The new killer “Pinhead” in Dead by Daylight is live. However, the update also brought a number of problems – as we know.
The latest killer in Dead by Daylight is now live. Pinhead joins the killers and sends out his chains to torture and kill survivors. However, there are some launch problems with the new killer that slightly overshadow the “Hellraiser” chapter.
What can the new killer do? The Cenobite has the ability to teleport his sight several meters ahead and fire chains at survivors from there. If the chain hits, the survivor is slowed down and two more chains appear shortly afterward, further hindering the survivor. He can break free, but it takes a little time.
The Cenobite (“The Cenobite”), who comes from the Hellraiser universe and is commonly called Pinhead, has quite complex abilities.
As a second ability, he passively creates a box on the map (the “Lament Configuration” from the movies). This box must be found by the survivors, otherwise, they will be haunted by chains after a while. Survivors can activate the box and solve the puzzle to stop the chains from hunting them temporarily. The killer receives a warning when the box is activated and can teleport to the survivor.
If the killer finds the box before the survivors, he can pick it up and use it, revealing the position of all survivors and attacking them with chains.
The Cenobite looks mean – and has nasty chains that torture survivors.
These are the perks of the Cenobite Pinhead
Like all killers, the Cenobite also comes with three unique perks. The perks are initially exclusive to Pinhead but can later be unlocked for other killers through the blood web. His perks are:
Deadlock: After a generator has been fully repaired, the Entity blocks the generator with the most progress for 20 / 25 / 30 seconds. During this time, the killer sees the aura of the generator.
Hex: Plaything: The first time the killer hooks a survivor, the survivor is cursed and this perk turns a dull totem into an active totem. The survivor suffers from the “Oblivious” status until the totem is cleansed. The aura of the totem is shown to the cursed survivor within a radius of 24 / 20 / 16 meters, and in the first 90 seconds after the curse, only the affected survivor can cleanse the totem.
Scourge Hook: Gift of Pain: At the start of the match, 4 random hooks are transformed into “Scourge Hooks”. If a survivor is rescued from one of these hooks, they suffer from the “Mangled” and “Hemorrhage” effects until they are fully healed. Once healed, they then have a penalty of 7 % / 8 % / 9 % on their healing and repair speed until they are injured again.
Is there a survivor? No. The “Hellraiser” chapter comes without a survivor and only contains the killer Pinhead. Therefore, the chapter costs only 5 € instead of the usual 7 €.
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What else is in the update? In addition to the new killer, there is also an improvement to the Nemesis, which has been slightly buffed. However, the new “SBMM”, the “Skill-Based Matchmaking” is particularly noteworthy. You are now assigned opponents based on your skill rather than the game’s rank system. The ranks have also disappeared and have been replaced by “Grades” that provide you with bonus blood points once a month.
More news about Dead by Daylight can be found here:
What problems are there? Unfortunately, the launch of the chapter has caused a number of problems.
There were connection issues for all players in the first hours after launch when playing as Pinhead or having to face him.
Additionally, Pinhead’s voice lines, which he had on the PTR, were removed. Whether this will be reversed is still unclear.
A particular bug involves the killer “The Nightmare”, or Freddy Krueger. He can currently be stunned with his dream pallets, which should actually burst uselessly. This helps survivors rather than confusing them.
The worst bugs will surely be fixed in the next few days. Until then, however, there may still be some rather strange encounters in the game – so be cautious if you plan to spend a lot of time with the new chapter right now.
Have you tried the Cenobite yet? What do you think of Pinhead as a killer?
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Today, on September 8th, the Psychic Spectacle starts in Pokémon GO. The new tasks 5/16 and 6/16 of the special research “Misunderstood Mischief” with Hoopa have been released. We will show you what you need to do for the quests and what rewards there are.
What is it about? The special research with Hoopa spans a total of 16 chapters. Each chapter subsequently offers one or more tasks that must be solved before unlocking the next chapter.
At the start of the special research, only two chapters were initially known. Niantic is gradually unlocking new tasks. Today, with the start of the Psychic Spectacle at 10:00 AM, chapters 5 and 6 are unlocked. We will show you what’s inside.
In chapter 6/16 there are not the three individual tasks. Upon unlocking, you will only receive the stage reward from Willow.
Stage Reward: “Professor Willow is currently researching this research. Check back soon for more details.” – Once the next chapters starting from stage 7 are unlocked, you will receive 720 Stardust and 720 experience points for this interim chapter. You are already familiar with this from step 2 and also from step 4.
What’s next? In the coming weeks, the Pokémon GO team will gradually unlock further chapters of this special research with Hoopa. Here on MeinMMO, we will keep you updated and show you the new tasks and rewards.
How do you like the new tasks of the special research? Do you like that the developers unlock the chapters piece by piece, or would you prefer to have all tasks at once so you can solve them at your own pace? Please share your opinion on this here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with the community.
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The Battle Royale Warzone recently showcased its new large map during the multiplayer reveal of Call of Duty: Vanguard – an island in the Pacific. Additionally, Warzone will receive Vanguard’s graphic engine.
What is happening with Warzone? The first images of the new map from Call of Duty: Warzone are online. We have included a short video with impressions from the official CoD Twitter account:
When will the new map come? There is no exact date yet, but in the Vanguard multiplayer reveal stream, it was said: “shortly after the release of Vanguard”.
The release is on November 5. However, a release with the first shared season of Warzone with the new CoD is also possible. This will likely go online about a month after the release.
What should you know about the map? The new map is an island in the Pacific with colorful elements and is the size of Verdansk, the current main map of Warzone. There are said to be many secrets to discover, and the developers emphasize that the map benefits from the experiences since the Warzone release in March 2020.
A view along the coastline of Warzone Pacific
What does this mean regarding the graphic update? Warzone will be completely “transferred” to Vanguard’s graphic engine. The battle royale is based on the technology of Modern Warfare, and the new Vanguard uses an advanced version of this MW technology.
For Warzone, this means:
Graphic upgrade due to the new engine
A changed gameplay experience due to adjusted movement
New options for weapon laying and “blind fire”
The FoV slider could possibly come to consoles (confirmed for Vanguard)
What about all the weapons? The developers have not yet gone into detail, but the gunsmith could change drastically with a transition to the Vanguard engine. The new CoD has 10 attachment slots per weapon, and each slot can also be filled.
So far, you can only attach 5 attachments to your weapons in Warzone, and the old weapons are supposed to remain in the game. Whether the weapons will still offer only 5 slots or CoD will find another solution for this has yet to be revealed later.
What about my cosmetics? You can continue to use all your cosmetics, and the skins from Vanguard will come on top. The battle pass will continue to function as usual and can even level up across 4 CoDs:
Warzone
Vanguard
Cold War
Modern Warfare
Whether you can keep your prestige ranks is not yet entirely clear. In a CoD blog, it is only mentioned that: “Call of Duty: Warzone will continue to consider your past player successes as the unique progress system will carry on” (via callofduty.com).
If you want to watch the complete Warzone segment from the reveal stream in English, we have included the video with the corresponding timestamp (25:38 minutes):
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Warzone is marching with Vanguard towards the future: anti-cheat, fresh engine, new map. This could be very big for fans of the series. However, currently, there are only the first announcements, and important details remain unclear. What was shown during the multiplayer reveal was indeed promising.
Today, on September 8th, the event “Psychic Spectacle” starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you the new Pokémon, the start time, the bonuses, and all the special features of the event.
What kind of event is it? The Psychic Spectacle revolves around Psychic Pokémon. Two new Pokémon will be released in the game: Iscalar and Calamanero.
Here we show you an overview of everything you can expect at the event and how it will continue in Pokémon GO afterwards.
The Psychic Spectacle in 2021 – All Bonuses
When does it start? The Psychic Spectacle starts on September 8, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time. The event ends already on Monday, September 13, at 8:00 PM.
New Pokémon: Iscalar and its evolution Calamanero will appear for the first time in Pokémon GO. They celebrate their release at the event. What is particularly special about these Pokémon seems to be their evolution. We have already checked how strong Iscalar and Calamanero will be in Pokémon GO.
If it goes like in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you might need to turn your smartphone upside down.
Special research with Hoopa continues: Before the event, we were able to complete chapters 1-4 of the Special Research “Misunderstood Mischief” with Hoopa. According to the event, the next tasks should be unlocked for you.
Pokémon in the wild: In the wild, you will encounter Pokémon like Abra, Traumato, Mollimorba, and Monozyto during the event. With some luck, you might even encounter Pygraulon or Iscalar.
Raids:
Difficulty
Bosses
1
Sterndu Palimpalim Bronzel Psiau Iscalar
3
Alola-Raichu Woingenau Meditalis Metagross
5
Lugia
Mega
Mega-Lahmus
Field Research: Through special field research that you can receive during the Psychic Spectacle, you may encounter Pokémon like Fleknoil and Iscalar.
Snapshots: During the event, you will receive special encounters when you take snapshots.
Stickers: By spinning stops and gyms, you will receive stickers with Psychic Pokémon. If you want, you can also buy them in the shop.
How do you like the special features of the Psychic Spectacle? Are these contents you are looking forward to, or did you have other wishes? Please let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange thoughts with the community about it.
As part of the gamescom 2021, the developers of New World announced an Open Beta. It is set to take place in early September and will offer everyone interested the opportunity to try out the MMO. We at MeinMMO also had a brief chat with Game Director Scot Lane about the additional 4 weeks of development time.
Update September 8: We now know when the preload will begin. It starts today at 4:00 PM our time.
What type of beta is this?
From September 9 at 4:00 PM our time to September 13 at 8:59 AM, the open beta will take place for everyone.
How can I participate in the open beta?
Players can download the New World client via Steam and start the game. You do not need a beta key for this. Registration and download will be available from September 8 at 4:00 PM.
Anyone from the supported regions Europe, North America, Australia, and South America can participate.
Are there new contents in the open beta?
No, you will experience the same content that was playable in the closed beta. Theoretically, you can play up to the max level, explore the dungeons, and experience PvP. According to Scot Lane, the focus of the past weeks was mainly to fix the issues with the queues and some exploits, which is why there are no new contents.
Will the progress of the beta carry over to the release?
No, all achieved successes will be lost immediately after the beta.
Can the open beta be streamed?
Yes, the test is completely public!
Do I have to download the client again?
Yes. Anyone who participated in the Closed Beta must download the beta again, even though there is no new content.
Download size: How big is the beta?
The download size on PC via Steam is about 40 gigabytes.
Are there also closed tests?
Yes, players can participate who have been specifically invited. However, what exactly will be tested there is unclear. Additionally, these tests are again under NDA.
No new content, but fixes and adjustments to the servers
What did the Game Director reveal to us? We at MeinMMO had the opportunity to talk with Scot Lane, the Game Director of New World, about the feedback from the beta and the planned changes to the MMO.
Lane shared the following information with us:
The feedback regarding weak character creation was heard by Amazon. However, there will be no additional options at release. Nevertheless, changes in this aspect are planned for after the launch.
There is a possibility that certain servers will be labeled with a language recommendation at release, so German players can gather on specific servers.
The balance issues that arose with the factions during the beta are known to the developers. They are working on a solution, but Scot Lane could not provide further details.
The additional 4 weeks will primarily be used to fix exploits and server issues.
There will be no new content until the release, but additional expeditions, new PvP content, and add-ons are planned for afterwards.
Will there be waiting times and server issues? At this point, it cannot be ruled out. At the start of the Closed Beta, there were waiting times of 3 hours or longer. Additionally, servers often had to be taken offline for maintenance.
During the Open Beta, there is now a chance that even more players will participate in the event, so there could be further problems.
System requirements: What do you need for the beta?
The following system requirements are recommended by developer Amazon for the New World Beta. They are relatively modest:
Minimum system requirements
Processor: Core i5-2400 / AMD CPU with 4 physical cores
What about defective graphics cards? During the Closed Beta, it happened that some graphics cards overheated in the interface of New World. Even during the beta, New World released a fix to reduce FPS in the menus. That should resolve the issue.
Hell let Loose has been available on PC via Steam for some time now. The Closed Beta for PlayStation 5 is currently ongoing, and in a new video, the developers reveal the release date for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What kind of shooter is this? Hell let Loose is a shooter where you play a soldier in World War II. The battles include up to 100 players (50 per side) with historical weapons and realistic conditions.
Ballistics and recoil are designed to feel as authentic as possible, and you fight on 9 maps across different fronts in history – such as Omaha Beach or the Eastern Front.
In two different modes, you play one of 14 classes, including Engineers, Snipers, Commanders, and Tank Crews. You fulfill important roles like Reconnaissance or Infantry.
When is Hell let Loose coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X? Until now, Hell let Loose was only available on PC. However, the developers announced that a version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will be released on October 5, 2021. There is also a new trailer:
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Player numbers are also impressive: In August, an average of over 4,800 players were online, peaking at over 11,700 (via steamcharts.com). Since release, numbers have slightly decreased but remain relatively stable.
How is the beta performing? The closed PS5 beta of Hell let Loose started in early September. However, there are some issues. High pings and connection drops make the shooter difficult to play for some.
The developers are working on a solution and are optimistic that they will have good news soon. They even joke that they accidentally “awakened Big Hans” while digging for a solution:
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The beta has been extended due to the issues; it was originally set to end on September 6. However, those who prefer to wait until all issues are resolved will have to hold out until October 5.
Hell let Loose appears to have a quite popular, albeit niche approach. Fans of realistic World War II shooters should definitely keep an eye on it. You can find more top shooters here on MeinMMO:
The multiplayer mode of Call of Duty: Vanguard has been introduced – including a new trailer. What’s in it, you can find out here.
What’s happening with CoD: Vanguard? Today, on September 7, 2021, the reveal of the multiplayer mode for CoD: Vanguard took place. Many features and contents were showcased that you can expect in the multiplayer mode of the upcoming shooter.
To get you into the mode, a new trailer has also been released. It shows plenty of multiplayer action, including from the player’s perspective.
We are embedding the trailer here for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFU-vxbzd0
This is what’s in the trailer: The trailer starts with a short montage of sustained fire, flamethrowers, and close combat scenes. Shortly after, a Samurai is shown – including a katana. A tank explodes, someone gets shot, and a soldier blows up a truck with a grenade. As the soldier turns away, the thing flies flaming into the air. Clearly – cool guys don’t need to watch explosions.
The trailer immediately focuses on action. Then it continues from a first-person perspective. Various weapons, such as assault rifles, shotguns, and miniguns are used here. Notably: Something is constantly breaking.
First, the minigun tears apart a stone wall, then the shotgun shatters a kind of trapdoor to clear the way down. Shortly after, a player also shatters a glass pane so that his colleague can throw a grenade right after. It gets similarly wild in narrow alleys, where battles for survival are fought in very tight spaces.
The destruction does not come without reason: Because besides “20 maps,” the trailer specifically talks about “tactical destruction” and shows again someone smashing a pane just to create a better line of sight.
Afterwards, “next-level customization” is announced, showing how extensively you can customize your weapons.
“Global operators” are mentioned – among them are also the samurai and the colleague with the flamethrower.
Lastly, it refers to the open beta. Early access is available if you pre-order the game.
How the trailer is received: Shortly after the release of the trailer, the first feedback came in. In terms of likes, the video for the multiplayer mode garnered over 10,000 likes against about 1,200 dislikes.
Even better is the complete reveal video, which showcases the features of the mode in detail. Here, there are currently over 23,000 likes against about 1,600 dislikes (as of September 7, 2021, 20:20).
In the comments, however, the responses are quite balanced. While some are looking forward to the game, others prefer to wait until there is more to see of the game. Here, the open beta could be a welcome opportunity.
For comparison: When the multiplayer mode for CoD Cold War was released in September 2020, there were several skeptical reactions. At that time, there was criticism regarding the many vehicles that the trailer showed. There were also concerns about gameplay and scorestreaks. However, zombies were received particularly positively back then. Comparable reactions regarding the new Vanguard trailer – for now – are absent.
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Therefore, one often cannot avoid consulting a friend or someone knowledgeable about the subject, as pre-built PCs can also overwhelm with numerous abbreviations.
Some cryptic product descriptions can also easily be deciphered by a layperson. We will exemplarily present two examples of how product descriptions can be decoded.
Every product name can be decoded
By now, some manufacturers have realized that their product names confuse users rather than support them in making a purchasing decision. For instance, the manufacturer Dell has presented a table where users can identify the device based on the model number (via dell.com).
Manufacturers like Dell now offer such a table that helps with the product name.
This approach sometimes resembles a crossword puzzle because you have to assign the correct letters to the right designations. Some manufacturers come up with peculiarities that can additionally confuse interested users.
We will present two examples here. First, we will decode the product name, explain the procedure, and clarify the peculiarities.
1. Example: Our first example is the AOC CQ27G2. This is a gaming monitor from the manufacturer AOC. Every letter and digit has a specific meaning:
AOC = Branding
C = curved
Q = QHD (1440p)
27 = 27-inch
G2 = 2nd generation
With the AOC CQ27G2, you are getting a curved 27-inch monitor from AOC with a maximum resolution of 1440p.
2. Example: Our second example is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a processor for desktop PCs. In naming its processors, AMD has allowed itself a peculiarity:
AMD = Branding
Ryzen 5 = Series
5 = 4th generation of Ryzen (desktop)
600 = Performance level
X = Indicates higher performance than the model without X
With the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you are getting a Ryzen processor of the fourth generation in the upper performance range. The processor is also suitable for overclocking but does not have its own graphics chip.
AMD has allowed itself to skip a number in the naming of the desktop generation. The fourth desktop generation is labeled with 5000 and not with 4000. This is especially confusing because the first 3 Ryzen generations are still “properly” numbered. If you’re not confused yet: The 4th generation mobile processors are numbered with 4000, but are based on the Zen 2 architecture like Ryzen 3000 (desktop).
What do you think? Do such numbers and letters confuse you, or is that “normal” for you when you build or buy a PC? Tell us in the comments!
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Therefore, one often cannot avoid consulting a friend or someone knowledgeable about the subject, as pre-built PCs can also overwhelm with numerous abbreviations.
Some cryptic product descriptions can also easily be deciphered by a layperson. We will exemplarily present two examples of how product descriptions can be decoded.
Every product name can be decoded
By now, some manufacturers have realized that their product names confuse users rather than support them in making a purchasing decision. For instance, the manufacturer Dell has presented a table where users can identify the device based on the model number (via dell.com).
Manufacturers like Dell now offer such a table that helps with the product name.
This approach sometimes resembles a crossword puzzle because you have to assign the correct letters to the right designations. Some manufacturers come up with peculiarities that can additionally confuse interested users.
We will present two examples here. First, we will decode the product name, explain the procedure, and clarify the peculiarities.
1. Example: Our first example is the AOC CQ27G2. This is a gaming monitor from the manufacturer AOC. Every letter and digit has a specific meaning:
AOC = Branding
C = curved
Q = QHD (1440p)
27 = 27-inch
G2 = 2nd generation
With the AOC CQ27G2, you are getting a curved 27-inch monitor from AOC with a maximum resolution of 1440p.
2. Example: Our second example is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a processor for desktop PCs. In naming its processors, AMD has allowed itself a peculiarity:
AMD = Branding
Ryzen 5 = Series
5 = 4th generation of Ryzen (desktop)
600 = Performance level
X = Indicates higher performance than the model without X
With the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you are getting a Ryzen processor of the fourth generation in the upper performance range. The processor is also suitable for overclocking but does not have its own graphics chip.
AMD has allowed itself to skip a number in the naming of the desktop generation. The fourth desktop generation is labeled with 5000 and not with 4000. This is especially confusing because the first 3 Ryzen generations are still “properly” numbered. If you’re not confused yet: The 4th generation mobile processors are numbered with 4000, but are based on the Zen 2 architecture like Ryzen 3000 (desktop).
What do you think? Do such numbers and letters confuse you, or is that “normal” for you when you build or buy a PC? Tell us in the comments!
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Therefore, one often cannot avoid consulting a friend or someone knowledgeable about the subject, as pre-built PCs can also overwhelm with numerous abbreviations.
Some cryptic product descriptions can also easily be deciphered by a layperson. We will exemplarily present two examples of how product descriptions can be decoded.
Every product name can be decoded
By now, some manufacturers have realized that their product names confuse users rather than support them in making a purchasing decision. For instance, the manufacturer Dell has presented a table where users can identify the device based on the model number (via dell.com).
Manufacturers like Dell now offer such a table that helps with the product name.
This approach sometimes resembles a crossword puzzle because you have to assign the correct letters to the right designations. Some manufacturers come up with peculiarities that can additionally confuse interested users.
We will present two examples here. First, we will decode the product name, explain the procedure, and clarify the peculiarities.
1. Example: Our first example is the AOC CQ27G2. This is a gaming monitor from the manufacturer AOC. Every letter and digit has a specific meaning:
AOC = Branding
C = curved
Q = QHD (1440p)
27 = 27-inch
G2 = 2nd generation
With the AOC CQ27G2, you are getting a curved 27-inch monitor from AOC with a maximum resolution of 1440p.
2. Example: Our second example is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a processor for desktop PCs. In naming its processors, AMD has allowed itself a peculiarity:
AMD = Branding
Ryzen 5 = Series
5 = 4th generation of Ryzen (desktop)
600 = Performance level
X = Indicates higher performance than the model without X
With the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you are getting a Ryzen processor of the fourth generation in the upper performance range. The processor is also suitable for overclocking but does not have its own graphics chip.
AMD has allowed itself to skip a number in the naming of the desktop generation. The fourth desktop generation is labeled with 5000 and not with 4000. This is especially confusing because the first 3 Ryzen generations are still “properly” numbered. If you’re not confused yet: The 4th generation mobile processors are numbered with 4000, but are based on the Zen 2 architecture like Ryzen 3000 (desktop).
What do you think? Do such numbers and letters confuse you, or is that “normal” for you when you build or buy a PC? Tell us in the comments!
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Therefore, one often cannot avoid consulting a friend or someone knowledgeable about the subject, as pre-built PCs can also overwhelm with numerous abbreviations.
Some cryptic product descriptions can also easily be deciphered by a layperson. We will exemplarily present two examples of how product descriptions can be decoded.
Every product name can be decoded
By now, some manufacturers have realized that their product names confuse users rather than support them in making a purchasing decision. For instance, the manufacturer Dell has presented a table where users can identify the device based on the model number (via dell.com).
Manufacturers like Dell now offer such a table that helps with the product name.
This approach sometimes resembles a crossword puzzle because you have to assign the correct letters to the right designations. Some manufacturers come up with peculiarities that can additionally confuse interested users.
We will present two examples here. First, we will decode the product name, explain the procedure, and clarify the peculiarities.
1. Example: Our first example is the AOC CQ27G2. This is a gaming monitor from the manufacturer AOC. Every letter and digit has a specific meaning:
AOC = Branding
C = curved
Q = QHD (1440p)
27 = 27-inch
G2 = 2nd generation
With the AOC CQ27G2, you are getting a curved 27-inch monitor from AOC with a maximum resolution of 1440p.
2. Example: Our second example is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a processor for desktop PCs. In naming its processors, AMD has allowed itself a peculiarity:
AMD = Branding
Ryzen 5 = Series
5 = 4th generation of Ryzen (desktop)
600 = Performance level
X = Indicates higher performance than the model without X
With the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you are getting a Ryzen processor of the fourth generation in the upper performance range. The processor is also suitable for overclocking but does not have its own graphics chip.
AMD has allowed itself to skip a number in the naming of the desktop generation. The fourth desktop generation is labeled with 5000 and not with 4000. This is especially confusing because the first 3 Ryzen generations are still “properly” numbered. If you’re not confused yet: The 4th generation mobile processors are numbered with 4000, but are based on the Zen 2 architecture like Ryzen 3000 (desktop).
What do you think? Do such numbers and letters confuse you, or is that “normal” for you when you build or buy a PC? Tell us in the comments!
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Therefore, one often cannot avoid consulting a friend or someone knowledgeable about the subject, as pre-built PCs can also overwhelm with numerous abbreviations.
Some cryptic product descriptions can also easily be deciphered by a layperson. We will exemplarily present two examples of how product descriptions can be decoded.
Every product name can be decoded
By now, some manufacturers have realized that their product names confuse users rather than support them in making a purchasing decision. For instance, the manufacturer Dell has presented a table where users can identify the device based on the model number (via dell.com).
Manufacturers like Dell now offer such a table that helps with the product name.
This approach sometimes resembles a crossword puzzle because you have to assign the correct letters to the right designations. Some manufacturers come up with peculiarities that can additionally confuse interested users.
We will present two examples here. First, we will decode the product name, explain the procedure, and clarify the peculiarities.
1. Example: Our first example is the AOC CQ27G2. This is a gaming monitor from the manufacturer AOC. Every letter and digit has a specific meaning:
AOC = Branding
C = curved
Q = QHD (1440p)
27 = 27-inch
G2 = 2nd generation
With the AOC CQ27G2, you are getting a curved 27-inch monitor from AOC with a maximum resolution of 1440p.
2. Example: Our second example is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a processor for desktop PCs. In naming its processors, AMD has allowed itself a peculiarity:
AMD = Branding
Ryzen 5 = Series
5 = 4th generation of Ryzen (desktop)
600 = Performance level
X = Indicates higher performance than the model without X
With the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you are getting a Ryzen processor of the fourth generation in the upper performance range. The processor is also suitable for overclocking but does not have its own graphics chip.
AMD has allowed itself to skip a number in the naming of the desktop generation. The fourth desktop generation is labeled with 5000 and not with 4000. This is especially confusing because the first 3 Ryzen generations are still “properly” numbered. If you’re not confused yet: The 4th generation mobile processors are numbered with 4000, but are based on the Zen 2 architecture like Ryzen 3000 (desktop).
What do you think? Do such numbers and letters confuse you, or is that “normal” for you when you build or buy a PC? Tell us in the comments!
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Therefore, one often cannot avoid consulting a friend or someone knowledgeable about the subject, as pre-built PCs can also overwhelm with numerous abbreviations.
Some cryptic product descriptions can also easily be deciphered by a layperson. We will exemplarily present two examples of how product descriptions can be decoded.
Every product name can be decoded
By now, some manufacturers have realized that their product names confuse users rather than support them in making a purchasing decision. For instance, the manufacturer Dell has presented a table where users can identify the device based on the model number (via dell.com).
Manufacturers like Dell now offer such a table that helps with the product name.
This approach sometimes resembles a crossword puzzle because you have to assign the correct letters to the right designations. Some manufacturers come up with peculiarities that can additionally confuse interested users.
We will present two examples here. First, we will decode the product name, explain the procedure, and clarify the peculiarities.
1. Example: Our first example is the AOC CQ27G2. This is a gaming monitor from the manufacturer AOC. Every letter and digit has a specific meaning:
AOC = Branding
C = curved
Q = QHD (1440p)
27 = 27-inch
G2 = 2nd generation
With the AOC CQ27G2, you are getting a curved 27-inch monitor from AOC with a maximum resolution of 1440p.
2. Example: Our second example is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a processor for desktop PCs. In naming its processors, AMD has allowed itself a peculiarity:
AMD = Branding
Ryzen 5 = Series
5 = 4th generation of Ryzen (desktop)
600 = Performance level
X = Indicates higher performance than the model without X
With the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you are getting a Ryzen processor of the fourth generation in the upper performance range. The processor is also suitable for overclocking but does not have its own graphics chip.
AMD has allowed itself to skip a number in the naming of the desktop generation. The fourth desktop generation is labeled with 5000 and not with 4000. This is especially confusing because the first 3 Ryzen generations are still “properly” numbered. If you’re not confused yet: The 4th generation mobile processors are numbered with 4000, but are based on the Zen 2 architecture like Ryzen 3000 (desktop).
What do you think? Do such numbers and letters confuse you, or is that “normal” for you when you build or buy a PC? Tell us in the comments!
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Therefore, one often cannot avoid consulting a friend or someone knowledgeable about the subject, as pre-built PCs can also overwhelm with numerous abbreviations.
Some cryptic product descriptions can also easily be deciphered by a layperson. We will exemplarily present two examples of how product descriptions can be decoded.
Every product name can be decoded
By now, some manufacturers have realized that their product names confuse users rather than support them in making a purchasing decision. For instance, the manufacturer Dell has presented a table where users can identify the device based on the model number (via dell.com).
Manufacturers like Dell now offer such a table that helps with the product name.
This approach sometimes resembles a crossword puzzle because you have to assign the correct letters to the right designations. Some manufacturers come up with peculiarities that can additionally confuse interested users.
We will present two examples here. First, we will decode the product name, explain the procedure, and clarify the peculiarities.
1. Example: Our first example is the AOC CQ27G2. This is a gaming monitor from the manufacturer AOC. Every letter and digit has a specific meaning:
AOC = Branding
C = curved
Q = QHD (1440p)
27 = 27-inch
G2 = 2nd generation
With the AOC CQ27G2, you are getting a curved 27-inch monitor from AOC with a maximum resolution of 1440p.
2. Example: Our second example is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a processor for desktop PCs. In naming its processors, AMD has allowed itself a peculiarity:
AMD = Branding
Ryzen 5 = Series
5 = 4th generation of Ryzen (desktop)
600 = Performance level
X = Indicates higher performance than the model without X
With the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you are getting a Ryzen processor of the fourth generation in the upper performance range. The processor is also suitable for overclocking but does not have its own graphics chip.
AMD has allowed itself to skip a number in the naming of the desktop generation. The fourth desktop generation is labeled with 5000 and not with 4000. This is especially confusing because the first 3 Ryzen generations are still “properly” numbered. If you’re not confused yet: The 4th generation mobile processors are numbered with 4000, but are based on the Zen 2 architecture like Ryzen 3000 (desktop).
What do you think? Do such numbers and letters confuse you, or is that “normal” for you when you build or buy a PC? Tell us in the comments!
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
If you’ve ever wanted to buy a graphics card, processor, or monitor, you know the problem. Because hardware often has quirky names that can confuse potential buyers at first glance.
If you’re looking to buy a computer or at least new hardware like a graphics card or a monitor, you’ll quickly stumble upon: cryptic product descriptions that often consist of many digits and letters.
Especially for people who have little or no knowledge of hardware, all these technical abbreviations can be overwhelming. One user explained on reddit how unhelpful he finds the technical abbreviations (via reddit.com)
In the discussion, knowledgeable people would throw around technical abbreviations and names, which wouldn’t help an uninformed user. And all these names can hardly be remembered by anyone anyway. He writes:
This has always been, and will probably always be, my biggest challenge with PC specs: My small brain can’t remember the names of all these parts (let alone understand them), especially those of the GPUs.
The reactions to the thread are quite positive. As of September 7, 2021, the thread on reddit has over 4500 upvotes and more than 400 comments.
Manufacturers pack all information into product names
What kind of names are these anyway? Behind the product names and designations are mainly technical indicators and explanations. For manufacturers and specialists, this is important to quickly find or identify products. The information includes:
The product line
The year of manufacture or the generation
The performance class
The target group (consumer or professional users)
However, for many users, this abundance of information is already too much. There is no standardized scheme, and each manufacturer has its own jumble of letters that applies to its devices.
It becomes really confusing when manufacturers change their scheme or introduce new, supplementary products. One example is the mobile versions of the RTX-3000 graphics cards. Weaker versions used to be marked with Max-Q, but this designation has now been dropped. Instead, manufacturers describe the performance of mobile graphics cards in wattage.
Not everyone sees the designations critically, pointing to pre-built PCs for uninformed users
Not all users believe that the designations are that bad. Although all components are generally available for all users to buy, websites like pcpartpicker facilitate the selection of parts. Nevertheless, hardware mainly appeals to specialists and people who do this as a hobby (via reddit.com):
But ultimately, it is still the world of tinkerers and builders. Just like with RC cars, you can build them yourself if you have the necessary knowledge, or you can buy a pre-assembled car.
People who feel overwhelmed by abbreviations and designations should either seek help or simply buy a pre-built PC.
Devices are labeled as “gaming,” but they don’t really have gaming capabilities.
Manufacturers market their products with processors like AMD FX-8800P or Core i7-920. However, users may not realize that this refers to an AMD processor from 2015. In the worst case, they might be misled into thinking that a strong processor is hidden behind the i7.
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
Therefore, one often cannot avoid consulting a friend or someone knowledgeable about the subject, as pre-built PCs can also overwhelm with numerous abbreviations.
Some cryptic product descriptions can also easily be deciphered by a layperson. We will exemplarily present two examples of how product descriptions can be decoded.
Every product name can be decoded
By now, some manufacturers have realized that their product names confuse users rather than support them in making a purchasing decision. For instance, the manufacturer Dell has presented a table where users can identify the device based on the model number (via dell.com).
Manufacturers like Dell now offer such a table that helps with the product name.
This approach sometimes resembles a crossword puzzle because you have to assign the correct letters to the right designations. Some manufacturers come up with peculiarities that can additionally confuse interested users.
We will present two examples here. First, we will decode the product name, explain the procedure, and clarify the peculiarities.
1. Example: Our first example is the AOC CQ27G2. This is a gaming monitor from the manufacturer AOC. Every letter and digit has a specific meaning:
AOC = Branding
C = curved
Q = QHD (1440p)
27 = 27-inch
G2 = 2nd generation
With the AOC CQ27G2, you are getting a curved 27-inch monitor from AOC with a maximum resolution of 1440p.
2. Example: Our second example is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This is a processor for desktop PCs. In naming its processors, AMD has allowed itself a peculiarity:
AMD = Branding
Ryzen 5 = Series
5 = 4th generation of Ryzen (desktop)
600 = Performance level
X = Indicates higher performance than the model without X
With the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you are getting a Ryzen processor of the fourth generation in the upper performance range. The processor is also suitable for overclocking but does not have its own graphics chip.
AMD has allowed itself to skip a number in the naming of the desktop generation. The fourth desktop generation is labeled with 5000 and not with 4000. This is especially confusing because the first 3 Ryzen generations are still “properly” numbered. If you’re not confused yet: The 4th generation mobile processors are numbered with 4000, but are based on the Zen 2 architecture like Ryzen 3000 (desktop).
What do you think? Do such numbers and letters confuse you, or is that “normal” for you when you build or buy a PC? Tell us in the comments!
Pre-built PCs are not always as great as they seem at first glance. A YouTuber purchased a gaming PC for 1400 Euros and looked at what he gets for the money. In the end, he had more stress with the device than he initially wanted and suspected:
The FUT Heroes are new cards in FIFA 22. With Lars Ricken, Jürgen Kohler, and Mario Gomez, three German FUT heroes are also on board. And the ratings don’t look bad.
What are FUT Heroes? FUT Heroes (or Heroes) are fan favorites from past times. They have made a name for themselves with special performances or moments and are still remembered by football fans today.
So, they are a kind of “Icon light” – because the well-known icon cards of legendary players will still be present in FIFA 22. FUT Heroes represent a new card type. You can find an overview of the FUT heroes here.
The special thing: Each FUT Hero is assigned to a specific league and achieves a green chemistry link with every player from that league. There is also the usual chemistry link with players of the same nationality. However, the Heroes are not assigned to a club.
In FIFA 22, there will also be three German FUT Heroes assigned to the Bundesliga: Lars Ricken, Jürgen Kohler, and Mario Gomez. Their stats are now known as well.
This is how strong Ricken, Kohler, and Gomez will be in FIFA 22
What values are known? EA Sports released the cards of the three players, including their stats. However, these are only the overall value on the card and the subcategories of Pace, Dribbling, Shooting, Passing, Physical, and Defensive.
The deeper stats hidden in these categories are still unknown to us. However, the cards already provide insights into what strengths and weaknesses the cards will have. We will take a closer look at this here. Here you can see the cards:
The 3 German FUT Heroes in FIFA 22 with values
Lars Ricken – Overall 85
Lars Ricken caused a memorable moment when he scored the 3:1 just seconds after being substituted in the Champions League final 96/97 – a goal later crowned by fans as the “BVB goal of the century”.
In FIFA 22, he is likely to contribute a few goals – or assists. The central attacking midfielder has fairly good values in offense. The speed is at 83, which is not bad at the start of the season and can be improved with Chemistry Styles. Additionally, he has Dribbling, Shooting, and Passing values in the 80s.
For a role as a playmaker up front, these values should be suitable. However, defending with Ricken probably isn’t worthwhile: 58 Defense and 65 Physical are not particularly helpful for defensive play.
It remains to be seen how Ricken’s stats for Skill Moves and weak foot look. If he gets equipped with good values here, he could become an interesting attacking player at the start of the season.
Jürgen Kohler – Overall 89
Jürgen Kohler, the “football god”, was known for his physical, combative defense. This playing style, with which Kohler racked up numerous titles, he is likely to implement in FIFA 22 as well.
Kohler’s card shines with extremely strong 91 in Defense and 90 in Physical. Therefore, he shouldn’t be easily separated from the ball, nor will he falter in physical duels.
Things become thinner in the areas of Dribbling, Shooting, and Passing. Here, Kohler is equipped with rather low values – in offense he won’t create too many chances.
The speed is 71, which is sufficient for the start of the season and can be further improved with Chemistry Styles. Depending on how much pace plays a role in FIFA 22, this value could become problematic during the season.
However, the FIFA 22 developers hinted that speed shouldn’t determine everything. If that works out, the card could remain interesting for longer.
Mario Gomez is the striker in the heroes’ roster and is likely to cause alarm in the opponent’s penalty area when he gets the ball. With a shooting score of 90, he will probably leave few chances untaken. His dribbling score of 82 and physical score of 83 are also respectable and should ensure that Gomez is not easily separated from the ball in the attacking third.
For pace, the same applies as for Kohler or Ricken: 83 is solid and should be sufficient for the time being. Additionally, Gomez is more of a player who lurks in front of the goal rather than running from the halfway line to the net. Therefore, the speed may not play such a significant role.
Finally, Gomez has 73 Passing and 43 Defense (negligible) to offer. Overall, this results in a rather exciting card that should be interesting in FIFA 22.
Destiny 2 is sure to cause a lot of frustration this weekend, as the revised Trials of Osiris are coming back. Until then, the quests surrounding Mara and Savathûn continue in the Dreaming City.We also have all the locations of the Atlas Images for the quest “On the Trail of the Stars 3”.
What’s happening in Destiny 2? It has already been 2 weeks since the release of the new 15th Season – the Season of the Lost – has passed. If you haven’t ventured into the Dreaming City yet, you should definitely do so to start the seasonal quest “Journey of the Pathfinder”.
This week you can complete more tasks from the quest “On the Trail of the Stars 3”, but these will, like last week, only bring you a fraction of the 53 steps towards the new Exotic. It looks like Petra Venj will intervene this week and you will delve deeper into the Shattered Realm.
If you want to push your Gambit rank, you have a good opportunity this week thanks to increased reputation. Furthermore, we can expect the revised Trials of Osiris by the end of the week. It should pay off significantly to endure frustration in PvP.
These will go live with the new anti-cheat program “Battle-Eye”.
But that’s not all – From now on, you will be matched with other opponents who are at the same point in the ticket as you are.
The loot from Saint-14 is also getting a revision. In the new reward system, you will now level up his rank after Osiris matches
The key information about activities from 07.09. to 14.09.
Petra Venj is located in the area “The Shore” of the Dreaming City. The entire zone is in the 1st Curse Week. The 2nd Ascendant challenge needs to be mastered.
In the Dreaming City, the Atlas images of the 3rd week will now also be scattered. So keep your eyes open.
Here are the new locations of the Atlas Images from the 3rd week
Here’s how to find the locations: Esoterickk has now also published the locations of the Atlas Images for the quest “On the Trail of the Stars 3”.
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You need this to continue with the seasonal quest line.
Sources for Top Loot in Season 15 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the season of the Forgotten, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,330. Thus, the power level has only increased by +10 compared to the previous Season 14. So you are not bothered with tedious levels, but can dive straight into the endgame.
This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) brings you above 1,320:
Reach at least 100,000 points as a team in the Nightfall: Trial by Fire (+2)
This cool ornament awaits you in the shop for Glimmer.
Since every season also brings many new cosmetics, you should keep an eye on the in-game shop “Eververse”. New ornaments or items are usually available for Glimmer. So save your Silver and keep an eye on the shop.
This is what’s on sale with Tess:
The exotic Sparrow “Archangel’s Zeal”
The exotic Sparrow “Four Degrees of Separation”
The exotic Ship “Firetrail Guardian”
The exotic Emote “Ninja Vanish”
The exotic Ornament “Cyber Look” for the Eyes of Tomorrow
Exotic Hunter Ornament “Nano Redux” for Raiden Flux
The exotic Titan Ornament “Shell Crusher” for Dunewalker
Exotic Warlock Ornament “Diadem of Deception” for the Crown of Storms
Are you excited about the revised system of Trials of Osiris? Or are you not interested in the weapons and just want to quickly get your hands on the new pulse rifle that can be obtained by completing the seasonal quest? Let us know in the comments.
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The community of Final Fantasy XIV is known for its creativity – be it with pretty transmogs or, as of late, apparently with new ways to play. A player has ingeniously repurposed an old Duel Disc from the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game into a controller and operates it with the associated cards.
What did the player do? The player and Reddit user SuperLouis64 plays Final Fantasy XIV now with a Duel Disc. This device is typically worn on the arm by “duelists” in Yu-Gi-Oh! to lay out their cards and summon monsters – for duels while standing.
However, instead of playing cards, SuperLouis64 has adapted the deck. The different positions provide various inputs, activated by drawing and placing cards.
How does it work? Louis plays an astrologian in Final Fantasy XIV. This healer job can draw cards from his deck as a mechanic and enhance the group with them. When Louis places a card in a specific position on his Duel Disc, he grants a buff to a team member.
When he draws a new card from the Duel Disc, his character in the game also draws one. The different positions apparently correspond to different players in his group. However, he does not only play with the Disc. Movement still occurs via the keyboard. Here’s how it looks in action:
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How well does it work? To prove that the operation works, Louis masters one of the dungeons of the MMORPG. He himself plays the healer astrologian and is accompanied by two DPS players and a tank.
The end of his run is not shown, but apparently it worked, and many fans are thrilled. On Reddit, a user even mentions the “future of gaming.”
Can I replicate this? Other players want to replicate what SuperLouis64 did and modify their old Duel Disc. With a little tinkering, it should even be possible; in his video, Louis explains how he did it (via YouTube.com).
For simpler content or to develop a new gaming experience, such an exotic controller will surely work. However, when it comes to tougher raids, you will probably need more accurate input methods. Or you can just let it draw, as long as everyone is okay with it:
We at MeinMMO show you all gameplay scenes and trailers for Battlefield 2042 that have been released so far and what they reveal about the game. Including leaks from the alpha.
What has been seen so far? Although the announcement was almost three months ago, there is still relatively little gameplay of Battlefield 2042 to see. Nevertheless, some scenes, trailers, and details about the story have been presented in motion pictures.
This includes the first reveal trailer, which created a real hype among fans and garnered millions of views
This is shown in thetrailer: On June 9, Battlefield 2042 was finally officially revealed. The video is about 5 minutes long and shows numerous epic scenes with hints meant to appeal to Battlefield veterans.
Additionally, viewers could get a glimpse of some of the seven brand-new maps that will be available at the launch of Battlefield 2042:
Kaleidoscope – Sogdo, South Korea
Manifest – Brani Island, Singapore
Orbital – Kourou, French Guiana
Discarded – Alang, India
Renewal – Eastern Desert, Egypt
Hourglass – Doha, Qatar
Breakaway – Queen Maud Land, Antarctica
However, real gameplay was still withheld from the fans at this point. But they didn’t have to wait long.
The first real gameplay of Battlefield 2042
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This is shown in the trailer: With the shout “Incoming Fire!” the trailer kicks off with an action-packed start. Here too, there is another look at the game maps, this time directly from the perspective of a player.
As is typical with Battlefield, infantry rush into battle alongside vehicles and aircraft to take down the enemy. Here, large open spaces can be seen where combat occurs, as well as battles taking place inside and on buildings.
Players can even use zip lines to move between buildings. Or they can simply jump off with a wingsuit. For the first time, the Levolution feature is shown as a massive storm brews, dynamically changing the combat situation.
As in the reveal trailer, there are again typical “Battlefield moments”: A buggy packed with explosives, for instance, races off a roof directly into a helicopter.
Battlefield Portal Reveals Map Classics in a New Light
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What is Portal? This mode was introduced at EA Play in July and is quite a substantial package. Portal was not developed by Battlefield creator DICE, but by Ripple Effect Studios, formerly DICE L.A.
The mode aims to be a “community-driven platform” that provides players extensive tools to “set their own rules” and hence create their own game modes.
Portal builds on three of the most popular Battlefield installments from the past 19 years, Battlefield 1942, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Battlefield 3.
Not only are 6 of the most popular map classics returning, but all vehicles, weapons, and other elements will be provided as well.
Which maps are included? Two maps per installment are expected. Veterans of each game will surely be familiar with these:
Battlefield 1942:
El Alamein
Battle Of The Bulge
Battlefield: Bad Company 2:
Arica Harbor
Valparaiso
Battlefield 3:
Caspian Border
Noshahr Canals
The maps will be brought up to the latest technical standards, which will significantly change the 19-year-old maps from Battlefield 1942.
Battlefield 2042 Exodus Short Film Shows the Overarching Story
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What kind of short film is this? Although Battlefield 2042 does not have a story campaign, there is still a sort of narrative framework for the multiplayer.
The film aims to introduce this story and the setting of the shooter, which is known to be set over 20 years in the future.
DICE had previously released a timeline of events that occurred in the shooter’s world in the preceding years:
The “greatest crisis in human history,” climate change, has plunged the world into chaos.
In January 2034, a “global food and fuel shortage” breaks out.
This leads to the “second great depression,” a massive global economic crisis.
By August 2035, it is stated: “European Union officially dissolves after Germany’s state bankruptcy.”
The catastrophic situation ultimately leads to 1.2 billion people becoming stateless
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Since the update 2.1, there are two new islands in Genshin Impact in Inazuma. One of them is called Watatsumi and houses one of the most complicated puzzles in the game so far. MeinMMO explains the puzzle in detail and provides the solutions.
What is it about? It’s about the puzzle with the eight dice on Watatsumi, some of which can be moved and others cannot. Next to the puzzle lies a book that explains how it is supposed to work. However, you need to think thoroughly and ideally have a pen and paper or Paint ready. This puzzle cannot be solved easily in your head.
This puzzle can be solved a total of three times. You either have to log in again to start at the position of the dice, or you teleport to another location and then back again. Each time, the dice change, and a different sequence is being sought.
Want a quick solution? Then you can use the table of contents to jump to the section “Simple and quick solution for all dice puzzles“. For those of you who just need a little nudge for the puzzle and would like to solve it themselves, the explanations follow now.
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Location of the dice puzzle
Where exactly can you find the puzzle? The puzzle is located southeast on the mountain that runs around the Sangonomiya Shrine on Watatsumi. It is directly above the teleporter that is also located there.
This is how the dice puzzle works on Watatsumi
Do you remember the Sudoku puzzle? This puzzle is essentially that. For some, this hint could already be conclusive, but we want to explain the procedure step by step. We will focus on the explanation that the game gives us.
First, it is explained which numbers are assigned to the “normal” blocks. Each number represents a cardinal direction:
1 = North
2 = East
3 = South
4 = West
The “normal” blocks are those on which no additional stone has been placed. You always have four of them.
Next, it continues. In the next section, it is explained which numbers are assigned to the blocks that have an additional stone slab. There are also four of these. The same procedure is followed as with the first dice:
5 = North
6 = East
7 = South
8 = West
How can you recognize the cardinal direction? On your mini-map, you can see where North is. In addition, each cube has a purple flower pattern. This indicates the direction the cube is currently pointing.
Then you are told that one is missing between two cubes. This gets the number 9. Usually, it is important that the blocks start to glow in some way. In other dice puzzles, this resulted in patterns or similar. In this puzzle, however, it doesn’t matter. You can completely ignore this.
Finally, it is important to note that the sum of the numbers is always the same diagonally, horizontally, and vertically. This means that you have to add in every direction.
What else is important? What the explanation does not tell you is that you cannot move some blocks. These are broken on one side or have a piece missing from their corners. If you pay attention, you do not need to check each cube individually to see if it can be moved. Even cubes with an additional stone slab can be broken and unmovable.
“Normal” block
Block with additional stone slab
Broken block
Solution to the 1st dice puzzle on Watatsumi
Starting point of the 1st puzzle
Solution path for the first puzzle: First, you can assign numbers to the broken dice. Standing directly in front of the puzzle, we start in the back row:
Back row:
Middle cube = 3
Right cube = 8
Middle row:
Missing cube on the left = 9
Right cube = 1
Front row:
Left cube = 2
Now you are missing four numbers that you have not assigned. This can be solved in various ways. We started from the highest result of the assigned numbers: 11. We complemented this with the smallest available number: 4. The result is a total of 15.
Based on that, you can check with the remaining numbers vertically, horizontally, and diagonally whether everywhere the sum comes to 15. Starting again in the back row, we can draw the following solution:
Back row:
Left cube = 4 (West)
Middle cube = 3 (South)
Right cube = 8 (West)
Middle row:
Missing cube on the left = 9
Middle cube = 5 (North)
Right cube = 1 (North)
Front row:
Left cube = 2 (East)
Middle cube = 7 (South)
Right cube = 6 (East)
A small insight into my puzzle notes
I would love more such puzzles!
Solution path for the 2nd dice puzzle on Watatsumi
Starting point of the 2nd puzzle
Solution path for the second puzzle: First, you can assign numbers to the broken dice. Standing directly in front of the puzzle, we start in the back row:
Back row:
Missing cube in the middle = 9
Right cube = 2
Middle row:
Left cube = 3
Front row:
Left cube = 8
Right cube = 6
You are again missing four numbers that you have not assigned. This can be solved again in various ways. We started from the highest result of the assigned numbers: 14. We complemented this with the smallest available number: 1. The result is a total of 15.
Based on that, you can check with the remaining numbers vertically, horizontally, and diagonally whether everywhere the sum comes to 15. Starting again in the back row, we can draw the following solution:
Solution path for the 3rd dice puzzle on Watatsumi
Starting point of the 3rd puzzle
Solution path for the third puzzle: First, you can assign numbers to the broken dice. Standing directly in front of the puzzle, we start in the back row:
Back row:
Middle cube = 7
Middle row:
Missing cube on the left = 9
Middle cube = 5
Right cube = 1
Front row:
Middle cube = 3
Since you can already calculate the complete middle for this puzzle, you get the required and correct sum: 15. Now you can enter the missing numbers to ensure everything also adds up to 15. It is easiest to orient yourself based on the left vertical row. The solution is as follows:
Back row:
Left cube = 2 (East)
Middle cube = 7 (South)
Right cube = 6 (East)
Middle row:
Missing cube on the left = 9
Middle cube = 5 (North)
Right cube = 1 (North)
Front row:
Left cube = 4 (West)
Middle cube = 7 (South)
Right cube = 8 (West)
Simple and quick solution for all dice puzzles
1st puzzle
2nd puzzle
3rd puzzle
The purple sides of the squares should illustrate to you in which directions the dice need to be rotated
The solutions for all puzzles are as follows, when you stand directly in front of all the cubes:
1st dice puzzle
Back row:
Left: West
Middle: South
Right: West
Middle row:
Left: Missing
Middle: North
Right: North
Front row:
Left: East
Middle: South
Right: East
2nd dice puzzle
Back row:
Left: West
Middle: Missing
Right: East
Middle row:
Left: South
Middle: North
Right: South
Front row:
Left: West
Middle: North
Right: East
3rd dice puzzle
Back row:
Left: East
Middle: South
Right: East
Middle row:
Left: Missing
Middle: North
Right: North
Front row:
Left: West
Middle: South
Right: West
Did you enjoy this puzzle and wish for more? Or are you just glad to get through something like this and are only greedy for the rewards? Feel free to write it in the comments.
In the simulator game Youtubers Life 2, you can build your own career as an influencer on YouTube. And you will receive help from real stars like PewDiePie and GermanLetsPlay.
This is Youtubers Life 2:In Youtubers Life 2, the name is also directly the program. It is the sequel to Youtubers Life, in which you build a career on the famous video and streaming platform. And your task is to become the absolute number 1.
In the anime-style simulation game, you work every day to improve your status as a YouTuber. You complete missions and quests based on real tasks of a YouTuber. This includes, for example, a strong presence on social media.
In a press release, the developer UPLAY Online and publisher Raiser Games announced that you will encounter real YouTubers on your journey, whom you may know from the news and perhaps even follow yourself.
2 German YouTubers lend you a hand
These YouTubers are involved: A total of 10 different YouTubers have made it into the game. This group is led by the mentor PewDiePie. With over 110 million subscribers on YouTube, he is one of the largest content creators on the platform and brings tons of experience about how to build a channel.
But also 2 German YouTubers like GermanLetsPlay and Paluten are part of it and will assist you in quests and side missions with advice. With their help, you can overcome special challenges to expand your knowledge of the game.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love simulators, and that’s why the people from Youtubers Life 2 asked me if I wanted to be part of the game. And it gets even better. Not only are the legendary Kott brothers Paluten and GLP in the game, but we also have our own quest series, for which we contributed to the development.
What else can you do in Youtubers Life? Since you assume the role of a YouTuber in the game, you naturally also take on their daily tasks:
You maintain your channel and produce new videos
You stream live for your followers
You take photos and post them online on Insta-Life
You take care of your community and interact with fans
You maintain friendships and network with other YouTubers in the game
With the money you earn from your streams and videos, you can also buy clothes, new equipment, and furniture for your apartment. It’s basically about managing your in-game life and ultimately becoming the best YouTuber.
When will Youtubers Life 2 be released? There is no specific release date yet. However, the game is expected to be available sometime in 2021.
More about Youtubers Life 2 can be found in our detailed “Find Your Next Game” special about the game:
Disclaimer: Youtubers Life by U-Play Online will be released via publisher Raiser Games. Raiser Games is co-financed by the Webedia media group, which includes Mein-MMO.de,
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With patch 9.1.5 there are many improvements in World of Warcraft. Even dying will be a little more pleasant.
Even though the Shadowlands represent the afterlife of World of Warcraft, many a hero can easily meet their demise. Although most players have long unlocked the ability to fly, dying looks particularly silly—since you still have to walk back to your corpse on foot. This is annoying and wastes a lot of time—but with patch 9.1.5, that finally comes to an end.
What is the problem? Dying in the Shadowlands is not difficult at all. Pull too many elite enemies, don’t survive a skirmish in PvP, or simply jump off a cliff in too good of a mood and forget which hotkey triggers Levitate.
Previously, you had to walk back from the graveyard to your corpse—on foot, of course. This is quite arduous in some areas of the Shadowlands, especially in Revendreth. Much happens on different levels there, so you may suddenly have to use elevators as a spirit and take long detours. Not a pleasant feeling.
How does Blizzard fix this? With patch 9.1.5, you can also fly as a spirit in the Shadowlands. So when you die, you immediately mount a flying mount and can return to your corpse much faster. This way, you’ll simply fly over cliffs, large buildings, and other obstacles, and you’re much faster than walking.
Walking times and the duration until reaching the corpse will thus be reduced by 80% to 90%, depending on the distance to the graveyard.
Where does this not apply? Even in patch 9.1.5, flying is not allowed upon death in the Maw or in Korthia. Here, spirits still have to trudge back to their corpses on foot. Since both Korthia and the Maw are quite straightforward, it’s not as bothersome there as in the other four areas of the Shadowlands.
More news about World of Warcraft can be found here:
When will this come? There is still no exact release date for patch 9.1.5. However, the update is already playable on the PTR, so the development time can be roughly estimated. Realistic estimates suggest a release in mid-October. Until then, you will still have to walk back to your corpse—then at least this suffering will finally come to an end.
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CoD: Warzone has been on the market for over 1.5 years now and MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn has never touched it, although he has occasionally written news about it. That should change now, and Jürgen likes the CoD battle royale better than he thought. But not in the classic BR mode.
Who has played it? Jürgen Horn is an editor at MeinMMO, enjoys playing shooters, and loves the battle royale genre. He started with PUBG and Fortnite but later got stuck with Apex Legends.
Why have I never played Warzone? When Warzone was released, I was just on parental leave and didn’t have the energy to dive into a new game. And on top of that, I never really warmed up to CoD back then.
The overly exaggerated, pathetic, patriotic macho-military setting that glorified the USA and often stood out negatively due to stereotypical portrayals of Russians and other enemy images never appealed to me.
Colorful, quirky shooters like Fortnite and especially Apex Legends appealed to me much more. Therefore, I never had the strong desire to play the game when I could just spend my limited free time in Apex and similar games.
Why am I doing it now? Since my surprisingly fun outing in CoD Cold War, I have at least enjoyed the game and gunplay enough to be more interested in CoD. And then there’s the fact that I have repeatedly written quirky news about CoD and Warzone in my job as an editor. At some point I thought to myself, “Hey, since you write so much about it, you should maybe play it properly too!”
So I did, and many hours later (Hey, why is it so large?!) I can finally dive into the famous Warzone.
Death in the Gulag and Euphoria from Loot Luck
This is how my first round went: I start a solo battle royale round and land in the Warzone. There I get unlucky during the jump and land right in the middle of a firefight. I only have a pathetic pistol, so I have no chance when a guy from 100 meters away aims at me with an assault rifle. I shoot defiantly in his direction, and just like that, I’m eliminated.
Off to the Gulag. And as tasteless as I find the naming of this feature, it is clever for the gameplay. Because a fight for life and death for respawns fits perfectly with the setting, and I’m really looking forward to my first round in the Gulag. Just as I turn the corner, however, an enemy runs past me from the side and gives me a headshot. That’s it.
With this ugly pistol, I have no chance.
That was round 2: But alright, once is no time, and I try again. Again in solo since I don’t want to hinder innocent players with my noobiness, and I want to take a look at the game in peace.
This time I land in an area of Verdansk where no one is lurking around me at first. I also quickly find a crate that dispenses special loot with a pleasant guitar sound effect. An assault rifle of the Krig 6 type at purple quality. Wow, from various Warzone articles on MeinMMO I know, that this weapon is one of the top guns. “Yippie-Ay-Yeah, piglets, I now have an assault rifle!”
And indeed, a clueless piglet comes trampling towards me as I run into a backyard in Verdansk. I aim and a burst from the Krig tears apart my poor victim before it can even fight back.
“Wow, this weapon hits hard!” I think, and just as I reload, another reckless guy appears on the roof across from me. Since the Krig in my version has a variable zoom scope, I coolly aim and ignore the panicked suppressive fire from the opponent. Bullets are striking around me as I take aim at the enemy and pull the trigger with pleasure. Kill number 2, yeah!
I have to admit, the gunplay in Warzone is – as expected from CoD – very good, and shooting is really fun. The handling and hit feedback are great.
Verdansk is full of details, but it feels almost too big for me.
Therefore, I feel like I wander through Verdansk forever and manage to take down 2 more opponents while hiding in a delivery truck. Just before the end of the game, with around a dozen people left, a rogue catches me from a roof and sets me on fire.
I can hit him, but he is fully armored and ultimately takes me down. But this round was really fun, even though the map feels way too big to me and I often traveled a long way without encountering an enemy.
Let’s see what the other modes have to offer.
Other modes are more fun than classic battle royale
This is what I experienced in Armored Royale:The Armored Royale mode sounds promising. You drive around in a truck and have respawns as long as the thing stands. But my session was rather boring.
My teammates immediately drive away when I quickly go looting, and I spend the rest of the session chasing after the truck until the damn thing finally gets destroyed and I soon get shot afterwards. This mode won’t be my favorite at all, at least not with random players.
How cool was Rebirth: Finally, I try out the “Rebirth” mode. It tempts with respawns and a small map. Since Verdansk was too big for me anyway, it sounds extremely appealing.
My first round starts extremely chaotically. I land directly with opponents who are already equipped, and with my pistol I quickly become a victim. Multiple times! Because after every respawn, some enemy jerk awaits me again and blows my head off with superior firepower.
With the right weapon, Warzone is really fun – thanks to the gunplay!
After countless deaths, I finally manage to find a decent weapon, and then it gets much more fun. I still get hit a lot, mainly because in the small map someone often intervenes in my fights uninvited and takes me down from the side. But I also deal good damage, and so it doesn’t end with just one round.
In the end, I play Warzone late into the night and mostly stick to the Rebirth mode because the action fits and I can peacefully try out different tactics and weapons.
Eventually, I have to go to bed, but one thing is certain: that was not my last round in the Warzone!
Conclusion – Warzone is now part of my game list
I have long avoided Warzone and now I almost regret it. Because the game is really a lot of fun, and even though I still prefer Apex Legends, I especially enjoy the excellent gunplay and the ideal TTK for me.
While I usually need three magazines to kill an opponent in Apex in the endgame, it’s a bit faster here, and the weapons don’t empty their magazines so quickly.
The kills I had here in Warzone were extremely satisfying, and it’s just fun to explore the ghost town of Verdansk or experience wild battles on Rebirth Island. I’m definitely curious to see how Warzone continues to develop.
The Vex Mythoclast has made a name for itself in the past from Destiny 2 and is now a monster thanks to its rework in Season 15. We at MeinMMO will show you why you should definitely get your hands on this rare weapon.
What is the deal with the Vex? The Vex Mythoclast is essentially a fusion rifle with a fully automatic firing mode. A rework has improved almost all aspects of the gun, and you can hardly equip a better exotic. It also has an intriguing backstory.
Since the Vex was feared by many in Destiny 1, Guardians had high expectations for the weapon that made its comeback with the Glass Chamber. However, the return went sideways: the Vex was in a state where no one wanted to use it willingly. That has changed in the new Season 15.
What gave the Vex Mythoclast its new shine in Season 15
The gun had to be significantly improved. Bungie realized during Season 14 that the weapon simply did not match what they remembered of the Vex. An exotic raid weapon should definitely be strong enough to stand out from the other weapons. Now that Bungie has finally adjusted the Vex, it is worth using.
Here’s how the Vex was improved: These are the buffs and changes that Bungie applied to the weapon at the start of the Season of the Lost:
PvE damage bonus increased by ~40 %
Range increased
Increased stability
Reworked catalyst to provide stability and more damage after a kill
Rate of fire increased from 360 to 390
Charge time in linear fusion mode reduced from 820 to 533
The exotic no longer loses overload stacks when stowed, except in linear mode
This is the Vex Mythoclast – looks like a severed Vex arm.
Thanks to these changes, which went live with Patch 3.3.0.0, the Vex has earned its place in your loadout – if you even own it.
This makes the exotic even stronger: The weapon is already strong enough and worthwhile, but with a few additions, you can get even more out of it. For example, the catalyst and an enormously powerful mod.
You get the catalyst in the raid Glass Chamber.
To do this, you’ll have to visit some platforms and shoot oracles in the right order.
Once you complete this, you receive a catalyst that provides you with a 20% damage buff and additional stability.
This buff can be renewed with every kill.
Another useful thing related to the seasonal artifact is the mod “Particle Deconstruction.” The mod provides a stacked damage increase per shot on the same target. With each shot, you not only increase your damage, but you also apply a debuff to the enemy. This ensures that everyone in your team with (linear) fusion rifles deals more damage (even without the mod).
This means for you: more damage and even your team benefits significantly.
In PvE and PvP, the strong exotic can finally convince
That’s why it’s essential in the PvE loadout: Thanks to its rework, the weapon now enjoys great usability in the loadout of the Guardians and shines even in endgame. You now possess, through its category, a powerful automatic rifle that doesn’t run out of ammo.
Moreover, in combination with the right mod and its corresponding catalyst, it becomes a real DPS monster. If you plan to go into the Nightfall, you can use this weapon well because fusion rifles stop unstoppable champions.
As a combo, a heavy linear fusion rifle is also recommended. You quickly stack boss damage with the Vex and switch to your power weapon. If you encounter a mini-boss, often the charged shot from a distance is enough, which fortunately only costs you primary ammo.
Good all-rounder in PvP: In capable hands, the weapon can be devastatingly good. The Vex Mythoclast performs well at short or medium range and provides one-hit kills with its second firing mode if a precision shot is landed.
Check out how the Vex cleans up in the Crucible:
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Nevertheless, one should be clear – if you happen to possess it, it would not be wise to rush blindly into Guardian hordes and play Rambo. Despite its power, the weapon still requires a certain handling before you can expect success. With the Vex in hand alone, you will not become a pro like ZkMushroom.
Although the 40% damage buff is missing in PvP compared to PvE, the increased rate of fire with the same damage is a true blessing. A good shotgun serves as a great complement to your “automatic rifle” and the long-range shot.
Should rare raid weapons be really OP or is it exaggerated?
This is why the weapon is so rare: The Vex Mythoclast can only be obtained in the raid “Glass Chamber”. You must kick the end boss Atheon to the virtual afterlife and pray to the RNG god for luck, as you do not securely receive the weapon.
You’ll have to run the raid multiple times if you’ve had really bad luck until you finally see the yellow glow of an exotic engram in front of you. You could be severely unlucky and only receive it on your 100th try.
Even on MeinMMO, the Guardians complain about its rarity:
Welcome to the club: 46 completions and still no Vex received.
MeinMMO has sifted through Warmind.io to find out how rare the Vex really is. Thanks to the API, there is much information and analysis of content from the Destiny universe available.
According to Warmind.io, only 1.6 % of all players have the raid exotic. When related to the entire player base, that’s quite low.
Bungie claims that there is a kind of “bad luck protection” active in the raid. A system where your chances increase after every unsuccessful attempt without a Vex. So you should not lose hope, as every run brings you closer to the Vex.
Could the raid weapon become a problem? The Vex Mythoclast is and remains a raid exotic, and for that, you unfortunately have to enter the raid.
Most of the time, it’s players who call for the nerf of this weapon because they don’t own it yet. The Vex is currently in very good shape as it is. Sure, a few fine-tuning adjustments could be made, but one should keep in mind that the state of this weapon before Patch 3.3.0.0 was really miserable.
What do you think about the rework of the Vex Mythoclast? Do you already own the weapon and use it proudly? Are you afraid of a nerf or do you think the weapon is too powerful? Let us know in the comments what you think of the exotic in Season 15.
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Today, on September 7th, the Spotlight Hour with Spoink starts in Pokémon GO. Additionally, you will receive more Stardust during the event, so you shouldn’t miss this hour. We will show you the most important information.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday, a so-called Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. During the event, a Pokémon chosen by the developers spawns significantly more frequently in the game. Additionally, there is a bonus active that is meant to make the event even more attractive.
Today, on September 7th, the Psychic-type Pokémon Spoink from the third generation is the focus of the event. There is also a bonus that brings you more of the coveted Stardust.
Spotlight Hour with Spoink – Start Time and Bonus
When does it start? The Spotlight Hour today begins at the usual time at 6:00 PM. You can enjoy the event for a full hour. Around 7:00 PM, the spawns should normalize again, and the bonus will be turned off.
Make use of these bonuses today: During the Spotlight Hour, Spoink will spawn almost everywhere in the wild. This is the first big bonus of the event. Additionally, each capture of a Pokémon will bring you double Stardust. Use a Star Piece to earn even more of the coveted resource.
Is there Shiny Spoink? Yes, you can catch Shiny Spoink in Pokémon GO since 2019.
Is the Spotlight Hour with Spoink worth it?
How strong is it? Neither Spoink nor Groink can be considered particularly strong attackers. They fight decently, but there are significantly better alternatives. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, you should take attackers like Mewtwo or Latios into raid battles.
How do you like the outlook for today’s Spotlight Hour? Is this an event you will participate in, or will you skip this hour this time? In the coming weeks, many more exciting dates await you. You can find all events in September 2021 for Pokémon GO here.
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In the MMORPG RuneScape 3, there is a promotion in September that offers a large bundle in the real money shop. This bundle includes, among other things, very powerful items that usually require a lot of grind and a minimum level. For the RuneScape community, this is the last straw. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What happened in RuneScape? Currently, there is a Pay2Win debate going on in “current” RuneScape. The two “Skilling Bundles”, which are available in the shop until September 25 for about €17, are to blame.
These bundles contain the so-called “Overloads”, which are causing quite a stir within the player community.
What are Overloads? This item is a very strong potion. The Overload combines all five attributes of your character into one potion and improves them by 15%. This makes it the optimal drink for every fighting player. The Overloads are not tradable, and to create them, you need level 96 Herblore, which corresponds to many hours of grind.
Many people therefore believe that the Overload is the most important reason to level up Herblore at all, as it is one of the strongest potions in the game and cannot simply be bought. The fact that you can get five of these valuable items in the September Skill Bundle for real money and thus bypass any grind makes the community angry.
What exactly bothers the community? Many comments on reddit flood the channels of RuneScape 3. One of the threads with the most upvotes is titled “RuneScape 3 will be the worst Pay2Win game ever.” But is that true?
Is it Pay2Win? This is what many voices on reddit are also wondering, as opinions are divided:
If you buy the bundle and thus the Overloads, you are not paying to be better than others, but to reach certain milestones faster and thus bypass the grind.
The correct term for this would be Pay2Progress according to some users, not Pay2Win. Unfortunately, this does not lessen the community’s anger.
What do the users say? While many are simply venting their frustration on reddit, there are also some constructive comments. However, the overall mood in the community is rather negative.
User Nyte_Crawler writes (via reddit): “For me, RuneScape is a game that happens on the grind. If people want to pay to skip it, they should. The game definitely makes it possible to skip a lot of time with money, but that doesn’t bother other players.”
User Vez52 agrees (via reddit): “RuneScape 3 just feels weird compared to Old School RuneScape. I don’t use many microtransactions, but it only takes 10 seconds to spend $20 and buy Overloads…”
Even-Ant7872 expresses concern about the future (via reddit): “Nobody cares whether a level 1 noob can use Overloads or not. […] The problem is that non-tradable items are held behind microtransactions. This worries me about the future and integrity of the game.”
The other items in the bundle are hardly mentioned at all. The player community is fundamentally only bothered by the possibility of buying Overloads with real money.
Is this the first Pay2Win debate? No. While the classic Old School RuneScape largely avoids microtransactions, they are already common in RuneScape 3. For example, you can already buy in-game currency with real money and boost your experience. This has led to discussions in the past, especially because the game actually relies on a subscription model to experience all content.
The bundle itself will disappear from the RuneScape 3 shop on September 25. So there’s enough time to stock up on Overloads if you want to spend the money. What do you think? Do you play RuneScape 3 and are bothered by the bundle, or do you not see it so tightly? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
The MMORPG Lost Ark has been postponed to early 2022 in Europe. However, if you really want to play it, you can do so on the Russian servers. We will explain how you can do it despite the IP block.
UPDATE 9.09.2021: What’s happening with Lost Ark? After Lost Ark was officially announced for Europe, the release date was unfortunately postponed to early 2022. Many fans were frustrated by this, as they have been waiting for the MMORPG for a long time. It is possible to play the game now and test various systems, but you’ll need to connect to the Russian servers.
Lost Ark has been running in Russia for a year now and has received a whole host of new content. This includes:
New continents
New classes
Raids and dungeons
Lots of new gear
The Season 2 updates
Mini-games and more
In this guide, we will explain how to register on Russian servers.
New methods for account creation
It has now become much easier to create a Russian account for Lost Ark. You no longer have to go through long registrations via mail.ru and enter phone numbers. Instead, go to the official Lost Ark site.
There, you will immediately notice two red buttons that say “Registration” in Russian.
The bright red buttons are hard to miss.
Click on one, and a window will appear where you will also receive new options for account creation alongside the usual email and phone registration. You can now also log in via:
Facebook
Twitter
Google account
Twitch
Which one you choose doesn’t matter. After your selection, you will be asked to grant MYGAMES access to your account and agree to the terms of use. Click on the small box there and then the gray “Continue” button.
Left: The selection of various login options. Right: Window with the terms of use
Then, another small window will pop up asking for your account name, and you will be asked if you want to log in. Press the large yellow button to proceed. The page will reload, and another small pop-up window will appear.
Click on the small box again and then on the only gray button to complete your registration. After another refresh and a pop-up window that you can ignore and close, your account will be created.
And that’s it. Now you can follow the steps below, download the game, and install the fan-made English patch.
Download and start Lost Ark
How do I download the game? Once you have a Mail.ru address and are logged in, you can go directly to the Lost Ark page and download the client. The homepage should now show you new options:
Click on one of the two buttons to download the .exe of Lost Ark. Open it and choose which folder or hard drive to download the game to. After that, you can run the file and patch it like a normal launcher:
You don’t need a VPN for downloading and patching either. It will take some time for the game to download. You can track the progress in the launcher window in the upper right corner.
29 min until the download is complete.
How can I play Lost Ark? As mentioned above, Lost Ark is IP-locked in Russia. This means that only IPs from the approved region can play the MMORPG. The lock activates when you have to log in to the game.
To access the server, you need a VPN service that provides you with a Russian IP address. Recommended options include:
ExitLag
CyberGhost
Hide.me
They are paid services, but some offer free trial periods during which you can convince yourself of the service.
Help! Everything is in Russian! Yes, unfortunately, there is little that can be done about that. There is no official English translation for Lost Ark. Diligent players on Reddit have created a fan translation.
The instructions for the English patch can be found in the Reddit thread. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the texts or the reliable stability of the patch.
