Roccat Syn Pro Air Test: Good Sound with Weak Software

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 9 minutes

Roccat has introduced the Syn Pro Air, a wireless gaming headset with RGB lighting. MeinMMO has thoroughly tested the device and reveals how good it is.

The most important points at a glance:

  • The Roccat Syn Pro Air is a wireless gaming headset with a detachable microphone and RGB lighting.
  • The gaming headset costs 149.99 euros, placing it in the upper price range.
  • In tests, the device delivers neutral sound and a good microphone. The ergonomics may not suit every head equally.

Which headset is it? The Roccat Syn Pro Air is a wireless gaming headset from Roccat. The manufacturer Roccat relies on proprietary wireless technology combined with RGB lighting.

How did we test? We have thoroughly tested the gaming headset for 2 months on the computer and on the PlayStation 4. We mainly played and listened to music. 

At the beginning, we had a few technical problems in combination with other Roccat devices. After receiving assistance from support, the problems no longer appeared, and the headset can be used without any issues. We are using the NEON software in version 0.9.3-beta.
Features and technical details:
DesignOver-Ear/Closed
Connection typeWireless connection (radio) or USB cable
Frequencies12 Hz – 20 kHz
CompatibilityPC, Xbox, and PlayStation, smartphone (with USB-C adapter)
Weight286 grams (without microphone)
Included itemsHeadset, detachable microphone, quick start guide, USB-C adapter, USB-A dongle, charging cable (USB-C)
Price (RRP)149.99 €

Roccat Pro Air in detail

In the following section, we will introduce you to the gaming headset in detail. We will cover the following aspects:

  • Included items
  • Design and build
  • Processing
  • Software

After that, we will explain how the headset performs in practice. We will focus on audio and speech quality and also check the connection strength.

Included items

What accessories are included? The included items for the wireless headset are extensive. Besides the headset, you get:

  • a detachable microphone
  • a USB-C adapter
  • the USB-A dongle for the wireless connection
  • the USB-C charging cable for the headset.

The obligatory manual is also included in the box.

Roccat Syn Pro Air and accessories.

Design and build

What does the headset look like? The headset generally comes in a simple black color and does not use color accents. The ear cushions and the frame are all in black.

When the headset is connected to your computer, the subtle RGB lighting on both ear cups activates. The lighting can be synchronized with other Roccat devices.

The subtle lighting on the Roccat Syn Pro Air

The power button, volume control for sound and microphone are all built into the headset’s body. Here is also the USB-C port used for charging the headset. When the microphone is flipped up, it mutes the microphone.

The headset is connected to the PC via a USB-A dongle. There is no option to use the device via cable or headphone jack.

The Roccat Syn Pro Air from the front on the head.

How does the device fit? The Roccat Syn Pro Air is an over-ear headset: This means that the headset is completely worn over the ears and the ears sit inside the ear cushions. The microphone is detachable. If you only want to use the device for music or gaming, you can either flip the microphone up or completely detach it.

Drivers of the headset

Roccat uses 50 mm neodymium drivers with a frequency range of 15 Hz – 20 kHz for their gaming headset.

Processing

What we like: The headset is well made and sits stably and securely on the head. The plastic body of the headset makes a good impression. Both the ear cups and the headband cushions are neatly and properly stitched.

What we don’t like: When looking at comparable or cheaper gaming headsets such as the AOC GH300, which MeinMMO tested, other manufacturers use better materials such as metal or aluminum-reinforced headbands.

Roccat relies entirely on plastic for the entire body, and the height adjustment of the ear cups also uses plastic rails. We cannot tell you how long this will hold up under prolonged use. In the approximately two months of testing, no signs of wear have appeared yet. 

It is still surprising why Roccat uses only plastic in a headset for 150 euros. It is also unfortunate that the ear cushions are firmly sewn. They are not detachable.

Software

What we like about the software: We adjust the headset settings through Roccat’s new NEON software. Roccat has visibly made an effort to streamline the program compared to the previous Swarm software.

The software displays all important features and functions. Here we can adjust the sound, see the battery status, and configure the equalizer. We can also adjust the RGB lighting here.

What is less successful: Overall, the entire software does not seem really intuitive. You have to click through the colorful menus and the colors are not always perfectly coordinated (e.g., with the volume control).

Additionally, some explanations are missing within the program. We have to listen through the functions to find out how the settings affect the sound. Currently, there is also no option to save profiles.

Furthermore, after installing NEON, you have to additionally download the “Turtle Beach Audio Driver” externally before you can even use the headset.

The software is currently (as of 29.09.2021) only available in English. However, all settings are understandable. At least Roccat has moved away from the German-English mix that is still found in the Swarm software today. The headset is, by the way, not compatible with the Swarm software.

Neat, but crowded. Some settings are hard to see on the black backdrop, like the equalizer.

On the next page, we will show you how the Roccat Syn Pro Air performs in practical tests. We will discuss comfort, sound quality, and the microphone and explain how good the battery life is. Finally, you can read in our conclusion how good the gaming headset is.

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After Sexism Scandal: WoW Removes and Changes Many Emotes

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft eliminates ambiguities and nasty remarks. Several emotes are being removed, others are being changed – but there are also new ones.

For weeks, the team around World of Warcraft has focused almost entirely on the major sexism and discrimination scandal involving Blizzard. Many developers had to leave or did so voluntarily, and the company is being restructured in several areas. But even in World of Warcraft, offensive or ambiguous things are changing. Emotes are being removed and modified. But there are also a few new ones.

Which emotes are being removed? In total, 4 emotes are being removed from the game without replacement and cannot be used with Patch 9.1.5. These are:

  • /kick
  • /stink
  • /shake
  • /moan

It is interesting that the emote “/kick” only works indirectly, as it is also the chat command to kick people from the group.

Which emotes are being adjusted? A number of emotes have been adjusted or changed, so that the meaning of the sentence does not change when targeting another player. These are:

  • /drool
  • /cough
  • /burp
  • /fart
  • /whistle
  • /spit
  • /moon

Two other emotes now have slightly altered text when targeting another player, which are:

  • /pounce
  • /groan
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Some emotes were too negative and are being swapped out or removed.

These positive emotes are being added: A number of positive or encouraging emotes are being introduced with Patch 9.1.5. These are:

  • /huzzah
  • /magnificent
  • /impressed
  • /wince

Roughly translated, the emotes read as follows:

  • [Player 1] cheers enthusiastically for [Player 2]! Huzzah!
  • [Player 1] nods approvingly at [Player 2]. Excellent work!
  • [Player 1] applauds energetically for [Player 2], clearly impressed.
  • [Player 1] flinches sympathetically. That looks painful!

More updates about World of Warcraft can be found here:

Why is Blizzard doing this? In the latest patch notes, the developers left a brief comment explaining at least roughly why the emotes are being changed or removed. It says (translated):

Some of these emotes may seem harmless at first glance, but when used while another player is targeted, their intentions can unexpectedly become ambiguous or intrusive. We have made some adjustments to these emotes that had negative connotations regarding other players, while we added a few others.

Just a few days ago, Blizzard removed the /spit emote from the game.

What do you think of these measures? Good and sensible? Or is it rather annoying and destroys a part of World of Warcraft?

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Source(s):
  1. wowhead.com

The best submachine guns in CoD Warzone – With tips and setups

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 5 minutes

Submachine guns are strong close-combat fighters in Call of Duty: Warzone, dealing a lot of damage while remaining mobile. MeinMMO lists the currently best SMGs for you here – in the categories of damage, range, and hip fire.

Where do the weapon infos come from? To provide you with the best submachine guns, we at MeinMMO regularly look at the latest trends from players, review analyses, and add a dose of our own experience.

Submachine guns are divided into 3 categories in Warzone:

To keep you updated on which submachine guns are currently popular and strong in Warzone, we regularly update the list for you and report on any changes in the weapon meta. In our selection, we pay attention to a good balance between control and damage, so there might be stronger alternatives that are harder to play.

Important sources can be found at the bottom of the article and you can find our comprehensive list of all the best weapons in Warzone here.

Update September 30, 2021: The AUG from CoD MW is currently considered a little insider tip among damage SMGs. We have added the “old” AUG as an alternative.

MP5 from CoD MW – The best submachine gun with high damage

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Warzone: MP5 CoD MW Setup

  • Barrel: Suppressor (integrated, Monolithic)
    • ADS penalties, but more range, bullet speed, and sound suppression
  • Stock: FTAC foldable
    • Increases vertical recoil but improves almost all mobility stats
  • Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
    • Slightly decreases mobility but improves vertical and horizontal recoil
  • Ammunition: 45-round magazine
    • More shots, more damage potential – but ADS penalties
  • Perk: Sleight of Hand
    • Improves reload speed

What makes the MP5 from CoD MW strong? After some changes to the SMGs, the “old” MP5 is back at the top in damage. Chest shots can take out enemies in 526 milliseconds: a top value for submachine guns. And you only need one headshot to further reduce this time to 451 milliseconds.

Furthermore, the MP5 is quite stable and maintains full damage with the suggested setup up to just under 11 meters. Due to its stability, you can even use the MP5 from CoD MW at medium distances, though the damage isn’t as impressive then.

This good control and high damage make the MP5 so strong. But if you are looking for a more mobile variant, try the OTs 9 or the MP5 from Cold War.

More on the topic
What is mobility in CoD Warzone and why is it so important?
von Maik Schneider

Pros & Cons of the MP5 from CoD MW

Pro
  • Very good damage
  • Good control
  • Strong headshots in close combat
Contra
  • Sprinting-to-firing could be better
  • Little damage over 20 meters

Alternatives among damage SMGs

Bullfrog – The best submachine gun with range

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Warzone: Bullfrog Setup

  • Muzzle: GRU Muzzle Brake
    • Decreases mobility but suppresses shots, adds range and bullet speed
  • Barrel: 10.6″ Tactical
    • More range and bullet speed, but slightly higher recoil
  • Laser: Tiger Team Spotlight
    • Improves mobility
  • Stock: KGB Skeletal Stock
    • Helps sprint-to-fire speed and ADS speed, but reduces hip fire
  • Underbarrel: Startup Grip
    • Increases movement speed, improves hip fire

What makes the Bullfrog strong? The Bullfrog can do almost everything, but it falls behind in damage. However, this disadvantage offers a wide range of advantages in return:

  • Very large standard magazine with 50 rounds
  • Low recoil for easy control
  • Good range for an SMG

You will need 639 milliseconds in the first damage range for a kill with chest shots, and if you land a headshot, the TTK drops to 559 milliseconds. With the setup above, this applies to kills within 16.5 meters. To land your hits, you get 50 shots without additional attachments, theoretically allowing you to take out 5 enemies in a row – with 9 hits per kill.

More on the topic
CoD Warzone: How to Level Up the New Weapons from Cold War the Fastest
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Pros & Cons of the Bullfrog

Pro
  • High range for an SMG
  • Good control
  • Large magazines
Contra
  • Time-to-kill a bit high

Alternatives among range SMGs

  • MAC-10 – More range, higher fire rate, but Open-Bolt Delay

MP7 – The best submachine gun for hip fire

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Warzone: MP7 Setup

  • Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
    • ADS penalties, but more range, bullet speed, and sound suppression
  • Laser: 5mW Laser
    • Helps sprint-to-fire speed and improves hip fire
  • Stock: No Stock
    • Increases vertical recoil but boosts mobility and hip fire
  • Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
    • Slightly decreases mobility but improves vertical and horizontal recoil
  • Ammunition: 60-round magazine
    • More shots, more damage potential – but decreases mobility

What makes the MP7 strong? The MP7 has already thrilled multiplayer players in CoD MW with its hip fire capabilities and can do the same in Warzone. With this playstyle, you do not aim down sights (ADS) in close combat but simply hold down the trigger “from the hip.” This saves you the time of aiming down sights and gives you an advantage against other SMGs in close combat.

The MP7 features a very tight spread pattern, and even at 10 meters, your bullets still hit reliably. Though not as reliably as when aimed down sights – but thanks to its high fire rate, the time-to-kill only increases by 63 milliseconds per missed shot. This allows for 3 to 4 shots to go astray before your opponent is on your sights.

However, by specializing in hip fire, it suffers in other skills. Despite its controllable base recoil, the MP7 is still usable up to 20 meters, but don’t expect miracles.

Pros & Cons of the MP7

Pro
  • Top-class hip fire
  • Very vertical recoil
  • High fire rate
Contra
  • Time-to-kill rises nearly 200 ms at 11.5 meters

Alternatives among hip fire SMGs

After the nerf of the MP5 from Cold War, currently only the MP7 is worthwhile as a pure hip fire SMG in Warzone.

Get better in Warzone:

Your weapons determine your play style, and once you find the right firearms that you feel comfortable with, it is a significant advantage.

Try out different ones, always look at the current meta weapons, but also let your preferences guide you. The best OP weapon won’t bring victories if you don’t enjoy using it. The same goes for match strategies. There are indeed rather sure ways to get to the endgame, but sometimes you just don’t feel like undertaking countless reconnaissance missions.

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Battlefield 2042: 3 interesting details that the trailer for the open beta reveals already

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 4 minutes

Recently, we finally found out when the open beta for Battlefield 2042 will start. It begins next week. Here are some details that the trailer reveals in advance.

When does the open beta start? Next week on Tuesday the preload begins. On Wednesday, the early access phase starts, allowing players to get in 2 days earlier.

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 participate.
  • The beta ends on October 10 at 9:00 AM.

But what exactly can we expect in the beta? EA has not yet released specific details about the scope. However, there is the trailer that reveals some details. We picked out 3 of them for you and will delve deeper.

But first, you can watch the trailer here:

This is the trailer for the open beta.

The trailer shows which map you will play on

Which map is available in the beta? Unless another map is announced, the map “Orbital” will be playable in the open beta.

From leaks, we already know that this map was included in the technical alpha of Battlefield 2042. Thus, there is even leaked gameplay, which may not necessarily be representative of the beta.

The map has a rocket silo, and during the trailer, you can see how this rocket launches. But before it can actually lift off, it is destroyed, which looks spectacular:

A tornado is also visible in the trailer. So there will be events during a match that can significantly shake up a round.

  • Before the launch, the rocket explodes, and it looks impressive.
  • A tornado sweeps over the map and takes everything with it.

On PC and the new consoles, up to 128 players will be on a map. So you can look forward to massive battles.

New Specialist Dozer – What does he bring?

What kind of specialist is this? A clever player on Reddit identified a new specialist in the trailer. The community manager F8RGE has already confirmed that this one has not yet been introduced.

According to his comments, it is Santiago “Dozer” Espinoza. What exactly the new specialist can do, the developers are still keeping under wraps.

A player speculates that he may have some kind of support role, but F8RGE hints in his response that he could be wrong. (via reddit.com)

A hint about the specialist’s characteristics should be his weaponry. (via reddit)

Which specialists are currently known? So far, four specialists have been introduced:

  • Assault – Mobile soldier for the front
  • Support – Support unit, also medic
  • Engineer – Responsible for heavy equipment
  • Recon – Often stays in the background, scouts enemies or hinders them

However, a total of 10 specialists are supposed to be available at launch. What roles the others will take remains to be seen.

Interface and display details

What does this mean? The trailer reveals several gameplay scenes from the game. The HUB and all in-game displays are shown directly.

For instance, you can see numerous elements of the HUD, but also hit markers, assist and kill markers. This gives you an idea of what it will be like when you rush across the maps and enter the battle.

  • A kill is confirmed by a white skull.
  • An assist is indicated by a white hand.
  • Hit markers are red, but not particularly noticeable.
  • Overall, the HUD is kept minimalistic and consists of three colors: Blue, Green, and Orange.
  • Assist marker
  • Kill marker

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

However, there will be some differences between the new and old consoles. For instance, on PS4 and Xbox One, a maximum of 64 players will be possible in a match, and the maps are expected to be significantly smaller.

How about you? Will you try the beta? On which platform will you be participating?

If you are going to play on PC, you might be interested in the recommendations for your hardware: Battlefield 2042 shows system requirements for the open beta – Requires a lot of storage space.

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LoL: European team surprisingly misses Worlds 2021 – reportedly parts ways with their star

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The European team G2 Esports was actually set for the League of Legends World Championship 2021. In fact, they had strengthened their roster with superstar Rekkles at the end of 2020 to win the Worlds this time. However, it seems that the paths are finally parting.

What about Rekkles and G2 Esports?

Now the website DotEsports reports that G2 Esports is trying out new players for the position and wants to sell Rekkles.

G2 Esports in transition after weak season, there is no replacement for Rekkles yet

What happens to Rekkles? According to DotEsports, players and members of G2 Esports have been informed that Rekkles will leave the team. Currently, they are still looking for a buyer, as the AD Carry has a contract until November 2023.

Allegedly, direct rival Vitality has expressed interest in Rekkles. Initially, management resisted selling within the league, but now a sale is theoretically possible.

A transfer to another region, such as America or even China, is also possible.

Who replaces Rekkles? This is still uncertain. However, various AD Carries from Europe are said to have tried out for G2.

What else is happening at G2? Besides Rekkles, other players are also reportedly for sale (via DotEsports):

  • Top laner Martin “Wunder” Hansen is reportedly on the market for 2 million Euros
  • Support Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle for 1.5 million
  • Head coach Fabian “GrabbZ” Lohmann for nearly 160,000 Euros

All these team members are currently under contract until November 2022.

Only midlaner Rasmus “Caps” Borregaard Winther is considered secured for the upcoming season. He has already extended his contract early until 2023.

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Caps (left) and Rekkles (right) were long rivals and faced each other in 2020 as well. This year they were supposed to win together and failed.

Stars often move to America and “cash in” on the contract

What makes a move to America so attractive? Aside from Team Vitality, a transfer of Rekkles to the American LCS seems the most likely.

In the past, many international stars have moved to the States. The teams there can afford high transfer fees and good contracts:

They all are said to earn more with the American teams than with their employers in other regions.

More about LoL on MeinMMO:

Already on October 5, the LoL Worlds 2021 will start, and three teams from Europe are fighting for the international title. To get in the mood for the event, Riot Games has released a new song. Included in the video is also player Rekkles:

Riot shows new song to LoL Worlds 2021: “The animations are incredible”

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FIFA 22 shows how it finally wants to make its E-Sport big

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

EA has just published the new plans for the e-sports season of FIFA 22. We will tell you how the Global Series and other competitions will work.

If FIFA 22 is more than a hobby for you and you want to be among the best players in the world, you can try to participate in the FIFAe tournaments. Or maybe you prefer to watch and learn the techniques of the professionals?

We will tell you what tournaments there will be and how they will be run.

These competitions are available: There will be a total of three different e-sports competitions in the FIFA 22 season. One for solo players and two 2-vs-2 competitions. They are:

  • The FIFAe Club Series 2022
  • The FIFAe Nations Series 2022
  • EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Global Series

At the end of each competition, there will be a big final tournament in the summer of 2022.

Who can participate? In theory, any FIFA player who registers and qualifies can participate in the various competitions. However, it will likely require a lot of skill to compete with the best players.

On which platform will it be played? So far, EA has not released any information about the participating platforms. However, the competitions are likely to take place on the next-gen versions on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as only these provide innovations like HyperMotion.

An overview of the various FIFA competitions

This is the FIFA 22 Global Series: This competition is aimed at FIFA solo players who compete against each other with their Ultimate Teams to crown the best FIFA 22 player. The Global Series begins with various online tournaments in ten global regions and ends with the FIFAe World Cup 2022.

Registration can be done from October 4, 2021.

A timeline overview of the tournaments.

This is the FIFAe Club Series: In this competition, two-person teams compete against each other in various tournaments to determine the best team in the world at the FIFAe Club World 2022.

Registration starts on October 5, 2021.

This is the FIFAe Nation Series: The FIFAe Nation Series is a competition between countries, where two-person teams from different countries compete against each other. It starts with the FIFAe Nations Qualifiers, where only the best countries advance to the playoffs. The final will take place at the FIFAe Nations Cup 2022.

What do you think of the FIFA competitions? Will you follow them live? Or will you try your luck yourself? Let us know in the comments.

If you want to improve your playstyle, we have a few tricks you should know:

FIFA 22: Learn these 6 tricks now to score more goals

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FIFA 22: TOTW 2 is live and improves 3 Bundesliga players

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

The second Team of the Week in FIFA 22 is known. The TOTW 2 equips some players with strong special cards.

What is the TOTW? In the TOTW, each week players who have made significant contributions in real football with strong performances are featured. They receive a so-called “Inform” card that reflects this performance.

In addition, there is always a “Featured” card in the new TOTW. This is a weaker player who gets a few extra points.

How do you get TOTW cards? The TOTW is released every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. From that moment on, the cards are available in packs. The TOTW 2 will even be released just before the official FIFA 22 release.

With a lot of luck, you can pull the players from packs, for example from those you receive through the Division Rivals rewards. Another way is the transfer market, where the cards will also appear quickly.

However, they are usually quite expensive just after release. So you need quite a bit of coins to buy good TOTW cards. How to get them, we will show you in our trading tips for FIFA 22.

Now let’s look at the FIFA 22 Team of the Week 2.

The TOTW 2 in FIFA 22 is well-rounded

This is the TOTW 2: Several leagues are gaining strong additions in the new TOTW. In the Premier League, Gabriel Jesus (86) is likely to find many fans. LaLiga gains a boosted Benzema (90), as well as interesting defenders like Navas and Dest.

The Italian league can look forward to quite good cards with Barella (86), Osimhen (83), and featured player Felipe Anderson (84).

And the Bundesliga is represented with 3 Inform players.

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The new TOTW 2 in FIFA 22

TOTW 2 Starting XI:

  • GK: Hradecky (85)
  • RB: Jesus Navas (86)
  • CB: Aritz Elustondo (82)
  • LB: Dest (81)
  • CM: Barella (86)
  • CAM: Nkunku (84)
  • CDM: Zakaria (83)
  • FW: Benzema (90)
  • RW: Gabriel Jesus (86)
  • RW: Felipe Anderson (84)
  • ST: Osimhen (83)

TOTW 2 Bench:

  • GK: Costil (82)
  • CB: Hause (81)
  • CM: Fofana (82)
  • LM: Smith Rowe (81)
  • ST: Onuachu (82)
  • ST: Arthur Cabral (81)
  • ST: Okaka (81)
  • CB: Wahlqvist (76)
  • LM: Brereton Diaz (78)
  • CM: Van Amersfoort (76)
  • ST: Lapadula (79)
  • ST: Nilsson (74)

More about FIFA 22 on MeinMMO:

The Bundesliga in TOTW 2

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3 strong Bundesliga cards

These Bundesliga players are included: In the TOTW 2, three players from the Bundesliga are featured. And they are not bad at all.

  • Hradecky received an 85-rated card. The goalkeeper is quite a popular choice for Bundesliga teams at the start. If you’re looking for an upgrade here, now is the chance.
  • Nkunku from RB Leipzig offers good values on dribbling and passing, but also boasts decent pace. The 84-rated card looks like a very strong CAM.
  • Zakaria, on the other hand, takes care of the defensive midfield. And he should handle that without problems, given the new card: speed, defense, and physicality are strongly represented on the 83-rated card.

If you want to build a Bundesliga team but don’t have too many coins yet, check here: We show you a cheap Bundesliga starter team for FUT.

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Riot shows new song for LoL Worlds 2021: „The animations are amazing“

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

The World Championship for League of Legends, the Worlds 2021, starts next week. On this occasion, Riot Games has now released the new anthem “Burn It All Down” with the US rock band PVRIS. An epic music video has also been created that is being celebrated by fans.

What kind of anthem is this? For every World Championship, Riot traditionally releases a song including a video. The video is elaborately animated and generally summarizes the events of the championship from the previous year but also gives a small preview of the upcoming tournament.

Typically, the participants of the respective World Championship are also featured. From last year, for example, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (T1) or Martin “Rekkles” Larsson (then Fnatic) are included.

The latest video for the song Burn It All Down with the band PVRIS has been available since last night and has already recorded over 3 million views. The fans’ comments are enthusiastic.

You can watch it here:

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Animations impress the fans – “are way too good”

What can be seen in the video? Impressive animations depict numerous LoL pros. The video blends realistic representation with typical elements from LoL and recreates the events of the Worlds 2020.

This is what fans say about the video: The reactions to the new anthem and the accompanying video are almost overwhelming. The animations and the collaboration with the band PVRIS receive particular praise.

According to The Esports Writer, over 100 animation technicians and five studios were involved in the creation of the video. It apparently took five months to complete the video. (via Twitter)

Especially the animations are celebrated by fans, and you can find numerous comments like these examples on YouTube:

  • “The animations are incredible! Congratulations to the hundreds of animators who brought this extraordinary vision to life over the last eight months!”
  • “What Arcane [the LoL series] and the anthem of the Worlds tell us: The animators got a raise.”
  • “League never disappoints when it comes to animation. I wonder what it feels like to see yourself animated as a game character.”

The video has, as of now (September 29, 5:55 PM), around 3.1 million views and over 16,000 comments. Additionally, there are over 320,000 thumbs up, compared to about 6000 dislikes.

Some fans are also joking about which LoL pros are prominently featured in the video.

More on the topic:

Pros like Rekkles play a big role – are not even participating in 2021

Why exactly is there mockery? Some fans are amused by the presence of certain pros in the video. For example, Rekkles is one of the main figures, even though he is not making it to the Worlds 2021.

His team could not qualify for the World Championship; G2 Esports is missing in this tournament. This leads to minor discussions and some players amuse themselves about it.

For instance, doublej107 writes: “Riot must have been pretty angry when G2 didn’t make it to the Worlds” (via reddit),

However, The Esports Writer also has a response to this: The role distribution of the players was already determined by Riot and the studio Haoliners back in February.

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Apparently, at that time, they expected G2 to qualify for the Worlds 2021 and that Rekkles would also play a role in the upcoming tournament. Clearly, they miscalculated.

When does it actually start? The Worlds 2021 start on October 5 and run until November 6.

Lastly, another blunder from the developers made headlines:

Riot Games apologizes for embarrassing blunder before LoL Worlds 2021 – “Disrespectful”

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New World: How to find the Bloomcap for potions and the quest ‘Weakness of the Ego’

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The Petal Cap is a mushroom in New World used for potions and the quest “Weakness of the Ego”. We at MeinMMO reveal where you can find it and how to harvest it.

Where can you find the Petal Cap? The Petal Cap is a mushroom that you can obtain from Petal Cap Fronds. However, this plant only grows in a specific area, namely around the city of Windsward.

Outside of this area, it does not exist, making it a relatively rare material. The Petal Cap is also currently being farmed by many players at the start, so the spawn points are often contested.

A larger gathering of the mushroom can be found at the transition to the area First Light in the south of Windsward, as the map NewWorld-Map shows:

New World Petal Cap
Here you can find the Petal Cap (via NewWorld-Map.com)

In general, we recommend this map to find other resources like Iron or Oil.

What is the Petal Cap used for? This special mushroom has two important functions:

  • On one hand, you need it for certain potions that you can craft in the profession Arcana
  • On the other hand, it is part of the quest “Weakness of the Ego”

When can you harvest Petal Caps? For this mushroom, you need Harvesting level 30. You also need a sickle to harvest the mushroom.

More guides to New World on MeinMMO:

New World finally celebrated its release yesterday, on September 28, but has been struggling with queue issues since then. The server capacities of Amazon were simply not enough to handle the influx of players.

We are covering the release and the coming days in our live ticker: New World is online – Live ticker for release, servers, and queues

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FIFA 22: Best young midfield talents in career mode – CM, CAM & CDM

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

Here you will find the best talents in the positions CAM, CM, and CDM for the career mode of FIFA 22. MeinMMO shows you the midfielders with the greatest potential as well as strong and still affordable midfield talents.

Midfield players are the most versatile players on the football field and can create danger in attack or provide additional security in front of the defense. We present to you the best young midfield talents for the career mode.

In total, the midfield covers 3 positions:

  • CAM – Central attacking midfielders often have a lack of physicality but are fast, can dribble, and pass.
  • CM – Central midfielders are all-round talents and can do a bit of everything.
  • CDM – These are a bit bulkier and bring more physical and defensive strengths to the game, but they often lack in technique.

So you can pick out the best and/or cheapest talents with potential at the start of your career, here on MeinMMO is the comprehensive overview of talents in the central positions. We show you the best as well as strong talents that are affordable.

You can find the best talents with the highest potential in all positions here:

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Best Midfield Talents with the Greatest Potential in Career

These are the best midfield talents: We show you the best midfielders for the career of FIFA 22 who are a maximum of 23 years old. However, the list also includes well-known talents like Phil Foden or Kai Havertz, who are not exactly easy to obtain due to their high market value.

PlayerAgeOverall ValuePotentialPositionMarket Value
Phil Foden218492CAM, LW, CM€94.5M
Kai Havertz228492CAM, ST, CM€94.5M
Pedri188191CM€54M
Ryan Gravenberch197890CM, CDM€33M
Florian Wirtz187889CAM, CM€29.5M
Jude Bellingham187989CM, LM€37M
Eduardo Camavinga187889CM, CDM€29.5M
Federico Valverde228389CM€58M
Mason Mount228389CAM, CM, RW€58.5M
Jamal Musiala187688CAM, LM€17.5M
Pedro Goncalves238188CM, RW€51.5M
Takefusa Kubo207588CM, RM, CAM€13.5M
Martin Odegaard228288CAM, CM€49M
Nicolo Rovella197087CM, CDM€4.1M
Harvey Elliot187387CM, RW€7M
Giovanni Reyna187787CAM, LM, RM€22M
Dani Olmo238287CAM, ST€46M
Nicolo Zaniolo217887CAM, RM€31.5M
Dominik Szoboszlai207787CAM, LM€23M
Declan Rice228287CDM, CM€43M

Affordable Midfield Talents with the Best Price-Performance Ratio

Here we present to you 10 players with a maximum potential of 87 who are not too expensive and have a market value of no more than €10M. These can particularly help you at the start of your career when the budget is still a bit tight.

PlayerAgeOverall ValuePotentialPositionMarket Value
Nicolo Rovella197087CM, CDM€4.1M
Harvey Elliot187387CM, RW€7M
Caden Clark186686CAM, CM€2.4M
Fabio Carvalho186786CAM, CM€2.6M
Nico Melamed207486CAM, LM, RM€10M
Billy Gilmour207286CM, CDM€5.5M
Thiago Almada207486CAM, LW, RW€10M
Santiago Gimenez207186CAM, ST€4.5M
Gavi166685CM€2.1M
Romeo Lavia176285CDM€1.2M

What do you think about the midfield talents? Which ones will you get for your team? Let us know in the comments!

If you are more active in Ultimate Team than in Career Mode, then we have put together a strong Bundesliga starter squad for you:

FIFA 22: Here is a strong Bundesliga starter team for little coins

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Diablo 2: Player spends hours farming in vain because he misspelled a letter

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The grind for new items is pretty much THE endgame content of Diablo 2: Resurrected. Ambitious players invest many hours here for an improvement. It’s particularly bitter when a small mistake ruins all the hard work…

What did the player farm for? In Diablo 2, there are not only particularly strong items in the form of legendaries or sets, but also so-called rune words. Rune words enhance non-magical items by placing the corresponding runes in the correct order into the sockets.

The rune word transforms an otherwise weak item into one of the strongest in the game. One of these words is “Strength,” which can be used in a chest armor. It grants, among other things:

  • a 20% chance of casting Frost Armor at level 15 when you are attacked
  • faster casting rate as well as increased damage and defense
  • the ability to knock back enemies or deal double damage

Thus, Strength is one of the most popular rune words for any build that focuses on physical damage or for melee mercenaries. It is also one of the more important words, similar to the 18 rune words you should definitely remember.

What happened now? The player and Reddit user Vetoes wanted to create a chest plate with exactly this rune word. The problem: he swapped two runes. Instead of the required “ElSolDolLo,” he used the runes “ElSolDolIo” in the armor:

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This rune word doesn’t exist. A single letter has thus ruined his plan to build one of the best items for himself or his companion.

It’s particularly frustrating because the grind can take many hours. Non-magical items with four socket slots are hard to find and usually obtained only after many hours in the cow level. The runes themselves can also take a while to obtain.

Certain items can even bring in quite a lot of money:

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Wrong letter, wrong rune – No effect

Can this still be saved? Fortunately, all is not lost. With a certain recipe from the Horadric Cube, the runes can be removed from the chest piece. To do this, the item simply needs to be placed in the cube with a “Hel” rune.

Overall, runes are easier to obtain than a socketed item, which means Vetoes can hopefully save himself some work. However, he still has to endure the mockery – some users claim that the name sounds a bit Spanish: “El Soldolio”

In fact, this problem doesn’t seem to be that rare. Several other players have reported similar experiences, particularly with weapons. So always remember: check if the runes REALLY match before inserting them.

Equally frustrating is when you simply hand valuable items over to the nearest vendor. This can happen quickly, especially to newcomers:

These items you should never sell to vendors in Diablo 2: Resurrected

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Crazy Guardian runs every sector 100 times for exotic experiments

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, many Guardians pass the time with activities like Gambit or Strikes. Occasionally, they might also engage in a Raid. However, some Guardians do not settle for just that and delve deeper into the game’s matters. We at MeinMMO show you what players do to calculate Bungie’s secret drop chances.

What experiment took place? A Guardian named “LegionlessOnYT” took on the task of clearing every lost sector of Destiny 2 100 times. In total, that amounted to 1,600 runs that lasted 93 hours, as he elaborated in detail on reddit.

Many of you might think about how crazy one must be to endure something so exhausting. Indeed, it is crazy, but the results and insights drawn from it were definitely worth it.

As crazy as it sounds, no one would voluntarily conduct such an experiment. Nonetheless, the sacrifice of time gives us insights about whether there’s a certain system behind it or if everything relies solely on RNG.

Guardians want to understand the systems behind the exotic drop rate

Why all the effort? You probably know it – A new season has begun, and now you want to farm the new exotics from the forgotten sectors. For several seasons now, the new exo armors have only been waiting there – and that isn’t guaranteed either.

Sector after sector, you try to finally get the new exotic, and eventually, you give up because after 15 runs, that damned exotic still hasn’t dropped. In the best case, you receive an old exo, where even the stats are poorly distributed.

Precisely for this reason, a Guardian took on the task of finding out what the drop rate actually is in the legendary sectors.

This is one of the exotics that can be unlocked in Season 15.

What was discovered? After 1,600 runs, a total of 393 exotics dropped. The Guardian comes up with a chance of 24.56%. One might think that after every fourth run, an exo should drop, but that is not the case.

Since every Guardian’s “luck” varies, it might be possible that an exotic appears only after the 20th run, but then drops on the 21st and 22nd run as well. It is a statistic – no guarantee. Moreover, the Guardian lists the best sectors for farming.

Farm these lost sectors: The lost sectors were listed based on effort and ease:

  1. Veles Labyrinth (Cosmodrome)
  2. Star Light Chamber (Dreaming City)
  3. The Quarry (EDZ)
  4. Excavation Site XII (EDZ)
  5. Aphel’s Rest (Dreaming City)
  6. The Empty Tank (Shatterback Point)
  7. Hidden Void (Europa)
  8. Coast of Lost Wishes (Dreaming City)
  9. Scavenger’s Den (EDZ)
  10. Corruption (Europa)
  11. Exodus Garden (Cosmodrome)
  12. Bunker E15 (Europa)
  13. K1 Communion (Moon)
  14. K1 Crew Quarters (Moon)
  15. K1 Logistics (Moon)
  16. K1 Revelation (Moon)

You notice that all Moon sectors are at the end of the list. This is likely due to the fact that these are the hardest but also the most time-intensive sectors of all. Therefore, the expert advises against them and rather points to the sectors from the EDZ and the Cosmodrome.

If you want all the information regarding the experiment, we link you to the post here: Crazy experiment of a Guardian on reddit

How high the chances are for the best weapon in the game – of course an exotic – Guardians calculate here:

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Can you rely on it? That is entirely up to you. However, it appears that the drop rate is still based on luck. The experiment, conducted by the diligent Guardian, deserves respect nonetheless. Through his sacrifice, we could confirm that in the world of Destiny 2, much is based on luck, and you still have to pray to the RNG god to be blessed.

Still, many Guardians on reddit are enthusiastic about the Guardian’s diligence. They praise him with quotes like:

Fantastic analysis. Thank you! […] I agree with most of your listings of the lost sectors.

says reddit user ctranger

Therefore, this work was definitely worth it. Perhaps these collected insights by the self-sacrificing Guardian will help you understand how the entire sector system works.

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What do you think of the experiment? Do you think such time sacrifices for the benefit of the Guardians are good, or is it too extreme for you? How long does it take you to gather all the new exotics of a season? Let us know in the comments what you think.

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New World Level Guide: This is how you can quickly reach level 20

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 4 minutes

How to level up fastest and most effectively in the new MMORPG New World has often been discussed. Reddit user extce has tackled this question and reveals how to reach level 20 the fastest.

Here’s what we show you: How do you actually level up the fastest in the new New World? This is a question many new players are asking. Based on the experiences from previous tests, this level guide is relevant for the release version. Reddit user extce has tackled the question and published a guide that shows you exactly what you need to do to reach level 20 as quickly as possible.

Who is this for? Such a guide is primarily aimed at players who want to quickly get to the endgame and those for whom the early game in MMORPGs is quite boring.

People who want to play competitively and win the race for the first places as a max-level character can, of course, fine-tune their plan as much as possible. But even if you notice while playing that leveling feels a bit slow, you can use this guide to assist you at several points.

A rough overview of leveling quickly to 60 can be found here:

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Getting to Level 20 as Fast as Possible – Here’s How

How does the guide work? The template from extce (via reddit) gives you a level range in which you should do certain things to get through these levels as quickly as possible. We adhere to this scheme, summarize and translate for you into German.

Levels 1 to 5:

  • Skip the tutorial using the menu. If you want a level for your sword, run to the opponent with a shield and kill it before you skip
  • Quickly gather 5 bushes and 5 flint, and craft each tool from flint once at a campfire
  • Otherwise, follow the main story
General Tip for Starting: Intentionally dying or drowning in water to return to the campfire usually goes faster than walking

Levels 5 to 10:

  • Collect plants whenever you see them so you can craft healing potions
  • Equip a second weapon as soon as you reach level 5. By canceling animations with the weapon switch, you can move faster
  • Be sure to pick up journal pages when you come across them. They give a good amount of experience
  • Make sure you have the following resources before entering the city; otherwise, you can also mine them during the truffle quest:
    • 40 stones
    • 24 raw leather
    • 1 flint
    • 45 wood
    • 90 iron ore (optional, used for iron tools)
  • Then continue following the main story
  • Feel free to take the tasks from the bulletin board, but only complete them if they’re on your path
  • Milk the cow to create light rations and maintain the food buff
  • Form a group in the wolf cave so the kills are shared, allowing you to complete the quest faster
  • Accept all 3 faction quests and complete the one closest to your position. Only complete the other two if they are on the main story path
  • Level up harvesting to level 30 while you’re on the way
  • Mine iron whenever you see it, as you need mining at level 10
New World Crafting
You should swing your pickaxe vigorously, as you need the life skill at level 10

Levels 10 to 20:

  • Gather 6 flower caps and 6 river crest as soon as you have harvesting at level 30. From these, craft 3 corruption tinctures and keep the remaining 3 raw materials for later, as they can also save time
  • If you did not start in Everfall, run to Everfall now to unlock it as a fast travel point and unlock all fast travel points along the way
  • Always take all side and faction quests when you enter a new city. However, only complete them if the main quest sends you past them, as this saves travel time
  • Spend your territory points for more experience, at least in Everfall and Windward
  • Prioritize faction quests, as they provide the best gear, but don’t take too large detours for them
General Tip: Elite zones and PvP are the fastest way to level your weapons, while corruption portals are the most efficient way to gather Azoth once you have the staff.
New World 3 Fraktionen
The 3 factions in New World give you quests and good gear
  • Completing most side quests and the main quest up to the Amrhein excavation should bring you to about level 20. The expedition is already feasible at level 20 but very difficult. You will need a good group with a healer, tank, and 3 DPS players
  • Collect quests that take place in the Amrhein excavation and submit them, as they grant a lot of experience

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After Level 20: Levels 20 to 24 progress relatively slowly in the starting areas. A general tip we can give you is to accept all quests and keep the paths short by completing them with the city missions from the bulletin board.

Do not continue with the main story until level 24, as you can accept new side quests in the main story area starting at level 24, and will only have to run once then.

These are all the tips we can give you to reach level 20 as quickly as possible. Do you have any others? Or even suggestions for improving the guide? Feel free to write them in the comments.

Which weapons you use while leveling is up to you – Here are all 11 weapons from New World ranked – from unpopular to popular.

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Pokémon GO: The best attackers in the Mini Jungle Cup

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

The Mini Jungle Cup is currently taking place in Pokémon GO‘s PvP league. We at MeinMMO have looked into what this cup is and show you which monsters you should best use.

How long does this cup run? The Mini Jungle Cup started on September 27, 2021, at 10:00 PM and lasts a total of two weeks. It will end on October 11, 2021, at 10:00 PM.

What is the Mini Jungle Cup? Trainers in Pokémon GO can regularly compete against each other in the PvP league. Normally, these battles take place in the Great, Ultra, or Master League.

Alongside the currently ongoing Master League, players can also participate in a very special cup: the Mini Jungle Cup. Unlike the Master League, this one mainly focuses on the small monsters of the game. This means that a certain CP limit may not be exceeded.

For the win, you receive triple Stardust, except when completing a set of battles.

These are the best attackers in the Mini Jungle Cup

What you should keep in mind: In the Mini Jungle Cup, you are only allowed to use certain Pokémon, so you should think ahead about which monsters you include in your team. Especially the respective strengths and weaknesses should be taken into consideration.

Here are the things you must consider when choosing your monsters:

  • The monsters must have a maximum CP of 500
  • It doesn’t matter whether they can evolve or not
  • The following types are allowed:
    • Normal
    • Grass
    • Electric
    • Poison
    • Ground
    • Flying
    • Bug
    • Dark
  • You may not use:
    • Pottrott
    • Farbeagle

You can use three Pokémon per battle. Ideally, you have leveled them up to the maximum of 500 CP. Since this cup is a very special battle league, you cannot orient yourself to the usual tier list for the different leagues.

Use these attackers

With the help of PvPoke’s overview, we have compiled the best attackers in the Mini Jungle Cup along with their respective movesets (via pvpoke.com):

PokémonMoveset
WaumbollCharm & Struggle + Seed Bombs
Galar-FlunschlikMud Shot & Stone Edge + Earthquake
AltariaFire Breath & Sky Attack + Moon Blast*
SchnuthelmWreck & Body Slam + Bug Buzz
PanzaeronAerial Ace & Brave Bird + Sky Attack
KnuddeluffCharm & Ice Beam + Cuddle
ChaneiraPound & Psychic + Hyper Beam
IrokexCounter & Sucker Punch + Boosting Hit
(Crypto-) PionskoraPoison Sting & Aqua Tail + Sludge Bomb/Poison Fang
QuiekelPowder Snow & Ice Storm + Body Slam
OnixRock Throw & Sand Tomb + Stone Edge*
StahlosDragon Tail & Crunch + Ram Boss
KapunoFire Breath & Body Slam + Crunch
PiccolenteWing Attack & Bubble Beam + Brave Bird

All attacks marked with a (*) are special event attacks. You can currently only learn them using an Elite Charge TM.

Which Pokémon are particularly worthwhile in the Mini Jungle Cup?

As already seen in the Element Cup in June 2021, Waumboll and Piccolente are again among the best attackers in the Mini Jungle Cup.

With Waumboll, this is mainly due to its combination of Grass and Fairy attacks. Trainers in the PvP league have had difficulties with Fairy attacks in the past. Additionally, Waumboll has strong defense and endurance.

Waumboll, Piccolente, Altaria und Knuddeluff

In contrast, Piccolente impresses with its fast charging attack Bubble Beam. This can quickly lure a shield or two from your opponent. Its Flying attacks are also very effective against Grass-type Pokémon. To defeat Piccolente, you should rely on Galar-Flunschlik.

Besides Piccolente, Altaria also presents itself as a strong attacker against Grass Pokémon. This monster is also of the Flying type and can impress with its charging attacks. However, this monster is particularly strong in defense.

Another interesting attacker is Knuddeluff. The Fairy and Normal-type Pokémon has only average defense, but it can particularly impress with its stamina. Since it has various Fairy attacks, it may also pose a challenge for some trainers. You can best defeat it with Poison attacks.

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What do you think of the Mini Jungle Cup? Will you participate? And which team will you use? Feel free to share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss this with other trainers.

In the coming weeks, a lot is going to happen in Pokémon GO. We have looked at which events await you in October and which are worth it.

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Twitch streamer shroud explains: This is why New World is not an MMO for casual players

Kevin Willing Kevin Willing Reading time 2 minutes

Shroud also adds that new players will always fall behind. Even after they reach max level, they won’t be able to keep up with other players:

There will often be new zones, new content, and new gear. You just reached max level and got your first good gear, and then you see ‘oh damn’, there’s already better stuff.

Shroud via Twitch.tv
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This compromise is what the streamer demands: According to shroud, the developers should implement a catch-up mechanism that allows casual gamers to save time. So far, nothing like this exists, which could also be a good thing.

“Time-saver packs” already exist in the gaming industry in abundance. However, they are usually sold for real money. They appear more often in single-player RPGs than in MMOs. This is also the case in Assassin’s Creed or Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

Considering how popular New World is right now, there are surely casual gamers among the roughly 700,000 concurrent players. It remains to be seen how difficult it will actually be for these players to keep up.

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Michael “shroud” Grzesiek explained in one of his recent streams why New World is not suitable for casual gamers with little time. According to him, you need to bring more than an hour.

Amazon Game Studios’ New World was released yesterday and the launch was rather sluggish for many. The servers were consistently overloaded and some players spent hours in the queue.

Important hours that many players actually could not or did not want to spare. For these casual gamers, US streamer shroud has a special message: “Stay away!”

This is why shroud thinks certain players should stay away from New World

Some players, including shroud, have already spent dozens of hours on the new MMORPG New World. Shroud himself is completely hooked on the grind factor of the RPG and believes he has recognized what type of player this MMO is made for – or rather who it is not for:

I would recommend anyone who does not have the necessary time to stay away from the game. […] If you can only play this game for an hour a day, I don’t think you will ever reach the end.

Shroud via Twitch.tv

Shroud also adds that new players will always fall behind. Even after they reach max level, they won’t be able to keep up with other players:

There will often be new zones, new content, and new gear. You just reached max level and got your first good gear, and then you see ‘oh damn’, there’s already better stuff.

Shroud via Twitch.tv

This compromise is what the streamer demands: According to shroud, the developers should implement a catch-up mechanism that allows casual gamers to save time. So far, nothing like this exists, which could also be a good thing.

“Time-saver packs” already exist in the gaming industry in abundance. However, they are usually sold for real money. They appear more often in single-player RPGs than in MMOs. This is also the case in Assassin’s Creed or Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

Considering how popular New World is right now, there are surely casual gamers among the roughly 700,000 concurrent players. It remains to be seen how difficult it will actually be for these players to keep up.

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This problem prevents playing: These worries only arise when it is actually successful and you manage to join a server. But don’t worry, the developers already have a solution: New World is struggling with full servers, soon offering free character transfers as a solution

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5 facts about CoD Warzone that only veterans know

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

Call of Duty: Warzone has been on the market for 1.5 years and has gone through quite a lot. The changes may not have been as pronounced as some players would have wished, but a lot has happened. MeinMMO would like to present you with 5 facts that were only a topic at release.

The release of Call of Duty: Warzone was already 1.5 years ago and the battle royale has been a hit from the start. But do you still remember how the release was communicated back then or which rifle was considered the first meta weapon? MeinMMO takes you on a little time travel back to the release.

About the author Maik Schneider: I have been following Warzone since day 1 for MeinMMO and for me it is finally the battle royale that fits me. When Warzone came out, I already knew all the weapons from Modern Warfare and for the first months there was nothing else on my PlayStation but Warzone.

Much has changed during this time – I now play a lot on PC, waiting for the new Warzone map and even played WoW in between. And Warzone has changed too.

AUG as the best weapon

What was going on? When we first published our article with the best weapons of Warzone, the submachine gun AUG from Modern Warfare was the OP weapon. With the 5.56 ammunition attachment, the weapon combined strong handling with a lot of damage and ruled as the best weapon for weeks after the release.

A few nerfs later, the AUG could no longer keep up with the stable alternatives when using assault rifle ammunition. Especially the Grau 5.56 then stood out and dominated almost the entire summer of 2020 in the meta.

Currently, the AUG-MP with the 5.56 rounds is considered a little insider tip for close combat (via YouTube).

cod warzone weapon setups aug
Our setup of the first best weapon in Warzone.

Secrecy until the last second

What was going on? The release of Warzone was an absolute mystery. For months there were leaks, speculations, rumors, and somehow also hype. Although no one knew if the free-to-play battle royale from CoD would actually come.

The leakers “Tom Henderson” (via Twitter) and “TheGamingRevolution” (via Twitter) were two of the key players who had long reported about the release of Warzone with Modern Warfare. Even we from MeinMMO had no idea until the last moment when something would happen.

Even bugs in Modern Warfare were interpreted as hints about the release. However, the developers explained to us that there was nothing to it. Only one day before the official release was there finally the first trailer for Warzone released.

Self-extending queues

What was going on? When Warzone finally went online, many CoD fans couldn’t wait to storm the servers. Accordingly, there were some problems at the start.

Unlike in New World, where German players like to line up in a queue, the newcomers in Warzone were a bit more impatient. And actually, there weren’t really server problems, just the search was a bit tricky. Because the match creation took a little longer, many players left the search and looked for a new game.

This led to matches not starting because players were always missing. As a result, other players had to wait longer, who then also left the game after a while. A queue vicious cycle that characterized the first hours after the release of Warzone.

Only trio and plunder as modes

What was going on? Today you can actually choose between 4 team sizes in battle royale: solo, duo, trio, and 4-player. But the release players of Warzone did not have that luxury. There were only trio and plunder – also as a trio.

Gradually, the different team sizes were added. The developers mentioned back then that the different team sizes would also need to be adjusted a bit for balancing. Some modes would therefore only come later. Especially the duo mode felt like forever waiting back then:

  • March 10 – Release with trios
  • March 17 – Solo mode
  • April 8 – 4-player are in the game
  • May 30 – Finally came duos

Extremely easy victories through revival

What was going on? To conclude our little time travel, we want to show you the original father of the cursed stim glitches. Because at the start of Warzone, it was incredibly easy to win if you knew this little trick.

You could simply revive each other in the gas. After a revival, you had enough health points left to calmly help your teammate up, and then ask for a helping hand yourself.

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The error disappeared very quickly from the game and was later replaced by the stim glitch. But with the original version of this bug, you didn’t even need the stim shoot. You just needed a certain lack of conscience.

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Call of Duty: Warzone is about to undergo its biggest change and will receive a fresh map, anti-cheat, and even the polished engine of the new Call of Duty 2021 with the new Vanguard. It remains to be seen whether the revamped Warzone can evoke a similar feeling for us as at release. But I am very much looking forward to all the changes.

Feel free to share your experiences and stories in Warzone with us. How did you experience the first weeks in the game? What do you currently wish for Warzone?

If you want to get a first look at the new map, check it out here: CoD Warzone shows new map – Pacific island with upgrade to Vanguard graphics

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Pokémon GO: Last raid hour today with Selfe, Vesprit, and Tobutz

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Today, on September 29, the last Raid Hour featuring the Lake Trio Mesprit, Uxie, and Azelf is taking place in Pokémon GO. We will show you how to find the worldwide raids and which counters you should use.

What kind of event is this? Every Wednesday evening, a so-called Raid Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. At almost all gyms, you can find Level 5 raids – that is, those with the legendary bosses.

Next Wednesday, Genesect will be the focus of this event, so today you have the last event hour of this kind with the Lake Trio before it disappears again.

The best counters against Mesprit, Uxie, and Azelf

When does it start? The Raid Hour begins, as you know from previous events, around 6:00 PM and usually ends at 7:00 PM. Before it starts, the dark raid eggs appear at the gyms, indicating where the next raids will soon begin.

What are the best counters? Mesprit, Uxie, and Azelf are Psychic type and are therefore weak to attacks from the Dark, Ghost, and Bug types. Here is a selection of the strongest attackers you can use in the raid against Mesprit, Uxie, and Azelf.

  • Giratina (Altered Forme) with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
  • Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
  • Snorunt with Icy Wind and Energy Ball
  • Mewtwo with Confusion or Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
  • Absol with Icy Wind and Dark Pulse or Sucker Punch
  • Houndoom with Icy Wind and Sucker Punch
  • Dracovish with Bite and Dark Pulse
  • Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
  • Gengar with Shadow Claw or Lick and Shadow Ball
  • Yveltal with Icy Wind and Dark Pulse
  • Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
  • Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor

Not enough options? You can find more strong attackers against Mesprit, Azelf, and Uxie here:

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Can you catch Shiny Mesprit, Uxie, and Azelf? Yes, the shiny versions of the Lake Trio have been in the game for quite some time, and with a bit of luck, you can receive them after the raid as a catch reward.

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This is what the shiny forms of Mesprit, Azelf, and Uxie look like

How to participate in worldwide raids?

This is how the raids are distributed: Currently, in Germany, you can only encounter Mesprit. Uxie and Azelf can be found through worldwide raids, known as remote raids. With this feature, trainers from all over the world can invite you to raids, and you can participate from your current location.

This is how you participate: To find worldwide raids, there are various methods, such as searching Twitter under the English hashtags for the Pokémon (keep in mind the time difference with other regions).

We have compiled an overview of resources to help you now find raids for Memesprit and Azelf in Pokémon GO.

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Are you joining the Raid Hour today, or have you done enough of these raids in the past few weeks and have no more need? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with other players on this topic.

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The old Xur is now more important in Destiny 2 than it has been in years

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For 7 years, Xur has reliably delivered Exotics every Friday in Destiny 2. However, his inventory became increasingly irrelevant for active players who already own all Exotics. This changed in Season 15 and players are celebrating his comeback.

In the last week, themerchant Xur was highly visited, and for good reason. As soon as the offerings of the iconic NPC were known, players queued up to see him. In particular, a weapon he sold suddenly became as crucial for the PvP endgame in Destiny 2 as raid gear.

These inconspicuous changes are now important:

  • With the start of the Season 15, Destiny 2 has expanded Xur’s usually exotic offerings to include legendary armor and weapons.
  • These weapons have random perks and the armor has random stats – players should thoroughly search through all goods to see if there’s a God roll included.
  • A small change with a big impact that sensibly expands his otherwise exotic and long unchanged inventory.
  • Since then, Xur can offer players items each week that are no longer available from other sources.

And one of his new, actually old, additions shot directly into the hearts of the Guardians. Players are hoping this will become a regular occurrence.

This old weapon is: The legendary fusion rifle “The Most Important Ingredient” was brought by Xur on September 17 (and again this week). Xur offered a true 5 out of 5 God roll of the weapon. More about this special roll and what makes it so strong, here on MeinMMO: Destiny 2 strong God rolls for doing nothing

Xur delivers the 3rd deadliest weapon for the Trials

How good the weapon was that Xur had on offer, was shown by the statistics of the Trials of Osiris from September 25 to September 28:

  • With over 2 million kills, 3% of all kills, “The Most Important Ingredient” ranks 3rd on the list of deadliest weapons (via Trials report).
  • Only The Messenger, the pulse rifle from the Trials of Osiris, and the Vex Mythoclast from the raid could achieve more kills in the PvP endgame, ranking 2nd and 1st respectively.
  • Even in the week that Xur first brought the fusion rifle, “The Most Important Ingredient” was directly in the top 10 of the deadliest PvP weapons.
  • Of course, it’s important to keep in mind that some players also use other rolls of the fusion rifle, but the most popular option is clearly the Xur roll.
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The fusion rifle “The Most Important Ingredient”

The reason for its high popularity is quickly found: The weapon is incredibly strong in PvP due to the perks that Xur brought. With absurd range, stable one-shot kills can be achieved. Moreover, the meta of Season 15 favors fusion rifles. Even more importantly, however, is that “The Most Important Ingredient” was super easy to obtain. This is not comparable to the effort players put into obtaining the Vex Mythoclast.

This has not gone unnoticed by the players. Xur has long been a cult figure in Destiny 2, and many believe this update to his offerings was long overdue.

This is how players react to the “legendary” Xur: Guardians are thrilled that visiting Xur is finally worthwhile again. After all, he could have a new God roll each week. Bungie has succeeded in bringing excitement back to the dusty NPC. Some are already speculating every Wednesday about what Xur might have for the next Friday.

In summary, user LarryLevis expresses it well (via reddit): “I think it’s great that our tentacle-faced friend can offer meta rewards and that it gives us all a reason to look forward to his appearance again. Good job, Bungie!”

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Players can’t get enough of Xur’s changes

This is what Guardians wish for next: Players have even more ideas for the cult merchant in Destiny 2. After old, legendary weapons, Xur should also add unavailable shaders and emblems to his collection.

“It would be fantastic to let him sell unobtainable ornaments.” A proud 6,000 upvotes and over 500 comments were received on the discussion about this on reddit.

Players in Destiny 2 place great importance on the look of their characters. It’s no secret that in Destiny 2, fashion is the real endgame. This is also why the new fashion magazine “Threads of Light” from Bungie is immensely popular among players.

What do you think of Xur’s expanded offerings? Do you think it was long overdue, or do you not stop by at the cult merchant anymore? Did you miss any God rolls with him? – let us know in the comments.

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Does New World have monthly costs?

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New World comes without any monthly fees. We will show you what is optional to buy if you do want to spend money.

What costs are involved? Players are asking whether they need to pay a subscription fee every month for the MMO New World, or if there are no monthly costs.

Once you have purchased the game, you can play it anytime and there are no monthly fees. New World is a buy-to-play MMO. However, there are optional ways to spend money on the game.

What does it cost to play New World?

You need to pay: If you want to play New World, you must first purchase the game. You have the option to buy the Standard Edition or the Deluxe Edition.

  • The Standard Edition costs €40 and includes the base game
  • The Deluxe Edition costs €50 and offers additional content:
    • Forest Person armor design
    • Forest Person axe design:
    • Dog as a pet in your own house – Your house is unlocked from level 15 in the game.
    • Rock/Paper/Scissors emote set: Rock, Paper, Scissors – a nice pastime with friends or a way to make tough decisions.
    • Digital art book for New World: A collection of fantastic concept art from the production of New World.
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What happens next? After you have added either the Standard or Deluxe Edition of New World to your game library, there are no subscription costs. You can continue playing without spending any additional money.

This might surprise some MMO players, as games like World of Warcraft or Final Fantasy XIV require a subscription beyond the trial period that you pay monthly.

It is possible that in the future, New World will have DLCs that cost extra. However, we will have to wait and see if these will actually be charged. Because games like GTA Online also do not have monthly costs and regularly provide free DLCs for all players.

But I want to buy something – what is there?

These are optional purchases in New World: Those who say they like to spend money and want to spend it on New World can turn to the in-game shop. But don’t worry – there is no pay-to-win.

If you want, you can buy the following content in the shop:

  • Emotes
  • Skins for armor and weapons
  • Furniture for your housing
  • New emblems for your company
  • New dyes

What luck coins are available and how much these and the contents like weapon skins cost, you can find out here:

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By the year 2022, the shop is expected to remain at least at this extent. Afterwards, it might be possible to also buy boosters in the New World shop.

This would allow beginners to accelerate their leveling process and catch up faster with friends who have been playing longer.

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How will you play New World? Do you plan to spend more money after purchasing the game and experiment with skins or emotes, or do you want to pay nothing more than the purchase price for the MMO? Share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.

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WoW: Crazy – First group completes ‘Mythic+29’ in time

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A new record has been set in World of Warcraft. The first group completed a “M+” dungeon – at the difficulty level +29!

As time goes on, players’ gear in World of Warcraft becomes increasingly better. Gradually, everyone gets their “Best in Slot” items at the highest possible item level. Therefore, more and more achievements are unlocked, and tougher dungeons are mastered. While many players are still struggling with Mythic+15 or Mythic+20, some players are really tearing it up. They are achieving this at dizzying Mythic+29!

What has been achieved? Plaguefall at level 29 with the affixes Fortified, Burst, and Storming. The group consisted of:

  • Protection Paladin (Itemlevel 254)
  • Restoration Shaman (Itemlevel 252)
  • Windwalker Monk (Itemlevel 254)
  • Subtlety Rogue (Itemlevel 252)
  • Frost Mage (Itemlevel 255)

In the end, the group had about 43 seconds left (via Raider.IO), allowing them to take their time with the final boss.

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Why is this so impressive? This is impressive for several reasons. Firstly, there are no valuable items left from the dungeon above level M+15 – 15 is the limit up to which rewards still increase. At 20, there is another teleport for the dungeon, but everything beyond that is purely for fun.

Much more impressive is the fact that damage and health points increase rapidly. Because the higher the key stone, the higher the damage dealt by enemies and their health points. It requires extremely good gear and skill at the highest level of play to even remotely complete a key stone beyond level 20 within the time limit.

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By the way – shortly afterwards, the group showed that they are by no means a flash in the pan. Just a few hours after completing Plaguefall, they completed another dungeon +29 – The Necrotic Wake.

What was the highest dungeon you have completed within the time limit? Have you even dared to attempt dungeons beyond “M+15”?

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