In Fortnite, the servers will go down today, October 26, on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The downtime will be used to roll out the new Update 18.30. All changes will be summarized here on MeinMMO promptly.
What’s happening today in Fortnite? Fortnitemares is entering its third round, and with it, you can possibly expect new content from the Halloween event. So get ready for some downtime, allowing Epic Games the opportunity to implement the update on their servers.
To make sure you don’t miss anything, we from MeinMMO will update this article for you. This way, you’ll always stay up to date.
Update 11:46 AM: The servers are responsive again, and the maintenance is over. You can now download the update. On the PS5, you’ll find a total of 3.012 GB available for download.
Fortnite servers going down – when and how long?
Downtime in the morning: The servers will be shut down at 10 AM our time to roll out Update 18.30. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you won’t be able to play anymore from 09:30 AM.
When can you play again? The servers will then be offline for a while, and playing will no longer be possible. The downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This has been shown by the updates of previous weeks.
Of course, there can always be technical problems and delays with such work. If complications arise, we will report it to you.
When will the patch notes come? As usual, Epic Games will probably not release patch notes for the update. Therefore, the community is forced to go on a treasure hunt to track down changes.
However, if important changes come, we will also update this article for you.
What new content does Update 18.30 and Fortnitemares 2021 bring?
What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? We cannot be completely sure about the changes yet, but leaks and data miners have often proven to be a reliable source in the past. The following changes may occur:
The Cube Queen entered the Fortnite map with Update 18.21. She is now floating over a newly built cube city in the middle of the Zero Point crater. Her timer will run out in the afternoon of October 28, 2021. After that, she will be available with all her challenges and items.
With her styles, you will also be able to unlock pickaxe, back bling, and much more, so get ready for that as well.
New Stamp Cards
You might also expect new stamp cards to further level up your Battle Pass. New stamp cards will be released every week that thanks to the redesign will give much more XP.
New Halloween Skins
You can expect the last collection of Halloween skins this year. Here’s what they look like:
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The special thing about this pistol is that it fires semi-automatically. Whether it will make it into the game or be released at a later time is unclear.
The Secret Bunker May Be Unlocked
Sloane had already made her way with her IO squad to get into the bunker. Now the secret around the secret bunker might finally be unveiled, as images have surfaced regarding this.
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In May 2010, 3 YouTubers started uploading trick shots to Call of Duty . They called themselves “FaZe Sniping”. 11 years later, the “FaZe” clan is the largest esports clan in the world. Now they want to take the company public. They are aiming for a valuation of one billion US dollars.
This is the FaZe Clan:
The FaZe Clan is an esports organization with strong roots in content creation. Originally, the clan was formed as a group that uploaded trick shots on YouTube.
The clan is not so much known for the success of its teams in esports titles, but rather for having particularly many successful YouTubers, Twitch streamers, and influencers under contract. Streamers like NickMercs (No. 11 in the world) are part of FaZe, and Tfue (No. 2 in the world) was long with FaZe as well. They have countless successful YouTubers under contract.
The FaZe Clan currently has teams in Call of Duty, CS:GO, PUBG, Rainbow Six Siege, FIFA, Fortnite, Valorant, and Rocket League. In Fortnite, the game has about star players like Mongraal, Bizzle, or Dubs. The clan claims to have won 30 championships worldwide. However, they lack teams in the classic esports titles LoL and DOTA 2.
The FaZe Clan is the largest esports clan in the world when it comes to followers on social media, as they heavily rely on influencers. They are vastly superior to classic esports teams like “Team SoloMid” in terms of followers on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
FaZe aims for a market valuation of 1 billion US dollars
This is now FaZe’s plan: As FaZe announced, they want to go public on the NASDAQ. This is to be done through a merger agreement with a subsidiary of a financial conglomerate. After the IPO, the company they merge with is to be renamed FaZe Holdings Inc.; the stock is to be traded under the ticker “FaZe”.
For the company’s valuation, they are aiming for about one billion US dollars. 291 million US dollars is what the deal is supposed to bring FaZe in cash, which they will invest in the company’s growth.
The IPO is expected to occur in the 1st quarter of 2022, if all goes according to plan.
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At the forefront of youth culture and new forms of economy
Why is FaZe worth so much? FaZe sees itself with 350 million followers on social media ideally positioned to reach Gen Z customers and millennials. They say they are at the forefront of the “Global Creator Economy”.
They have reinvented “traditional entertainment” for a new generation: FaZe sees itself as a leading force in youth culture and as a top-tier brand.
It is said:
FaZe is positioned to become one of the only digitally native, youth-focused lifestyle and media platforms that can be publicly traded on a US exchange.
FaZe
Many controversies surround the clan
What is remarkable: With all the success and size that the FaZe Clan has achieved, it is constantly embroiled in conflicts:
Recently, FaZe influencers burned their fingers when promoting a cryptocurrency that was criticized as a “pump and dump” scam. FaZe has distanced itself sharply from this and terminated one of the influencers.
This is FaZe Banks (right) with his protégé Tfue (left). A dispute ensued later.
This is what lies behind it: FaZe is a unique case among esports clans because the clan has always focused on “content creators” and “we are a brand and a lifestyle” and did not try to win titles in major esports games like DOTA 2 or League of Legends like a traditional sports club.
Because they have taken this path through personalities and maintained a certain “tough street image” with which many can identify, the clan has grown much stronger on social media than all other teams.
This has now put them in a position to go public themselves.
Comparable esports teams like Team SoloMid, on the other hand, are taking the route of collaborating with large companies through sponsorship to acquire similar sums as FaZe is doing now.
It will be interesting to see how FaZe continues after the IPO. Because controversies that keep arising could then affect the stock price.
When YouTubers with 5 million fans publicly complain, they had to promote strange products in the name of the clan, receiving much criticism but only little money, this is currently a curious piece of news that raises eyebrows. Once FaZe is on the stock market, it could have much larger implications.
One of the best-known influencers from FaZe was a few years ago FaZe Jarvis (featured image). He pulled off the stunt of receiving a permanent account ban from Fortnite as a Fortnite pro:
On reddit, a player has compiled the biggest bugs and exploits surrounding PvP in New World. The thread is getting a lot of support and is also being shared by many big content creators.
What are the major issues? The reddit user Imaginary-Fun has already participated in 21 wars and won them all. Now he has listed his top 4 biggest problems in PvP (via reddit):
The Resilient perk is too strong and therefore a must-have
Some passive effects from the weapon skill trees do not work at all
You are basically forced to wear heavy armor if you want to be useful for your team
Especially frustrating is the fact that these errors were partly pointed out already in the beta in July. Furthermore, some users write that similar feedback was already given in the alpha. The problems have been known for a longer time, but have not been fixed so far.
In addition to the bugs and balancing issues, there is also the hurdle that players should actually be part of a large guild to participate in wars:
What are the problems with the Resilient perk? This perk reduces damage from critical hits by 4.8% and can be found on faction armor.
However, Imaginary-Fury has discovered that all damage is reduced by 4.8%. So, if you have 5 armors with this perk, you receive 22.5% less damage. That’s quite significant in PvP.
What is the problem with the skill trees? Each weapon offers various active and passive effects that you can unlock via skill trees. However, many of them have problems:
Some passive effects do not work at all
For others, only part of it works
For some, the texts do not match the effects
Some passive effects are stronger than indicated
This basically leads to the fact that you would have to try out what the individual skills actually do, instead of relying on the tooltips.
Especially with the fire staff, the perks from the fireball are reportedly not working correctly.
What about the armor? The light armor is actually supposed to enhance your damage, while the heavy armor primarily provides more defense.
However, the damage buffs from the light and medium armor do not work. Therefore, you only benefit from the larger dodge roll.
Imaginary-Fury therefore states that you are basically only useful for your team if you wear heavy armor.
Are these really the major issues? Yes, the thread is getting a lot of support on reddit and has already received over 1,500 upvotes. Many players are especially annoyed that they trust the skills or farm specific gear only to find out that these contents do not work correctly.
However, some players criticize Imaginary-Fury for knowing about the bugs with the Resilient perk and still using it. They see it as a kind of exploit. However, he is also defended, as many companies in the wars now rely on this perk.
What do you think of the situation in PvP? Have you had similar experiences?
But not only in PvP does New World currently have problems. There are also general issues that urgently need to be fixed:
The Battle Royale Warzone will undergo significant changes this year. With the new Call of Duty: Vanguard, Warzone will receive a new graphics engine while the developers will take inspiration from the multiplayer experience of the new CoD. MeinMMO summarizes the 5 most important changes that may be ahead of us.
When and how does the “Fusion” start? The previous statements from the developers about when and how Call of Duty: Warzone will change with CoD: Vanguard leave much room for speculation:
When: December 2, 2021
How: “With the release of Vanguard, we want to ensure that the game’s feel and character extends into Warzone beyond the multiplayer experience.”
We already know the date of the transition, but we are still missing details about the gameplay.
But we do know: Warzone will get the Vanguard engine and should feel quite similar to the multiplayer. Additionally, there will be a new, large map, the anti-cheat system “RICOCHET,” and the old weapons and cosmetics will remain in the game.
Based on the current information, we have looked at the Battle Royale and summarized the 5 most important changes that Warzone will likely undergo with the fusion of Vanguard:
Regarding the new map, most things are already clear. The update with the transition to Vanguard is called the “Pacific Update.” Instead of the gray city of “Verdansk,” characterized by the communist mismanagement of that time, Warzone will be set on a green, colorful Pacific island at the end of the year.
However, the setting is not yet entirely secure. When transitioning to Cold War, Warzone also moved to the “Cold War” setting. But the first images of the new map raise some doubts about whether Warzone will actually go to the 1940s:
The cinema front looks too modern.
Thus, the building, which seems to be a cinema, looks too modern for the 1940s. Fluorescent tubes did exist by then, and the colors – red with neon gas, blue with xenon gas – were available. However, the production of tubes with curved glass is not typical for the 1940s.
Large parabolic antennas on the right side.
Similar observations can be made regarding the parabolic antennas seen in the second image. This type of antenna did exist in the 1940s, but it did not come into widespread use until the discovery and intensive use of microwaves – after World War II. Thus, the large antennas do not quite fit the picture.
Modern forklift seen on the left.
In image 3, a modern forklift can be seen on the left. Again, the technology and the idea for it existed already, but the design of the forklift does not fit into the World War II era. The object in the picture looks more like a modern, battery-powered forklift.
What is certain is that at the end of the year, Warzone will head to the Pacific. However, the time period cannot yet be clearly identified. Given the many modern elements that Warzone would bring into the World War II setting, it makes sense to let Warzone be set in our current time. But we currently lack the information for a definitive statement.
You can find more about the new map of Warzone here:
There are still many unanswered questions about the graphics engine. Warzone is set to switch to the new graphics, but to what extent?
At the moment, it looks like Warzone will take over the gameplay from the multiplayer 1:1 – similar to how it was at launch. Warzone was essentially a “Battle Royale” clone of Modern Warfare, the CoD from 2019. Even the weapon balancing was connected, and changes in multiplayer also applied to Warzone and vice versa.
Cold War, on the other hand, did its own thing, and the weapons in multiplayer were always a bit different from Warzone, and the graphics engine did not come to the Battle Royale.
With Vanguard, Warzone will likely adopt everything – from movement to new perks to fresh graphics that are state-of-the-art. We have already examined some of these small changes with significant impacts:
If you want to see some gameplay from the Vanguard beta and thus how Warzone looks at the end of the year, we are embedding 10 minutes of beta gameplay here:
3. New weapons with 10 attachments
There are still some uncertainties regarding the weapons, but some facts are already certain:
All weapons from Vanguard will come to Warzone
Vanguard weapons will have 10 attachments in Warzone
The laser attachment makes room for the types of ammunition, and the additional attachments from Modern Warfare return with Vanguard. Especially the types of ammunition are exciting for the gameplay of a new Warzone. The Vanguard weapons could bring fire damage into the Battle Royale or bullets that slow down opponents.
However, how this fits in with the old weapons and how the gunsmith resolves the additional slots remains unclear.
As it stands, the old weapons will remain just as they are – with 5 attachments. Your old weapon skins will also not expire and can be used in Warzone without any problems, but not in Vanguard.
For more about how to build your loadouts in Warzone with Vanguard, find more info here:
There is currently little concrete information regarding this change. However, perks are an important part of the gameplay and also influence other mechanics such as footstep volume, mini-map, or movement speed. With a new engine, such aspects tend to change, and the beta has already shown that considerable changes are underway.
Whether the old gameplay systems will continue to function as usual with the new technology is rather unlikely. Nonetheless, there are several possibilities here:
Warzone has its own perk system that is modeled after the old one
The new perks from Vanguard will also be available in Warzone, perhaps with minor adjustments
The current perk system will carry over to the new Warzone
That the developers can separate the perk systems between multiplayer and Warzone has been demonstrated by the introduction of 2 Warzone-exclusive perks. However, which perks you will ultimately load your loadouts with at the end of the year is still unclear. By the way, “Ghost” and “Overkill” in Vanguard are in two different perk categories.
If you want to know more about “RICOCHET” or have further questions regarding the PC driver, check out here:
If you want to see confirmed and leaked perks from Vanguard, you can find the relevant information here:
One of the biggest issues of the “old” Warzone is cheaters. With a completely new anti-cheat system, Call of Duty aims to tackle the cheaters more aggressively and rebuild trust.
Part of the new system called “RICOCHET” also includes a kernel driver. The driver is meant to monitor the interactions of applications with the CoD games on the PC. However, the new anti-cheat is about more than just the PC driver.
The entire security infrastructure is set to be improved, and this development consists of several components:
Server-side analysis tools
Enhanced investigation processes
Increased account security
Kernel driver on the PC
If you want to know more about “RICOCHET” or have any questions about the PC driver, then check here:
What remains as always? – Battle Pass, Prestige, gameplay elements
The Battle Pass is back, and everything points to a live-season system, as introduced by Modern Warfare 2019. The well-known progression system remains in the game and will even be expanded – your Vanguard operators will also have levels, and your account level and the Battle Pass can be increased in the last two CoDs:
Progression systems
Account level
Battle Pass
Weapon level
Operator level
CoD level connection
Modern Warfare from 2019
Cold War from 2020
Vanguard from 2021
Battle Royale Warzone
The items from the Battle Pass can only be used in Vanguard and Warzone. This also generally applies to the cosmetic packs: All can be used in Warzone but always belong to a premium title. A skin pack from Cold War does not work in Vanguard.
What happens to the prestige system cannot be said at this time. At the start, you are definitely at level 1 and need to unlock the Vanguard equipment. Whether you can continue to work on your level from the “Cold War” era upon reaching the prestige rewards is still uncertain.
Little is expected to change regarding the gameplay elements for the “Battle Royale” mode:
Cash
Contracts
Loadout deliveries
the Gulag
These basic mechanics should remain in the game, as they are important unique features of Warzone that differentiate the battle royale from its competition. However, some changes could be possible, such as different items at the buy stations or new types of contracts.
Conclusion: Warzone is completely transitioning to Vanguard
The more I delve into this, the more I get the impression: Warzone will become Vanguard, and that in nearly every aspect.
The influence of a new engine on Warzone’s gameplay is extensive. This starts with the mechanics of step sounds and does not end with the behavior of the mini-map against enemy fire without a suppressor.
So many details change due to the new engine, and the previous gameplay systems are tailored to the mechanics of Modern Warfare.
That’s why I now think: Warzone will receive all the new systems from Vanguard, such as perks or ammunition with fire damage, while basically retaining only the old weapons. They also play as usual and maintain their previous balancing.
However, aside from the feeling when firing the weapons, nearly everything in gameplay is likely to change. We can only be sure once the developers release more information about it.
In Pokémon GO the “Día de Muertos” event starts in November, which is an event for the Day of the Dead. There will be special spawns, a chance for Shinies, a battle day, and other bonuses. We provide you with all the information in the overview.
What kind of event is this? This year, Pokémon GO celebrates the Day of the Dead with players around the world. In previous years, these were regionally limited events, as the holiday is mainly celebrated in Mexico and other parts of America.
This year, the entire community can participate, and Niantic has come up with some bonuses for this.
“Día de Muertos” Event – All Content, Bonuses, Pokémon
When does it start? The event starts on Monday, November 1 at 10:00 AM local time. It ends on November 2 at 10:00 PM local time.
What bonuses are there? You will receive double Stardust for catching Pokémon during the event. Additionally, your Lure Modules and Incense will last for 90 minutes.
Additionally, a battle day of the GO League starts on November 1, where you can earn quadruple Stardust for victories.
Which Pokémon will spawn? In the wild, you can find Tragosso, Sonnkern, Kramurx, Hunduster, Zobiris, Roselia, Sonnflora, Driftlo, and Makabaja. All specimens, except for Sonnflora, have a chance to be Shiny.
Gifts: If you visit the shop during the short event, you will receive a free event box and an avatar T-shirt.
Incense and Lure Modules: When you activate Incense or Lure Modules, they attract the following Pokémon: Tragosso, Sonnkern, Sonnflora, Kramurx, Hunduster, Zobiris, Driftlon, Alolan Marowak, Makabaja.
Research: Through field research, you will encounter Tragosso, Sonnkern, Roselia, and Alolan Marowak.
What do you think of the upcoming event for the Day of the Dead in Pokémon GO? Are these contents you are excited about, or would you prefer to receive different Pokémon and gifts?
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A new game studio formed by former developers of World of Warcraft has emerged. They are working on the ‘next great RPG world’.
Even though Blizzard has captured attention with mostly negative headlines in recent months, it must be noted that at least one positive thing has emerged from the developer studio: other developer studios. Another one has now been formed, consisting of 8 WoW veterans who want to create a new RPG.
What kind of developer studio is this? The new developer studio is named ‘Notorious’ and consists of 8 former Blizzard veterans. The name actually has history, as the developers played in a guild with the same name for nearly 17 years. Some of the developers are:
Chris Kaleiki: He was a Systems and Class Designer in World of Warcraft. Among other things, he designed the Monk class and the PvP talent system.
Cole Eastburn: He designed some of the most iconic artworks for Warcraft, shaping the appearance of many well-known characters (via Artstation).
Colin Volrath: One of the former level designers at Blizzard. He is responsible for the design of the dungeon “The Other Side”, but also the city of Boralus is partially credited to him by WoW players.
In a short introductory video, they reveal the rough plans and what to expect from Notorious:
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What genre will it be? Those who think that Notorious Studios is developing the next big MMORPG should temper their expectations a bit. Currently, the studio consists of just 8 people and is set to grow to 12 in the near future – far too few to develop a massive MMORPG.
However, they mention in their introductory video that the studio’s first game will be based on the passions of the developers. These are the points:
Core RPG Fantasy
Multiplayer Gameplay
Focus on Combat
This would at least suggest an RPG with co-op components.
When can we expect a game? That is still uncertain. After the founding of a new studio, it usually takes several years before anything tangible is created. Although the demand for new games is high, developers should be given enough time. Perhaps in two or three years, there will be some initial images to look at.
More about developer studios that emerged from Blizzard can be found here:
Notorious focuses on community: Already in the first video, Chris Kaleiki makes it clear that they want to build a strong connection with the community and believe that players have an important influence on the development of games. They want to be open, show more developers and the office in future videos, and generally maintain active communication with the community.
At the same time, the hierarchy in the company is supposed to be quite flat. There are no “Leads” or “Directors”. They hope to avoid a toxic work environment this way. A good working atmosphere is also one of the 6 core values of Notorious, as “Team first, then players” means that you must first create a great studio to later deliver great games.
It will be exciting to see what Notorious Studios creates in the coming years. As soon as there are initial details about a possible game, we will report about it on MeinMMO.
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Helicopters are powerful vehicles in Call of Duty: Warzone. You can slice through enemies with them, traverse the map quickly, and sometimes the aircraft can even serve as bombs. However, there is a zone on Rebirth Island that apparently has something against the helos – if you land here, your match could end.
Helicopters have been in the game since the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone and are the best way to zip around quickly. If you have a Trophy System installed in the back seat, you might be somewhat safe from enemy rockets and can enjoy the view on the way to your objective.
On the small map Rebirth Island, the paths are not as long as in the large Verdansk – the helos are still popular, as they deliver one-hit kills. However, Rebirth Island also fights back against the speedy flyers. There apparently is a zone on the island where helicopters randomly explode without any external interference.
Your helos are not safe on Rebirth Island
What does that look like? The small YouTuber “Rito Rhymes” has uploaded a compilation of his random heli kills:
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Over the 2:30 minutes, many deaths related to an exploding helicopter can be seen. At one point, it even takes out an entire team because Rito lands with his whole squad in the dangerous heli zone.
In the kill feed, there is no indication of all the displayed heli deaths. Normally, it always shows when a player goes down or gets completely killed. The random deaths do not only happen to Rito – there are also scenes where a teammate or an opponent is trolled by the nasty anti-heli zone.
To avoid the frustrating heli death, Rito has created a map showing the dangerous areas:
How long has this bug been in the game? The player spoke with the US news site “Dexerto” and said that the bug has been in the game since the release of Rebirth Island, which would be since December 2020. He has already sent a good dozen bug reports to the official channels, but according to him, support did not want to acknowledge this bug.
Rito was so frustrated by this that he took matters into his own hands – he created the map and the video to prevent others from having the bad experience.
How likely is it that my heli will explode in the zone? If you land or get in there – assume that you will lose the heli and your life. The chance does not seem to be 100%, but when we tested the bug ourselves, the helicopter exploded every time upon landing.
Unlike the video above, however, we had an entry in the kill feed when the heli took us out. Perhaps a change that just recently came into play.
That does not make the zone any less dangerous – keep your helos as far away from the marked areas as possible.
Will this stay like this? The bug has apparently been in the game for months, and currently, no statements from the developers regarding a fix can be found. For now, you should avoid the zone with your helos.
However, the problem is gaining notoriety through the publications, and the Warzone creators may now be paying attention to the anti-heli zone and defuse the area.
The latest installment in the “Call of Duty” series is called Vanguard and will be released on November 5, 2021, for PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Find out everything about the pre-order here.
What is CoD Vanguard? The new Call of Duty 2021 takes place once again in a World War scenario, after Modern Warfare (2019) dealt with the modern world and Cold War (2020) dealt with the Cold War.
You will receive a comprehensive multiplayer with 20 maps available at launch as well as a single-player campaign in CoD: Vanguard. In the story, you will carve a path to Berlin as an international team “Task Force One” through various fronts. In addition, there will be the usual multiplayer, a zombie mode, and extensive integration of Warzone.
CoD Vanguard will be released on November 5, 2021. But you can already pre-order the new shooter now. You can take a look at the campaign here. We will embed a trailer for you here:
Pre-order CoD Vanguard for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
Where can I pre-order CoD Vanguard? You will find the new shooter at all well-known retailers, especially Amazon, of course. There you can pre-order without having to pay directly. The payment is only due at release.
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What are the editions and prices? CoD Vanguard will be released in three different versions – at different prices. We have listed these for you here:
Standard Edition: 59.99 € (PC); 69.99 € (PlayStation and Xbox)
Cross-Gen Edition: 79.99 € (only PlayStation and Xbox)
Ultimate Edition: 99.99 € (PC); 109.99 € (PlayStation and Xbox)
The Standard Edition includes only the game as well as 5 hours of double XP. The Cross-Gen Bundle includes CoD Vanguard for both generations of your consoles: PS4/PS5 or Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
The Ultimate Edition also includes the “Task Force 1 Pack”, 5 hours of double weapon XP, and the Battle Pass Bundle with 20 tier skips. The Ultimate Edition is also cross-gen.
All packages also include some pre-order bonuses.
The contents of the Ultimate Edition. The operators above are from the “Task Force 1 Pack.”
Pre-order bonuses for CoD Vanguard – Early access to the beta and more
What bonuses are there? The beta has already concluded and the remaining pre-order bonuses are of a cosmetic nature, some of which can already be used now:
The “Night Raid” blueprint for Cold War and Warzone – A submachine gun
The Frontline weapon pack – Includes the blueprints “Shredder” and “Wildwood”, two submachine guns for Vanguard and Warzone
Arthur Kingsley from the 9th British Parachute Battalion as an operator; also for Warzone and Cold War
The Spotlight Hours in October 2021 for Pokémon GO are known. In total, you can expect four dates. We’ll show you when you’ll receive XP and when you’ll receive Stardust, and why there won’t be a Spotlight Hour with candies in October.
What kind of events are these? The Spotlight Hours run every Tuesday evening starting at 6:00 PM in Pokémon GO. For one hour, a specific Pokémon is in focus and spawns nearly everywhere. This is accompanied by a bonus that gives you more Stardust, more XP, or more candies. However, there are no candies in October.
In the following overview, we show you all the dates for the Spotlight Hours in October 2021.
All Dates – Spotlight Hours in October 2021
Remember these Pokémon: In the coming weeks, the following Pokémon will be the focus of the Spotlight Hours:
Below, we will go into more detail about the Spotlight Hours and show you the exact bonuses in detail.
Spotlight Hour on October 5
Which Pokémon will you encounter? During the Spotlight Hour, Driftloon of Ghost and Flying type will be highlighted.
What bonuses do you get? For evolving Pokémon, you will receive double experience points (XP).
Who is this worth it for? For everyone who saves Pokémon for evolution and then, possibly together with a Lucky Egg, wants to evolve many Pokémon at once.
Is there a Shiny version? Yes, the shiny form of Driftloon is already available in the game.
Spotlight Hour on October 12
Which Pokémon will you encounter? The Pokémon Nebulak of Ghost and Poison type is the star of the Spotlight Hour.
What bonuses do you get? During the event, you will receive double Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Who is this worth it for? This event is generally worth it for every player, as you use Stardust for trading or for power-ups. In combination with a Star Piece, you can effectively replenish your stock during the event.
Is there a Shiny version? Yes, Nebulak is also available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO.
Spotlight Hour on October 19
Which Pokémon will you encounter? During this Spotlight Hour, Mollimorba of Psychic type will be in the spotlight.
What bonuses do you get? For catching Pokémon, you will receive double experience points.
Who is this worth it for? This is worth it for all players who still need experience points for leveling up.
Is there a Shiny version? No, shiny Mollimorba cannot be caught in Pokémon GO yet.
Spotlight Hour on October 26
Which Pokémon will you encounter? Kramurx will be the focus in the last Spotlight Hour in October. It belongs to the Dark and Flying types.
What bonuses do you get? For evolving Pokémon, you will receive double experience points.
Who is this worth it for? This is again worth it for all players who have saved Pokémon for evolution in order to evolve many in short succession.
Is there a Shiny version? Yes, shiny Kramurx can be caught in Pokémon GO.
If you looked at the overview of the Spotlight Hours, you surely noticed that there is no Spotlight Hour with a candy bonus. Instead, on October 5 and October 26, there is the same bonus that gives you double XP for evolving Pokémon.
This probably has to do with the fact that the Halloween event is running in October. It starts on October 15 and has consistently offered a candy bonus since its release.
So it is quite possible that during the Spotlight Hours on October 19 and October 26 there will also be a candy bonus that belongs to the Halloween event.
In the coming days and weeks, there will be several events for you in the game. The Community Day with Zwirrlicht, raid hours, and much more.
In our overview of all events in October 2021 for Pokémon GO we show you all the dates. Which events and Spotlight Hours do you definitely want to participate in this month? Let us know your opinion and selection here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other players about it.
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A new trailer for Battlefield 2042 has surfaced. It was presented with cool references and a lot of destruction. We at MeinMMO show you the trailer and what it could mean for the release.
What has surfaced? A new trailer has been released by BravoIntel via Twitter. This is a TV trailer, which basically shows what Battlefield 2042 wants to offer in All-Out Warfare. Many cool moments appear that reflect the gameplay and show how chaotic and destructive the battles will become.
Destruction, futuristic gaming, and above all a lot of shooting
The trailer delivers a clear message to the viewer. It conveys how the battles will unfold and how destructive your actions will be on the combat dynamics.
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The trailer begins with a person who presumably wants to start Battlefield 2042 with their futuristic console.
Immediately from the start, the game becomes reality. Soldiers sit on a bumper car and shoot wildly around them. A cockroach was crushed by a summoned tank, which can actually run away without a scratch.
Other soldiers carry out their battle at a rocket station, which ends with a huge explosion, and one or the other class specialist is also seen. There is plenty of action to be had.
What could this mean? A new TV trailer is a positive sign. Battlefield 2042 has already been postponed once, and many players would likely not take another delay well.
Therefore, the trailer could be a message to the community that the release is really approaching, and they can prepare for it. Among other things, this brief overview also makes it clear for non-fans what they can expect in the new installment of the Battlefield series.
So stay tuned, we at MeinMMO will keep you informed of every news regarding Battlefield. Let us know in the comments how you felt about this trailer.
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In Destiny 2 the power of a trace rifle is underestimated by most players. This weapon class actually has a lot to offer. Today, we present the 5 most rewarding trace rifles and why they might become important soon.
“Trace rifle calibration? Oh no.” When Banshee offers this calibration after the daily reset, many Guardians first have to rummage through their vault for a trace rifle or pull one from their collection. This weapon class is not very popular.
Trace rifles have only a very small damage bar; they are not obviously the mega damage dealers at first glance.
The handling of the energy beam does not come naturally. As an inexperienced trace rifle player, one might awkwardly swirl through the air at times.
There are only exotic representatives of their kind, so they often have to give space to other exotics that are currently meta.
That’s why you shouldn’t underestimate any weapon class: Trace rifles in Destiny 2 are similar to linear fusion rifles back in the day. No one liked them, and yet they are the current meta in Season 15. Now everyone wants them because they are incredibly strong.
The situation regarding which weapons are particularly good or necessary can change rapidly in Destiny 2. Playing or committing to only one weapon class is not a good idea for Destiny 2 players.
However, Trace rifles fundamentally deserve more attention, as “Ager’s Scepter” has proven this season 15. It was not only important for the story but also can do quite a bit.
Where do you get the exotic? The quest for Withered Image is no longer available, but you can now buy the trace rifle directly from the Tower kiosk.
“Withered Image” – Void trace rifle
This is the special property: This trace rifle has the ability to generate transmutation spheres. These can then be picked up like a relic and used in various ways.
You can strike with it and clear small adds.
Create a shield and run through enemies.
The shield absorbs life energy, which suppresses enemies.
Or slam the spheres directly to the ground for a Void explosion.
Does the weapon have a catalyst? For Withered Image, there is a masterwork catalyst. This increases the Void laser by 30% once you have affected enemies with the transmutation sphere.
It deserves rank 5 because Withered Image, compared to its siblings, performs rather poorly. While the effects are fun, they are not as strong after a nerf during Beyond Light. However, it is the only Void trace rifle next to the “Wave Splitter,” and the various effects are very useful because they not only drain enemies but also suppress them.
Rank 4: Prometheus Lens
Prometheus Lens is the most inconspicuous but also one of the oldest trace rifles in Destiny 2. It has been in the game since the DLC Curse of Osiris (2017) and deals Solar damage. If you want to get a feel for trace rifles, this one is your best bet.
“Prometheus Lens” Solar trace rifle
Where do you get the exotic? You can obtain the exotic either as a random exotic drop or from Xur’s weekly exotic engram.
This is the special property: By getting kills with Prometheus Lens, you can load ammunition into the magazine. This allows players to burn their enemies continuously. Additionally, the weapon creates a damaging heat field that grows as you fire.
Does the weapon have a catalyst? Yes, with the masterwork catalyst, stability and handling increase by +20. This allows better control over the “swirling” of the beam.
Prometheus Lens is our rank 4 because it can quickly fry small add hordes. It is also the strongest and first choice for players in PvP, especially in Control.
Rank 3: Coldheart
Bungie was once very proud of Coldheart. The trace rifle was the first ice weapon in Destiny 2 three years ago. Perhaps even a cool inspiration for the stasis powers and weapons that have come into the game since Beyond Light. Nevertheless, the exotic is somewhat one-dimensional. Its age is evident in the weapon. Bungie has become much more creative in designing exotic weapons these days.
Where do you get the exotic? In Season 15, you can randomly obtain Coldheart from exotic engrams.
This is the special property: Coldheart also becomes truly strong over time. The longer you hold on to a target, the more you increase your damage output. You just have to hit. Additionally, its range and stability are very solid.
Does the weapon have a catalyst? The masterwork catalyst grants more reload speed and +20 stability to the trace rifle.
Despite its minor drawbacks, it deserves rank 3, as Coldheart remains a good trace rifle that performs slightly better in PvE compared to Prometheus Lens.
Rank 2: Ager’s Scepter
Shortly after being released in the game, the trace rifle “Ager’s Scepter” quickly climbed to the top of the popularity scale among players. It is one of the best newcomers in the Season of the Lost and actually belongs to the “true king” of the Awoken, Uldren Sov, or now better known as the Crow.
Where do you get the exotic? To claim Ager’s Scepter as your own, you need to complete the seasonal quest of Season 15 “In the Footsteps of Stars.” This can be picked up at the Wayfinder Compass in the H.E.L.M.
This is the special property: While all other trace rifles are energy weapons, you can only equip Ager’s Scepter in the kinetic slot. It deals Stasis damage. Its stats are solid across the board. The exotic perk causes kills with this weapon to create a slowing explosion around the defeated target. Stasis kills also feed back ammo from reserves into this weapon’s magazine.
Does the weapon have a catalyst? Yes, and the catalyst even adds a third ability. This perk takes a Guardian’s fully charged Super energy and causes the magazine to overflow with it. This increases the damage of the beam and boosts Ager’s Scepter’s ability to freeze and slow targets. While the catalyst is active, it permanently drains Super energy. The effect of the perk ends once Super energy is depleted, during a reload, or when the weapon is stowed.
This can be a bit tricky to play. You always have to keep in mind to save your ultimate to activate the perk and not use it when fully charged.
The catalyst for Ager’s Scepter is a random drop from the loot chests that drop at the end of the Astral Alignment. There is even a higher drop chance on Legendary.
Rank 1: Divinity
Divinity is not just named that way; it also has godly good properties. Most players consider it the crème de la crème of all trace rifles. It is the only raid exotic that is not dependent on luck, and yet very few players possess Divinity. But don’t expect too much. Divinity is a support weapon.
Where do you get the exotic? You obtain Divinity in the Garden of Salvation raid. It has been in the game since Shadowkeep. To get the exotic, you first need to pick up a quest in the raid. Until then, there is no initial difficulty.
However, the last step of the quest is to complete the raid “Garden of Salvation” without interruptions and also to complete additional tasks. Similar to the current catalyst for the raid exotic Vex Mythoclast. An error code “Weasel” or Steam servers going down can already cost players the guaranteed drop of this raid exotic.
A guide on how to obtain the raid exotic can be found here:
This is the special property: Nevertheless, it is worth it. Divinity causes every target to become weakened (debuff by 30%). The weapon creates a field that envelops the opponent and also greatly enlarges the critical hitbox. As long as the field exists, the entire fireteam does more damage. The exotic is also strong against Overload Champions.
In terms of stats, Divinity outperforms all trace rifles by double: Almost 200 shots are available to you. The stability is maxed out.
Does the weapon have a catalyst? No, Divinity currently does not have a masterwork catalyst.
Our undisputed rank 1. Especially since Divinity has proven itself in almost every end boss, many raid bosses, and infinitely many champions. If you don’t have it yet, you might want to consider using this extended Season 15 for an outing in the garden.
That’s why trace rifles could soon become meta: One should also consider that especially in Season 15, with Ager’s Scepter, not just another trace rifle has been added. Bungie has also added the associated mods to the game. The new ammunition mods for trace rifles are also having a notable effect.
The community speculates that, besides the secret code for the rocket launcher theory, trace rifles might also become meta in 2022. It’s quite possible that they will soon have their big moment.
Have you already acquired all the exotic trace rifles for your collection? Which one is your top favorite, and could you imagine players using legendary trace rifles in Destiny 2 soon?
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Genshin Impact regularly brings events and related quests. When such a quest starts or continues the next day, a large announcement appears on the screen. This event announcement has already claimed several characters. MeinMMO reports what has happened.
What happens during an event announcement? When the announcement is displayed because of an event quest, you cannot move or skip the prompt.
Additionally, Genshin Impact continues running in the background as if the announcement wasn’t there: monsters attack you and you cannot deploy your glider while you are falling.
The display lasts a full 5 seconds and has caused some players to watch their runs in the spiral abyss get ruined as their characters died.
The community reacts with anger and schadenfreude
Two reddit users share their pain: arzenalvilkiss posted his contribution under “Event announcements can ruin your runs in the spiral abyss”:
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The second user PH_007 also experienced this, but fortunately, he did not lose a character (via reddit). He still annoyedly asks in his title “(…) why is this [the event announcement] a thing?”
What’s so bad about it? When you’re in the spiral abyss and a character’s hit points drop to 0, you cannot revive them. If you are at the beginning of the challenge, that costs you the run, as the abyss has a total of three rooms that you must clear with a team.
How does the community react to it? One side of the community finds it funny, while the other is angry that Genshin Impact does not fix such issues. The reddit user pawstatze shares a similar story under PH_007’s post:
I got it [the announcement] when I jumped off a cliff. I don’t need to say that it didn’t end well.
naive-dragon humorously writes under arzenalvilkiss’ post:
Lol, sorry buddy, that was extremely funny. I can’t believe that it [the announcement] appeared in the spiral abyss. It’s the first time I’ve seen that.
Occasionally, there are responses under the posts that say the makers of Genshin Impact need to fix such errors. However, most see it with humor and share similar stories and experiences due to the event announcement.
What about you? Has this happened to you too, and can you share a story with us or have you been spared so far? Feel free to write it in the comments.
The new MMO New World has a bot problem and there is a understandable reason for it: On eBay, gold sellers offer their services. The gray market for items in the game is expanding. Everyone wants to farm the resources.
Botting in New World apparently takes on larger and larger proportions. Players report on reddit that they saw a “level 30” player without a faction who is always following the same routes and performing the same actions.
Other players say: On their server, there is someone who does nothing but farm hemp and put it up for auction – they have already leveled up to level 37. That’s sure to get worse.
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What is the reason for this? A professional industry has formed around MMOs that offers services for money. These services and individuals have become so professionalized that they also offer their services in new MMOs when it seems possible to make a profit:
For example, “boosts” are regularly sold, where people level up a character to a certain level for someone else
Is there really money to be made? With the sums, one quickly rubs their eyes:
On eBay, 10,000 gold is traded for about 58.30 euros.
A professional provider sells 10,000 gold in one region for 32.90 euros, in another, they are available for 38 euros.
A level 60 character costs 288 euros from service providers.
Especially for players in 2nd and 3rd world countries, farming gold and selling it to customers in industrialized countries is an interesting source of income to support their families.
Is this legal? The provider for the gold on eBay promises that the money is “100% hand-farmed and completely legal” – but the terms of use from Amazon Game Studios that apply to New World clearly state (via amazon):
“Do not participate in real money trading of items or in-game currencies.” You should also not share, trade, or sell accounts.
While no specific penalty is listed for this violation, possible penalties that Amazon imposes in their games include warnings and bans, up to a permanent ban.
We once conducted an interview with a gold seller on MeinMMO:
In a developer livestream, the creators of Lord of the Rings Online have finally announced a major graphics update. More information is expected in January, but here’s what we already know, summarized for you by MeinMMO.
What happened with Lord of the Rings Online? In an approximately one-hour video discussing the upcoming expansion Fate of Gundabad, the developers provided many answers regarding new content for the MMORPG.
They not only addressed the upcoming innovations in Fate of Gundabad, which is set to be released on November 10, but also content beyond that.
They spoke about a graphics update related to an update of the so-called Lua API, which is currently in the planning phase.
What is in the update? This has only been briefly outlined so far. We currently know the following contents:
New visual effects and improved animations
Better support for 4K monitors
Optimized customization options for the UI
More customization options for the world map
Improvements in the quest tracker
When the update will come is still unknown. They are currently in the planning phase and putting together a team to handle this extensive task.
What else was discussed in the video? In addition to numerous improvements related to the new class in Lord of the Rings Online, there was also talk of potential future races. The developers confirmed that the River Hobbit will most likely be the next playable race.
There was also discussion about the recent changes to legendary items and how they want to further improve them.
You can watch the entire video here:
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However, the confirmation of the overall graphics update could pave the way for exactly such a implementation. However, more is required for a next-gen version of an old MMORPG than just new graphics. So it still remains to be seen if and when these versions might be released.
There may be more information when the developer discusses the graphics update in January and shares new insights. We at MeinMMO are keeping an eye on it for you.
What do you think of the update? Do you wish for a next-gen version of the MMORPG? Are you excited about the graphics improvements and 4K adjustments? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
With Legends of Aria, the developer Citadel Studios initially aimed to create a kind of successor to Ultima Online. There were many parallels. However, the MMORPG turned out to be a flop on Steam. Now, the standalone version Aria 2.0 is supposed to save the universe.
What’s the status of Legends of Aria? The sandbox MMORPG promised many freedoms and finally celebrated its release as a Buy2Play title in the summer of 2019. However, the large player numbers were absent. At its peak, it reached just 1,170 simultaneous players (via SteamDB).
In the last 30 days, Legends of Aria only had 20 average players and 42 simultaneous at peak. In the Steam reviews, only 57% gave a positive rating. Some planned updates came much later than originally announced.
We at MeinMMO had therefore already predicted the death of the game for 2021 back in January:
What will happen now with the MMORPG? In the October update, the developers announced that they are working on “Aria 2.0”. This is supposed to be a standalone game in the universe of Legends of Aria.
This version, however, is supposed to offer a better engine and some other advantages that are meant to make Aria 2.0 a better sandbox MMORPG. They also commented on the future of Legends of Aria.
New Engine, New Perspective, and New Game Content
What is Aria 2.0 supposed to offer? The new game is supposed to run on the improved Shards Engine 2. This will also change the perspective in the game. While Legends of Aria was played in an isometric perspective – just like the model Ultima Online – the new title will now offer the classic third-person view.
Additionally, the following adjustments are planned:
The expansion of sandbox elements in the game
A return to the skill system that was once planned before the release of Legends of Aria
Fighting while mounted
New content, points of interest, and regular PvE and PvP events
A revamp of the user interface
Better collision detection with boats
A swimming feature
An optional “positional voice chat”
When is Aria 2.0 supposed to be released? The development of the new game is expected to take months, but not years. A release seems to be aimed for 2022.
An official announcement for Aria 2.0 is expected soon. Initial playtests are already planned. Loyal players of Legends of Aria will receive early access.
What will happen with Legends of Aria? Since Aria 2.0 will be a standalone game, Legends of Aria will also remain in its current form. Officially, the developers state:
We will continue to support Legends of Aria. The Legends of Aria Worlds program (community servers) is alive and will continue to be supported in the future. When Aria 2.0 goes into testing, we will offer our subscribers the opportunity to play it.
However, it is questionable what “continue to support” actually means. Because the developers themselves have postponed the “Pont Release 11” indefinitely. It was supposed to come in 2021, but the team was too reduced to implement it.
The last major update for Legends of Aria was in 2020.
What do you think about the future of Legends of Aria? Will Aria 2.0 be the nail in the coffin for the MMORPG? And have you tried the game yourself?
In addition to Legends of Aria and Aria 2.0, the developers are working on another game: The End – a “dark fantasy” survival MMO. We have introduced it to you in more detail here:
The newly released MMORPG Elyon has issues with lags and long queues during login. However, measures have already been taken to improve performance and appease players. You can find out what the developers are doing to optimize the game here on MeinMMO.
What is Elyon? The new MMORPG Elyon launched in late 2020 in Korea and has finally arrived in the West. As a Free2Play game, it can be played for free.
The action-packed combat system, which resembles a mix of TERA and Black Desert, is a feature of the game. It also offers a colorful steampunk setting with an Asian look.
What are the current problems? Elyon was released on October 20, 2021, and since then, complaints from players about performance issues in the game have been piling up. There are persistent lags, which are anything but fun in a dynamic action combat system.
Additionally, players are reporting long queues. Both issues seem to occur more frequently in Europe. However, the developers have already addressed these problems and devised several solutions.
Developers disable world quests and RvR-PvP
What are the developers’ measures? To address the lag issues, the developers are taking drastic measures. Apparently, two features of the game are significantly contributing to the lags. Therefore, global world quests and realm vs realm battles will be disabled until further notice.
At least the RvR battles will be back online by the next server maintenance on October 27. The battles scheduled until then will be handled as draws and rewards will be distributed accordingly.
To reduce login queues, a new EU server named Perseus will soon be online. Until then, no new characters can be created on the servers Andromeda and Sagittarius.
This is all aimed at increasing performance and reducing queues.
How is Elyon being received by players? Elyon had a difficult start due to the timely launch of New World but was still able to attract over 10,000 players, which is partly why the queues are so long.
However, the game is not faring well on Steam and recently received mediocre reviews.
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You want to build a Bundesliga team in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team? Here we show you rewarding teams with the best Bundesliga players for different coin budgets.
That’s why it’s worth building teams now: In FIFA 22, the transfer market in Ultimate Team is unusually low. Cards that would have been significantly more expensive in previous iterations of the series can be found for very few coins.
An example is Robert Lewandowski, who purely based on the rating has the second-highest gold card in FIFA 22. The striker costs just about 35,000 coins. A real bargain for a 92-rated card.
Such examples can be found in abundance. Therefore, it may be worthwhile to take a comprehensive look at which cards are suitable for your own team.
Here you can find a bit of inspiration if you want to play with Bundesliga players in Ultimate Team. We show you teams for small, medium, and large budgets.
The teams were assembled using the Squad Builder from the site futbin (via futbin).
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Best Bundesliga Team in FUT for Few Coins
This team costs about 30,000 coins
What kind of team is this? In this team, we focused on players none of whom exceed the 10,000-coin mark – most of them are significantly below that.
The most expensive card, just over 6,000 coins, is Wolfsburg keeper Casteels, who also has an 86 rating. If you want to lower the price of the team a bit, you can easily use other keepers who are a bit cheaper.
Otherwise, the team offers a healthy mix of speed (Malen, Sané, Diaby), ball control (Reus, Sabitzer), and defensive strength (Can, Lacroix, Upamecano). With Roussillon and Mbabu, you also have two fast full-backs.
Overall, this team will cost you around 30,000 coins. Alternatives with which you could rebuild the team are:
Mukiele (RB)
Gnabry (RM)
Müller (CAM)
Bundesliga Team in FUT for a Medium Budget
This team costs about 94,000 coins
What kind of team is this? In the second team, we tried to upgrade some positions with better players without exceeding the overall price range of 100,000 coins. Therefore, some players remain in the team due to the lack of stronger options within this budget.
The most expensive card in the team is Alphonso Davies at 25,500 coins, who is certainly worth this price with his extremely high speed and great dribbling as an attacking left-back. In this version, we also set up Müller and Gnabry – however, one can also continue with Reus and Sané here.
In central defense, we chose Gvardiol’s Inform card for around 10,000 coins. Gvardiol offers a good combo of speed, defense, and physique. Right-back Mbabu remains in the team due to the lack of better alternatives.
Strong Bundesliga Team in FUT for a Large Budget
This team costs about 250,000 coins
What kind of team is this? In this team, players are present who individually can already cost a lot of coins. Nevertheless, we have excluded players who demand prices in the six-figure range – thus we arrive at a total price of approximately 250,000 coins. How to earn coins is shown to you in the trading guide to FIFA 22.
An important addition here is Robert Lewandowski, who, although not very fast, excels in shooting and dribbling.
Behind him, you can get a very balanced number 10 with Nkunku’s TOTW card, supported by the defensively strong Zakaria and Kimmich. On the wings, you can upgrade Gnabry to the Inform card – but this is not necessarily necessary if you want to save coins.
In central defense, Tapsoba is added, whose RTTK card still has a chance for upgrades. Meanwhile, in goal is Manuel Neuer, the highest-rated goalkeeper in the Bundesliga.
The Most Expensive Bundesliga Team in FUT for the Wealthy
This team costs about 1,500,000 coins
What kind of team is this? You have coins galore and don’t need to worry about budgets? Then you will find here the currently probably most expensive Bundesliga team (without icons).
Here, you can integrate Goretzka’s super card, which at 80,000 coins is not even the most expensive card in this squad. That title goes to the RTTK card of Marco Reus, which costs over 400,000 coins and can also receive upgrades. Upgrade options include Upamecano as OTW as well as Sané and Mukiele (RTTK), which are therefore also more expensive.
Furthermore, you can set up two hero cards with Kohler and Gomez, both of which cost between 80,000 and 90,000 coins – rounding it all off with Kimmich’s TOTW card and Coman, Davies, and Neuer, whom we already know from previous teams.
Overall, the cost of this team is about 1,500,000 coins. Whether it is really worth it is rather questionable. After all, there are numerous cheap cards that also have great values. Some of these can be found here: 7 strong players in FUT under 50,000 coins.
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According to leaks, Patch 2.4 will introduce a new area to Genshin Impact, which you can already see on the map. The update will also bring 2 new characters, skins, and banner reruns. MeinMMO summarizes what we know so far about the upcoming update.
If Genshin Impact sticks to its schedule of releasing new patches every six weeks, Patch 2.4 will be released on January 5, 2022. There are already some leaks and speculations concerning the upcoming update that you should take with caution.
Leaks can always deviate from the actual content and turn out to be false.
What new area is this about? The leakers are not 100% sure, but it seems that there will definitely be a new area in Genshin Impact. The previously reliable leakers UBatcha and Not Tangzhu (via Twitter) suspect that it will be the Great Chasm (via Twitter).
What we know about the Great Chasm: Since Patch 1.4, there have been rumors that the Chasm will be patched into the game soon, but that has never been the case. However, this rumor might prove to be true this time, as the Chasm forms the bridge between Sumeru and Liyue.
According to the story in Inazuma and the words of Yae Miko, our next travel destination will most likely be Sumeru – so the timing would be appropriate for this area.
You can already see the name of the area on the map.
What the Great Chasm might bring: Moreover, unconfirmed leaks have repeatedly claimed that the Dendro element is related to the Great Chasm and that the element is not yet ready for release. Therefore, it is assumed that the release of the Chasm has also been pushed back further.
Leaker BLANK stated that one of his insiders told him that the Dendro element is complete and ready for testing. However, this does not mean that the element will arrive soon, he added (via reddit).
Shenhe is coming – Aggressive Cryo Spear User
Who is Shenhe? Shenhe seems to be an aggressive and intimidating person. Ganyu and Xingqiu report about her temperament and that one should be careful in her presence (via Genshin Impact Wiki).
Hu Tao says about Shenhe that she is a unique person and looks completely different from anyone else.
Some characters have a point “about Shenhe …” in “Data / Voice”:
Chongyun
Ganyu
Hu Tao
Ningguang
Xiao
Xingqiu
Chongyun’s, Ningguang’s, and Xiao’s words are currently not retrievable, as their statements are hidden behind an unknown quest.
Only Liyue characters seem to know Shenhe.
Why Shenhe should appear in Patch 2.4: Leaker Uncle dumb said that Shenhe’s skills are ready (via reddit). He also says that her abilities would be like Xiao’s elemental ability and Kazuha’s special ability, just in cryo form (via reddit). She is supposed to carry a spear as a weapon and is probably a 4-star character.
Since these details about Shenhe are known and one knows more about her than about the long-revealed character Yae Miko, some assume strongly that Shenhe will appear in Patch 2.4 or at the latest 2.5 in Genshin Impact.
Who is Yunjin? Yunjin is a dancer, singer, and brewer at the Heyu Tea House in Liyue. Moreover, according to Xingqiu, she is said to be able to write fantastic stories when she has a drink.
Some characters also talk about her in “Data / Voice” under the point “about Yunjin …” and in their character quests (via Genshin Impact Wiki):
Hu Tao
Keqing
Xingqiu, also in his story
Xinyan, also in her story
Zhongli, only under “Good Evening”
Leaks about Yunjin have been circulating online for ages (via Twitter). They show Yunjin as a Geo character, but in a more recent cutscene from an event, it was clearly seen that Genshin Impact has changed her element. Many now assume that she will become an Anemo character:
YunJin is likely to be an Anemo character. in the official 2.1 cutscene, Yunjin appears with green vision. To be taken with a grain of salt pic.twitter.com/N1HtsjySWr
What could the banners look like in Patch 2.4? The reddit user astrrea posted a detailed banner analysis in the forum, suspecting that the following banners could come (via reddit):
Xiao rerun together with the new character Yunjin, as Thoma, Gorou, and Sara were released together with 5-star characters of the same element. Moreover, the Lantern Rite is scheduled for the period of Patch 2.4, during which Xiao was released in 2021.
Ganyu rerun together with the new character Shenhe. According to his analysis, it is time for a Ganyu rerun, as it will have been a year since she was last featured in a banner. If she does not come in Patch 2.4, she will be the first character to need more than 1 year for her rerun.
What 2 new skins are supposed to come? UBatcha already leaked before update 2.2 that there will be 2 new skins (via Twitter). Keqing and Ningguang are said to be the lucky characters who will receive these. Furthermore, UBatcha states that you will get the Ningguang skin for free and you will have to pay for the Keqing skin.
Even with the release of the two skins, the Lantern Rite would be a fitting occasion.
What do you think of these leaks? Are you already saving diligently for a certain character or will you stick with your main among the hyped characters Itto and Gorou? Feel free to share in the comments.
Player numbers play an important role in MMORPGs, and since the release, the numbers of New World have noticeably declined. But while the first players are already announcing the death of the MMO, MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch calls for calm. Because a drop in player numbers after launch is the most normal thing in the world.
What about the player numbers? New World had a strong start on Steam. On October 3rd, the Sunday after release, 913,634 players played the new MMO from Amazon simultaneously. This puts New World in 5th place for all-time peaks on Steam (via SteamDB).
On Friday, October 22nd – over three and a half weeks after release – the game hit its lowest score yet. “Only” 453,385 players were online at the same time.
On reddit, the first threads appeared where New World was already referred to as a “dead MMO” (via reddit). Colleagues such as Forbes.com or the Polish site MMORPG.org.pl also report the significant decline in player numbers and attempted to find explanations for it.
However, this decline is completely normal and was to be expected, regardless of all the problems.
In fact, I am even pleasantly surprised by the still high player numbers:
On the other hand, this number of 453,000 is only about the “concurrent players”. The number of those who log in per day is likely to be many times higher.
Hardly any game maintains the numbers from release weekend
Why are decreasing player numbers “normal”? Every game that gets a lot of hype before launch attracts the most players at release. Because everyone wants to be there at the start, ride the hype, and talk about their experiences.
At launch, a game is completely new and unexhausted. There are hardly any guides, playthroughs, and you can still discover things “first”. Many even take time off to be able to dive into their favorite game directly. Accordingly, the numbers are quite high.
However, not every player can bind themselves permanently to the purchased title and drops out at some point. They may not like the game or there might already be a new, more interesting title. At the same time, the people who took vacation will also play less after some time. This makes setting new records more difficult.
What do typical developments of player numbers look like? In terms of player numbers, it doesn’t matter whether the release is an MMO or a single-player title:
Cyberpunk 2077 launched on December 10 on Steam with over a million concurrent players. It thus reached 3rd place in the all-time Steam charts. Two weeks later, on December 24, there were only 303,464 players left, which is less than 33% of the players.
Dota Underlords reached 202,334 concurrent players on the Sunday after release. Just two weeks later, on July 7th, only 98,995 players were in peak – less than 50%.
Even with every Destiny 2 expansion, this trend can be observed. The game reached a peak of 242,284 concurrent players on November 10, but already had only 94,838 players in peak by November 30 – here, too, only about 40% of the players logged in.
Unfortunately, there aren’t that many illustrative examples for MMORPGs, as many titles were only released on Steam afterwards. A game that really launched on Steam in the West is Swords of Legends Online, which peaked at 18,806 players during its release weekend and had only 9,308 players left two weeks later, on July 25.
The developments of player numbers in Cyberpunk 2077 (above) and Destiny 2 (below).
However, there are exceptions to this rule:
Surprise hits like Valheim or years ago PUBG often reach their peak only after some time after release, until the success has spread. However, player numbers for both have also dropped significantly again.
Service games that are developed further over the years can still improve their player numbers afterwards, as is the case with WoW or CS:GO after switching to free2play.
Were the declining numbers for New World to be expected? Yes, because there was hype surrounding the game beforehand. Just days before, it was number 1 on the sales charts at Steam, and Google Trends also shows how high the search volume has spiked (via Google Trends).
Of course, most players would take a look around the release, and naturally not everyone would stay, especially with the rather unusual gameplay styles like the combat system or the low number of abilities per weapon.
And even existing players will have reduced their number of hours per day – this can also contribute to the fact that the peak numbers are not as high anymore.
More interesting than the first drop in numbers after release, however, is for me the question of how the player numbers will develop after the first major updates and possible expansions. Because here Amazon has to show whether they can keep New World alive in the long term, because only then can a service game be successful.
How strong are the player numbers of New World really? If you look at the numbers from New World, you can see that there were always at least 250,000 concurrent players online on the weekends, peaking over 500,000. The average was about 385,000 players constantly online. However, this doesn’t directly say anything about the total number of players.
However, if you roughly assume that each player has spent around 5 hours in New World (some more, some less), then there would have been about 2 million players online alone on Sunday.
Direct comparisons with player numbers of other MMORPGs are difficult because most companies do not disclose their numbers. However, there are indicators that one can orient oneself by:
RuneScape reached all game versions (RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape + mobile versions) in June 2020 the highest value since documentation began in 2013. There, 220,000 concurrent players were online at peak (via misplaceditems).
Guild Wars 2 has a total of 16 million game accounts created since 2012. This includes both purchased and free-to-play accounts (via GW2). At launch in 2012, the developers also reported that 460,000 players were online at the best times (via GW2).
So when comparing New World with the big names in the genre, even on this Sunday, when numbers were nearly halved from release, it doesn’t look too bad.
What do you think of the player numbers of New World? Do you find them rather positive and are you worried about a downward trend?
A big problem with New World is currently the PvP mode Outpost Rush. Because this was deactivated again immediately after its launch:
Activision Blizzard has pulled off a coup with their new shooter Call of Duty: Vanguard (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X). A YouTube video meant to promote the shooter has almost 10 million views on YouTube. However, critical voices are also mixed among the comments, questioning whether the video is still in good taste or if it commercializes and dramatizes a real war too much.
What kind of video is it?
The video is titled “Vanguards of Photography – WWII Like Never Seen Before – Call of Duty: Vanguard”
The video was released on October 21, 2021, and has since garnered 9.95 million views. It has received 7,730 likes and 1,147 dislikes so far.
In the video, professional war photographers evaluate the authenticity of the graphics of CoD Vanguard. They praise the game: It fulfills the dream of many journalists to be able to photograph World War II. Through a special technique, they are given the opportunity to experience CoD Vanguard as if they were there; they are allowed to take photos.
This is the idea of the video: In the video, professional war photographers are introduced, who have reported on military conflicts in areas like Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, or Jordan.
They are asked which war they would have liked to take photos in. They agree: World War II. With CoD Vanguard, this should now be possible. Through a virtual camera, the photographers should gain access to the game engine and take photos as if they were in World War II.
One then sees how the photographers curiously navigate through a kind of holo-deck, crouching, searching for unique perspectives, and taking photos.
This is supposed to be the message of the video: Activision Blizzard wants to make it clear with the video:
Your Call of Duty: Vanguard provides authentic insights into conflicts – it withstands scrutiny through experienced eyes
Call of Duty: Vanguard is visually truly impressive and delivers breathtaking images of a military conflict and its various locations
Call of Duty: Vanguard offers a new, unique experience – War has never been seen like this before
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_-ed085Eo8
The video has almost reached 10 million views
“New level of tastelessness”
What is controversial about it? The video clearly emphasizes the impact and fascination of an actual war, where millions of people died. For some, it appears that this bombastic staging glorifies violence and war, commercializing history and fates.
The US site PC Gamer states about the video that with it, marketing has reached a new level of “tastelessness.” Particularly the phrasing “the epic intimacy of World War II” is criticized by the magazine. It is said that the video is “dramatic and overzealous like any CoD trailer.”
Furthermore, it is mentioned that Activision is auctioning off photos from the video to support US veterans. This is seen as a clever move to shield itself from accusations that the marketing is too extreme.
In the YouTube comments, there are cynical or ironic remarks that receive a lot of agreement:
“Imagine if the producers also start firing real weapons to get the full immersion!”
“That is war! That is real” – guy in a pink bunny costume covered in G-Fuel stickers runs around at superhuman speed carrying an MG-42.”
“Soldiers in WW2: Trying hard not to die – The photographer: Hahaha, the camera goes click-click”
However, these are relatively few voices; most comments on YouTube are positive. They praise the game’s graphics. The thought that the advertisement might be tasteless occurs to few.
Many praise the graphics of the video. They are pleased that with CoD Vanguard, the focus apparently lies more on the single-player campaign than on the multiplayer and the zombie mode.
Professional war photographers photograph CoD: Vanguard.
What’s behind it: It’s always a balancing act between glorification and authenticity when depicting war.
Movies like “Saving Private Ryan” radiate a morbid fascination with the dimensions of war, celebrating attacks on positions, explosions, bomb impacts, heroic sacrifices, and the courage of soldiers. They also repeatedly show the horrors of war, the suffering of individuals.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard in 12 Minutes – THE Check just before Release
Most viewers and gamers likely refuse to see these works as anything other than entertainment products. They apparently want to keep the fun and fascination intact.
Objectively speaking, Activision Blizzard has pulled off a real PR coup with the video, showing that they are giving their target audience what they want, and that is a spectacle.
With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the protests before release were significant:
