In CoD Cold War, the Zombie mode has received the new update with “Mauer der Toten”. However, for many players, the new content is a nightmare full of bugs and virtually unplayable. Especially the Xbox Series X/S seems to be affected.
What is wrong with the Mauer der Toten? Currently, many CoD Zombies players are complaining about bugs and glitches in the new map Mauer der Toten. For example, our reader Viktor Frankenstein wrote yesterday in the comments on CoD patch notes about his problems:
Are you also experiencing massive BUG/graphics/glitch issues in the new Zombie map: MAUER der TOTEN? I am playing on the Xbox Series X and have extreme problems, so I reset my console to factory settings and re-download CoD Black Ops Cold War. Hopefully, it will work again?
Unfortunately, the reinstallation and reset had no effect, and other players on reddit are reporting the following problems:
Textures are not loading, especially in the subway
The game freezes for minutes
Zombies are silent and make no sound
Dialogue between characters remains silent
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All of this makes the new content virtually unplayable and really spoils the fun for players. The update seemed clearly unfinished, according to the angry fans, and it should not have been released to the servers in this state.
Bugs primarily affect Xbox users
Where do the bugs occur? Curiously, nearly all affected players report that they are playing on an Xbox Series S or X. No reports have been observed from PlayStation gamers, and only one PC user was seen in a reddit thread complaining about bugs.
What can be done about the bugs? Until the developers get a handle on the bugs, players have found the following workarounds:
Disabling ray tracing and removing HD texture packs seems to have helped some players.
One user reports that the display refresh rate should be changed from 120hz to 60hz, which worked for him. However, none from the reddit thread could confirm this.
Of course, these are only temporary solutions, and players would like to experience the new zombie content as it was originally intended. One can only hope that the developers at Treyarch find a solution soon in the form of a hotfix or patch.
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Dead Silence is a very powerful field upgrade in Call of Duty: Warzone and drives some players to despair. Now the developers announced how they want to nerf Dead Silence and are even discussing two more perks that will soon come to Warzone.
Opinions are divided about the field upgrade “Dead Silence” in Call of Duty: Warzone. When you activate the upgrade, enemies can no longer hear your footsteps even while sprinting for a while. Additionally, you move faster. Many consider this bonus too strong and call for a nerf, complete removal, or at least a proper counter.
The calls for a change have now been heard by the developers. In the patch notes for mid-season 4, the Warzone creators commented on Dead Silence, explaining how they intend to tackle the overpowering upgrade and are also hinting at 2 additional gameplay perks exclusive to Warzone.
“Dead Silence” can soon be countered with “Alerted”
What do the developers plan for Dead Silence? The field upgrade in Warzone has been discussed for a while and is considered too strong by many players. If an enemy activates Dead Silence, the usual processes do not work as well:
You can no longer rely on the footsteps of enemies
Enemies cover distances faster than expected
However, the developers currently seem unwilling to nerf the field upgrade itself. Rather, a well-known perk is getting an upgrade so that you can hear the footsteps of players using Dead Silence. The red perk “Alerted” is then responsible for allowing you to hear the footsteps of your enemies, even if they are zipping around with Dead Silence.
This kills two birds with one stone:
On one hand, players have long called for a strong red competitive perk to “Ghost”
On the other hand, Dead Silence becomes weaker because you can counter it
What is the perk “Alerted” good for? The perk from the red category helps when enemies discover you that you weren’t aware of – quite literally. If an enemy approaches you from the side or from behind, you’ll receive a visual signal at the edge of your screen letting you know: “There’s an enemy and they might even be aiming at me”.
What about the two new perks? The developers are still keeping their cards close to their chest on this topic. The patch notes only mention:
“We are excited to announce that we are bringing two new, Warzone-exclusive perks.”
What these perks could be is currently just speculation. Perhaps a boost for vehicles is on the way, increasing speed and armor. Maybe you’ll drop a grenade upon death – that has also been in the game before. However, there might also be completely new perks for Warzone that we have never seen in Call of Duty before.
When are the changes coming? The developers leave that open as well. A possible release with Season 5 at the beginning of August is quite likely. However, the exact release date is unknown.
The developers at Raven Software continue to work on the balance in Warzone. The extensive changes from mid-season 4 will be followed by further adjustments to make the battle royale fairer and more balanced.
However, some bugs have also crept into the game, such as immortal Gulag fighters and the cheating problem is currently straining the relationship between Warzone and its players. Despite the complaints about Dead Silence, many players would likely have preferred a clear message regarding the cheaters.
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The Pokémon GO Fest 2021 is just around the corner! Now, dataminers have found new text entries related to the event that hint at a mysterious Pokémon.
What is it about? In Pokémon GO, a new update has just gone live, which the dataminers known as “PokeMiners” have taken a closer look at.
In the Pokémon GO subreddit, they are sharing what they have discovered. Among other things, the update apparently includes text for a new special research that could become active for the GO Fest 2021 (via reddit).
However, this is not the research involving Meloetta on Saturday, but another one that is likely to play a role on Sunday.
Warning: Possible spoilers for the GO Fest 2021 follow. Those who want to be surprised should probably stop reading here.
On the second day of the GO Fest, everything revolves around legendary raids
What do the texts say about the new special research?
What the dataminers found: According to datamined texts in the research, Professor Willow reports on “strange rings” that appear in the sky. From these rings, legendary Pokémon would break free as if by ghostly hands – which would provide an in-game explanation for the many legendary raid bosses for the second day of the GO Fest.
During the research, Willow is supposed to find out that the mysterious Pokémon “Hoopa” is behind it. This is a Psychic and Ghost-type monster that has existed since the sixth generation. It also possesses a “unbound form” that transforms the Ghost-type into a Dark-type.
Hoopa is known for opening portals with the help of rings, through which it can travel and also move things or Pokémon.
This is what the forms of Hoopa look like
What does this mean for the GO Fest? For now, it seems that Hoopa will be the story explanation for the events on Sunday. However, it appears that it won’t be catchable during the GO Fest: There is a hint in the research that “Hoopa is currently not in the vicinity,” and players are meant to spend the time preparing with raids.
Additionally, the Pokeminers point out that Niantic has confirmed to “GoStadium” on Twitter that Hoopa will not be catchable at the GO Fest (via Twitter).
What trainers suspect: While some trainers suspect that Hoopa will only be responsible for the raids over the weekend, others hope that it might still appear at the GO Fest.
A popular theory is that it could possibly play a role again for the hyper bonus. This is currently divided into the areas of “time”, “space”, and “???”. The last one certainly leaves room for a lot of speculation.
To what extent Hoopa will play a role over the weekend will become clear at the latest during the course of GO Fest 2021. Are you participating in the event? And what are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!
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Destiny 2 is set to receive a new element in the upcoming expansion. If the information is to be believed, the mysterious “Vapour” will be like 2 Exotics that Guardians are already playing with. What is the leak about and when will there finally be official information?
Attention: Potential spoilers for the future of Destiny 2 – you have been warned.
What is the new element supposed to be?
Many Guardians are firmly convinced that we will soon be able to play the new element “Vapour” in Destiny 2.
In English, Vapour means steam and is said to be quite toxic.
This will bring the next “dark element” into play with the upcoming expansion Witch Queen.
The information about the new damage type is revealed in a major leak that is currently being discussed hotly.
All elements of Destiny: Since Destiny 1 was released back in 2014, Guardians could only play with the 3 elements Arc (Electricity), Solar (Fire), and Void (something like Anti-Matter) – these are the 3 light classes. DLCs only brought new subclasses for the 3 elements. Only Beyond Light brought Stasis (Ice) at the end of 2020, introducing powers that we gain not from the Light of the Traveler, but from the dark Darkness. Vapour (Poison) would then be the new fifth element.
This is the leak: The information comes from a massive document containing almost 500 lines of patch notes and developer notes. The leak was created in January 2021 and has been steadily updated with new entries. Guardians are discussing the information about the new Vapour element once again (via Raidsecrets on reddit).
However, please note that this is not official information from Bungie and the entries could simply be outdated. So take all predictions with a healthy dose of skepticism. MeinMMO has dealt extensively with the big leak:
It is shocking how high the hit rate of the predicted information is. Just last week, on July 6, it was confirmed, for example, that the Time-Lost Raid Weapons have 2 perks each per slot, setting them apart from other master weapons. The leak had known this for months.
Vapour, as toxic as the Thorn
How is Vapour described? Vapour is clearly described in the leak as the “5th element”. There is also the note: “Think of Thorn” and “DoT”. This means Damage over Time, i.e., damage that lasts longer, like the toxic ticks from the Exotic Thorn. Some confusion is caused by the note “Counter-System” that appears in the description of Vapour.
Thorn kills an enemy and thus gains stronger poison, and the Exotic gloves Necrotic Grip grant Warlocks toxic melee attacks.
According to the Guardians, the toxic element fits perfectly with the setting of the “Witch Queen” expansion. Bungie had hinted at Beyond Light that we would likely receive more dark elements in the future.
We will finally know more about Witch Queen soon
When will there be official information? On August 24, Bungie will hold a reveal stream. Just in time for the start of Season 15, there should be information about the new Destiny chapter and the “Witch Queen” expansion.
The prominently placed Hive rune on the teaser image for the stream reminds the Guardians of Savathûn, and the toxic green reinforces the belief in the new Vapour element:
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Confirmed information from Bungie regarding Witch Queen is still hardly available. We know that the expansion has been postponed to early 2022 and that the eponymous Witch Queen Savathûn will be our main enemy.
Will we see the new element in action on August 24? The reveal of Beyond Light in the summer 2020 stream introduced the Guardians to the icy powers for the first time. It is quite possible that Bungie will handle this year’s reveal in a similar fashion.
What do you think, is the toxic Vapour element almost set for Witch Queen? Or is the leak seriously mistaken, and worst-case scenario, there is no new element in the new expansion? What new damage type would you like for Destiny 2 – let us know in the comments.
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Valve has officially showcased its first handheld console, the Steam Deck. With it, you can soon play your Steam games not just at home, but also on the go. Some users even believe that this could be the “real” Nintendo Switch Pro.
This has been presented: Valve unexpectedly introduced a gaming console that allows you to play Steam games. Other operating systems could also be possible on the console.
So far, there have also been the first reactions to the “Steam Deck”, and the responses are quite positive, but there is also some criticism. MeinMMO introduces you to the new handheld console and shows the first reactions to the new Steam console.
Steam Deck Specs: What’s in the handheld console
What is Steam Deck, anyway? Steam Deck is a new portable gaming device from Valve. The device runs on SteamOS and not on Windows and allows you to install all games from your Steam library on the console. The advantage is that games for the “Steam Deck” do not need a port, but can run through the “Proton” interface on the “Steam Deck”.
The device initially resembles the Nintendo Switch or other handheld consoles like Sony’s PlayStation Vita or the PSP.
What hardware does the device use? Inside the console, an AMD processor with a graphics chip is used. Here we present the device once again in detail:
Valve uses a Zen 2 processor from AMD with a graphics chip. The combination is supposed to run all your games smoothly. Additionally, it has 16 GB of RAM.
You can choose between 64 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of internal storage. The console also has an additional memory card slot.
The device has a 7-inch display, with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, making it slightly larger than the Nintendo Switch (720p).
Besides that, you get 2 thumbsticks, 4 triggers (2 bumpers and 2 analog), 4 grip buttons, and 2 trackpads. Additionally, there are 8 extra buttons (ABXY/View/Options/Steam/Quick Access), a D-pad, and buttons for power and volume. The buttons are arranged around the display.
You can also connect the device to a docking station. This way, you can connect the device to a TV or charge the console. The price of the docking station is not yet known.
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The first reactions are positive and compare Steam Deck with the Nintendo Switch
What are the first reactions? The first reactions to Valve’s new console are quite positive. Many are excited about the prospect of being able to play their game library on the go, and they also find the open system that “Steam Deck” aims to offer intriguing.
Especially casual gamers or those who do not want to buy a powerful gaming PC are pleased with Valve’s announcement. For instance, the user Specimen_Seven writes (via reddit.com):
That is really fantastic. I don’t play enough high-resolution PC games to justify a high-end PC, but a lot of the games I enjoy playing are simply beyond the capabilities of my MacBook. This is the perfect solution for me.
Why are there comparisons with the Nintendo Switch? There are now numerous comments comparing the “Steam Deck” with the Nintendo Switch. For example, there is a reddit thread in the gaming subreddit with now 10,000 upvotes, where users are amused by the comparisons of Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch (via reddit.com).
I was also waiting for a significant Switch upgrade. This looks like it will cover [the Steam Deck] for me, both portable and PC games. Plus, you could potentially run emulators too? Yes, I’m really excited.
However, these are primarily external similarities. Because you will still not be able to play official Nintendo games on a “Steam Deck”. So Nintendo does not have to fear competition here.
What concerns are there? Because some users want to wait for long-term support first. Because Steam has discontinued support for its own hardware like the Steam Controller or the Steam Machines, which also run on SteamOS. Here, some fear that Valve might make the same move sooner or later. For example, a user writes on reddit (via reddit.com):
And Valve will ignore [Steam Deck] in a year or two, just like they did with Steam Link, Steam Controller, and Steam Console.
Can you see the console live yet? Yes, the editorial team of IGN has already been able to try out the console. We have embedded the YouTube video here for you:
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On the Steam Deck, you can theoretically even install Windows
Valve itself states in its official statement: “The Steam Deck is a PC on which you can install third-party software and operating systems.”
Theoretically, you could install Windows or a standard Linux instead of the pre-installed SteamOS. SteamOS is already a customized Linux with a Steam interface.
Probably not all games will work: It is also important to know that not all games are officially supported on Steam for Linux and SteamOS yet.
About 15% of all games support SteamOS. From personal experience with Linux and Proton, we can say that especially games that require third-party software such as Ubisoft’s Uplay or EA’s Origin still face issues.
How much does “Steam Deck” cost and when will it be available?
How much does the console cost? Prices start at 419.00 Euros and go up to 679.00 Euros. The more expensive variants offer you faster and, above all, more storage. This should be particularly worthwhile for those of you who own a very large game library.
You can pre-order the console directly from Valve (via Steampowered.com).
When will the console be available? From July 16, 2021, at 7 PM, you can reserve a “Steam Deck”. The console should be orderable from December 2021.
If you are looking for current Steam games that also run on weak machines, we have some tips for you. In our list, we present the best MMORPGs on Steam that also run on weak PCs. Here you will find some really good MMORPGs like Star Wars: The Old Republic, in which you can spend dozens of gaming hours.
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Because players of World of Warcraft were not satisfied with a cinematic, they were looking for a better version. A YouTuber took it upon himself to do it.
The Sanctum of Domination is once again considered a very good raid in World of Warcraft and the centerpiece of Patch 9.1. However, there was also criticism regarding an important cutscene featuring Garrosh Hellscream, which upset some fans so much that they built a “remaster” of the scene.
Which scene is it about? After the battle against Dormazain, who torments Garrosh’s soul, there is a small cutscene. Garrosh frees himself, takes Dormazain’s sword, and declares that he is proud of everything he has done and would do it all over again. Then he assaults Dormazain and destroys him and himself with a final attack.
Check out the original Garrosh video here:
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All of this is depicted in “ingame graphics.” This makes the mouth movements of the characters look somewhat silly and disrupts the drama of the scene.
This is how the remaster is: YouTuber Maditdrakes describes the Garrosh cinematic as “one of the best ingame cutscenes from Shadowlands” and believed it deserved its own cinematic – so he simply created one himself. The result is basically the same sequence we already know – only much cleaner. Check it out yourself:
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Why did the original scene look like that? Many players criticized the small cutscene in the Sanctum of Domination with Garrosh. While it is cool to give the character such a final, small highlight, the cutscene only consists of ingame graphics and animations, while the finale with Sylvanas was developed in a much more elaborate manner.
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The reason for this is that the cutscene with Garrosh was created by a single developer, who had to rely on in-game resources. In contrast, the Sylvanas cutscene is developed by a large team that has a “film pipeline at Hollywood level.” This was at least explained by the developer responsible for the Garrosh video on Twitter.
Ultimately, we don’t know how much time the developers have for such scenes or if it is a “labor of love” to bring such a scene into the game at all. What is clear, however, is that the Garrosh cinematic was very important to many players.
What do you think about the improved version by the YouTuber? Is it a cool thing and should it have looked like this from the beginning? Or is the original better after all?
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The Fallen Charger in World of Warcraft is sought after. We reveal how you can obtain this mount.
With Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination, Blizzard has fulfilled many wishes for one group: collectors of mounts and pets. There are plenty of new creatures to obtain. One particularly coveted creature is the “Fallen Charger” (Fallen Charger). Obtaining it can take a while – but its appearance is definitely worth it.
Update 16.07.2021: Since the latest hotfix, each character can loot the Fallen Charger only once per day. However, the drop chance for the mount has been tripled!
What is the Fallen Charger? The Fallen Charger is a rather magnificent mount from the Maw. It actually consists only of a shadowy figure but wears a luxurious, golden armor. This gives the undead horse an extremely noble look and makes it a perfect addition to many transmog sets – or just to show off a little.
Where can you find the mount? In the Maw, near the current covenant assault. The current covenant assault will be indicated on your map. The Fallen Charger always appears near the assault and announces itself with a zone-wide emote:
An earsplitting whinny echoes across the Maw as the Fallen Charger begins its ride.
If you see this emote, then the Charger has just appeared. You only have a few minutes to find the creature and engage it in combat. If you fail to do so, it reaches the edge of the Maw and another emote appears:
Fallen Charger releases a final mournful whinny as it fades away.
In that case, no one has managed to stop the Charger and it simply despawns.
The Fallen Charger – an impressive sight. Image source: wowhead
What tips should one consider? A whole lot, because the Charger can cause many problems. The important thing is:
The Charger starts slowly but rides faster over time.
The Charger hits extremely hard. Cloth classes should not try it solo.
The Charger has a respawn time of 1-6 hours. If you just missed it, prepare for a long wait.
The Charger does not guarantee its mount drop. The drop chance is about 5% – 6%.
It is definitely worth taking a look at the group finder in the Maw. Just look for groups waiting for the “Fallen Charger”. Often players will indicate how long they have been waiting. In a group, your chances are also significantly higher of defeating the swift horse – as it can deal heavy damage and quickly take down many heroes.
Be kind and take your time: Lastly, it should be said that you should behave kindly when it comes to this mount. Due to the long spawn time, many players search for it for a long time. When you finally spot the creature, you should not immediately shoot it down. Apply some spell or effect so that you have “tagged” the Charger and then take your time until other players can join.
You would also wish that other players wait until you arrive, right?
We wish you good luck in hunting for the Fallen Charger – and enjoy it once you finally manage to get it.
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New seasons in games are usually introduced in a straightforward manner: Here are the patch notes, a fact sheet, and clear information. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has now shown how creatively this can also be solved differently.
What is it about? The party game Fall Guys is soon entering Season 5. On July 13, the team at Mediatonic introduced the theme of the new season. However, this was done in an unusual manner.
Initially, a Twitter post went online, which contained no exact information about the season as one would expect. Instead, there was an image showing several small image fragments.
There was also an attached file and a call from Mediatonic: “Solve the puzzle to reveal the theme for Season 5!” The puzzle, with 1200 pieces, is not exactly small. But for pros, it seems to be no problem.
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The community solves a huge puzzle surprisingly quickly
Developer Mediatonic is, however, known for interacting strongly with the community on social networks and is always good for fun actions.
How long did it take? On the same day, the puzzle for Season 5 was solved and revealed. It took just one hour and twelve minutes to complete (via Twitter).
Unfortunately, the developer did not reveal who exactly solved the puzzle. Nevertheless, quite a remarkable achievement. However, some players speculate under the Twitter post that computer programs may have been used to cheat. But what is actually the result?
In Season 5 of Fall Guys, it’s going to be in the jungle
When does the new season start? It starts next Tuesday, July 20, when Season 4 ends.
This is the new season of Fall Guys: The theme of Season 5 is called “Jungle Adventures” and apparently leads to tropical worlds. Unfortunately, not much more is known.
Some players speculate that the rhinoceros in the image could be a hint about the new content. Could there possibly be a new mode where the rhinoceros plays a role?
Before the official release, there will be a live stream of the new content on July 19. By then, we will find out more about the new season.
The new survival RPG S.O.T.A. 2 has launched on Steam. After the indie project was previously announced, the release has been delayed, but some games have now been found. However, very few are enthusiastic about the game.
What kind of game is this? S.O.T.A. 2 is a project by two indie developers from Russia who wanted to capture the spirit of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series in a new MMO setting. The acronym stands for “Stalker Online Time Anomaly”.
You play in a post-apocalyptic Soviet Union, where a time anomaly is causing problems. The new survival MMO is said to contain RPG elements according to the developers, even though the core features mainly come from the hardcore shooter genre:
Bullets must be loaded individually into the magazine
upon death, you lose all loot
food deteriorates
bullets are subject to realistic physics such as flight time and bullet drop
After S.O.T.A. 2 was initially supposed to be released in June, it finally had its release on Steam on July 14, 2021, after a delay, where it is offered for €3.99. An alternative version is available through the official site, which is entirely in Russian (via sota-games-server.ru). Versions for Xbox and PlayStation are not planned.
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How is the game received: Currently, there are 22 player reviews on Steam, of which only 36% are positive. This is only enough for a “mostly negative” rating (via Steam).
Additionally, S.O.T.A. 2 has only reached 23 players at peak on Steam so far (via steamcharts.com). The alternative client from the developers’ website is not included in this count.
What is the criticism? English reviews mostly point out that the game is entirely in Russian. Those who do not speak the language cannot play. However, the Russian reviews are mostly negative as well, and users who have managed to play criticize, for example:
Missing and flawed content – pigs walk through walls, there are no explanations, and the controls are complicated
The aggressive advertising – you cannot do much yet, but the premium shop is already operational (and the button is even translated)
During years of development beforehand, hardly any of the fundamental problems were addressed
S.O.T.A. 2 was promised as a free-to-play game and now charges money
In positive reviews, it is said that only the players are missing, and users give S.O.T.A. 2 credit for being made by just two developers. However, these reviews come from accounts that own very few games.
For Destiny 2 today, on July 15, the hotfix 3.2.1.1 is released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S as well as on PC and Google Stadia. We provide you with the important times and all the information regarding the maintenance work on the servers in the middle of the Solstice of Heroes Event 2021.
In Destiny 2, the big mid-season update for the Season of the Splicer was recently released. But today, on July 15, Bungie is giving the action MMO the next patch. For you, this means you will have to deal with maintenance work and a complete server downtime.
Update 19:18: The hotfix 3.2.1.1 is now available for all platforms. On PlayStation 5, it is 267 MB.
Update 19:10: Guardians are slowly becoming impatient, as the update 3.2.1.1. is apparently not live yet. However, keep in mind, the times given by Bungie are usually not set in stone – the download should start shortly as expected.
MeinMMO will guide you through the update today and update this article throughout the day. This way, you won’t be surprised by server issues during the current Solstice of Heroes Event and will later find all the patch notes and changes for hotfix 3.2.1.1.
Maintenance on July 15 – Schedule and Server Downtime
The important times today:
At 18:00 German time, the maintenance work will begin.
At 18:45, the servers will go down – if you are still in the game, you will be kicked.
Starting at 19:00, update 3.2.1.1 will be available on all platforms – the servers will come back online.
You can play Destiny 2 directly after the download (and copying process).
The maintenance work is scheduled to end completely at 20:00.
Please note: Until the maintenance ends, login issues and queues may occur. If the update isn’t live precisely at 19:00, that is completely normal. Additionally, during the maintenance period, third-party applications as well as the official Companion App may only be used in a limited capacity or not at all.
What changes does update 3.2.1.1 bring today in Destiny 2?
Currently, we know surprisingly little about the new patch. Normally, Bungie presents the changes in detail in a preview. However, it is speculated that some of the bugs in the ongoing “Solstice of Heroes” event will be fixed. The known bugs include:
Renewed Solstice Armor is adorned with the “Season of the Splicer” symbol instead of the Solstice symbol.
The weekly Solstice bounty “Light and Darkness” for Gambit only registers progress through elemental kills against Guardians.
The UI of the event “Prismatic Obsession” may overlap with the UI of other objectives if multiple buffs are active for players.
Prism spheres do not count towards the overall number of elemental spheres collected by players.
The Solstice armor set glow from 2018 may be less intense in certain parts of the armor.
Parts of the “Finesse of Light” ghost shell disappear when rotating the ghost shell in the inventory preview.
There are reports that Solstice key fragments and Solstice packages have been removed from players’ inventories.
Repeatable Solstice bounties do not display glimmer as a reward when viewed in Eva’s inventory. You still receive 10 glimmer per completion of one of these repeatable bounties.
Well, the update doesn’t seem to offer a fix for the weapons from the Dreaming City. The patch notes are quite sparse. None of the aforementioned problems were addressed according to the listing – only a strike save spot, an exotic ornament, and a triumph were fixed.
What do the patch notes for update 3.2.1.1 of Destiny 2 say?
For every update or hotfix, Bungie releases official patch notes. Here, all changes, fixes, or tightened screws are neatly listed.
Here we embed the German change log from Bungie for hotfix 3.2.1.1:
Are you experiencing problems during the Solstice of Heroes 2021 or have you been able to grind and level the cool event armor without issues? What screws is Bungie tightening today, do you have any suspicions or are you more annoyed about the forced break in Destiny 2? Let us know in the comments.
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Every phone has a battery, but how do you handle this sensitive component correctly? MeinMMO presents the most important tips on how to charge and preserve your battery.
Each of you is probably familiar with the problem: You are on the go and suddenly your smartphone’s battery gives up. You just charged the battery and now there’s that unpleasant warning message.
But how should you best handle a phone’s battery and what should you avoid if you want to use it for a long time?
We from MeinMMO present the best tips and advice to consider for your phone’s battery.
Charging the battery correctly: What you should do/take into account
What applies to all phone batteries? Essentially, lithium-ion cells provide a finite number of charging cycles. Most people use their device on average for 1 to 3 years before getting a new phone. Thus, most smartphone users will never come close to the maximum charging cycles.
When and how long should you charge the battery?
How full should my battery be? Ideally, keep your battery charging between 30 and 80 percent. This prevents the battery from discharging too much or being overcharged.
Due to their chemical composition, a lithium-ion cell is most stable between 50 and 70% charge level. The further the charge deviates from this range, the more the cell is stressed.
Things to consider with the charger
Basically, the health of the battery does not depend on which cable or power supply you use. Whether you use an original charger and cable or a cheap version does not fundamentally matter for the battery.
That’s why you should not buy cheap devices: However, we would advise against buying very cheap chargers. Because the insulation may not be sufficient or the voltage may fluctuate drastically.
If the voltage regulator is faulty, it may be that the full voltage from the socket flows through the cable and into the device, possibly electrocuting the user. In the worst case, you could receive a life-threatening electric shock.
So do not buy cheap, but ensure that the chargers and cables meet all safety standards and carry the important “CE” quality mark, or rely on reputable manufacturers like Anker.
Because seemingly cheap original devices may turn out to be dangerous counterfeits and cause significant damage (via welt.de).
The CE marking indicates that the basic safety requirements of EU law are met (via vis.bayern.de). Devices without a CE label are also confiscated by customs for safety reasons.
Phone battery: Fast charging function does not damage your battery
What is the fast charging function? Newer phones and chargers can increase the current flow during charging as needed, thereby charging the smartphone faster. The unit used is milliampere hours (mAh). For this to work, both the charger and the smartphone need to support this technology.
How does it work? The function takes place in two phases:
In the first phase, there is a voltage boost to the nearly empty battery. This brings the battery to 50% or more in a short time.
In the second phase, the manufacturers of the device slow down the charging speed to prevent actual damage to the device.
Why does it not harm the battery? This is because batteries can quickly absorb a charge during the first phase of charging without having a significantly negative impact on their lifespan (via cnet.com). If the smartphone and charger work properly, there are no risks.
Charging the battery correctly – What you should avoid
This section explains what you should avoid when charging your battery. This includes not charging your smartphone overnight.
Do not fully discharge your phone battery
Almost every smartphone nowadays uses lithium-ion batteries. You should generally not discharge these to 0%. Because a complete discharge places a heavy load on the battery cells.
Generally, it is not a problem for the battery if you occasionally use the phone below 20% or use it until it reaches 0%. Charging the battery to 100% does not harm it at first. It only becomes harmful if this extreme usage happens regularly. This damages the battery in the long run.
This extreme usage reduces the battery’s lifespan. Especially if you cannot replace your smartphone’s battery, this is an important note. It is less relevant for people who change their phone every year.
Can I teach my battery to last longer? There are rumors that you can extend the lifespan by fully discharging the battery. This does not work with modern lithium-ion batteries. This “memory” effect only works with nickel-cadmium batteries, which are hardly used anymore. Modern lithium-ion batteries are harmed more by this method than they benefit from it. (via Notebookcheck.com).
Disabling background processes on the phone is of little use
If users want to charge their battery quickly or save power, they often start using various helper apps to clear their RAM or close background apps. But the effect is limited, and it may even strain the battery.
Because closing and starting an application requires more energy than simply keeping it in RAM and reactivating it when needed.
What you should do instead: If you want to charge your phone quickly and do not need it, simply turn the device off. This way, it can charge the fastest since no background process can use power. Also, it preserves the device by simply turning it off for a while.
If you want to save power while on the go, reduce your screen brightness or disable mobile data. Bluetooth and GPS have little effect on the battery in comparison, as these technologies are now highly optimized to consume little power (via notebookcheck.com)
Many apps often run on the phone. If you do not need your phone, simply turn it off.
Avoid high temperatures
You probably enjoy basking in the sun at 30 degrees in summer. Your phone’s battery does not like that. Very low temperatures are also unfavorable for the battery.
Neither smartphones nor their batteries belong on heaters or in the refrigerator. Because not only are the temperature fluctuations unfavorable, but condensation can also form and seep into your device.
You should also avoid leaving your smartphone in the car in summer, as the heat harms the device’s battery.
Avoid constant charging
Lithium-ion batteries do not like it when you keep them constantly connected to the charger. While manufacturers have now integrated safeguards that prevent the batteries from overloading: As soon as the battery is full, either a maintenance current is supplied or charging is interrupted until the battery falls below a nominal value or charging is interrupted.
This means that the battery constantly hovers between 99 and 100%, being reloaded immediately as soon as it can charge again. This constant charging in the high range damages your battery more than it helps it. If you want to preserve your battery, you should unplug your smartphone from the charger as soon as it is fully charged.
For example, Florian Hockel from TÜV Süd explains (via presseportal.de):
The best practice is to never charge the battery fully and not fully discharge it, meaning one should always ensure that the battery is charged between 30 and 70 percent. After charging, one should remove the battery from the charger, not leave it connected permanently or charge it overnight.
Florian Hockel, TÜV Süd
You should not charge your smartphone overnight
If you charge your smartphone overnight, the same applies as during the day: The charging and discharging process often occurs overnight. And this can damage the battery over time.
What should you do instead? Instead of charging overnight, it is advisable to charge the battery during the day or in the evening. By the next morning, the device should still be sufficiently charged. Alternatively, you can use a digital (radio) alarm clock to wake you up just as your phone would.
Our tip for iPhone users: Apple has integrated the “Optimized Battery Charging” mode with iOS 13. Here, the user’s behavior is analyzed, and charging is stopped at 80%. The remaining 20% is then charged slowly to prevent wear.
In the settings of iOS 13, you can improve and set the battery life.
Avoid frequent charging
You seize every opportunity to charge your phone, even if it’s just 30 minutes on the regional train or the 15 minutes you have for a quick lunch? In general, you should avoid frequently and briefly charging your battery.
A longer charging cycle is better for the device than charging it a dozen times in a row. Because each individual charging cycle stresses the lithium-ion battery.
The 8 most important tips summarized:
In the end, we summarize all the important tips. Here you will find all the key information if you want to preserve your phone’s battery.
Avoid charge levels below 20% and above 90%. The best charge level is between 30% and 80%.
Keep your phone away from heat sources while charging.
The fast charging function does not harm your smartphone. Inductive charging via Qi standard is another safe option.
Avoid high temperature fluctuations such as heat and cold.
Do not charge overnight; instead, utilize the evening.
Avoid constant charging of your phone’s battery. iOS users should use a battery mode.
Pay attention to important certificates (CE) with cheap chargers.
What do you think about this? How do you charge your phone battery, or is there no right or wrong for you? Did our tips help you? Let us know in the comments. Are you looking for suitable accessories for your phone? Here we present the best power banks for phones, Switch, and more and tell you which devices are worthwhile for you.
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The first 19 major developers and publishers for the gamescom 2021 have been confirmed. Among them are several well-known names and international figures. Additionally, fans of indie games can look forward to significant growth.
Who is participating in gamescom 2021? In a press release, the organizers officially confirmed the first 19 participants for 2021 (via gamescom.de):
505 Games
Activision
Aerosoft
Assemble Entertainment
astragon Entertainment
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Bethesda Softworks
Electronic Arts
GAMEVIL COM2US Europe
Headup Games
Indie Arena Booth
Koch Media
NExT Studios (Tencent Games)
SEGA Europe
Team17
Thunderful Games
Ubisoft
Wargaming
Xbox
In addition, over 80 indie titles will be showcased online at the Indie Arena Booth, with 40 more in the “Arcade Village” of the booth. The list of participants is expected to be officially announced at the end of July.
The list is still incomplete and not final. Before the start of the event in August, more major names might still be added. The gamescom 2021 will again be entirely digital, so you can follow what interests you directly.
Here you can see the schedule of gamescom 2021 at a glance.
Announcements and Games at gamescom 2021
What announcements are possible? So far, no specific game titles are known that will have new information. However, based on the crumbs scattered so far, some assumptions can be made about what you might expect:
EA Play is running in front of gamescom 2021, which is already being prepared with Spotlights – among other things, with snippets from Battlefield 2042 and exciting indie themes. The big announcements from EA are probably already expected before the gamescom.
The EA Play is before gamescom – Maybe there will still be information about Battlefield 2042?
The theme is also “Games: The New Normality,” with which gamescom aims to raise awareness that gaming has now arrived in the center of society and is no longer a topic for “basement kids.”
When will there be more information? Over the coming days and weeks, confirmed information, leaks, and speculations will certainly continue to appear.
On MeinMMO, we will track gamescom live and ahead of schedule and keep you updated with the most important news. More information about the event can be found in our announcement: Here’s how gamescom 2021 runs – All info
gamescom 2021 itself starts on August 25 with the Opening Night Live. From then on, you should keep an eye out for announcements and information about your favorite games and highly anticipated titles.
Disclaimer: As in the previous year, Webedia Gaming (GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO) is producing the German-language gamescom studio. As media partners, we also accompany the digital games fair 2021.
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Rockstar has announced in its newswire that the Los Santos Tuners update for GTA Online will be released soon. Starting next week, you can really tune up old and new cars. MeinMMO tells you what’s in the new update.
When is the update coming? The release is already next Tuesday, on July 20th. The Tuner update brings a whole tuning scene to Los Santos and has accordingly some new content in store.
There is no specific time yet, but updates usually go live in the afternoon between 4 and 5 PM German time.
What is the cost of the update? The Los Santos Tuners update will be free for all players of GTA Online.
We provide you with a summary of the content known so far. You can also watch the first short trailer for the update here:
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Here’s what to expect in the Tuner update: According to Rockstar, GTA Online will receive a complete underground tuner scene with the DLC. You can look forward to new opportunities to tune your cars. Here’s an overview of the content:
New vehicles
New races
New missions
A new social hub
What is this social hub? It’s a large warehouse on the outskirts of Cypress Flats, but it no longer serves as a warehouse. Instead, it’s a meeting point for tuning enthusiasts. You can only enter the warehouse with an LS Car Meet membership and must leave your weapons outside.
This way, you don’t have to worry about griefers or trolls who could destroy your cars. It’s all about cars here.
If you pay 50,000 GTA$, you become an “LS Car Meet” member and unlock a new progress branch with reputation.
Earn reputation and gain new benefits
What benefits are those? According to Rockstar, you can earn reputation and receive new benefits after each level. You will also get a test track where you and your friends can try out vehicles.
With the “Prize Ride Challenges,” there is also the opportunity to unlock special vendors and features. These include the following examples:
Merch Shop
Tattoo Shop
Modding Area
New tuning options for your cars
Better prices on certain vehicles
Access to new race modes
Your own private car meet
How do you earn reputation? To do this, you need to win races, log in daily, and spend time on the test track. Even if you just hang out at the Car Meet, you can earn reputation.
Test track, new races, and 17 vehicles
This is how the test track works: On the test track, you can compete in head-to-head races with other players or simply race time trials. You can share the track publicly with up to 30 players. With so many vehicles, it can get chaotic, so collisions are disabled.
If you’re not in the mood for that, you can use the test track solo, or in a private session with your friends. In addition to the new test track, there are also new races and leaderboards.
What kind of races are these? With the Tuner update, you can compete in new races both in the Car Meet and outside in Los Santos. Each variant comes with its own ranking. The new races are called Street Race Series, Pursuit Series, and Sprint.
Street Race Series are races that take you across the city and are supposed to provide “creative” tracks including shortcuts.
Pursuit Series are check-point races that give you more freedom in choosing your course as you have to speed from checkpoint to checkpoint. Here, you also have police on your tail.
In Sprints, you must get from point A to point B faster than three other drivers.
What about new cars? Of course, there will also be new vehicles to obtain. There should also be more vehicles of various types. A total of 17 new models are expected to be added to the game over the summer. At the release of the update, 10 models will be included:
Karin Calico GTF
Karin Futo GTX
Annis Euros
Vapid Dominator GTT
Annis ZR350
Dinka RT3000
Vulkar Warrener HKR
Obey Tailgater S
Dinka Jester RR
Annis Remus
This is one of the new vehicles from the Tuner update: The Karin Calico GTF
You can already earn rewards
Anyone playing GTA Online until the release on July 20th has the chance to earn special rewards: The “Los Santos Tour” jacket. For that, you just have to log in before July 20th and participate in an impromptu race.
If you also successfully steal a car and sell it at LS Customs in free mode, you will receive a “Los Santos Customs” racing suit.
How do you get the rewards? You just need to log in by July 20th. Afterwards, the items will be in your wardrobe on July 23rd.
Next week, further information about the update should be provided. Among other things, it will be about the mission type Contracts, where you have to prove your driving skills in heists.
What about the next-gen update? So far, there is no new information regarding that. Rockstar emphasizes that there will be news soon.
What do you think about the update? Are you looking forward to the new tuning options? Or would you have preferred different content? Discuss with us in the comments.
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The new MOBA Pokémon Unite now has an official release date for the Nintendo Switch. We reveal when the game will be released and what you can expect from it.
When will Pokémon Unite be released? The new MOBA Pokémon Unite has two different release dates:
On Wednesday, July 21, the game will be released for the Nintendo Switch
In September, it is expected to be released for Android and iOS
In the future, crossplay is also planned, so that all devices can play against each other.
Owners of a Nintendo Switch who register in the game by August 31 will also receive a Unite license for Zeraora, a special Pokémon in the game. Zeraora is expected to come for mobile players as well, but at a different time.
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What kind of game is this? Pokémon Unite is a MOBA that is somewhat reminiscent of games like League of Legends or DOTA 2.
You compete in two teams of 5 Pokémon each. Each Pokémon has its own ability and can be equipped and evolved with items during a match. With your monsters, you defeat enemy or wild Pokémon that are roaming in the arena.
The Pokémon in the game are divided into different roles that you must use cleverly. There are “Attackers,” “Speedsters,” “All-Rounders,” “Defenders,” and “Supporters.” You can find all Pokémon from Pokémon Unite here: All playable Pokémon in Pokémon Unite and their roles.
The 24-year-old MMORPG Tibia has banned several hundred accounts in recent days. This includes individual accounts valued over €3,000. We at MeinMMO are looking into the situation and summarizing it.
Why is Tibia banning accounts? An old problem has been troubling the Tibia community for some time now. It involves the bot software Xabi, which allows users to automate certain game mechanics.
The developers from Regensburg have now managed to develop a reliable method to track down this program. The consequences have been enormous, and hundreds of accounts are now inaccessible.
Some accounts had several years of playtime and even reached levels over 1,200. For such an account, one would pay about €3,000. Some of the accounts had already shown a considerable lifespan. A list of banned characters was published by the site Tibiaring.com. However, the site only shows accounts starting from a certain level.
Why is this interesting? The software Xabi is not like many MMORPG bots that play the game automatically for you. Instead, it offered a way to record your own scripts and then play them back at the push of a button. Many users used the software without any malicious intent, as no one had been banned for a very long time.
On reddit, user Messiah1934 writes that a character was banned after he played in this way for four years. However, the character was sold for $15,000 just before the ban, according to the user.
Characters in Tibia fighting
So not only the “classic, evil hackers” were banned, but also users who considered the use of the tool legal. Of course, Tibia has prohibited any use of programs to automate processes. Nevertheless, if someone can use this tool for four years without any issues, one does not necessarily expect that there could be such consequences.
According to Tibiaring, there are still numerous accounts that are using the software Xabi. The bot developer advises these people to format their hard drives before logging into the game again. (via reddit)
This is what the community says about the ban wave
What do the players think? You would think the players are happy when the developer removes cheaters from the game. However, the community of Tibia mostly reacts to the ban wave with disbelief. Even sympathy for the banned bot users is often expressed.
There is also a debate about a streamer whose character was also banned, although he seemingly only used the software to exchange his equipment and otherwise played the game normally.
In addition, user dulove writes (via reddit): ‘I really wonder why he was banned. You could see in his streams that he was moving the mouse normally and not using loot macros. I watched him run Soul War [a dungeon] and it didn’t look like automatic fighting.’
User BoybeBave says (via reddit): ‘It’s sad to see how most players from Team Noctera are leaving the game, and now even their characters are being deleted.’
User Katavlok complains about his now much emptier server and writes (via reddit): ‘On my server, the ban wave hit like a cursed snap from Thanos.’
It is still unclear which script exactly triggered the bans or if it was the program itself. Especially the script for automatic looting is widely used by Tibia players, and accordingly, some are worried about their accounts.
What does the other side say? Of course, there are also people who are glad that the users of the software are no longer in the game:
User vicflea writes (via reddit): ‘I am proud to be bad at the game, but at least without cheats. You deserved it.’
User QuintX adds (via reddit): ‘One player had 8 characters banned. I’m laughing my ass off, what an idiot.’
What do you think about the ban wave and the reasons for it? The Tibia community always provides exciting stories, as there is now a boss in the game that only appears twice a year, and the players love him.
What kind of game is this? Tibia is an old-school MMORPG from Regensburg. The game has been around since 1997 and still has an active player base. You fight your way through various boss battles and dungeons in a 2D view. The graphics look quite good considering the 24-year-old game.
The game remains very popular to this day, especially due to its secrets and hidden features. Players have even found a boss in the game after 12 years.
Here is a video where we see some gameplay from the game:
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Where is Tibia relevant? If you have never heard of Tibia, that is no shame, as the game has never been particularly big in Germany. Most of the currently active community comes from Venezuela, Poland, and Brazil, where the game is extremely successful, experiencing boom after boom.
Interest in Tibia seems particularly strong in South America. The largest communities are in Brazil, but also in Poland, where the Tibia Bazaar, an external trading community for the game, is gaining more and more attention.
Have you ever played Tibia? What do you think of the 24-year-old game? And are you happy about the ban wave? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
With great fanfare, the LoL team T1 announced half a year ago that they had hired two top new coaches: Yang “Daeny” Dae-in and Lee “Zefa” Jae-min had just become world champions with DAMWON Gaming in League of Legends. They were to lead the struggling team around superstar Faker back to the top of the world. But even “the God of LoL” failed in the mission.
This is the situation:
The Korean team T1 is the most famous team in League of Legends. T1 has been world champion three times with superstar Faker.
“God of LoL” fails in mission: 4th world title for Faker
This is how the coaches presented themselves: In January, we reported on coach Yang “Daeny” Dae-in: he was then regarded as a genius strategist who had presented himself to his team as “the God of LoL”.
Daeny issued the order: He wanted to destroy the team he had created with T1: The world champions of DAMWON Gaming had to be defeated.
As the coaches hinted, the job was also well paid.
He was the head coach and master strategist: Daeny.
Coaches after 7 months with a 17-13 record – apparently too little
This is how it went now: The magic of the coaches seems to have completely evaporated at T1:
In the 7 months of their reign, T1 only played 17-13. In the current split, they stand at 5-5: This threatens T1 to miss the qualification for the Worlds 2021 again.
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This was the dismissal: T1 states in a statement that they made the difficult decision to part ways with the coaches. The management hopes that with the dismissal of the coaches, the team can rejuvenate and find more success in the next 8 games.
For the moment, two former assistant coaches, “Moment” and “Stardust”, will fill the gap. Currently, there are no plans to hire a new head coach.
Because “for now” is emphasized twice, it seems clear: If the two new coaches do not work, T1 will look for new alternatives (via twitter).
Players of T1 were not asked or informed beforehand
This is curious: The players of T1 were not warned in advance, as later became known. The general manager thought it was not a good idea to inform the players before the change. The players only learned about the coaching change at the press conference.
As general manager Choi “Polt” Seong-hun states, the players were “surprised”. Polt explains that he made the decision based on his experience and coordinated it directly with CEO Joe Marsh. The general manager thought it was better to let the coaches go now than to wait.
The topic of “coaches and T1” is a minefield. A year ago, there was talk that T1 wanted to take an unusual path and planned to hire new innovative coaches: supposedly even an American. Fans then erupted in protest. T1 then opted for the “safe” solution. How that ended up is what we see now:
This weekend, the biggest event of the year starts in Pokémon GO: The GO Fest 2021. At this event, you have the opportunity to buy a ticket. We will show you what you get with and without a ticket and who should consider purchasing one.
What is it about? On July 17 and 18, 2021, the GO Fest 2021 will take place. You can participate in this event from anywhere in the world. However, to take advantage of all the features, you will need a ticket. You can buy this in the Pokémon GO in-game shop for 5.49 Euros. We will show you what you get for your money.
With or without a ticket – Here are the differences
As in the past, there will be bonuses for all players during the GO Fest 2021. This also applies to trainers who did not purchase a ticket. For all who invested money in a ticket, there will be additional bonuses. We will show you where the differences lie.
What you get without a ticket
Even if you decide against purchasing a ticket, you can benefit from the Pokémon GO Fest. As Niantic announced, there will be the following bonuses for all players:
Lure modules last 3 hours
1/2 hatch distance for eggs
exclusive research tasks & visual effects on the map
free t-shirt for the avatar
trainer photos in the today view
special music by Pokémon composer Junichi Masuda
crafting templates for trainers around the world
Furthermore, during the event, you will also encounter some wild Pokémon. These are divided into 4 habitats and change hourly. You can catch these monsters even without a ticket:
Habitat
Pokémon
Jungle
Scyther, Skitty, Froakie
Desert Mountain
Pansear, Shroomish, Hippopotas
Seaside
Dratini, Swablu, Shroomish
Caves
Roggenrola, Galarian Whimpod, Capsakid
Additionally, there should also be a costumed Pikachu, Zubat, Woobat, and Palpitoad available to catch in the wild. In the 7 km eggs, Pokémon such as Klang, Swablu, and Woobat can be found. These are usually also available to all players.
Moreover, you will find special Pokémon in the raids during the event. On Sunday, July 18, 2021, all legendary monsters that have been available in the game will be found in the level-5 raids. These include Mewtwo, Reshiram, Kyogre, or Groudon. Which legendary Pokémon are particularly worth it have been summarized for you.
Also, Kapoera, Koknodon, and Capsakid, as well as costumed Pokémon like Galarian Ponyta and Galarian Zigzagoon should be findable in raids during the event. Since raids in the game are accessible to everyone, they can also be participated in by trainers who did not purchase a ticket.
What you get with a ticket
Those who purchased a ticket for the GO Fest 2021 can look forward to additional special features alongside the bonuses available to all players. We will show you what they are:
Saturday:
Special research with Meloetta
Surprise with snapshots after completing the special task
Global challenges: Here you have the opportunity to jointly complete a challenge hourly to activate a bonus for the remaining hour
Collector challenges for each individual habitat
Sunday:
up to 10 raid passes by spinning at the gym
up to 8 remote raid passes from limited research
free event box with 3 remote raid passes available (July 18, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
for each won raid battle you receive an additional 10,000 XP
On both days:
special Pokémon through incense
surprises with snapshots
special event stickers through gifts and PokéStops
medal for the GO Fest 2021
Through incense, ticket holders will also receive additional Pokémon that will spawn wild during the respective habitats. Incognito F and G will be catchable continuously.
Habitat
Pokémon
Jungle
Kappalores, Plaudagei, Leafeon, Serperior
Desert Mountain
Flareon, Desportar, Libelldra, Jiutesto
Seaside
Gyarados, Vaporeon, Azumarill, Karadonis
Caves
Umbreon, Gardevoir, Absol, Galvantula
Through the special task, ticket holders also have the opportunity to encounter the mysterious Pokémon Meloetta. Furthermore, there are various costumed Pokémon, such as Pikachu as a Pop or Rock Star, Galarian Ponyta, Galarian Zigzagoon, Gardevoir, and Libelldra that players can choose and that influence the research tasks.
Meloetta (Singing Form)
Who should consider getting the ticket?
Considering the pure value of the ticket, for 5.49 Euros you get a significantly higher value than normally. Just the remote raid passes that will be available for free on Sunday are worth about 10 Euros. Additionally, there are numerous other items that you receive as rewards.
The ticket is thus worthwhile even for trainers who simply want to obtain these items cheaply. However, the ticket also offers players a variety of special Pokémon. There will be monsters to catch that you don’t often find in the game or that are native to other regions.
With a bit of luck, you may also encounter shiny versions. Also, the mysterious Pokémon Meloetta will be catchable for the first time in Pokémon GO. Anyone who wants to have such a Pokémon in their collection should consider making an investment.
Additionally, collecting rare, shiny, and regional Pokémon offers the opportunity to trade these later with friends.
Conclusion
So, anyone who wants to actively play this weekend should definitely get the event ticket. Also, players who are only interested in the legendary raids on Sunday should consider purchasing one. By buying, they will receive some free raid passes on Sunday, which would otherwise cost a lot of coins.
Trainers who are neither interested in the special Pokémon nor the items or who find no time to play over the weekend should forgo purchasing the ticket.
Have you already secured a ticket for the GO Fest 2021? What are you most looking forward to at this event? Feel free to share your thoughts on MeinMMO in the comments.
By the way, Google has sponsored additional gifts for the Pokémon GO Fest. We have looked at what these bonuses are and who can receive them.
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The upcoming Minecraft patch is already exciting the players. They can hardly get enough of the changes.
In Minecraft, the patch 1.17 has only been active for a few weeks, which brought the first part of the “Caves & Cliffs” update, but the most important part was still missing: namely the titular caves and cliffs. These will come with patch 1.18, which will significantly change Minecraft’s world generation. For a few hours now, players can already test an experimental version of patch 1.18 to provide feedback to the developers.
What has changed? Essentially, patch 1.18, part 2 of the “Caves & Cliffs” update, changes how the world is created. It is no longer necessary for biomes to be split, such as into “Forest” and “Mountain Forest,” because mountains can now naturally form as part of the world and the biomes adapt to them. As a result, forests can be found on mountains, or even deserts.
The centerpiece is the implementation of the new cave system. The new caves can be enormous, even hollowing out entire mountains, and can sometimes have huge entrances that are visible from the surface.
This is how players are reacting: On the Minecraft subreddit, players have been showcasing their beautiful yet absurd maps created with the test patch since yesterday. We want to briefly show you some of the biggest highlights.
How complex the new caves are and how easily one can get lost in them is shown in the small video by reya007:
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The user NajtrWasTaken shows a quite “special” world. His entire ground is traversed by a gigantic cave. Although it is not visually appealing, its sheer size is quite imposing, and you can see it in the sub–Reddit of Minecraft.
But not only caves are impressive; the new mountain ranges are massive and can cover huge areas. Here is an example from Realistic_Confusion4:
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When will the patch be officially released? That is still unclear. There is no exact release date for patch 1.18 yet. Since it is currently only an experimental test version and not even an “official” one, it may take several months. However, patch 1.18 is expected to be released this year if the developers’ schedule is adhered to. We will report on it when the time comes.
What do you think of the new world generation? Does everything look cooler and better? Or does Minecraft somehow lose its simple charm?
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The new MMORPG Swords of Legends Online (SOLO) allows players to buy their own island for housing and give it their own name. And names like those expected on the Internet have emerged.
What’s going on? The housing in SOLO takes place on a private island. This can be acquired as soon as players reach the max level Student 1. After purchasing their island, each player can then give it a name.
While most players use the feature to make their island their real home, others express their own unique sense of humor.
A classic among island names is “Pen Island,” which in one word corresponds to a rather juvenile sense of humor.
However, in an area of 19 islands, a complete neighborhood has sought and found each other. The focus here is on the English word “Cum,” a vulgar term for ejaculate.
“The best and the worst thing about MMORPGs is the other players”
What kind of neighborhood is this? In the Cumulus Realm in Area 420, there are 12 players who all seem to share the same sense of humor. User MasterReaper351 says he started the wordplay with the name “Cumtopia” and the others then followed suit.
That’s why the islands there have names like:
Cum Island
Cums Worth
Cum-de-sac
Cumberland
Cumlumbia
This very humor has led to the fact that no LEGO MMO has been developed in which everyone can build freely:
How is the naming received? On reddit, the names surprisingly receive little criticism. Especially the pun “Cumlumbia” has been highlighted positively multiple times.
Some users also see the error more with Swords of Legends themselves, who named their realm “Cumulus Realm.” Corresponding puns were therefore expected on the Internet.
More about Swords of Legends and MMORPGs on MeinMMO:
User Jonestown_Juice summarizes the action as follows: “The best thing about MMORPGs is playing with other players. The worst thing about MMORPGs is playing with other players.” That probably sums it up well in most cases.
Almost always, when players have the opportunity to create something themselves in MMOs, it usually ends up with someone doing something with swastikas or penises. So it is in this case.
This very humor has led to the fact that no LEGO MMO has been developed in which everyone can build freely:
With the update to Season 4, a wave of new content arrived for Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call Of Duty: Warzone. This includes the OTs 9, a powerful submachine gun. MeinMMO shows you in this guide how you can unlock the weapon.
What kind of weapon is it? It is one of the 5 new weapons from Season 4, but it only became available now with the Mid-Season 4 Update. The OTs 9 is a submachine gun that is likely to be quite strong.
It can be unlocked through an in-game challenge. Additionally, it can be purchased in store bundles. We will tell you how exactly you can unlock it.
Unlock OTs 9 in Warzone and Cold War
Here’s how to get the new submachine gun: There are two different ways in the game to obtain the OTs 9. Depending on your preferred playstyle, you have two different in-game challenges through which you can earn the submachine gun:
Cold War Multiplayer and Warzone: 2 double kills in each of 15 matches
Cold War Zombies. Kill 50 Tempests with submachine guns. This must be done within 2 seconds after they teleport.
Alternatively, you can also unlock the OTs 9 through the “Inside Job” bundle, which costs you 1200 COD points. That’s approximately 12 euros. With the bundle, you will receive the blueprint for the submachine gun.
What can the weapon do? At first glance, the OTs 9 seems to be a powerful submachine gun. With 850, it has a higher fire rate than the MP5 from Cold War and its stats indicate a similar damage output. It performs particularly well with chest shots.
Like most submachine guns, its strengths are likely to be most effective in short to medium-range fights.
