For Halloween, there will be new horror skins for CoD Warzone and Cold War. This time, they are apparently the creepy characters from the movies Scream and Donnie Darko: So Ghost Face and the creepy rabbit Frank. They not only look sinister, they also brutally murder their victims. A leak reveals how the slaughter will likely look in the game.
What are these skins? CoD Warzone already offered creepy skins for Halloween last year, and there will be more this year in 2021. But this time, different creepy characters from other horror films are involved.
The first creepy character is the iconic killer Ghost Face from the Scream series. He is a guy in a black hooded cloak, hiding his face behind a creepy ghost mask.
The other skin is from the film Donnie Darko and features Frank, the imaginary(?) friend of the protagonist. He is a huge, creepy rabbit.
It has been known for some time that these two characters will be coming. But thanks to a leak, we now also know what their finishing moves look like.
You have probably never been killed in the Warzone this brutally
What do the finishers look like? According to an article on the site CharlieIntel, the execution animations of the horror skins have already been released. They correspond in detail to the actions of their counterparts in the films.
Ghost Face uses his knife to stab an unfortunate soldier with great force.
With Frank, however, it gets a bit absurd, as the murderous rabbit seemingly drops an airplane turbine on his victim from nowhere. Anyone who knows the film knows what this scene references.
Additionally, two more brutal moves are shown in the leak, which seem to belong to other skins. You can check out the leaks about the finishers at this link.
When will the new skins and finishers come? The new Halloween event will go live on October 19, 2021. It will end on November 2. There might also be special features again, like the map at night or exploding scarecrows.
What do you think of the finishers and the spooky skins? Cool and creepy or do such silly spooky skins not fit into the Warzone? Let us know in the comments below this article.
By the way, there are already some skins from the new Battlepass of Season 6 that fit quite well for Halloween because they look quite dark. But not all players of Call of Duty Warzone are celebrating the three new bear skins.
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Since Friday, the open beta of the new shooter Battlefield 2042. What have your impressions of the game been so far? Let us know in the survey.
This is Battlefield 2042: 3 years after the release of Battlefield V, fans of the series are getting a new shooter set in the near future. In 2042, the world is falling apart. The climate crisis leads to rising sea levels and global shortages of food and fuel.
The EU is dissolving and the last two remaining superpowers, the USA and Russia, send elite task forces into a battle for resources against each other.
You take on the role of a soldier who is part of such a task force and fights in various locations around the world against your opponents in the “All-Out-Warfare” modes: Conquest and Breakthrough.
Additionally, there will be the community-driven mode Battlefield Portal. There, you will have access to maps and content from Battlefield classics like Bad Company 2 or Battlefield 3. There is also the “Hazard Zone” mode, about which there is currently very little official information.
After the release, Battlefield 2042 will continuously receive new content. This includes a season pass and several battle passes that bring new maps, specialists, and weapons.
Before the release, players will first be able to test the gameplay of the new shooter thoroughly in a beta. Initially, only pre-order customers were allowed to participate, but from October 8th, the beta will be open to everyone.
That’s why we at MeinMMO want to know from you: how do you actually feel about the game?
Here’s how you can vote: You can cast your vote as always in the survey tool below. Each of you has only one vote and the choice cannot be undone.
So “shoot” away: What are your impressions of the beta for Battlefield 2042 so far? How do you like the game? Is there a feature or problem that stood out to you? And most importantly: Did the beta help you in your purchase decision for Battlefield 2042?
Write us your experiences in the comments.
The game will be released on November 19, you can find all the info about it in our article:
In the shop of Pokémon GO, “Ghost Hour Goes Around” – the 1€ ticket for the Community Day with Shuppet is now available for purchase. We at MeinMMO have looked into the quests and rewards of the special research and will show you if it is worth buying.
What is this ticket? Every month, a Community Day takes place in Pokémon GO, where a monster is in the spotlight. In this context, there is always a ticket for a thematically fitting special research in the in-game shop. You can purchase this for 1 Euro.
This October, the ghost Pokémon Shuppet is in the spotlight of the Community Day, so you can purchase the corresponding special research under the name “Ghost Hour Goes Around.” We have looked into what quests and rewards are hidden behind this research and will show it to you.
Where can you get the ticket? To purchase the event ticket for the special research, you just need to click on your in-game shop. In the “Global Events” category, which is located below the boxes, the ticket is available for you. It also has the name “Ghost Hour Goes Around.”
If you see a ticket with a different name, you may need to restart your app.
Ticket for Community Day with Shuppet – Research
Where did we get the information? The Community Day with Shuppet started earlier than us due to the time difference in other parts of the world. For this reason, there are reports from these trainers in social networks about the special research “Ghost Hour Goes Around.”
With the help of LeekDuck’s overview, we have summarized the tasks and rewards for the 1€ research with Shuppet (via LeekDuck/reddit):
Ghost Hour Research for C-Day 2/4
Task
Reward
Make 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Shuppet
Encounter with Shuppet
Land 5 great throws
20 Shuppet candies
Stage reward: Once you have completed these 3 tasks, you will also receive 2,000 Stardust, one incense, and an encounter with Shuppet.
Ghost Hour Research for C-Day 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 15 Shuppet
30 Shuppet candies
Send 10 Pokémon
Encounter with Banette
Evolve 3 Shuppet
15 Ultra Balls
Stage reward: Once you have completed these 3 tasks, you will also receive 1,500 XP, one incense, and an encounter with Shuppet.
What you need to consider: If you look at the pure value of the items you receive through the rewards of the special research, it surpasses the ticket price of 1€.
A Star Piece costs 100 coins in the shop, which is about 1€
A Rocket Radar costs 200 coins in the shop, which is about 2€
Two incenses cost 80 coins in the shop, which is about 80 cents
Additionally, you receive further rewards, such as balls, Rare Candies, Sinnoh Stones, experience points, and Stardust
So if you were planning to buy a Star Piece or one of the other items for the event anyway, then you get more for your money through the ticket. You can also use the Star Piece and the incense directly during the Community Day. The Sinnoh Stones are needed to evolve Shuppet into Dusknoir and can therefore also be helpful.
If you’re less interested in the items from the reward, you can simply ignore the ticket. Because even without the purchase, you can participate in the Community Day and receive all other bonuses as well as wild Shuppet.
What do you think about the event ticket for the Community Day? Will you buy it or would you rather play for free today? Let us know your opinion here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about the C-Day.
Today, on October 8, the second part of the “Ones to Watch” event starts in FIFA 22. Among other things, OTW Team 2 comes into play this evening – and some cards are already known.
When does OTW Team 2 come? The second team with Ones-to-Watch cards will be released on Friday evening, October 8, 2021, at 7:00 PM. At this time, the first team will disappear from the packs and be replaced by the second team.
From this point on, the Team 2 cards will also be included in the pre-order OTW packs. If you have pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition and have not opened your pack yet, you can still get the cards from the first team until the start of the second part of the event. After that, only Team 2 will be available.
What are OTW cards? These are special cards based on the biggest transfers of the football summer. What is particularly exciting is that they are dynamic items that can improve. They receive an upgrade every time the player gets a TOTW or player-of-the-day card.
Another way to earn upgrades is with the following system: If the real-life team of the player wins 5 of the next 10 matches in their league from October 1, the OTW player will receive an additional rating point. You can track the OTW upgrades in the OTW Tracker.
Now let’s take a look at the Team 2 cards.
These cards are included in OTW Team 2
What is OTW Team 2? The complete OTW Team 2 is now known. Here you can see the complete Team 2:
What else is in the event? So far, the OTW event has brought special SBCs and weekly goals through which OTW rewards could be secured. This will likely be the case in the second part of the event as well. In addition, Team 2, which is being released today, will be supplemented by additional players in the coming days. The schedule is as follows:
October 8 – 13: Team 2 is available
October 10 – 13: Team 2 will be supplemented with 3 additional cards
As soon as these cards are known, we will supplement them in this article.
Destiny 2 most mysterious vendor Xur is returning today, on October 8th. He is always good for a surprise. Perhaps he will bring a Godroll again that you want to try out this evening in the Trials of Osiris.
What’s going on in Destiny 2? This week, the toughest PvE event, the Pinnacle Nightfalls, started. Many players were particularly excited about an upcoming change for this mode. The drop rate of Master weapons (Adept) upon completing a Pinnacle Nightfall on Platinum will soon be increased to 100%. If you want to be part of it, we have 20 tips for starting the Pinnacle Nightfall for you here.
All info on Xur on October 8, 2021 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Xur appears on Friday at 7:00 PM on an unknown planet. He will remain there for the weekend and until the Weekly Reset at 7:00 PM on October 12th. So when the Festival of the Lost starts in Destiny 2 next week, he will disappear again.
Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend:
Until October 12th, you will find Xur in theWinding Cove, European Dead Zone.
Xur’s position in the EDZ
Here you will find the current video from Nexxoss Gaming, leading you through Xur and his inventory in German:
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Xur’s inventory from October 8th to October 12th – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have on offer? Xur always has exotic weapons and armor for all characters – for Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks. Each week there is a random offering, where the status values of the Exo armor are also randomly rolled. We will take a look at Xur’s current offer and provide you with the most important data about the equipment, along with the legendary items.
Weapon:Telesto – Fusion rifle for 29 Legendary Shards If you don’t have the cult weapon yet – here is your chance. After all, it’s not for nothing: Telesto the Besto!
If you are tired of farming “Last Dollar” in Gambit, then buy it directly from Xur this weekend. Xur has brought the perks for the Hand Cannon: Pulse Monitor and Snapshot, as well as Aggressive Frame (Masterwork: Stability).
Xur’s legendary offer at a glance
The Trials (Trials of Osiris) on October 8th
The PvP mode “Trials of Osiris” (Trials) is back this week. The 14th Holy has taken over the PvP scepter from Lord Saladin. So this weekend you can go all out in the Trials.
When do the Trials start? The Trials begin on Friday, October 8th at 7:00 PM. The Trials will start with the elimination mode – so no permanent zones.
Current Trials Map: JAVELIN-4
You will get top loot in the Trials like this:
7 victories on your pass
50 rounds won in total
Flawless Run: “Eye of Sol” in the master version (Sniper Rifle)
Tip: You do not have to reset your ticket. Keep playing after 7 wins to have a chance for a reward after each match.
The new Switch OLED is on the market. It is the improved version of the Switch. MeinMMO has taken a look at the first reactions to the handheld.
Many users had hoped for a Switch Pro from Nintendo with significantly more power and new features. Instead, Nintendo introduced the Switch OLED. However, the Switch OLED has failed to convince many users.
Meanwhile, there are the first reviews and hands-ons for the new Switch console. MeinMMO presents the initial opinions and explains who might benefit from the upgrade.
First official tests are also online. The testers examined the consoles for strengths and weaknesses.
All the important information available about the Switch Pro can be found in this article:
Update October 8, 2021: We have revised the article on the release of the Nintendo Switch OLED and added further information and tests. We have also included who the OLED version is aimed at.
Many praises for the OLED and the improved stand
This is what early testers say: Martin Woger from Eurogamer has extensively tested the Switch OLED (via eurogamer.de). The biggest difference to the old model is unsurprisingly the display. The OLED offers significantly more vibrant colors than the old LCD. Especially when on the go, the Switch is now significantly more usable. However, the new LAN port on the docking station means one fewer USB port, but this should not bother most users. In his conclusion, Martin Woger explains:
350 Euros is not little, and as good as the screen is, it alone wouldn’t be worth it for me. And I primarily play in handheld mode. Those who mainly play docked certainly don’t need the upgrade.
This is what other testers say: Dieter Bohn from TheVerge has also published a test of the OLED version (via theverge.com). He explains in his test that the new OLED represents a sensible improvement for handheld use.
The display is the star of this new device. The size is pleasant, especially when playing games with a lot of text or a complex interface [menus], like Fire Emblem: Three Houses. And although it has the same 720p output as the base model, it didn’t appear noticeably less sharp to me. But the more obvious change is that everything looks much brighter and more vivid.
Especially in comparison to the cheaper Switch Lite, the difference is noticeable. The Lite’s display comes off as dull and muddy compared to the OLED model.
Praise is also given for the improved stand. It appears significantly more robust and higher quality than the old model. The OLED model does not offer more power than the standard model with LCD.
Taylor Lyles from IGN was also able to try the OLED version (via ign.com). In his official test, he compares the new model with the old model without OLED. The colors simply appear more saturated and vibrant with the OLED, and the OLED offers better viewing angle stability. No matter from which direction you view the display, the colors always look the same.
In his test, he explains that the new and larger OLED device has even led him to use the Switch much more often in handheld mode and to use it much more frequently in docked mode. Thus, the OLED version remains primarily a recommendation for those who do not own a Switch yet and do not wish to use it frequently in docked mode.
CNet has released an initial hands-on as a YouTube video. Here you can see the OLED model in action. The tester explains in the video that for him the real upgrade is not the display, but the new stand.
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The hands-on of the Switch OLED in the YouTube video.
This is the trend of the testers: The OLED model receives much praise especially for the display and the new stand. The improved speakers represent a small but positive upgrade.
Anyone now worried that the games might look blurrier at the same resolution (1280×720) but on a larger display can also be reassured by the testers.
For very few users, the Switch OLED is truly worthwhile
Who is the Switch OLED worth it for? The reviewers make it quite clear what many users had suspected beforehand.
The OLED model of the Switch is cool and the screen is also nice and especially convinces with significantly more vibrant colors. However, for most people, this upgrade is not worth it.
The improvements do not offer a new gaming experience or new features. So for those who already own a Nintendo Switch, the upgrade is not worth it. At the end of the year, Valve’s Steam Deck is also coming, which many consider the actual Switch Pro. There are significant differences between the two handheld devices:
Nintendo has simply improved the old Switch meaningfully, without justifying a new purchase for Switch owners. For those who already own a Nintendo Switch, the new purchase is not worthwhile. However, individuals who have not yet bought a Switch should consider paying the extra 50 Euros for the OLED model.
Who is the device worth it for? Nintendo’s OLED version is primarily aimed at people who travel a lot. While the Lite version is aimed at beginners, the standard Switch is especially interesting for users who primarily play with the docking station. Especially when outdoors, you benefit from the significantly better and brighter screen of the OLED version.
The improved docking station with LAN connection will also be available for purchase separately without the OLED console soon. However, you will have to forgo one USB port in favor of the LAN port.
Switch Lite: Entry-level device without a docking station and with fixed Joy-Cons. The cheapest device in the series.
Switch: Device with LCD and detachable Joy-Cons, interesting for gamers who primarily play in docked mode. The price is around 300 Euros.
Switch OLED: Device with OLED and detachable Joy-Cons, especially interesting for users who do not have a Switch or travel a lot. The price is 350 Euros.
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When will the Nintendo Switch OLED be released? The OLED model of the Nintendo Switch will be released on October 8, 2021. You can already pre-order the model for 359.99 Euros.
Today you can buy the Switch OLED. But another piece of news might please many players even more, as Nintendo seems to have addressed an annoying issue. This concerns the controllers of the Switch.
This is the issue at hand: You are playing on your Switch and moving, without actually wanting to? Then your console is suffering from a condition that many Switch players know. The problem is called Joycon Drift. Due to daily wear and tear, the thumbsticks break and can no longer be centered accurately in the middle.
Especially when you want to stand still to aim at an opponent or select things in a menu, this can be extremely annoying. Now Nintendo has stated that they want to have addressed the issue.
Nintendo aims to have significantly improved Joy-Cons of the Nintendo Switch
This is what Nintendo says now: In an “Ask the Developer” interview, Nintendo’s Deputy General Manager, Toru Yamashita, explains that they want to deliver the Nintendo Switch OLED with an improved version of the Joy-Cons (via siliconera.com). The new Joy-Cons are also supposed to already be included in the newer Switch models. So if you’re planning to buy a Switch in the near future, the improved joysticks will already be integrated.
Senior Executive Ko Shiota also explains that they are continuously working on improving the controllers. They primarily want to enhance durability. For this, they have examined broken Joycons from customers to better protect the new devices against wear.
As we have also always tried to improve them, we have investigated the Joy-Con controllers used by customers and continuously enhanced their wear resistance and durability.
The parts of the Joy-Con analog sticks are not something you can buy off the shelf, but are specially designed, so we have put a lot of thought into improving them. Furthermore, we have improved the reliability test itself, and we have made further changes to enhance durability and pass this new test.
If you buy a Nintendo Switch OLED at launch, you can be sure that you will receive the improved versions of the Joy-Con controller. You can find out how the new console performs in our test here on MeinMMO:
Broken Joy-Cons are a persistent topic in the community
Broken Joy-Cons are among the most well-known problems of the Nintendo Switch. This has even escalated to the point where Nintendo is being sued by a law firm in Canada over the drifting of the Joy-Cons (via siliconera.com). And this is not the first case in a series of discussions. So it’s no surprise that Nintendo is revising its controllers to finally satisfy customers.
If you want to try a trick against Joy-Con drift, you can give this procedure a try, which we have explained in detail for you on MeinMMO. The trick does require some practice and skill, and in addition to a suitable screwdriver, needs a small piece of paper.
If you’re not keen on DIY and instead looking for good games for your Nintendo Switch: You can also find recommended games for the Switch here on MeinMMO: Here we present to you the best games for Nintendo Switch that you can play together, some of which are real highlights like Animal Crossing.
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Currently, trainers can challenge the Team Rocket duo Jessie and James again in Pokémon GO. However, some trainers simply cannot find them and have a big wish. We looked at what has happened and explain it to you.
What kind of ruffians are we talking about? For some time now, the two Rocket ruffians Jessie and James have been appearing in Pokémon GO during certain events. This is currently the case for the Jungle Event and trainers can defeat them until October 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM.
The ruffian duo consists of characters from the original series, who are usually not found in the game. Just like in the series, they travel in a Meowth balloon and cause trouble. However, the battle against the two is worthwhile, as in addition to 2 mysterious parts you will receive as a reward, you might also encounter a shiny Scyther or Pinsir with a bit of luck.
Where are Jessie and James?
Many trainers naturally hope to encounter the Rocket duo. Jessie and James have been around in the game for a few days now, yet there are still reports on social media from players who have not seen them yet.
Under a Twitter post from Pokémon GO reminding that Jessie and James can be battled, some trainers share their experiences. For instance, Conspyrecy writes: “I’m on vacation, so I’m playing almost around the clock and I still haven’t seen any: only the regular ones.” (via twitter.com).
How can you find Jessie and James? They currently spawn in the game alongside all other Rocket balloons up to four times a day. They appear in their typical Meowth balloon, setting them apart from the other ruffians.
Which balloon you are shown remains random. So it may happen that you unfortunately only encounter the normal Team GO Rocket ruffians in their black balloons. Unfortunately, you currently have no other way to encounter Jessie and James.
Meowth Balloon
Trainers express a big wish
Many trainers are looking for the two ruffians mainly to get one of the two shiny Shadow Pokémon. However, this opportunity currently only exists through Jessie and James. For this reason, some trainers make a clear wish to Pokémon GO: the spawn rate of the Meowth balloon should be increased.
The trainer VGMike7 is also angry that so few Meowth balloons are spawning. He picks up a suggestion from another Twitter user and writes: “Stop promising too much and delivering too little. In other words, increase their spawn rate!” (via twitter.com).
Would an implementation be feasible?
Increasing the spawn rate does not seem like a bad idea. Trainers who have not yet had the opportunity to challenge the two could also hope for an encounter. Furthermore, it would not be the first time that Meowth balloons are found more frequently in the game.
Jessie and James were also around in Pokémon GO in December 2020. At that time, reports piled up about players not being able to find the two ruffians. However, there was already a day planned beforehand when the duo would spawn more frequently.
For the current event, no increased spawn rate of the Meowth balloon for individual days has been planned so far. Trainers also do not have much time left to challenge the two, as they will be gone again on October 15.
Whether Niantic takes the community’s criticism to heart and lets the Rocket duo spawn more frequently is not yet known. If Pokémon GO comments on this and there are further updates, you will find out here on MeinMMO. Should you be lucky enough to encounter a Meowth balloon, then use these counters against Jessie and James.
Have you already encountered the Meowth balloon with Jessie and James? Or have you also had no luck so far and hope to find one? Do you also wish for a higher spawn rate of the balloon? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange your experiences with other trainers.
With the specialists, Battlefield 2042 was actually supposed to revise its class system. So far, however, they are not very well received by some players. The main reason: They are hardly distinguishable, confusion guaranteed. Now there’s mockery because of this.
What exactly is the problem? The specialists in Battlefield 2042 do not just embody “any” soldiers, but are characters with backstories and real names, like you might know from operators in CoD Warzone.
Accordingly, they also have a more characteristic appearance than was the case with earlier units in other Battlefield titles. The only problem is: In the beta version of Battlefield 2042, there are only 4 specialists.
Per match, however, there are between 64 and 128 players on the map, depending on the platform.
This means that the same specialists are on the map and that even independently of the team.
Regardless of whether you play on the Russian or the American team: There are the same specialists with the same outfits to choose from.
The only noticeable difference is the orange lettering above the enemy players. This elicits reactions from fans ranging from frustration to humorous jokes.
“Mackay stabs Mackay while Mackay is looking the other way”
This is what players are saying about the problem: There are numerous voices regarding the problem in the Battlefield 2042 subreddit. One of the most popular posts (over 3,300 upvotes, as of October 8, 14:33) shows how creepy it can look:
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The image shows why it can get confusing so quickly in matches. Here you can see how the specialist Mackay – yep, that is the correct spelling according to EA – eliminates an enemy Mackay while another Mackay is looking at something interesting elsewhere.
There are many other examples, like this video here:
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The three players each have Boris as their specialist and seem somewhat confused about whether there might be an enemy Boris among them.
The comments on this are mostly written humorously and make a joke out of the situation.
For example, TheAArchduke writes: “The Clone Wars have begun.”, referencing the Star Wars saga.
Tai_Jason says: “Immersion level 5000.”
Kalahan7 notes: “They somehow made everyone feel even more generic, despite the specialists.”
Born-To-Grill is quite disappointed: “I thought each faction would at least wear different uniform colors, but not even that. (via reddit.com)
pukelman warns: “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only the light brown uniform Webster Mackay.”
However, critics do see the specialists as a step back compared to the earlier classes. Not only because they are hardly distinguishable. Many also do not like the division of roles and gadgets.
They wish for the old system to return.
But how was it actually? In the past, there was a fixed role distribution in Battlefield. There were roles like medic, attacker, technician, and sniper.
This is how it looked in Battlefield 4:
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With Battlefield 2042, DICE tried to open the system and gives players much more freedom in assembling their specialists. Here on MeinMMO, you will find an overview of the specialists and their advantages.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen how it will look at release. Because there are supposed to be not just four, but ten specialists at the launch of Battlefield 2042.
Destiny 2 has announced its plans for the current game content in Year 5. Once again, the content vault swallowsa location and various seasonal missions. MeinMMO reveals which missions will soon be unplayable and what Bungie will bring back from the content vault for you.
Destiny 2 is one of the biggest games played across all platforms. Bungie continuously provides it with new content, seasonal events, and annual expansions. However, to keep it from becoming too large and to ensure it can still be updated and maintained quickly, Bungie created the Content Vault (DCV).
As last year, some activities and locations must also go into the mentioned Content Vault this time. They will make room for new content that comes with Witch Queen in February 2022.
This is how the Content Vault works: The DCV is a kind of gigantic resource pool that contains Destiny 1 and 2. The developers can easily access any content from there at any time. This makes it possible to bring back Destiny 1 content, such as the Vault of Glass, into Destiny 2. Only weapons and armor are not included in the DCV.
These are the contents that players will have to forfeit in Destiny 2 starting February 2022:
The exotic mission Signs (Season 13), on the infiltrated cable ship “Glykon”. The mission, with its weapon quest, is currently considered one of the best exotic missions in the game among players. It offers the perfect mix of creep factor, exploration, jumping sections, puzzles, and combat.
Omen (Season 12), in the destroyed hydroelectric plant of the European Dead Zone
Great mission for all players who have no problem with claustrophobic tunnels.
Additionally, players will receive the exotic Hawkmoon there.
The location “Edo Bay” The hideout and black market trading post of Spider. It played a major role in the Forsaken mission.
The Forsaken expansion, the last stand of Cayde-6
That’s why this is not a big disappointment for veterans: Loyal Destiny 2 players had enough time to collect the exotic weapons in their personal God roll from the missions. For new players, however, this is certainly a loss – especially since both missions are considered among the coolest activities in the game.
Is there an equivalent substitute? Otherwise, the Destiny 2 developers are aware that new exotic special missions need to be brought into the game for these unique experiences. Old missions may also be revised for this purpose. Many players would certainly be pleased about a return of the jumping-heavy mission “Whisper of the Worm”.
That’s why Nessus is not disappearing: Players initially assumed that Nessus would be next in the Content Vault. But that is not the case. Checkpoint plays still on Nessus, and perhaps Bungie has more in store for this location.
These contents return from the Content Vault: Of course, not only will content disappear. Bungie has also prepared the return of some old content for Year 5. These will then be added to the brand new content from “The Witch Queen”.
An original Destiny 1 PVP map
Two Destiny 2 – PVP maps
A classic raid from Destiny 1 (we’re guessing Oryx, as it would fit very well with the story of the Witch Queen)
Activities like the location Dreaming City and the Vanguard operations “Battlegrounds” will be retained, as well as the strikes “Guardians of Nothing” and “Checkpoint”.
Forsaken makes a last debut
The expansion “Forsaken” is generally considered the best expansion Destiny 2 has ever released.
So if you haven’t had the chance to experience the epic story of Forsaken and the origins of Uldren Sov (before he became Crow), then this is your chance.
From December 7 for free for all: The campaign of Forsaken until it is added to the DCV in February 2022. Players can experience the story, but will not have access to the associated content, such as the raid or the dungeon.
Raid and dungeon only for DLC owners: To have access to the raid “Last Wish”, the dungeon “The Broken Throne” as well as the exotic items from Forsaken, a purchase of the Forsaken package is necessary.
This is included: You receive three Forsaken cipher keys, which you can use to unlock exotic Forsaken weapons of your choice at the Memorial of Lost Lights (except exotic dungeon and raid weapons).
For those who already own Forsaken: If you belong to the players who have already purchased Forsaken, you will receive three Forsaken cipher keys directly into your inventory. If you already have all the exotics, they can be exchanged for Ascendant shards. (Which I will definitely do.)
Spider is getting anxiousand wants to leave quickly
Has Bungie perhaps indirectly revealed to us the character who has to die soon? Is Spider the NPC that the legendary pistol “Spoiler Alert” has already “foreshadowed”?
This is what we know from the current story: Anyone playing the Astral Alignment can listen in via voice on how Queen Mara Sov orders her “Wrath” Petra Venj to assassinate Spider.
Of course, Mara is pretty angry. He not only brought the Edo Bay under his control – he also made the illegal trade in the Dreaming City flourish. Maybe she wouldn’t have minded that so much. But he also used her brother as a henchman for his nasty business.
Mara Sov wants Spider’s head: Now that Queen Mara Sov is back and reclaiming her city, he no longer has a safe haven. Spider senses that he must give up his black market trade and that time is running out if he wants to escape alive. That is also the reason why he is negotiating with the Drifter. He wants to be smuggled out of Edo Bay. This can be read in the “Wayfinder’s Ghost Shell“.
Now that Mara Sov has returned, I think my days here in the Reef might be numbered. …I want to know if you can smuggle me out of the Reef.
Excerpt from a personal conversation between Spider and the Drifter
Players are now wondering: “Where will I get Glimmer and destination materials in the future?”
Spider always made the best deals with us Guardians. No more Glimmer? Then off to Spider. There were the best trades in Destiny 2.
You’d never guess who’s taking over Spider’s trading: Bungie wants to entrust this task to the loyal Master Rahool. (He is the quirky NPC at the Tower who always decrypts your Primus Engrams).
I’m not sure if anyone trusts this sly and somewhat quirky Cryptarch Rahool to be a more upright black market dealer. This could turn out to be a bad deal for us.
What do you think? What happens to Spider? Will he manage to get out of Edo Bay and hang around with the Drifter in the future before Bungie closes the doors of Edo Bay? Or would you rather place your bet on Petra? After all, she is very quick with the knife. Let us know in the comments.
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What is the Early Access of Back 4 Blood? “So-so,” says zombie fan Cortyn from MeinMMO and explains what urgently needs to be patched.
The Early Access of Back 4 Blood has started. Since October 7, buyers of the two premium versions have been able to jump into the zombie shooter and blow the undead lights out of the worm-infested zombies.
It becomes clear within minutes that a lot has changed since the beta. Many criticisms have indeed been addressed and improved. In some cases, however, they have gone overboard and should quickly release a patch.
Too many special infected from all directions
The special zombies, such as Tallboy, Exploder, or Snitch, appeared relatively rarely in the beta. Only occasionally did you see these special variants, which annoyed many players.
Some developer at Back 4 Blood must have read that and laughed maniacally while twisting the spawn properties with a “You want more? Then you get more!” Because now the maps are full of special infected. There are hardly 20 seconds without a Tallboy shuffling around the corner or an Exploder appearing – even on the lowest difficulty level.
That alone wouldn’t be so bad, but it becomes a real game changer due to another factor:
Zombies and special infected now also spawn more frequently behind you from rooms that you thought you had already cleared.
Tallboy and Tallboy and Tallboy and Tallboy – it never ends.
This leads to a whole array of gameplay changes that I perceive as a deterioration. Because the game clearly tells you: Be quick. Step on it. The longer you take, the harder it gets.
Slow, careful approaches are punished more heavily, and the ability to fall back to “safe” defense points is completely eliminated since a new special zombie can appear at any time from the small side room.
However, I do understand the intent behind this change. In the beta, players could almost permanently return to the last safe room to stock up on items and ammunition before the final battle. That simply wasn’t good game design and made the matches more boring.
A better solution would be to simply let the door to the safe room close after a certain distance instead of now blocking the entire path back with new special infected and zombies.
Because the “Cleaners” currently cannot do one task at all: clean. Cleared areas are quickly repopulated by special infected. That feels wrong and pushes towards a “rush-rush” playstyle, overshadowing any other playstyle.
PvP mode: Who is too good will be punished
The PvP mode of Back 4 Blood, also known as “Swarm,” is not popular with all players. Especially veterans from Left 4 Dead find it significantly worse than the versus campaign.
However, there is a group of players who have warmed up to the Swarm mode and would like to play it. But in the early access version of the game, there is a huge, serious flaw:
If one team leaves the match, the other team completely ends up empty-handed.
Currently, it is like this: Team A plays as zombies very well and wipes out Team B of the Cleaners within a few seconds. Team B thus sees the match as already lost and simply leaves.
Team A now receives the notification that the match is canceled because there are too few players. Team A gets nothing – because they played well and defeated the opponents soundly.
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This handling is completely absurd. In 2021, it should be an absolute standard in game design that in a PvP match, side A automatically wins if side B gives up and leaves the game.
If you fear that players will then conspire and pass victories to each other – take action against it. Anyone who leaves PvP matches before the end receives a matchmaking ban that continues to increase. Repeat offenders are simply thrown into a separate matchmaking pool after a while, from which they can only exit if they complete X matches in a row without disconnecting.
We live in the year 2021. Launching PvP modes with such teething problems is simply no longer justifiable. This problem has been predictable since online games have existed.
A lot has improved since the beta
However, I want to make it clear that not “everything is bad” in Back 4 Blood. Some things have indeed improved since the beta and many aspects that were already good in the beta remain excellent.
Blood and body parts everywhere: The most noticeable change for everyone is: The game finally has gore. If you shoot a Tallboy in its weak spot, eventually its large, menacing arm falls off. Other zombies regularly splatter into pieces – just as you would expect from Left 4 Dead. This greatly contributes to the atmosphere.
Trauma damage better treatable: Feedback has been heard. Thus, medkits and bandages are now able to heal trauma damage, at least if the team has purchased upgrades for healing items. This makes healing items more relevant and also motivates players to take on a character as a “supporter.”
Bots are helpful: Lastly, bots have become significantly smarter and more useful. They now regularly and – as was my first impression – quite sensibly use their own items, such as pipe bombs. If you run out of ammunition, they immediately show up and drop some of their own supply so you can keep shooting.
It is clear to me that Back 4 Blood urgently needs a patch, preferably right on release day. Because some of the problems could frustrate players who were convinced by the beta. It would be much, much better with a few tweaks and fine adjustments.
Back 4 Blood is a good co-op game – but with a few adjustments, it could be even better. We can only hope that the developers will quickly bring changes so that the official launch does not turn out to be a nasty surprise.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is the Premier League POTM in FIFA 22. However, the requirements for the card are so extremely expensive that hardly anyone will be able to afford it – and this is not well received by many players.
Also, the Premier League POTM is now known: Cristiano Ronaldo will receive a 92-rated card.
These POTMs are also equipped with a strong special card in FIFA 22, which can be secured through a Squad Building Challenge. So you don’t have to rely on luck with packs or bid on the transfer market. Instead, you exchange teams of various values to obtain the card.
Actually, these SBCs are quite popular because you often get rid of unused players to secure good cards. However, the SBC for Cristiano Ronaldo is initially not well received by many players – because a lot is being asked for.
26 Teams for a CR7 – Players are not enthusiastic
These are the requirements: The SBC for Cristiano Ronaldo requires a total of 26 teams that you should exchange for the POTM card. These are not simple teams but often involve squads with very high ratings or requirements like TOTW players.
It looks something like this:
26 partial SBCs must be completed to get Ronaldo
There are indeed pack rewards for the various partial SBCs; however, you need luck to recover the investment. On the futbin portal, the solution for the complete Ronaldo SBC is estimated at around 2.2 million coins – and this at a time when the transfer market is unusually low.
For comparison: The standard Ronaldo card with only one rating point less is currently priced at 1.4 million coins, which is still very expensive but significantly cheaper than the POTM card. Additionally, this card (just like Ronaldo’s dynamic OTW card) can be resold, unlike the untradeable POTM card. A circumstance that is causing discussion among FIFA players.
This is how the community reacts: In the FIFA subreddit, the price of the SBC is not well received. Many players are wondering: Who can afford this card? The reactions look something like this:
“26 teams for a +1 CR7. Just buy the 91 rated one from the market,” thinks user “Splatz” (via reddit).
“If it were later in the year and people had more untradeable SBC fodder, then it would be good to have a CR7 SBC that can be completed and still have many of his coins left. But at this point in the game, everyone will complete it with coins, which isn’t worth it,” says user “JPVazLouro” (via reddit).
“Who the hell has that much fodder/coins after just two weeks?!”, asks a user (via reddit).
“Absolute joke,” sums up a user briefly (via reddit).
Overall, the requirements simply seem far too high for players at this point in the game – even if you ultimately get a Cristiano Ronaldo. The card is certainly strong, after all, it’s still an improved Ronaldo.
But especially when compared to alternatives and considering that FIFA 22 has not been out for long, the SBC seems too expensive.
To solve this, you need quite a few high-rated players. If you still want to try tackling the SBC, you could certainly use some good rewards. You can find them, for example, in the Weekend League – and tips for more wins on the weekend can be found here.
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For quite some time, the symbiotes in Fortnite have been causing trouble. But combined with a very specific weapon, you can humiliate your enemies without risk and have fun. A streamer has demonstrated this.
What combo are we talking about? This is the combo “Symbiote + Shockwave Launcher”. These two weapons have recently landed in the item pool. The Symbiote appears randomly in a canister across the map. The Shockwave Launcher, however, can be found in chests or on the ground. So keep an eye out for it.
Paired with a bit of skill, you can eliminate your enemies in style without much effort.
Streamer shows you how to humiliate your enemies
The streamer “thesquatingdog” uploaded a clip on Reddit demonstrating this combo. He uses, as already mentioned, the Symbiote from Venom and a Shockwave Launcher. He found himself against the last player in the match.
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As is common in Fortnite, entire build battles arise in such situations. Wild structures can appear in the blink of an eye, but the streamer was not really interested in that. He tracked down the player, shot himself into the air with his Shockwave Launcher, and then attacked him with the Symbiote.
This put both in the air. The streamer didn’t care about fall damage since the Shockwave Launcher projected a protective effect onto him.
In the end, the streamer landed gently on the ground while his opponent suffered a humiliating defeat. Due to the impact, his enemy broke both axes, and the match was won.
How does the community react to this? Players find such combos funny. Standard loadouts can become boring over time. Therefore, players look for tactics to make their daily routines more exciting. A reddit user commented:
At this point, I think Epic just wants to laugh with us by adding the Venom/Carnage stuff with the Shockwave Launcher, and I’m having fun this season, so let’s all laugh together.
Is this easy to replicate? Practice makes perfect. That said, you need two weapons that aren’t so easy to find. The good thing is – Fortnite tells you on the map where the symbiotes are located. In every match, you can find two versions that grant you exactly the same powers.
The versions are:
Carnage Symbiote
Venom Symbiote
If you’ve found one of the two, you just need to find the special
Shockwave Launcher. These can be found randomly. With some luck, a Shockwave Launcher will drop for you from a chest.
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If you have all the components, you just need an opponent who builds high, accuracy, and the right timing.
Don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t work out the first time; the season is still long, so you have plenty of time to try it yourself.
What do you think of this combo? Have you experienced something like this and were the victim, or have you humiliated other players? Feel free to let us know what you think.
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With the new Season 6, there have been some important weapon adjustments in Call of Duty: Warzone. 5 strong meta-weapons are now harder to play, and you might be looking for alternatives. MeinMMO shows you one meta-alternative for assault rifles, LMGs, and submachine guns.
What were the nerfs? With the new Season 6 of Call of Duty: Warzone, not only did Verdansk take a hit. The weapon meta was also shaken up a bit, and 5 strong meta weapons received a nerf:
First of all: The weapons were not “broken”. Apart from the Stoner, which now has significantly more recoil, the adjustments were rather moderate. However, the C58, EM2, and MG82 were already on the edge of relaxed playability – especially with a small console FOV. And the OTs 9 faces strong competition in the field of SMGs.
Assault Rifles – AK-47 from Cold War mixes damage & control
How strong were the nerfs of the C58 and EM2? The two assault rifles were not considered lasers before Season 6 and now come with even more recoil. The adjustments were not exaggerated, but they do bring a bit less control for the two popular firearms.
If you liked the weapons in Season 5, you can still rely on the assault rifles.
Why the AK-47? The AK-47 from Cold War also falls into the category “Not a laser, but Oh wow”. Currently, the AK is an all-rounder and can be a reliable companion for you in close and long-range combat.
If you had the C58 or the EM2 under control at long range, you’ll be fine with the AK-47, which also provides strong values for Time-to-Kill:
TTK: Long Range / Chest Hit
EM2: 678 milliseconds
AK-47: 700 milliseconds
C58: 764 milliseconds
Who should switch now? Especially players of the C58 should seriously consider switching to the AK-47 from Cold War now. If you like to use your assault rifle at shorter distances, the AK also surpasses the EM2 in damage.
The new MMORPG Polity (PC) not only lets you colonize a new planet and become the president of an entire country, but it also works completely without combat. We from MeinMMO will tell you what the mix of Stardew Valley and Sims looks like here.
What kind of game is this? Polity takes a path that is rather atypical in the MMORPG genre. In this game, there is not a single battle. Instead, you colonize the new planet BD-2, which looks shockingly similar to Earth.
However, you don’t need to free it from nasty aliens, but simply manage it. You will grow crops and vegetables and cut down a few trees to make yourself comfortable in your new home.
Gradually, you can build your own settlement and pursue a job of your choice, similar to the spiritual predecessors Sims. These jobs then consist of various mini-games.
What does the endgame look like? Later, you can run for president and then have to convince some residents of the country with your speech. If you are elected, you will rule your own country from then on.
Other players can then live in your country or aim to rule their own country. You act as president, which can be seen as a kind of guild leader if the residents of the country are your guild.
Subsequently, you can continuously expand and develop your country and your settlement, thus creating exactly what makes you happy. Because Polity wants to be a game where you feel comfortable.
In Polity, you can invite friends to your city.
When can you play? The game is currently in a closed beta phase but is already available on Steam, so you can add it to your wishlist. Early Access is expected to start in June 2022.
The final release of the title is also planned for 2022. Steam still lists the title as free, but there is currently no further information on the final price or the final business model.
However, if you want to participate now, you can directly register on the Polity website for the closed beta, which has no end date yet and has been running since August (via polityonline.com).
The community is excited
What do the first testers say? The first people who have been able to play Polity are excited about the idea of the game and give positive feedback. Generally, the community around Polity is still very small, but that can change at any time.
As it is a closed beta phase, the game currently lacks some polish in certain areas. Some animations are missing, and in terms of content, Polity is still not finished. Nevertheless, the beta seems to make a solid impression in the eyes of the testers.
Just sitting on the bench can become a social interaction in Polity.
What does the community say? Some of the testers have already been able to share their experiences in the form of videos on YouTube. The largest of them is YouTuber KiraTV, who reached over 10,000 people with his video about Polity. The comments below are overwhelmingly positive (via YouTube):
Indie Patron, who has also been able to test the game, writes: “We really need more of these social games,”
User Nate C W writes: “This looks fun. It seems like a good way to just unwind for a few hours. I believe that Polity can appeal to many target groups and also bring casual and non-gamers together in a virtual world.”
User Skaatje is already convinced and writes: “Oh man, I can already see myself getting addicted to this”
What do you think of Polity’s approach? Do you like a game where you can’t fight at all? Would you also like more social MMORPGs, or does the concept not appeal to you? Please feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
In the open beta of Battlefield 2042, you play on the Orbital map with a destructible space rocket that launches during the match. MeinMMO shows you how to destroy it and what fun the players are already having with it.
What kind of rocket is that? On the Orbital map, there is a large launch pad with a space rocket. This is part of the Levolution feature, which returns in Battlefield 2042.
What is that feature? Levolution refers to events that occur during a match. They can change the entire map and provide variety.
The rocket on the Orbital map launches during the match. However, it can be destroyed before it launches into orbit. If it happens, there is a gigantic explosion and the map is heavily damaged. We show you how to do it.
This is the launch pad on the Orbital map.
This is how you destroy the space rocket
To bring the rocket to explode, you need to pay attention to when the launch process begins. You can recognize it when the rocket spreads its arms.
From this point, you can damage the rocket and cause its destruction. However, you need to inflict enough damage. Alone, it will be difficult to bring the rocket to explode before launch.
How much time do you have for it? Once the launch sequence begins, you have 6 minutes to destroy the rocket. You can use any source of damage, whether firearms, air or vehicles. Explosives can also be useful.
However, if you succeed, there is a gigantic explosion that tears apart the launch pad and the surrounding area. Debris flies around and you need to be careful not to get hit.
You can see this in the video:
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Players fight for the rocket and get flown over 1900 meters
What do the beta testers think of the rocket? They seem to be having a lot of fun. In the Battlefield 2042 subreddit, there are numerous clips of players causing mischief with the space rocket.
This clip went online on the first day of the early access phase, where a player actually managed to be blasted into space with the rocket. The player with the fitting name SirNukeBoy wrote: “Farewell, cruel world!”
Apparently, he had enough of the map and flew away with the rocket. However, at a certain height, it unfortunately ended for him, as you can see in this clip:
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The player theCptQuinn seems to have made it his mission to destroy the rocket in every match. ONLY the rocket:
You can catch me in every game trying to blow up the rocket. I will not fight anyone except the rocket. Please do not disturb me.
He found his future nemesis in KolbyOnline1, who replied:
There is a new sheriff in town, and let me tell you one thing, kid. Under my watch, no rocket will be blown up. It is my sworn duty to protect the rocket at all costs. I will not fight anyone except those who fight the rocket. See you on the battlefield, loser!
However, the sheriff does not seem to have counted on the number of players wanting to blow up the rocket. At least, this quickly becomes clear under his post, with numerous kill reports from other users (via reddit.com).
Other players are already using the new grappling hook to be pulled into the air by the rocket. And that actually works, as SQUiD Gaming shows:
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How about you? Have you been able to play and blow up the rocket? What do you think of the beta so far? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments.
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Here are the best CB talents for the career of FIFA 22. These defenders have great potential and are perfect for your club.
To keep your goal clean in the career, you need a solid center-back that stands strong at the back and keeps the ball away from the goal.
And if you’re not starting with a top team in career mode, it will be extremely expensive and almost impossible to buy top CBs like van Dijk, De Jong, or Ramos on the transfer market. Huge sums are demanded for that.
That’s why we are showing you CB talents that have great potential and can gradually improve. Your next defense leader could also be an absolute bargain.
Best center-back talents with the highest potential in career
Here we show you the center-backs with the highest potential in the career of FIFA 22, who are a maximum of 23 years old and can still develop. However, some are already superstars and accordingly expensive.
The leak about Twitch has caused a stir and the earnings of the top streamers seem impressive to many outsiders. However, most streamers on Twitch do not come close to these numbers, warns Austrian streamer Pia “Shurjoka” Stolz.
Looking at the last two years, you find earnings in the millions, even among German streamers like MontanaBlack or Knossi.
These numbers lead to the belief that one can earn a lot of money with Twitch. But that only applies to the top 10% of streamers. Those who are not among the most-watched channels get very little of the big money pie.
Shurjoka also warns against this. With over 200,000 followers and an average of 2,150 viewers, she belongs to the top 2,000 on Twitch and shows various games like Anno, Dead by Daylight, or Humankind.
“Not even 10% of streamers get about 90% of the earnings”
What does the streamer say? Shurjoka finds it important in her tweets to provide more context to the leak’s figures. Because the earnings of the top 500 streamers seem impressive and encourage imitation.
But she warns against being dazzled by the numbers:
On the one hand, many streamers on Twitch also have teams behind them, whose salaries also need to be paid and which are part of the streamer.
On the other hand, only the upper percentages receive a large part of the money.
She says: “Not even 10% of streamers get about 90% of the earnings from the platform. And within that 10%, 10% earn as much as the remaining 90%.”
She compares streaming on Twitch to football and acting. There too, only the very big earn a lot of money, while the majority ends up empty-handed.
Only 24,010 users managed to have an average of 100 or more viewers.
Those who have an average of more than 20 viewers are already among the top 5% of the platform. But at this level, monetizing Twitch is difficult. With a bit of luck, there are $100 transferred every few months.
More than 1.5 million people have streamed to one or even no viewers.
For success on Twitch, it doesn’t necessarily matter how actively you stream. During our research, we came across several streamers who have streamed around 300 hours (almost 10 hours a day over 30 days) and still had less than 2 viewers.
On the other hand, there are top 100 streamers who stream less than 50 hours a month and still have many viewers. Thus, much more is needed for success on Twitch than “just being online and gaming.”
So, anyone considering quitting their job to become a Twitch streamer should think it through carefully. Shurjoka emphasizes this in her tweets.
What does Shurjoka think about the leak? In a livestream, the streamer talks about being very transparent about her financial situation. However, she expects many comments and discussions to revolve around the earnings.
She doesn’t blame the platform, as the data wasn’t posted online intentionally.
The big Twitch leak has not only published information but has also highlighted that the top earners on Twitch are primarily men. The first woman comes at position 48. More about this here:
IIn a few days, a catch and battle tournament with Pokémon GO will take place on the Twitch platform. We at MeinMMO have looked into what kind of event it is, how it works, and whether you can participate yourself.
What kind of event is this? As Niantic announced on October 7, 2021, via their Twitter account, Pokémon GO will be part of Twitch Rivals: Mobile Showdown. It is a catch and battle tournament held among online streamers and professional players.
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When does it take place? The Twitch Rivals event with Pokémon GO takes place on Saturday, October 14, 2021, at 00:00 local time.
Who can participate? Generally, only streamers and professional players can participate in events at Twitch Rivals. The popularity of the streaming account is usually irrelevant, and you can also participate in such events with a small account.
However, for Pokémon GO, the selection of participants is limited, which is why it consists of 18 high-profile content creators. So if you are not one of those 18 individuals, unfortunately, you cannot participate yourself. However, you have the opportunity to watch the event live on the official Twitch page.
This is how the catch and battle tournament works
According to Niantic, on October 14, a total of 18 content creators will compete against each other at Twitch Rivals (via pokemongolive.com). This happens on the basis of a catch and battle event and thus in two stages.
For this, the trainers will first receive new game accounts with special game settings. Then they will come together in teams and must prove their skills.
The Catch Phase: Teams will first have one hour to catch as many Pokémon as possible. Afterwards, they must assemble a team of 6 monsters from them, which they will need for the second phase of the tournament.
Together as a team, they now have the opportunity to think about a battle strategy. However, they are not allowed to trade Pokémon.
The Battle Phase: After the catch phase ends, the individual teams must compete against each other. Each team will face every other in a round-robin format. At the end, there will be a corresponding prize for the winner.
Niantic also promises a new level of depth and strategy, which will be achieved through the implementation of special rules.
What the Community Says
In social networks like Twitter and reddit, there are some positive messages about the Twitch Rivals event. Many trainers are particularly interested in which high-profile streamers will be participating. For instance, Heegaard asks on reddit: “Can you see somewhere who the ‘high-profile streamers’ are?” (via reddit.com).
The community on Twitter already has clear wishes about who should participate in this event (via twitter.com):
SvenParadox: “High-profile Twitch streamers are better than the actual PvP streamers. If yes, I’m damn excited to see this. If it’s just the usual YouTubers, then I’ll pass.”
Justin: “Is it a combination of both? 6 pros and 12 content creators”
MM: “If HomeSliceHenry is not there, then it’s not interesting to me.”
Rule Adjustments: Other trainers, however, are thinking about the implementation of the game in this context. The rule adjustments, especially regarding the new accounts, are a major topic.
As Pokémon Chief writes surprised: “Pokémon GO officially supports multi-accounting” (via twitter.com). A similar statement can also be found on reddit, as stated by user TheRealHankWolfman: “Wait, so is multi-accounting now officially tolerated by Niantic?” (via reddit.com).
This refers to the new game accounts that participants are supposed to create in the context of the game.
PvP League: However, there have also been some reports that this event is uninteresting. One of them is from Lok Lat: “PvP stuff doesn’t matter to me. No exciting new features for months. The game is slowly dying. I’m bored.” (via twitter.com).
These posts are picked up by trainer GymLeaderMatt87, who writes on reddit that such events are good for Pokémon GO, and he wishes for more openness from other trainers (via reddit.com).
What do you think of the upcoming Rivals event with Pokémon GO on Twitch? Will you watch it, or is it not your thing? Feel free to share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other trainers.
However, there are tips and tricks on how you can improve performance under Windows 11. This way, your games can run more smoothly. MeinMMO presents you a trick. However, how much the trick affects depends on the games you are actively playing.
Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling in Windows 11
This is what the feature brings: Normally, your graphics card (GPU) takes on all graphics-intensive tasks on your computer. The processor (CPU) handles more of the task distribution and data collection, passing commands to the GPU.
With the hardware-accelerated feature, the graphics card and video memory take on some tasks of the processor. This way, the system runs faster and smoother. The processor is less burdened, the graphics card can handle tasks directly, and the processor can pass on more commands. This primarily reduces latency.
Here’s how to enable the feature: The feature is generally disabled in Windows 11. You can activate the feature by following these steps:
First, click on the Windows icon on the taskbar and select Settings (a gear icon).
Then navigate to the “Display” menu item.
Here, select the sub-item “Graphics settings”.
In this menu, you have preset graphics settings. You need to change these now. Click on the graphics settings and toggle the switch to enable.
Here you can then enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling.
Finally, restart your system to apply the settings.
If you do not see improved performance, you can turn off “Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling” the same way.
Feature Requires Relatively Recent Hardware
I can’t enable the feature: The feature does not appear in your settings if your graphics card and graphics driver do not support the feature. In the best case, you need to update your graphics card driver to the latest version.
It is recommended to have at least an Nvidia GTX 1000 or newer or an AMD RX 5600 or newer. You don’t need a GeForce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 6700 XT if you want to try the feature.
What do you think about it? Are you already using Windows 11 or would you rather wait? Microsoft has also added some features to Windows 11 that aim to appeal to gamers. The most well-known feature is certainly Auto HDR, which enhances lighting. You can read more about the new features here:
