There are free items and promo codes for Roblox again and again. These include various cosmetic items and other things. MeinMMO lists the codes for you.
How do I redeem the codes? You just need to go to the official Roblox website, log in, and enter the code: roblox.com
All Promo Codes in November 2021
Keep in mind that all promo codes expire and are regularly updated.
In addition to the codes, there are also other free items that you can get in the shop. In addition to a pumpkin eye patch, there are also golden headphones and other cosmetic items.
How do I get the free items? You just need to go to the shop (via roblox.com), set the filter to “Free” and select the items there. Then you just need to click “Get”.
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In the new MMO New World (Steam), Amazon has allegedly cracked down hard and banned a number of cheaters who exploited a “Gold-Dupe” exploit. Honest players praise this but raise concerns: Only those who were foolish enough to get caught were banned.
Why were people banned?
In New World on November 1, 2021, there was a “Gold-Dupe”: This is when players can multiply the in-game currency by exploiting game bugs.
These “Gold-Dupes” are so dangerous because they can sustainably damage the economy of a game in a short time. Gold-Dupes are among the worst things that can happen to a game. MMORPGs are particularly susceptible to such exploits in their release phase.
A user on reddit now says that several people who exploited the latest Gold-Dupe have been permanently banned on his Discord server. This is a surprisingly swift response from Amazon.
“Action will be taken against any player who exploits”
What does Amazon say? The reports of bans coincide with a statement from Monday evening, where Amazon admitted a Gold exploit in New World and announced that they would take action against any player who exploited it (via forums.newworld).
Amazon has not specified how they will deal with dupers, but apparently they are imposing permanent bans.
What else is Amazon doing? To limit the Gold-Dupe exploit, Amazon banned all “Gold Transfers” in the game last night. You can no longer even give gold to someone standing next to you.
“They won’t catch anyone who invests a few brain cells in washing gold”
Here’s what is being discussed: Most players welcome the harsh penalties against exploiters and especially praise how quickly they arrive.
But a reddit user notes that during the ban wave, only players who were too dumb to wash the gold properly that they duped get caught. There are methods in the game to wash duped gold through secondary accounts and redirect it in a way that makes it untraceable where the duped gold ends up.
The player says:
There is no way to ban a player who uses a few brain cells to wash the gold properly without also banning a lot of innocent players as collateral damage.
Reddit user Hororo
Why is a Gold-Dupe so serious? The problem with “Gold-Dupes” is that such illegally created gold remains in the game, leading to massive inflation of gold. As a result, “legally created” gold is worth less, prices rise.
If such exploits remain undiscovered for a long time and are frequently used, the damage to a game’s economy and integrity becomes irreparable. Only a rollback of the servers to an earlier point can help, causing all players to lose their invested time. That’s a nightmare.
In the MMO ARK: Survival Evolved, exploits were so bad in 2017 that they introduced completely new servers where “honest players” could start anew; the old ones were practically given up by the studio:
In Destiny 2 there are maintenance works today, on November 2nd, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. It is general maintenance for Destiny 1 and 2. You can find the most important times and info here on MeinMMO.
What you need to know today: Bungie has announced general maintenance for Destiny 1 and Destiny 2 for today, Tuesday, November 2nd. There will be a longer downtime.
After the update, you will need to download an update before you can log back in.
So you know exactly when you can play today, MeinMMO will publish all the important information about the maintenance and update this article if new details become available or if the maintenance takes longer.
Update 02.11- 6 PM: The servers are available again. As soon as you have downloaded the update, you can log back in. The download size for PC is 105.6 MB.
Maintenance and update on 02.11. – All times and server downtime
These times are important today:
At 1:00 PM German time, the maintenance works start on all platforms.
From 1:45 PM, the servers will be offline. You will be kicked from all activities, and the downtime will begin.
Expected to be back online around 4:00 PM, and you will be able to log in from then on.
Maintenance is scheduled to end at 5:00 PM.
The update can be downloaded.
It is important: Even if you have downloaded the update, there may be connection issues until the maintenance ends around 5:00 PM. You might have to wait in queues for login. Also, keep in mind that third-party applications and the official companion app may not be correctly accessible.
To keep you entertained during the afternoon downtime:
Bungie has indicated that the downtime for the maintenance works will be 4 hours. You could log back in around 5:00 PM. After downloading the update, you will be online just in time for the weekly reset.
Do you think Bungie will have a surprise for the weekly reset tonight? Or do you believe in a 4-week content drought?
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You want to get a gaming laptop, but don’t know what to look for? MeinMMO presents the most important tips and explains what you need to consider when buying a laptop.
If you want to buy a gaming laptop, you will be overwhelmed by a variety of devices that offer you various components at different prices.
We at MeinMMO explain what you need to consider when buying a gaming laptop. We will go into the following points in detail:
Application area
Costs for a gaming laptop
Gaming laptop or desktop PC
Important components you should consider
Tips and recommendations for buying
Note: We have updated our purchasing advice on notebooks regarding FYNG: Hardware and published it again.
Requirements: What do I want to do with the device?
First, you should ask yourself what you want to do with a gaming laptop. We present you with 4 user groups:
Casual gamers: Are you looking for a notebook where gaming is not the priority or your budget is not that big? Instead, you are looking for a solid notebook for multimedia and want to play a game every now and then.
Hardcore gamers: Gaming is the priority; you prefer to do work and other tasks on the tablet or other devices. Mobility is not that important to you since the gaming laptop is almost always in the same place.
Gaming and working: You want to both game and work, and your laptop will be used for almost all tasks. Good performance is required not only for gaming but also for work.
Price: How much does a good gaming laptop cost?
If you are looking for a gaming laptop as a casual gamer, you should be willing to spend around 1000 euros. However, the installed graphics chip may not necessarily be future-proof. Budget computers often skimp on cooling and display features.
For good gaming laptops, you can expect to pay between 1500 to 2000 euros. Often, you will get high-quality models with a fast graphics card that can handle modern titles with high settings smoothly.
For devices with the latest hardware and high performance, you should be prepared to pay 2500 or more.
In general, the same applies here: Be clear about what you want to do with the laptop and whether the financial investment is truly worthwhile.
What is better for gaming: Desktop PC or laptop?
In this section, we want to show you which device is better suited for whom. We will present both the gaming PC and the gaming laptop in various categories.
Performance
In terms of performance and capabilities, modern gaming laptops hardly lag behind the desktop competition. Desktop PCs still offer a performance advantage and, for example, more options for heat management.
Generally, you get more for your money with a desktop PC; prices for notebooks are often higher.
Mobility
The biggest strength of the notebook is its mobility. If you want to game or work on the go, then a laptop is the best choice. You can easily pack the laptop into a backpack or bag. While you could theoretically do the same with a desktop PC, it would be much more cumbersome.
For your laptop, you generally need significantly fewer cables. A workplace with a laptop often looks cleaner than with a desktop PC. Even if you only rely on Bluetooth, you still have power cables and connections somewhere.
Desktop PCs also require a power outlet and a monitor. In contrast, the laptop already includes the monitor panel and internal battery. The desktop PC is much more dynamic at a fixed location, as you have more connections and can easily mount additional expansions on your motherboard.
Hardware Upgrades
This is where the biggest disadvantage of a laptop lies. Upgrading is hardly possible with laptops due to their compact design.
In some notebooks, you can change the RAM or the hard drive, but a CPU or GPU upgrade is practically impossible for the user. This is not offered even by the manufacturers themselves.
The advantage of a desktop PC is clear: with comparatively little effort, you can easily swap out individual components for stronger ones. Instead of buying a new desktop PC, you can gradually replace (even broken) parts.
Summary: Gaming laptop or gaming PC:
Gaming PC vs Gaming Laptop in direct comparison
On the following page, we explain what criteria you should consider when buying a gaming laptop. We also explain which hardware suits you best.
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On Friday, November 5, 2021, the Festival of Lights will start in Pokémon GO. Besides numerous Pokémon and bonuses, Team GO Rocket will play a central role in this event. We at MeinMMO have looked into why this event is so important and will show it to you.
What kind of event is this? In a few days, the Festival of Lights will take place in Pokémon GO, focusing mainly on the debut of the Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon Dedenne. Of course, there will be more awesome Pokémon and special bonuses waiting for you during the event.
According to the motto “Where there is light, there is also shadow,” Team GO Rocket will be waiting for you starting November 9, 2021. You definitely should not miss this part of the event, as Team Rocket finally brings you the opportunity to forget Frustration after six months.
When does the event take place? The Festival of Lights starts on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until November 14, 2021, at 8:00 PM local time. You will then meet Team Rocket and its special features on November 9. However, it is still not exactly known how long you have the opportunity to battle them and take all the bonuses from Rocket Team.
Update from November 2, 2021: In our first version of this article, we referred to an event from December of last year that offered you the opportunity to forget Frustration. However, the last such event was during the Yveltal event from May 18 – 24, 2021. We have adjusted our article accordingly.
What will Team Rocket bring you at the Festival of Lights?
As Niantic announced in the blog, there will again be two different sections during the Festival of Lights: “Festival of Light” and “With Light Comes Shadow” (via pokemongolive.com).
On November 9, 2021, and possibly beyond, you will encounter members of Team GO Rocket more frequently as part of “With Light Comes Shadow.” They will again occupy PokéStops and appear more often in balloons.
Furthermore, you have the opportunity to make your shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration during this event section. To do this, you only need to use a Charged TM.
Charged TM
Why are Team Rocket’s bonuses at the Festival of Lights so important?
If you’ve caught a shadow Pokémon after a successful Rocket battle, you will notice that it always has the Charged Attack “Frustration.” Unless you want to redeem the Pokémon, this attack will remain and cannot be changed easily.
However, this opportunity is now being offered again by the Festival of Lights after six months. Trainers had the chance to make their shadow Pokémon forget this attack with the help of a Charged TM in December 2020 and May 2021.
But what is the purpose? Of course, you have the option to redeem any shadow Pokémon. However, this does not make sense in every case. If it retains its shadow form, it has a 20% stronger attack power, which can give you a significant advantage especially in raids or gym battles.
However, most Pokémon have better Charged Attacks than Frustration. These attacks usually cannot be learned by shadow Pokémon. By using a Charged TM, you can now forget Frustration and teach the Pokémon a different Charged Attack. For example, you could teach your shadow Machamp the attack Counter instead of Frustration.
This is especially worthwhile for strong legendary Pokémon like Raikou, Entei, or Mewtwo, but also for the best attackers in Pokémon GO. But be careful: If you have made a shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration, it is better not to redeem it. Otherwise, it will learn the Charged Attack Return.
What Pokémon and bonuses does the Festival of Lights bring?
Aside from the more frequent encounters with Team GO Rocket and the chance to forget the Charged Attack Frustration, the Festival of Lights holds additional bonuses and cool Pokémon for you. The spotlight is on the Pokémon Dedenne.
The new Pokémon Dedenne
Dedenne is an Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 6. It will make its debut in the game during the Festival of Lights. Visually, it resembles a yellow mouse. It does not have a pre-evolution or evolution. There will also initially be no shiny form of Dedenne in Pokémon GO.
Dedenne
Pokémon for the Festival of Lights
During the Festival of Lights, you will encounter many monsters, especially in the wild, in raids, and also in field research. In addition to Dedenne, there are other Electric and Fire-type Pokémon, such as Pikachu, Magnemite, Flampion, Electabuzz, or Magmar. With a bit of luck, you may also encounter some of them in their shiny form.
The bonuses for the Festival of Lights
In addition to the numerous Pokémon, you can expect the following bonuses during the Festival of Lights starting October 5:
What do you think about the Pokémon and bonuses at the Festival of Lights? Will you make your shadow Pokémon forget the attack “Frustration”? And which monsters are at the top of your list for this? Feel free to share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
MeinMMO shows you the best held items and battle items in Pokémon Unite. We evaluate all 27 items of the MOBA in two different tier lists. Furthermore, we suggest Pokémon that can make the most effective use of these items.
This is what the rankings offer: Are you wondering which item you should buy and upgrade first? We at MeinMMO have compiled a ranking that shows you which items are the most useful and which fit well with your Pokémon.
What do the tiers mean? The best held items are listed in the S-tier. Following are A, B, C, and D-tier, with D-tier being the worst and not recommended for use in battles. Battle items are ranked from always useful, useful, sometimes useful, to rarely useful.
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This is how the ranking was created: For our ranking, we orient ourselves to the very top players who maintain their Ultra or Master rank with these items. The over 400 games from our own experience have also been considered. In addition, we have cross-referenced tier lists from YouTubers like LetsNot and Verlisify. You will also find corresponding tables and videos in the sources that we have additionally sifted through.
We update the tier list as soon as new items are added or changes occur. You can find our tier list with the best Pokémon here:
*EP Share: Situational. While Cottonee can always carry the EP Share to evolve as quickly as possible from Cottonee to Cottonee, Pokémon like Gengar and Gardevoir can carry it when they play on a lane and do not go into the jungle (mid). Psyduck and Snorlax are best given this item on the bottom lane to reach level 6 faster, enabling them to push against Kamalm with their useful attacks.
Item for jungle, support, or defender Pokémon, such as: Gengar, Zeraora, Greninja, Cinderace, Absol, Machamp, Talonflame, Psyduck, Snorlax, Mamoswine, Whimsicott, Slowbro, Blastoise, Mr. Mime, Cottonee, Crustle
X-Attack
Applicable to special and physical attackers: Pikachu, Venusaur, Talonflame, Greninja, Urshifu, Gengar, Zeraora, Gardevoir, Sylveon
Sometimes useful
Item
Suitable Pokémon
Inertia Smoke
Worth it for Pokémon that are slow and/or able to immobilize an opponent for a short time, such as: Snorlax, Mr. Mime, Crustle, Cottonee, Whimsicott, Alolan Ninetales, Pikachu
Drink
Especially defenders or supporters can use drinks effectively, such as: Mr. Mime, Psyduck, Snorlax, Whimsicott, Crustle, Cottonee, Slowbro, Mamoswine, Blastoise
Hyper Healer
Generally benefits attackers or sprinters, such as: Gengar, Urshifu, Absol, Pikachu, Zeraora, Greninja
Rarely useful
Item
Suitable Pokémon
X-Initiative
Useful for attackers or sprinters, such as: Absol, Alolan Ninetales, Gardevoir, Greninja, Pikachu, Venusaur
Point Accelerator
Could be played on all Pokémon, but is not recommended due to the high cooldown and in comparison to the other items. It can be effective in late-game to quickly score up to 100 points
How do you get all items? You can obtain the 21 held items in the item shop for 1,000 Aeos coins or 625 Aeos tickets. The remaining 8 battle items are unlocked as follows:
Drink — Trainer Level 4
X-Attack — Trainer Level 7
X-Initiative — Trainer Level 8
Eneco Rute — Trainer Level 10
Escape Button — Trainer Level 11
Inertia Smoke — Trainer Level 13
Hyper Healer — Trainer Level 14
Point Accelerator — Trainer Level 16
What can the held items do and what benefits do they bring at levels 1, 10, 20, and 30? Each item provides bonuses that can be enhanced by “item amplifiers.” Level 30 is the maximum level that a held item can reach.
Sharp Claw
This item is particularly suitable for physical attackers, sprinters, and the current all-rounder Pokémon.
The values at Sharp Claw:
Level 1:
Physical Attack Value: 1
Critical Hit Rate: 0.6 %
Bonus: When the user uses an attack, they add at least 10 additional damage to their basic attack. The higher the attack, the more additional damage increases. If melee fighters carry this item, hits from their basic attacks will decrease the opponent’s movement speed.
Level 10:
Physical Attack Value: 5
Critical Hit Rate: 1.1 %
Bonus: When the user uses an attack, they add at least 15 additional damage to their basic attack. The higher the attack, the more additional damage increases. If melee fighters carry this item, hits from their basic attacks will decrease the opponent’s movement speed.
Level 20:
Physical Attack Value: 10
Critical Hit Rate: 1.6 %
Bonus: When the user uses an attack, they add at least 20 additional damage to their basic attack. The higher the attack, the more additional damage increases. If melee fighters carry this item, hits from their basic attacks will decrease the opponent’s movement speed.
Level 30:
Physical Attack Value: 15
Critical Hit Rate: 2.1 %
Support Barrier
All types of Pokémon that like to rely on their Unite move can be equipped with this shield. Especially defenders, supporters, and some attackers such as Urshifu.
The values at Support Barrier:
Level 1:
HP: 20
Bonus: When the Pokémon uses their Unite move, they and their nearest team partner with the lowest HP gain a shield equal to 20% of their maximum HP. Duration: 10 seconds
Level 10:
HP: 200
Bonus: When the Pokémon uses their Unite move, they and their nearest team partner with the lowest HP gain a shield equal to 30% of their maximum HP. Duration: 10 seconds
Level 20:
HP: 400
Bonus: When the Pokémon uses their Unite move, they and their nearest team partner with the lowest HP gain a shield equal to 40% of their maximum HP. Duration: 10 seconds
Level 30:
HP: 600
Focus Band
This item can be equipped by all types of Pokémon. Especially with defenders and supporters, you can use it. Furthermore, attackers and sprinters are often equipped with Focus Band to survive a little longer on the field or escape at the last moment.
The values at Focus Band:
Level 1:
Defense: 2
Special Defense: 0
Bonus: If the Pokémon’s HP is low, it regenerates 8% of the lost HP for three seconds. Cooldown: 90 seconds
Level 10:
Defense: 10
Special Defense: 10
Bonus: If the Pokémon’s HP is low, it regenerates 11% of the lost HP for three seconds. Cooldown: 90 seconds
Level 20:
Defense: 20
Special Defense: 20
Bonus: If the Pokémon’s HP is low, it regenerates 14% of the lost HP for three seconds. Cooldown: 90 seconds
Level 30:
Defense: 30
Special Defense: 30
Scope Lens
This item is particularly suitable for physical attackers, sprinters, and the current all-rounder Pokémon.
The values at Scope Lens:
Level 1:
Critical Hit Rate: 0.4 %
Critical Damage: 0 %
Bonus: Increases the critical damage of basic attacks. The higher the attack value of the Pokémon, the more damage increases. 45 % of the attack value
Level 10:
Critical Hit Rate: 2 %
Critical Damage: 4 %
Bonus: Increases the critical damage of basic attacks. The higher the attack value of the Pokémon, the more damage increases. 60 % of the attack value
Level 20:
Critical Hit Rate: 4 %
Critical Damage: 8 %
Bonus: Increases the critical damage of basic attacks. The higher the attack value of the Pokémon, the more damage increases. 75 % of the attack value
Level 30:
Critical Hit Rate: 6 %
Critical Damage: 12 %
Smart Glasses
For special attackers, Smart Glasses are the optimal choice.
The values at Smart Glasses:
Level 1:
Special Attack Value: 10
Bonus: Increases the special attack value by 3 %
Level 10:
Special Attack Value: 19
Bonus: Increases the special attack value by 5 %
Level 20:
Special Attack Value: 29
Bonus: Increases the special attack value by 7 %
Level 30:
Special Attack Value: 39
Muscle Band
This item is particularly suitable for physical attackers, sprinters, and the current all-rounder Pokémon.
The values at Muscle Band:
Level 1:
Physical Attack Value: 1
Speed of Basic Attacks: 0 %
Bonus: When a basic attack hits, the damage is increased based on 1 % of the opponent’s remaining HP.
Level 10:
Physical Attack Value: 5
Speed of Basic Attacks: 2.5 %
Bonus: When a basic attack hits, the damage is increased based on 2 % of the opponent’s remaining HP.
Level 20:
Physical Attack Value: 10
Speed of Basic Attacks: 5 %
Bonus: When a basic attack hits, the damage is increased based on 3 % of the opponent’s remaining HP.
Level 30:
Physical Attack Value: 15
Speed of Basic Attacks: 7.5 %
Choice Specs
For special attackers, Choice Specs are a good choice.
The values at Choice Specs:
Level 1:
Special Attack Value: 10
Bonus: Increases damage by an additional 40 when attacks hit. The higher the special attack of your Pokémon, the more additional damage increases.
Level 10:
Special Attack Value: 19
Bonus: Increases damage by an additional 50 when attacks hit. The higher the special attack of your Pokémon, the more additional damage increases.
Level 20:
Special Attack Value: 29
Bonus: Increases damage by an additional 60 when attacks hit. The higher the special attack of your Pokémon, the more additional damage increases.
Level 30:
Special Attack Value: 39
Offensive Vest
Primarily, defenders and supporters benefit from the Offensive Vest, as it provides them with a protective shield and increases their endurance.
The values at Offensive Vest:
Level 1:
HP: 18
Special Defense: 0
Bonus: If the Pokémon is not in battle, they gain a shield based on 9% of their maximum HP. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 10:
HP: 90
Special Defense: 14
Bonus: If the Pokémon is not in battle, they gain a shield based on 12% of their maximum HP. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 20:
HP: 180
Special Defense: 28
Bonus: If the Pokémon is not in battle, they gain a shield based on 15% of their maximum HP. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 30:
HP: 270
Special Defense: 42
Shelmet Bell
Special attackers and defenders benefit most from Shelmet Bell, as it increases damage from special attacks while also regenerating HP based on special attack.
The values at Shelmet Bell:
Level 1:
Special Attack Value: 1.6
Attack Cooldown: -0 %
Bonus: When the Pokémon hits, it regenerates a minimum of 45 HP. The higher the special attack value, the more HP is regenerated. Cooldown: 10 seconds
Level 10:
Special Attack Value: 8
Attack Cooldown: -1.5 %
Bonus: When the Pokémon hits, it regenerates a minimum of 60 HP. The higher the special attack value, the more HP is regenerated. Cooldown: 10 seconds
Level 20:
Special Attack Value: 16
Attack Cooldown: -3 %
Bonus: When the Pokémon hits, it regenerates a minimum of 75 HP. The higher the special attack value, the more HP is regenerated. Cooldown: 10 seconds
Level 30:
Special Attack Value: 24
Attack Cooldown: -4.5 %
Weakness Shield
Weakness Shield is a niche item that you can primarily give to defenders and supporters who also deal physical damage.
The values at Weakness Shield:
Level 1:
HP: 70
Physical Attack Value: 0
Bonus: Briefly increases the carrier’s attack by 2% when they take damage. The attack increases even further the more often they are hit. The attack increases a total of four times. The increase expires after 5 seconds.
Level 10:
HP: 110
Physical Attack Value: 5
Bonus: Briefly increases the carrier’s attack by 2% when they take damage. The attack increases even further the more often they are hit. The attack increases a total of four times. The increase expires after 5 seconds.
Level 20:
HP: 160
Physical Attack Value: 10
Bonus: Briefly increases the carrier’s attack by 2% when they take damage. The attack increases even further the more often they are hit. The attack increases a total of four times. The increase expires after 5 seconds.
Level 30:
HP: 210
Physical Attack Value: 15
Power Amplifier
This item combines well with Support Barrier, regularly providing shields to teammates. As it charges attacks faster, it can be useful for all types of Pokémon.
The values at Power Amplifier:
Level 1:
Unite Attack Charge Rate: 0.4 %
Attack Cooldown: -0 %
Bonus: After the Pokémon has used their Unite move, their damage is increased by 7% for 4 seconds.
Level 10:
Unite Attack Charge Rate: 2 %
Attack Cooldown: -1.5 %
Bonus: After the Pokémon has used their Unite move, their damage is increased by 14% for 4 seconds.
Level 20:
Unite Attack Charge Rate: 4 %
Attack Cooldown: -3 %
Bonus: After the Pokémon has used their Unite move, their damage is increased by 21% for 4 seconds.
Level 30:
Unite Attack Charge Rate: 6 %
Attack Cooldown: -4.5 %
Points Helper
The item Points Helper combines well with “goal items,” such as Aeos Cookie, Power Weight, and Battle Glasses, as it grants the Pokémon a shield while scoring goals. Nowadays, all types of Pokémon are outfitted with this item.
The values at Points Helper:
Level 1:
HP: 15
Bonus: While the Pokémon is trying to score a goal, it cannot be interrupted by a shield. The shield is based on 5 % of its maximum HP. Cooldown: 6 seconds
Level 10:
HP: 150
Bonus: While the Pokémon is trying to score a goal, it cannot be interrupted by a shield. The shield is based on 7.5 % of its maximum HP. Cooldown: 6 seconds
Level 20:
HP: 300
Bonus: While the Pokémon is trying to score a goal, it cannot be interrupted by a shield. The shield is based on 10 % of its maximum HP. Cooldown: 6 seconds
Level 30:
HP: 450
Light Stone
Due to movement speed, this item is useful for sprinters, attackers, and all-rounders playing on the mid lane. However, there are better item alternatives than Light Stone. Pokémon are usually no longer equipped with it.
The values at Light Stone:
Level 1:
Physical Attack Value: 1.6
Movement Speed: 0
Bonus: Increases the Pokémon’s movement speed by 10 % when not engaged in battle. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 10:
Physical Attack Value: 8
Movement Speed: 40
Bonus: Increases the Pokémon’s movement speed by 15 % when not engaged in battle. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 20:
Physical Attack Value: 16
Movement Speed: 80
Bonus: Increases the Pokémon’s movement speed by 20 % when not engaged in battle. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 30:
Physical Attack Value: 24
Movement Speed: 120
Aeos Cookie
Defender Pokémon can benefit from the Aeos Cookie as they can receive additional HP through scoring goals.
The values at Aeos Cookie:
Level 1:
HP: 8
Bonus: If the Pokémon scores a goal, their maximum HP increases by 100. Up to 6 times possible
Level 10:
HP: 80
Bonus: If the Pokémon scores a goal, their maximum HP increases by 150. Up to 6 times possible
Level 20:
HP: 160
Bonus: If the Pokémon scores a goal, their maximum HP increases by 200. Up to 6 times possible
Level 30:
HP: 240
Battle Glasses
Particularly suitable for fast special attackers, as their special damage increases further with each goal scored.
The values at Battle Glasses:
Level 1:
Special Attack Value: 0.8
Bonus: When the Pokémon scores a goal, their special attack value increases by 8. Up to 6 times possible
Level 10:
Special Attack Value: 8
Bonus: When the Pokémon scores a goal, their special attack value increases by 12. Up to 6 times possible
Level 20:
Special Attack Value: 16
Bonus: When the Pokémon scores a goal, their special attack value increases by 16. Up to 6 times possible
Level 30:
Special Attack Value: 24
Power Weight
The item Power Weight is the weaker counterpart to Battle Glasses and will be worn by physical attackers if at all.
The values at Power Weight:
Level 1:
Physical Attack Value: 0.6
Bonus: When the Pokémon scores a goal, their attack value increases by 6. Up to 6 times possible
Level 10:
Physical Attack Value: 6
Bonus: When the Pokémon scores a goal, their attack value increases by 9. Up to 6 times possible
Level 20:
Physical Attack Value: 12
Bonus: When the Pokémon scores a goal, their attack value increases by 12. Up to 6 times possible
Level 30:
Physical Attack Value: 18
EP Share
The item EP Share is given to Pokémon that need to reach a specific level quickly to become useful or need to learn certain moves. For example, Cottonee, Psyduck, or Gengar in the lane.
The values at EP Share:
Level 1:
HP: 16
Movement Speed: 0
Bonus: While the Pokémon has the least experience points, it receives two experience points per second. If a nearby teammate defeats a Pokémon, they earn extra experience points
Level 10:
HP: 80
Movement Speed: 50
Bonus: While the Pokémon has the least experience points, it receives three experience points per second. If a nearby teammate defeats a Pokémon, they earn extra experience points
Level 20:
HP: 160
Movement Speed: 100
Bonus: While the Pokémon has the least experience points, it receives four experience points per second. If a nearby teammate defeats a Pokémon, they earn extra experience points
Level 30:
HP: 240
Movement Speed: 150
Leftovers
Due to HP regeneration, Leftovers is suitable for defenders and supporters. However, this item is not equipped as it is not worth wasting the item slot for it. To activate its effect, you need to remain still and not get involved in battles.
The values at Leftovers:
Level 1:
HP: 16
HP Recovery: 0
Bonus: If the Pokémon is not in battle, it regenerates 1% of its maximum HP per second. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 10:
HP: 80
HP Recovery: 3
Bonus: If the Pokémon is not in battle, it regenerates 1.5% of its maximum HP per second. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 20:
HP: 160
HP Recovery: 6
Bonus: If the Pokémon is not in battle, it regenerates 2% of its maximum HP per second. Activation: 8 seconds after a battle
Level 30:
HP: 240
HP Recovery: 9
Bump Helmet
Defenders and supporters can deal extra damage with the Bump Helmet. However, the low damage is not worth sacrificing a valuable item for it.
The values at Bump Helmet:
Level 1:
HP: 18
Defense: 0
Bonus: If the Pokémon takes a certain amount of damage, the attacking Pokémon takes 3% of its maximum HP as damage. Activates once per battle and has a cooldown of 2 seconds.
Level 10:
HP: 90
Defense: 14
Bonus: If the Pokémon takes a certain amount of damage, the attacking Pokémon takes 4% of its maximum HP as damage. Activates once per battle and has a cooldown of 2 seconds.
Level 20:
HP: 180
Defense: 28
Bonus: If the Pokémon takes a certain amount of damage, the attacking Pokémon takes 5% of its maximum HP as damage. Activates once per battle and has a cooldown of 2 seconds.
Level 30:
HP: 270
Defense: 42
What do you think of our rankings? Would you rank certain items differently or do you agree with us? Which items do you think match best with which Pokémon? Would you like to see more items in the future? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
At the LoL Worlds 2021, the semifinal between the top Korean teams DWG KIA and T1 took place. Many saw it as a premature final with the duel of arguably the best LoL player of all time, Faker, against the currently dominant player, Showmaker. 3.5 million concurrent viewers wanted to see League of Legends at its peak level, and they were not disappointed.
What a game it was!
It was the semifinal of the LoL Worlds 2021: The three-time world champion T1 faced the current world champion and heavy title favorite DWG KIA.
A point of the game: The legendary midlaner Faker has been a world champion three times, but the last title came in 2016. Since then, he has been chasing title number 4, and time is running out for him. He won all titles with coach kkoma, who is coaching DWG KIA in 2021.
The other point: DWG KIA’s top laner, Khan, played for T1 two years ago. He is also desperately chasing a title, as conscription into the South Korean army and the end of his career loom. For Khan, one of the best top laners in the world, it would be the first title of his life.
So many tuned in: At its peak, 3,540,094 people watched the match, as reported by Esportcharts. This is by far a new viewer record for the LoL Worlds 2021. Until now, a quarterfinal between DWG KIA and the Europeans from MAD Lions was in the lead.
This is how the series ended: The series was a fiercely contested 3-2 for DWG KIA, who managed to defeat T1 with great difficulty after being down 1-2.
The viewers saw LoL at the highest level with strategies, counter-strategies, picks, and counter-picks from match to match.
In the end, many tipped their hats to T1, who managed to win matches 2 and 3. Just a few months ago, hardly anyone would have thought the team could compete with the super talented DWG KIA.
The Koreans from DWG KIA are now heavily favored for the final of the LoL Worlds 2021. Their chances look good to win their 2nd world championship in a row. In the final, EDward Gaming from China await: Thus, the two “final bosses” of the Worlds face each other:
One of the biggest horror games disappoints many on Halloween. Dead by Daylight has very little to offer for this special holiday.
Halloween is a golden time of year for horror fans. Therefore, corresponding horror games are expected to pull out all the stops for Halloween and host great in-game events. However, Dead by Daylight has only partially succeeded in this. Many players are disappointed with the event, and the lack of codes for the shop is causing frustration.
What is the Halloween event in Dead by Daylight? In Dead by Daylight, there is currently a Halloween event where players can:
Earn a handful of new cosmetics through challenges.
Destroy pumpkins that give some blood points and buffs or debuffs.
Increase their earnings of blood points slightly through offerings.
In addition, there are various thematic items, such as flashlights that create a beam of light with a “ghost” symbol or med-kits in neon green color.
What do players want? Above all, more blood points. A multiplier for blood points is the biggest incentive for many players. This not only allows for more items such as offerings and perks to be purchased, but also provides an incentive to play new characters. Moreover, the grind for newcomers is extremely tough; they often need such a boost to get a foothold in the game.
Because the costs for unlocking all perks continue to rise with each patch as new perks are added.
Basically, the mood in the forums is rather negative. While it is acknowledged that the developers have tried some new things, the majority of people – at least in the Dead by Daylight subreddit – do not seem to be very satisfied. Many would have liked to see more, after all, Halloween is probably the most important day for horror franchises.
More updates on Dead by Daylight can be found here:
This is disappointing. For a game with horror legends, I would think they would make Halloween really special; it’s literally the season for this type of game.
However, some players also note that there was indeed something, such as the bonus blood points for logging in:
I believe we got a total of 967,698 blood points this year when adding the login bonus and blood point codes.
It is still very disappointing that we didn’t get a double blood point weekend and nothing on Halloween day. Maybe there is more when the event ends, but I wouldn’t count on that.
What do you think about the Halloween event in Dead by Daylight? Are you satisfied with what is available? Or did you expect more?
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Are you annoyed by greasy and worn-out keys on your gaming keyboard? MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann recently bought new keycaps. He explains why he definitely does not regret the purchase and why he can recommend them to you.
The problem is known to almost everyone: You game on your favorite keyboard and at some point, the familiar problems begin: The keys become illegible, the keycaps take on a greasy and shabby look and do not feel good anymore.
The reason for this lies in the manufacturing of keycaps, as many manufacturers use ABS keycaps. They wear out, and the signs of wear become impossible to overlook after a while.
Significantly better experiences are promised by PBT keycaps. They are rougher and more resilient and do not wear out as much. A friend had raved about how great they are, and for this reason, I wanted to test them. A better typing feel and no greasy keys anymore? I wanted to try that out!
This is how I proceeded: In my search for good keycaps, I looked at several independent online sellers alongside Amazon. PBT keycaps are no longer a rarity, and you can find them from various suppliers.
However, during the search, I noticed that it is almost impossible to find translucent PBT keycaps with a German layout (ISO DE). Manufacturers like HyperX or Razer offer translucent PBT caps for their keyboards, but only for the English layout.
These are the keycaps I chose: In the end, I decided on a keycap set from an inexpensive supplier. I didn’t want to spend as much money as for a complete keyboard on my first set of PBT keycaps.
In doing so, I made the compromise that I would only get the keys with an English layout. Because I love the pudding key design, but they are still not available with a German layout at this time.
For the typing feel, that is not so important. Since I also type blind, the labeling of the keys is of secondary importance to me.
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The keyboard feels really good again
Here are the advantages: The keys feel rougher when typing and therefore significantly more grippy. This results mainly from the fact that I no longer feel like I am constantly typing in the greasy film of my own fingers. I feel like I am also significantly more precise than with the old ABS keycaps.
The keys feel sturdier and are also more durable. In addition, my keys no longer look like I’ve been typing on them for months, as the unsightly “wear effect” is not visible on PBT keycaps.
It is also noticeable in practice. The keys have a decent grip. If I play a few rounds of Apex Legends or two matches of Overwatch, I immediately notice the difference compared to my old ABS keys.
PBT caps (with white underside) and ABS (completely in black) compared. Especially on the space bar, the rough surface is noticeable.
As long as the keyboard uses mechanical switches, the keycaps fit on almost any keyboard. I tested them with various keyboards: on an inexpensive Chinese keyboard, the keycaps work just as well as on the Roccat Pyro or the Fnatic Streak.
The advantage is also that there are some alternative keys in the delivery, such as two differently sized Enter or Shift keys. This is especially useful, as special keys are not always the same size on every keyboard.
Here are the disadvantages: The most important disadvantage first: You do not get the keys in the German layout. They do exist, but they are really expensive. If you definitely want German keycaps, you probably have to wait a bit.
It takes some effort and force to put the PBT keycaps onto the switches. This will particularly not please those of you who do not want to exert any force to change the keycaps.
In addition, the keycaps sit quite firmly on the switches. If you suddenly change your mind, there is at least the risk that you will damage the switches. Here, I found that the keycaps become softer after several weeks of use and can then be removed easily. I had to find this out for myself, and it is not mentioned in any instructions.
Even in the dark, the letters on the keys are clearly visible.
For whom are the keycaps recommended? Are you annoyed by worn out and greasy keycaps and wish for grip and better processing? Then definitely check out these PBT keycaps if you do not mind the English layout. Pudding keys with a German layout have since moved to the top of my wish list for things I wish for in the hardware sector.
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The difference is clearly noticeable and I personally really like it. PBT keycaps feel significantly better than ABS keycaps, and this is written by someone who uses their keyboard for more than 8 hours every day, whether writing, gaming, or browsing the internet.
It is especially unusual when you then return from PBT keycaps to ABS keys. Suddenly I have to type again on greasy, worn-out keys and do not have the grip under my fingers that I know from the better keys.
If you are looking for a good gaming keyboard instead of keycaps, take a look at the MeinMMO best list. Here we present the best gaming keyboards you can currently buy:
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The ZEvent took place again, and over 50 French streamers raised over €10 million in about 50 hours. How they achieved this and what is behind it can be found out at MeinMMO.
What happened? In about two days, the French streamer Adrien “Zerator” Nougaret, along with streamer colleague Alexandre “Dach” Dachary, raised around €10 million. The two also received support from over 40 other streamers and YouTubers. They will also donate all the money collected together and won’t make a profit from it.
The donations were collected as part of the ZEvent, which takes place once a year in France. This charity event collects funds from viewers and often streamers to assist charitable organizations.
Broken their own record again: This is how much was donated
This is how many donations were collected: This year, the two streamers broke their own record again. With exactly €10,064,480, they were able to nearly double the earnings from last year.
Donations from all ZEvents:
2017: €170,770
2018: €451,851
2019: €3,510,810
2020: €5,724,377
2021: €10,064,480
In 2019, the ZEvent made headlines because it broke a Twitch record: The most donations in a single stream. Since then, the streamers have been able to almost double the amount every year.
Even French President Emmanuel Macron got involved after the event and congratulated all participants and organizers for this incredible amount.
Where do the donations go? This year’s ZEvent raised donations for Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Save The Children. The streamers promise that every cent will reach its destination, and they themselves do not profit from the income.
This female streamer helped particularly: After the famous Fortnite streamer Ninja donated €26,000 in 2019, the largest single donation in 2021 came from the US streamer Pokimane. She donated $10,000. The streamers thanked her via Twitter.
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As soon as the donation was visible on the screens, the streamers went wild. They couldn’t thank the streamer enough. There exists a clip that Pokimane described with: “This clip is pure charisma!”.
When does the next event start? So far, the event has always been broadcast between September and November. The only exception was the very first event in 2016, which was broadcast in March. So you can look forward to an autumn edition in 2022 again.
If there are further developments regarding this, we will update this article.
The German equivalent to the stream is certainly “Friendly Fire”, a charity action of well-known German streamers.
With the X17, manufacturer EVGA has launched a gaming mouse that is specifically aimed at shooter players. MeinMMO tested the mouse for you and reveals how good the mouse is and what lies behind the triple sensor.
The most important things in brief:
The X17 is an ergonomic right-handed mouse.
The price for the mouse is 79.99 Euros.
In the test, the device delivers good ergonomics, and especially crisp clicks and a great scroll wheel. However, the triple sensor and especially the mouse cable do not convince overall.
Which mouse is it? The EVGA X17 is a wired gaming mouse from EVGA. The mouse belongs to EVGA’s X-series, alongside the X17, there are also the X20 and X15. The X20 is the wireless version.
The X17 also supports Nvidia Reflex. This technology is designed to reduce system latency and improve response time.
How did we test? We tested the gaming mouse extensively for 4 weeks on a Windows PC. During this time, we mainly played shooters like Apex Legends and Overwatch.
Features and technical details:
Sensor
Pixart 3389, optical sensor, two additional lift-off sensors
Resolution
Up to 16,000 DPI
Switches
Magnetic-optical switches, 100 million clicks
Buttons
10, programmable
Design
Black mouse with silver details; adjustable RGB lighting on the front, scroll wheel, and back
Gliders
4
Cable
2 m, non-removable
Weight
103 – 128 grams
Price (RRP)
79.99 Euros
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EVGA X17 in detail
In the following section, we will present the gaming mouse in detail. We will cover the following aspects:
Scope of delivery
Design and build
Processing
Software
Afterward, we will explain how the mouse performs in practice. We will look at the weight, speed, and performance of the rodent.
Scope of delivery, design, and build
What is included in the scope of delivery? In addition to the gaming mouse, the package also includes the obligatory manual and a small box with 5 weights of 5 grams each inside the black box.
What does the gaming mouse look like? The mouse is styled in simple black and resembles the design of other ergonomic mice like the Logitech G502 Hero or the Roccat Kone Remastered. The relatively high weight of 100 grams is shared by the X17 with its competitors.
On the top side of the mouse are the main buttons. Compared to the competition, these are quite slim. In between is a 4-way scroll wheel and in front are two small buttons with which you can change the profile (P) and the DPI level (D).
On the left side, there are three more buttons. The so-called sniper button is located very centrally. Other mice like the G502 or the Rival 5 typically place the sniper button much further forward. The sides of the mouse are equipped with grip tape to ensure a good grip.
With the X17, EVGA makes clear accents in terms of lighting. Both the logo at the rear and the scroll wheel are illuminated, and the front below the mouse buttons is also lit, giving the mouse a unique look.
The cable is non-removable and is permanently connected to the gaming mouse. The mouse can only be used in wired mode. A wireless option for the X17 would be the EVGA X20.
What special features are there? You can weight the X17 with additional weights. This way, you can increase the weight from 103 grams to a total of 128 grams. This feature is also offered by Logitech’s G502 Hero. Another specialty is the sniper button. This button sits very centrally and above the thumb rest.
As another specialty, the X17 is a triple sensor mouse. The mouse uses two sensors in addition to the standard sensor, which are responsible for the lift-off distance (LOD). The triple sensor algorithm aims to detect the position at which the mouse lifts off from a surface and is set back down to achieve the shortest and most accurate lift-off distance.
The open EVGA X17 with additional weights.
Similar to the Viper 8K, the X17 also uses a polling rate of 8000 Hz, which is still used in only a few mice. The polling rate determines how often the PC reads the information from the mouse or keyboard that was previously stored in a buffer. At 8000 Hz, the information is read 8000 times in one second.
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How is the mouse held? The mouse is a right-handed mouse and can only be used by right-handed users. All buttons are located on the left side and are not mirrored. The mouse is primarily aimed at palm grip and claw grip players. For fingertip users, the mouse may be too large and especially too heavy.
Build quality
What we like: The mouse feels really well built. The housing gives a solid and well-built impression without any notable weaknesses, and the scroll wheel and buttons feel good. The grip tape on the sides is also securely attached to the mouse. The high weight also gives the mouse a feeling of security and stability.
What we like less: The cable is overall quite stiff and not very flexible. In comparison, other manufacturers offer much more robust and higher-quality cables. What we also do not like is the cover for the weight compartment at the back. The cover relies only on small magnets that rattle loudly during movement. The two plastic pins meant to keep the cover secure under the mouse also seem to lack quality.
Another aspect that stands out negatively is the mouse feet. In total, there are 4 pieces distributed on the underside of the mouse. However, these are rather thin. In practice, they provide good grip, but we cannot tell you how quickly they wear out after our testing period.
The feet of the X17 are rather small and thin.
Software
What we like: The software is overall clearly organized. All functions are spread across 6 tabs that can all be accessed through a window. Here, you can select and change several functions.
In addition to the standard functions, you can also customize button assignments and record macros. You can also change the RGB lighting or turn it off completely if it bothers you.
On the next page, we will explain how the EVGA X17 performs in practice. We will look at weight, ergonomics, and haptics. Additionally, you can read whether we liked the scroll wheel and mouse buttons. Finally, you can read our conclusion.
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The Hyper League is currently running in Pokémon GO for PvP battles. We at MeinMMO show you what this league is about and tell you which Pokémon are best suited for battle in November 2021.
What kind of league is it? In addition to catching Pokémon and battling in raids, you can also prove yourself in Pokémon GO in the GO Battle League. In this league, you have the opportunity to compete against other trainers.
Throughout a season, various leagues are run, which have different requirements. Always included are the Great, Ultra, and Master Leagues. You can also regularly find other event-oriented leagues like the Mini Jungle Cup.
When does the Hyper League run? The Hyper League runs from October 25, 2021, at 10:00 PM local time until November 8 at 9:00 PM local time.
The 5 best attackers of the Hyper League
In the Hyper League, as in all PvP battles, 3 Pokémon can be used. These may have a maximum CP of 2,500. For this reason, it makes sense to think about the following points in advance:
Which Pokémon under 2,500 CP are suitable for use?
Can you level them up, and do you have the appropriate amount of candies and stardust?
Do the moves of the Pokémon need to be changed?
What teams do other trainers use?
Additionally, when assembling your team, you should aim for a balanced selection to cover the weaknesses of as many different types as possible.
With the help of the overview from PvPoke, we have summarized the 5 best Pokémon below (via pvpoke.com). For all moves marked with an (*), these are special event moves. Depending on the move, they can only be learned with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM.
Registeel
The legendary Pokémon Registeel is from the 3rd generation and, as its name suggests, is of the Steel type. It excels particularly in defense and has solid bulk. Its attack, however, is only solid.
Its two charged moves are particularly interesting, causing enormous damage to the opponent. According to the rankings from PvPoke, it can impress in the Hyper League with the following moves:
Focus Blast
Flash Cannon
Zap Cannon
If your opponent uses Registeel, you should use Fighting, Fire, and Ground attacks. It is particularly vulnerable to these.
Registeel
Trombork
The Ghost and Grass Pokémon Trombork has only been in the game since the recent Halloween event. It evolves from Paragoni.
Its stats are all rather average. However, due to its type, it is very flexible in the PvP League as it exploits the weaknesses of several types, such as Ground, Psychic, and Fighting Pokémon. Therefore, it serves excellently as a counter. You should ideally use the following moves:
Shadow Claw
Seed Bomb
Shadow Ball
Trombork, however, is weak against Flying, Fire, Ghost, and Ice types.
Trombork
Fiaro
Fiaro is the final evolution of Dartiti. It belongs to the Fire and Flying types. Similar to Trombork, it can only show average stats. Nevertheless, it is fast and deals a lot of damage to the opponent with its moves. It is especially well-suited against Grass and Steel Pokémon. You should ideally use the following moves:
Overheat*
Brave Bird
Flamethrower
Fiaro is particularly weak against Rock attacks, and Electric and Water attacks also trouble it.
Fiaro
Cresselia
The Psychic Pokémon Cresselia also ranks among the best monsters in the Hyper League according to PvPoke. Especially with its defense and stamina, this legendary Pokémon can impress. Its attack is rather solid.
With its quick move Psycho Cut, it quickly reaches the charged move, and especially with the help of Moonblast, it can cause considerable damage to the opponent. Use the following moves in the Hyper League:
Psycho Cut
Grass Knot*
Moonblast
Cresselia is especially weak against attacks from Dark, Ghost, and Bug types.
Cresselia
Galar-Flunschlik
The Ground and Steel Pokémon Galar-Flunschlik belongs to the monsters of the 5th generation. It had already impressed as one of the best monsters in the Great League, and according to PvPoke, it is also well-suited in the Hyper League.
Galar-Flunschlik benefits especially from long-lasting stamina. Its defense is rather solid. In the Hyper League, use the following moves:
Sand Tomb
Stone Edge
Earthquake
Due to its type, Galar-Flunschlik has a weakness against Fighting, Fire, Water, and Ground attacks.
Galar-Flunschlik
More strong monsters for the Hyper League
The right monster for your team wasn’t mentioned yet? In addition to the already mentioned monsters, there are other strong Pokémon that are well-suited for the Hyper League. Here are some good alternatives:
Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon* + Earthquake
Regirock with Focus Blast and Rock Slide + Dynamic Punch
Apoquallyp with Burden and Water Gun + Shadow Ball
Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball + Energy Ball
Grypheldis with Stand In and Leech Seed + Aero Ass
Steelix with Dragon Tail and Bite + Earthquake
Giratina (Altered Forme) with Shadow Claw and Dragon Claw + Shadow Sneak
Meganium with Vine Whip and Flora Statue* + Earthquake
These teams are used by other trainers
Those who regularly participate in the GO Battle League know that not only the monsters recommended by PvPoke are used by other trainers. Often, completely different monsters are used in battle, or only individual Pokémon from the list are relied upon.
This is primarily because a team in the PvP League must work well together. We have taken a look at which team YouTuber Poké AK prefers to use in the Hyper League and also show you which monsters are commonly used according to The Silph Road.
This team is used by YouTuber Poké AK
Insights into what another trainer’s team can look like is provided by YouTuber Poké AK. He shows in his video how he strategizes in battle and what his favorite team in the Hyper League is.
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As can be seen in the video, he relies on a team consisting of Alola Ninetales, Shadow Machamp, and Empoleon. He showcases several battles in the Hyper League where his Pokémon impress and of course win.
It’s crucial that he tries to utilize each Pokémon’s strengths, which is why he regularly switches them during battle. Poké AK refers to his team in the video as “the best GO Battle team” he has ever assembled.
The results from The Silph Road regarding the Hyper League
The Silph Road community also deals with the GO Battle League and the use of individual teams. The Silph Road is a global group of trainers, data miners, and Pokémon GO fans who have come together to learn more about Pokémon GO and analyze the game. They publicly share their findings with other trainers.
Of course, they also engage with the PvP League and regularly list the teams they have seen. This is also true for the Hyper League. As of today (November 1, 2021), trainers have registered 77 different teams in the Hyper League (via silph.gg).
In their overview, it becomes clear how differently Pokémon are utilized in the Hyper League. Many trainers rely on Pokémon like Cresselia, Giratina (Altered Forme), and Swampert, which are also ranked high on PvPoke. However, there are also Pokémon like Togekiss that are noted as being ranked much later according to PvPoke (via pvpoke.com).
The following Pokémon have been most frequently used:
Do you regularly compete in the Hyper League? What team do you prefer to use? Or is PvP not your thing? Feel free to share your opinions and experiences here in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers on MeinMMO.
The biggest gaming streamer in the world, Rachell “Valkyrae” Hostetter, has introduced a line of skincare products that are supposed to protect against the allegedly harmful blue light from monitors. She felt the criticism bitterly. Many major Twitch streamers commented on the product, almost all remarks were negative. Even her friends criticized her. Meanwhile, the whole campaign is buried.
The streamer said she had worked with a company on the products for the last two years. She gave interviews; the products fit a “new lifestyle”: One appears healthy and attractive, even when sitting in front of monitors all the time.
Supposedly, the products were supposed to protect against “blue light” emitted by monitors and which has negative effects on people’s skin and health.
Huge drama on Twitch – Everyone has an opinion and none are good
This was the reaction: In the days that followed, the streamer was primarily criticized by Twitch streamers and publicly shamed: For days, “Valkyrae sells nonsense” was a dominant topic on social media. The more Valkyrae spoke out about it, admitted mistakes, and backtracked, the harsher the criticism became.
Many major Twitch streamers commented critically or sarcastically in the days that followed. Essentially, the criticism was this: There are no scientific studies proving that blue light is really dangerous and that one should protect oneself from it in such measures.
The streamer was accused of selling an overpriced, ineffective product. The term “snake oil” was used, an American term for “fraudulent goods”.
The topic was temporarily dominant on Twitch. Clips about it received over 150,000 views. Even the streamers known as friends of Valkyrae then defended her in a way that wasn’t exactly encouraging:
Streamer Hasan Abi said Valkyrae was actually only selling damned soap.
xQc said it was Valkyrae’s job to check the facts of the products she stands behind. Therefore, the harsh criticism of her is now justified.
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Even the streamer Pokimane, a friend of Valkyrae, agreed with the criticism that there are “valid concerns” regarding the research behind the project.
Another friend of Valkyrae, Disguised Toast, portrayed Valkyrae as the real victim of the campaign. She is not at all malicious or calculating but rather naive, impulsive, and trusts others too easily.
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Valkyrae almost immediately regretted the promotion
This is how Valkyrae herself reacted: The drama surrounding the skincare cream lasted a week. Valkyrae seemed shocked by the skeptical to negative reactions almost immediately. Within hours, she admitted she was confused and would comment on the topic later while simultaneously avoiding congratulations on the huge project she had accomplished with RFLCT.
In the days that followed, she tried several responses, admitted fault, said she had trusted the company, had other facts, and relied on everything being scientifically founded. She was noticeably upset about having believed in the company so much.
The company’s website changed during the criticism. It was admitted that there was no real evidence that “blue light” is harmful but only indications that it might be.
Ultimately, leaked chat logs became public in which Valkyrae expressed her frustration to streamer Ludwig about the situation and just wanted out of the contract. It apparently particularly bothered her that research documents were shown to her that were not public but on which she had based her involvement in the advertising deal.
In the chat logs, she referred to herself multiple times as “an idiot” for not having asked more thoroughly whether the research on the harmfulness of blue light was indeed public.
Valkyrae apparently feared that “her brand” would be damaged. She said that the company allegedly wanted her to continue standing behind the product with her name and to protect the product from negative reactions. However, she rejected that.
This is how it turned out now: As several pages report, the website of the skincare product “RFLCT” is no longer reachable. Apparently, the whole project has been canceled.
Many tweets and promotional videos have since been deleted. Valkyrae would probably prefer it if everyone could thoroughly forget the matter now:
In FIFA 22, many gold cards are currently very cheap. However, this has not only advantages and leads to a problem, explains FIFA YouTuber “RunTheFUTMarket”.
What’s going on in FIFA 22? Since the launch of FIFA 22, it has been noticeable that many cards on the transfer market are cheaper than ever in Ultimate Team – and are getting cheaper. One can almost observe day by day how the prices of many players fall.
Currently, there are only 11 gold cards that cost more than 100,000 coins. All other cards over 100,000 are either icons, heroes, or other special cards.
This is good for players in that it has never been easier to build strong teams at the start. Many high-rated cards like Lewandowski, De Bruyne, Sterling, or Bruno Fernandes can be obtained at affordable prices – even if one does not play much.
But at the same time, this market situation creates a new problem: How should one take the next step in building a team? YouTuber “RunTheFUTMarket” has looked into this more closely.
Gold cards in FIFA 22 are cheaper than ever – and then?
Who is speaking? The YouTuber and Twitch streamer Nick “RunTheFUTMarket” is known in the community as a content creator who deals primarily with trading tips and analyses of SBCs, packs, or special cards, thus generating a lot of coins in FUT. He is an absolute transfer market professional and a good FIFA player.
This is what the streamer says: In his new video, RunTheFUTMarket describes that it is difficult this time to get the top top top cards like Pelé, Gullit, or Mbappé. Because while many high-rated gold cards are decreasing in price, the absolute meta cards are rather rising week by week and becoming increasingly expensive.
Nick describes himself as a player in the Elite Division who constantly receives the best rewards and maximizes his opportunities on the transfer market. He mentions this to emphasize that he actually has very good conditions – and yet finds it difficult to gather enough coins for the best cards.
For the majority of players who earn fewer rewards, it is correspondingly harder.
According to Nick, there are not enough “guaranteed coins” from the current rewards to acquire top cards. Unless you have a lot of luck and suddenly pull real money makers like icons or other special cards. And since the absolute top cards are rather increasing in price, it is becoming increasingly difficult to reach the necessary coins.
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What role does the transfer market play? Currently, most gold cards that can be drawn from packs are simply worth too little coins. Although one can buy them cheaper than before, it also means that they can no longer be sold for a high price. On the contrary: Generally, you actually lose coins.
“Let’s say you bought van Dijk two weeks ago and he was at 200,000 coins,” explains Nick: “The longer you hold these mid- to low-tier meta goals, the more coins you actually lose.” Currently, van Dijk is at around 150,000 coins, so he is about 50,000 coins cheaper than he was in mid-October.
Anyone who bought him back then can no longer sell the card for the same value. This is not a problem if you are speculating on other cards that are also getting cheaper – but difficult if you want to have top players who are getting more expensive.
“Let’s say you bought Llorente a week ago – he cost 140,000 coins. Now he is at 70,000 coins. In this way, you essentially lost an entire rewards weekend.”
This is what the community says: In the FIFA subreddit, the situation is already being discussed. Among other things, user “UltimateTeam” emphasizes: “He highlights a lot of major issues, especially the diverging markets. Yes, it’s great for building your first team, but what happens between the 84-85 rated team and using really top-notch cards? There is very little that players can utilize. This could develop into a massive problem” (via reddit).
Another user feels: “If you have to pack 30 Bruno-[Fernandes] cards (a good midfielder with an 88 rating from Portugal who plays for ManU) to afford a Rulebreaker-Dembélé, then that’s a problem. Because most people don’t pack 88 rated players often, but very rarely. So you need not only a lot of luck, but also 30 times luck. Your only hope of actually earning coins in this game is to pack high-end special cards or icons. Otherwise, almost every gold card is just fodder” (via reddit).
Moreover, thanks to the cheap gold cards, one might now rely on better teams in the Weekend League than before – and hope for better rewards.
What do you think about the topic? Are you making coins on the transfer market, or are you trying to improve your team through rewards? Do you see the expensive top cards as a problem? Let us know in the comments!
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In Diablo 3 Season 24 is currently running – but when will it end? We show you what we know so far and speculations about a possible end date, if Blizzard stays true to its line. Then we will also know roughly when Season 25 will start.
What is currently happening in Diablo 3? Every few months, Blizzard starts a new season for the Hack’n’Slash. The special thing about a season is the bonuses that change gameplay. New content like sets is rarely seen, which is why the seasons provide some variation.
What is known: Blizzard states that they will only specifically address the end of a season when the end date is about 14 days away. Usually, a season in Diablo 3 lasts for three months. Special circumstances like major patches can affect the duration and either extend or shorten it.
Officially, it says:
We no longer give a projected end date for seasons. However, seasons should last approximately three months (depending on development needs it might be a bit longer or shorter), and we will notify you at least two weeks before the end of a season in the future.
Our prediction for the end of S23: We at MeinMMO have been following the seasons of Diablo 3 for several years. In our prediction, we show you 4 dates that could be considered as possible end dates for Season 23.
Note that the chapter started on July 23, and the seasons always end on a Sunday.
Update: Season 24 is now lasting longer than planned. However, patch 2.7.2 is set to be tested starting November 4. We expect that the testing will take longer than a week and consider an end of the season on November 7 or 14 to be likely.
Possible end dates:
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 14
November 21
So far, it has gone: Blizzard usually stays true to its rough 3-month plan, with only a few exceptions. Let’s take a look at the past:
Season 23 started on April 2, 2021, and ended on July 18, 2021
Season 22 started on November 20, 2020, and ended on March 28
Season 21 started on July 3, 2020, and ended on November 8, 2020
What we know: Based on the experience of recent years, we know that the break between two seasons lasts about one to two weeks. The last seasons (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24) all started on a Friday.
What we suspect: We assume based on experience that Season 24 will also start on a Friday. And that about one to two weeks after the end of Season 23.
October 22
October 29
November 5
November 19
November 26
But keep in mind that so far, this is speculation based on experience. There is currently no official statement regarding start or end dates.
In the Season of Mastery of WoW Classic, everything gets a bit harder. The most famous raid from World of Warcraft is likely to become quite challenging.
In World of Warcraft Classic, the “Season of Mastery” is starting soon. It is basically a “Classic+”, as many players have requested. It is now also known how Blizzard wants to reinforce some bosses and what that will mean for the fights. Especially Molten Core is likely to be very challenging and will test Classic players.
What is the Season of Mastery? It is basically a re-release of “WoW Classic”, but with significantly more changes. As players have become more experienced over the years and information is more accessible, WoW Classic has been too easy for many players.
With the Season of Mastery, the developers want to offer a fresh experience: faster leveling, faster release of various content phases, removal of the debuff limit – and new or improved abilities for bosses.
How Blizzard is changing Molten Core
Molten Core was the first real raid of World of Warcraft and has become a cult classic among players because of that. To ensure that there is a solid challenge in the Season of Mastery and that players do not just “roll through the content”, Blizzard is making several changes to each encounter. These are:
Lucifron
Lucifron now has 4 Fireguard Protectors assisting him in battle instead of 2.
Magmadar
About 20-30 seconds after the pull, Magmadar summons 2 core hounds that must also be fought. They must die nearly simultaneously, or they will resurrect each other.
Every minute, 2 more core hounds appear.
Living Bomb is cast much more frequently, causing more areas on the ground to be covered in fire.
Gehennas
Gehennas is now accompanied by 4 Fireguard Protectors instead of 2.
Rain of Fire is cast much more frequently, requiring players to move more.
Garr
During the fight, Magma Golems appear repeatedly, charging at a random player in the raid and then exploding.
Baron Geddon
Baron Geddon’s Living Bomb now targets 3 players at the same time instead of just one.
After the Living Bomb and Inferno expire, a fire ground effect remains that deals damage when players stand in it.
Shazzrah
After Shazzrah uses Blink, an image of Shazzrah remains at the position, casting Arcane Explosion repeatedly for the rest of the fight.
Golemagg the Incinerator
Golemagg’s Core Hounds are now permanently enhanced by Golemagg’s trust.
Golemagg casts Earthquake more frequently in combat and not only when his health falls below 10%.
Sulfuron Harbinger
The Sulfuron Harbinger and his 4 Fireguard Priests now share a common health pool.
Inspiration is now more powerful.
The Priests can cast Inspiration on each other.
Majordomo Executus
The Fireguard Elite now has a spell called “Fireball Volley” that damages all players in the immediate vicinity.
Flame Warden Priests become immune to control effects after just 2 deaths.
Ragnaros
Ragnaros will now always submerge when his health reaches 50%.
After Ragnaros emerges from the lava, Sons of Flame may appear at random positions in the lava for the rest of the fight.
Ragnaros has a timer of 60 minutes after being summoned for the first time. If he is not killed in that time, he retreats and despawns.
More news about WoW Classic and Blizzard can be found here:
Some “new” things are ancient: Particularly interesting is that some of these abilities existed in the game data back in Vanilla. The additional mob for Garr, for example, has been in the databases since 2006 but was never used. It was probably an ability that was once considered but never made it into the live game.
What do you think of these changes? A cool thing to keep WoW Classic “fresh” with the Season of Mastery? Or should the original WoW not be changed further?
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According to new rumors, something amazing is happening at League of Legends. The number 6 in Europe, Team Vitality, is allegedly restructuring for 2022 and bringing back the best players from Europe from the USA: Midlaner Luka “Perkz” Perković (23) and Toplaner Barney “Alphari” Morris (22). They now want to compete for the championship.
Earlier, there were already rumors that the Welsh Toplaner Alphari would leave his team, Team Liquid, after a year and allegedly wants to play alongside Perkz.
This isthe rumor now: According to information from the site Esportmaniacos, Perkz and Alphari are switching to Team Vitality: This is a French team that has not played a significant role in LoL so far. In the Summer Split 2021, they were only sixth. In the Spring Split 2021, “the Bees” were even at the bottom of the table.
The sources say: Perkz reportedly signed with the team a few days ago, and Alphari followed him.
At the moment, these are just rumors. The teams have not confirmed this yet.
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What could the super team look like? Team Vitality had secured the services of the jungler “Selfmade” in the last season, the 21-year-old Pole is considered one of the best junglers in Europe. Together with Perkz and Alphari, they would have three of the best players in their respective positions.
Furthermore, it is said that the team is now looking for a world-class botlaner: It is likely that they could acquire from G2, after all, the legendary ADC Rekkles will leave the team.
On reddit, some believe that the current support of Team Vitality, the young Greek Labrov (19), could remain as support in the team.
Things haven’t gone well for Rekkles in recent years. Will it get better in 2022?
“I have always been a fan of Vitality”
What’s behind it: With Team Vitality, it seems that a new “super team” is indeed forming, which is what they call it when star players, who have made a name for themselves in various teams, come together anew.
The idea behind it is that in Europe the “individual teams” are too weak to compete with South Korea and China at the Worlds, so forces must be combined.
Fans on reddit are currently joking that they would immediately switch to their favorite team. Some say they have always been “Die Hard Fans” of Team Vitality.
For Perkz, this is surely a situation where he chases a title again, after his path to the USA has rather led him away from a title. At 23, time is slowly running out for Perkz – the careers of LoL players at a world-class level rarely last beyond their mid-20s.
Perkz had already tried to form a super team in 2019 by bringing in another Midlaner, Caps, into his team G2 and switching to the bot lane:
The new MMO New World has many bugs and exploits. Over the weekend, exploits became known that allowed players to duplicate gold or forcefully close another player’s game. A YouTuber points out that Amazon is even requesting and publishing “how-to” guides for such cheats in their official forum.
What problems does New World have with exploits? Every MMO struggles with some exploits and bugs at release, but New World now occupies an extraordinary position, especially because it is so popular:
But the peak was reached over the weekend: By exploiting chat commands, players could crash the games of others, duplicate gold indefinitely, or do other really bad things. The effects are described in detail in YouTube videos (via YouTube).
So far, Amazon has reacted relatively quickly to these issues and has tried to address the most serious problems to prevent permanent damage to the game.
New World wants players to describe exactly how the exploit works
What is a YouTuber upset about now? YouTuber “Josh Strife Hayes” points out a peculiarity in New World that he considers “the probably dumbest thing I’ve ever seen”.
In the official New World forum, players are able to report all bugs and exploits they have found. This is publicly viewable by anyone (via new-world-forum).
One of the points that players have to specify when reporting exploits is to describe exactly how the exploit can be reproduced: “What are the steps to reproduce the issue as you experienced?”
This is quite reasonable for bugs, but with an exploit, players are being asked to write detailed “how-to” guides on exploiting game mechanics.
Currently, there’s even a thread where visiting the forum is considered an “exploit” to find new exploits.
YouTuber Josh Strife Hayes points out the absurd situation:
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Actually, the rule is: “Do not publish exact how-to guides”
What makes this so sensitive: Normally, in MMORPGs, it is frowned upon among players and content creators to publish a detailed “how-to” guide that explains every single step of how a cheat or exploit works.
In the current cheat incidents, where players were able to crash the clients of others, YouTubers described the effects and context of the exploits, but did not publish a “detailed” guide. They didn’t publish the exact chat commands verbatim that led to the client crashes.
However, if Amazon requests and publicly posts these guides, there is also no barrier to spreading the exact cheat instructions. In other games, exploiting mechanics and sharing such guides can lead to bans.
This seems to reflect a misjudgment by New World: A “how to reproduce” guide for bugs makes sense, but for exploits it can be dangerous. A non-public reporting system would certainly be more reasonable.
Even without exploits, some things in New World are currently imbalanced:
Diablo 2 Resurrected is still struggling with massive server issues after a rough start. Now, developer Blizzard has spoken out and announced a PTR and a new patch. MeinMMO summarizes the information for you.
What issues are we talking about? Since the release, Diablo 2 Resurrected has been facing significant server problems. Players sometimes get stuck in queues for hours, there are frequent crashes and longer outages.
In response to the issues, Blizzard eventually introduced queues to better manage the load on the servers. However, this also drew criticism, as players sometimes had to wait for hours to get onto a server.
Before the start of Season 1 of the Ladder Mode, players do not believe that it will run smoothly at all and that the game is ready for it.
Now, Blizzard has finally commented and revealed how they plan to address the issues.
Diablo 2 Resurrected improves queues and announces PTR
This is how Diablo 2 Resurrected wants to improve the situation: In a statement from the official forum, Blizzard announced that they will implement some changes to the server structure to stabilize it.
Specifically, it concerns which database the online characters of the players are stored in. Currently, these are stored in a global database, which requires additional server capacity. Currently, they are working on a change to store these more regionally in the future.
This change is currently being tested internally by the developers and will be made accessible to players on a test server afterwards. This is to ensure that there are no problems when uploading to the public servers.
It is not yet known exactly when this change will be publicly tested, but there is expected to be a client update regarding the queues later this week.
What kind of update is this? The update aims to improve and make the queues more transparent. In the future, players’ placement in the queue will be displayed. Additionally, they also want to show the potential waiting time in the queue.
Furthermore, they are working on methods to get more players on the servers during peak times and better manage the number of players (via us.forums.blizzard.com).
In Pokémon GOa Halloween event took place in the last few days, which has now ended. However, trainers are reporting a nasty surprise after the event: Their special research has been reset. We at MeinMMO have looked into what happened and will show it to you.
In the meantime, the event is over, but as is common in the game, special research can still be completed after an event ends. However, some trainers have experienced a nasty surprise in connection with this task.
Bug resets special research “What hides behind the mask?”
As trainer MygodStudio reports on reddit, he diligently worked on the special research during the Halloween event. However, after the event ended, his progress was suddenly reset. He writes: “Catch 40 ghost-type Pokémon and reset the progress after the Halloween event ends”
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It quickly becomes clear in the comments that MygodStudio is not an isolated case. Other trainers are experiencing this problem and are writing the following among other things:
GeordieAl: “I did the same thing… one account reset, one account is still at level 3/4!”
Panic-Plus: “This happened to me too! I just logged in and fell back to 0/40… I caught a Gastly to see if the problem would resolve itself, but no! I think I had 38/39 of the 40. This kind of thing definitely makes it harder to play these tasks.”
More reports of resets after the event
However, special research “What hides behind the mask?” does not seem to be alone with a reset after the event. Hyduya writes: “My 7 km egg that was supposed to hatch a few minutes before the end of the event has also been reset.” (via reddit.com).
Trainer bcr3125 further reports that even all his special researches have disappeared after the end of the Halloween event (via reddit.com). After restarting Pokémon GO at the recommendation of another player, however, this problem was resolved.
Can trainers fix the problem?
Similar to bcr3125, trainers have tried to recover their progress according to their comments. Unfortunately, without success. Affected players currently have no choice but to redo the tasks.
Summerclaw describes this situation in the comments with a bit of irony: “Cool, I will never finish it” (via reddit.com).
Whether Pokémon GO will fix this bug soon or whether trainers really have to redo all tasks to complete the special research is currently unknown. If Niantic comments on this, you will find out here at MeinMMO.
Were you able to complete your special research during the Halloween event? Or have you had similar experiences and your progress was simply reset? Feel free to share your opinion on this here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers on this topic.
