unsafe. This ruins the overall image of the anime.
It’s not just about Naruto: The famous YouTuber PewDiePie expressed himself about not only Naruto but also about Halo and Superman. He understands that the Halo crossover is still acceptable, even if the setting does not fit.
He at least had a weapon and used it against opponents. But guns just don’t fit Superman and Naruto.
This also includes fashion collaborations, like for example, the one with Balenciaga. The YouTuber wonders what target audience that should have. A teenager can hardly afford a white sweater that is sold for $550. These sweaters also have absolutely nothing special about them, just a plain print of both brands.
Additionally, he adds that if Fortnite ever plans an IKEA collab, he would be done with the game.
What does the community think about it? Under his video, opinions are quite diverse. Some players feel the same way as PewDiePie. Other players still think that the efforts have paid off.
A player commented, for example, under the video with the following statement:
I honestly found the skins just right and well done, as well as the emotes and all. But ninjas and assault rifles? Lol.
This certainly hits the nail on the head. Epic’s efforts in creating the skins have borne fruit, and players celebrated the collab, yet the question remains whether every crossover should really make it into the Fortnite world.
What do you think? Do you find the Naruto skins successful, and do you not care that Kakashi is running around with an assault rifle? Or do you also think that this destroys the image of the ninja world? Let us know!
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PlayStation boss Jim Ryan criticized the company Activision-Blizzard (Call of Duty, WoW, Diablo) a week ago for how they are handling their sexism crisis. Now, a former employee of Sony in California has filed a lawsuit against her former employer. She feels unfairly treated because of her gender.
This is the situation:
Activision Blizzard has been in a sexism scandal since 2021. A California agency sued the company for allegedly paying and treating women worse than men.
Sony expressed “deep concern” about events at Activision Blizzard
This is what the PlayStation boss said about Kotick: The website Bloomberg has seen an internal email from PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, in which he responded to Activision Blizzard’s reaction to an accusatory article from the Wall Street Journal.
The email states that Sony had contacted Activision immediately, expressed its “deep concern,” and inquired how they plan to respond to the allegations in the article.
Furthermore, the email states that they do not believe the statements were the right reaction to address the situation.
We have discussed the situation surrounding the CEO of Activision Blizzard in detail in a podcast:
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Analyst says she was overlooked for promotions and fired
This is now the lawsuit against Sony: An IT security analyst, Emma Majo, worked for Sony PlayStation. According to the site Axios, she filed a lawsuit on Monday, claiming she was discriminated against because of her gender and unlawfully terminated for speaking out against “discrimination against women” at Sony.
She is now trying to convince the court to expand her case into a class action lawsuit against Sony PlayStation.
It states:
Sony discriminates against female employees in pay and promotions. Women at Sony are forced to work in a workplace culture dominated by men.
Specific allegations include a manager ignoring her and only responding to men. She was overlooked for promotions and terminated in 2021 after complaining about discrimination at Sony.
According to the analyst’s statements, other female employees have also had difficulty being promoted.
Is Sony now in the same situation as Blizzard? No, that is a different category. The lawsuit against Activision Blizzard came from an agency that has conducted investigations against Activision Blizzard for years and has conducted many interviews. When the lawsuit became public, many current and former female employees of Blizzard expressed on Twitter that there is substance to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit against Sony has hardly made waves so far. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen what judgment the court will come to in the case of the lawsuit.
MyMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski has addressed the situation of Bobby Kotick in a column:
Genshin Impact not only hosts tricky puzzles and dangerous monsters but also achievements. Similar to PlayStation or Steam, you can collect achievements by mastering various tasks in the game. MeinMMO shows you 8 secret achievements and how you can easily obtain them.
Since the game starts giving you fewer Primogems after a while, it might be worth it to earn achievements. Currently, you can earn a total of 530 achievements and thus 4,325 Primogems (via Genshin Wiki).
Where can you find the achievements? On PC, you can access the menu via ESC, and on PlayStation via the Options button, where you can find the “Achievements” sub-menu. The achievements are divided into different categories.
When you click on a category, you can view the details of the achievements. However, there are secret achievements that you can only see once you’ve actually achieved them. They will not be listed beforehand.
We show you 8 of these secret achievements in the following list and what you need to do to achieve them.
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1. Achievement: “A Praise to the Belly”
How do you get the achievement? You must have a team of four characters for this achievement. Then you need to fill them up with self-cooked dishes until they are full.
You can see their saturation by the smiley under the characters. When it is red, the heroes are sufficiently filled. Once you have filled all 4 characters, you will receive the achievement.
How much Primogems do you get for the achievement? After obtaining the achievement, you can claim 10 Primogems in the “World of Wonders” category.
Your characters’ health points can be filled during the process, you can still stuff them with food.
2. Achievement: “Anyone Can Be a Gourmet”
How do you get the achievement? You can also achieve this by wasting food.
Do it like Raiden Shogun and prepare a failed dish ten times. Since cooking in Genshin Impact is very easy, you might not have unlocked this simple achievement yet.
For this, it’s best to choose a dish that doesn’t cost you too many valuable materials: Teyvat Fried Egg or the Steak.
How much Primogems do you get for the achievement? After obtaining the achievement, you can claim 5 Primogems in the “World of Wonders” category.
You don’t have to wait until the timer reaches the end when cooking, you can hit the button to finish cooking early outside the yellow field.
3. Achievement: “Penalty Kick”
How do you get the achievement? You must ensure that a Hilichurl cannot dig up a Pyro Slime. This happens when he is standing in knee-deep water.
The easiest way is to teleport to the Statue of The Seven in Dihua Marsh in Liyue. Then head east of the statue, towards Sal Terrae. After the two larger green islands on the map, there’s a smaller one where you’ll find a Hilichurl who is unsuccessfully digging for a Pyro Slime.
He will easily grant you the achievement “Penalty Kick”.
How much Primogems do you get for the achievement? After obtaining the achievement, you can claim 5 Primogems in the “World of Wonders” category.
The Hilichurl in red will grant you the achievement.
4. Achievement: “All Uninvolved Machines Please Leave the Area Immediately!”
How do you get the achievement? When you face the world boss “Perpetual Mechanical Array” in Inazuma, the boss will eventually fall to the ground and summon its Ruin Guards. You must not defeat them.
Normally, you attack the Ruin Guard that has a yellow circle around it. This time, however, do not do that. Ignore the Ruin Guards until the boss recovers and you can attack him again.
If you defeat the “Perpetual Mechanical Array” without destroying a Ruin Guard, you will get the achievement.
How much Primogems do you get for the achievement? After obtaining the achievement, you can claim 10 Primogems in the “World of Wonders” category.
If the Ruin Guards annoy you, take a character who can provide a protective shield. Noelle, Diona, and Zhongli are suitable candidates.
5. Achievement: “Hello… Is Anyone There?”
How do you get the achievement? You need to find a hidden door in Ritou in Inazuma. When you use the middle teleporter in Ritou, head south.
Keep walking behind all the houses in the town until you come across a lone one in the greenery. Behind this house is the secret door that grants you the achievement along with a quest.
The quest rewards you with Adventure EXP, EXP cards, and 20,000 Mora.
How much Primogems do you get for the achievement? After obtaining the achievement, you can claim 5 Primogems in the “World of Wonders” category.
The door is located directly behind the house.
6. Achievement: “Is This One of the Four Winds?”
How do you get the achievement? You must defeat an Anemo Damage Dealer after triggering all of its elemental transformations. It sounds complicated, but you just need to have 4 characters of different elements:
Hydro
Cryo
Electro
Pyro
The Anemo Damage Dealer will eventually use an attack that briefly grants it a shield. Counter with an attack that deals elemental damage to break the shield.
You do this four times with the 4 different characters, then you can defeat it to receive the achievement.
How much Primogems do you get for the achievement? After obtaining the achievement, you can claim 5 Primogems in the “World of Wonders” category.
The Anemo Damage Dealer holds the shield right in front of it and it can only take one hit.
7. Achievement: “Dry Cleaning”
How do you get the achievement? To get this achievement, you must defeat the Hydro Hypostasis without destroying the slimes it creates.
You should only defeat the slimes when the Hydro Hypostasis wants to restore health points.
How much Primogems do you get for the achievement? After obtaining the achievement, you can claim 10 Primogems in the “World of Wonders” category.
How do you get the achievement? You need to get hit by three consecutive mimic attacks of the Pyro Hypostasis and then defeat it. You recognize this combination by the following sequence:
First, the Hypostasis performs a kind of bull,
then it disappears into the ground and rises up like a dolphin,
finally, it becomes a ball, which dissolves into a vortex of fire butterflies.
The achievement counts if you get hit, even though you are protected by a shield, like Zhongli.
If you’re not sure what the Hypostasis combination looks like, walk around a bit and let it perform attacks. You will recognize the combo at the latest when the butterfly vortex appears.
How much Primogems do you get for the achievement? After obtaining the achievement, you can claim 5 Primogems in the “World of Wonders” category.
The beginning of the combination of mimic attacks is made by this bull.
If you farm all the achievements on this list, you will receive a total of 55 Primogems as a reward.
Were you able to discover any achievements from this list that you haven’t obtained yet, or did you already know them all? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The Golden Joystick Awards 2021 have finally decided a question that has been circling the gamer community for years: namely, what the best gaming platform is. This has now been officially confirmed: According to the Golden Joystick Awards, the PC is the pinnacle of gaming hardware of all time!
What are the Golden Joystick Awards? Since 1983, awards for games and gaming-related topics have been presented every year as part of the Golden Joystick Awards. Voting takes place online and everyone can participate. The ceremony took place on November 23, 2021.
The event was presented by actors Nolan North and Emily Rose, who portray the characters Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher in the Uncharted series, among others.
In addition to the best games in various genres, there are also awards for fundamental topics, such as best storytelling or for hardware. There was an interesting new category in 2021.
PlayStation 5 wins Hardware Award 2021, but the PC is the best of all time
What did the PS5 win? In the category “Best Gaming Hardware,” this year the PlayStation 5 won. Last year, it was the RTX 3080 graphics card. But those who are already celebrating as PS5 fans and seeing the current PlayStation as the best hardware need to read the list of awards to the end.
Why is the PC still the pinnacle? Because at the end of the list, there is a new category in 2021 that awards the ultimate game of the year, the ultimate game of all time, and the ultimate hardware of all time. And for hardware, the PC was chosen as the pinnacle of all time.
The award was accepted by Valve head Gabe Newell. In his brief speech, he stated that players and developers alike have benefited enormously from the many innovations in PC gaming hardware.
After all, the PC has been a gaming platform for decades, and a fully equipped gaming PC still beats any console in terms of performance and presentation.
What else was awarded? The Ultimate Game of the Year (and best PS5 game) was Resident Evil Village, while Hitman 3 was named the best PC game. Psychonauts 2 won the award for Xbox, and the Mobile LoL Wild Rift is the best mobile game of 2021. The top game of all time is actually Dark Souls.
The best studio in 2021 is Capcom, from which Resident Evil also originates. This also fits with the award for best actress, which Maggie Robertson received for her performance as vampire lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village.
So much for the Golden Joystick Awards 2021. What do you think of the selection? Would you have voted differently? Then let us know in the comments here.
Many trainers in Pokémon GO rely on their Mega Evolutions in battles. A new one of these monsters has now been found, which is expected to come to the game soon. We looked at what kind of monster it is and show you the reactions from the community.
What is a Mega Evolution? For some time now, there has been the opportunity in Pokémon GO to temporarily evolve certain monsters. These evolutions are somewhat stronger, which is why they are primarily used in raids and Rocket battles.
However, the list of these Mega Monsters is currently limited. However, the PokeMiners, a group of dataminers, have discovered a new Mega Evolution in the game code.
Who are the PokeMiners? The PokeMiners are a group of dataminers who regularly search for new information in the game code. They then share their findings with other trainers and publish them via their channels on social media.
Although their findings have often been confirmed in the past, they are not official information. Therefore, changes to the content can be made by Niantic at any time, or the content may not even make it into the game.
This Mega Evolution has been found
The PokeMiners have stumbled upon a new Mega Evolution in their latest search of the game code of Pokémon GO. They have now shared their findings through their channels on Twitter and Reddit. Accordingly, you might soon encounter Mega Steelix in Mega Raids.
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However, the individual stats of the monster have not yet been determined by the PokeMiners. According to the comments, they are expected to look like this according to Pokebattler (via twitter.com):
Defense: 181
Attack: 212
Defense: 327
Mega Steelix can temporarily evolve from the Steel and Ground Pokémon Steelix. To do this, you need a certain amount of Mega Energy, which you can obtain by winning in the corresponding Mega Raids. An evolution lasts for several hours.
If Mega Steelix comes to the game, it will mark the first time that the Steel and Ground types are represented in Mega Evolutions. Therefore, only the Rock type would be missing.
How the community reacts to Mega Steelix
The community is somewhat split regarding the PokeMiners’ current find. Some trainers are excited about such a release. For instance, broad3000 writes on Twitter “Perfect! If it becomes available, I can finally evolve my 100% [Steelix] into a Mega” and shows a picture of the mentioned monster (via twitter.com).
But the appearance of the Mega Evolution also excites players. RyanSwag writes, “It is definitely one of the coolest-looking Megas” (via twitter.com).
Candy Bonus: Another advantage of Mega Evolution is the Candy Bonus you get from other monsters of the type. If you have evolved a Pokémon into a Mega, you receive an extra candy for catching the same type during that time.
For this reason, some trainers like Nplumb are excited about extra candies when using a Meltan box (via reddit.com)
Strength of the monster: However, there is also criticism of Mega Steelix. While cup_of_plates is looking forward to the monster, they find its strength disappointing: “Pretty exciting to see Mega Steelix. It looks decent, and I like it. Too bad it won’t be very useful in PoGo, but I think it will be released.” (via reddit.com).
Mega Steelix is unlikely to be very strong. This is mainly due to its moveset. sirlight282 agrees: “Steel and Ground Mega Boost is nice, I think. However, it doesn’t change the fact that Mega Steelix is quite weak for PvE on its own. Edit: I just realized it doesn’t even have a fast Ground attack; it’s worse than I thought” (via reddit.com).
For this reason, according to some trainers, it is rather boring, as they would have preferred to hope for other Mega Evolutions.
What trainers hope for
Since only one Mega Pokémon of the Rock type is missing after the release of Mega Steelix, some trainers express their wishes. BazF91 hopes for Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, or Mega Diancie (via reddit.com). Diancie is a Pokémon from the 6th generation of Rock and Fairy type, and it has not yet been available in its normal form in the game.
Diancie (left) and Mega Diancie (right) via pokemon.com
Ben_Faulstick is confident about which monsters will come: “I expect that we will receive Steelix in the first half of December and Mega Glaceon towards the end of the year.” (via twitter.com).
When it will ultimately be the case and which monsters will specifically appear in the game cannot be said at the moment, so it remains to be seen. As soon as Niantic comments on this, you will of course find out about it here on MeinMMO.
What do you think of the current find by the PokeMiners? Would you be excited for Mega Steelix? What monster would you like to see in its Mega Evolution? Please share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other trainers.
Call of Duty: Vanguard has been on the market for almost 3 weeks and is still plagued by some unfair bugs. One of the worst bugs in the game allows good players to frequently access the best killstreaks.
This is what it’s about:
Killstreaks are rewards in Call of Duty for many kills without dying
This gives you strong advantages that secure even more kills
Due to a bug in the game, it is very easy to frequently unlock the 3rd and best killstreak
Field Upgrade Destroys Killstreak Balance
Those who fight through the matches of Call of Duty: Vanguard with full dedication are often rewarded with killstreaks. A UAV here, a glide bomb there – this way you can secure strong advantages with just a few consecutive kills.
However, if you achieve 9 or 10 consecutive kills, it’s time for the big guns:
Tank with flamethrower
Dog squad attacks enemies
Incendiary bombs blanket the battlefield
If an opponent activates these strong streaks, even the best cover usually doesn’t help against a death. Now imagine if you could ensure that you receive these advantages time and again, but only need one kill instead of 10. The field upgrade “Dead Drop” makes it possible.
What does the field upgrade “Dead Drop” do? With it, you can secure the progress of your current killstreak. For example, if you have collected 4 kills in a row and realize that your situation is hopeless, you can activate the field upgrade and start with a 4-kill streak after your next respawn.
However, you should not be able to achieve the consumed killstreaks anymore.
The glitch with “Dead Drop”: We will refrain from giving a detailed explanation of the bug at this point. However, together with the field upgrade “Dead Drop”, strong players can currently organize the best killstreaks with just one kill.
For this, the killstreak must be unlocked beforehand. However, after its use, you only need one kill to unlock another use of the extremely strong war machines.
Will this stay? The bug is severe and also favors strong players. The already difficult killstreak balance is completely thrown off.
You can expect that the developers will soon address the glitch. However, at the moment there is no statement about a possible fix, and the error has not yet been noted on the developers’ Trello board (via trello.com). On the board, you can check which issues the developers are currently working on.
Currently, there are still quite a few things in the game that are too strong – aside from the killstreaks. Some weapon attachments provide such significant advantages that the respective weapons stand far ahead of the competition.
However, there have already been several patches, and overly strong mechanics like the “Vital” attachment have already been weakened or fixed. Which weapon options continue to struggle against good balance can be found here: CoD Vanguard: The best weapons with setups – Season 0 / November 2021
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Battlefield developer DICE has expressed itself in a detailed blog post on the official website of Battlefield 2042 regarding the situation, the next update, and the future. MeinMMO summarizes for you what is included in the next patch and what the roadmap looks like after the release.
This is what the blog post is about: DICE comments in detail on the launch of Battlefield 2042 and the issues they want to address. First, the developers thank the players, stating that nearly twice as many are participating as previously at the launch of Battlefield V.
They want to do everything they can to deliver the Battlefield that the players deserve. Additionally, they will thoroughly evaluate whether features from previous Battlefield titles could return. For example, the scoreboard, server browser, and voice chat are highly requested by many fans. However, there are no concrete details on this yet.
However, there were updates about the upcoming update and the overall roadmap. Here you can find the information at a glance.
Update #2 is finally supposed to fix the assault rifle spread, coming tomorrow
This is what DICE says about the next update: After the developers previously commented on Twitter about the next update, there are finally new details. The officially titled Update #2 patch is expected to arrive tomorrow, Thursday, November 25.
The update addresses several significant issues:
The spread of assault rifles and other weapons is expected to be reduced.
The OP hovercraft and the Nightbird helicopter will be adjusted and slightly weakened.
The issue with the spread was a big topic. DICE wrote the following about it:
We have made a number of adjustments to many weapons aimed at significantly reducing the effects of spread on the shooting experience. In other words: after these changes, a well-aimed shot will hit its target within the intended range of the weapon.
Additionally, the progression system for Battlefield Portal and for solo and co-op matches against bots has been reactivated. It had been temporarily disabled because players were using the mode to boost their levels and quickly reach the maximum.
Now they have reactivated the system after making some modifications. DICE will continue to monitor farming servers and keep an eye on the issue.
Then it was about update #3 and how things will proceed.
Roadmap and Update #3
When is Update #3 coming? According to DICE, the third update is expected to come in early December and will include some changes and further fixes:
Extensive improvements to the user interface, including enhancements to the weapon attachment menu.
Improvements to matchmaking that are expected to significantly reduce the likelihood of unsuccessful player searches and improved crossplay.
Enhanced progression, including weekly missions and challenges.
Fixes for graphic errors and glitches.
Over 150 fixes for maps.
More editor options for Battlefield Portal and several smaller improvements to weapons, vehicles, and gadgets.
Multiple improvements in Hazard Zone aimed at enhancing the experience.
Optimizations for game modes in All-Out Warfare, Breakthrough, and Conquest.
Fixes and improvements for vehicles, weapons, HUD, and bots.
Furthermore, there are some adjustments and fixes for the specialists. Several gadgets will also be optimized. But not only weapons and gadgets will be tweaked.
With Update #3, which fixes several minor errors, various improvements will also come for our soldiers. For example, bugs triggered by glitches with game physics, in the water, or under other circumstances will be fixed.
A currently prominent example is strange, floating soldiers who are swimming in the air when they try to stab into water:
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What is the performance on PC like? DICE has also commented on this. They are aware of the issue and are working on further optimizations, especially for the PC.
This will take more time and will take a while. However, they will “do everything possible in the short term” to improve performance and stabilize frame rates. So far, there are no concrete announcements about it.
What do you think of the announcements? Do you see Battlefield on the right track? Accordingly, you can participate in our survey and discuss with us:
Amazon is on the verge of securing the rights to a “Mass Effect” series. Big things are coming for the fans.
In recent years, fans have been quite lucky with series based on video games. Whether it’s The Witcher, the DOTA series, or recently the worldwide success Arcane based on League of Legends, which is breaking all rating records – times are prosperous. Now, fans can apparently look forward to the adaptation of another legendary video game series: Mass Effect.
What has been revealed? A report from Deadline reveals that Amazon is currently about to “close a deal” and thereby create a series set in the Mass Effect universe. Amazon has previously produced several SciFi series, most recently being responsible for creating the final seasons of the hit “The Expanse.”
What story could the series contain? That is still completely uncertain. As the “Mass Effect” series is based on four massive games, all possessing a rich world with extensive background information, there is plenty of material to choose from. It could classically follow the hero’s journey of Commander Shepard or shed light on the beginnings, such as the “First Contact War.” Or one might focus on specific areas of the universe, like the shady Omega Station, with its seedy nightclubs and thriving drug scene.
The possibilities are countless, and due to the complexity of the universe, there is virtually free choice for a starting point to tell an exciting story.
Mass Effect offers a lot of story and great characters – there is enough material for a series.
When is the series coming out? As the deal is not yet finalized, only speculation can be done. It will certainly take a few years – from securing the rights to writing the story, casting the actors, and the actual filming typically takes several years. Fans should be patient and probably not expect a release in the next 2 or 3 years.
Mass Effect had a film in planning: Interestingly, this news comes shortly after it was announced that there will be no film adaptation of Mass Effect. Legendary Studios has been trying since 2010 to find a suitable spin for a film – but it seemed challenging to condense the rich universe into a suitable story within just 90 to 120 minutes. Something they already struggled with in Warcraft.
As soon as there are more updates or even first images from a “Mass Effect” series, we will of course report on MeinMMO.
Would you be excited for a Mass Effect series? Which part of the story should a series tell, and why should a Volus definitely be the protagonist?
By the way, Mass Effect is not the first video game series that Amazon is planning. Before this, the giant had already secured a legendary game series for a screen adaptation:
With Black Friday, there are many exciting offers on Amazon again. Our article presents you with several ideas and gadgets that can improve or at least ease your gaming experience.
What’s it about: Are you looking for small or large aids for your everyday life, whether you’re working, playing in the evening, or watching movies?
We at MeinMMO present you with several gadgets that can improve your gaming experience. The prices for the gadgets are 15, 40, and 90 Euros.
Who wants to spend 15 Euros – Backlighting for Monitor and TV
Who is it suitable for? Especially if you sit in a dark room in the evening and look at the TV or monitor, it can be exhausting over time. Your eyes tire, and in the long run, this can also lead to headaches and other uncomfortable side effects.
With an indirect light source, you can relieve your eyes and prevent small problems in your everyday life or hobbies:
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Alternatively, there is a lamp you can attach directly to the monitor to provide more light on your desk. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested such a lamp and considers it the most important purchase for his home office in 2021.
Who wants to spend 40 Euros – Orthopedic Seat Cushion
Who is it suitable for? Those who sit a lot at their desk due to work or gaming will appreciate relief for their hips and butt. An ergonomic cushion can make your day-to-day life easier and can adapt to your backside.
MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the ergonomic cushion from Feela in the home office and was positively surprised. The cushion makes sitting for long periods more comfortable, and a savings for the tailbone prevents unnecessary strain. Additionally, the cushion has a washable cover and different firmness levels.
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Our recommendation does not replace a personal consultation with a doctor. If you have health problems from sitting or work, please consult your trusted doctor.
Who wants to spend 90 Euros – Blue Yeti Nano Condenser Microphone
Who is it suitable for? Do you want to make yourself independent of a bad microphone but find your gaming headset otherwise very comfortable? A good desktop microphone is a great alternative here.
A current recommendation is the Blue Yeti Nano. The device costs nearly 90 Euros thanks to Black Friday and offers you high-quality craftsmanship and a stable stand on your desk. Thanks to extensive software, you have many options for adjusting how your voice sounds.
Interestingly, you can get the gray model on sale for about 90 Euros, while the black model is not reduced and still costs 120 Euros.
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A comprehensive test and some audio samples of the Yeti Nano can be viewed and listened to here at MeinMMO. Here we have taken a closer look at the Yeti Nano and explain why we think the Yeti Nano is a great microphone if you can get it for under 100 Euros:
Are you looking for more recommendations regarding Black Friday? Then take a look here. In this article, we present reasons why it might be worth buying a second monitor on Black Friday:
After 17 years, there is a new world record in World of Warcraft. And the elf didn’t even have to throw up afterwards …
In World of Warcraft, there are numerous achievements and accomplishments. However, not all of them truly grant an achievement in the game. There are plenty of special feats that have simply burned into the minds of players. This could be leveling up to level 60, without choosing a specialization or – as in this case – doing particularly many somersaults as a Night Elf.
What happened? Reddit user SingActDirect linked a small video from her Twitch channel in the World of Warcraft subreddit. In it, you see the Night Elf Kittypurry hopping lightly in place – presumably waiting for the respawn of Defias. It starts with a few normal jumps, then a somersault. Then another somersault. And another one. And another one… a whopping 17 times in a row, the druid flips over and sets a new world record.
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Why is this so special? Night Elves (and Blood Elves) have, unlike almost all other races, two jump animations. One is the normal jump and then there is a roll. Night Elves perform a somersault in the process. The chance of this second animation occurring is 50%. If you manage to pull this off a staggering 17 times in a row, the chance is a mere 0.0007%!
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Community reacts amused: In the World of Warcraft community, this achievement is well received, as most players have memories of when they tried to set such a record with their Night Elves – and usually gave up after 4 or 5 jumps.
“I thought I was cool in Cata when I managed 5 somersaults in a row …”
“The best content from World of Warcraft that has been released in recent years.”
“You have left humanity behind.”
However, it must be said that the record can only be observed by oneself. Therefore, video proof is needed to capture it. For other players, the display of the animation is randomized. While the actual Night Elf player sees a somersault, other players around them may see the normal jump animation.
This means that you may have already set such a record yourself – just from the perspective of another player – without realizing it.
But it is nice to see that this 17-year-old WoW tradition of Night Elf somersaults still persists in the season of mastery.
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