“Finally a new Mario movie,” that’s probably something no one heard anyone say when a new animated film of the plumber brothers was actually announced at the Nintendo Direct. In fact, tens of thousands of Reddit users are not celebrating the film, but the scathingly judgmental laughter of YouTuber VideoGameDunkey(via YouTube.com).
This is the new Mario movie: In yesterday’s Nintendo Direct (via YouTube.com), Nintendo announced the first feature film since 1993. Back then, real actors were still jumping around in Mario costumes through futuristic sets. With the new film, Nintendo does not want to make that mistake again and is therefore working on an animated film. Nevertheless, the first announcement has led to mockery, derision, and many laughs.
It seems the choice of voice cast is to blame, at least if we consider the opinion of YouTuber VideoGameDunkey and the Reddit community. Dunkey could barely contain himself during the first announcement of the Mario movie, bursting into loud laughter.
Dunkey says: “This is just funny,” thousands of Reddit users agree
Who is Dunkey? VideoGameDunkey is a U.S. YouTuber who uploads creatively edited gameplay videos in his gaming content. He also humorously covers glitches in video games, trash games, or controversies surrounding a new release.
This is how devastating (and funny) Dunkey’s reaction is: The Twitch clip showing Dunkey’s live reaction to the Mario movie speaks for itself: The U.S. YouTuber watches eagerly, hoping for a cool animated film about Super Mario.
The word “Cool” is only used by Dunkey when he finds out that Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy) voices Mario. Nintendo announced Chris Pratt’s role with the following words:
He is so cool, Mario will speak a lot in the film!
After that sentence, the YouTuber loses it completely, unable to suppress his laughter. Even the further casting does not change his opinion, and especially the casting of Donkey Kong made him almost explode. Donkey Kong is voiced by Seth Rogen, who enjoys a rather mixed reputation in the States.
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This is what users are saying on Reddit: The Reddit post (via reddit.com), in which the Twitch clip was shared, has already surpassed 20,000 upvotes in just 12 hours. For many of these users, the YouTuber’s judgment is just a reflection of their own opinion. Some users even thought that the announcement of the film was a joke:
Wait, is this real!?
SirTacoMaster via reddit.com
For some, the cast seems totally randomly assembled:
It’s like they googled “most epic celebrities 2019” and hired the first results as the cast.
Willy C. via YouTube.com
Other users believe that the new Mario movie can be good: Jack Black is for them a fantastic choice for Bowser and also Keegan-Michael Key (Key and Peele) as Toad is liked by them:
Jack Black could actually be a good Bowser: At least he has the right voice and can surely pull it off humorously.
What do you think? Will the Mario movie actually be a disaster or do you believe that it could also turn out to be a solid, even good animated film? And what do you think about the English voice cast? Share your opinion in the comments.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Apex Legends offers hundreds of skins for your heroes, but some are seen very often while others are rare sightings. We have looked at all the premium skins that are seldom encountered in the game.
How were the skins selected? To determine the least used skins, we analyzed the usage of the skins of the different legends on the analysis website Apex Legends Status. We focused on the skins that statistics showed were used the least and are not standard skins.
Rather, we concentrated on legendary skins, as these actually give the legends a different look and are not just color variants of the original.
Therefore, we received a list of skins for each legend that is the least used by players. This can mean that either the skin is rather unpopular or – which is more often the case – it is extremely rare among players.
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These are the probably rarest premium skins in Apex Legends
In the following list, you will find the legendary skin for each legend that appears to be the least widespread and therefore possibly very rare. Additionally, you will get information about availability and price.
Revenant – Frost Ancient
What does it look like? This skin shows the grim assassin cyborg as a frozen ice corpse.
How much does it cost? You get the skin for 2,500 Apex coins.
When was it last available? The skin was last available as part of the Horizon launch bundle in November 2020.
Gibraltar – Code Red
What does it look like? This rare skin must first be crafted from the previous skin “Bunker Buster”. It shows the cozy “Gibby” with bright red armor and a flashy steel helmet.
How much does it cost? You get the skin when you upgrade the Bunker Buster skin with 6,500 Apex tokens.
When was it last available? The skin was last available in May 2019 in the shop.
Wattson – Vaporware
What does it look like? This skin is created when you upgrade the skin “Fly by Wire”. The skin shows the cute engineer with a pink jacket and a kind of ski goggles.
How much does it cost? The skin is created when you upgrade the Angel City Pacer skin with 6,500 crafting tokens.
When was it last available? In January 2020, you could last buy the skin in the shop.
What about Valkyrie and Seer?
The two legends Valkyrie and Seer did not have enough data at the time of this article to allow for a relevant analysis. Additionally, the selection of legendary skins is still manageable, as they are quite new in the game.
Amazon has announced when the new MMORPG New World will launch and you should set your alarm clock.
What’s new? Finally, we know when Amazon’s new MMORPG will launch. The servers for New World will go online in Germany on September 28, 2021, at 8 AM, so you definitely should get up early if you want to join right away.
A while ago, Amazon announced that the game can be preloaded from September 27 at 5 PM, but now you finally know when exactly you can actually access the island of Aeternum.
All worries about a last-minute postponement of the title should now be gone. Although many fans believed that New World would definitely be postponed again.
However, Amazon sticks to the release date after the date was postponed several times before. They also talk about what they learned from previous projects and why they want to get everything right with New World this time around.
The last major trailer for New World from Gamescom 2021
How is the launch going worldwide? New World will not release all over the world at the same time, but will have a staggered launch. This means it will appear in all regions at the same local time, namely at 8 AM, just like us.
The only exception is Australia, where the MMORPG is said to be released at 9 PM.
We will cover the launch of the EU servers as usual with a live ticker starting at 7 AM, which we will announce in good time.
What does the community say? The fans of New World can hardly wait to finally reach the island of Aeternum and play the new MMORPG. Just yesterday, a new trailer was released that reveals a bit more about the game’s story.
Underneath, there are numerous comments and almost exclusively positive reviews. The community is already very hyped. Many ironically wonder how they are even supposed to sleep until New World finally arrives.
Will you wake up at 7 AM to play New World? Have you pre-ordered it and are you using the preload feature to sleep a little longer? What will be your first goal in the new MMORPG? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
We show you trading tips to quickly earn coins on the transfer market ofFIFA 22. With these coins, you can then build a strong team.
This is the FIFA 22 transfer market: The transfer market in Ultimate Team is the place where you get players and items for your club. Among other things, it offers:
Player cards
Contracts
Chemistry Styles
Stadium Cosmetics
Jerseys and other club items
Important: The currency on the transfer market is coins, not FIFA Points. You cannot buy things with real money on the transfer market; you must use coins earned in-game. Therefore, trading is a good way to progress if you want to save the use of real money.
When trading in FIFA 22, it’s about buying players or other objects cheaply while selling others for profit. We’ll show you some ways you can try to fill your FUT account.
Basics of trading: The transfer market in Ultimate Team is constantly changing. Prices can fluctuate dramatically within days, even hours. Therefore, you should never expect guaranteed profits – no matter what method you use. What works once may not work the same way the next time.
Therefore, you always need to carefully look at how the market stands and which method might be worthwhile at the moment. We’ll show you some tips on how to approach the transfer market.
Important: Pay attention to the “EA Fee”. For transfers, you must always calculate with 5% less. This amount is deducted from the prices of all cards you sell on the transfer market. So if you sell a card for 10,000 coins, only 9,500 will be credited to you. You should always keep this in mind.
Check the Preview Packs
What you need to pay attention to: The fact that there are preview packs in Ultimate Team from the start is new. In FIFA 21, they only appeared towards the end of the season, now they are available right at the start.
The preview packs allow you to take a look at the contents of certain sets before you buy them. This way, you can see quite accurately whether a pack is profitable or not.
The preview shows what’s inside the pack
For example, there are packs for 7,500 coins in the shop that you can preview beforehand. Now you just need to see: Can the contents of the pack be sold for more coins? Is there a player inside who is worth enough on the transfer market to recoup the cost of the pack?
If yes: Grab it and sell the contents for profit (or use them in your club).
If not: Put it back and check after 24 hours when the timer runs out for the next pack.
It will be exciting to see how the preview packs will influence the market in FIFA 22 – after all, this feature has never been present at the start of a FUT season. One thing is certain: You lose nothing by checking the daily pack. Therefore, you should do this regularly.
Buy meta players early
What you should pay attention to: Especially at the start of FIFA 22, there are some players whose prices are likely to rise rather than fall. This particularly affects players who fit well into the meta. An extreme example was Joe Gomez in 2020, who started at about 87,000 coins on October 1 and cost 146,000 coins by November 6. It was very similar with Ferland Mendy, who proved to be an extremely strong left-back in FIFA 21.
Even in lower price ranges, this works. An example was Rodrigo, who initially cost about 17,000 coins and rose to approximately 37,000 coins by mid-October.
The price of Rodrigo in FIFA 21 rose sharply before it fell (via futbin)
If you buy such players, who prove to be meta-relevant, early on, you can make a significant profit as the first Weekend League approaches. At the beginning of the game, many players simply do not have that many coins, and consequently, some prices only really rise in the course of the first few weeks. The early access period can still be utilized before the full release brings more players to FUT.
However, it should be noted that this year there are preview packs and also a changed reward system for FUT Champions. Therefore, it remains to be seen how the market will behave differently this year.
Watch SBCs and events
What you should pay attention to: Throughout a FUT season, there are all sorts of content that require specific cards.
For example, new weekly challenges may be released, for which you need to assemble teams from specific players. For instance, a task like “Win 10 matches with 7 French players in the starting eleven” or similar. Particularly in live friendlies, there were many examples of this in the last year. If you have the corresponding cards in your club, those are the moments when you can make a profit – because other players are then looking for those specific cards.
The second example is Squad Building Challenges. These can include Player-of-the-Month SBCs that require cards from certain leagues. Or the weekly Marquee Matchup SBCs that require cards from the respective clubs. The same principle applies here: If you have suitable cards, you should put them on the market at that moment. Unless, of course, you need them yourself.
It can be worthwhile to already accumulate a few cards in advance. While you never know exactly what will come – if, for example, a Dortmund player becomes POTM in the Bundesliga, you can expect that the SBC will also require players from BVB. Such relationships exist for many upcoming SBCs. You can also often predict the top matches of the week if you look at the schedules of the major leagues.
Get players as cheaply as possible: The classic among trading tips concerns sniping. This refers to the targeted buying of players whose price is particularly low. The good thing about this is that you don’t need any prior knowledge about real match schedules or possible events in FIFA.
The core lies in the right search filter on the transfer market. An example: A player you want usually costs 30,000 coins. Now you set the search filter lower, for example, to 25,000. The lower you set the price, the less likely it is that you will find the player at that price.
Moreover, other players will also try to snipe cards. Consequently, you need to type very quickly – otherwise, it may happen that someone else snatches the offer. The classic process looks like this:
Set your filter, click search.
Click away the message displayed if no card appears.
If you don’t get the card: Increase the maximum (bid) price with the shoulder buttons. The market offer will then be updated. Leave the buy-it-now price unchanged. Then continue searching. This also works in the Web App; however, you have to click or tap manually. This can cost valuable seconds.
Repeat these steps until a card appears. If it just doesn’t work, try it again at another time or with another card. Alternatively, you can slightly increase the buy-it-now price. However, it shouldn’t rise so much that it is no longer worth it.
This is flipping: Selling a card that you bought cheaply for a higher price is called “flipping”. A successful flip is, for example, a player who was bought below value and then sold at the regular price. Even better, if you wait a bit and the price rises further. However, there is the risk that the price may fall, and you forfeit your profit margin.
TOTW Trading
This is how TOTW trading works: A popular trading technique is buying players who are likely to earn a TOTW card. Once they are in packs, the original gold card will disappear from packs, which reduces the supply on the transfer market.
For example, let’s assume that a meta player like Joe Gomez has a really good game over the weekend. Many will want him just because of the hype – and the price will rise even more if people want to buy him for their team over the weekend. However, if he is not in packs because the expensive and rarer TOTW card is occupying that spot, the price of the gold card will also rise on the transfer market.
Especially in the first weeks, TOTW trading is useful
Of course, one must keep an eye on the real performances of players. One way is to observe the TOTW predictions that regularly appear before the TOTW. There you can also see which players might be included.
However, there is a risk that a card may not land in the TOTW at all. Then a profit may not materialize.
What you should pay attention to: Certain Chemistry Styles boost the performance of your players. Particularly popular is the “Hunter” for offensive and the “Shadow” for defensive players, as these improve pace and key stats.
Always check the transfer market to see if you can buy your desired player with the appropriate style – as they are usually worth more. However, since some players list cards somewhat carelessly on the market, you can also find bargains here.
Another approach is to equip your players with the corresponding styles and then sell them at a higher price than the normal value. However, you should keep in mind whether you might actually receive more for the item itself than you would for the player with the corresponding style. Because sometimes, Shadows and Hunters go for several thousand coins.
There are still plenty of other trading methods that can bring coins into the club. New features can also impact the market throughout a season. Therefore, we will continue to update and adjust this guide over the coming weeks.
The MMORPG MIR4 (Steam) has many players, but also a serious bot problem. More than 100,000 accounts have already been punished. Bitey comments are already asking: Is anyone actually playing or are there just bots?
This is the special feature of MIR4: The MMORPG offers a way to “earn real money.” To do this, you need to mine a specific ore in the game, convert it into a cryptocurrency, and sell it for real money. This is literally “Crypto-Mining.”
This leads to many very active players in MIR4, making it one of the largest MMORPGs on Steam. Right now, it is actually the largest.
However, it seems that many players do not play themselves but let a bot do the monotonous work of mining the ore.
MIR4 itself says: In a statement on September 23, the developers say that 103,930 accounts have now been “imposed with restrictions” because they used “unauthorized programs.”
It is stated that they are pursuing a “zero tolerance” policy against the use of programs or any changes to the data that cause exploits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpbXw8Qrt5Y
A YouTube video shows how surreal MIR4 must seem when you play it “for real.”
How manyplayers does that relate to? If the 103,000 “accounts” that have been punished were simultaneously in an MMORPG, it would instantly be “the largest MMORPG” of all time on Steam.
The record number of “concurrent players” in an MMORPG is 76,337. That was how many Bless Unleashed once had.
The 103,000 accounts are also 4 times more people than MIR4 currently has as concurrent active players (27,770).
Currently, MIR4 is the MMORPG on Steam with the most players. Source: SteamDb
“Hundreds of disgusting teleporting bots”
This is the discussion: Although MIR4 emphasizes how hard it is going against botters, many in the comments say it is still crawling with bots in the MMORPG. Apparently, the bots are mainly busy farming the ore that can be exchanged for money.
A user says:
“There are hundreds of disgusting, teleporting bots – and they are all mining.”
Zaddy, comment on Steam
If the developers just made one account and walked through the areas, they could easily see hundreds of bots teleporting wildly around the map.
A user even asks: “I didn’t even know anyone actually plays the game?”
Apparently, a game that is supposed to be played to make money leads to such problems.
If you play Diablo 2: Resurrected in singleplayer or multiplayer, do you need PS Plus on PlayStation 4/5 or Xbox Live Gold on Xbox Series X|S or One? We checked for you.
What it’s about: Diablo 2: Resurrected offers a singleplayer and a multiplayer. Players are now wondering whether they need the online subscriptions for PlayStation 4/5 or Xbox One Series X|S for singleplayer or multiplayer.
According to the developers, you can play singleplayer without the online services. What are the limitations?
Diablo 2: Resurrected runs without PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold, but …
What about PS Plus? On the product page of Diablo 2: Resurrected in the PS Store, it says that the game requires PS Plus for “online play” and online can support up to 8 players with PS+ (via PlayStation.com).
What about Xbox Live? On Microsoft’s website, it says “For the game, Xbox Live Gold (subscription sold separately) is required for use on Xbox” (via microsoft.com). However, this probably also refers to online play. Because we at MeinMMO tested and unplugged the LAN cable from the Xbox while D2:R was running in singleplayer – there were no interruptions and we could continue playing offline.
This is what Blizzard says: On the game’s website, there is an FAQ where the question arises about what you need for online play. There, Blizzard explains:
“Besides an internet connection, you need an Xbox Live Gold subscription to use multiplayer features on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. For PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, PlayStation Plus is required to use multiplayer features.“
However, this is specifically about online play. For that, on both consoles, the PS+/Xbox Live membership is required. But the singleplayer should work for you without these subscriptions.
We have reached out to Blizzard for clarification and will update the article as soon as we have a response.
The Trials of Osiris has a long history with the Trials in Destiny 2 and Part 1. Now, after an endless odyssey, Bungie decided to provide the Trials with a new mode, and the Guardians are allowed to test it. We at MeinMMO show you all the important innovations.
This is the experiment: Destiny 2 is currently celebrating great PvP successes. However, as the Trials have remained largely unchanged for 6 years, Bungie is now experimenting with a “Trials Lab”. This brings a new mode and rule changes to the PvP endgame.
Furthermore, Bungie explains why they want to protect solo players in particular and addresses the harsh criticism from the previous week. MeinMMO explains how the Trials attract you as a lab rat this time.
Important information about the new Trials mode
How does the mode work? You will play the elimination mode as usual, but you will also have to capture random zones on the map. The mode has been slightly changed compared to the familiar Trials.
30 seconds after the start, a capture zone will spawn
The first capture zone spawns in the middle
The losing team of the first round gets the next capture zone near them
You can choose freely, either you kill each other or apply pressure with the zone
When will the new mode come? The new Trials mode will go online on Friday, September 24 at 7 PM with the daily reset. You can test the innovations immediately when the Trials are online. The experiment will continue until September 28, then the Trials will take a whole week off.
These will be hard-fought zones.
During the testing period, you can expect double rank points. You will level up faster with Saint-14 and enjoy more rewards.
Additionally, you can expect:
The player search assistance will only be activated after 2 matches have been played
Special ammo will no longer be replenished upon reviving players
Accidental purchases at the 14th Saint will now be avoided by requiring you to hold down your key on the products you want
The masterwork slots on the weapons that can be obtained through the reputation rank rewards path with the Saint are now active
The patch for the disabled counter of active players in matchmaking will be added at a later date.
For more information, you can find it here in the TWAB from Bungie.net.
Flawless for bad players only on Sunday evening?
The criticized players last week: Many players who reached flawless – meaning achieving 7 wins without losses – criticized the separate matchmaking. Bungie had been observing the situation for a while and saw unfairness towards less skilled PvP players.
As a result, the separate matchmaking was implemented. This is supposed to throw the sweats and streamers into one pot so that talents can tear each other apart and not players who want to have a good time in the Trials.
This is changing now: Bungie set the time during which the separate flawless matchmaking will be available to Sunday at the daily reset.
Some German players might be upset about this, as for most in Germany, the weekend ends on Sunday at 7 PM. This leaves only Monday and half of Tuesday to avoid stronger players.
If you need good tips for the Trials, we have something exciting for you:
Bungie speaks about lone wolves: Since solo players are the foundation of the new Trials, they will not be abandoned by Bungie. They have contributed to the new success.
Now that it can first be fought without full pre-made teams, enough solo players are needed to start matches. If those soloists only get punished, everything collapses.
Solos will be considered with many rewards, better win rates, and later also with a freelance option in the Trials. This aims to keep the Trials attractive for the solo players of the community.
What do you think about this? Do you think the strong efforts to make the Trials shine again are good? Let us know in the comments what you think.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
When the MOBA Pokémon Unite was released, it faced serious Pay2Win accusations. However, this could now be a thing of the past, as the mobile release on September 22 came with a major update that addresses this issue.
What can you buy with real money in Pokémon Unite? You can still acquire items in Pokémon Unite with Aeos Gems, which you get in exchange for real money:
A premium battle pass (€7.99) or premium battle pass+ (around €16) to unlock special goodies, skins, and fashion items
Pokémon licenses and their skins
Held items and their upgrade materials
Fashion items for the trainer
Various boosters that increase the gain of experience points, coins, and energy
The Gengar in space theme is only available in the paid battle pass.
What was the main problem? Most players complained a lot about the item boosters. These level your held items up to level 30. The bonuses that an item brings at level 30 are significantly noticeable compared to those that are at a lower level.
For example, streamers dug deep into their pockets to demonstrate how much the entire system relies on Pay2Win. Thus, players who did not invest money into the game were at a disadvantage compared to those who had the money to quickly push their items to level 30.
The community has shown significantly more understanding for the battle pass and skins, as this is also common in other MOBAs like League of Legends.
Significantly more item boosters for free
How is Pokémon Unite tackling the problem? Pokémon Unite has become much more generous regarding item boosters. There are now “support missions for item enhancement,” in which you have to engage in battles with various battle types of Pokémon. Whether you win or lose does not matter at all.
What types are there? There are a total of five different battle types of Pokémon:
Attacker Pokémon
Defender Pokémon
Supporter Pokémon
Allrounder Pokémon
Speedster Pokémon
If you fight five times with the attacker-type Pokémon, you will receive 150 item boosters. If you even complete ten battles with this type, you will get another 190 item boosters. This applies to all five types. If you complete all quests, you can earn a total of 1700 item boosters. This would allow you to bring one item to level 26 or three different items to level 20.
What else is there? Under the event tab, you can find even more quests that you can easily fulfill if you play the game about two to three times a week for one to two hours. The rewards from the quests give you plenty of item boosters and Aeos tickets, which you can exchange for item boosters in the shop.
What is “Item Booster+”? Item Booster+ ensures that a selected held item immediately reaches level 30. You don’t have to worry about an item that has already been leveled up, as you will get back all the item boosters you used on this item immediately.
How can you get Item Booster+? You can get the new Item Booster+ through the “Events” tab under “Missions for Item Boosters+.” You only need to reach trainer levels 10, 12, and 14 to receive three of them. After that, choose wisely which three held items you will enhance with it – there won’t be any new ones for a while.
It is not known if there will be such missions again. These boosters are not available in the shop.
The “Boosting Trial Maxi Card” has the same effect: This card allows you to bring a held item to level 30. However, this only applies for seven days. A total of three of these are available if you participate in the “Maxi Boosting Trial” under “Events.”
This card can be particularly useful for you if you are still unsure whether you want to apply one of your Item Boosters+ on an item. With the Boosting Trial Maxi Card, you can test for seven days whether it is worth bringing the held item to level 30 or if you should choose a different one.
With the additional events and missions, every player should soon be able to bring their held items to at least level 20 – if not even higher. Especially if you only play certain battle types, you can level up specific equipment higher since a battle type usually requires the same item.
Do you think the change has affected the Pay2Win aspect or are you still annoyed that the item boosters are purchasable with real money? Feel free to write it in the comments.
It is not yet September 28. The community still hopes that Genshin Impact will announce something big for the anniversary as a surprise. Whether this will happen remains to be seen.
What do you think of the gifts for the first anniversary? Are you satisfied with them or do you expect more from Genshin Impact? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.
It is not yet September 28. The community still hopes that Genshin Impact will announce something big for the anniversary as a surprise. Whether this will happen remains to be seen.
What do you think of the gifts for the first anniversary? Are you satisfied with them or do you expect more from Genshin Impact? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.
It is not yet September 28. The community still hopes that Genshin Impact will announce something big for the anniversary as a surprise. Whether this will happen remains to be seen.
What do you think of the gifts for the first anniversary? Are you satisfied with them or do you expect more from Genshin Impact? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.
Even the web event for the anniversary is based on gacha. Shaking head.
Genshin Impact event post temporarily disappeared
On September 23, the event post was removed, but it reappeared shortly afterward (via reddit). Since the reddit community is also not enthusiastic about the anniversary rewards, snarky and ironic comments can be found under this post:
They realized they are giving away too many free things. They need to quickly reduce the rewards.
It is not yet September 28. The community still hopes that Genshin Impact will announce something big for the anniversary as a surprise. Whether this will happen remains to be seen.
What do you think of the gifts for the first anniversary? Are you satisfied with them or do you expect more from Genshin Impact? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.
Even the web event for the anniversary is based on gacha. Shaking head.
Genshin Impact event post temporarily disappeared
On September 23, the event post was removed, but it reappeared shortly afterward (via reddit). Since the reddit community is also not enthusiastic about the anniversary rewards, snarky and ironic comments can be found under this post:
They realized they are giving away too many free things. They need to quickly reduce the rewards.
It is not yet September 28. The community still hopes that Genshin Impact will announce something big for the anniversary as a surprise. Whether this will happen remains to be seen.
What do you think of the gifts for the first anniversary? Are you satisfied with them or do you expect more from Genshin Impact? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.
In Genshin Impact, the first anniversary is on September 28. Accordingly, the creators, miHoYo, have come up with events and rewards. However, these have not satisfied the community at all.
In gacha games, rewards for anniversaries are often generous to properly thank and celebrate with the community. Rare or strong characters are often given for free, and the developers of gacha games frequently offer free pulls for new characters.
Genshin Impact has announced that they will gradually release rewards to properly celebrate their anniversary.
What rewards have been announced so far for Genshin Impact? So far, the following rewards have been announced for you:
As a login bonus, you will receive a total of 10x “Fate” (Verwobenes Schicksal), 80000 Mora, 8x purple EXP cards, and 18 crystals for upgrading your weapons
Additionally, an event called “Moonlight Joy” will start on September 27, which will give you a new weapon and 2000 Primogems for participation
Moreover, the recharge bonus in the cash shop has been renewed for a one-time event
Furthermore, Genshin Impact has announced new rewards that the community is absolutely not happy about.
“This is shameless. Where are our real rewards?”
What kind of rewards are these? You can either be among 1000 winners who will receive 100 Primogems, or real prizes, such as an iPhone 13 Pro Max, cash, or AirPods (via HoYoLAB).
Additionally, you have a 10% chance to win the Moon Blessing. Its value is €4.99, and you must log in daily to get a maximum of 2700 Primogems. Plus, with the Moon Blessing, you instantly receive 300 Creation Crystals, which you can use to shop in the store or convert to Primogems. The other 90% will receive 100000 Mora.
How do you get these rewards? You can earn these rewards through community actions. Players are asked to create a memory card, take nice photos in-game, make drawings, or even publish a video.
This is how the community reacts to the new rewards: These actions are bringing the community to a breaking point. They are outraged that among several million players, only 1000 winners would be selected, and then there would be only 100 Primogems on top of that. 160 Primogems cost a pull on a character or weapon banner.
Many angry players are commenting under the event post by miHoYo (via HoYoLAB):
This is shameless. Where are our real rewards?
User Boomrr
KitraMika notes for themselves:
If you have low expectations and find out it is (the anniversary) worse than what you expected.
xianyue adds:
So do we basically have to work hard to have a chance at 100 Primogems?
The user Hoshi06 is also annoyed:
Even the web event for the anniversary is based on gacha. Shaking head.
Genshin Impact event post temporarily disappeared
On September 23, the event post was removed, but it reappeared shortly afterward (via reddit). Since the reddit community is also not enthusiastic about the anniversary rewards, snarky and ironic comments can be found under this post:
They realized they are giving away too many free things. They need to quickly reduce the rewards.
It is not yet September 28. The community still hopes that Genshin Impact will announce something big for the anniversary as a surprise. Whether this will happen remains to be seen.
What do you think of the gifts for the first anniversary? Are you satisfied with them or do you expect more from Genshin Impact? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.
In League of Legends , Twitch streamer Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp has reached his peak. Even Riot Games bows down to the streamer, using him as the official profile picture for the Twitter channel followed by 5 million people. Tyler1 had a long tumultuous relationship with Riot Games, having been banned for years, with an employee even saying he would soon die of “testicular cancer.”
This is how Riot Games now honors Tyler1: The LoL developers have included him in the official Twitter profile picture, where the streamer is seen alongside the mid-lane champion Annie.
Congratulations were given for “having put him back on the list” and an apology was made for “not having managed Twitch.”
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It all seems to be meant jokingly and fits the image of the character “Tyler1”, who is over the top in everything.
Tyler1 becomes Challenger in LoL in 4 out of 5 roles
Why is Tyler1 honored? The muscular 26-year-old is the biggest streamer for LoL on Twitch. He is quite the angler, frequently losing his temper and generally writing only in “All Caps”, but he is also a gifted entertainer and a beast in LoL.
For years, Tyler1 was known for playing a single champion, Draven. But that has radically changed: Tyler1 has now set his goal to climb to the Challenger rank in every position in LoL. It is exceptionally tough, as only a few players per server reach this rank.
After 669 games, Tyler has now become Challenger in the Midlane. Previously, he had already achieved this as a Botlaner, Jungler, and Top-Laner. He required 1800 games back then for Top Lane.
For the notoriously bad loser and ambitious Tyler1, this is a great ordeal each time. However, he simply does not give up.
The “Midlane Challenge” began in July and has finally come to an end. Compared to other roles, it seems he found it relatively easy to reach Challenger rank as a Midlaner.
The hardest task for Tyler1 is evidently the run as a “Supporter”, which he plans to tackle only in 2022.
Tyler1 celebrates his rise (warning, loud):
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Only after a LoL employee predicted “testicular cancer” for him, was Tyler1 allowed to play again
What makes Tyler1’s rise so bemerkenswert: The streamer had long been at odds with Riot Games. Due to his outrageous behavior and repeatedly flaming others, his name was on the “We really don’t want him” list at Riot Games for a long time. Tyler1 was banned from the game repeatedly.
However, a 2017 incident occurred: A LoL designer spoke, seemingly drunk, about Tyler1 and said: “It’s okay, he will die from a cocaine overdose or testicular cancer from all the steroids… after that, we are gucci.”
Following this statement, the employee seemingly had to leave Riot Games, and at the same time, Riot Games tolerated “Tyler1” back on the LoL servers. He put on a T-shirt reading “Reformed”, claimed to have completely changed, now being tame, and continued pretty much as before.
4 years later, Tyler1 is the star of LoL and seemingly “suitable for the public.”
The Lord of The Rings – Rise to War is a new Mobile strategy and building game set in the universe of “The Lord of the Rings”. The game is available for download on iOS and Android. Notably, it features stunning graphics and the faces of the original actors. Find out everything about the new mobile game here on MeinMMO.
What is The Lord of The Rings – Rise to War? The mobile game is a typical building game where you first establish your kingdom, raise armies, and attack other kingdoms. You can also play with friends.
The game utilizes numerous characters, creatures, and locations from Peter Jackson’s films.
The Lord of The Rings – Rise to War was released on September 23, 2021, and is developed by NetEase and Warner Bros. However, the game has nothing to do with the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online.
Top graphics, original actors, and kingdom-builder gameplay
What are the features of The Lord of The Rings – Rise to War? The standout features of The Lord of The Rings – Rise to War are the excellent graphics and the faces of the official actors from Peter Jackson’s film trilogy.
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So if you enter places like Rivendell or Mordor, it looks exactly as you remember from the films.
And if you encounter characters like Gandalf or Legolas in the game, they face you with the likenesses of the actors Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom.
The developers seem to have invested a lot of money to use the faces of the original cast in the game.
However, they likely only paid for the faces, as the voices do not match those of the actors.
How does the gameplay work? In the game, you build a kingdom and raise a large army. Alongside factions, you battle other players for dominance. You can also forge your own ring and receive bonuses as a result.
As you build your kingdom and dispatch your armies, you will need to plan for more or less long wait times.
For which platforms is it released? The Lord of The Rings – Rise to War is released for Android and iOS and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play for Android.
What are the costs? The game itself is free to play. However, as is common with mobile games, various real-money items are offered in the shop.
How are the reviews? On Google Play, The Lord of The Rings – Rise to War has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 and over 9,000 ratings (as of September 24, 2021). Players praise the fantastic graphics and the original actors. Furthermore, the game is said to have a good story.
However, they criticize the long wait times that you have between your actions. Therefore, the game is also referred to as a “waiting simulator” by less satisfied users, who feel it offers little variety. Additionally, some users complain about disconnections after the tutorial.
In Pokémon GO, it will soon get spooky. Dataminers found new texts in the game that suggest the content for the Halloween event. There are now first insights into a continuation of the research as well as Paragoni and Trombork as new Pokémon.
What is it about? Every year, Pokémon GO celebrates a Halloween event and focuses on spooky and ghost-type Pokémon. There are bonuses, new Pokémon, and perhaps new Shinys as well. A first unofficial look is available now thanks to dataminers.
They found the texts of the research with Willow, in which Paragoni and Trombork are mentioned. We show you here what Willow has to say about the Pokémon.
Paragoni and Trombork Release in October?
This was found: The dataminers from PokeMiners regularly search the app’s code for changes. From this, it can be inferred what new content is planned for Pokémon GO. In the past, these finds (leaks) have proven to be correct, which is why these dataminers can be trusted.
The latest changes show text updates. Among those are passages in which Willow speaks to the trainers during research. The professor explains in a continuation of the special research with Hoopa that a few “spooky” Pokémon will appear nearby. He hopes that the trainers won’t be too scared and will investigate the ghost-type Pokémon with him.
Then suddenly, he talks about what he saw in a forest:
Oh, I just remembered that I recently researched near a forest and stumbled upon a strangely looking tree. I’ve learned my lesson about strange trees that sometimes they are not trees at all – like Mogelbaum!
I stepped closer to examine the tree, but then it turned around, and its single red eye stared directly into mine!
I quickly realized that it was a Trombork, the Elder Tree Pokémon, checking whether I was friend or foe! After all, it lures people who harm the forest into a trap so they can’t leave.
It must have sensed that I was only there for research purposes, because it turned back around and ignored me. Its attention then returned to the many smaller Paragoni surrounding its feet.
…
Excerpt from the new research “Misunderstood Pranks” from the code of Pokémon GO – Via pokeminers.com
So it sounds very likely that these two Pokémon will be part of the Halloween event 2021. But who are they actually? In case the leak is correct, we will now introduce the two Pokémon to you. But keep in mind that this is not official information from Niantic, and the release of Paragoni and Trombork is not 100% certain.
Paragoni: The ghost and grass-type Pokémon originates from the 6th generation of games. Visually, it resembles a ghost with a tree stump for a head, sporting two branches. Two large holes in the stump seem to show two big red eyes. A smaller hole presumably represents the mouth.
Its abilities in the Pokémon games include Growth, Confusion Ray, Will-O-Wisp, Curse, Wood Hammer, Phantom Force, and Wood Horn.
The Pokédex states that Paragoni is born from the souls of deceased children who become lost in the forests.
Trombork: The evolution of Paragoni, Trombork, also belongs to the ghost and grass types and comes from the 6th generation of games. Visually, it resembles a fully grown tree made up of several individual parts. Here and there, the dark ghost appearance still shimmers through. Instead of two eyes, it has only one large, glowing red eye.
It can perform attacks such as Wood Hammer, Wood Horn, Dark Claw, Confusion Ray, Will-O-Wisp, Rooter, and Forest Curse in the Pokémon games. The Pokédex states that the trees of the forest blindly follow Trombork. Anyone who harms the forest is said to remain trapped there for the rest of their lives.
How do you like the glimpse into the possible new releases for Halloween 2021? Do you find the Pokémon exciting or are you still hoping for entirely different new content? Share your opinions and wishes for the Halloween event 2021 in Pokémon GO here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with the community.
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Ten bosses will be significantly weakened in the upcoming Patch 9.1.5 of World of Warcraft. This will make farming cool sets much more enjoyable.
Just yesterday, we reported that some bosses in World of Warcraft will be significantly weakened. This was about certain enemies from the old “Legion” content, which is still too difficult to solo for some classes. Patch 9.1.5 is set to remedy this. Now Blizzard has revealed which encounters are going to be easier – and it’s exactly all the ones that have caused difficulties so far.
What is the problem? Although the “Legion” expansion is now several years old, many of the raids can still not be completed solo – or at least not with all classes. This is due to many encounters having mechanics that overwhelm individual players. Sometimes it’s a “one-hit mechanic” that needs to be absorbed by multiple players, other times it’s the necessity to be in multiple places at once.
Additionally, players are still relatively weaker due to the “level squish,” the removal of artifact weapons, and other bonuses, compared to what they would be after 2 additional expansions.
Blizzard is addressing this and is making the most annoying encounters significantly easier.
Helya will also be easier.
Which encounters will be easier? In the preliminary patch notes, Blizzard has now explained which encounters the “difficulty in solo combat” has been reduced. The following boss fights in Legion are expected to be drastically easier with Patch 9.1.5:
Antorus, the Burning Throne
Antoran High Command
Eonar, the Lifebinder
Varimathras
Circle of Shivarra
Aggramar
Tomb of Sargeras
The Desolate Host
Fallen Avatar
Kil’jaeden
The Nighthold
Gul’dan
The Trial of Valor
Helya
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What are the implications? Even though we do not yet know all the adjustments in detail, the changes are likely aimed at ensuring that boss fights can be managed solo and particularly tedious mechanics become irrelevant. Especially with Kil’jaeden, it could be difficult for many classes, as the knockback – similar to Aggramar – is hard to master.
With Patch 9.1.5, there are many cool T-sets coming for players who want to collect them. When you’re already stopping by the Mage Tower in that patch, you can also farm the old raids…
Are you looking forward to being able to farm the old T-sets in Patch 9.1.5? Or do you have no desire to hang out in the Legion raids?
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A clip from the new FIFA 22 is currently making the rounds: Thanks to a celebration animation, the 60-year-old football coach Steve Bruce is becoming an absolute top sprinter.
What’s going on? A clip has been shared in the FIFA community showing the celebrating team of Newcastle United. The team has apparently just won an important penalty shootout – and is celebrating it accordingly. Such excessive celebration animations were already one of the NextGen features in FIFA 21 and are also expected to create goosebumps moments in FIFA 22.
However, one person stands out in the clip: Newcastle’s coach Steve Bruce, who is already 60 years old in real life.
But age doesn’t hold the former center-back back at all in the FIFA clip, as he euphorically sprints across the field, leaving his substitute players behind. You can see what that looks like here in the post from the FIFA subreddit:
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Community celebrates the clip – and even EA gets in on it
Here’s the reaction: Despite all his fitness and enthusiasm, it’s quite unlikely that the real Steve Bruce would leave his physically fit professional athletes behind – celebration or not. These celebration animations can appear for any team in the game. The fact that the avatar of the 60-year-old coach was used at this specific moment seems rather curious.
The amusing glitch is actually well-received in the community
“This is one of the best FIFA clips I have ever seen.”
“I love the war cry he makes when he speeds up.”
“I would rather play him than Giroud” – Giroud is notorious for his slow stats in FIFA.
That’s how the feedback sounds in the FIFA subreddit (via reddit), on Twitter, and more.
This is what EA says: Apparently, EA also took notice of the clip. They seem to view the whole thing humorously. Because on Instagram, they directly released a new FUT card for the sprinting manager:
Clearly, this clip seems to be justified given these values! However, the manager probably won’t make it into the game in this form. He would actually be the fastest card ever – even ahead of Mbappé, Davies, or Adama Traoré.
With the latest release of the Legends of New World trailer series, Amazon is once again heating up the fans. The new trailer from September 23 shows the factions battling the dangers of Aeternum, the island where New World takes place.
In the new video of the Legends of New World series, you can once again watch the heroes fight and get a small portion of story served alongside. With this third part, the series also comes to an end, making it perfect to hype up the fans of New World once more.
What happens in the trailer? At first, the helmet of one of the marauders in the game is shown, before zooming in on the engravings which then form another image. You can see a handful of shipwrecked people on a sandy beach, who shortly after try to reach one of the settlements.
At the same time, a narrator speaks in a dark voice, stating that the fates of all are forged anew every day on the eternal island. You then see three representatives of the factions of New World in front of the banners with the emblems of their community.
The narrator continues and informs you that you have been chosen by fate and have received a second chance at life. You are to join the fight against the dangers of Aeternum and choose the right allies. Again, the factions are prominently displayed in their typical armor.
Here you can see the trailer:
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Finally, the image zooms out again, showing you the helmet of the marauder from the beginning, only now its left eye glows red, like many of the villains in New World. The narrator ends his text by telling you that it is up to you to shape a new fate.
“I just can’t wait anymore”
What does the community say? The trailer seems to bear fruit, as the fans of New World appear to be absolutely hyped by the one-minute video. On YouTube, the trailer currently (September 24) has 1,688 thumbs up and only 18 negative ratings.
User DukeSloth also receives a lot of praise for his comment: “Let’s go, the video puts me in the exact right mood for the release.”
User obsiosiris is surprised by himself and writes: “The first game in 5 years that I’m really looking forward to.”
Simon Linser also writes under the video: “Honestly, the style of these trailers combined with the narrator is just great. I get goosebumps.”
AbezDota complains about too much anticipation: “What a game, man. I don’t know if I can sleep before it finally releases.”
User Tzunny sees the Legends trailer more ironically and writes: “It would be nice if these legends could even swim in 2021.”
He refers with his comment to the fact that you play a shipwrecked person on an island in New World, but still cannot swim. This small inconsistency has often caused laughter within the community.
When does New World release? While we hope that AbezDota finds sleep before the game comes out, if not, the launch is very close now. The MMORPG by Amazon releases on September 28.
Are you excited to play the new MMORPG from Amazon? Does the trailer get you as hyped for the game as most people in the comments? Or do you think the game is overrated and wonder what the hype is about? Feel free to leave us a comment here on MeinMMO.
EA is keeping new information about the Open Beta of Battlefield 2042 under wraps. Still, there is no launch date. Insider Tom Henderson, meanwhile, is confident: It should happen in early October. However, players are cautious with their anticipation.
When is the Battlefield 2042 beta supposed to start? There is still no official date for this. EA was supposed to announce news this week after the release of Battlefield 2042 was postponed last week. Originally, the beta was apparently supposed to come in September, which now seems extremely unlikely.
Now it is Friday, September 24, and there is still no information from the publisher. However, the well-known industry insider Tom Henderson has mentioned a date again, which he apparently considers relatively certain:
On October 4, there will be a press event where content creators and media will get an insight into the beta.
On October 6, the two-day early access phase will begin.
On October 8, the beta will then start for everyone.
The date he mentioned a few days ago as a possible new release for the Open Beta. He cited internal dates as the source for this information. This time, he apparently refers to emails that were allegedly sent to content creators and media to confirm the date again.
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How reliable is this? Henderson has long been known as a well-known insider and revealed some details about Battlefield 2042 long before the announcement. These included, for example, the setting in the future, or the portal mode, which was announced much later.
Nevertheless, players are skeptical even about the new date.
How are players reacting to the insider information? Many are simply worried, as EA still remains very tight-lipped regarding the beta. Henderson is essentially their only chance to get new information, even if it is not always reliable.
Nevertheless, many believe they will only trust that the beta is coming when it has actually been released. Because Henderson was also very confident about another date. A few weeks ago, he mentioned September 22 as the likely start for the Open Beta.
According to his sources, that was also the planned date, but it was then postponed internally, and subsequently, the postponement of Battlefield 2042 followed.
On which platforms is the Open Beta supposed to be released? A release is planned for all platforms where the full game will also be released: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
An update in the PlayStation Store, however, has caused some concern among fans. (via mp1st.com). Because early access to the beta for PS4 as a pre-order bonus was missing there. However, this turned out to be just a mistake in the store, as the community manager confirmed on Twitter. (via Twitter)
When is Battlefield 2042 actually supposed to be released? The shooter was postponed from October 22 to November 19. If it stays that way, you can dive into battles with up to 128 players on a map by the end of November at the latest.
What do you actually think about the whole thing? Will you participate in the beta? Does the back and forth about the launch annoy you? Let us know your opinion.
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Call of Duty: Vanguard features one of the best killstreaks in the beta, a pack of wild attack dogs that hunt down your opponents and tear them apart with high efficiency. Unfortunately, these creatures are pretty buggy and can sometimes turn on their masters or transform into “dog tornados”.
What’s up with the dogs? In the beta of CoD Vanguard, there is a pack of bloodthirsty attack dogs as a high-tier killstreak. When the “dogs of war” are unleashed, it gets quite intense. The killer doggos then roam the map, tearing apart any poor soul that crosses their path.
Many players complain about the seemingly overpowered doggies, but on top of that, these beasts are pretty buggy as well.
What are killstreaks? This refers to a game mechanic that grants you certain advantageous effects when you achieve a series of kills without dying in between. This rewards players who play particularly effectively. Options include cool things like a brutal LMG with explosive rounds, a V2 rocket, or the aforementioned attack dogs.
Dogs are fundamentally problematic
Who got affected? The CoD pro Seth “Scump” Abner was playing in Vanguard with his buddies, and as expected, he dominated the lobby hard. Therefore, at the height of his power, he also had the dog killstreak active, and his doggos were racking up kills.
But then the unexpected happened: Scump walked past his supposedly loyal best friends, and suddenly there was a “snap” and Scump was dead. He cursed and raged, but that wasn’t the end of it. Because suddenly his teammates were also screaming in disbelief and frustration.
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Because the dogs didn’t just settle for Scump’s corpse, but also feasted on his friends afterwards. “They killed us all!” came the accusing voice from the voice chat.
What other problems do the dogs have? The dogs in Vanguard are apparently buggy and bite the hand that feeds them. But that’s not all. There have also been reports of cases where the dogs, in their joy over their kills, became uncontrollable and turned into a bizarre mix of textures, aptly named “Dognado” by the fans.
Additionally, there are reports of dogs suddenly teleporting up ladders and biting players in the behind up there.
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Why are they still OP? Even if the dogs function the way they are intended, many players don’t view them positively. Because they are simply very strong and hard to counter.
The dogs have various advantages that make them OP in the eyes of some players:
They can take a lot of damage
They are hard to hit
They kill almost instantly
They often appear completely unexpectedly
Especially the fact that in CoD you are usually aiming at the center of the screen while the dogs generally attack from the lower half of the screen makes them hard to counter, and even if you manage to hit a dog, it will likely keep biting and probably kill you.
The killstreak, in its current form, brings neither its users nor opponents much joy and is rather a source of frustration and annoyance. So let’s hope the developers will refine the dogs again.
The everyday life in home office or traveling can be loud and exhausting. MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann has now bought a pair of in-ear headphones that help him save his nerves.
In everyday life, there are various things that can drive someone crazy:
Kitchen appliances or other household devices that make noise.
Construction workers who have to open the street early in the morning.
The girlfriend watching her favorite series in the background.
However, in the home office, I hardly have a chance to escape the noise. Somehow, the noise follows me. Noise-canceling promises relief from disturbing sounds.
By now, I’ve had nearly a dozen of these headphones on my desk for personal and professional use. The headphones from Soundcore were advertised by the manufacturer with active noise cancellation. I wanted to try that at least once and gave the headphones a chance.
Officially, the device costs 79.99 euros, but I have never seen the Soundcore Life A2 NC for more than 50 euros. Even at the current time (September 22), you can get another 30 euros off.
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A chance has turned into a daily companion, as I use the in-ear headphones almost daily when the noise of everyday life drives me crazy again.
I can work in peace and play in (almost) absolute silence
For a price of around 50 euros, I was especially positively surprised by the noise-canceling feature. At first, I was quite skeptical, as this feature has rarely convinced me before.
The headphones offer several settings for noise cancellation through the app:
The “Traffic” mode filters out low frequencies. This is especially pleasant when I am traveling by tram or train.
In “Indoor” mode, voices and mid frequencies are supposed to be filtered out. This works better sometimes than others. Some voices are still audibly unclear.
“Outdoor” relies on a mix of frequencies. The idea is fundamentally good, but I find “Traffic” to be significantly better for the city.
Additionally, the software offers a transparency mode, where you can either hear all noises or thanks to the “Voice Mode,” voices are particularly emphasized. The “Voice Mode” also works surprisingly well.
Noise cancellation (left) and equalizer (right) can be controlled directly via the app.
How good is the noise cancellation? The noise cancellation works really well and is the highlight of the headphones for me. When I travel by tram or need to take a bus, I enjoy being able to almost completely block out the loud humming and either listen to music or simply enjoy the silence.
I also notice the advantage in everyday life. When my girlfriend watches her latest hospital series in the background, the hospital dramas eventually get on my nerves terribly. Thanks to noise cancellation, I can block out discussions about high blood pressure, kidney failure, or drug use. Only the loudly screaming patients remind me from time to time that there is a hospital series playing in the background.
What else do I like? Besides the noise cancellation, I also like the ergonomics: I can wear the devices comfortably for 4 or 5 hours in a row without them driving me crazy. I have only encountered a similarly good fit with the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid, which MeinMMO tested. The interchangeable ear tips also keep the in-ear headphones securely in my ears.
Sonically, the in-ear headphones can also convince me. I can either use various equalizer settings or mix the sound myself. Games like Genshin Impact or the recently released Pokémon Unite for Android are a lot of fun with the headphones.
The mono mode is also nice: You can play the sound through a single headphone and turn off the other – a feature that I missed with the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid.
The headphones are made of plastic and use interchangeable ear tips. By the way, the device also fits ear tips from my now immeasurable collection of various in-ear devices such as Sony or Samsung. The IPX5 certification (water resistance) is also a good thing; however, I have not been in heavy rain or at the swimming pool with the headphones yet.
These are the disadvantages: For the audio profiles and noise cancellation, you need the free Soundcore app. However, the app only works on Android and iOS.
In principle, you can also use the headphones via an external Bluetooth dongle on your PC, but you would have to forgo the strong features of the device. You also cannot use the headphones on the console, as the headphones do not have their own dongle.
The hinge of the charger box of the headphones seems fragile to me. In the 3 months that I have currently been using the headphones, nothing has happened, but this very thin plastic connection seems fragile to me.
Pro
Reasonable sound for the money
Ergonomics and fit
decent workmanship
meaningful equalizer settings via app
very good noise cancellation
optional mono mode
Contra
Equalizer settings can be adjusted through the app
no real function on the computer or console
charging case seems fragile at the hinge
Whom can I recommend the headphones to? Are you looking for headphones that sound good and are also interested in being able to block out annoying noises or noise? Then I can recommend the Soundcore Life A2 NC with a clear conscience.
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However, you have to live with the limitation that you can only use the functions on the phone, as there is no support on the PC. Here I would rather suggest you take a look at our buying guide for headphones and gaming headsets:
The Trapper finally gets love. The first killer in Dead by Daylight is getting significantly stronger and will be able to carry more traps soon.
Although the dust around the Cenobite and the mysterious disappearance of all his voice lines has not yet settled, the developers of Dead by Daylight are already revealing their plans for the future. In a new “Developer Update”, they spoke about upcoming changes and revisions. The oldest of all killers is also on the agenda. The Trapper will be significantly improved.
What was said? In the latest Developer Update, there are a number of adjustments for many killers. Numerous addons are being revised and unclear formulations are gradually being removed. Addons should now clearly indicate how much they influence something and reveal exact numbers instead of cryptic descriptions such as “moderate” or “drastic”.
What is changing for the Trapper? For the Trapper, it’s primarily “Quality of Life” adjustments that will make him a better killer, giving him more control over his traps and the game. The most important changes are:
There will now always be exactly 6 traps spawning on each map. Previously, this could be a random amount between 4 and 6 traps.
The Trapper will soon be able to carry 2 traps as a base and will also start with 2 traps in his inventory. By default, there will always be 8 traps available.
Some of his revised addons have already been introduced:
Tension Spring: A bear trap will automatically reactivate after 2 seconds once a survivor frees themselves from it.
Trapper Sack: All bear traps are already in the Trapper’s inventory from the start. Bear traps can no longer be picked up.
This gives the Trapper more options and also more tactical depth when selecting his addons.
More traps for the Trapper – finally more control at the start!
What is changing for the Spirit? The killer Spirit is one of the best in the game. This is because she can use her ability almost unseen, forcing survivors to guess whether the Spirit is moving or not. However, this often felt more like a gamble than a mind game. Therefore, survivors are being given more options to counter the Spirit:
Every survivor within a 24-meter radius around the Spirit will now hear the phasing sound, allowing them to determine the direction.
The footsteps of the Spirit now kick up some dust while she uses her ability. On clean surfaces, this is easy to spot, while it is more difficult in grass and other obstacles.
Significant nerfs for the Spirit – will she crash now?
Numerous perks will be improved and adjusted
The best perks in Dead by Daylight have been relatively unchanged for years. Little has changed about the classics, mainly because other perks are falling far behind expectations. Dead by Daylight wants to change that – and is overhauling a large number of perks. The most important changes include:
Vigil: The regeneration rate has been increased from 10 / 15 / 20 % to 20 / 25 / 30 %. Additionally, the bonus now also affects other status effects such as exhaustion or obliviousness.
Babysitter: The rescued survivor now receives a small speed boost for 4 / 6 / 8 seconds. The duration of the aura reading ability has been doubled.
For The People: The “Broken” status effect now lasts shorter, from 110 / 100 / 90 seconds to only 80 / 70 / 60 seconds.
Hex: Retribution: In future, interacting with any totem will make survivors “Oblivious”. The duration of the aura reading ability will be increased to 15 seconds.
Hex: Blood Favor: This perk no longer has a cooldown and will also trigger when survivors are hit with special attacks, no longer just during standard melee attacks.
Hex: The Third Seal: Special attacks will now also trigger the curse on survivors.
Hex: Thrill of the Hunt: The perk has been adjusted so that the slowdown of the cleansing also affects blessing (a forthcoming, controversial feature).
More news about Dead by Daylight can be found here on MeinMMO:
In addition to all these adjustments, the developers have now implemented a “Kill Switch” for pretty much all objects in the game. This basically means that the developers can directly disable individual features without relying on a patch.
If, for example, a certain bug arises—such as through the combination of two perks with a particular killer—the developers can temporarily disable one of the perks until a bug fix patch is ready. This should prevent players from having to deal with exploiters of bugs for days or weeks before a fix comes.
If an item, character, or perk is disabled by this Kill Switch, it will be clearly visible in the game.
When will the changes come? Although the developers haven’t provided a specific date for these adjustments, it is expected that the first changes will appear in the upcoming “Mid Chapter” patch. That could be in about 2-3 weeks. For many players, this should bring more variety and especially end the reign of terror of the Spirit – thus leaving the Nurse on the throne.
What do you think about these changes and new features? Good, sensible plans? Or do they ruin the game?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The MOBA Pokémon Unite has been available for the Nintendo Switch for a while, but on September 22, the Mobile Release took place. Along with it came many new features that significantly improve the game. We show you what they are.
What is Pokémon Unite about? You can team up with up to five players against opponents. The goal of the match is to score as many goals as possible. While doing so, you keep advancing into the enemy base. The team that scores the most points through goals at the end of the game wins the match.
You can choose whether you want to play for fun or want to compete in ranked matches. Together with your Pokémon partners, you then head into battle for the goals. You can watch one of the trailers for Pokémon Unite in this video:
Pokémon Unite is not only available in various languages now—including German—but it has also introduced numerous features and new things that the community has requested. We have listed the best features that immediately caught our attention.
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New User Interface (UI)
What is different about the User Interface? In short: everything and that is a good thing! The entire UI has been overhauled and made much clearer than before. While you had to click through various points to reach the point you wanted before, now a single button press on the corresponding menu suffices. You navigate much more easily.
UI before
UI after
Also in the menu where you can view your Pokémon, there has been a lot of changes. You now have a much better overview of your Pokémon and can also change or upgrade your held items directly from the selection menu.
Additionally, you can hide everything and view your Pokémon without unnecessary frills from all sides. The Holowares (skins) you can give to your Pokémon are also more easily accessible.
Before
After
Overall, the UI feels smoother and more professional. More like a finished game. You could clearly tell that Pokémon Unite was originally designed for mobile and not for the Nintendo Switch. An important update that also makes it easier for newcomers to navigate right away.
On mobile, the UI looks almost the same, except that it has sliders in shops that determine the amount of purchased items and no arrows, as on the Nintendo Switch.
Finally no more guessing: Pokémon Unite has finally added one of the most important specifications of the pocket monsters. Previously, it was not clear through the game whether a Pokémon is a special or physical attacker. You can now find this information in the menu for your Pokémon.
Also, the descriptions of the items are now much easier to find and sometimes more specified. However, some items lack further transparency. For example, the Scope Lens does not specify how much percentage of the attack value is actually taken into account, even though this information is implemented in the game.
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After
Pokémon Adjustments
What do we mean by that? Pokémon Unite has already received several patches that strengthen or weaken Pokémon repeatedly. In this update, some Pokémon have undergone changes again. A useful overview has been posted by Pokémon streamer “pkmncast” on Twitter (via Twitter). This time, it seems that it has really made a difference.
In the matches we have played, we could counter every opponent and no pocket monster seemed overly strong or weak. Especially Pokémon like Charizard and Talonflame have received the much-needed boost. They can now keep up well and contribute effectively to the team.
Opponents like Lucario, Slaking, Jigglypuff, and Greninja suddenly don’t seem as overly strong as they did for a while because all monsters now have effective skills and items they can shine with. Also, Absol, with its low defense, can be useful due to its buff and corresponding new items, like Razor Claw, with its high raw damage.
New Held Items and Suggestions
What new held items are there? There are now three new held items in Pokémon Unite that you can equip to your partners:
Weakness Policy
Gives you more hit points (HP) and attack
Increases your attack every time you take damage
Choice Specs
Gives you more special attack
Increases the damage of attacks upon landing
Razor Claw
Gives you more attack and increases your critical hit rate
When you use an attack, the next basic attack is enhanced
If a melee fighter carries this item, they reduce the movement speed of the opponent with their basic attacks
These items provide several new strategies and build options for various Pokémon.
Weakness Policy works well on Snorlax
Choice Specs is good on special attackers, like Pikachu
Absol benefits from Razor Claw
What are item suggestions? Brand new are the build suggestions, which the game or other top players suggest to you. Go to the menu “Held Items” and then to “Recommended Sets” (on the Switch, press the Y button), and you will receive some suggestions for which items would work well on your Pokémon. This is particularly useful for newcomers.
Join a Unite Crew
What is a Unite Crew? A Unite Crew is a type of guild in Pokémon Unite. This feature is completely new to the game and allows you to invite up to 30 players to this crew. You can set the motto of your crew and decide whether members can join you freely or whether you need to approve it first.
When you create a crew, a code is generated through which other players can join the team. Within the Unite Crew, you can chat and see if a member is currently online and available to play. A quick way to get an overview of the people you enjoy playing with.
Revised Reporting System
What can the revised reporting system do? The new reporting system has significantly more options than the old one. While in the old system you could only report someone for being AFK or for saying inappropriate things in lobby chat, you can now report much more specifically.
This overhaul was a major request from the community, after there were many trolls who ruined matches for others. Pokémon Unite has responded to this request with the new system. However, we do not know whether there is now an AI or real people behind it. So it remains to be seen what consequences the troublemakers will face and whether it works reasonably.
There are more options in reporting
No more “Zapdos Debuff”
What is the “Zapdos Debuff”? The “Zapdos Debuff” occurs when you defeat the last Kamalm before Zapdos appears. As a result, you deal less damage to Zapdos and the other team finds it easier to catch Zapdos. You can find more details in our article: Attention! Secret mechanic discovered in Pokémon Unite – Weakens your entire team
After several tests by various players, this debuff has now been removed, meaning you can safely collect all Kamalm without fearing a debuff for your team afterwards (via reddit).
What else is there? Perhaps not a feature that improves the game itself, but there are some new skins for your partners and new modes for you! Now you can either walk around with Liberlo in partner look or put on cute Shillok ears.
The skins for Pokémon are also not neglected. You can give your Pokémon a sporty look with a sweatband and a shirt or pull out a coat and hat and spruce up Krackon. In the battle pass, you also receive items such as a Venusaur hat or space suits for yourself and your Gengar.
Shillok ears
New pirate outfit
Detective Krackon is here
Aye Aye Charizard
This massive update shows that Pokémon Unite has definitely listened to the community and has implemented many useful changes in the game. If you want to give the game another chance, now is the time to do so.
Did we forget a point that you really like? Are you still playing Pokémon Unite or have you lost interest in the game? Feel free to write it in the comments.
