CoD Warzone & Cold War: Get the free DLC for Season 6 with PS Plus now

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Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops Cold War have made a new combat pack available for PS Plus members upon the release of Season 6. What is included in the Combat Pack and how to get it, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

What is the DLC all about? Sony’s console PlayStation and the CoD series have had a partnership for a while, providing PS Plus service users with regular benefits.

This also includes attractive DLC packages at the start of each new season. For Season 6, there is something new again, including a new skin for an operator from Cold War.

The contents of the Season 6 Combat Pack

This is all included in the new combat pack for Season 6: You will get a bunch of cosmetics again. The following goodies can be claimed for free in Season 6.

  • Epic skin for the operator Kwan Song from Cold War
  • Epic blueprint for a tactical rifle
  • Epic emblem
  • Epic watch
  • Epic sticker
  • Epic calling card
  • Token that grants you double XP for an hour

How can you use this? Redeem the Combat Pack and you can use the goodies in CoD: Warzone and Cold War. But beware! To use the operator skin of Song in Warzone, you must have access to the game Cold War. Only then will you gain access to Operator Song.

You can also admire the contents of the combat pack in this nice trailer:

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How to get the Combat Pack for Cold War and Warzone

These are the requirements: As already mentioned, you must be a member of PS Plus. If your current subscription is active, you can unlock the pack in your “PS Plus” section on PlayStation. If you cannot find it, use the text search for the term “combat pack”.

The next time you start Cold War or Warzone, everything should be ready.

As mentioned, Operator Song is only available if you own the game Cold War. Those who only play the free Warzone unfortunately do not have access to the Korean.

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How to get the new combat pack: The Combat Pack is already active, and you can get it anytime starting now. Here is the link to the “Fuhrpark” combat pack for Season 6 in the PS Store.

How long can you get this thing? The current combat pack will be available for download throughout Season 6. But be careful: Once the season is over, the pack will be gone and replaced by a new one.

What about other platforms? The combat pack is an exclusive part of the cooperation between Sony and Call of Duty. Therefore, it is exclusively for PlayStation players with a PS Plus subscription. Those playing on Xbox or PC will unfortunately miss out.

However, there is a bag full of items inspired by Vanguard for all of you.

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German gaming station Rocket Beans TV changes concept: “Enough television played”

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The Rocket Beans want to bring new momentum to their program and, starting November 1st, will operate under the motto: “Live is live, VOD is VOD”. They are restructuring their channel significantly, and what this means for you is reported by MeinMMO.

Who are the Rocket Beans? The Beans were founded on June 14, 2012, by the four hosts Budi, Etienne, Nils, Simon and the managing director Arno Heinisch (The links lead to the respective Twitter profiles).

Some names might already be familiar to you from television, as four of the original Beans hosted the gaming show “Game One” on the MTV television channel starting in 2006. The show mainly focused on video games, while on Rocket Beans TV they catered to a broader spectrum.

After “Game One” was canceled at the end of 2014, they established their own programming, which was released on the eponymous YouTube channel.

How does their current program run? The current program of the Rocket Beans consists of a mix of live broadcasts and recorded shows that are streamed live. The Beans follow a broadcasting schedule similar to that of TV listings (via Rocket Beans TV).

The Rocket Beans can be found 24/7 on their website, Twitch, or YouTube. However, they want to change this now; Nils said: “We believe we’ve played enough television now – it’s time for something new again.”

This is how their new motto works:

“Live is live, VOD is VOD” aims to show you only live content when it is actually live. This means the stream will no longer run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across different platforms.

The Beans briefly explained in this video how their program will run from November 1st:

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There is also a longer video where Etienne, Colin, Andreas, Lisa, and Arno talk about the restructuring and go into more detail about the changes (via YouTube).

This is how their plan should look now:

  • Live streams on Thursday and Friday.
  • The live streams will subsequently be available as VOD.
  • An additional live event on one Saturday each month.
  • The recorded shows will be uploaded on the remaining weekdays to their corresponding YouTube channels.
  • Individual hosts from Rocket Beans TV will stream on their own Twitch channels.

What do the Beans aim to achieve with this restructuring? Nils states in the video that the linear format of the channel restricts the Beans and that it is time for something new. They want to produce cooler content, become more flexible, and strengthen the aspect of events and larger shows.

With the individual streams of the hosts, flexibility is to be strengthened, as the streamers can decide for themselves how long they want to play a game and how they manage it. Let’s Plays should not be overlooked with this new broadcasting rhythm.

Such “Let’s Play” formats like “Knallhart durchgenommen” can then be uploaded as recordings throughout the week. These formats do not require a live stream.

Furthermore, Collin emphasizes that this makes block productions possible. If the Rocket Beans notice that a game is particularly well received, they can bring more episodes directly. Planning will thus become easier.

Further detailed questions and answers can also be found on the Beans’ page (via Rocket Beans TV).

More about the topic of live streams on MeinMMO

This is how the community reacts to the change:

Under the announcement video, fans express mixed feelings.

  • User Skittles expresses his concerns: “I don’t watch Twitch. It will probably become even more confusing for people like me, who generally don’t always have the time and desire to check 30 channels and websites :(‘
  • Some fans are confused, Sebastian S summarizes: “I’m getting too old… I don’t understand it anymore.”
  • Daniel Hebel notes: “You forget something: Twitch and YouTube partly have different target groups. I find it disappointing that you’re relocating parts of a format (e.g. speedrun training) to Twitch. I would love to absorb the full program – but have nothing to do with Twitch. I can hardly imagine that the majority will hop between platforms to catch everything. You say you’re giving the platforms what they want. Instead, you should ask the viewer what they want. Please make everything available as VOD on YouTube. Thank you.”
  • User Mac is concerned but supports the Beans: “I won’t lie: I have a pretty bad feeling about this and I’m worried, but I will continue to support you.”

Part of the community believes: The change could lead to certain formats fading away or the community having to go on a long search to find individual and suitable content for themselves. It remains to be seen whether the new motto will be successful or whether the Rocket Beans will benefit less from it.

What do you think about the program changes of the Rocket Beans? Do you still follow the Rocket Beans or do you want to watch their shows now? Feel free to leave us a comment.

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Bad perk could soon be really good in Destiny 2 – Watch out when dismantling

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Perks determine victory or defeat in Destiny 2. Since Bungie has announced another revision in the area of “weapon perks”, you should pay attention to which weapon you dismantle. We will show you which one could get a new coat of paint.

Which perk is meant? It concerns the trait “Adrenaline Junkie”. This provided bonus damage and handling with grenade kills. The roll was often found in builds optimized for spam-grenades. Grenades are definitely a way to deal massive damage, but they are not the meta.

Bungie announces fun news for the perk “Adrenaline Junkie”

In Destiny 2, certain traits are adjusted when they are not used often enough. This brings Bungie new metas and variety in combat. So it is now with this one.

Bungie surprised the community with an unexpected message in a tweet:

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In this tweet, Senior Community Manager “dmg04” informs the community that they should keep their “Adrenaline Junkie” rolls on their weapons. Soon the team will share fun and good news regarding this perk.

Why is it being adjusted? It is uncertain why Bungie wants to adjust this particular trait. It is possible that it does not meet what the development team hoped for.

Since Bungie often observes gameplay from the shadows, it is possible that they want to revise this for that reason. The fact is, you will soon witness a change. Therefore, keep your weapons with this perk in your nearly full vault until Bungie can provide further details on this.

What could await us? One does not know yet. “Adrenaline Junkie” was known for boosting your damage and weapon handling through grenade kills. Whether this effect will be maintained is unlikely, as it could rarely prove itself in difficult activities.

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A fun adjustment could be one that increases your grenade damage per kill. This effect would then stack up to five times. However, this is just wishful thinking and depends solely on Bungie regarding what changes they will allow.

What do you think of this announcement? Are you frustrated that your favorite perk will soon be changed? Or do you find it cool that Bungie is addressing it to make it more attractive in the game? Let us know!

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You couldn’t play New World with your friends? An important point has changed

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The new MMO New World had some difficulties at the beginning, especially when you wanted to play with your friends. One of the main disruptions has now disappeared.

Why couldn’t you play with friends? At the launch of New World, almost all servers were massively overloaded. People waited for hours in line just to finally log in.

This quickly led to Amazon locking most German servers for new characters, as they simply became too full. This meant that for a long time it was not possible to create a character on 43 of the total 45 German servers.

If you started a little later than your friends, you couldn’t log into the same server as them. And even if you were already on the right server, you had to queue around the same time. This was often associated with very long wait times.

This led to players not logging out at all and cities being full of people running against walls. Amazon responded by implementing measures to find and boot such players.

What has changed? Most European servers of New World are now available for character creation again. So the chances that you can play with your friends have massively increased. 

But one more thing has quietly disappeared, although it was one of the biggest problems of New World, at least at the start. The queues are mostly a thing of the past.

This was particularly noticeable on Friday evening, when we were able to log in without a queue in the editorial office. The same happened on Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening, during peak times. 

The player numbers have hardly changed overall. During the mentioned times, there were occasionally over 670,000 people in New World (via steamcharts.com)

Nevertheless, we have not encountered any or only very low wait times of less than 10 minutes on the servers Ravenal, Asgard, Vimur, and Vyrij. This status has been stable for almost a whole week now. This greatly facilitates playing with friends.

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Now is a good time to start with New World

Why right now? The island Aeternum has been open for just over two weeks now, for all who want to take a closer look at New World. With the elimination of the queues and limited servers, it is no longer a problem to play together with your friends.

Even if they have been playing since the release, it is not too late to catch up and experience the higher expeditions together. You are still on time to witness how the cities slowly build up and players discover more and more things.

However, you do not have to figure everything out on your own anymore, as the New World community has been busy creating various guides over the past two weeks that can help you if you want.

You can still experience the feeling of something new and be part of the launch of a major MMORPG, but you are no longer dependent on figuring everything out yourself or being separated from your friends. 

The perfect time to start New World and explore Aeternum.

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What is New World actually? New World is the new MMO from Amazon, which has made a huge impact in a short time. At times, over 900,000 people played New World simultaneously on Steam, and it quickly reached number one on Twitch.

The game sends you to the island Aeternum. It’s about uncovering the secrets of the magical Azoth, which makes you immortal. In doing so, you join one of three factions and fight for dominance on the island.

New World features:

  • PvE content focusing on exploration and life skills as well as dungeons and world events
  • PvP in the open world and in separate game modes and in the large 50vs50 battles
  • Housing and the ability to have the prettiest house of all to show off to everyone
  • A classless character system where you are what you wear. You have 11 different weapons to choose from
  • An elaborate guild system where you can even govern a city as a guild
  • An outstanding sound design that actually offers you real benefits in the game

How can you participate? New World is available on Amazon and via Steam for €39.99. All you need then is a Steam account. 

It is important to mention that the purchase on Amazon only provides a Steam code and a Steam account is required to play New World.

What do you think of New World? Have you been there from the beginning or are you now considering taking a look? Have you, as an active player, also noticed that the queues have been significantly reduced? Or is your server still very crowded? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Our editor Alexander Leitsch is annoyed by more than just the queues while playing together: New World wants to be a social MMO, but it’s doing too much wrong for that.

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Player in GTA Online loses race in the final meters, cannot believe his luck

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A racer in GTA Online wanted to drive home a safe victory when he suddenly had insane bad luck. The community describes it like the blue shell from Mario Kart. The video of the accident is being discussed heatedly.

This is what makes the clip special: In the video, you can see a stunt race in the last lap. The top five positions are battling hard for the lead, bumping and crashing. Amid all this chaos, the creator of the clip manages to navigate through and take the lead.

After a looping that leads directly onto the finish straight with a jump, the driver faces insane bad luck. Because there, the slowest player is parked with his car on its side.

Like the blue shell in Mario Kart

This is how the player gets eliminated: In the clip, you can see how the shown player fights his way from 6th place to the front. After the jump through the looping, you only see at the last moment before landing that something is in the way.

The last-placed player is lying with his car exactly in the middle of the track on its side. He is positioned in such a way that he is very hard to notice for drivers coming out of the looping in the center. The clip creator ZonZolto shows on reddit how it ended for him.

He landed on the parked car, bounced off to the right, and tumbled, after a few flips and spins, finally off the racetrack. The respawn took so long that he finished the race in 8th place.

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What does the community say? The clip is super well received on reddit. In 17 hours, it already gathered over 13,000 upvotes and nearly 400 comments. The commenters empathize with the driver’s bad luck and describe the clip as “pain.”

Others write:

  • “It’s like getting the blue shell in Mario Kart at the finish line… aaaaaaargh,” writes Buttachop187
  • “The world of GTA stunts is brutal,” says noahloy
  • “These races really annoy me. Some idiot keeps spinning me around all the time. It feels like you’re being motivated to ram other players before they ram you” finds Chervolet_Dr

Others ask ZonZolto if his monitor survived this incident. He explains, “Yes, the monitor did. But another controller had to leave us.”

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Do you enjoy racing in Los Santos yourself and want to win these? We have for you on MeinMMO an overview of the fastest cars in GTA Online. There we show you which cars have the best top speed and which cars have the best lap times. So you’ll know exactly which supercars to save for to do well in races.

But when a block like the one in this clip is lying on the track, then you need a lot of luck along with a fast car.

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FIFA 22: Title Update 1 is live and changes the strong goalkeepers and tweaks the gameplay

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FIFA 22 receives its first major update. Title Update 1 addresses minor issues throughout the game and adjusts several gameplay aspects. 

When will the FIFA 22 update be released? The Title Update is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Below is an overview of what Title Update 1 in FIFA 22 has in store for you.

What’s included in the new FIFA 22 update – Patch Notes

Overall, there are a lot of points in the patch notes for the first update in FIFA 22. On Twitter, EA describes the update as a way to “polish” many areas of the game. Thus, a large part of it deals with minor details. 

For example:

  • Improvements to the menus
  • Minor bugs in gameplay
  • Display errors
  • Changes to certain animations. For instance, the walkout animation in packs is now slightly delayed, or fan choreography can now be seen in the stadium when the game is paused.

However, there are also some gameplay points we want to take a closer look at. 

Update changes goalkeepers: The strong goalkeepers have been a major topic in FIFA 22. After all, the keepers are noticeably saving more shots compared to previous years. 

Now, the update tweaks the goalkeepers a bit: They should no longer be as effective at saving shots fired into the top corner from inside the penalty area. This is especially true for shots coming from 11.27 meters or less. These are also extremely difficult shots to save in real life and are likely to score more often in the future.

At the same time, new goalkeeper animations have been added for when they try to block a high finesse shot. However, the effectiveness of the keepers for these shots is only said to be “marginally” increased, according to the patch notes. Primarily, the reactions of the keepers to such shots should look more authentic. 

Goalkeepers could soon handle finesse shots better

How this ultimately plays out in the game remains to be seen. Because finesse shots, especially from a long distance, have proven to be extremely effective in the first days. You can find tips for shooting in FIFA 22 here.

In addition, minor situations like faulty saves will be adjusted. Lastly, there were sometimes issues with goalkeepers using their hands to block while sprinting out of the penalty area. This should also no longer happen.

Improved defenders: Not only the goalkeepers but also the defenders will be slightly changed. Specifically: In the case of a corner kick, they should pay better attention. The defensive players should better cover potential counter situations. 

Moreover, sliding tackles meant to intercept played balls will be improved. This should also help in defending counter situations. 

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What else will change in gameplay: In addition to player adjustments, there will be a few more changes in the game. 

  • The referee logic will be improved. More fouls should be called on high-speed tackles, while lighter contact will result in fewer fouls. 
  • The accuracy of throw-ins will be improved.
  • Feigned shots could lead to a pass – that will be fixed.

Overall, the adjustments are very extensive. In addition to gameplay adjustments, there are also bug fixes in all modes. Some examples:

  • In Career Mode, there were sometimes board demands that contradicted each other.
  • Sometimes players demanded to be played even when they were injured.
  • In VOLTA Arcade, tournaments can now be started with at least 2 players. 
  • In drop-in matches in Pro Clubs, tactical adjustments were not always implemented correctly. 

You can find the complete list of changes in the FIFA 22 Patch Notes (via EA Sports).

Along with all these changes, several new songs are being added to FIFA 22, and 31 new star heads are also coming into the game. These refer to realistic faces of certain players – which players are involved has not yet been revealed by EA. 

What issues are you currently facing with the game? Are you satisfied with the changes – or do you think something else should be adjusted? Tell us in the comments!

And if you are currently working on adjusting your FUT team, we have some tips for you on which players can improve your squad: Here is a really strong Premier League team for under 50,000 coins. 

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At the LoL Worlds 2021, all 6 teams from Europe and the USA are facing elimination

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League of Legends is firmly in the hands of Asians in 2021. The lead in e-sports is noticeable at the LoL Worlds 2021. Half of the main round has been played: all 6 teams from Europe and the USA are in positions that would mean elimination before the knockout rounds. The favorites from China and South Korea are even stronger than feared: Showmaker and Viper are the stars of the World Championship so far.

This is what was thought before the start of the LoL Worlds 2021: Before the LoL Worlds began, the odds for the teams from the USA and Europe were already viewed critically:

  • It was expected that all 3 teams from the USA would be eliminated in the main round without a chance
  • The EU team Rogue was also seen as having no chance: They landed in the death group A, with the two tournament favorites DWG Kia (World Champion 2020) and FunPlus Phoenix (World Champion 2019)
  • The European team Fnatic was seen as having good chances in group C, as they had “relatively easy” opponents from Asia
  • The European team MAD Lions was even regarded as the favorite to win group D, as there was “only” the aging team Gen G. from South Korea and the US team “Team Liquid”
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USA stand at 2-7

This is how things are really going for the USA: For the USA, things are going as badly as expected:

Cloud 9, the team with starting player Perkz, ended up in the death group A after the play-ins – the “Showmaker” show is currently in progress there. The Korean midlaner plays LoL as if from another star. Cloud 9 has lost all 3 games

100 Thieves, the champion team from the USA with the German Felix “Abedagge” Braun, has only won 1 game in group B, against the underdogs from Japan. 100 Thieves would need one or better, even two miracles against T1 with Faker or the favorites Edward Gaming from China to advance

Team Liquid in group D has drawn a strong team from China, “LNG Esports,” and promptly lost against them. Team Liquid sensationally won one game against MAD Lions, but stands with 1-2 before elimination.

This is the final boss of LoL right now: DWG KIA, still undefeated.

Europe is also only at 2-7

This is how things are for the teams from Europe: Rogue is hopeless in group A, there was a victory against Cloud 9, but against the tournament favorites DWG Kia and FunPlus Phoenix, as expected, they lost.

Hope carrier Fnatic lost their ADC before the start of the group stage due to Upset and subsequently suffered 3 consecutive defeats. They even failed at “relatively easy” tasks like PSG Talon and Hanwha Life, the “Church of Chovy,”. Things look very bleak.

The co-favorite for the tournament victory, MAD Lions Esports, managed to win against the strongest in the group, Gen G. But they also lost against the “play-ins” team LNG Esports and the team Liquid that was actually hopelessly outmatched. Although MAD Lions is still most likely to advance to the main round, at the moment the team is the biggest disappointment of the LoL Worlds.

Showmaker and Viper have not died even once after 3 games

Who are the stars of the tournament so far? The midlaner of DWG Kia, Showmaker, is playing a dominant Worlds. In his 3 games he has not died even once. He has a KDA of 35 with stats of 14/0/21. This is even stronger than expected.

Similarly brutal is the ADC of Edward Gaming, Viper. He is also regarded as one of the best players in the world and has not been sent back to the well even once during the 3 games. Viper has a KDA of 31 with 11/0/21.

In fact, 31 players from Asia are leading in KDA. Only in 32nd place does Santorin, the jungler of Team Liquid, appear.

League of Legends currently seems firmly in the hands of the stars from Asia.

The star of “Keria” is currently rising at the LoL Worlds 2021. He has a KDA of 10.0 with 3/3/27 and is thus in 8th place among the participants:

An 18-year-old is considered a “monster” and “genius” in LoL – While playing the most thankless role

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3 Online Games You Should Play If You Liked the Netflix Hit Squid Game

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 5 minutes

The South Korean series Squid Game is all the rage, and after the end of the 9 episodes, many are longing for more Squid Game content. We at MeinMMO have compiled a selection for you.

What is this Squid Game? Behind the curious name “Squid Game” lies a Netflix series from South Korea. In it, 456 heavily indebted people are invited by a dubious organization to participate in a series of games. The prize for the winner is a tempting 33 million euros.

It quickly becomes clear that the seemingly harmless children’s games, which the candidates are supposed to complete, have deadly consequences, and the losers are ruthlessly eliminated. Nevertheless, most of the candidates decide to voluntarily continue participating in the murderous games, bringing all sorts of drama and nerve-wracking tension.

Due to this exciting social dynamic and the sadistically cruel games, Squid Game quickly became a global hit.

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These online games have a lot of Squid Game feeling

How did we select the games? The following games all have elements from Squid Game, meaning they involve seemingly harmless games that only allow one winner (or one winning team) after fierce battles. We have consciously focused on games that you can play online with multiple players.

Fall Guys

Genre: Jump&Run | Developer: Mediatonic | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5 | Release Date: August 4, 2020 | Model: Buy-to-Play

What kind of game is this? Fall Guys is a colorful and incredibly successful battle royale game that puts you in the role of funny jelly beans.

These cheerful characters then wobble through a series of wacky games, and with each round, there are fewer left, until in the end, the last remaining choice performs a wild race for the final victory.

What is the gameplay like? At the beginning of each round, 60 of the cheerful wobbly characters start and then tap through a series of games with funny sounds. Among them are wacky competitions, like various obstacle courses where you dodge rotating barriers, balance over tilting seesaws, or jump over floating platforms.

There are also games such as a tag game on a player or the timely collection of golden eggs. There are tons of different games, and anyone who is too slow eventually falls into a pink slime and is permanently eliminated from the round. The remaining jelly beans can then continue to the next game.

This continues until the last bean can grab a golden crown. To make it even more dramatic, the wobbly figures can shove and hold each other, which always leads to wild, chaotic scuffles.

Why should you play it as a Squid Game fan? The similarity to the series begins with the vibrant colors prevalent in Fall Guys, which can also be recognized in Squid Game, among other things, in the colorful stairwell or the uniforms of the game organization.

Additionally, the gameplay involves a horde of determined players plunging fatalistically into a series of crazy games, and after each round, they are mercilessly culled.

After each round, the losers are thrown off a platform amid loud shouting and tumble somewhere into nowhere. This strikingly resembles the icons in Squid Game that fade away when a player meets their tragic end.

Of course, Fall Guys is a great fun for the whole family, and the cute Fall Guys do not die when they are eliminated. Or do they? If you have seen Squid Game, you might see Fall Guys in a different light.

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EA is considering a new name for FIFA – the old one will be damn expensive

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

EA Sports has confirmed that it is considering renaming the FIFA series. Now we probably also know what FIFA demands for a continuation of the games under the old name, and the deal sounds expensive.

What’s going on? Recently, there have been increasing reports that there is some friction between EA and FIFA. The 10-year contract between the two parties expires next year, and an extension is likely being discussed.

EA has even openly stated that it is also considering renaming the FIFA series. Cam Weber, head of EA Sports, wrote in a letter earlier this week: “With an eye on the future, we are also exploring the idea of renaming our global EA Sports soccer games.”

This could be the end of a tradition that has existed since 1993 with FIFA International Soccer. Since then, every soccer game from Electronic Arts has had the FIFA name in the title.

This might change with the next installment, and now we also know what factors are problematic in the discussion. According to the New York Times, FIFA wants to be significantly compensated for a new contract and seeks additional rights to participate.

1 billion dollars for the FIFA name and additional restrictions

What’s behind this: Apparently, FIFA is now demanding double the amount, about 1 billion US dollars for 4 years, during which EA can use the name and FIFA licenses. This would be about twice as much as the old contract, which was at 500 million US dollars for 4 years. The fundamental disagreements between EA and FIFA are not just about the price.

  • FIFA apparently wants to significantly restrict the monetization options within the games and retain exclusive rights for itself.
  • In return, EA wants to establish further monetization opportunities. The NYT mentions highlights from current games, arena tournaments, and digital products like NFTs.
  • Allegedly, FIFA also considered the possibility of selling its licenses to publishers like Epic Games, who have no direct connection to soccer.

Why is EA considering a change? It’s not just about the high amount a new contract would cost, but also about in-game monetization, whose restrictions could lead to further losses for EA. The reasons are not only financial.

Live services in the form of packs and other monetization bring EA billions in revenue every year. For example, between April 2020 and March 2021, it was around 4.6 billion US dollars. 1.2 billion of that came solely from FIFA Ultimate Team.

Will FIFA soon have a different name? That possibility certainly exists. “EA Sports FC” has already been registered as a trademark. According to IGN, a decision is expected at the end of this year, and EA will likely not accept restrictions on its main revenue sources.

Moreover, EA likely was not pleased that FIFA is looking for other partners while both companies have been collaborating for years, and the publisher had invested hundreds of millions of dollars. This is also echoed by former EA employee Peter Moore, who played a significant role at EA for a long time:

“I will say: ‘Wait a minute: We literally spent hundreds of millions of dollars to build this up, and you are telling me that Epic Games can come in and get a license for the name we built and promoted and that has become synonymous with games? […] Then, yes, I will negotiate and fight against it.'” (via New York Times)

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What happens if there is no deal? Primarily, a huge marketing deal and a historic partnership would come to an end for both companies. Advertising would change significantly as a result.

For players, not much should change. Even without the FIFA license, EA would still have enough licenses in hand with the UEFA Champions League, the Bundesliga, or FIFPro, the world’s largest player representation. This partnership with thousands of player names was only recently extended.

So there will not suddenly be strange footballer names in the next EA Sports game. However, what else might change is currently hard to foresee. We will have to wait and see if the two parties can come to an agreement in the end.

What do you think about this topic? Do you believe that both parties will still come to an agreement? Or do you not care about this issue?

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Pokémon GO introduces a new feature to enhance PokéStops – Here’s what it looks like

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Anyone looking to explore interesting places in Pokémon GO can use the PokéStops and gyms on the map as a guide. These show particularly noteworthy points and, on top of that, provide trainers with essential items for the game. Now, there is the possibility to upgrade these stops in certain regions. We will show you what that looks like.

What kind of feature is it? As Pokémon GO announced on their official Twitter account late on October 13, 2021, there will be some new features in the game. Among them is a new PokéStop function that is planned to be tested in certain regions over the coming months (via twitter.com).

For several months, the PokeMiners have repeatedly found hints that there would soon be PowerUps at PokéStops in Pokémon GO. Now, this feature has been enabled in the first regions, and trainers can try out the new function.

They are sharing their experiences with the new PokéStop feature on social media, such as on Reddit. We have looked at these reports and will show you what this new function is and how it looks in the game.

Who are the PokeMiners?
The PokeMiners are a group of data miners who regularly search for new information in the code of Pokémon GO. They then make this available to other trainers publicly. This way, they can show what will happen in the game even before an actual release. However, this information is not official, and functions can be changed by Niantic at any time.

This is the PowerUps function in Pokémon GO

What changes? According to reports from trainers, you will soon be able to initiate a power-up of a PokéStop or a gym with the help of AR scans. In total, aside from the normal form of the stop, there will be 3 additional, different evolution stages. These are temporary, lasting only for a certain period.

Depending on what stage a stop or a gym has reached, you will receive corresponding bonuses.

As you can see in the following image from the PokeMiners, these range from a bonus for spinning the photo disc, bonus hearts for your buddy, to premium raid balls and special spawns.

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To level up a stop, a certain number of points must be achieved. According to the PokeMiners, these points are likely related to the AR scans. Each evolution stage of the PokéStop or the gym lasts between 12 and 48 hours.

This is what the new feature looks like: Trainer BoltexGaming was able to test the new PowerUps function. He leveled up a gym.

He captured his impressions in the following video and shared it on Reddit:

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He can retrieve the gym’s level via a “+” button located in the bottom right corner of the photo disc. In his case, the gym is at level 1. Above the photo disc, you can also see a countdown that indicates the remaining time.

Furthermore, BoltexGaming noted in his post that the ring indicator of the gym appears larger when viewed from above.

As Niantic stated, these changes will initially be tested in selected parts of the world. It is still unknown when this function will be available in Germany. If there are new updates on this, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

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What new features are still planned for PoGO?

As Niantic stated on the Pokémon GO blog, several other changes are also planned for the game alongside the new PokéStop feature (via pokemongolive.com). These are also intended to be initially tested regionally in the coming months. Among other things, they include:

  • Tips for trainers
  • A special research for new trainers as an introduction to Pokémon GO world
  • Nickname suggestions for new trainers
  • Updates for hatching eggs
    • Skipping the animation when hatching

What do you think of the new PowerUps function? Will you use the AR scans more often to earn additional bonuses? Or are you less interested in the new PokéStop feature? Feel free to leave your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.

In the coming weeks, a lot is happening in Pokémon GO. We have looked at which events await you in October and show you which ones are most worthwhile.

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New World will block thousands of accounts – Affected players can appeal

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Bots and gold farmers have been a major problem shortly after the release of New World. Amazon has now announced that steps have already been taken to suspend thousands of accounts. It is also disclosed where you can report if you have been banned by mistake.

Update October 15: It seems that there have indeed been incorrect suspensions.

What has been announced? As Community Manager TrevzorFTW mentioned in the New World forum, initial steps have been taken to suspend “thousands of fraudulent accounts”. Focus is also on gold farmers and bots.

At the same time, he posted a link to Amazon’s support, which you can contact if you have been wrongly suspended and wish to appeal.

Will the ban wave also address problems in PvP? In addition to bots, false reports are currently a problem, with players being unjustly banned for 24 hours and thus unable to participate in wars.

The post by TrevzorFTW does not mention a ban for these false reports. However, they could still be included under “fraudulent accounts”.

Attention adventurers,

we have received your inquiries and have already taken initial steps to remove thousands of fraudulent accounts, including gold farmers and bots! If one of your accounts has been wrongly affected, you can contact us through the following link, Appeal a Ban – Support | Amazon Games 12, to rectify the error. We sincerely thank you for your loyal support. See you in Aeternum!

Why are bots such a problem in New World? Bots not only occupy the few free slots on a server but also destroy its economy. In many trading posts, there are hardly any items left that have a higher value. The more bots are on a server, the worse the situation becomes.

Players have therefore developed their own methods to combat bots.

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Players kill bots with wild animals

What are players doing against bots? There are repeatedly stories and video clips in which players try to kill bots in various places, even though these have no active PvP.

For example, a user tries to push bots that are currently mining ores off a cliff to prevent them from farming automatically.

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Recently, we reported on a player who attacked a wolf and drew it to the bot. The player then positioned himself so that the wolf would attack both him and the bot during an attack. Ultimately, the AFK fisher was defeated.

The complete explanation and video can be found here: How genius players are currently killing fishing bots in New World.

Have you encountered bots in New World? And what do you think is more important, bans for botting and gold farming or penalties for false reports? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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A popular caster tragically dies at 24 – Rainbow Six Siege halts the start of the e-sports

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The tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege has lost one of its most prominent casters and streamers: Michael “KiXSTAr” Stockley passed away at just 24 years old. His family announced: He died doing his second favorite thing in the world – driving. Rainbow Six Siege has postponed the start of the esports season in respect for the deceased and his relatives.

This is how the news of his death was announced: Stockley’s former casting partner, Parker “Interno” Mackay, shared a statement from the family (via twitter):

Stockley had spent the last 20 months back home with family during the COVID lockdown. He streamed from his room, shared meals with family, and spent a lot of time with relatives after being away for so long, traveling the world and meeting many people from the Rainbow Six Siege community.

When he started as a caster in Poland and was out of the house for the first time, he barely had any money: The community came together so that his mother had enough money for a ticket to visit him.

Throughout his career, the family saw how much the Rainbow Six Siege community and fans supported and respected their son. It made them very proud.

Stockley unexpectedly passed away on Monday, October 11. He had so many great plans for the future and there was so much he was looking forward to.

A “caster” is a commentator in esports. They describe live what is happening in the game, create atmosphere with emotional expressions, accompany the match with analyses, background information, and contextualize the game for the viewer.

Died doing what he loved second most in the world

What did he die from? After the statement, Stockley’s former casting partner provided information on what Stockley died from. After consulting with the family, he announced:

“Michael died while doing what he loved second most in the world: driving. He was alone and no one else was injured or involved.”

These are reactions to the death: Esports teams like TSM FTX call Stockley a “pillar of the R6 community”; he gave the game a voice that was unmatched. The captain of Fnatic said Stockley was truly a treasure and would have put a smile on everyone around him.

A game designer from Rainbow Six Siege calls Stockley one of the brightest minds of the game. Without him, Siege will never be the same.

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The official Twitter account of Rainbow Six Esports refers to Stockley as a “shining light” in the community. Out of respect for him, the start of the North American League is postponed. Details on when the league will start will be announced later.

Originally, Stockley was supposed to cast the event.

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FIFA 22: Servers down – When will the maintenance end?

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In FIFA 22 the servers are down, matches in Ultimate Team are currently not possible. When the maintenance by EA will be finished, you can find out here.

How long will the servers be down? Today, a server maintenance is planned in FIFA 22. EA Sports announced this via their Direct Communication channel on Twitter. 

The server work is set to take place between 08:00 and 10:30 AM (CET). However, matchmaking in Ultimate Team and Volta will be disabled 30 minutes earlier to prevent sudden match drops (via Twitter).

What is being worked on? EA Sports did not specify the reasons for the maintenance work. Players on the FIFA subreddit speculate that the work could be related to recent server issues. Some players specifically experienced problems with sudden disconnects during matches on Wednesday evening.

Additionally, Title Update 1 is also expected to be released for consoles today in FIFA 22. The patch was previously only available for PC – now PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X are set to receive the update. More information on the content of the Title Update 1 in FIFA 22 can be found here. 

Server Maintenance During the Reward Day

In FIFA 22, you can collect your Division Rivals rewards today, on Thursday morning. It should still be functional while work is being done on the servers. During the last server work, players were still able to access the FUT menu, but matches were, of course, not available. 

If you wanted to quickly grab a win or two before the rewards drop to aim for a better rewards tier, you’ll probably have to forgo that. 

Once the server work is completed, you can also start the new Rivals week. However, some players have been frustrated with the new system in this mode. In Rivals, relegation is no longer possible – which is a problem for some players.

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Battlefield 2042 relies on specialists instead of classes – But many fans are disturbed by this

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Actually, the specialists were announced as a cool new feature for Battlefield 2042 that is supposed to offer more freedom. However, they were probably not well received by the fans as hoped. Many are now demanding the return of the old classes.

What are specialists? These are the new “classes” of Battlefield 2042, although the term is not entirely accurate. The only fixed attributes of these specialists are their appearance and their backstory. On paper, they fill fixed roles, such as a scout or a medic.

In regular multiplayer, however, these attributes and gadgets are not fixed, and players can bring any equipment they want for their specialist. A presentation of all known specialists can be found on MeinMMO.

While this theoretically gives players more freedom, it also brings numerous problems with it. These issues are so significant that there are now many players who wish for the return of the old classes.

How was it before? In the older Battlefield titles, there was a fixed class system with four different roles. Usually, these were:

  • Assault
  • Engineer
  • Support
  • Recon (Sniper)

These classes also had their own weapons and gadgets available, which set them apart from others. For example, the assault soldier could not take sniper rifles, while the sniper could not take a defibrillator or rocket launcher, and so on.

Players demand the old class system from previous Battlefield titles

What is the problem with specialists? The criticisms are diverse. Many players’ issues begin with the appearance of the specialists, which became particularly evident in the open beta.

The specialists do not belong to any specific faction. Although the Americans and Russians face each other in multiplayer, aside from a color code, one cannot discern which specialist is playing on which side.

The uniforms always look the same. This caused confusion during the beta and some mockery from players, as it was hard to distinguish friend from foe.

Players already expressed concerns that the specialists appeared even more generic than the previous classes. They were meant to be special and unique with their own backstories and appearances. Many are now also mocking the look of specialist Mackay:

From Webster the soldier, he became Wallace, who likes cheese and crackers and also sells dogs.

The criticism is not limited to appearance.

  • The former class system was an important part of the series for many Battlefield veterans and part of the immersion.
  • Additionally, one could immediately recognize the opponent and what equipment their own squad had based on the uniforms and class design.
  • According to players, the balancing among the classes was also easier.
  • Some suspect that the specialists are simply a copy of the operators from CoD and are meant to represent an additional source of revenue through skins.

What exactly is the demand? Players specifically wish for a return to the old role distribution in multiplayer. The specialists should either disappear or only be used in the “Hazard Zone” mode.

A user named BigTechCensorsYou writes:

The class system of Battlefield has worked for two decades. It has worked longer than most current players have been alive. And NOW they go and mess it up.

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One player even “faked” a post on reddit announcing that DICE would accept the criticism and bring back the class system for the All-Out Warfare area of multiplayer.

Some are almost desperate about this.

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What are the chances? Whether developer DICE will listen to the criticism remains to be seen. EA is currently sending surveys to various players and is specifically gathering feedback, also regarding specialists and the old class system.

It is possible that fan feedback will be implemented by or after release.

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When does Battlefield 2042 actually come out? The shooter is set to be officially released on November 19, 2021, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4.

Then you will likely get to try out the specialists yourself and form your own opinion. However, the well-known classes will not be completely absent.

In Battlefield Portal, another major mode of Battlefield 2042, you can play all classes from Battlefield 3, Battlefield Bad Company 2, and Battlefield 1942. Here you will find a summary with all the information about the game mode.

What do you think about the specialist system? Do you wish for the classes to return? Or are you satisfied with the new system? What would you change or keep? Discuss with us in the comments.

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Corepunk shows new gameplay – Looks like the LoL MMORPG that many want

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The MMORPG Corepunk relies on an aesthetic reminiscent of League of Legends. However, it also aims to offer challenging raids and tough PvE content, taking inspiration from WoW. The new PvE gameplay showcases how well this mix works.

What does the latest video show? The developers of Corepunk have released nearly 15 minutes of PvE gameplay. In it, 4 players team up to take down various enemies.

Among other things, the camps that players can farm are shown. There is also a boss fight to see. Additionally, the inventory and equipment are introduced during the video.

The fights appear quite difficult, and the developers’ health points drop to low levels repeatedly; at times, they even die.

How is the video received? About 10 hours after the release, the video has nearly 12,000 views and received almost 1,100 thumbs up and 68 down.

In the comments, the simple yet stylish interface, the combat system, and the high difficulty level of the enemies are particularly praised.

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Corepunk sounds like a mix of LoL and WoW

Why does it remind of LoL? Corepunk is played in the isometric perspective, as you might know it from LoL. The controls and graphics also bear a strong similarity to the MOBA.

Also special is the so-called fog of war, which covers the map and surroundings. Areas that you cannot directly see with your character remain invisible to you. This mechanic is also known from LoL.

Where does Corepunk remind of WoW? The MMORPG is said to be as complex in dungeons as Mythic+ in retail WoW. At the same time, there are many mechanics that remind of Classic, such as:

  • Mounts that require a certain level and a lot of in-game currency
  • Corpse runs after your death
  • There is no dungeon finder
  • Talents that can only be reset for money

The developers also emphasize that a large part of the content is geared towards the endgame.  40% of the game will focus on the leveling process, while 60% will be about endgame content.

Corepunk Fishing
Fishing will be one of the crafting specializations in the game.

What else does Corepunk offer?

It is currently unclear whether there will be separate PvE and PvP servers. The game’s focus is actually on open-world PvP, but the developers are discussing the possibility of introducing pure PvE servers.

Will Corepunk be a good pastime for players waiting for the LoL MMORPG?

What is it with the LoL MMORPG? An MMORPG based on LoL is on many people’s wish lists. This is partly due to the game world Runeterra, which simply offers many stories and interesting characters. On the other hand, many players believe that only a large company like Riot Games can deliver a successful MMORPG.

In late 2020, Riot Games officially announced an MMORPG set in the League of Legends universe. However, many details are still not known. Officially, it is only stated that players will not love every feature and that the release is still a long way off.

Corepunk, however, could fill exactly this niche. Although it does not take place in the Runeterra universe, both visually and mechanically, it seems to come closest to what many hope for from the LoL MMORPG.

After all, the developers of Corepunk rely on old-school elements combined with modern technology and plenty of PvP content. This should appeal to the community.

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When will Corepunk be released? The release was announced for late 2021, but the developers could not meet the deadline. Instead, the first major beta test is now expected in December. You can register on the official website (via Corepunk).

What do you think of the new MMORPG? Will you try Corepunk?

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The next Battle Royale on Steam will be an interactive action movie, reminiscent of Squid Game

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The new game Bloodshore is set to be released on Steam in November. It is an “interactive action movie” where you “control” a character that is in a sort of Real Life Battle Royale. Thematically, this is reminiscent of Hunger Games and the Netflix hit Squid Games.

What kind of game is this? In Bloodshore, streamers, entertainers, and death-row inmates fight against each other for survival. The winner is promised fame and prize money, while the other players will not survive the adventure.

However, you do not actively fight in Bloodshore, but rather experience a film. Real action scenes are shown and you have various decision-making options. Depending on your choices, the course of the film changes.

The game is being developed by Wales Interactive, who have previously created games like “The Complex” and “Five Dates.” Both are games that received positive ratings on Steam – with 78% and 90% positive ratings respectively.

The latest trailer for the game, released on October 13, is embedded here:

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An interactive series like Squid Game or Hunger Games

How does the game work exactly? A round is supposed to last about 60 to 90 minutes depending on choices. You will continually make decisions that influence the story being told. The relationship between the characters is also said to play a role in the outcome.

The trailer shows that you always have a limited time for each decision, such as which person you want to save or which one you want to kill.

You can also “lose” the game by making a wrong decision and then being eliminated. There are said to be numerous different endings for the game.

A total of 8 hours of real video material is said to have been recorded for Bloodshore.

Who is the game aimed at? Essentially, Bloodshore is more of a film than a classic Battle Royale. There are no action-packed fights or active aiming with firearms.

The appeal lies much more in the fact that you can make decisions in a film like The Hunger Games or a series like Squid Games.

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When will the game be released? Bloodshore is set to be released on November 3 on Steam. There is no price yet.

However, the previous games Five Dates and The Complex were priced at €12.99 at launch.

Do you find the idea of Bloodshore interesting? Or do you think it’s too unexciting to only make decisions instead of shooting yourself?

Currently, the Battle Royale Naraka Bladepoint is a hit on Steam. We reveal why:

Action PvP game Naraka Bladepoint thrills thousands on Steam – What makes it so good?

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FIFA 22: TOTW 4 is now live – Has 6 exciting cards for your starter teams

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In FIFA 22, the new TOTW 4 is now available. Find out here which players have made it into the Team of the Week this time. We will also show you which cards are particularly exciting for starter squads.

When will TOTW 4 come out? The new Team of the Week will be available from October 13 at 19:00 in Ultimate Team. The new cards will remain available in packs for one week.

What is TOTW anyway? The Team of the Week is released every Wednesday in FUT and includes the players who have shone with strong performances in real football over the past week. These players receive improved Inform cards.

How do you get TOTW cards? Either you have a big stroke of luck and pull a strong TOTW card from a pack. Or you buy your desired card on the transfer market. However, prices here are often quite high, so it is worth taking a look at our trading tips.

The TOTW 4 in FIFA 22 – All Inform Players

This is TOTW 4: The new Team of the Week features many strong cards, some of which are perfect for starter squads. There are decent upgrades for Thomas Müller (88), Navas (89), and Depay (86). However, the strongest card this week goes to Sadio Mané with a 90-rated card.

The featured player who receives a significant boost this week is Bastoni (80 -> 85). An OTW upgrade is also given to Memphis Depay.

You can find out more in the OTW tracker for FIFA 22.

TOTW 4 Starting XI:

  • GK: Navas (89)
  • LB: Hernandez (86)
  • CB: Romero (84)
  • CB: Bastoni (85)
  • CAM: Mané (90)
  • CAM: Müller (88)
  • CM: Milinkovic-Savic (86)
  • RM: Raphinha (84)
  • ST: Depay (86)
  • LW: Oyarzabal (86)
  • LW: Lozano (84)

TOTW 4 Bench:

  • GK: Blake (81)
  • CB: Gvardiol (81)
  • RM: Wu Lei (81)
  • LM: Garry Rodrigues (81)
  • ST: Yaremchuk (81)
  • CM: Elyounoussi (81)
  • LW: Valencia (81)
  • GK: Ward (72)
  • CDM: Godoy (78)
  • CAM: Lovric (78)
  • LW: Tapsoba (75)
  • ST: Koné (71)

The Most Exciting Cards in TOTW 4

These cards are particularly exciting: Here we show you the most interesting cards from TOTW 4 that are especially good for improving your starter teams.

  • Thomas Müller receives a new 88-rated card that stands out especially in shooting and passing stats. A good choice for the CAM position, provided you use a chemistry style that boosts his speed even more.
  • One of the best full-backs in Serie A has received an even better card this week. Hernandez‘s new 86-rated card has incredible speed and excels in physicality and dribbling stats.
  • If you are looking for a strong winger for your Premier League team, take a look at the new Inform card of Raphinha (84). This offers tremendous speed and strong dribbling stats.
  • The new Inform card of Milinkovic-Savic provides really strong stats in all areas. His pace is just a bit low, which you can increase with a chemistry style.
  • Depay gets a new 86-rated card that makes a particularly strong impression. The card excels in shooting, passing, pace, and dribbling stats, so scoring goals should not be a problem with this card.
  • The new TOTW card of Lozano offers extreme speed and solid shooting stats. He is a very good alternative for the left wing.

Are you happy with the TOTW, or would you prefer other players? Let us know in the comments!

If you are still looking for good players for your team, here are a few budget-friendly tips for you:

FIFA 22: 7 players under 10,000 coins that will improve your Ultimate Team

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New game for Ghost Recon was announced just 8 days ago, is already being postponed

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As soon as Ghost Recon: Frontline was announced, the start of the beta has already been postponed. Ubisoft announced this after just about a week. MeinMMO summarizes the news for you.

What happened? After the announcement on October 5, Ghost Recon: Frontline has now officially been postponed. Originally, the spin-off to Ghost Recon: Breakpoint and Wildlands was supposed to start its first closed beta tomorrow, on October 14.

But in the afternoon, Ubisoft announced that they would have to postpone the planned beta phases.

What is the reason? Details on this are not known. Ubisoft states on Twitter that they wanted to provide “the best possible experience” and will share new details about the beta soon.

https://twitter.com/GRFrontline/status/1448287424291999746?t=YHm2mLgl4cknw-oA-V0eUw&s=19

What could the postponement be about? It’s currently hard to say, as there is no exact explanation. It certainly seems strange that the shooter, which has reportedly been in development for three years, is already postponing the beta shortly after its official introduction.

It could possibly be a reaction to player feedback, as the game has not been received well. Technical problems that were identified shortly before the launch could also be a possibility. We will keep you updated on this.

Ghost Recon: Frontline was not well received by fans

What is Ghost Recon Frontline? It is a battle royale game set in the Ghost Recon universe of Tom Clancy. It is intended to be a free-to-play game and has reportedly been in development at Ubisoft Bucharest for three years.

Multiple teams, consisting of three players, compete for valuable information and are supposed to escape in the end.

To stand out from competitors like Warzone and Apex Legends, the developers have chosen some special features, but the first trailer has received dismal feedback from the target audience.

What are the community reactions? The reactions to the first reveal trailer for Frontline were terrible. The video has over 17,000 dislikes on YouTube with only about 4,900 likes (as of October 13, 2021). Numerous fans complain that they wanted a classic installment of the shooter series.

You can find further reactions to the announcement of the shooter compiled by us on MeinMMO.

What are the special features? Ghost Recon Frontline offers a game mode with 102 players who land on the map Drakemoor Island in a maximum of 34 teams of three players each. There they are supposed to retrieve valuable information and then escape.

  • The hunt for information takes the place of the death zones usually found in BR games in Frontline.
  • If a team has gathered enough information, extraction is initiated and a very loud and visible helicopter is ready to pick up a team.
  • Then it’s a matter of showing up on time and not being ambushed by another team.
  • This mechanic is somewhat reminiscent of the popular shooter Hunt: Showdown, where everything can also get very close at the end.
  • There will also be three classes for your soldiers: a Scout, an Assault, and a Supporter.
  • You can switch these classes at any time in the game. You should also be able to customize the classes freely.

What do you think about the postponement? Is this a reason for concern? Or are you not interested in the BR spin-off of the Ghost Recon series at all? Let us know your opinion.

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How does loot actually work in New World? A developer explains it in detail

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The streamer DrLupo had the opportunity to talk with a developer of New World and get an explanation of the loot system. There, it is explained exactly how you get items and why the loot sometimes fluctuates.

How does loot work? When looting, New World relies on a special system. Because every armor slot and every weapon slot remembers how good your previous loot was, and based on this, you have a chance for better equipment.

The developer explains the system with the following example:

  • If you have an enemy at level 62 who drops a sword with an armor value of 510, then the weapon slot will now know that your maximum armor value there is level 510. However, other slots have a different maximum armor value, depending on the drops.
  • However, you do not need to equip or wear the weapon or armor. The system still remembers the value.
  • From now on, you have a very low chance for an item with a higher armor value. Whenever you receive a weaker item than level 510, your chance for an item with a higher armor value increases.
  • However, there is a cap with the monsters. Enemies of level 61 can drop equipment with a maximum armor value of X, and enemies of level 62 up to value Y.
  • Named enemies (elite enemies and bosses) always have a higher chance for stronger equipment.

What does this mean concretely? You can “target” level your armor value over time and eventually have a guaranteed chance for better equipment. However, the system also has a downside.

If you buy good equipment early at the trading post or from the faction vendor, this has NO influence on the item slot. So if you have a weapon with armor value 510 but have only dropped weapons with value 300 so far, you first need to “level up” the armor value until you get better equipment.

So, those who only level through crafting and town quests and defeat few enemies have a weaker loot pool than those who constantly grind mobs and dungeons.

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Legendary equipment also comes from drops

What influence does the system have on legendary items? Anyone who wants to have the strongest equipment in New World will, sooner or later, work on legendary equipment. Here, knowledge of the loot system also plays an important role.

You can obtain the 133 legendary weapons through various means, such as crafting or quests. However, many of them can also be received as drops from mobs or through chests.

So, to increase the chance of obtaining legendary equipment through a drop, you must already have a high dropped armor value. Here, farming enemies at a high level and bosses seems to be the most effective.

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What else did the developer reveal? In the video, DrLupo also shows a statement about the Azoth staff. The level 5 of it is supposed to be fixed with the next patch.

What do you think about the loot system in New World? Do you find the approach interesting? Or do you see a problem, especially when you buy better equipment?

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Fortnite: 3 cool Squid Game maps that you should try – With map code

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Squid Game has also made a big splash in Fortnite, particularly in the form of creative maps. Therefore, we present to you 3 of the coolest maps where you can experience the deadly mini-games from the Squid Game universe. You can also find out how to use the codes here.

What are these games? Fortnite offers players the opportunity to design their own worlds in Creative mode. These can be:

You have the ability to enter the code of a map in Fortnite and then enjoy yourself on the map .

Creative Mode Maps in Fortnite – Where can you enter the map code?

For this, you need a 12-digit code, which is created when a map is made. You simply enter this at a portal and wait until it generates the selected world.

How do you enter a code for Creative mode in Fortnite?

  • Go into Creative mode
  • Walk to a rift
  • Hold down your interaction key
  • After that, you can enter your desired code and load the island
Fortnite Creative Center Code Interact
Here you need to interact to enter the code

“Red Light, Green Light” – Code 6796-5852-0804

In this map, you spawn in a large field. Your task is to reach the tomato head as quickly as possible, but be careful: It turns around as soon as the traffic light switches to red.

If the traffic light is green, you have a free ride. However, do not get too cocky. Anyone who moves while the head turns and the light is red will die.

Don’t move or you’re dead

„Tug of War“ – Code 0652-7985-6622

The well-known tug of war. Your task here is to defeat the other team in tug of war. You take a position next to your rope and wait for all other players to position themselves. After that you must press the button assigned for you to “pull” as quickly and as often as possible.

The team that manages to pull the orange block towards itself wins. The other team dies.

It’s about strategy, not muscle power

„The Glass Bridge“ – Code 2865-1481-0812

This game is all about luck. In front of you are two bridges. These are made of glass plates. You have the choice to choose the right or the left bridge and then jump onto one of the two plates. To explain, one of the glass panels is made of bulletproof glass, the other is made of normal glass.

If you choose the wrong plate, in this case the normal glass plate, you will break through the glass and be out of the game. Only the player who survives until the end of the glass bridge wins.

Exciting and detailed atmosphere

All maps presented here have been created with a lot of attention to detail. Players who are fans of this series will have fun here. If you are not familiar with the series, you can still play these games and have fun. It’s varied and shows you a different world compared to the sweaty battle royale island.

What do you think of the maps? Have you tried them out and do they come close to the series? We would love to hear your thoughts on this.

Previously, we have presented some interesting maps to you. Here you can find the best horror maps in Fortnite – With map code.

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