On Lost Ark, the Closed Beta starts on November 4th. We at MeinMMO will accompany the launch with a live ticker and keep you updated on server issues, queues, and also the latest news.
What is this about? In this article, we will live cover the launch of New World. As with New World or Swords of Legends Online, we will keep you informed about any server issues and queues. So it’s worth checking this article regularly.
Update 19:20: We have taken a closer look at the Lost Ark shop and will inform you about all the content:
Update 16:55: Just before the official start of the beta – which is already live – there are queues. And they are not short. If you log in now, you already have over 5,100 players ahead of you.
It is also interesting: Only 9.9 million characters can still be created. When the number originally allowed 10 million character slots, there are currently about 21,550 players logged in.
Update 16:20: The servers are already live and you can play!
Update 16:00: One hour until the start of the beta. Our 500 keys have already been distributed. Let’s see if it starts sooner like in New World.
How can you participate in the beta? You need a beta key, which you can apply for on the official website of Lost Ark . However, these keys are distributed randomly. If you want guaranteed access, you must purchase a Founder’s Package.
Where could problems arise? The developers have already communicated via Twitter that they will focus on load testing from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Thus, there will initially be only one world per region, and players should already prepare for issues. Generally, server problems are the norm with new MMORPGs.
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Lost Ark is considered a great MMORPG hope finally coming to the West
What kind of game is this? Lost Ark resembles a mix of MMORPG and Diablo:
You use the isometric perspective, an action combat system, and fight against hordes of monsters. Additionally, loot plays an important role. This is reminiscent of Diablo.
At the same time, there are classic guilds, PvP content, an auction house, dungeons, and raids, as you are used to from an MMORPG.
Lost Ark delivers intense action with 15 classes – See here in the video what they look like
The game world is divided into many zones with loading screens, where you can meet other players, much like in Guild Wars 2. Additionally, you will encounter events such as dimensional rifts and larger bosses in the world.
We have prepared a detailed overview of the game for you:
In the forum of New World there was a large post about upcoming updates. The focus is on the economy, expeditions, and PvP. Additionally, the first “Major Update” has been announced. We at MeinMMO summarize everything important for you.
What about future patches for New World? They are supposed to happen every week. These weekly updates should fix bugs and adjust the balance in the MMO, and they will always come with downtimes.
The server downtimes should, whenever possible, occur in such a way that they do not hit prime time in a region. However, outages should be communicated more clearly in the future and announced on Tuesdays, so that players can better prepare for the update.
In addition to the weekly updates, the first “Major Update” is also planned for November (via New World Forum).
The first major update focuses on the economy and expeditions
What is included in the first Major Update? In the blog post, some adjustments for the economy and expeditions have already been announced, which are supposed to be included in the Major Update:
All trading posts will be linked to strengthen the economy and force players to teleport less. The tax costs will still be paid in the settlement you are currently in. Also, you can now only set up sales listings for a maximum of 14 instead of 28 days.
Bosses in expeditions are supposed to give 25% to 100% more coins in the future.
The costs for orbs for expeditions are supposed to be lowered.
The taxes for houses will be due every 7 instead of every 5 days, with no increase in costs.
What about new content in the Major Update? There is no mention of that in the blog post yet, but it is stated that the adjustments are just part of the Major Update in November. As soon as there is new information about upcoming content, we will inform you.
How is the economy in New World doing? A few weeks ago, we reported that there is a kind of economic crisis in New World because too few coins are generated in the game. In the blog post, Amazon gives partial reassurance.
Currently, more coins are still being generated than destroyed. However, the number of coins at endgame is supposed to be somewhat lower than at the beginning. As more and more players reach level 60, the number of generated coins shifts further into the negative. That’s why the changes mentioned above are also coming.
The current economic situation in New World as of October 20.
Statements on planned bug fixes and false reports in wars
Which bugs will be fixed in November? In addition to the statement about the first Major Patch in November, there was some further information regarding bug fixes:
There are some perks and gems that are not functioning correctly, including the Resilience perk. All these bugs are supposed to be fixed during November.
There is a bug with the attribute Strength as soon as you reach level 250. Work is already being done on this bug.
The “Crouching Bug” is supposed to be fixed with the upcoming update.
Work is ongoing on the lag issues during wars.
The World Clock bug is also known, but is currently not reproducible. However, work is being done on it.
Due to the many fishing bots, the gold rewards from the Fishing Chests have been removed. However, work is being done to ensure that fishing will yield good rewards in the future.
Additionally, there was a detailed explanation regarding the client and what bugs arose from it. It is emphasized that New World is not client-authoritative, but completely server-based.
However, the developers deny this, stating that the bans were justified. The blog post states:
Reporting can and has been used as a war tactic. The behavior pattern is that two rival groups have confrontations in chat before a war or major battle. These groups try to incite each other to violations of the code of conduct and promptly report each other when violations occur.
These violations are reported multiple times, checked by a moderator, and, if it concerns a legitimate violation, suspensions are issued. It is also true that the suspension does not depend on the number of reports, but on the legitimacy of the violation.
Finally, the blog post discussed the topics of luck in New World, the difficulty of invasions, and watermarks in more detail. Those who are interested should read the official post carefully. However, no announcements were made regarding future changes to these contents.
What do you think of the developers’ outlook? Do you feel they are addressing the right issues, or would you prefer other adjustments? And what new content would you like to see in the Major Patch in November? Feel free to share it in the comments.
A player recently focused intensely on the topic of luck. He has killed 1,000 wild boars for this:
The company Epos has brought a streaming microphone for PC, Mac, PS4, and PS5 for just under €200. Our author Schuhmann has tested the Epos B20 extensively in everyday use and in the podcast. He says these are €200 that you do not spend on yourself, but for your listeners, and you spend the money to look good while speaking. After all, the eye hears too.
This is how the microphone looks: The first impression of the microphone when it comes out of the box is initially positive. The microphone is simple and black, exuding a certain sober elegance. The black microphone stand is also stylish and simple, just stylish. Except for the control buttons, the device is made entirely of metal. It has a good feel.
Weight (microphone and stand): 1.2 kg (including packaging)
Weight (microphone only): 49.9g
Connections: USB (a 2.9m cable is included)
Easy setup, but defiant software
This is how the setup works: The microphone can be plugged directly into the computer with a 2.9-meter USB-C cable. If that’s enough, you can use your Epos B20 with the included stand as a desktop microphone.
However, it is advisable to spend an additional €40 and get a microphone arm. The Epos B20 comes with a 3/8 inch thread and can be easily screwed into the microphone arm. The arm also comes with a pop filter, which is not included by default with the €200 microphone.
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If you value sounding perfect, you can download the program “Epos Gaming Suite” from the internet and work on fine-tuning your voice. The software allows you to change the sound, making your voice sound a bit warmer or fuller. In the software, you can also listen to yourself to hear how you sound.
I found the software to be clunky. Because the program insists that you must use the Epos microphone as the base for the headset, otherwise it acts up. Because I refused to plug my headset into the microphone when my computer has suitable ports for it, it was a constant struggle over default devices or not.
I have always found it irritating that my computer tends to use the Epos microphone as the default audio output device for headsets. A common cause for the “Why can’t I hear you?” problem that has been well known since the pandemic.
Definitely wants you to obey its will: The sound program from EPOS.
On the microphone itself, there are two knobs on the back to modify the sound, along with a volume knob and a classic mute button with an LED indicator on the recommended front of the Epos B20. The LED indicator shows whether the microphone is currently on or off. However, other indicators on the microphone, such as how loud you are, are missing. You would have expected those for €200.
Overall, the setup takes only a few minutes. Sure, you can optimize the fine-tuning. But it is not strictly necessary; the sound is also fine “out of the box.”
The mute button is ideally the only button you need after installation.
A “€200” microphone that you can also drop on the floor
How is the microphone in practice? In practice, the Epos B20 is a stable, solid microphone that is well made and reliable. Those suffering from acute cable chaos know that such a microphone can fall from the desk to the floor over time: My microphone has survived two or three drops without issue while it was still on the table.
For continuous use, I still recommend installation via a microphone arm.
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The Epos B20 is designed so you take 20 to 40 minutes to perfectly adjust your voice and then never touch it again except to operate the mute button. Some testers criticized that the control elements are inconveniently placed on the imagined back of the mic – which is true, but in everyday life, you usually don’t need to touch them again.
Here you can hear the EPOS B20: If you want to experience the EPOS B20 in action and also hear my voice, listen to the official podcast from MeinMMO. Here you can also see how the microphone can sound:
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The current podcast from MeinMMO, from October 31, 2021
For many, the high price of €200 is certainly a hurdle. Here you’re paying for the aesthetics. Overall, such a high expenditure for a microphone seems strange because you don’t benefit from it yourself: An expensive graphics card is immediately noticeable, but a high-quality microphone is only noticeable by the reaction of the listeners – or by whether someone is actually listening to you.
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Overall, the Epos B20 receives a purchase recommendation, even if there are certainly alternatives in this price segment like the Blue Yeti.
The Epos B20 is suitable for people who do not have to worry about the price, who do not want to spend much time balancing and searching for the perfect sound, but who are looking for a good microphone that works out of the box and that you can set once and then forget.
Pros
stylish, simple design
robust construction
overall feels high-quality and stable
strong, authentic sound
Cons
relatively expensive
temperamental additional software
No info on the microphone about how loud you are
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Today marks the start of the new MMORPG Lost Ark. At least the closed beta. For many, this is the first chance to play the game. Our author Mark has already spent 12 hours in the beta and shares his experiences.
What can you play? Today, on November 4th, at 5 PM, the closed beta for the new MMORPG Lost Ark kicks off. Anyone who pre-ordered the game, received a Twitch drop, or won in one of the giveaways can participate.
Besides the very limited alpha in June, this is probably the first opportunity for most fans to get a taste of their new favorite game. Even if you couldn’t snag a key in advance, getting access through the Twitch drops will be very easy once the beta starts.
Playable for a week is a beta build of Lost Ark. For the first time, you’ll also get a look at the cash shop of the EU version. This is particularly important, as the game has repeatedly faced Pay2Win accusations.
Amazon announced that it will completely revamp the cash shop for the western version. Every player will also receive a sizable amount of real currency to play around with in the shop.
What could we play? As one of the few lucky ones, our author Mark was able to play this beta build. The cash shop was still disabled in our version, but the versions were otherwise identical.
Everything up to level 55 was available, in multiple languages and in its full glory. MeinMMO author Mark reports on the first 12 hours in a game he has been looking forward to for 7 years.
Who is writing here? Mark Sellner is an MMORPG and news author at MeinMMO and has been involved with various MMOs since his childhood. The first trailer for Lost Ark in 2014 had already made his mouth water. Just 7 years later, he can finally play the MMORPG and explains why he is excited, but also somewhat disappointed.
The first 60 minutes get a lot right but also something quite wrong
How does the game start? At the start of Lost Ark, you’ll find yourself in the character selection. Here you can look at the 5 base classes of the game and watch short preview videos for the important sub-classes.
This is important since, thanks to the new prologue, you never actually play as a base class. Choosing a base class therefore feels somewhat obsolete after these 60 minutes, but more on that later.
You select your base class and then a short video tells you the story behind your class and why you do what you do. This video is different for each class.
Directly after the video, you land on a golden bridge at the edge of the world, where an angelic being asks you to choose your sub-class. Here, you also have the opportunity to try out all sub-classes beforehand and test them.
After that, you go through a portal, and the actual prologue of the game starts. On a ship, with several rascals and a priest, on the way to the island of Trua.
After the class video, you sail to the island of Trua
Is the prologue worth it? Attentive fans will notice that they can skip the prologue immediately in the menu or even at the top left. If you’ve played an MMORPG or a game with an isometric perspective before, you won’t really learn anything new here.
However, the prologue does a great job of setting up the story of Lost Ark. If you skip the prologue, you’ll soon encounter a villain in the main story who you neither know who he is nor what he wants.
This may have its appeal, but the approximately 30-minute prologue gives the story a narrative thread and characterizes the villain with a motive. This makes the main story of the game much more interesting right from the start and is recommended for every story fan.
What does it do wrong? What the prologue doesn’t provide is a good insight into the game. It’s immediately clear which characters are involved, as the others remain completely characterless.
Additionally, the staging of the island of Trua is very colorful. While this fits with the first city of Prideholm, which you visit right after, the general tone of Lost Ark is for a long time a darker one.
Moreover, there is far too little fighting during the prologue. The action-packed battles and the fast-paced, excellent combat system are hardly utilized here. Instead, mechanics are explained and a story is introduced.
So the prologue provides a great and cohesive introduction to the story and gives the first location you visit a much greater significance. You immediately understand what’s important.
What it doesn’t deliver is a good insight into what to expect in Lost Ark generally. If you’re not interested in the story and would rather jump right into the action, you can skip it.
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Lost Ark: Trailer shows you gameplay for the Closed Beta
After the prologue, there’s another one
What happens in the first 60 minutes? After leaving the island of Trua, you save the priest Armel from dangerous bandits. It’s immediately clear that Armel must play a central role in the story of Lost Ark.
After that, you travel with him to the village of Prideholm, as he coincidentally seeks the same thing as you. What follows is about 30 minutes full of tutorial quests that involve “Talk to X” and “Bring me Y”.
You learn the various functions of the NPCs and buildings and get shown mechanics, but it just doesn’t seem to pick up speed.
What is good? The only noteworthy side quest is the one that explains how companions work. You should help a little girl pick up things. To do so, you open a jar that endlessly spits out many items.
To pick them up, you hammer the G key about 50 times, which is used to collect items. Then another NPC informs you how foolish it is for the little girl not to use a companion.
You acquire a companion, and the little girl asks you again to collect the items for her. This time, your companion, who has an auto-loot function, takes care of it.
The girl thanks you for simplifying her task, and we as players clearly feel the significant relief that companions provide. It actually feels really good. And you even get to keep the cute rabbit companion.
Good things come to those who wait
Why you must endure the beginning: Lost Ark takes a long time to really pick up speed. Especially the first area around Prideholm offers almost none of what the MMORPG excels at.
Because you start directly at level 10 and never got to play your base class, you receive your first real character progression when you learn your first new skill at level 14. And that takes a while.
Side quests in Lost Ark give hardly any experience and are incredibly generic tasks, especially in the beginning. Rarely does a side quest ask me for more than 10 dead enemies or 5 picked flowers.
If you want to get past this slow start quickly, you should really only take on the main quests. However, this feels wrong to me, as someone who likes to complete everything. So I push through the side quests and the start area.
In this video, you can see gameplay from the first dungeon:
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When does it get good? It only gets exciting when the game lets me into the first dungeon. Here, Lost Ark shows its strengths for the first time. It feels fantastic to rush through entire armies of enemies.
Even in the first dungeon, various bosses greet me with different move sets. Lost Ark makes it clear right from the start that you can’t simply lean back and enjoy the action.
I quickly realize that even in the first of all dungeons, I can easily die if I’m not careful, dodge, and combine my skills sensibly. This is not necessarily demanding, but far from easy. And that is fantastic.
From level 25, the game really starts
Why continue? If you’re still bored after the first dungeon, I can only say: Hang in there. From the salt desert of Yurai and the ruins of the city of Morai, the game shows its muscles.
The Morai ruins deeply impressed me in terms of gameplay and design, and it only gets better from there.
The peak of the game’s beginning occurs with the conquest of the first “capital”. This happens as part of the main story, which we won’t spoil here, around level 25.
This battle is staged in an epic and grand manner like I’ve never seen in an isometric game before. During half of the battles, I was busy picking my jaw up off the ground.
The story also reaches a narrative high point, making me briefly think I had experienced the finale. I wouldn’t have been sad, because up to this point, the story is really good.
But I was mistaken. With a big plot twist and this truly breathtaking battle, the story and the game really begin.
What comes next? The world of Lost Ark will become much more open from this point on. Jobs, professions, a ship of your own, and islands will gradually be introduced. You could say the beginning of the game takes about 10 hours, and the tutorial only ends at level 25.
It’s not boring until then; on the contrary. At the very least, after about three hours in Yurai, the game has captured me. Exciting dungeons, world bosses, events, and grand action battles.
It feels like Lost Ark is leading you by the nose until level 25. You think you’ve been playing a really good game, only for the game to show you everything it can do. And I am very much looking forward to that.
Pro
Refined and fast-paced combat system
In-depth gameplay mechanics
Always plenty to do and little backtracking
Engaging story
Grand staging of important locations
Enormous class variety
Contra
Takes a long time to pick up speed
Complex systems often not explained well
Side quests often rather dull
Many characters remain bland and characterless
German translation still clunky
Conclusion on the first 12 hours of Lost Ark
After spending some time in the new MMORPG, it quickly becomes clear that it offers much more than I have seen from the game so far. I started several characters, all of which felt completely different, and that is great.
I decided on a Deathblade, which I played until level 34, and even then, I still felt like the game was just getting started. But you have to be able to cope with that feeling.
While it motivates me to see and explore everything, it bothers others to be stuck at the very beginning after over 10 hours. Lost Ark has a slow start and takes a long time to showcase its strengths. However, in my opinion, it is worth it because you’re in for a really strong game.
Mark Sellner MMORPG author at MeinMMO
What are your thoughts on the MMORPG? Feel free to leave a comment under this post if you’ve had a chance to play a bit. Your opinions interest me greatly!
Some players are now mockingly pointing to Back 4 Blood and claiming: The game must be a flop if its spiritual predecessor has more players on Steam.
In recent days, many critical articles about Back 4 Blood and Left 4 Dead 2 have been read on various sites. Basically, it always came down to one number: Left 4 Dead 2 still has more active players on Steam after 12 years than Back 4 Blood has after 4 weeks.
This often led to the conclusion that Back 4 Blood must be a huge flop, the critics “were justified in everything” and that the new zombie shooter is simply not a good game.
However, important points are often forgotten in this discussion, making much of the reporting seem quite one-sided. Therefore, I want to clarify a few points – to praise where it is due and to dismiss criticism where it does not make sense.
What is it really about? About the simple comparison of two numbers. Those who compare the current player counts of Back 4 Blood and Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam get the following values (as of: 04.11.2021, 14:45):
Left 4 Dead 2 has 24,341 concurrent players, peaking at 28,313 in the last 24 hours
Back 4 Blood has 19,004 concurrent players, peaking at 21,604 in the last 24 hours
The first assumption here is: Back 4 Blood is less successful than Left 4 Dead 2, an ancient game. Therefore, Back 4 Blood must be a flop. But is that true?
Left 4 Dead 2 – The genre leader without competition
What cannot be dismissed is the fact that Left 4 Dead 2 still comes across well after 12 years. The game has a loyal player base and has experienced a certain revival. After all, there were some who looked forward to Back 4 Blood but disagreed with the PvP mode. Others were reminded of the old classic Left 4 Dead 2 through Back 4 Blood and ventured back into the game.
The player counts of Left 4 Dead 2 have remained more or less constant in recent years.
However, there are several factors here that should not be overlooked when comparing both games.
Left 4 Dead 2 is available at a bargain price: Back 4 Blood is a full-price title with a purchase price of €60 – at least on Steam. Left 4 Dead 2, on the other hand, is available at a bargain price. In sales, the shooter is often reduced to €2 and there were times when it was even made completely free. The barrier to entry is so low here that it is not surprising that the game is highly popular. The popularity of the genre – also due to the lack of solid competition – makes Left 4 Dead 2 a perennial favorite.
The launch of Left 4 Dead 2 was troubled: Even though many like to forget this today: Left 4 Dead 2 initially lost many players after its launch. From the initial 12,000 simultaneous players, only about 6,000 remained 2 months later. It took several months, many patches, and improvements before the zombie shooter established itself and became more popular. The patch and DLC policy of the game is a good example of why a game can continue to function for years and now decades.
Back 4 Blood is available on many platforms: What is apparently often forgotten in the discussion on many sites: Back 4 Blood is not exclusively available on Steam. So when Steam numbers of Back 4 Blood and Left 4 Dead 2 are compared, it is simply not fair. After all, Back 4 Blood is also available in the Epic Games Store, the Microsoft Store, and also in the Xbox Game Pass – all options to play the game on PC as well.
Sure – Steam is the largest platform and will likely comprise the lion’s share. But how many players Back 4 Blood has on all the other platforms, we simply do not know.
Whether Back 4 Blood is truly a flop cannot be answered outright. Only developers and publishers can provide information, when sales or active player numbers are published.
Moreover, Back 4 Blood seems to be “here to stay”. The game is set to be supplied with many DLCs and it is already clear that the developers are working on numerous improvements to ensure that Back 4 Blood will be successful over months and years. Whether this strategy will pay off can only be assessed in about half a year.
Yet even if Back 4 Blood is set aside, one must give Left 4 Dead 2 credit for being one of the very few games that have endured for decades. Left 4 Dead 2 was good back then and is still good today – and that is appreciated by players.
How do you perceive this matter? Is Back 4 Blood clearly a flop if Left 4 Dead 2 has more players on Steam? Or should all of this be considered in context?
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In a few hours it will be time: CoD Vanguard finally celebrates its long-awaited release. If you want to dive in right at the start, you’ll have to stay up longer – or get up early. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know for the launch and the exact times.
When can you play Vanguard? Similar to the preload, Vanguard starts on consoles at a different time than on PC, and the release schedule is adjusted to the respective countries. However: Since there are no disc versions for PC, PC players can only join in from 5 AM. That is when the global release occurs.
All start times at a glance:
Console release (Xbox & PlayStation): November 5 at 00:00
PC release: Global release November 5 at 05:00
As soon as you can launch Vanguard, the multiplayer servers will be ready for you. So, at midnight for consoles, while PC players can start at 5 AM.
Vanguard requires significantly less storage space than Cold War
How large is the download? Since the game is already ready for preload, you can start the download immediately to be ready in time. The file size is significantly smaller than the previous Call of Duty games:
PlayStation 5
Download: 64.13 GB
Free space: 89.84 GB
PlayStation 4
Download: 54.65 GB
Free space: 93.12 GB
Xbox One
Download: 56.6 GB
Xbox Series S|X
Download: 61 GB
PC
61 GB of storage space required
Who can preload? To benefit from the preload, you must have pre-ordered Call of Duty: Vanguard. You can find more info in the pre-order guide.
Where do I find the preload? Search in the shop of your console for “Vanguard.” This way you can find the game page where you can start the download. PC players can find the download in the Battle.net launcher – click on the ‘V’ logo in the listing, or click on “All Games” at the top left and select Vanguard under the “Activision” tab.
With the release of Vanguard, players of Warzone can also look forward to new content. Information about the new map Caldera, set in the Pacific Ocean, is now available on the key landing points.
Caldera will be one of the biggest changes to Warzone since release, and it is highly anticipated by many players. Those who own Vanguard will even be able to try the map first: According to the official roadmap, Vanguard owners will have the opportunity to get to know Caldera a full day before other players on December 2.
What are you looking forward to the most? Will you be playing multiplayer at midnight, or will you venture into the campaign first? Or are you on PC and need to be a bit more patient? Let us know in the comments.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard is available in many different editions. But if you play on Xbox or PlayStation, you need to be careful about what you buy. Because the versions for Last- and Next-Gen are not necessarily compatible. Find out here on MeinMMO everything about the possible problems when buying Call of Duty: Vanguard!
What are the problems with the console versions?CoD Vanguard offers numerous versions for purchase. Standard or Ultimate, digital or disc version? The choice is diverse. If you buy the ‘wrong’ version, you may be stuck with a version whose graphics are outdated or may not be able to play the game on your console at all.
It actually matters whether you have a version for the last or next generation of consoles.
Update November 5: In the original version of the article, it was stated that the disc version of the Xbox Series does not run on the Xbox One. That was not correct – the disc version of Xbox Series always also includes the version for Xbox One.
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Everything you need to know about the new Call of Duty: Vanguard – in 2 minutes
What should you consider when buying Vanguard?
What about the Xbox? The worst pitfalls exist for the versions for Microsoft’s Xboxes. If you buy the standard disc version here, you will be ‘enjoying’ the graphics of the old Xbox One for all time. There is no chance for an upgrade to the new Xbox Series S or X. The digital standard edition, however, can be upgraded to next-gen.
If you buy the disc version from Xbox Series X|S for 10 euros more, you can play Vanguard on both consoles: Xbox One and Xbox Series. Always pay attention to the prints on the packaging.
If you want to be on the safe side, get the digital versions. They cannot be resold, but you can still purchase an upgrade if you have the wrong version.
What should be considered for PlayStation? With PlayStation 4, it doesn’t matter whether you have the digital or disc version. Both are upgradable to the next-gen version of the PS5.
But here applies: The other way around does not work. So if you buy the PS5 disc version of Vanguard, but don’t own one of the rare premium consoles, you won’t be able to get the game running on PS4.
What about the PC? On PC, it doesn’t matter what you buy, the graphics depend solely on your hardware.
Today, November 4th, maintenance work is taking place in New World. The servers are down for a few hours to deploy the new patch 1.0.5. We will show you here how long the server maintenance will last.
Update 5:30 PM: The servers are back online and you can continue playing.
Update 3:10 PM: The maintenance work is currently underway and the servers are down.
What is the server status of New World? In the afternoon of November 4th, scheduled maintenance work will begin in New World. The developers are taking the servers offline to deploy the new patch 1.0.5. It brings some important bug fixes and adjustments to the two in-game currencies, Coins and Azoth.
The planned maintenance time is as follows:
At 3:00 PM the servers will go offline
After 3 hours, around 6:00 PM, they are expected to be back online
All servers in Europe, America, and the Pacific are affected at the exact same time.
We will keep you updated in this post if there should be an extension of the maintenance or if the developers make any further changes.
What’s in patch 1.0.5? The new update fixes several issues related to weapons, perks, and passive effects. The annoying “0 %” bug in other languages will also finally be fixed, even though it is just a display error.
However, the focus is also on changes to the Coins and Azoth. Both currencies will be adjusted so that you generally need to spend less of them. In addition, the main story will be revised to give more Coins at the end than at the beginning.
If you want to occupy yourself with the future of New World during maintenance, you can find an interesting statement from the developers regarding PvP here:
Finally, it’s here! The MMORPG Lost Ark is launching its Closed Beta. We at MeinMMO have 500 keys for this beta. Secure your access now.
Update: All 500 keys have been sent out.
What kind of game is this? In the isometric MMORPG Lost Ark, you take on the role of an adventurer and embark on a quest for the shards of the legendary Ark, which banished evil from the world long ago. For the dark powers have been gathering their strength over the past centuries.
You fight your way through hordes of enemies and tough bosses in the style of ARPGs like Diablo, collect loot, and continually upgrade your equipment. At the same time, you have access to typical MMORPG elements such as dungeons, raids, PvP, or housing.
You can get a rough overview of Lost Ark in this video:
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes
What kind of beta is this? The Closed Beta of Lost Ark runs from November 4 to November 11. In this, you can try out 15 different classes, explore the world, and share it with others since there is no NDA.
However, you need a key to access the beta. We are giving away 500 of these keys to you.
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How to get keys: In collaboration with Amazon, we at MeinMMO are giving away 500 access keys to the beta. If you want to participate in the test, you just have to fill out this form. The keys go to the first 500 people who submit the form.
The giveaway is now over; the 500 keys have been sent out.
Good luck to you all!
While the MMORPG itself is free, you can still pre-order founder packs there and secure associated bonuses and advantages. This also includes guaranteed access to the beta. We have summarized all the information for you here:
On November 5, 2021, the Light Festival begins in Pokémon GO. This event brings you great bonuses and numerous monsters again. Of course, there will also be some Shinies. We at MeinMMO have looked at what you can look forward to at the Light Festival.
What kind of event is it? On the occasion of the Hindu Diwali festival, which means Festival of Lights, there will also be a Light Festival in Pokémon GO. This event focuses on light, as its name suggests.
For this reason, you will encounter Electric and Fire Pokémon more frequently. Of course, this event holds a lot of Pokémon and bonuses for you once again.
When does the Light Festival start? The event starts on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time and lasts until Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time. Starting from November 9, 2021, it will also be supplemented by the part “With light comes shadow…”.
In this part, Team GO Rocket will play a role in the event. However, it is not yet known how long Team GO Rocket will be causing trouble. As soon as there are more details, we will add them to this article.
All Bonuses and Shinies for the Light Festival
Just in time for the Light Festival, Pokémon GO will again change the spawns. You will then encounter Electric and Fire Pokémon more often. Additionally, a new, cute Pokémon will make its debut in the game. Furthermore, you can look forward to some great bonuses. Below, we have summarized all the spawns and bonuses for you.
Dedenne – The new Pokémon for the Light Festival
Appropriate for the Light Festival, the Electric and Fairy Pokémon Dedenne will be available for the first time in Pokémon GO. This mouse-like monster comes from the Kalos region. With its orange-yellow body and long tail, its antenna-like whiskers are particularly eye-catching. For this reason, it is also referred to as the Antenna Pokémon.
With the types Electric and Fairy, it is currently the only non-legendary Pokémon with this combination available in the game. Unfortunately, the shiny variant of Dedenne will not be available in Pokémon GO for the time being. We explain why trainers love Dedenne so much in the following article:
Of course, Dedenne will not be the only Pokémon you encounter during the Light Festival. As you know from other events in Pokémon GO, the spawns in the wild, in raids, and in eggs will be thematically adjusted. This will also be the case for the Light Festival.
Which Pokémon you can find during the event and where, we have summarized for you below. With a bit of luck, you might encounter some monsters in their shiny form as well. We have marked these with an (*).
In addition to the numerous Pokémon you can encounter during the Light Festival, the event also brings you some bonuses. We have summarized them for you below:
New event field research where you can encounter the following monsters: Vulpix*, Magnemite*, Electabuzz*, Magmar*, Frizelbliz*, Elezeba*, Flampion*, Leufeo, and Dedenne
New avatar items
What does the event part “With light comes shadow…” bring?
Where there is light, there is shadow. For this reason, Team GO Rocket must not be missed at the Light Festival. Starting November 9, they will again cause trouble. However, Niantic has not yet disclosed how long they will stay. And not much is known yet about Team GO Rocket’s plans.
So far, we know that in this context, Team GO Rocket members will spawn more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons. Additionally, there will be one of the most important Rocket events of the year, as during these days, you have the opportunity to make your Shadow Pokémon forget the charged move Frustration.
What other special features there will be during the takeover by Team GO Rocket remains to be seen. Should there be new information on this, you will naturally find out with us, on MeinMMO.
What do you think about the Pokémon and bonuses for the Light Festival? What are you hoping for during the event part with Team Rocket? Feel free to share your opinion on it in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers on MeinMMO.
In GTA Online, you can earn a lot of money quickly with heists. Ideal for filling your accounts without having to endure tedious grinding. We show you which heists currently pay how much money.
What’s happening in GTA Online? Today, on November 4th, a new bonus week started in GTA Online. One of the bonuses is that you receive double payouts and RP on selected heists.
We show you which heists these are and how much money you can expect now.
These heists give you a lot of money right now
How long does it last? A bonus week runs in GTA Online from Thursday to Thursday. So the bonus should be active until November 11th. Afterwards, new bonuses will start.
Which heists are involved? The following heist classics give you double money and double RP as a reward:
The payouts here refer to the highest difficulty level of the heist
Additionally, there is a bonus of $500,000 GTA dollars for completing the finales of the Fleeca Heist, Prison Break, Humane Labs Heist, Series A funding, and Pacific Standard Heist.
What are heists anyway? Heists are PvE activities in GTA Online. You can play them alone or in groups with other players. Often, the heists are divided into different acts that culminate in a big finale. In this finale, you earn the big sums of money.
With this bonus week, the classic heists are not the most lucrative, but they are generally a more worthwhile change for those who have been clearing El Rubio’s island for weeks.
Keep in mind that you don’t go into the heists as a “total noob” hoping that your teammates will carry you. You should have reached at least level 50 and unlocked important armor upgrades and weapons.
This makes the heist significantly easier for you and your teammates. If you’re not sure which equipment you want to bring, we have a good overview for you: The 5 best weapons in GTA Online that everyone should own. This way, you are well prepared and can safely take down enemies during the heist.
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We showcase the strongest fighters in Pokémon Unite and evaluate all 25 Pokémon of the new MOBA in clear tier levels. Additionally, you will receive suggestions for the best items and attacks, so you can create the optimal build for ranked games.
Update from November 4th: Schlaraffel has been included in the tier list and has directly secured the S-rank as a newcomer.
This is what the tier list offers: Are you looking for the best fighter for all situations in Pokémon Unite or want to know which monster is best suited for the expensive license? Then MeinMMO offers you a ranking of all 25 characters in the game. We provide both a tier list and the important classification according to damage type, along with expert builds.
You can easily jump to each Pokémon in the directory and take a look at a strong build suggestion, helping you decide which items to level up and which moves are currently the strongest. Additionally, there are tips and clear graphics.
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This is how the ranking was created: For our ranking of the best Pokémon, we orient ourselves to the top 100 players of Pokémon Unite. To do this, we looked at the tier lists of well-known professionals and compared what is currently recommended by most experts. With our own experience from over 300 ranked games, we then aligned that. In the sources, you can find corresponding videos and tables that we have searched through for you.
MeinMMO keeps the tier list fresh and updates it when new balance patches come or new fighters join Pokémon Unite.
All 26 fighters of Pokémon Unite ranked – Tier List October 2021
Pokémon Unite tier list from MeinMMO – Source: TierMaker.com
What do the tiers mean? S-Tier is the best level a Pokémon can be assigned. This fighter is the strongest choice and dominates against all enemies. It then descends further – with A-Tier doing everything right and being a clear game recommendation. B- and C-Tier can still perform well in ranked, but you should pay strong attention to your team composition.
Pokémon Unite: Best moves and items for each Pokémon
What is a build? Each Pokémon must choose 2 attacks (moves) when leveling up. You can also choose 3 portable items (from level 10) before battle, which give you advantages and passive bonuses. All 5 options together are called a build.
We now list all 26 fighters from Pokémon Unite along with a suggested build.
Schlaraffel Build
Schlaraffel is an incredibly strong defender that opponents can hardly whittle down. While it is slightly harder to play than others since it drops berries that can heal opponents, it is worth buying the Pokémon if you prefer impactful defenders. It has no trouble protecting a goal on its own.
Best moves for Schlaraffel:
Rülpser
Backenstopfer
Select these items:
Fokusband
Hilfsbarriere
Punkthelfer/Muskelband
Feelinara Build
Feelinara is a strong attacker and can annoy opponents with its attacks. It excels in attacking with sound wave while fleeing, as it can move during the attack.
Best moves for Feelinara:
Schallwelle
Gedankengut
Select these items:
Schlaubrille
Wahlglas
Hilfsbarriere
Mamutel Build
Mamutel is not only a strong defender but also deals significant damage. Even as Quiekel, it is extremely powerful.
Best moves for Mamutel:
Eiszahn
Erdbeben
Select these items:
Schwächeschutz/Hilfsbarriere
Fokusband
Muskelband
Turtok Build
Turtok is a valuable defender in the team and is often brought into battle. Its Unite move is also very reliable and has high penetration.
Best moves for Turtok:
Hydropumpe
Surfer/Turbodreher
Select these items:
Hilfsbarriere
Fokusband
Schlaubrille/Punkthelfer
Gengar Build
Gengar is no longer as feared as it once was. After its nerf in patch 1.1.4 and the appearance of several counter-Pokémon, it is no longer the top choice among Junglers. Level this monster quickly in the jungle and eliminate enemies one by one with targeted attacks. You can find a guide with build and play styles for Gengar here.
Best moves for Gengar:
Matschbombe
Bürde
Select these items:
Schlaubrille
Kampfbrille/Hilfsbarriere
Wahlglas
Zeraora Build
The event monster Zeraora can quickly win entire team fights. While it can hardly take any damage, it compensates for that with immense damage and the ability to quickly engage and disengage from fights. In the jungle, it heals itself through fighting and is ready for the next gank.
Best moves for Zeraora:
Voltwechsel
Ladungsstoß
Select these items:
Muskelband
Scharfklaue
Machtmegafon/Scope-Linse
Lucario Build
Lucario can last-hit any target and surprisingly withstands for a long time, even when the battle seems almost lost. The allrounder feels at home on all lanes, secures the most important objectives, and takes down one enemy after another with its boosted attacks. Those looking for a really strong Pokémon as their main should grab it.
Best moves for Lucario:
Steigerungshieb
Knochenhatz
Select these items:
Muskelband
Fokusband
Scharfklaue
Alola-Vulnona Build
Vulnona is probably the best ranged fighter in Pokémon Unite. You can slow down enemies with ice and even freeze them completely. You also have other means to stun and boost your entire team. Additionally, you evolve very early and have the power spike ahead of your opponents.
Best moves for Alola-Vulnona:
Lawine mit
Blizzard
or
Auroraschleier mit
Zauberschein
Select these items:
Schlaubrille
Wahlglas
Hilfsbarriere
Liberlo Build
Liberlo deals damage to enemies from a distance and becomes really strong in the endgame. You can temporarily make yourself invulnerable, which really helps the fragile dribbler. You fire the burning soccer balls so quickly that enemies can die even while fleeing, or ensure that no one approaches without risk. This Pokémon significantly benefits from your gameplay experience and is becoming increasingly popular among top players.
Best moves for Liberlo:
Feuerball
Offenlegung
Select these items:
Muskelband
Scharfklaue
Scope-Linse/Fokusband
Relaxo Build
The sleepy defender is a fortress that the enemy can only overcome with the entire team. No Pokémon has more health, and with your block, you can push enemies off platforms, stun them, or split the team. Your slam launches enemies into the air and gives your team even more time to take out foes.
Best moves for Relaxo:
Rammboss
Rückentzug/Gähner
Select these items:
Schwächeschutz
Punkthelfer/Hilfsbarriere
Fokusband
Machomei Build
Machomei does what it looks like: smash everything to bits. The fighter is not stopped by stuns or other disruptive status effects. With its throw, it can take an opponent out of the game briefly, and your high damage can instantly defeat careless enemies.
Best moves for Machomei:
Kreuzhieb/Nahkampf
Überroller
Select these items:
Muskelband
Fokusband
Hilfsbarriere/Scharfklaue
Urgl Build
Urgl is a somewhat unusual fighter that can really annoy the opponent when played well. You can deal massive damage and steal wild Pokémon clusters or important objectives alone, giving your team a shield or sending Rotom. With its moves, you can hinder enemies in the end-game and keep them occupied for a long time.
Best moves for Urgl:
Surfer
Orkan
Select these items:
Schlaubrille
Hilfsbarriere
Wahlglas
Cottomi Build
The currently only real healer in Pokémon Unite, along with Heiteira, and is one of the best team players. Almost every move gives your teammates health. Cottomi itself survives much longer than one would expect from the fluffy monster, thanks to invulnerability, flying, and healing. While enemies have to go back to base or search for berries to heal, you keep the pressure up consistently.
Best moves for Cottomi:
Pollenknödel/Grasmixer
Watteschild
Select these items:
EP-Teiler/Wahlglas/Schlaubrille
Muskelband
Hilfsbarriere
Pikachu Build
Of course, the most famous Pokémon and mascot of the entire franchise is also quite good in Unite. You attack from a safe distance, repeatedly immobilize enemies, and deal significant damage for such a small electric mouse. One could not wish for a better companion on many lanes.
Best moves for Pikachu:
Elektroball
Donnerblitz
Select these items:
Schlaubrille
Muskelband
Wahlglas
Absol Build
Absol is the born jungler: You attack from ambush, inflict higher damage, and have absurd crit damage, causing enemies to drop from full health to zero instantly. Dash across the map and look for opponents who are foolish enough to push too far. Unfortunately, it no longer holds up against the tanky meta and often loses late-game fights against attackers supported by Wigglytuff, Snorlax, and Blissey.
Best moves for Absol:
Verfolgung
Psychoklinge
Select these items:
Muskelband
Scope-Linse
Scharfklaue
Guardevoir Build
Guardevoir is still quite new, but it is becoming apparent that a really strong ranged fighter has come to Pokémon Unite. You can suck enemies into a black hole and give your team the perfect opportunity for a penta-kill. Especially cool is your passive ability to reflect negative status effects back onto the enemy – take that, Gengar! But be careful, as you evolve late and are fragile.
Best moves for Guardevoir:
Mondgewalt
Psychoschock
Select these items:
Schlaubrille
Wahlglas
Hilfsbarriere/Machtmegafon
Knakrack Build
Knakrack is a strong allrounder that can do everything well and deal massive damage that is lethal to multiple enemies. Unfortunately, the ground dragon only becomes really strong late in the game and when fully developed. But a good lane partner can hopefully offset that.
Best moves for Knakrack:
Drachenstoß
Drachenklaue/Erdbeben
Select these items:
Muskelband
Scharfklaue
Fokusband
Castellith Build
The inconspicuous defender Castellith is really hard to kill, especially in longer battles. However, it can also sacrifice its high defense and suddenly transform into a fast attacker. Anyone who has ever been continuously shoved away by that bug and died despite the zone’s healing knows that this monster should not be underestimated.
Best moves for Castellith:
Hausbruch
Kreuzschere
Select these items:
Offensivweste/Hilfsbarriere
Muskelband
Fokusband
Quajutsu Build
Good Quajutsu players are nearly invincible because they always evade, hide in smoke, and maintain a healthy distance from the opponent. Meanwhile, you keep applying pressure and repeatedly bombard the enemy with damage without getting hit even once. If the opponent gets caught in a longer fight, they will slow down progressively. Greninja has also become very popular in the mid-lane, which makes its early game as Froxy much easier.
Best moves for Greninja:
Wasser-Shuriken
Doppelteam
Select these items:
Muskelband
Scharfklaue
Scope-Linse/Hilfsbarriere
Lahmus Build
Lahmus can absorb almost any damage without being affected, making it a good defender. Many of your moves hinder the opponent (where you are almost always immune to such effects) and take them out of the game for a while, making it easier for your team. Lahmus’ Unite move perfectly describes it: You gain a shield, become immobile, and hold the enemy helpless in the air for several seconds while they flee.
Best moves for Lahmus:
Surfer
Telekinese/Amnesie
Select these items:
Fokusband
Punkthelfer
Hilfsbarriere
Glurak Build
Glurak lives from critical hits and fire damage from a distance, and its Unite move. Now that the Muscle Band finally works correctly on the Pokémon, it has become a bit better. Its problem is that it only becomes strong late in the game and requires many last-hits. But no opponent wants to fight a Glurak that is fully stuffed with EXP.
Best moves for Glurak:
Flammenwurf/Feuerschlag
Feuersturm
Select these items:
Muskelband
Scharfklaue
Scope-Linse/Hilfsbarriere/Fokusband
Pantimos Build
Pantimos is more dangerous than its crazy appearance would suggest. You can throw enemies against objects and inflict significant damage – you conveniently summon the appropriate barricade at the push of a button. It can keep enemies away from your goals, wild Pokémon, or Zapdos with its barriers.
Best moves for Pantimos:
Konfusion
Barriere
Select these items:
Schlaubrille
Wahlglas/Fokusband
Hilfbarriere
Knuddeluff Build
Knuddeluff does what all Pokémon fans expect from it: putting enemies to sleep. Thanks to its buff, it has transformed into one of the best Pokémon in the current meta and annoys every Pokémon significantly. It has no trouble defending a goal alone against two opponents in the early and mid-game. With Blissey as a lane buddy, it is difficult to take down.
Best moves for Knuddeluff:
Duplexhieb
Walzer/Gesang
Select these items:
Schlaubrille
Fokusband
Hilfsbarriere
Bisaflor Build
Bisaflor can infect entire areas and inflict decent damage from a distance. It is also quite robust and dangerous in close combat. A new popular attack combo has emerged due to the buff.
Best moves for Venusaur:
Gigasauger
Blättertanz/Solarstrahl
Select these items:
Hilfsbarriere
Schlaubrille
Wahlglas
Fiaro Build
Fiaro has everything a sprinter needs: high speed and immense damage.
Best moves for Talonflame:
Aero-Ass
Fliegen
Select these items:
Muskelband
Scharfklaue
Scope-Linse
Heiteira Build
With Heiteira by your side, you can feel safe especially in the early game. Its fast evolution and healing options make it a great support for all types of lane partners. Especially Pokémon that are a bit weaker at the start, like Knakrack or Machomei, can achieve a lot with Heiteira’s help.
What do you think of our tier list for Pokémon Unite – do you agree, or have we ranked a really strong pick too low? Where does your main Pokémon rank with us? What builds do you play and recommend? Let us know in the comments.
In Overwatch, the ambitious player Dafran was once a top pro with a promising career ahead. But he quit last September and became a farmer. Until now, it was unclear what lay behind this decision. Now Dafran himself has broken the silence: it was likely due to an undesirable teammate.
Who is Dafran? The former esports pro Daniel “Dafran” Francesca hails from Denmark and is best known for his pro time in Overwatch. There, he played in the Overwatch League (OWL) for the Atlanta Reign team and was considered one of the best players when it came to his mechanical skills.
However, it was previously unclear what had prompted him to end his Overwatch career. This has now been revealed.
Teammate was to blame – According to Dafran, “the biggest piece of shit in the whole world!”
This was an important reason for the career’s end: A significant reason for Dafran’s career-ending decision was not the controversial new tank meta or the controversial esports decisions by Blizzard, but a teammate named Dong-hyeong “DACO” Seo.
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This Korean player was also part of Dafran’s team, Atlanta Reign, as an off-tank at the time.
In a Twitch stream, Dafran revealed what had bothered him so much about Daco. Now that DACO has not played competitively since 2020, the time is right for this revelation.
DACO, according to Dafran, was the reason he had had enough:
One of the main reasons I left the OWL was the awful DACO. I’m just putting this out there. DACO was a piece of shit! The biggest piece of shit in the world. […] He was never on time for practice. When we did VOD reviews, he didn’t show up. And then he always created drama. When Kodak played, he didn’t want to anymore. And then he trolled in scrims, but on the big stage [i.e., in the tournament], everything was fine again.
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Curiously, Dafran himself was not a model of reliability either, as his viewers pointed out in the stream. After all, his end in Valorant was sealed by missing a tournament date.
However, he insisted in the stream that he had always shown up on time for practice.
This raises the question of whether Dafran might still be playing Overwatch professionally today, and whether he would experience the new rules in tournaments in 2022 despite the delay of Overwatch 2.
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In CoD: Warzone all playlists and events are confirmed that you can expect in November 2021. In this overview, we will show you the most important dates and when the end of the Warzone map Verdansk will take place.
What’s new? Regularly, playlists in CoD Warzone are changed, bringing various game modes to the spotlight. There are also events that should surprise you with cool, limited-time game modes and special rewards.
We will show you everything that is already known about the events in November 2021 and which dates you should remember.
Events & Playlists in November
When do the events start?
Operation Flashback on November 18
Secrets of the Pacific on November 24
Last Hours of Verdansk on November 30
Further down in the article, we will go into the contents of the events in more detail.
When do which playlists start?
When?
What?
November 4 to 11
– Verdansk BR with Solos, Duos Trios and Quads
Clash with 50 v 50
Blood Money with Quads -Rebirth Island
Resurgence with Duos and Trios
November 11 to 18
– Verdansk BR with Trios and Quads
Iron Trials ’84 with Solos and Duos
Kingslayer with Trios
Plunder with Quads
-Rebirth Island Mini Royale with Trios
Resurgence with Quads
November 18 to 24
– Verdansk BR with Solos, Duos and Trios
Operation Flashback with Quads
Blood Money with Trios
Armored Royale with Quads
– Rebirth Island Resurgence with Quads
November 24 to 30
– Verdansk BR with Solos, Duos, Trios and Quads
Operation Flashback with Quads
Plunder with Trios
Payload with Port&Promenade
– Rebirth Island Resurgence with Quads
November 30
Last Hours of Verdansk in Trios
What happens at Operation Flashback?
When does it start? On November 18.
What’s in it? For this event, there is a “Limited Time” mode called “Operation Flashback.” In this mode, you will encounter many events from the past of Verdansk.
As a reward, there is an emblem for participating in the event and an animated calling card if you can achieve a victory. More info about the mode will be available shortly before the start.
What’s in it? In this limited-time event, you will learn more about the new Caldera map. There are various challenges in Vanguard and Warzone that you can solve. In Verdansk, your task will be to find and defend different Pacific artifacts.
What happens at Last Hours of Verdansk?
When does it start? On November 30.
What’s in it? What exactly will happen at this event is unclear. However, these are your last hours with the Verdansk map as you know it. So enjoy the last moments while you can.
In 2019, Blizzard announced the shooter Overwatch 2 . Back then, hardly anyone understood it, says our author Schuhmann. And now it seems like a really bad idea, as part 1 has been stagnant since then and Overwatch 2 keeps getting pushed back.
This was the announcement back then: At BlizzCon 2019, Blizzard announced the shooter Overwatch 2. And the initial reaction was a collective: “Huh?”
Hardly anyone really understood what it was about back then:
Well, Blizzard probably had to do something: In 2019, Overwatch had lost some of its early shine. In 2016 and 2017, Overwatch still celebrated enormous success. The shooter could repeatedly captivate with new heroes and stories. It maintained the interest of the gaming community for years, but in 2018, Fortnite drew much attention away from Overwatch.
Something had to happen with Overwatch in 2019 – but part 2?
What made the announcement difficult back then? It was not clear what Overwatch 2 was supposed to bring. There was no push behind it, indicating that Blizzard fans were wishing for a “New Overwatch”.
While other franchises from Blizzard had aged and urgently needed replenishment, like Diablo or StarCraft, Overwatch was only 3 years old at that time and had strong years behind it.
Moreover, Overwatch was supposed to function as an eSports title and be continuously developed. A part 2 just felt odd.
Overwatch has been almost stagnant since 2019
What has happened in Overwatch since then? Almost nothing. A Twitter user summarizes it harshly:
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While comparable games have been rapidly developed over the past 2 years, almost nothing has happened with Overwatch. Meanwhile, from 2016 to 2018, the game was a cash cow for Blizzard with flowing revenue sources from skins, with regular highlight updates that brought new heroes, and an eSports league where expensive places were sold.
The eSports league has lost much of its shine during the Corona period. They had conflicts with the casters and lost some of the key players to the new competitor Valorant.
On one hand, it sounds as if Overwatch is still uncertain for 2023 and they are aiming more for 2024. But it could also mean that 2022 is not entirely off the table. The situation is indeed uncertain.
An eSports title in maintenance mode
This is the current state: It is a strange development at Blizzard. They have actually halted the development of a well-running game without much reason, promising to bring out the same game with some changes again.
The timing of when this second game is coming keeps getting pushed back, while the original game gradually crumbles and loses relevance.
Blizzard has invested a lot of time and energy into Overwatch to build a community that is passionate about the heroes and wanted to create an eSports title out of Overwatch that has world-class quality. But since 2019, it seems that Overwatch is only running in maintenance mode – and Overwatch 2 appears to be just as far away as it was 2 years ago.
The announcement to delay Overwatch 2 was not well received by Activision Blizzard investors:
When some concluded that it would be released in 2023, the team gave a harsh blow: No one had ever said that. There is no longer an official release date (via blizzard-forums).
On one hand, it sounds as if Overwatch is still uncertain for 2023 and they are aiming more for 2024. But it could also mean that 2022 is not entirely off the table. The situation is indeed uncertain.
An eSports title in maintenance mode
This is the current state: It is a strange development at Blizzard. They have actually halted the development of a well-running game without much reason, promising to bring out the same game with some changes again.
The timing of when this second game is coming keeps getting pushed back, while the original game gradually crumbles and loses relevance.
Blizzard has invested a lot of time and energy into Overwatch to build a community that is passionate about the heroes and wanted to create an eSports title out of Overwatch that has world-class quality. But since 2019, it seems that Overwatch is only running in maintenance mode – and Overwatch 2 appears to be just as far away as it was 2 years ago.
The announcement to delay Overwatch 2 was not well received by Activision Blizzard investors:
Call of Duty: Vanguard also shakes up Warzone and instead of Verdansk you’ll soon be shooting in the Pacific on the new map Caldera. But what is offered there and why is there a change of location? A new trailer and a tweet provide hot info about the story and the landing spots on the new Pacific map
What does the new map look like? That it goes from the shabby Soviet city of Verdansk to the sunny Pacific on the new map Caldera and Warzone fuses with Vanguard has been known for some time. However, through a patch sewn into a jacket, the developers revealed for the first time what the map looks like and what landing spots are available there.
These are the prominent landing spots: The map shown in the tweet depicts a typical volcanic island, which are abundant in the Pacific. However, the map shows a few interesting places where you can land and start shooting. The places marked on the map are:
Shipyard
Ore Processing Docks
Coastal Defense Installations
Submarine Base
Taro Farms (Taro is a tropical crop)
Capital
Airport
Phosphor Mine
Volcano
Fishing Village
Ancient Structures
These POIs (Points of Interest) sound exciting and above all versatile. Those who enjoy close-quarter battles will hang out in the city, while fans of open spaces are likely to be drawn to the Taro Farms, and the ancient structures by the coast sound mysterious.
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What new info is in the trailer? By the way, the new map doesn’t just appear in the game out of nowhere. There is actually a reason why your soldiers will soon be shooting in the Pacific. Because the story about the guys from Cold War continues in an exciting trailer.
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New trailer shows the beginning of the story of CoD Warzone with Vanguard
After the devastation in Verdansk, the guys storm an old bunker beneath the city, where they encounter a grumpy old man. He reveals himself as Captain A.D. Butcher and claims to have founded the Vanguard special unit during World War II.
Their task was supposedly to hunt down and ultimately eliminate the Nazi villains who escaped around the world after the war. And everything apparently started in the Pacific!
So we can probably look forward to new, exciting stories and characters that will flow into the Warzone with the upcoming Vanguard.
In Pokémon GO, trainers are currently searching in vain for the Team GO Rocket leader Giovanni. He has been missing since the beginning of the new season. However, there is a recent find of a new Crypto-monster that gives the community hope for the Rocket boss. We, from MeinMMO, will show you what happened.
What is it about? Trainers in Pokémon GO have the opportunity to solve a special research task at regular intervals, through which they can obtain a special Super Rocket Radar. With this radar, the big Team GO Rocket boss Giovanni can then be tracked down.
With the start of the Season of Mischief, Niantic announced that Giovanni had disappeared and that trainers cannot find him with their radar. Furthermore, no new special research regarding Giovanni has been published so far. However, a recent finding by the PokeMiners gives trainers hope.
This is the finding of the PokeMiners
The PokeMiners are a group of data miners who regularly search the game code of Pokémon GO for new information. They make their findings available to other trainers through their homepage and social media.
Now the PokeMiners have published their current findings on Twitter and Reddit. According to them, they have come across an image and individual data about a new legendary Crypto-Pokémon: Lugia.
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Their post features an image of Lugia against the typical Crypto-background. However, it is noticeable that this monster has no flames and red eyes, as is common with other Crypto-Pokémon. The PokeMiners also point this out in their post on Reddit.
As martycochrane writes: ‘To be clear: There were no new assets, period. Normally, a Pokémon’s 3D assets also get flames and red eyes when it becomes a Crypto, and Lugia has not yet received this. There is still a possibility that the version from ‘The Dark Gale’ will be pushed out, but we have to wait and see.’ (via reddit.com).
What is ‘The Dark Gale’? ‘The Dark Gale’ refers to the game Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for the Nintendo GameCube, in which a special Crypto-form of Lugia plays the main role.
How the community reacts to this finding
This post is causing a lot of discussion among trainers on social media. Many players hope that they will be able to face the Rocket boss Giovanni again soon. They are especially speculating on Twitter about when this monster might become available and whether it can be obtained from Giovanni (via twitter.com).
Jean Renaud: ‘Do you think it will be in the game soon?’
Pawel Olearcyk: ‘So is this the new Pokémon we’re getting from Giovanni?’
Cold Tea: ‘When will it be revealed and will it be available as Shiny?’
Ethan_ThisGuy: ‘Maybe it’s for ‘With Light Comes Shadow’.’
This assumption doesn’t seem unreasonable, as during the Festival of Light, Niantic is supposed to also include the part ‘With Light Comes Shadow…’, behind which the Team GO Rocket is hiding. Not much is known about this event yet, leaving room for such speculations.
We have summarized for you why this event is so important:
However, the opinions on Crypto-Lugia are varied within the community. Some trainers, like PartyroseYT1, are happy that they can finally hunt a legendary Crypto-Pokémon again (via twitter.com).
While BravoDelta23 hopes that Niantic will give trainers multiple opportunities to obtain this Pokémon, the user ptmcmahon recommends that players save their Super Rocket Radars for Lugia (via reddit.com).
Lugia version ‘The Dark Gale’: However, other players are not thrilled about this monster. This is mainly because they wished for Crypto-Lugia to look different in Pokémon GO. Their desired version of Lugia is based on the game ‘Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness’, where the monster is the main Pokémon.
Thus, Northeast Philly Raids is also sad. He shares a graphic of the desired Lugia in the comments and writes: ‘No! This Lugia is not good. This is what we wanted.’ (via twitter.com).
Trainer FlareBlaze also expresses his disappointment: ‘I thought they would give him the design from Pokémon XD.’ (via twitter.com).
Also on Reddit, some players are sad about this version of Lugia. User YutoMaikeru writes: ‘As someone who is a big fan of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, this is a disappointment.’ (via reddit.com)
Is there still hope for the right Lugia version?
As the PokeMiners have already mentioned in their post, their findings are always unofficial data, which is why Niantic still has the option to make changes before a release occurs.
This hope is also not to be given up by NotSkirtWeather, who writes on Reddit: ‘I know I will be disappointed, but I refuse to give up hope. This could be one of the biggest hypes of all time if it happens.’ (via reddit.com).
This opinion is also shared by TheMadJam: ‘Yes, it is the noticeable absence of Giovanni that gives me hope.’ (via reddit.com).
Whether Giovanni will return soon and whether Niantic will take up the request for Lugia in the Pokémon XD version is currently not officially known. However, as soon as there is new information, you will definitely find out here on MeinMMO.
What do you think about the PokeMiners’ finding? Would you be happy about Giovanni’s return? And would you also like the XD version of Lugia as a Crypto-Pokémon? Feel free to share your opinion on this on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
In the coming weeks, a lot is still to come in Pokémon GO. We have summarized for you all events in November and show you which ones are particularly worthwhile.
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Players of Genshin Impact are currently complaining about the monsters in the Spiral Abyss, the endgame dungeon of the game. But what exactly is the problem? MeinMMO explains what is going on.
How does the Spiral Abyss work? Floors 9 to 12 of the endgame dungeon “Spiral Abyss” or simply called “Abyss,” are reset on the 1st and 16th of each month. A floor consists of 3 different rooms, each divided into 2 different sections.
For each section, the player has to send two teams consisting of a maximum of four members into battle. These teams are assigned to section 1 or 2 and cannot be swapped while in a floor.
If a room is completed within a certain time, up to 3 stars can be earned. If you complete all 3 rooms in a floor, you can achieve a maximum score of 9 stars. These 9 stars for floors 9 to 12 are the goal for most endgame players.
Why are the 9 stars so important? The 9 stars per floor not only indicate the player’s troop strength and skill but also provide substantial rewards. A total of 600 Primogems, for pulling on banners, and 240,000 Mora await those who manage to achieve the maximum rating on all floors.
Time is thus a very important factor in this dungeon, however, the current enemies make it difficult for players to keep the required time.
You have a total of 10 minutes to complete both sections of a room.
“The Spiral Abyss is full of cowards”
Why are players complaining about the enemies? Reddit user RealMajorMarmot complains in a thread that the Spiral Abyss is only filled with cowards (via reddit). He criticizes that there are many monsters that jump away from him and stay very far apart.
Mirror Maidens and Electro Cicin Mages that hold you captive or teleport away – he is very annoyed by that. RealMajorMarmot further expresses that he does not understand why there are so many enemies that prefer to keep their distance instead of engaging in combat:
The Traveler and their friends should fear the Abyss, yet the monsters in the Spiral Abyss fear the adventurers?
He also notes that Genshin Impact must have implemented these measures because they fear that players who invest a lot of money into the game have too strong characters and would overcome the challenges in no time.
RealMajorMarmot is sad about this change and is ready to leave the Primogems behind if nothing changes. However, he is not the only one criticizing the enemies and receives a lot of support with 7,600 upvotes and 736 comments. Reddit user ConicalMug writes:
Yes, the number of enemies that are immune to crowd control and hop around the entire arena every few seconds is really starting to annoy me. (…) It feels like RNG [randomness]; whether the enemies just sit there and do nothing while I whittle down their health or if they teleport around like they are on crack (…)
Especially the Mirror Maidens, which came into the game with the new region Inazuma, receive a lot of criticism and frustrate the players:
The problem with the monsters from Inazuma is their mechanics, which are just nonsense instead of inviting you to learn their patterns and counter them effectively.
As an example: Compare Cicin Mages with Mirror Maidens. Cicin Mages always teleport behind you. Mirror Maidens seem to have no behavioral pattern and waste several seconds [with their random patterns].
The Mages can be trapped through crowd control, while the Maidens are immune to that unless you can dodge their almost direct massive area damage or incapacitate them as they spawn.
Realistically, you can cleverly counter the Mages if you know their AI or exploit their vulnerability to crowd control. Maidens? Just hit them hard enough in the face and hope you get good attack RNG.
Other mobs in the Abyss are also criticized. The Samurai, Hilichurl archers, and treasure hoarders are called “ridiculous” and relentlessly annoy the players. Their range and constant distance-keeping are heavily criticized.
In the thread, the current labyrinth event is cited as a positive example, and players wish for such challenges in the Abyss. More health points and enemies, instead of the annoying teleporting and holding by skills.
What do you think of the criticism from the reddit thread? Do you see it similarly or do you have completely different things that annoy you? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
