You can now play CoD Vanguard for free, but only for a short time – Here’s how it works

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Are you unsure about spending your hard-earned euros on the new CoD, Call of Duty: Vanguard? Then you can test the multiplayer of the shooter for free from now until Monday, November 22nd, and see for yourself if the title is worth your money.

With Call of Duty: Vanguard, the CoD series returns to World War II and offers you many tried-and-true mechanics and plenty of content in multiplayer.

If you are unsure about the latest Call of Duty, you will get the chance for an extensive test in the coming days. MeinMMO shows you all the important information about the first free multiplayer weekend.

Update November 18, 7 PM: The free weekend is online. We have added the most important information for download. Along with the free weekend, a double XP event has also gone live in Vanguard and Warzone.
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Everything you need to know about the new Call of Duty: Vanguard – in 2 minutes

All information about the free weekend starting November 18

How long does the free weekend last? Vanguard is generous with its “weekend” and starts the free test phase already on Thursday evening:

  • November 18 from 7 PM
  • November 22 until 7 PM

For 4 days, Vanguard will open its doors to all interested players, and the fun ends on Monday at 7 PM.

What can you test? You can try out the multiplayer mode with the complete content. There are no extra modes for free players, but full access to all release content and Shipment – the first new map from Vanguard. However, the campaign and zombie mode are not available to you.

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Who can test Vanguard? All interested players with a suitable platform and internet connection. The free weekend is for players on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. You can find out what hardware you need here.

What happens to my progress? If you grind the whole weekend and then buy Vanguard later, your progress will be retained. Even if you enter the free Warzone later, your earned weapon levels will be saved on the new Vanguard weapons.

What kind of CoD is Vanguard? The latest Call of Duty is set in World War II and uses an enhanced graphics engine from CoD MW, the CoD from 2019. Consequently, it plays very similarly, and especially Warzone players should settle in quickly.

Upon release, Vanguard offered 16 6vs6 maps, providing more than twice as many maps as its predecessor, Black Ops Cold War. You can find more about its strengths and weaknesses in our game review of the Vanguard multiplayer: Why every CoD fan should try Vanguard, even if you don’t like the setting.

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Everything about the download during the free weekend

Where can I find the download? Go to your console shops or check out the Battle.net launcher on your PC:

  • PlayStation & Xbox: Search for “Vanguard” in the search function of your console shops and download the free test version. You will find an extra version marked as “Multiplayer Mode – Free Access”
  • Battle.net Launcher: Click on “All Games” in the top left and then select Vanguard under the “Activision” tab. There you will see the big blue button “Test for Free”

How big is the download? On PlayStation and Xbox consoles, you need to plan around 30 GB. On PC, you need nearly 25 GB of free space.

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The new Vanguard has become a good CoD, but it dares very little and relies more on tried-and-true methods to convince. Take the chance of the free weekend and see for yourself what the World War shooter is like.

If you now want to know even more about how the Battle Royale Warzone benefits from Vanguard, you can find all the information in the overview here: CoD Warzone becomes Vanguard: All information about the new map and the graphics change

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Insider reveals: Battlefield 2042 will receive 3 patches in the next 3 weeks

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According to insider Tom Henderson, Battlefield 2042 is supposed to receive several updates within the first month after release. He also reveals when these are allegedly supposed to arrive.

Who is he anyway? Tom Henderson is considered an industry insider and has previously shared information ahead of official announcements.

He is regarded as well-connected and has revealed many aspects of Battlefield 2042 in advance. This included, for example, the setting, as well as numerous details about game modes such as Portal or Hazard Zone.

Now he has allegedly named release dates for three updates that Battlefield 2042 is supposed to receive after release.

Update, November 19, 8:50 AM: Henderson has now confirmed that update 0.21 was the day-one patch. Thus, there will likely be no further fixes until November 30.

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3 Updates for Battlefield 2042 in the first month after release?

When are the updates supposed to arrive? Henderson had previously stated that Battlefield 2042 was to receive a day-one patch as soon as the game starts on November 19.

He lists this now, along with an update for the end of November and early December. According to him, the updates are supposed to come on the following days:

  • Day-one patch on November 19
  • Day-10 patch on November 30
  • Day-25 patch on December 7

Henderson points out that the numbers do not correspond to the days after release but does not know the reasons for this.

Whether the day-one patch is possibly the already released update 0.21 is currently unclear. In his tweet, Henderson also mentions that the day-one patch could possibly be combined with the second update on November 30.

Part of this update is supposed to be quality-of-life improvements.

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On December 7, content is to come into the game that did not make it for release. According to Henderson, this does not involve new content such as weapons, but rather things like player stats.

He does not specify any further details, so one can only speculate what things could be fixed with the first update in November.

However, looking at the last few days since the early access phase began, there is already a long list of things that need to be addressed.

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Does the first update after release bring the important fixes?

Which fixes are currently the most important for players? Of the issues that have arisen in recent days, some bugs and problems stand out:

We also already know that DICE is aware of most of these issues. Specifically, it has been confirmed that they are working on the problem with assault rifles. The hovercrafts, the revival issue, and numerous other things are also on the list.

Whether all these mentioned issues will already be fixed with the upcoming updates is currently unclear. By tomorrow, November 19, we will know if there will indeed be a day-one patch.

Are you still undecided about whether to get Battlefield 2042? Here is the brief check for the multiplayer shooter and whether it is worth it for you.

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FIFA 22: Nkunku is the new Bundesliga POTM – Is the expensive card worth it?

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In FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, the second Bundesliga POTM (Player of the Month) is now known. Christopher Nkunku has won the vote and will receive a great special card. We clarify whether you should go for it.

What is a POTM card? “POTM” stands for “Player of the Month” – meaning Player of the Month. It is awarded once a month for different leagues. For the month of September, Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen received the first Bundesliga POTM card in FUT 22.

This time, Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig has prevailed against his competition and is now the Player of the Month for October.

This is the new POTM card of Christopher Nkunku

Nkunku is having an outstanding season and has already received two Inform cards in FUT 22, with the strongest having a rating of 86. Additionally, there were two strong 86-rated cards for the Rulebreakers event, which are unfortunately no longer available.

However, the new POTM card offers the best stats of all Nkunku cards so far and excels especially in the areas of pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling. Comparing the new POTM card with his last TOTW card shows the improvements in all areas.

Here are the biggest jumps compared to his strongest TOTW card:

  • Pace: 84 -> 86
  • Shooting: 80 -> 82
  • Passing: 87 -> 89
  • Defending: 74 -> 77
  • Physical: 73 -> 76

Is POTM Nkunku worth it for your team? The new Nkunku card is certainly better than his last TOTW card but also costs significantly more. To obtain the card, you will need to submit an impressive 4 teams, with a total value currently (as of November 18, 2021) at around 225,000 coins.

In contrast, his 86-rated TOTW card is almost a bargain. It can be obtained for about 50,000 coins on the FUT transfer market. While it has slightly weaker stats, it offers a much better price-performance ratio. If your FUT budget isn’t large, you might prefer the Inform card instead.

However, if you have the necessary coins lying around, POTM Nkunku with his fantastic stats will certainly not disappoint you.

What do you think of the new POTM card? Would you have preferred a different player? Let us know in the comments!

If you want to improve in FIFA 22 and are looking for some tips, check this out:

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Players are currently trolling their teams in Destiny 2 with a nasty trick – “It is hellishly unfair!”

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In Destiny 2, reports are increasing that some players are being unfairly kicked from their fireteams by their LFG teammates. Especially in the endgame, this is a particularly nasty trick. The players who get kicked don’t receive any top loot or triumphs anymore.

It’s a really mean thing in Destiny 2 for players to currently ruin the game for their teammates. More and more players who have been trolled in this way are reporting it. Kicks from endgame activities are currently occurring more frequently through the LFG player search. Those searching for a fireteam for endgame content like raids or nightfall via LFG (Looking for Group) risk becoming victims of this unfair trolling.

This “team trolling” is made possible by the “kick player” option that Destiny 2 openly offers to fireteam leaders in the options menu.

  • Fireteam leaders can independently remove fireteam members
  • There is no vote on removing someone from the activity
  • The remaining fireteam members gain no advantage from the kick

Players are abusing the feature: This “kick player” feature should actually only be used by fireteam leaders to remove toxic or AFK players. So whenever someone isn’t actively participating in a raid, negatively influencing the rest of the team, or behaving inappropriately. But the feature is now increasingly being abused.

Get trolled team members receive this notification after the kick.

Team trolling is no longer fun: Trolling is certainly part of every game. Especially teammates are often trolled in Destiny 2. However, it is no longer funny when it leads to unfair disadvantages. A kick just before the end of a tough activity intentionally denies players their loot. For example, in the nightfall, joining the fireteam is disabled. Kicked players cannot rejoin at all. There is also rarely, if ever, any remedy for such actions.

You can see how nasty the trick in the game really is in this video. Just before the player can collect their loot, they are kicked by the fireteam leader and wonder, “Why are people like this?”.

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That’s why the action is particularly annoying: While normal loot is still sent to the post, this apparently doesn’t always happen for special raid loot. If a player finally drops the rare raid exotic Vex Mythoclast in the Glassed Chamber, they might not receive it.

Even in the Garden of Salvation, you definitely won’t receive the Divinity for completing the raid quest if you can’t open the chest at the end of the activity.

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Team trolling is not only mean but also terribly unfair

Players in Destiny 2 find “team trolling” terribly unfair. It may sound fun, but when it happens to you, it’s very frustrating and not an experience anyone wants to have. Many affected players are therefore hoping for a solution from Bungie and even make their own proposals.

A player reports OhPxpi on reddit:

A few months ago, I spent 8 hours in the raid to help my friends get Divinity, only for all three of us to be kicked after we killed the boss. We managed it again the next day, but it was still annoying.

The player ThatsWat_SHE_Said was also affected and agrees with him, expressing his frustration as well.

I was kicked from a prophecy boss checkpoint when he [the boss] melted away. That was really a slap in the face because I was the only surviving member a few times and saved some hairy moments in that run. It felt damn great! You two a***** know who I mean.

Crypticfreak has similar experiences and also describes an idea in the subreddit of how Bungie could prevent such things in the future:

[…] being kicked right after clearing the boss should not be an option. At least, a temporary kick block should take effect during the last encounter […] which should last 120 seconds after the boss kill. I think this solves all these issues and is still fair to the legitimate team members. If a group tries to troll a blueberry, you can still kick him, but he at least gets his loot.

This topic has been hotly debated not only on reddit but also in the Bungie forum, where players keep reporting their bad experiences with the nasty kickers in LFG. The player DerpyTaco11 suggests in the forum, for example, to “award” these fireteam leaders in a very special way.

This is how other developers have solved the problem: Comparable shooters, like Outriders (in the June patch via reddit), who also faced similar problems, have already actively addressed the issue. A block has been implemented here that prevents players from kicking other players from the fireteam at the end of an activity. This means that those who make it to the boss also definitely receive their deserved loot.

After all, in the endgame, you might get exactly the item you need for a build like this:

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In Destiny 2, it might even make sense if fireteam leaders could only remove fireteam members when the team is in orbit. Because not every player in Destiny 2 has a clan where they can always rely on their fireteam leader.

What are your experiences? Have you also been trolled and were unable to collect your loot or complete a triumph? Do you see potential in the solution proposal from crypticfreak?

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Dead by Daylight: Today, 3 characters are removed from the game – forever

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A sad day for Dead by Daylight. The content from “Stranger Things” is no longer available from today – it is being removed from the game.

So far, the number of playable characters in Dead by Daylight has only grown since its release. There have been new killers, new survivors, and plenty of new maps that have expanded the game over the past five years. However, the time has now come when that number is finally decreasing.

One killer, two survivors, and one map are being removed from Dead by Daylight.

What will be removed? As of today, November 18, a number of contents have disappeared from Dead by Daylight and are no longer available. These are the contents from the “Stranger Things” universe. The following are no longer available:

  • Demogorgon (Killer)
  • Nancy Wheeler (Survivor)
  • Steve Harrington (Survivor)

This also includes all cosmetic items.

Additionally, the “Hawkins” map has been removed from the game. It can no longer be accessed, and the associated offerings have also been removed and exchanged for bloodpoints a few days ago.

The “onion-faced” killer will likely be seen even less in the future. Because only veterans own the Demogorgon.

What if you purchased the content? If you purchased the Demogorgon, Nancy, or Steve along with their corresponding cosmetics, you can still keep and use them. You can continue to play these survivors, who are essentially just “skins.”

On the other hand, the Demogorgon is a unique killer and will not be available to new players in the future. Only previous buyers can use him, which is why he will become a certain rarity.

Those who have unlocked these characters on their account will be able to boast in a few months or years about owning something that new players can no longer acquire.

What about the perks of the characters? Since Steve, Nancy, and the Demogorgon had unique perks that were sometimes quite strong, the developers of Dead by Daylight have renamed them and turned them into “standard perks” that can appear with all killers and survivors.

You will have no game disadvantages if you did not purchase the “Stranger Things” characters.

More updates on Dead by Daylight on MeinMMO can be found here:

Why are the contents disappearing? This is likely because Netflix did not extend its licensing agreement with Behaviour. The exact reason for this has not been disclosed, but there are several speculations. Netflix has been trying for some months to establish itself in the gaming market with its own productions. Therefore, it seems only logical that they want to use their own strong IPs – such as Stranger Things – primarily themselves.

Whether the license will be granted again in the future is questionable. One can thus initially assume that Nancy, Steve, and the Demogorgon are now “never again” obtainable.

Are you a proud owner of these characters and can you now show off forever? Or did you miss the purchase?

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11 characters from Genshin Impact that you want to see again soon – In the ranking

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We wanted to know which 5-star characters from Genshin Impact you most wish to see return. Based on your votes, MeinMMO created a ranking.

What was the occasion for the survey? 5-star characters are what most players save for and have their eyes on in Genshin Impact. In random banners (Gacha banners), individual heroes can be pulled for a short time before they disappear for several months.

Thus, one often has to wait a long time until the beloved character announces their return. We wanted to know which 5-star character you are eagerly waiting for and want to see in a Gacha banner.

Here are your answers: A total of 2,566 MeinMMO readers participated in the survey, and each of you had three votes. In total, there were 4,781 individual votes.

We will list all characters based on this ranking – from least to most desired. Along the way, we’ll provide you with some info about the characters, their abilities, and which tier they occupy on our Genshin Impact Tier List, so you can get a rough idea of their strength.

Rank 11: Tartaglia

With 1.76% (84 votes), Tartaglia takes the last place among you. Not surprising, as he was the only 5-star character to receive 2 reruns so far. He was last available in the character wish in patch 2.2.

Who is Tartaglia? Tartaglia, also known as Childe, is the 11th and youngest of the Fatui Harbingers. He constantly seeks the battlefield and is always open to wild, bloody fights. However, he hides this trait behind a false friendly smile. Childe disguises himself as a gentle toy seller in Liyue for his little brother.

The Fatui Harbinger is a strong main DPS when he has a suitable team around him. He is placed in our ranking in the S-tier.

  • Weapon: Bow
  • Element: Hydro
  • Specialty: Main DPS
  • Last available in the game: October 13, 2021 – November 2, 2021

Rank 10: Kokomi Sangonomiya

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Character demo of Kokomi Sangonomiya.

The sweet Kokomi only managed to reach 10th place with 2.2% (105 votes). Not many were enthusiastic about her during her banner time, as she brings a unique kit. Even her voice actress was bullied for how unpopular Kokomi was.

However, she has now established herself as a solid Hydro applicator and healer in Genshin Impact. Kokomi owners are even happier now, as with Patch 2.3 a new artifact set is coming that will enhance her even further.

Who is Kokomi Sangonomiya? Kokomi is the ruler and priestess of Watatsumi Island in Inazuma. She leads her own army against that of Sara Kujou. The healer is well-versed in military strategies and is always looking for new tactics in Yae Miko’s books.

Kokomi Sangonomiya is a reliable healer who can also apply the Hydro element to enemies, even when she is not actively on the field. She is in our tier list in the A-tier.

  • Weapon: Catalyst
  • Element: Hydro
  • Specialty: Support
  • Last available in the game: September 21, 2021 – October 12, 2021

Rank 9: Yoimiya

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Character demo of Yoimiya.

Rank number 9 is taken by archer Yoimiya with 3.85% (184 votes). She was among the first new characters in Inazuma and was considered a weak Pyro main DPS. However, it later turned out that she is not as useless as many claimed.

Some players regret not having pulled for her.

Who is Yoimiya? Yoimiya is the firework master from Inazuma. She is well known there for her spectacular fireworks that leave everyone in the region in awe. She easily makes social connections and has no trouble making small talk.

Yoimiya deals significant Pyro damage with her abilities and is in our tier list in the S-tier.

  • Weapon: Bow
  • Element: Pyro
  • Specialty: Main DPS
  • Last available in the game: August 10, 2021 – August 31, 2021

Rank 8: Klee

The bomber girl Klee catapults herself to 8th place on this list with 4.48% (214 votes). The little Pyro user already received 2 Gacha banners. The first of them took place on October 20, 2020, making her one of the first characters to receive a character wish.

Klee may not withstand many hits, but she can deal significant damage to enemies. She looks cute but has a wicked side.

Who is Klee? Klee is known to be a little chaotic. Some in Mondstadt have had to keep an eye on her, but she always manages to escape and create chaos with her bombs. Jean regularly gives her house arrest, which Klee reluctantly accepts.

Klee is a strong main DPS, dealing high damage mostly through normal attacks and powerful strikes. In our tier list, she is in the S-tier.

  • Weapon: Catalyst
  • Element: Pyro
  • Specialty: Main DPS
  • Last available in the game: June 9, 2021 – June 29, 2021

Rank 7: Ayaka Kamisato

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Character demo of Ayaka Kamisato.

Ayaka Kamisato was the first character after the new Inazuma region was released. Many saved specifically for the elegant fighter, and she is ranked 7th with 6.5% (311 votes).

Her constellations significantly enhance Ayaka and expand her immense damage potential. With her powerful special ability, she leaves no opponents alive.

Who is Ayaka Kamisato? Ayaka is the eldest daughter of the Kamisato clan and the sister of Ayato Kamisato. She is regarded as the perfect, noble, and graceful representative of the Kamisato clan, and no one can say a bad word about her. However, Ayaka Kamisato also wants to lead a normal life from time to time.

Ayaka is a reliable and very strong Cryo main DPS, who is in the S-tier of our tier list.

  • Weapon: One-Handed Sword
  • Element: Cryo
  • Specialty: Main DPS
  • Last available in the game: July 21, 2021 – August 10, 2021

Rank 6: Raiden Shogun

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Character demo of Raiden Shogun.

Although Ei, also known as Raiden Shogun, has only had a character wish in September so far, you chose her for 6th place with 8.64% (413 votes). Especially her 2nd constellation allows Ei to deal even more damage. Thus, it’s not surprising that you want to see her again soon to unlock new constellations.

Who is Raiden Shogun? The all-powerful Raiden Shogun is the ruler of Inazuma and the Electro Archon. She believes in eternity and wants to keep everything in the same working order forever. Raiden commands the army in Inazuma, which shares her view of eternity and steals the divine eyes from people to take away their powers that could bring imbalance to eternity.

Raiden Shogun is an excellent Sub-DPS due to her elemental and special abilities and thus is positioned in the SS-tier of our tier list.

  • Weapon: Polearm
  • Element: Electro
  • Specialty: Sub-DPS
  • Last available in the game: September 1, 2021 – September 21, 2021

On the next page, we continue with your top 5 of the list.

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Battlefield 2042 has no campaign, but single player and co-op – Here’s how it works

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Unlike previous installments, Battlefield 2042 does not feature a single-player story campaign. However, that doesn’t mean there won’t be content for solo players. MeinMMO shows you how the shooter aims to keep lone wolves happy.

Why doesn’t Battlefield 2042 have a campaign? Developer DICE justifies the absence of a story campaign by stating that they want to fully utilize resources for multiplayer. The studio is focusing on its strengths and experience, which primarily lie in multiplayer. (via eurogamer.net)

The story content of the last installments like Battlefield 4, Battlefield Hardline, Battlefield 1, and Battlefield V managed to impress only in a few moments and appealed to only a small part of the community. Therefore, this step was probably necessary for DICE.

However, this decision does not mean that Battlefield 2042 has no story to tell or does not offer solo content. Here’s an overview of the known information about how DICE wants to deliver these things differently.

Battlefield 2042 has bots instead of singleplayer

How is that supposed to work? At launch, Battlefield 2042 comes with three categories for its game modes:

As it stands, All-Out Warfare will be particularly interesting for single players. Because there, you can choose whether to face players or bots.

So if you don’t feel like multiplayer, you can simply fight against computer-controlled enemies and still earn experience points and unlock items. However, you will not be alone, as your team members will also be controlled by bots.

If you have friends available, you can even play in co-op against bots. This way, you can easily team up with friends or go solo and even unlock Battle Pass rewards.

This is especially practical for beginners who want to learn the mechanics, try out weapons, or explore the maps.

But do not expect an easy time, as according to developer DICE, the bots are supposed to be hardly distinguishable from real players and act very intelligently. Whether that will actually be the case remains to be seen.

Will there also be bots in the other modes? This is currently not known. As soon as there is more information about this, we will update it here. But what about the story?

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Battlefield 2042 tells an overarching story

This is how Battlefield 2042 still aims to provide a story: Instead of delivering a “movie-like” campaign, Battlefield 2042 wants to tell its story through the setting of the shooter and seasonal content.

We already have some exciting information about the setting:

  • As the name suggests, the shooter takes place in the year 2042
  • Our world is experiencing the “greatest crisis in human history,” climate change.
  • Humanity is struggling against rising sea levels, hurricanes, and other consequences.
  • In January 2034, a global food and fuel shortage finally broke out.
  • The resulting resource scarcity then triggered a massive global economic crisis.
  • Ultimately, the catastrophic developments of the 2030s lead to countries like Germany going bankrupt and the European Union being dissolved.
  • Around 1.2 billion people are considered stateless (No-Pats) by 2042. These No-Pats are now being recruited by the USA and Russia, the only remaining superpowers, for elite task forces.

The setting is therefore quite dark and promises an exciting backdrop.

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But how is it supposed to be told? There is currently little concrete information on this. What is certain is that Battlefield 2042 wants to deliver its story through seasonal content such as Battle Passes.

How extensive the story will be and whether it is not just small snippets without great significance remains to be seen.

When will Battlefield 2042 be released? Battlefield 2042 was released on November 19, 2021. Here you will find an overview of Battlefield 2042: All info on the multiplayer shooter – Release, beta, system requirements

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MMORPG SOLO brings its first major update – Who is “The Forbidden Court” worth it for?

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 5 minutes

The new MMORPG Swords of Legends Online receives its first major content update and brings so much content that it could also be considered an expansion. We at MeinMMO explain for whom returning to the MMORPG is worthwhile.

What kind of update is this? Today, November 18th, the big update 1.1 for the MMORPG Swords of Legends Online is released. It is titled “The Forbidden Court” and delivers many new contents that specifically target endgame players.

The update not only continues the story but also promises new raids that are expected to be released later this year, but it also brings new PvP instances and makes dungeons more relevant. 

What’s included:

  • New story chapter “Villa of the Fox Fairy,” which you receive as soon as you have completed the quest “To the Temple of the Devastator”
  • Three new biographies
  • Two new maps with their own mechanics
  • The “Memory Box,” which allows you to replay old dungeons with new rewards
  • Two additional raids that will be unlocked on November 25th and December 9th
  • 4 new PvP modes
  • Alliances between guilds
  • Factions for guilds and alliances
  • PvP mode for alliance wars
  • New items for character, crafting, and housing
  • Balance adjustments

You can find all the changes in the SOLO forum (via gameforge.com).

Battles take place in the new areas

What’s in the Flower Palace? The Flower Palace is one of the two new zones. You can enter it via the world map and other teleport paths, and it is aimed at players who have reached the endgame. The new story will also take place in the Flower Palace.

The new area serves as a hub for future content. New daily quests, PvP battle frenzy, and the two new raids are expected to be accessible through the Flower Palace. A new world boss will also roam the area.

In addition to the new people of the spirit foxes, the Flower Palace also offers the two new materials White Obsidian and Firestorm Stones, which you will need for crafting, among other things.

The Flower Palace invites you to linger

What’s in the fifty islands of Chuyun? The fifty islands of Chuyun is the second new map, which focuses entirely on PvP. Every weekend, large battles occur on the islands of Chuyun between the various alliances.

During the week, members of the alliances can collect materials on the map that are needed for these battles. This is done through the daily quest “Ice Crystal.” Accepting this quest costs money, but you will receive it back upon completion.

However, you must be cautious, as the faction PvP mode is activated throughout the entire zone. So, you must expect an attack from another player at any time. To receive rewards, you must belong to the same faction as your alliance. Otherwise, you will not receive anything.

Old dungeons with new rewards

How does the Memory Box work? With the new feature, you can replay the first 5 dungeons of the game, with better rewards. However, this does not come for free and is also more complicated in its functionality than necessary, resembling the Strike Missions from Guild Wars 2.

To replay these dungeons, you need dusty training memories. You must buy these through the Book of Mysteries and then add them to your Memory Box. 

The dungeons are currently available in 5 different new difficulty and reward levels, ranging from item level 85 to item level 105. However, you cannot jump directly to the highest level but must first play the other four levels of the dungeon to unlock the respective higher one.

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The trailer for the new update

What does it bring? If you play the memories, you will receive a reward for each completed dungeon. The higher the memory, the greater the rewards and the more gold you earn at the end.

At the end of each week, you will also receive a reward chest that is based on the level of the highest completed dungeon, so a maximum of item level 105. 

Your alliance will soon have a floating island

What can alliances do now? In alliances, several guilds can unite and play together. They can form alliances with other alliances and guilds but can also fight against each other in feuds and wars.

Feuds and wars primarily differ in that feuds are free and must be confirmed by both participating alliances, while wars always cost money but do not require confirmation from the other side.

Alliances belong to factions: The leader of an alliance can decide whether their alliance wants to remain neutral or join one of the two factions. If you choose one of the factions, then only members of the same faction as your alliance can join.

What’s in “Battle in the Sea of Clouds”? In the weekly battle in the Sea of Clouds, two alliances and their allies face off against each other. They fight in 60vs60 battles to capture several small islands. One side defends while the other attacks.

The battle lasts for an hour and takes place once a week; the winners will receive handsome rewards but also costs. If you win the islands, you will have to pay maintenance costs to reap all benefits.

These costs amount to 200,000 water, cloud, and wind essences each, which can be farmed on the fifty islands of Chuyun. If you cannot pay this price, your alliance will lose control of the island.

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For whom does the return pay off?

Is it worth starting now? SOLO still offers a solid start and beautiful class selection. One of the main criticisms of the MMORPG has been that there has been a lack of content in the endgame. This may have improved now. 

However, the player numbers of SOLO have dropped significantly over the last few months, and a large portion of active players should have already reached the endgame. Therefore, starting is only worthwhile if you can cope with being relatively alone until reaching the endgame.

Is it worth it for returnees? The new update “The Forbidden Court” is aimed almost entirely at players who are at the endgame and do not have much to do anymore. However, this has changed due to more story, harder dungeons, and new endgame areas.

There are also many new contents for PvP fans that have the potential to be fun in the long term. With the two new raids following on November 27th and December 9th, there is also new content available for PvE fans.

If you are one of those people who stopped playing Swords of Legends Online just because there was too little to do, then returning now is definitely worthwhile.

What do you think? Are you still actively playing SOLO and are happy about the new content, or does the update even give you a reason to return to the MMORPG? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

If you return and do not know how to proceed with your equipment, we have everything you need to know about equipment, upgrades, and sockets.

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Who should play Battlefield 2042? Here is a quick check for the multiplayer shooter

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The full release of Battlefield 2042 is just around the corner. After a week of early access, it officially starts on November 19. But who should check out the game? MeinMMO makes a quick check for you.

What is Battlefield 2042? This is the latest installment of the major shooter series from Electronic Arts and is developed by the studios DICE with support from Ripple Effect Studios (formerly DICE LA) and Criterion Games.

  • The Battlefield series has always been known for its huge battlefields and material battles, where large groups of players come together.
  • Players can utilize military vehicles and aircraft or fight infantry against enemy ground troops. Battlefield also focuses on destruction. This adds another tactical aspect.
  • While the last installment Battlefield V set its scene in World War II, Battlefield 2042 will take place in the future.
  • However, it will not be a wacky sci-fi shooter and mostly adheres to our present time. Nevertheless, there are some technological advancements like robotic dogs or other features and gadgets.
  • If you’re hoping for a story campaign, you might be disappointed. There is no single-player campaign. However, there is an overarching story to the multiplayer of Battlefield 2042, in which Germany goes bankrupt and the EU collapses.

When exactly does Battlefield 2042 come out? On Friday, November 19, 2021, is the official release of the shooter. The game will then be available for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. A preload is already running for those who have purchased the game.

The early access started for buyers of certain editions and EA Play subscribers on November 12. Accordingly, many players have already been able to play and share their impressions.

But who should take a look at the game? We summarize for you who Battlefield 2042 is worth checking out, who it isn’t, or who might prefer to wait.

Checklist – Should I play Battlefield 2042?

To give you a quick overview, we have prepared 15 statements for you. If you can answer 10 of them with “Yes”, Battlefield 2042 is definitely interesting for you. Below we will give you an overview of how the launch went and what to expect in Battlefield 2042.

  • I have no problem with numerous technical issues at launch
  • I have played Battlefield before and always had fun with it
  • I am looking for an alternative to Call of Duty
  • I enjoy modern military shooters with a bit of sci-fi
  • I do not care about a single-player campaign
  • I love large multiplayer maps
  • I like to drive tanks, helicopters, jets, and hovercrafts
  • Multiplayer battles with more than 60 players excite me
  • I like coordinated team play and am not a lone wolf
  • I find it important to be able to destroy buildings and other objects
  • I need a wide selection of weapons and gadgets
  • I can get used to some changes as a Battlefield veteran, like specialists instead of classes
  • I enjoy creating my own modes in the editor.
  • I like games like Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown
  • I like to invest a lot of time to unlock all weapons, weapon attachments, and gadgets

Battlefield 2042 – What’s inside?

Why should I check this out? Especially players who are rather bored of current shooters like CoD: Warzone and are looking for an alternative should check out Battlefield 2042. The maps are significantly larger, the destruction and the numerous vehicles and aircraft create a certain feeling of actually being in a battle.

There are three major modes that you can play:

  • All-Out Warfare – Includes the two classic Battlefield modes Conquest and Breakthrough
  • Hazard Zone – This mode strongly resembles games like Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown. You land on a map and need to recover data drives while contending with players and NPCs
  • Battlefield Portal – This mode allows you to create your own modes, as well as play maps and modes from three Battlefield classics

In All-Out Warfare, battles feature teams of 64 against 64 players, meaning for the first time in the series, 128 players will be on the map. The PS4 and Xbox One are exceptions, as they only support 32 against 32 players for technical reasons.

With random events like tornadoes that can completely change a match, there are also weather elements that play a significant role and require specific tactics. The 7 maps are huge and offer variety.

If you have always wanted to fly through a tornado with a wingsuit or see a rocket launch fail right in front of your eyes, you should definitely take a look.

For the first time in the series, there are also no fixed classes, but new specialists. These are essentially the classes of Battlefield 2042, only that players here have much more freedom than with typical class systems in other games. Here you can find an overview of all contents from Battlefield 2042.

However, there is a major BUT:

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Problems overshadow the early access phase of Battlefield 2042

How the EA release of Battlefield 2042 went: Even during the beta, it became clear that Battlefield 2042 has significant technical issues. Unfortunately, the developers did not manage to eliminate all the problems by the release.

While some improvements have been made, it has become clear that many of the issues still persist in early access:

However, there is already a first update that addresses problems like rubber banding and has fixed some other bugs.

Other major issues such as the scatter of assault rifles, the OP hovercrafts, or weapon balancing DICE is also aware of and is reportedly working on a fix.

If you can overlook such problems, Battlefield 2042 is still a comprehensive package that provides many players with a lot of joy.

How about you? Will you play Battlefield 2042 or are you already playing it? What do you think of it?

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WoW: Oh dear, only one in four of you is looking forward to Patch 9.2

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Patch 9.2 must bring World of Warcraft back on track. But you are skeptical – very skeptical. Only a few are looking forward to the update.

The next big and final chapter of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands was announced a few days ago. Patch 9.2 “End of Eternity” takes us into the mysterious world of Zereth Mortis, the Lego set of the Shadowlands, to finally stop the Jailer’s plans.

In theory, an exciting story that should thrill WoW fans. But the reality looks quite different, at least among our readership. Only about one in four is really looking forward to the patch.

What was that survey about? We asked you what you think of the content shown so far of Patch 9.2 “End of Eternity”. Blizzard announced this in a small preview video. There were 3 answers to choose from.

  • “Looks very good, I’m looking forward to it.”
  • “Too little has been shown, I’m not sure yet.”
  • “I don’t like it.”

The results reflect the votes cast as of November 18, 2021, 10:30 AM.

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The result of the survey, as of November 18, 2021, 10:30 AM.

Over 40% are not interested in the patch

The largest group in this survey is 42%, the portion that already does not like the patch. A solid 930 votes are dissatisfied with what Blizzard has shown from Patch 9.2 so far. This is also reflected in the comments below the survey.

For example, Don77 writes:

This patch is an absolute joke. No new dungeon, no new battleground, no new feature like the Mage Tower. Nothing, just nothing. All only old stuff that will occupy you for 2-3 hours and then very likely start time-gating again. Unbelievable, every criticism of 9.2 is absolutely understandable.

It is clear that Blizzard still has a lot to do to convince this player group with Patch 9.2. Should this not succeed, these players will probably not be seen until the start of the next expansion.

WoW Zereth Mortis Promo Picture
Patch 9.2 is currently not well received by our readers. Blizzard has much to accomplish.

One in three is still undecided

With 34% (737 votes), just over one in three is still unsure about what to make of the patch. They believe the video simply showed too little. Even if some content looks quite promising, it still depends on the concrete implementation and the overall picture. Questions need to be answered, such as:

  • How intense will the grinding be?
  • How big is Zereth Mortis?
  • How long can the content keep players engaged?
  • What does the patch offer for collectors?
  • How interesting will the raid be?
  • Where is the story headed?

Only when these questions are answered, which will likely take a few weeks, will a clear picture emerge.

Only 24% are looking forward to the patch

The smallest group so far consists of 24% of the votes cast (524 votes), and these are all who are already looking forward to the patch. Long-time WoW fans and optimistically inclined players who are simply looking forward to new content or want to experience the end of a story.

The idea of having to learn a new language is appealing to some players as a progress system. The new raid, featuring a whopping 11 raid bosses, also seems to generate anticipation. Martin Mahyhofer writes on Facebook:

I am very hyped for Patch 9.2. I’m really looking forward to the new raid.

Overall, it can be said that there were very few positive comments in the survey. Most of those who left a comment were either openly negative or wanted to wait and see what the first weeks on the PTR reveal about Patch 9.2.

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When is the patch coming out? So far, there is no fixed release date for Patch 9.2 “End of Eternity.” Assuming a PTR development time of around 3 months, it could be the end of February or early March, but possibly a little later, depending on the scope. The developers still have enough time to excite more players for the new content – or to alienate them.

Does the result of the survey match the opinions of your friends and acquaintances? Or is there a completely different sentiment regarding WoW?

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The 6 best setups for SMGs in CoD Vanguard that you should level up

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Call of Duty: Vanguard offers you a range of SMGs for wild close combat situations that are optimal for these fights. But what are good setups for the 6 submachine guns that you can level up and upgrade in Vanguard? We at MeinMMO have looked at all the weapons for you and present a solid setup for each SMG.

What are SMGs? In the multiplayer mode of Vanguard and soon also the new Pacific Warzone, submachine guns (in English, Submachineguns or SMGs) alongside shotguns are the preferred weapons for battles at short and sometimes medium distances. They fire quickly, are handy, and can usually be reloaded quickly.

However, they are often less well-controlled and pull off at longer distances.

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Loadouts for all 6 SMGs in CoD Vanguard

Based on an analysis by streamer and CoD expert JGOD, we have compiled a selection of strong SMG setups for Vanguard. For each SMG, there is a setup that makes the weapon powerful.

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Setup for the M1928

What is it? This is the good old “Thommy-Gun”, a heavy submachine gun that is indispensable in gangster movies from the 30s.

What does the setup look like? The setup shown here for the Thommy-Gun is based on the Chariot barrel, the 50-round magazine, and hollow-point ammunition. With this, you build a veritable lead-slinger that fires many rounds, rarely needs to reload, and thanks to the ammunition also deals solid damage even if you do not hit the torso or head of the opponent.

It is a solid setup to melt down opponents at close and medium range. The other attachments in this setup are not really essential and can be exchanged at will and adapted to your playstyle.

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  • Muzzle: M1929 Silencer
  • Barrel: Chariot 2.5″ Quick
  • Sights: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Chariot Marksman
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeleton
  • Magazine: Short 8MM 50-Round Drum Magazine
  • Ammunition Type: Hollow Point
  • Grip: Grooved Grip
  • Perk: Frenzy
  • Kit: Quick

Setup for the MP40

What is it? This German submachine gun is solid, reliable, and is among the top weapons in Vanguard. So level it up quickly.

What does the setup look like? With this setup, you create a weapon that performs very well at close and even medium range thanks to its high speed, extended rounds, and large magazine while still hitting accurately.

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  • Muzzle: M1929 Silencer
  • Barrel: Krausnick 317MM
  • Sights: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Krausnick 33M Folding Stock
  • Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip
  • Magazine: 9MM 64-Round Drum Magazine
  • Ammunition Type: Extended
  • Grip: Grooved Grip
  • Perk: Brace
  • Kit: Quick

Setup for the Owen Gun

What is it? This strange weapon was developed by an Australian inventor named Owen and is actually a “submachine carbine”. The weapon is very solid, has a relatively low rate of fire, but an astonishingly high accuracy at range.

What does the setup look like? The good accuracy of the Owen Gun is further improved with this setup. The barrel allows for precise hits with high damage, and thanks to the type of ammunition, it doesn’t really matter where you hit the opponent. Headshots are even really dangerous with this weapon.

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  • Muzzle: M1929 Silencer
  • Barrel: Hockenson 305MM Precision
  • Sights: Nydar Model 47
  • Stock: None
  • Underbarrel: Carver Foregrip
  • Magazine: Short 8MM 60-Round Drum
  • Ammunition Type: Hollow Point
  • Grip: Polymer Grip
  • Perk: Brace
  • Kit: Quick

Setup for the PPSH-41

What is it? This is a massive Soviet submachine gun. The weapon has a very high rate of fire, which results in considerable recoil and therefore low controllability. But with the right setup, the PPSH-41 can become a deadly weapon.

What does the setup look like? The goal here is to somehow tame the brutal violence of the weapon. Therefore, the barrel and muzzle are important elements. The magazine is also important as large calibers greatly reduce controllability.

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  • Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
  • Barrel: ZAC 300MM
  • Sights: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: None
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Handstop
  • Magazine: 7.62 Gorenko 71-Round Drum
  • Ammunition Type: Hollow Point
  • Grip: Grooved Grip
  • Perk: Agile
  • Kit: Quick

Setup for the Sten

What is it? The Sten is a cheaply produced British submachine gun. The weapon is very compact and lightweight, which makes it hard to control. It is especially strong at close range.

What does the setup look like? This setup makes the weapon a bit more precise and gives it enough rounds with the 50-round drum magazine to survive in longer fights. The extended rounds help at medium range.

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  • Muzzle: M1929 Silencer
  • Barrel: SA 65MM Quick
  • Sights: Nydar Model 47
  • Stock: None
  • Underbarrel: M1941 Handstop
  • Magazine: 9MM 50-Round Drum
  • Ammunition Type: Extended
  • Grip: Grooved Grip
  • Perk: Frenzy
  • Kit: Quick

Setup for the Type 100

What is it? The Type 100 is a large Japanese submachine gun that looks more like a rifle. It is very precise and deadly. With this weapon, you can land powerful headshots.

What does the setup look like? The Type 100 was extremely OP at release because it dealt extreme damage with large caliber ammunition and the perk Vital. However, this was fixed in the latest patch.

Therefore, this setup aims to achieve solid combat performance at close and medium range. The barrel and the 8mm rounds play a large role in this.

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  • Muzzle: Mercury Silencer
  • Barrel: Shiraishi 374MM
  • Sights: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Warubachi Skeleton
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeleton
  • Magazine: 8MM Short 40-Round Drum
  • Ammunition Type: Extended
  • Grip: Cloth Grip
  • Perk: Dexterity
  • Kit: Pro

So much for our top setups for each SMG in CoD Vanguard. Do you have comments or ideas for your own setups? Then let us know in the comments here. The developers have already revealed how Vanguard will progress in a detailed roadmap.

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Pokémon GO: Part 2 of the Sinnoh event started – Ideal for collector challenge

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In Pokémon GO since November 18, the second part of the Sinnoh event is ongoing. We show you all the changes and why you can easily solve the Collector Challenge now.

What is it about? Since Tuesday, the Sinnoh event has been running in Pokémon GO, which is divided into two parts. Part 1 ran until November 18 at 9:59 AM, and Part 2 has been active since 10:00 AM. For you, the spawns in the wild, raids, and rewards from field research have changed.

We show you all the changes of the event here.

SDLP Event Part 2 – What’s new?

How long does it last? Part 2 of the big event for Shining Diamond (SD) and Brilliant Pearl (LP) in Pokémon GO lasts from now until Sunday, November 21, at 8:00 PM local time.

Spawns in the wild: In the wild, you will now find:

  • Pinsir*
  • Driftloon*
  • Houndour*
  • Sealus
  • Biduzz*
  • Zirpurze*
  • Hasspror*
  • Charmian*
  • Chelast with Lucia hat
  • Panflam with Lucia hat
  • Plinfa with Lucia hat
  • With luck, you will also find Slowpoke*, Chingling*, Bamelin* and Burmy (Sand Cloak)*

All Pokémon marked with an asterisk (*) can also be encountered as shiny.

Collector Challenge: Some of you may have already completed the Accompanying Event Challenge for SD & LP. If you had trouble catching the Pokémon with other hats, you can easily solve that now. In Part 1 of the event, Chelast, Panflam, and Plinfa spawned with red hats in the wild, now they are more often wearing the white ones you need to complete the challenge.

Pokémon GO Sinnoh Part 2 Collector Challenge

Raids:

DifficultyBosses
1Schilterus*
Driftloon*
Bronzel*
Kaumalat*
3Brutalanda
Schlapor*
Piondragi
Toxiquak
Galagladi
LegendaryCresselia*
MegaMega-Schlapor*

Eggs: In the new 7-km eggs, nothing has changed in Part 2 of the event. You can still hatch Budew, Mobai, Wonneira, Pansage, or Riolu – all with the chance to appear as shiny. Trainers have calculated how high the chances are for each of the 7-km Pokémon.

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Pokémon from Field Research: New field research that you received after the start of Part 2 of the Sinnoh event now rewards you with these Pokémon:

  • Chelast with Lucius hat*
  • Panflam with Lucius hat*
  • Plinfa with Lucius hat*
  • Burmy (Plant Cloak)*
  • Burmy (Waste Cloak)*
  • With luck, you get quests that reward you with Larvitar*- or Lileep*-encounters.

What do you think of the second part of the Sinnoh event? Do you like the small changes to wild spawns, the research, and the raids, or would you have expected something different? Let us know your thoughts here on MeinMMO in the comments.

If you find the event boring, then a big surprise awaits you on Monday: Ed Sheeran is playing a concert in Pokémon GO and brings the coolest Squirtle back into the game.

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Genshin Impact forces you to pay for gifts from Twitch streamers you don’t know

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From November 25 to December 8, a new event will take place in Genshin Impact, rewarding you with a KFC glider. However, there is a catch that players find absolutely terrible – you have to pay Twitch streamers to get the glider.

Genshin Impact is distributing KFC gliders to those who leave a subscription to a Twitch streamer. But that’s not all. The subscription cannot go to any streamer of your choice, but only to those that Genshin Impact lists for you.

The list of these streamers will be published on November 24. Additionally, one of the Twitch streamers must be live while you are carrying out the subscription. Not to mention, it has to be for at least 2 months in advance.

Furthermore, a subscription via Amazon Prime does not count. If you do not wish to subscribe to the streamer, you can also simply gift 2 subscriptions to their community. 2 gifted subs also count and allow you to receive the KFC glider.

What does not apply to the promotion are repeat subscriptions and the anonymous gifting of subscriptions. As a final qualification, you must have reached Adventure Level 10.

Community is absolutely disappointed with Genshin Impact again

While the event actually took place in collaboration with KFC in China, here you must subscribe to Twitch streamers you may not even know and therefore may not want to support.

Players are outraged by the handling of the event and compare it to the one in China. They say that at least there you received a menu and had your stomach filled. Here, you are supporting some Twitch streamer who has nothing to do with KFC.

For comparison: In China, players had to order for $20 at KFC, while here $10 is required on Twitch.

Genshin Impact tweeted the event at 3:30 AM:

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Fans are totally upset under the tweet:

  • Emporer Voxy writes: ‘I would rather fry Paimon than spend $10 on a glider that was promised to me.’
  • SSJRiku is angry: ‘Wow, so $5 to receive some worthless crap that no one cares about? Thanks Genshin Impact!’
  • owoitsakat summarizes the opinion of many: ‘Ah, yes, an event where you have to pay to receive the prizes.’
  • XXPikaDeathXX responds: ‘To be honest: I think I would take the glider if I got KFC chicken for it, lol.’

Others are trying to calm the outraged people by informing them how the event went in China and that players there also had to pay $20 for the gliders. They were never free.

The glider event is also being discussed on YouTube, Reddit, and Discord

AsianGuyStream noted in his video that the contract would be terrible and that he, as a Twitch streamer, absolutely did not want to participate in this event. He declined the invitation right away.

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However, the comments included the same as under the official tweet. Some suggested making a special glider for the Twitch cooperation instead of marketing the KFC glider this way.

Overall, the overwhelming majority of the community is disappointed with how the distribution of the KFC glider works. But what do you think about it? Do you think people are overreacting or do you agree with the opinion? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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ESO brings the new wonder technology from Nvidia as the 1st MMORPG – Should bring more FPS

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The MMORPG Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers you a vast game world filled with content. The game is well received by users, but there is criticism primarily regarding its poor performance. A technology from Nvidia could now help at least some users.

The MMORPG Elder Scrolls Online is popular and very successful. However, there has been significant criticism regarding the game’s performance for some time now.

Long loading times in ESO annoy many players, while lags and weak frame rates spoil the enjoyment of the MMORPG for some users.

However, regarding the poor frame rate, there is at least good news for some. With the latest update, players of ESO now have access to two new graphics features from Nvidia.

ESO gets DLSS and DLAA – Aims to provide up to 50% more FPS

Some users have already had the chance to test the new features on the Elder Scrolls Online test server. The MMORPG ESO is also the first MMORPG to offer “Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA).

Here’s why new technology brings you better performance: DLSS scales low resolutions up to high resolutions like 4K, saving performance as a result. This allows you to play at high resolutions while maintaining a stable frame rate. However, the image quality may suffer slightly depending on the DLSS level. The advantage is that you can achieve significantly higher frame rates this way. According to Nvidia, they speak of an increase in frame rates of up to 50% (via nvidia.com).

Who benefits from this? Both DLAA and DLSS focus on improving performance (higher FPS) without requiring better hardware. This should especially please users with an Nvidia graphics card who do not want to pay thousands of euros for a graphics card on eBay.

However, owners of an AMD graphics card are initially out of luck, as Nvidia’s technology only works with RTX graphics cards. These use so-called Tensor cores, which are responsible for the calculations. AMD has at least introduced AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution as a DLSS alternative. Whether AMD’s FSR will also find its way into the world of ESO in the future remains to be seen.

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In addition to new graphics technology, Update 32 brings many other improvements

In addition to graphical improvements, there are also further new contents for ESO. The developers have now presented the new area Deadlands.

Above all, a desired feature with Update 32 is coming that many players have been waiting for. This involves “Armory Assistants”: here, character builds can be saved and changed with the push of a button at any time. This is especially interesting for users who want or need to quickly switch their set during boss fights.

We will present all features and new specifics of the new Update 32 in detail in our overview:

ESO: Everything about the new DLC Deadlands – Release, Content, Sets and Update 32

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5 Things You Should Try During the Free Weekend of CoD Vanguard

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On the evening of November 18th, the first free trial weekend of Call of Duty: Vanguard starts just 2 weeks after the release. MeinMMO recommends 5 things you should definitely try during the free weekend.

Call of Duty: Vanguard tempts all CoD fans and offers you a long, free weekend just 2 weeks after the release. The perfect opportunity to reactivate team mates and thoroughly test the new CoD.

From Thursday evening to Monday evening, you have full access to the multiplayer mode of Vanguard, and we will show you what you should definitely try to get a good impression of the new CoD. The most important information about the free weekend can be found here:

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Patrol – Strong Addition to the Standard Modes

What is it about? What was the “VIP mode” in the predecessor Black Ops Cold War is called “Patrol” in Vanguard. The mode adds another option to the usual standard modes, and the developers at Sledgehammer Games have proven to have a good nose – because Patrol is really good.

It is a variant of the “Domination” mode, but instead of changing points to capture, you have to hold a point that moves across the map throughout the match.

This brings an interesting dynamic to the game but also leads to real bloodbaths when a player with the right line of sight clears the entire point.

The usual modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, or Search & Destroy are also in the game along with 17 maps and nearly 40 weapons. An overview of the release content can be found here:

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Champions Hill – Fight for Every Life

What is it about? The popular firefights with 2vs2 or 3vs3 battles make way for the “Champions Hill” mode. Instead of simple skirmishes against other teams, these new firefights are always structured like a tournament.

You play against 7 teams, and each round lasts a few minutes. Each team member has 6 lives, and with each death, you lose one of your lives. You repeatedly play against other teams until only 2 teams have lives left and it comes to the finale.

You acquire weapons and equipment through a cash system – allowing you to upgrade your weapon at any time and acquire perks, killstreaks, or other enhancements during regular purchase breaks.

These tournaments provide an entertaining opportunity for dedicated team players to synchronize better with each other. Currently, even solo fighters can wreak havoc on the Champions Hill, as there is a mode for solo players, duos, and trios (as of November 18, 11 AM).

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Blitz Pacing – Normal Modes Completely Different

What is it about? The “Combat Pacing” is one of the major innovations in Vanguard and brings momentum to the normal game modes. You can determine how many soldiers are on the battlefields. There are 3 total pacings:

  • Tactical
  • Assault
  • Blitz

“Tactical” is your normal CoD experience with 6vs6 players – however, Vanguard also offers large maps that can be played with more people in tactical pacing. With Blitz, you get the maximum number of players possible on the maps.

This leads to a completely different game feel and gives you little breathing room even on the larger maps. An interesting approach that especially players should celebrate, who have found the maps too large in recent years. You can find more about the innovations of Vanguard here:

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Ship Haus 24/7 – Chaos with Announcement

What is it about? The small map “Shipment” arrived in the game on November 17 through an update and delivers you a refreshingly exhilarating experience.

Already in earlier parts of the CoD series, the chaos map was considered one of the best maps to quickly gather levels and kills, and in Vanguard, you get the full dose of action and confusion.

Additionally, the crazy map shares the 24/7 rotation with the new chaos map “The House.” Here there are more walls, but no verticality. Moreover, the map tells an interesting story – an extensive visit to this playlist for a dozen dizzying matches is always worth the recommendation.

The MP40 – OP Without Regard for Losses

What is it about? The first submachine gun that you can use through your loadouts is also a nasty OP-injection. The MP40 has a setup that allows close combat kills with just 2 shots:

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Other 2-shot setups have already been fixed, but the MP40 continues to fight against a good weapon balance and remains one of the OP options in the game alongside some shotgun setups. We show you an OP setup of the MP40 here:

Vanguard: MP40 Setup

  • Muzzle: Muzzle Brake No. 3
  • Barrel: Krausnick 221mm 01B
  • Sight: Slate Reflector
  • Stock: Krausnick 33m Folding Frame
  • Underbarrel: Mark VI Skeleton
  • Magazine: Short 8mm 32-round Magazine
  • Ammunition Type: Hollow Point
  • Grip: Cloth Grip
  • Skill: Steady
  • Kit: Quick
cod vanguard mp40 op setup 2 shot

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Shortly after the release, you can take a long look at the new Call of Duty: Vanguard and thus the future of the Battle Royale Warzone. On December 2nd, Warzone will get a new map and the Vanguard graphics, and much will change.

We don’t know all the details yet, but there is already a lot of information. What we already know about the major Warzone transition to Vanguard has been summarized for you here: CoD Warzone is becoming Vanguard: All info on the new map and the graphic transition

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LoL: Netflix fans play 4 champs from Arcane much more often – but they fail with one

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In League of Legends, movement is key with the most popular champions. Since the Netflix series “Arcane” has become so successful, the pick rates of champions like Jinx, Vi, Caitlyn, or Jayce are rising. Unfortunately, the win rates of three of these champions are dropping when so many players may not be skilled enough. Especially Jayce seems to be too tricky.

This is the situation:

  • There is a new Netflix series about LoL, Arcane, focusing on the two mismatched sisters Jinx and Vi. The series is a huge hit and has received high praise from critics. Arcane launched on November 6 with three episodes, Act 2 premiered on November 13.
  • Some of the characters from the series can be played in LoL. There are even free Arcane skins released for Jayce, Vi, Caitlyn, and Jinx, with more to follow.
  • The popularity of the series is causing the champions from Arcane to be played more frequently in LoL – but not always successfully.

Many can handle Jinx

How does Arcane affect Jinx? Jinx is an ADC in LoL who was already quite popular.

With the launch of the Netflix series, her popularity has skyrocketed:

  • On November 5, Jinx had a pick rate of 11.5% – On November 17, it rose to 18.6% – a peak.
  • Her win rate dropped from 50.5% to 50.2% – not much has changed there. Apparently, a relatively large number of players can handle Jinx fairly well.
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Jinx’s popularity increases by 7%. Her win rate fluctuates around just 0.4%. This remains relatively stable.

Many have problems with Jayce

How does Arcane affect Jayce?: Jayce is a relatively complex champion in LoL. He is played in the top lane.

  • On November 5, Jayce had a pick rate of 3.6% – he was played by very few. On November 9, his pick rate more than tripled to 11.9%. That was his peak.
  • His win rate on November 5 was 45.9% – by November 9, it had dropped to 42.8%. His already low value has decreased even further.
Lol Arcane Jayce
Jayce is a “problem” champ.

3 times more Vi in LoL, but win rate remains relatively constant

How does Arcane affect Vi? The jungler Vi benefits greatly from Arcane, but apparently people can handle her…

  • On November 5, she had a pick rate of 5.9% – on November 16, the pick rate increased to 18.2%.
  • The win rate fell from 53.8% to 52.3%
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Caitlyn is played much more often, and even wins

How does Arcane affect Caitlyn?

ADC Caitlyn has skyrocketed in popularity. She is already a popular champ:

  • Her pick rate increased from 15% on November 5 to 26.1% on November 17
  • Her win rate even rose from 49.9% to 50.1%

The data in this article comes from the LoLalytics website.

Arcane not only boosts LoL, but it also works the other way around. Riot Games cleverly utilizes Twitch to ensure a good launch for the series on Netflix:

LoL is huge on Twitch, bigger than the PS5 reveal – Riot makes Arcane a Netflix hit

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The Pre-Season 12 in LoL makes it easier for your team to turn around a lost match

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

On November 17, the Pre-Season 12 of League of Legends started and it brought some changes. One of them revolves around a new comeback mechanic for teams that are behind.

What’s included in Patch 11.23? The new Patch 11.23, which also launched Pre-Season 12, brought some changes, including:

Moreover, the Target Bounties were introduced as a new mechanic. They are particularly interesting because they aim to give teams that are behind the chance to catch up. We’ll explain what the Target Bounties are and how they work.

Everything about Pre-Season 12 can be found summarized in this video:

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Target Bounties to Assist Comebacks

What exactly is this mechanic? For some time now, there have been Champion Bounties in LoL, which ensure that a player who is particularly strong gives more gold when defeated. However, this gold only goes to a player from the opposing team.

The new Target Bounties, on the other hand, grant bonus gold to all players of the losing team when a certain objective is completed.

These objectives appear 15 seconds after a team has fallen far enough behind in gold, and they end when a team has caught up close enough in gold or the objective has been completed.

However, the opponents can also see the Bounties. Even if they will not benefit from the gold themselves, they can prevent the enemy team from reaching the bounty.

What exactly do the bounties provide?

  • Baron Nashor: 500 to 800 Gold
  • Dragons and Elder Dragons: 500 to 800 Gold
  • Herald: 500 to 800 Gold
  • Outer Turret: 250 to 400 Gold
  • Inner Turret: 400 to 640 Gold
  • Inhibitor Turret: 400 to 640 Gold

The amount of gold depends on the distance to the opposing team and is evenly distributed among the 5 players, even if they were not involved in the action.

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Will this mechanic completely stop the snowball effect? Riot has been working for years to give teams a chance for comebacks without overly restricting the winning team. You can see that again here.

Because even in the introduction of the mechanic, the developers explain: “Moreover, we don’t want to diminish the impact of skillful play. If you dominate your lane and gain an insurmountable lead, that shouldn’t be nullified.”

So, if someone dominates a game, they probably won’t lose it due to the bounties. However, in closer matches, it might be possible to turn a match around with the extra gold.

What do you think of the new feature? Is it interesting for you or do you believe that the bounties will have little influence on the gameplay?

A lot is happening in this Pre-Season 12 of LoL. Besides the gameplay changes, there are also many roster changes among teams. Fnatic, in particular, is rebuilding completely:

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Ed Sheeran plays concert in Pokémon GO and brings the coolest Squirtle with him

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

We now know how the Ed Sheeran event in Pokémon GO will unfold. The musician will perform a concert in the game, bringing back Squirtle with sunglasses and there will also be a promo code. We will show you all the details about the start and contents.

What is it about? Ed Sheeran will perform in Pokémon GO. The Grammy-winning artist will give a concert for you players within the game. He will play some of his latest tracks from the “=” album and also some classics. The video is pre-recorded.

In addition, an event will start that gives you some cool bonuses. The special Squirtle with sunglasses returns to Pokémon GO after years. Collectors should start rubbing their hands. Find out here what exactly will happen.

Ed Sheeran Event in Pokémon GO – Start, Duration, Bonuses, Squirtle

When does it start? On Monday, November 22, at 8:00 PM, the event with Ed Sheeran will begin. It will last for a week and end on Tuesday, November 30, at 10:00 PM.

When can you see the concert? Right at the start of the event, you can see Ed Sheeran’s performance in the “News” overview in the game. The songs he will perform include:

  • “Perfect”
  • “Bad Habits”
  • “Overpass Graffiti”
  • “Thinking Out Loud”
  • “First Times”
  • “Shivers”

What bonuses are there? Since Ed himself always chooses water Pokémon as starters, the event will revolve around water starter Pokémon.

  • Surprise encounters from a daily snapshot
  • Music in Pokémon GO switches to “Overpass Graffiti”, a song by Ed Sheeran, during the event hours
  • As a conclusion for certain field research, you will encounter Squirtle with sunglasses

Pokémon in the wild: During the event, you will encounter Croagunk, Mudkip, Piplup, and Oshawott more frequently. You may also come across Squirtle with sunglasses or Froxy, though less frequently.

Pokémon GO Ed Sheeran Event Spawns
You will encounter these Pokémon during the Ed Sheeran event in the wild – The ones marked with stars can also be found as Shiny

New Promo Code and Contents in the Shop

New Promo Code: Starting Monday, with the launch of the event, you can redeem the following code:

  • VVM87WGMMUZHTB8X

You can redeem the code once per trainer and must do so by November 30. As a reward, you can expect a sweater with the “=” sign, which represents Ed Sheeran’s Equals album.

  • Pokémon GO Ed Sheeran Sweater
  • Pokémon GO Ed Sheeran Sticker Wasser

Stickers: You will also find the new stickers featuring water Pokémon at stops and in gifts. If you want, you can also buy them in the shop.

More about Pokémon GO

Free Box: Starting Monday, you will find a new free box in the shop throughout the event. It will provide you with many useful items. It contains:

  • 1 Incense
  • 20 Poké Balls
  • 10 Razz Berries
  • 10 Nanab Berries

What do you think of the action? Do you think it’s cool that Pokémon GO teams up with a global star like Ed Sheeran, or do you not care about such content and just play for the Pokémon? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

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Battlefield 2042: 1. Update 0.21 brings important changes – Server status, Patch notes

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

A day before release, the first update for Battlefield 2042 has been released. This addresses numerous annoying problems in the game. MeinMMO shows you what is included in the patch.

This is what the update includes: According to the official patch notes, the update addresses some minor issues affecting the various modes of Battlefield 2042.

Previously, the servers were briefly taken offline for maintenance. Here is an overview of the most important changes from the patch and the server status.

Battlefield 2042 Update 0.21 – Patch Notes and Server Status

How big is the update? On PC, the game requires 1.62 GB of storage space. On other platforms, it is likely to be in similar ranges.

How long are the servers down? As of the time of writing (November 18, 10:00 AM), they are back online. Around the release time, there was a brief maintenance period, but the servers are running again now. If any issues arise, we will update the article for you.

These are the patch notes: Changes and improvements have been made across all game modes of Battlefield 2042. You can also find the full patch notes on the official website (via ea.com).

General:

  • Server-side upgrades have been implemented, aimed at reducing the occurrence of “rubberbanding” that often occurs in the later part of a match in All-Out Warfare mode.
  • The stuttering while playing on Breakaway has been significantly reduced. Destroying the silos should no longer affect server performance.
    • The developers note that they are still investigating similar occurrences reported on other maps.
  • When you see allies in your team, their names are now displayed correctly.
  • The animations for Falck during the sequence at the end of a round have been adjusted to ensure that she is displayed correctly.
  • A skin that can be earned for Boris through mastery progression has been updated with a new name: Gator. This previously caused issues among fans, as it allegedly shows “terrorists”.

Portal:

  • It has been ensured that TDM rounds in Battlefield Portal always start with the “Random Setup” setting. The developers observed that this was sometimes not active when transitioning from round to round, but this has now been fixed.
  • A number of measures have been taken to ensure that the correct number of AI spawns occurs in custom Battlefield Portal modes with the “Free for All” preset.

Hazard Zone:

  • PC only – The specialist selection in Hazard Zone via mouse interaction has been enabled, allowing the selection to no longer be made with the spacebar.
  • A rare issue in Hazard Zone has been fixed that sometimes caused the flow at the end of the round to not activate correctly to ensure that the correct amount of bonus XP was awarded.
  • A problem in Hazard Zone has been fixed that could cause players to be shown on the map even though they were not visible or detected.
  • A problem has been fixed in Hazard Zone where players could not correctly update their extraction streaks.

Thus, at least one of the most annoying problems is being addressed in the update. Because the “rubberbanding” caused players to be flung across the map. But what about the other known issues?

Developers are aware of the blooming issue and the OP hovercrafts

What about the other issues in Battlefield 2042? Update 1 primarily addresses only minor issues. Players are more concerned about other things, such as the broken spread of assault rifles or the hovercrafts that ignore all laws of physics and can climb buildings.

According to developer DICE, they are working on these issues and will fix them as soon as possible. There is already a small list that players have compiled from the responses of Community Manager DRUNKKZ3 (via Twitter):

  • They are working on a solution for the blooming issue with assault rifles.
  • The hovercrafts are set to be nerfed.
  • There will generally be changes to weapon balance.
  • Additionally, snipers will receive extra XP depending on the distance from which they achieve kills.
  • The camera shake should also be improved.

When this update will come is currently unclear. Some of these improvements may already be in a Day-1 patch, which is supposedly set to come on the official release on November 19. However, it is not yet certain.

More about Battlefield 2042:

What is currently happening in Battlefield 2042? The start of the early access phase on November 12 was quite rocky. Although the servers mostly ran smoothly, the game caused frustration in the community with its numerous gameplay and technical problems.

It remains to be seen how the full release will go and whether the incoming players will respond to the problems in Battlefield 2042 as annoyingly as the early access players.

Because there are also many players who are having fun despite the problems. This even sparked heated debates between different parts of the community.

What do you think? Is the patch a first step? Or are other issues more important to you?

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Call of Duty: Vanguard Guides – All tips, tricks, and information for beginners

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

Call of Duty is a fast-paced shooter with insane movement, many weapons, and ruthless enemies. MeinMMO collects all guides and tips for Call of Duty: Vanguard in this article for a good start or improvements for your gameplay.

What can you do if your campaign doesn’t start? Is there a split-screen mode for Zombies? Why do enemies take me out so quickly in multiplayer? All exciting questions, for which there are already solutions, and in this article, we gather the most important answers:

As soon as we publish new guides on MeinMMO, we will update the article accordingly.

By the way: A free weekend for Vanguard starts on November 18 – 5 things you should try out during the free weekend of CoD Vanguard

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Over time, we will add more tips and guides to this overview. If you have a question or would like a guide on a specific topic, please let us know via the comments section.

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