Since the early access release of FIFA 22, Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris has been eagerly playing the sports game. However, his fanbase on Twitch doesn’t seem to find much enjoyment in it. They are more thirsty for an 8-year-old classic.
This is what the fans want: MontanaBlack, colleague Trymacs, EliasN97, and many others are currently diving into the newly released FIFA 22. The multiplayer aspect of the annual football spectacle captivates millions of fans worldwide. FIFA 22 is also very popular on Twitch, even if the focus on the streaming platform is increasingly on opening FUT card packs rather than playing.
With 17.7 million hours watched in 7 days, FIFA 22 is currently the sixth largest game on Twitch.
Only one major German streamer seems not to benefit from the sustained hype: MontanaBlack’s fans are absent, indicating they would rather see their streamer play the relatively old GTA 5 Online. They say that Monte is simply the most entertaining here.
GTA-RP outshines FIFA 22: MontanaBlack sees 30% declines
Before FIFA 22 was playable for creators, MontanaBlack primarily dedicated himself to his roleplay in Grand Theft Auto 5 Online. On a RP server, he takes on a fictional role and experiences emotionally charged evenings, even with other streamers.
Here are the numbers: While MontanaBlack plays GTA-RP or dives into Just Chatting, around 100,000 fans are watching him. In FIFA 22, this number drops by about 30%: Monte entertains “only” around 70,000 viewers while playing the football simulator.
MontanaBlack’s viewer numbers per game (Source: Sullygnome.com)
What is GTA-RP about?
In GTA-RP, players create a new alias. This can either be based on their own personality or be entirely fictional. Monte’s character essentially reflects himself in a new environment.
All players share the open world of Los Santos and take on a job. However, there are always more options to make money: robberies, hostage-taking, or selling illegal goods, all of this is open to the participants. Players choosing the path of law enforcement must obviously prevent that.
The focus is on player interaction and how they handle given situations. Not everything goes smoothly: players troll or simply kill others, then the roleplay is over. But usually, it’s peaceful and absurdly funny:
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What do you think? MontanaBlack’s fans agree: GTA-RP is more entertaining than FIFA 22. Do you agree, or do you think it’s less about the game and more about the streamer? Share your opinion with us in the comments!
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online was released on April 4, 2014. Since then, a lot has happened and some things have changed. Even after 7 years, it still attracts new players and manages to retain old ones as well. But what do you do every day in Tamriel? MeinMMO author MiezeMelli tells you why she plays ESO every day.
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1. Daily Crafting Quests
The daily quests for crafting are done quickly and are the easiest method to earn gold and materials. If time allows, I complete the crafting dailies with my 18 characters. That’s at least 5,100 gold per character (with the right champion points).
If you calculate this out, that’s 18 x 5,100 gold = 91,800 gold. Within not even 11 days, you can earn (91,800 x 11) 1,009,800 gold. So becoming a millionaire in ESO is not that difficult.
2. Daily Random Dungeon
This is also done quickly and brings a random dungeon every day. This is particularly good when you don’t know which dungeon you want to run. The random finder makes this decision for you. If you have ESO+, you also have access to the DLC dungeons.
Prior to it, you can choose whether you want to run the random dungeon on Normal or Veteran mode. However, for some dungeons in Veteran mode, I would recommend having a dedicated and not random group. This is because organized teamwork can be important for these dungeons.
And now for the reward: Every 20 hours, you receive 101,047 bonus experience points upon completing a random dungeon. Additionally, you earn about 2,000 – 3,000 gold with the loot and can fill your sticker book with the set pieces you receive in the dungeon. The community refers to the sticker book as the set collection, which you can access by default with “U”.
3. The Daily Changing Dungeon Quests of the Undaunted
If you have more of a desire for dungeons, it is definitely worth visiting the Undaunted Enclave. This can be found in the 3 main cities:
Ebonheart Pact: Gramfeste (Deshaan)
Aldmeri Dominion: Eldenroot (Grahtwood)
Daggerfall Covenant: Wayrest (Stormhaven)
To be able to accept the quests, you must have reached at least level 45. For Veteran mode, you need at least level 50.
There are the following 3 quest givers:
Maj al-Ragath → all dungeons of the first 2 zones*
Glirion the Redbeard → all dungeons of the last 3 zones*
Urgarlag Chief Bane → all DLC dungeons
*This refers to the order in which you enter the zones.
You can also enter the dungeons through the “Group & Activity Finder” menu. This time, however, you need to choose the “Specific Dungeons” option in the dungeon finder at the top right. Now you can click on the desired dungeon (or several) and will be placed in the queue.
4. Two Active Trading Guilds
In order to afford all the housing and especially my excessive shopping sprees at the luxury vendor on weekends, I engage in intensive trading in ESO. I have been part of the following trading guilds for some time:
Nirn Traders (Gramfeste in Deshaan)
Orc Mania
If you are curious, you are welcome to join my monthly auction event from Orc Mania. More information can be found on my Discord.
5. Housing and the Luxury Vendor
Housing is really a nice pastime in between. There are now really beautiful items that look good in your own home. And as I mentioned before, I stock up well with items from the luxury vendor.
You can find the luxury vendor in the empty city in the Kalthafen area every weekend.
6. My Raid Groups
My 4 different raid groups of course have their fixed times when I log into Tamriel. In fact, I only have Wednesdays free from raids. After the raid, we often do dungeons or event quests with other members.
Currently, I raid in the following raid groups:
Spitfire (as DD, currently Magblade) in Wings for Victory: vRGq
Collateral Damage (raid leader and DD, currently Magblade) in Wings for Victory: vSS
Wipe and Reset (as DD, currently Magblade): vHoF
Dummbatz and his Dummbälle (raid leader and tank) in The Magical Miezmuschel: vHRC
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Finally, it is always the community that brings me into the game every day. Because even if I sometimes don’t feel like playing ESO, I always log in because of the people. Then everyone chats late after a long workday on the guild TS or the guild Discord.
I am currently only streaming ESO on Twitch. Of course, I am also logged into ESO at the same time. I often stream guild or community events, but I also appear on Twitch during larger streaming events from Bethesda.
You can also always follow the Orc Mania auction on Twitch. You are, of course, welcome to my Twitch channel anytime outside of the event!
9. My Personal Reason: My Work at MeinMMO
Additionally, I am also frequently logged into ESO due to my work at MeinMMO. Whether it’s for research or taking screenshots. This allows me to dive deeper into the game than before.
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SSince recently, on October 5, 2021, there are again PS5 bundles available for purchase at Media Markt and Saturn. MeinMMO shows you what to consider when buying the PlayStation 5.
Today, you have the opportunity to grab some PS5 bundles again. But you should hurry. Even in October 2021, the bundles are sold out within minutes.
Buying PS5 at Media Markt and Saturn – Keep an eye on these bundles
Which sites should you keep an eye on? Here are the links to the respective offers:
Here’s a tip you should consider: Add the bundles to your wishlist and refresh it. When a bundle shows as available, you can add it directly to your cart from there.
Experience has shown that Media-Saturn often releases new contingents throughout the afternoon. Among other things, also from cancellations of double and multiple orders. So stay a bit longer, we have already seen that some of our readers had success even several hours after the start of the PS5 drop.
Many players are disturbed by the fact that in New World you have to travel across the map without mounts. An idea is currently being celebrated in the community on how to move faster across the map instead. Existing roads should be used for this.
What is the mount situation in New World? In the new MMO New World you cannot use mounts. If you want to travel from A to B for quests, you have to walk. Or use the fast travel function. However, the community shows that there is indeed interest in moving faster without fast travel.
An idea for a road buff is currently being celebrated in the community.
Players demand roads with speed buff
This is the idea: On reddit, radish-sauce writes about the idea of improving the roads of New World. “Roads should grant speed when out of combat” is the title of the idea. The creator states that there would be no downsides to this suggestion.
Over 2800 players gave the thread on reddit their upvotes, and more than 340 people commented below.
Many agree with the idea and also wish that sheathing weapons would grant a speed boost.
“If I am not holding my weapons, I should run faster. End of discussion,” explains BsaciallyBasic.
Things to consider: Not every part of the community sees the speed buff without downside. Players like FangedFreak point out that you would miss a lot if you only run on the roads. Currently, players cut through winding curves and go “off-road,” where they might stumble upon ores, animals, or plants.
All this random discovery would disappear if you only run on the roads to get the speed buff.
The in-game reasoning: If you search closely in the game, you will find an interesting reason why you as a player do not have mounts. In a letter that can be found in the game, it says that the animals on the island are simply too aggressive. Trying to tame them would only lead to injuries and curses.
The real reason for the lack of mounts: In an interview, Game Director Scot Lane explained to us from MeinMMO that the world of Aeternum is meant to invite players to gather and explore. If players are too fast, that would be lost.
In addition, there is the relatively small game world of New World.
These reasons fit with the players’ speculations in the reddit thread. One finds adventures by cutting through routes. If one were to move only on the roads because they could run faster there, it would take away an important part of the game.
What do you think about this topic? Would you like, despite the relatively small game world of New World, a possibility like mounts to move faster?
Blizzard is currently changing a lot about World of Warcraft – which seemingly nobody wants. Now the developers themselves are speaking out and saying: Yes, we want this.
The situation around World of Warcraft is currently tense. The MMORPG from Blizzard is currently suffering from content poverty, more and more players are taking a break. At the same time, there’s almost daily news about new changes to the game: the removal of suggestive jokes or the exchange of revealing graphics.
From the community, it’s often said: “These are changes that nobody wants and things that haven’t bothered anyone.”
The developers of World of Warcraft are responding to this and clearly stating: “Yes, someone wants this. We do.”
What is the problem right now? With Patch 9.1.5, World of Warcraft is changing many old contents. Many jokes of the characters are being removed, numerous quests are being renamed, suggestive puns are being kicked out of the game, and in general, the depiction of women is being revised in many areas.
The acceptance of these adjustments in the community varies widely. For some changes, there is agreement and understanding, while for others, there seems to be a general consensus that Blizzard is going too far.
Many WoW developers explain: We want it this way
In the subreddit for World of Warcraft, the user “ArandomUserNameThatW” has compiled a series of tweets from the developers, which essentially say: The changes are coming because the WoW team developers want them and believe it’s the right thing to do, not because the higher-ups are demanding it.
With this, the developers are also trying to counter one of the most common allegations, namely that these changes are dictated “from above” and are quasi coming from the upper management. That is not the case. The entire changes and adjustments are an initiative from within the team and are being made because as a team they support these ideas and not because management wants to “wash things clean”.
Thus writes Batrick, who is responsible for the design of game systems:
Please read. Recently, I have seen a lot of (admittedly sad) comments from people who follow me […], about how some of the updates to the in-game content are merely “artificial smoke screens” designed to “distract from bigger issues”, when truthfully these changes were initiated internally by people who genuinely care.
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Later, in response to another comment, it was added:
Believe me, I understand and agree that [the community] is watching us closely. But I think we’ve earned the right to say: ‘These changes are not being made because the company’s leaders are forcing us to sprinkle some water on the fire, but because it makes us happier to work on a game that better represents us.’
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Valentine Powell, who is also responsible for the interface in World of Warcraft, also explained in this regard:
As a developer on the WoW team, when I see people say ‘No one wanted this’, it feels strange to me, because… yes, someone wanted this, we as developers wanted this. If you support the developers of a game, then please remember that we also have opinions regarding inclusion in our games.
There’s often discussion that players currently have the impression that the discrimination and sexism scandal is being offloaded onto them. That is also not the case, rather these are two different efforts. Kenneth Huang, one of the encounter designers for World of Warcraft, says:
As I see it, there are “the” two completely different groups. “The” that advocate for company-wide changes are not “the” that deal with changes to WoW content. I agree that changes in the company are needed, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be changes in the game.
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Allison Blightsteel, also responsible for game systems in WoW, also speaks out about the accusation that all the changes are just distractions to divert attention from bigger issues:
If this were planned as a smokescreen, it would have been promoted. You only know about it because someone did some data mining.
This is how the community reacts: Although some of the developers receive support for the plans, the overall sentiment in the community remains rather negative. Here are some voices from the community from the relevant Reddit post:
More inclusivity is always welcome. Incubi? Yes, please. Male prostitutes? Definitely. More male slutmogs are also very welcome.
But more options are not the only thing they are doing. Blizzard has started to delete every single hidden reference from the game. Removing references to specific people is okay, I think (even though it can be debated), but just cleaning everything that has anything to do with sexuality or stupid puns is just insane.
Lil_Smao
This is such an unreal, dumb situation. Along with a morally bankrupt corporate management, we also have developers on a moral crusade, viewing this moment as their personal calling to cleanse everything they deem risky or politically incorrect from a fantasy world.
Battlehenkie
This game has violence, death, slavery, torture – but a pun related to masturbation? THAT’S TERRIBLE, OMG KIDS PLAY THIS GAME!!!
Katorga8
“No one wanted this… yes, someone wanted this. We as developers wanted this.”
That doesn’t really give me much confidence to want to return to the game again. How many hundreds of thousands of people have asked for fundamental changes, like solo completion of Legion raids or complete transmog sets that are missing just belts or shoes?
I realize that the developers created the game, but that doesn’t mean they are right. If they want something, do they just get it? If we want something, does it mean: ‘You think you want this, but that’s not true.’?
Zythyx1
No matter what one thinks about the changes themselves, the comments from the developers are evidence that the adjustments are being made because the team behind World of Warcraft considers them right and important.
Whether the changes are really right and important must be decided by each individual for themselves.
The developers have also provided a more detailed justification for the changes – and have promised an incubus for warlocks.
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The fortune of 27-year-old Vitalik Buterin is estimated today to be at least one billion US dollars. He is one of the reasons for the cryptocurrency Ethereum. It all started in 2009 when Blizzard dared to remove a spell of his Warlock in World of Warcraft.
How rich is Vitalik Buterin? On May 4, 2021, the site “Moneycontrol” named the 27-year-old the youngest “crypto billionaire”. The currency Ethereum rose to $3,000 that day, a value increase of 365% within a year. Buterin holds over 333,000 units of the cryptocurrency he conceived in 2013 and which went live in 2015.
Other sources estimate his fortune today to be up to 21 billion US dollars, as he is said to allegedly own huge amounts of the cryptocurrency “Shiba Inu” (via celybritynetworth).
In any case, Buterin is extremely wealthy.
Warlock nerf in WoW when he was 15 triggered a life crisis
What does WoW have to do with it? Buterin explains in a biographical text (via about.me):
I was born in 1994 in Russia, came to Canada in 2000, where I went to school. I happily played World of Warcraft from 2007 to 2010, but one day Blizzard removed the damage part of my favorite Warlock spell “Siphon Life”.
I cried myself to sleep that night and understood that day what horrors a centralized service can bring. I decided to quit.
The traumatic experience of the WoW nerf led him to discover Bitcoin cryptocurrency, develop an enthusiasm for the crypto market, and ultimately, just a few years later, create Ethereum.
The WoW nerf apparently served as inspiration for wanting to be independent of external influences: Just as cryptocurrency escapes the control of states, he would have probably wished for his Warlock to escape Blizzard’s control.
Blizzard eased the rotation of the “Dot-Lock” in 2009
What kind of nerf was that? The spell “Siphon Life” is a “damage-over-time” spell of the Warlock: The opponent loses life, and the caster regains that life.
With the WoW Patch 3.1.0, “Siphon Life” disappeared from the MMORPG on April 14, 2009. At that time, the spell drained health points from the opponent every 3 seconds and added them to the caster.
With Patch 3.1.0, the ability to heal oneself was transferred to the Warlock spell “Corruption”, which healed 40% of its damage.
The Warlock in Warlock has the “Affliction” talent tree. Those who primarily skill it rely on many damage-over-time spells. In raids, one must ensure that each enemy has the maximum number of poisons and curses on them. This is a rather strategic playstyle: This type of Warlock is known as “Dotlock”.
What was behind it: The removal of Siphon Life was an idea from Blizzard to make the “Dot-Lock” less passive: Its rotation at that time, in Blizzard’s eyes, consisted of too many dots. By making Siphon Life part of Corruption, Blizzard aimed to make the “Affliction Warlock” less of a pure dot thrower and make him more active.
Occasionally, Dotlocks should be able to cast an active spell like Shadow Bolt to feel more like a cool mage or a “Destro-Lock”.
As a side effect, Blizzard created a billionaire.
Cryptocurrencies and Bitcoins are a world of their own:
Windows 11 was officially released today, on October 5, 2021. But how do you install Microsoft’s new operating system? MeinMMO presents the upgrade to you.
What is Windows 11? With Windows 11 comes the latest version of Microsoft’s Windows operating system. Microsoft wants to convince future users of Windows 11 with numerous innovations and improvements. Microsoft has changed quite a bit in the design of the popular operating system.
Meanwhile, the upgrade to Windows 11 is officially available. We at MeinMMO explain to you how to upgrade your system to the new operating system as quickly as possible.
Should I really upgrade to Windows 11? Are you unsure whether you should upgrade to Windows 11 or if you should wait a little longer? Then check out our checklist here on MeinMMO. Here we present you with reasons and ideas on why the upgrade might be worth it for you or when you should rather wait:
Who can upgrade? Microsoft has already enabled the upgrade for its own Surface devices and hardware from partners. If you own such a device, you can get the upgrade directly through Windows Update.
All other users can also download the upgrade through Microsoft’s official tool. Microsoft itself recommends waiting for an upgrade via Windows Update.
Windows 11 Upgrade – These are the requirements
You need this for the upgrade: The following things are required for the upgrade to Windows 11 to function:
You have a valid Windows 10 license and Windows 10 is installed on your computer.
Your device meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11. The requirements are at least a dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, TPM 2.0, and DirectX 12.
Windows 10, version 2004 or higher must be installed on your computer for the upgrade to work.
You need at least 9 GB of free disk space to be able to perform the upgrade.
You also need the Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant. You can get this small tool directly from Microsoft (via microsoft.com).
In the best case, check if there are already official drivers for Windows 11 for your device. You can install these directly after the upgrade.
Are you worried that something could go wrong during the installation? Then create a backup of your Windows 10 beforehand. For the impatient, this can also be done with the official built-in tools. For this, go to “System and Security” in Windows 10 and then select “Backup and Restore (Windows 7).” Here you can set up a backup.
Windows 11 Installation – It’s that easy
Here’s what you need to do: The installation for Windows 11 is not very complicated. In this guide, we explain how to install Windows 11 in the fastest way:
Before the upgrade, you must run the PC Health Check tool. Afterwards, you can also use the Upgrade Assistant. You can get the PC Health Check App directly from Microsoft (via microsoft.com).
Start the Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant. You can find the assistant here (via microsoft.com). The tool requires administrator rights, or the installation will fail. The file is about 4 megabytes in size.
The tool will now test again whether your hardware is compatible with Windows 11. You don’t have to do anything here; the tool does it automatically.
After the check, you must accept the license terms. Here, click on “Accept and Install”.
The tool now downloads the upgrade file in the background. After downloading, you must click on “Restart Now” and your computer will restart. Backup your open data beforehand!
After the restart, the installation proceeds automatically. If you are upgrading a laptop, make sure to connect the device to a power source!
After installation – What you should pay attention to
After installation, you need to make all important settings. We also recommend installing important drivers and software for the processor and graphics card. Both Nvidia and AMD have already released new software for Windows 11.
What do you think of Windows 11? Do you like the new operating system? If you are still unsure whether to upgrade, our checklist contains all important points regarding Windows 11:
The final point is optimization and performance. There is also apparently considerable room for improvement.
How is the performance? According to current reports, Battlefield 2042 runs at around 80-90 FPS with a Nvidia RTX 2080Ti at 1080p.
Is that good? It is neither really good nor catastrophically bad. However, comparing it to Battlefield V shows a significant difference. With such a graphics card, FPS numbers far over 100 are possible.
Anther participant reported that the shooter stuttered even with an RTX 3080. There were also performance issues with strong processors like the Ryzen 9 3950x.
So there seems to be considerable optimization needs in some areas of Battlefield 2042 before the release. If you want to know whether your hardware is sufficient, check our article on the system requirements for the open beta.
When does the open beta start? The preload has already started. Starting tomorrow, early access participants can join, and the open testing phase starts on October 8th.
Although the early access phase for the beta of Battlefield 2042 is set to start tomorrow, first impressions are already available. The initial feedback is mixed. MeinMMO summarizes them for you.
Where does the information come from? The source is industry insider Tom Henderson. Through his Twitter account, he has encouraged journalists and content creators to anonymously share their impressions of the open beta.
Numerous participants were able to try a beta build of Battlefield 2042 at a press event yesterday.
Henderson has gathered the opinions of allegedly 7 of the participants and summarized them in an article (via gamingintel.com). Here we show you what they had to say about the beta.
Mixed feelings about the Battlefield 2042 beta
How is the beta received by them? Henderson has clearly divided in his article what the participants rated positively, less positively, and negatively.
The positive aspects:
A positive aspect is the graphics, which shouldn’t be surprising for a Battlefield game. However, the difference to Battlefield V may not be as significant as some might hope.
According to the insider, this is likely related to the increased player count of 128 per match. However, a highlight was said to be the tornado that can randomly appear in different locations.
The destruction is also reported to work well. A large part of the buildings can be blown apart, according to the report. Only the basic structures of the houses are not destroyable, as known from the series. However, it is still too early to draw a conclusion.
The rocket launch, which was already seen in the trailer, is said to demolish a large area impressively.
The negative aspects:
The modification of weapons does not seem to have been received well by the testers. Henderson cannot pinpoint exactly why. It may be complicated to switch weapon mods during a match. Or it is simply a matter of habit.
The weapon balance is almost completely lacking. Automatic weapons apparently have almost no recoil and are even very precise over long distances.
The sound design apparently has issues in the beta phase, as was the case with CoD Vanguard.
However, one point everyone agreed on: the map.
Map size, performance, and bot problems
These are the biggest problems: According to Henderson, a major point of discussion was the large map “Orbital.” This is considered one of the medium-sized maps in Battlefield 2042, but many testers already find it too big.
It seems almost like an open world, and not even 128 players would be enough to fill it. Additionally, there are numerous wide and open areas without cover, making it difficult for infantry soldiers.
The main feedback regarding the map is that there are too many open areas and no cover, making infantry combat boring for a mode like Conquest.
AI soldiers also do not seem to be received well. They reportedly behave like complete beginners, not really knowing what to do.
This could be problematic, as these bots are supposed to replace players when the server is not full enough.
The final point is optimization and performance. There is also apparently considerable room for improvement.
How is the performance? According to current reports, Battlefield 2042 runs at around 80-90 FPS with a Nvidia RTX 2080Ti at 1080p.
Is that good? It is neither really good nor catastrophically bad. However, comparing it to Battlefield V shows a significant difference. With such a graphics card, FPS numbers far over 100 are possible.
Anther participant reported that the shooter stuttered even with an RTX 3080. There were also performance issues with strong processors like the Ryzen 9 3950x.
So there seems to be considerable optimization needs in some areas of Battlefield 2042 before the release. If you want to know whether your hardware is sufficient, check our article on the system requirements for the open beta.
When does the open beta start? The preload has already started. Starting tomorrow, early access participants can join, and the open testing phase starts on October 8th.
The jungle event is currently taking place in Pokémon GO, where you can spin special field research at the PokéStops. One of them you should preferably not claim yet. We will explain why and tell you when is the best time for that.
What kind of tasks are involved? By spinning at PokéStops, you receive field research tasks in Pokémon GO that you can complete. As a reward, you will receive items or a Pokémon. On the occasion of events, in addition to the regular field research, you can also find special quests that match the event.
These are always only available for the respective event period. Since the jungle event “Secrets of the Jungle” is currently taking place, there are again 6 special tasks.
We updated the article for you on October 5, 2021, and added the section “How does it work with claiming later?”. With this, we want to explain the exact procedure better to you. Additionally, we have adjusted the values for Audino for Community Day.
What is special about Audino? Audino belongs to the 22 Pokémon with a special stardust bonus in the game. Depending on the weather conditions and the use of a star piece, you’ll receive the following stardust when catching this Pokémon:
Catch Conditions
Stardust
without star piece
2,100
with star piece
3,150
with weather boost & without star piece
2,625
with weather boost & with star piece
3,938
You will receive the weather boost if it is partly cloudy when catching in the game. By using a star piece, you will also receive 50% more stardust for 30 minutes.
But why should you wait to claim? On Saturday, October 9, 2021, the Community Day with Swablu will take place from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On this occasion, you will receive triple stardust as a special bonus when catching Pokémon.
For this reason, you should claim your quest with Audino only on that day. This is your opportunity to farm a lot of stardust. It is best to already accumulate several of these tasks beforehand. Furthermore, it definitely makes sense to activate a star piece.
This way, you can farm up to 7,875 stardust per caught Audino. But even without a star piece, you will receive 6,300 stardust for Audino during Community Day.
How does it work with claiming later? Normally, you can collect a maximum of 3 field researches in your list to process at the same time. However, to collect multiple Audino for Community Day, there is a trick. First, you complete the task as usual and claim it.
But be careful! You must not encounter the Pokémon yet, but click on a later encounter when prompted. This way, a bar will appear above the tasks where you can claim your Pokémon that you have not yet picked up from the reward.
You will then do this on Saturday. Thus, you have the opportunity to catch multiple Audino in succession. Since you have basically claimed the task and only the encounter has not yet occurred, the quest is considered completed and you can receive new field research.
Is Audino worth it?
Audino is a Normal-type Pokémon from the 5th generation. It has neither a pre-evolution nor an evolution. However, in other Pokémon games, it has a Mega Evolution. This is not yet available in Pokémon GO. However, it is obtainable in its shiny form in the game. You can recognize it by the purple decoration on its arms and head.
Audino normal (left) and shiny (right)
However, Audino is not among the strongest Pokémon. It has a low attack value, and its defense is rather average. According to PvPoke, it is therefore not suitable for use in the GO Battle League (via pvpoke.com). And in raids, you should rather rely on other, better candidates.
What do you think of the stardust bonus with Audino? Will you hold on to the field research until Saturday? Or have you already claimed it? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments here and exchange ideas with other trainers on MeinMMO.
First benchmarks for the Steam Deck. How much performance does Valve’s Steam Deck really offer and which games can be played on it?
Here’s what it’s about: With the Steam Deck, Valve announced a handheld console on which you can theoretically play all Steam games and even install Windows. However, many users wondered:
Which games can I ultimately play on the Steam Deck?
How much performance does Valve’s Steam Deck provide compared to a full-fledged gaming PC?
At least for the second question, we have now received some new information. Initial benchmarks have been published that show the performance of the Steam Deck. This is interesting for many users, who do not want to spend thousands of euros on graphics cards.
Steam Deck Benchmarks – Many top titles run with medium graphics settings
Where do the benchmarks come from? The first benchmarks for the Steam Deck were listed by wccftech.com (via wccftech.com). The data comes from a Chinese user who posted the data online with images.
What do the benchmarks look like? The benchmarks paint a very positive picture of the handheld’s performance.
Game
Settings
Framerate (FPS)
Shadow of The Tomb Raider
High
30+ FPS
Shadow of The Tomb Raider
Custom
60+ FPS
Doom Eternal
Low
60 FPS
Doom Eternal
Custom
46 FPS
DOTA 2
High
47 FPS
DOTA 2
Low Settings
80 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
High Settings
20 – 30 FPS
During his tests, the user measured the temperatures on the Steam Deck. He found that the back of the handheld PC reached about 42.6 degrees Celsius and the grips were at 29 degrees Celsius.
In about three hours of gameplay, the battery life decreased from 100% to 46%. However, you must note that the user is using a developer kit and not the official device that you can later buy in stores.
Which games work? The user tried out a total of 4 games, but you can generally play significantly more games on the handheld. The special thing about the Steam Deck is that you can use both Steam OS and install Windows independently.
If you are looking for a handheld console but have not yet been convinced by the Steam Deck, then MeinMMO introduces you to four promising alternatives that can also handle gaming:
We at MeinMMO had the opportunity to interview the developers before the launch of New World regarding the topic of Housing. We certainly do not want to withhold this interview from you, and it also encourages you to betray your own faction.
Before the launch of New World on September 28, we at MeinMMO had the chance to send some questions about housing to the Amazon team. This led to a written interview with Charles Bradbury (Art Director) and Katy Kaszynski (Senior Producer).
The focus was solely on housing in New World and topics directly related to it. We received many interesting answers. You can now read the entire interview here.
We would like to emphasize once again that we asked the questions before the launch of the game. Therefore, some answers to certain questions are already known at this point.
What is New World? In addition to housing, Amazon’s new MMORPG also has many other features:
“You may want to save for a larger house or buy a second one right away”
MeinMMO: In a blog post (via New World) on the topic, you mentioned hundreds of possibilities to decorate your home. We also know that the number of decorations per house is limited. How many decorations can be used in a single house? How can this limit be increased, if at all?
Charles Bradbury: The number of housing items in your house is determined by the size of the house. Smaller houses cost less but can only have a certain amount of items. So, if you like to decorate a lot, you should save for a larger house. Or even buy a second one in another settlement.
MeinMMO: We can not only decorate our house, but it will also be possible to own pets. How many different animals will there be at the launch of the game, and are you planning to release more pets?
Charles Bradbury: There will be some pets available at the launch of the game, including the bulldog from the Deluxe Edition. We also have some interesting ideas for pets that we want to implement in the future.
“We don’t want it to feel like a punishment”
MeinMMO: We know that players must pay taxes to utilize all benefits of their house, even after they have already purchased it. How often are these taxes due? If someone is unable to pay the taxes, will their debt increase?
Charles Bradbury: Not paying taxes will only deactivate your house. You will not lose items placed there or lose the house itself. However, you will not receive benefits from the trophies in the house anymore and cannot use your home as a fast travel point.
Failing to pay taxes will not increase them or add to a debt. We don’t want it to feel like a punishment if, for example, you go on vacation for a few weeks and can’t play, and then return. Just settle your taxes and everything will work as usual again.
MeinMMO: Will there be a point at which the tax debt becomes too high to maintain one’s own house? Additionally – if a player does not pay their taxes and the controlling faction of the settlement changes, who receives the money when they pay?
Charles Bradbury: Taxes do not accumulate. So, if you are inactive for a while and then return, you only pay the last installment of taxes, and your house will be activated again. The faction controlling the area at the time you pay will then receive the money.
This very house could soon be yours
“Players must make decisions that suit their playstyle”
MeinMMO: How important will trophies in houses be in the endgame of New World? We know that players can place a limited number of trophies in their houses, which then provide a global buff for the player. These buffs also partially affect combat. How noticeable are these effects in PvE and PvP endgame? Will players be forced into housing if they want to be at the forefront?
Charles Bradbury: The trophies that players can place in their homes provide a wide range of bonuses. Some enhance fishing or gathering, while others give additional attribute points on equipment when fighting against specific types of enemies.
For us, trophies are a kind of parallel progression to the main character that brings significant bonuses, especially in the endgame. The limitation on the number of active trophies forces players to make decisions about the bonuses that suit their playstyle.
“Players have done things we didn’t expect, and that is great”
MeinMMO: We can invite others into our house, but what do they do there? Are there specific group activities that can only be done in a house? Does the size of the house play a role in this? Can players even rent a room to a friend and thus share the benefits of the house?
Charles Bradbury: There are some emotes as well as decorations and furniture pieces with which players can interact in a house. It absolutely depends on the players what they want to do with their houses. With voice chat and all the different furniture and decorations, we’ve already seen a lot of fun interactions.
Players have done things we didn’t expect, and for us, that is a great outcome. For example, we saw in the beta some players who used their interior decoration like a tavern, just to invite friends and passersby to hang out.
We would like to continue adding new things to allow players to express themselves. And interact with their house in ways that they find fitting.
Currently, only players who have purchased the house can access the benefits regarding trophies and other buffs.
The houses in New World can be decorated according to your liking
“Theft is prohibited”
MeinMMO: The house with the highest ranking will be presented to the public, and everyone can see it, which we think is great. Will anyone passing by my house be able to enter it freely? Should I be afraid of thieves if I forget to lock my door?
Katy Kaszynski: There are no door locks on the houses in Aeternum. Anyone can enter your house and see how you have decorated it. They can interact with your pets, sit at your table, and look around, but theft is not allowed. Only the owner of the house can change or remove furniture or similar items.
Charles Bradbury: That other players can see how your house looks from the inside is something many New World fans appreciate. They can not only showcase the exterior decoration but also their skills in interior design as well as trophies or rare furniture pieces they’ve acquired during their journey.
“We expect some deception and temporary alliances”
MeinMMO: What can players do who are dissatisfied with the leadership of their settlement but belong to the same faction as the leading company? Will there be a possibility for a power takeover within a faction?
Charles Bradbury: Currently, there is no way to declare war within the same faction or to oust the company from leading a settlement. However, there are many subtle ways to support other factions in toppling the company if that is your goal.
Wars are not cheap, and they require various resources to equip and prepare for an attack or defense. Even if you just temporarily move to another settlement and do not help defend the area, this can greatly contribute to the fate of an area.
Between the three factions and all the different companies within them, we expect a fair amount of deception and temporary alliances. This makes these battles even more exciting.
This is a topic we will keep a close eye on to see how it develops and whether we may need to make some adjustments.
The three factions in New World are in constant conflict
War will take place at the next available time window
MeinMMO: When it comes to takeover by another faction – How often can these takeovers take place, and how long does the defending party have to prepare for this war? Will it be possible to take over a settlement overnight when simply no one is there?
Charles Bradbury: Each controlling company sets a daily time window for potential wars. Companies usually choose a time when they think most of their members can be online and ready to defend the area.
If an area is thrown into a state of war due to a shift in faction influence, a company from the faction can declare war on the faction currently holding the most influence.
This then triggers a war between the defending company and the attackers, which will take place at the next available time window for the defenders. This gives both parties enough time to gather their forces and face each other on the battlefield.
Katy Kaszynski: It is very unlikely that a settlement will be taken over while the defenders are offline. A company can declare war once enough influence is gathered in the area to put it into a state of war. You can see the influence of the factions on an area directly on the map.
The leadership of a company sets a siege time window, and wars then take place in the next free time window. The only time when no war can be declared against an area is when an invasion is imminent.
MeinMMO: If a company I belong to or which I even own loses control of a settlement – how does this affect me personally? What happens to unfinished city projects? If I am the governor of the settlement where my house is located and it is taken over, will that have different effects on me than on a regular settler of the area?
Charles Bradbury: There are some advantages to being a member of the company that controls a settlement. For example, there are revenues from taxes and various sources of resources in each settlement that you have access to as a member of the controlling faction.
Additionally, there are cheaper fast travel costs and the ability to initiate your own city projects and even set taxes. You lose these benefits if another faction takes over the settlement.
However, it will not influence how you interact with the rest of the town or how you live. If you own a house in a settlement and it is taken over by another faction, you will not lose the benefits of your house or access to it.
What do you think of the answers and the housing in New World? Do you already have your own house, or are you still pondering where you want to move? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Today, on October 5th, the preload phase for Battlefield 2042 starts. MeinMMO summarizes all important dates, the download size, and the start of early access for you.
Update, October 5th: The preload has started and the download sizes are known. We have also added a guide for the download.
When does the preload for the Battlefield 2042 beta start? You can download the game starting October 5th at 9:00 AM German time.
These are the official beta times:
Preload: October 5th, 9:00 AM
Early Access: October 6th, 9:00 AM
Start of Open Beta: October 8th, 9:00 AM
End of Beta Phase: October 10th, 9:00 AM
We will accompany the release of the Battlefield 2042 beta on MeinMMO in a live ticker.
How can I play early? If you pre-order Battlefield 2042, you can start with early access on October 6th. If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or are a member of EA Play, you will also get access to early access.
Invitations will be sent to your email address linked to your account.
How to participate in early access to the open beta
Here is EA’s guide on redeeming the code for early access:
If you want to play on console: Ensure your PS or Xbox account is linked under “Connections”
Click on “Redeem product code”, enter your code, and redeem it
Go to your platform of choice and start the download
Where can I pre-order the beta? Here you will find links to the respective stores. You can also find the open beta there once the early access phase ends:
How can I download the beta? Here’s a guide for each platform:
Origin
Search for “Battlefield 2042” in the store
Select “Play first” on the product page
Then the beta page should open and you just need to add it to your library
Steam
Go to the product page for Battlefield 2042
There you will find the option: “Participate in the Battlefield™ 2042 Open Beta”
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Click “Request Access”
PS4/PS5
Search for Battlefield 2042 in the PlayStation Store
Click on the open beta there
The download should start immediately
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Search for Battlefield 2042 in the Xbox Store
Click on the open beta there
The download should start immediately
Battlefield 2042 Open Beta – Download Size and Content
How big will the download be? There are different indications for this. The official system requirements for the beta mention 100 GB. However, reports from players indicate that it varies between 17 and 19 GB depending on the platform.
What can you expect in the beta? According to official information, you can test one mode and one map during the beta phase. Here’s a quick summary:
In the beta, 4 of the 5 previously introduced specialists are available
You can play the “Conquest” mode
The only map in the beta is “Orbital”
There is not much more known. The content apparently corresponds to the technical alpha that took place in mid-August.
What are the specialists? These are essentially the classes of Battlefield 2042, only that players have significantly more freedom than in typical class systems in other games.
The fifth specialist is not listed as content and is likely only playable in the full version of Battlefield 2042. However, they appeared in a short film for the story.
Here you can also find the trailer for the open beta:
Is there crossplay? This is currently still unknown. The well-known leaker Tom Henderson states that crossplay is present in the beta. However, there is a limitation: There is no party function across platforms.
When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The shooter is expected to be released on November 19, 2021.
How about you? Will you take a look at the open beta? Are you already participating in early access? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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Is this still Minecraft? A mod makes the grass so realistic that your PC already gets 10° warmer at the mere thought of it.
Even after years, Minecraft is still extremely popular, not least because of the large community of modders who provide numerous expansions like texture and resource packs. Some of them are simple, while others look extremely good – and voraciously consume your PC’s performance.
Like the resource pack “Realistic Grass” by NicoRTX.
What is special about it? As the name suggests, the resource pack aims to provide as realistic grass as possible. While conventional Minecraft grass consists of just a few dozen pixels, NicoRTX pushed the boundaries. Rather than giving the grass formations only 32×32 pixels, NicoRTX went further – up to 2048×2048. You can recognize every single blade of grass and feel almost like you are in a modern game with high-resolution graphics – if the rest wasn’t so blocky.
The grass is almost photorealistic.
Combined with other add-ons, like shaders, amazing realism can be achieved in Minecraft. Even boring grass becomes a real eye-catcher.
What is the problem? Despite its fairly simple block graphics, Minecraft is extremely resource-hungry. With high-resolution textures that are as detailed as this grass, even the most modern PCs will eventually buckle – especially when shaders are added.
The stone block appears a bit lost.
Creating screenshots, for instance to present your own world or to record a video briefly, is quite suitable with such a pack. However, those who plan to explore vast worlds with it should perhaps pay a little attention to their PC’s load. Sooner or later, when the fire department arrives, you might have missed the moment.
If you want to try the resource pack yourself, you can download it from the website planetminecraft.
More news about Minecraft can be found here on MeinMMO:
What are players saying? In the Minecraft subreddit, there is a lively discussion about the resource pack. Many players are particularly concerned about overheating their PCs when using this mod. There are many comments like:
‘Imagine how much fear your PC must have when it’s just looking at these images.’
‘Hey, someone created a resource pack that you can use to heat your house in winter.’
‘The three screenshots shown are the only ones he could capture before his PC turned into a supernova.’
If you want to test the limits of Minecraft and your own computer, you should take a look at this resource pack. For everyone else, we have here the 7 most beautiful texture packs for Minecraft, where your PC won’t call the fire department right away.
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The Windows 11 release is on October 5, 2021. But is it worth switching to the new operating system? MeinMMO presents you a quick list of what you should consider before starting.
When will Windows 11 be released? Windows 11 will be released on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Microsoft plans to roll out the update in waves, just like it did with Windows 10. A specific time has not yet been announced.
Those who do not want to install Windows 11 yet or cannot do so due to old hardware can still wait with an upgrade. Windows 10 is officially supported until October 14, 2025. So there is plenty of time to wait for the experiences of others or simply buy new hardware.
Checklist – Should I install Windows 11?
For a quick overview, we at MeinMMO have prepared a checklist. With this list, you can check if you really want to install Windows 11 or if you should wait a bit longer. Detailed information about Windows 11 can be found below the checklist in the text.
I always want to have the latest operating system installed and like to try out new things
I want to use the latest features and functions right away
I am looking forward to the new redesign with rounded corners
I have never liked the Windows 10 design and have always found Mac OS prettier
Live tiles have always bothered me in the Start menu
I actively use the Xbox Game Pass and cloud gaming and need better integration in Windows
I am annoyed by the constant Windows updates on Windows 10
I want to utilize the latest security techniques
I have current hardware and do not need to buy new ones for Windows 11
If you want to install Windows, you can now also do so with the official Windows 11 assistant. We at MeinMMO will explain how you can quickly and easily install/upgrade Windows 11.
New Design, New Features – What’s inside Windows 11
Why should I install Windows 11? Windows 11 is the latest version of the Windows operating system. And with the release on October 5, 2021, there are several innovations.
Especially in terms of design, there are some adjustments that should make Windows 11 more productive due to better usability. This includes, for example, being able to set up multiple desktops for different tasks or improved voice input.
The most important innovations have been thoroughly introduced to you on MeinMMO:
Microsoft equips Windows 11 with new gaming features
Windows 11 is also supposed to become more attractive for gamers. Windows 11 will include Auto HDR, a feature that some of you may already know from the Xbox Series X. In addition, Windows 11 comes with the Direct Storage API. Direct Storage is primarily meant to speed up games by offloading the workload to the graphics card. Direct Storage is also expected to come to Windows 10.
Windows 11 will also have the Xbox app pre-installed at launch. This way, you can directly access the Xbox Game Pass and play your games if you have subscribed to the pass. This is how cloud functions are supposed to be integrated into Windows 11. Additionally, Microsoft has significantly revamped the “Microsoft Store.”
The support for Android apps on Windows 11 is also likely to appeal to many users. Want to quickly log in to your favorite game and collect your daily reward? This way, thanks to Windows 11, you don’t even need your smartphone for that.
Android apps are directly integrated into Windows 11 with the help of Amazon.
Windows 11 is free for owners of Windows 10
The upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is free. The free upgrade to Windows 11 will also be available starting October 5. Microsoft will distribute the update in waves, starting with computers that meet the requirements. Presumably, the first products to receive it will be their own devices like the Surface devices.
This means for you: New devices eligible for the upgrade will receive it first. In the weeks and months following October 5, Windows 11 will then be made available for additional devices.
If you are currently using Windows 10, you will receive a notification from “Windows Update” as soon as you can perform the upgrade. Alternatively, you can go through settings and check for updates in “Windows Update.” Then you can manually install the upgrade there.
According to Microsoft, it should be possible to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers. However, you won’t benefit much from it, as Microsoft may not provide updates for such machines.
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Microsoft has introduced the official successor to Windows 10. MeinMMO summarizes all the information that is currently known.
On June 24, 2021, Microsoft officially introduced Windows 11. In addition to a new design, there are also some new features and functions aimed at impressing gamers.
We at MeinMMO summarize all the information currently known about Windows 11. However, please note that this is mainly speculation, and Microsoft has not confirmed much.
For the official release of Windows 11, we at MeinMMO have prepared a checklist for you to help with the transition. Here you can check if you are really ready for Windows 11.
Update: 5.10.2021: We have updated the article and added the Windows 11 checklist.
Windows 11: Release Date, Presentation, and Price
When was Windows 11 officially introduced? On June 24, 2021, at 5 PM German time, Windows 11 was officially presented during the large Windows event. (via Microsoft.com). Here, all important innovations and functions were also presented.
When will Windows 11 be released? The official release date of Windows 11 is on October 5, 2021. Microsoft has now officially announced the release date of Windows 11. This aligns with the previous hint that Windows 11 should be released “Holidays 2021.”
How much will Windows 11 cost? Currently, we only know the prices for Windows 10, which can be found in the official Microsoft store (via Microsoft.com):
Windows 10 Home costs 145.00 Euros
Windows 10 Pro costs 259.00 Euros
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations costs 439.00 Euros.
We assume that the prices for Windows 11 will also continue to orient themselves to these prices.
Windows 11 ISO – When can you download Windows 11?
Microsoft has stated that installation images (ISOs) will be released starting next week (June 28). Then, every interested user will be able to download and try Windows 11 officially.
However, Microsoft also mentioned that not all features will be included in the preview version. If you want to try out all the features directly, you will have to wait until the official release, which is expected at the end of 2021.
Windows 11 Upgrade – Will Windows 11 be free?
Will there be a free upgrade from Windows 10 to 11? Yes, at the official announcement of Windows 11, Microsoft stated that all Windows 10 owners will receive a free upgrade to Windows 11.
Will there be a free upgrade from Windows 7 to 11? No, this is not certain yet. Support for Windows 7 was officially ended at the beginning of 2021.
We do not know if Microsoft will grant Windows 7 users another grace period and offer an opportunity to upgrade their outdated operating system for free.
Will there be a free upgrade from Windows 8.1 to 11? The situation for Windows 8 looks generally better than for Windows 7, as official support for Windows 8 ends on January 10, 2023. There is still a possibility to upgrade to Windows 10 using the official Windows 10 Update Assistant.
When can I install Windows 11? The free upgrade to Windows 11 will be available starting October 5. However, Microsoft will distribute the update in waves.
This means for you: New devices that qualify for the upgrade will receive it first. In the weeks and months following October 5, Windows 11 will then be made available for more devices.
If you are currently using Windows 10, you will receive a notification from “Windows Update” as soon as you can perform the upgrade. Alternatively, you can go to Settings and check for updates under “Windows Update.”
Windows 11 Update – Can I still use Windows 10?
Yes, you do not need to install Windows 11 immediately upon release. Instead, you can continue using Windows 10 on your computer. Windows 10 will still receive security updates for a few more years.
How long will support for Windows 10 last? Official support for Windows 10 will continue until October 14, 2025. After that, you can still use Windows 10, but you will no longer receive security and feature updates. Especially if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, this poses a security risk.
Windows 11 Accounts: Offline Mode still available
Do I need a Microsoft account for Windows 11? If you are using the Home Edition of Windows, you officially need an internet connection to set up Windows 11 (via Microsoft.com)
The Pro versions should still allow use in an offline mode with a local account. However, the setting for Windows 11 Pro is well hidden.
Both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro allow for a local account. In the Home version, some tricks might still be needed in the beta version (via deskmodder.de). We cannot say how this looks in the official version yet.
Windows 11 Hardware Requirements – These are the official minimum requirements
What are the minimum requirements? Microsoft has already published the minimum requirements for Windows 11 on the official page (via Microsoft.com)
The minimum requirements for Windows 11 are significantly higher than those of Windows 10. For Windows 10, 1 GB of RAM or at least 20 GB of storage space was sufficient.
Especially with the graphics requirements, Microsoft has raised the bar significantly. The minimum is a graphics card with DirectX 12 and at least Full HD resolution.
From Windows 10, version 2004, all new Windows 10 systems must use 64-bit builds, therefore we only present data for 64-bit. A 32-bit version is no longer officially offered. Windows 11 also only offers 64-bit versions.
Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Comparison:
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Windows 11
Processor
Processor with 1 GHz or faster
1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor
RAM
2 GB
4 GB
Storage
20 GB
64 GB or larger storage device
System Firmware
UEFI, version 2.3.1 or higher
UEFI, enabled for secure boot
TPM
Microsoft recommended usage
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 required
Graphics Card
DirectX 9 or higher with WDDM 1.0 driver
Compatible with DirectX 12 or higher with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display
800 x 600, minimum diagonal of 7 inches, 32-bit per pixel
High definition display (720p) with a diagonal of more than 9 inches, 8-bit per color channel
Internet Connection and Microsoft Account
Internet connection required for Home Edition
Internet connection and a Microsoft account required for Home Edition
Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Hardware Comparison
Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0
For Windows 11, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 is mandatory.
What is TPM anyway? TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module. This module is often built as a small chip on your motherboard. The chip signs digital certificates and checks whether anything in the system has changed. Additionally, the chip stores hashes and detects if the firmware has been modified.
While TPM is a security module, it can also prevent the installation of alternative operating systems.
Can you retrofit old hardware? In particular, old hardware often does not support TPM 2.0 or you may not have a chip on your motherboard.
Retrofitting is only possible under certain conditions, as your motherboard needs a TPM slot where you can plug in the module. You also need a chip that fits this connection, and often manufacturers use different connectors.
What module do I have? Open the run menu with the Windows + R shortcut and then enter devmgmt.msc. This way you will reach the Device Manager. Here, look for the entry “Security devices,” which is located quite far down. If “Trusted Platform Module 2.0” is displayed here, then you are safe and can easily install Windows 11.
What if my PC does not support TPM 2.0? In principle, you can still bypass the TPM 2.0 requirement with unofficial means. Whether this is still possible in the official version, we cannot say. However, modifying your system always comes with risks and can make your system unstable.
At the Windows event, Microsoft introduced some innovations that Windows 11 will have. In addition to the design, there will also be some changes in the system’s functions:
Widgets return revamped to Windows and replace the live tiles known from the Windows 10 start menu.
New is a news feed for news that will be integrated.
Moreover, the Microsoft tool “Teams” and the Xbox Game Pass will be fully integrated into Windows 11.
The most important innovations of Windows 11 can also be found summarized here on MeinMMO:
Microsoft has not yet explained exactly how comprehensive this support will be. However, during the stream, it was stated that users would be able to easily install apps from the Google Play Store and the Amazon Store.
Why is Windows 11 interesting for gamers? Windows 11 will receive extensive support for “DirectStorage.” This feature is already in use in the Xbox Series X as “Velocity Architecture.”
DirectStorage is a new programming interface for data input and output. This interface is intended to allow the graphics card to retrieve data from the hard drive much faster, thus reducing load times.
What features Windows 11 wants to offer gamers, you can find in our detailed overview:
Is Windows 11 very different from Windows 10? Those comparing Windows 10 with the upcoming new Windows 11 will quickly find that many things seem familiar at first glance.
When switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the overall adjustments remain limited. While Microsoft has made several design adjustments and added some features, many users coming from Windows 10 should find it easy to navigate in Windows 11.
Now Microsoft has also shown first official images and changes and commented on it:
What is changing?
The biggest changes affect the start menu. Instead of the previous list and tiles known from Windows 10, there are now only a handful of icons in the center of the taskbar.
Microsoft has also redesigned the icons in the menus and on the interface.
Overall, the design of Windows 11 appears much cleaner than that of previous Windows versions, as it seems that many elements can be customized.
What stays the same? Especially the menus and notification area in Windows remain unchanged.
The previously known folder structure, as seen in Windows 10, also remains the same.
The menus are structured the same way, but the design has changed. Source: YouTube.com
Windows 11: Performance
Some users have already tested the leaked Windows 11 version for its current performance. However, please note that these numbers do not represent the final, official version of Windows 11. You will have to wait for the official release.
Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Performance: Who is faster?
What is the performance of Windows 11? YouTuber Ben Anonymous shows initial benchmarks of Windows 11 in a video.
In the video, he pits Windows 10 against Windows 11 using the benchmark tool “3DMark Time Spy.” Here it appears that Microsoft may have improved performance.
Overall, Windows 11 scores 9.64% better than Windows 10
CPU performance is 2.05% higher on Windows 11 than on Windows 10.
Both the graphics card and the CPU run slightly hotter (7.08% CPU and 2.57% GPU).
Additionally, Windows 11 boots 3 seconds faster (16 vs. 13 seconds).
You can watch the entire benchmark test for Windows 11 in the official YouTube video, which we embed here for you:
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The AK-47 from Cold War has long been considered the best assault rifle if you are looking for a weapon for your sniper in Call of Duty: Warzone. After the recoil adjustments in the latest updates, the Russian original can also perform well at long range and impresses with strong damage. MeinMMO shows who should check out the AK-47.
Update January 3, 2022: We have checked the setup option in the article and can still recommend the attachment combination.
What can the AK-47 do in Warzone? The assault rifle is generally one of the weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone that can be a bit harder to control. After a few adjustments to the recoil, the AK-47 is now considered very controllable and performs well at both close and long range.
For Warzone expert “JGOD”, the AK-47 is currently even the best assault rifle – as sniper support and for range battles (via GoogleDocs as of October 4). If you are looking for a weapon with a lot of kick and are willing to accept a bit more recoil, then the AK-47 might be just right for you, especially if you were a fan of the CR-56 AMAX in the past.
Warzone: AK-47 from Cold War impresses with damage and control
What makes the AK-47 strong? In close combat as support for a sniper rifle, the AK from Cold War has long been dominating the tier lists. This is due to its strong time-to-kill (TTK) and the good handling of its slow fire rate. If you miss your target, the TTK increases above average, but with a bit of practice, the weapon can be well tamed.
Hits deal 36 damage to the opponent, and 7 shots take down enemies within just 600 milliseconds. Where the hits land does not matter – chest, stomach, limbs all have the same damage value. In close combat, you need 2 headshots to reduce the TTK to 500 milliseconds.
Without further attachments, the AK-47 from Cold War enters the second damage tier at just under 25 meters. Here you need exactly 700 milliseconds for your kill, and in long-range combat, 2 headshots also help reduce the time to 600 milliseconds.
The AK-47 currently offers a lot of damage while maintaining moderate recoil. The damage/recoil ratio is very good. Although you don’t get a M13 laser, you do get a well-controllable weapon with which you can outperform most competitors.
Pro
Strong damage/recoil ratio
Usable in close and long range
High damage per bullet
Contra
Low fire rate does not forgive misses
No usual laser – recoil is noticeable
Specialized weapons provide better damage
TTK comparison assault rifles: Chest shots in close combat
AK-47: 600 milliseconds
XM4: 666 milliseconds
RAM-7: 631 milliseconds
In close combat, the AK-47 falls short in the damage comparison with submachine guns. The MP5 from CoD MW comes in at 526 milliseconds here but cannot compete with the range of the AK.
TTK comparison assault rifles: Chest shots at long range
AK-47: 700 milliseconds
FARA: 759 milliseconds
Grau 5.56: 822 milliseconds
M13: 808 milliseconds
In long range, the AK-47 from Cold War has to concede to light machine guns. Especially when you don’t factor in the open-bolt delay, weapons like the PKM from CoD MW can also achieve 640 milliseconds at range. The AK-47 is much snappier and gives you better movement stats.
What is Open Bolt Delay? In Warzone, there are some weapons that do not fire immediately when you pull the trigger. This is especially true for light machine guns, but some SMGs also have this “delay”. For these weapons, there is a delay of around 60 milliseconds before the first bullet leaves the barrel after you pull the trigger.
Warzone: AK-47 setup for close combat
How is the AK strong in close combat? In close combat, avoid attachments that reduce your recoil. If you use the weapon as sniper support, play it fully for mobility:
Muzzle: GRU Suppressor
Sight: Microflex LED
Stock: KGB Skeleton Stock
Ammunition: 45-round
Grip: Snake Grip
Warzone: AK-47 setup for long range
How is the AK strong in long range? In long range, go for recoil-dampening attachments and take the largest magazine with 60 rounds:
Who is the AK for? The AK-47 from Cold War is a strong alternative if you don’t mind a bit of recoil. With the Russian assault rifle, you can also beat your opponents in direct assault rifle comparisons at both short and long distances. However, you will feel this versatility when you encounter enemies with specialized weapons.
Against an SMG, you will lose the 1vs1 if you are closer than 10 – 15 meters to your enemy. Also in long-range combat, LMGs can beat you if you start firing simultaneously. However, the open-bolt delay of the LMGs makes up for the high damage in favor of the AK-47.
If you are looking for an all-rounder that offers you a lot of damage and versatility and have no issues with a bit of recoil, then the AK-47 is currently just your weapon.
If you are looking for more alternatives for your loadouts, then check out our list of the best weapons in Warzone. We keep the list constantly updated and provide information on the latest meta adjustments.
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Do you want to start in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team with a Premier League team that is not too expensive? Then we have a strong team for you here that costs no more than 50,000 coins.
What kind of team is this? We have put together cards for this team whose values are really strong in the important areas, yet not too expensive. This team is designed for a strong start in FUT 22 and can be replaced with stronger cards over time.
The team currently costs around 50,000 coins (as of 04.10.2021), which is an average of 4,500 coins per player. However, prices can vary and fluctuate significantly.
If you want to earn some coins for FUT first, it is worth taking a look at our trading tips.
11 strong Premier League players for Ultimate Team
This is the team: Since this team consists solely of Premier League players, you don’t need to worry about team chemistry. All players harmonize with each other.
For the formation, we opted for the classic 4-4-2 formation. With this setup, you have enough attacking power in the front and still remain solid in defense.
In attack, we have two very fast and dribbling-strong players with Martial (81) and Jesus (83), who also offer strong shooting stats. You shouldn’t have problems scoring goals with them.
Alternatives: If you can spend a bit more budget on strikers, it’s worth looking at the Inform card of Toney (84). This may cost a bit more, but it offers improvements in all areas.
For the midfield, we opted for two all-rounders who can both contribute offensively and defend well. Our choice fell on Fabinho (86) and Sissoko (78).
Alternatives: For the midfield, there’s a very strong and primarily offensive alternative in Phil Foden (84). Another defensive option would be Allan (83), who has outstanding defensive stats.
On the wings of the team, we have two appropriately fast players. Zaha (82) and Bailey (82) both offer pace stats around 90 and can also impress with strong dribbling stats. Moreover, it’s impressive that Bailey has 4 stars on the weak foot and Zaha can shine with 5 stars on skill moves.
Alternatives: There are plenty of potential alternatives for the wings in the Premier League. For instance, you could get the extremely fast Saint-Maximin (79) on the left. For the right side, the former Dortmund player Jadon Sancho (87) as an upgrade or Raphinha for a lower price would be suitable.
In the defensive line, we have also paid attention to speed and good defensive stats. The full-backs Reguilon (81) and Nelson Semedo (80) offer pace over a value of 80 and have overall solid stats. The center-backs are similar. With pace stats around 75, they are not too slow and also offer very stable defensive and physical stats.
Alternatives: For more defensive power, you’ll need to dig significantly deeper into your pockets. For example, Joe Gomez (82), Joao Cancelo (86), and Andrew Robertson (87) are strong options.
In goal, we opted for the German national player Bernd Leno, who offers good stats in every area. There are quite a few good alternatives in the goalkeeper position in the Premier League, so you can also choose a different card.
Maybe you want to enhance your team with a special card? Here you can see which OTW cards (Ones to Watch) can receive upgrades soon:
Known leakers from the Fortnite scene have now unearthed a new feature. This addition, which is dedicated to movement in Fortnite, should be familiar to you from another game. We at MeinMMO show you what it’s all about.
Which feature is being referred to? The sliding, or in English “sliding”, could soon be introduced in Fortnite. Savvy dataminers have discovered important information regarding a new form of movement in the data from Fortnite. This new feature allows you to slide along the ground like in Call of Duty Warzone.
In doing so, you can apparently still shoot enemies in the face and make your way through Fortnite. But what should you be aware of?
Soon you will be able to slide in Fortnite like in Call of Duty
It is hard to say for sure where Epic Games got the idea from. Many games in the “shooter” genre offer such movement. However, it is a fact that Call of Duty is well known for its sliding movement.
Since “CoD-Ghosts”, players have been able to make their way through the well-known shooter by sliding. Therefore, it is cool to see that Fortnite will possibly receive such a feature soon.
How will it work? There are still a few things to know. You will not be able to slide indefinitely. Dataminers also found out that Epic Games will implement certain rules for sliding.
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The angle and the surface of the ground affect the sliding
You will have to wait 2 seconds before you can slide again
Your field of view will be increased by 15 while sliding
What does the community think about it? They approach the information with mixed feelings. There are some concerns about this new form of movement. Players assume that the sweatlords from the community will take total advantage of it.
Nevertheless, positive comments outweigh the Twitter post. However, it is still unclear when this feature will come. Neither leakers nor Epic Games have commented on it yet.
Therefore, we ask you, what do you think of such a new feature? Do you think something like this has a place in the battle royale shooter “Fortnite”? Or would you rather have Epic Games scrap this idea, as it could completely ruin your gaming experience? Let us know.
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Are you looking for affordable talents for Career Mode in FIFA 22? Here you’ll find young players with great potential for a transfer value of less than one million.
This is what talents are used for: In the Career Mode of FIFA 22, you try to bring your club to the top of world football. For this, you need strong players – but they can be quite expensive. Especially when playing with a small club, you need to rely on talents.
If you want to spend as little budget as possible, you should look for affordable talents that still have a lot of potential. You can improve them through training and game practice, to then sell them profitably or develop them into stars in your club.
An overview of the affordable talents in FIFA 22 Career Mode that you can get for less than a million can be found here.
FIFA 22: Strong talents under 1 million.
What kind of list is this? In this list, you’ll find only players under 23 years old who still have a lot of potential for development. None of them costs less than one million euros. However, keep in mind that this only applies in the first season – players can develop, become more expensive, or change clubs during their career.
The list offers talents for all positions. It is sorted by the potential they can reach. However, it depends on your training and game practice whether they can achieve this.
Player
Age
Overall Value
Potential
Position
Market Value
P. Dwomoh
17
60
85
CAM, CM
775,000 €
C. Chatzigavriel
17
58
84
GK
Free Agent
D. Touré
18
60
83
ST
775,000 €
R. van den Berg
16
59
83
CB
675,000 €
T. Nakai
17
61
83
CAM
1 million €
E. Poku
17
61
82
RF, ST
1 million €
A. Devine
16
57
82
CM, CDM
500,000 €
E. Gebreyesus
17
61
82
RF
1 million €
A. Kalogeropoulos
16
62
82
CB
1 million €
L. Mbete
17
62
82
CB
1 million €
N. Collins
17
60
82
CB
725,000 €
M. Safonov
22
72
82
GK
Free Agent
Pablo Felipe
17
61
81
ST
900,000 €
L. Bogarde
17
58
81
CB, LB
600,000 €
Alejandro Iturbe
17
62
81
GK
875,000 €
Recasens
19
61
81
CB
875,000 €
T. Onyango
18
60
81
CM
775,000 €
S. Coulibaly
17
61
81
CB
850,000 €
A. Robertson
18
58
81
CM
650,000 €
Pere Joan
19
62
81
GK
900,000 €
You need to consider this: It can happen that clubs sometimes suggest higher prices or release sums that are higher. Therefore, you should always let your scouts observe the talents first. This way, the prices can be estimated more realistically when you request a transfer. For example, top talent Dwomoh: The club may demand a release sum of nearly 2 million. But if you scout him beforehand, the value is estimated more at 775,000 – and you can get him cheaper.
Always make sure not to get ripped off in negotiations
Are you looking for talents for specific positions that may also be a bit more expensive? Then we have further overviews for you:
Shortly before the release, Back 4 Blood makes a change and explains that it will use a copyright protection that is under criticism.
There is some trouble on reddit regarding the upcoming zombie co-op shooter. Just days before release, it received a slight addition. The game will use Denuvo as a copyright protection and this has massively upset some potential players – a reddit post on the topic gathered over 1,400 upvotes.
What happened? Shortly before the release, some players noticed a few new lines of text in the Steam store for Back 4 Blood. According to SteamDB, on September 28, an addition was made stating that Back 4 Blood will be released with “Denuvo”. For many, this has triggered annoyance about this last-minute change.
What is Denuvo? Denuvo is a small software integrated into the game code. Basically, Denuvo is supposed to protect the game from the actual copyright protection being “cracked”. It is an extension of the existing copyright protection intended to ensure that players actually buy the game rather than downloading and playing it illegally. It is therefore anti-piracy software.
Denuvo mainly promotes that it will have “the longest possible release window”. Eventually, games protected by Denuvo are cracked, as a rule. However, this should take as long as possible so that developers can earn something from their game and the game is not illegally spread on torrent sites.
Why is Denuvo criticized? Denuvo has long been criticized by players. It is said that Denuvo can lead to a higher load on the PC, potentially resulting in performance losses – meaning the game may not run as smoothly as it could on the hardware.
In recent months, some developers have parted ways with Denuvo or had to make adjustments. For instance, Resident Evil: Village needed a little revision of Denuvo to ensure it did not compromise game quality. Other games, like Marvel’s Avengers, have subsequently removed Denuvo, and Humankind had removed Denuvo from the game even before its launch.
In many cases, using Denuvo also requires the player to be “always online” for the game to function. However, since Back 4 Blood is a co-op shooter that works best with other players, this aspect is likely not a significant problem.
Find more current news about Back 4 Blood here on MeinMMO:
Whether Denuvo will indeed have a negative impact on Back 4 Blood, or if it is already well optimized, we will probably find out in a few days – as the Early Access of Back 4 Blood starts soon.
What do you think about Denuvo and the fact that it was added shortly before release? Absolutely fine or an annoying matter that will affect your purchasing decision?
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