Pokémon Unite: Tier List with all monsters and the best build suggestions

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 10 minutes

We showcase the strongest fighters in Pokémon Unite and evaluate all 25 Pokémon of the new MOBA in clear tier levels. Additionally, you will receive suggestions for the best items and attacks, so you can create the optimal build for ranked games.

Update from November 4th: Schlaraffel has been included in the tier list and has directly secured the S-rank as a newcomer.

This is what the tier list offers: Are you looking for the best fighter for all situations in Pokémon Unite or want to know which monster is best suited for the expensive license? Then MeinMMO offers you a ranking of all 25 characters in the game. We provide both a tier list and the important classification according to damage type, along with expert builds.

You can easily jump to each Pokémon in the directory and take a look at a strong build suggestion, helping you decide which items to level up and which moves are currently the strongest. Additionally, there are tips and clear graphics.

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This is how the ranking was created: For our ranking of the best Pokémon, we orient ourselves to the top 100 players of Pokémon Unite. To do this, we looked at the tier lists of well-known professionals and compared what is currently recommended by most experts. With our own experience from over 300 ranked games, we then aligned that. In the sources, you can find corresponding videos and tables that we have searched through for you.

MeinMMO keeps the tier list fresh and updates it when new balance patches come or new fighters join Pokémon Unite.

All 26 fighters of Pokémon Unite ranked – Tier List October 2021

Pokémon Unite tier list from MeinMMO – Source: TierMaker.com
S-TierLucario: Allrounder, Melee, Physical
Zeraora: Sprinter, Melee, Physical
Schlaraffel: Defender, Melee, Physical
A-TierLiberlo: Attacker, Ranged, Physical
Cottomi: Supporter, Ranged, Special
Urgl: Attacker, Ranged, Special
Bisaflor: Attacker, Ranged, Special
Heiteira: Supporter, Melee, Special
Pantimos: Supporter, Melee, Special
Quajutsu: Attacker, Ranged, Physical
Relaxo: Defender, Melee, Physical
Fiaro: Sprinter, Melee, Physical
Turtok: Defender, Ranged, Special
Mamutel: Defender, Melee, Physical
Feelinara: Attacker, Ranged, Special
B-TierCastellith: Defender, Melee, Physical
Gengar: Sprinter, Melee, Special
Pikachu: Attacker, Ranged, Special
Knuddeluff: Supporter, Melee, Special
Machomei: Allrounder, Melee, Physical
Absol: Sprinter, Melee, Physical
Guardevoir: Attacker, Ranged, Special
Alola-Vulnona: Attacker, Ranged, Special
C-TierLahmus: Defender, Ranged, Special
Glurak: Allrounder, Melee, Physical
Knakrack: Allrounder, Melee, Physical

What do the tiers mean? S-Tier is the best level a Pokémon can be assigned. This fighter is the strongest choice and dominates against all enemies. It then descends further – with A-Tier doing everything right and being a clear game recommendation. B- and C-Tier can still perform well in ranked, but you should pay strong attention to your team composition.

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Pokémon Unite: Best moves and items for each Pokémon

What is a build? Each Pokémon must choose 2 attacks (moves) when leveling up. You can also choose 3 portable items (from level 10) before battle, which give you advantages and passive bonuses. All 5 options together are called a build.

We now list all 26 fighters from Pokémon Unite along with a suggested build.

Schlaraffel Build

Schlaraffel is an incredibly strong defender that opponents can hardly whittle down. While it is slightly harder to play than others since it drops berries that can heal opponents, it is worth buying the Pokémon if you prefer impactful defenders. It has no trouble protecting a goal on its own.

Best moves for Schlaraffel:

  • Rülpser
  • Backenstopfer

Select these items:

  • Fokusband
  • Hilfsbarriere
  • Punkthelfer/Muskelband

Feelinara Build

Feelinara is a strong attacker and can annoy opponents with its attacks. It excels in attacking with sound wave while fleeing, as it can move during the attack.

Best moves for Feelinara:

  • Schallwelle
  • Gedankengut

Select these items:

  • Schlaubrille
  • Wahlglas
  • Hilfsbarriere

Mamutel Build

Mamutel is not only a strong defender but also deals significant damage. Even as Quiekel, it is extremely powerful.

Best moves for Mamutel:

  • Eiszahn
  • Erdbeben

Select these items:

  • Schwächeschutz/Hilfsbarriere
  • Fokusband
  • Muskelband

Turtok Build

Turtok is a valuable defender in the team and is often brought into battle. Its Unite move is also very reliable and has high penetration.

Best moves for Turtok:

  • Hydropumpe
  • Surfer/Turbodreher

Select these items:

  • Hilfsbarriere
  • Fokusband
  • Schlaubrille/Punkthelfer

Gengar Build

Gengar is no longer as feared as it once was. After its nerf in patch 1.1.4 and the appearance of several counter-Pokémon, it is no longer the top choice among Junglers. Level this monster quickly in the jungle and eliminate enemies one by one with targeted attacks. You can find a guide with build and play styles for Gengar here.

Best moves for Gengar:

  • Matschbombe
  • Bürde

Select these items:

  • Schlaubrille
  • Kampfbrille/Hilfsbarriere
  • Wahlglas


Zeraora Build

The event monster Zeraora can quickly win entire team fights. While it can hardly take any damage, it compensates for that with immense damage and the ability to quickly engage and disengage from fights. In the jungle, it heals itself through fighting and is ready for the next gank.

Best moves for Zeraora:

  • Voltwechsel
  • Ladungsstoß

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Scharfklaue
  • Machtmegafon/Scope-Linse


Lucario Build

Lucario can last-hit any target and surprisingly withstands for a long time, even when the battle seems almost lost. The allrounder feels at home on all lanes, secures the most important objectives, and takes down one enemy after another with its boosted attacks. Those looking for a really strong Pokémon as their main should grab it.

Best moves for Lucario:

  • Steigerungshieb
  • Knochenhatz

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Fokusband
  • Scharfklaue


Alola-Vulnona Build

Vulnona is probably the best ranged fighter in Pokémon Unite. You can slow down enemies with ice and even freeze them completely. You also have other means to stun and boost your entire team. Additionally, you evolve very early and have the power spike ahead of your opponents.

Best moves for Alola-Vulnona:

  • Lawine mit
  • Blizzard

or

  • Auroraschleier mit
  • Zauberschein

Select these items:

  • Schlaubrille
  • Wahlglas
  • Hilfsbarriere

Liberlo Build

Liberlo deals damage to enemies from a distance and becomes really strong in the endgame. You can temporarily make yourself invulnerable, which really helps the fragile dribbler. You fire the burning soccer balls so quickly that enemies can die even while fleeing, or ensure that no one approaches without risk. This Pokémon significantly benefits from your gameplay experience and is becoming increasingly popular among top players.

Best moves for Liberlo:

  • Feuerball
  • Offenlegung

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Scharfklaue
  • Scope-Linse/Fokusband


Relaxo Build

The sleepy defender is a fortress that the enemy can only overcome with the entire team. No Pokémon has more health, and with your block, you can push enemies off platforms, stun them, or split the team. Your slam launches enemies into the air and gives your team even more time to take out foes.

Best moves for Relaxo:

  • Rammboss
  • Rückentzug/Gähner

Select these items:

  • Schwächeschutz
  • Punkthelfer/Hilfsbarriere
  • Fokusband


Machomei Build

Machomei does what it looks like: smash everything to bits. The fighter is not stopped by stuns or other disruptive status effects. With its throw, it can take an opponent out of the game briefly, and your high damage can instantly defeat careless enemies.

Best moves for Machomei:

  • Kreuzhieb/Nahkampf
  • Überroller

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Fokusband
  • Hilfsbarriere/Scharfklaue


Urgl Build

Urgl is a somewhat unusual fighter that can really annoy the opponent when played well. You can deal massive damage and steal wild Pokémon clusters or important objectives alone, giving your team a shield or sending Rotom. With its moves, you can hinder enemies in the end-game and keep them occupied for a long time.

Best moves for Urgl:

  • Surfer
  • Orkan

Select these items:

  • Schlaubrille
  • Hilfsbarriere
  • Wahlglas


Cottomi Build

The currently only real healer in Pokémon Unite, along with Heiteira, and is one of the best team players. Almost every move gives your teammates health. Cottomi itself survives much longer than one would expect from the fluffy monster, thanks to invulnerability, flying, and healing. While enemies have to go back to base or search for berries to heal, you keep the pressure up consistently.

Best moves for Cottomi:

  • Pollenknödel/Grasmixer
  • Watteschild

Select these items:

  • EP-Teiler/Wahlglas/Schlaubrille
  • Muskelband
  • Hilfsbarriere


Pikachu Build

Of course, the most famous Pokémon and mascot of the entire franchise is also quite good in Unite. You attack from a safe distance, repeatedly immobilize enemies, and deal significant damage for such a small electric mouse. One could not wish for a better companion on many lanes.

Best moves for Pikachu:

  • Elektroball
  • Donnerblitz

Select these items:

  • Schlaubrille
  • Muskelband
  • Wahlglas


Absol Build

Absol is the born jungler: You attack from ambush, inflict higher damage, and have absurd crit damage, causing enemies to drop from full health to zero instantly. Dash across the map and look for opponents who are foolish enough to push too far. Unfortunately, it no longer holds up against the tanky meta and often loses late-game fights against attackers supported by Wigglytuff, Snorlax, and Blissey.

Best moves for Absol:

  • Verfolgung
  • Psychoklinge

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Scope-Linse
  • Scharfklaue

Guardevoir Build

Guardevoir is still quite new, but it is becoming apparent that a really strong ranged fighter has come to Pokémon Unite. You can suck enemies into a black hole and give your team the perfect opportunity for a penta-kill. Especially cool is your passive ability to reflect negative status effects back onto the enemy – take that, Gengar! But be careful, as you evolve late and are fragile.

Best moves for Guardevoir:

  • Mondgewalt
  • Psychoschock

Select these items:

  • Schlaubrille
  • Wahlglas
  • Hilfsbarriere/Machtmegafon

Knakrack Build

Knakrack is a strong allrounder that can do everything well and deal massive damage that is lethal to multiple enemies. Unfortunately, the ground dragon only becomes really strong late in the game and when fully developed. But a good lane partner can hopefully offset that.

Best moves for Knakrack:

  • Drachenstoß
  • Drachenklaue/Erdbeben

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Scharfklaue
  • Fokusband


Castellith Build

The inconspicuous defender Castellith is really hard to kill, especially in longer battles. However, it can also sacrifice its high defense and suddenly transform into a fast attacker. Anyone who has ever been continuously shoved away by that bug and died despite the zone’s healing knows that this monster should not be underestimated.

Best moves for Castellith:

  • Hausbruch
  • Kreuzschere

Select these items:

  • Offensivweste/Hilfsbarriere
  • Muskelband
  • Fokusband


Quajutsu Build

Good Quajutsu players are nearly invincible because they always evade, hide in smoke, and maintain a healthy distance from the opponent. Meanwhile, you keep applying pressure and repeatedly bombard the enemy with damage without getting hit even once. If the opponent gets caught in a longer fight, they will slow down progressively. Greninja has also become very popular in the mid-lane, which makes its early game as Froxy much easier.

Best moves for Greninja:

  • Wasser-Shuriken
  • Doppelteam

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Scharfklaue
  • Scope-Linse/Hilfsbarriere


Lahmus Build

Lahmus can absorb almost any damage without being affected, making it a good defender. Many of your moves hinder the opponent (where you are almost always immune to such effects) and take them out of the game for a while, making it easier for your team. Lahmus’ Unite move perfectly describes it: You gain a shield, become immobile, and hold the enemy helpless in the air for several seconds while they flee.

Best moves for Lahmus:

  • Surfer
  • Telekinese/Amnesie

Select these items:

  • Fokusband
  • Punkthelfer
  • Hilfsbarriere

Glurak Build

Glurak lives from critical hits and fire damage from a distance, and its Unite move. Now that the Muscle Band finally works correctly on the Pokémon, it has become a bit better. Its problem is that it only becomes strong late in the game and requires many last-hits. But no opponent wants to fight a Glurak that is fully stuffed with EXP.

Best moves for Glurak:

  • Flammenwurf/Feuerschlag
  • Feuersturm

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Scharfklaue
  • Scope-Linse/Hilfsbarriere/Fokusband


Pantimos Build

Pantimos is more dangerous than its crazy appearance would suggest. You can throw enemies against objects and inflict significant damage – you conveniently summon the appropriate barricade at the push of a button. It can keep enemies away from your goals, wild Pokémon, or Zapdos with its barriers.

Best moves for Pantimos:

  • Konfusion
  • Barriere

Select these items:

  • Schlaubrille
  • Wahlglas/Fokusband
  • Hilfbarriere


Knuddeluff Build

Knuddeluff does what all Pokémon fans expect from it: putting enemies to sleep. Thanks to its buff, it has transformed into one of the best Pokémon in the current meta and annoys every Pokémon significantly. It has no trouble defending a goal alone against two opponents in the early and mid-game. With Blissey as a lane buddy, it is difficult to take down.

Best moves for Knuddeluff:

  • Duplexhieb
  • Walzer/Gesang

Select these items:

  • Schlaubrille
  • Fokusband
  • Hilfsbarriere


Bisaflor Build

Bisaflor can infect entire areas and inflict decent damage from a distance. It is also quite robust and dangerous in close combat. A new popular attack combo has emerged due to the buff.

Best moves for Venusaur:

  • Gigasauger
  • Blättertanz/Solarstrahl

Select these items:

  • Hilfsbarriere
  • Schlaubrille
  • Wahlglas

Fiaro Build

Fiaro has everything a sprinter needs: high speed and immense damage.

Best moves for Talonflame:

  • Aero-Ass
  • Fliegen

Select these items:

  • Muskelband
  • Scharfklaue
  • Scope-Linse

Heiteira Build

With Heiteira by your side, you can feel safe especially in the early game. Its fast evolution and healing options make it a great support for all types of lane partners. Especially Pokémon that are a bit weaker at the start, like Knakrack or Machomei, can achieve a lot with Heiteira’s help.

Best moves for Heiteira:

  • Eierbombe/Rechte Hand
  • Weichei

Select these items:

  • Hilfsbarriere
  • Fokusband
  • Punkthelfer
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What do you think of our tier list for Pokémon Unite – do you agree, or have we ranked a really strong pick too low? Where does your main Pokémon rank with us? What builds do you play and recommend? Let us know in the comments.

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Top player explains how another player made him stop playing Overwatch

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

In Overwatch, the ambitious player Dafran was once a top pro with a promising career ahead. But he quit last September and became a farmer. Until now, it was unclear what lay behind this decision. Now Dafran himself has broken the silence: it was likely due to an undesirable teammate.

Who is Dafran? The former esports pro Daniel “Dafran” Francesca hails from Denmark and is best known for his pro time in Overwatch. There, he played in the Overwatch League (OWL) for the Atlanta Reign team and was considered one of the best players when it came to his mechanical skills.

In this regard, he was similar to another ex-Overwatch pro, xQc. And like him, Dafran was known as a wild hothead and savage who often attracted controversy.

Dafran ended his Overwatch career in 2019. Instead, he decided to stream and chill on Twitch. He exchanged the life of a pro for that of an entertainer.

However, this was abruptly cut short when he attempted to restart his pro career in Valorant. There, he flipped out during a tournament, earning a lifetime tournament ban. Later, when he complained about it on Twitch, he was banned there as well.

Since then, he has withdrawn from streaming and apparently became a farmer and vegetable grower.

However, it was previously unclear what had prompted him to end his Overwatch career. This has now been revealed.

Teammate was to blame – According to Dafran, “the biggest piece of shit in the whole world!”

This was an important reason for the career’s end: A significant reason for Dafran’s career-ending decision was not the controversial new tank meta or the controversial esports decisions by Blizzard, but a teammate named Dong-hyeong “DACO” Seo.

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This Korean player was also part of Dafran’s team, Atlanta Reign, as an off-tank at the time.

In a Twitch stream, Dafran revealed what had bothered him so much about Daco. Now that DACO has not played competitively since 2020, the time is right for this revelation.

DACO, according to Dafran, was the reason he had had enough:

One of the main reasons I left the OWL was the awful DACO. I’m just putting this out there. DACO was a piece of shit! The biggest piece of shit in the world. […] He was never on time for practice. When we did VOD reviews, he didn’t show up. And then he always created drama. When Kodak played, he didn’t want to anymore. And then he trolled in scrims, but on the big stage [i.e., in the tournament], everything was fine again.

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Curiously, Dafran himself was not a model of reliability either, as his viewers pointed out in the stream. After all, his end in Valorant was sealed by missing a tournament date.

However, he insisted in the stream that he had always shown up on time for practice.

This raises the question of whether Dafran might still be playing Overwatch professionally today, and whether he would experience the new rules in tournaments in 2022 despite the delay of Overwatch 2.

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CoD Warzone: All events and playlists in November – When will the map be destroyed?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In CoD: Warzone all playlists and events are confirmed that you can expect in November 2021. In this overview, we will show you the most important dates and when the end of the Warzone map Verdansk will take place.

What’s new? Regularly, playlists in CoD Warzone are changed, bringing various game modes to the spotlight. There are also events that should surprise you with cool, limited-time game modes and special rewards.

We will show you everything that is already known about the events in November 2021 and which dates you should remember.

Events & Playlists in November

When do the events start?

  • Operation Flashback on November 18
  • Secrets of the Pacific on November 24
  • Last Hours of Verdansk on November 30

Further down in the article, we will go into the contents of the events in more detail.

When do which playlists start?

When?What?
November 4 to 11– Verdansk
BR with Solos, Duos
Trios and Quads

Clash with 50 v 50

Blood Money with Quads
-Rebirth Island

Resurgence with Duos
and Trios
November 11 to 18– Verdansk
BR with Trios and Quads

Iron Trials ’84 with Solos
and Duos

Kingslayer with Trios

Plunder with Quads

-Rebirth Island
Mini Royale with Trios

Resurgence with Quads
November 18 to 24– Verdansk
BR with Solos, Duos and Trios

Operation Flashback with Quads

Blood Money with Trios

Armored Royale with Quads

– Rebirth Island
Resurgence with Quads
November 24 to 30– Verdansk
BR with Solos, Duos, Trios
and Quads

Operation Flashback with Quads

Plunder with Trios

Payload with Port&Promenade

– Rebirth Island
Resurgence with Quads
November 30Last Hours of Verdansk
in Trios

What happens at Operation Flashback?

When does it start? On November 18.

What’s in it? For this event, there is a “Limited Time” mode called “Operation Flashback.” In this mode, you will encounter many events from the past of Verdansk.

As a reward, there is an emblem for participating in the event and an animated calling card if you can achieve a victory. More info about the mode will be available shortly before the start.

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What happens at Secrets of the Pacific?

When does it start? On November 24.

What’s in it? In this limited-time event, you will learn more about the new Caldera map. There are various challenges in Vanguard and Warzone that you can solve. In Verdansk, your task will be to find and defend different Pacific artifacts.

What happens at Last Hours of Verdansk?

When does it start? On November 30.

What’s in it? What exactly will happen at this event is unclear. However, these are your last hours with the Verdansk map as you know it. So enjoy the last moments while you can.

Are you excited about the new story? Trailer shows the beginning of the new story of Warzone with Vanguard.

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Overwatch 2 was a bad idea from Blizzard and killed a successful game for them

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In 2019, Blizzard announced the shooter Overwatch 2 . Back then, hardly anyone understood it, says our author Schuhmann. And now it seems like a really bad idea, as part 1 has been stagnant since then and Overwatch 2 keeps getting pushed back.

This was the announcement back then: At BlizzCon 2019, Blizzard announced the shooter Overwatch 2. And the initial reaction was a collective: “Huh?”

Hardly anyone really understood what it was about back then:

Because Overwatch 2 looked somehow just like Overwatch only with “Now there are also PvE missions!” We at MeinMMO said back then: That sounds more like a DLC than a new game.

Well, Blizzard probably had to do something: In 2019, Overwatch had lost some of its early shine. In 2016 and 2017, Overwatch still celebrated enormous success. The shooter could repeatedly captivate with new heroes and stories. It maintained the interest of the gaming community for years, but in 2018, Fortnite drew much attention away from Overwatch.

Something had to happen with Overwatch in 2019 – but part 2?

What made the announcement difficult back then? It was not clear what Overwatch 2 was supposed to bring. There was no push behind it, indicating that Blizzard fans were wishing for a “New Overwatch”.

While other franchises from Blizzard had aged and urgently needed replenishment, like Diablo or StarCraft, Overwatch was only 3 years old at that time and had strong years behind it.

Moreover, Overwatch was supposed to function as an eSports title and be continuously developed. A part 2 just felt odd.

Overwatch has been almost stagnant since 2019

What has happened in Overwatch since then? Almost nothing. A Twitter user summarizes it harshly:

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While comparable games have been rapidly developed over the past 2 years, almost nothing has happened with Overwatch. Meanwhile, from 2016 to 2018, the game was a cash cow for Blizzard with flowing revenue sources from skins, with regular highlight updates that brought new heroes, and an eSports league where expensive places were sold.

The eSports league has lost much of its shine during the Corona period. They had conflicts with the casters and lost some of the key players to the new competitor Valorant.

On one hand, it sounds as if Overwatch is still uncertain for 2023 and they are aiming more for 2024. But it could also mean that 2022 is not entirely off the table. The situation is indeed uncertain.

An eSports title in maintenance mode

This is the current state: It is a strange development at Blizzard. They have actually halted the development of a well-running game without much reason, promising to bring out the same game with some changes again.

The timing of when this second game is coming keeps getting pushed back, while the original game gradually crumbles and loses relevance.

Blizzard has invested a lot of time and energy into Overwatch to build a community that is passionate about the heroes and wanted to create an eSports title out of Overwatch that has world-class quality. But since 2019, it seems that Overwatch is only running in maintenance mode – and Overwatch 2 appears to be just as far away as it was 2 years ago.

The announcement to delay Overwatch 2 was not well received by Activision Blizzard investors:

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Furthermore, the icon of Overwatch, Papa Jeff Kaplan, is now an “ex-Blizzard” developer.

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Overwatch developers contradict 2023 as the official release date

And what about Overwatch 2? Also almost nothing. That’s the frustrating part. Since BlizzCon 2019, little has been heard about Overwatch 2.

The last news was that the game would not be released in 2022, as originally planned.

When some concluded that it would be released in 2023, the team gave a harsh blow: No one had ever said that. There is no longer an official release date (via blizzard-forums).

On one hand, it sounds as if Overwatch is still uncertain for 2023 and they are aiming more for 2024. But it could also mean that 2022 is not entirely off the table. The situation is indeed uncertain.

An eSports title in maintenance mode

This is the current state: It is a strange development at Blizzard. They have actually halted the development of a well-running game without much reason, promising to bring out the same game with some changes again.

The timing of when this second game is coming keeps getting pushed back, while the original game gradually crumbles and loses relevance.

Blizzard has invested a lot of time and energy into Overwatch to build a community that is passionate about the heroes and wanted to create an eSports title out of Overwatch that has world-class quality. But since 2019, it seems that Overwatch is only running in maintenance mode – and Overwatch 2 appears to be just as far away as it was 2 years ago.

The announcement to delay Overwatch 2 was not well received by Activision Blizzard investors:

Wow, CoD: Activision Blizzard makes $1.2 billion in cash shop in 3 months – stock fell by 13%

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This is what the new Pacific map looks like in CoD Warzone – These are the important landing spots

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Call of Duty: Vanguard also shakes up Warzone and instead of Verdansk you’ll soon be shooting in the Pacific on the new map Caldera. But what is offered there and why is there a change of location? A new trailer and a tweet provide hot info about the story and the landing spots on the new Pacific map

What does the new map look like? That it goes from the shabby Soviet city of Verdansk to the sunny Pacific on the new map Caldera and Warzone fuses with Vanguard has been known for some time. However, through a patch sewn into a jacket, the developers revealed for the first time what the map looks like and what landing spots are available there.

Update November 12: We have summarized all the info about the Vanguard transition in a big special: CoD Warzone will become Vanguard: All info about the new map and the graphic transition

These are the prominent landing spots: The map shown in the tweet depicts a typical volcanic island, which are abundant in the Pacific. However, the map shows a few interesting places where you can land and start shooting. The places marked on the map are:

  • Shipyard
  • Ore Processing Docks
  • Coastal Defense Installations
  • Submarine Base
  • Taro Farms (Taro is a tropical crop)
  • Capital
  • Airport
  • Phosphor Mine
  • Volcano
  • Fishing Village
  • Ancient Structures

These POIs (Points of Interest) sound exciting and above all versatile. Those who enjoy close-quarter battles will hang out in the city, while fans of open spaces are likely to be drawn to the Taro Farms, and the ancient structures by the coast sound mysterious.

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Why is there a shift to the Pacific at all?

What new info is in the trailer? By the way, the new map doesn’t just appear in the game out of nowhere. There is actually a reason why your soldiers will soon be shooting in the Pacific. Because the story about the guys from Cold War continues in an exciting trailer.

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New trailer shows the beginning of the story of CoD Warzone with Vanguard

After the devastation in Verdansk, the guys storm an old bunker beneath the city, where they encounter a grumpy old man. He reveals himself as Captain A.D. Butcher and claims to have founded the Vanguard special unit during World War II.

Their task was supposedly to hunt down and ultimately eliminate the Nazi villains who escaped around the world after the war. And everything apparently started in the Pacific!

So we can probably look forward to new, exciting stories and characters that will flow into the Warzone with the upcoming Vanguard.

What to expect after the release of Vanguard is already shown by the developers in a roadmap: CoD Vanguard & Warzone Pacific reveal roadmap with events and season start.

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Pokémon GO: Is Giovanni Coming Back Soon? New Find Brings Hope

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO, trainers are currently searching in vain for the Team GO Rocket leader Giovanni. He has been missing since the beginning of the new season. However, there is a recent find of a new Crypto-monster that gives the community hope for the Rocket boss. We, from MeinMMO, will show you what happened.

What is it about? Trainers in Pokémon GO have the opportunity to solve a special research task at regular intervals, through which they can obtain a special Super Rocket Radar. With this radar, the big Team GO Rocket boss Giovanni can then be tracked down.

With the start of the Season of Mischief, Niantic announced that Giovanni had disappeared and that trainers cannot find him with their radar. Furthermore, no new special research regarding Giovanni has been published so far. However, a recent finding by the PokeMiners gives trainers hope.

This is the finding of the PokeMiners

The PokeMiners are a group of data miners who regularly search the game code of Pokémon GO for new information. They make their findings available to other trainers through their homepage and social media.

Now the PokeMiners have published their current findings on Twitter and Reddit. According to them, they have come across an image and individual data about a new legendary Crypto-Pokémon: Lugia.

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Their post features an image of Lugia against the typical Crypto-background. However, it is noticeable that this monster has no flames and red eyes, as is common with other Crypto-Pokémon. The PokeMiners also point this out in their post on Reddit.

As martycochrane writes: ‘To be clear: There were no new assets, period. Normally, a Pokémon’s 3D assets also get flames and red eyes when it becomes a Crypto, and Lugia has not yet received this. There is still a possibility that the version from ‘The Dark Gale’ will be pushed out, but we have to wait and see.’ (via reddit.com).

What is ‘The Dark Gale’?
‘The Dark Gale’ refers to the game Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for the Nintendo GameCube, in which a special Crypto-form of Lugia plays the main role.

How the community reacts to this finding

This post is causing a lot of discussion among trainers on social media. Many players hope that they will be able to face the Rocket boss Giovanni again soon. They are especially speculating on Twitter about when this monster might become available and whether it can be obtained from Giovanni (via twitter.com).

  • Jean Renaud: ‘Do you think it will be in the game soon?’
  • Pawel Olearcyk: ‘So is this the new Pokémon we’re getting from Giovanni?’
  • Cold Tea: ‘When will it be revealed and will it be available as Shiny?’
  • Ethan_ThisGuy: ‘Maybe it’s for ‘With Light Comes Shadow’.’

This assumption doesn’t seem unreasonable, as during the Festival of Light, Niantic is supposed to also include the part ‘With Light Comes Shadow…’, behind which the Team GO Rocket is hiding. Not much is known about this event yet, leaving room for such speculations.

We have summarized for you why this event is so important:

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These are the opinions on Crypto-Lugia

However, the opinions on Crypto-Lugia are varied within the community. Some trainers, like PartyroseYT1, are happy that they can finally hunt a legendary Crypto-Pokémon again (via twitter.com).

While BravoDelta23 hopes that Niantic will give trainers multiple opportunities to obtain this Pokémon, the user ptmcmahon recommends that players save their Super Rocket Radars for Lugia (via reddit.com).

Lugia version ‘The Dark Gale’: However, other players are not thrilled about this monster. This is mainly because they wished for Crypto-Lugia to look different in Pokémon GO. Their desired version of Lugia is based on the game ‘Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness’, where the monster is the main Pokémon.

Lugia from ‘Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness’ (via bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net)

Thus, Northeast Philly Raids is also sad. He shares a graphic of the desired Lugia in the comments and writes: ‘No! This Lugia is not good. This is what we wanted.’ (via twitter.com).

Trainer FlareBlaze also expresses his disappointment: ‘I thought they would give him the design from Pokémon XD.’ (via twitter.com).

Also on Reddit, some players are sad about this version of Lugia. User YutoMaikeru writes: ‘As someone who is a big fan of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, this is a disappointment.’ (via reddit.com)

Is there still hope for the right Lugia version?

As the PokeMiners have already mentioned in their post, their findings are always unofficial data, which is why Niantic still has the option to make changes before a release occurs.

This hope is also not to be given up by NotSkirtWeather, who writes on Reddit: ‘I know I will be disappointed, but I refuse to give up hope. This could be one of the biggest hypes of all time if it happens.’ (via reddit.com).

This opinion is also shared by TheMadJam: ‘Yes, it is the noticeable absence of Giovanni that gives me hope.’ (via reddit.com).

Whether Giovanni will return soon and whether Niantic will take up the request for Lugia in the Pokémon XD version is currently not officially known. However, as soon as there is new information, you will definitely find out here on MeinMMO.

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What do you think about the PokeMiners’ finding? Would you be happy about Giovanni’s return? And would you also like the XD version of Lugia as a Crypto-Pokémon? Feel free to share your opinion on this on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

In the coming weeks, a lot is still to come in Pokémon GO. We have summarized for you all events in November and show you which ones are particularly worthwhile.

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Players in Genshin Impact find endgame dungeon just “crazy” – What is the problem?

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Players of Genshin Impact are currently complaining about the monsters in the Spiral Abyss, the endgame dungeon of the game. But what exactly is the problem? MeinMMO explains what is going on.

How does the Spiral Abyss work? Floors 9 to 12 of the endgame dungeon “Spiral Abyss” or simply called “Abyss,” are reset on the 1st and 16th of each month. A floor consists of 3 different rooms, each divided into 2 different sections.

For each section, the player has to send two teams consisting of a maximum of four members into battle. These teams are assigned to section 1 or 2 and cannot be swapped while in a floor.

If a room is completed within a certain time, up to 3 stars can be earned. If you complete all 3 rooms in a floor, you can achieve a maximum score of 9 stars. These 9 stars for floors 9 to 12 are the goal for most endgame players.

Why are the 9 stars so important? The 9 stars per floor not only indicate the player’s troop strength and skill but also provide substantial rewards. A total of 600 Primogems, for pulling on banners, and 240,000 Mora await those who manage to achieve the maximum rating on all floors.

Time is thus a very important factor in this dungeon, however, the current enemies make it difficult for players to keep the required time.

You have a total of 10 minutes to complete both sections of a room.

“The Spiral Abyss is full of cowards”

Why are players complaining about the enemies? Reddit user RealMajorMarmot complains in a thread that the Spiral Abyss is only filled with cowards (via reddit). He criticizes that there are many monsters that jump away from him and stay very far apart.

Mirror Maidens and Electro Cicin Mages that hold you captive or teleport away – he is very annoyed by that. RealMajorMarmot further expresses that he does not understand why there are so many enemies that prefer to keep their distance instead of engaging in combat:

The Traveler and their friends should fear the Abyss, yet the monsters in the Spiral Abyss fear the adventurers?

He also notes that Genshin Impact must have implemented these measures because they fear that players who invest a lot of money into the game have too strong characters and would overcome the challenges in no time.

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RealMajorMarmot is sad about this change and is ready to leave the Primogems behind if nothing changes. However, he is not the only one criticizing the enemies and receives a lot of support with 7,600 upvotes and 736 comments. Reddit user ConicalMug writes:

Yes, the number of enemies that are immune to crowd control and hop around the entire arena every few seconds is really starting to annoy me. (…) It feels like RNG [randomness]; whether the enemies just sit there and do nothing while I whittle down their health or if they teleport around like they are on crack (…)

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lancealittle91 adds:

The Abyss was fun, now it is making me want to stop [playing] the game.

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Especially the Mirror Maidens, which came into the game with the new region Inazuma, receive a lot of criticism and frustrate the players:

The problem with the monsters from Inazuma is their mechanics, which are just nonsense instead of inviting you to learn their patterns and counter them effectively.

As an example: Compare Cicin Mages with Mirror Maidens. Cicin Mages always teleport behind you. Mirror Maidens seem to have no behavioral pattern and waste several seconds [with their random patterns].

The Mages can be trapped through crowd control, while the Maidens are immune to that unless you can dodge their almost direct massive area damage or incapacitate them as they spawn.

Realistically, you can cleverly counter the Mages if you know their AI or exploit their vulnerability to crowd control. Maidens? Just hit them hard enough in the face and hope you get good attack RNG.

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Other mobs in the Abyss are also criticized. The Samurai, Hilichurl archers, and treasure hoarders are called “ridiculous” and relentlessly annoy the players. Their range and constant distance-keeping are heavily criticized.

In the thread, the current labyrinth event is cited as a positive example, and players wish for such challenges in the Abyss. More health points and enemies, instead of the annoying teleporting and holding by skills.

What do you think of the criticism from the reddit thread? Do you see it similarly or do you have completely different things that annoy you? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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CoD Warzone: New Update 1.45 fixes a perk that is so important for your matches

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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

If you want to take a look at the English patch notes yourself, you can find them here (via ravensoftware.com). Along with the update, the developers also released a roadmap for November with all playlists and 3 events.

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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More news about Warzone:

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.

How the transition to the engine will proceed and what effects it might have on the gameplay of the battle royale can be read here: The 5 most important changes when Warzone “fuses” with CoD Vanguard

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Tyler1 explains why Twitch streamers stop playing LoL: ‘Is in one of the worst states ever’

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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.

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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:

I played LoL for the first time – They are really as mean as everyone says

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Therefore, you should not overlook the case when building a PC

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 6 minutes

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.

You can find more tips to keep your gaming PC cool in our guide on MeinMMO.

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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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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CoD Vanguard: Release, Modes & Warzone – All information about the launch

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 7 minutes

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:

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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.

How was the setting received? Since World War II has already been the setting for multiple CoD games, reactions from fans were mixed. A survey on MeinMMO revealed that many of you consider the setting to be the biggest obstacle to buying the game.

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
  • Launch on PC: November 5th at 05:00

Does Vanguard have a preload? Yes, preorders can download Vanguard earlier, and the preload is already online. More information on the download and release schedule can be found here.

What does Vanguard offer at launch? The World War shooter offers 16 maps for the normal game modes, almost 40 weapons, and 8 modes that will be permanently available. You will find an overview of all maps, modes, and weapons here.

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:

cod vanguard roadmap season 0 to season 1

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:

  • Western Front – France
  • Eastern Front – Russia
  • Pacific Front
  • Africa Front
  • Germany and the Alps

Later, another trailer was shown that elaborated on the individual war locations. It was also made clear that it is NOT an alternate WW2 scenario like Wolfenstein, but corresponds to the historical template.

However, there are no soldiers in the game who completely match their models – which the New Zealanders are quite displeased with.

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
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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:

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Everything about Warzone with Vanguard

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:

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And what about zombies in Vanguard?

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:

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All about purchasing Vanguard – Costs, Editions & Pre-order

Vanguard is available for pre-order and offers you 3 editions:

Further information about pre-orders and the contents of the editions can be found here:

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This is how you play Battlefield 2042 a week ahead of the rest – For only 1 €

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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.

How does it work? With Early Access, you can play the full game a week before release as if you owned it. This includes access to all weapons, maps, and the modes All-Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and Battlefield Portal.

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, at 9 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!

The game will be released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4. The important differences between console generations can be found in this overview.

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5 powerful weapons in Destiny 2 that you should get before Witch Queen

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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:

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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.
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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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The employee says: Blizzard had 3 powerful women in 2020, all are gone in 2021

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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.
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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.

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Dunham’s Twitter account is now private. However, the tweet is still in the Google cache.

Who are the 3 women 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?

What lies 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.

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WoW: Glory for Twinks farming – This week with Arathi Turbo

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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.

WoW AuDara Broker Oribos

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.

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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.

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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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AOC Agon AGK700: High-Quality Gaming Keyboard in Test

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 7 minutes

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/InterfaceWired, full-size keyboard
Key typeMechanical (red Cherry switches)
programmable keys   Yes
IlluminationYes, 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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Pokémon GO: Virizion Counter Guide – The Best Attackers 2021

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Even at Level 30 it is still manageable, but it gets pretty tight.

CP, Attacks, Usability – All info on Virizion

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.

Shiny Virizion Pokémon GO
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)

Is Virizion worth it? The legendary Pokémon is comparable to Cobalion. It has weak stats and even weaker attacks. You can find a detailed analysis of Virizion’s usability in another article.

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.

Good candidates to invest rare candy in can be found here.

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
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.

Even at Level 30 it is still manageable, but it gets pretty tight.

CP, Attacks, Usability – All info on Virizion

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.

Shiny Virizion Pokémon GO
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)

Is Virizion worth it? The legendary Pokémon is comparable to Cobalion. It has weak stats and even weaker attacks. You can find a detailed analysis of Virizion’s usability in another article.

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.

Good candidates to invest rare candy in can be found here.

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  1. Pokébattler

CoD Vanguard: Preload for everyone is online – Download size & Release time

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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:

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Preorder Call of Duty: Vanguard – Editions, Prices & Preorder Bonuses
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CoD Vanguard: Download is significantly smaller than Cold War

What do you need to know about the download? It was already clear beforehand that Call of Duty has drastically reduced the required storage space at launch compared to its predecessor Cold War. Now it is also known how large the download actually is:

  • PlayStation 5
    • Download: 64.13 GB
    • Free storage: 89.84 GB
  • PlayStation 4
    • Download: 54.65 GB
    • Free storage: 93.12 GB
  • Xbox One
    • Download: 56.6 GB
  • Xbox Series S|X
    • Download: 61 GB
  • PC
    • 61 GB of storage required

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.

More on the topic
CoD Vanguard: Release, Modes & Warzone – All information about the launch
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CoD Vanguard launches at midnight on November 5th

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.

We don’t know the exact details yet, but what can be inferred from the developers’ previous statements can be read here: The 5 most important changes when Warzone “fuses” with CoD Vanguard

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Source(s):
  1. Call of Duty