There is a new quarterly update on Diablo 4. The new Game Director introduces himself, and there are new details about the sound design of the action RPG. Find out here on MeinMMO why innocent vegetables fell victim to the sound designers.
What’s in the quarterly update? A new quarterly update on the development of Blizzard’s upcoming action RPG Diablo 4 has recently been released. In it, the new head of the project – Joe Shely – introduces himself, and there are new details about the game’s sound design, including an exciting passage about how the disgusting blood, slime, and entrails effects were actually created.
New information on sound design and the new Game Director
What’s up with the disgusting sounds? Those who know Diablo games are aware that you don’t just face clean enemies like skeletons and stone creatures.
Moreover, it has always been quite appealing to fight against truly repulsive abominations. One particularly disgusting creature is the “Fly Host,” a bloated thing from which pests keep crawling out of its slimy openings.
These things make all sorts of disgusting, slimy, and smacking noises. But how does such a disgusting sound come together? Are the developers actually messing around with slaughterhouse waste or other disgusting stuff?
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However, the truth is not as disgusting, because to simulate the sounds of slime, blood, and slopping guts, the developers merely had their way with innocent vegetables.
They smashed lettuce and melons and mixed them with mayonnaise, salsa sauce, and a 7-layer dip into a gross, stinky paste. With this slime, the developers could then mess around like little kids and create the disgusting noises emitted by the Fly Host and other nasty creatures in the game.
Diablo 4 gets cool sound and a new Game Director
Who is the new Game Director? Diablo 4 has a new head, who also briefly introduced himself in the quarterly update. His name is Joe Shely, and he has been with Blizzard since 2005. He was a designer for WoW, later a senior designer for Diablo 3, and was also involved in the StarCraft add-on Wings of Liberty. He has been part of the Diablo 4 team since 2017 and is looking forward to bringing the vision of Diablo 4 to life.
However, he didn’t say when that would be. He merely mentioned that there is “still a lot to do.”
What happened to the predecessor? Joe Shely succeeds Luis Barriga. The former Game Director of Diablo 4 was let go in August along with two other senior designers at Blizzard. All three were apparently involved in the sexism scandal at Blizzard.
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The open beta of Battlefield 2042 starts today and already gives insights into the shooter. Particularly interesting are the weapons and the variety of attachments that you can adjust during a match. We will show you which ones are currently available.
Battlefield 2042 is supposed to offer a wide selection of weapons that you can use to fight your opponents on the huge maps of the multiplayer shooter. These can be equipped with many attachments to ensure you are well prepared for every situation.
How do you change attachments? You can do this in the match through a simple plus menu. Just press “T” on PC, hold L1 on PlayStation, and hold LB on Xbox.
There’s something for close, medium, and even long-range combat. Here are 10 weapons that we will list for you. Should more be revealed, we will update the list for you.
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PBX-45 – Submachine Gun
What kind of weapon is this? This is an SMG for short distances. With the right attachments, you can still tune it for range, but don’t overestimate yourself. Its recoil is aggressive, so you should aim to counteract the direction when firing. Now let’s move on to the attachments:
Sights
Iron Sight – Standard sight
K8 Holo – For medium range
Mouth Hybrid 1.5-3X – For long range
Magazines
Standard Issue – Standard magazine
High-Power – Magazine with full metal jacket rounds
Grips
Factory Mounts – No grip
Cobra Grip – Standard grip
Flashlight – Flashlight
Weapon Barrels
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
Wrapped Suppressor – Suppressor
Extended Barrel – Extended barrel
K30 – Submachine Gun
What kind of weapon is this? An SMG with a rapid rate of fire designed for close combat. It has a high handling which allows you to draw it faster, reload, and quickly switch to your sights. All in all, a good weapon for aggressors.
Sights
K8 Holo – For medium range
Fusion Holo – For medium range
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
High Power – Magazine with full metal jacket rounds
Extended Mag – Extended magazine
Grips
Factory Mounts – No grip
Cobra Grip – Standard grip
Flashlight – Flashlight
Weapon Barrels
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
6KU Suppressor – Suppressor
M5A3 – Assault Rifle
What kind of weapon is this? A precise and fast-firing assault rifle with a large magazine. It has very balanced stats. With this weapon, you can score at any distance, as long as you use the right attachments.
Sights
Mouth Hybrid 1.5-3X – For long range
Fusion Holo – For medium range
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
High-Power – Magazine with full metal jacket rounds
Close Combat – for close combat
Standard Issue – Standard magazine
Grips
40MM HE – Grenade launcher
Cobra Grip – Standard grip
Factory Mounts – No grip
Weapon Barrels
Acrom Tactical Muzzle Brake – Tactical barrel
Extended Barrel – Extended barrel
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
AK-24 – Assault Rifle
What kind of weapon is this? A Kalashnikov from EA. This rifle offers good firepower followed by an outstanding range, which can be further extended with mods. A weapon more suitable for medium to long range combat.
Sights
Mouth Hybrid 1.5-3X – For long range
Bravo 3X – For long range
K8 Holo – For medium distance
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
High-Power – Magazine with full metal jacket rounds
Standard Issue – Standard magazine
Grips
Flashlight – Flashlight
Cobra Grip – Standard grip
Factory Mounts – No grip
Weapon Barrels
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
LCMG – Light Machine Gun
What kind of weapon is this? This light machine gun has a gigantic magazine, hardly pulls off target, and has excellent range. If you don’t want to worry about your magazine, choose this LMG and you will notice that you will have a reliable helper by your side.
Sights
Shan 2.5X – For long range
Fusion Holo – For medium distance
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
Anti-Material Rounds – Magazine with armor-piercing rounds
Standard Issue – Standard magazine
Grips
Cobra Grip – Standard grip
Factory Mounts – No grip
Weapon Barrels
6KU Suppressor – Suppressor
Acrom Tactical Muzzle Brake – Tactical barrel
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
DM7 – Infantry Rifle
What kind of weapon is this? The DM7 is an infantry rifle that fires single shots and can score at very long distances. If you are looking for a weapon that values precise actions rather than aggressive approaches, this is your best choice.
Sights
TV 2X – For long range
K8 Holo – For medium distances
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
High-Power – Magazine with full metal jacket rounds
Anti-Material Rounds – Magazine with armor-piercing rounds
Standard Issue – Standard magazine
Grips
Flashlight – Flashlight
Cobra Grip – Standard grip
Factory Mounts – No grip
Weapon Barrels
Tactical Compensator – Tactical barrel
Wrapped Suppressor – Suppressor
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
SWS-10 – Sniper Rifle
What kind of weapon is this? A bolt-action sniper rifle with long-range, precision, and firepower. The currently only sniper rifle has many attachments for close and long-range combat. If you prefer to lie in wait and cover your teammates, this gem is surely your choice.
Sights
Raven 4X – For medium distances
M11 6X – For long range
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
Close Combat – For close combat
Standard Issue – Standard magazine
Grips
Flashlight – Flashlight
Cobra Grip – Standard grip
Factory Mounts – No grip
Weapon Barrels
6KU Suppressor – Suppressor
Acrom Tactical Muzzle Brake – Tactical barrel
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
MCS-880 – Shotgun
What kind of weapon is this? The only pump-action shotgun in the beta is the MCS-880. As befits a pump, it doesn’t have a remarkable range, but it can score with destructive firepower in close combat.
If you still want to go for range, use the second magazine. With this, you fire not shotgun shells but solid metal rounds. These will travel a further distance than the standard ammunition selection.
Sights
Fusion Holo – for close range
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
Slug Shell – Solid metal rounds
#01 Buckshot – Normal shotgun rounds
Grips
Flashlight – Flashlight
Cobra Grip – Standard grip
Factory Mounts – No grip
Weapon Barrels
None available yet
G57 – Secondary Weapon
What kind of weapon is this? This is a semi-automatic pistol. It can be aimed quickly and reloading is also fast. The good thing about this weapon is the fire mode that can be switched. So if you want to fire several rounds in succession and adapt your playstyle to any situation, this is your gun.
Sights
Fusion Holo – For close distances
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
Standard Issue – Standard magazine
Grips
Factory Mounts – No grip
Weapon Barrels
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
M44 – Secondary Weapon
What kind of weapon is this? The classic among hand firearms must not be missing. The M44 or .44 Magnum is a handgun with outstanding stats but low handling. So if you are looking for a secondary weapon that can take down your enemies quickly with precise shots, stick to this piece.
Sights
Raven 4X – for long range
Iron Sights – Standard sight
Magazines
High-Power – Magazine with full metal jacket rounds
Anti-Material Rounds – Magazine with armor-piercing rounds
Grips
Factory Mounts – No grip
Weapon Barrels
Factory Barrel – Standard barrel
If you want to see gameplay of the weapons, you can also watch them here in this video by Arekkz Gaming:
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What is playable in the beta? You can dive into the battle for the first time in the Conquest mode on the Orbital map. You can test the four specialists and their gadgets.
With further weapons, you probably should not expect anything before the official release of Battlefield 2042. The multiplayer shooter is set to be released on November 19.
Then you can experiment with the rest of the arsenal on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS4.
Apex Legends has a hacker problem. Games in high-ranked matches and rounds with well-known streamers are often severely hindered by hacker attacks. However, a team stubbornly pushed through and won despite massive interference. What exactly happened, you can find out here on MeinMMO.
What was the situation? Players CLT Greek, C9 PVPX, and C9 knoqd were playing in a high-ranked match of the ranked play in Apex Legends and it started off poorly. There were massive spikes of lag repeatedly. Clear signs of severe server problems, likely resulting from a DDoS attack, namely a hacker attack on the server.
The consequence was that the game ran basically in slow motion and was interrupted repeatedly by massive lags. Not something one likes to experience.
What is a DDoS attack? DDoS stands for “Distributed Denial of Service” and refers to an attack on a server that is bombarded with countless targeted requests until it collapses. Such attacks are standard in the repertoire of malicious hackers who want to ruin the fun for others this way.
DDoS attacks are a big problem in Apex Legends
How did it turn out? Usually, players take the final consequence and blow themselves up with a grenade or similar to put an end to the misery. Nobody enjoys trundling through a map on a DDoS server.
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However, one loses valuable ranked points in such cases, which can be massive at the higher levels and even lead to rank loss. The three players probably did not want to risk that and so they actually suffered through the map on the hacked server for almost an hour and completed the match.
The unusually long game time was due to the attack, as everything was slowed down by the many lags, making the game duration much longer than a regular Apex round should actually take. This way, the three players involuntarily set a dubious record.
Why are such DDoS attacks carried out? DDoS attacks seem to be quite common in the high-ranked games of Apex Legends, especially streamers report that their matches regularly become targets of malicious attacks.
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Additionally, the server performance in the current Season 10 was not exactly commendable, and many players complained about issues with the current server performance.
Another hot topic affecting Apex Legends this season was the removal of a special movement mechanic that professionals particularly liked to use. Because PC players had an advantage through the so-called tap-strafing, which is now being removed: PC players dominate in Apex Legends because of a feature – that’s coming to an end.
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Today, on October 6th, the Early Access Beta of Battlefield 2042 starts for pre-order customers. This marks the beginning of the latest installment in the popular series. MeinMMO covers the release live for you and reports on the launch as well as potential issues.
When does it start? On Friday, October 8th at 11:00 AM, the Open Beta starts for everyone who wants to participate – no pre-order or subscription required.
Originally, the Beta was supposed to start at 9:00 AM, but this was postponed due to a two-hour server maintenance.
The Beta is accessible to all players on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and PC. On Xbox and PlayStation, you need Xbox Live Gold or PS Plus.
Fixes for the issues with EA Play have probably already been implemented.
Is there Crossplay? Yes, however, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 can only play with each other. PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S are separated from older generations for technical reasons.
Additionally, there is no way to form specific groups with players from other platforms.
Update, October 8th, 4 PM: Following the recommendation of our reader BavEagle, we are sharing a gameplay video from SQUiD Gaming with some spectacular and funny moments from the Beta:
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Update, October 8th, 3:31 PM: Apparently, some players are facing issues with the Unknown Error, which prevents logins. Unfortunately, there is still no proper fix for this. Disabling Crossplay appears to help.
Update, October 8th, 12:56 PM: So far, it seems to be running smoothly, and there have been no reports of major issues circulating. Here you can watch an incredible 16-player kill achieved with a single grenade:
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Update, October 8th, 11:01 AM: The Open Beta is officially online (via Twitter). We at MeinMMO wish you lots of fun and will keep you updated on the Beta.
Update, October 8th, 10:56 AM: We just managed to log in again. The servers are back online, so the Open Beta should have started as well.
Update, October 8th, 9:21 AM: The servers are therefore offline as well. They should be back online at 11 AM.
Update, October 8th, 9:10 AM: The times have apparently shifted due to server maintenance. The new start time is 11:00 AM. We apologize for the confusion.
Update, October 8th, 9:00 AM: The Beta should now be open to all players.
Update, October 8th, 8:42: Here you can also find fresh gameplay from the Beta:
Update, October 8th, 8:40 AM: The open Beta phase starts in a few minutes. We will be monitoring the situation for you throughout the day.
What’s in the Beta? You will be able to test the multiplayer mode of Battlefield 2042, but only the “Conquest” mode on the “Orbital” map according to current information. You will have access to 4 of the currently presented specialists – The classes of Battlefield 2042.
The Beta will only be available in English. In our articles, you will find more information on the Open Beta as well as the final release of the game:
By the way, there will be no NDA. All content can be recorded and streamed. You will certainly find content about Battlefield 2042 either directly today or in the coming days on your favorite platforms on Twitch and YouTube.
There were already leaks regarding the Beta of Battlefield 2042 in advance. Some participants of a preview test reportedly broke their silence and spoke with journalist Tom Henderson. In his article, it states that one of the biggest criticisms is the maps being too large.
There are also some pre-discussions regarding cheaters. It has been reported that the anti-cheat protection of Battlefield 2042 was cracked before the Beta and a cheat manufacturer already predicted that the game would be infested with cheaters.
Whether the leaks will prove true remains to be seen. Starting today, you can get your own impression of the Beta, and Battlefield 2042 is set to be released soon. The final release of the game is scheduled for November 19, 2021, after it was already postponed once. In our hub on MeinMMO, you will find everything you need to know about the release of Battlefield 2042.
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Since the new patch 1.0.1, some players are reporting that they can no longer start New World. They receive the error message “Untrusted System File”. We at MeinMMO will tell you what you need to do to get the MMO running again.
How to resolve the error: The “Untrusted System File” error relates to the file steamclient64.dll and is associated with Easy Anti Cheat.
To fix the error, there seem to be two methods:
In method 1, you can have the file sent to you by a friend who has the game working, and then simply replace it in the folder where you installed Steam. By the way, we advise against downloading the files offered on reddit.
In method 2, you repair the “anti cheat setup”. To do this, you navigate to the following file path: Steam -> Steam Apps -> Common -> Then select the desired game, here New World -> EasyAntiCheat -> Double-click on the setup and then click on repair New World in the window (via reddit).
This error is currently driving many players to despair.
Both methods have been described as helpful by more than 20 users and are said to have led to a solution. We at MeinMMO have only tested method 2 and can confirm that it works.
A reinstall of New World or repairing the data does not work and only wastes your time.
The developers of New World have also confirmed the error in the official forum.
Did the methods help you fix the error? Or are you still having issues with it? Do you know any other ways to fix the error? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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In New World, there are numerous areas contested by factions. However, even if you have nothing to do with company wars and PvP, the individual territories bring many good advantages that you should definitely enjoy. We at MeinMMO show you in this article what you need to know about faction reputation and what should be prioritized.
Why should you increase the faction reputation? On the one hand, with each level-up in an area, you can choose between 3 buffs that last permanently as long as you stay in that territory. On the other hand, you earn a lot of experience points for your character to level up.
What options are there? Almost all activities in the desired area earn you reputation points. This gives you many options on how you want to gather your reputation, and you don’t have to do the same activity day after day. You can:
Defeat monsters
Complete side missions on-site
Submit city projects at the town hall board
Complete faction missions
Clean corruption portals marked in red on the map
Explore the map and uncover the “?” locations
Participate in invasions and wars
Which method works the fastest/best? Depending on whether you are adventuring alone or in a group, the gain of reputation points can vary significantly. We list what worked particularly well for us when playing solo or in a group and what you might prefer to do on the side.
You can find all these tips in this YouTube video created by MeinMMO author Phuc-Thi Nguyen:
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YouTube video on how to skill and improve faction reputation.
Leveling faction reputation quickly – Here’s how
Adventuring solo:
City projects at the town hall board
Projects such as “Submit 50 flint” are your best friends when it comes to reputation points. Typically, you just need to collect and submit materials. You can even visit multiple areas and gather reputation in different territories at the same time.
Faction missions – PvE
Here, you may not earn as much reputation as with the city projects, but you gain prestige within your faction and faction coins, which you can exchange for good equipment and items. You receive even more rewards if you accept PvP missions. However, beware that if you die on your way, you lose all mission progress.
Adventuring in groups:
Clean corruption portals:
If you are in a larger group, you can clean the portals with your Azoth staff much more easily. If the group is even larger, cleaning takes less than 2 minutes. In addition to faction reputation, you also receive Azoth, equipment, and material chests as rewards.
Defeat monsters
The strong monsters in the “elite zones”, such as the Tomb Cave (Königsfels) or Lichtholz Island (Lichtholz), provide a lot of reputation when defeated. If you are in a group and take them down quickly, you will gather plenty of territory reputation.
Faction missions – PvP
These missions give you many rewards but can be frustrating at times, as you can quickly lose progress here. This is where your group comes into play, as together you are stronger, and the probability of survival increases significantly.
What you can do on the side:
Side missions
In New World, the side missions are mostly tedious. For many, you first have to push some miles, and the rewards aren’t really top-notch. So accept every mission and see which ones you can take with you along the way.
Uncover “?” locations
Here, you also gain some experience and reputation, but not much. Accordingly, you only discover such locations on the side while running from A to B and if the unknown spot happens to be nearby.
Invasions and wars
Since these only occur every few days, you can also gain a small bonus here.
Prioritize your territory bonuses carefully
What advantages exist at all? Currently, there are 10 different buffs you can choose from. According to achievements, faction reputation can rise up to 300, giving you 299 points to distribute.
Now one might think: “Oh, since I will get so many points eventually, I will just distribute them at will.” Wrong!
There are several buffs that are not as effective in the long run as others. We will show you which exist and how good they are.
Warehouse expansion
Absolutely necessary. Unlike other buffs, there is no diminishing return the more often this buff is chosen. This allows you to gain up to 1600 storage space.
Faster gathering
Good buff, but not as good as initially assumed. As you progress in the game, you obtain better tools that completely overshadow this buff. Additionally, you need to check if you will still collect materials in this area later in the game. Rare resources are more prevalent in higher areas.
Faction reputation bonus
You receive a bonus on all reputation points. Better at the start but worse towards the end. You can also sink some points here but not all of them.
Trade tax reduction
A very important buff that you definitely want to choose if you trade a lot in the area. However, there are only a few “core areas” where this advantage is useful. In some regions, hardly any trading takes place.
Station fee – reducing crafting costs
If you plan to craft a lot in the respective area, this buff can save you a lot of gold. Focus on an area where you primarily practice your profession so you can specialize in other areas.
Faction tokens
A buff that appeals to only a few. Faction tokens are used for purchasing equipment or bags at the beginning of the game, but as the server ages, they become less common. If you frequently complete faction missions, invest more points here.
More items in housing
You can place some items in your home that provide global benefits, such as 20% faster fishing. However, you generally only take this buff if you are into housing and want to flex with your decorations.
Reduce property tax
If your company does not own the territory, you can use this advantage. Otherwise, you have to pay taxes weekly, which can quickly become very expensive. If you own multiple plots in the settlement, you should consider this.
More experience points
This card is a trap. You receive this card quite rarely and its scaling is very weak. Additionally, this card becomes useless once you reach level 60. Invest 1 point right away at the beginning and prioritize the buffs mentioned above.
Property ownership enabled
This card always comes with faction reputation 10 and you cannot skip it.
How do you effectively distribute points? There is no perfect plan. Depending on the area and your specialization, you can distribute points on the buffs that benefit you the most. Additionally, you need to ensure that you do not invest everything in one buff, as the principle of diminishing returns applies here. The more you prioritize an advantage, the less it pays off. We will show some popular prioritizations that might interest you.
Balanced distribution – The perfect all-rounder
EXP (1, at level 1)
Property (1)
Storage management (64)
Faction reputation (37)
Reducing crafting costs (38)
Reducing trade tax (38)
Faster gathering (38)
Faction tokens (37)
Property tax (37)
More furniture (10)
Trade empire – Maximizing trade, gathering, and crafting
EXP (1, at level 1)
Property (1)
Storage management (64)
Faction reputation (42)
Reducing crafting costs (42)
Reducing trade tax (42)
Faster gathering (42)
Faction tokens (19)
Property tax (37)
More furniture (10)
Housing – The furniture enthusiasts
EXP (1, at level 1)
Property (1)
Storage management (64)
Faction reputation (35)
Reducing crafting costs (34)
Reducing trade tax (34)
Faster gathering (34)
Faction tokens (34)
Property tax (42)
More furniture (20)
The areas at a glance
How many areas are there at the moment? The island of Aeternum is divided into 14 areas at release, each with a recommended level. However, you can only improve your reputation in 11 territories. Here is a small overview of the areas in which you can build your reputation and those you cannot.
Areas with reputation system
Königsfels
Immerfall
Windkreis
Erstes Licht
Entermesserriff
Lichthaus
Webermoor
Unstete Küste
Klagental
Ebenmaß
Brackwasser
Areas without reputation system
Tiefe Schlucht
Edenhain
Bruchberg
We hope you have gained a good insight into this complex topic. What will you prioritize? Are you more of an all-rounder, building a trading empire, or do you have your own plan? We look forward to your comments.
All guides to New World can be found in our overview:
MeinMMO shows you what your PC needs for the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 and why some players are confused about the requirements.
The system requirements for the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 are here, and there are some changes compared to the specs that are already known from leaks of an alpha test.
Traditionally for the series, the newest Battlefield installment is also a graphically demanding game and thus requires considerable processing power.
Nevertheless, the system requirements are now causing concern for some players about whether they can even run the shooter smoothly on their PC. Here you can take a look at the requirements yourself.
The system requirements for the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042
What must your PC be able to do? Over Twitter, Battlefield 2042 has listed the system requirements for the PC (via Twitter):
Your PC should be able to do at least the following:
Operating System (OS)
Windows 10, 64-bit
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Intel Core i5 6600K
Memory (RAM)
8 GB
Graphics Card Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card (GPU)
AMD Radeon RX 560 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
DirectX
12
Internet Connection
512 KBPS or faster
Disk Space:
100 GB
Your PC should be able to do the following, according to the developers’ recommendations:
Operating System (OS)
Windows 10, 64-bit
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Intel Core i7 4790K
Memory (RAM)
16 GB
Graphics Card Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card (GPU)
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX
12
Internet Connection
512 KBPS or faster
Disk Space
100 GB SSD
Whether these system requirements also match those of the full version of Battlefield 2042 is currently unknown.
Fans are confused and worried about the specs
What is the problem? Some players are confused about one point in the minimum requirements. Theoretically, the specified Ryzen 5 processor is considerably stronger than the specified Intel counterpart i5 6600K (via cpu.benchmark.com).
This has not escaped the notice of Nexusu:
I am confused about the processor recommendations. The R5 3600 is faster on paper than the R7 2700X, but has 2 fewer cores […]. But the recommended i7 4790K (from 2014) has four cores and is significantly slower than the 3600. Either they messed something up [with the specs], or AMD users are going to be upset.
This point is causing discussions, and fans are divided on whether it is a mistake or whether AMD hardware could actually be at a disadvantage. Most commentators agree: these are not the final system requirements for Battlefield 2042.
Evidence for this is that the recommended processor was already suggested for Battlefield 1 (via systemanforderungen.com). Nevertheless, some players are concerned that their hardware might not be sufficient to run the game smoothly.
You can find out whether this is truly the case next week.
When does the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 start? Here are the official dates:
The preload starts on October 5 at 9:00 AM
The early access phase starts on October 6 at 9:00 AM and runs until October 7
From October 8 at 9:00 AM, all players can join
The beta ends on October 10 at 9:00 AM
On which platforms will the beta take place? As far as we know so far, the beta will take place on all platforms where Battlefield 2042 will be released: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, Season 6 has started and brings fresh wind into the Battle Royale. There were significant map changes, weapon adjustments, and new bunkers. We summarize the most important changes.
The free-to-play shooter Call of Duty: Warzone is in the last season before the release of the new CoD: Vanguard. Season 6 has brought some new features to the Battle Royale, but the really big changes will only come after the integration of the new Vanguard into the Warzone.
Whether a look into the game is worthwhile for you, you can check in our quick review of the latest adjustments – we summarize the most important changes for you.
1. Verdansk has a scar
From the large signal array down to the hospital, a path of devastation now runs through. The stadium is destroyed, and many buildings in the downtown area are in ruins. The whole area now plays out completely differently. Instead of running through the alleys of the city, you can now run, loot, and fight through the gorge.
2. New loot bunkers at 3 locations
As before the change to Verdansk ’84 in April 2021, there are now again accessible bunkers on the map. In total, you can gather loot from underground at 3 locations. The bunkers are also not part of the large earth fissure that runs through half the city.
How to get into the bunkers, we explain in the following guide:
The update 1.43 of Season 3 also brought some adjustments to the weapons. Overall, due to balance changes, 5 popular meta weapons are weaker:
EM2 – Assault rifle
C58 – Assault rifle
Stoner 63 – LMG
OTs 9 – SMG
MG82 – LMG
The assault rifles and LMGs now all have more recoil. The OTs had some attachments nerfed. If you want to take a detailed look at the adjustments, check out the patch notes of Season 6. How the changes will affect the meta, you can find out in our list of the best weapons in Warzone – as soon as players have conducted the first tests:
The new Iron Trials mode was celebrated by many players in Season 5. The mode came with special rules, and headshots with the sniper rifle were not always one-shot kills, and players’ health was much higher.
The mode is online this weekend, and the Iron Trials will also regularly come to the playlist in the coming weeks. We will link you an overview of the modes for the next weeks here:
5. Halloween event returns – The Haunting
Also this year there is a Halloween event in Warzone again. There is still no exact date for “The Haunting.” The current roadmap indicates October 19 as the start, but the developer blog for the new season remains rather vague. The start is likely between October 18 and October 21.
The entire destruction in Verdansk and the bunkers on the map are related to the overarching story that has been advancing for several seasons. Operator Adler was subjected to brainwashing and activated seismic explosions beneath the surface of the city, leading to the massive destruction.
However, Adler has been freed, the manipulation of his consciousness has been resolved, and now he is with the legendary team from Black Ops to thwart the machinations of the villain Stitch.
This also ends the story surrounding Warzone and Cold War, and the next chapter is slowly being prepared. Warzone will get a new map, a polished engine, and a new anti-cheat system with the integration of the new CoD: Vanguard .
You can already see the Vanguard influence in the new bunkers. The bunkers come from World War II and are stuffed with stolen Nazi artworks that apparently occupied the area around Verdansk during the largest war in history.
Leaks also predict an event that celebrates the end of Verdansk to welcome the new Pacific map. More about the new map can be found here:
Season 6 starts with many changes and brings a last burst of momentum just before the big Vanguard transition.
What are your impressions of the last season in Verdansk? What are your expectations for the live events of the season? We would love to read your comments and opinions on the latest season.
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Should you buy Back 4 Blood? Or will you regret the purchase after just a few hours? We reveal who the shooter is made for.
Since October 7th, Back 4 Blood has been playable for pre-order customers of the Deluxe and Ultimate Edition, as early access has begun. While some are already stepping into the roles of the Cleaners, many are still unsure. Is the game worth the full price? For what type of player is Back 4 Blood worth it? Is it worth it for ME?
For this reason, we want to mention a few key details that might help you make a decision.
Back 4 Blood is worth it if …
... you have a solid team of regular players: Back 4 Blood is designed as a co-op experience and beyond the easiest difficulty level, this is absolutely necessary.
Communication, coordination, strategic approach, and consideration for team members are essential to succeed in Back 4 Blood. Although you can fill missing positions with bots, this takes much of the game’s appeal away.
However, if you have 2-3 friends regularly available, then Back 4 Blood can entertain for weeks and months.
… you are primarily a PvE player: Back 4 Blood is fundamentally a PvE experience. While the game is heavily marketed with the Swarm PvP mode, many found it lacking during the beta and it suffers from numerous issues – and was especially monotonous compared to the campaign.
The PvE experience, however, is much better. The total of 33 maps may not be particularly long, but they have an extremely high replay value. This is not only due to the challenging difficulty levels but also to the “Corruption Cards.” These are additional (almost always negative) effects that can drastically change maps.
For example, some maps suddenly lie in deep darkness, thick fog rolls in, or the zombies display new, even nastier mutations – for instance, exploding into an acid puddle. There are numerous Corruption Cards, and most of them can be mixed wildly.
This way, even the tenth run of a map feels fresh. You may know the layout of the map and where the weapons are located and events start – but the actual action on the map can differ significantly.
Co-op brings fun – especially with good friends.
… you have enough time: Back 4 Blood requires time. If you can only play for 20 or 30 minutes at a time, you probably won’t be happy. While that’s theoretically enough time to rush through one or maybe two maps, you should plan on 1 to 2 hours to tackle an entire act or at least a connected area – even more on higher difficulty levels.
However, this is when Back 4 Blood shows its best side. With each map you complete, you get stronger, receive new cards, and thus become more effective against the zombies, while they simultaneously gain deadlier abilities.
… you are a solo player: Back 4 Blood is a co-op shooter. This cannot be emphasized enough. As a pure solo player, you will not be happy here. With bots, the game loses much of its appeal. Worse still: Currently, you cannot earn any progress in the solo campaign at all. This only works if you play with other people.
Back 4 Blood is simply not a solo experience. While you can start the campaign solo, you should understand it only as a tutorial – fun and excitement do not come even with the good cut-scenes.
… you expect “Left 4 Dead 3”: While Back 4 Blood and Left 4 Dead have some parallels – and are from the same developer team – the games differ in many aspects. The card system, weapon modifications, and the increased number of various weapons slow down the game. Every now and then, you need to pause, carefully consider the next step, and also engage in detailed preparations, such as building your own decks.
This results in Back 4 Blood having longer and more frequent planning phases, where the action is briefly paused – something that was only the case in Left 4 Dead during special conclusion events.
Also important: The popular “versus co-op” mode is not available. You cannot play as a zombie against humans in the campaign. PvP is only available in a separate mode, which essentially is a classic “King of the Hill” against the Cleaners.
The PvP mode feels significantly worse than the “versus campaign” in Left 4 Dead.
… you can’t handle losing well: Hand on heart. Not everyone can handle defeats well. And in Back 4 Blood, you die – often. Especially on high difficulty levels, an entirely healthy team can be completely wiped out in just about 10 seconds when everything goes wrong.
This can be frustrating – especially when you have to play through 1-2 maps completely again. Some players derive their enjoyment from such situations, while others get frustrated after a defeat. If you belong to the latter group, Back 4 Blood will bring you little joy.
Should you buy Back 4 Blood? A question that in the end everyone must answer for themselves. If you are attracted by the pros, you will most likely have a good time in the game. If any one or even several of the negatives apply to you, you should think twice about buying it.
After all, Back 4 Blood is also part of the Xbox Game Pass. This way, you can test the game relatively cheaply from October 12th. And in case of doubt, it is probably not going to take many months until the game appears in one or another sale at a significantly discounted price.
Have you already gotten Back 4 Blood? Are you waiting for a cheaper price? Or are you completely steering clear of the game?
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Here you can find out when the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 starts, what exactly you can play, and what differences there are on the respective platforms.
When does it start? The beta of Battlefield 2042 starts today, on October 8th, transitioning from Early Access to the open beta phase. Finally, everyone interested can jump into the battle.
Update, October 10th, 9:46 AM: The open beta phase has officially ended today on time. We hope you had fun with it. Please share your opinion with us in our survey: What do you think of the Battlefield 2042 beta?
Update, October 8th, 9:10 AM: The timings have apparently shifted due to server maintenance. The new start time is 11 AM in the morning. We apologize for the confusion.
How long will the beta run? It starts at 11 AM German time and you have exactly two days to play it. Officially, the servers will close again on Sunday, October 10th, at 9 AM in the morning.
On which platforms will the beta be held? You can play the beta on all platforms on which Battlefield 2042 will also be released:
PC (Origin, Epic Games Store, Steam)
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 4
How much storage space does the beta require? Depending on the platform, you should expect a download size of 17 to 19 GB.
Battlefield Open Beta – Who is it suitable for and what is included?
Who should check it out? Battlefield 2042 is more of a classic multiplayer game. On PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, up to 128 players can compete in a match.
Destruction, military vehicles, and aircraft – anyone who enjoys massive battles with huge maps should definitely check out Battlefield 2042. Initial reactions report technical issues, but you should be prepared for that. Nevertheless, there are also many positive voices.
We have compiled a checklist for you that shows whether the beta might be something for you.
These contents are available for testing: In the beta, you can try out the Conquest mode. The map Orbital is available for this.
The map is quite large, featuring open areas, forests, and also buildings. There is even a rocket platform. During the match, the rocket standing there will launch if players do not destroy it beforehand.
Levolution also plays a role, a previously known feature from Battlefield V. It refers to random events that can change the map during a match.
During your matches on the Orbital map, for example, a tornado may randomly appear on the map and disrupt the matches (that had to be included, sorry).
In January 2021, the question arose: “Amazon can build anything, but can they also develop a good video game?” However, after 2 bitter flops and further setbacks, Amazon Game Studios managed to achieve a great success with New World (Steam) now. The bosses at Amazon congratulate their teams on this coup.
This is how it has been for Amazon in the video game sector so far:
Amazon has had a rough time when it comes to video games. The “Video Games” division was founded in 2012 and presented its first 3 games in 2015: New World, Breakaway, and Crucible. In 2019, a major MMORPG based on The Lord of the Rings was promised to fantasy fans.
However, the development of Breakaway, a mix of Overwatch and Rocket League, was already halted in 2018. It just didn’t catch on. Although the hero shooter Crucible was released on Steam in 2020, it performed so poorly that the game was “un-released.”
The major MMORPG based on “The Lord of the Rings” was also under a bad star: Due to licensing issues, the project was terminated in April 2021: The Chinese development partner was bought by Amazon competitor Tencent, who halted work on the MMORPG.
Still in January 2021, the business site “Bloomberg” headlined: Amazon can do anything except make a good video game? That seems to have been troubling the bosses at Amazon to this day.
But now, in October 2021, the tide has turned. Because by all standards, New World is a video game hit on Steam:
Bezos and Amazon CEO Show Satisfaction Over Success
This is how Amazon is reacting now: The founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, has expressed himself enthusiastically about the launch of New World in a series of tweets (via twitter). Bezos turns the success into a life lesson:
“After many setbacks and failures in gaming, we have a success. I am so proud of the team for their perseverance. Consider setbacks as valuable obstacles that promote learning. No matter what goals you have, do not give up on them, no matter how tough it gets.”
Jeff Bezos
The new CEO of Amazon, Andy Jassy, also exuberantly praised the success of New World at an event:
There have been many articles from people who wrote things like: “Amazon can build anything, but can they also build games?” – It takes a few [games] to find a hit, but they haven’t lost their confidence
Andy Jassy
According to Jassy, there will be some “games that spectacularly fail,” but he believes that video games “will become the largest entertainment category in the long run.”
At Amazon, they apparently seem to be having fun with New World and now feel great satisfaction that they built it for the skeptics. Amazon can build anything – including successful video games.
At least, it seems that way at the moment.
For more information on New World and the success of the game, we have it here for you:
Battlefield 2042 offers a crossplay feature at launch. The open beta also has such a feature, but it is highly restricted.
How does crossplay work in Battlefield 2042? According to EA, the crossplay feature of BF2042 is essentially divided into two parts:
Players on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S can play together via crossplay.
Players on Xbox One and PS4 can only play among themselves.
The reason for this lies in the technical limitations of the older consoles. There will be significant differences to PC and the new consoles. The maps will be smaller, and fewer players will be possible per match. You can find an overview of the crossplay feature here. What about the open beta?
Open Beta has crossplay, but you cannot form a group with other players
What does that mean? You can already access crossplay in the open beta and thus play with players from other platforms.
However, the party function is still disabled in the beta according to Henderson. So if you are on PS5 and want to play with friends on Xbox Series, you have no direct communication option and no way to form a group.
Alternatives like Skype or Discord can help with communication, but you would have to run them simultaneously on phones or PCs. This is a downside, as in a multiplayer shooter, seeing is important, but so is sound, to hear enemy movements.
However, a shared group is currently not possible, and you cannot influence whether you end up in the same session.
Will this remain the case at launch? No. At the release of Battlefield 2042, crossplay is expected to offer these functions.
The reactions to this information are very mixed. While some players are disappointed because they want to play with their friends from other platforms, others are less bothered. After all, it is a beta, and one cannot expect that all features are already included.
Many also hope that they can completely disable crossplay and that there will be dedicated servers for each platform. This is partly due to concerns about cheaters. CoD players already faced this problem in the beta of CoD Vanguard. You can find further reactions under Henderson’s Twitter post (via Twitter) or in a corresponding reddit post. (via reddit.com)
When does the open beta of Battlefield 2042 start? The preload starts at the beginning of next week. Following that, a two-day early access phase will begin, after which the beta opens its doors for all players.
Here are the dates for beta week:
The preload starts on October 5 at 9:00 AM
The early access phase starts on October 6 at 9:00 and runs until October 7
From October 8 at 9:00 AM, all players can participate
The beta ends on October 10 at 9:00 AM
On which platforms will the beta take place? As far as we know so far, the beta will take place on all platforms where Battlefield 2042 is released: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
When is the full release? Battlefield 2042 is expected to be released on November 19, 2021.
Guild Wars 2 started Halloween 2021. This is the most lucrative event of the year. We at MeinMMO will show you how to earn a lot of gold during Halloween.
What kind of event is this? From October 5th to November 9th, the Halloween event takes place in Guild Wars 2. The Mad King Thorn enters the game, along with some interesting activities, including:
In addition to the fun activities, there are also new rewards this year, including new weapons, new minis, and decorations for the guild.
Additionally, you can once again enter the Mad King’s Labyrinth. This is a zone where you can defeat enemies, carve pumpkins, and most importantly, farm a lot of gold.
Note: The article was originally published for the Halloween event in 2020 and was updated on October 7, 2021.
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How to earn gold? To quickly and easily earn gold during Halloween, you just need to enter the Mad King’s Labyrinth and find a “zerg group”. You can find one easily through the LFG tool.
After that, you run with this group through the different doors and events in the area and try to hit as many enemies as possible so that you qualify for the loot.
In the labyrinth, the enemies mainly drop “trick or treat bags”. These can then be sold at the trading post to earn gold.
How much gold is possible? Through this method, you can earn between 20 and 40 gold per hour, depending on intensity. This is more than you can earn through most regular gold farming methods.
From the aforementioned bags, there is a small chance of special rewards like skins that can only be obtained this way. Therefore, the bags tend to remain quite expensive throughout the event, but you usually make the most profit in the first days.
In the farming method, everything revolves around the door events in the labyrinth.
Tips for farming in the labyrinth: To be as successful as possible in farming, we have written down some tips for this farming method.
First, make sure you hit as many enemies as possible:
Thief: Use the shortbow as your attacks jump from enemy to enemy
Elementalist: The staff is especially effective for hitting many enemies
Engineer: Use the flamethrower
Warrior: With the greatsword, you can hit multiple enemies at once
Mesmer: The greatsword is also effective here
Necromancer: As a plague bringer, you have many AoE skills, the staff is a good weapon here
Guardian: As a instigator, you can hit 5 targets in front of you with the tome. Although the staff has been nerfed, it is still effective.
Ranger: With axe and torch, you hit the most enemies, and the Jaguars as a pet also have an AoE
Revenant: As a renegade with shortbow and Mallyx skills, you effectively hit many targets.
Another trick is to reduce your gear so you deal less damage. In Guild Wars 2, you only need to hit an enemy once to get loot. If everyone deals less damage, more players get the loot.
Also, avoid opening the doors without a zerg. The more players are present, the more enemies appear during the event. Since you want to defeat as many enemies as possible, there should be as many players present as possible.
Guild Wars 2 is still one of the most popular MMORPGs on the market. Whether it’s worth starting in 2021, you can find out here:
In Pokémon GO, the Halloween event is slowly but surely around the corner. And it looks like you can work on another entry in your Pokédex there.
This was announced: On Twitter, the official Pokémon GO account posted a teaser, the text of which translates to: “We have heard reports of mysterious chants in the wild… What is going on?”, embellished with a ghost emoji and the hashtag “#PokemonGOHalloween.”
There is also an image of a Pokémon moving in the shadows, recognizable only as a silhouette. You can see the post here:
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What Pokémon is this? The silhouette is quite distinctive: The monster is likely to be Galar Weezing, which has yet to appear in Pokémon GO.
The Pokémon fits quite well with a Halloween event: In the main games, it is described as the “Wizard Pokémon.” It is said to mumble eerie incantations and create strange potions by mixing its stomach contents with toxins. Additionally, it knows the move “Strange Mist” in Shield & Sword.
The tweet also points to Halloween. So it can be assumed that Galar Weezing will be part of the Halloween event in Pokémon GO, which starts on October 15 and runs until October 31.
Galar Weezing arrives late
While the Galar forms of Slowpoke and its evolution, Slowbro, have been in the game since the summer of 2021, Galar Weezing had to skip the event “A Very Slow Discovery.” Galar Weezing is now arriving a full four months later – but that somehow fits with the evolution of a Slowpoke.
Galar Weezing has been missing from the lineup so far
The exact way in which Galar Weezing will be introduced to the game is not yet known. It is possible that it will be available as a raid boss or as part of a research task. However, it could also simply be obtained through an evolution.
Weezing is an alternative evolution of Slowpoke, which can be obtained instead of a Slowbro. To get Galar Slowbro, you need to use a Galar Slowpoke as your buddy and then catch 30 Poison-type Pokémon. Once that is done, you can evolve it with 50 candies.
It is conceivable that a similar variant will also be used for Galar Slowbro.
What happens at Halloween: It is already certain that you will encounter costumed Pokémon again at Halloween. There should also be a new special research that fits the Halloween theme.
Furthermore, there have been leaks from data miners indicating possible content. Among other things, more new Pokémon are expected to appear in the game. You can learn more about the Halloween leaks in Pokémon GO here.
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In Season 6 of CoD Warzone, new weapons have appeared – 3 that are already part of the season, 2 that are yet to be released, and 2 others that actually come from the new Call of Duty: Vanguard. The two Vanguard weapons are already visible and bring a significant feature.
What kind of weapons are they? With the new Season 6 on October 7, 3 new weapons came to CoD Warzone: the .410 Ironhide shotgun, the Grav assault rifle, and the battle axe. However, players have now discovered 2 additional weapons that were not announced beforehand.
The STG 44 and the M1 Garand have appeared in the Warzone weapon selection. Both weapons actually come from the upcoming CoD Vanguard.
The STG 44 is a German all-purpose assault rifle, which according to the game has “no particular strengths”
The M1 Garand is the iconic rifle of the Americans from World War II and is considered a tactical rifle
Vanguard weapons likely bring more attachments to the game
What makes them special? Both weapons can be found in the menu already, but are not yet available. And in the game itself, there is no way to unlock them. Only those who played the Vanguard beta might be familiar with these two guns.
Unlike the other weapons in CoD Warzone, the STG 44 and the M1 Garand have 10 attachments available – at least according to players who have already looked at them:
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Also in Vanguard, the developers gave most weapons 10 attachment slots for customization. Whether the new number will be adopted for all weapons in Warzone or only for Vanguard weapons remains to be seen.
When will the weapons be released? Since the two weapons cannot be unlocked yet, it suggests that they will only be truly playable in Warzone with the release of CoD Vanguard. The latest installment in the series will be released on November 5, 2021, on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Fans of War Thunder are considered particularly ambitious and deeply knowledgeable about tanks, airplanes, and more. However, a player has allegedly leaked secret documents in a dispute over a small detail of their favorite tank – and this is not the first time.
What happened?
In War Thunder, military vehicles such as tanks and airplanes play an important role.
Players control the military vehicles, and many fans are interested in every detail.
The dispute over the detail of one of the tanks of the French military escalates in the forum – allegedly the turret in the game rotates too quickly compared to reality.
To prove his point, an alleged tank driver apparently shares secret information that should actually be classified (via ukdefencejournal.org.uk). The documents have since been deleted.
What kind of information is this? It concerns the turn rate of the turret of the French tank Leclerc S2. It seems to be too fast in the game. The forum user __RED_CROSS__ claims that in real life, the turret rotates more slowly.
As proof, he states that he has driven such a tank himself – thus apparently being part of the military – and publishes the actual speed. To support his argument, he supposedly even released parts of the manual for the tank (via War Thunder forums).
This information, however, is classified. The posts have already been deleted. So we cannot 100% confirm whether they were actually secret documents. There is currently no reaction from the French Ministry of Defense.
To be safe, the moderators have removed the content. The Leclerc S2 is still in use in the French military. If the information is correct, it would pose a serious security risk to leave this data online. Especially since this has happened before and proven genuine secret documents have been displayed.
Here too, it happened in the War Thunder forums, and the moderators apparently deal with this more frequently. Many fans are considered extremely dedicated and appreciate the realism of the games.
Is there a penalty? It is currently unclear whether the information is indeed secret documents or if the user is simply making claims. In the previous case, the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom reacted.
In this case, however, there is still no statement. In the Tidworth case, the leak carried a penalty of up to 14 years in prison. Whether the user here also faces punishment is still uncertain. Either way, he received a reprimand from the moderators in the forum.
In the forum, all information that appears even slightly classified is usually deleted. The moderators say they themselves cannot decide what is protected and what is not. And before any trouble arises, they prefer to remove the relevant documents.
If you prefer gaming to leaking secret documents, Battlefield 2042 is currently a great option. It is not as realistic as War Thunder but also features tanks and more – and is starting its open beta soon:
A new POTM SBC featuring Kalidou Koulibaly has been released in FIFA 22. The Serie A defender has really strong stats – but he doesn’t come cheap.
What is this SBC? The POTM award stands for “Player of the Month” and is given for various leagues. This year, the Player of the Month from the Italian Serie A is being included for the first time with an SBC in FIFA 22.
By completing this SBC, you receive a boosted special card of the Player of the Month. This card cannot be found on the transfer market or in packs – it can only be obtained through the challenge.
To do this, you need to exchange several teams. For each part of the SBC, there are packs as rewards – and in the end, the POTM awaits. This month, it’s Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the case of Serie A. And he scores with really good stats.
POTM Koulibaly’s strength in FIFA 22
This is the card: POTM Koulibaly has everything you need on his 88-rated card in the key areas for a defender. His speed is quite good at 83, with a breakdown of 76 acceleration and 89 sprint speed. His defending and physical stats are 89 and 87.
Sure, Koulibaly is not a great goal scorer or playmaker. But in terms of defense, the POTM card is among the best that Ultimate Team currently has to offer. If you equip him with a Shadow style, Koulibaly becomes very hard to get past.
The thing is: very similar arguments apply to his normal 86-rated gold card.
The two versions of Koulibaly compared
Is POTM Koulibaly worth it? Looking at the SBC, you can see that you need to invest quite a bit. Required are:
An 83-rated squad including a TOTW player and 80 chemistry
An 84-rated team with Serie A players that has at least 75 chemistry
An 85-rated squad
An 87-rated squad
For these tasks, you will receive tradeable packs back, but the base price for completing all four parts of the SBC is currently estimated at about 166,750 coins (via futbin).
This is still cheaper than comparable players like Varane (around 340,000 coins) or van Dijk (around 200,000 coins), but it still represents a very high price, especially at the beginning of a FUT season. Additionally, Koulibaly does not offer the best linking opportunities outside of Serie A.
One might want to consider using Koulibaly’s normal card instead of the POTM. While it’s two overall points weaker, it’s still an incredibly strong defender. The key point is: Currently, the gold card costs only 23,000 coins – so many times less than the POTM version.
You do have some time to think about it: The SBC is available until October 21 in FIFA 22.
The developers of the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 announced on the night of October 7th that 83 accounts were banned for their involvement in manipulating PvP tournaments. We explain what this is all about on MeinMMO.
What happened in Guild Wars 2? For a while now, the so-called “Win-Trading” has been a problem in the PvP community of Guild Wars 2. This involves deliberately selling matches that the buyer can then win.
This violates community guidelines, and in some cases, these matches are even manipulated by bots or through multi-boxing. That is players using other software to log in two accounts simultaneously to play against themselves.
While the latter option is technically not prohibited, it continues to lead to manipulated rankings in the leaderboard and in monthly tournaments. Through these methods, bots and players can extract a lot of gold from the tournament winnings, which also causes problems outside of PvP.
Why has this issue become significant now? One of the biggest “Guild Wars 2” streamers, MightyTeapot, released a video in which he expresses his frustrations about win-trading in PvP and calls on ArenaNet to finally take action.
He complains that the state of PvP has become so ridiculous that even PvP players cannot take it seriously anymore. “The ‘Guild Wars 2’ PvP is turning into a complete meme, ArenaNet must act and they need to do it now,” he repeatedly states in his video.
MightyTeapot even goes so far as to claim that the best spots in PvP in Guild Wars 2 are bought. At least on the North American server, he claims to have seen evidence for this. He concludes the video with a renewed call for the developers to act immediately.
You can watch the video here:
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The video from MightyTeapot was released on October 3rd and received almost 500 thumbs up and nearly 15,000 views. MightyTeapot is one of the largest “Guild Wars 2” streamers and is an official partner of ArenaNet.
ArenaNet takes a hard stance
How is the developer responding? In a forum post, ArenaNet acknowledges that manipulation has occurred in sPvP and in the monthly tournaments (via forum.guildwars2.com). As a result, the developer has banned 83 accounts that were proven to have been involved in these manipulations.
The 83 banned accounts will be permanently blocked and removed from all tables and leaderboards to restore a fair ranking. The servers on which the banned accounts are located have not been disclosed.
The specific methods of how the games were manipulated were also not disclosed, nor whether bots were actually involved in the PvP tournaments. Additionally, ArenaNet states that their investigations are not yet complete and that they are continuing to work on preventing these interventions in the tournaments.
The original statement from the developers
The mood in the community is tense
How is the community reacting? The post from ArenaNet has received some support but also a lot of ridicule. Some in the community feel that 83 banned accounts are just a drop in the bucket and will change nothing.
Others are upset that the problem has existed for so long and that ArenaNet only acts when a major streamer complains about it. ArenaNet is accused of “acting over the heads of the community”.
In general, though, the mood is a bit more relaxed now that the developers are addressing the problem and presumably more bans will follow in the future. Win-trading is thus taken seriously and some PvP players feel a weight lifted off their shoulders. It remains to be seen whether ArenaNet can ultimately solve the problem.
Have you had any experience with win-trading or manipulated PvP matches in Guild Wars 2? What do you think of ArenaNet’s reaction? Are you glad that something is being done or do you feel it is too late? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
PvP plays a major role in New World. Whether it’s battles in 50v50 for forts or small duels in the open world, anyone who wants to get really good at PvP needs to prepare accordingly. We at MeinMMO have compiled some general tips and tricks to help you become a better PvP player.
What kind of tips are these? In this guide, we present you with some general tips and tricks for PvP. These can basically be applied in all PvP content.
It is about the right equipment, the right preparation, and general tips during the fight. If you’re looking for general beginner tips for New World, you’ll find them here:
What types of PvP are there? Currently, there are four different types of PvP that you can usually start once you have joined a faction:
Consensual duels
PvP in the open world
Wars in 50v50
Outpost rush in 40v40 – however, you must have reached level 60 for this
The tips shown here are generally meant to help in all these contents.
Wear the right equipment in PvP
How is the equipment structured? The right equipment plays an even bigger role in PvP than in PvE.
Basically, the rule is: The heavier your equipment, the more armor and the less damage you receive. However, there is a damage bonus if you stay below certain weights, and the dodge roll becomes larger.
Light armor – Up to 13 weight
Advantages: 20 % bonus damage + large dodge roll and high agility
Disadvantage: Little armor
Medium armor – 13 to 23 weight
Advantages: 10 % bonus damage + 10 % longer duration on crowd control + balanced armor values
Disadvantage: Less armor than heavy armor, smaller dodge roll than light armor
Heavy armor – Everything from 23 weight
Advantages: 15 % more blocking + 20 % longer duration on crowd control + strong armor values
Disadvantages: Immobile and slow
The different weight classes of armor in New World.
What is important for PvP?
Especially in melee combat, you should almost always opt for heavy armor in PvP. This way, you can endure much more and are not easy prey for ranged attackers.
However, as a ranged player, light or medium armors are more suitable.
Ultimately, your armor weight also always depends on the right PvP build
However, it is generally important that light armor does not automatically mean you cannot also wear medium armor pieces, and as a player with medium armor, you can also wear heavy pieces. An example:
If you use the faction gear for PvP, the chest, legs, and another piece together weigh 7 kilograms. This allows you to wear two pieces of medium armor, either a helmet, feet, or gloves. They then weigh a total of 5.2 kilograms.
With a total of 12.2 kilograms, you remain below the magical limit of 13 and still have more armor and defense overall.
What else should one consider?
Basically, your equipment should be repaired before you start PvP battles.
Why is this so important? In New World, there are two different types of food. On one hand, food that heals you directly, and on the other, buff food that gives you additional boosts and supports you excellently in combat. For instance, you can enhance an attribute by 40 points or increase your mana regeneration.
If you have more attributes or more mana, you have an advantage in direct combat. For duels, we do not recommend the most expensive buff food, while for wars you shouldn’t hold back, after all, you want to hold the territory.
Besides the right buff food, potions especially make a difference. With them, you regain health or mana quickly, giving you an advantage over the enemy who does not have a potion with them.
Constantly use your stamina, as it regenerates quickly
Why is this so important? Stamina is a resource that is used for the dodge roll. It regenerates extremely quickly, which is why you should use it constantly. A full stamina bar is a wasted resource.
With its help, you can:
Evade enemy attacks
Create space between you and the enemy
Get closer to the enemy
Activate some passive effects
Especially in melee combat and with heavy armor, usage is highly recommended. Since you only make a small jump, you don’t need to time the use strongly and can still evade a heavy attack from your enemy.
However, it is important that the stamina value should not fall to 0. Otherwise, you cannot use the dodge roll until your stamina is back at 100 %.
Animation-cancelling is key
What is animation-cancelling? This technique is about interrupting a long animation that takes unnecessary time with another action.
The animation of the long dodge roll is particularly often interrupted with light armor. Because if you let it complete, you stand still for a short moment and lose time. There are 3 ways to cancel the dodge roll:
Sheathe weapon (“X”) – if you want to use the weapon again immediately afterwards
Change weapon – if you want to use the other weapon immediately afterwards
Use a skill that involves movement, such as the charge from the greataxe
But animation-cancelling does not only work with the dodge roll. Attacks with long animations can also be canceled with these tricks. If you want to delve deeper into this, we recommend the video from Studeee. He has looked at various weapons and possible combos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9asvToGjMH0
Weapon effects are not transferred
How do the effects of weapons work? Many weapons offer active and passive effects, such as a weapon-bound buff that stacks upwards, or an active skill like Berserker on the axe.
However, if you have an active buff and then change the weapon, you lose that effect. So pay attention to when you switch your weapon and when you should rather wait.
We have gathered more useful tricks around combat here:
Why is this important? In larger battles in the open world, in the outpost rush, or in wars, it is particularly important which enemy you focus on.
In melee combat, you usually encounter well-armored enemies who hit you with heavy weapons or sword+shield and are difficult to defeat. However, their damage is usually not that high.
In the backline, however, are the damage dealers and healers. They are much more dangerous and also easier to kill. So try to focus on the backline and ignore the melee fighters in the front unless you are assigned to protect your backline from enemy attacks.
In the backline are ranged fighters, mages, and healers that you should eliminate. In wars, they often stand on the walls of the fortress.
Learn all weapon skills to read your opponent
Why is this important? If you know your opponent’s weapons, you understand what attacks exist and which attacks you should definitely avoid. This is a huge advantage.
This way, you won’t be suddenly surprised by a strong combo or held in CC for too long.
It is advisable to experiment with a few weapons or at least read the different skills even at lower levels before entering the first PvP battles.
New World is not a typical MMORPG where the right rotation or the equipment alone makes the difference. Especially in wars and in the outpost rush, a lot depends on skill and the right strategy.
However, you will learn this skill and strategy over time. In the early stages, you will die more often, and that is completely fine. Practice makes perfect.
However, if you familiarize yourself in advance with equipment, food and potions, the basic combat system, and the opponents’ abilities, you will have a huge advantage over average players.
If you are also looking for more guides, you will find them in our comprehensive overview:
Call of Duty: Warzone has released its new Battle Pass for Season 6. If you buy the bundle, you will also get three grim bear skins. However, not all fans are pleased with it. Some players feel reminded of teddy bears and a notorious skin from Fortnite.
What kind of skins are these? In the new Battle Pass for Season 6 of CoD Warzone, you can get not only cool skins for various operators but also three sinister pandas.
These skins are intended for the bulky operator Bulldozer and show him in three different panda costumes.
However, these are not cute bamboo exterminators that prefer to roll down slopes. The panda bear skins are quite sinister fellows that look like they are a wild gang wreaking havoc in the streets and brutally bashing people.
They come as the classic black-and-white panda, as a no less creepy red panda, and a quirky blue version.
Grim or embarrassing?
Sinister ruffian pandas or way too cute Fortnite kitsch?
What are the reactions to the skins? The grim bear gang received mixed responses from the community. The “pro-bear” faction praises that the bear skins look grim, brutal, and tough. They also remind them of the shocker movie “The Purge”, where people let loose brutally once a year wearing bizarre animal masks.
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Others, however, criticize on Twitter that the bears remind them too much of Fortnite. Some users wrote:
Thomas via Twitter: “What crap, the pandas look like they are from Fortnite, OMG!”
Casino via Twitter: “These will be the new troll skins!”
Art via Twitter: “Teddy bear skins! What a joke, so Fortnite-ish. Vanguard is probably coming with dance moves?”
What skin is this in Fortnite? Players who see the skins as more problematic apparently feel reminded of a particularly prominent skin from the colorful battle royale Fortnite.
There has been a skin called “Cuddle Team Leader” for a long time.
This is the Fortnite skin.
This is a ragged, stupid-looking pink teddy bear. Over time, there have been various versions of the skin, including a patriotic version for Independence Day and a creepy Halloween version.
I don’t care, I want the bears! Where can I get them? If the possible association with Fortnite doesn’t bother you, you can get the bear trio by purchasing the Season 6 Battle Pass in a bundle for about 20 euros (2,400 CoD Points). You will then receive the three brutal bears as a bonus. There is currently no other way to acquire the skins; they are not included in the regular Battle Pass.
So much for the “problem bears” in CoD Warzone. What do you think of the “bear brothers”? Cool and grim or unbearable Fortnite kitsch that has no place in a serious game like Warzone? Let us know in the comments! Fun fact: Did you know there was once an anime cat girl bundle for operator Mara?
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