Call of Duty: Warzone released update 1.45 early in the morning, fixing several issues in the game. The most important bug fix is that the stealth perk Ghost seems to be working properly again.
The battle royale Warzone occasionally struggles with smaller and larger issues but tries to find a solution quickly for truly serious errors.
In the case of the perk “Ghost,” the fix took a bit longer. The very important perk apparently hasn’t been working properly for months, but the problem seems to be resolved. We will show you what other bugs were fixed with the new update on MeinMMO.
Warzone: Update 1.45 on 03.11. brings Ghost back on track
Although balance adjustments for some weapons were also anticipated beforehand, the latest update only came with a few bug fixes. We show the patch notes here in German:
The perk “Ghost” should now work properly again
The weapon camo “Science” for the “Cold War” crossbow should now be unlockable
Weapon camos for the nail gun should now be unlockable
Incorrect text of the weapon skin “Surprise Splash” has been corrected
Incorrect text when unlocking the new LAPA SMG has been corrected
Issues with the attachments of the weapon skin “High Stakes” have been fixed
Incorrect sight animation of the “Phoenix Inferno” blueprint has been fixed
The complete ATVI ID was not always displayed in the match report
The party leader’s UI could overlap the chat window
Some executions did not work correctly for Operator Charly
Sometimes you were kicked out of the “Favorite Operator” screen
It occurred that you started the match “dead” if you were eliminated in the pre-game lobby
Vehicles sometimes dealt no damage to “downed” enemies
What else did the update bring? Besides the bug fixes, there were also minor changes in the game world. The Red Doors are acting a bit strange, showing teasers of the new Pacific map and just falling from the sky. We are embedding a video from the English YouTuber “Geeky Pastimes” in case you want to take a look:
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The last month in Verdansk has begun, and in early December, we will move to a new map with a new graphics engine. There aren’t many details about the gameplay yet, but it looks like Warzone will adopt a lot from Vanguard and will play very differently by the end of the year.
League of Legends is a mainstay on Twitch and is currently very popular due to the Worlds 2021. However, apart from the tournaments, more and more streamers are stopping showing their matches live on Twitch. The biggest LoL streamer Tyler1 sees the problem in LoL itself, but especially in the community.
What exactly does Tyler1 say? In a livestream, Tyler1 was asked by his chat why more and more streamers are stopping showing their LoL matches. He explains that it is currently not easy at all to stream LoL:
No, I just think that it is just awful to stream the game. It’s miserable. So people stop streaming it. You know that the game is currently dog shit, and it’s true, it’s really terrible.
It is in one of the worst states it has ever been in. And streaming it at all?
Tyler1 further explains that only players who are “crazy” like him can stream LoL. And that’s not only because of LoL itself, but above all because of the community and the viewers on Twitch.
They would comment unsolicited in the chat and criticize the streamer and give them advice, which is also referred to as “Backseat Gaming.”
It’s just that the community is spoiled. All those kids in your matches, all the opposing kids you play against. And many of them cannot stand it when you engage in backseat gaming.
Then they stream League, make a mistake, and the chat is immediately: “Yeah! Nice Q bro! Minus-CS!” although the streamer is 200 billion times better than they will ever be in their wildest dreams.
You can listen to his statements again in this compilation on YouTube:
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Who is Tyler1? Tyler1 had a long-standing feud with Riot Games. Because he behaved impossibly and always flamed others like a madman, Tyler1 was permanently banned from the game. After a Riot employee had insulted him while drunk, he was allowed to return to LoL and has since been number 1 on Twitch in the LoL category. However, very little has changed regarding his bully image.
Many streamers are still there, but the problems are real
Are so many streamers really quitting? Due to the Worlds and the upcoming Pre-Season 12, there is currently a small hype around LoL on Twitch, as can be seen on the analysis site Sullygnome. Some streamers have even returned to the MOBA, including Sneaky from Cloud9, who had previously invested a lot of time in New World and Path of Exile.
Of the top 25 LoL streamers in the last 365 days, only 6 have not shown LoL in the last 14 days, including the Korean streamer handongsuk, who is focused on Lost Ark, and Sardoche, who increasingly shows Rocket League and Dark Souls.
Additionally, Ninja, the streamer with the most followers on Twitch, has stopped playing LoL. He showed over 70 hours of LoL in the last 365 days, but has not been active in the game in the last 30 days.
Does Tyler1 have a point? Tyler1’s fundamental statements should not be underestimated.
With Season 12, there are not as many significant changes as there have been in previous years. So, the gameplay problems won’t change quickly.
The community is generally a problem that Riot Games has also recognized. There have already been adjustments regarding AFK players and the All-Chat is supposed to be disabled, at least initially on a trial basis. However, this will do little to change the flamers in the Twitch chat that Tyler1 criticizes.
The YouTube video with the compilation has been viewed over 120,000 times and has been positively rated with 2,700 thumbs up to 26 thumbs down. In the comments, many players are gathering who see the situation similarly to Tyler1.
They complain about the LoL community and understand how difficult it is to stream these matches. There is also criticism that Riot Games only responds to the problems with “2 new dragons in Season 12.”
In general, the LoL community is considered toxic, something that MeinMMO author Philipp Hansen has experienced firsthand:
The case plays an important role for every gaming PC. MeinMMO explains what you need to pay attention to and why you should give more consideration to the case during planning.
What does the case do and why is it so important? When buying or assembling a gaming PC, the case is as important as high-performance hardware. The case protects your valuable hardware from damage and supports proper ventilation inside. A cool case also enhances your gaming setup.
Which PC case do I need? If you want to buy a case, there are several things you should consider. MeinMMO presents some important points to keep in mind when purchasing a case:
How to assemble your PC: Are you looking for tips on how to assemble your PC? GameStar has an extensive guide on how to build your PC.
Note: We have updated and re-released our buying guide on PC cases related to FYNG: Hardware. We have also added a tip for a good case with cable management.
Size plays an important role in selection
What types of PC cases are there? If you’re going to assemble a computer, you need to choose an appropriate size. The size of your computer case determines which components will fit inside.
What PC case sizes are there? There are 4 standard sizes:
EATX
ATX
MATX (or µATX)
Mini-ITX
EATX (Enhanced ATX) is the largest system. Mini-ITX is the smallest possible system for builders. There are also Nano-ITX and B-AT, but these sizes are not as common as the four most well-known variants.
Are PC cases standardized? PC cases vary greatly in size, but the sizes themselves are standardized. This means that the sizes are always consistent. An ATX motherboard will definitely fit in any ATX case, and so on.
That’s why size is important: You should not underestimate the possible size of your case. Certain motherboards or power supplies and even graphics cards only fit in specific case sizes.
If you have already built your new gaming computer and just want to order the case, you may need to rethink if you have very bad luck.
Can you install any motherboard into any case? You must always check the form factor of the case and motherboard. If they have the same form factor, it is usually not a problem. Installing smaller components into a larger case is rarely an issue: MATX motherboards fit easily into an ATX case.
Always pay attention to the manufacturer’s description. This description often indicates which components fit into the case.
When is a large case worth it? If you want to install a lot of components in your computer, larger motherboards are worthwhile. The larger ones not only offer more space but often also more sockets and slots for additional modules like PCIe cards or m2-sata-SSDs.
Our tip: Incorporate your desired case into the planning of a gaming PC as early as possible. Don’t plan around the case, but plan with the case from the start. This will save you a lot of time and hassle later on.
Good ventilation is an important factor
When buying a case, make sure that it provides good air circulation (or airflow). Air circulation means that cold air can flow past important components, and the warm air can escape.
Besides the correct positioning of the gaming PC, the placement of the fans within the case is also important. It is best if fans are attached at both the front and back to ensure airflow. While the front fans draw in cold air, the rear fans push out the warm air.
Good ventilation is particularly important if you want to overclock your hardware. Heat forces hardware to throttle its performance.
Additionally, well-cooled components do not wear out as quickly, thus extending the lifespan of your processor and graphics card.
For good airflow, dual-chamber cases are suitable. Due to having two chambers, these cases are often quite large, but they keep components and cables separate. There’s also a lot of room for water cooling.
In an ideal scenario, airflow in the case should look like this. Image source: Corsair.com
How loud can your gaming PC be?
When buying a case, you should consider how important noise level is to you. Some manufacturers offer special silent systems. These use thick side panels or provide additional sound-dampening materials to reduce noise levels.
Consider taking time for fine-tuning or investing a bit for additional fans. Manufacturers often already include a few fans. However, for silent fans, those provided are often too loud, as manufacturers tend to save a few euros here.
Cases that are visually or functionally complex may suffer from sound insulation. Elements like additional ventilation slots, space for extra dust filters, or RGB areas may let sounds escape the case. It is worth considering silent cases if you prefer absolute quiet.
The manufacturer “be quiet!” includes the “Silent Base” series in its portfolio. This series already features decent fans and sound dampening materials pre-installed:
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A further recommendation for silent fans is the Fractal Design Define R5 Black Pearl. It costs about 100 euros, but buyers on Amazon praise its high-quality build and excellent noise level. This is reflected in its high rating: On Amazon, the case is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 1,000 reviews.
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Cable management ensures organization and easier upgrades
That’s why good cable management is worth it: With good cable management, you can save yourself a lot of work in the long run. Because if you want to make modifications later, such as adding more RAM or installing a new case fan because the old one is too loud, the cables will be an obstacle.
With effective cable routing, you’ll have enough space in the case, and you’ll easily reach all important components.
Additionally, a well-thought-out cable management is important for good and sufficient cooling performance. Hanging cables can obstruct proper air circulation.
Recommended case: A high-quality case with clear cable management is the Corsair Crystal 280X. The case offers plenty of space for your hardware, magnetic dust filters, and many ventilation options. However, testers criticize that the cooling performance may not be optimal due to the glass panels (via TomsHardware.com).
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Here you can find tips for cable management: You can see many helpful tips for good cable management in an English YouTube video from the channel HardwareCanucks:
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HardwareCanucks introduces what you should consider in cable management.
Pay attention to the features of the case
Especially with slightly more expensive cases, you often get additional features that may be worth it:
Pre-installed fans
Free slots for fans, hard drives
A case-side fan controller
An integrated cable management
Also, see what options the case offers. If you want to add another hard drive or an optical drive (DVD, BluRay) to your system, there should also be a slot for that. Drive bays can often also be used for hard drives.
Some manufacturers forgo such slots to improve cooling performance.
That’s why front connections are important: Front ports matter if you want to connect devices quickly to your PC. The front panel offers you USB or audio ports, and the power button is also located here.
Make sure to check where the front ports are located. Some devices mount the panel on the side. This can be inconvenient if you want to place your case against the wall, covering the front panel. Conversely, if you want to place the case in a cabinet, the panel on the top may interfere.
Don’t forget the aesthetics of your case
Few components accompany you as long as a case. Users often swap the graphics card or processor, or install an additional hard drive.
However, most people find it too cumbersome to constantly change the case. Your gaming PC is often a loyal companion, and the case will not be replaced for years. For this reason, you should not overlook aesthetics either. After all, you use the device quite frequently when playing.
If you are a fan of RGB and other embellishments, investing in a good case with a glass panel might be worthwhile.
If you don’t care how the cables run inside or RGB is completely irrelevant to you, you can also opt for a case without a transparent side panel.
Are you looking for inspirations for a cool case? MeinMMO has featured 7 PC cases that will definitely make you envious. Many of the cases are inspired by well-known games or movies. Perhaps you will find inspiration for your upcoming build there.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard celebrates its release on November 5th, and here you will find all important information about the purchase, preload, all game modes and the Battle Royale Warzone.
In this info hub, we will present everything we know about the new CoD 2021. As new information comes in, we will update the article and provide you with the relevant links for more background. With a click, you can go straight to the information you are looking for:
Update November 4th: We have adjusted and updated the articles once again.
General Information – Setting, Platforms, Developers
Call of Duty is a major shooter franchise, and with CoD: Vanguard, the 18th main installment of the series is being released. CoD is defined by mobile PvP battles with fast movement, many different game modes, and a focus on soldier versus soldier combat.
In the normal modes, you often have to take out enemies, capture areas, or do both. Vehicles often play no role or a minor role. However, you have a large selection of equipment and war gear that you unlock or earn in matches.
Long-term motivation comes from countless unlockable achievements and cosmetics, as well as the personal drive to improve. CoD in multiplayer is also great for unwinding and forgetting everything else for a few matches.
In addition to the large PvP multiplayer, Vanguard also offers a solo campaign and a co-op mode with zombies. If you are still unsure about the purchase, you can find our quick check on Vanguard here:
What setting does the CoD of 2021 have? Vanguard goes back to the origins of the series and is set in World War II. The last CoD with this setting was CoD: WWII from 2017.
Our MeinMMO author and CoD expert Maik Schneider, however, believes that CoD fans should not overlook the title just because of the setting. He believes it could be a very strong year.
Which studio is developing the game? The three big Activision studios that traditionally develop CoD are Treyarch, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer Games. The latter were actually supposed to be up in 2020, but the current CoD Black Ops Cold War was developed by Treyarch instead.
With Vanguard, Sledgehammer is back at the helm, having also developed the last World War CoD.
What else is there to know? In terms of technology, Vanguard is again oriented towards Modern Warfare from 2019. The new CoD uses a polished engine from CoD MW and thus the graphic engine from Warzone. Vanguard will be released for PC on the Battle.net launcher and on consoles PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
For more quick info on the modes, we will include our video on Vanguard:
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Everything you need to know about the new Call of Duty: Vanguard – in 2 minutes
CoD Vanguard – Information on Preload, Download, Release Schedule
When is the release of Vanguard? CoD: Vanguard will be released on Friday, November 5th on all platforms.
At what time will Vanguard go online? For consoles, the launch is regionally adjusted, and for PC, it will start globally at the same time:
Launch on PlayStation & Xbox: November 5th at 00:00
Call of Duty, however, is more than just the multiplayer. Vanguard comes with a campaign for solo players and includes a zombie mode for co-op action. The playtime of both modes is still not assessable. But the campaign is often very action-packed and a strong addition, while the zombie mode shines with high replay value.
What happens after release with Vanguard? The CoD of 2021 will likely be supplied with free content for 6 live seasons again. This means: For a year, you will receive new maps, modes, weapons, and zombie content every few weeks.
Even before the start of the first season on December 2nd, a new map will be added to the game. The chaos map “Shipment” provides many kills, deaths, and experience points. More on the release schedule until Season 1 can be found here. The roadmap will be included here:
What does Warzone have to do with it? The free Battle Royale will switch to the Vanguard engine with the launch of Season 1 and will be fully integrated into Vanguard. All details are not yet known, but what we know, you will find in the Warzone section of the article.
CoD Vanguard with a dramatic campaign in World War II
What will the game be about? With Vanguard, we return to World War II. There was a cheeky teaser where a Soviet sniper in World War uniform snipes a soldier during extraction in Warzone.
There will be locations all over the world and at different times during the war. The following locations have already been confirmed:
What are we even playing? In the teasers, there is always a patch with the logo and the inscription “Task Force Vanguard”. This refers to the very first special unit, in which soldiers of Allied nations perform special command operations.
At gamescom 2021, a longer gameplay passage from the campaign was shown. It featured the Russian soldier and later sniper Polina Petrova (played by Laura Bailey). You can find the video and the related article on the new heroine of CoD Vanguard here:
The goal of the campaign is to prevent the nasty Nazi officer Friesinger from realizing his plans for a “Fourth Reich”. To do this, we step into the roles of the soldiers who are part of the Vanguard special unit.
CoD Vanguard: Strong Release Content in Multiplayer
What multiplayer modes will there be? So far, we know that there will be the usual 6v6 modes and a 2vs2/3vs3 gunfight mode. The latter will be called “Champion Hill” and will offer 2vs2/3vs3 battles with a total of 8 teams competing against each other in a series, like in a kind of tournament. Additionally, there is the new mode “Patrol” for the 6vs6 maps.
Free for All
Team Deathmatch
Kill Confirmed
Domination
Search & Destroy
Control
Patrol
Champions Hill
In addition, there will be changing game modes with adjusted rules every week for more variety.
Moreover, game modes are planned that take the reactive environment into account. In Vanguard, you can cause considerable damage to the surroundings. A completely new mode is “Patrol” – here you must collect points in an area that moves continuously across the map.
Destructible environment is now a thing.
How many maps are there? At launch, a proud 20 maps will be playable in Vanguard. That’s a lot, because Cold War had only 12 maps in comparison! If you only count the 6v6 maps, Vanguard has more than twice as many maps as its predecessor. 16 of them are 6v6 core maps, and the remaining 4 are planned for smaller modes.
What about Combat Pacings? This is one of the major innovations in Vanguard. You can now set how many players you want on the map for most matches:
Tactical: Everything normal – 6v6
Assault: Things get more intense here
Blitz: Large number of players, up to 24v24 on large maps
What about the Gunsmith? The Gunsmith feature from Modern Warfare will also return, this time with more scope. There will be individual ballistics and different types and calibers of ammunition for your weapons. In addition, weapons now have 10 attachment slots, and each can be fitted with an attachment.
A comprehensive overview of the multiplayer mode, with all information on maps, modes, weapons, and gameplay, can be found here:
Will the new CoD 2021 come to Warzone? Warzone continues to be the link between the annual CoD titles. The integration of the new CoD goes even further than with Cold War. Because Warzone will take over the graphic engine from Vanguard – it will be technically updated.
In addition, there will be a new large map and an anti-cheat system for PCs. However, the complete details are still not known. Information about Warzone with Vanguard can be found here:
In terms of gameplay, many things are still unclear, but there are already some details regarding the merger. The Pacific update starts on December 2nd, and the new map is called Caldera:
Will there be zombies? Good news for fans of rotten undead. Because Vanguard will have a zombie co-op mode again. It will even come from the zombie experts at Treyarch and tell the backstory of the zombies in Cold War.
The new zombie mode deviates from the usual round-based concept. You rather build your command center through missions, which also serves as a combat area, and with each mission, the difficulty increases, but so do your opportunities to improve equipment.
More information on the zombie mode is gathered here for you:
With Battlefield 2042 releasing on November 19, one of the most anticipated games of the year is here. As EA and DICE have now announced, impatient players can start playing a week earlier – and that for just €1. MeinMMO explains how this works.
What do I need? A week before the official release on November 19, Battlefield 2042 will begin its Early Access. This was previously only announced for people with an EA Play Pro subscription or for pre-order customers of the Gold and Ultimate Editions.
Now it’s clear: players with an active subscription to EA Play or Xbox Game Pass also have access. However, with an important limitation.
However, this Early Access for EA Play and Xbox Game Pass members is limited to 10 hours of gameplay. After 10 hours of playtime, you need to purchase the game to continue playing. Your progress will not be lost, however.
Affordable Early Access with Xbox Game Pass
The special thing: If you have never subscribed to Game Pass before, your first month will only cost €1.
What do the subscriptions cost? The Xbox Game Pass is available in three versions:
Game Pass Ultimate (€1 in the first month, then €12.99 monthly): Includes access to console and PC games, Xbox Live Gold, EA Play, and cloud gaming.
Game Pass for PC (€1 in the first month, then €9.99 monthly): Includes access to PC games and EA Play
Game Pass for Console (€9.99 monthly): Includes access to console games and EA Play
If you play on Sony consoles, only EA Play is available to you. It costs €3.99 monthly or €24.99 per year.
Here are the exact details for Early Access and preload:
Early Access Date: November 12, 2021, at9 AM CET
Preload: November 10, at 7 PM CET
Preload (without Early Access): November 17
Early Access is the first opportunity since the controversial beta to play Battlefield 2042 again. Whether the game has been able to solve all the problems of the beta, and how well the new maps and modes like Battlefield Portal are received, we will find out at the latest then.
What about you? Are you using the Early Access offer? Do you think the limitation to 10 hours is reasonable? Or have you even pre-ordered the Gold or Ultimate edition? Let us know in the comments!
There are no news about the story finish of Season 15 this week in Destiny 2 . It seems that players don’t have much planned for November. If it weren’t for the fact that there are currently a few really good weapons that are likely to leave the game with Witch Queen.
Bungie keeps it exciting. During Iron Banner week, there is silence regarding the current story. Next month, the 30th Anniversary event is coming up. But until then, not much new seems to be happening. Now is the perfect time to organize your collection, clean out your vault, and make room for these five weapon god rolls.
Here’s why you should farm the weapons now:
New and old seasonal weapons will leave the game with the expansion “The Witch Queen”.
It’s not certain that all weapons from past seasons will move into the world pool.
There’s a possibility that they might be gone for a while and won’t be obtainable anymore.
Season of the Hunt “Ear-splitting Whisper”, Void Grenade Launcher
If you’ve always loved laying down a deadly carpet under your opponents, this grenade launcher is perfect. It can unleash devastation not just in Gambit. Players have farmed for the perfect roll of the small Void grenade launcher for almost a month.
Season of the Hunt “Ear-splitting Whisper”, Void Grenade Launcher
If you hate grenade launchers, you’ll love this one: This grenade launcher does not explode. If you hate it when grenades just bounce around and always exactly hop through the legs of your opponents, then get this specimen. The weapon creates a damaging Void wall on the ground that sends entire groups of enemies flying and kills them. Always nice to see in PvE.
Here are the rolls we recommend:
Aspiring Assassin: Overcharges the magazine based on the number of rapid kills before reloading.
Rampage: Kills with this weapon temporarily boost damage.
Optional Urqell: Kills with this weapon generate ability energy.
Or also Auto-loading Holster: The weapon reloads automatically after a short time.
Here’s how to get the weapon: You need to play the seasonal activity “Wrathborn Hunt” from the Season of the Hunt. The good thing is that you can choose certain perks or exclude them using the Cryptolith lure. However, the weapon is not included in every lure round. You will surely need to do a few runs for that.
Season of the Chosen “Extraordinary Performance”, 750 RPM Submachine Gun
It has already secured a solid place in the kinetic slot for many players and is considered one of the best legendary submachine guns.
Here are the rolls we recommend:
Getting By: Defeating targets partially refills the magazine from reserves.
Berserk: This gives you a hefty damage bonus of 20%. As long as you are in combat for 12 seconds, the perk activates.
Here’s how to get the weapon: You no longer need to play the seasonal activity. Just focus your Umbral Engrams on “Tools of the Chosen” in the H.E.L.M. This will cost you, in addition to legendary shards, only Parallax Trajectories.
Season of the Splicer “Raster Breaker”, 540 RPM Pulse Rifle
The Raster Breaker is a fantastic fast-firing energy pulse rifle. It is a good replacement for the pulse rifle from the Dreaming City “Des Horror’s Mind“.
Here are the rolls we recommend:
Heating Up: Final blows with this weapon increase precision and stability, and improve vertical recoil. The perk helps immensely in staying on target to achieve more precision hits.
Berserk: For those who aren’t so accurate, this perk is worth trying as it requires much less effort to trigger. Additionally, it gives you a hefty damage bonus of 20% as long as you are in combat for 12 seconds.
Multi-Kill Clip: A great damage-boosting advantage if you hit well.
Here’s how to get the weapon: To get the weapon, you need to play the seasonal activity from Season 14 “Override“. You’ll receive “Decrypted Data” from which you can focus the Raster Breaker through the Season of the Splicer tab in the H.E.L.M.
If you’re more into auto rifles, then play the Prophecy dungeon:
Season of the Chosen “Needle’s Eye”, Void Linear Fusion Rifle
Just last week, everyone wanted this beauty, as it allowed players to defeat Sedia “The Corrupted” in just one phase. The Needle’s Eye is one of the few linear fusion rifles that can actually drop with Vorpal Weapon.
Season of the Chosen “Needle’s Eye”, Void Linear Fusion Rifle
Here are the rolls we recommend:
Mess Filter: Aiming with this weapon increases effective range and zoom magnification.
Vorpal Weapon: Increased damage against bosses, vehicles, and Guardians with active supers.
Here’s how to get the weapon: Focus your Umbral Engrams on “Tools of the Chosen” in the H.E.L.M. If you spend a few legendary shards and Parallax Trajectories, a good roll should drop for you fairly quickly.
Trials of Osiris “Shayura’s Wrath”, Void Submachine Gun
Even without any perks, Shayura’s Wrath is superior to almost all SMGs. This is due to its incredible range and zoom, which is so atypical for submachine guns. Especially in PvP, it’s a solid substitute for the heavily missed and especially unnerfed Aside Spider.
Trials of Osiris “Shayura’s Wrath”, Void Submachine Gun
Here are the rolls we recommend:
Hammer-forged Rifling (+10 range) or Smallbore (+7 range and stability) as well as Enhanced Rounds (+10 range)
Tunnel Vision: Reloading after defeating a target significantly improves target acquisition and aim down sight speed for a short time.
Kill Clip: Reloading after a kill causes increased damage.
Here’s how to get the weapon: Shayura’s Wrath can be found in the Trials of Osiris. It is also available in a Master version. Due to the new loot system at the 14th Saint, you can easily focus the rolls onto the submachine gun with Trials Engrams. You only need to have received it once as a random drop from the Cryptarch.
Of course, it is possible that most of the weapons recommended here won’t completely disappear with the new expansion “The Witch Queen“. However, without focusing or the then lower drop rates, they will be much harder to farm.
Don’t feel like farming? Then take a look into the future:
What weapons should you generally keep in the vault?
In Destiny 2, each new season also brings a new meta. Since players have so little space in their vault, the question often arises: “What should you keep for the future and what should you break down?”
This way, you’ll always be well-equipped:
Generally, it is advisable to store one of each weapon type in the vault. So for example, an auto rifle with Arc, one with Void, and one with Solar. The same goes for pulse rifles, shotguns, etc.
In the future, Stasis will surely be included here as well.
For the kinetic slot, the perk “Osmosis” on a weapon is always helpful. It ensures that your kinetic weapon adopts the element of your grenade after throwing.
Which specific weapons you choose for that remains, of course, a question of personal preference.
Have you got all the weapons with the perfect rolls and are ready for the new expansion? Or will you take it easy during the content drought?
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After the surprising departure of Blizzard CEO Jen Oneal, the sexism debate at game developer Blizzard (WoW, Diablo, Overwatch) has reignited. The former Chief Technology Officer of Blizzard states: In 2020, there were briefly 3 women in leadership positions. All 3 left the company in 2021.
Who is speaking? The tweet comes from Amy Dunham, who was recently the Technical Director at Blizzard, thus the Chief Technology Officer.
Dunham has an impressive resume; she has worked as a programmer or technician in senior positions on major MMOs and MMORPGs for 20 years, as highlighted in her LinkedIn profile (via linkedin):
Dunham significantly developed the legendary PvP MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot, participating in 6 expansions and 27 patches. In the end, she shaped the studio in such a way that it could still be sold to EA.
Then she co-developed Warhammer Online in 2006 and 2007.
After that, she was involved in The Elder Scrolls Online for 7 years, leading the engineering team from day 1.
In 2014, she joined Blizzard, working on Heroes of the Storm, on a new game that has yet to be announced, and on the technology.
Ask yourselves: Why are your most important women leaving?
This is what Durham says: After it became known that Blizzard CEO Jen Oneal is leaving the studio after only 3 months, Dunham writes on Twitter:
Look at who a company puts in decision-making positions in the “core” business. In 2020, there was a brief period at Blizzard when three women held leadership positions at Blizzard – Director roles. They were Julia, Jen, and I.
All 3 of us were the first women in these specific roles, and we were also the most experienced and highest-ranking women in the company in our fields. We all left the company this year. Before you promise to hire more women (mostly those at the beginning of their careers with few opportunities to decline offers), you should first find out and address why all your experienced women are choosing to leave.
Amy Dunham
Dunham’s Twitter account is now private. However, the tweet is still in the Google cache.
Who are the 3women she means? Dunham refers to:
Jen Oneal – the head of Vicarious Visions was at Blizzard for almost a year. Initially, she was responsible for developing new games at Blizzard before becoming the head. In November 2021, she announced that she would leave Blizzard to focus on empowering women in the video game industry elsewhere.
Julia Humphreys was at Blizzard for 10 years. Most recently, she was “Production Director” for Overwatch and Overwatch 2 – she switched to Ben Brode’s new company “Second Dinner” in October 2021.
Amy Dunham was at Blizzard for 7 years. Most recently as Technical Director. It is unclear when she left Blizzard and what she is doing now.
Is Blizzard losing its key figures?
Whatlies behind it: Dunham does not specify the reasons why the women decided to leave Blizzard. By now, her tweets have been set to private and can no longer be viewed.
However, it seems that there are still issues at Blizzard, although the company has acknowledged in recent months the need to better treat and promote women.
According to Dunham’s statements, it is the women with choices who are leaving the company, while “newly hired women” often have to seize every opportunity that comes their way.
In light of the developments, some Blizzard employees have transitioned to companies founded by former Blizzard leaders like Ben Brode or Mike Morhaime. This could contribute to the fact that no new games have been released by Blizzard in 5 years, and the next two, Diablo IV and Overwatch 2, have been postponed indefinitely.
That especially the few women in leadership positions left the company in 2021, all 3 after the changes at Blizzard were announced, seems strange.
Collecting fame is faster than ever in World of Warcraft. If you want to catch up on your twinks, you should take advantage of this week.
The patch 9.1.5 in World of Warcraft is finally live and has brought numerous improvements. Players can easily switch their covenants and collecting reputation on twinks is now much easier. However, this week there is an even more lucrative method you should utilize. We’ll tell you everything about the current “fame turbo”.
What’s happening in WoW right now? The new patch 9.1.5 is live and has loosened many restrictions in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. Covenants can now be switched at will, while collecting fame has become easier. Especially twinks benefit from strong bonuses if at least one character has already reached fame level 80.
How can you quickly increase fame? There are basically two methods. If you have already reached fame level 80 with any character of any covenant, you should visit Oribos. Right next to the flight master is the NPC Au’Dara who sells a number of interesting items. For us, the relevant item is the “Broker Mark of Distinction” for 500 gold pieces. This is only purchasable if the character has reached fame level 80.
The Broker Mark of Distinction allows you to level up to fame level 40 with another (or the same) character with a single click! This not only makes the entire covenant campaign available, but also unlocks all soulbinds.
This is particularly worthwhile if you want to level a new twink or try out another covenant.
PvP offers a lot of fame this week
If you are already level 60 and can no longer complete quests to earn fame, you should try “pseudo-PvP”. This week the brawl is again “Brawl: Comp Stomp”. Here, the Arathi Basin is played – but against bots. It’s so simple that your faction usually captures all control points within 3 minutes and wins after 5 minutes. Each victory has a high chance of granting a fame level, allowing you to quickly raise your fame to around 65.
However, keep in mind that fame is not guaranteed with a victory – but the chance is quite high.
You can start the brawl mode through the group finder, you’ll find it directly in the PvP sign-ups. Normally, the waiting time for this mode is extremely short, as many players are currently raising their fame.
On top of that, “Brawl: Comp Stomp” is a good way to gather some honor, marks of honor (for transmog), and reputation with the Arathi faction, allowing you to also pick up the last cosmetics or achievements.
You can farm fame quite easily right now – especially fast this week.
The last few fame levels must, as usual, be completed through the weekly quests and the Korthia campaign. Just make sure to accept your calling quests in the covenant sanctum, collect 1,000 anima, and maybe rescue 20 souls for this week. Whether the respective quest grants fame, you can already see in advance by checking the rewards of the quest.
More current news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
What to do at level 50? If you are not yet level 60, you can still gather a lot of fame. Starting at level 50, you can already use the Broker Mark of Distinction. After that, you should just complete quests or run dungeons – both grant fairly solid fame levels. By the time you reach level 60, your fame should also be around 60 – all without much effort.
Have you already brought your twinks to fame level 80?
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With the Agon AGK700, manufacturer AOC has introduced a premium keyboard for 170 euros. MeinMMO has tested the gaming keyboard and reveals how well the device performs in practice.
The most important information at a glance:
The Agon AGK700 is a full-size keyboard with red Cherry switches. The device also offers a wrist rest and additional macro keys.
The MSRP for the keyboard is officially 179.99 euros.
In the test, the keyboard impresses with excellent build quality and precise switches. The oddly placed macro keys and keycaps detract from the overall picture.
Which keyboard is being referred to? The AOC Agon AGK700 is a gaming keyboard with 115 programmable keys. Under the keys, either Cherry MX Blue or Red switches are installed. AOC primarily targets competitive gamers with its Agon AGK700.
Our test sample uses the red Cherry switches. Red switches do not click and are not tactile, but linear. Tactile means you feel the key when it activates. Linear, on the other hand, means that a key feels the same from press to activation.
How did we test? In our test, we used the US layout. Officially, there is also a DE layout. However, the layout does not affect the evaluation of the gaming keyboard.
Features and Technical Details:
Design/Interface
Wired, full-size keyboard
Key type
Mechanical (red Cherry switches)
programmable keys
Yes
Illumination
Yes, RGB lighting and synchronization with AOC monitors
Compatibility
PC (with software)
Scope of delivery
Keyboard, wrist rest, manual
Special features
N-Key Rollover, Anti-Ghosting, USB Pass-Through function
Price (MSRP)
179.99 euros
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AOC Agon AGK700 in detail
In the following section, we will provide a detailed presentation of the gaming keyboard. We will cover the following aspects:
Scope of delivery
Design and build
Build quality
The software
Scope of delivery
What accessories are included? In addition to the keyboard, the box contains the leather-covered wrist rest. There are also four red keys (WASD) with a key puller in the box. This allows you to directly swap the keys.
Design and build
What does the keyboard look like? The AOC Agon AGK700 gaming keyboard offers 115 programmable keys with red Cherry switches. The switches are installed in a sturdy aluminum housing, giving the key a robust and high-quality feel.
The keyboard is otherwise kept in a simple gray-black color scheme, with some red accents on certain keys. The manufacturer’s logo is also discreetly located at the upper left corner.
On the back, there is a USB pass-through function as an additional USB port. Here, you can connect another USB device to your PC. At the front, there is a magnetic, detachable wrist rest with a leather surface.
For the RGB lighting, a proprietary system is used. The colors can be synchronized with certain gaming monitors and additional AOC peripherals. This way, all devices light up in harmony.
On the back of the keyboard, there is a USB port for additional USB devices.
What keys does the keyboard offer? In addition to the usual keyboard keys, various special keys are mounted on the left and upper edge. At the top, there are 7 quick-access keys that allow you to mute the sound or open the Windows Explorer directly.
On the left side of the keyboard, there are 6 macro keys in black that you can freely assign. All keys, including the macro and special keys, are illuminated on the keyboard.
Build quality
What we like: Right from the unpacking of the gaming keyboard, you can feel the comparatively high weight of the device, which gives the user a robust feel and a first high-quality impression. Both the aluminum housing and the wrist rest underline the premium first impression.
The USB-A cable at the back of the keyboard is thick and sheathed, also appearing robust and high-quality.
The magnetic mechanism of the wrist rest is located inside the rest, reducing wear to a minimum. The media control wheel is made of metal and also feels very high-quality.
What we don’t like: AOC uses ABS keycaps for its AOC Agon AGK700. This seems somewhat inappropriate for a high-quality keyboard with a MSRP of 180 euros. The keycaps of the keyboard tend to become smooth quickly.
However, one must also consider that few manufacturers currently use PBT keycaps in their gaming keyboards by default or that one has to buy PBT keycaps separately (as is the case with HyperX or Razer). Since the keyboard uses standard Cherry switches, you can generally use any PBT keycaps on the keyboard.
AOC Agon AGK700 Software
What we like: AOC’s “G-Tools” app is clearly structured and sensibly organized. While it may not win a design award for its appearance, it is functional, and all features are accessible through clearly labeled windows. The software also responds quickly and is more responsive than, for example, Razer’s Synapse software. The G-Tools software also avoids additional features like streaming or gaming recordings.
What we don’t like: In some fields of the software, the text is too long and is not fully displayed. This looks odd, and the missing text can be shown by hovering over the box. However, this is indeed a problem with the German version. In English, the software looks reasonable.
In Practice
In this section, we present how the keyboard performs in practical tests. We will cover ergonomics and handling. We will also look at how typing and gaming with the keys feels and what possibilities the keyboard offers in practice. We will explain the following points:
Ergonomics and handling
The keys, haptic feedback, and sound
Macro functions
Ergonomics and Handling
AOC uses ABS keys in its high-end keyboard that feel pleasant under the fingers. The keys remind us of similar gaming models like the Roccat Pyro and Fnatic Streak, which also use similar gray-black ABS keycaps.
The keys feel pleasant and high-quality under the fingers. The wrist rest is held securely in place by the magnetic closure, making it only removable with effort. The material is soft, and the wrists rest stably on it.
The media control wheel is made of metal and has a premium feel and turns smoothly. The other macro and special keys are of a comfortable size, making them easy to reach in combat. The left special keys are slightly lower than the other keys and could have been positioned a bit higher for better ergonomics.
The lighting is also a positive feature of the keyboard. All keys are well lit, and even from a side or angled view, all keys are easily readable. The letters and numbers on the keyboard are large enough to be clearly visible even in a dark room.
Especially the special and macro keys are also easy to see in the dark, which we found to be much better compared to the Logitech G815.
The backlighting for Caps Lock and macro keys is only activated when the keys are active.
Keys, Haptic Feedback, and Sound
AOC uses red Cherry switches, which are linear switches. This means that pressing the keys requires less force, but you don’t hear a click when the key is activated. That is the case, for example, with blue switches, which produce a noticeable click.
Through the proprietary G-Tools app, the response times of the keys can be displayed. In the fastest case, there is a delay of 16 ms, and on average, we measured between 30 and 60 ms. This falls within the speed of similar gaming keyboards. The Razer Ornata Chroma averages around 35 ms.
The typical red Cherry switches are located under the keycaps.
As with any mechanical keyboard, the AGON AGK700 can also be noticeably loud when typing and gaming. When pressing a key, you can hear a slight metallic resonance along with the usual key press sound. When gaming with headphones, the noise is not noticeable; however, those gaming with speakers or typing a text might perceive the metallic noise as disruptive.
In practice, the keyboard is well-suited for gaming, especially fast-paced games like Apex Legends. The keys are responsive, and the hands rest comfortably on the wrist rest. The macro keys on the left side are overall positioned a bit too low, and the mute button is placed somewhat far at the upper right corner.
Macro Functions
What we like: The game mode is also helpful. Here, you can set whether you want to disable the Windows key or swap the WASD and arrow keys. This works quite well, and switching functions is easy.
The dedicated macro keys on the left can also be assigned quickly and easily. The macro editor integrated in G-Tools is a bit unconventional, but works without issues.
What we don’t like: Overall, there are too few tooltips for users within the software. We had to click through the macro editor and try various things. The Swarm software from Roccat does this better, as it provides a tooltip for every setting.
Conclusion: Premium Gaming Keyboard for Professional Gamers
Who is this gaming keyboard suitable for? With the AGON series, manufacturer AOC targets professional gamers. For 180 euros, you definitely get an extremely high-quality gaming keyboard with a sturdy casing, comfortable wrist rest, and intuitive software. The additional special and macro keys, along with the extra USB port, round off the positive overall picture.
Heavy typists or those looking for a keyboard for home office should rather opt for a keyboard with blue or brown switches. These offer a clear feel when activating the key and feel more precise when typing. Examples include the Logitech G815 and the Roccat Vulcan 121. For better ergonomics, we would even recommend the TKL variant of the Vulcan.
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What alternatives are there?
The Logitech G815 offers you similarly high build quality and blue switches. These are special low-profile switches, which are said to be particularly good for typing. However, the illumination of the keyboard is somewhat inferior.
Roccat’s Vulcan 121 offers high-quality build quality and precise switch keys for around 150 euros. However, compared to the AGK700, you do not get dedicated macro keys or a USB port on the back. However, you do get a unique design.
Corsair K100 RGB offers opto-mechanical switches, which are said to be significantly more durable than Cherry switches. The keyboard is also very high-quality and offers better macro keys than the AGON AGK700.
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What CP can Virizion reach? To have a specimen with 100% IV, you need a Virizion with 1727 CP. It can even reach 2159 CP at Level 25 during cloudy or sunny weather.
Is there a Shiny Virizion? Yes, with a bit of luck you may encounter a shiny Virizion. You can recognize it by its red body.
Virizion normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Which attacks does Virizion learn? Virizion can learn 5 attacks from 5 different types:
Fast Attacks: Quick Attack (Normal), Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
Charge Attacks: Close Combat (Fighting), Stone Edge (Rock), Leaf Blade (Grass)
However, legendary raids are always worthwhile. They bring many rare candy, which you can then invest in useful Pokémon. Additionally, you can also encounter Virizion as a shiny, so it’s worth trying a few raids.
You should pack the best counters against Virizion, as the legendary Pokémon returns in Pokémon GO. We provide you the overview of maximum CP, attacks, and the counters.
When does Virizion come into the raids? The raid boss will appear starting November 5 at 10:00 AM local time along with Terrakion and Cobalion. It will then remain in the Level 5 raids until November 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
We updated this counter guide on November 4, 2021 for you and adjusted the counters against Virizion as well as the information about this Pokémon.
Counter Guide to Virizion – Use these Pokémon
These types are effective: Virizion has the type combination of Grass and Fighting. Its weaknesses are therefore Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Fairy, and Flying types. Against the latter, it has even a double weakness.
The legendary Pokémon requires some interesting counters from you to defeat Virizion effectively.
These are the best counters: We present you here, with the help of the overview from Pokebattler, the 10 best Pokémon you should use against Virizion (via pokebattler.com):
(Shadow) Lugia with Wing Attack and Sky Attack
(Shadow) Honchkrow with Peck and Sky Attack
(Shadow) Staraptor with Wing Attack and Brave Bird
(Shadow) Ho-Oh with Hidden Power and Brave Bird
(Shadow) Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike
(Shadow) Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Drill Peck
Rayquaza with Air Slash and Aerial Ace
Yveltal with Wind Gust and Hurricane
Washakwil with Air Slash and Brave Bird
Boreas with Air Slash and Hurricane
Mega Evolutions: It’s also worthwhile against Virizion to use a Mega Evolution. The following are suitable:
Mega-Pidgeot with Wind Gust and Brave Bird
Mega-Charizard Y with Air Slash and Heat Wave
Mega-Charizard X with Wing Attack and Heat Wave
Mega Beedrill with Bullet Seed and Aerial Ace
What stands out about the counters: The majority of the top counters are Pokémon that one might not typically consider and do not necessarily belong to the best Pokémon in the game. This includes, for example, Honchkrow. However, the double weakness against the Flying type allows these attackers to finally be used effectively.
Honchkrow is one of the best attackers against Virizion
How many players are needed against Virizion? The legendary Pokémon can already be defeated by just two players. Simply use a team of the first 5 Pokémon from the list. All of these can reach Level 40 against Virizion in a duo.
What CP can Virizion reach? To have a specimen with 100% IV, you need a Virizion with 1727 CP. It can even reach 2159 CP at Level 25 during cloudy or sunny weather.
Is there a Shiny Virizion? Yes, with a bit of luck you may encounter a shiny Virizion. You can recognize it by its red body.
Virizion normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
Which attacks does Virizion learn? Virizion can learn 5 attacks from 5 different types:
Fast Attacks: Quick Attack (Normal), Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
Charge Attacks: Close Combat (Fighting), Stone Edge (Rock), Leaf Blade (Grass)
However, legendary raids are always worthwhile. They bring many rare candy, which you can then invest in useful Pokémon. Additionally, you can also encounter Virizion as a shiny, so it’s worth trying a few raids.
It’s getting serious! Call of Duty: Vanguard will release on November 5th and the preload for pre-order customers has started. You can find the release schedule, download sizes, and important information about the game on MeinMMO.
Just a few more sleeps and the new Call of Duty will hit the market: Vanguard arrives on Friday, November 5th. To get started on time, you’ll find all the information about the download and important dates surrounding the launch of Vanguard in this article.
Update November 4th:We have adjusted and updated the articles once again.
CoD Vanguard: Preload is active
What do you need to know about the preload? You can download Vanguard before the official launch and won’t have to pull down the many gigabytes on release day. The preload is now active for everyone:
Vanguard Preload Times
PS4 and PS5: Preload is active
Xbox One & Series X|S: Preload is active
PC: Preload is active
Where can I find the preload? Check your console store and search for “Vanguard” – on the game page you can start the download. PC players can find the download in the Battle.net launcher – click on “All Games” at the top left and select Vanguard under the “Activision” tab.
Who can preload? To benefit from the preload, you must have pre-ordered Call of Duty: Vanguard. You can find all the information here:
Players on PlayStation know the issue: You often need significantly more free space for actually smaller downloads, and Vanguard is no exception. On PS4, you need to clear at least 94 GB of storage to start the 55 GB download.
How large the finished files will ultimately be is still uncertain.
What else do you need to know about the download? It is highly likely that there will be a “Day 1” patch that will be deployed to the servers right at launch. On Twitter, the account “PlayStation Game Size” found hints about a patch larger than 20 GB (via Twitter).
Additionally, Vanguard appears to be packed into different content packages again. You can likely load the campaign separately and reduce the download slightly.
What do you need to know about the release? Similar to the preload, Vanguard launches on consoles at a different time than on PC, and the release schedule is adjusted according to the respective countries:
Console Release (Xbox & PlayStation): 11/5 at 12:00 AM
PC Release: Global release 11/5 at 5:00 AM
We’ll embed a short overview of Vanguard in the video here:
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Everything you need to know about the new Call of Duty: Vanguard – in 2 minutes
The new Call of Duty goes back to World War II, bringing the series back to its roots. If you’re looking for more information about Vanguard’s content, you can find the important info here:
The latest generation of Call of Duty brings fresh gameplay elements, a ton of new weapons, and a familiar setting. And the battle royale Warzone also benefits from the CoD release in 2021. A new map, fresh engine, and anti-cheat are expected to renew the gameplay and potentially transform Warzone into a completely different game.
Call of Duty: Vanguard and the Battle Royale Warzone have presented their first joint roadmap, showing the plans from October 28 to the start of Season 1 on December 2. MeinMMO provides you with an overview of the most important dates.
The new Call of Duty: Vanguard will be released on November 5 and is entering the final phase before the release. The creators of the new World War CoD have presented a roadmap outlining the plan from now until the start of Season 1.
Also included is the schedule for the release of the new Warzone map named “Caldera.” We will show you the complete schedule with details.
CoD Vanguard & Warzone: Roadmap until Season 1
October 28 – Preload start for PlayStation and Xbox
November 2 – Preload start for PC
The preload for all pre-orders is online, and you can already pull the large data package onto your hard drives. More about download sizes and important times can be found here:
Additionally, the new anti-cheat system “RICOCHET” will begin its work in Vanguard. Part of the anti-cheat is also a PC driver, which will only go online later and will be introduced in Warzone first. More about the anti-cheat can be found here:
Right after the release, there will be no ongoing live season in Vanguard, but a kind of pre-season. In Season 0, there will still be a small content highlight – on November 17, Shipment arrives in the game. A small map with a lot of chaos and a lot of experience points.
A new Shipment incarnation.
November 18 – Operation Flashback in Warzone
Warzone is preparing for the farewell to Verdansk and is starting an event with Vanguard. With Operation Flashback, a nostalgic mode goes online that aims to celebrate the successes of the first 18 months of Warzone. There will be an exclusive emblem and special calling card to unlock – more details are not yet known.
November 24 – Secrets of the Pacific
Shortly before switching to the Vanguard engine, Warzone and the new Call of Duty are launching a joint event with the first reference to the new Pacific map from Warzone. You can unlock exclusive event cosmetics in both games and gain information about the new map.
November 30 and December 1 – Last Hours of Verdansk
In the last two days in Verdansk, we will witness what is happening in Verdansk in preparation for the new “Caldera” map. However, there are currently no details available. What we know about the events and playlists of Warzone in November can be found here:
Warzone will completely switch to the new “Caldera” map. Rebirth Island, by the way, remains in the game. All buyers of Vanguard can also start the new Warzone map a day earlier. Additionally, the first Battle Pass of the new CoD generation will go online, including 2 new weapons.
For Vanguard, there are new multiplayer maps, 3 operators, fresh zombie content, and many new missions and challenges with unlockable rewards.
Thus, the schedule for the entire November and the start of the season for Vanguard and the revamped Warzone is clear.
Are you looking forward to the release of Vanguard, or are you more excited about the start of the new Warzone map? Does CoD maybe leave you cold because the series is now relevant through Warzone? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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The beta for the new MMORPG Lost Ark is just around the corner. In line with this, a veteran of the Korean version speaks up on Reddit. He wants to provide an absolutely honest opinion and says we should be excited – but not too much. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What is happening with Lost Ark? On November 4th, the closed beta for the new MMORPG starts. For many, this is the first chance to try the game. Therefore, many fans are full of excitement and are already praising Lost Ark to the skies.
However, a Reddit user is now warning these people and trying to temper the excitement a bit. Lost Ark is great, but it also has many flaws, he emphasizes. The user creates the thread to give people a 100% honest insight into the MMO and to warn them of a nasty surprise.
According to luckystart1, the thread creator, one could ruin Lost Ark by expecting a perfect game. Because it is not. Nevertheless, Lost Ark is a title that one can have a lot of fun with.
What does the veteran say? Thread creator luckystart1 says that he has been playing Lost Ark since the closed beta in Korea and has thus been involved in the MMORPG for over 3 years.
Since excessive expectations often lead straight to disappointments, he summarizes a list of pros and cons and then explains these points in more detail. In doing so, he particularly focuses on the pay-to-win mechanics of the game.
He describes the negative points in great detail so that every player can be clear whether Lost Ark is something for them or not. He himself says that the only reason for his post is that he wants players to enjoy Lost Ark without false expectations.
We summarize his pro and con list for you (via Reddit):
Pro
More action than you can imagine
Spectacular story with lots of variety
Easy to start and suitable for beginners
Good soundtrack
Plenty of diverse content
You really don’t have to spend money
Developers respond quickly
Contra
Too many pieces of content that are not good
Time pressure
Pay-to-lose
Too hard in many places
Balancing problems
UI not clear
Little help from the game
“Lost Ark is actually pay-to-lose”
What does he say about pay-to-win? Often players get nothing from buying certain advantages for money. And even worse, they might even have disadvantages from it. He admits that the economy is out of the equation.
“There are skins and other items that are only available in the shop for a short time. If you buy them for real money, they will be worth 20 times more months later. That is certainly a pay-to-win aspect if you are after gold,” writes luckystart1 in his explanation.
Why is it pay-to-lose? Here, luckystart1 gets specific and explains why players actually have a disadvantage if they invest too much money in Lost Ark. Fans who spend a small amount stay ahead of those who invest nothing at all.
Players who invest a lot of money into the free-to-play game, in his view, have simply lost a lot of money. Because money or better equipment does not automatically make you a good player in Lost Ark.
“The endgame of Lost Ark is simply incredibly difficult in many places. There are mechanics where a single mistake can kill you or even your entire group. It simply does nothing for you to get up again from a real money item. Not only is it impossible in many contents, but it also doesn’t make you better.
If you don’t understand the boss, you stand up and die again. Here you are just throwing your money out the window. It does nothing for you.”
If you pump money into the game, you are weaker: Luckystart1 further explains that not only is it of little use to quickly buy up to the maximum gear score, but you even become weaker with it.
The maximum gear score in Lost Ark changes often, and items are rapidly improved and newer, better items are added so that it feels like you are burning your money if you invest it in better equipment. Because this equipment will be worth very little just a few weeks later, according to luckystart1.
“At the beginning of the game, a new player took about three months to reach a gear score of 1450. Nowadays, it only takes them a week, if that. If you spent a lot of money back then to get to 1450, you will regret it now.”
Furthermore, the user explains that you not only miss out on many fun quests if you push through them with money, but also end up being numerically worse off. Because you cannot buy runes or skill points with real money. You can only achieve these through invested time.
If you have two players with the same gear score, one of whom has spent a lot of money to get there and the other has not spent a cent, the latter likely has the better character. Even if he had to put in more time.
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Lost Ark: Trailer shows you gameplay for the Closed Beta
“There is simply too much content”
What is the problem with too much content? It feels odd to see “too much content” on the negative side of an MMORPG. Just recently, MMORPGs like SOLO and New World were struggling to provide enough content in the endgame.
But luckystart1 precisely explains what his problem with the content in Lost Ark is. He also emphasizes that Smilegate is working very actively to improve the game and regularly removes content that no longer meets the new standard.
He makes it clear that the sheer amount of content in Lost Ark becomes a problem: “If 30% of the content in an MMORPG is boring, that might be a gameplay time of 30 hours in other MMOs. But in Lost Ark, those 30% is at least 300 hours and more.”
Problem with one’s own expectations: He further elaborates that the quality of the content in Lost Ark is at an extremely high level. Many areas, dungeons, and raids are simply bursting with innovation and variety. A large part of the game offers absolutely brilliant content, he writes.
But exactly because of this immense quality, poorer and more boring content stands out even more. Lost Ark is therefore caught between varied and innovative bosses and boring fetch quests in the field.
What are fetch quests? Fetch quests are tasks that have become standard in MMORPGs and are simply meant to keep you occupied. Quests like “Kill 15 wild boars” or “Bring 7 pelts” would be considered fetch quests.
“But that should not discourage anyone. More than 90% of the raids are fun, more than 70% of the dungeons are fun. But more than 50% of the normal side quests are just not fun. And that is a lot of gameplay time,” writes luckystart in his thread.
He adds, “No one should expect to have a super great time in Lost Ark from the start. The game takes a while to get going and definitely has a big hole in the middle of the leveling process. Nevertheless, it is worth staying engaged.”
“Lost Ark is still a really good game”
What does he say in the end? He concludes his remarks by reiterating that Lost Ark is a really good game, even though he only touches on the negative aspects of the game in his thread.
He does this, according to his own statements, only to clear up overly high expectations. Every player should get a realistic view of Lost Ark and be able to enjoy it for themselves.
Despite the mentioned problems, a large part of the MMORPG is simply fun and feels good. The team behind Smilegate regularly provides new content, listens to its community, and improves balancing issues.
“My incredible experiences with Lost Ark simply cannot be put into words. Experience it yourself and enjoy it. Lost Ark is a really good game.” With these words, he closes his thread.
What other problems does he mention? Less important points that luckystart1 still addresses include balancing and Smilegate’s behavior. He says that the developers listen too much to the community and thus make repeated wrong adjustments.
Nevertheless, Smilegate should be praised for making regular updates and doing their best to make Lost Ark a game that appeals to everyone.
He also addresses balancing problems, which occur less in PvP but rather in PvE. It should be significantly more difficult to get through the story with support classes. Also, not all classes are equally good or equally hard in the endgame.
He advises trying as many classes as possible in the beta and then focusing on one at the release.
How does the community react? His thread receives over 290 comments, and most fans express gratitude for these insights. He also receives a lot of support from others who have already been able to play Lost Ark.
Many compare the MMORPG in the comments with New World and make fun of Amazon’s game, hoping to have more fun with Lost Ark. Overall, however, the thread has a positive and grateful tone.
What do you think of luckystart1’s statements? Have you played Lost Ark yourself and do you confirm his experiences or do you have completely different things to say? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
New World brings the new patch 1.0.5 on November 4. This focuses on Talers, Azoth costs, and important bug fixes in the combat system. The server downtime comes at an inconvenient time for European players. We at MeinMMO summarize the most important changes and include the full patch notes for the new update.
What are the highlights of the update? With patch 1.0.5, there are some adjustments to Talers, the in-game currency, and Azoth costs:
The rewards for the main quest have been adjusted so that players at lower levels receive fewer Talers, while those at higher levels receive more. Overall, the total number of Talers remains the same.
Taler costs for crafting have been reduced by 20% to 50% depending on rank.
The Taler cost for reallocating attributes has been reduced by 60%.
Using repair kits no longer costs Talers.
Taler rewards for the losing team in the Outpost Rush have been reduced.
The Azoth costs for reallocating weapon mastery have been reduced by 75%.
In addition to these adjustments, there were also a few important bug fixes. An item duplication issue was resolved, and some passive effects were adjusted in scaling. Additionally, some spells like “Ice Storm” and “Gravitational Well” are now supposed to hit more consistently.
Moreover, there were three interesting general adjustments:
You can no longer carry the same weapon type in both weapon slots.
New players can only interact with the trading post after they have completed the corresponding quest.
The bug that caused “0%” to be displayed in languages other than English for some bonuses has also been fixed.
When will the patch be released? The patch 1.0.5 will be released on November 4 at 3:00 PM German time. This will include maintenance that is expected to last 3 hours. The server will be down until approximately 6:00 PM. This is rather inconvenient for European players.
We know that many of you have seen the annoying messages from players spamming the chat, and we continue to work on solutions to the problem. We have noticed that many selling Talers create new characters and transfer money to other accounts. To combat this, we have:
Locked many of the reported accounts. Thank you for your reports of players spamming the chat.
Implemented restrictions to prevent trading between players and transferring currency between characters below level 10 or whose account is less than 72 hours old. When you log in after your account is at least 72 hours old, you can trade and transfer currency once you reach level 10.
Shifted Taler rewards within the main storyline from early to later quests. The total amount of Talers available to earn remains the same, they are just given in somewhat later quests.
The use of the trading post is restricted for new players until they accept the quest “Introduction to the Trading Post” in their first settlement.
We will closely monitor how this affects bots and the state of the game and make further changes if necessary.
Exploits
A bug has been fixed that allowed players to duplicate items using storage sheds and crafting stations.
We have fixed the bug introduced by disabling trading that caused gold in area projects to double, and ensured that it will not happen again if we need to disable trading in the future.
Combat
Life Staff: Protective Sphere
We have removed the small hitbox that occurred with the pass-through of every hit of the base version of the Protective Sphere.
The hitbox is now triggered only upon impact with enemies or objects, not through the pass-through of the Guard upgrade.
Cost for reallocating attributes has been reduced by 60%.
Azoth costs for reallocating weapon mastery have been reduced by 75%.
Taler costs for chiseling have been reduced by 20 to 50% depending on rank.
To encourage competition in the Outpost Rush, we have slightly reduced the Taler and Azoth rewards for the losing team.
We have prioritized the war conflict progress indicators on the map and faction board when an invasion is imminent, as you can still earn war conflict for your faction.
Equipping identical weapons: Players can no longer equip the same weapon type in both weapon slots. We want different weapon types in individual weapon slots to make combat more versatile. This change also fixes bugs that could occur when switching between weapons of the same type.
Scaling of passive effects: Bugs have been fixed that caused scaling passive effects such as “Bloodlust” (Greataxe), “Unforeseen Comes Often” (Hatchet), and “Outnumbered” (Warhammer) that scale with the number of nearby enemies to not be applied correctly.
Consistency of spell hits: Bugs have been fixed that caused multiple spells such as “Ice Storm” and “Gravitational Well” to not hit consistently.
Toughness (item effect): A bug has been fixed that caused this effect to reduce all damage, not just that from critical hits.
PvP marking: A bug has been fixed that allowed PvP and PvE players to heal each other.
Outpost Rush
A bug has been fixed that allowed players to leave the starting fort before the match started.
In Outpost Rush, multiple players can no longer interact with the altar. This prevents players from obtaining multiple summoning markers for 500 Azoth each.
A bug has been fixed that caused the nameplates of summoned allies to look like those of enemies.
A bug has been fixed that caused the War Bread (the food bonus in Outpost Rush) to be twice as effective as intended.
The tooltip for War Bread and Monster Slayer Stew has been updated to correctly describe the bonuses provided by these foods.
A bug has been fixed that caused players to get stuck in a teleportation loop when teleporting out of Outpost Rush while using “/unstuck” at the same time.
General Bug Fixes
A bug has been fixed that prevented some players from participating in Outpost Rush because they had an open group invitation.
Using repair kits no longer requires Talers.
A bug has been fixed that caused players to occasionally use the wrong consumable when using consumables from the inventory screen.
Various bugs have been fixed that caused the invasion status to be displayed before the invasion was declared.
The missing English text for the compensation for property tax displayed when logging in has been added.
A bug has been fixed that allowed magic weapons to cancel their primary attacks due to weapon switching or targeting spells, thereby increasing the fire rate faster than intended.
A bug has been fixed that caused the Ice Gauntlet upgrade “Pillar Dodge” to only work immediately after placing the ice pillar.
A bug has been fixed that caused players to lose their house when they went offline during maintenance. In a future update, we will compensate players affected by this issue. The exact details of this compensation will be provided in the update notes.
A bug has been fixed that caused AI enemies to duplicate in the quest “Groaning Beam” and spawn multiple times.
A bug has been fixed that allowed players to start a server transfer in the tutorial.
A bug has been fixed that caused the trading post to be unresponsive or delayed.
Server performance has been improved when a large number of players gather in settlements.
A bug has been fixed that caused certain area influences to not be detected correctly when many players completed PvP missions simultaneously.
A bug has been fixed that caused some players to display <uninitialized> as their title.
A bug has been fixed that caused players to get stuck while fishing due to lag.
The UI notification when landing in a hot area while fishing has been corrected.
A translation bug has been fixed that caused crafting bonuses for tools to be displayed as 0% in languages other than English.
The time in Europe has been corrected in accordance with the transition from summer to winter time.
A bug has been fixed that capped the armor value of drop rewards at 589.
Speculative Bug Fixes
The bugs listed below are to be considered provisional. Our goal is to implement these changes into the game and see if the bugs have been fixed or persist, so that we can continue to work on them as necessary and fix them in an upcoming update.
We have made a change that helps us investigate the “timeout while the server was rendering the world” bug, and have introduced a fix to reduce the occurrence of this bug while we continue to investigate it.
New World has now been on the market for nearly 6 weeks. We have taken a closer look at the MMO and its development one month after its release:
In Pokémon GO, Terrakion has returned to raids. In our guide, we show you the best counters, the maximum CP, and the moves of the legendary Pokémon.
How long is Terrakion available? The legendary Pokémon is back in raids alongside Virizion and Cobalion. From November 5, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time until November 16 at 10:00 AM local time, the three bosses will remain in level-5 raids.
We updated this counter guide for you on November 4, 2021, adjusting the counters against Virizion and the information about this Pokémon.
The best counters against Terrakion
Which types are effective? Terrakion is of the rock and fighting types and has a total of 7 weaknesses, including psychic, steel, water, fighting, grass, fairy, and ground.
The best counter is Mewtwo
Use these Pokémon: You can therefore take a wide range of counters. We have compiled the 10 best counters below using the overview from Pokebattler (via pokebattler.com). Especially their shadow variants are particularly strong.
Mewtwo with Confusion and Psyshock
Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Gallade with Confusion and Psychic
Gardevoir with Confusion and Psychic
Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
Exeggutor with Confusion and Psychic
Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Metagross is strong against Terrakion
However, the following Pokémon also provide good alternatives against Terrakion:
(Shadow) Chandelure with Razor Leaf and Solar Beam
Hoopa with Confusion and Psychic
Zarude with Vine Whip and Leaf Tornado
Meistagriff with Counter and Dynamic Punch
(Shadow) Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Mega Evolutions: Your Mega Evolutions can also be useful against Terrakion. Use the following Pokémon:
Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Solar Beam
How many players are needed? You can defeat Terrakion with just two players. However, you either need a weather bonus or you can only attack with the absolute top counters.
It is significantly easier with three players. It is sufficient if you are at level 25.
All important information about Terrakion
Is there a Shiny version of Terrakion? Yes, you can encounter a shiny Terrakion with some luck. It is easily distinguishable from the normal form by its yellow-brown body and red horns.
Terrakion normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What is 100% IV? If you want a Terrakion with 100% IV, you need a specimen with 2,113 CP from the raids. With a weather bonus, it can reach even 2,641 CP.
What moves does Terrakion learn? The rock moves are particularly impressive. The rest is not too interesting:
Fast Moves: Smack Down (Rock), Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
Charged Moves: Rock Slide (Rock), Close Combat (Fighting), Earthquake (Ground)
How good is Terrakion? The legendary Pokémon is among the best attackers and is well-suited as a fighter against the Team Rocket Grunts and Leaders. However, as a fighting attacker, Terrakion is not particularly useful due to its moves.
It is definitely worth having a Terrakion on your team. With a bit of luck, it can also be a Shiny, making it exciting for Shiny hunters as well. A complete analysis of its usability can be found in our article about Terrakion.
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Lost Ark is one of the most anticipated MMORPGs set to release in the West in 2021/2022. After the first alpha test, many are now eagerly awaiting the beta for the game. For this, we at MeinMMO have compiled all the important information.
Start and Duration – When does the beta for Lost Ark start?
From November 4th at 17:00 to November 11th, 2021 at 20:59, the first closed beta for Lost Ark is set to take place. It will be fully available in German.
Previously, there was already a technical alpha that took place from June 11 to June 16.
How can you participate in the closed beta of Lost Ark?
You can already register for a beta test on the official website of Lost Ark for a beta test. However, testers will be invited in waves which will be sent out between November 4 and 9. Additionally, all players who pre-order a founder’s package will have guaranteed access.
By the way, anyone who had a key for the technical alpha will not automatically receive a key for the beta, as revealed by Amazon in the FAQ.
Where can the client be downloaded?
The beta for Lost Ark will take place via Steam. A preload has been available since November 3.
Can the closed beta be streamed or is there an NDA?
The test will be completely public. You are allowed to talk about it and also stream live on Twitch or record videos for YouTube. This was different during the alpha in June.
What can be tested in the closed beta?
There is already some information about what will be included in the upcoming closed beta. It mainly concerns what has changed compared to the alpha: – The Striker will be unlocked as a new class – There is a new, general prologue – The max level has been raised from 50 to 55 – All content from Rohendel including the main story and chaos dungeons are included – The content of the Phantom Palace including the dungeons are included – The Shadespire Tower with a total of 50 floors has been added – The shop will be adjusted for the West and all items in it should also be obtainable through in-game currency.
We also know that the progress from the alpha will not carry over to the beta. So you will have to start over.
Shouldn’t the beta have started earlier?
After the end of the technical alpha in June 2021, there were rumors for a long time that the beta of the MMORPG would start in July. However, this did not come true.
Will there be an open beta?
No. The developer Roxx revealed on the Lost Ark forum that only the technical alpha from June, the closed beta, and then the release are planned. Additionally, there will be a wipe of characters after the beta.
Statement regarding the beta from the Lost Ark Forum.
This article was last updated on November 3, 2021. We added a sentence about the invitation in waves that was shared in a tweet.
The official reason cited includes the many adjustments the developers want to make for the Western version. These include:
Localization
Bug fixes
Server structure
MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch also assumes that they want to avoid a direct confrontation with New World. The release of the latter was recently postponed to September 28, 2021, leaving little room for Lost Ark’s release:
Lost Ark is actually Free2Play, but you can purchase founder packages in advance that give you special cosmetic content, early access, and access to the beta:
Bronze Bundle (15 Euro)
Guaranteed access to the beta
Three days early access before release
Exclusive Pioneer pet
30 days Crystal Aura
Pioneer title
Silver Bundle (25 Euro)
Guaranteed access to the beta
Three days early access before release
1,000 Royal Crystals
Exclusive pet
30 days Crystal Aura
Pioneer title
Silver Supply Box
Gold Bundle (50 Euro)
Guaranteed access to the beta
Three days early access before release
4,000 Royal Crystals
Exclusive Pioneer pet
30 days Crystal Aura
Pioneer title
Gold Supply Box
Exclusive Avatar
Additional character slot
Platinum Bundle (100 Euro)
Guaranteed access to the beta
Three days early access before release
7,000 Royal Crystals
Exclusive Pioneer pet
30 days Crystal Aura
Pioneer title
Platinum Supply Box
Exclusive Avatar
Additional character slot
Exclusive Pioneer mount
Platinum Welcome Chest
The alpha of Lost Ark received really good reviews on Steam, even though it was actually under NDA:
A long time has passed, but finally Caitlyn has received an update in League of Legends after about 10 years. This mainly revolves around the in-game representation of the character.
What kind of character is this? Caitlyn was released with the first season in 2011 (via LoL-Wiki). She is a sharpshooter and is especially strong at long distances, but doesn’t take much damage.
Although she has been revised repeatedly since then, her animations and in-game graphics have remained untouched for nearly 4000 days.
Now Riot Games has swung the update hammer and revised Caitlyn’s visual representation. A video was also released for this:
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What exactly was changed? Her standard design has been significantly revamped, according to leaked images, and barely resembles the original design:
The wide-brimmed purple cylinder of the ADC is no longer visible
Her petticoat seems to have been removed from the design.
The character’s dress has also been slightly shortened.
Her leather straps have been removed and replaced with black stockings.
Here you can see all of Caitlyn’s skins:
Arcade Caitlyn
Arcane Caitlyn
Arctic Warfare Caitlyn
Headhunter Caitlyn
Lunar Wraith Caitlyn
Officer Caitlyn
Pool Party Caitlyn
Resistance Caitlyn
Safari Caitlyn
Caitlyn
Sheriff Caitlyn
In addition to the visual changes, her voice lines have also been overhauled. (via YouTube.com)
When will the update for Caitlyn come? The visual overhaul is coming on November 17 with patch 11.22. However, if you want to preview her in the game now, you can also test the patch on the PBE servers.
Shortly before that, the Netflix series based on LoL: Arcane will premiere. It starts on November 13.
What is currently happening in LoL? The biggest esports event of League of Legends, the Worlds 2021, is currently taking place. The finals will be held on November 6, with three of the four teams remaining in the semifinals coming from South Korea.
The teams from Europe and the USA have crashed, which has led to some discussions. Allegedly, a new “super team” is now supposed to emerge in Europe .
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A producer of New World, Katy Kaszynski, spoke at a developer conference at the end of October 2021 about the current state of the MMO, where Amazon wants to take the game and how feedback from fans is handled. Some players wish for mounts and other PvP where they can completely loot the opponent.
This is what New World says about mounts: According to producer Katy Kaszynski, New World is really supposed to be a “new MMO”. It is a difficult genre because they did not want to be “like any other game.”
As an example of a typical wish from MMO players, Kazynski mentions mounts. They are not allowed in New World for a strange reason:
“It’s not that we are against mounts in the game. What we want is an immersive experience, and we felt that the Port Stones, for example, fit better into our story than mounts did.”
Furthermore, Amazon is mainly concerned with immersion, players should feel like they are fully immersed in the world and be given the sensation of being able to do something in the world.
“We are listening to the people. We know that mounts are something that some people really want. And it’s not just mounts – there are other things that people are interested in seeing – and that’s not off the table either. In an MMO, nothing is ever off the table. But it won’t be coming anytime soon.”
Katy Kaszynski, Senior Producer of New World
Mounts are a recurring topic in New World that divides opinions. Back in 2020, our editor-in-chief Leya called for:
This is what New World says about “Full-Loot-PvP”: The producer says that they are listening to the fan base, but they are trying to understand what people really want: What do players want when they demand mounts?
In Full-Loot-PvP, you can steal all the equipment from your opponent if you defeat them in PvP.
But the question is: What do people expect who wish for “Full-Loot-PvP”? When talking to the PvP fans, some simply said “griefing,” but others said they just wanted to go out and experience something and see what happens.
They listened to the people and asked themselves: What kind of design can they give them that fits New World? They then came across the “Faction Control Points” as a solution.
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The producer spoke at a developer conference in Brighton.
According to the producer, they cannot always give the fans exactly what they want, but they strive to find solutions that harmoniously align with the vision the team has for New World.
Meanwhile, players already have specific ideas on how New World could compensate for the missing mounts:
The new TOTW 7 is now available in FIFA 22. You can find out which players receive new Inform cards here.
When will TOTW 7 be released? The TOTW is available now, on November 3, 2021, at 7:00 PM in FUT. It will remain there for one week.
What is TOTW? The Team of the Week features players every week who have excelled in football based on their real-life performances. They receive a so-called “Inform” card with improved values in FIFA 22. This not only makes them stronger in the game, but also increases their value on the transfer market.
Alternatively, you can buy the cards on the transfer market, but you’ll need quite a few coins for the best players. Additionally, TOTW players can appear as red special cards in the Weekend League rewards.
We will show you which cards are available this time.
FIFA 22: The complete TOTW 7 – Featuring Marquinhos & Vinicius Jr.
The new Team of the Week 7
Who has the best cards in TOTW 7? Looking only at the overall ratings, Marquinhos has the best card in TOTW 7 with an 88. This one is expected to be quite expensive, as the Brazilian is currently regarded as one of the best defenders in the game. Behind him is Carrasco with an 86, whose card can impress with pace and dribbling.
Otherwise, there are four cards that have made jumps in rating thanks to their upgrades.
The first player is Vinicius Jr.. His first TOTW card was already quite popular, but also expensive. His new 85 card is likely to be even more valuable.
Tavernier is the “Featured” player this week – and makes a jump of 7 points. In FIFA 21, the defender was very popular, and the new TOTW card is likely to gain sympathy as well. At least, if you can fit him in your team: As an Englishman, he has several options, but there are few linking options in the Scottish league.
A comparable card has been given to James from Chelsea FC. He has similar values to Tavernier, but has the advantage of playing in the Premier League.
Milano’s Correa makes a leap of 3 points to 84. This makes him an exciting striker for Serie A – even if there are currently alternatives like Rulebreakers Arnautovic. However, this upgrade is interesting for all who own Correa’s OTW card. It will also increase.
Who is included from the Bundesliga? The new TOTW features a total of 3 Bundesliga cards.
Arnold from Wolfsburg received an 84 card.
Grifo is featured with an 82 card from the Freiburg roster in TOTW 7.
Skov from TSG Hoffenheim is included with an 81 card.
However, none of the three cards stands out too strongly.
Streamer Rachell Valkyrae Hofsetter (29) has become the largest gaming streamer in the world on YouTube with Among Us. After promoting a line of skincare products two weeks ago that aimed to protect buyers from the blue light of monitors, she is now unwell.
She appeared as a “co-owner” of the brand and gave interviews in which she stated that the products fit a modern lifestyle, where one sits in front of monitors for hours and still looks healthy.
Shortly after, she was harshly criticized for the deal. It was not scientifically proven that blue light had harmful effects on the skin. The streamer was accused of promoting snake oil and not having done proper research. For days, the topic was trending on social media.
This is what the streamer says now: After a longer break, Valkyrae was back on YouTube on November 2. She says that she has suffered greatly from the oppressive situation in the past few days. Valkyrae explains that at one point she even thought her entire career was over in an instant.
She says she suffers from trauma and is now undergoing therapy:
“I was very depressed. I have depression. I felt really bad; I think I’ve retained mental damage from the whole thing. I’m sure of that. I was really lucky that I wasn’t sued, but I’m still in a really bad state. I know it’s only been two weeks, and I’ll get better, but it was a big mistake, and it put me in a really bad situation. I need to give myself time now.”
Valkyrae
This is how it turned out for her: As the streamer says, the brand RFLCT closed its doors on October 30. The products were pulled from more than 400 stores. For Valkyrae, it was a “clean break.” She says:
“I’m not perfect, and I’ve made many mistakes. I was incredibly naive and learned a lot. I will be much more cautious in everything I do from now on. That’s for sure. I am naive, impulsive, and too trusting.”
Valkyrae
Valkyrae says it’s crazy to find out how naive and stupid one can be. She no longer trusts herself. It just doesn’t work anymore.
She had to start streaming again, even if it might be too soon, to fulfill her contract with YouTube and fight against her own fears.
How does she seem when she says that? Valkyrae laughs several times while stating that she is traumatized, carrying mental scars, and going to therapy. One can suspect that she is under immense tension at that moment, which then releases. It doesn’t seem like she is joking or taking it lightly.
The segment starts around 14 minutes:
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Valkyrae immediately gets teased in her first stream
This is how sensitively her friends handle the situation: In her first stream, Valkyrae was with her friend and Nintendo streamer Mizkif. She had previously expressed concerns about starting again. She said that while Mizkif is a good friend, he does everything for content and knows no boundaries.
The streamer took only a few minutes before teasing Valkyrae about her advertising deal by pretending to hold the product up to the camera, which startled Valkyrae quite a bit.
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Shortly after, there was another action. Valkyrae told the others they were too “greedy” in “Mario Party Stars” and played too “aggressively,” after which she had to listen to the next hint about her supposed greed.
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Mizkif belongs to the generation of successors of “Ice Poseidon” and would probably sell his own grandmother for a good gag. That might not have been such a good choice for a comeback into the streaming business.
