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Pokémon GO: 5 new monsters from Generation 6 that are likely to come to the game soon

Franzi Korittke 3. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

New graphics of a total of 5 monsters have been found in Pokémon GO by dataminers. We at MeinMMO have looked at this information and will show you which Pokémon it is.

What are these finds? A group of dataminers calling themselves PokeMiners regularly search in Pokémon GO for new information. This allows them to discover some changes in the game before the actual release. They then provide these finds publicly to other trainers. Now the PokeMiners have found new graphics of 5 Pokémon from Generation 6 in the game code.

Since the data found are just hints from the game code and not official information from Niantic, you should view them with a healthy dose of skepticism. In the past, the PokeMiners have been able to make very reliable statements about this, although Pokémon GO can also change this data at any time.

These are the 5 new monsters

A few days ago, Niantic had released the new loading screen for Pokémon GO. This led to a lot of speculation in the community about a release of new monsters. Now the PokeMiners have found new graphics in the game code that give a preview for a possible release.

In the reddit post by martycochrane, 5 new monsters from Generation 6 can be seen. These include Hoopa in its unbound form, Monargoras, Paragoni, and Trombork, as well as different forms of Coiffwaff, as you can see in the embedded post below.

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What we know about the new Pokémon

Hoopa: The mysterious Pokémon Hoopa has been a topic in Pokémon GO since the GO Fest in July 2021. It has repeatedly triggered certain events in the game using its rings. With these rings, it can transport things from one place to another.

Just in time for the new season, there is now a new special research through which you can catch this monster for the first time. Hoopa is of the Psychic and Dark types. It also has an unbound and a bound form. Until now, only the bound version has been shown in the game. In the findings of the PokeMiners, the graphic of an unbound Hoopa has been discovered for the first time.

Monargoras: Monargoras is the evolution of Balgoras. It is of the Rock and Dragon types. You can recognize it by its reddish-brown, dinosaur-like body, the yellow crest, and a white shield around its neck. Its pre-evolution Balgoras is also not yet catchable in the game.

Paragoni and Trombork: Paragoni belongs to the Ghost and Grass types. You can recognize it by the tree stump it uses as a head. Its body resembles a ghost. Paragoni can evolve into the tree-like monster Trombork. This Pokémon also belongs to the Ghost and Grass types.

Coiffwaff: Coiffwaff is a Normal type monster. It has no pre-evolutions or further evolutions. As shown in the overview of the PokeMiners from the reddit post, this monster is a shape-shifter. This happens by changing its hairstyle. Therefore, it can take on up to 9 other forms in addition to its unstyled form.

Community reactions

The finds of the PokeMiners are well received in the community. As cestkevvie writes: “Trombork is one of my absolute favorite Pokémon. I can’t wait for it to come to the game” (via reddit.com). And its pre-evolution Paragoni can impress trainers with its shiny version (via reddit.com).

Burntphantrash, on the other hand, is excited about Hoopa in its unbound form and Monargoras. However, he would have liked to see another dinosaur Pokémon: Amagarga (via reddit.com).

Other trainers are already speculating when Coiffwaff could come to the game. Amiibofan101 writes on reddit: “I hope we get more than just the normal Coiffwaff for the Fashion Event” (via reddit.com). Shadowmirrow speculates that the normal form could be available in the wild and all others only in raids (via reddit.com).

That there could be a release of Coiffwaff on the occasion of the announced Fashion Event does not sound unreasonable. This monster can change its form by changing its hairstyle. Therefore, the associated change in appearance would fit thematically well with this event.

Whether and when you will be able to catch the monsters in Pokémon GO is still not officially known. Should there be new information, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

What do you think of the new Pokémon that the dataminers found? And which form of Coiffwaff do you like best? Feel free to leave your opinion here in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.

The next event in Pokémon GO will start in just a few days. The Psychic Spectacle is bringing you 2 new Pokémon. We have looked at them and will show them to you.

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Battlefield 2042: Insider reveals the start date for the beta – When will you be able to play yourself?

Tarek Zehrer 3. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

There is still no official date for the beta of Battlefield 2042. But finally, there is a clue as to when it might start. At least, a well-known leaker, Tom Henderson, gives a specific date for the end of September.

When is the beta supposed to start? According to Tom Henderson, the beta for Battlefield 2042 will enter early access on September 22.

From September 24, all other players can also participate in the open beta. While he doesn’t specify the exact duration, it is expected to last about a week, as has usually been the case with previous beta phases for older Battlefield titles.

Is the information reliable? Tom Henderson is considered a well-known insider who has regularly provided reliable information about Battlefield.

He has already leaked the setting for Battlefield 2042
Additionally, he provided advance information about the then-unannounced game mode Portal

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Another insider confirms the date

Is the date credible? Henderson can still be regarded as a reliable source of information. This time, he seems very confident about the date.

He writes on his Twitter account: “The beta on September 22 is not speculation or guesswork.” He is as sure about this as he was about the CoD Vanguard leak, where he also turned out to be correct. (via Twitter)

In this case, he is also supported by another well-known insider who confirms the date. Jeff Grubb, who has also published numerous advance details about Battlefield 2042, considers the date credible (via vgc.com).

Previously, a date of September 4 circulated online for a long time, which turned out to be incorrect. This date was circulated by EA itself as it appeared in a blog post about Battlefield 2042, which was modified a few minutes after its release.

Apparently, they internally did not believe in the date and pushed it back further. In the middle of the month, several beta phases for Call Of Duty: Vanguard, the direct competitor of Battlefield 2042, are also taking place. Thus, September 22 remains the logical start date, exactly one month before the release.

Until EA officially confirms the date, you shouldn’t completely rely on it.

Uncertainty about the beta start – Many were wrong with a tip

This is what has happened so far: Officially, Electronic Arts has not yet announced a specific date for the beta. So far, only September has been mentioned as a timeframe.

Instead of a specific date, it remained September. However, many players, streamers, and media speculated long about September 4 as the start of the early access phase for the beta.
Just a few days ago, insider Henderson wrote that we would finally get concrete information from EA by September 2. Hence, many expected an announcement and confirmation of September 4.
Later, Henderson had to correct this information – apparently, he was misinformed by his source. This, in turn, caused further rumors.

On the one hand, disappointed players were upset that they trusted the information. On the other hand, there were growing concerns that Battlefield 2042 might have development issues. After all, there has been no new information about the shooter since July, which is supposed to be released on October 22.

In our special, we have summarized the situation for you: Hey EA, when are you finally going to release the beta date for Battlefield 2042?

On which platforms will the beta be released? The testing phase will take place on all platforms where Battlefield 2042 is to be released. These are PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

On last-gen consoles, however, a technically adapted version with fewer players per match and smaller maps will be released.

For more information, check out our overview of Battlefield 2042: All information about the multiplayer shooter – Release, Beta, System requirements

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Legends of Runeterra is the better Hearthstone and much cheaper

Alexander Leitsch 3. September 2021 Reading time 6 minutes

The card game Hearthstone is under criticism due to its pricing policy, balance issues, and the new Mercenaries mode. Some players are therefore looking for alternatives. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch switched to Legends of Runeterra back in 2020 and feels confirmed in this change.

What’s happening with Hearthstone? The card game from Blizzard recently announced the new Mercenaries mode. The presentation was chaotic and many viewers did not understand exactly how this mode works.

What many understood, however, are the high costs associated with this mode. The pre-order for all new packs costs 130 euros and does not even provide advantages for the other modes.

In general, many see a problem in Hearthstone’s pricing policy:

A new set comes out every 3 months, for which players can buy packs.
There is a Season Pass that costs money.
You can directly buy top decks.
There are solo contents that need to be purchased.
It feels like every week, a cosmetic set with new skins is released.

Cortyn has already expressed his thoughts on the pricing policy in a “Mecker Wednesday”: I don’t earn enough money to play Hearthstone anymore.

What are the alternatives? Currently, there’s an increasing question about which alternatives to Hearthstone are worth considering. Games like Magic: The Gathering Arena, The Elder Scrolls Legends, or Gwent are mentioned.

Personally, I played Hearthstone for years but permanently switched to Legends of Runeterra in the summer of 2020.

The biggest plus points I see in Legends of Runeterra are primarily in the flow of gameplay, the better Arena mode, and the monetization, which is extremely fair.

Who’s speaking? Alexander Leitsch is actually the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. However, he enjoys playing a round of Legends of Runeterra in the evenings while lying in bed.

He has already spent dozens of hours in both Hearthstone and LoR. Currently, he only follows Hearthstone through compilations and on the YouTube channel of Trump, who regularly presents new sets and crazy decks.

Legends of Runeterra is superior to Hearthstone in almost every aspect

The better gameplay: When I first tried Legends of Runeterra in January 2020, I was particularly captivated by the gameplay. I would describe it as a mix between Hearthstone and Magic.

In a round, one player is always the attacker while the other must defend against the attack.
Both players take turns, performing an action (e.g., playing a monster), after which the opponent may respond.
Mana points are required for playing cards, which recharge and increase with each turn. Additionally, there are up to 3 “spell mana”, which is unspent mana from the previous round.
There are different types of cards: Creatures, Champions, and Spells. The Champions, who are well-known LoL characters, can rise to combat under certain conditions, adding another tactical component to the game.

Overall, the gameplay in Legends of Runeterra is significantly more dynamic than that of Hearthstone. This makes it much more enjoyable for me.

Moreover, the Champions here truly feel special. While known characters from the Warcraft universe in Hearthstone can be played but usually do not have a significant impact on the course of a game, in Legends of Runeterra, strategies and decks are typically built around the Champions.

How such a match proceeds is demonstrated in this tutorial video from Riot Games:

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The better Arena mode: The Arena mode in Hearthstone is fundamentally a cool idea, but it has been terribly implemented. You put together your deck of 30 cards randomly and fight against other players who also have random decks. The goal is to win by being better at evaluating the offered cards and building a functional deck from them.

Players are always offered 3 random cards from which they must choose one to add to their deck. The only aspect a player can orient themselves to are the cards already chosen.

However, the system completely lacks synergies and therefore complexity. Generally, you only choose the cards that are the strongest on their own. There’s little freedom of choice, and you can’t really take risks with the selection of cards since there are no indications that you’ll get matching cards for synergies.

Moreover, there’s no guarantee that I will get a legendary card while other players may draw two or three legendary cards.

The Expeditions in Legends of Runeterra, on the other hand, let you collect “packs” instead of cards. You are offered one Champion and two corresponding cards in each of the first two selections that create a synergy.

Also, in the following rounds, you select not one, but always two cards. Alternately, you are offered two “normal” cards and two cards that interact with each other.

The system in Legends of Runeterra emphasizes ensuring that each player receives an equal number of Champions and that the decks value not only the strongest cards but also synergies.

At the end of the draft, a trader also offers you the chance to exchange one of 3 random cards for another card, should you wish.

Expeditionen Legends of Runeterra — In Legends of Runeterra, you choose fixed card packs that have synergies.

During an Expeditions round, your deck also changes. After the first victory, for example, you’ll receive 3 Champion packs to choose from.

The Expeditions also rely on a different “elimination system” than the Arena:

If you lose 3 matches in the Hearthstone Arena, you’re out.
In the Expeditions, you only lose if you lose twice in a row.

Much better monetization: Like in Hearthstone, Legends of Runeterra offers special card backs, skins for champions, and different play fields for real money. However, there is a significant difference when it comes to purchasing cards.

In Legends of Runeterra, you cannot purchase booster packs, even if you wanted to.

Instead, you directly buy a common, rare, epic, or champion card with real money. Depending on the rarity, the card costs more. A champion of your choice costs about 3.30 euros, a common card 11 cents.

By comparison: A pack in Hearthstone costs around 1.50 euros and contains 5 random cards. To get a legendary card, you typically need 5 to 15 packs, during which you don’t have control over which legendary you receive.

The purchased card in Legends of Runeterra can then be used in deck building to unlock a desired card of the corresponding rarity. However, in LoR, new cards are obtained so quickly that you don’t need to spend any money for the first good meta decks.

Art style and interactions: This last point can certainly be debated, but I much prefer the art style and especially the interactions in Legends of Runeterra.

In the game, there are recurrent interactions between champions and other champions, as well as between the champions and their “followers”. Not only are fun puns and jokes made, but part of the lore is also told.

The entire presentation of the game – with all artworks, cinematics, and interactions – pleases me so much that I also have high hopes for the upcoming LoL MMORPG:

Because Legends of Runeterra is so well-made, I have high hopes for the LoL MMORPG.

Hearthstone offers different modes and more peculiar situations

What does Hearthstone do better? Not everything about Hearthstone is bad. The game doesn’t take itself too seriously, has good humor, and of course features many iconic characters from the Warcraft universe.

Moreover, there are players who prefer the rather quiet and alternating gameplay of Hearthstone over that of Legends of Runeterra.

With the implementation of Battlegrounds and the Mercenaries mode, Blizzard has introduced two interesting game modes that you won’t find in Legends of Runeterra.

Lastly, I also enjoy following Hearthstone because of the peculiar situations where players can eliminate their opponents as early as the third turn or when numerous random interactions occur that completely change the course of the game.

Yet, as entertaining as these moments are, they’ve also led to a lot of frustration for me. That is one of the reasons I feel more comfortable in Legends of Runeterra, but I still enjoy watching compilations of Hearthstone matches.

What are your thoughts on the two card games? Do you hold onto Hearthstone despite Blizzard’s often harsh monetization? Or do you play another card game? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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Action-PvP game Naraka Bladepoint excites thousands on Steam – What makes it so good?

Jürgen Horn 3. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Naraka Bladepoint has been available on Steam for some time after a successful beta, and the positive trend is not slowing down. Thousands of players are simultaneously battling with swords and cannons, and the reviews are also very good. But what makes the game so popular?

What is Naraka Bladepoint? Naraka: Bladepoint is a fast-paced battle royale that was released on Steam on August 12, 2021. In Naraka Bladepoint, the goal is to gain the power of a dead god on a cursed island.

The world is clearly inspired by various medieval cultures of Asia, and the selectable heroes also conform to typical Wuxia clichés. Among them are the blind swordmaster, the drunken martial artist, and the stoic warrior monk.

What is Wuxia? This term refers to an original Chinese literary genre but is now also used for other media. Typical Wuxia works feature masterful martial artists who gain superhuman abilities due to their mastery of martial arts. Typical of Wuxia are outrageous stunts where heroes and villains fly, run along walls, and wield weapons with extreme precision.

Each hero has different skills; for instance, the swordmaster can use poison, the drunkard catches fire, and the monk temporarily becomes a sort of four-armed colossus.

Throughout the game, you first explore the island unarmed, acquire weapons and gear, and escape the toxic breath of the dead gods that continuously shrinks the play area. Along the way, you defeat your enemies, and if you are the last one standing at the end, you win the round.

What is the situation on Steam? Even at the beta of Naraka Bladepoint, tens of thousands of players were online. This trend has not been stopped, and even three weeks post-release, Naraka Bladepoint is still a hit on Steam.

naraka-steam-reviews — Sources: SteamCharts and Steam

naraka-steam-charts — Sources: SteamCharts and Steam

Every day, player numbers climb to over 100,000 at peak times. The last peak on September 2, 2021, was 126,842 players, just behind the previous high of 128,628 players on August 30.

This high player count is based on extremely positive reviews. The game has been rated over 27,000 times, with 80 percent of those reviews being positive (as of September 3, 2021).

Smooth action combat system, cool heroes, and high addiction factor – This is why Naraka Bladepoint rocks

Why is the game so well received? When looking at the ratings and comments for Naraka Bladepoint (via Steam), the following features are repeatedly mentioned positively:

The game has an extensive character editor that allows you to customize the pre-made heroes, and even crazy creations are possible
The gameplay allows for three-dimensional movement with a grappling hook and other acrobatic stunts reminiscent of the single-player hit Sekiro
The combat system with various blades and firearms is well-thought-out and balanced. One is constantly in motion and must actively block and dodge. Additionally, weapons will break over time and need to be repaired.
The heroes, with their skills, play differently and are a lot of fun, with clearly distinguishable roles, such as support or tank
The game offers a very motivating start, as you primarily fight against bots at first, and the lobbies fill with humans only after some experience.
Battle pass, competitive ranking, and in-game voice chat are also available.
Unlocking cosmetics and achievements is very motivating and can be addictive

Also, MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn has also played Naraka Bladepoint and can mostly confirm the above-mentioned points of criticism.

What is still criticized? Negative feedback on Naraka Bladepoint is indeed much less prevalent, but there are still some issues worth mentioning:

Server problems and poor ping times spoil the fun for some players. This is probably due to players from various regions (e.g., Europe and Asia) being matched together
The tutorial allegedly explains the gameplay too little, and many functions are unknown at the start, putting players at a disadvantage
The matchmaking is unfair and throws players of significantly different ranks together

However, even in the negative comments, it often stands out that players still find the game enjoyable, just that performance, etc., is lacking. If the developers address these issues, the response would certainly be even more positive. At least the pings, according to a dev announcement, should be improved soon.

Are you looking for more PvP games with a lot of action? Then check out this article: The 15 best multiplayer shooters of 2021 for PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC

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Even in modern WoW, Blizzard removes the “Spitting” emote

Cortyn 3. September 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

An emote falls victim to patch 9.1.5 in World of Warcraft. In the future, you won’t be able to show other players what you think of them by spitting.

Patch 9.1.5 is live on the test servers, and immediately a few new features have been noticed. Blizzard is not only adding features with the update, but also removing a few things. The spit emote has been removed and can no longer be used – something that many players find silly.

What happened? The PTR for patch 9.1.5 has been online for some time, and the dataminers from wowhead immediately searched the game data for changes. In addition to renaming some questionable achievement names (like “Bros. before Ho Ho Hos”), something else was discovered: The emote “/spit” has been removed and can no longer be used. It is neither found in the emote list in the chat window, nor can it be manually typed in.

Why is Blizzard removing the emote? Blizzard has not provided a specific reason for this so far. However, the emote was already a problem in World of Warcraft Classic. It was used to humiliate players who had purchased the shop mount. Some even wrote an automated process using add-ons, so that players with the mount were automatically targeted and spat on.

This is how the community reacts: At least in the comments on wowhead, people are not very enthusiastic about the change. Many players are sure that they will just switch to another emote or manually type in the action. That would at least still be readable by players of the same faction.

ApocalypseAP writes:

I really don’t understand why they are removing /spit. People will just write it into an emote when they want to do it. It doesn’t really change anything. […]

Captain Dope asks somewhat annoyed:

And what’s next? Will they also remove /sneeze, /slap, /fart, /threat, and /flirt?

So if anyone urgently wants to spit at someone or something, they should do it quickly – because soon it won’t be possible anymore.

What do you think about the removal of the spit emote? Is it a good change, as the emote was only used for nasty things? Or completely useless, since players can simply “agree” on another emote?

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CoD Warzone announces Season 5 Reloaded – Shows 2 new modes and live event

Maik Schneider 3. September 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

Next Thursday, on September 9th, “Season 5 Reloaded” kicks off in Call of Duty: Warzone. The current Season 5 will then step it up and bring new content to the Battle Royale. A live event will start, and there will also be two new modes. MeinMMO has the details and shows the innovations from Black Ops Cold War.

What’s going on? When a new season starts in Call of Duty, you don’t get the whole content cake at once. The new content comes in bites or surges. A further surge is imminent, as the new Mid-Season 5 has now been officially announced. The highlights for Warzone:

New, hard Battle Royale with stricter rules – Iron Trails ’84
A new Team Deathmatch – Clash
Live event “The Numbers”

We will show you in detail what innovations to expect at the start and during the Mid-Season, as well as what’s going on with Cold War. We will link the new roadmap for you here:

CoD Warzone introduces Iron Trails ’84 and Clash as new modes

What are these new modes? To keep you entertained in Battle Royale, the developers at Raven Software have come up with 2 new modes. First, there’s “Iron Trails ’84”, a Battle Royale with extra tough rules, and the Deathmatch mode “Clash”.

Game Mode Iron Trails

What are the Iron Trails? The Warzone creators don’t want to reveal 100% of what’s going on just yet. The mode will also only be coming at some point during the season. But basically, it’s a Battle Royale with stricter rules:

Health and Regeneration
- The health is higher than in the regular BR, but the regeneration rate has also changed. According to the developers, this changes a lot about the gameplay, as your gear and weapons will have different effects than you are used to.
Loadouts
- There will be no free loadout drops during a match, you will always have to buy them.
Gulag
- No shotguns, no akimbo and very little tactical equipment. The Gulag will focus on the gunfight between 2 players. If you win the duel, you return to the game with the weapons from the Gulag.

Afterward, the developers mention that you can also expect changes in Verdansk and that other aspects of the game have been slightly modified. They refer to the fact that more information will follow later.

For a victory in Iron Trails, you will receive a special calling card – but only for the win.

Game Mode Clash

What is Clash? The mode was already announced at the start of Season 5 and is coming on the very first day of the Mid-Season. Similar to Warzone’s “Rumble”, 2 teams of 50 players each will battle it out. The goal is to collect 500 points – either through contracts or of course kills.

A random area in Verdansk will be selected as the combat zone, and you can start the matches with your Warzone loadouts. In the blog regarding the Mid-Season, the developers even emphasize that the mode is a great way to level up weapons or unlock missing camos for your weapons.

Unlike in Rumble, more mechanics from the regular Battle Royale are activated:

Cash
Buy Stations
Ping System
Armor Plates
Vehicles

This is intended to provide a new deathmatch experience for Warzone and represents the next evolution in 50v50 battles in Verdansk.

The Numbers event starts on September 21

When does it start? Warzone and Cold War will simultaneously launch the new Numbers event on September 21.

What kind of event is it? You can earn a total of 18 themed cosmetics in both CoDs by completing tasks.

In Warzone, the new event is related to the mobile transmission stations. These are the trucks with antennas that have appeared in various locations since the start of the season.

For each “unique” transmission station, you will receive a sticker or an emblem or another cosmetic, as well as some experience points and cash for your current match. By “unique”, they probably mean the different locations where the transmission stations can appear.

In Cold War, you can complete 9 gameplay tasks related to the new content of Mid-Season 5.

The roadmap already gives a little sneak peek of the rewards from the event:

Cold War brings a bit of everything

What’s new in Cold War? The current premium title shows a solid amount of new content on the roadmap. There are:

Classic mode “Demolition” – Reminiscent of Search & Destroy, but everyone has a bomb
Zoo as a 6v6 map – Already appeared in Outbreak and now in the game as a 6v6
Armada as an Outbreak map: The release map Armada will be part of Outbreak
Rampage Inducer for Zombies: A new challenge in round-based modes
Survival as a new Outbreak mode

Additionally, a new melee weapon will be introduced: Sai forks. When these sharp weapons will arrive is still unclear. However, you can unlock a variant of them through the Numbers event.

Warzone and Cold War are entering the next joint round, of which there won’t be too many more. After the Mid-Season, Season 6, and thus the last season for Cold War will probably be on the horizon in early October. Warzone will also then move away from the Cold War and go further back. The new CoD Vanguard takes place in World War II and will bring Warzone along.

What we know so far about the shared plans of Vanguard and Warzone can be found here: Warzone with CoD Vanguard finally brings what everyone wants – anti-cheat & new map

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CoD Warzone: Crossplay is just annoying – And it’s not due to cheaters

Maik Schneider 3. September 2021 Reading time 6 minutes

MeinMMO author Maik Schneider is actually a fan of cross-platform play, also known as crossplay. However, what is happening with CoD: Warzone and likely also with Call of Duty: Vanguard is simply annoying to him.

Although the technology for crossplay has been available for a long time, it wasn’t until the end of 2019 and the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare that the first major game with crossplay came to PlayStation. The dam was broken, also because CoD and Sony entered into a close partnership. As a pure console player at that time, I was really pleased.

But now, nearly 2 years later, my initial excitement about the “new” feature has faded. Watching console players and PC gamers go at each other on social media is simply not fun.

About the author Maik: Since I can remember, I have owned a console and spent most of my gaming hours on a PlayStation or a dusty Nintendo. However, the PC is catching up since I built my first gaming PC about 1.5 years ago.

I know Warzone on three systems (PC, PS4, PS5), I only play with a controller, and I prefer to play on the PS5. I think the balance discussion between the platforms is valid, but the way it’s being conducted annoys me greatly.

Crossplay fuels frustration between console and PC players

What is the problem with crossplay in CoD? A topic for players on Xbox and PlayStation are the cheaters on PC. There are also ways to cheat on consoles, such as devices that interfere with controls and reduce weapon recoil. However, especially the cheaters on PC with their specialized programs are likely to make up the majority of the cheaters that have plagued the Battle Royale for some time.

But I’m not actually concerned about the cheaters. That’s a whole topic in itself, and hopefully the new anti-cheat system coming at the end of the year will change the cheating situation in Warzone.

I’m concerned about two completely different topics that are currently heating the minds of many players:

The aim assist of the controller
The field of view slider on PC

PC players criticize console players for aim assist

What is the problem with aim assist? Call of Duty has likely felt itself to be more of a controller game for a long time. Even the first official professional games took place on an Xbox, and in the era of CoD MW, PlayStation and controller were mandatory. The “Cold War” season was the first to take place on PC – however, controllers remained mandatory (via playstationlifestyle.net).

It’s quite normal for controller players in shooters to have a certain aim assist. And this very assist annoys PC players of Call of Duty quite a bit. Although PC players can also benefit from the assist and play with a controller, let’s be honest: What PC player switches from mouse and keyboard (M&K) to a controller in a shooter? Exceptions certainly prove the rule.

The problem is now:

PC players feel disadvantaged with M&K
Even PC players can easily switch to a controller
Crossplay cannot be disabled on PC
Apparently, there was a significant buff for the assist at some point in the last months
The aim assist helps in spotting enemies
You can “feel” the aim assist and improve your sniper gameplay

Particularly the unconfirmed buff has likely led to many players complaining about the aim assist now. Console players defend themselves, and both player groups have been clashing for months. Warzone expert JGOD shows in a short video how strong the assist currently is:

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In the Warzone subreddit alone, there are hundreds of threads in the last 12 months under the keyword “aim assist” discussing aim assist (via reddit).

Many of them are “rant threads” where users complain about the assist. In these threads, the discussions often become quite heated. Users lash out at each other and end up being less upset about the aim assist and more about the incredulous comments against their opinions.

Crossplay is supposed to bring players together. Why does it feel like the platforms are actually drifting apart, at least in Call of Duty?

Console players retaliate due to lack of FoV slider

What is the problem with the field of view? Almost hand in hand with comments about aim assist go arguments about field of view, in English “Field of View” and short FoV.

With a field of view slider/FoV slider, one can adjust the displayed field of view and see more of the game. Everything is represented a bit smaller, and the gameplay feels faster because you cover a larger display area in the same time. However, you see much more of your surroundings.

I would like to show you again a picture from JGOD that he posted on Twitter:

The two upper screenshots in the image are suitable for comparison because the streamers Reidboyy and MuTeX are already down and Repullze is watching.

There is no time difference between the two upper images, both are at the same point and looking in the same direction. Nevertheless, MuTeX can still spot a tree at the left screen edge, while Reidboyy can barely see the tree on his left in the picture.

Console players then use the lack of FoV slider as a reason to complain about a disadvantage. Provoked PC players bring up aim assist again as a problem in the discussion, which supposedly exists only because CoD wants to favor console and thus controller players.

Crossplay is supposed to connect players – but it pits them against each other

Somehow, this aim assist/field of view debate is a self-reinforcing vicious circle that leads to too much frustration and even hatred. This annoys me tremendously and I see it as a big problem in the CoD community.

The discussion concerns not only Warzone; the situation is similar in premium titles, whether in CoD MW or Black Ops Cold War. The alpha of the new CoD Vanguard also had no FoV slider on PlayStation; the debate may therefore go round in circles for another CoD generation.

There are constantly these debates and unpleasant things that complete strangers hurl at each other. Players, who actually all share a common hobby and could have fun together, are hissing at each other in a nasty way, and no one is willing to back down.

How could the problem be solved? Currently, the debate largely revolves around the two points aim assist and FoV slider. The dynamics of the discussions would change if consoles could enlarge their field of view.

Okay, that would only help one side, but it would take some steam out of the whole discussion. A solution to the aim assist issue is a whole other story.

Weapon balancing is already a complicated matter, but balancing two input devices? When is the assist too strong, where are the various devices at an advantage, is there even a need for aim assist, or should both input devices have one? I feel reminded of rocket science.

The balancing between platforms is the problem for me with crossplay in Call of Duty. You don’t feel like you’re on a mega server where everyone is at least starting with roughly the same conditions, hardware differences aside. There are always mouse players, aim assist noobs, Cronus cheaters, or PC sweats with full FoV.

I admit, Call of Duty has never had the most positive community. I mean, we shoot each other all day and want to win, so I don’t expect too much. But I currently don’t like the influence that crossplay has on the community.

I’d love to read your comments on the topic. Do you think aim assist is unfair? Does the fact that there is no FoV slider on consoles annoy you? Or can we all just please be friends?

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FIFA 22: Ultimate Edition costs up to 100 € – Is the expensive edition worth it for you?

Julian Schröder 3. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

You can pre-order FIFA 22 in the Ultimate Edition for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC. But is the expensive version really worth it? What are the differences? We will take a closer look at the Ultimate Edition and explain the advantages of the expensive edition.

This is the Ultimate Edition of FIFA 22: The new FIFA installment will be released this year in two different versions. The Standard and the Ultimate Edition. This is somewhat surprising, as there have traditionally been three FIFA versions in the past years. The “Champions Edition” is omitted this year.

You can pre-order these versions, which differ in price and additional pre-order bonuses:

FIFA 22 Standard Edition for PS4 and Xbox One – €69.99
FIFA 22 Standard Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series – €79.99
FIFA 22 Standard Edition for PC – €59.99

FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series – €99.99
FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition for PC – €79.99

This raises the question: “Is the Ultimate Edition worth it for me?” We will present you the differences and the contents and tell you which version you should choose.

You can find everything about the FIFA 22 release here.

Advantages and Contents of the Ultimate Edition

This is the Ultimate Edition of FIFA 22: The Ultimate Edition includes a lot of additional bonuses that the Standard version of FIFA 22 does not offer. However, there are also additional contents that both versions share.

These bonuses are available in both the Standard and the Ultimate Edition:

Team-of-the-Week Players (FUT)
Mbappé Loan Card (FUT)
FUT Ambassador Loan Player (FUT)
Career Mode Youth Player (Career Mode)

These bonuses are only offered in the Ultimate Edition:

FUT Heroes Card on December 1st (FUT) – available with pre-order until August 11th
Ones-to-Watch Card (FUT)
4,600 FIFA Points
Cross-Generation Access (PS5 and PS4 or Xbox Series and Xbox One)

It is noticeable that there are no more weekly free packs. These provided FUT players in previous years with free packs for weeks, in which one could find strong cards by chance.

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FIFA 22 with Early Access – How to Play the Game First

Here’s how to start early: In addition to the various bonuses mentioned above, the Ultimate Edition offers perhaps the biggest advantage: an early start for FIFA 22! Pre-order customers of the Ultimate Edition can start a full 4 days earlier and thus gain an advantage in Ultimate Team.

These are the start times:

FIFA 22 Ultimate Edition – September 27, 2021
FIFA 22 Standard Edition – October 1, 2021

You can even start even earlier if you are an EA Play subscriber. Then you will receive a 10-hour test phase for FIFA 22, which starts as early as September 22.

Here you will find everything about the Early Access of FIFA 22.

The brand new trailer for FIFA 22 reveals the release date and new features

So is the Ultimate Edition worth it? If you want to start FIFA 22 as soon as possible and mainly play Ultimate Team, then the Ultimate Edition offers some attractive benefits that might be interesting for FUT players. However, it should be noted that the additional contents of the Ultimate Edition have the potential to disappoint.

While you do receive a coveted Ones-to-Watch card and a new FUT Heroes card, these random cards do not automatically guarantee good players. There could also be cards that are simply not strong or do not fit into your team.

However, if an early start is extremely important to you or you have friends on different console generations that you want to play with, then there is no way around the Ultimate Edition.

If an early start doesn’t matter to you and you prefer to spend your FIFA time in Career Mode, with Pro Clubs, or with friends on the couch, then you can safely go for the Standard version. It offers a few nice advantages and otherwise has the same gameplay content as the Ultimate Edition. Only a few Ultimate Team bonuses are missing here.

Which version of FIFA 22 are you most interested in? Will you go for the Ultimate Edition? Let us know in the comments! What will change in FIFA 22, we will reveal to you here:

16 exciting innovations in FIFA 22 that everyone should know

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WoW: A Paladin against 20 Horde Members – and he survives for almost 4 minutes

Cortyn 3. September 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

A rare scenario in World of Warcraft: 20 Horde players against one Alliance Paladin – and he just won’t fall. We explore what is behind it.

PvP in World of Warcraft can sometimes be a quick affair. Often, battles are decided within a few seconds. Especially when one side is outnumbered, victory usually goes to the overpowering team in just a matter of moments. However, a Paladin stands firm and ensures that more than a dozen attackers fail to bring him down. He simply has the sturdiest Divine Shield of Azeroth.

What happened? In his latest video, Paladin player Rextroy once again shows what is possible in World of Warcraft when one perfectly exploits the game’s mechanics and glitches. Fearlessly, he dives as a Human into a whole group of Horde players in front of the city of Orgrimmar. But instead of quickly dying, even over a dozen Horde players fail to take down the Paladin.

Time and again, damage is absorbed and even if some damage is dealt, Rextroy simply heals it away. It takes almost 20 enemy players and about 4 minutes of continuous attacking before Rextroy is finally defeated.

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Why does the Paladin last so long?

The trick is a bug in the Holy Paladin’s passive ability “Saved by the Light.” This spell actually ensures that an allied player affected by the spell “Flame of Faith” receives a shield for about 9,000 damage when their health falls below 30%. This can only be triggered once per minute.

This is the bug: However, this ability has a small flaw. If the target cannot be protected because one cannot cast spells on it – such as in a sanctum or because the other player is in a duel – then the Paladin receives the shield instead! And even better: The spell has no cooldown and is renewed every time the other player takes damage below 30% of their health.

This means: If the other player with the Flame of Faith is engaged in a duel and repeatedly takes damage below 30% of their health in quick succession, the shield on the Paladin is renewed with every damage tick. At about 5 damage ticks per second, that’s a shield of 35,000 damage – every second!

This also explains why the Horde players can hardly get through this shield, as it simply renews too quickly. They would need to deal well over 35,000 DPS – or even more – to truly inflict damage on Rextroy.

Is that allowed? Basically yes, as it is simply a faulty game mechanic. However, deliberately exploiting such bugs often comes with penalties. In Rextroy’s case, he always reports the flaws he discovers to Blizzard in advance, giving the developers a bit of time to fix the bug before he releases his video. This way, he can showcase exciting videos without the exploits and bugs he demonstrates being replicated by thousands afterward.

What do you think of this steadfast Paladin? A cool find and an interesting video? Or should there be sanctions for such things?

Rextroy continues to impress with crazy mechanics combinations. Recently, he became immortal as a Warlock and reached places no one had been before.

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Pokémon GO confirms dates for Safari Zones 2021 and everyone can participate

Alexander Leitsch 2. September 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

In spring 2020, the Safari Zone in Pokémon GO was supposed to take place. During this live event, trainers were to explore together at specific locations, but Corona disrupted the plans. Now, the events are set to be made up in October and November.

What is the Safari Zone? The Safari Zone is an event that takes place at specific times in certain locations around the world. There, local activities occur, and Pokémon that are usually not found in the region can spawn. This regularly attracts trainers.

However, the Safari Zone from spring 2020 was canceled due to Corona.

New dates for the Safari Zones have now been announced. At the location, however, one must register in advance to participate. Additionally, specific safety measures and social distancing controls are in effect.

However, players from around the world can participate in the event.

Safari Zone 2021 brings exclusive research and many bonuses

Then the Safari Zones will take place:

From October 15 to 17 in Liverpool at Sefton Park
From October 29 to 31 in Philadelphia at Fairmount Park
From November 12 to 14 in St. Louis at Tower Grove Park

The events will run on the mentioned days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time.

Those who do not want to make the long journey can enjoy the event relaxing from home with a special ticket.

What does the Safari Zone bring? During the respective events, players who have purchased the ticket will receive the following bonuses:

Special wild and smoke-attracted Pokémon
Exclusive special research and field research tasks
Smoke lasts for eight hours during the event.
Lure modules last for four hours during the event.
Special 2-km eggs
Ticket holders for the Safari Zone in Philadelphia will find a surprise awaiting them in snapshots!

The Safari Zone has also taken place in the past in Germany, for example at the Centro in Oberhausen and in Westfalenpark in Dortmund. However, at the event in Dortmund, there were problems:

Pokémon GO: Safari Zone despite failures also received positive feedback

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YouTube Gaming is reportedly planning an important feature to compete with Twitch

Tarek Zehrer 2. September 2021 Reading time 2 minutes

YouTube Gaming is increasingly trying to compete with Twitch. However, not everyone is convinced that YouTube can succeed. Now, the platform seems to be planning to deliver an important feature.

The battle between Twitch and YouTube Gaming has begun. Recently, the Twitch competitor made headlines by signing one of the top 10 streamers from Twitch.

What happened? TimTheTatman now joins a number of big streamers who are leaving Twitch in favor of YouTube.

YouTube Gaming is continuously upgrading to compete with Twitch. But it’s not just about streamers. Apparently, the platform is now planning a feature that could heat up the battle for viewers in the eyes of some fans.

Is the next feature from Twitch coming?

In the battle for viewers, YouTube will likely not be satisfied with just recruiting well-known streamers. Apparently, YouTube Gaming will also be expanded with features known from Twitch in the future.

What feature is it about? A user specifically mentions the feature of being able to gift subs. This feature is lacking on YouTube Gaming and would be a sensible extension. (via Twitter)

Others see it that way too:

“I’ve been saying for a while, [bring] gifted subs and many people and streamers will start looking at the big red platform.” (RGNathanael, via Twitter)
“This needs to happen!” (ThisisChrisGG, via Twitter)

Ryan Wyatt (Fwiz), head of YouTube Gaming, responded with a gif of a basketball player who is grinning mischievously:

https://twitter.com/Fwiz/status/1433111547983785986

Fans interpret this response as a sign that such a feature could soon come to YouTube Gaming. It would certainly make sense to introduce additional features when trying to compete with Twitch in the long term.

In combination with the numerous streamers they have already recruited, it certainly seems that YouTube is gearing up for a major offensive. However, the feature has not yet been officially confirmed.

However, this would not be the first feature that YouTube Gaming adopts from Twitch. As of the end of January 2021, YouTube introduced the feature with clips that made Twitch so incredibly popular.

Who is actually on YouTube Gaming now? Besides the latest announcement regarding TimTheTatman, several other big names have also moved away.

Among them is also Dr. Lupo, who switched a day earlier.
The streamer Valkyrae also moved to YouTube Gaming some time ago and made her big breakthrough there.

There may be more such steps in the future as streamers respond to YouTube’s call.

The well-known shooter streamer DrDisrespect has also been on YouTube for quite some time. However, his switch was unintentional:

Dr Disrespect intends to sue Twitch over his ban – “I’m going to sue them damn hard!”

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MMORPG Crowfall brings Mega Servers and the first discount campaign 2 months after release

Alexander Leitsch 2. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In July 2021, Crowfall celebrated its official release. Now there is the first major update for the MMORPG, which particularly emphasizes better participation in PvP for players. Additionally, there is a discount promotion to obtain the Buy2Play title at a lower price.

What is happening right now with Crowfall? On July 6, Crowfall celebrated its release. The MMORPG places great importance on PvP but initially faced a lot of criticism.

It was supposed to be an MMO that plays like a season of Game of Thrones and thus bring fresh air into the genre. However, at release, there was considerable criticism, mainly regarding performance, the interface, and the tutorial.

These problems and the repeatedly delayed release are said to have led to the fact that hardly any player was online at launch.

However, the first update has now been deployed, addressing some of these problems. The focus is primarily on the mega-servers and new hotspots, through which players are supposed to encounter enemies more frequently in PvP.

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New mega-servers are supposed to improve PvP experience, but the servers are still sparsely populated

What is included in update 7.100? The main feature of the update is “Global Conquest”. This is intended to break down the “barriers between worlds”. In simple terms: Instead of different servers, the PvP campaigns Dregs and The Shadow will now take place on a mega-server where all players meet.

Also hitting the same note are the 3 new “Hot Zones”. These are locations where particularly strong opponents can be found, which in turn provide particularly good loot. Players are supposed to be drawn there, which simultaneously leads to more PvP being fought in these areas.

The update also contains:

New locations where merchants and other NPCs have settled
An adjustment to the victim system
Some fixes and gameplay adjustments
“Significant performance improvements”

While the mega-servers themselves are a good change to allow players to encounter their enemies more often, there is also criticism. Because ideally, multiple servers should run alongside each other, offering different seasons and rules. In an interview with Massively, Gordon Walton revealed that they want to stick to this mega-server system for a few months, but may switch back to multiple scenarios simultaneously (via MassivelyOP).

Are the servers now fuller? We at MeinMMO logged into Crowfall on September 2 at 7:00 PM. The game now offers only one server for each campaign. Both the server for faction battles and the one for GvG had a population of “Light” (green). This does not bode well for overcrowded servers.

In the starting area for new characters, we also encountered only one person. That is not particularly much either.

However, the developers have launched a new option for trial accounts and a discount promotion if you have a friend who is already playing Crowfall.

Crowfall offers trial accounts and 25% discount

What changes for newcomers? Crowfall is a Buy2Play MMORPG, which poses a significant barrier to entry. However, with the latest update, the “Recruit a Friend” system has been expanded:

Anyone already playing Crowfall can send friends a link to play the MMORPG for 10 days for free
If they then wish to purchase it, they receive a 25% discount through the referral link

With this method, at least Crowfall fans can more easily generate new players for the MMORPG.

What does the future hold for Crowfall? In an interview with MassivelyOP, Gordon Walton revealed that work is already underway on further updates to implement player feedback. The goal is to bring more fun to the PvP of Crowfall.

However, he did not reveal what specific changes are planned.

If you love PvP and would like to try out other MMORPGs with player versus player battles, then read the MeinMMO article “The 10 MMORPGs with the best PvP of all time“.

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Destiny 2: Update 3.3.0.1 is here – All Patch Notes

Philipp Hansen 2. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

How was your start into the new season – were you plagued by errors or is everything running smoothly? Tell us in the comments what Bungie should address quickly.

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In Destiny 2, on September 2nd, the first hotfix of the new Season 15 will be released. The update is coming for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, as well as on PC and Google Stadia, and it will involve maintenance and server downtime. To help you plan your outing as a Guardian, MeinMMO provides you with all the information.

In Bungie’s action MMO, the new Season 15 started last week, on August 24th. The start of the Season of the Lost went quite smoothly for Destiny standards despite the new crossplay feature, but some bugs have been bothering the Guardians since then. New and old Exotics even had to be disabled.

Update 19:05: The new hotfix 3.3.0.1 is now available on all platforms.

The hotfix 3.3.0.1 is expected to improve the situation today, September 2nd. However, you will have to endure a mandatory break and a short server downtime. MeinMMO will accompany you through the update and will provide you with all important information regarding timings and patch notes throughout the day.

Maintenance on 02.09. – Schedule and Server Downtime

These are the important times today:

Starting at 6:00 PM German time, the maintenance will begin
Around 6:45 PM, the Destiny servers will go down – you will be kicked from all activities
From 7:00 PM, the servers are expected to be back online – hotfix 3.3.0.1 will be available
You will need to download (and copy) the new update to log into Destiny 2
By 8:00 PM, the maintenance work in the background is expected to end as scheduled

Keep this in mind today: As long as the maintenance work is ongoing, there may be login issues and queues are possible. If you cannot download the update immediately at 7:00 PM, that is completely normal for Bungie, so please be patient. During the maintenance period, third-party applications and the official companion app will only be accessible with limitations or not at all.

destiny 2 season 15 exotic title — The new exotic pulse rifle from Season 15 is not yet available in the game, but the long quest for it is already there.

What changes does Update 3.3.0.1 bring for the Season of the Lost?

Bungie announced today’s hotfix only in the night of September 2nd (via Twitter) and did not provide us with a preview of the changes. Unfortunately, we can only speculate about what fixes are waiting in the update.

However, there is an official list of known issues (via Bungie.net) that are currently being worked on.

Especially the complaints about the buggy seasonal challenges and errors in the quest “In the Footsteps of the Stars” are causing frustration at the moment. Additionally, the Guardians are of course hoping for the unlocking of their exotic armors, and an initial nerf for the new linear fusion rifle Lorentz Driver has already been announced.

What we know now:

You can re-enter the raid “Vault of Glass” without issues
In the new seasonal exotic Lorentz Driver, tracking and marking have been disabled – but only in PvP
After the hotfix, you can customize the new exotics and the Iron Banner armors with shaders
The crossplay chat is also said to have been activated

All changes are outlined in Bungie’s patch notes.

Where are the patch notes for hotfix 3.3.0.1 in Destiny 2?

As always, Bungie publishes all fixes, nerfs, and changes in the form of patch notes. We now have the information. Here is the German Change Log:

Destiny 2 Update 3.3.0.1 – Patch Notes (DE)

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Twitch: Small streamers protest, big streamers cash in – #ADayOffTwitch

Schuhmann 2. September 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

Some streamers wanted to make a statement against hate raids on Twitch on September 1 and called for a strike under the hashtag “#ADayOffTwitch.” Only a few of the big streamers showed solidarity with the smaller ones. The lives of the high earners on Twitch revolve around signing big, new contracts.

This is #ADayoffTwitch:

Some streamers called for a strike against Twitch for a day and not to stream. They wanted to draw attention to “hate raids” that particularly impact small streamers and individuals from marginalized groups.
It quickly became apparent that some of the big streamers would not support this protest.
Now we know some of the results.

Twitch was missing about 7-13% of viewers

Did the strike work? Well, there was at least a noticeable impact. September 1 was a “weak day” for Twitch in terms of viewership, but not a catastrophic one. The difference in viewership from last Wednesday to the strike day only increased throughout the day as the hashtag spread:

At the peak of the day on September 1 at 10 PM, Twitch had about 3.5 million viewers
At the peak of the day last Wednesday, Twitch had about 4.5 million viewers
5 hours earlier, the difference had only been 370,000 viewers (2.55 million vs. 2.92 million)

twitch-tracker — A visible gap was noticeable. Source. Twitchtracker

Twitch was missing about 7-12% of viewers compared to previous weeks, as calculated by a journalist.

Zach Busey included further factors in his calculation, such as the departure of some streamers and the Gamescom boost.

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2 big Twitch streamers switch to YouTube for a lot of money

What was going on with the big streamers? A significant twist of the day was that 2 big Twitch streamers announced on August 31 and September 1 that they would no longer stream on Twitch: DrLupo and TimTheTatman are switching to YouTube. They signed exclusive contracts there. It is said to be “money that will change lives.”

Just by not streaming, Twitch was missing about 50,000 viewers on Wednesday, September 1.

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TimTheTatman takes more than just one day off from Twitch.

Big Spanish streamers go on strike

Did any big streamers participate in the strike? Yes, at least the outspoken left-wing streamer and homeowner Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker (34,000 average viewers) did not stream on September 1 in solidarity.

Kaceytron (500 average viewers, featured image) explicitly expressed solidarity with #ADayOffTwitch and took a break from streaming. Shooter specialist shroud (20,000 average viewers) was also not seen on Twitch.

The biggest Spanish-speaking streamers, ibai and auronplay, who usually always stream, did not go live on Twitch on September 1. Auronplay explicitly showed solidarity with the hashtag.

Just the two Spaniards together have about 250,000 average viewers. Their absence likely made up a large portion of the difference.

Some streamers known for having a strong sense of social responsibility, like Pokimane or Myth, are currently streaming less and were also not on air on September 1.

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This is the discussion in the German Twitch bubble: There is a wide variety of tweets on the subject in German. The tone is very different:

For many, #ADayOffTwitch is a serious issue. They want to draw attention to the hate that members of marginalized groups often face — not just on Twitch, but everywhere.
Others take the hashtag lightly. They say they show solidarity with #ADayOffTwitch, but never streamed on Wednesday anyway, or they took the chance to slack off.

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Others, on the other hand, said they did not want streamers to be criticized just because they streamed on September 1. Then those people are no better than the haters they criticize.
Time and again, one read about conscious decisions not to join the strike. Because Twitch is already doing something and has already acknowledged the movement — therefore, the strike is useless.
Others said: Whoever thinks the strike is useless only proves that he speaks from a privileged position and has clearly never been a victim of such hate raids.

https://twitter.com/DraconTV/status/1433113348766412807

In advance, the hashtag was controversially discussed. Some said they simply could not afford to be off Twitch for a day.

Others added that one day off from Twitch was exactly what the haters wanted: The haters had driven streamers away from Twitch. Thus, this could not be a solution.

For the streamers behind the hashtag, the strike day was a way to hit Twitch where it hurts: in the wallet. They hope that Twitch will now take action against hate raids.

Hate comments often hit the small streamers who are defenseless against them because they do not have a large network of moderators. However, one of the largest female streamers on Twitch also came under fire, apparently primarily because she is a woman:

Big Twitch streamer faces a lot of hate, is now taking a break

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Pokémon GO: New loading screen gives a preview of 3 cool Pokémon

Franzi Korittke 2. September 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the loading screen has been changed and gives hints about three new cool Pokémon. We took a look at the graphic and show you which monsters are involved.

What image is it about? When launching Pokémon Go, a graphic appears as the loading screen. This is always adapted to the respective season or specific themes in the game. For this reason, it is also regularly changed.

Recently, trainers could see an image that thematically matched the GO Fest 2021 when opening the game. This is now over, and the new Season of Mischief has begun. On this occasion, the loading screen has now been changed.

This is the new loading screen

At first glance, the autumn atmosphere of the new loading screen can be recognized. This is further enhanced by the fallen colorful leaves in the foreground. A trainer can also be seen walking along a building.

Behind him, several Pokémon are climbing on top of each other, creating a large shadow monster on the wall. Some trainers suspect a connection with Halloween. PhantaVal writes: “I have the feeling this is a Pre-Halloween loading screen.” (via reddit.com)

If you look closely, you can also recognize Hoopa behind the window.

However, attentive trainers have also noticed three new Pokémon in the image.

These are the cool Pokémon from the loading screen

If you take a closer look at the pyramid of Pokémon in the new loading screen, you will notice that three of these monsters are currently not catchable in Pokémon GO. But what kind of monsters are they?

Trainer FalconHokie is excited about the newcomers Coiffwaff, Paragoni, and Dedenne (via reddit.com). We took a closer look at these Pokémon and will introduce them briefly below:

Coiffwaff

Coiffwaff is a Pokémon from the 6th generation of Normal type. It has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. You can recognize it by its dog-like body, with long, white fur and a pointed face. Its nose and eyelids are blue, and its eyes are red.

Paragoni

The Pokémon Paragoni also comes from the 6th generation and belongs to the Ghost and Grass type. You can recognize it by its black ghostly body and the tree stump it has as a head. Paragoni can also evolve into Trombork.

Dedenne

The third Pokémon in the loading screen is Dedenne. It visually resembles a small yellow mouse. Like Coiffwaff and Paragoni, it also comes from the 6th generation. The monster of Electric and Fairy type has neither pre-evolution nor evolution.

Trainers suspect more hidden monsters in the loading screen

On social networks, however, there is still discussion about more hidden monsters. For example, Eagle_Falconhawk sees the Dark-type Pokémon Zoroark in the shadow behind Pikachu (via reddit.com). This is the evolution of Zorua.

Both monsters belong to the 5th generation and are not yet found in the game. Other trainers, like QuietSmellyFart, agree with this assumption (via reddit.com).

FalconHokie, on the other hand, is convinced he can recognize the Fighting and Flying Pokémon Resladero in this shadow (via reddit.com). Like Coiffwaff, Paragoni, and Dedenne, it belongs to the 6th generation. It has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. Based on the generation, it would fit well.

There is also wild speculation in the community on Twitter. Here, some trainers suggest to the shadow of the Pokémon pyramid. For example, sad boi writes: “The shadow looks like Schlingking” (via twitter.com). This suggestion also finds enthusiastic approval among some trainers.

The Pokémon of Dark and Dragon type comes from the 7th generation and categorizes itself among the legendary monsters. However, it is unknown whether these shadows are meant to indicate new Pokémon or if they just resemble them coincidentally with a lot of imagination.

Will the new monsters come into the game?

It is still not known whether the three new monsters will come into the game and when that might happen. However, Niantic has previously hinted at new Pokémon, such as Feelinara, in the loading screen, which then received a release shortly afterwards.

The community can therefore continue to hope that it could happen soon. As soon as there is new information from Pokémon GO, you will definitely find out about it here, on MeinMMO.

What do you think of the new cool Pokémon in the current loading screen? Which one is your favorite? And what monster do you suspect behind the shadows? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.

The upcoming Psychic Spectacle brings you 2 new Pokémon. We took a look at what monsters those are and will show them to you.

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Battlefield 5 is currently one of the most popular games on Steam – Is it worth it in 2021?

Tarek Zehrer 2. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Currently, Battlefield 5 is one of the most popular games on Steam. In recent weeks, the player count has skyrocketed. How did this happen and is it worth jumping in now?

This is how Battlefield 5 looks on Steam right now: Although Battlefield 5 was released back in November 2018, the game has not been available on Steam for long. The Steam release came only in June 2020, when the officially last chapter of the shooter was released.

Due to the late period and the waning interest in the game, player numbers on Steam had not looked particularly rosy until now. That changed dramatically since August 2021.

While there had been a steady upward trend before, the game was far from being one of the most popular games on Steam. Now, Battlefield even made it into the top 10.

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Battlefield 5 is more popular on Steam than ever before – ranked 8th

These are the numbers: With over 76,000 peak players, Battlefield 5 reached its highest player count on Steam on August 29, 2021 (steamdb.info).

The rise actually began in June 2021. It really took off in early August, and since then, more than 13,000 players have been active regularly. Currently (as of September 2, 5:35 PM), around 60,000 players are online.

Thus, the game ranks ahead of other popular shooters like Rainbow: Six Siege or Warframe. Battlefield 5 is currently in 8th place on the charts.

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Where does the sudden surge come from? The surge in June is likely related to the announcement of Battlefield 2042.

The trailer was among the most popular of the entire E3 2021, garnering more than twice as many likes as the Battlefield 5 trailer at its release and the new information likely gave many Battlefield players a motivational boost to check in again.

After all, this helps to pass the waiting time until the new Battlefield 2042. But even players who did not buy Battlefield 5 back then may have taken notice.

As prices are no longer that high, some may have decided to take a look at the game. The current sale with a 90% discount is certainly helpful.
Battlefield 5 was also available for “free” via Prime Gaming, but it was through Origin codes. Thus, these numbers do not affect the Steam statistics.

Numerous players are currently eagerly awaiting the announced open beta for Battlefield 2042. This is supposed to be released in September, but there is still no clarity regarding the release date.

This may have encouraged some players to quell their impatience with Battlefield 5.

Is Battlefield 5 worth it in 2021?

Battlefield 5 has been controversial since its original release. On Steam, the game is predominantly positively reviewed. 71% of reviews from the last 30 days are positive.

As is typical for Battlefield, you take on the role of soldiers and fight on large maps in battles against an enemy team. You are equipped with numerous weapons, gadgets, vehicles, and aircraft.
Battlefield also thrives on its destruction engine, so you can break down numerous objects and buildings and use that to your tactical advantage.
The setting is during World War II, so you have access to equipment from that era.
Since further DLCs have been added after the release, you can expect a substantial package of maps and additional content.

The Definitive Edition with all content currently costs only 5.99 euros on Steam (via steampowered.com), so it is not too hard on your wallet.

Whether it’s worth taking a look at the game is something you’ll have to decide for yourself. However, if you are looking for a time killer until the release of Battlefield 2042 and want to encounter as many players as possible, you’re not making a bad choice with Battlefield 5 right now.

We have already summarized how things are going with the beta of the new Battlefield 2042 for you in an article: Hey EA, when will you finally release the beta date for Battlefield 2042?

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Players celebrate new MMORPG on Steam: “It’s the best PvP game I’ve ever played”

Alexander Leitsch 2. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

Mortal Online is considered one of the hardest MMORPGs on the market. In October, the successor Mortal Online 2 is launching. The first testers have already called it the “best PvP game” they have ever played.

What kind of game is this? Mortal Online 2 is a sandbox MMORPG that places a strong emphasis on PvP. Essentially, you can do whatever you want in the world, including exploring or building. However, there is a risk of being killed by another player almost everywhere.

In the specific case of Mortal Online, this means that you also lose your equipment. This MMORPG has full loot. However, those who kill players without provocation will be branded as murderers. This has disadvantages, as at a certain point, town guards will attack you.

However, fights are supposed to be decided not by equipment or levels, but purely by your skill. The better fighter should win.

What does Mortal Online 2 offer?

An action combat system in first-person perspective
Melee and ranged combat and even magic and mounted combat are possible
Progression through improving skills, instead of traditional levels
A deep crafting system
Free trade between players
A completely open game world
If you kill an opponent, you can take everything they own

Recently, there were some internal tests for the MMORPG and the closed beta is set to start in September, where you can participate via Steam.

In this video from YouTuber TheLazyPeon, you can get a first look at the new MMORPG:

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Much positive feedback and over 40,000 testers

What do the first testers say? In the reddit for Mortal Online 2 and also in the MMORPG subreddit, there are several threads praising the new game. However, they emphasize that it primarily targets hardcore and PvP fans.

The user dandanmoo0 even calls it the best PvP game he has ever played. He justifies his opinion as follows (via reddit):

The game is really hardcore. There are no minimaps or in-game aids.
There are different types of guilds you can join: mercenaries, griefers, and city protectors. Each guild is supposed to significantly change the experience.
Fights are said to be a lot of fun and spontaneous battles often develop, where 30v30 battles take place.
The learning curve is extremely steep and it takes some time to get used to Mortal Online 2.

Other players in the thread praise the crafting system as very deep and highlight that players must trade with each other in towns instead of mindlessly shopping at a marketplace.

The player YouRock_No also praises the character editor, which offers 3 different races and settings for the ages of characters, as well as the detailed game world and the proximity chat, which allows you to communicate with players in the area (via reddit).

Furthermore, the performance is said to be significantly better than in its predecessor Mortal Online.

What problems does the game have? In addition to the positive remarks, there is also criticism of Mortal Online 2:

Life as a solo player is said to be extremely difficult, as most players roam in groups and love to hunt solo players.
Another point of criticism is the pricing policy. Mortal Online 2 is a buy-to-play title that also relies on a subscription. Players cannot test whether they like the game concept or not. Current packages cost between 40 and 150 euros.
The entry into the game is said to be a disaster and basically offers no explanations.

Mortal Online 2 is also not aimed at the classic PvE or arena PvP player. The MMORPG is hardcore and makes no secret of it.

How many people have already been able to test Mortal Online 2? In a new trailer for the upcoming test in September, the developers announced that 40,000 players have already tried the MMORPG in previous tests (via YouTube). That’s a remarkable number.

However, how many of them view Mortal Online 2 positively or negatively is not known.

How does the game differ from its predecessor? Unlike the predecessor, Mortal Online 2 is not supposed to be quite as unfair. There are more safe zones where you cannot be attacked by other players. Additionally, being marked as a murderer ensures that players who kill others without provocation receive a penalty.

When will Mortal Online 2 be released? On October 26, Mortal Online 2 is set to start early access on Steam. From then on, there will be no wipes and you will keep your progress, although the collected equipment in the MMORPG is never safe.

If you love PvP and would like to try other MMORPGs with player-versus-player combat, then read the MeinMMO article “The 10 MMORPGs with the best PvP of all time“.

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Soon you will be able to have one of the most popular NPCs as a roommate in ESO – players are flipping out

Jürgen Horn 2. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In The Elder Scrolls Online a very special NPC will arrive as a guest in the shop at the beginning of September. It is none other than the infamous Khajiit M’aiq the Liar. Learn how to get the cat with the cryptic sayings into your house and how the community is reacting to him here on MeinMMO.

What kind of NPC is this? The shop offers in ESO for the month of September 2021 have recently been introduced. At the very end of the list, there was a new house guest named “M’aiq the Liar”.

This is a mysterious Khajiit who appears randomly and says cryptic things. He seems to know about all sorts of things that either he can’t possibly know or that are actually references to quirks of the game.

For example, he comments on the peculiarity of ESO limiting inventory only by space in the backpack and not by weight, as in earlier games in the series. Or, that in ESO one can never swim out into the open sea, because one is always eaten by the slaughterfish.

What are house guests in ESO? House guests are a special form of “pets” in ESO. They were introduced in 2020 with Update 27 and if you have a house guest, you can place them as a kind of interactive decoration in one of your houses in housing. The house guest then walks along pre-set paths in your house and when you talk to the NPC, he shares his sayings.

Why should every Elder Scrolls fan know M’aiq? M’aiq the Liar is famous not only for his rambling sayings in ESO. Anyone who has played any Elder Scrolls game in the last 20 years should have encountered the Khajiit at some point, as he has been a staple of all the series since Morrowind in 2002.

And in every game, he impresses with his sayings and dubious wisdom. He complains that one could not block with two weapons in Skyrim or gives a truly disgusting recipe in Morrowind that will definitely turn you into an undead.

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All sayings of M’aiq in ESO in German.

Players are already pulling out credit cards – “Shut up and take my Money!”

How is the news being received by the players? On reddit (via reddit) the announcement of M’aiq as a house guest sparked great joy. Even players who had previously sworn not to spend money (anymore) in ESO are waving their credit cards and literally shouting “Shut up and take my Money!” Here are some of the voices from the community:

Hard-Hand: “I hate the concept of house guests … But I’ll damn well buy this one!”
Sunflakie: “I can’t wait to play hide and seek with him in the guild hall!”
Lil_Miss_Funshine: “I don’t care if he costs 10,000 crowns. HE is coming with me to the moon sugar marsh!”
Olav_Grey: “I don’t even have a house, but I’ll probably still get him!”

Negative reactions are indeed rare; only here and there are microtransactions criticized in general, and user Estella_Osoka would have preferred if M’aiq were the reward for an achievement where you have to find and question the cunning Khajiit at all his locations.

When will M’aiq be available in the shop? M’aiq the Liar will be available as a house guest for a limited time, from September 9 to September 23 at 4 PM CEST, in the Crown Store of ESO on all platforms.

What will he probably cost? A price has not been announced yet, but looking at previous house guests, they range between 800, 1,500, and 2,500 crowns. M’aiq will certainly play in the top price range and will likely cost around 2,500 crowns. That would be about 17 euros.

By the way, M’aiq is not the only original house guest in ESO. You could once also bring the vomiting cat Sereyne into your house.

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New loot shooter looks like Outriders with stylish graphics and grapple hook

Tarek Zehrer 2. September 2021 Reading time 3 minutes

In a trailer, publisher Nexon introduced the new loot shooter under the working title “Project Magnum”. The scenes strongly resemble the loot shooter Outriders, but look significantly more polished. MeinMMO summarizes the information for you.

What kind of game is this? In addition to the trailer, there is also a brief description of the game that at least gives a rough impression.

The trailer also shows a mix of cutscenes and gameplay scenes that look quite good. There is plenty of action, battles, and several enemies on display. Additionally, some parallels to Outriders can be drawn.

When is Project Magnum supposed to be released? So far, there is no release date for the loot shooter. Up to now, it has only been stated that exact details will follow at a later time.

On which platforms will the game be released? Project Magnum is supposed to be released on PC and PS5. No other platforms have been mentioned.

Who is behind Project Magnum? The game is developed by NAT Games, which belongs to Nexon. The South Korean publisher is known for the F2P game MapleStory, which has recently received negative attention and faced accusations of fraud.

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Project Magnum has some parallels to Outriders

What are the similarities? First of all, Outriders is also a loot shooter that is played from a third-person perspective. However, there are even more similarities:

Project Magnum also seems to set its setting on a mix of science fiction and fantasy.
Just like Outriders, there will probably be a pure PvE game. At least, there is no mention of PvP in the video description.
You are also in a group here
There seems to be a lot of weapons and crazy abilities, as is the case in Outriders.

What are the differences? However, Project Magnum also has a few things that distinguish it from Outriders and could make a big difference overall:

While in Outriders a maximum of three players can go loot hunting together, here up to four players will probably be possible.
Players in Project Magnum seem to be significantly more mobile.
For example, there is a type of grappling hook that allows players to pull themselves towards larger enemies and ledges.
Additionally, there seem to be some heavy melee weapons as well.

Currently, it’s still too early to draw major conclusions from the trailer. For instance, we still don’t know how the loot system in Project Magnum is supposed to work. It’s also unclear how much of the shown scenes are scripted and how much freedom of movement players actually have.

Is there a story? The trailer conveys at least a kind of framework narrative. A strange, large black sphere can be seen in the trailer, which is depicted as a kind of threat.

Furthermore, larger, destroyed ruins and various locations that suggest a dark setting can be seen. It remains to be seen how everything comes together. We will keep an eye on Project Magnum for you.

The fantasy element is likely to be much larger than it was in Outriders. This is suggested by the design of some of the shown enemies. From hostile drone robots to absurd monsters, quite a bit is displayed.

Among the first reactions to the trailer, several other comparisons are also made. Some see similarities to other shooters like Lost Planet 2, Titanfall, or Gears of War. Some even compare the art style to Final Fantasy. Ultimately, it remains to be seen how everything comes together in the game.

What do you think of the trailer? Do the first scenes resonate with you? Or does Project Magnum leave you cold for now? Discuss with us in the comments.

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Pokémon GO: Field Research in September 2021 – A quest is especially worthwhile

Franzi Korittke 2. September 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the field research tasks and their rewards have changed right on schedule with the start of the new month. We have taken a look at what you can find in September 2021 and show you which quests are most worth your while.

What tasks are involved? By spinning PokéStops, you receive daily field research tasks, which are shown to you in the “Field” view. With the change of the month, Niantic often alters the quests and their rewards.

All field research tasks in September 2021

As in other months, you will find tasks in the field research of September from various areas. Whether it’s catching, special throwing skills, combat skills, or interacting with your buddy – there’s something for every trainer.

With the overview from Leekduck, we have summarized the field researches from August for you (via leekduck.com). To give you a better overview, we have categorized the quests into different categories. Pokémon marked with (*) can also be encountered in their shiny forms with a bit of luck.

Catching-related field researches

In the catching category, as the name suggests, you should catch certain types or amounts of monsters. These tasks are generally easy to complete. However, this is also reflected in the rewards, which are rather unimpressive.

Dratini continues to be one of the most interesting monsters in this category. It can be evolved into Dragonite, which is among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO. Kramurx and Rattfratz have been newly added as rewards in September in this category. Anyone still looking for a shiny can snag one with little effort and a bit of luck.

Catch 3 Pokémon
- Encounter with Rattfratz* or Alolan Rattfratz*
Catch 7 Pokémon
- Encounter with Magikarp*
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon
- Encounter with Dratini* or Kindwurm*
Catch a Shadow Pokémon
- Encounter with Stollunior*
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
- Encounter with Vulpix*, Quapsel*, Hippopotas* or Shnebedeck*
Use 3 Nanab Berries when catching Pokémon
- Encounter with Kramurx*

Throwing-related field researches

These tasks revolve around throwing and the associated throwing skills. Particularly interesting is the encounter with Pandir with pattern 8. This monster can currently only be obtained by completing this quest.

Another interesting reward is Larvitar. It can evolve into Tyranitar, which is among the best Rock-type attackers. Additionally, it is also available in its shiny form. Another strong monster is Kaumalat, which was featured during June’s Community Day. Anyone who missed that day now has the chance to get one through this quest.

Land 5 good throws
- Encounter with Dummisel*
Land 3 great throws
- Encounter with Snubbull*, Liliep* or Anorith*
Land 3 great throws in a row
- Encounter with Onix*
Land 3 curveball throws in a row
- Encounter with Eneco*
Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
- Encounter with Pandir* (Number 8)
Land 2 fabulous throws
- Encounter with Larvitar*
Land 3 fabulous throws in a row
- Encounter with Kaumalat*

Fighting-related field researches

The fighting category revolves around participating in raids or the GO Battle League. In September, there is a very special Pokémon hidden here that you should not miss: Flunkifer. This Steel- and Fairy-type monster cannot be caught in the wild and could previously only be obtained in raids or through Team GO Rocket.

Additionally, it is also available in its shiny form in the game. Therefore, it is worthwhile to take on this task in September for several reasons. To complete it, you only need to win a raid. A simple option here is the weekly raid hour. It’s best to gather 3 of these tasks so you can complete them all with one raid.

Fight in the GO Battle League
- Encounter with Marill*
Win a raid
- Encounter with Flunkifer*
Win a level 3 raid or higher
- Encounter with Amonitas* or Kabuto*
Win 5 raids
- Encounter with Aerodactyl*

Field researches with friends or your buddy

In September, there are also quests related to buddies and friends. However, there are no spectacular rewards this month. The only interesting one might be Mauzi, which offers a bit more stardust when caught.

Earn 3 hearts with your buddy
- Encounter with Mauzi*
Earn 2 candies while walking with your buddy
- Encounter with Scoppel*
Earn 3 candies while walking with your buddy
- Encounter with Flunschlik
Trade a Pokémon
- Encounter with Rettan* or Smogon*
Send a gift to a friend
- Encounter with Loturzel* or Samurzel*

Other field researches

Finally, we have summarized additional field research tasks that could not be assigned to any of the previous categories. These involve hatching eggs, powering up, evolving, purifying, or photographing Pokémon, as well as walking a certain number of kilometers. With the rewards, you might encounter the following monsters:

Hatch an egg
- Encounter with Mantax
Hatch 2 eggs
- Encounter with Tanhel*
Evolve a Pokémon
- Encounter with Evoli*
Use 3 power-ups on Pokémon
- Encounter with Bisasam*, Glumanda* or Schiggy*
Use 5 power-ups on Pokémon
- Encounter with Endivie*, Feurigel* or Karnimani*
Use 7 power-ups on Pokémon
- Encounter with Geckarbor*, Flemmli* or Hydropi*
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
- Encounter with Mogelbaum*
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
- Encounter with Trasla*
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon
- Encounter with Hoppspross, Yanma* or Kramurx*
Take 2 snapshots of a wild Psychic-type Pokémon
- Encounter with Natu*
Walk 2 km
- Encounter with Geckarbor*, Flemmli* or Hydropi*
Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon
- Encounter with Flegmon*

Field research breakthrough in September 2021

Alongside the field research tasks, the research breakthrough often changes with the start of the new month. You receive this if you have completed one of the field research tasks on 7 days, earning a stamp each time. Once you have collected 7 stamps, the research breakthrough is unlocked for you.

Pokémon-GO-Ditto-Titel — Ditto as Shiny (left) and normal (right)

In September, you will encounter the Pokémon Ditto there. This Pokémon can transform into other monsters and therefore hides in the wild behind them. For the first time, Ditto can now be found in its shiny form outside of special research in the game. You recognize it, as shown in the previous image, by its blue color.

What do you think of the research tasks in the month of September? Which ones will you definitely utilize? Share your thoughts in the comments and engage with other trainers on MeinMMO.

In the coming weeks, you can look forward to many cool shinies and bonuses through the Season of Mischief. We have taken a look at these for you and will show them to you.

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