First benchmarks for the Steam Deck. How much performance does Valve’s Steam Deck really offer and which games can be played on it?
Here’s what it’s about: With the Steam Deck, Valve announced a handheld console on which you can theoretically play all Steam games and even install Windows. However, many users wondered:
Which games can I ultimately play on the Steam Deck?
How much performance does Valve’s Steam Deck provide compared to a full-fledged gaming PC?
At least for the second question, we have now received some new information. Initial benchmarks have been published that show the performance of the Steam Deck. This is interesting for many users, who do not want to spend thousands of euros on graphics cards.
Steam Deck Benchmarks – Many top titles run with medium graphics settings
Where do the benchmarks come from? The first benchmarks for the Steam Deck were listed by wccftech.com (via wccftech.com). The data comes from a Chinese user who posted the data online with images.
What do the benchmarks look like? The benchmarks paint a very positive picture of the handheld’s performance.
Game
Settings
Framerate (FPS)
Shadow of The Tomb Raider
High
30+ FPS
Shadow of The Tomb Raider
Custom
60+ FPS
Doom Eternal
Low
60 FPS
Doom Eternal
Custom
46 FPS
DOTA 2
High
47 FPS
DOTA 2
Low Settings
80 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
High Settings
20 – 30 FPS
During his tests, the user measured the temperatures on the Steam Deck. He found that the back of the handheld PC reached about 42.6 degrees Celsius and the grips were at 29 degrees Celsius.
In about three hours of gameplay, the battery life decreased from 100% to 46%. However, you must note that the user is using a developer kit and not the official device that you can later buy in stores.
Which games work? The user tried out a total of 4 games, but you can generally play significantly more games on the handheld. The special thing about the Steam Deck is that you can use both Steam OS and install Windows independently.
If you are looking for a handheld console but have not yet been convinced by the Steam Deck, then MeinMMO introduces you to four promising alternatives that can also handle gaming:
We at MeinMMO had the opportunity to interview the developers before the launch of New World regarding the topic of Housing. We certainly do not want to withhold this interview from you, and it also encourages you to betray your own faction.
Before the launch of New World on September 28, we at MeinMMO had the chance to send some questions about housing to the Amazon team. This led to a written interview with Charles Bradbury (Art Director) and Katy Kaszynski (Senior Producer).
The focus was solely on housing in New World and topics directly related to it. We received many interesting answers. You can now read the entire interview here.
We would like to emphasize once again that we asked the questions before the launch of the game. Therefore, some answers to certain questions are already known at this point.
What is New World? In addition to housing, Amazon’s new MMORPG also has many other features:
“You may want to save for a larger house or buy a second one right away”
MeinMMO: In a blog post (via New World) on the topic, you mentioned hundreds of possibilities to decorate your home. We also know that the number of decorations per house is limited. How many decorations can be used in a single house? How can this limit be increased, if at all?
Charles Bradbury: The number of housing items in your house is determined by the size of the house. Smaller houses cost less but can only have a certain amount of items. So, if you like to decorate a lot, you should save for a larger house. Or even buy a second one in another settlement.
MeinMMO: We can not only decorate our house, but it will also be possible to own pets. How many different animals will there be at the launch of the game, and are you planning to release more pets?
Charles Bradbury: There will be some pets available at the launch of the game, including the bulldog from the Deluxe Edition. We also have some interesting ideas for pets that we want to implement in the future.
“We don’t want it to feel like a punishment”
MeinMMO: We know that players must pay taxes to utilize all benefits of their house, even after they have already purchased it. How often are these taxes due? If someone is unable to pay the taxes, will their debt increase?
Charles Bradbury: Not paying taxes will only deactivate your house. You will not lose items placed there or lose the house itself. However, you will not receive benefits from the trophies in the house anymore and cannot use your home as a fast travel point.
Failing to pay taxes will not increase them or add to a debt. We don’t want it to feel like a punishment if, for example, you go on vacation for a few weeks and can’t play, and then return. Just settle your taxes and everything will work as usual again.
MeinMMO: Will there be a point at which the tax debt becomes too high to maintain one’s own house? Additionally – if a player does not pay their taxes and the controlling faction of the settlement changes, who receives the money when they pay?
Charles Bradbury: Taxes do not accumulate. So, if you are inactive for a while and then return, you only pay the last installment of taxes, and your house will be activated again. The faction controlling the area at the time you pay will then receive the money.
This very house could soon be yours
“Players must make decisions that suit their playstyle”
MeinMMO: How important will trophies in houses be in the endgame of New World? We know that players can place a limited number of trophies in their houses, which then provide a global buff for the player. These buffs also partially affect combat. How noticeable are these effects in PvE and PvP endgame? Will players be forced into housing if they want to be at the forefront?
Charles Bradbury: The trophies that players can place in their homes provide a wide range of bonuses. Some enhance fishing or gathering, while others give additional attribute points on equipment when fighting against specific types of enemies.
For us, trophies are a kind of parallel progression to the main character that brings significant bonuses, especially in the endgame. The limitation on the number of active trophies forces players to make decisions about the bonuses that suit their playstyle.
“Players have done things we didn’t expect, and that is great”
MeinMMO: We can invite others into our house, but what do they do there? Are there specific group activities that can only be done in a house? Does the size of the house play a role in this? Can players even rent a room to a friend and thus share the benefits of the house?
Charles Bradbury: There are some emotes as well as decorations and furniture pieces with which players can interact in a house. It absolutely depends on the players what they want to do with their houses. With voice chat and all the different furniture and decorations, we’ve already seen a lot of fun interactions.
Players have done things we didn’t expect, and for us, that is a great outcome. For example, we saw in the beta some players who used their interior decoration like a tavern, just to invite friends and passersby to hang out.
We would like to continue adding new things to allow players to express themselves. And interact with their house in ways that they find fitting.
Currently, only players who have purchased the house can access the benefits regarding trophies and other buffs.
The houses in New World can be decorated according to your liking
“Theft is prohibited”
MeinMMO: The house with the highest ranking will be presented to the public, and everyone can see it, which we think is great. Will anyone passing by my house be able to enter it freely? Should I be afraid of thieves if I forget to lock my door?
Katy Kaszynski: There are no door locks on the houses in Aeternum. Anyone can enter your house and see how you have decorated it. They can interact with your pets, sit at your table, and look around, but theft is not allowed. Only the owner of the house can change or remove furniture or similar items.
Charles Bradbury: That other players can see how your house looks from the inside is something many New World fans appreciate. They can not only showcase the exterior decoration but also their skills in interior design as well as trophies or rare furniture pieces they’ve acquired during their journey.
“We expect some deception and temporary alliances”
MeinMMO: What can players do who are dissatisfied with the leadership of their settlement but belong to the same faction as the leading company? Will there be a possibility for a power takeover within a faction?
Charles Bradbury: Currently, there is no way to declare war within the same faction or to oust the company from leading a settlement. However, there are many subtle ways to support other factions in toppling the company if that is your goal.
Wars are not cheap, and they require various resources to equip and prepare for an attack or defense. Even if you just temporarily move to another settlement and do not help defend the area, this can greatly contribute to the fate of an area.
Between the three factions and all the different companies within them, we expect a fair amount of deception and temporary alliances. This makes these battles even more exciting.
This is a topic we will keep a close eye on to see how it develops and whether we may need to make some adjustments.
The three factions in New World are in constant conflict
War will take place at the next available time window
MeinMMO: When it comes to takeover by another faction – How often can these takeovers take place, and how long does the defending party have to prepare for this war? Will it be possible to take over a settlement overnight when simply no one is there?
Charles Bradbury: Each controlling company sets a daily time window for potential wars. Companies usually choose a time when they think most of their members can be online and ready to defend the area.
If an area is thrown into a state of war due to a shift in faction influence, a company from the faction can declare war on the faction currently holding the most influence.
This then triggers a war between the defending company and the attackers, which will take place at the next available time window for the defenders. This gives both parties enough time to gather their forces and face each other on the battlefield.
Katy Kaszynski: It is very unlikely that a settlement will be taken over while the defenders are offline. A company can declare war once enough influence is gathered in the area to put it into a state of war. You can see the influence of the factions on an area directly on the map.
The leadership of a company sets a siege time window, and wars then take place in the next free time window. The only time when no war can be declared against an area is when an invasion is imminent.
MeinMMO: If a company I belong to or which I even own loses control of a settlement – how does this affect me personally? What happens to unfinished city projects? If I am the governor of the settlement where my house is located and it is taken over, will that have different effects on me than on a regular settler of the area?
Charles Bradbury: There are some advantages to being a member of the company that controls a settlement. For example, there are revenues from taxes and various sources of resources in each settlement that you have access to as a member of the controlling faction.
Additionally, there are cheaper fast travel costs and the ability to initiate your own city projects and even set taxes. You lose these benefits if another faction takes over the settlement.
However, it will not influence how you interact with the rest of the town or how you live. If you own a house in a settlement and it is taken over by another faction, you will not lose the benefits of your house or access to it.
What do you think of the answers and the housing in New World? Do you already have your own house, or are you still pondering where you want to move? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Today, on October 5th, the preload phase for Battlefield 2042 starts. MeinMMO summarizes all important dates, the download size, and the start of early access for you.
Update, October 5th: The preload has started and the download sizes are known. We have also added a guide for the download.
When does the preload for the Battlefield 2042 beta start? You can download the game starting October 5th at 9:00 AM German time.
These are the official beta times:
Preload: October 5th, 9:00 AM
Early Access: October 6th, 9:00 AM
Start of Open Beta: October 8th, 9:00 AM
End of Beta Phase: October 10th, 9:00 AM
We will accompany the release of the Battlefield 2042 beta on MeinMMO in a live ticker.
How can I play early? If you pre-order Battlefield 2042, you can start with early access on October 6th. If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or are a member of EA Play, you will also get access to early access.
Invitations will be sent to your email address linked to your account.
How to participate in early access to the open beta
Here is EA’s guide on redeeming the code for early access:
If you want to play on console: Ensure your PS or Xbox account is linked under “Connections”
Click on “Redeem product code”, enter your code, and redeem it
Go to your platform of choice and start the download
Where can I pre-order the beta? Here you will find links to the respective stores. You can also find the open beta there once the early access phase ends:
How can I download the beta? Here’s a guide for each platform:
Origin
Search for “Battlefield 2042” in the store
Select “Play first” on the product page
Then the beta page should open and you just need to add it to your library
Steam
Go to the product page for Battlefield 2042
There you will find the option: “Participate in the Battlefield™ 2042 Open Beta”
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Click “Request Access”
PS4/PS5
Search for Battlefield 2042 in the PlayStation Store
Click on the open beta there
The download should start immediately
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Search for Battlefield 2042 in the Xbox Store
Click on the open beta there
The download should start immediately
Battlefield 2042 Open Beta – Download Size and Content
How big will the download be? There are different indications for this. The official system requirements for the beta mention 100 GB. However, reports from players indicate that it varies between 17 and 19 GB depending on the platform.
What can you expect in the beta? According to official information, you can test one mode and one map during the beta phase. Here’s a quick summary:
In the beta, 4 of the 5 previously introduced specialists are available
You can play the “Conquest” mode
The only map in the beta is “Orbital”
There is not much more known. The content apparently corresponds to the technical alpha that took place in mid-August.
What are the specialists? These are essentially the classes of Battlefield 2042, only that players have significantly more freedom than in typical class systems in other games.
The fifth specialist is not listed as content and is likely only playable in the full version of Battlefield 2042. However, they appeared in a short film for the story.
Here you can also find the trailer for the open beta:
Is there crossplay? This is currently still unknown. The well-known leaker Tom Henderson states that crossplay is present in the beta. However, there is a limitation: There is no party function across platforms.
When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The shooter is expected to be released on November 19, 2021.
How about you? Will you take a look at the open beta? Are you already participating in early access? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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Is this still Minecraft? A mod makes the grass so realistic that your PC already gets 10° warmer at the mere thought of it.
Even after years, Minecraft is still extremely popular, not least because of the large community of modders who provide numerous expansions like texture and resource packs. Some of them are simple, while others look extremely good – and voraciously consume your PC’s performance.
Like the resource pack “Realistic Grass” by NicoRTX.
What is special about it? As the name suggests, the resource pack aims to provide as realistic grass as possible. While conventional Minecraft grass consists of just a few dozen pixels, NicoRTX pushed the boundaries. Rather than giving the grass formations only 32×32 pixels, NicoRTX went further – up to 2048×2048. You can recognize every single blade of grass and feel almost like you are in a modern game with high-resolution graphics – if the rest wasn’t so blocky.
The grass is almost photorealistic.
Combined with other add-ons, like shaders, amazing realism can be achieved in Minecraft. Even boring grass becomes a real eye-catcher.
What is the problem? Despite its fairly simple block graphics, Minecraft is extremely resource-hungry. With high-resolution textures that are as detailed as this grass, even the most modern PCs will eventually buckle – especially when shaders are added.
The stone block appears a bit lost.
Creating screenshots, for instance to present your own world or to record a video briefly, is quite suitable with such a pack. However, those who plan to explore vast worlds with it should perhaps pay a little attention to their PC’s load. Sooner or later, when the fire department arrives, you might have missed the moment.
If you want to try the resource pack yourself, you can download it from the website planetminecraft.
More news about Minecraft can be found here on MeinMMO:
What are players saying? In the Minecraft subreddit, there is a lively discussion about the resource pack. Many players are particularly concerned about overheating their PCs when using this mod. There are many comments like:
‘Imagine how much fear your PC must have when it’s just looking at these images.’
‘Hey, someone created a resource pack that you can use to heat your house in winter.’
‘The three screenshots shown are the only ones he could capture before his PC turned into a supernova.’
If you want to test the limits of Minecraft and your own computer, you should take a look at this resource pack. For everyone else, we have here the 7 most beautiful texture packs for Minecraft, where your PC won’t call the fire department right away.
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The Windows 11 release is on October 5, 2021. But is it worth switching to the new operating system? MeinMMO presents you a quick list of what you should consider before starting.
When will Windows 11 be released? Windows 11 will be released on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Microsoft plans to roll out the update in waves, just like it did with Windows 10. A specific time has not yet been announced.
Those who do not want to install Windows 11 yet or cannot do so due to old hardware can still wait with an upgrade. Windows 10 is officially supported until October 14, 2025. So there is plenty of time to wait for the experiences of others or simply buy new hardware.
Checklist – Should I install Windows 11?
For a quick overview, we at MeinMMO have prepared a checklist. With this list, you can check if you really want to install Windows 11 or if you should wait a bit longer. Detailed information about Windows 11 can be found below the checklist in the text.
I always want to have the latest operating system installed and like to try out new things
I want to use the latest features and functions right away
I am looking forward to the new redesign with rounded corners
I have never liked the Windows 10 design and have always found Mac OS prettier
Live tiles have always bothered me in the Start menu
I actively use the Xbox Game Pass and cloud gaming and need better integration in Windows
I am annoyed by the constant Windows updates on Windows 10
I want to utilize the latest security techniques
I have current hardware and do not need to buy new ones for Windows 11
If you want to install Windows, you can now also do so with the official Windows 11 assistant. We at MeinMMO will explain how you can quickly and easily install/upgrade Windows 11.
New Design, New Features – What’s inside Windows 11
Why should I install Windows 11? Windows 11 is the latest version of the Windows operating system. And with the release on October 5, 2021, there are several innovations.
Especially in terms of design, there are some adjustments that should make Windows 11 more productive due to better usability. This includes, for example, being able to set up multiple desktops for different tasks or improved voice input.
The most important innovations have been thoroughly introduced to you on MeinMMO:
Microsoft equips Windows 11 with new gaming features
Windows 11 is also supposed to become more attractive for gamers. Windows 11 will include Auto HDR, a feature that some of you may already know from the Xbox Series X. In addition, Windows 11 comes with the Direct Storage API. Direct Storage is primarily meant to speed up games by offloading the workload to the graphics card. Direct Storage is also expected to come to Windows 10.
Windows 11 will also have the Xbox app pre-installed at launch. This way, you can directly access the Xbox Game Pass and play your games if you have subscribed to the pass. This is how cloud functions are supposed to be integrated into Windows 11. Additionally, Microsoft has significantly revamped the “Microsoft Store.”
The support for Android apps on Windows 11 is also likely to appeal to many users. Want to quickly log in to your favorite game and collect your daily reward? This way, thanks to Windows 11, you don’t even need your smartphone for that.
Android apps are directly integrated into Windows 11 with the help of Amazon.
Windows 11 is free for owners of Windows 10
The upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is free. The free upgrade to Windows 11 will also be available starting October 5. Microsoft will distribute the update in waves, starting with computers that meet the requirements. Presumably, the first products to receive it will be their own devices like the Surface devices.
This means for you: New devices eligible for the upgrade will receive it first. In the weeks and months following October 5, Windows 11 will then be made available for additional devices.
If you are currently using Windows 10, you will receive a notification from “Windows Update” as soon as you can perform the upgrade. Alternatively, you can go through settings and check for updates in “Windows Update.” Then you can manually install the upgrade there.
According to Microsoft, it should be possible to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers. However, you won’t benefit much from it, as Microsoft may not provide updates for such machines.
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Microsoft has introduced the official successor to Windows 10. MeinMMO summarizes all the information that is currently known.
On June 24, 2021, Microsoft officially introduced Windows 11. In addition to a new design, there are also some new features and functions aimed at impressing gamers.
We at MeinMMO summarize all the information currently known about Windows 11. However, please note that this is mainly speculation, and Microsoft has not confirmed much.
For the official release of Windows 11, we at MeinMMO have prepared a checklist for you to help with the transition. Here you can check if you are really ready for Windows 11.
Update: 5.10.2021: We have updated the article and added the Windows 11 checklist.
Windows 11: Release Date, Presentation, and Price
When was Windows 11 officially introduced? On June 24, 2021, at 5 PM German time, Windows 11 was officially presented during the large Windows event. (via Microsoft.com). Here, all important innovations and functions were also presented.
When will Windows 11 be released? The official release date of Windows 11 is on October 5, 2021. Microsoft has now officially announced the release date of Windows 11. This aligns with the previous hint that Windows 11 should be released “Holidays 2021.”
How much will Windows 11 cost? Currently, we only know the prices for Windows 10, which can be found in the official Microsoft store (via Microsoft.com):
Windows 10 Home costs 145.00 Euros
Windows 10 Pro costs 259.00 Euros
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations costs 439.00 Euros.
We assume that the prices for Windows 11 will also continue to orient themselves to these prices.
Windows 11 ISO – When can you download Windows 11?
Microsoft has stated that installation images (ISOs) will be released starting next week (June 28). Then, every interested user will be able to download and try Windows 11 officially.
However, Microsoft also mentioned that not all features will be included in the preview version. If you want to try out all the features directly, you will have to wait until the official release, which is expected at the end of 2021.
Windows 11 Upgrade – Will Windows 11 be free?
Will there be a free upgrade from Windows 10 to 11? Yes, at the official announcement of Windows 11, Microsoft stated that all Windows 10 owners will receive a free upgrade to Windows 11.
Will there be a free upgrade from Windows 7 to 11? No, this is not certain yet. Support for Windows 7 was officially ended at the beginning of 2021.
We do not know if Microsoft will grant Windows 7 users another grace period and offer an opportunity to upgrade their outdated operating system for free.
Will there be a free upgrade from Windows 8.1 to 11? The situation for Windows 8 looks generally better than for Windows 7, as official support for Windows 8 ends on January 10, 2023. There is still a possibility to upgrade to Windows 10 using the official Windows 10 Update Assistant.
When can I install Windows 11? The free upgrade to Windows 11 will be available starting October 5. However, Microsoft will distribute the update in waves.
This means for you: New devices that qualify for the upgrade will receive it first. In the weeks and months following October 5, Windows 11 will then be made available for more devices.
If you are currently using Windows 10, you will receive a notification from “Windows Update” as soon as you can perform the upgrade. Alternatively, you can go to Settings and check for updates under “Windows Update.”
Windows 11 Update – Can I still use Windows 10?
Yes, you do not need to install Windows 11 immediately upon release. Instead, you can continue using Windows 10 on your computer. Windows 10 will still receive security updates for a few more years.
How long will support for Windows 10 last? Official support for Windows 10 will continue until October 14, 2025. After that, you can still use Windows 10, but you will no longer receive security and feature updates. Especially if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, this poses a security risk.
Windows 11 Accounts: Offline Mode still available
Do I need a Microsoft account for Windows 11? If you are using the Home Edition of Windows, you officially need an internet connection to set up Windows 11 (via Microsoft.com)
The Pro versions should still allow use in an offline mode with a local account. However, the setting for Windows 11 Pro is well hidden.
Both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro allow for a local account. In the Home version, some tricks might still be needed in the beta version (via deskmodder.de). We cannot say how this looks in the official version yet.
Windows 11 Hardware Requirements – These are the official minimum requirements
What are the minimum requirements? Microsoft has already published the minimum requirements for Windows 11 on the official page (via Microsoft.com)
The minimum requirements for Windows 11 are significantly higher than those of Windows 10. For Windows 10, 1 GB of RAM or at least 20 GB of storage space was sufficient.
Especially with the graphics requirements, Microsoft has raised the bar significantly. The minimum is a graphics card with DirectX 12 and at least Full HD resolution.
From Windows 10, version 2004, all new Windows 10 systems must use 64-bit builds, therefore we only present data for 64-bit. A 32-bit version is no longer officially offered. Windows 11 also only offers 64-bit versions.
Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Comparison:
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Windows 11
Processor
Processor with 1 GHz or faster
1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor
RAM
2 GB
4 GB
Storage
20 GB
64 GB or larger storage device
System Firmware
UEFI, version 2.3.1 or higher
UEFI, enabled for secure boot
TPM
Microsoft recommended usage
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 required
Graphics Card
DirectX 9 or higher with WDDM 1.0 driver
Compatible with DirectX 12 or higher with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display
800 x 600, minimum diagonal of 7 inches, 32-bit per pixel
High definition display (720p) with a diagonal of more than 9 inches, 8-bit per color channel
Internet Connection and Microsoft Account
Internet connection required for Home Edition
Internet connection and a Microsoft account required for Home Edition
Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Hardware Comparison
Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0
For Windows 11, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 is mandatory.
What is TPM anyway? TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module. This module is often built as a small chip on your motherboard. The chip signs digital certificates and checks whether anything in the system has changed. Additionally, the chip stores hashes and detects if the firmware has been modified.
While TPM is a security module, it can also prevent the installation of alternative operating systems.
Can you retrofit old hardware? In particular, old hardware often does not support TPM 2.0 or you may not have a chip on your motherboard.
Retrofitting is only possible under certain conditions, as your motherboard needs a TPM slot where you can plug in the module. You also need a chip that fits this connection, and often manufacturers use different connectors.
What module do I have? Open the run menu with the Windows + R shortcut and then enter devmgmt.msc. This way you will reach the Device Manager. Here, look for the entry “Security devices,” which is located quite far down. If “Trusted Platform Module 2.0” is displayed here, then you are safe and can easily install Windows 11.
What if my PC does not support TPM 2.0? In principle, you can still bypass the TPM 2.0 requirement with unofficial means. Whether this is still possible in the official version, we cannot say. However, modifying your system always comes with risks and can make your system unstable.
At the Windows event, Microsoft introduced some innovations that Windows 11 will have. In addition to the design, there will also be some changes in the system’s functions:
Widgets return revamped to Windows and replace the live tiles known from the Windows 10 start menu.
New is a news feed for news that will be integrated.
Moreover, the Microsoft tool “Teams” and the Xbox Game Pass will be fully integrated into Windows 11.
The most important innovations of Windows 11 can also be found summarized here on MeinMMO:
Microsoft has not yet explained exactly how comprehensive this support will be. However, during the stream, it was stated that users would be able to easily install apps from the Google Play Store and the Amazon Store.
Why is Windows 11 interesting for gamers? Windows 11 will receive extensive support for “DirectStorage.” This feature is already in use in the Xbox Series X as “Velocity Architecture.”
DirectStorage is a new programming interface for data input and output. This interface is intended to allow the graphics card to retrieve data from the hard drive much faster, thus reducing load times.
What features Windows 11 wants to offer gamers, you can find in our detailed overview:
Is Windows 11 very different from Windows 10? Those comparing Windows 10 with the upcoming new Windows 11 will quickly find that many things seem familiar at first glance.
When switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the overall adjustments remain limited. While Microsoft has made several design adjustments and added some features, many users coming from Windows 10 should find it easy to navigate in Windows 11.
Now Microsoft has also shown first official images and changes and commented on it:
What is changing?
The biggest changes affect the start menu. Instead of the previous list and tiles known from Windows 10, there are now only a handful of icons in the center of the taskbar.
Microsoft has also redesigned the icons in the menus and on the interface.
Overall, the design of Windows 11 appears much cleaner than that of previous Windows versions, as it seems that many elements can be customized.
What stays the same? Especially the menus and notification area in Windows remain unchanged.
The previously known folder structure, as seen in Windows 10, also remains the same.
The menus are structured the same way, but the design has changed. Source: YouTube.com
Windows 11: Performance
Some users have already tested the leaked Windows 11 version for its current performance. However, please note that these numbers do not represent the final, official version of Windows 11. You will have to wait for the official release.
Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Performance: Who is faster?
What is the performance of Windows 11? YouTuber Ben Anonymous shows initial benchmarks of Windows 11 in a video.
In the video, he pits Windows 10 against Windows 11 using the benchmark tool “3DMark Time Spy.” Here it appears that Microsoft may have improved performance.
Overall, Windows 11 scores 9.64% better than Windows 10
CPU performance is 2.05% higher on Windows 11 than on Windows 10.
Both the graphics card and the CPU run slightly hotter (7.08% CPU and 2.57% GPU).
Additionally, Windows 11 boots 3 seconds faster (16 vs. 13 seconds).
You can watch the entire benchmark test for Windows 11 in the official YouTube video, which we embed here for you:
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The AK-47 from Cold War has long been considered the best assault rifle if you are looking for a weapon for your sniper in Call of Duty: Warzone. After the recoil adjustments in the latest updates, the Russian original can also perform well at long range and impresses with strong damage. MeinMMO shows who should check out the AK-47.
Update January 3, 2022: We have checked the setup option in the article and can still recommend the attachment combination.
What can the AK-47 do in Warzone? The assault rifle is generally one of the weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone that can be a bit harder to control. After a few adjustments to the recoil, the AK-47 is now considered very controllable and performs well at both close and long range.
For Warzone expert “JGOD”, the AK-47 is currently even the best assault rifle – as sniper support and for range battles (via GoogleDocs as of October 4). If you are looking for a weapon with a lot of kick and are willing to accept a bit more recoil, then the AK-47 might be just right for you, especially if you were a fan of the CR-56 AMAX in the past.
Warzone: AK-47 from Cold War impresses with damage and control
What makes the AK-47 strong? In close combat as support for a sniper rifle, the AK from Cold War has long been dominating the tier lists. This is due to its strong time-to-kill (TTK) and the good handling of its slow fire rate. If you miss your target, the TTK increases above average, but with a bit of practice, the weapon can be well tamed.
Hits deal 36 damage to the opponent, and 7 shots take down enemies within just 600 milliseconds. Where the hits land does not matter – chest, stomach, limbs all have the same damage value. In close combat, you need 2 headshots to reduce the TTK to 500 milliseconds.
Without further attachments, the AK-47 from Cold War enters the second damage tier at just under 25 meters. Here you need exactly 700 milliseconds for your kill, and in long-range combat, 2 headshots also help reduce the time to 600 milliseconds.
The AK-47 currently offers a lot of damage while maintaining moderate recoil. The damage/recoil ratio is very good. Although you don’t get a M13 laser, you do get a well-controllable weapon with which you can outperform most competitors.
Pro
Strong damage/recoil ratio
Usable in close and long range
High damage per bullet
Contra
Low fire rate does not forgive misses
No usual laser – recoil is noticeable
Specialized weapons provide better damage
TTK comparison assault rifles: Chest shots in close combat
AK-47: 600 milliseconds
XM4: 666 milliseconds
RAM-7: 631 milliseconds
In close combat, the AK-47 falls short in the damage comparison with submachine guns. The MP5 from CoD MW comes in at 526 milliseconds here but cannot compete with the range of the AK.
TTK comparison assault rifles: Chest shots at long range
AK-47: 700 milliseconds
FARA: 759 milliseconds
Grau 5.56: 822 milliseconds
M13: 808 milliseconds
In long range, the AK-47 from Cold War has to concede to light machine guns. Especially when you don’t factor in the open-bolt delay, weapons like the PKM from CoD MW can also achieve 640 milliseconds at range. The AK-47 is much snappier and gives you better movement stats.
What is Open Bolt Delay? In Warzone, there are some weapons that do not fire immediately when you pull the trigger. This is especially true for light machine guns, but some SMGs also have this “delay”. For these weapons, there is a delay of around 60 milliseconds before the first bullet leaves the barrel after you pull the trigger.
Warzone: AK-47 setup for close combat
How is the AK strong in close combat? In close combat, avoid attachments that reduce your recoil. If you use the weapon as sniper support, play it fully for mobility:
Muzzle: GRU Suppressor
Sight: Microflex LED
Stock: KGB Skeleton Stock
Ammunition: 45-round
Grip: Snake Grip
Warzone: AK-47 setup for long range
How is the AK strong in long range? In long range, go for recoil-dampening attachments and take the largest magazine with 60 rounds:
Who is the AK for? The AK-47 from Cold War is a strong alternative if you don’t mind a bit of recoil. With the Russian assault rifle, you can also beat your opponents in direct assault rifle comparisons at both short and long distances. However, you will feel this versatility when you encounter enemies with specialized weapons.
Against an SMG, you will lose the 1vs1 if you are closer than 10 – 15 meters to your enemy. Also in long-range combat, LMGs can beat you if you start firing simultaneously. However, the open-bolt delay of the LMGs makes up for the high damage in favor of the AK-47.
If you are looking for an all-rounder that offers you a lot of damage and versatility and have no issues with a bit of recoil, then the AK-47 is currently just your weapon.
If you are looking for more alternatives for your loadouts, then check out our list of the best weapons in Warzone. We keep the list constantly updated and provide information on the latest meta adjustments.
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Do you want to start in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team with a Premier League team that is not too expensive? Then we have a strong team for you here that costs no more than 50,000 coins.
What kind of team is this? We have put together cards for this team whose values are really strong in the important areas, yet not too expensive. This team is designed for a strong start in FUT 22 and can be replaced with stronger cards over time.
The team currently costs around 50,000 coins (as of 04.10.2021), which is an average of 4,500 coins per player. However, prices can vary and fluctuate significantly.
If you want to earn some coins for FUT first, it is worth taking a look at our trading tips.
11 strong Premier League players for Ultimate Team
This is the team: Since this team consists solely of Premier League players, you don’t need to worry about team chemistry. All players harmonize with each other.
For the formation, we opted for the classic 4-4-2 formation. With this setup, you have enough attacking power in the front and still remain solid in defense.
In attack, we have two very fast and dribbling-strong players with Martial (81) and Jesus (83), who also offer strong shooting stats. You shouldn’t have problems scoring goals with them.
Alternatives: If you can spend a bit more budget on strikers, it’s worth looking at the Inform card of Toney (84). This may cost a bit more, but it offers improvements in all areas.
For the midfield, we opted for two all-rounders who can both contribute offensively and defend well. Our choice fell on Fabinho (86) and Sissoko (78).
Alternatives: For the midfield, there’s a very strong and primarily offensive alternative in Phil Foden (84). Another defensive option would be Allan (83), who has outstanding defensive stats.
On the wings of the team, we have two appropriately fast players. Zaha (82) and Bailey (82) both offer pace stats around 90 and can also impress with strong dribbling stats. Moreover, it’s impressive that Bailey has 4 stars on the weak foot and Zaha can shine with 5 stars on skill moves.
Alternatives: There are plenty of potential alternatives for the wings in the Premier League. For instance, you could get the extremely fast Saint-Maximin (79) on the left. For the right side, the former Dortmund player Jadon Sancho (87) as an upgrade or Raphinha for a lower price would be suitable.
In the defensive line, we have also paid attention to speed and good defensive stats. The full-backs Reguilon (81) and Nelson Semedo (80) offer pace over a value of 80 and have overall solid stats. The center-backs are similar. With pace stats around 75, they are not too slow and also offer very stable defensive and physical stats.
Alternatives: For more defensive power, you’ll need to dig significantly deeper into your pockets. For example, Joe Gomez (82), Joao Cancelo (86), and Andrew Robertson (87) are strong options.
In goal, we opted for the German national player Bernd Leno, who offers good stats in every area. There are quite a few good alternatives in the goalkeeper position in the Premier League, so you can also choose a different card.
Maybe you want to enhance your team with a special card? Here you can see which OTW cards (Ones to Watch) can receive upgrades soon:
Known leakers from the Fortnite scene have now unearthed a new feature. This addition, which is dedicated to movement in Fortnite, should be familiar to you from another game. We at MeinMMO show you what it’s all about.
Which feature is being referred to? The sliding, or in English “sliding”, could soon be introduced in Fortnite. Savvy dataminers have discovered important information regarding a new form of movement in the data from Fortnite. This new feature allows you to slide along the ground like in Call of Duty Warzone.
In doing so, you can apparently still shoot enemies in the face and make your way through Fortnite. But what should you be aware of?
Soon you will be able to slide in Fortnite like in Call of Duty
It is hard to say for sure where Epic Games got the idea from. Many games in the “shooter” genre offer such movement. However, it is a fact that Call of Duty is well known for its sliding movement.
Since “CoD-Ghosts”, players have been able to make their way through the well-known shooter by sliding. Therefore, it is cool to see that Fortnite will possibly receive such a feature soon.
How will it work? There are still a few things to know. You will not be able to slide indefinitely. Dataminers also found out that Epic Games will implement certain rules for sliding.
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The angle and the surface of the ground affect the sliding
You will have to wait 2 seconds before you can slide again
Your field of view will be increased by 15 while sliding
What does the community think about it? They approach the information with mixed feelings. There are some concerns about this new form of movement. Players assume that the sweatlords from the community will take total advantage of it.
Nevertheless, positive comments outweigh the Twitter post. However, it is still unclear when this feature will come. Neither leakers nor Epic Games have commented on it yet.
Therefore, we ask you, what do you think of such a new feature? Do you think something like this has a place in the battle royale shooter “Fortnite”? Or would you rather have Epic Games scrap this idea, as it could completely ruin your gaming experience? Let us know.
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Are you looking for affordable talents for Career Mode in FIFA 22? Here you’ll find young players with great potential for a transfer value of less than one million.
This is what talents are used for: In the Career Mode of FIFA 22, you try to bring your club to the top of world football. For this, you need strong players – but they can be quite expensive. Especially when playing with a small club, you need to rely on talents.
If you want to spend as little budget as possible, you should look for affordable talents that still have a lot of potential. You can improve them through training and game practice, to then sell them profitably or develop them into stars in your club.
An overview of the affordable talents in FIFA 22 Career Mode that you can get for less than a million can be found here.
FIFA 22: Strong talents under 1 million.
What kind of list is this? In this list, you’ll find only players under 23 years old who still have a lot of potential for development. None of them costs less than one million euros. However, keep in mind that this only applies in the first season – players can develop, become more expensive, or change clubs during their career.
The list offers talents for all positions. It is sorted by the potential they can reach. However, it depends on your training and game practice whether they can achieve this.
Player
Age
Overall Value
Potential
Position
Market Value
P. Dwomoh
17
60
85
CAM, CM
775,000 €
C. Chatzigavriel
17
58
84
GK
Free Agent
D. Touré
18
60
83
ST
775,000 €
R. van den Berg
16
59
83
CB
675,000 €
T. Nakai
17
61
83
CAM
1 million €
E. Poku
17
61
82
RF, ST
1 million €
A. Devine
16
57
82
CM, CDM
500,000 €
E. Gebreyesus
17
61
82
RF
1 million €
A. Kalogeropoulos
16
62
82
CB
1 million €
L. Mbete
17
62
82
CB
1 million €
N. Collins
17
60
82
CB
725,000 €
M. Safonov
22
72
82
GK
Free Agent
Pablo Felipe
17
61
81
ST
900,000 €
L. Bogarde
17
58
81
CB, LB
600,000 €
Alejandro Iturbe
17
62
81
GK
875,000 €
Recasens
19
61
81
CB
875,000 €
T. Onyango
18
60
81
CM
775,000 €
S. Coulibaly
17
61
81
CB
850,000 €
A. Robertson
18
58
81
CM
650,000 €
Pere Joan
19
62
81
GK
900,000 €
You need to consider this: It can happen that clubs sometimes suggest higher prices or release sums that are higher. Therefore, you should always let your scouts observe the talents first. This way, the prices can be estimated more realistically when you request a transfer. For example, top talent Dwomoh: The club may demand a release sum of nearly 2 million. But if you scout him beforehand, the value is estimated more at 775,000 – and you can get him cheaper.
Always make sure not to get ripped off in negotiations
Are you looking for talents for specific positions that may also be a bit more expensive? Then we have further overviews for you:
Shortly before the release, Back 4 Blood makes a change and explains that it will use a copyright protection that is under criticism.
There is some trouble on reddit regarding the upcoming zombie co-op shooter. Just days before release, it received a slight addition. The game will use Denuvo as a copyright protection and this has massively upset some potential players – a reddit post on the topic gathered over 1,400 upvotes.
What happened? Shortly before the release, some players noticed a few new lines of text in the Steam store for Back 4 Blood. According to SteamDB, on September 28, an addition was made stating that Back 4 Blood will be released with “Denuvo”. For many, this has triggered annoyance about this last-minute change.
What is Denuvo? Denuvo is a small software integrated into the game code. Basically, Denuvo is supposed to protect the game from the actual copyright protection being “cracked”. It is an extension of the existing copyright protection intended to ensure that players actually buy the game rather than downloading and playing it illegally. It is therefore anti-piracy software.
Denuvo mainly promotes that it will have “the longest possible release window”. Eventually, games protected by Denuvo are cracked, as a rule. However, this should take as long as possible so that developers can earn something from their game and the game is not illegally spread on torrent sites.
Why is Denuvo criticized? Denuvo has long been criticized by players. It is said that Denuvo can lead to a higher load on the PC, potentially resulting in performance losses – meaning the game may not run as smoothly as it could on the hardware.
In recent months, some developers have parted ways with Denuvo or had to make adjustments. For instance, Resident Evil: Village needed a little revision of Denuvo to ensure it did not compromise game quality. Other games, like Marvel’s Avengers, have subsequently removed Denuvo, and Humankind had removed Denuvo from the game even before its launch.
In many cases, using Denuvo also requires the player to be “always online” for the game to function. However, since Back 4 Blood is a co-op shooter that works best with other players, this aspect is likely not a significant problem.
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Whether Denuvo will indeed have a negative impact on Back 4 Blood, or if it is already well optimized, we will probably find out in a few days – as the Early Access of Back 4 Blood starts soon.
What do you think about Denuvo and the fact that it was added shortly before release? Absolutely fine or an annoying matter that will affect your purchasing decision?
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The player Larsen has published a video about New World where he explains how he managed to reach level 60 so quickly. He especially focuses on the city projects and the associated task board. This is often ignored by many, but it is a very useful feature for leveling.
He streamed his entire leveling adventure on Twitch and is now starting to upload videos about New World on YouTube.
How did Larsen reach level 60 so quickly? According to his own statement, the player mainly focused on crafting and city projects. While they are not very strong at lower levels, they become more important later on and are therefore often underestimated by players.
Rotating through 3 cities to progress as quickly as possible
How exactly did Larsen proceed? Larsen leveled up relatively normally until level 20 and followed the story and side quests.
In addition, he also leveled up various crafting skills. This was an important part of his leveling strategy:
On one hand, crafting skills provide a lot of experience.
On the other hand, the tasks on the city board improve as your skill increases. Important milestones are levels 50, 75, and 100 of each discipline.
The city projects may seem rather unimpressive at first.
To complete the city tasks as effectively as possible, he created a triangle of 3 major cities: Windkreis, Immerfall, and Königsfels:
His journey started in Windkreis, where he accepted quests. Then he headed north to Immerfall. Along the way, there are rabbits, wolves, and turkeys, all of which are important for the quests.
In Immerfall, he accepted quests again and walked towards Königsfels. There is a lot of iron along the way.
From Königsfels, he either teleported back to Windkreis or walked. Along the way, one can find easily hemp and leather.
Upon reaching Immerfall, he completed all crafting tasks. He did this because the city belonged to his faction, and the taxes there were correspondingly lower. You should also pay attention to this if you want to follow this method.
Through the explorer missions, he quickly earned a lot of money to buy a house, which made his journey through the cities easier and cheaper.
He did this for about the first 1.5 to 2 days. After that, he bought a second house in Lichtholz and included this city in his rotation as well.
In Destiny 2, the hunt for the ultimate PvE title “Conqueror” begins with the Weekly Reset on October 5th. However, the path to triumph in Season 15 is doubly challenging. Not only are three of the toughest strikes in the game involved in the Nightfall rotation, but there are also many currently unfixed bugs that could cost you the coveted Conqueror title.
The Nightfall test in the Grandmaster difficulty was introduced last year, in 2020, with the Shadowkeep expansion. Since then, this activity has been the PvE endgame counterpart to the Trials of Osiris.
This is why Grandmaster is so challenging in Season 15: First of all, players agree in Season 15 that the selection of Nightfall strikes available makes for a tough battle for the Conqueror title.
Among the six strikes that need to be completed, three of the hardest Nightfall strikes are:
“The Hollowed Lair” in the Tangled Shore
“The Lake of Shadows” in the European Dead Zone
“Exodus Crash” on Nessus
“The Corrupted” in the Dreaming City
“The Devil’s Lair” in the Cosmodrome
“The Devil’s Playground” on Nessus
All important information about the mode “Grandmaster” and how to start it:
This is why Grandmaster is currently so unfair: If players still want to tackle all seasonal Grandmaster Nightfalls in Season 15, they will face additional annoying and unfortunately already well-known bugs. Usually, Bungiehas fixed such errors before the start of the prestigious activity in previous seasons. Thus, a fair competition for the title and the gilding was possible again.
No wonder players are worried that these unfixed bugs might become a major problem in the Grandmaster Nightfalls and especially for the title gilding in the current Season 15.
These bugs are causing nasty Nightfall wipes:
The most affected strikes are “The Hollowed Lair,” “Exodus Crash,” and “The Corrupted.”
These are the errors in detail:
The Hollowed Lair, Tangled Shore
If the tank is killed too quickly, you can continue playing, but you won’t make any progress, and the door to the next area remains closed to the team.
If the Fanatic’s shield breaks, the teleportation to the boss sometimes doesn’t end correctly. This results in players getting pulled to the boss unintentional and smashed by him. In the Grandmaster Nightfall, automatic resurrection is not possible. In this case, teammates have to risk their own lives to revive a teammate right in front of the boss. The only option would be to finish the Grandmaster Nightfall alone.
The Fanatic – Strike boss in “The Hollowed Lair”
Exodus Crash, Nessus
The Arc energy beams that need to be collected at the start of the Nightfall strike do not always appear reliably. This causes a soft lock, and you’ll have to start over.
The boss can remain invisible for extended periods, making the boss fight even more challenging. During this time, new enemies continue to spawn.
The Anti-Barrier Champions in the boss room sometimes ignore players and wander aimlessly through the area.
The boss in the “Exodus Crash” strike can become invisible.
The Corrupted, Dreaming City
The health regeneration of Overload Hobgoblins resumes immediately after being stopped, even though they are stunned and constantly being shot by Overload weapons.
Stunned Overload Champions, in this case, the Hobgoblins, continue to shoot at players with their weapon despite being under constant fire from Overload weapons.
The lift sometimes cannot be activated, meaning that progress is no longer possible as the phase cannot be triggered.
If a team member dies in the phase with the “Twins of Sorrow,” their revival can cause a respawn in the wrong area. Depending on when this happens, it may no longer be possible to follow your teammates since the portal is only open on one side.
In the boss fight, from the second shield phase onward, Sed’s energy shield will not be shown to the players, although it is still present and therefore not destroyed.
Especially “The Corrupted” contains many of the nasty bugs, which is why players have already renamed the strike to “The Corrupter.”
Players find a new name for the least popular strike: “The Corrupter”
Players are asking: “When will a patch for the problems arrive?”
Players previously requested from Bungie on reddit a month ago that these bugs must be fixed before the start of the Nightfall Grandmaster. They are worried that they won’t be able to earn the associated Conqueror title with gilding due to errors and other defective elements.
The Nightfall strikes should better be disabled until a proper solution is found. The errors are noticeable at all difficulty levels, including in the “Grandmaster.”
What we know so far: So far, Bungie has not announced a patch for the bugs listed above. Let’s hope that all known bugs and issues will be fixed by the reset on October 5th.
Have you already encountered the bugs in the three Nightfall strikes? Or have you perhaps noticed any other bugs? Let us know in the comments.
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Currently, you can encounter the Team Rocket duo Jessie and James in Pokémon GO. The community has noticed, however, that the battles were not counted for all Rocket tasks. We took a look at what happened and show you what some trainers suspect.
Who are Jessie and James? Jessie and James are two Rocket Grunts who played a central role in the original series. They repeatedly caused trouble and made life hard for Ash and his friends.
Niantic has been regularly bringing them back into the game for some time, giving trainers the opportunity to face these familiar faces in Pokémon GO. Currently, due to the Jungle Event, they can be found in the game until October 15, 2021.
How can you battle Jessie and James? Like in the series, the two Rocket Grunts travel in their typical Meowth balloon. They spawn up to 4 times a day, similar to the other Team GO Rocket balloons. Whether you receive a normal Rocket balloon or encounter a Meowth balloon is random.
Fights against Jessie and James are not counted
This is what happened: In recent days, some trainers have taken the opportunity to face Jessie and James. Some had an open task for Team GO Rocket and wanted to complete it directly. However, as the trainers found out, the battles were not counted for their tasks.
This also happened to the reddit user bnahlik, who created the following video:
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At the start of the video, you can see his overview of tasks. It shows that he still needs battles against Team GO Rocket for the Zarude task and for the special research “Find Your Voice” with Meloetta. At the end of his video, you can see that the two battles against Jessie and James were only counted for Zarude.
In the comments under his post, but also in other reddit posts, it becomes clear that other players also experienced the same issue. For instance, OdellBeckhamJesus writes: “Jessie and James do not count towards defeating 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts, but they do count towards defeating 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts” (via reddit.com).
The community is surprised by this and suspects there is a bug behind it. However, some trainers already have a theory as to why Jessie and James are not counted in all fights.
These are the trainers’ speculations
Differences in terminology: For some trainers, it’s clear that fights against Jessie and James are not always counted. They see primarily a difference between Team GO Rocket and Team Rocket. In the tasks, it is always referred to as Team GO Rocket Grunts.
For example, DTHayward7 writes on reddit: “Jessie and James are not Team GO Rocket Grunts. They are Team Rocket Grunts. Simply put. No mistake.” (via reddit.com).
Different tasks: For other trainers, it’s clear that this has to do with the tasks. They see a difference between the Zarude task and the “normal” tasks, such as the special research for Meloetta that was activated before the return of Jessie and James.
The special research “Search for Zarude” was introduced at the same time as Jessie and James, on October 1, 2021. Therefore, it may be a specific event task that explicitly counts the fights against Jessie and James.
Stogoe is also convinced of this, writing: “One is a special event task that specifically includes them, while the other is a general task that does not include them because they are usually not there.” (via reddit.com).
Could the speculations be correct?
The trainers’ speculations sound plausible. After all, Jessie and James are from the original Pokémon series and they belonged to Team Rocket as grunts.
It could also be possible that Niantic did not allow the two grunts for older tasks. Normally, Jessie and James are not found in Pokémon GO. Possibly, the counting of their battles is therefore limited to the current special research with Zarude.
However, some trainers remain of the opinion that it must be a bug. aoog writes: “The tasks ask you to do exactly the same thing. If it’s not a function error and this is actually intended, then the description of the task is ‘faulty’ or at least poorly written and needs correction.” (via reddit.com).
Whether it is indeed a bug or whether Niantic has other reasons why fights against Jessie and James do not count for all tasks is not known. Should there be official information about it, you will find out here, on MeinMMO.
If you still have Rocket tasks to complete, you should not expect Jessie and James to count. You can recognize them in advance by their Meowth balloon. All other grunts appear in the usual black Team GO Rocket balloon.
Did you also battle against Jessie and James and it was not counted? And what is your theory as to why this is the case? Let us know in the comments and feel free to discuss with other trainers on MeinMMO.
The coop RPG Genshin Impact has introduced a collaboration with manufacturer Razer. In addition to a mouse pad and a mouse, Razer has also presented a gaming chair that MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann absolutely wants.
Razer has introduced a collaboration with Genshin Impact. Under the motto “Genshin Impact x Razer”, the two have presented hardware designed around the action RPG.
What is there at all? In total, Razer has presented three devices.
Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro, a gaming mouse
Razer Goliathus Medium, a gaming mouse pad
Razer Iskur X, a gaming chair
It is particularly noticeable that Razer’s snake logo is not visible, but instead the logos and symbols of the action RPG Genshin Impact.
But it is not the gaming mouse or the mouse pad that capture my attention, but the gaming chair. Because it not only looks really cool, but could also fulfill my needs for an ergonomic chair at the workplace.
The design of Razer’s Genshin Impact chair looks really stylish
That’s why I want to buy the chair: On the one hand, there is currently hardly any game aside from Apex Legends that I play as extensively as Genshin Impact, and I log in at least for the dailies. The Moonlight Festival event also offers a quirky weapon and a nice story surrounding my favorite characters. A chair with the matching design would only underline my hobby.
On the other hand, I really like the blue-gold design with Paimon lettering and symbols! Gaming manufacturers preferably use black and subdued colors, and Razer’s Iskur series is usually no exception, but I simply like the design of Razer’s Genshin chair.
My current concern is just that I might not be the only user who has an eye on the gaming chair and that the limited edition could really sell out in a few moments or, in the worst case, may not get a European release.
Perhaps the chair is also a target for greedy scalpers, and I can only buy the chair on eBay for a lot of money in a few months. I would at least be used to it, as graphics cards are sold for thousands of euros on eBay. When it comes to money, scalpers are quite inventive as seen with graphics cards and consoles.
This irritates me a bit: Razer and Genshin Impact have come up with something else. For each product, there is an additional code with in-game rewards:
With the gaming mouse, you get 200 Primogems and 80,000 Mora
With the gaming mouse pad, you get 30 Primogems and 5 Adventure’s Books
With the gaming chair, you receive 500 Primogems, 20 Hero’s Wisdom, and 100,000 Mora.
But let’s be honest: If I invest 500 euros in a gaming chair, then 500 Primogems and a few XP books and Mora seem a bit ridiculous. So you definitely don’t miss any skins or anything else if you don’t buy the hardware. I would have been happy about a skin, as those cost around 15 euros in the game.
You can view the collaboration on Razer’s official site (via Razer.com)
Razer’s gaming chair, mouse, and mouse pad for Genshin Impact
The Iskur X is an ergonomic gaming chair for a bit more money
What is the Razer Iskur X? The Razer Iskur X is the official budget version of the Iskur, which Razer has had in its lineup for a while. The gaming chair is priced at 399 euros and is positioned in the higher price range.
The Razer Iskur X also manages to impress in most reviews. For instance, IGN writes in its long-term test that the chair is extremely comfortable and ergonomic (via IGN.com). Furthermore, it is well made. However, IGN criticizes that the chair is only conditionally suitable for very tall people.
The tester from Rockpapershotgun also praises the chair as ergonomic and comfortable (via rockpapershotgun.com). After a long-term test of three months, the tester explains that the chair is generally very comfortable for gaming and working. However, the plastic boxes for adjusting the chair’s height are somewhat stiff and feel low-quality.
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It can be assumed that Razer will not change the gaming chair but will only adjust the design. Therefore, if the gaming chair in the Genshin design is released soon, it could at least find one buyer in me.
What do you think about the collaboration between Razer and Genshin? Really cool or rather quite silly? Tell us in the comments!
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The new MMORPG New World is a massive hit and currently dominates large parts of the digital world. For those who haven’t had enough of Amazon’s latest game, cool merch allows you to bring your enthusiasm into the real world.
In this article, we want to show you the merch that Amazon has already released for their new MMORPG New World, and there is something for everyone. So let’s get started right away, without any long detours.
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1. The official Steelbook
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What is it? A steelbook is a game case made of metal. It has a different image than the regular case of a title. In the case of New World, you will see three explorers against a dark background.
What does it provide? Many fans still like to display their games on their shelves. As that becomes less common with digital versions, this steelbook gives you the chance to put New World on your shelf.
Aside from the attractive case, the steelbook has space for one DVD of your choice and a map of the island Aeternum, where New World takes place. The map can be removed and used as a poster.
However, the actual game is not included with the steelbook. The case comes with a map and without New World in any form.
What does it cost? For 10 €, you can enhance your merch shelf with this stylish steelbook and let the explorers on the cover take residence in your shelf.
2. The Glyph Hoodie
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What is it? A hoodie is basically a sweatshirt with a hood. This hoodie even has a practical pouch pocket on the front for both hands and shows the logo of New World in front of the glyph that you also see at the beginning of the game.
What does it provide? Whoever buys this hoodie can dress warmly! (Okay, sorry). The New World sweatshirt is made of 80% cotton, making it cozy and warm, perfect for the upcoming winter months.
For those who want to carry their love for the new MMORPG around the world, this hoodie is definitely a way to do it.
What does it cost? You can own the hoodie for 36.99 € and enhance your wardrobe with the glyph logo by adding a comfortable fan item.
3. Clothing with the Logo
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What is it? If you prefer things less embellished or simply can’t stand the glyph, Amazon has the right solution for you. Various clothing items with the simple inscription “New World” and crossed axes in the middle.
Available is the simple logo design as a hoodie, T-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, and sweatshirt.
What does it provide? The clothing lets you carry your new favorite game into the world, no matter the weather. Whether it’s a T-shirt in summer or a hoodie in winter, the simple New World logo can accompany you everywhere.
These clothing items are also at least 80% cotton.
What does it cost? Different prices are charged for the various items. The T-shirt is available for only 18.49 €, while the hoodie is the most expensive item, costing 36.99 €. The other items range in price between the two.
4. Faction Shirt
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What is it? For those who prefer subtler designs, these shirts are perfect. They display the logo of the chosen faction without revealing it’s an MMORPG.
What does it provide? The three T-shirts are each available with the logos of the factions in the game. However, they do not come in colors; they simply feature black and white logos of the Marauders, Syndicate, and Covenant on the front.
On the back, there is a small and subtle New World logo, meaning the two axes and the NW. Otherwise, they are simple black shirts that allow you to show your faction outside.
All shirts are made from 100% cotton.
What does it cost? The three shirts are available for 18.49 € each in 6 different sizes, so no faction is favored in price.
5. New World Pop-Sockets
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What is it? A pop socket is a small, sticky, round item that can be attached to the back of your smartphones. It helps to hold the phone more easily or to prop it up. Especially with large smartphones and small hands, a pop socket is very helpful.
What does it provide? New World offers different pop sockets. From a plain one with the logo to one with a glyph or even the crests of the three factions. With the faction pop sockets, you can even directly reflect your faction’s color on your phone.
What does it cost? The pop sockets have different prices. While the socket with the logo is available for 12.99 €, you pay a small premium for the colored faction logo, which costs 14.99 €.
6. Azoth Tree T-Shirt
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What is it? If you prefer something less plain or simply don’t like the logo and aren’t really behind one of the factions, the Azoth Tree T-shirt is something for you. It’s strikingly blue, and the New World inscription is blue this time as well.
What does it provide? It displays a large Azoth tree on the front that you might have found in the game. It is located in the region of Brightwood, guarded by the Dryads and plays a significant role in your adventures in New World.
The shirt depicts the tree with its roots, and the New World typography is blue instead of white this time. It is definitely more eye-catching than the other, simpler clothing items.
It is made from 100% cotton, just like the other shirts in the collection.
What does it cost? This T-shirt is also available for 18.49 € in 6 different sizes, thus enhancing your wardrobe with a blue-black item; you can’t go wrong with that.
7. Story Shirts
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What is it? At first glance, the shirts appear to have prints of collectible card-like figures. The three available T-shirts show characters relevant to the story of New World while remaining completely unassuming from the front.
What does it provide? Depending on the motive, you receive a different character on the front who plays an important role for the island Aeternum. On the back, the words New World are printed large and prominently from top to bottom, so these shirts are printed on both sides.
Perfect for those who initially don’t want to reveal what merch they are wearing, only to surprise with the back.
They are also made from 100% cotton.
What does it cost? You can also get these shirts for 18.49 € in 6 different sizes, keeping in line with the template of the other New World shirts.
The Cycle: Frontier is a shooter from the Berlin studio YAGER and was released in Early Access in the Epic Games Store a year ago. The developers have now significantly revamped the shooter and the Closed Beta has now also been released on Steam. MeinMMO shows you what has changed.
What exactly is The Cycle? It is a free-to-play shooter from the German developer YAGER. Originally, the focus was on battle royale gameplay with some PvE elements.
Since the shooter entered Early Access last year, the game has changed significantly. The developers have gradually transformed the game from a battle royale into a survival shooter.
The game offers coop, PvE, and PvP
The focus is now on survival and collecting loot
This includes equipment, but also resources like ores
You spawn at the beginning of a so-called “drop” on an expansive map
Similar to games like Hunt: Showdown, you can lose equipment if you die
You keep loot and equipment only if you successfully reach the rescue ship after your loot search
There is also a social hub with factions from which you receive missions
Through these factions, you can unlock tools, upgrades, and weapons
You can either hunt for loot alone or with up to two friends
You can essentially roam around a map for as long as you want. Loot even respawns if you are far enough away.
The servers are, however, restarted every 6 hours.
A short insight into the innovations can be found in the announcement trailer:
Who exactly is behind The Cycle? The shooter is being developed by the German developer studio Yager from Berlin. Yager was founded in 1999 by 5 developers. The studio is known for the shooter hit Spec-Ops: The Line and has been working on The Cycle for a considerable time. Recently, the news spread that the Chinese company Tencent has acquired the majority stake in the developer studio. Our author Schuhmann conducted an interview with the head of YAGER: Germany has a top-notch MMO studio – We spoke to the head
The Cycle now focuses on survival instead of battle royale
What are the differences to before? In the original vision of The Cycle, the battle royale aspect was much more prominent. Instead of fighting for resources and loot to then extract, it was about combat over crystals in lobbies with up to 20 players.
Back then, there was a storm that kept spreading. While the storm was not a deadly gas like in Warzone that made the playing field smaller, it made the PvE creatures significantly more dangerous and also inflicted damage.
Is the storm still there? These storms exist in the new version of The Cycle as well, but you do not die immediately. If a storm breaks out, you should seek shelter, but during the storm phase, there is also special loot.
This is how a round played out back then:
The flow of a round generally follows a roughly similar structure:
You should complete quests to earn points
Kill NPC enemies or open chests to get cash
Buy new weapons that can be obtained from a shop at any time
Kill enemies if they are in your way
At the end of the match, reach the rescue ship and escape with it
This concept has not completely disappeared, but the survival aspect now weighs significantly heavier and it is no longer about crystals (points), but about loot and equipment.
The Cycle starts Closed Beta on Steam and in the Epic Store
When does the Closed Beta start? It has been running since September 30, 2021.
This is how you participate: You can apply for access through Steam (via store.steampowered.com) and Epic (via thecycle.com). If there are still spots available, you will receive access via email.
What’s in the Closed Beta? The maps “Bright Sands” and “Crescent Falls” are available in the beta. They have been completely overhauled to meet the new direction of the game.
There will also be a new type of enemy that is apparently supposed to make it considerably harder for players to search for loot. There should also be significantly more of them than before.
The Closed Beta is subject to an NDA and players are not allowed to stream gameplay or send recordings.
When is the full release? A release is currently planned for 2022.
Will The Cycle also be released on other platforms? This is still unclear. The developers want to focus on the PC version for now.
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In Destiny 2, catalysts provide the certain polish when it comes to the uniqueness of Exotics. Catalysts grant you new perks or status bonuses that benefit you. We at MeinMMO will show you which catalysts fans are still missing and whether you can still expect a return.
Which catalysts are meant? Back in 2020, Bungie promised to bring back several old catalysts (via Bungie.net). Many of them have already appeared, but 3 weapon catalysts are still missing:
Whisper of the Worm
Perfected Outbreak
The Fourth Horseman
Unfortunately, these are currently not accessible. Many catalysts can be obtained either by completing specific tasks, while others can be easily earned by finishing activities like Strikes, Crucible, but also the hard Nightfall. However, these 3 are still in the “vault.”
Bungie mentioned that the catalysts “should come out of the vault in an upcoming season.” Since the announcement in August last year, however, 4 more seasons have started – and still, the Whisper, the Outbreak, and the Horseman are missing. When will they come?
Guardians demand new catalysts
This is what the fans say: Many Guardians may have missed one or the other Exotic. In the case of the “Whisper of the Worm” and the “Perfected Outbreak,” the weapon and catalyst could only be obtained during their respective secret missions.
This means: Even when the weapons were live, not everyone managed to get them. And since then, there has been no way to obtain them.
An empty socket for catalysts – Will Bungie fill this gap?
On reddit, Guardians are wondering where the promised catalysts are. Many are also discussing how strong the individual weapons are thanks to their catalysts. One user writes that only the Perfected Outbreak has helped him during a big challenge:
Anti-Barrier and Perfected Outbreak are what carried me through the Glassway. I just tore through the Hobgoblins and the bosses’ shields. The ability to deal solid DPS with the Primary helps immensely when you run out of ammo for Special or Heavy. […]
According to some other users, now would actually be the ideal time to introduce the catalysts. The Perfected Outbreak fits excellently into a season with the Champion mod for pulse rifles – making them a really strong option.
Balancing between Hardcore and Casual
Why is this taking so long? Bungie has not yet provided a reason why the catalysts are not in the game.
Destiny 2 could have considered many ways to implement these catalysts. In Season 15, we have an Unstoppable mod for pulse rifles. The catalyst for the “Perfected Outbreak” would certainly have fit well. Nevertheless, the catalysts are still nowhere to be found.
This is a possible reason: It is hard to point to a concrete reason. However, the catalysts used to involve a lot of effort, which could now result in veterans feeling alienated – or the developers scaring away new Guardians:
Some catalysts are hard to access and are therefore meant for players who really engage with the content of Destiny 2.
If Bungie introduces the catalysts into the freely accessible loot pool, hardcore players will be furious.
However, if the requirements to obtain the catalysts are as difficult as before, players will complain about why Bungie only makes the catalysts available to certain players again.
In the TWAB, it was already mentioned that the catalysts would be made available “with new goals (if necessary).” Whether the ones mentioned here fall under that, we do not know for sure – but it could explain the delay.
At the moment, however, the team is conducting experiments in Trials and seems to be making an effort to try new things. Perhaps the 3 catalysts will come this season – just later.
What do you think about Bungie’s decision not to release the catalysts to us yet? Do you find it unfortunate and wish to slap one of these gems on your favorite weapon to give it that finishing touch? Let us know in the comments!
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The new MMO New World is currently plagued by long queues. But other MMOs have also experienced long queues, and still do. We at MeinMMO want to know if you cheat to avoid these queues.
No matter if it’s New World, WoW Classic, or the recent influx on Final Fantasy XIV, almost every MMO has had long queues at some point. Anyone who has been in such a queue knows they might have to wait hours to get onto the server.
But what happens when you finally get online and then have to be AFK for a longer period? Maybe because it’s time for dinner, you need to go to the gym, or there’s an important appointment coming up.
Do you cheat then – for example, with auto-run or by blocking a key – to avoid the AFK kick? Or do you leave the game nicely and get back in line? We would like to know.
Do you cheat in queues?
This is how you can vote: In our survey tool, you can cast your vote and tell us whether you are more fair to other players or would rather cheat.
You can vote exactly once and the vote cannot be undone. The survey is anonymous, so you can answer honestly without worry.
If you cheat and avoid the AFK timer, how exactly do you do it? What tricks do you have up your sleeve? Write it in the comments if you’d like.
The fact that New World is currently struggling with queues is also because Amazon completely underestimated the German market. Many new servers have been opened here, and the queues are particularly long:
The new MMO New World is successfully launched worldwide on Steam. But nowhere is the interest as great as in Germany. New World has underestimated this surge, which is why there are such long waiting times in Europe.
This is how global interest in New World is distributed: Based on Google Trends data, one can see how interest in a topic is distributed worldwide.
Google records all search queries related to “New World” globally and maps which countries have the highest interest in the game.
From the data, we see:
New World is mainly a game for Germans, Austrians, and Scandinavians.
In Germany, interest in New World is 3 times higher than in the USA and 4 times higher than in Great Britain.
Particularly in South America, where there are dedicated servers, New World plays hardly any role relative to Europe.
The interest in New World is greatest in Germany, Scandinavia, and Austria. Source: Google Trends
Germans apparently love western action MMORPGs
Is that common for MMOs? No, it depends on the game. Germans love a certain type of western action MMORPG:
Interest in World of Warcraft is highest in South Korea and Cuba. In Germany, WoW is only about half as popular as there.
Final Fantasy XIV is 3 times more popular in Japan than in the USA and 7 times more popular than in Germany.
People search for Black Desert 8 times more often in South Korea relative to Germany.
But the games The Elder Scrolls Online and Guild Wars 2 are very popular in Germany. Here Germany ranks in the top 5 for each and is close to the respective leaders.
If you look at the data from an unofficial site regarding queues and player counts in New World, you can see that the player influx was highest at the European data center in Frankfurt.
Only Europeans experienced these extreme waiting times in queues: At peak, nearly 400,000 players were queued in Europe.
Amazon apparently assessed the number of required servers for the US-West and South America regions well. For US-East, they roughly got it right. Only for the server numbers in Europe and Australia did Amazon apparently grossly overestimate.
The black line shows the number of players in the queue in Europe. Source: newworldstatus.com
Therefore, Amazon faced the biggest problems in Europe in reducing the length of the queues. While in other regions queues flattened quickly, only Europe still has such significant issues.
Only the servers in the eastern USA have comparatively long queues along with us in recent days.
Amazon is now doing everything to reduce the queues:
