With BitCraft a new game has been introduced, which calls itself a “new type of MMORPG.” It combines elements from survival games, RPGs, as well as construction and strategy games. Visually, BitCraft gives off decent Zelda vibes.
What kind of MMORPG is this? The sandbox MMORPG BitCraft comes from the Californian indie studio Clockwork Labs. The developer team released the first trailer on September 16.
In BitCraft, you start as an entity infused with a mystical power, which still needs to acquire all its abilities – essentially naked. You play together with others in a single, large world that constantly changes and with which you can interact. There are no individual servers.
This world is procedurally generated and is supposed to be large enough that you can build entire cities from your villages and create “global trade centers.” Politics is also intended to play a role, as every city will need a leader.
Visually, BitCraft somewhat resembles Breath of the Wild or the new Tribes of Midgard, mixed with some elements from the survival hit Valheim. We have embedded the trailer here for you:
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What features does the game offer? According to the studio, BitCraft aims to focus more on cooperation than combat, placing a strong emphasis on the PvE aspect of the game. You will find in BitCraft:
Skills like farming, fishing, mining, and forestry, all of which you can improve
Cities and fortresses that you build and manage together with other players
the “wilderness” outside your village, where you can find rare materials and ruins filled with “lost technology”
As a sandbox game, BitCraft allows you the freedom to choose how to proceed. You can work as a hunter and gatherer, build the city together with friends and strangers, or explore the world as a brave adventurer.
Cities are even expected to form huge empires that span continents and oceans. However, we still don’t know what the combat system will look like and how important it will be. PvP battles are not planned for the moment, but they are not ruled out either.
How can I join? The registration for the pre-alpha of BitCraft is already running. You can sign up on the official BitCraft website. If you fill out a small survey, you increase your chances of being selected for the test.
BitCraft offers crossplay, although no other specific platforms are known yet apart from PC. A release date is also still open.
Although BitCraft is an indie game, that doesn’t have to be a disadvantage. MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus even believes that several large studios could learn something from the bravery of indie teams:
Trash or a treasure? The YouTube duo from the channel “Cheap Finds, Gold Mines” discovered a real gamer treasure in a demolition house that was almost destroyed.
Who are the treasure hunters? The YouTube duo from Cheap Finds, Gold Mines (via YouTube.com), regularly rummages through garage sales and flea markets, but occasionally also through buildings scheduled for demolition.
It was three weeks ago when they searched the house of an extreme hoarder. They were called by the niece of the now moved-out homeowner, who wanted to know if there was anything salvageable. Indeed, the channel operators Aimee and Korbin found a gigantic treasure: They discovered around $100,000 (85,000 €) in the form of video games, consoles, and merchandise.
Real rarities of the gaming world buried for 20 years
This is the treasure: Buried under tons of trash and junk, Aimee and Korbin found unbelievable rarities:
Boxes of Xbox, PlayStation, and GameCube games. Some still sealed.
Disney merchandise from the 1970s
They received around 85,000 € from the proceeds. They did not sell the countless valuable treasures alone. The YouTube duo keeps 17,000 €, sharing the rest with the 8 helpers and sellers of the consoles and games.
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It was that difficult: In their three-part YouTube series, they document the search through the hoarder’s house. Not a square inch was free of trash or dirt. The YouTubers not only had to deal with foul odors and trash, but also aggressive animals were involved.
Aimee experienced the worst nightmare of many arachnophobes: while sifting through a pile of junk, she was attacked and bitten by a spider. Fortunately, it was worth the treasure she was able to recover in the end.
This is what the YouTubers say about the discovery: Kotaku (via Kotaku.com) reported that Korbin mentioned the house and everything in it was supposed to be demolished.
After the original homeowner lost a close friend, he collected everything with emotional value for him. Aimee and Korbin mention that they were not only there for the money: “We are saving these video games, we are saving history here and we are saving a piece of the man’s heart” (homeowner)
What would you have done with a fantastic find like this? Would you have sold it or kept it? Share your plans with us and the community in the comments!
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Sony has introduced a new gaming headset for the PS5 in black: Now some fans are hoping to soon be able to buy the PS5 in black. Many fans still wish for a PS5 Black Edition.
You have a PS5 and are bothered by the white design and therefore always hide your console in the cabinet under your TV? At least there is hope that Sony could bring a black design in the future. At least more accessories are available in the black “Midnight Black” design.
This has happened now: Sony has now officially introduced the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset in Midnight Black. Until now, the official PS5 headset was only available in white.
This is not the first accessory that Sony has presented in black. Sony has also released a DualSense controller in black. Sony itself says, “The new look of the Pulse 3D headset matches the same color scheme as the DualSense Midnight Black Wireless Controller.”
This headset has now been officially introduced by Sony.
Why is this so exciting? Many users wish for a black design of the PS5 or at least black side plates (called backplates).
The announcement of a black variant now raises hopes that Sony will in the future not only offer black accessories but also the console in a new design.
Black accessories raise hopes for a new PS5 design
These are the reactions: Under the official announcement, there are many comments hoping for a black console. Sony often prefers a uniform design for its consoles. For many users, a black headset is therefore an important step towards a black design. Someone commented under the announcement:
We are one step closer to getting the black faceplates for the console, or even better, to buy the black version right away. Fingers crossed.
Other users also believe that if Sony invests time and effort in black accessories, a black edition or at least black plates that can be installed by themselves should definitely follow:
This is great! Now we just need a PS5 Black Edition! I’m just waiting to buy it! Please make it happen, Sony!
The white PS5 design is unpopular among users
We from MeinMMO asked what our users think of the official white PS5 design. Many users made it clear that they do not really like the white design. There were even comparisons with internet routers and vacuum cleaners.
I also unfortunately belong to those people who won’t buy a console because they don’t like the color. And white hardware is a no-go for me – I don’t care about the specs or the design.
Users do not like Sony’s design decision or it just doesn’t fit into their living room. Some users even take it a step further by hiding the console in a cabinet so that they don’t have to see it all day.
That’s why a black design would be important: With a possible design, Sony could appeal to many users who are not satisfied with the white design. With interchangeable side plates (backplates) in black, they could convince users who have already bought a PS5 in white.
However, there are also users for whom the design is quite irrelevant. Many people just want to buy a PS5 first before they think about whether the console is painted white, black or green.
What do you think? Are you also waiting for an official PS5 design or is the white design enough for you? Or are you just glad to be able to get a PS5? Let us know in the comments!
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20-year-old Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon enjoys a special reputation in the League of Legends: He practically led his team Hamwha Life solo to the Worlds LoL 2021. His fans in the West and some experts refer to the team as “Church of Chovy” – which seems to please him quite a lot.
This is Chovy:
Chovy is a young LoL player who came out of nowhere. He was a protégé of the controversial yet brilliant coach cvMax, who had an eye for young LoL talents and found and shaped several stars of the future. With cvMax, Chovy made it to the LoL Worlds in 2019 (Griffin) and 2020 (DragonX). Both were teams whose players cvMax had largely found and developed himself.
In 2021, Chovy will play at the Worlds again: He is the only notable player from “Hanwha Life”, a team that does not belong to the top tier of Korean LoL.
Chovy is considered an absolute midlane star in the Korean league LCK. He is known for practically always winning his lane, meaning he kills more minions than his opponent. His favorite champs are Zoe, Orianna, Azir, Sylas, and Galio.
Bow down to our lord and savior before he solo-kills the unbelievers
What’s special: Chovy’s fans in Europe and the USA call themselves “The Church of Chovy” and refer to his team by the same name. The analyst and content creator, Nicholas “LS” de Cesare has claimed the title of religious leader for himself. Overall, Chovy is a favorite among professional western casters of the Korean league LCK. He is someone who is a fan favorite.
When Chovy was asked in an interview about his fans in the West speaking of the “Church of Chovy”, he said:
“I had never heard of it until just now, but I am unbelievably happy that I receive so much support.”
He is pleased about the great support from overseas. It feels very significant and fulfilling.
Apparently, the “Church of Chovy” has also reached his team by now (featured image).
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The Australian caster of the LCK bows down to Chovy. Just like many in the West.
How 2021 went for Chovy: The spring season went quite well for Chovy and his team, Hamwha Life. He had switched to the team,after DragonX fell apart after the LoL Worlds 2020. In the Spring Split, Hamwha Life finished with a 12-6 record, placing 3rd in the regular season and playoffs.
However, the “Spring Split” in LoL is not worth much, as no spots for the Worlds are awarded.
In the Summer Split 2021, the team showed to be weaker. In the end, they only managed a 7-11 record, placing 8th in the league. Thus, there was no playoff spot available.
Chovy then had to qualify through the “last chance”: via the Regional Finals. Here, Hamwha Life was actually able to secure the fourth and last spot from Korea at the LoL Worlds 2021 at the last minute.
Hamwha Life will now play in the “Play-Ins” of the LoL Worlds 2021 and is expected to massacre every team that has the misfortune of crossing their path.
The dominance of Chovy can be seen in his stats at the Regional Finals. There, he played 12 matches with a KDA of 8.3. LoL legend Faker managed only a KDA of 4.3 across 5 matches at the Regional Finals.
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What can we expect from Chovy at the Worlds? In 2021, we will see some of the strongest midlaners in the world at the Worlds 2021. Besides Chovy, Showmaker (DAMWON Gaming), Doinb (FunPlus Phoenix) and the legendary Faker (T1) will also play.
For Chovy, it will be the third Worlds, and probably it won’t be enough for the big run in 2021, but Chovy can continue to build his legend.
Chovy might become a world champion if Faker retires and T1 urgently searches for a new midlaner.
Perhaps T1 will find someone in a church.
One of the most exciting new supporters in South Korea is Keria (T1), with whom Chovy played at DragonX:
In Pokémon GO, data miners have discovered new texts and graphics that include information about 3 costumed monsters and 7 new quests. We at MeinMMO have looked at the findings and will share them with you.
What kind of information is this? In Pokémon GO, the PokeMiners, a group of data miners, regularly check for new data in the game code. They then publicly share these findings with other trainers. Recently, the PokeMiners have found new texts in the game pertaining to quest tasks and 3 costumed Pokémon (via pokeminers.com).
In the past, they have often been able to discover new monsters or features before the actual release through their findings. However, the data is not official, so Niantic can change it at any time. Therefore, you should always view the findings with a degree of healthy skepticism.
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These are the 3 costumed Pokémon
In a few days, Fashion Week will begin in Pokémon GO. Niantic has already announced that there will be new costumed Pokémon. The PokeMiners have also found the associated images in the game code. As you can see in the following reddit post, this includes Sniebel wearing sunglasses and a wool hat, Smettbo with a gray bow, and Elezeba with a dark collar.
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In addition to the three costumed Pokémon, the data miners have found more new graphics in the game. You can see the event clothing for your avatar in the previous reddit post:
a Coiffwaff wig
a Hoopa bracelet
an outfit for male and female trainers consisting of sunglasses, a layered jacket, and a wrap-around skirt
Other graphics already refer to the upcoming Halloween. Among the items are:
a striped Halloween bowtie
a purple hat
a flat purple hat
a pumpkin crown
These new texts have been found
The PokeMiners have also discovered new texts in the game code alongside the graphics. These mainly revolve around the upcoming Fashion Week event. We have summarized the found information below for you (via pokeminers.com):
Texts on the form change feature
According to Niantic, a new feature called form change will also be introduced for Fashion Week in Pokémon GO. Initial texts related to this have been found. These mainly include warnings and error messages. However, one text also gives a hint on how the form change might work.
It states: “To change the form of this Pokémon, you need to make it your buddy and adventure together.” The source code of the game looks like this:
RESOURCE ID: form_change_confirmation TEXT: Are you sure you want to change {0} from its {1} to its {2}?
RESOURCE ID: form_change_collapsed_quest_description TEXT: To change this Pokémon’s form, set it as your buddy and adventure together
New quests found for Pokémon GO
The PokeMiners have also found 7 new quests in Pokémon GO that are likely related to the fashion event. In 4 tasks, snapshots of specific wild monsters will need to be taken – such as Kirlia or Coiffwaff. The Pokémon vary depending on the task.
Another quest involves battling a fashion challenger. Two tasks revolve around changing the form of a specific number of Pokémon. In the game, the text looks like this:
RESOURCE ID: quest_change_form_singular TEXT: Change the form of a Pokémon
RESOURCE ID: quest_snapshot_wild_blitzle_shinx_furfrou TEXT: Take a snapshot of Shinx, Blitzle, or Furfrou in the wild
During Fashion Week, you can encounter so-called fashion challengers at PokéStops. These are other trainers who will challenge you to a battle, similar to Team GO Rocket. The texts shown during these encounters have also been found by the data miners in the game.
In addition to standard texts like “Hm? You want to battle me?”, there will also be event-related texts such as “Pokémon are like fashionable clothes – they bring a spark to your life!” or “But… But my Pokémon are so stylish!” Furthermore, additional placeholders for such texts were discovered (via pokeminers.com).
RESOURCE ID: event_fashion_week_sept21_npc00_crafted_pre_battle TEXT: Hm? You want to battle me?
RESOURCE ID: event_fashion_week_sept21_npc06_crafted_pre_battle TEXT: Pokémon are like fashionable clothes—they bring a spark to your life!
RESOURCE ID: event_fashion_week_sept21_npc06_defeat_quote TEXT: But… But my Pokémon are so stylish!
Texts for the special research “Misunderstood Mischief”
Currently, the Season of Mischief is underway, which revolves around the mysterious Pokémon Hoopa. There is also a special research titled “Misunderstood Mischief”. This challenge is very extensive and, unlike other special researches, is only gradually unlocked. The next part is expected to be released with the Fashion Week event.
The data miners have also found initial hints in the source code for this. These are the texts from Professor Willow. On one hand, these refer to the new Pokémon Coiffwaff. Moreover, the texts specifically mention Hoopa and its unbound form. However, an encounter is unlikely to occur.
Hoopa in its confined form (left) and in its unbound form (right)
Professor Willow says: “Great job catching that Coiffwaff, Trainer! Did you know that there are also other Pokémon known to change their appearance? This includes one we’ve been researching intensively lately: Hoopa.”
Another text that hints at an unbound Hoopa is: “Hoopa is known to have two forms. So far, we have seen it as Hoopa Confined, but I’ve heard that its power increases astronomically when it becomes Hoopa Unbound.” The texts in the game code look like this (via pokeminers.com):
RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_season4_7_0 TEXT: Great job catching that Furfrou, Trainer! Did you know there are also other Pokémon that’re known to change their appearance? That includes one we’ve spent a lot of time researching lately: Hoopa.
RESOURCE ID: quest_special_dialogue_season4_7_1 TEXT: Hoopa is known to have two forms. So far, you and I have seen it as Hoopa Confined, but I hear its power increases astronomically when it becomes Hoopa Unbound.
New texts for the Safari Zone
The canceled Safari Zone in Liverpool, Philadelphia, and St. Louis from last year is set to take place in October and November. For this reason, texts for the respective medals have also been adjusted. The current date is now stored there, such as “Liverpool, October 14, 2021”. However, according to the PokeMiners, the medals themselves still carry the 2020 cover.
RESOURCE ID: badge_safarizone_2020_liverpool_day_00_earlyaccess TEXT: Liverpool, October 14, 2021
RESOURCE ID: badge_safarizone_2020_philadelphia_day_00_general TEXT: Philadelphia, October 28, 2021
RESOURCE ID: badge_safarizone_2020_stlouis_day_03_earlyaccess TEXT: St. Louis, November 14, 2021
Further text
Finally, the PokeMiners observed a strange letter in the text that changes with each text update. So far, they have collected the letters A, H, !, and S. They cannot say what this is about and joke in their explanation about the developers: “Did they misspell ASH!” (via pokeminers.com).
What do you think of the new quests and the costumed Pokémon? Which one do you like the most? And what do you think of the other texts found by the data miners? Are you hoping that Hoopa will soon be available in its unbound form? Feel free to share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
The complete squad of FC Bayern Munich for FIFA 22 has not yet been shown. However, some cards and their values are already known, which we have gathered here on MeinMMO.
What kind of list is this? Here you will find an overview of the players that have been officially shown. It is certain that the values will also be found in FIFA 22.
Robert Lewandowski was not only part of the already shown top 22 in FIFA, he even takes second place behind Lionel Messi. Thus, the striker left players like Mbappé, Ronaldo, or Neymar behind him – and he also leads the list of the best Bundesliga players in FIFA 22.
He received an overall rating of 92, and can especially score with strengths in shooting, dribbling, and physicality.
Manuel Neuer has an overall rating of 90 and is also among the best cards in the game. The national goalkeeper has once again been rated very highly and is only surpassed among gold cards by Atlético’s Jan Oblak. You can find the best goalkeepers in FIFA 22 here.
Joshua Kimmich was rated 89 and is also part of the “Top 22” that EA Sports has already shown. The midfielder can once again score with balanced values and is particularly strong in passing, dribbling, and defense.
Leon Goretzka: Besides the already high overall rating of 87, it is particularly noticeable that the card does not show a single value below 80. Thus, it has no real weakness. However, it is likely to also not be too cheap at the start in FUT.
Thomas Müller once again received a high overall rating of 87. Thanks to his shooting and passing values, he should be well suited as both scorer and playmaker. Only the speed unfortunately leaves much to be desired in FIFA 22.
Kingsley Coman is likely to attract many fans in FIFA 22 thanks to his high speed. His card combines speed with good dribbling skills and solid passing and shooting values. Only physicality and defense could benefit from an upgrade.
Serge Gnabry is the counterpart to players like Coman or Sané on the right side of the pitch. His card is similar to last year’s, and again he looks technically strong. However, his speed is significantly lower compared to Sané or Coman.
The Bayern newcomer is again rated similarly to his time at RB Leipzig, despite an overall upgrade of one point. Marcel Sabitzer stands out in midfield with ball distribution and attacking qualities. However, due to low defensive values, he is less suitable as a destroyer.
Leroy Sané has dropped by one overall point compared to last year. This is reflected in the stats with a 3-point downgrade in pace and one point less in physicality. Overall, however, Sané still looks like a good card in FUT.
Defender Lucas Hernández received a small upgrade to 83, including a 1-point upgrade in defense. However, he loses two points in passing value. Overall, nevertheless, a good defender card to begin with in FIFA 22.
Alphonso Davies showed his 82-rated card some time ago on Instagram and can particularly score with incredible speed. The Canadian will be among the fastest players in FIFA 22. In addition, he possesses good values, making him an extremely interesting card especially at the start of the season.
As soon as more player ratings are known, this list will be updated.
Can you play in FC Bayern’s stadium?
Here’s the situation with the stadium: As in previous years, the Allianz Arena will not be included in FIFA 22. Unfortunately, those who would like to play in FC Bayern’s stadium will have to do without it.
The Trials of Osiris were a popular PvP mode in Destiny 1, but never really worked in Destiny 2. Until now. With new changes, the mode is reaching record levels and will even get better today, September 17.
This is the mode:
The “Trials of Osiris” are a competitive PvP mode that came to Destiny 1 early, shaping its PvP. Teams of three Guardians faced off against each other: The goal was to play “flawlessly,” winning nine times in a row without losing once. Then you could fly to the “Lighthouse” and earn special rewards. The concept created excitement, bitter matches, frustration, and a lot of ambition. The mode was only active on weekends.
In Destiny 2, the mode returned but failed to impress. This was mainly due to the overall weaker PvP of the successor. Additionally, cheats and hacks made the mode problematic. Consequently, the Trials were suspended for a long time.
The Trials are this popular now: As a statistic shows, more Trials matches were played last weekend than ever before in the history of Destiny 2. Although Destiny 2 had fewer players in 2021 than at release and fewer participate in the Trials, every participating Guardian is playing significantly more matches than before.
The Trials have become more accessible due to changes and are no longer as merciless as before.
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From Saturday on, “Flawless” will probably be harder
These are the new changes: Already today, Friday, September 17, new changes to the Trials are set to activate:
Bungie will activate penalties for “quitting.” Those who leave too many matches will receive a 30-minute timeout.
Players who achieve 7 wins are now waiting too long for new opponents. Therefore, Bungie will create its own pool for “flawless player searches.” The pool is set to be active from Friday afternoon (in the US, so more like Saturday morning here).
This way, weaker players are also protected from Flawless killers, who will then fight among themselves.
Players who lose too often will receive assistance; they will be assigned to weaker teams so they can win as well. However, once they win, this assistance will be removed.
This is surprising: One rubs one’s eyes at how quickly Bungie can react. Everything seems to be patched together quickly. The changes were only requested by players last week.
Bungie also states that they want to monitor the changes permanently and, if necessary, adjust them. It is particularly important for Bungie that although more people achieve “Flawless” than before, it is not just handed out freely. Achieving “Flawless” in the Trials should remain a special achievement in Destiny 2.
As a successor to “Trials of Osiris”, the mode “Gambit” was originally intended in Destiny 2. Hot matches are also possible there:
This explanation calmed the emotions, and people congratulated Lenun for his cool mom who cheers alongside him. It was even suggested that the two should form a team and rock Warzone in duo mode.
In CoD Warzone recently featured a powerful tournament with a prize pool of 100,000 dollars. Young pro Lenun aimed to snatch this amount, prompting his mother to step in with well-meaning advice. Read the whole story here on MeinMMO.
Who played? The young streamer and pro gamer Lennon aka “Lenun” participated in a high-stakes tournament in CoD Warzone. While Lenun may not be as famous as top players like Scump or shroud, the 19-year-old has already won over 50,000 dollars in 15 tournaments, including 2nd place in the highly contested EU Trios of the World Series of Warzone.
What happened in the game? In the midst of the tournament, Lenun anxiously lurked near a ladder through which an opponent could soon climb. Like a cat waiting for a mouse, he was focused when suddenly a woman’s voice sounded from the background:
You need to listen to your gut feeling, Len! Trust your gut!
Lenun’s Mom
This naive yet well-meaning advice evidently came from the player’s mother, who seemed to be watching her son’s game from another room. Unable to bear the tension any longer, she eventually succumbed to the urge to offer her son this essential maternal advice, “Trust your gut!”
Lenun, on the other hand, was far from pleased with the interruption and reacted quite irritably: “I’m in a solo, it’s about 100,000 damn … things! Close the door!” More expletives followed, along with the outraged cries of the mother who only wanted to help.
A recording of the scene was even shared by the developers:
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What kind of tournament was it? Lenun’s brusque response can be somewhat understood, considering that this was the so-called “YOLO Tournament.” In this tournament, the prize money is not distributed among the top players as usual, but the full 100,000 dollars goes to the winner. The rest gets nothing!
Did the mother’s advice help? Unfortunately not, as even though Lenun certainly trusted his gut, it wasn’t enough in the end. Lenun couldn’t hold out till the end, and the victory in the Yolo tournament went to the Frenchman Chowh1_, who won the 100,000 $ with a crazy shield-shotgun setup. And this, despite the fact that bugs plague the shield.
What were the reactions to the event? As entertaining as the event was, it sparked criticism among some users on Twitter. The mother only meant well, and what kind of ungrateful brat was Lenun to talk to his mother that way?
Lenun was also aware of this, and subsequently tweeted on Twitter:
“If you think I’m disrespectful towards my mother, you have to consider this. My mom and I have a good relationship, and I would never be disrespectful to her.”
This explanation calmed the emotions, and people congratulated Lenun for his cool mom who cheers alongside him. It was even suggested that the two should form a team and rock Warzone in duo mode.
Right now, 3 affixes in World of Warcraft will be massively nerfed. We will tell you what is changing in the ‘Mythic+’ system soon.
Although the ‘Mythic+’ dungeons are an important endgame pillar of World of Warcraft, there are always problems with the system. Especially the massive differences between weeks due to tougher and weaker affixes are a thorn in the side of many players. Therefore, Blizzard is now adjusting and nerfing 3 affixes in Patch 9.1.5.
What is the problem? Many players enjoy Mythic+, but there are a number of affixes that, particularly in problematic combinations, make the feature less enjoyable in some weeks. Thus, it has become commonly perceived in the community that there are special “Push Weeks” where progress is especially easy, and then there are weeks where players prefer to avoid dungeons.
Especially the affix “Necrotic” is frequently a point of contention, as it often forces tanks to kite for extended periods and spend little time actually tanking. Many tanks now refuse to play during “Necrotic” weeks as they find it less enjoyable.
Which affixes will be adjusted? Three affixes that were problematic on their own, but especially led to annoyances in combination. They are:
Bolstering: When enemies are defeated, all other nearby enemies receive a bonus to health and damage dealt.
Raging: When enemies are brought below 30% of their health, they deal 75% more damage.
Necrotic: Enemy hits trigger a stack of “Necrotic Wound” which deals damage and reduces healing received by 2% per stack.
Tanks and healers often despair at ‘necrotic’.
Blizzard lets tanks counter “Necrotic” more easily now
What exactly do the adjustments look like? The changes for all 3 affixes are massive and in some cases quite significant. Here are the details of the changes:
Bolstering: Enemies that are enhanced by Bolstering will retain this enhancement for only 20 seconds, with the duration reset to 20 seconds with each new stack. It is thus nearly impossible to create a new “mini-boss”, as at the latest 20 seconds after the death of the penultimate enemy, the last opponent has returned to normal values.
Raging: Enemies below 30% of their health now deal only 50% more damage, down from 70%. This should lead to fewer “sudden deaths”.
Necrotic: The strength of the debuff remains the same, but the duration is reduced from 9 seconds to 6 seconds. This means that the tank has to kite 33% less before the stacks expire. A single mass stun can therefore already be enough to reset the stacks.
However, keep in mind that this information comes from the PTR for Patch 9.1.5 and that a lot can change before the patch’s release.
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When will Patch 9.1.5 be released? There is still no exact date. However, realistic estimates suggest that the release of the update will be around mid-October. So you’ll have to wait a few more weeks for the changes. As soon as there is a concrete date, we will of course inform you about it on MeinMMO.
What do you think about these nerfs? Just the thing to make the annoying weeks in ‘Mythic+’ bearable again? Or does that make everything far too easy?
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FIFA 22 has revealed the ratings of the best players in the Bundesliga. Here you will find the top 25 in overview.
What are these ratings? On Thursday, September 16, EA Sports showcased the best Bundesliga XI via Twitter. But that’s not all: 14 more player ratings were also announced.
Now the 25 best Bundesliga players in FIFA 22 are known. In particular, players from FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig are represented. But Gladbach, Wolfsburg, Frankfurt, Hoffenheim, and Leverkusen also contribute a few candidates.
We will show you the complete top 25 here in overview. By the way: On the same evening, new information about Ultimate Team was published. You can find the new FUT content here.
The 25 best Bundesliga players
In the following graphic, you will find the top 25 from the Bundesliga ordered by overall rating.
The highest ratings in the Bundesliga
Lewandowski (Bayern, 92)
Neuer (Bayern, 90)
Kimmich (Bayern, 89)
Haaland (Dortmund, 88)
Goretzka (Bayern, 87)
Müller (Bayern, 87)
Hummels (Dortmund, 86)
Casteels (Wolfsburg, 86)
Coman (Bayern, 86)
Gnabry (Bayern, 85)
Reus (Dortmund, 85)
Gulacsi (Leipzig, 85)
Sommer (Gladbach, 85)
Sabitzer (Bayern, 84)
Kostic (Frankfurt, 84)
André Silva (Leipzig, 84)
Ginter (Gladbach, 84)
Guerreiro (Dortmund, 84)
Sané (Bayern, 84)
Kramaric (Hoffenheim, 83)
Weghorst (Wolfsburg, 83)
Angelino (Leipzig, 83)
Hernandez (Bayern, 83)
Hradecky (Leverkusen, 83)
Witsel (Dortmund, 83)
This means that a whole range of ratings for FIFA 22 have now been revealed. In the past few days, more information about the ratings can be found here:
Goretzka has received a card that directly belongs to the best gold cards in FIFA history. None of his card values are below 80, weaknesses are not found at first glance.
Coman has received an exciting card that shines with high speed and strong dribbling.
Kostic from Frankfurt also looks like a card that could find its way into many Bundesliga teams at the start of the season.
In the coming days, even more ratings for FIFA 22 are expected to be released. And next week, Early Access will also start.
The survival MMO Valheim received its first major content update Hearth & Home on September 16. This update includes many small but also some larger changes – primarily new building components and recipes. The community has been requesting a new extension for the base since release, but certainly no one expected this implementation.
Why a trash can?! Valheim constantly rewards you with various items. Many of these are available in large quantities, without you ever needing them on a larger scale. Resin, for example, floods your inventory.
Since inventory space is limited and items are automatically picked up, it can quickly lead to overloading. The big problem is: Items cannot be permanently discarded.
You can remove them from the inventory and then delete them using developer commands, but if you are not the admin of the server, the stuff just lies around permanently. Fans have partially built “dump sites” and have long demanded a proper trash can.
Exactly this trash can now exists, but in a much better form than many expected.
Spoiler alert: You are seeing one of the new features of Hearth & Home here. Some fans prefer to explore everything themselves – we explain the complete process here and show what the feature looks like.
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How do I build the trash can? The new object is called “Destructor” and you can find it in the crafting tab when you have selected the building hammer. To craft it, you will need:
8x Iron
4x Copper
1x Thunderstone
a forge
You can get Thunderstones from the trader Haldor in exchange for 50 coins. The forge must be nearby for you to be able to build the Destructor at all. We will let you know how to get Copper and Iron in our ore guide.
And how do I use it? Once you have set up the Destructor, you can open a flap at the top of the object. You then have 24 inventory slots to place your unwanted items.
Pulling the lever on the Destructor initially does nothing. Then suddenly a lightning bolt comes from the sky and strikes the long antenna on the top part of the device. Everything that is currently in the Destructor is destroyed – but not completely.
For every 10 items, you receive a piece of coal with the note that it is a gift from Thor, the Norse god of thunder. Thor himself ensures that you have more space in your inventory!
Some Vikings have already seen Thor in-game, but only during severe thunderstorms and then in his chariot in the sky. Now he directly supports you. However, Thor “glares” at you when you simply pull the lever without reason … and you get a hefty shock if you stand too close to the impact.
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This is what it looks like in action. Source: PCGamer
Hearth & Home fulfills wishes but remains lean
What else is in the update? The Destructor is not the only new recipe in the new update. New content includes with Hearth & Home:
a bathtub for your base
an oven, as well as new extensions for the cooking pot
at least 9 new cooking recipes
some new tools and equipment
new building components, including an inverted corner that fans have long requested
With the new Lox saddle, you can now even ride tamed Lox. The food and combat systems have also been revised, food now provides more specific buffs, and shields have been buffed. You can find more about the update in our hub: All about the Hearth & Home update.
By the way, the development team advises starting fresh with Valheim in a new world. This way, you get the full experience and do not spoil anything for yourself.
What’s next? Hearth & Home is only the first major update and the developers have already warned that you should not expect too many new contents. The update mainly focuses on polishing and fixing bugs.
Once Valheim is the “best Valheim” it can be, new content like bosses or new biomes will come. At least three more content updates are already known, the next of which will be called “Cult of the Wolf”.
The development may take some time, but the developers are realizing their vision for the game. Something that large studios should also dare to do, finds MeinMMO author Benedict Grothaus:
New Pitch Notes for FIFA 22 show how the start in Ultimate Team will go. There is new information about early access, special cards, packs, and the web app.
What’s happening right now? In the so-called “Pitch Notes”, EA Sports regularly releases updates about new content in FIFA. This was also the case on September 16th. Here it is explicitly shown how the first days in FUT will go – and a few more details about content were also discussed.
We show you the most important news about Ultimate Team in FIFA 22 in overview.
There is a 10-hour trial for EA Play members that can be used starting September 22nd.
EA Play Pro members can access the game without restrictions from September 22nd.
For pre-orders of the Ultimate Edition, it starts on September 27th.
Bonuses for early access: Those who join early can look forward to some special content during the early access period.
An untradeable 80-84 Player Pick and a Team of the Week loan player (10 matches) can be earned through special early access objectives.
TOTW 1 with improved cards will be available online during this time. The TOTW will also be improved – you can read more about it below.
During early access, there will be special live FUT friendlies where you play for pack rewards.
There will also be a Ones-to-Watch SBC during early access.
Official Launch of the FIFA 22 Web App
When does the web app start? The web app for FIFA 22 will launch just like early access on September 22nd. The mobile version, that is the companion app, will go online on September 23rd. You can find everything about the web app here.
TOTW, Special Cards and Packs in FUT 22
What’s new with the TOTW? Again in FIFA 22, there will be the Team of the Week. It includes players who performed best in real football on match day. For these players, there will be a special card.
However, in the past, there was criticism that these cards could no longer keep up with the crazier events in FIFA. FIFA 22 aims to improve this according to the Pitch Notes with some adjustments to the cards based on real performances. The beginning will be made with special “Featured TOTW Players”.
This is what a boost for players like Bellingham might look like
As illustrated here with a hypothetical card for Jude Bellingham, these “Featured” players receive a significantly greater boost than regular TOTW cards.
At the start of the season, however, there are restrictions: The player must be rated no higher than 80 or below and must not have an active live card (e.g. Ones To Watch).
This is meant to make “weak” TOTW cards of the past more exciting in the future. At the same time, the Pitch Notes hint that further measures will follow.
The Pitch Notes also address three types of special cards and when they will be available.
Heroes: The new FUT Heroes are expected to be available in FIFA 22 starting from the launch on October 1st. Additionally, it is possible that extra versions will be added during events. You can find a list of FUT Heroes here.
Icons: For the icons, there will again be base, mid, prime, and moments cards. Base and mid will be available from the start, while prime and moments will come later. Icon Swaps and Icon SBCs will also return.
Ones to Watch: With the launch of FIFA 22, the OTW event also begins (from October 1st). There will once again be cards for players who switched clubs this summer and will be improved throughout the season.
Upgrades are available for TOTW or Man-of-the-Match cards
There will also be a one-point upgrade if the player’s real team wins 5 matches in the first ten matches from October 1st
There will be a total of 28 OTW cards. Team 1 arrives on October 1st and is available until October 8th. On October 3rd, three more OTW cards will be added.
Team 2 will then appear on October 8th and remain until October 13th. This team will also be supplemented by 3 cards – on October 10th.
Those who have ordered the Ultimate Edition will receive an OTW player from the respective team during the period in which they open the OTW pack. After October 13th, both teams will be possible.
The Preview Packs return in FIFA 22
The preview packs in FIFA 21 showed what’s inside
What’s happening with the packs? In FIFA 21, Ultimate Team received packs for the first time that allowed players to see the content before opening them. Players really liked this change as it reduced the element of chance – because now you knew what you were getting for your coins.
If satisfied with the content, you can buy the pack. If you prefer not to, you can simply skip it. Then a 24-hour timer starts until the next preview pack is available – unless you buy the pack. These packs will return in FIFA 22. Non-preview packs will also be back in the shop. There will be both variants.
The release of the FIFA 22 Web App is known. Here you will find all the information about the web and companion app at a glance, so you can start trading in Ultimate Team first.
What advantages does the web app offer? With the web app, you have round-the-clock access to your Ultimate Team. You can take care of your team, complete SBCs (Squad Building Challenges), and offer cards on the transfer market and trade yourself – without being at your console.
What is the difference between the web and companion app? The web app is released every year in two different versions, which do not differ in content:
The web app is made for the web browser
The companion app is the app version of the web app and is accessed with smartphones and tablets (The app usually appears one day after the web app)
When does the FIFA 22 app for Ultimate Team start? Release and start time
When is the release of the FUT 22 web app? It is now known when the web app for FIFA 22 will start. There are two dates:
The web app for FIFA 22 will start on September 22, like the early access.
The mobile variant, i.e., the companion app, will go online on September 23.
At what time does it start? As for the release time, it is like with the release date: there is no official information yet. However, the web app has always started around 7 PM in recent years, which could also be a realistic time this year.
When will the web app for FUT 21 be shut down? In recent years, the web app of the predecessor has always been taken offline a few days before the release of the new web app. We expect that this will be the case again this year.
Important: These release dates refer to FUT veterans with early access to the web app.
Early access to the FUT 22 web app
This is how you get early access: It has always been the case that only FUT veterans received early access to the web app. We assume that this does not change this year. This would mean that players who already have a team in FUT 21 can start immediately upon the release of the web app.
The conditions of the last years were:
You must have created a FUT club in FIFA 21 before August 14.
This FUT 21 club must remain valid until the start of the FUT 22 web app.
Moreover, your account must have a “good reputation”. That means if you have been banned before or have otherwise been negatively noticed, you may not receive early access.
When would the web app start without early access? If you are not a FUT 21 veteran, you will only gain access to the web app when you log in to FUT 22 for the first time. You would have to wait until the official release on October 1. Or you can obtain early access to the game through the ultimate edition.
The features of the FUT 22 web app
These FUT app features are considered safe:
Managing FUT teams and club items
Creating custom tactics for the active FUT team
Completing SBCs (Squad Building Challenges)
You can apply an “SBC protection” on players. This prevents you from accidentally redeeming one of your important players in an SBC.
Searching and buying players and items on the transfer market – that is trading
Viewing the team of the week (TOTW)
Inspecting all cards, leaderboards, and other stats
Buying card packs in the FUT store (with coins or FIFA points)
Redeeming rewards from squad battles, division rivals, and FUT champions
Sharing your team with a URL
Completing objectives
You can view your progress on the new season objectives. Some tasks can also be checked off directly via the app.
However, nothing is known yet about new features.
Are you looking forward to the release of the web app? Let us know in the comments! What will change in FIFA 22, we will tell you here:
InDestiny 2 a new update is coming today, September 16, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. Hotfix 3.3.0.2 fixes issues but also brings server downtime and maintenance. You can find the most important times and information here on MeinMMO.
What you need to know today: Bungie has announced an update for today, Thursday, September 16. You may need to rethink your hunt for the new Exotic Agers Scepter. This cements Thursday as the new patch day in Destiny 2. An update is also already scheduled for next week.
Update at 7:00 PM: The new Hotfix 3.3.0.2 is now rolling out on all platforms. On PlayStation 5, the update is 320 MB.
To ensure you know exactly when you can play and what changes are happening in the game today, MeinMMO will guide you through Hotfix 3.3.0.2 and continually update this article with fresh information.
Maintenance on 16.09. – All Times and Server Downtime
These times are important today:
At 6:00 PM German time, maintenance will start on all platforms.
From 6:45 PM, the servers will go offline. You will be kicked from all activities and the downtime will begin.
Around 7:00 PM, the servers will be back online and Hotfix 3.3.0.2 will roll out worldwide.
Once you have downloaded (and copied) the update, you can play Destiny 2 again.
Maintenance is scheduled to end at 8:00 PM.
It is important: Even if you have downloaded the update, you may experience connection issues until maintenance ends around 8:00 PM. You might have to expect queue times at login. Also, note that third-party applications and the official companion app may not be accessible correctly.
This week, a new Exotic quest has Guardians occupied
What Changes with Update 3.3.0.2 in Season 15
This is what the hotfixbrings today: Bungie has finally provided us with a preview of the patch notes you can expect today (via Bungie.net). Here’s what has been announced:
The barriers around the burning weapons in the public Fallen Walker event no longer push players away.
Players will no longer get stuck in the Strike “Brutefest” or the Lost Sector “Wolfship Turbine.”
Nova Warp allows short teleportation even when “Hold Sprint” is active.
The “Vanguard Series” will function again. This is particularly important this week as you will earn bonus reputation.
The Danger Zone perk now correctly grants a larger explosion radius for rocket launchers.
The Triumph “Revealer” now correctly tracks progress when you defeat Vex Wyverns with precision damage. Thus, you can earn the new title.
The Exotic Warlock helmet “Dusk Concert” now correctly extends burn damage to enemies.
Here are some other important changes:
Bungie announced that the two locked Exotics from Season 15 – Wormgod’s Touch (Titan) and Radiant Dance Machines (Hunter) – have been unlocked again and the issues have been resolved (via Twitter).
The perk “Explosive Light” of the new ritual weapon from Season 15 has been buffed – damage and explosion radius.
What is in the patch notes? Bungie publishes the comprehensive list of all changes from Hotfix 3.3.0.2 in the form of patch notes
Traditionally, the information appears along with the update itself, the hotfix is already online. The official patch notes are now available. Here we provide you with the complete change log:
Do you have to interrupt the new Exotic quest today? Do you find Thursday as the patch day more pleasant than Tuesday, when the weekly reset always takes place? Let us know in the comments what urgently needs to change in Destiny 2 or what problems you are facing.
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Sony has introduced improvements for the PlayStation 4 with the update 9.00. However, many users on reddit complain about bugs that can lead to the console crashing.
With the update 9.00, Sony provides the last-gen console PS4 with new features. The interaction with the PS5 should be better, and you can view your trophies collected on the PS5 while on the PS4.
However, there are now some comments on reddit complaining about issues with the update. The problems range from difficulties downloading it to a broken console that won’t start anymore.
Why is the update even needed? Those who do not update their console will not be able to access Sony’s online services and the PlayStation Network (PSN). This includes the ability to play online as well as access to the PlayStation Store.
If you start your PlayStation 4 and connect it to the internet, the console will prompt you to install the update. If you do not want to install the update, you will have to forgo online services.
Users complain about crashes and broken consoles
In a reddit thread, users discuss the new update 9.00 (via reddit.com). Here, some users complain that they are having significant issues with the update or have had them.
What errors are there?
The update cannot be downloaded or takes forever to install.
Some games no longer run smoothly, the frame rate drops.
The update generates an error code and cannot be installed.
In some cases, the PS4 console fails to boot, affecting all consoles (PS4, Pro, and Slim).
Some apps are reported to no longer work.
Some complain that their external hard drive is no longer recognized.
Who is affected? It is also interesting that not all users are experiencing the same problems and that all consoles (PS4, Pro, and Slim) have issues. No user has all the problems mentioned, but often only one of them.
According to reddit, however, the most common issue is the error that prevents users from installing the update.
Due to the scarcity of PS5 consoles, many users in the PlayStation Network are likely still using their PS4 for gaming. So far, there are also hardly any games for which a PS5 would truly be worth it:
Who has problems? We cannot tell you how many users are actually affected by the issue. At this point in time, the reddit thread has 358 comments and 190 upvotes.
However, there are around 100 million users on the PlayStation Network (PSN) with their consoles. Therefore, it could also be errors that are not directly related to the actual update.
Generally, we do not know how users updated their consoles. Did they already have issues beforehand, or were there no problems before the update? For us, the update worked flawlessly on the PlayStation 4 Pro, and we could also use the online mode.
Sony has also not yet commented on the issues, so we do not have any official numbers on how many users are ultimately really affected.
The PlayStation 5 also received a major update simultaneously with the PlayStation 4. The most important feature is undoubtedly the support for SSD drives, which you can now install in your console. We have summarized all important information on the PS5 update here on MeinMMO for you.
The MMORPG Swords of Legends Online is launching a harder raid, tougher dungeons, and an event centered around the moon. Thus, SOLO continues to tackle its biggest issue so far – too few endgame contents. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What happened in SOLO? Today, on September 16, the next update for the new MMORPG arrives, bringing a ton of new content mainly aimed at endgame players. But there is also something for everyone else in the new update, as the autumn or “Moon” event comes to the game.
This problem, however, is not going to last, as the publisher Gameforge seems to be addressing it quickly. So far, the game has already received several new raids which will become even more challenging with the update in September.
What does the Moon event bring? The event is aimed at all players of Swords of Legends. It brings new mini-games where you can test your memory and skill. Furthermore, you can send lanterns into the sky and thus participate in a special lottery.
For participating in these mini-games, you will receive event currency with which you can unlock various new items, such as:
New emotes
Chat emojis
Avatars
New filters for photo mode
Some cosmetic items
What else does the update bring? In addition to the event, harder versions of already known content are coming to the MMORPG. Among other things, there will be an “extreme mode” of the first raid, the Jade Palace. But also harder versions of the familiar dungeons will be introduced with the update:
Frostbitten Path
Chou Prison
Raging River Ruins
These particularly difficult modes will also bring better rewards and thus offer endgame players a new challenge as well as a new way to optimize their gear.
The team behind SOLO is very actively working on this weakness. Since then, new dungeons and raids have been steadily coming to the MMORPG. Since the release in July, four raids have been introduced to the game, aimed at endgame players.
The Steam player counts of SOLO over time
Is that enough? It’s hard to say. There is definitely a potential with new content that can keep the endgame fans engaged in SOLO for a longer time. However, the player numbers of the MMORPG continue to decrease. Over the last month, the game has lost about a third of its active players on Steam again (via steamcharts.com).
Nevertheless, it quickly becomes apparent on Reddit that many fans have stopped playing but wish to return as soon as more content becomes available to them. Therefore, it is not too late for SOLO to turn things around.
Are you still playing SOLO, are you excited about the game? Do you still check back because of the event and the new content? Feel free to leave us a comment.
E-sports are not physically demanding or dangerous? Not at all, Rivals-of-Aether pro Zachary “CakeAssault” Benson pushed his body even beyond the limits of endurance, albeit somewhat unwillingly.
What happened? At the Riptide Show (via Twitch.tv) in Sandusky, Ohio, tournaments for Smash Bros, Splatoon 2, and also Rivals of Aether took place from September 10 to 12. The winner of the Rivals tournament was very happy about his victory, but perhaps a bit too much.
CakeAssault left not only without a winner’s title but also with a severe arm injury. During his excessive celebration and victory dance, he brought too many hot moves to the floor and dislocated his arm.
However, the commentators and stream viewers thought he had fainted due to the rapid stress relief. Only a video from a spectator present on site shows what really happened:
The pro did not let the accident take away his joy over the victory. The crowd was silent for a brief moment, but then CakeAssault jumped up and celebrated with his remaining arm as if nothing had happened.
CakeAssault gives statement: “The wrong attention for Rivals”
On Twitter, the tournament winner commented on the incident and reacted to the somewhat exaggerated coverage about it (via Twitter.com). CakeAssault also finds it unfortunate that the Rivals tournament and the Riptide Show have attracted attention in this way:
I can’t believe this is the point that brings attention to Rivals.
What kind of game is this? Rivals of Aether is a classic fighting game. In the well-known Smash Bros manner, two players hit each other to increase a percentage. This number hovers above the players’ heads and determines how forcefully they will be knocked back with the next hit. This continues until one of the players is catapulted off the level.
To achieve the goal of knocking the opponent off the stage, players must know their character’s movement and attacks well. Those who want to be among the best Rivals players memorize all 14 characters.
CakeAssault is not only among the best players, he is the best Rivals player — even if he literally had to leave an arm behind for it. No one will forget this incident anytime soon, and who knows, maybe CakeAssault’s accident will indeed attract more attention to the scene.
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If you log in to Dead by Daylight, you will receive a big bonus – at least if you hurry.
Patches and new features in Dead by Daylight are often a double-edged sword. This is because even good changes often come with many bugs and errors that need to be fixed later by the developers.
This time, however, they have decided to compensate all players quickly. If you log into the game, you will receive a substantial bonus on blood points.
What kind of bonus is this? It involves a whopping 500,000 blood points. You will receive them simply by starting Dead by Daylight and logging into the game. You should immediately be credited with the bonus.
You can still claim the big bonus until September 20.
Why was there a bonus? Due to some issues with the new “Grade” system. It had replaced the ranking system and was supposed to reward players with blood points on the 13th of each month. Many players reported, however, that the bonus simply did not exist.
Everyone was reset to the lowest grade, but only a portion of the players received the promised blood points. An error that quickly caused a lot of uproar and criticism. Dead by Daylight responded quickly and explained that they would give compensation to everyone who logs into the game.
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The 500,000 blood points correspond to the maximum a player can earn from the grade system per month – namely when they achieve the best grade as both a killer and a survivor.
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Shortly after, the developers released a small bug fix patch that also made some improvements to the new killer Pinhead. Highlights of the new patch 5.2.1 include:
When Pinhead teleports to a survivor who is currently solving the puzzle box, the game now prioritizes a position on the same level as the survivor.
The maps “Dead Dog Saloon” and “Raccoon City Police Station” are active again.
Missing DLCs on PS4 and PS5 are back.
Some bugs were fixed where killers could not pick up survivors when they went down in certain positions.
Aside from that, there were several smaller bug fixes primarily related to performance.
Have you already claimed the bonus? Or can 500,000 blood points not motivate you to log in?
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The CoD player CHOWH1_ won 100,000 dollars in a solo tournament at CoD Warzone on Twitch Rivals. He used a shield and a shotgun. MeinMMO shows you how he did it and why his victory is causing discussions.
Who is this? CHOWH1_ is a French Twitch streamer and CoD pro (via Twitch). His channel has around 390,000 subscribers and he is part of the French esports team BDS.
What happened? The CoD pro managed to survive as the last player in the “SoloYolo” tournament and won. For this, there was a hefty prize of 100,000 dollars.
He only used a melee setup consisting of a shotgun, shield, and thermite. With a record of 3 kills, he secured the finale.
Here was his tactic: CHOWH1_ cleverly used his resources to maneuver around other players. He relied mainly on stun grenades and proceeded thoughtfully.
Nevertheless, he has an aggressive play style. His fans describe him as someone who plays more for fun and not by using the most common methods just to win. In the clip, you can see his victory:
His playstyle with shotgun and shield, however, does not seem to please some players. But what is the problem?
Melee setup in solo tournament – Skill or Cowardice?
This is the reason for the discussions: With his choice of gear, it seems not every player agrees. Under the winner clip, there are many comments labeling the tactic as cowardly.
Here are some critical voices about the win:
“He won with a total of 3 kills? […] probably hid 90% of the match with the shotgun/shield combo in a building…” (@ThiccNickTweets via Twitter)
“So he won 100k dollars with stuns, a shield, and a shotgun, and you all see no problem there?” (@kmcplays_yt via Twitter)
“This is why tournaments should go by points or kills and time survived. The other guy could have placed first with more kills. This promotes cancerous gameplay and a terrible community. The shield has been awful since the release of MW3. (@Jager_Bombz via Twitter)
However, there are also numerous counterarguments that defend the player:
“I suspect you have never seen one of his streams? He regularly gets 15 – 25 kills with the shield, thermite, and sniper. He has mastered how to use them and plays aggressively, puts pressure on players, he is hilarious and very entertaining. Give him the recognition he deserves.” (@rafc_ollie via Twitter)
“The people signed up and accepted the rules. What is the problem if they throw away 100k when everyone agreed?” (@Tiimmeey via Twitter)
“The people in the comments act like they wouldn’t do exactly the same when it comes to 100k.” (@Cross_AE via Twitter)
Most commentators, however, see the tactic critically and call for a revision of the rules. The topic definitely seems to polarize. Since September 15, 836 tweets have been written in response to the clip (as of September 16, 14:20).
Fortnite: Battle Royale features a new Battle Pass in Chapter 2, Season 8 with a supposedly more flexible selection system. However, according to many fans, this is just an illusion of choice, as the example of the crazy new unicorn skin shows.
Instead of grinding through 100 levels in the Pass as before, you can to a certain extent choose when you want to receive which rewards.
For each level progression in the Pass, you receive 5 points that you can spend on certain things.
What is the intended benefit? According to the developers, this system is supposed to loosen up the progress in the Pass and give players more freedom with their rewards. However, as enticing as the system appears in theory, it proves to be quite frustrating in reality. At least many fans see it that way right now.
“I just want to buy the unicorn!”
What bothers the players? The problem that many players currently have with the Pass is that it practically represents only the illusion of free choice. In a large discussion on reddit (1.3K upvotes and 246 comments, as of September 16, 2021), players express frustration over having to grind quite a bit just to get the particularly cool skins.
The grind is strong in this one!
What kind of skin is that anyway? The skin that many players in Fortnite desperately want is the fabulous pink unicorn Fabio Sparklemane. This strange creature can only be found on page 5 of the Pass.
This page is initially locked until you purchase a color variant of the skin Kor. However, you can only obtain Kor after unlocking all rewards on page four. And to get to page four, other grinds are necessary.
For Fabio to finally move into your locker, you must also unlock all rewards from page 5. Additionally, there are other variants for Fabio that can be found on other pages of the Battle Pass.
So, anyone wanting Fabio must put in a significant effort and cannot unlock the Sparklemane immediately after a few levels, which is something many fans actually hoped for from the new system of the Pass.
As a result, this frustrates the fans and on reddit, many are wishing for the old system to come back:
Ellojello: “That’s why I’m working through the Battle Pass page by page and pretending I never had a choice, because I didn’t.”
AliWaz77: “This whole ‘choose your rewards in the order you want them’ is only good for the little cosmetics you want immediately. But there’s no way to skip the order in which you get certain skins.”
sPectreLovesXbox: “Epic should just make all rewards available at any time except for the Tier 100 items. You should have to unlock everything else first just for the Tier 100 items.”
What is your opinion on the Battle Pass system in Season 8? Do you also find that it gives you hardly any choice, or do you think it’s better than the rigid previous system? Let us know in the comments.
