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.
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.
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:
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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:
The MAD Lions team accuses its League of Legends competitor G2 Esports of manipulating players from other teams. This is not allowed under the statutes of Riot Games. MAD Lions and other teams in the LEC are now calling for a revision of the rules.
What is currently happening in the LEC? The organization MAD Lions accused the competitor G2 Esports of manipulation during the meeting between the LEC teams and Riot Games. MAD Lions also called for a revision of the manipulation and poaching rules in the league. This was reported by the website DotEsports.
The meetings allegedly took place on September 2 and 3: In a vote, 8 of the 10 teams opted for such a revision. G2 Esports and Team Vitality voted against it. However, Vitality argues that the existing rules are not being enforced correctly, according to the report from the e-sports site.
All 3 teams declined to make a statement to DotEsports. However, Riot Games announced that no official complaint regarding the manipulation of G2 Esports had been submitted, which they could investigate.
G2 is allegedly searching for a replacement for Rekkles, digging up banned players
As a replacement for Rekkles, G2 Esports is reportedly interested in Matyáš “Carzzy” Orság, the AD-Carry from MAD Lions (featured image). However, he is under contract until November 2021 and can only transfer during the off-season in November.
How G2 Esports will proceed in 2022 is still unclear. For the team that has dominated LoL in Europe in recent years, this year has not been good. They missed the qualification for Worlds 2022.
The midlaner Caps has received a contract extension until 2023 and remains with G2 Esports.
The future of the other players and coach GrabbZ, who has led the team since 2017, is still unclear.
Rekkles is currently under criticism. His playstyle is said not to fit G2 Esports.
Rule catalog aims to prevent manipulation and poaching
What are the current rules? The Global Penalty Index from Riot Games specifies exactly what is allowed and what is not (via Esport-assets.com). Three rules relate to the topic of poaching:
A player who manipulates another to poach him for a team receives a ban of between 5 and 10 months.
Non-players of a team or its subsidiaries are also not allowed to attempt to poach other players or offer them employment. The maximum penalty results in a permanent exclusion.
Thirdly, players or coaches are not allowed to solicit offers from other teams without the express consent of the current team, as long as they are under contract. This can lead to a ban of between 3 and 15 months.
All allegations of manipulation must be reported within six months of the alleged incident.
Does manipulation happen often? There are clear regulations from Riot Games designed to prevent manipulation and the poaching of players. Often, such cases are not heard of. However, G2 Esports has already been accused of such behavior twice in the past.
Where have there been allegations of manipulation? G2 Esports has been involved in two incidents where the accusation of manipulation was made:
First, in 2016, there was an incident where midlaner Perkz allegedly “poached” the players Zven and Mithy. 10 to 15 European players were said to have been in a kind of “secret group chat,” as Slingshot Esports reported at the time. Mithy subsequently transferred from Origin to G2 Esports.
In 2018, Perkz allegedly manipulated top-laner Odoamne, bot-laners Hjarnan and Upset, as well as support Wadid. This was reported by VPEsports. However, the LEC denied that they received a complaint.
G2 Esports and Perkz were not punished for either incident.
The MAD Lions team surprisingly won the LEC in summer 2021. The team also includes a German player:
The Mage Tower brings plenty of rewards in World of Warcraft. But especially Druids should be happy – and prepare.
Blizzard has revealed details about the return of the Mage Tower in Patch 9.1.5 and explained how it will unfold in World of Warcraft. Most of it has already been datamined and correctly predicted by data miners – but there are also a few surprises. Especially Druids can rejoice because they are getting a really nice new skin.
What do we know now? Blizzard has published more details about the upcoming Mage Tower revival in a new forum post. According to datamining, it has been proven correct and there is an exclusive set for transmogrification for each class – a recolor of the set from the Tomb of Sargeras.
But there is more. Especially Druid players can be excited because Tank Druids can earn a new Bear Form in the form of a “Fel Werebear” – a demon bear.
This new bear form is available for Guardian Druids – if they complete the Mage Tower.
Why is the Druid form coming back? It is a new variant of the Druid form that was exclusively available in the Mage Tower back then. Blizzard writes:
During Legion, the Mage Tower provided most specializations with a new appearance variant for their weapon, but players who did not receive this can still collect countless other weapon transmogs in the game.
However, for Guardian Druids, the Mage Tower reward was an alternative bear form with a unique silhouette and animations. There is simply nothing like it in the game. For years, we have heard feedback from Druid players who are frustrated that something so transformative is no longer available, and we agree.
Therefore, during the Timewalking: Legion, Guardian Druids who complete “The Return of the Highlord” will also unlock a new demon variant of the “Werebear” form.
Is there more? Yes. Anyone who completes all 7 Mage Tower challenges on an account will also receive an exclusive mount. It is a flying book from the Kirin Tor. This is one of the mounts that players could vote for a long time ago, but lost out to the Wandering Ancient. The fact that this mount is now also becoming available should please many players.
How difficult will the Mage Tower be? Unlike before, item level will probably not be as decisive this time. As in other Timewalking content, Blizzard will scale character strengths to an appropriate level. The goal here is to allow a “significant difficulty for current players”. Thus, the Mage Tower will likely not be a walk in the park, but also nothing that can just be CoutgearedE by having a high item level.
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When is it coming? The Mage Tower and the Timewalking: Legion is part of 9.1.5. There is no exact release date yet, but realistic estimates suggest mid-October. Therefore, you will have to wait 3 to 5 weeks for the new challenges.
How often is the Mage Tower active? The Mage Tower will be active early in the launch of Patch 9.1.5 along with Timewalking: Legion for two weeks straight. Anyone wanting to get as many rewards as possible should prepare for it. Because after the two weeks pass, it will take several months for the tower to become active again.
This is because Timewalking: Legion will fall into the normal rhythm of other Timewalkings and will then only be available for about 7 days every 3 to 4 months. So it’s worth it to have all characters ready right at the start of the event.
Are you looking forward to the Mage Tower and the new rewards? Or do you find “rehashed content” unappealing?
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In Pokémon GO you can now challenge the legendary Pokémon Vesprit in Europe. We show you the best counters and all other information.
Where can you find Vesprit? The Pokémon remains regional. You will only be able to catch Vesprit in Europe and Asia, while Selfe and Tobutz can be caught in other regions of the world. However, with remote raids, you can also acquire Selfe and Tobutz here. How to get invited to Selfe and Tobutz has been summarized for you here.
We updated this article on September 16, 2021, for you. We brought the guide up to date and adjusted the best counters against Vesprit.
These are the best counters against Vesprit
The legendary Pokémon Vesprit belongs to Generation 4 and is a Psychic-type. It has weaknesses against Ghost, Dark, and Bug types. Therefore, Ghost and Dark Pokémon are especially good choices. You should use the following Pokémon:
Mega-Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Mega-Hundemon with Snarl and Foul Play
(Crypto-) Snibunna with Snarl and Foul Play
(Crypto-) Despotar with Bite and Crunch
(Crypto-) Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Skelabra with Curse and Shadow Ball
Mega-Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball
(Crypto-) Hundemon with Snarl and Foul Play
Giratina Origin Forme with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
(Crypto-) Kramshef with Snarl and Dark Pulse
(Crypto-) Absol with Snarl and Dark Pulse
(Crypto-) Traunmagil with Curse and Shadow Ball
These 4 Pokémon are all good counters against Vesprit
More solid counters: While not the best counters, Bug-type Pokémon are at least a solid choice. They simply don’t have as strong stats as Ghost and Dark Pokémon, but can still be used effectively.
Here is a list of additional good counters that almost every trainer likely has:
(Crypto-) Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
(Crypto-) Scherox with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Torhaido with Bite and Crunch
Mega-Bibor with Bug Bite & X-Scissor
These Pokémon you should not use: Some Pokémon deal very little damage against Vesprit, so you should not use them. This includes Lugia or Stolloss.
Also a poor choice are Fighting-type Pokémon like Machomei, as Vesprit is very effective against them. The same goes for Poison Pokémon.
This is how strong Vesprit can be from the raid: The Psychic Pokémon can have a maximum of 1747 CP in raids. In windy weather, it can even reach 2184 CP. This would be a Vesprit with 100% IV.
How many players do I need for Vesprit? You can defeat the Pokémon relatively easily in a group of three with the best counters and a good friendship level. If you don’t have such a high level yet, we recommend about 5-6 players for Vesprit.
Is there Shiny Vesprit? Yes, you can encounter Vesprit in its shiny form with a bit of luck. You can recognize it by its golden body.
Vesprit normal (left) and shiny (right)
Is it worth raiding for Vesprit? The legendary Pokémon is not among the best attackers. It is a solid Pokémon, but faces too much competition among Psychic attackers. A detailed analysis of Vesprit’s strength has already been published for you.
You can still catch Vesprit in the wild: The lake trio was already released in the wild. There you can still catch the Pokémon, depending on their region. However, they should be very rare there.
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The new Call of Duty: Vanguard once again changes the mechanics around the mini-map and sound suppression. Players demand changes and wish for the return of the ‘old’ mini-map. What lies behind it, we explain to you on MeinMMO.
The shooter Call of Duty: Vanguard has just completed its first beta weekend and received much feedback on the issues of the test phase and also on the general mechanics. And one thing is at the top of many players’ wish lists for changes: the return of the classic mini-map.
MeinMMO shows you how the ‘classic’ mini-map works, how Vanguard interprets this mechanic, and what solution many players desire.
Mini-map used to be strong gameplay support
How did the mini-map work before? In Call of Duty, you used to see your enemies on the mini-map when they fired with an unsuppressed weapon. A red mark on the map briefly showed the position of a potential kill – even beyond the edge of the mini-map.
When configurable weapon attachments came into play, you could bypass this ping by equipping your weapon with a suppressor. But you consciously had to give up another strong bonus to take advantage of this.
Another way to see enemies on the mini-map, is Killstreaks. A reconnaissance aircraft monitors the action on the map and regularly pings enemies on the mini-map like a radar. A personal radar also uncovers enemies, but only for you and not for the entire team.
You can normally escape this discovery with the perk “Ghost”. The Killstreak “Counter UAV” also helps, as this drone makes the enemy mini-map useless.
What impact does this have on match flow? It makes a big difference whether you are regularly visible on the map or not. Especially aggressive players sacrifice other strong bonuses to remain unseen on the map.
Basically, this has increased the speed of battles and tactics. More information about the positions of enemies is available, and good reconnaissance allows you to have a rough idea of what you are getting into in a fight.
If you keep an eye on the mini-map as a player, it often gives you a significant advantage.
If you want to take a look at the Vanguard beta yourself, here are the important dates for the open beta:
What is different in Vanguard? With Modern Warfare from 2019, there was a new system. Also, players without a suppressor are no longer visible on the map when firing. This made the reconnaissance drone more important.
Vanguard also relies on this system again, but with a twist. Because theoretically you can use the old system again with the perk “Radar”. You must therefore use a perk and give up other advantages to use the old mechanic in the game. If it weren’t for the generous gunsmith.
In Vanguard, you can equip 10 out of 10 attachment slots at any time. Two of the attachment slots, muzzle and ammunition type, give you attachments that allow you to suppress your sound, thus countering the perk “Radar”. You have to use a valuable perk slot that can easily be countered by a less valuable attachment slot.
Against the reconnaissance aircraft, the perk “Ghost” also helps here, and the Killstreak “Counter UAV”, which disrupts the entire enemy team’s mini-map so that neither the outlines of the map nor soldier pings can be seen. If you are on the move, have full suppression and the perk “Ghost” in your loadout, you can almost completely disappear from the mini-map.
Additionally, the very long deployment times of the Counter UAVs in the beta come into play. If an enemy activates a drone, the mini-map is disrupted for more than a minute. However, the Counter UAVs can also be shot down.
Only the improved reconnaissance aircraft can theoretically detect you with full counter abilities, but it has not yet been confirmed whether the better reconnaissance is even in the game.
The mini-map in Vanguard often shows no enemies. Only the blue arrows of friends.
What impact does this have on match flow? Your loadouts should be prepared against detection by “Radar”. So you either need a strong suppressor for the muzzle or subsound ammunition. The perk “Ghost” remains strong and important.
Players must decide whether they want the old mini-map, which may occupy a perk slot unnecessarily due to the good possibility of sound suppression. Or whether they prefer to use other perks to detect enemies, such as “Tracker,” which shows the footprints of nearby enemies.
Overall, the weaker mini-map reduces the speed of battles and tactics. The weaker reconnaissance leads to more uncertainty and thus to a generally more cautious approach.
If you, as a player, keep an eye on the mini-map, the advantages to you are manageable.
If you want to see the Vanguard beta mini-map in action, we embed 10 minutes of pure gameplay here:
We want your opinion on the topic
The issue with the mini-map has been a topic since CoD MW, and Cold War also relies on the old system again. How do you see this? Participate in our survey on the mini-map topic or check out the results directly:
Many players have a clear opinion about the mini-map
What do players say about it? At the time of Modern Warfare in 2019, the mini-map was already a controversy in the community, and before the beta launch of Vanguard, many players also advocated for the classic version of the mini-map. Thus, the news account “ModernWarzone” launched a survey on the topic at the end of August and received a clear response:
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Of the more than 26,000 participants, over 21,000 wanted the old mini-map back (as of 14.09.21), meaning the perk “Radar” standard and without having to sacrifice a perk slot. The survey has no representative value for a statement about the entire player base of Call of Duty, but it probably indicates the trend.
On the discussion platform reddit, the topic is also a “hit.” In the still relatively young subreddit of CoD Vanguard, 2 topics about the mini-map occupy 1st and 3rd place among the threads with the most upvotes at all (via reddit.com / as of 14.09.21).
Especially the user “Hayashii” has articulated their opinion on the topic very extensively (via reddit.com). For the user, the mini-map of the beta is the “most useless mini-map ever” in a CoD and also immediately suggests 3 improvement possibilities for Vanguard:
Subsonic ammunition should show firing enemies when a radar is activated
Counter UAV should have a shorter duration and be a 5-kill streak
The perk “Ghost” can only be unlocked at higher levels
There are also players in the thread who do not want to give the mini-map the status of strong gameplay support. But approval for the system of CoD MW is only rarely found.
When it comes to the setting and in-game mechanics, it also depends a lot on your own taste. One person may have no interest in World War, while another is put off by jet packs and a futuristic scenario. The same applies to perks and abilities.
We also gladly read your comments on the topic of the mini-map. How would you solve the problem? Participate in our survey in the article and share your thoughts in the comments on MeinMMO.
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With so many available fighters in Pokémon Unite, it is always exciting to see what the community thinks about them. Therefore, we wanted to know from you which three Pokémon you prefer to take into battle. We evaluated the survey and now show you the 22 Pokémon in your ranking.
What’s it about? The MOBA Pokémon Unite now includes a variety of pocket monsters. Each has its own specialties and strengths. Additionally, some Pokémon are played in specific sections of the battle arena – Bot, Top, or Mid Lane (Jungle).
In a survey, we wanted to find out which Pokémon you like to play the most. The Pokémon Blastoise was not implemented in the game at the time of the survey, which is why it does not appear in this evaluation.
These are the results: A total of 762 MeinMMO readers participated in the survey, and each of you had three votes available. In total, there were 1913 individual votes.
Now let’s move on to the top 10 of your favorites.
Rank 10: Charizard (Charizard)
Battle Type: All-Rounder
Preferred Lane: Top or Bot Lane
Equippable Held Items:
Muscle Band
Energy Amplifier
Buddy Barrier
Focus Band
This is Charizard: Charizard is an old hand among Pokémon and belongs to the three iconic starter Pokémon of Generation 1 of the main series. In Pokémon Unite, it also utilizes its fiery powers with attacks like Fire Spin and Flamethrower.
Its Unite Move “Seismic Slam” also recalls old Pokémon episodes, where it grabbed opponents, lifted them into the air and then slammed them down to the ground with full force. Charizard benefits from partners like Mr. Mime, Blissey, or Eldegoss, who support it diligently at the start.
With one more vote, namely 79 in total (4.13%), it surpasses Gardevoir and secures its place in the top 10 of your favorites.
Rank 9: Pikachu
Battle Type: Attacker (special)
Preferred Lane: Top or Bot Lane
Equippable Held Items:
Energy Amplifier
Buddy Barrier
Wise Glasses
Shell Bell
This is Pikachu: Everyone knows Pikachu, right? The mascot has imprinted itself in the minds of some grandparents and is simply indispensable in the franchise. The electric mouse has also been with us since Generation 1 of the main series and is Ash’s eternal partner in the series.
With the attacks Electro Ball and Thunderbolt, it can electrify opponents properly and deal heavy damage. Pikachu appreciates partners like Snorlax, Slowbro, or Alolan Ninetales on the lane. Together they can really annoy opponents by inflicting movement incapacity.
Pikachu is probably a bit cleverer than Charizard and sneaks past Charizard with 80 votes (4.18%) to rank 9.
Rank 8: Absol
Battle Type: Speedster
Preferred Lane: Jungle
Equippable Held Items:
Score Shield
Attack Weight
Scope Lens
Muscle Band
This is Absol: The mysterious, graceful and slightly dark Pokémon Absol belongs to the Dark type. It was introduced along with the Hoenn region in the 3rd main series game. In Pokémon Unite, it lives up to its type “Speedster.”
It moves quickly with attacks like Feint, Night Slash, or Pursuit in specific directions and rarely leaves opponents alive when it comes into play. As high as Absol’s critical damage is, its defense is equally low. If it doesn’t escape in time, it stands a very good chance of feeling the wrath of the opponent’s Pokémon and getting knocked out.
Absol has left Pikachu in the dust and occupies rank 8 on this list with 4.81% (92 votes).
Rank 7: Gengar
Battle Type: Speedster
Preferred Lane: Jungle
Equippable Held Items:
Sp. Atk. Specs
Wise Glasses
Shell Bell
Score Shield
This is Gengar: The Ghost Pokémon Gengar also comes from Generation 1 of the main series and has likely given you a nightmare or two at Jens’ Teak City Arena in Johto or in Pokémon Unite.
At one point, Gengar was the most feared Pokémon in Unite with its Sludge Bomb and Hex combination. However, since it has been weakened, it is now rarely seen in battles. Yet it can still annoy opponents significantly with the attack Dream Eater, especially when combined with a Wigglytuff or Snorlax. However, Gengar prefers to disappear into the jungle.
Even though it is played less in Unite, Gengar has still made it to rank 7 with 107 votes (5.59%).
This is Snorlax: Who hasn’t thought “Aww” as Snorlax joyfully runs through Pokémon Unite? The round, lazy, and gluttonous Pokémon is the last on this list that comes from Generation 1 of the main series.
Snorlax is one of the best fighters in Unite. It can keep opponents at bay with its shield, cause damage with Heavy Slam, and leave opponents immobile. Additionally, it has the ability to put opponents to sleep with Yawn. If you encounter a teammate with Wigglytuff in important battles who can also put opponents to sleep, this can create a deadly combo for the enemies.
Often, this defender is left behind on a lane. You can trust it to protect the goals. Pokémon like Pikachu or Ninetales are also liked by Snorlax.
With 6.17% (118 votes), Snorlax rolls past Gengar to secure rank 6 on the list.
On the next page, we continue with the top 5 of our ranking.
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According to insider reports, it has been confirmed: The release of Battlefield 2042 is being postponed. The shooter will share such a fate with many other major titles. Tarek Zehrer, a freelance author at MeinMMO, believes: The release policy in the industry is slowly becoming just annoying.
What are these rumors? Several industry insiders have speculated in recent days about a possible release delay for Battlefield 2042. They all report that their source mentions a possible release in 2022. (via thegamer.com)
However, they do not provide any concrete details, but many consider the possibility to be quite plausible. Since August, it has been relatively quiet around Battlefield 2042. And this, despite the fact that the release on October 22 is not far away, and the franchise is one of the most important from EA.
So it would not surprise anyone if this were to happen. I would not be surprised by a release in 2022 either; however, I must say: It is slowly becoming ridiculous and just annoying. Why do we even need release dates anymore?
A brief note in advance: The article is directed against the release policy, not against the developers behind the respective games. They have only limited influence on a specific release date and are often struggling with crunch and long working hours. Therefore, I would like to explicitly exclude them from criticism.
Release dates are often just placeholders
What is the problem? Looking at the major releases of recent years, you can notice: A specific date has only minimal significance.
Especially with high-budget games and online features, the trend is clear, but even single-player games are affected.
Here are just a few examples that many of you may be familiar with:
It is becoming increasingly rare for a title to be released on the day it was announced. And don’t get me wrong: The fact that a release is postponed is not necessarily a bad thing for me.
If a game still needs time, publishers and developers should simply take the time and postpone a release if necessary.
But why do we need to set such a tight date in the first place, putting pressure on developers, which cannot then be met? And that in times when crunch is increasingly being discussed and criticized?
Why are release dates becoming increasingly inaccurate and, at least it feels like, being set incorrectly more often? And much more importantly: Why does the customer have to be aware of this at all? One reason could be that the games are becoming more gigantic, complex, and elaborate in development.
That’s why it’s difficult to change anything: The exact reasons can only be speculated about from the outside. But I believe that it has to do with the millions of dollars spent on marketing and hype campaigns in the industry. Nowadays, major advertising campaigns are often launched months and years in advance.
Additionally, major publishers often have to disclose their exact plans in investor conferences. Accordingly, they are almost forced to present some sort of roadmap. After all, the major publishers are multi-billion dollar companies.
This can lead to good ideas and visions for games being destroyed well in advance. The hype is built up, fans are excited, looking forward to the release – and then it doesn’t happen.
As a result, players lose more and more interest in the product, the hype subsides and, in the worst case, high expectations are not met, as with Cyberpunk. This is not good for the fans who get disappointed, not good for the devs who are working hard, and not good for publishers and studios whose reputation is tarnished.
A major game from the last few years has shown how it can work.
How did it go with Apex? A positive example from the recent past is Apex Legends. The free-to-play shooter was released simply, without major advance notice. Without months or even years of a marketing campaign.
Apex suddenly appeared and had millions of players within days. Although it is a free-to-play game, it is still difficult to establish oneself as a newcomer in that segment today.
Was the game internally postponed at some point? Who knows? Nothing is known outside the team and the publisher about that. And that is the point: There can’t be a shitstorm if no one finds out about the development of the game years in advance. Developers could at least work with a little more peace.
I would simply wish that more focus would be put on bringing games to market in good condition and taking the time needed.
During years of development, unforeseen events can cause chaos repeatedly. The industry has experienced this vividly with the example of Covid.
So just announce the game when it’s done! I don’t need to know two years in advance whether shooter X will be released sometime in 202X or maybe not. How refreshing would it be if games were simply announced shortly before release?
But what do you think about the topic? Does the release mess bother you as much as it does me? Or do you care less? Discuss with us in the comments.
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The development teams from DICE, Ripple Effect, and Criterion have together with EA postponed the release of the shooter Battlefield 2042 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series). The new release date is now November 19, 2021. The delay is attributed to the difficult working conditions caused by the Corona crisis. However, there will be an open beta.
This is being postponed:
Originally, the release of Battlefield 2042 was planned for October 22, 2021
The new release date is November 19, 2021 – about a month later. Both dates are Fridays.
Why isBattlefield 2042 being delayed? The involved developer teams and EA say in a joint statement on Twitter that the team has encountered unexpected difficulties. They attribute it to the Corona pandemic. The pandemic has posed “unexpected challenges” for the team.
They had actually hoped that the teams could manage just fine as the release approached, but now must realize that it is not going to work. Especially considering the size and direction of the game.
The teams have been working hard from home, but now believe that more time is needed to realize the vision for Battlefield 2042.
They mention that it is still necessary to put “the finishing touches” on Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042 delayed, but not as long as feared
Did we see this coming? Throughout the day, rumors had arisen that Battlefield 2042 would be delayed. However, it was assumed that the shooter could even be pushed to 2022. This concern has not come to pass.
This is noteworthy: Journalist Jeff Grubb points out that there might be a reason for the announcement being made at 10:05 PM. At 10 PM, the US stock market NASDAQ closes, where Electronic Arts stocks are traded.
MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer already addressed today that so many games are being postponed in 2021:
On September 16, Phase 2 of WoW Burning Crusade Classic begins. We at MeinMMO reveal what to expect and how you can participate in the new content.
What does Phase 2 bring? Phase 2 will activate some new content in Burning Crusade Classic that players can explore. You can especially look forward to two iconic boss encounters, which are also considered the hardest thus far in the Classic era:
The raid “The Serpent Shrine Cavern” will be unlocked. There you will face Lady Vashj.
The raid “The Eye in the Tempest Keep” will be unlocked. There you will fight Kael’thas Sunstrider.
Additionally, with the new phase, the 2nd arena season begins, where you can earn new weapons and armor. Also in Phase 2, the PvP battlegrounds will be overhauled so you can fight against your faction as well. This was already tested in July 2021 and is supposed to remain until the end of Burning Crusade.
What else will change? In addition to the major changes, there are also some small adjustments that can be quite interesting:
The old raids will be slightly easier in difficulty.
Daily quests for the factions Ogri’la and Skyguard of the Sha’tari will be added. These are the first classic daily quests in Classic and they offer a good way to earn gold.
In general, new methods for earning money will be introduced, making it easier for you to acquire your Epic Mount.
Druids can earn their flight form.
When will Phase 2 be released? The release will take place during the night. On September 16 at exactly 0:01 AM our time, the new content will launch worldwide.
To get you in the mood for the new content, we have embedded the trailer for the raid “The Eye in the Tempest Keep”:
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Tokens for gloves, pants, and the helm of the Tier 5 set will drop
This is what the Eye in the Tempest Keep offers:
25 players
4 bosses
Final boss Kael’thas
Tokens for shoulders and chest piece of the Tier 5 set will drop
What do you need to do to participate in the new raids? If you want to prepare for the launch of the new raids tonight, you can start by completing the prerequisite quests if you haven’t done so already. The following three quest lines must be completed for both raids:
First, you need to earn access to the Black Morass. The corresponding quest line can be started at level 66 and begins with the Keeper of Time before the Caverns of Time in Tanaris.
Finally, you will need the heroic dungeon keys. However, you need to be Revered with the factions Honor Hold/Thrallmar, Cenarion Expedition, Lower City, and the Sha’tar.
Afterwards, there are special quests for the respective raids:
For the Serpent Shrine Cavern, you must complete the quest “The Scepter of Kar’desh.” You start the quest in the Slave Pens in heroic mode.
For the Tempest Keep, you must complete the quest line “The Hand of Gul’Dan.” This consists of 25 individual quests.
A detailed guide to unlocking the raids has been published by Blizzard itself on their page (via Worldofwarcraft.com).
What do you think about Phase 2 of WoW Burning Crusade Classic? Do the changes appeal to you, and will you return to the game? Or are you playing it actively? Feel free to share in the comments.
Recently, a large raid guild in WoW Classic disbanded. The guild leader had nothing good to say about the MMORPG:
In CoD Warzone players have discovered a new bug related to the Riot Shield. This makes players invincible and causes frustration for their opponents.
Warzone is known for recurring glitches and bugs that affect the game more or less. It’s particularly annoying when a bug allows other players to become invincible. Such bugs have occurred in the past:
There are also numerous cheaters and hackers who employ every trick to gain an advantage.
Now it seems that a new, similar error is in the game, apparently related to the use of the shield.
Do not use bows or Rytec AMR against shield types
What is this bug? User LordTuxedo shared a video on reddit where the bug was accidentally triggered for him. He was using the shield and was shot by a bow.
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So it’s best to avoid these two weapons to not accidentally become a victim yourself. The bug may have also been fixed with the latest update that went live today, September 15.
Almost a year after the release of Genshin Impact, the first players have managed to reach the highest Adventure Rank. Countless hours of grinding were necessary for this. But was it worth it? The reward is certainly very… modest.
What is the Adventure Rank? The Adventure Rank or level is a mechanic in Genshin Impact that is primarily determined by your progress in the game.
This level is globally valid for your entire account and differs from the individual character levels. Accordingly, you receive separate EXP for that.
The highest rank currently is level 60, and it has taken almost a year for the first players to reach this rank. While the first 55 levels are relatively easy to achieve, the last 5 ranks require a lot of grinding to complete.
A video from Revimy shows the first player to achieve this milestone two weeks before the first birthday of Genshin Impact:
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Eternal Grind – for a few Wishes and Upgrade Materials
What was the reward? For reaching the highest rank, the player received a few Wishes, Primogems, and upgrade material for weapons and characters.
So anyone expecting a special reward for reaching rank 60 may be disappointed. A lot of work is actually required for that.
How long does it take to reach level 60? It is very difficult to provide an exact number. According to gamesradar, it wouldn’t even be enough to complete all daily commissions, events, and quests. That would only get you to rank 58.
The first person to achieve this took almost a year since release to reach this success. This already indicates how high the effort is for it.
What happens after level 60? Aside from the reward, almost nothing changes. Your EXP will now be converted into Mora. Rewards from daily tasks will also bring nearly double the amount of Mora.
Was it worth it? That is something everyone has to decide for themselves. Most players would probably expect a better reward for numerous hours of grinding. For others, however, only the achievement counts.
What is currently happening in Genshin Impact? Next month, the update 2.2 is apparently set to be released. There are already some leaks about new characters and “Tsurumi”, a new island in Inazuma.
Call of Duty: Warzone continues to swing the nerf bat, bringing a new update with further weapon adjustments. Among the nerf victims are some of the best weapons in the game, including Krig 6, FARA 83, and OTs 9. MeinMMO shows you the details.
At the start of Season 5, Call of Duty: Warzone announced that a small turning point is approaching. If a weapon has been one of the top rifles in the game for months, it is set to become weaker to make room for new, unused firearms.
Just last week, with the introduction of the Mid-Season 5, there were some changes, and now another update with extensive weapon adjustments is coming. This time, many top weapons are affected.
Warzone: Update on September 15 brings nerfs for 6 top weapons
When is the update coming? The update and the changes are online.
Which top weapons are affected? Whether weapons for range or for close combat – Warzone introduces some important changes with the latest nerf parade that have the potential to change the weapon meta. The following top weapons will be nerfed:
AK-47 from Cold War – More recoil
FARA 83 – Less damage but better multipliers
Krig 6 – More recoil, less neck damage
QBZ-83 – Slightly more recoil
OTs 9 – Less base damage, less neck damage
Stoner 63 – Recoil overhaul
Additionally, there were a few pure buffs for the two tactical rifles AUG and M16 from Cold War. We list all currently known adjustments for you.
Warzone: Overview of all balance changes from the update
AK-47 from Cold War – Nerf
Rifle kick adjusted
Should feel more like a weapon with 7.62 caliber
FARA 83 – Nerf
Base damage first damage range from 29 to 25
Base damage second damage range from 25 to 23
Headshot multiplier from 1.35 to 1.56
Neck multiplier from 1.0 to 1.2
Chest multiplier from 1.0 to 1.1
Krig 6 – Nerf
Recoil increased
Neck multiplier from 1.3 to 1.1
QBZ-83 – Nerf
Recoil slightly increased
Recoil dampening activated
OTs 9 – Nerf
Recoil slightly increased
Base damage first damage range from 34 to 31
Base damage second damage range from 20 to 21
Headshot multiplier from 1.35 to 1.52
Neck multiplier from 1.35 to 1.0
TEC-9 – Nerf
Base damage first damage range from 26 to 24
Base damage second damage range from 24 to 22
Neck multiplier from 1.0 to 1.1
Stoner 63 – Nerf
Recoil revised
Rifle kick adjusted
“Raise Interrupt Time” increased from 0.8 to 1.0 seconds
AUG from Cold War – Buff
Recoil slightly reduced
Attachment adjustments for AUG and M16 from Cold War
Quick-fire barrel now increases fire rate by 6% instead of 5%
Titan barrel now increases fire rate by 8% instead of 7%
The developers at Raven Software emphasize two things in the preliminary patch notes:
There may be further adjustments to the strong weapons
Every weapon in the game should be usable
Point 2 refers primarily to the tactical rifles, which have fallen into obscurity after the major nerfs at the end of Season 3. However, the Warzone makers also have specific ideas about where the individual rifles should stand. This cannot always be adjusted with concrete changes but is a long process to bring the weapons where they should be.
If you want to get a picture of the developers’ notes on the balance adjustments, you can find the English preliminary patch notes here (via twitter.com).
Warzone continues to tinker with the strongest weapons in the game and aims to ensure that more and more weapons are strong and usable. However, the top weapons must first suffer, and the weapon meta is likely to shift significantly due to the latest adjustments.
MeinMMO keeps an eye on the situation around the weapons and will give you recommendations on how to react to the latest changes in a timely manner. You still have time until Thursday evening to play the current meta. You can find our list of the best weapons in Warzone here.
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In June 2021, the expansion Blackwood of The Elder Scrolls Online was released. This also brought the companion system and the companions Mirri and Bastian into the MMORPG. MeinMMO explains how to improve your relationship with your companion.
What are companions in ESO? Companions are NPCs that you can call upon as allies in combat after unlocking them. They assist you on your travels through Tamriel.
Being companions also means building a relationship with them. They have their own minds and will leave you for a short time if you often annoy them. However, you benefit from a good relationship. It unlocks additional quest options, companion abilities, and dialogues.
We reveal what your companions like and what they do not.
What Mirri Elendis likes in ESO
Mirri is excited about relics and antiques. You can best complete collections and quests in the antiques system with her.
Call Mirri for the following activities, as it improves your relationship:
Digging up antiques (+5)
Reading a book from a shelf (+1)
Killing goblins (+1)
Killing snakes (but not lamias) (+1)
Making an alcoholic drink (+1)
Warrior Guild quests (+125)
Completing daily quests from Numani-Rasi (Ashlander at the wayshrine Ald’ruhn) (+125)
Entering daedric vaults or open dungeons (+10)
Learning a new outfit style
Selecting a Daedric chicken as a companion (+1)
Entering Vivec’s library with a fully collected model of Vvardenfell (+5)
Crossing the gate between the city of Clockwork and Brass Fortress (+10)
Completing the achievement “Relics of Summerset” (+5)
Completing the achievement “Fragments of History” (+5)
Completing the achievement “Relief Restorer” (+5)
Completing the achievement “Relic Hunter of Wrothgar” (+5)
Completing a personal quest (+500, once)
Collecting Psijik portals (+5) has been disabled as it was unintended.
What you should avoid in Mirri Elendis’ presence
You should better avoid these activities when Mirri is watching:
Killing or collecting insects (-1)
Using the Blade of Woe (-25)
Getting a friendly NPC involved in a fight and killing them (exact loss unknown)
Entering the sanctuary of the dark brotherhood (-10)
Traveling by boat (exact loss unknown)
Completing sacrament quests of the dark brotherhood (-25)
Of course, this doesn’t mean you can never do these things again. But make sure to send Mirri away beforehand.
What Bastian Hallix likes in ESO
Bastian is an imperial battlemage and is enthusiastic about everything related to the Mages Guild.
The following activities score points with Bastian:
Killing bandits (+1)
Killing nightblades in Summerset (+1)
Killing cultists (+1)
Reading a book (+1)
Using crafting stations (+1)
Collecting Psijik portals (+5)
Helping NPCs (+10)
Visiting Artaeum or Augvea (+10)
Visiting the Mages Guild that may have a portal to Augvea (+10)
Completing daily quests of the Mages Guild (+125)
Completing a personal quest (+500, once)
Sneaking antique items
If you are interested in more about ESO, you might also find this interesting:
What you should avoid in Bastian Hallix’s presence
Bastian is described as righteous. This characteristic also affects the things he dislikes. So if you want to get a little loose with law and order, it’s better to leave him at home.
Here is a list of things he disapproves of:
Shoplifting (-25)
Killing friendly NPCs (-25)
Using the Blade of Woe (-25)
Generally stealing (-5)
Collecting stolen goods (-5)
Running away from guards (-1)
Preparing meals with cheese (-1)
What is your relationship with your companion? And which companion do you like the most? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
But if you are more a fan of uncomplicated companions, you might find the perfect buddy for your adventures in Tamriel in our article The three funniest companions in ESO.
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During the Open Beta, not only server issues occurred in New World, but also some bugs and exploits that players believe should be fixed. One of the exploits allowed jumping to max level and completely leveling all weapons within a few hours.
What was this exploit? Through PvP in the open world, players in New World gain quite a lot of experience points. However, during the Beta, this was exploited to level up particularly quickly and effectively, thus reach level 60 in just a few hours and even completely level all weapons.
To do this, a player from one faction gathered many players from one of the other two factions. The player can now repeatedly kill them to gain XP and progress with the weapons.
Players from the opposing faction simply respawn over and over and can then be killed again. This exploit was pointed out by reddit user Goatlike1337.
How long does it take to reach max level? The user did not specify a concrete timeframe. However, in one video, it took less than a minute to go from level 24 to 25. Additionally, weapon leveling is very efficient, which means players sometimes had every weapon at the highest level.
We’ve embedded the video of the exploit here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CpzQXvcK7U
Free Faction Change Further Benefits the Strategy
Why does this work so well? There are 3 main reasons:
There is always a good amount of experience points, no matter how often you defeat the same player and regardless of the level they are. It is recommended to complete 9 PvP quests beforehand to increase the “XP bounty.”
The respawn timer of the “enemies” rises to a maximum of one minute.
The more players gather, the faster you level up.
What is particularly “insidious” is that you receive a “gifted” switch between factions at the start of the Open Beta and – as of now – also at release. Normally, one must wait 120 days to join another faction.
A company can start leveling as Syndicate, and each player then gradually changes factions, after which they can hit the remaining teammates in the Syndicate. After a certain tipping point, the Syndicate players can then hit the other members of the company who have now joined the new faction. Thus, the whole group benefits from the exploit.
Will the exploit be fixed? So far, Amazon has not commented on the bug in the forum or on reddit. It is considered one of the “Game Breaking Bugs” that some players are afraid of and which is why some doubt the release of New World in September.
User Agitated_Entity even states that such an exploit would “destroy the game for many.” Their comment received over 60 upvotes and further approval from other users.
Users on reddit suggest that players should receive less and eventually no XP for killing the same players repeatedly. From their perspective, this would be a rather simple fix.
What do you think about this exploit? Would it bother you if some players quickly reach level 60 with such a trick and experience activities that you only see in a few days or weeks?
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Fortnite lets weapons come and go over the course of new seasons. Some of them are unique, while others just waste item slots in your inventory. We at MeinMMO will show you which are the best weapons in the current Season 8.
Where do the weapon infos come from? The information about the weapon stats is based on a list from DotEsports (via. Dotesports.com) and info from the Fortnite Wiki (via. Fortnite Wiki). In this top list, I will compile everything from it and also include my own experience to show you which weapons will surely grant you an epic victory.
About the author: My name is Christos, I am a freelance author at MeinMMO and primarily active in the fields of Fortnite and Destiny. After more than 2,000 hours of gameplay and numerous seasons in Fortnite that I have actively experienced, I can form a solid judgement of what matters in a weapon in Fortnite and which weapons will most likely prevail this season.
These are the best weapons in Chapter 2 Season 8
For weapons in Fortnite, good handling and high damage are usually crucial. As every second in a fight could mean the end, the special function of each weapon is not overlooked. Currently, the following weapons stand out:
Dragons-Breath
Spire Rifle
Spire Minigun
Lever Action Shotgun
Submachine Gun
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Dragons-Breath
The glowing exotic sniper
What makes this weapon strong? This beauty may not have been noticed by everyone yet, but this sniper belongs to the mythical weapons of Season 8. With this gun, you have a fire devil in your hands. Nothing is safe from its damage or its flaming effect, but be careful and don’t burn yourself.
Important info about the weapon:
One bullet in the chamber
Damage: 116 per shot, damage is increased to 2.5 times for headshots
Creates a small explosion on impact
Sets everything on fire upon hit
Where can you find it? The good piece costs 500 gold bars and can be purchased from the NPC (Pitstop) in Boney Burbs.
Pro
Sets everything on fire upon bullet impact
Effective at long distances
Creates area damage with a small radius
High damage
Contra
Requires accuracy
Very expensive
Spire Rifle
The Spire Rifle
What makes this weapon strong? This weapon not only looks special, it is. By transforming into a Spire weapon, the gun has no magazine. You can only overheat this gun, and that’s where it gets exciting. Through overheating, your fired shots become more powerful and you deal more damage.
Important info about the weapon:
No magazine size – Consumes ammo until overheating
Requires assault rifle ammo
Damage: 29 – 38 – For headshots, double (depending on quality)
What makes this weapon special? This gun is the bigger brother of the rifle from the Spire world. With this monster, you can shoot as you like, just like with a regular minigun, but if it’s close to overheating, its fire rate is increased.
Important info about the weapon:
No magazine size – Consumes ammo until overheating
Requires pistol ammo
Damage: 19 – 24 – For headshots, double (depending on quality)
Cooldown: 5.25 – 4 seconds depending on quality
Where can you find it: In Spire worlds or Spire anomalies at the respective Kevin chests
Pro
Increased fire rate when near overheating
No reloading necessary
Wreaks havoc on buildings
Contra
Long cooldown time
If you’re not careful, the weapon overheats
Only found in Spire worlds
Lever Action Shotgun
The Terminator shotgun also known as the Lever Action Shotgun
What makes this weapon special? This gun evokes Terminator feelings. With this pump, you can act quickly and fire shots if things get heated. It fires faster than its predecessor, the pump shotgun, and has a cool animation when drawing the weapon.
Important info about the weapon:
Damage: ranges from 93.6 – 114.3 (depending on quality)
Reload time: takes 6.6 – 5.4 seconds (depending on quality)
Magazine size: 6 shots
Where can you find it: Everywhere, in chests, on the ground
Pro
Good for pushing opponents
Fast weapon handling allows for quick shots and weapon readiness
What makes this weapon special? An oldie among weapons is the submachine gun. With this large razor, you can tear down walls in seconds. The gun also ensures that your enemies’ hit points dissipate into thin air.
Important info about the weapon:
Damage: 16 – 20 (depending on quality)
Reload time: 2.31 – 1.89 seconds (depending on quality)
Magazine size: 30 – 35 in the magazine (depending on quality)
Where can you find it: Everywhere, in chests, on the ground
Pro
Very deadly in close combat but also at medium distances
Good for pushing
Tears down walls quickly
Contra
Not intended for long-range
Uses ammunition quickly
Fortnite has a lot more good weapons to offer, but these 5 are likely to be the current best guns in Season 8 that will surely grant you an epic victory. You can fill your inventory with firefly grenades or regular grenades, or you take apart a llama and treat yourself to a Slurp Bazooka.
Note: This list is a compilation of weapons that are considered by me and many others to be the “currently best” – but this may not necessarily apply to you. As always, it ultimately comes down to personal taste, individual preferences, and whether you can actually handle the respective weapon or not.
Just because many find it good or the stats are top, doesn’t automatically mean that you will handle it well enough for it to perform strongly for you.
If you have other weapons in mind that are not listed here, feel free to let us know in the comments.
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YouTuber and Twitch streamer Brandon “Bashurverse” Ahsur has died at the age of 36 due to complications from COVID-19. He was a successful content creator for Minecraft on YouTube in the early 2010s until his past caught up with him. Even from his hospital bed, he urged people to get vaccinated.
This was Bashurverse’s career:
The Minecraft career of the American took place mainly in 2013. At that time, his YouTube channel grew by several hundred thousand subscribers in a short period. By April 2014, he had surpassed one million subscribers.
However, in 2015, it came to light that he had been arrested 11 years earlier in Kentucky for having “illegal contact with a minor.” Terrible rumors quickly spread on the internet. Ashur later admitted that he had had a relationship with a 15-year-old while he was 18. The fact that this story surfaced years later triggered a personal crisis for the YouTuber.
After abruptly ending his career in 2017, Ashur tried to rebuild a career starting in 2019 as “Toasty Time” and worked as a Twitch streamer.
MeinMMO is primarily a gaming website, and our expertise lies in gaming and online games. For those who want to know more about the COVID-19 pandemic, we recommend these sources: – the Robert Koch Institute – the World Health Organization
YouTuber succumbs to COVID-19 after weeks of battle: “It is hell”
This was his COVID experience: Throughout August, the Twitch streamer repeatedly addressed his fans on Twitter and reported on his battle against the COVID-19 illness:
On August 12, he wrote that this was his 5th day with COVID. His father had infected him, and he was now in the hospital receiving oxygen. The experience was terrible.
On August 15, he said he was admitted to the hospital. He had both COVID and pneumonia. It was pure hell.
On August 17, the streamer wrote that he was being transferred to the intensive care unit. He hoped he could survive.
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On August 23, he stated that he was still in the intensive care unit and was on oxygen. He urged his followers to get vaccinated. He said he was close to death but was now fighting to come back to life.
On August 26, he thanked the fans for their support. He believed he could make it.
The tweets stopped. As it turns out now, he did not survive the fight against COVID.
As his sister informs the community of the streamer via Discord, the Twitch streamer has died at the age of 36.
His sister says she held his hand as he passed away during the night, with banjo music playing in the background. He fell asleep as peacefully as possible. The doctors had told them he was beyond the point of return. The family had to choose how they wanted to let him go.
From September 16 to 22, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the publisher together with THQ Nordic. This includes news from the official live birthday party and plenty of games in the Twitch stream.
Outcast, SpongeBob, Elex – you certainly can’t accuse THQ Nordic’s portfolio of a lack of variety! One of many reasons for us to celebrate the publisher’s 10th anniversary together with the developers in five major livestreams! From September 16 to 22, expect an evening program for every type of gamer, especially those waiting for news about THQ Nordic’s lineup.
For you, this means mainly streams, streams, streams! We want to give you a broad view of THQ Nordic’s games, from retro classics to chaotic world domination fantasies, to strategy and tactics, either with our own experts or even with the corresponding developers as guests. The overview shows you exactly which streams and which games to expect.
What? SpongeBob Multiplayer, MX vs ATV & the THQ Nordic Showcase
Who? Natascha & Julius
THQ Nordic Showcase On Friday, THQ Nordic will also celebrate the 10th anniversary live and reflect on the multitude of games that run under its own banner for you. There will also be interesting news about the current and future lineup.
We will watch the party together with you and discuss in real-time the news that may come up during the show. So be sure to tune in!
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More ratings for FIFA 22 are becoming known. But not everyone is happy with all the values. Now, national player Antonio Rüdiger complained on Twitter about his own card.
What’s happening in FIFA 22? The FIFA 22 release is approaching, and more player values are coming to light. Fans have started discussing the ratings. Are their favorite players rated fairly? How does the club from their own city perform? What surprises are in the ratings?
However, not everyone agrees with all the ratings, as some ratings are partially difficult to comprehend. The German national player Antonio Rüdiger seems to share this opinion regarding his own values.
EA Sports has given the Chelsea defender, who was significantly involved in the Champions League victory last season, an overall rating of 83. This corresponds to an upgrade of 2 overall points.
However, Rüdiger is particularly concerned about one value on his card: the speed. EA Sports only assigned a 75 here. While this is a jump of 5 points compared to last year, it is still not particularly high compared to other players.
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This is what Rüdiger says: On Twitter, Rüdiger commented on the low speed value:
“Come on @EASPORTSFIFA. 35.8 km/h top speed on the field and only 75 pace in FIFA 22?! What do I have to do to get around 90 pace? 50 km/h?”
Antonio Rüdiger via Twitter
In fact, Rüdiger has repeatedly appeared on lists of the fastest Premier League players over the past years. Just at the end of August, he ranked seventh in an overview of the current season among the fastest players in the league (via The Sun).
Teammates like Kai Havertz have already mentioned Rüdiger when it comes to who is the fastest player at Chelsea (via metro.uk). And even in 2017, Rüdiger was listed as one of the fastest players in the league with over 35 km/h (via ESPN).
However, Rüdiger’s current card does not reflect the high speed.
Again and again, the ratings before the release of a FIFA game cause discussions, as there are often values with which fans or players do not agree. Especially for center-backs – as Rüdiger is one – it has often happened in the past that speed is rated very low.
In the case of FIFA 21, for example, it was the values for FC Bayern Munich that caused upset: they had just won the Champions League, but received weak ratings in comparison.
How this looks this year will become apparent in the coming days, as more values are revealed.
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