In Pokémon GO there are new bosses in the raids starting September 14th. We will show you who you will encounter at difficulty levels 1, 3, 5, and in Mega Raids.
Why are the raids changing? Today, on September 14th, is the arrival day of the lake trio. These are the Pokémon Vespiquen, Mesprit, and Uxie. Accordingly, the raids around them are also changing.
In this overview, we show you all the bosses that you can find and battle in the coming days and weeks.
Current Raid Bosses in Pokémon GO starting September 14th
When are the bosses in the game? Since September 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time, you can find the new bosses in the gyms. The lake trio Vespiquen, Mesprit, and Uxie will remain in the game until October 1, 2021. It is quite possible that there will be further changes of the non-legendary raid bosses before that.
The new bosses:
Raid Difficulty
Raid Bosses
Tier 1
Skwovet Psiana Kanivanha Wooper Shnebedeck
Tier 3
Pinsir Skuntank Hypno Gardevoir
Tier 5 (Legendary)
Vespiquen (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India) Mesprit (Asia-Pacific) Uxie (America and Greenland)
Mega Raid
Mega-Houndoom
The Raid Bosses in Pokémon GO starting September 14th
Best counters against the Legendaries? We have here on MeinMMO a counter guide against Vespiquen, Mesprit, and Uxie. There we show you the strongest attackers with which you can take on the raid to defeat candidates from the trio.
Keep in mind that currently in Germany you can only find Vespiquen. To battle Mesprit and Uxie, you should participate in remote raids with friends around the world. How you can find global friends for Pokémon GO, we show you here.
Which of the new raid bosses are you most looking forward to? Let us know your opinion on the selection of the bosses here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with the community.
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One of the Blizzard executives plays the most terrible thing for players of World of Warcraft – the LFR. But he has a good reason.
Those who do not invest quite as much time and commitment in World of Warcraft tend to look at raids only in the LFR variant, even though that is frowned upon by some players with more ambition. You would hardly expect to encounter a celebrity – and yet it happened. Blizzard’s co-leader, Mike Ybarra, raids in LFR as well and has a good reason for it.
What is the LFR? The “Looking for Raid” mode, or short LFR, is the easiest difficulty level of raids in modern World of Warcraft. Many boss abilities are completely absent or drastically weakened. In return, you can automatically assemble a group completely through the group search tool. If players struggle for too long on a boss, there are even strong buffs so that the fight becomes easier on the next try.
Among many players, this mode is frowned upon and is often called “Fool’s Lottery” because you also come into contact with players who are not as experienced or do not know all the mechanics yet.
So what happened? In the World of Warcraft subreddit, the user Msxar posted a screenshot with a small text excerpt from the raid chat of an LFR visit. Players noticed the name “Qwik” from the realm Onyxia – this is Mike Ybarra’s warrior, who apparently was hanging out in the raid.
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Although Ybarra wanted to indicate with a “Shhh.” that the topic should not be further highlighted, the screenshot ended up in the subreddit and triggered wild discussions. Why does Ybarra play in LFR when he’s doing other content?
This is what Ybarra says: When the image circulated on Reddit, Ybarra commented on this screenshot himself. A user claimed that “the state of the game can be recognized well when one of the executives prefers to be in LFR instead of running [Mythic] keys.” Ybarra explained:
I look at LFR to see how it is for other players and to meet new people.
This aligns with what Ybarra mentioned about a month ago in an other post on Reddit. There he revealed:
Connecting with the community of all players is really important to me. Playing the game is also important – at all levels.
Even in his streams, Ybarra shows himself to be close to the community, engaging in discussions and sharing his own opinions on various topics around WoW.
More updates on World of Warcraft can be found here:
Mortal Online 2 is considered a brutal PvP MMORPG and was available for free testing on Steam in September. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch tried it out and surprisingly died often, not just from other players. Nevertheless, he had a lot of fun testing it.
What kind of game is this? Mortal Online 2 is a sandbox MMORPG with a clear focus on PvP. The core features are:
An action-packed combat system with blocking and targeted strikes
A lack of classic levels – instead, there are over 600 skills that you can learn
A deep crafting system
Free trade between players
An open game world that you can explore and build in.
Mortal Online 2 relies on open PvP with full loot, meaning you can lose your equipped gear. This makes it unsuitable for every MMO fan, but it clearly targets a specific audience.
Exactly this audience can have a lot of fun. I immediately felt this during my own test. Although I am a huge theme park fan, when an MMORPG advertises open PvP, players know what they’re in for and can fully immerse themselves.
Who is speaking here? Alexander Leitsch is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has spent thousands of hours in titles like Guild Wars 2, ESO, Black Desert, and WoW. He took his first steps into the MMO world in 2006 with Guild Wars 1 and Star Wars Galaxies. In Mortal Online 2, he invested about 5 hours during the stress test.
The first deaths in the first minutes of gameplay
What makes the game so interesting? Mortal Online 2 is difficult to compare to games like WoW or FFXIV, but also to PvP MMORPGs like Albion Online. It resembles New World the most in terms of the general speed and duration of the animations:
Combat is fundamentally conducted from a first-person perspective
By pressing the left mouse button, I execute an attack.
However, by moving the mouse in a certain direction, I change the type of strike. I can stab from above, from the side, or head-on.
The enemy can block such an attack with the right mouse button. Again, the mouse determines the direction of the block. If you block in the wrong direction, the attack will still go through.
I struggled with this mechanic of attacking and blocking in the first minutes and hours.
The first undead can really give me a hard time.
How do I fare in combat? Soon after starting, I receive a quest in a graveyard where I have to block attacks from zombies and execute a counterattack. But that’s not so easy.
After all, I have to determine from the animation from which direction the zombie is attacking – left, right, head-on, from above. If I choose incorrectly, I take damage and the quest does not progress.
These first zombies actually manage to kill me twice because I handle blocking and later running away very clumsily. This is a bit embarrassing for me! And I can’t remember any other MMORPG where low-level mobs practically killed me in the tutorial.
However, dying continues during my further playtime.
The first fights in PvP are an absolute horror
What happened next? After completing several crafting quests, a tutorial for archery, and other small tasks, I found myself in PvP after a few hours. In the starting zone and in cities, you are safe from any PvP activities. That’s nice!
But outside, in the vast wilderness, it looks different. There is open PvP there. And brazen as I am, I first attacked other players. After all, the one who lands the first hit has a slight advantage in health points.
In the first fight, I used the bow and showered my opponent with a barrage of arrows. However, he was rather unimpressed, also because only about every third arrow hit. At some point, he then charged at me. In close combat, I had no chance, and with a few hits, I lay in the dirt for the first time.
And it continued just like that.
With the bow, I wanted to gain an advantage in PvP. But hitting is something you have to learn first.
All 6 players I dueled were clearly better than I was. So I got beaten badly in all fights. I couldn’t finish any of them successfully; I repeatedly returned as a dead character to the world of the living at the priest.
The disgrace of having already died to PvE zombies couldn’t be rectified. On the contrary.
This was a frustrating moment, but somehow Mortal Online 2 sparked my ambition. I want to get better and want to beat the other players next time. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time for that on the weekend – such is life as a father.
What I would have liked to try is combat on horseback. This is possible in the MMORPG, but unfortunately, I didn’t have time to tame a mount.
A steep learning curve that requires a lot of time
How do I generally feel about the MMORPG? Fundamentally, I must say that Mortal Online 2 does not showcase any graphical masterpieces. The world looks good but not outstanding, and the animations are rather choppy.
I am disappointed with the landscapes, which all looked like typical wastelands in the first 5 hours and offered little variety. It is possible that this looks different in the mid- and end-game. However, the graphics reflect that an indie studio is behind the MMORPG.
However, the character creation is cool, where I can choose from several races and also have a uniquely tailored family tree. This way, I can mix the races a bit.
In character creation, you can also distribute attributes that influence your combat skills. What’s also special is the character’s weight:
The lighter you are, the more points you can distribute in dexterity.
Heavy characters, on the other hand, have more health points and can hit harder.
These nuances make character creation a small science.
The character creation in Mortal Online 2 offers many options and is a small science in itself.
Otherwise, Mortal Online 2 requires a lot of thinking and planning from the players. Getting into the crafting system takes time; unlocking skills does too. You should definitely work with a guild, as the MMORPG, based on my current experience, is not very suitable for solo players.
In the endgame, housing and battles for fortresses are supposed to await, but I haven’t reached that point yet.
Mortal Online 2 offers 1,100 action skills and over 1,200 crafting skills. There’s a lot to learn.
The community as a plus: During my research around the game, I came across many interesting videos, including organized PvP battles, chivalrous tournaments, and roleplay.
So anyone looking to dive deep into the game and engage in the community can surely experience some great events.
An example of what these PvP tournaments look like can be found on the YouTube channel Wolfszeit. He has also uploaded some guides and further gameplay on his channel:
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Payment system presents a major hurdle for interested players
How is the MMORPG financed? Apart from the fact that Mortal Online 2 occupies a clear niche with its PvP focus, I personally find the pricing model difficult. Because as much as I look forward to the PvP MMORPG, the Buy2Play model along with a subscription gives me pause.
To gain access to the MMORPG, I first have to spend between 40 and 150 euros for the game version. After that, I need a subscription that costs monthly. That is a significant entry barrier for players who would like to try the game without committing to it long-term.
On the other hand, Mortal Online 2 forgoes a cash shop and the possibility of exchanging real money for in-game currency. Pay2Win and other costs outside the subscription are completely excluded. That is, on the other hand, a plus point.
When does the game release? Mortal Online 2 launches in Early Access on Steam on October 26th. To access it, you will already have to pay the subscription. The full release is set for 2022.
Conclusion after 5 hours: Not an MMORPG for everyone, but definitely an exciting game
Pros
An interesting and immersive game world
An active combat system with a lot of depth
Skill plays a larger role than equipment
The opportunity to invest dozens of hours into theorycrafting
A community that collaborates closely and organizes battles and fights
Cons
Difficult entry
No top graphics
A game only for PvP fans with full loot
Solo players have a hard time
5 hours is not a giant playtime in an MMORPG, but it was enough to gain a first impression. And that impression is surprisingly positive and led me to want to spend more time in the game.
Although I have never died as often and as quickly in any MMORPG as I did in the first hours of Mortal Online 2, I completely understand the appeal of the game. The idea that player skill is more important than equipment, the interesting combat system, the constant danger, and especially the organized community leave a positive impression.
But Mortal Online 2 is only suitable for a specific type of player. Those who cling to their gear, enjoy chasing a story, or prefer to play casually rather than delving deeply into the game systems should simply ignore Mortal Online 2. There are simply better alternatives like WoW, Guild Wars 2, or ESO.
However, those who immerse themselves in the MMORPG, enjoy PvP and theorycrafting, and engage in a guild can definitely have a great time in this sandbox game. Together with Albion Online, Mortal Online 2 is already one of my favorites when it comes to MMORPGs with open-world PvP.
Alexander Leitsch
MMORPG expert at MeinMMO
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Could the next high-end graphics card from Nvidia cost around 3000 euros? The price increases from scalpers are not even taken into account.
Some users hope to be able to buy an RTX 4000 next year. Currently, the graphics cards are either so expensive that no one wants to buy them, or barely available.
A YouTuber now suggests that the prices for the next generation could rise significantly. We’re talking about 3000 euros here. But is 3000 euros worth it for a graphics card? After all, for that money, you can currently get a complete gaming PC.
Does the next high-end graphics card from Nvidia cost 3000 euros?
Where do the prices come from? The YouTuber “Graphically Challenged” regularly discusses graphics cards, their performance, and function on his channel. He has therefore gained experience on the topic.
The YouTuber has now made guesses about how much the next generation of graphics cards could cost. Therefore, the prices are not leaks but are based on observations of the current situation.
The tweet lists the following prices. In Germany, taxes would be added to these prices:
RTX 4090 – 2,999 US Dollars
RTX 4080 Ti – 1,999 US Dollars
RTX 4080 – 1,199 US Dollars
RTX 4070 – 799 US Dollars
RTX 4060 Ti – 499 US Dollars
RTX 4060 – 399 US Dollars
RTX 4050 Ti – 329 US Dollars
RTX 4050 – 279 US Dollars
How likely are such prices? Looking at the current situation, the prices don’t seem so outrageous: After all, you currently pay at least 1800 euros or more for an RTX 3090. This price is significantly above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.
The YouTuber and others also suspect that prices for the next generation could rise significantly. After all, the current situation shows that gamers and miners are certainly willing to pay 2000 euros or more for a graphics card.
Nvidia could now justify significantly rising prices by the current situation. Furthermore: If the price isn’t increased by themselves, greedy scalpers will drive the prices up. The YouTuber himself writes in the tweet “Miners and gamers vote with their wallets,” meaning that if people are willing to pay a lot of money, the prices will also rise.
What are the reactions? Under the tweet, there are already some who shake their heads at the mentioned prices. Especially given the current situation, where graphics cards are being sold for thousands of euros on eBay, many users do not believe that you can actually get the graphics cards for such prices.
Moreover, a special version of the RTX 3090 already costs more than 4000 euros and is considered one of the most expensive versions of the high-end card. This version was aimed more at enthusiasts rather than gamers:
Still, it is questionable whether the double price is really worth it for double the performance. 3000 euros is a lot of money for many people.
Especially at the current time, there are hardly any games that can fully utilize the power of a GeForce RTX 3090. The double performance of an RTX 4090 is likely hardly needed by any gamer at the moment. Many would presumably opt for the 3000 series instead.
For whom would that be worthwhile? For very few gamers would the investment really be worthwhile. For 3000 euros, you can currently get a fully equipped gaming PC – or a used car that has been around for a few years.
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Graphics card prices won’t improve in the near future
What are the current prices? For a current RTX 3090, you currently pay at least 1800 euros or more, and there is currently no sign of falling prices. And that prices will drop permanently again is something that very few users currently believe.
In the meantime, even Nvidia itself has stated that prices will remain high. You either have to be patient or have great luck when buying a graphics card. Or you continue to game on the hardware you currently have at home.
What do you think of the prices? Would you really reach deep into your pockets for a next-gen graphics card, or do you think 3000 euros for a graphics card is too much?
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EA Sports has published the highest ratings for FIFA 22. We show you here which players receive the best values in the game.
Dese are the ratings: The release of FIFA 22 is getting closer and now there is also the first larger batch of player ratings. The ratings represent the values with which the football stars are equipped in FIFA 22. The higher they are, the better the player.
Every year, there is much discussion about who will be the best player in FIFA. Now we have the answer for FIFA 22: EA Sports has released, fitting to the game title, the top 22 players with the highest ratings.
You can find out what this year’s ranking looks like here.
Messi best player in FIFA 22 – Lewandowski is number 2
Here are the best ratings in FIFA 22: This year once again Lionel Messi (93) leads the ratings in FIFA 22. The Argentine has just transferred to Paris Saint-Germain, where he forms an offensive trio with cover star Kylian Mbappé (91) and his former Barca teammate Neymar (91). Both are also represented in the top 10 of the ratings, so PSG will be a really tough team in FIFA 22.
But right behind Messi are two other players: Robert Lewandowski (92) and Cristiano Ronaldo (91) are number 2 and 3 in this year’s ratings. You can see the top ratings here in the overview:
Here you can see the top 11 players in FIFA 22
Lionel Messi (93)
Robert Lewandowski (92)
Cristiano Ronaldo (91)
Kevin de Bruyne (91)
Kylian Mbappé (91)
Neymar (91)
Jan Oblak (91)
Harry Kane (90)
N’golo Kanté (90)
Manuel Neuer (90)
Marc-André Ter Stegen (90)
And here are the second half of the best ratings in FIFA 22
Mohamed Salah (89)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (89)
Karim Benzema (89)
Virgil van Dijk (89)
Joshua Kimmich (89)
Heung-Min Son (89)
Alisson (89)
Thibaut Courtois (89)
Casemiro (89)
Ederson (89)
Sadio Mané (89)
This is how the Bundesliga stands in the ratings: Overall, three players from the Bundesliga have made it into the top selection of FIFA 22. These are three players from FC Bayern:
Robert Lewandowski has received a very high overall rating (92) and stands out with strong values in shooting, dribbling, and physicality. Only in terms of pace does he lack a bit.
Manuel Neuer has received a 90-rated card and shares the second place as the best goalkeeper in the game with Marc-André Ter Stegen – behind Jan Oblak.
Joshua Kimmich (89) is also in the top 22 and plays in central midfield. He looks very strong defensively, and also has strong dribbling and passing values.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is set to provide an explosive mix of Borderlands and fantasy in 2022. Also on board is an unusual type of environment that you haven’t seen as a Borderlands fan before.
This is Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Like Borderlands 3, the new spin-off Wonderlands will be a “first-person looter shooter” – fundamentally, Borderlands fans should feel at home. Explore crazy worlds, collect wacky weapons, shoot enemies to pieces – the typical Borderlands virtues also characterize Wonderlands.
However, the whole thing is garnished with a nice dose of fantasy. Effectively, we move through a tabletop world conceived by Tiny Tina, full of dragons, swords, and magic – and we also rely on magical abilities. So here we already see a difference from the usual Borderlands recipe.
In the latest trailer for the game, a feature can also be seen that you haven’t encountered in this form in Borderlands before: the so-called “overworld”.
The “overworld” works differently than what you know from Borderlands
If you played Borderlands 3, you will remember: Here you were either aboard the Sanctuary or moving across wild planets designed like an open world with separate sections.
Normally, you had to wander around on foot, or dash off in one of several different vehicles. In Wonderlands, that works only partially that way.
This is what makes Wonderlands different: Like in Wonderlands, a large part of the game is played from the familiar first-person perspective. The fights and the basic gameplay always take place in the familiar optics.
However, this is supplemented by the mentioned overworld. It is an open map that connects all the important locations of the game.
What happens in the overworld? In the overworld, your characters (and those of your friends when you play cooperatively) are displayed as small bobblehead figures that you can control on the game board. On this map, you travel from place to place.
However, it can happen that you are attacked in “dynamic encounters” on the board. This sounds a bit like Pokémon, as Creative Director Matt Cox explained to “GameSpot”.
“Small enemies can appear, whereupon you are seamlessly transitioned into a first-person combat. There you engage in a small battle, collect your loot, and come back out to further explore the overworld,” says Cox: “The overworld really functions – compared to earlier games we have made – as the large zone that connects all experiences together.” (via GameSpot)
In an explanation to PC Gamer, Cox further indicated that these encounters only occur “in the tall grass” when you stray from the main path to explore the world (via PC Gamer).
And it can be worthwhile: You can find 5 optional maps that are connected to the main story but tell small subplots themselves (via GameSpot).
Also, the overworld is a good place to take a closer look at your character in between. Because you can extensively customize your class, even externally. The chosen look is then visible in the overworld – albeit in miniature form.
Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek loves the survival genre. Now he believes that one of the pioneers of the genre and creator of DayZ is creating perhaps the best survival game ever with “Icarus.”
What kind of game is it? Icarus is the latest game from DayZ creator Dean “Rocket” Hall. The New Zealander stays true to his developer roots and aims to create a novel survival experience with Icarus. For him, novel means instantiated co-op survival, where you get better with each attempt. It sounds a bit like the gameplay principle of Escape From Tarkov.
However, the premise is somewhat different: You find yourself on a hostile alien planet. Here, you must first satisfy your basic needs like hunger, thirst, and oxygen. Then you build a base and explore new technologies.
What makes Icarus particularly special is the variety of skill and tech trees. You can combine your abilities in countless ways and experiment a lot.
The main goal is not to colonize the planet. Quite the opposite: The goal is to escape from this deadly rock. Twitch streamer Shroud believes Icarus has the potential to be the best survival game of the coming years. But what exactly does he say about Icarus?
This is what Shroud thinks of Icarus: “I don’t think it, I know it!”
Shroud is a huge fan of all games that revolve around survival and hardcore simulations. In recent years, he has shared this passion with his viewers by playing Rust, DayZ, Hunt: Showdown, or Escape From Tarkov.
Now he has tested the new survival game Icarus, a new hope for the genre: Already at the successful second beta weekend, he comes to a clear conclusion:
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Is the game good or is it bad, chat? The game is far from bad, very far! But it is a beta, so expect a beta!
However, Shroud does not only consider Icarus “not bad,” he believes that it could become one of the best survival games ever made. Sorry, he knows it, he says:
I believe that (Icarus) will be one of the best survival games ever made, once it is released. To be specific, I not only believe that, I know it. This has nothing to do with belief.
Fans in the chat asked Shroud why he praises Icarus so highly. He responds with the counter-question: How can you not see it? Shroud believes that anyone who plays Icarus for 5 minutes can understand his point of view.
Where can you test Icarus? So you don’t have to rely on Shroud’s admittedly quite vague explanation, you can test Icarus yourself. However, a paid pre-order via the Steam Store is required.
Until November 6, the beta phase of Icarus is running, but there’s a catch. The beta is only scheduled for selected weekends. So you can’t play continuously. You don’t have to worry about money. If you don’t like Icarus, you can return it regardless of playtime until the end of the beta.
In a further developer livestream, ArenaNet finally introduced the big new feature for the upcoming Guild Wars 2 expansion End of Dragons. Starting in February, you will be able to go fishing with your own ships. However, MeinMMO author Mark Sellner takes a lot of excitement out of this feature as it cannot compete with the highlights of the other expansions.
What was shown? In a 30-minute livestream, the developers behind the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 presented the new core feature of the upcoming expansion End of Dragons for the first time. There are small boats on which you can go fishing together with your friends. This works not only in the areas of the new expansion but also in all the old areas.
This is an activity that can be done alone but also as a group, as for the first time in Guild Wars 2, you can take other people with you on your floating vessel. This aligns with the siege turtle, a mount that will also be introduced with End of Dragons and can carry two people. Previously, means of transportation in the MMORPG were always made for one person only.
How does fishing work? Everywhere in the world, you can see clearly marked spots in the water where you can fish. When you have a fish on the line, you need to move a small bar back and forth in the middle of the screen until the fish is caught.
There are supposed to be over 200 different fish in total, as well as new dishes that can be prepared with the fish. Also new are the boats, which have not existed in Guild Wars before.
There will, of course, also be two new mastery tracks for the boats and fishing that you can level up. But it sounds really not that exciting and varied to me. For me, fishing offers too little, especially as a major main feature of the new expansion.
Who is writing here? Mark has spent just over 6,000 hours in Guild Wars 2 over the last 7 years. He has seen every event, experienced every fractal, and defeated every raid boss. He has crafted countless legendary items, developed characters, defeated gods, and slain dragons, just to go fishing now.
Fishing can be as cool as it wants, but it’s just not enough
Why is fishing disappointing? First of all – I have no problem with the feature itself. I consider fishing a meaningful addition and a nice side activity with friends and guildmates. But it is not enough to compete with the major features of the other expansions.
The first expansion, Heart of Thorns, fundamentally changed how I, as a player, move through and perceive the world. Suddenly you could glide. Fly through the air, reach completely new places, and experience familiar places in new ways.
The second expansion, Path of Fire, built on exactly that. Mounts were introduced, each with its own specialties. The raptor could jump particularly far, the rabbit particularly high, and the griffon made movements in the air even better.
The mounts from Path of Fire brought a lot of variety to Guild Wars 2
End of Dragons doesn’t even hint at having the potential to affect me similarly to how mounts or gliders could. One might argue that with the boats, a new form of transportation is being introduced to the game, but that’s not entirely true.
Because over water, I could already move with the stingray mount from Path of Fire and even do so with greater flexibility. Thanks to a mastery, the stingray can even dive and therefore allow me to move faster underwater.
The boat logically cannot do that.
Anyone who wants to see the details about the ships and fishing can find the complete livestream here:
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What does the community think about it? Also, the community in the game, on Discord, and on reddit seems rather annoyed with the feature. For many, fishing and boats are simply irrelevant, and I can understand that.
If you pick up the community sentiment, it quickly becomes clear that most players are only interested in the new elite specializations and areas. For most, fishing is simply just… there. And that’s a shame.
The 9 elite specializations that are coming with End of Dragons and generating a lot of excitement are nothing new. Previous expansions also introduced new elite specializations. However, they were never the reason to purchase the expansion itself.
What alternatives would there be? Imagine you are the commander of a great army, you have fought against gods, defeated dragons, you were even once dead, and your best friend is even a dragon. How could that be further developed?
By flying? Yes, absolutely.
By taming epic creatures? Yes, please.
By going fishing? The answer everyone has to find for themselves, but in me, everything speaks against it.
It could have been so much better with relatively simple approaches. And ArenaNet was actually very close. The best example of this is the siege turtle, which will also be introduced with End of Dragons in Guild Wars 2. A mount for two people. Finally, I can take my buddy with me and show him cool places.
Finally, I can say, “Jump on, I’ll show you how to get there,” instead of awkwardly drawing on the map. The turtle is a great addition and takes the mounts from Path of Fire one step further. But why not more of that? Would you rather have more mounts like a two-person turtle tank with weapons, or rather 50 more fish? The answer is easily found.
The siege turtle will be the first mount for two
What do players wish for? A major wish of the community was a new playable race like the bird-like Tengu. This is a lot of work for the developers and I personally think it wouldn’t have brought much as a new race contributes little to actual gameplay.
Yet, on paper, “A new playable race” would still sound much more epic than fishing. Another wish that would be much more realistic would be new weapons.
In Guild Wars 2, there are already three weapons that can only be used underwater: the trident, the spear, and the harpoon gun. End of Dragons thematically already focuses on the sea and the big, bad water dragon. It would have been so cool to finally use those weapons on land, or at least bring a new underwater weapon.
This could have been optimally integrated into the new elite specializations. It could have changed gameplay in the long term and attracted new as well as existing players. I believe ArenaNet missed an opportunity here.
What do I wish for? Quietly and secretly, I hope that fishing is not all that awaits us in End of Dragons. One of the greatest things about Path of Fire was the griffon mount, which was never even announced. Players discovered it shortly after release, and the community celebrates the flying feathered creature to this day.
I wish for a similar surprise from End of Dragons, as the features announced so far leave me rather cold than excite me for the new expansion. But until it releases in February 2022, I can only hope that the heroic commander of the Pact can do more than just go fishing after saving the world again.
What do you think of the announcement? Are you looking forward to fishing, or are you more of my opinion? Do you think End of Dragons has enough features to compete with Heart of Thorns and Path of Fire? Is the new expansion even comparable to the old ones? Let me know in the comments.
In Destiny 2, the new Trials have started and Guardians have already died 92 million times. We show you the 10 deadliest weapons and explain why the leader has so many kills as Platz 2 and 3 combined.
Bungie has revamped the Trials of Osiris in Season 15. The mode showers Guardians with powerful loot, is now much more accessible, and finally less elitist.
Since September 10, the new Trials in Destiny 2 have been running, and it quickly became clear which weapons are meta. MeinMMO shows you which weapons gathered the most kills during the first Trials weekend and where you can get the PvP monsters.
These 10 weapons dominate the Trials:
1. Vex Mythoclast – 5.53 million kills: exotic fusion rifle from the “Vault of Glass” raid
2. Pikass – 2.85 million kills: exotic hand cannon that you can get at the kiosk in the Tower in Season 15 “Monument of the Lost Lights”.
3. The Messenger – 2.82 million kills: legendary pulse rifle from the Trials of Osiris
4. Felwinter’s Lie – 2.21 million kills: legendary shotgun that you can get at the kiosk in the Tower
5. Darkness Forward – 2.02 million kills: legendary pulse rifle from the Prophecy dungeon
6. Dorn – 1.92 million kills: exotic hand cannon that you can get at the kiosk in the Tower
7. The Chaperone -1.85 million kills: exotic slug shotgun that you get from a quest from Amanda Holiday / Shaw Han
8. The Palindrome (Master) – 1.84 million kills: legendary hand cannon from the (Top Tier) Nightfall
9. Fractethyst – 1.83 million kills: legendary shotgun from seasonal activities of Season 15 and Umbral Engrams
10. Riiswalker – 1.81 million kills: legendary shotgun from the Iron Banner
Where do the numbers come from? We rely on Trialsreport.com (accessed September 13, 2:00 PM) for the numbers in this article. The site has been the go-to source for information about the Trials of Osiris for years.
Thanks to the Destiny 2 API, Trialsreport can read the shooter statistics and then reveal the weapon usage rates, ELO ratings of players, and more numbers.
These weapons had the most kills during the first Trials weekend of Season 15
Over 5 million kills: Vex Mythoclast dominates the Trials
The kill numbers in the Trials speak a clear language: The Vex Mythoclast has accumulated as many kills during the first weekend as Platz 2 (Pikass) and Platz 3 (The Messenger) combined. All by itself, it boasts over 5 million kills, accounting for a proud 6% of all eliminations.
Here’s why the Vex is so strong: The exotic caused nightmares for Guardians in the Crucible from Destiny 1. In Destiny 2, it only became as powerful as a raid exotic should be with the new season. We from MeinMMO currently attest the Vex the status of “best weapon in the entire game” – as it performs incredibly well in both PvP and PvE, enhancing any loadout.
The new buff to range and stability ensures that the fusion rifle – which plays like an auto rifle – shreds everything at medium distance with a few shots. You can happily rain bullets from cover, and if an enemy manages to get through the cover fire, the shotgun finishes them off.
Once you have accumulated kills with the Vex, the catalyst activates and gives the weapon even more power. Additionally, it can be used as a sniper rifle, which also covers long-range after a short charging time. However, it should be noted that in the Trials, the easy handling and damage in the auto rifle mode dominate.
This explains the current Trials meta in Destiny 2
These are interesting numbers: Bungie imposed hard nerfs on shotguns and 120 hand cannons at the start of the new Season 15, the Season of the Lost. Both are reflected in the Trials statistics.
Still in Season 15, Felwinter’s Lie dominated the mode, just like the Vex does now. Even now, the shotgun category accounts for 13% of all kills in the first Trials of Season 15.
The family of aggressive shotguns has mostly disappeared from the top 10 except for the primus. However, the numbers show that now the 65 shotguns are gaining popularity. Despite lower range and more spread after sliding, this weapon class is firmly established in the PvP endgame and complements the Vex Mythoclast wonderfully.
Overall, during the first Trials weekend of Season 15, nearly 20% of all eliminations are attributed to various hand cannons – making the weapon class the top killers.
The decline of the 120 hand cannons benefits the 140 revolvers. Instead of Igneous Hammer, we now see many other hand cannons filling the power vacuum. Especially Pikass is so strong in the Trials because it provides radar even while aiming, becomes much deadlier after kills, and has a range reminiscent of 120.
Directly, 2 pulse rifles are represented in the top 10, likely due to the current map “Burnout”. The longer lanes and the danger in close combat against the Vex force many Guardians to play safely with a pulse rifle. This class accounts for 10% of all eliminations, equal to all fusion rifles combined.
So far, Guardians have died 92 million times in the new Trials. Have you been one of them, and if so, which weapon has killed you the most? Would you have expected the current top 10 deadliest guns or does one surprise you? Let us know in the comments.
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The raid guild APES achieved the first World-First kills in WoW Classic against Ragnaros and Onyxia in September 2019. But now the guild is disbanding. The leader of the guild, Twitch streamer Maitoz, has harsh criticism for WoW Classic. He says it has become a money factory for boosters and has nothing to do with the original WoW.
Here are the guild’s accomplishments:
The guild APES played on the EU server “Gehennas” in WoW Classic. It is an Alliance guild. The astonishing thing was that the guild only needed 6 days to kill Ragnaros and Onyxia as the worldwide first in WoW Classic. When they gathered the first kills, APES didn’t even have 40 players at max level.
The World-First on Onyxia was secured by the guild with only 34 fighters. More could not be brought into the raid because only 34 had completed the pre-quest for Onyxia. Onyxia turned out to be a bit harder than Ragnaros, the dragon was killed only on the second attempt.
“Enough is enough”
This is why the guild is now disbanding: In a Twitch stream, the leader of the guild Maitoz says he will quit WoW and his guild will dissolve:
“I have been thinking about quitting for a long time. The game is simply not what I and most of my guild are looking for. You continue playing out of loyalty and friendship, but that can’t go on forever. I have been playing this game for 15 years, my entire adult life: Enough is enough.”
Maitoz, Guild Leader APES
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WoW Classic has become an industry – in the bad sense
Maitoz says,
he does not believe that Tier 5 (Lady Vashj, Kael’Thas) would magically make WoW Classic better now.
in hindsight, he should have quit after six months with WoW Classic. He thinks Classic died after the Blackwing Lair. That was when it stopped being “WoW Classic” and became a “money factory for boosters”.
people would teleport to raids. The feeling of “WoW Classic” has died; the game now feels bad like an industry.
However, it seems to be the feeling that predominates: He has played enough WoW in his life.
What does he mean by boosters? Some criticize: WoW Classic is now being played completely differently than the actual WoW from 2004 (via wow forum).
Nowadays, it is hardly possible to find “normal leveling groups”; instead, high-level mages offer to pull players through dungeons to help them quickly reach the max level. They gather the enemies and “bomb” them away with their abilities.
Depending on how many enemies fall (and thereby experience points are gained), they demand gold. The gold they earn this way can then be sold for real money – even if that is not allowed.
Spaces in successful and well-established raid groups also seem to be sold in WoW Classic.
For veterans like Maitoz, who have been playing WoW forever, this seems to be a point that is heavily criticized about WoW Classic.
The feeling “enough is enough” seems to be what many currently have about WoW:
A new Battle Pass has landed with Season 8 – Chapter 2 in Fortnite . Here you will find all the skins, emotes, pickaxes, and other content that you can obtain in the new Battle Pass.
This is what Season 8 is about: Thanks to the foiled alien heist, IO has now succeeded in destroying the mothership. This resulted in a full-scale invasion of the infamous cube “Kevin”.
If you want to see the patch notes for the new Season 8, we have summarized the most important points for you:
Structure of the Battle Pass: As usual, the Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks. The Pass for the new Season 8 will have the same system as in Season 7, so you will have the opportunity to unlock your rewards with stars.
The only change that should catch your eye is the organization of the individual rewards. On the individual Battle Pass pages, the smaller rewards will now be displayed together, while the larger rewards like skins or styles are in the foreground.
Can I immediately get the last skin of the Battle Pass? It doesn’t work that quickly. First, you would have to unlock all the previous pages. Many rewards often build on the previous reward in terms of their style or theme.
The following pages are then obtained either by unlocking rewards or by leveling up.
For page 2, for example, you need to redeem 4 rewards or reach level 10.
Is there finally a secretskin? This time you can only see a female silhouette. Long hair, a floating ring, and small cubes can be recognized.
The secret skin remains secret this time
More detailed insights into the skin will remain hidden until release. At least this skin is really secret and not like in Season 7 immediately revealed.
All content in the Battle Pass from Season 8
This overview shows you all the items you can unlock in the new Battle Pass.
Battle Pass – Page 1
Page 1 in the Battle Pass
Requirements: Available from the start with Battle Pass
In addition to the Battle Pass pages, there will also be bonus rewards that you can unlock at higher tiers. The Battle Pass thus offers a lot of new content to earn.
So, what do you think of the new pass? Do you find the skins and styles original, or is there nothing for you this season? Let us know.
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The beta of Call of Duty: Vanguard has now been running for almost 4 days and revealed the current weaknesses of the new CoD. MeinMMO summarizes players’ opinions and highlights the 3 biggest issues that the developers have already responded to.
What’s going on? The new Call of Duty: Vanguard is set to release on November 5 and is currently testing important aspects of the shooter in a multiplayer beta with the community. The developers at Sledgehammer Games are explicitly asking for constructive feedback and have received a lot of responses.
MeinMMO is looking at player reactions and showing which problems have already been specifically addressed by the developers.
Beta with 3 significant issues – visibility, spawns, and audio
What is the issue with visibility? Even in the alpha, visibility of enemies was a problem. However, the Vanguard makers have adjusted a few graphic sliders, and foes are now much easier to see. The visibility issues have not completely disappeared, but they have shifted somewhat.
Enemies now stand out much better from their surroundings, but once you open fire, it is the effects of the weapon or bullets that “fog” your vision. On the one hand, there are strong, billowing muzzle gases that create a haze between you and the enemy with every shot, and on the other hand, there are distortion effects that impair your field of view.
We are embedding a screenshot from an English video by CoD expert “TheXclsuiveAce” to illustrate the problem:
The distortions when firing are sometimes very pronounced. Source: YouTube
The fog in the scene comes from a stun grenade, but the distortion of the enemy comes from the firing weapon, a small automatic pistol. The effect is so intense that it looks like the enemy is bending at the torso to dodge the bullet.
What is the issue with spawns? When you go down, the game respawns you at a more or less random location on the map. An optimal spawn point is generally defined by 3 points:
Not directly in the line of sight of an enemy
Close to the action so you don’t have to run forever
You can roughly estimate where the enemy spawns are from your own spawn
The beta showed some weaknesses in all 3 points. Sometimes players had to run for ages on the large maps to rejoin the fight, and other times they appeared directly in the crosshairs of an armed enemy. These large fluctuations further lead to unpredictable spawns.
Here are some comments from players who provided feedback to the developers on Twitter (via Twitter.com):
@deadspace4932: “The spawn logic is completely broken.”
@slackalot: “Red Star patrol spawns are so broken. When you spawn, you can wait there for a minute and the entire enemy team spawns right in front of you.”
@Razki_: “Fix the spawns, they are so bad right now.”
What is the issue with audio? The audio outputs seem very underdeveloped for some players. Some players reference the footstep and weapon sounds of friends and foes, making it difficult to discern the direction from which the sounds are coming.
Others criticize the overall quality of the audio effects. For example, the transitions between different audio areas are very abrupt. Just a small step determines whether your weapon sounds like you are indoors or firing outside.
Here, the developers received a lot of feedback under their Twitter post as well:
@Ciervo78: “I can’t believe that the footstep sounds and the direction from which gunfire comes are better heard in Cold War and Modern Warfare.”
@YesImVenom: “Improve the overall audio quality.”
@GamerWinner55: “Fix the audio quality, it’s way too low. I can’t hear enemy footsteps, and when I do, they’re already right next to me.”
From the comments about audio, however, two directions can be inferred from the feedback. Many are not satisfied with the overall audio quality, but some players appreciate the quiet footstep sounds as they support an aggressive playstyle. This is also related to a perk from earlier CoDs – Dead Silence. Modern Warfare from 2019 and Vanguard have this perk only as a limited field upgrade.
Developers bring hotfixes for spawns and updates for audio and visibility
What do the developers say about it? The 3 points listed here appear most frequently in the feedback comments, and the developers have already responded to them:
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Tweet translation: “We are aware of the spawn issues in ‘Patrol’ and are bringing a fix to adjust the spawn logic.”
Over the course of the weekend, several minor updates were made to address spawn issues or change the playlist. The map “Hotel Royale” even briefly disappeared completely from a playlist due to issues with the spawn system.
The developers also had a brief note regarding visibility and audio:
We’re aware there is a significant amount of discussion around player visibility and audio mixing. Stay tuned as we will address some of our planned updates later this week.
Tweet translation: “We are aware that there is a lot of discussion about player visibility and audio mixing. We will address the issues with our planned updates later this week.”
How much the developers can adjust before the start of the second beta weekend is currently unknown. The release of Vanguard is still just under 2 months away, and the developers want to primarily use the beta for player feedback, from which there is already plenty available.
If you want to share your thoughts with the developers, you can leave your feedback on the Sledgehammer Games Twitter account, preferably in English.
The 3 issues listed here are likely the biggest challenges the developers will tackle in the coming days. But they are by no means all of them. Many are already complaining about matchmaking, having problems with the new movement, or complaining about the maps or time-to-kill.
In the end, only the developers have the complete overview of which points are the most important and which points the CoD creators actually want to work on – movement and time-to-kill.
You are welcome to leave your feedback with us in the comments. If you have played the beta – what was your impression of the first hours in the game?
miHoYo, the creators of Genshin Impact, have taken strong action against leakers and fan sites containing leaks in recent weeks. Now it has also affected Honey Impact – one of the main fan sites for information about the game. MeinMMO reports on the incidents and the community reactions.
Honey Impact has one of the largest collections of data, facts, images, and general information about Genshin Impact. It has become an important resource for many content creators and players. Additionally, it hosts leaks about upcoming content in the game.
What has happened between Genshin and Honey Impact? The owner tweeted that Genshin Impact is trying to shut down the site behind the scenes:
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What are hosting providers and Cloudflare? A hosting provider, like IONOS-AS, is responsible for bringing a website live and making it accessible to users. It also allows you to determine the web address of your site. Something like Cloudflare is meant to, broadly speaking, provide more security and speed on websites.
On the site itself, you can get a full overview of the messages sent by miHoYo (via Honey Impact). They had informed the hosting service of Honey Impact, IONOS-AS, about the violation of copyright rights and requested that the site no longer be hosted under “genshin.honeyhunterworld.com”. Cloudflare was also notified of this content.
Instead of miHoYo contacting us or me personally, they are trying to make us disappear from the scene behind our backs. (Which is not surprising, given how greedy they are for money and that extortion is part of their corporate policy)
He called for miHoYo to be publicly tagged while sharing this post on social media. The owner is upset and sad that other sites and content creators would also suffer because they would use Honey Impact as a resource. They would now surely also face problems.
He also does not understand why miHoYo demands that his entire site be taken offline. He could take offline the sites that the Genshin Impact creators do not find appropriate.
He believes that it is a gray area to prohibit people from creating content or fan sites just because miHoYo are the owners of the game.
As upset as Honey Impact was, they temporarily created a footer reflecting the anger:
However, after it caused an uproar in the community and in the comments of Honey Impact, it was deleted. Some in the community said they would never visit the site again.
A well-known YouTuber and streamer even created a video criticizing the footer (via YouTube). This is AsianGuyStream, also known as Atsu. He has been producing content for and with Genshin Impact for a while.
In his video, he highlights the racist comments in the former footer of the site, which probably ultimately led to the owner removing the footer. Atsu was also recently very engaged in the Genshin Impact racism debate between two other streamers.
What will happen to Honey Impact now? Will the site soon be inaccessible again? So far it seems not. Honey Impact tweeted that they will now host their site elsewhere (via Twitter). They also want to remove watermarks and everything that violates copyright from the site.
Not only Honey Impact was forced by miHoYo to quit the leaks and site. Also, BilliBilli, basically the Chinese YouTube, was sued by Genshin Impact (via Twitter). They aimed to get the platform to disclose personal information about the leakers. The site was partially offline and had limited access.
Subsequently, known Twitter leakers, such as abc64, Sukuna, and Yoimiya Impact deleted their accounts. Dimbreath still has his Twitter account but on September 9 posted a tweet suggesting that there will be no more leaks from his side for the time being (via Twitter).
How does the community react? The community is divided between Party 1: “we understand miHoYo” and Party 2: “Leaks are what motivate us”. While Party 1 says that the creators are working hard and naturally don’t want everything leaked weeks in advance, Party 2 argues that they can save better for certain characters and are also willing to invest money in the game.
Additionally, a Twitter user made a request that was shared on reddit and generated nearly 21,000 upvotes within a few days (via reddit). It concerns this tweet:
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A road map shows future updates of the game and when players can expect them
The reddit users had the following to say about the request:
Vodkasheep: “They (miHoYo) had a road map for Patch 1.1-1.3 but stopped because they didn’t want people to plan in advance. Maximizing the impulse buying.” (via reddit)
Leshawkcomics brings up the Raiden Shogun banner as an example, which was known long in advance: “Baal was hyped before release, even with her mistakes, she was the best banner. (based on sales figures) Many people I know set aside real money for her to whale (i.e. spend a lot of money). (…)” (via reddit)
Substiantial_Fan_9582 is sure: “Road maps are always welcome. However, you should realize that all gacha games are based on “the weakness of man” aka “impulse buying”, unless you’ve never played a gacha game. So, the road map is welcome but probably won’t happen.” (via reddit)
Hajiishere: “The funny thing is, people want road maps for characters, but they’re probably more likely to create road maps for other content, which they already do every six weeks.” (via reddit)
It remains to be seen how miHoYo will proceed in the future and whether there will be leaks for Patch 2.3 as there have been for 2.2.
What do you think about the escapade between miHoYo and the community? Do you think they are overreacting or do they have the right to prohibit leaks? Do you belong to Party 1 or 2? Please feel free to share in the comments.
Since the announcement at E3 2021, only a few details about Bethesda’s co-op shooter Redfall have been revealed. Now, a leak has uncovered numerous screenshots of the game, showcasing some interesting details: there will likely be loot and leveling.
What is Redfall actually? Redfall is a co-op shooter developed by Arkane Studios, known for games like Dishonored and Prey.
With Redfall, however, they are taking a new direction:
Redfall features a large open world
You can play with up to three people
There are currently 4 officially announced characters with different abilities
You fight with firearms and special skills to take out vampire enemies
These include invisibility, a teleport, or a giant shield that pushes back enemies.
If you haven’t heard anything about Redfall yet, you can watch the announcement trailer here:
https://youtu.be/aF4eK4uNHCE
We described the shooter as Borderlands with vampires, as the rough facts, graphic style, and macabre humor somewhat resemble the loot shooter giant. Now, thanks to a leak, it is known that there might also be significant gameplay similarities.
Leak says: Redfall lets you collect loot and level up
What kind of leak is this? The information comes from the subreddit about Redfall. While such leaks should always be taken with caution, there are numerous very credible-looking screenshots alongside some details.
These appear to be from a playtest of Redfall, in which reddit user RagnarokTyr participated. From this playtest, he noted some interesting things. (via reddit.com)
This is what we know so far about loot and leveling: In the screenshots you can find in RagnarokTyr’s post, you get a first look at the inventory of Redfall.
There are weapons and armor that likely also have different rarity levels.
You can see weapon attributes like “Increased Hip Fire Accuracy” and “Increased Movement Accuracy”
Ultimately, collecting loot is an important part of progressing in Redfall. There is also a leveling system. You gain experience points by killing monsters and completing missions. This allows you to level up as usual.
What influence the level brings, apart from the carryable item level, is still unclear. It is also not known whether each character can equip all loot, or whether there are class-specific weapons and armor.
What does the leak say about the game world: While the leak does not go into detail, the structure and design of the game world is said to lie somewhere between Borderlands and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The world is said to be about the same size as the game worlds of Fallout 76 or Ghost of Tsushima. Similar to Ghost of Tsushima, there are expected to be virtually no or only very short loading screens when traversing the world.
What about the story? There is likely to be a fixed story that guides you through the game world. Aside from that, there are numerous missions, side quests, and other things to find. There will also be boss fights that, according to the leak, resemble bosses from Borderlands.
Another interesting detail: There may be not just 4, but 6 playable characters. Accordingly, two have not yet been announced.
Which heroes do we already know? Redfall has introduced four playable heroes so far:
The Lake Trio finally returns to the raids of Pokémon GOWe at MeinMMO have looked at which counters you should use to defeat the three monsters quickly.
What is the Lake Trio? The Lake Trio consists of the legendary Pokémon Vesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz. The name “Lake Trio” is derived from their habitat. In the console games, they were each found in a cave in the middle of their respective lakes. Vesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz are regional monsters in Pokémon GO and therefore cannot be caught everywhere.
When will the Lake Trio come to the raids? From September 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time, you will find the Lake Trio in Level 5 raids. You will have the opportunity to catch them until October 1, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time.
In Germany, you can encounter only Vesprit during this time. If you want to get Selfe and Tobutz as well, you can be invited by friends from the respective regions through remote raids. You can find Selfe in Asia and the Pacific. Tobutz will dominate the raids in America and Greenland.
The best counters against Vesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz
Both Vesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz belong to the 4th generation of Pokémon and are of the Psychic type. Thus, they are all weak against the attacks of the Dark, Ghost, and Bug types. You should take advantage of this weakness and choose appropriate monsters for your team.
Using the overview from Pokebattler, we have summarized the best counters against Vesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz for you (via pokebattler.com):
Pokémon
Moveset
(Shadow) Snibunna
Body Slam & Foul Play
(Shadow) Despotar
Bite & Crunch
(Shadow) Mewtwo
Psycho Cut & Shadow Ball
Skelabra
Heavy Slam & Shadow Ball
Darkrai
Body Slam & Shadow Ball
(Shadow) Hundemon
Body Slam & Foul Play
Giratina (Altered Form)
Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball
(Shadow) Kramshef
Body Slam and Dark Pulse
(Shadow) Absol
Body Slam and Dark Pulse
(Shadow) Traunmagil
Heavy Slam & Shadow Ball
Mega Evolution as a counter: Of course, you can also use your Mega Evolutions against the Lake Trio. The following monsters are best suited:
Mega-Gengar with Lick & Shadow Ball
Mega-Hundemon with Body Slam & Foul Play
Mega-Gyarados with Bite & Crunch
Mega-Beedrill with Bug Bite & X-Scissor
Are Vesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz available as Shiny? Yes, for the first time, you can catch the Lake Trio in their shiny forms in the game. You can recognize them by their golden bodies.
Vesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz normal (top) and Shiny (bottom)
Is the Lake Trio worth it in Pokémon GO?
Even though all three monsters belong to the Psychic type, they differ based on their values in the game. Vesprit can only show average values overall. In contrast, Selfe can excel in defense. However, these two are less suitable for use in raids or the PvP League (via pvpoke.com).
The best of the three monsters is Tobutz. Due to its particularly strong attack value, it is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. You can use it without hesitation in raids. However, for use in the PvP League, it is considered unsuitable according to PvPoke (via pvpoke.com).
Since the three monsters can be caught in their shiny forms in the game for the first time, shiny hunters will be particularly pleased. But all others should secure an entry in the Pokédex. By participating in remote raids, you can be invited by friends and thus obtain the complete Lake Trio.
What do you think about Vesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz? Which monster is your favorite? And will you accept a remote raid invite? Feel free to share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
In the coming weeks, a lot is happening in Pokémon GO. We have summarized all the events for the month of September and show you which ones are particularly worth it.
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Today, on Monday, September 13th, the Fortnite servers went offline on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Android). During this time, the new update 18.00 was deployed. What does the new patch entail?We from MeinMMO will keep you updated on the new features.
What is happening today in Fortnite? The new Season 8 was announced overnight after the live event “Operation: Himmelsfeuer” by a timer. This was dated until September 13th at 11:00 AM. Now that the timer has expired, all players can happily indulge in the destruction in Fortnite once again.
We from MeinMMO will now show you the changes that update 18.00 has brought.
What new content does update 18.00 bring and where are the patch notes?
Epic Games published a post with comprehensive information regarding the new season. This update includes new weapons, updates to quests, and more. We will provide you with a summary of all content in a concise and updated format.
New weapons are awaiting us
A scout rifle and a new mini-gun
The two new pieces are a scout rifle, which allows for single, precise shots like the infantry rifle. The other weapon is a mini-gun in the look of crystals that glow purple.
Turrents for defense
The turrets turn your enemies into minced meat
With the invasion of Kevin, a new threat causes trouble. Kevin, the cube caused so-called tipping worlds. These dimensions can be accessed through rifts. In these worlds, we can measure ourselves against rock monsters and obtain new weapons. To stand a chance against them, we bring out heavy artillery.
Familiar tools are back
We do not start our fight against the Kevin invasion empty-handed. Update 18.00 brings back old items to the game like the harpoon gun or the automatic sniper rifle.
This allows for faster fishing or pumping enemies full of holes.
Screws and nuts are back in action. You can now craft the charged shotgun or a suppressed AR. The 8th season will offer many variations.
Group quests and stamp cards are back
With update 18.00, group quests and stamp cards have been brought back. With them, you can accumulate EXP faster and better to complete your battle pass. Simply selecting the tasks marks them as group tasks. This allows the progress of teammates to count towards your tasks.
Stamp cards fill the remaining EXP you receive from small achievements like fishing at fishing spots or getting assault rifle kills.
We have further information about the new season available for you here:
Reboot cards can now be picked up automatically if you walk over them
Ink drops can be found in all chests
Various-colored Kevins scattered across the island
Small rifts that lead to tipping worlds
Cosmic chests are now also represented in group quarrels
Dinos are back in action
We will keep you updated! If further innovations should arise, we will update the article to the latest state.
What do you think of the innovations? Do you find the new weapons cool? Or are you eager to venture into the tipping world to pay the aliens back? Let us know what you think.
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This is what is happening right now: Many players are currently waiting for the new ratings for FIFA 22. These ratings indicate how strong the players ultimately are when the FIFA 22 release is approaching.
Normally, EA Sports has released these values in bundles in previous years, but this time it’s a little different. Some players, like Kylian Mbappé, released their new values on social media, or individual ratings were shown as part of certain trailers. So far, some initial ratings for FIFA 22 have come together.
Now Alphonso Davies from FC Bayern has also joined in. The left-back showed on Instagram how his new card looks in FIFA 22 (via Instagram). This could become really interesting right at the start of the game.
Who is Alphonso Davies? Alphonso Davies is 20 years old and currently plays as a left-back for FC Bayern, but can also occupy offensive positions on the wings. He joined the German record champions in 2019 and has impressed with plenty of pace and strong dribbling.
How strong will Alphonso Davies be in FIFA 22
What the card can do: In the overall rating, Alphonso Davies goes up one point, from 81 to 82. However, looking at the individual stats of the card, not much changes.
Davies again received a pace rating of 96. This means he will continue to be among the fastest players in FIFA. The dribbling (82) and shot value (67) also remain unchanged.
There was a one-point deduction in defense and physicality. However, he gained two points in the passing area.
How strong will Davies be? It remains to be seen what detailed stats might still be hidden on the card. Overall, though, Davies looks like a card that will likely be very popular, especially at the start of the game.
The speed, which FIFA players usually place great value on, is again very high. Opposing attackers will have problems running away from Davies. Here, Davies has an advantage right at the start of the game – at this point, there are hardly any special cards, and thus few players who can keep up.
With good dribbling and a decent passing value, Davies is also able to pose an offensive threat from the wing.
It’s a bit annoying about the downgrade in defense and physicality, as these are important values when defending. However, it’s only a one-point deduction – Davies won’t become much weaker because of this.
How easily one can get the card remains to be seen. It’s quite possible that Davies, especially at the beginning of the game, might be strong, but also a bit more expensive.
Currently, more player ratings are coming in. Over the weekend, EA Sports also showed the new legends. Here you can see three new icons for FIFA 22.
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From September 9 to 13 in the morning, the Open Beta of New World was running. It was primarily meant to stress test the servers. However, some old and new problems surfaced. Many players are therefore doubting whether the release will actually take place in September.
What problems were there? Prior to the Open Beta, several improvements were promised. The servers were supposed to run more stable and queues should be reduced. Bugs and exploits were also worked on, as the latest patch notes show.
But in the end, New World was confronted with many old problems:
In addition, there were frequent complaints about sound issues, like when sounds during battles or mining did not match the events in the game, ruining the atmosphere. These issues existed during the Closed Beta as well, but they were reported to have occurred more frequently now.
What do the players say about this? A large part of the users on Reddit for New World, in the MMORPG subreddit, and here on MeinMMO are still looking forward to New World and its release. The current problems play only a minor role.
However, there are doubts about whether the release date on September 28 can actually be met.
“A rough start and bad reviews can kill a game”
When will New World be released? New World was originally supposed to launch in May 2020, but it was postponed multiple times, to August 2020, Spring 2021, August 31, 2021, and most recently to September 28, 2021.
The last delay was primarily meant to create more time for fixing bugs and exploits and addressing server issues.
What are the players afraid of after the beta? Especially due to the server problems, queues, and weak performance, many fans of New World fear that there might be another delay.
Because the differences to the Closed Beta were rather small, and new problems have emerged, as MeinMMO reader Damian comments: “Yes, I am now also experiencing issues that I didn’t have in the Closed Beta, such as significantly worse FPS and lags. Besides, it takes about five minutes for the game to start.”
The user KarstXT emphasizes on Reddit that while server and performance issues should be acknowledged, exploits are a much bigger problem:
I believe people overlook that the main reason for the delay of the game is to eliminate bugs that would mean the end of the economy, which would cause significant, irreversible damage. Simply put, they cannot launch the game if they do not get rid of all gold duplicating bugs and other issues. It would undermine too much of the game.
One such exploit was also a topic in recent days on Reddit. Through a glitch in PvP, several players managed to reach level 60 within a day and level multiple weapons. This exploit is viewed very critically and players hope for a fix before release (via Reddit).
Is New World releasing despite the problems? However, there are also some players on Reddit who demand a release regardless of the issues.
The user Puzzleheaded_Fun explains this demand as follows: “In terms of performance, I expect a rough start, but it would be just as rough if the game launches in 2023. But I’m optimistic that it can be handled in the first few weeks after launch, similar to how it went in the Closed Beta.”
JRPGFan_CE_org even goes so far as to say that MMORPGs that create hype always have a rough start: “Every ‘hyped’ MMORPG always has launch problems when it first comes to market. There’s no way around it. The Open Beta was meant to test that. They also need to worry about MMO competition if they delay it further.”
In the next 6 months, MMORPG fans can look forward to the releases of Elyon, Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker, Lost Ark, and Guild Wars 2 End of Dragons among others.
The user platgues138 sums up the dilemma surrounding the release of New World on Reddit as follows:
It’s a double-edged sword. On one side: Woohoo, finally release. On the other hand, a rough start and bad press reviews can kill a game. Consider what Amazon did with the last games that didn’t start so well.
The upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Vanguard has just completed its first beta weekend exclusively for PlayStation. The community encountered numerous issues here. One of the biggest: enemies are completely distorted when you shoot at them.
What is the problem? On September 13th, the pre-order beta for CoD Vanguard on PlayStation ended. The community already faced completely absurd spawns and found a particularly significant issue related to a new optical feature.
Through the feature in CoD Vanguard, enemies become distorted when you fire a weapon. This is apparently meant to be a “realistic” visual effect. As soon as you shoot, the field of view around the muzzle of your weapon warps.
Where does it come from? In a video, CoD expert TheXclusiveAce explains that it is an optical effect (via YouTube.com). The feature is called “Distortion,” which translates to distortion or deformation.
The effect apparently simulates how the muzzle flash of a weapon distorts a soldier’s field of view. However, for some weapons, this effect is so extreme that enemies are visually completely deformed and look like wobbly wind-sock comrades or as if they are the chosen one of the Matrix:
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Distortion makes aiming nearly impossible – players annoyed
What are the consequences? Ace explains that due to the distortion, it becomes difficult to almost impossible to aim at enemies. Since the field of view around the target is completely distorted, one can hardly make out where it moves or how the weapon is pulling.
It therefore becomes harder to compensate – especially with automatic weapons like the MP, which Ace uses in the video. You would have to “guess” where the enemies are located.
Even among players, the feature is not received particularly well. On reddit, the distortion effect is one of the biggest topics of the Vanguard subreddit.
What are the players saying: In the reddit thread on the topic, it says: “There is literally no reason for this. This is not something that should be in the game.” The community acknowledges that a lot of work must have gone into the feature, but it has no place in PvP.
Fans criticize that such effects always come at the expense of gameplay. In this case, realism is not even achieved: “The world does not warp when you fire a weapon. Especially not with a small-caliber pistol.”
The developers had already requested before the beta that Vanguard be tested for issues. However, it remains open whether the feature can be easily disabled. But there is still some time until the release on November 5, 2021, and you have more beta tests for feedback and changes:
According to statistics, DOTA 2 has distributed a total of 235 million US dollars in prize money. However, only $6,300 went to women. A report by the BBC discusses why women are successful gaming influencers but struggle to make their mark in e-sports.
Which players earn the most money in e-sports?
The most lucrative e-sport in the world is Valve’s DOTA 2. According to E-Sports Earnings, among the 30 e-sport players who have won the most prize money globally, 29 players are from DOTA 2. Only the Fortnite world champion Bugha ranks 12th on the list of top earners with $3.1 million.
Although LoL is technically the “more successful game,” League of Legends superstar Faker, with $1.2 million in prize money, only ranks 68th.
It is notable that not a single woman is found among the top 300 earners. Only at 345th place does 27-year-old Starcraft player Sasha ‘Scarlett’ Hostyn appear. Of the 235 million US dollars in prize money that DOTA 2 distributed, only $6,300 went to women. This is highlighted in a report by the BBC.
Women in gaming either receive love declarations or insults
Why do women struggle in e-sports? In a report by the BBC, it becomes clear that women in online games constantly experience two behavioral patterns. This is explained by DOTA 2 player Bette Chai:
Either male players would immediately profess their love and idolize them. They would write things like ‘Oh Babe, I love you’ – as if they had never seen a woman in their lives
Bette Chai cannot make a living from e-sports. However, she has received sponsorship deals and can thus stay afloat in the “semi-pro” realm. The BBC notes that there are many successful gaming influencers – but no woman has ever won a title in a major e-sport game.
Player Alexis ‘alexis’ Guarrasi states: As a woman, you cannot just have a bad game; it is always said that you played poorly because you are a woman.
It is difficult to develop in such a misogynistic and immature environment.
Melanie ‘meL’ Capone
“The barrier must be broken”
What could be done about it? Valorant player Melanie ‘meL’ Capone explains that women’s teams need the same support as men’s teams. meL wishes for a good coaching team, analysts, and a top manager. A women’s team must be taken seriously and should not just serve as a PR stunt.
meL believes that there might be a barrier that would disappear once one breaks through it. If a woman or a women’s team were successful in e-sports, perhaps many more could follow shortly after.
The idea that women should only play against other women is completely rejected by one of her colleagues in Valorant. Katsumi says she would stop playing Valorant if that were the case. She plays to improve herself every day. In a pure women’s league, one feels apparently too dominant.
At Cloud 9 White, they believe that in one or two years they will be ready to compete with the best players in Valorant.
And even the Dota 2 player, Bette Chai, dreams that one day a woman will win the most prestigious tournament in Dota 2.
At the moment, that still seems to be a distant reality.
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