PS4: After the new update 9.00, players are complaining about errors and problems

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:

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It is unclear how many users are affected

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.

From now on, you can finally expand your PS5 storage – Here’s what you should know

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New MMORPG continues to work on endgame content – This is how SOLO wants to solve its biggest problem

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.

In doing so, the MMORPG adheres to the roadmap that the team shared even before the release of the title. At the beginning, many fans complained on Reddit that SOLO would offer too few endgame contents and thus finds it hard to keep players in the long term.

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.

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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.

SOLO recognizes its weaknesses

What is SOLO doing right? Already in our analysis of how Swords of Legends Online is doing one month after release, one thing quickly became clear: Many players lack content and meaningful activities in the MMORPG once they reach the maximum level.

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.

But not only endgame PvE fans have new plans in SOLO – the MMORPG brings innovations for every player type in 2021.

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E-sport professional celebrates tournament victory too hard, dislocates his arm on stage

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:

https://twitter.com/StoolGametime/status/1438168168732766208

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.

CakeAssault via Twitter.com

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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You should urgently log in to Dead by Daylight, it’s worth it

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.

Dead by Daylight Account Awarded Blood Points
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.

Error fixed, killer improved

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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Twitch streamer wins $100,000 in CoD Warzone with shield and shotgun – This is how he did it

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:

https://twitter.com/CallofDuty/status/1438252837960552452

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).

The shield has not only attracted attention with this tournament. Recently, a serious bug related to the shield has been discovered, which joins the long list of already prominent immortality bugs.

What’s going on in Warzone? On September 15, a new update was released that mainly addressed the weapon meta of Warzone.

Extensive changes were made to the strongest weapons of the battle royale game. We have already compiled an overview of the patch notes for you.

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Fortnite: Players want the silly unicorn from Season 8 – But the new Battle Pass annoys them

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.

How does the new Battle Pass work? In Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 8, there is once again a Battle Pass. The new Battle Pass works similarly to the previous season.

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.

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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.

Also interesting for skin fans: Here’s how to find the color bottles for the cartoon fish skin.

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New World completely does without classes – But is that really good?

New World will be a classless MMORPG. Instead of playing as a wizard and being stuck in that class forever, you can completely change your playstyle using various weapons. But does the system really only have advantages? The community is currently discussing this.

How does the New World system work? New World relies on a so-called classless game system. You can create a character and basically learn any playstyle with it.

Because at the start you don’t choose a class, but the equipment determines your gameplay as the MMO progresses:

  • You can start with a sword/shield and a rapier and defeat all enemies in close combat.
  • With the help of skill trees, you improve the weapons and unlock new active and passive abilities.
  • If you want to change your playstyle later, you can simply equip a different weapon, such as a fire staff to use magic or a bow for ranged attacks.
  • However, you will have to level the new weapons from scratch and unlock new abilities. You will have 11 different weapons available at release.

In addition to weapons, armor also plays a role. The weight class affects your mobility and dodge roll, while the various attributes favor certain weapons.

This system allows you to freely decide your playstyle and take on the role of tank or healer in dungeons without having to level a new character.

Every weapon in New World has its own skill tree
Every character in New World can level every weapon. You can access active and passive abilities through the skill tree.

What about classes in MMORPGs? Those who must choose a fixed class during character creation are often forced into a role. As a hunter in WoW, you cannot take on the role of a tank or healer. Even fighting in close combat is not ideal for this class.

That’s why there are many proponents of the classless system. However, there is also criticism of this in the reddit community of New World.

Does the free playstyle lead to a fixed meta obligation?

What are players worried about? In several reddit threads, the topic of meta has been discussed in recent days. Some players fear that certain builds will prevail and thus overshadow other weapons. And players are firmly expecting a meta:

  • LordShadowDM assumes a predetermined meta, regardless of how many weapons and options are still released: “No matter how many possibilities there are, there will always be a meta that players will easily find.”
  • Noblebatterfly is even counting on reddit on a too-strong build: “I guarantee that a too-strong build will be found within the first month. It is simply impossible to consider everything, even in public betas.”

Of course, there is also a meta in MMORPGs with classes, but the system of New World is supposed to strengthen the meta theme even more. It’s significantly easier to level a new weapon than to create a new character, level them up, and equip them.

Another criticism of the classless system is also the identification with the character. Because some players are explicitly attached to their wizard or hunter, which is somewhat blurred by the lack of classes.

What do players praise? On the other hand, there is also much praise for the classless system. It can be much easier to expand, as balancing a new weapon is better than creating a completely new class.

Additionally, players never “fall out of the meta” with their character, as user Fizzee explains on reddit:

The great thing about New World and its balance is that anyone can switch to the meta build relatively easily. If a weapon combination proves to be better than others, you just grab one, train it, reset the attributes, and play it. It is not necessary to level a completely new character and go through a super-long gear process.

Meta builds exist in all games, balance can never be 100% correct in any game, but New World makes it less punishing for everyone by providing an easy way to switch to the meta.

Additionally, some praise that you can identify with a fixed character and do not constantly have to switch.

What do you think of the system of New World? What are your thoughts on the classless system? Feel free to participate in the survey and write something in the comments.

New World is scheduled to officially celebrate its release on September 28. However, there has been some criticism regarding the open beta. Some players are therefore concerned that there might be a last-minute postponement:

New World: After the open beta, players doubt the release in September

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After months of complaining, players celebrate Destiny 2 and play it again

Destiny 2 is gaining more players, even though no major expansion has been released. What this could be due to and whether smaller changes might have larger impacts can be found here at MeinMMO.

Steam is seeing an increase in players on Destiny 2, even though the Witch Queen expansion is still months away. A long season is ahead of us, yet the sci-fi shooter is undeterred that 2021’s traditional autumn expansion is not happening. As indicated in Steam charts, more and more players are joining:

  • In the last 30 days, average player numbers on Steam have grown by 48.05%.
  • With an average of 84,843.8 players, Destiny 2 has reached its highest player count on Steam since November 2020.

What is driving players to Destiny 2 now? Bungie has provided comprehensive innovations in system and in-game content with the new “Season of the Lost.” This means not only were many NPCs reworked in their ranking system, but there were also changes to the transmog system and new content, such as new armor and weapons from the Iron Banner.

The biggest change that most Guardians were eagerly awaiting were the Trials changes. The hardcore PvP mode, which was plagued by many Tryhard players, is now a thing of the past. Bungie made many smaller changes for a great impact and transformed the nightmare for any PvP player into an accessible platform for fair fights.

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Guardians appreciate the new content in the dusty Iron Banner

More matches are being played in the Trials than ever before in Destiny 2

The Trials of Osiris kicked off over the weekend. The challenges came with some notable changes. This led to a real boom in players over the weekend. Never before have so many matches been played in the Trials as this weekend. This was confirmed by the stat-tracking site Trials Report with this Twitter post:

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Smaller changes initiated by Bungie in Season 15 are responsible for this. These changes have a significant impact on the ongoing nature of the Trials, as can be seen in the numbers.

What has changed?

  • Anti-cheat engine has been implemented
  • Matchmaking has been adjusted
  • Pass has been adjusted
  • Loot system has been upgraded from the annoying coins to a better ranking system
  • Solo Guardians and Guardian duos can now compete against teams or other solo players

All players can now sweat: In Trials, it was common to compete against other three-player teams with a team of three Guardians. There was never an average. Neither in Destiny 1 nor in Destiny 2 could solo or duo players compete against other mini-groups; it was always against full three-player teams.

Bungie has now made changes for a more accessible mode. Solo or duo players who are good at PvP can now connect to matchmaking and be matched with random players.

This creates a more accessible atmosphere, as no player is excluded by prescribed dogmas. However, there is a risk of being wiped out by a well-coordinated sweat team of three Guardians, but thanks to the new matchmaking, emphasis is placed on equal performance.

So don’t worry – you will be matched with Guardians with whom you could keep up.

It rains loot: Bungie also reworked the loot system in the Trials. By completing matches, you now earn points as in the Crucible or Vanguard. These vary based on victory or defeat. After playing matches, you rise in rank with the Saint and can thus claim appropriate Trials rewards in his reward branch.

This gem can now be obtained anew in the Trials

However, you will also have the opportunity to earn Trials engrams after achieving rank levels. These can then be focused for legendary shards and Glimmer at the Saint for your desired item. Rahool the Cryptarch in the Tower would be the cheaper option, but there you can only obtain random Trials items.

Trials could now develop positively thanks to these changes. Many players can earn a flawless ticket if they have the patience to stick with it. Through changes like in the case of the Trials, Bungie fosters a positive environment where every player can have fun without being mercilessly beaten down by hardcore players.

What do you think about the fact that Destiny 2 is gaining more players due to such changes? Do you find these changes good? Let us know in the comments.

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Trainers demand in Pokémon GO what has existed in the main series for decades

Trainers compare Pokémon GO with the main series of Pokémon, and it quickly becomes clear that there are significant differences in some areas. Now trainers are demanding a feature in Pokémon GO that has existed in the main series for decades. We have looked into what this is about and will show it to you.

What function is it about? In the main series Pokémon games, such as Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl for the Nintendo DS, trainers have been able to trade with other players worldwide since 2007. The only requirement was a working internet connection. Now, trainers of Pokémon GO are calling for a similar function.

The trading feature in Pokémon GO

Many trainers in Pokémon GO now have international friends. This is also due to the fact that they can invite each other to regional raid battles with the help of remote raid passes, as is currently the case with the lake trio around Mesprit, Uxie, and Azelf.

If these trainers regularly send gifts or interact with each other through raids or PvP battles, their friend level increases. After a total of 90 interactions, they achieve the status of “Best Friends” and have the chance to become lucky friends. This allows them a special trade. These 10 Pokémon should be traded with your lucky friend

What is a lucky trade?
Trainers who have already achieved the Best Friends status in Pokémon GO receive the opportunity for the status of “Lucky Friends” after further interactions. This allows them a one-time special lucky trade. The first Pokémon traded after obtaining the lucky friend status becomes a so-called lucky Pokémon, which you can recognize by a golden shimmering background. While the IV of a Pokémon can usually deteriorate significantly during a trade, a lucky trade guarantees that this Pokémon has at least an IV of 80%. Therefore, it is worth trading rare or legendary Pokémon.

Why can’t these trainers trade? In Pokémon GO, unlike other Pokémon games, the trading range is limited. It normally covers a maximum of 100 meters. For certain events, Niantic temporarily expands this distance to up to 40 kilometers.

However, anyone who has many international friends cannot simply trade with them. A personal meeting must take place for that. Many trainers find this poorly resolved and are calling on reddit for the trading distance to be lifted.

What the community is demanding

The reddit user SenseiEntei writes a long post on the platform reddit expressing his frustration. He explains that he has made many international friendships in Pokémon GO over the last three years and would like to trade some Pokémon in a lucky trade.

However, he does not know these trainers personally, and a meeting is unrealistic for him. This frustrates him and contradicts his understanding of friendship and interacting through gifts. To change this, he calls on Niantic to lift the trading distance, at least for Best Friends.

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Others trainers also agree in the comments. Many have had similar experiences as SenseiEntei and are making similar demands:

  • gregcresci: “At least make the lucky trade global!”
  • zecmo: “I think they should allow it at least for lucky friends. The two trainers have at least worked on it for a minimum of 90 days and, as we know, normally much more.”
  • SenseiEntei: “This change would not even benefit spoofers but would actually reduce the incentive for spoofing.”
  • Kdog0073: “Those who say it’s against going out and exploring could easily connect it with various tasks, like spinning 7 new stops, walking 50 km in a week, etc., to receive a remote trade pass.”

SenseiEntei also suggests that the number of global trades could be limited or associated with some energy expenditure, similar to interacting with Pokémon Home.

However, some trainers do not believe that such a function will be implemented. HoGoNMero sees particular concerns about the gaming interest of hardcore players (via reddit.com). This would allow them to obtain a full Pokédex faster and they might lose interest in the game.

Indeed, lifting the trading distance could be interesting for many trainers as it would finally give them the opportunity to conduct their lucky trades with distant friends. Through targeted measures to make such trades not too easy, the enjoyment of hardcore players could also be preserved.

Whether Niantic is considering a change to the trading distance for lucky friends is not yet known. If there is official information on this, you will learn about it here, on MeinMMO.

What do you think of the demand to increase the trading distance? Do you also have many international friends with whom you could make a lucky trade? And which Pokémon would you trade first? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

By the way, a trainer has found a trick on how to catch Zamazenta, even though it is currently not available in the game. We looked into how he did it and will show it to you.

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Twitch streamer repairs his broken Switch because he listens to his viewers

A streamer has broken his Nintendo Switch. For the repair, he asks his chat for advice, but he probably shouldn’t have done that. Because in the end, the damage is greater than before.

What happened? The streamer Wood Walker had explained on Twitter with a sad face that his Nintendo Switch had broken.

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On Twitter, he asked users for advice on how he could repair his Switch. Many helpful viewers followed this call. But in hindsight, he finds that maybe he shouldn’t have listened to his chat after all.

But hindsight is often clearer than foresight. So what actually happened?

Twitch streamer tries to repair his Switch with “help”

This is how the Switch breaks: With a sharp object, he tries to pry the battery out of the Nintendo Switch. But instead of prying out the battery, he probably damages it.

There’s a spark and a strange noise, and the streamer widens his eyes in surprise and pulls back the tool. When he realizes that he has broken his Switch, he clasps his hands over his head at the end of the video.

Because with the “repaired” device, he certainly won’t be gaming anytime soon, even if it’s not entirely clear how extensive the damage ultimately is.

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Here you can watch the debacle: He himself writes “never listen to chat” which means “Just don’t listen to your chat.” You can also see the short clip directly on Twitter. Here you can also see how the Switch briefly lights up at the edge:

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But Wood is not the only streamer who relies on active participation from his viewers and fails.

Other streamers also rely on the “expertise” of viewers

Félix “xQc” Lengyel was the most-watched streamer on Twitch in 2020. xQc, like Wood, loves to involve his viewers.

Recently, the Canadian wanted to build a new gaming PC. He not only bought top hardware like a GeForce RTX 3090, but he wanted to do it together with his chat.

During the assembly, he discussed with his chat which components to use and how best to proceed. But he greatly overestimated the “expertise” of his viewers. xQc’s attempt ultimately failed dramatically, as the GeForce RTX 3090 did not fit in his computer.

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xQc, especially popular with young viewers, also sought help from the chat.

The reaction to his failure also followed quite quickly, as the renowned tech YouTuber “Linus Tech Tips” had seen his attempt on YouTube and expressed his shock at his approach and also at his trust in his viewers:

Tech YouTuber mocks Twitch star’s PC setup before 1.3 million people

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Goretzka from FC Bayern receives one of the best gold cards of all time in FIFA 22

A leak is currently circulating that shows a new FUT card for Leon Goretzka in FIFA 22 . If it makes it into the game like this, Goretzka is likely to be one of the best players at the start of the season.

Update, September 16, 7:00 PM: EA Sports has now released the best 11 players of the Bundesliga – and Leon Goretzka is indeed included with an 87-rated card. It is even slightly better than the card in the leak, as Goretzka gets an additional point for dribbling.

Here you can see the best Bundesliga XI, including Goretzka:

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What kind of leak is this? Currently, there is discussion in the FIFA community about values for Leon Goretzka, which were published on Twitter by the leaker “DonkTrading” (via Twitter). A corresponding card is also making the rounds in the FIFA subreddit (via reddit).

If the values are to be believed, Goretzka will likely have one of the best gold cards of all time in FIFA. The total value of the midfielder is said to be as high as 87, which is already very high.

The special thing about the card is that all attributes are said to be above 80. This is what the supposed card for Goretzka looks like:

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This is what the card for Goretzka in FIFA 22 is supposed to look like

Goretzka with strong rating – A midfielder without weaknesses?

What makes the card so special? In the FIFA community, the term “Gullit-Gang” has established itself for cards whose values are all above 80.

This is because the icon Ruud Gullit was particularly popular for having a card whose values were all above 80. This means that the card has no real significant weakness in any area.

In recent years, some special cards have risen to this elite circle of players. However, for a simple gold card to already belong to the “Gullit-Gang” at the FIFA release – that is unusual. But this seems to be the case with Goretzka.

How did Goretzka look before? In the last two FIFA editions, Goretzka had received an overall rating of 84. Already in FIFA 21, this was a major point of contention as many fans had expected a higher rating for the FC Bayern midfielder – especially after the Champions League victory before FIFA 21.

Now it seems that Goretzka is getting a really strong rating from the start. The only downside: If the card actually makes it into the game like this, it is likely to be quite expensive at the start of the Ultimate Team season.

More ratings for FIFA 22 are currently coming to light. An overview of the best-rated players in FIFA 22 can be found here.

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3 tips to get the most out of the CoD Vanguard beta now

This weekend marks the second and final beta weekend of Call of Duty: Vanguard, which is partly an open beta. If you’re unsure about purchasing, check it out this weekend and follow our 3 tips to get the most out of the beta.

How does this beta work? At 7 PM on September 16th, the open beta for players on PlayStation and the pre-order beta for PC and Xbox begins. From September 18th at 7 PM, testers without pre-orders can also access the servers on Xbox and PC.

During the test, you can play about a quarter of the release content from the multiplayer and get a preview of the new CoD before purchasing.

However, you shouldn’t approach your matches as you usually do in CoD. Follow our 3 tips and you’ll experience more of the game and maybe even discover a new playstyle that you enjoy. You can find all the information about the beta here:

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1. Tip – Forget about your K/D ratio

What do you mean by that? The beta is separate from the later main game, and you don’t need to worry about your statistics during the entire test. Your kills, deaths, levels, and everything else do not affect your stats in the finished game.

Especially the K/D ratio is an important value for many players that should look good. It usually starts when you’re good enough to maintain a 1.0, meaning you have as many kills as deaths. Focusing on a good K/D ratio creates pressure, and you may tend to avoid trying new things and stick to familiar and proven equipment and playstyles.

But in the beta, it doesn’t matter at all. Forget about the statistics, try something new, and if it doesn’t work – try something else. Break out of your usual CoD routine, play unusual modes, or even talk to random players in the matches. You can be normal after the release.

2. Tip – Play through all weapon classes

What do you mean? The weapon mechanics are among the most important mechanics in Call of Duty, and each Call of Duty takes its own approach to weapons.

On one hand, this makes the gunplay feel “fresh” from year to year. On the other hand, it may happen that you didn’t like a certain weapon class, such as sniper rifles, in the last CoD, but the gameplay in Vanguard fits your expectations perfectly.

Even if you have to force yourself: Be sure to try all weapon classes in Vanguard. At the start of the beta, you only have access to preset loadouts. However, from level 4 onwards, you can choose at least one weapon from each class, and you can unlock more weapons through level-ups.

Start with the assault rifle and play through all classes. You’ll then get a sense of how Vanguard interprets gunplay, and perhaps this year you’ll play more as a sniper and not as the aggressive front line player with a submachine gun.

3. Tip – Try the new combat pacings

What do you mean? One of the biggest, if not the biggest, innovations of Vanguard is the combat pacings. Matches in CoD used to always be designed for 6vs6 players, but in Vanguard, the number of players is a bit more variable.

As it currently stands, you can play all maps and modes not only with “Tactical Speed,” meaning 6vs6, but you can also choose “Assault Tempo” and “Blitz Tempo.” Essentially, this means that more players are involved in the match. Depending on the map, up to 48 players can fight in a match at Blitz Tempo.

  • Tactics: Classic CoD experience with 6vs6 players
  • Assault: Between 20 – 28 players on a map
  • Blitz: Between 28 and 48 players can go all out on a map
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In the finished game, you can choose the mode and desired combat pacing.

Throughout the beta, there will be updates: A new playlist will be added every now and then. If there’s a playlist that specifically lets you play a certain combat pacing, start the list and test all 4 maps of the beta.

You will then get an impression of the newest and perhaps one of the most important mechanics of Vanguard. Especially, if you’ve found the maps too large in recent years.

No matter how you approach the beta – take advantage of the opportunity to be free from statistics and value comparisons. There are many players who pay less attention to their K/D or performance, but it can still be annoying when you try something new and finish the matches with poor performance: But the beta forgives.

The beta has already run on PlayStation for a few days. If you want to check out some player feedback, take a look here: CoD Vanguard: Beta shows 3 major problems – What the developers say

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Battlefield 2042: Reactions to Delayed Release – “Tough Choice for Shooter Fans”

After the release delay of Battlefield 2042, the community is discussing the news and the new date. MeinMMO shows you some reactions and how the decision from EA and DICE is received.

What happened? After some rumors, it was officially confirmed on September 15: Battlefield 2042 will not be released as planned on October 22. Instead, the shooter will be released on November 19. The rumors even suggested a release in 2022, which turned out to be untrue.

Why was Battlefield 2042 delayed? The developers shared a personal message and cited, among other reasons, the Corona pandemic as a reason for “unexpected challenges”. After a long hope to keep the schedule, they now have to admit that it is not possible.

They wanted to use the extra time to further optimize and polish the game. Players are reacting differently to the reasoning and also fear that the new date could cause issues.

Here you can read the official statement from DICE:

Finally clarity – Is the reasoning enough?

What do players say about the delay? The reactions are very varied. Ranging from understanding to disappointment or anger, everything is included.

Most players are mainly glad that there is now clarity regarding the situation. Many were disturbed by the silence from EA and the developers and just wanted to know how things stand with the game.

  • FireFox72 writes: “Although it’s annoying, at least it’s a confirmation so people can stop stressing about it.” (via reddit.com)
  • MeinMMO reader Ähre says: “Even though I’ve been looking forward to a Battlefield for a long time, I don’t think it’s that bad. That way I at least have more time for New World. As long as they have a month to get the problems under control, then please.”

In general, there is a discussion about whether the Corona pandemic can actually serve as an excuse for the delay. While numerous players express understanding for this explanation, others doubt that working from home is truly the problem.

The pandemic has been ongoing for over 1.5 years, shouldn’t EA have adapted by now? MeinMMO reader Lightningg writes: “You really can’t read it anymore. And then just before the release blame Corona again, as if they only found out about it yesterday. It’s just ridiculous. It’s become a real trendsetter to keep delaying games right before release.”

Reader Resal adds: “And some apparently still don’t understand that the pandemic is not over and a large part of the employees are working from home. Anyone who has worked from home knows that it’s certainly not comparable to working in the office.”

Battlefield 2042 is now being released exactly between two other shooter giants

Who is the competition? An interesting point is being discussed on gaming reddit, as the new release date of November 19 intensifies the competition among the three major shooters being released in November and December:

  • Call of Duty: Vanguard will officially be released on November 5
  • Battlefield 2042 now has its release two weeks later, on November 19
  • Halo Infinite will be released about 3 weeks later, on December 8

Thus, we have three huge multiplayer shooters coming out within about a month. Reddit user Snake_eagle (via reddit) comments: “This will be a tough choice for FPS fans.”

This may put many fans in a position to choose: Which shooter will they play? For some, it’s a matter of money, for others, a question of time available to play.

Who will win? Therefore, players are also discussing which of the shooters ultimately has the best chances.

While the duel between Call of Duty and Battlefield almost has become a routine during this time of year, Halo Infinite is back for the first time since the release of Halo 5 and presents a significant difference compared to the two military shooters: The multiplayer will be free to play.

Battlefield 2042, on the other hand, is considered a hot candidate for the Xbox Game Pass. Both Battlefield and CoD have the advantage of being non-Microsoft exclusive and are available for PlayStation consoles as well.

Either way, it will be exciting to see which shooter might ultimately win out during this time. Especially since other titles will also be released.

Our reader CandyAndyDE comments: “I actually hoped that they would delay it to the beginning of next year. This year is already so full of releases: 30 years of Bungie event in Destiny 2, Diablo 2: Resurrected, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5. And then I still have a bunch of games lying around. When am I supposed to play all that?”

Players are angry about the statement on the schedule

What is the problem? Some players now criticize that EA made false promises after the delay. The publisher spoke in spring 2021 of being ahead of the development schedule (via vgc.com).

The statement is now backfiring on EA, and some players’ mockery is biting: “I have ‘Cyberpunk 2077 runs surprisingly well on old consoles’ flashbacks” – ChinaSocialistBy3050 (via reddit). The comment refers to a claim by CDPR that turned out to be false after release.

Many feel reminded of the release debacle surrounding the RPG. One player also pointed out the similarities between the official posts of both studios, DICE and CD Projekt Red. The montage shows EA’s statement on the same image that CDPR used for their statement regarding Cyberpunk:

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Besides the schedule statement, old tweets are now being dug up that could come back to haunt DICE. Such as from Part Welsh, Community Manager of Battlefield 2042.

In the tweet, Welsh writes:

Balancing games is fun! We love learning as we enter new environments, and we look forward to the things we will learn this month in our open beta.

You can count on us being very transparent about how things are developing and what changes we will make to the balance in 2042.

@PartWelsh via Twitter

This statement is now unfortunate not only in light of the delayed release but also concerning the promised transparency. Since the reveal of the Portal mode in July 2021, there has mostly been silence from the developers and publisher.

However, some players also find it annoying how the community deals with such news. wibo58 is particularly annoyed by the subreddit for Battlefield 2042: “So we’ve gone from thirty posts a day complaining that we don’t hear much, to thirty posts a day celebrating the delay because it means they were right. This subreddit is trash” (via reddit.com).

What is the status of the Open Beta now? This remains unclear. With the delay, the originally targeted release in September is becoming increasingly unlikely.

Until there is news about the beta, check out our overview of Battlefield 2042: All the information about the multiplayer shooter – Release, beta, system requirements

There should at least be new information this month. Until then, fans will probably have to be patient.

What do you think about the discussion? Would you join the critics? Or do you support the delay? And what do you think about the topic in general? Discuss with us in the comments.

MeinMMO author Tarek has already dealt with the topic: Battlefield 2042 is delayed – It’s slowly becoming ridiculous

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Path of Exile tries a new idea to involve fans in development and earn money

In Path of Exile, the developers have started a vote. The topic is the type of the next item that you can then purchase via microtransaction in the game’s cash shop. This is well received by the fans. What options exist and how the developers want to proceed, you can find out here on MeinMMO.

What kind of vote is this? In Path of Exile, the developers want to know how you want to spend your money in the future.

After a survey about an animation was already successfully received by the fans – a Sharknado animation won – the developers want to repeat this success on a larger scale. They are asking the question of what type of cosmetic players would like to see next in the shop.

How does Path of Exile make money? Path of Exile is a free-to-play game that can be played for free. In order for money to come in regularly, microtransactions for cosmetic stuff like pets, skins, and animations are needed. Since all gameplay-relevant content is completely free, the prices for cosmetics are steep: players pay up to €25 for an item.

However, sometimes the developers overdo it and spark a little outrage, for example with a cursor pack for real money.

Fans want wings!

What is the status of the vote? Currently (as of September 16, 2021), over 5,000 players have participated in the survey in the forum (via Path of Exile). The following categories of microtransactions are available for selection:

  • Helmet Skins
  • Capes
  • Wings
  • Weapon Effects
  • Weapon Skins
  • Shields
  • Character Effects
  • Pets

Currently, wings are in the lead with 23.9 percent. Close behind are shields with 19 percent and pets with 15 percent.

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This is what it looks like currently.

The least popular seem to be weapon effects and helmets.

How long will this last? The whole campaign runs until September 20, 2021. You can still vote until then and maybe help the pets to victory.

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How is the campaign received? The tone in the comments is indeed positive, and the high number of votes shows that fans are quite interested in cool skins and other cosmetic stuff in the game.

The idea is generally well received. However, there is disagreement about what exactly it should be, and supporters of the wing team argue fiercely against proponents of pets or fans of shields.

Additionally, there seems to be a clear rivalry, depending on whether one wants more shark content in the game or prefers cats or just other things.

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That was the Sharknado animation.

Yes, you have Sharknado. But I haven’t seen anyone talking about it or using it in the game. If you had had cats [as a theme], I would have bought it myself. The whole movie Sharknado is dumb!

User Molohunt via Path of Exile

What are the developers’ future plans? Once the vote is over on September 20, the developers will gradually set together with the community through further votes what exactly the item will be. It remains exciting whether there will be more sharks soon or whether the cat fans will prevail.

Also interesting: The developers are working on a sequel to Path of Exile. But when will Path of Exile 2 come? Perhaps sooner than you think.

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New World: Curious players discover concrete hint about new areas

So far, the new MMO New World has not been released yet, but the world can already be viewed. Resourceful players from the community have now found a hint on the official map that additional areas will be added to the game.

How will the map get bigger? A few days ago, New World released an official interactive map of the game. In the far northwest, north and northwest of the Bruchberg, there is still a blank spot. Apparently, a new area is expected to appear right there.

Where does the info come from? Some players have discovered cryptic signs on the official interactive map of New World (via reddit.com). No one knows yet what exactly these signs mean.

However, there is another hint at this point on the map. If you investigate the northwest, after a short time the message appears: “This region will appear soon.” This serves as a confirmation that the map will still be expanded.

If you want to try it yourself, visit the interactive map of New World and navigate north until you find the Bruchberg. Then go a little further northwest and pause there for a moment – you should then receive the corresponding message.

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This message awaits you on the map.

“Brimstone Sands” – Leak hints at new area

What kind of new area is this? A few weeks ago, there were already rumors about a new area called “Brimstone Sands” – roughly translated as: Sulfur Desert. Some community members have forged their way to the otherwise unreachable area.

The desert, based on initial images, is a barren, desolate place and some fans suspect that the region will be somewhat themed around Egypt. At least pyramids would fit well.

Others also suspect pyramids, but rather lean towards Ziggurat-like structures of the Inca, Maya, or Aztecs. This would fit better with New World. However, the name “Sulfur Desert” could also indicate a volcanic area.

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Gameplay of the new area.

When will the area come? So far, there is no official information about the new region. Therefore, it will probably only appear after release, possibly with the first content update.

New World itself will be released on September 28, 2021, for PC. After several delays, this date is now confirmed, even though the community is discussing after the last beta, whether New World should be postponed again.

What do you think? Will New World meet the release date and will the new region appear at launch or later? Leave us a comment!

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Star Citizen takes everything away from players that they have played for months, and they love it

The creators of Star Citizen have announced the first major wipe in a while. While they are allowed to keep their expensive ships, players will lose items, money, and reputation – but they are happy about it.

What has happened in Star Citizen? With version Alpha 3.15, the data centers in Star Citizen are getting cleaned up. In Alpha 3.8.2, the developers had announced that something like this could happen, but there has not been such a loss of progress in the last 18 months.

The reset of player progress is explained by the studio with five reasons that the community seems to take well, as most are even happy that their belongings are being taken away.

Star Citizen even announced further wipes in the near future, but the general mood of the player base remains mostly positive, as server wipes essentially benefit the players.

What are the reasons for the wipe? The studio outlines the reasons for the wipe in 5 main factors:

  • The long-term progression is to be divided into three. This means that items, money, and reputation will function separately in the future and can be reset individually. For this to be possible, a major wipe is necessary.
  • The entire reputation system has undergone a significant overhaul, which can only be implemented through a reset of the old system.
  • There seem to be some bugs in the game that prevent account progress and have not been solvable by players themselves so far. The developers hope to fix some of these bugs through the wipe.
  • The player base has amassed too much wealth, as there have been hardly any ways to take money away from players. This inevitably leads to inflation in the game, which they want to avoid. Additionally, it helps to observe how fans earn and spend money while developing new systems.
  • The main reason is a major overhaul of the entire inventory and item system. It is supposed to fundamentally change how these systems work in Star Citizen and be another step into the universe they envision.

Items, ships, or similar purchased with real money are not affected by the wipe and will remain with the players. Furthermore, fans who helped defend Stanton against the Xeno during the event are also supposed to receive a reward after the wipe.

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Ships purchased with real money can be kept despite the wipe

I am really happy about the wipe!”

The community takes it easy: Although most players will lose nearly all of their progress from over a year, many are happy with the developer’s decision. Even those who are not particularly thrilled praise the good communication from Star Citizen and saw the wipe coming.

From an outside perspective, it might sound a bit strange that someone is happy when everything is just taken away. But that seems to bother very few, partly because the ships bought with real money can be kept.

This is what the fans are saying: On reddit, the post with the announcement at this time already has over 800 upvotes and a whopping 335 comments, most of which are positive.

  • User Professional_Ninja7 writes (via reddit): “I am really happy about the wipe. I have earned some ships that I still don’t use, and I feel so rich right now that I have no desire to grind, but at the same time, it feels like I don’t have what I want. I look forward to working my way back up from the bottom and earning the ships I really want, not the ones I never use.”
  • User Pojodan sums it up more briefly and gets almost 300 upvotes (via reddit): “I came into the game expecting inevitable wipes. For me, that works perfectly.”
  • User Darkdodger137 is a bit sad (via reddit): “I have to admit, I hate that I will lose my Phoenix. But with the redesign of the inventory, I saw the wipe coming from a mile away. Well, now it’s grinding time again!”
  • User BuhoneroxD is also relaxed (via reddit): “It was foreseeable, so I am not angry about it. One thing makes me particularly happy, namely that we still get something for participating in the event.”

Do you play Star Citizen yourself? What do you think of the wipe and the developer’s decision? Can you understand why players are even happy about the wipe? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

Other fans are not happy about the general direction of the game. Star Citizen fan reports developers to the authorities because he is “tired of the lies”.

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Twitch streamer shows the perfect way to deal with hackers in CoD Warzone

Cheaters are a plague in multiplayer games. Even in CoD Warzone, where you can encounter opponents with wallhacks, aimbots, or speedhacks. A streamer went on the hunt for a speedhacker and landed a brilliant kill.

What is it about? Speedhackers annoy players in shooters and other online games. With the help of hacks, players run or fly incredibly fast across the map, gaining unfair advantages over other players. It often builds up a lot of frustration when you have such a hacker in your match.

Streamer “Bobby Poff” had such a speedhacker in his game and spectacularly ran him over. He knew how to celebrate this victory appropriately.

Running over cheaters with a truck – Looks really good

Here’s how the kill happened: Streamer Bobby Poff shared the clip of the kill on Twitter. The video starts with the streamer speeding across the map in a big truck called Big Bertha, and suddenly sees an opponent moving very quickly and erratically. “That’s the cheater, bro. That’s the cheater! […] Oh my God!”

Warning: The Twitter video is quite loud, and you should turn your sound down.

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With his truck, he pursues and closely observes where the cheater is racing. The advantage of the truck is that it’s harder to hit. When the hacker then feels safe behind a gas tank, the streamer’s aggressive tactic kicks in. He simply blasts through the object with his Bertha and takes the hacker out. Quite simple, very satisfying.

This is how the streamer celebrates: The whole action is very loud. After Bobby Poff sets course for the cheater, the shouting starts with “Oh my God.” But when he actually runs him over, all emotions burst out.

“I GOT HIM, I GOT HIM! Now it starts. Justice has prevailed, justice has prevailed tonight in Verdansk, you bastard! Nothing can stop Big Bob and Bertha. See you on the damn moon!”

How do you like the clip from Bobby Poff? Do you also find it satisfying when a cheater finally gets taken down despite his hacks? A similar situation was celebrated by the community.

A cheater with 47 kills terrorizes the lobby until a hero saves all the players

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After sexism scandal: WoW replaces half-naked woman with fruit

Blizzard is changing even more about World of Warcraft. Now in-game images are being altered – a provocatively dressed woman is turned into a plate of fruit.

The sexism and discrimination scandal at Activision Blizzard has triggered a lot of changes. Not only were employees fired, but there have also been changes made in the games. In Overwatch, for example, the cowboy McCree is being renamed, while in World of Warcraft numerous items, achievements, and NPCs are being renamed. Now, in-game images are also being modified – and erotic allusions are being removed.

What is being changed? Some graphics have been discovered in the game data of the upcoming Patch 9.1.5 that are being replaced or revised.

The first image shows a rather blurry depiction of a human woman in noble but fairly revealing robes. The wide neckline goes down to her navel. In the new image, the woman is significantly more covered up, resembles a sorceress more, and has considerably more details.

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From wide neckline to high-resolution, but more modest sorceress. Image source: wowhead

The second image also depicted a human woman in revealing clothing, lying among several pillows on a bed – the scene and clothing generally remind one of women in a harem. The image will be completely replaced by a plate of fruit.

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From woman to fruit. Image source: wowhead

While this adjustment can certainly be debated, at least the graphics of both images have been significantly improved, as they now use HD textures.

What kind of images are these? The images have basically existed since Vanilla times in World of Warcraft and were always decorative objects without greater utility, found in dungeons like Scholomance or later in Dalaran. They have been used sporadically for 16 years and can thus be found in many places in the game if one looks for them.

Why is Blizzard doing this? There has been no exact explanation as to why these images are now also being changed. However, they were deemed too offensive and inappropriate, which is why they will be changed in the upcoming Patch 9.1.5.

However, it is noticeable that this does not yet affect all images that are somewhat revealing. For example, there is still this image from Dalaran that has not been changed:

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This image can be found in Dalaran – also somewhat revealing, but (for now) not changed.

It is therefore quite possible that there is another reason behind the two altered images, which can currently only be speculated about – for example, that they were implemented by certain employees.

What is clear, however, is that Blizzard has been gradually adapting supposedly offensive content for a while now, not just since the scandal. A while ago, a dialog was changed, in which Sylvanas was previously referred to as “Bitch”. There have also been adjustments in other Blizzard games, such as Jaina’s neckline in Hearthstone was covered up and even the succubus was completely removed from the game.

This is how the community reacts: At least in the comments on wowhead and in the subreddit, the change is not being well received. In the WoW subreddit , a thread titled “Blizzard wants to respect women so they turned them into fruit” is currently trending, with the comment: “That’s a different form of objectification of women.”.

Many are concerned that now all more revealing content in World of Warcraft will gradually disappear and that a larger adjustment is on the way. Some warlocks are already worried about their succubus, while others are asking how Blizzard will adjust the section “Den of Mortal Delights” in the Black Temple – as it was actually a huge harem for Illidan and his Illidari, full of human women, elves, and erotic demons like Shivarra and succubi.

What do you think of this adjustment? Completely fine and a good step? Or exaggerated and silly?

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Pokémon GO: Here’s how to find Raids for Selfe and Tobutz

In the Level 5 raids, the monsters of the Lake Trio can currently be found in Pokémon GO. However, only Mesprit can be caught here in Germany. We at MeinMMO have looked at how you can get Selfe and Tobutz, and we’re showing you how.

What kind of Pokémon are they? The Lake Trio consists of the three legendary monsters Mesprit, Selfe, and Tobutz. These are from Generation 4 and are Psychic-type.

How to get Selfe and Tobutz

Since the Pokémon of the Lake Trio are regional monsters, you can currently only find them in the Level 5 raids of their respective regions. With Mesprit, this is not a problem, as it faces you as a raid boss here in Europe.

It’s different with Selfe and Tobutz, as they are native to other regions. You can only find Selfe in Asia and the Pacific. Tobutz appears in America and Greenland in the raids. However, thanks to the remote raid passes now available in Pokémon GO, you can still get Selfe and Tobutz.

Simply have other trainers invite you to these raids. We have looked at how you can find international friends in Pokémon GO, and we have summarized all the information for you below.

PokéGenie

PokéGenie is an external app that you can download from your PlayStore or AppStore. It allows you to be invited to certain raids by other trainers. You can select your desired raid and get ready for an invitation. We’ll show you how it works:

First, you need to sign up for PokéGenie. As you can see in the image below, you will then have the option to click the “Raids” button on the homepage. A list of currently ongoing raids will appear there.

PokéGenie homepage (left) and raid selection (right)

Select your desired raid here. Once a corresponding raid has been published by another trainer, you will enter a lobby. Now you need to send a friend request to the inviting trainer and just wait for the invitation.

Using the “Queue” display, which is listed under each raid, you can see how many people are also waiting for an invitation.

PokéRaids

PokéRaids is also an external app that you can download from your PlayStore or AppleStore. The principle is similar to that of PokéGenie. First, you need to sign up in the app. For this, you will need an email address, your trainer name, your level, and your friendship code.

Once that’s done, you can choose from a variety of raids. However, these are very sought after, so you need to be quick to secure a spot in the raid room. If you make it into the room, you can add the group leader. Their friendship code is automatically copied to the clipboard as soon as you start Pokémon GO. Now you just need to wait for the raid invitation.

PokéRaids raid selection (left) and reward system (right)

Alternatively, similar to PokéGenie, you can also select an automatic assignment to a desired raid. However, you will need to have collected or purchased coins in the app beforehand. You can collect them, as shown in the right part of the previous image, through a daily reward.

Tip:
To ensure a smooth process, you should write a note in the chat once you have added the group leader and are ready for the raid. This is indicated in some chats by the term “anr” or “added and ready”.

Other Opportunities

But external apps are not the only way to make international friends. On various platforms, you have the opportunity to enter your friendship code or select existing codes from a list and send corresponding friend requests.

However, there is no guarantee that you will actually be invited to your desired raids. If you still want to try this option, we recommend the following sites:

Also, on Twitter, some Pokémon GO trainers are looking for international friends. Especially the Asian community is very active here. Under the hashtag #PokemonGOraid, numerous friendship codes are posted with requests for invitations. Many offer to invite you to their regional raids.

Have you been able to secure Selfe and Tobutz yet? Through what methods did you establish contact with other trainers abroad? Share your experiences on this topic in the comments and interact with other players on MeinMMO.

In the coming weeks, there is still a lot to come in Pokémon GO. We have summarized all events in September and show you which ones are particularly worthwhile.

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LG announces giant television with 325 inches – Costs 1.4 million euros

The manufacturer LG has introduced a range of new televisions. The highlight is definitely the 8K television with 325 inches. However, at 1.7 million dollars (1.44 million euros), the television is not exactly cheap. This will primarily speak against a quick investment in a television for the PS5 or Xbox.

Some may know this: you already have a PS5 or an Xbox Series X, but you lack the suitable television and 50 inches just isn’t enough for you. After all, you want to play your PS5 exclusives on a big screen.

If that thought of “playing on the big screen” crosses your mind, then manufacturer LG now offers you the perfect television for this purpose.

With the “Home Cinema Display” series, they have now announced a line of televisions that you can also get in screen size if you think a projector is too small. However, not only the price of 1.7 million US dollars is likely to deter many users from making a purchase.

325-inch television targets multimedia and cinema fans

Who is this television for? LG targets individuals who do not want to go to the cinema and want to experience cinema right in their living room. This is also supported by the name of the new televisions, as LG calls them “Home Cinema Display.” By choosing this size, you are essentially bringing the cinema into your home.

Most televisions come with an aspect ratio of 16:9. LG offers its giant television in a 32:9 version. You could theoretically watch 2 videos side by side or watch a movie while participating in your raid in WoW.

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If all of this is too big for you, LG also has an option: in addition to the 325-inch television, LG has also announced several smaller variants of the “Home Cinema Display” series. The “DVLED Home Cinema Display” from LG is available in various sizes (108 to 325 inches) and resolutions (HD to 8K). The smallest display measures at least 108 inches.

Those of you who now want to buy the device for your PS5 or Xbox Series X should keep a few things in mind. After all, the giant television is not only very large but also heavy and expensive.

The smaller variant should also fit in most apartments.

The giant television is unlikely to appeal to most gamers

What problems do potential buyers face? Firstly, the price is very high. At a time when you can buy PS5 consoles and graphics cards for thousands of euros on eBay, gamers may be accustomed to high prices. However, at 1.7 million US dollars, the screen far exceeds all prices of other high-end devices that you might usually find on the market.

Secondly, the television is very large. Even if many users would be tempted to buy it because of its size, very few users are likely to actually have the space to hang the television in their apartment.

As a third point, it should be noted that the television weighs 2000 pounds (about 910 kg) according to LG. You will need suitable walls or at least a structural engineer to tell you whether you can even hang the television in your apartment.

What do you think? Would you want to get such a television or is your regular 4K television enough for you? After all, you would have to invest 1.7 million US dollars.

The best 4K televisions with HDMI 2.1, 120 FPS, and low input lag for PS5 and Xbox Series X will be presented in our buying guide:

4K TV for PS5 & Xbox Series X: Which gaming television should I buy?

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