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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New World brings a new update today, November 24th. This comes with maintenance work. We from MeinMMO will reveal the patch notes and how long the server downtime will last.
What kind of update is this? Today’s patch is a small update that primarily fixes bugs. These bugs include:
A problem with the ritual quest is being fixed, which prevented players from completing the quest when the interactive heart jewel was used before defeating Alastor.
The harvest worker set will be brought back into the game and can be dropped by mobs. However, there are issues with the sets that disappeared due to a bug with the latest update. These will be activated again at a later date.
There are various stability improvements.
Additionally, there will be some coin reimbursements. Companies will receive back their coins if they declared war after the release of patch 1.1. Moreover, companies that own a territory will receive a one-time refund for all stations that have been downgraded since patch 1.1. This money is supposed to be directly paid out with the return of the servers.
Players will also get their money back, namely for paid housing taxes since patch 1.1. However, these coins are not expected to land back in the players’ accounts until the end of the weekend.
How long will the server maintenance last? The patch will be deployed at 8:00 AM our time, marking the beginning of the server downtime.
The maintenance work is expected to last 3 hours. The servers should be back online around 11:00 AM.
Just yesterday, November 23rd, there was an update at 3:00 PM German time. The following changes were made:
A problem was fixed where the time of a world suddenly jumped to a future date.
A bug was fixed where some combat situations with many players caused them to appear frozen and their state could not be communicated to users due to excessive bandwidth usage.
A rare issue was resolved where a server could crash.
Companies that control the respective settlement, however, are still expected to receive 100% of the revenue from housing taxes.
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When will the next update come? It is currently unclear whether today’s update is already the “weekly patch”. The bug fixes seem to be too few for that.
Additionally, the developers have indirectly announced the “big December patch”. By this update, the housing taxes are to remain reduced by 90%. However, no date for this update has been disclosed.
However, the developers have provided insight into their general vision for the endgame:
The Twitch streamer bbjess has reportedly been waiting for her payment for several weeks. The expected amount is in the tens of thousands, she claims. She is not satisfied with Twitch’s response.
This is the situation:
bbjess is a popular streamer in the Just Chatting category on Twitch with over 43,000 followers.
Between October and November 2021, she had 10,383 subscribers (via TwitchTracker.com). A new record for the streamer.
Now she says: The money from her record never reached her. Twitch owes her a lot of money.
Who is the streamer? bbjess has been actively streaming on Twitch since mid-2020. Initially, she showed various games, but she also ventured into categories like music or unlisted categories.
By now, she primarily focuses on Just Chatting and interacts with her viewers. She is especially known and loved for her humor and open personality.
In October 2021, bbjess experienced a surge in popularity and drastically multiplied her average viewership as well as her followers. Also, her subscriptions reportedly increased significantly during this time (via TwitchTracker.com).
In November 2021, she spoke out on Twitter. There she says: Twitch owes her “tens of thousands of dollars”, although there is no reason for the payment to be delayed. She is missing the internet to ask for help and the voices of people:
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This is what the streamer says: In one of her current streams, bbjess states that Twitch owes her 26,000 dollars. She says: “Twitch has not paid me. I have contacted them. I am on vacation, just paid taxes, I am running out of money, but I thought it’s okay. A big check is coming. But it just isn’t coming” (via Twitch.tv).
Twitch streamers receive a share of the subscription fees that accumulate monthly for the subscribers. A regular subscription costs 4.99 US dollars in the USA – recently only 3.99 euros in Germany. Depending on the contract, streamers receive about 50% of the revenue from the subscriptions.
With around 10,400 subscribers at the peak, this amounts to 26,000 dollars, which she has mentioned herself in the stream – or converted to 23,111 euros.
Why isn’t the money coming? According to the contract with bbjess, Twitch supposedly has a period of 45 days after the end of the month to transfer the money (via Dexerto.com). Also, according to some users on Twitter, it is not uncommon for salary payments to arrive later.
In bbjess’s case, however, she has already received a response from Twitch. They stated that there was an irregularity with her account, which is why payments have been blocked for security reasons.
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The support does not specify what exact irregularity it is.
It may be related to a 19-hour ban that bbjess received in October for her “bbjessBoobees” emote (via Twitter.com). However, before any further payments can occur, bbjess must first contact support.
Meanwhile, the competition is also not inactive. Facebook and YouTube apparently make some well-off offers to many well-known streamers if they turn their backs on Twitch:
With Mortal Online 2, a new MMORPG has launched in Early Access on Steam today. It claims that players are “constantly in danger” and can lose everything. MeinMMO explains what kind of game this is and who should check it out.
What kind of game is it? Mortal Online 2 is a sandbox MMORPG with a strong focus on PvP. You can set out to explore the world, build a house, and even establish your own empire. However, all of this comes at the cost of shedding blood. And that often includes your own, especially in the first hours of gameplay.
Because whether it’s PvE enemies or other players: you are constantly at risk of dying. With death comes the loss of your entire inventory. This can be very frustrating for many MMORPG fans.
MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch himself tried out Mortal Online 2 during the beta and died dozens of times:
Mortal Online 2 focuses on action battles and your creativity
What does Mortal Online 2 offer? Mortal Online 2 focuses on a first-person action system. You need to strike or block with your weapon precisely. Mouse movement determines whether the strike comes from above, below, right, or left. This is important since enemies have different weak points or blocking can be circumvented. However, this is not so easy for beginners.
In the game, there are melee and ranged combat as well as magic and even mounted combat. However, Mortal Online 2 does without classes or levels. Instead, there are numerous skills you can improve by repeated use.
At its core, the MMORPG relies on typical sandbox elements. You can therefore look forward to crafting, free trade between players, and housing. The character editor is particularly cool, where your age influences your stats, and different ancestors can be mixed together. You can spend an eternity fine-tuning the details here.
The highlight – or the absolute turn-off – is full loot PvP. So if you kill another player in the open world, you can loot their entire inventory.
Oh, and there is no map. Not even a compass like in New World or ESO. You need to like that.
Who is the game interesting for? Mortal Online 2 is aimed at players who enjoy sandbox and PvP. If you are willing to engage in a guild and have fun with theorycrafting, you should definitely check out this PvP MMORPG. Because it offers a good combat system, solid graphics, and numerous mechanics that go very deep.
However, the game is not for fans of classic MMORPGs with a hero story, linear quests, and dungeons, as these do not exist in Mortal Online 2.
The payment system, which relies on a Buy2Play model along with a subscription, is also challenging. A major hurdle that few players will likely overcome. However, from these, a close and strong community could form.
If you are more interested in a pure PvE MMORPG, you will surely find one here:
The various helis and jets from Battlefield 2042 are often a bane for foot soldiers in the game. However, one player has found an extremely useful loadout to easily take out these nuisances. This only works through a trick.
What is this loadout? Technically, you only need 3 different gadgets, but you definitely need 2 loadouts that you must create before the game:
one loadout needs the SOFLAM target marker
the second loadout requires a recoil-less M5
finally, you need Angel’s equipment crate
The remaining weapons are completely up to you, as these three gadgets are enough. You have the M5 from the start. You obtain the SOFLAM at level 56. You automatically have the equipment crate when you choose Angel as your specialist. It is his special gadget. In our special, we explain the specialists of Battlefield 2042 in detail.
How does the loadout work? Play with the SOFLAM and choose a target that you want to take down from the sky. The SOFLAM marks a vehicle just like the FXM-33 FA missile does. But first, set up your equipment crate.
The peculiarity is that every smart weapon receives a lock-on to the target after marking it. Now switch your loadout to the one with the M5 through your equipment crate.
The lock-on remains, and you can launch the missile. Unlike the FA missile, just one shot from the M5 is enough to take a heli down – and apparently, the distracting flares of the planes do not divert the missile, as a clip shows:
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If you play in a team, you don’t even need to switch the loadout. You can simply inform your squad members that a target is marked. They can then hunt it down with their M5 launchers.
Is this supposed to work? At the moment, the community is divided on whether this is an exploit. The SOFLAM even maintains the mark even when it is no longer in the loadout. User BigBallsMalone says: “You shouldn’t be able to keep the lock-on after changing the loadout. That’s cheesy.”
However, it seems that the SOFLAM is simply time-limited and works across different players. Even in older Battlefield titles, such “hot swaps” were already possible. Nonetheless, fans are unsure if this is intended or one of the many bugs.
Against this stands the discussion of how strong vehicles really are. A part of the community complains that the continuous heli kills are annoying and that there is an effective counter through this method.
Others think one shot for a kill is too harsh.
Are there other options? In fact, one of the later sniper rifles is currently a popular anti-vehicle weapon. The NWT-50 takes out tanks just as well as the M5 but fires much faster (via GameStar.de).
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However, you only unlock the sniper at level 60, which is even later than the SOFLAM. If you want to grind for that long, you then have two options to keep unwanted vehicles at bay.
By the way: DICE has revealed what the future holds for Battlefield 2042. Here are the plans:
New World is facing heavy criticism as many players feel it offers too little content. This has become even harder with the new patch 1.1. However, Twitch streamer shroud still finds the MMO good and explains why many players have issues with the content.
What is the problem with New World? New World is not a classic MMORPG. While it offers a main quest to follow, there is no leveling path leading you from quest hub to quest hub with a linear story.
Moreover, there is no classic endgame with daily quests, dungeons, and raids, as seen in WoW. Instead, the focus is particularly on the grind around “Watermarks”. This allows players to increase the drop chance for strong equipment, as we have already explained here: How does loot work in New World?
Nevertheless, Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek praises New World’s content. He claims that many players don’t even know what to do and therefore lose enjoyment in the MMO.
“You have to find the content yourself”
What exactly does shroud say? In his livestream from November 22nd, the streamer explains that players must seek out their own content. He even states that this is part of the fun of the game:
If you expect the game to tell you what to do, that’s not the case here. You have to figure it out yourself. That is also the fun part, in my opinion.
I believe that many people end up doing nothing because they don’t know what to do. But if you take a moment to pause and think about what you should do, soul-searching, if you will, then that is the game.
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Thus, shroud refers to both the leveling process and the endgame of the MMO. Regarding the endgame, he also states: “Basically, you do dailies like in other MMOs. You gather chests, complete daily quests, and craft daily materials. Once you understand the principle, it becomes quite obvious.”
So far, shroud has played over 355 hours of New World live on Twitch (via Sullygnome). He is already deep in the endgame and has seen almost all of the content.
Is shroud alone in this opinion? No, even on Reddit and in forums, it is repeatedly pointed out that New World offers a lot, but many players do not discover this content because they want to follow a classic story and quests.
The forum also points out that one can create their own content with open world PvP and wars (via New World Forum).
However, not everyone is satisfied with the current endgame content. WoW streamer Asmongold sharply criticizes the endgame, calling it the “worst endgame loop ever devised for an MMO.” Still, Asmongold emphasizes that he wouldn’t have invested 500 hours in a game he doesn’t like:
The future focuses on a mix of PvP and PvE and new dungeons
What’s next for New World? Players are still waiting for a roadmap for the future of New World. However, there have been some statements regarding the endgame topic. It is supposed to be based on several pillars, and new dungeons have also been confirmed:
In Destiny 2 there is currently not much new. The Season of the Lost is currently frozen in Stasis and players can hardly wait for the story to finally continue. We at MeinMMO still show you what you can expect this week.
This is happening this week: This week is once again not much going on. But you still have enough time to tackle some certain chores. Gambit is offering you double experience points. So if you want to treat yourself to a boost, this week is the perfect time. Take a minute and put your particles in the bank.
Furthermore, you can expect a very relaxed and quick Nightfall Strike: Lake of Shadows. You can quickly run through this with your colleagues and get some great loot in the meantime. Don’t miss out on this.
Since there’s not much happening in Destiny 2 anyway, you can also tackle the seasonal ornaments of the “Hegemony”. They require a certain grind, but since this is currently offered due to the content drought, you still have the chance to get that done.
The most important information about activities from November 23 to November 30.
This is the fast and relatively easy strike on the EDZ with the cabal. Your task is to free the water supply from the threat to ensure clean water for the population.
The current Nightfall weapons are:
The Heatseeker, Arc Rocket Launcher (Master)
Disunity SR4, Kinetic Scout Rifle (Master)
Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:
Arc Singe
Stasis Burn
Hot Step
The Singe modifier accompanies you all week, the others change daily.
In the Vault of Glass, the Templar Challenge named “Strangers in Time” takes place. Note that you must eliminate the Minotaurs in different timelines simultaneously with the Wyverns.
As a reward in the Challenge Mode you will get the lost weapon “Heze’s Vengeance”. The weapon will then guaranteed come with 2 perks per slot.
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Showdown
Ascendant Challenge
Petra Venj has this week the 1st Ascendant Challenge for you. You can find Petra and her quest offer on the Rheasilvia in the Dreaming City. The curse in the Dreaming City is increasing and thus the homeland of the Awoken becomes more of a place for the Taken.
Sources for top loot in Season 15 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the Season of the Lost, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,330. Thus, the power level has only increased by +10 compared to the previous Season 14.
So you are not busy with the tedious levels, but can immediately dive into the endgame.
This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings you over 1,320:
Reach at least 100,000 points (+2) in the Nightfall: Crucible
Complete 3 strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s Clan Quest (+1)
Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse
This week you can indulge in these stylish cosmetics. Tess brings you some exotic highlights again.
This beauty is available for glimmer
What do you get for glimmer this week at Tess’s offer?
The exotic ship “Scrapheap Navigator”
The exotic ship “BrayTech DREAM9”
The exotic Sparrow “SK-1-World Traveler”
Exotic weapon ornament “Westfront”
Exotic weapon ornament “Memory”
The exotic ornaments for the armors of Season 15 for all classes
The legendary emote “Polonaise”
What is your plan for this week? Are you going to farm? Or are you diving into another game and coming back only when Bungie’s 30th anniversary kicks off? Let us know!
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Currently, thanks to Black Friday, you can get the Acer Predator XB273GX at an unbeatable price on Amazon. For around 250 euros, you get an excellent monitor with many useful features. MeinMMO presents the offer in detail.
What kind of offer is it? If you are currently looking for a second monitor for your gaming PC, you might find a great option thanks to Black Friday on Amazon. With the Acer Predator XB273GX, you currently get an excellent gaming monitor on offer that offers a lot of features.
MeinMMO introduces the monitor to you and also explains why the offer is so good.
How good is the deal? Currently, you can get the gaming monitor for 259.99 euros instead of 399.99 euros, saving 35% compared to the regular price on Amazon. This is the absolute best price, as the gaming monitor has never been as affordable before (via geizhals.de).
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Acer Predator XB273GX is a 27-inch gaming monitor in Full HD and 240 Hz
What does the gaming monitor offer? First, we present the extensive specifications of the gaming monitor:
Screen size: 27 inches
Resolution: Full HD, 1920 x 1080
Response time: 4 ms
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Brightness: 400 cd/m²
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
The monitor features an IPS panel. IPS technology offers excellent colors and fast response times. However, IPS usually has weaker contrasts and black levels compared to VA panels.
With its 240 Hz, the device is primarily aimed at users who wish to play at high graphics settings without sacrificing high FPS numbers.
The Acer Predator XB273GX is a gaming monitor with top ratings
How is the device rated? For instance, the testers from the online magazine Wepc.com praise the high accuracy of color representation that the monitor delivers even in the default settings (via wepc.com). Especially in fast shooters and e-sports titles, the gaming monitor shows its strengths.
The online magazine Rtings had thoroughly tested the identical model with WQHD resolution (via rtings.com). In the test, the testers praise the extremely low input lag and the high response times of the monitor. Moreover, the device offers good brightness of 400 candela, making it suitable for dark rooms as well. However, the contrasts of the gaming monitor are not perfect and remain the only weakness of this otherwise excellent device.
Rtings rates the device in the gaming category with 8.8 out of 10 points and states that it is a gaming monitor “with excellent gaming performance and a wealth of features.”
The monitor is worth it for all users looking for a very good Full HD monitor
For whom is the device worthwhile? The monitor is worth it for those of you who enjoy playing shooters or other games where you want high FPS numbers. Thanks to high FPS, the game not only looks good, but you also benefit from an extremely smooth display, which can give you an advantage in competitive gaming.
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More gaming monitors: Are you looking for more tips and tricks on what to consider when buying a gaming monitor? Then take a look at our buying guide for gaming monitors. Here we present all the important information about gaming devices.
In Pokémon GO, the current season is coming to an end and trainers must complete the special research “Misunderstood Mischief” by then to receive the new research for free. We at MeinMMO have summarized 5 tips for you to solve the tasks in time.
What kind of research is it about? At the beginning of the season of mischief, a special research was activated for the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa. This consists of a total of 16 task blocks, which were gradually released over the past months.
How much time do you have? To receive the new research on Hoopa, you must complete the old one by the end of the current season. This ends on December 1, 2021, at 09:59 AM local time.
How to finish the special research on time
Although the special research has been active for some time and the tasks have always been aligned with the respective events, there are some trainers who have not been able to solve all of them yet.
While the research involves many simple tasks related to throwing Poké Balls, collecting hearts with your buddy, or leveling up Pokémon, others are a bit more challenging. These include especially the capture tasks involving Psychic, Ghost, and Dark Pokémon, evolving Psyduck, finding new friends, or defeating Team GO Rocket.
We have looked at whether the tasks are still solvable just before the end of the season and have compiled 5 tips that might help you succeed.
Utilize Field Research Tasks
Psychic Pokémon: A good way to find missing Pokémon is the field research tasks in November. In these, you can find Psychic Pokémon like Baltoy, Solgaleo, Ralts, Staryu, or Psyduck.
One of these monsters is needed in the first section of the special research to make 3 snapshots of a wild Psychic Pokémon. Photograph the Pokémon using the camera symbol directly in the catch screen. You can take the three snapshots consecutively, thus already completing the first task.
You should also catch a total of 20 Psychic Pokémon for the 5th task block. You can also rely on the mentioned monsters to do this. You can find them in the following tasks:
Task
Reward
Land 3 great throws
Encounter with Baltoy
Hatch 2 eggs
Encounter with Baltoy
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Ralts
Walk 2 km
Encounter with Staryu
Feed your buddy 3 berries
Encounter with Psyduck
Psyduck: The water and psychic Pokémon Psyduck is especially important. It is needed in task part 9/16 to evolve it. It doesn’t matter whether you use a regular Psyduck or the Galar form. You can also freely choose whether you want to evolve it into Golduck or Psyhock.
Ghost and Dark Pokémon: In addition to Psychic Pokémon, you will also encounter monsters of the Ghost and Dark types in the rewards of the field research, which are needed for task 11. You can find the following specimens:
Spiritomb: Use 5 Pinap Berries when catching Pokémon
With some luck, Murkrow: Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon
Participate in Spotlight Hours
Another way to get the missing Ghost and Dark Pokémon is to participate in the special spotlight hours that will take place in the coming days as part of the Hoopa event.
There you can encounter the Ghost and Dark Pokémon Sableye on November 27, which will spawn particularly frequently from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Using incense, you can also attract additional specimens.
However, for the 11th task section, you need to catch only 30 specimens. Since Sableye belongs to both the Ghost and Dark types, you can thus solve both capture tasks of this section directly.
Sableye
On November 29, the Psychic Pokémon Baltoy will be in the spotlight hour again. However, if you’re missing a Psychic Pokémon, we recommend not to wait until this event, as otherwise you might not be able to finish the subsequent tasks in time before the season change.
Make Friends
Another task (13/16) requires you to make a new friendship. Trainers publish their friendship codes on various platforms. In the following article, we have summarized how you can find international friends in the game:
Besides the many different Pokémon that you need to catch, photograph, or evolve, there is a task in section 11/16 that requires you to earn 3 candies by walking with your buddy. Here you can, of course, rely on one of the 20 best buddy Pokémon, but they require a greater distance to find a candy.
Therefore, it is advisable to first check your buddy chronology to see if you have any monsters that only need a few meters to the next candy. If so, take them as a buddy for a short period until you obtain the respective candy. Then switch to the next Pokémon.
If you have no former buddies with short distances, you can also rely on a Pokémon that only needs to walk 1 km to find a candy. This includes, among others, Caterpie, Weedle, or Bidoof.
If you lack the time to walk 3 km, you can also use a Snorlax, which cuts the walking distance in half.
Defeat Team GO Rocket
In the second to last task section, you’ll need to battle Team GO Rocket. They currently spawn four times a day in balloons and can also be found at PokéStops. While you solve the other tasks, you can already start saving up for your first Rocket Radar.
You will receive this when you defeat 6 Rocket Grunts. With this, you can then locate the Rocket bosses Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff. Once you have put together your first radar, hold onto it until you reach task section 15/16. This way, you can then directly face one of the bosses.
Rocket Radar
Once that’s done, you can battle against 6 Rocket Grunts again. This grants you the Rocket Radar from the 6 mysterious parts, as well as another Rocket Radar in the reward of the special research. With these, you will face two Rocket bosses again and thus secure the Super Rocket Radar in the reward.
With this, you can track down the Rocket leader Giovanni and must also defeat him. In our counter guides, we tell you which monsters are best suited for the battles against Sierra, Arlo, Cliff, and Giovanni:
Even though there are only a few days left until the end of the season, you have the opportunity to complete the special research on time. However, you must make proper use of the remaining days.
How far along are you with your special research on Hoopa? Are you stuck on one of the tasks? Do you have any further tips on what affected players can do to complete the research in time? Feel free to share your experiences here in the comments on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.
In 2018, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was the most successful streamer on Twitch with Fortnite. Over the year, the ambitious shooter streamer averaged over 77,000 viewers. After a stint on Mixer, Ninja is back on Twitch but has significantly fewer viewers than during his peak. In an interview, he says the times of the past are over. Twitch has changed. As a “pure gamer,” one can no longer shine on Twitch as before. But he is not unhappy.
How have Ninja’s numbers developed?
In 2018, Ninja averaged 77,719 viewers. He was on air for 3013 hours – averaging more than 8 hours daily, even on weekends and holidays. As a peak, he had 617,767 concurrent viewers; that record lasted a long time. At that time, he also set a record for the most subscriptions; that record has since been broken.
In the last 6 months of 2021, Ninja averaged 9,297 viewers. He was on air for 606 hours – averaging about 3.7 hours per day. At maximum, he reached 41,003 viewers.
If we calculate that, Ninja lost about 88% of his average viewers. However, with 17.04 million followers, he still has the channel on Twitch with by far the most followers.
This is what Ninja says aboutthis downfall: In an interview with the Washington Post, Ninja says:
“No one stays on top forever, especially in live streaming, there’s always someone new and hot. I have no intention of being that guy anymore. I know I can’t pull in 100,000 viewers on Twitch anymore. I don’t have the time for that. I have a wife. I have a family.”
Ninja
Ninja sometimes seems to feel unfairly judged because fans evaluate him only by the viewer count, which is clearly visible in the stream. But today he has a different focus: he is active on platforms like YouTube or is organizing a UNO World Championship with Venus Williams. He is no longer a pure Twitch streamer like in 2018.
Are there also benefits? According to Ninja, the biggest advantage is that he is now significantly freer about which game he plays when he streams. He says he no longer has to compulsively play Fortnite, the game that made him famous. He only plays the online shooter today when he feels like it.
In 2021, he can play whatever he wants, which has no impact on his deals and is incredibly relaxing.
In 2018, Ninja, DrDisrespect, and shroud defined the events on Twitch – by 2020, all three were gone.
“Back when streaming wasn’t mainstream” everyone just played
How does 2018 differ from 2021? Ninja says, “back when streaming wasn’t mainstream,” there wasn’t much one could do besides streaming. That’s why he put in those countless hours, but that simply burns people out. Streaming for 365 days straight, without attending events or going out – that is simply crazy.
Although he was away for only a few years, a different generation of streamers now reigns over Twitch. People like Ludwig, Hasan Abi, or xQc not only play, but also constantly interact with the community:
“These amazing young creators like TommyInit, Ludwig, xQc, Hasan – some of them aren’t even gamers. A few of them just make ‘IRL’ content and explode. It’s awesome.”
Ninja
Took on the role of Ninja as the most-watched Twitch streamer: xQc.
For himself, Ninja does not see that role:
“Literally, that’s the reason why I’m a bit stuck, or the reason why I’m right where I am: I love gaming and will always love it. I don’t want to be a reaction streamer who sits around for 8 hours watching videos. I turn on my stream and I’m immediately in the game. The stream goes live, the intro is over, and I’m in the queue for a game. I play. That’s all I want to do.”
Ninja
Twitch is broadening and often reflects on itself – Ninja doesn’t fit in this era
What’s behind it: Ninja describes a shift on Twitch. The content of today’s biggest streamer, xQc, revolves much less around a single game than Ninja’s content did in the past. Blevins simply played Fortnite back then, every day, over and over.
xQc and other popular streamers also engage with gaming, but not exclusively. The focus has broadened, as streamers discuss all sorts of things circulating online as videos: politics, social issues, or funny animal videos.
Ninja’s success was strongly tied to Fortnite – perhaps too strongly.
Ninja too strongly associated with one game, Fortnite
However, the extreme decline in Ninja’s viewer numbers cannot solely be attributed to Twitch changing. Because the streamer shroud reaches nearly the same viewer numbers in 2021 as in 2018 – and he was away longer, is actually a pure gaming streamer, and according to Ninja’s theory, doesn’t fit into today’s era.
In any case, Ninja has been handsomely compensated for his time on Mixer, and although he is overly ambitious and the loss of his relevance surely weighs on him, he seems to come to terms with his new role that he is no longer at the pulse of the Twitch zeitgeist.
In contrast to Ninja, another streamer from 2018 has managed to re-establish himself on Twitch:
Call of Duty: Vanguard offers you 2 attachment options so that your shots are not visible on the enemy mini-map when firing – suppressor and subsonic ammunition. However, if you want to disappear from the radar, you should use the suppressor.
Overview:
If enemies have chosen the perk “Radar” and you fire without a suppressor or subsonic ammunition with your weapon, enemies will see you on the map.
It is similar with a reconnaissance drone and the perk “Ghost”. If you have the perk, you are safe from reconnaissance despite the drone as long as you move enough.
It has now been revealed: If you want to protect yourself effectively from reconnaissance, you need a suppressor.
Subsonic weaker than suppressor
What advantages do both attachments offer? Subsonic and suppressors help you so that players with an activated “Radar” cannot see you on the mini-map when firing your weapon. But there are even more benefits:
Subsonic ammunition
Hides you on the mini-map when firing
No indication on the compass when firing
Attachment without disadvantages
Suppressor
Hides you on the mini-map when firing
No indication on the compass when firing
Shots are quieter
No muzzle flash
That there is a specific type of ammunition for this “noise protection” is completely new with CoD: Vanguard. The attachment comes without disadvantages and it seems tempting to rather take the subsonic ammunition and still have the muzzle space free.
However, you should still rely on the suppressor if you do not want to be detected.
Why are suppressors better? If you are playing simultaneously with the powerful stealth perk “Ghost”, then suppressors provide you with a much higher benefit.
The YouTuber and CoD expert “TheXclusiveAce” has discovered that “Ghost” is deactivated for a full 3 seconds when you fire with subsonic ammunition (via YouTube).
While you are not directly visible on the radar when firing your weapon, the enemy reconnaissance drone still shows you on the enemy mini-map. A significant disadvantage of subsonic ammunition.
When should I use a suppressor? If you play with “Ghost”, then also use a suppressor.
Shortly after the beta, some players felt that the mini-map in Vanguard is useless. But in the full version, it looks quite different. Reconnaissance drones constantly fly in the sky and they are even stronger than assumed in the beta.
If you activate one of the two reconnaissance killstreaks, you will get the perk “Radar”. If an enemy then fires their weapon without a suppressor or subsonic ammunition, the enemy will be visible on the map when firing and will then be revealed by the reconnaissance.
If you want to completely prevent showing up on the enemy radar during a normal reconnaissance, then the only option left is the suppressor. Therefore, the suppressor is almost mandatory for all players who also rely on the perk “Ghost”.
Every new CoD year surprises with some mechanics having hidden functions or small tricks that are important for your gameplay.
The more of these tricks you know, the more you can secure an advantage over your opponents and put yourself in situations that leave the enemy no chance.
Bringing back old Exotics to Destiny 2 is not that easy. Gjallarhorn has also received drastic adjustments for its return in December. Only the heart of the weapon has remained the same. Nevertheless, players are going to have a damn good time with it, as Joe Blackburn, Bungie’s Game Director, promises.
When Gjallarhorn returns to Destiny 2, a full circle is completed. Some players associate the exotic rocket launcher with their best memories in Destiny. Now is the time to revive those memories and create new ones.
What makes this weapon so special? Gjallarhorn, an exotic rocket launcher, could fire small homing projectiles known as “wolfpack rounds.” These were only unleashed on the enemy once your rocket had hit them. The smaller projectiles also dealt explosive damage. The effect is quite similar to that of the rocket launcher “Eyes of Tomorrow”.
So when the big anniversary event with “30 Years of Bungie” kicks off on December 7th, this icon from Destiny 1 will finally be available again. Many D1 veterans have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and new players can also look forward to it.
The weapon is simply a legend, and for several reasons:
The rocket launcher was rare. Very rare.
Those who finally owned Gjallarhorn were basically gods among guardians.
Its damage was so enormous that it could circumvent and break game mechanics.
The firepower of the “wolfpack rounds” obliterated raid bosses in seconds.
It was like “The golden ticket” to the toughest endgame activities.
Fun fact: Gjallarhorn is the only weapon in Destiny that has its own holiday, the G-Day. It is celebrated annually on August 14. To mark the return of the Gjallarhorn, Bungie is also introducing a Nerf version of the legendary rocket launcher. With the Nerf LMTD Destiny Gjallarhorn Blaster, players can shoot their real-life opponents with foam darts.
Can the former icon Gjallarhorn live up to its reputation?
How effective is Gjallarhorn after its rework?
With such an iconic and legendary image, some players are questioning whether Gjallarhorn can still live up to its former reputation.
Bungie emphasizes in this context that Gjallarhorn will not return in any way “underpowered.” But also not the opposite of that. They don’t want players to be able to play with it for a week and then melt everything in the game, only to have to send a cruise missile and say, “Get this thing out of here!”.
Joe Blackburn, Bungie’s Game Director, mentions in an interview:
We are always concerned when we bring something from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2. “Hey, will this live up to the hype?” I am quite confident that we will achieve this, and I am confident that you will have a lot of fun with it.
Joe Blackburn | Game Director at Bungie
Gjallarhorn will benefit from the rocket launcher buff: Gjally (as Bungie lovingly calls the rocket launcher) has been very carefully updated for the Destiny 2 sandbox. The developer wants to elevate the iconic status of the weapon “to the next level.” It needs to fit into the current sandbox and meta.
It should not be forgotten that rocket launchers have received a major buff overall this year. So Gjallarhorn comes just in time to get in on the action.
Joe Blackburn adds:
It will be the absolute “min-max-best weapon.” [Minimum the best that players want, and maximum the best that players will need.] So that you can always say to someone: “Hey, that’s one of the best weapons in Destiny, and you will always have a good time with it.” If I say any more, the sandbox team will probably come and kill me!
Joe Blackburn | Game Director at Bungie
Bungie promises players that with the continuation of its icon in 2021, there will be a version of the cult rocket launcher that should meet expectations.
When is the cult Exotic returning to Destiny 2? Not long now, and players will be able to test Gjallarhorn themselves against the bosses in Destiny 2 and form their own opinion on how well Bungie has completed this task. On December 7, 2021, it’s finally here. Destiny 2 players will, however, need to own the “30 Years of Bungie” package for this.
These weapons and buffs are also coming to Destiny 2 soon:
Will Gjallarhorn be able to live up to its former reputation? After all, Bungie has also succeeded, albeit very awkwardly, in bringing back a cult weapon with the Vex Mythoclast. Or do you think that Gjallarhorn cannot be tamed and will melt the game as Telesto 3.0?
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Call of Duty: Vanguard grants successful players special bonuses and effects with killstreaks to farm even more kills. Some of the streaks are simply unfair, poorly designed, or just annoying. This is especially true for the infamous mortar strike, which not only greatly annoys MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn. Therefore, many players are now demanding playlists without killstreaks.
At the top of my hate list is the Killstreak “Mortar Strike.” When triggered in the multiplayer mode, a deadly mortar bombardment rains down in the target area. For what feels like several minutes, grenades hit everywhere.
Everything shakes and quakes, dust and dirt fly around, explosions detonate loudly, and due to the shaking and dirt, you can hardly see anything anymore. In normal game modes of the multiplayer mode, you are immune to damage from the strike if a teammate triggers it.
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Mortar Killstreak ruins everyone’s fun
However, due to the massive visibility obstructions, the game in the bombardment zone is virtually unplayable. You can see and hit hardly anything anymore.
This annoys me especially on the currently popular small maps, such as Shipment or The House. These maps are designed compactly and are almost perfect for fast and wild fights. But the mortar killstreaks partly really ruin them.
The radius of the mortar grenades is very large, and if someone triggers the streak in the middle of the map, a large part of it is unplayable at first.
And nothing gives me a greater setback than when I am just making a bold advance, and suddenly some team idiot thinks he has to unleash the damn mortar.
Then my promising attack is drowned in a roar, and I have to crawl away or take another route. The dynamic is gone, and the fun of the game is noticeably affected.
Other players feel the same way. A thread is currently circulating on Reddit with almost 2,000 upvotes and over 280 comments, where this killstreak is being criticized. “Who designed this killstreak?” asks the original poster. An appropriate answer states, “A cruel sadist.”
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There is a special place in hell for all the people who constantly use mortars, bombers, or dogs. Seriously, it’s only 7 kills [needed]. And why do they have to fire three times?
In comparison – in the predecessor Cod: WW2, the streak was also there, but there the mortars each fired one grenade at three different points. This made them significantly less annoying.
Therefore, many players are currently of the opinion that the streak should be changed. It should either require more kills or, preferably, simply last less long and not cause so much shaking and dirt. Then a significant annoyance factor would be eliminated.
Furthermore, I would not be unhappy if there was a special playlist where you have no killstreaks at all. Because in addition to the mortars, the bomber area attacks and the infamous attack dogs are also a problem on small maps, as you are often completely defenseless against them and are immediately blown up by a bomb or bitten in the butt by a dog as soon as you spawn.
In Pokémon GO there is a Spotlight Hour featuring Panflam today, November 23, 2021. We from MeinMMO will show you what bonus you can look forward to and have taken a look at whether this short event is worth it.
What is a Spotlight Hour? In Pokémon GO, a small one-hour event takes place every Tuesday, where a specific Pokémon is in the spotlight. This Pokémon spawns more frequently in the wild during this Spotlight Hour. Additionally, you will receive a special bonus during this time.
Today, November 23, 2021, you will encounter the Fire-type Pokémon Panflam more often during the Spotlight Hour. Additionally, you will receive double XP when catching Pokémon.
Spotlight Hour with Panflam – Start, Bonuses & Shiny
When does the Spotlight Hour start? Like every week, it starts today again at 6:00 PM local time. It lasts for one hour and thus ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? During this Spotlight Hour, Panflam will primarily spawn in the wild. You will be able to discover this Pokémon around every corner. You can also attract more specimens using incense. Furthermore, you will receive double XP when catching Pokémon.
Is there a Shiny Panflam? Yes, you can encounter a shiny Panflam with a bit of luck. You will recognize it by its pink body.
Panflam, Panpyro and Panferno normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Is the Spotlight Hour with Panflam worth it?
How strong is it? Panflam is one of the Fire-type Pokémon of the 4th generation and evolves into Panpyro, then Panferno. However, both Panflam and its evolutions cannot score with strong stats.
Especially in defense, they are rather weak. But the stamina and attack stats are also not impressive. Thus, they are not suitable for raids and the GO Battle League.
Who is the Spotlight Hour worth it for? The Spotlight Hour today is especially worthwhile because of the XP bonus. If you are missing a few experience points on your way to level 50, you have the opportunity to farm some by catching Pokémon today.
To attract especially many Pokémon, you should also use an incense. With the help of a lucky egg, you can double your XP for 30 minutes again. but shiny hunters will also benefit tonight.
Are you taking part in the raid hour today? Or is Panflam not your thing? Feel free to share your opinion on this here on MeinMMO in the comments.
A new Hoopa event starts on Friday, which brings you 4 additional Spotlight Hours. We have summarized what monsters and bonuses you can look forward to and how to obtain Hoopa (Unbound).
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
