Bots are an integral part of the multiplayer of Battlefield 2042. Even in the open beta, you can encounter them repeatedly. These encounters vary greatly; sometimes they are unbeatable, sometimes incredibly stupid. One case strongly resembles the movie “The Matrix.”
What’s up with the bots? The main function of the bots in Battlefield 2042 is to fill spots in matches that are not occupied by players. So, for example, if you end up on an empty server, you will still encounter AI opponents in a match.
These bots seem to be quite immature based on feedback from previous players. They often behave sluggishly and foolishly, and they created ridiculous situations, especially in the Early Access phase. For instance, they use vehicles like tanks but barely hit their opponents and only obstruct them for their “real” teammates.
However, one case from the player TGehT11 shows that they are also capable of incredible moves that one usually only sees in The Matrix. You can check it out in the clip here:
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Bots are “out of control” – dodging bullets and trolling their opponents
What can be seen in the clip? The player is currently in a tunnel when an AI opponent runs into him. TGehT11 is supposed to shoot him, but the bot just “jumps” quickly and without an animation sequence into the air, easily dodging the bullet.
After this crazy jump, the bot runs toward the player and simply “machetes” him down. This resembles a scene from The Matrix where the characters can simply dodge bullets:
Here you see one of the iconic bullet-time scenes with Neo. (via filmstarts.de)
The user RustyFork97 also thinks so: “Holy damn Matrix, dude.” monsieur_beau19 thinks the bot could be the One.
Many players are amused by the erratic behavior of the bots and make other comparisons to other characters from pop culture, such as Jason Bourne or Aang from Avatar, The Last Airbender.
What is The Matrix actually? For those who don’t know the film: It is a dystopian action sci-fi film from 1999. It is considered a masterpiece and established techniques like slow motion as a means for filmmakers. The plot revolves around the Matrix. Our world is just a computer simulation, and humanity is held captive by it.
In another situation, a player was killed by a bot and the bot then seemed quite rude in his victory. In any case, he sits over the corpse of his victim and pulls off the classic teabag move that players usually use to troll their opponents.
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On good days, bots can not only be buffers until real players join the match but can actually achieve something.
Even if the Matrix jump looks more like a glitch than intentional AI behavior. Developer DICE will need to adjust this before the release of Battlefield 2042.
Until then, you can familiarize yourself with the bots in the open beta, as long as your sessions are not filled with players.
What else are bots good for in Battlefield 2042? As far as we know, players will also be able to create their own matches with bots and thus will not be forced to compete against other players.
They will probably also play a significant role in the “Hazard Zone” mode if the previous leaks are to be believed. So far, EA has not revealed the mode in detail.
By the way: You can still play the beta of Battlefield 2042 until tomorrow. The servers will close at 9:00 AM, so you can still test the conquest mode on the orbital map until then.
New World has published a post explaining the rules for server transfers. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you.
What are these transfers? Amazon has already announced that free server transfers are coming to New World. This allows you to move your characters to another server – even for a transfer at the beginning for free.
How to use the transfer: In a post in the forum, the development team explains how exactly a free transfer will take place. You just need to follow a few steps:
log in with the character to be transferred – even if you have to go through a queue
navigate to the shop and look for the tab “Transfer”, claim the transfer token stored there
leave your company if you are in one
remove all ongoing auctions from the trading post
stand in a city or outpost
The explanation stops here, but we assume that you will have to use the token to select a target server afterwards. The context menu of the token itself will probably provide an explanation.
On reddit, some fans are already discussing whether these tokens can be “stored” after being claimed. If the free phase ends, they want to be able to transfer for free later, in case their server changes again.
FAQ about server transfers in New World – rules and possibilities
When will the transfers come? There is still no specific date. The wording mentioned “this week”, but it says in the post that there were some difficulties. They want to improve these, but it will take a little longer. At the moment, they expect “next week”, starting from October 11.
Is it only possible once? No, in the future, the tokens will apparently be available for purchase, as stated in the post. However, this service will then be chargeable, only the first transfer is free. It is also possible that more free tokens will be issued in the future.
To which servers can I transfer? All servers in your region that are not already full should initially be possible as targets. Basically, the world must not be full, must not be undergoing maintenance, and you may not already have a character there. In Germany, many servers are already blocked for new characters. Players like MeinMMO author Mark Sellner might be especially pleased if they hit completely empty servers:
What can I take with me? You retain all character progress and inventory, your faction and your rank there, your houses including facilities, and all currencies you have collected. Only your friends list and your standing in the company, as well as any remaining auctions in the trading post will be lost.
Even now, there are countless players and even entire companies that have announced they are waiting to transfer servers as soon as the option becomes available.
With the transfers, the concentrated mass of players is expected to spread from a few servers to significantly more. Whether this will work as intended or whether new population centers will emerge remains to be seen.
Will you use the option?
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In Destiny 2 there are hardly any players who haven’t had one of the cool Western weapons of the sci-fi shooter in their hands. Gunslingers are always incredibly cool in PvP. But why is that? A YouTuber has now named four reasons why shotguns and hand cannons will forever plague PvP.
Everyone wants to be a gunslinger: Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Billy The Kid: they are all cool guys and had the reputation of being good with their revolvers. Anyone who crossed them was casually shot with one shot from their shotgun or revolver. No wonder players in Destiny 2 love to show off their cool space cowboy style.
Western weapons are really popular in PvP: In the regular Crucible as well as in the trendiest PvP event, the Trials of Osiris, the big guns regularly dominate the charts. Hand cannons and shotguns are always at the top. And that doesn’t matter which weapon meta is currently in Destiny 2. This is also reflected in the statistics from Trials Report.
The top choices of players in PvP are:
PikAss: Exotic 140 kinetic hand cannon
Chaperon: Exotic slug shotgun
The Last Word: 225 kinetic hand cannon
PikAss is a unique weapon. It belonged to the greatest gunslinger in all of Destiny 2 – Cayde-6.
The player Bloodi says about PikAss in PvP: “This is a weapon that simply has cult status, similar to the ‘Not Forgotten.’ With Memento Mori and 100% aim assist, you can take out opposing Guardians with two shots. This makes it still a good choice in PvP.”
PikAss is also a mainstay in PvE: PvE players who have inherited Cayde-6 as a gunslinger through the Forsaken quest are reluctant to put PikAss down. For example, N4RC0TIC4 can boast almost 100,000 kills with his PikAss.
PikAss will likely never lose its cult status in either PvP or PvE of Destiny 2. It is one of the few revolvers that many players can recognize just by the sound of its gunfire.
The Chaperon, the exotic shotgun, and The Last Word, an iconic exotic hand cannon, both come from Tex-Mechanica, the Western weapon forge No. 1 in Destiny 2. Both weapons deliver the perfect Western look.
RussischThere is totally into Tex Mechanica, as he emphasizes in reddit: “Tex Mechanica is style, performance, and utility in one, without relying on crazy technology. I love the aesthetics and feel of Tex-Mechanica weapons. Really great props to Bungie for that […]”
Compared to other forges, Tex Mechanica weapons always stand out with their special Western look and unique reload animations.
Häkke: produces strong utility weapons, but only standard military style
Veist: modern energy weapons made from lightweight high-tech materials
Omolon: liquid ammunition is a common feature of all weapons from this forge
Suros: the pioneer of weapon manufacturing, very classic
Chaperon – Stylish shotgun in Western look
The YouTuber True Vanguard explained in a video why hand cannons and shotguns are so popular. After all, players have a huge selection of firearms to choose from.
YouTuber True Vanguard claims: Hand cannons and shotguns will always plague PvP in Destiny 2. They are overall the best weapons, with the greatest variety that a player can choose from. Furthermore, they are resilient, versatile, and forgiving compared to literally all other weapons in Destiny 2.
He even goes so far as to claim: Especially shotguns do not require any special skill. Anyone can do it.
Even a 7-year-old can get shotgun kills in Destiny 2
As proof, True Vanguard mentions his young son: Especially shotgun kills in Destiny 2 do not require much skill. He justifies this with the performance of his 7-year-old son.
He has little experience in Destiny 2 so far and is just starting to learn the gameplay of the first-person shooter. His favorite weapon is the Telesto, but he can’t get any kills with it in PvP. On the other hand, he easily gets two to three shotgun kills in a PvP match.”
True Vanguard, about his 7-year-old son
The YouTuber explains in the video why that is:
Revolvers and shotguns are weapons that allow for fast gameplay. This allows for agile movement. Players love this fast-paced style of play. It gives them a lot of freedom in their own gameplay.
Famous PvP players often use hand cannons or shotguns in their videos. Players think: “That must be good.” and equip themselves similarly.
Hand cannons and shotguns are versatile. There are a lot of great perk synergies.
Hand cannons are more forgiving of mistakes. They offer high aim assist and deal a lot of damage.
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With a revolver or a shotgun, you don’t need a specific playstyle. You just shoot at your enemies to your heart’s content. No wonder Destiny 2 has a tiny problem with “shotgun apes.” It simply plays way too well.
That’s why you should still become a space cowboy: It’s just cool. The weapons have a brilliant Western design, incomparable sound, and unique reload animations. Especially the revolvers provide you with a sense of power and elegance in Destiny 2. They are crisp, satisfying, and deal a lot of damage. What more could a true gunslinger want?
Now it’s your turn: Do you share the opinion that you really don’t need skill in Destiny 2 to play a shotgun? And do you find that hand cannons and shotguns are just annoyingly powerful in the Crucible? What do you play instead?
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Since the beta of Battlefield 2042 started, several videos of spectacular kills and actions have been circulating. One player stands out, as he achieved a spectacular sniper kill not with a mouse, nor with a controller, but with a flute.
Some players apparently need a new challenge time and again. The player leDeanoBeano has found this in Battlefield 2042.
Instead of playing regularly with mouse/keyboard or controller, he has been using a flute in the beta. He even scored an impressive sniper hit at nearly 500 meters.
Here you can watch the impressive kill in the clip. Ideally with sound:
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Headshot with Flute and Recorder – “What just happened?!”
What do other players say about it? In the reddit post, players react impressed. Even community manager TOTALfps can’t help but say “What just happened?!” (via reddit)
ZpinDex writes: “I am very impressed and at the same time quite confused.”
Kunibert_der_zweite says: “Seriously? Sometimes it takes me a whole magazine to finally kill something with a sniper and the guy just uses a flute?!”
How exactly does it work? It is a little complicated. In short: Musical instruments, both acoustic and electronic, can be used as human control interfaces for electronic games.
The inputs are extracted from the played tones of the instruments and transferred to the game’s control parameters. This is how the player in the video does it. This is also known from various players who complete the brutally hard action RPG Dark Souls with drums. (via YouTube.com)
Instead of a standard input device, leDeanoBeano uses a recorder and a flute. And ultimately goes on a sniper tour with it. In the video, you can see and hear how his sniper rifle reacts to the played tones.
This raises the difficulty level of aiming, shooting, and targeting to another level and looks cool. Many people seem to have problems with sniping in Battlefield 2042, making this kill even more impressive.
How long will the beta last? You have until tomorrow, October 10th at 9 AM to play the open beta. After that, the servers will go offline again and it is currently unknown if there will be another beta before release.
The official release is on November 19th for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Are you looking for strong players for your Ultimate Team in FIFA 22? Then here you find 7 players who cost a maximum of 10,000 coins and can strengthen your team.
What kind of list is this? In this list, you will find players who are priced between 5,000 and 10,000 coins. While they are a bit more expensive, they are well-suited to reinforce your starter teams.
This list contains players who offer specific values for their positions and can strengthen your team. We did not focus on a specific league or position, but rather took a broad approach – so there should be something for everyone.
Federico Chiesa
Price: approx. 7,600 coins
What makes Chiesa special: With Chiesa, you get a fast, dribbling-strong winger who is ideal for penetrating the penalty area and looking for a shot. With four stars on skills and weak foot, he is dangerous from most positions.
And if he can’t take a shot himself, Chiesa can still be wonderfully used as a playmaker. In Serie A, there are plenty of cheap, strong teammates available. For example…
Ciro Immobile
Price: approx. 8,300 coins
What makes Immobile special: The Italian forward has proven to be extremely goal-dangerous in the first weeks of the new FIFA installment. When Immobile finds himself in good finishing positions in the penalty area, you can also expect the ball to hit the net – and thanks to good positioning, that happens repeatedly.
This man cannot defend, but he is also not on the pitch for that. With Immobile, you get an affordable, highly rated forward for your team.
Kevin Mbabu
Price: approx. 9,900 coins
What makes Mbabu special: Mbabu has just fallen below the 10,000-coin mark – it’s possible that the price may fluctuate a bit up or down. That the Wolfsburg player is more expensive than other 79-rated cards is probably due to his values making him the currently most useful right-back in FUT Bundesliga teams.
Thus, Mbabu is particularly an exciting option for Bundesliga teams. Together with speedy center-backs like Klostermann, Lacroix or St. Juste, you can build a very fast defense in the Bundesliga.
What makes Depay special: After his transfer to FC Barcelona, you get a really good option for your LaLiga attack with Depay. The forward scores well in all offensive areas. He can shoot, pass, run, and dribble.
What makes di Maria special: When thinking of “Argentinian, right winger, PSG,” most people probably think of the newly transferred Lionel Messi. But his compatriot di Maria is also extremely goal-dangerous – and costs only a fraction of Messi’s price.
Di Maria has good pace, especially strong dribbling skills, and good passing values. He can also hit the opponent’s goal from a distance well. You can find some tips on shooting in FIFA 22 here.
Jordi Alba
Price: approx. 8,100 coins
What makes Alba special: Jordi Alba is a speedy full-back who, in addition to defensive qualities, can also score points with a healthy urge to go forward. The Spaniard is always looking to tear open gaps on the flank – and with good dribbling and passing values, he also has the skills to act as a playmaker.
With Alba, you get a ball-secure defensive man. If you equip him with an Anchor style, he is actually solid in all areas – except for shooting.
Renato Sanches
Price: approx. 6,100 coins
What makes Sanches special: Renato Sanches has very balanced, good values in terms of pace, dribbling, and physicality. At the same time, shooting, defending, and passing are also quite good. In short: Sanches can take on almost any role in central midfield.
This made him quite expensive at the start of FIFA 22, he was initially around 30,000 coins. However, since then, his price has fallen to currently 6,000 coins – making him a good option to strengthen starter teams.
The user msmithjr1993 also reports on the apparently unjustified bans and calls for Amazon to ban the players who exploit the system:
Just 4 players on my server were mass reported. People are using the reporting system as a weapon, even though the players actually did nothing wrong. They are being kept from the war just because they are on the opposing side of the factions.
Please set an example with them. Ban the players who abuse the reporting system and falsely report other players. […]. Act against this now before it becomes an even bigger problem than it already is.
Overall, we have found reports of at least 30 bans on reddit or in various Discord channels. However, this method currently seems to be primarily taking place on American servers.
Why does this work? Players explain the situation by saying that with mass reports, either an automatic ban occurs or so many reports come in that support cannot check them quickly enough manually.
Therefore, a temporary 24-hour ban occurs.
Some players are also reporting that they were able to play normally again after the 24 hours. Nevertheless, the ban had an impact on the outcome of the war.
Currently, there is still no statement from Amazon regarding these bans.
The wars for territories invite planning and intrigue. One guild leader even decided to rob his guild and switch to the opposing faction with the gold:
The wars for territories are among the most important and interesting content of New World. However, it seems that nasty tricks are used, especially on American servers, to win them. Many players are reported and banned so that they cannot participate in such a war.
What happens during the wars? As several users on reddit report, just before a war, the strongest players of the opposing faction are mass reported at Amazon.
After that, the reported players initially face a temporary 24-hour ban. This, however, excludes them exactly from participating in the war.
This method is not exactly fair, and correspondingly, there is a big outcry in the community. Meanwhile, New World has just introduced new “Don’t Be a Jerk” rules.
24-hour ban for not doing anything wrong
How do players describe the situation? One of the first threads on reddit came from a user on the Rylynn server on the east coast of the USA. He describes the situation as follows:
If you play on this server, you probably have never seen my name because I almost never post in chat. I was just banned for 24 hours for “disruptive behavior.” And that just before tomorrow’s war of our company.
The incentives and rewards are huge, which is why there is currently mass reporting. There is basically no chance that the tickets will be reviewed before the war, so it can be guaranteed that several enemy players are removed from the war. We have already confirmed 3 bans, all from players at level 60.
The user msmithjr1993 also reports on the apparently unjustified bans and calls for Amazon to ban the players who exploit the system:
Just 4 players on my server were mass reported. People are using the reporting system as a weapon, even though the players actually did nothing wrong. They are being kept from the war just because they are on the opposing side of the factions.
Please set an example with them. Ban the players who abuse the reporting system and falsely report other players. […]. Act against this now before it becomes an even bigger problem than it already is.
Overall, we have found reports of at least 30 bans on reddit or in various Discord channels. However, this method currently seems to be primarily taking place on American servers.
Why does this work? Players explain the situation by saying that with mass reports, either an automatic ban occurs or so many reports come in that support cannot check them quickly enough manually.
Therefore, a temporary 24-hour ban occurs.
Some players are also reporting that they were able to play normally again after the 24 hours. Nevertheless, the ban had an impact on the outcome of the war.
Currently, there is still no statement from Amazon regarding these bans.
The wars for territories invite planning and intrigue. One guild leader even decided to rob his guild and switch to the opposing faction with the gold:
Apex Legends is back as the top battle royale game on Twitch. After a rough start to the year, the fast-paced shooter from Respawn is back at the top. The main reason lies in the weakness of the large competitor Warzone. Read everything about this topic here on MeinMMO.
How is Apex Legends currently doing on Twitch? Looking at the current (as of October 9, 2021) Twitch charts of the last 7 days (via TwitchTracker), Apex Legends ranks 6th with 93.3K viewers and 15.7 million hours streamed. Only games like the new New World, DotA 2, GTA V, and League of Legends are ahead of Apex.
If we look only at the charts in the battle royale genre, Apex Legends is unchallenged at the top. Next comes Fortnite, which, with 12.4 million streaming hours and 73.4K viewers, finishes significantly behind in 2nd place.
CoD Warzone comes in 3rd place with 67.7K viewers and 11.4 million hours. By the way, neither are among the general top 10 on Twitch. They are ranked 11th and 12th respectively.
What was the situation like earlier? However, Apex Legends did not have these top numbers beforehand. After a very weak year in 2020, where Apex averaged around 33,000 viewers on Twitch, the game saw significant growth in the spring, but peaked in the summer of 2021.
Curiously, during this time, the numbers for Fortnite and especially Warzone fell.
What is the reason for Apex’s success? The main reason for the success of Apex Legends is partly at the expense of Call of Duty: Warzone. The large BR mode that combines all CoD games since Modern Warfare still has a massive hacker problem.
Cheaters ruin the fun for numerous players, and especially high-ranking streamers like NICMERCS, TimTheTatman, and CouRage left the hacked Verdansk behind and turned to Apex Legends among other games. And it seems their viewers stuck around.
What is next for Apex Legends? Currently, Season 10 is ongoing in Apex Legends with a Halloween event, which will likely last until November 2nd. Season 11 should then continue on November 3rd, which will probably feature a Christmas event with some crazy new skins. According to rumors, the cyborg Ash is set to be introduced as a new character. We even had to assemble her components ourselves in a previous season.
However, there are also issues with Apex Legends. The servers have been unstable for some time, and there are also numerous DDoS attacks from hackers, sabotaging servers in the top leagues of the rankings out of malice. This currently leads to players struggling through hacked sessions to avoid losing rank points.
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Twitch streamer Jenelle “Indiefoxx” Dagres has been banned from the platform 6 times already in 2021 alone. However, the latest ban is now permanent, as she herself states. Her consequence: Now she streams on YouTube.
This is the situation:
Indiefoxx is known for her rather revealing content and mastering the “Hot Tub Meta”. This caused quite a stir, even among other streamers.
On social media, the streamer now shares: The last ban was permanent. From now on, she can be found on YouTube.
This is the current status of Indiefoxx: With the last ban from Twitch, Indiefoxx also lost her partner status. Afterwards, there was largely silence from her regarding Twitch.
The reasons for her bans were never specifically stated.
In a new tweet, Indiefoxx revealed that she will be streaming on YouTube Gaming. Her first stream has taken place on Saturday, October 9, on her YouTube channel JenelleCat.
The streamer is joining some other names who have also switched to YouTube. The others are primarily well-known shooter streamers who are migrating from Twitch to YouTube. Most of them have not faced any bans.
Who is the streamer? Indiefoxx has polarized strongly during her time on Twitch. With over 2 million followers, she has built a noteworthy fan base. However, she has often come under fire from critics and other streamers for her streaming style.
Often showed in revealing clothing, Indiefoxx was mostly seen in the “Hot Tub” section on Twitch, where she chatted with viewers. The entire category is controversial as it appears to place sexualized content in the spotlight.
Well-known female figures like Pokimane criticize that such revealing streams are both made possible and tolerated on Twitch. She believes that such content poses a danger to the future of Twitch. Users also say: Streamers like Indiefoxx ruin Twitch for all women.
A major point of criticism is also how Twitch handles the bans. The policy, according to some streamers, gives the impression that double standards are being applied. Female streamers like Indiefoxx received only short bans, while there are much harsher penalties for seemingly less offensive behavior.
Also, the entire section is not good for the image of female streamers. “Just because some female streamers do this, it puts other female streamers in a situation where they experience bullshit,” criticizes the streamer QTCinderella.
Currently, however, Twitch seems to be taking a stronger stance against content creators who stretch the rules of what is acceptable too far. Another well-known name in the sector is Amouranth. She is primarily known for her ASMR content. Amouranth received a ban in June for licking her microphone. Apparently, that went too far.
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New World is a new favorite game of Twitch streamer shroud. That’s why he plays it often and with pleasure. However, one round was suddenly interrupted when shroud’s PC power supply spectacularly blew up.
But the grind in New World also excites him, and so he was playing the MMORPG one night, unsuspecting, when suddenly there was a bang and then his PC turned off.
The reason was that apparently the power supply had failed. But it not only burned out, according to shroud, it actually exploded!
His viewers were puzzled until a few minutes later shroud reported via Twitter and explained the situation.
Shroud needs to replace hardware
How is shroud and his hardware? In a statement to his fans, shroud said the following:
“That was damn crazy. I’ve never seen a power supply explode like that, it was insane, it was cool. It scared the hell out of me, but it was cool.”
The streamer apparently escaped with a scare this time.
But apparently the explosion left damage on the hardware of the top streamer. Because in another tweet he stated that he did not know if he could stream today because of this incident. But one thing is clear. The grind in New World must not stop.
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Was New World responsible for the damage? Since New World already has a reputation for melting innocent graphics cards, one might also wonder if the explosion of the power supply was caused by the game itself.
But according to shroud, it wasn’t due to New World. Rather, he blames a voltage spike in the line for the damage.
So you don’t have to worry about the safety of your power supplies while playing New World. It’s better to invest in a surge protector to be safe.
The new grappling hook has introduced some new movement freedoms for infantry soldiers in Battlefield 2042 . This also includes a trick that veterans among you have certainly known for over 20 years: Bunny-Hopping. MeinMMO shows you what it is all about.
What is Bunny-Hopping? In its basic form, Bunny-Hopping means that you jump at the right moment during a forward movement and thus hop through the map in a constantly hopping form.
If Bunny-Hopping is done correctly, you do not lose speed and continuously shift your hitboxes, making precise hits very difficult. The method originates from the ancient shooter Quake from the late 90s. It was first used in 1998 in a “Quake done Quick” (via sourceruns.org).
In the case of Battlefield 2042, Bunny-Hopping not only helps to dodge bullets; it actually makes players significantly faster. They use the grappling hook as a starting aid and build up considerable speed, as seen in this clip:
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“I really love Titanfall, but such nonsense should stay in Titanfall”
The advantage of this trick is clear: You are not only faster and better at dodging bullets, but you can also catch other opponents off guard.
Moreover, it seems that the grappling hook itself is bugged. Normally, it has a cooldown after being used once. By canceling the flight at the right time, you can apparently avoid this and swing across the map like Tarzan.
Such tricks have already been used in other major shooters:
Overall, the trick with the grappling hook also strongly reminds of the multiplayer shooter Titanfall. LittleKing2002 also expresses this: “I really love Titanfall, but such nonsense should stay in Titanfall” (via reddit.com).
The reactions are far from enthusiastic, and Battlefield players are now fearing that soon there will be numerous Tarzans in Battlefield 2042, affecting regular gameplay.
RidCyn writes: “If this stays in the game, everyone will play Tarzan because you need to in order to keep up with others. This is no longer Battlefield. It’s just Apex and Warzone” (via reddit.com).
Whether this trick will stay in the game or be removed by release remains to be seen. The beta still runs for a short time, and players have to live with the fact that others can swing across the map for now.
In any case, players are using the beta to thoroughly test the mechanics of Battlefield 2042, and the grappling hook is one of the new features in focus.
How long can you play the beta? You have time until tomorrow, October 10th at 9:00 a.m. to try out the open beta of Battlefield 2042.
When is Battlefield 2042 coming out? The official release is on November 19, 2021. Battlefield 2042 is then supposed to be released for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
One can discuss whether New World is an MMORPG or just an MMO, but our author Mark Sellner would like to completely disregard the MMO part. He plays New World as a single-player RPG and only has one problem: other players.
What is New World? New World is the new game from Amazon. It falls into the genre of MMOs, an online game where many people come together and usually play together.
That’s why it often happens that you end up going alone for your quests or crafting, even if you initially plan to play together.
However, that cannot happen to our author Mark Sellner because he feels right at home in New World as a solo player.
Who is writing here? Mark is an MMORPG author at MeinMMO and is accordingly at home in this genre. There are few representatives of the genre that Mark has not seen from the inside. In some of them, he has already invested many thousands of hours, but even after 100 hours, New World is still the most fun for him to play alone.
As a Gothic fan, New World feels like coming home
What makes New World so different? In most MMORPGs, you choose a class at the beginning, which then determines your life and limits what you can do. However, that is not the case in New World.
Here, there is a classless system in which you get better with the weapon you are using. It feels freer and less limited than it is in many MMORPGs. Something that is actually more common in single-player games.
Where does the single-player feeling come from? At the beginning, you land as a castaway on an island threatened by dark magic. You start on the beach, dressed in rags, with a rusty sword and a dilapidated shield in the hands of a character who can do absolutely nothing.
Many Gothic fans among you might already find this familiar. Because we experience almost exactly the same beginning in Risen, the single-player RPG from the Gothic makers from the year 2009.
The start in Risen (2009)
The start in New World (2021)
Both games let us arrive stranded on an island as a good-for-nothing
You then fight your way on the beach and search for better equipment until you soon find a person who at least explains what you could do next.
Shortly after that, you find yourself in one of the towns on the island and have to decide which of the three factions on Aeternum you want to work for. There are the scientists and wizards of the Syndicate, the cutthroats of the Marauders, and lastly, the devout fighters of the Covenant.
If you have played Risen and do not immediately think of the devout fighters of the Inquisition, the researchers, and wizards of the Fire Mages, and the cutthroat bandits from the swamp, then you probably won’t be helped. So from the start, I felt like I was coming home to one of my favorite games. Home to Risen.
Not least because the combat system feels very similar. Although there is no stamina in Risen that you need to pay attention to, it’s about combos, targeted blocking, and a few special attacks. Therefore, I felt right at home in New World, even though I still didn’t know exactly why. Because most of these parallels only became apparent to me many hours later.
Also, one of my recent forays into the single-player genre strongly reminded me of New World. It is the 2019 release GreedFall, which focuses on a similar setting and centers around the colonization of the “New World”.
So I had two excellent single-player titles in my head that set in the same, rather unused setting. However, that is not the only reason why I prefer to play New World alone.
What brought me back? Already at level 3, so still very early on and on the beach, one thing bothered me in New World: the chat that was constantly chatting and completely broke my immersion.
After a little searching through the menu, I managed to completely turn off the MMORPG’s chat, which I haven’t changed even now, 100 hours later.
But even if the start, the setting, the factions, and the weapons were very similar to my favorite game Risen, it wasn’t dark enough. No one hit me hard right away. So I was constantly reminded that I wasn’t playing a single-player game.
GreedFall (2019)
New World (2021)
Even if the color palette of New World is friendlier, the setting has many parallels
I simply have more fun alone
What does New World offer for solo players? Since level 3, I have been very focused on consistently excluding and ignoring all other players, which I am doing very well. While I regularly play with friends, we are not playing together.
We talk together on Discord about the game and occasionally trade, but we handle the actual gameplay all alone, and no one has a problem with it. On the contrary, we even find it quite pleasant.
Because New World is an open-world sandbox in which you can set your own goals as a solo player. The quests are interesting, and the locations in Aeternum tell exciting stories. Especially those who read the diary entries they find learn many fascinating details about the world.
But even if you don’t care about the story, New World encourages exploration. The lack of a mini-map bothered me at first, as it is virtually indispensable in an MMORPG. However, when you see New World as a single-player RPG, the mini-map is suddenly no longer missed.
On the contrary, the compass at the top of the screen encourages you much more to discover what lies ahead.
Overall, I experienced something in New World that hasn’t affected me like this since Guild Wars 2 – I want to get to know this world. It’s not enough for me to just know that there is an old ruin ahead; I also want to know why it is there and what its purpose is or was.
What makes the world so exciting? Even though I consistently ignore other players, they determine how my single-player world changes. Because even if I don’t participate in wars, invasions, or PvP as a solo player, the world of Aeternum is constantly changing.
Areas change hands, taxes change, and new factions gain influence in areas where they were not previously. This struggle between the factions could not be represented so well by a single-player game, which is why New World feels absolutely alive for solo players.
The areas in New World are controlled by various factions
“No, I just want to chop wood today”
Life Skills are the most fun: I constantly use the sentence from the headline as a response when someone asks me if I can help somewhere. Improving life skills feels incredibly satisfying in New World and has already captivated me for hours.
Because you don’t have to chop down 200 trees and suddenly be better at it; no. With each tree you chop down, every ore you mine, and every fish you catch, you get better.
Here again, Risen comes to mind. Because the principle is quite similar when it comes to resources. I see a gold ore vein, which is great. However, it doesn’t help me at all if I don’t have a pickaxe and don’t know how to mine gold yet.
Although I initially thought that these life skills would not interest me much, I had already chopped wood to level 20 before I had even seen the first city from the inside.
As you also unlock new things whenever you improve the corresponding skill, you often find yourself in situations where you set your own goals. And so I found myself again with a strong desire to also have woodcutting at level 100.
This enthusiasm and the setting of goals has not stopped since then. Also due to the fantastic sound effects and the visuals. Because nothing feels as satisfying as watching and hearing a huge tree trunk fall to the ground.
Mining this ore is simply satisfying
Sound design that brings joy: I usually play most games either completely without sound or with soft sound through my speakers. I admit, when it is not gameplay relevant, I pay little attention to how a game sounds.
However, in New World, I even put on my headphones and turn the volume up, because the soundscape on Aeternum will surely captivate you. It is more than just the soundtrack and the sometimes very good dialogues.
It even starts with how good it sounds when your axe hits the tree. That is then only surpassed when your pickaxe strikes the rock. The clattering of the metal of the pick on the hard stone can be heard over many meters. This way, you can hear a quarry long before you see it.
Also at this point, New World encourages you to explore again. Because that ore deposit over there that I just heard, I can’t see on the map or on the compass. However, ore is rare, so I have to take a look.
And suddenly I find myself in a quarry full of enemies that tells me a new, exciting story.
One thing does bother me, though
What disrupts my immersion? In general, it is you, the other players, even though I can usually ignore you. Of course, it annoys me when people loot a mini-boss in front of me that I actually needed. However, I can live with that.
What bothers me, however, are the few points where New World suddenly forces me to play with others. This is understandable for an MMORPG, but it simply doesn’t feel smooth. Especially when I can manage almost everything else alone.
Without wanting to spoil, I can reveal that the main story forces you fairly early on to play at least once with other people. And that is annoying.
Because for me personally, the gameplay as a group feels not very smooth yet. It is chaotic, everyone is everywhere, and somehow everything is very disorganized.
New World does not even provide a group finder tool. So I had to turn my chat back on at level 25 for the first time. Just to find someone from whom I can get annoyed.
Why other players are still important: Even though I want nothing to do with other players in New World, they make the game a better single-player experience. Because the lively world, the area takeovers and wars, as well as the hustle and bustle in the cities, ensure that Aeternum feels alive.
Forests are being cleared, stones are being removed, and through the company mechanic, settlements can be built up more and more. Where yesterday there was a simple cauldron as a kitchen, tomorrow there can be a house with ovens.
The world of New World lives and changes even when I am offline and not playing. Every day when I log in, the world has changed a bit. Then there are new things I can discover, and that is great.
Therefore, it is precisely the other players that make New World a better solo game. In the end, that’s also somewhat genius. Then I also accept that I have to fight my way through a chaotic unorganized group through a dungeon. After all, I can feed a dog afterwards.
How do you approach this? Do you play New World alone or as a classic MMORPG? Do you all think I am crazy for finding that New World is a great solo RPG? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments here at MeinMMO.
For Halloween, there will be new horror skins for CoD Warzone and Cold War. This time, they are apparently the creepy characters from the movies Scream and Donnie Darko: So Ghost Face and the creepy rabbit Frank. They not only look sinister, they also brutally murder their victims. A leak reveals how the slaughter will likely look in the game.
What are these skins? CoD Warzone already offered creepy skins for Halloween last year, and there will be more this year in 2021. But this time, different creepy characters from other horror films are involved.
The first creepy character is the iconic killer Ghost Face from the Scream series. He is a guy in a black hooded cloak, hiding his face behind a creepy ghost mask.
The other skin is from the film Donnie Darko and features Frank, the imaginary(?) friend of the protagonist. He is a huge, creepy rabbit.
It has been known for some time that these two characters will be coming. But thanks to a leak, we now also know what their finishing moves look like.
You have probably never been killed in the Warzone this brutally
What do the finishers look like? According to an article on the site CharlieIntel, the execution animations of the horror skins have already been released. They correspond in detail to the actions of their counterparts in the films.
Ghost Face uses his knife to stab an unfortunate soldier with great force.
With Frank, however, it gets a bit absurd, as the murderous rabbit seemingly drops an airplane turbine on his victim from nowhere. Anyone who knows the film knows what this scene references.
Additionally, two more brutal moves are shown in the leak, which seem to belong to other skins. You can check out the leaks about the finishers at this link.
When will the new skins and finishers come? The new Halloween event will go live on October 19, 2021. It will end on November 2. There might also be special features again, like the map at night or exploding scarecrows.
What do you think of the finishers and the spooky skins? Cool and creepy or do such silly spooky skins not fit into the Warzone? Let us know in the comments below this article.
By the way, there are already some skins from the new Battlepass of Season 6 that fit quite well for Halloween because they look quite dark. But not all players of Call of Duty Warzone are celebrating the three new bear skins.
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Since Friday, the open beta of the new shooter Battlefield 2042. What have your impressions of the game been so far? Let us know in the survey.
This is Battlefield 2042: 3 years after the release of Battlefield V, fans of the series are getting a new shooter set in the near future. In 2042, the world is falling apart. The climate crisis leads to rising sea levels and global shortages of food and fuel.
The EU is dissolving and the last two remaining superpowers, the USA and Russia, send elite task forces into a battle for resources against each other.
You take on the role of a soldier who is part of such a task force and fights in various locations around the world against your opponents in the “All-Out-Warfare” modes: Conquest and Breakthrough.
Additionally, there will be the community-driven mode Battlefield Portal. There, you will have access to maps and content from Battlefield classics like Bad Company 2 or Battlefield 3. There is also the “Hazard Zone” mode, about which there is currently very little official information.
After the release, Battlefield 2042 will continuously receive new content. This includes a season pass and several battle passes that bring new maps, specialists, and weapons.
Before the release, players will first be able to test the gameplay of the new shooter thoroughly in a beta. Initially, only pre-order customers were allowed to participate, but from October 8th, the beta will be open to everyone.
That’s why we at MeinMMO want to know from you: how do you actually feel about the game?
Here’s how you can vote: You can cast your vote as always in the survey tool below. Each of you has only one vote and the choice cannot be undone.
So “shoot” away: What are your impressions of the beta for Battlefield 2042 so far? How do you like the game? Is there a feature or problem that stood out to you? And most importantly: Did the beta help you in your purchase decision for Battlefield 2042?
Write us your experiences in the comments.
The game will be released on November 19, you can find all the info about it in our article:
In the shop of Pokémon GO, “Ghost Hour Goes Around” – the 1€ ticket for the Community Day with Shuppet is now available for purchase. We at MeinMMO have looked into the quests and rewards of the special research and will show you if it is worth buying.
What is this ticket? Every month, a Community Day takes place in Pokémon GO, where a monster is in the spotlight. In this context, there is always a ticket for a thematically fitting special research in the in-game shop. You can purchase this for 1 Euro.
This October, the ghost Pokémon Shuppet is in the spotlight of the Community Day, so you can purchase the corresponding special research under the name “Ghost Hour Goes Around.” We have looked into what quests and rewards are hidden behind this research and will show it to you.
Where can you get the ticket? To purchase the event ticket for the special research, you just need to click on your in-game shop. In the “Global Events” category, which is located below the boxes, the ticket is available for you. It also has the name “Ghost Hour Goes Around.”
If you see a ticket with a different name, you may need to restart your app.
Ticket for Community Day with Shuppet – Research
Where did we get the information? The Community Day with Shuppet started earlier than us due to the time difference in other parts of the world. For this reason, there are reports from these trainers in social networks about the special research “Ghost Hour Goes Around.”
With the help of LeekDuck’s overview, we have summarized the tasks and rewards for the 1€ research with Shuppet (via LeekDuck/reddit):
Ghost Hour Research for C-Day 2/4
Task
Reward
Make 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Shuppet
Encounter with Shuppet
Land 5 great throws
20 Shuppet candies
Stage reward: Once you have completed these 3 tasks, you will also receive 2,000 Stardust, one incense, and an encounter with Shuppet.
Ghost Hour Research for C-Day 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Shuppet
30 Shuppet candies
Send 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Banette
Evolve 3 Shuppet
15 Ultra Balls
Stage reward: Once you have completed these 3 tasks, you will also receive 1,500 XP, one incense, and an encounter with Shuppet.
What you need to consider: If you look at the pure value of the items you receive through the rewards of the special research, it surpasses the ticket price of 1€.
A Star Piece costs 100 coins in the shop, which is about 1€
A Rocket Radar costs 200 coins in the shop, which is about 2€
Two incenses cost 80 coins in the shop, which is about 80 cents
Additionally, you receive further rewards, such as balls, Rare Candies, Sinnoh Stones, experience points, and Stardust
So if you were planning to buy a Star Piece or one of the other items for the event anyway, then you get more for your money through the ticket. You can also use the Star Piece and the incense directly during the Community Day. The Sinnoh Stones are needed to evolve Shuppet into Dusknoir and can therefore also be helpful.
If you’re less interested in the items from the reward, you can simply ignore the ticket. Because even without the purchase, you can participate in the Community Day and receive all other bonuses as well as wild Shuppet.
What do you think about the event ticket for the Community Day? Will you buy it or would you rather play for free today? Let us know your opinion here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about the C-Day.
Today, on October 8, the second part of the “Ones to Watch” event starts in FIFA 22. Among other things, OTW Team 2 comes into play this evening – and some cards are already known.
When does OTW Team 2 come? The second team with Ones-to-Watch cards will be released on Friday evening, October 8, 2021, at 7:00 PM. At this time, the first team will disappear from the packs and be replaced by the second team.
From this point on, the Team 2 cards will also be included in the pre-order OTW packs. If you have pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition and have not opened your pack yet, you can still get the cards from the first team until the start of the second part of the event. After that, only Team 2 will be available.
What are OTW cards? These are special cards based on the biggest transfers of the football summer. What is particularly exciting is that they are dynamic items that can improve. They receive an upgrade every time the player gets a TOTW or player-of-the-day card.
Another way to earn upgrades is with the following system: If the real-life team of the player wins 5 of the next 10 matches in their league from October 1, the OTW player will receive an additional rating point. You can track the OTW upgrades in the OTW Tracker.
Now let’s take a look at the Team 2 cards.
These cards are included in OTW Team 2
What is OTW Team 2? The complete OTW Team 2 is now known. Here you can see the complete Team 2:
What else is in the event? So far, the OTW event has brought special SBCs and weekly goals through which OTW rewards could be secured. This will likely be the case in the second part of the event as well. In addition, Team 2, which is being released today, will be supplemented by additional players in the coming days. The schedule is as follows:
October 8 – 13: Team 2 is available
October 10 – 13: Team 2 will be supplemented with 3 additional cards
As soon as these cards are known, we will supplement them in this article.
Destiny 2 most mysterious vendor Xur is returning today, on October 8th. He is always good for a surprise. Perhaps he will bring a Godroll again that you want to try out this evening in the Trials of Osiris.
What’s going on in Destiny 2? This week, the toughest PvE event, the Pinnacle Nightfalls, started. Many players were particularly excited about an upcoming change for this mode. The drop rate of Master weapons (Adept) upon completing a Pinnacle Nightfall on Platinum will soon be increased to 100%. If you want to be part of it, we have 20 tips for starting the Pinnacle Nightfall for you here.
All info on Xur on October 8, 2021 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Xur appears on Friday at 7:00 PM on an unknown planet. He will remain there for the weekend and until the Weekly Reset at 7:00 PM on October 12th. So when the Festival of the Lost starts in Destiny 2 next week, he will disappear again.
Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend:
Until October 12th, you will find Xur in theWinding Cove, European Dead Zone.
Xur’s position in the EDZ
Here you will find the current video from Nexxoss Gaming, leading you through Xur and his inventory in German:
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Xur’s inventory from October 8th to October 12th – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? Xur always has exotic weapons and armor for all characters – for Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks. Each week there is a random offering, where the status values of the Exo armor are also randomly rolled. We will take a look at Xur’s current offer and provide you with the most important data about the equipment, along with the legendary items.
Weapon:Telesto – Fusion rifle for 29 Legendary Shards If you don’t have the cult weapon yet – here is your chance. After all, it’s not for nothing: Telesto the Besto!
If you are tired of farming “Last Dollar” in Gambit, then buy it directly from Xur this weekend. Xur has brought the perks for the Hand Cannon: Pulse Monitor and Snapshot, as well as Aggressive Frame (Masterwork: Stability).
Xur’s legendary offer at a glance
The Trials (Trials of Osiris) on October 8th
The PvP mode “Trials of Osiris” (Trials) is back this week. The 14th Holy has taken over the PvP scepter from Lord Saladin. So this weekend you can go all out in the Trials.
When do the Trials start? The Trials begin on Friday, October 8th at 7:00 PM. The Trials will start with the elimination mode – so no permanent zones.
Current Trials Map: JAVELIN-4
You will get top loot in the Trials like this:
7 victories on your pass
50 rounds won in total
Flawless Run: “Eye of Sol” in the master version (Sniper Rifle)
Tip: You do not have to reset your ticket. Keep playing after 7 wins to have a chance for a reward after each match.
The new Switch OLED is on the market. It is the improved version of the Switch. MeinMMO has taken a look at the first reactions to the handheld.
Many users had hoped for a Switch Pro from Nintendo with significantly more power and new features. Instead, Nintendo introduced the Switch OLED. However, the Switch OLED has failed to convince many users.
Meanwhile, there are the first reviews and hands-ons for the new Switch console. MeinMMO presents the initial opinions and explains who might benefit from the upgrade.
First official tests are also online. The testers examined the consoles for strengths and weaknesses.
All the important information available about the Switch Pro can be found in this article:
Update October 8, 2021: We have revised the article on the release of the Nintendo Switch OLED and added further information and tests. We have also included who the OLED version is aimed at.
Many praises for the OLED and the improved stand
This is what early testers say: Martin Woger from Eurogamer has extensively tested the Switch OLED (via eurogamer.de). The biggest difference to the old model is unsurprisingly the display. The OLED offers significantly more vibrant colors than the old LCD. Especially when on the go, the Switch is now significantly more usable. However, the new LAN port on the docking station means one fewer USB port, but this should not bother most users. In his conclusion, Martin Woger explains:
350 Euros is not little, and as good as the screen is, it alone wouldn’t be worth it for me. And I primarily play in handheld mode. Those who mainly play docked certainly don’t need the upgrade.
This is what other testers say: Dieter Bohn from TheVerge has also published a test of the OLED version (via theverge.com). He explains in his test that the new OLED represents a sensible improvement for handheld use.
The display is the star of this new device. The size is pleasant, especially when playing games with a lot of text or a complex interface [menus], like Fire Emblem: Three Houses. And although it has the same 720p output as the base model, it didn’t appear noticeably less sharp to me. But the more obvious change is that everything looks much brighter and more vivid.
Especially in comparison to the cheaper Switch Lite, the difference is noticeable. The Lite’s display comes off as dull and muddy compared to the OLED model.
Praise is also given for the improved stand. It appears significantly more robust and higher quality than the old model. The OLED model does not offer more power than the standard model with LCD.
Taylor Lyles from IGN was also able to try the OLED version (via ign.com). In his official test, he compares the new model with the old model without OLED. The colors simply appear more saturated and vibrant with the OLED, and the OLED offers better viewing angle stability. No matter from which direction you view the display, the colors always look the same.
In his test, he explains that the new and larger OLED device has even led him to use the Switch much more often in handheld mode and to use it much more frequently in docked mode. Thus, the OLED version remains primarily a recommendation for those who do not own a Switch yet and do not wish to use it frequently in docked mode.
CNet has released an initial hands-on as a YouTube video. Here you can see the OLED model in action. The tester explains in the video that for him the real upgrade is not the display, but the new stand.
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The hands-on of the Switch OLED in the YouTube video.
This is the trend of the testers: The OLED model receives much praise especially for the display and the new stand. The improved speakers represent a small but positive upgrade.
Anyone now worried that the games might look blurrier at the same resolution (1280×720) but on a larger display can also be reassured by the testers.
For very few users, the Switch OLED is truly worthwhile
Who is the Switch OLED worth it for? The reviewers make it quite clear what many users had suspected beforehand.
The OLED model of the Switch is cool and the screen is also nice and especially convinces with significantly more vibrant colors. However, for most people, this upgrade is not worth it.
The improvements do not offer a new gaming experience or new features. So for those who already own a Nintendo Switch, the upgrade is not worth it. At the end of the year, Valve’s Steam Deck is also coming, which many consider the actual Switch Pro. There are significant differences between the two handheld devices:
Nintendo has simply improved the old Switch meaningfully, without justifying a new purchase for Switch owners. For those who already own a Nintendo Switch, the new purchase is not worthwhile. However, individuals who have not yet bought a Switch should consider paying the extra 50 Euros for the OLED model.
Who is the device worth it for? Nintendo’s OLED version is primarily aimed at people who travel a lot. While the Lite version is aimed at beginners, the standard Switch is especially interesting for users who primarily play with the docking station. Especially when outdoors, you benefit from the significantly better and brighter screen of the OLED version.
The improved docking station with LAN connection will also be available for purchase separately without the OLED console soon. However, you will have to forgo one USB port in favor of the LAN port.
Switch Lite: Entry-level device without a docking station and with fixed Joy-Cons. The cheapest device in the series.
Switch: Device with LCD and detachable Joy-Cons, interesting for gamers who primarily play in docked mode. The price is around 300 Euros.
Switch OLED: Device with OLED and detachable Joy-Cons, especially interesting for users who do not have a Switch or travel a lot. The price is 350 Euros.
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When will the Nintendo Switch OLED be released? The OLED model of the Nintendo Switch will be released on October 8, 2021. You can already pre-order the model for 359.99 Euros.
Today you can buy the Switch OLED. But another piece of news might please many players even more, as Nintendo seems to have addressed an annoying issue. This concerns the controllers of the Switch.
This is the issue at hand: You are playing on your Switch and moving, without actually wanting to? Then your console is suffering from a condition that many Switch players know. The problem is called Joycon Drift. Due to daily wear and tear, the thumbsticks break and can no longer be centered accurately in the middle.
Especially when you want to stand still to aim at an opponent or select things in a menu, this can be extremely annoying. Now Nintendo has stated that they want to have addressed the issue.
Nintendo aims to have significantly improved Joy-Cons of the Nintendo Switch
This is what Nintendo says now: In an “Ask the Developer” interview, Nintendo’s Deputy General Manager, Toru Yamashita, explains that they want to deliver the Nintendo Switch OLED with an improved version of the Joy-Cons (via siliconera.com). The new Joy-Cons are also supposed to already be included in the newer Switch models. So if you’re planning to buy a Switch in the near future, the improved joysticks will already be integrated.
Senior Executive Ko Shiota also explains that they are continuously working on improving the controllers. They primarily want to enhance durability. For this, they have examined broken Joycons from customers to better protect the new devices against wear.
As we have also always tried to improve them, we have investigated the Joy-Con controllers used by customers and continuously enhanced their wear resistance and durability.
The parts of the Joy-Con analog sticks are not something you can buy off the shelf, but are specially designed, so we have put a lot of thought into improving them. Furthermore, we have improved the reliability test itself, and we have made further changes to enhance durability and pass this new test.
If you buy a Nintendo Switch OLED at launch, you can be sure that you will receive the improved versions of the Joy-Con controller. You can find out how the new console performs in our test here on MeinMMO:
Broken Joy-Cons are a persistent topic in the community
Broken Joy-Cons are among the most well-known problems of the Nintendo Switch. This has even escalated to the point where Nintendo is being sued by a law firm in Canada over the drifting of the Joy-Cons (via siliconera.com). And this is not the first case in a series of discussions. So it’s no surprise that Nintendo is revising its controllers to finally satisfy customers.
If you want to try a trick against Joy-Con drift, you can give this procedure a try, which we have explained in detail for you on MeinMMO. The trick does require some practice and skill, and in addition to a suitable screwdriver, needs a small piece of paper.
If you’re not keen on DIY and instead looking for good games for your Nintendo Switch: You can also find recommended games for the Switch here on MeinMMO: Here we present to you the best games for Nintendo Switch that you can play together, some of which are real highlights like Animal Crossing.
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Currently, trainers can challenge the Team Rocket duo Jessie and James again in Pokémon GO. However, some trainers simply cannot find them and have a big wish. We looked at what has happened and explain it to you.
What kind of ruffians are we talking about? For some time now, the two Rocket ruffians Jessie and James have been appearing in Pokémon GO during certain events. This is currently the case for the Jungle Event and trainers can defeat them until October 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM.
The ruffian duo consists of characters from the original series, who are usually not found in the game. Just like in the series, they travel in a Meowth balloon and cause trouble. However, the battle against the two is worthwhile, as in addition to 2 mysterious parts you will receive as a reward, you might also encounter a shiny Scyther or Pinsir with a bit of luck.
Where are Jessie and James?
Many trainers naturally hope to encounter the Rocket duo. Jessie and James have been around in the game for a few days now, yet there are still reports on social media from players who have not seen them yet.
Under a Twitter post from Pokémon GO reminding that Jessie and James can be battled, some trainers share their experiences. For instance, Conspyrecy writes: “I’m on vacation, so I’m playing almost around the clock and I still haven’t seen any: only the regular ones.” (via twitter.com).
How can you find Jessie and James? They currently spawn in the game alongside all other Rocket balloons up to four times a day. They appear in their typical Meowth balloon, setting them apart from the other ruffians.
Which balloon you are shown remains random. So it may happen that you unfortunately only encounter the normal Team GO Rocket ruffians in their black balloons. Unfortunately, you currently have no other way to encounter Jessie and James.
Meowth Balloon
Trainers express a big wish
Many trainers are looking for the two ruffians mainly to get one of the two shiny Shadow Pokémon. However, this opportunity currently only exists through Jessie and James. For this reason, some trainers make a clear wish to Pokémon GO: the spawn rate of the Meowth balloon should be increased.
The trainer VGMike7 is also angry that so few Meowth balloons are spawning. He picks up a suggestion from another Twitter user and writes: “Stop promising too much and delivering too little. In other words, increase their spawn rate!” (via twitter.com).
Would an implementation be feasible?
Increasing the spawn rate does not seem like a bad idea. Trainers who have not yet had the opportunity to challenge the two could also hope for an encounter. Furthermore, it would not be the first time that Meowth balloons are found more frequently in the game.
Jessie and James were also around in Pokémon GO in December 2020. At that time, reports piled up about players not being able to find the two ruffians. However, there was already a day planned beforehand when the duo would spawn more frequently.
For the current event, no increased spawn rate of the Meowth balloon for individual days has been planned so far. Trainers also do not have much time left to challenge the two, as they will be gone again on October 15.
Whether Niantic takes the community’s criticism to heart and lets the Rocket duo spawn more frequently is not yet known. If Pokémon GO comments on this and there are further updates, you will find out here on MeinMMO. Should you be lucky enough to encounter a Meowth balloon, then use these counters against Jessie and James.
Have you already encountered the Meowth balloon with Jessie and James? Or have you also had no luck so far and hope to find one? Do you also wish for a higher spawn rate of the balloon? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange your experiences with other trainers.
With the specialists, Battlefield 2042 was actually supposed to revise its class system. So far, however, they are not very well received by some players. The main reason: They are hardly distinguishable, confusion guaranteed. Now there’s mockery because of this.
What exactly is the problem? The specialists in Battlefield 2042 do not just embody “any” soldiers, but are characters with backstories and real names, like you might know from operators in CoD Warzone.
Accordingly, they also have a more characteristic appearance than was the case with earlier units in other Battlefield titles. The only problem is: In the beta version of Battlefield 2042, there are only 4 specialists.
Per match, however, there are between 64 and 128 players on the map, depending on the platform.
This means that the same specialists are on the map and that even independently of the team.
Regardless of whether you play on the Russian or the American team: There are the same specialists with the same outfits to choose from.
The only noticeable difference is the orange lettering above the enemy players. This elicits reactions from fans ranging from frustration to humorous jokes.
“Mackay stabs Mackay while Mackay is looking the other way”
This is what players are saying about the problem: There are numerous voices regarding the problem in the Battlefield 2042 subreddit. One of the most popular posts (over 3,300 upvotes, as of October 8, 14:33) shows how creepy it can look:
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The image shows why it can get confusing so quickly in matches. Here you can see how the specialist Mackay – yep, that is the correct spelling according to EA – eliminates an enemy Mackay while another Mackay is looking at something interesting elsewhere.
There are many other examples, like this video here:
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The three players each have Boris as their specialist and seem somewhat confused about whether there might be an enemy Boris among them.
The comments on this are mostly written humorously and make a joke out of the situation.
For example, TheAArchduke writes: “The Clone Wars have begun.”, referencing the Star Wars saga.
Tai_Jason says: “Immersion level 5000.”
Kalahan7 notes: “They somehow made everyone feel even more generic, despite the specialists.”
Born-To-Grill is quite disappointed: “I thought each faction would at least wear different uniform colors, but not even that. (via reddit.com)
pukelman warns: “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only the light brown uniform Webster Mackay.”
However, critics do see the specialists as a step back compared to the earlier classes. Not only because they are hardly distinguishable. Many also do not like the division of roles and gadgets.
They wish for the old system to return.
But how was it actually? In the past, there was a fixed role distribution in Battlefield. There were roles like medic, attacker, technician, and sniper.
This is how it looked in Battlefield 4:
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With Battlefield 2042, DICE tried to open the system and gives players much more freedom in assembling their specialists. Here on MeinMMO, you will find an overview of the specialists and their advantages.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen how it will look at release. Because there are supposed to be not just four, but ten specialists at the launch of Battlefield 2042.
